Change is brewing

If you didn't notice already from all the construction work, big changes are underway on 16th Street near Fremont Park. Two of the projects involve mixed-use buildings that feature restaurants. The Legado de Ravel (1520 16th Street) apartment building is already open to residents, but University of Beer is still under construction on its ground floor; this will be the Davis-based beer spot's second location. The 16 Powerhouse building (1601 16th Street), located just down the street, will include Insight Coffee Roasters, Magpie Cafe and Orchid Thai Cuisine. Another smaller change is brewing right in between those projects, with Karma Brew taking over the spot that once housed Mochii Yogurt (1530 16th Street). Owner Anthony Sadeghi is the former owner of Folsom's beloved Karma Cafe. He told SN&R that when he opens in a few weeks, he'd like to serve many types of brew: wine, beer, spiced coffee, tea, kava and kombucha. And for food, it'll offer healthy items with an international flair, he said.