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20 businesses Citrus Heights welcomed in 2023

File photo from June 2023, owner Jessica Rowell-Greenfield and her son, Miller, stand outside the new Miller’s Ace Hardware at 8077 Madison Ave., in Citrus Heights. // M. Hazlip

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From new restaurants to retailers and specialty stores, Citrus Heights welcomed many new businesses in 2023.

Below is a list of 20 businesses that opened in Citrus Heights in 2023, which The Sentinel covered stories on during the year. The list is not intended to be comprehensive.

Burgers & Brews. From January: New burgers and brews restaurant opens at Sylvan Corners

Masterboy Streetstyle. From January: More changes happening inside Sunrise Mall

Phoenix Dance Institute. From January: New dance studio opens in Citrus Heights

Rangoon Grocery Shop. From March: Asian grocery store opens in Citrus Heights

El Boritracho. From May: New restaurant brings a taste of Central American food to Citrus Heights

LaSam Pho. From May: Vietnamese noodle bar opens in Citrus Heights

Ace Hardware. From June: New Ace Hardware store opens in Citrus Heights

International Deli & Market. From July: International market, deli opens at former Citrus Heights buffet site

PetFood Express. From July: New pet supply store opens in former Citrus Heights Men’s Wearhouse

Uzbek Cuisine. From summer: Uzbek cuisine to open in Citrus Heights

Inferno Chicken. From summer: Citrus Heights hot chicken restaurant gets new name with new owner

California Burrito. From August: New burrito drive-thru opens in Citrus Heights after years-long delay

Kobing Dessert Studio. From August: New boba tea, dessert cafe opens in Citrus Heights

916 Pizza. From August: Meet the two brothers behind this new Citrus Heights pizzeria

PurposeBuilt. From October: New workwear store opens in Citrus Heights

Aria Furniture. Sunrise Mall to welcome new retail store in November

Benji’s Woodfire Pizza. From December: New woodfire pizza restaurant opens in Citrus Heights

Humle Beer House. From December: New beer house opens in Citrus Heights

Greenback Treasures. From December: New thrift store opens on Greenback Lane

Hibachi Buffet. From December: Long-vacant Citrus Heights building now open with new buffet

Looking ahead at 2024, more businesses have already announced plans to open in Citrus Heights in the next year. To follow local business news, sign up for The Sentinel’s free weekly email editions.