Out with the old, in with the new

The revolving door turneth: Whenever we’re treated to a bunch of exciting new restaurant openings, we’re typically saddled with some closures as well. So it goes.

Bistro Michel (1501 14th Street) and Tucos Wine Market and Cafe (130 G Street in Davis) both closed suddenly and without warning last week. Bistro Michel merely posted a handwritten note on the door, while Tucos chef Pru Mendez announced his restaurant’s closure after the fact on Facebook, citing his desire to dedicate himself to his new tech startup, but also that “we were never more than an arm’s reach from bankruptcy.” Later, Mendez told SN&R that he intends to cook at the same location from time to time with a concept called “Chef Pru’s Coconut Renaissance Faire,” a Burning Man-inspired day of food and fun for $23 with zero corkage fees.

Midtown is also temporarily without Trick Pony (2031 S Street) and Pizzeria Urbano (1050 20th Street). Well, Trick Pony’s absence will actually be sort of permanent, because it’ll reopen as Piccola Citta. Broderick Roadhouse’s Chris Jarosz and Matt Chong will still be managing the restaurant, but it’ll be less focused on pizza and widen to rustic osteria fare. That’s expected for the first week of May. Pizzeria Urbano, meanwhile, suffered a small fire on Friday, March 27, and has been closed ever since. The challenge, owner Carlos Ulloa said, is that he had to build a new wall and therefore get new permits from the city and health department as well. Ulloa hopes it’ll be back open by May.

On to the new: The Green Boheme opened in Roseville (1611 Lead Hill Boulevard, suite 160), serving raw, vegan eats for dining in or to go, plus Liquidology juice and Pachamama coffee. In Davis, Shabu Extreme (213 E Street) softly opened a few weeks ago. Think of shabu as Japanese fondue, dipping thin strips of raw meat, noodles and vegetables into bubbling soups. Shabu Extreme also boasts a long menu of Taiwanese boba teas: squat cups carry brown, sugar-infused milks; flavored puddings; salty, foamy creams; and flavored shaken tea.

And to look forward to shortly: The Sacramento Business Journal reported that Roxie Deli’s new location at 15th and R streets will open sometime next week. The East Sacramento shop has been long-beloved for its made-to-order deli sandwiches, and expect more smokey options at the new spot, as it’s called Roxie Deli & Barbecue.