Sacramento is experiencing a season of growth. New spots are popping up every month and we are in a constant state of heart eyes. Need a new barber? Looking for a different twist on your favorite sushi roll? Hunting for the perfect menās shop? Researching new spots is rough work but weāve put together a little guide to some of our favorite new kids on the block.
PokeĀ and sake and hand rolls, oh my!
Billy Ngo, Executive Chef and Owner of Kru, opened this Hawaiian poke oasis a few months back and itās safe to say Sacramento welcomed the fresh seafood salads with open arms.
The Chipotle-like ordering system allows guests to enjoy the quality of Kru in a fraction of the time, making it an ideal lunch spot. Make sure to grab aĀ Suiyoubi No Neko White Ale for now and a hand roll for later.
Scout Tip:Ā We sat down with Billy to record our very first podcast and he shared his favorite combo with us. Write this down folks as this is Fish Face done right: Ahi tuna, sesame soy, arare, avocado.
Nearby Favorites: Old Gold, Kechmara,Ā Kicksville,Ā Benjamin Shoes
1104 R Street Suite #100, Sacramento |Ā Monday-Sunday 11am-9pm | Parking: free and not terribly hard to find
Oak Park Menās Supply
Jason Maxwell, owner of Oak Park Menās Supply, is no stranger to retail. After opening and running a few shops in San Jose, the lack of menās shops in SacramentoĀ inspired Jason to finally open the shop of his dreams.
Intentionally a destination shop, Oak Park Menās Supply offers quality items from jeans and collared shirts to wallets and socks. Oak Park Menās Supply seeks to be a one-stop shop with attire, accessories and home goods for the attentive man.
Scout Tip: Make a mental note, this is a go-to stop to shopĀ for your favorite man. Candles, soap, and beard oil coming soon! Also, we spotted our favorite Jose Di Gregorio piece inside and itās for sale.
Nearby Favorites: Oak Park Brewing, Old Soul, Display, Oak Park Farmers MarketĀ
3417 Broadway, Sacramento | Tuesday-Saturday 11am-6pm | Parking: free street parking, East of Broadway is usually pretty open
Bottle and Barlow
What goes together better than a fresh cut and a cocktail? Bottle and Barlow offers just that.
Simply, a barbershop that has a bar and a bar that has a barbershop. Thatās howĀ Anthony Giannotti, owner of Anthonyās Barbershop, described his, Jayson Wilde and Kimio Bazettās new hot spot when they sat down with us for a podcast interview.
The clean, modern interior of the bar sets the mood for that craft cocktail youāre about to enjoy and the barbers are ready to offer a cover for your beverage to keep the hair out. We thinkĀ theyāve thought of just about everything.
Scout Tip: While Bottle and Barlow doesnāt offer food on its menu, youāre welcome to bring in food and enjoy it inside. Stop by Fish Face or Burgers and Brew before settling into Bottle and Barlowās patio for the evening.
Nearby Favorites: Shoki Ramen House, Shady Lady, South,Ā Naked Lounge
1120 R Street, Sacramento | BAR: Monday-Friday 3pm-2am, Saturday & Sunday 12pm-2am BARBERSHOP: By appointment only, closed Saturday & Sunday | Parking: free and not too hard to find
Photos |Ā Susan Yee