A man was shot outside Chando's Tacos on Arden Way on Wednesday evening, per the Sac PD Daily Activity Log.

Here's the entry in full:

800 block of Arden Way at 1717 hours.

The victim was in the area when an argument ensued with two unknown suspects. One suspect armed with a handgun shot the victim and fled. Sacramento Fire personnel responded to the scene and transported the victim to an area hospital for a serious, but non-life threatening injury. Officers checked the area for the suspects. The investigation remains very active and no arrests have been made at this time.

Chando, the owner of the beloved Mexican restaurant, provided additional details on Facebook Friday morning:

While we're on the topic of the restaurant, Chandos Tacos also announced a price increase due, in part, to the the minimum wage hike that took effect on Jan. 1.

Chando's Tacos is located at 863 Arden Way, with two additional locations in the greater Sacramento region, and can be found online at http://www.chandostacos.com/.

More News:

Twelve Rounds Brewing plans to open a distillery - Turns out, Twelve Rounds Brewing Company dreams of whiskey. The brewery plans to become Sacramento’s first distillery. Janelle Bitker in Sac News & Review.

Pangaea’s cookies and beer pairing to feature coveted Firestone Walker milk stout - At 6 p.m. on Jan. 21, you can delve into the grown-up version, featuring a top-notch California craft brewery and one of Sacramento’s leading craft beer bars. Dubbed “Milk & Cookies Night,” this casual tasting event at Pangaea Bier Cafe, (2743 Franklin Blvd., Sacramento) pairs a pint of Nitro Merlin Milk Stout from Firestone Walker of Paso Robles with two brown butter and sea salt cookies by Brown Butter Cookie Co. (with shops in Paso Robles and Cayucos). Reservations are not required. The event is first come, first served. Blair Anthony Robertson in the Sac Bee.

Oldest brewery in town finally given OK to fill and sell growlers - At 11 a.m. Thursday, Rubicon Brewing made a bit of local beer history. Owner Glynn Phillips and his staff at the pub at 2004 Capitol Ave. in Sacramento began selling growlers — those extra-large to-go containers that have become a popular and lucrative part of the craft beer industry. Blair Anthony Robertson in the Sac Bee.

2016 food fads: What’s hot, cold and old - Oysters, ramen, burnt vegetables and “reverse-seared” roasts will continue to be show-offs this year, expert observers predict. Gaining momentum will be hand-crafted ice cream in savory flavors (feta cheese, anyone?), mung beans in many forms, pizzas with sourdough crusts topped with smoked duck or fresh fruits, single-barrel spirits, flavored booze beyond vodka, beets, smoked foods, harissa and gochujang (chili pepper pastes) and crudo, the ancient dish of thinly sliced raw fish drizzled with olive oil, lemon juice and seasonings. What do you think of the returns of lard, escargot and the raw bar? Prepare yourself. Allen Pierleoni in the Sac Bee.

West Sacramento considering loan for new microbrewery - West Sacramento is poised to get its fourth microbrewery and tap room, in an operation by one of the founders of Knee Deep Brewing in Auburn...Revision Brewing would use the loan in two ways. One would be to buy equipment used for brewing, while the other would serve as proof of concept to attract other investors. The agenda item for the loan notes Revision’s partners have also applied for a $400,000 Small Business Administration loan. They estimated total start-up costs at $1.3 million, with the balance coming from the owners. Ben van der Meer in Sac Biz Journal.

To celebrate one million rides in Sacramento, Uber is will deliver Chando's Tacos from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday.

Specifically, you'll get three carne asada tacos and a side of chips for $5, a 20% savings from the menu price. Plus they deliver it to you instead of you having to drive to their restaurant.

While Uber only provides rides in Sacramento, it has dabbled in food delivery in other cities such as Los Angeles, Austin, Chicago and San Francisco. In those cities, Uber partners with a handful of restaurants to deliver food from, with the restaurants changing daily. Click here to learn more.

Earlier this month, Postmates launched their delivery service in Sacramento. Unlike Uber, Postmates will deliver from any restaurant as long as they do to go orders. However, Postmates faces a backlash from some restaurants. Here's a really interesting Eater story on the dynamic between Postmates and some restaurant owners.

Sacramentans who want to order the $5 Chandos combo can do so via the Uber app, which you can download at Uber.com.

Photo via Chando's Tacos Facebook Page.

More News:

What's brewing at seven late-summer beer events around the region - For all the hopheads, ale aficionados, IPA enthusiasts and lager lovers out there, here are seven upcoming beer-centric events throughout the region. Cheers! Featuing Hop Harvest Party (8/22), Yolo Micro Brewfest (8/29), CA Craft Beer Summit (9/11-12), Friends on the Farm Dinner (9/12) and CA Brewers Fest (9/19). Jessica Rine in Sactown Mag.

Cask & Barrel - This North Sacramento hot spot, which opened in February at the site of the former Enotria restaurant, just started serving brunch last weekend, with a menu that boasts items both sweet (the sugar-dusted French toast is made with Pugliese bread soaked in spiced crème brulee custard and served with jams, salted caramel and seared foie gras) and savory (the smoked pork shoulder hash features summer squash from Passmore Ranch, red-eye gravy made with Chocolate Fish Coffee and a buttery poached egg from Long Dream Farm in Lincoln). In Sactown Mag. (Second Item.)

Cold poke, Hot Italian and a warm Temple welcome - Hoping to start a wave in Davis, a Sacramento couple plans to open a Hawaiian poke restaurant, featuring build-your-own sushi bowls and boozy shaved ice. Zuma Poke and Lush Ice will fill the last ground-floor spot in the 3+G building, next to Temple Fine Coffee and Tea at Third and G streets. They hope to have it open by late November. Wendy Weitzel in The Davis Enterprise.

Track 7 Brewery Holds Annual Chili Cook-Off - Band leader and trumpeter Harry James once said, “Next to music there is nothing that lifts the spirit and strengthens the soul more than a good bowl of chili.” I think Harry may have been onto something, because spirits were lifted and souls were strengthened at the Third Annual Track 7 chili-cook-off at the taproom in Curtis Park. Greg Brown on SacramentoLand.

Hot Italian Coming to Davis - I have confirmed that the pizza and panini bar Hot Italian has plans to come to Davis Commons, filling the former Ben & Jerry’s spot last occupied by The Melt. The details are still being finalized, owner Andrea Lepore said Thursday. Wendy Weitzel in the Davis Enterprise. (Third Item.)

Lupe, a prep cook at Chando's, tragically lost her son in an auto accident.

The family now needs financial assistance with the funeral, and Chando's has been collecting donations at their stores.

Chando's (due to popular demand from me and others on social media) also set up a Go Fund Me page so those who don't plan on visiting a Chando's in the next couple days can still help.

As of Sunday evening, the site had collected $750 out of the $3,000 requested.

If you've saved money on free sandwiches from Postmates or at happy hour and have a couple bucks to spare, I strongly encourage you to donate. I did, and I hope you do to.

Click here for the Go Fund Me page.

Hawks Provisions & Public House, the East Sac outpost of the well-reviewed Hawks Restaurant in Granite Bay, is set to open in August, it announced via e-mail.

We're getting close! Our new restaurant, Hawks Provisions & Public House will be set to open some time in August. Our kitchen installation begins mid July, and our bar top will arrive shortly thereafter. We'll keep you posted as we can't wait to introduce our new location on the corner of Stockton and Alhambra Blvds.

This project has been in the works since at least Feb. 2013. If you're wondering what the fuss is all about, the Sac Bee declared it “the best restaurant” in the region in Feb. 2012. Last year, they told me they were aiming for an August 2014 opening date. Earlier this year, the date had slipped to  March.

With real construction going on, we're closer than ever.

Relatedly, the flagship location in Granite Bay will celebrate its 8th Anniversary on August 21. To celebrate, they're offering a special tasting menu, the details of which they'll announce soon.

They also have a new general manager, David Ostrom, who comes to Hawks from restaurant experience in Sacramento, San Francisco and Napa Valley.

More News:

Checking in with Chando - I asked him if he was ready to open location #4, possibly in Folsom and he said he's taking a break. His next project is actually to create a central facility where all of the catering and supply will function out of. At this location he can accept all deliveries, prep for catering events, and even make his own tortillas and more items from scratch. Catherine Enfield on Munchie Musings.

Pachamama Coffee Cooperative - In August, the local coffee co-op will open a coffee bar in East Sacramento, at the former location of The Cultured and the Cured cheese shop. Similar to its Davis location, the new shop will serve pour-overs and espresso drinks, plus baked goods from Sugar Plum Vegan bakery. In Sactown Mag. (Fourth Item.)

Try it: Fat’s Asia Bistro's Pot Stickers - Sacramentans know that when a restaurant has “Fat’s” in the name, you can expect nothing but the best gourmet Chinese—and the pot stickers at Fat’s Asia Bistro, located in Folsom and Roseville, are no exception. Barbara Harvey in Sac Mag.

Three cheers for new website - There’s a terrific new local beer-focused website called Hops About Beer. It’s the work of beer enthusiast Zach Clevenger, who happens to have a secret weapon. I noticed as much when I read a recent post that contained a recipe for a treat called Track Seven Nukin’ Futz Chocolate Cupcakes. Blair Anthony Robertson in the Sac Bee. (Third item.)

Feline buzzed: Suiyoubi No Neko, Yo-Ho Brewing Company - Described by the Japanese brewery as a beverage “made for Hump Day” and “fluffy and refreshing,” it's a lovely brew with a light, creamy texture and hints of orange. Rachel Leibrock in Sac News & Review.

A bill that would allow drinking on "bike buses" has been amended, gained some support and passed through its first legislative committee.

SB 530, authored by Sacramento state senator Dr. Richard Pan, was originally supported by Off the Chain bike tours, but curiously opposed (according to the legislative analysis) by Sac Brew Bike.

I caught up with Sac Brew Bike last week, and they said their opposition was due to a technical issue with the bill. Originally, the bill only legalized drinking on "bike buses" made by one manufacuter - the kind used by Off the Chain that has a floor and an engine -- but not the type used by Sac Brew Bike.

Sen. Pan amended the bill to include both both types of bikes, and Sac Brew Bike is no longer opposed.

Last Week, the bill was heard in Senate Transporation and Housing committee, where it passed 10 to 1. The bill is now headed to Senate Appropriations committee. You can watch the 11 minute video of the bill going though committee. (HT DigitalDemocracy.org.)

Cowtown Eats will keep you updated on the bill as it moves through the legislature.

More News:

Popular Grape Escape grows to an entire weekend - Grape Escape began a dozen years ago as an annual food and wine party. The Saturday-evening event, hugely popular, is now the core of a weekend event designed to drive tourism dollars into the Sacramento economy. Dubbed "Taste of Summer," it starts with a winemaker dinner on a Friday, June 5, at the Sutter Club. It ends with an outdoor champagne brunch that Sunday. In between is Grape Escape, the traditional evening outdoor food and wine festival at Cesar Chavez Park. Mark Anderson in Sac Biz Journal.

Purr Chocolat - Ramon and Nicole Perez opened Puur Chocolat in late 2013 in a business park in the Village Green area of Sacramento (just across 80 from Haggin Oaks Golf Course). Unlikely as it may seem to find a haven of all things chocolate under an awning that reads All Phase Welding, find it you will. And it will be worth it. Michelle Labi-Klonecke in City Scout Sac.

Survive an apocalypse, grab a beer at Placerville business - There won't be zombies involved, but a new brewery in Placerville aims to have a "post-apocalyptic industrial" atmosphere. Outbreak Brewing Co. will fill about 3,100 square feet at 640 Main St. in old Hangtown. It will feature a 10-barrel brewing system and a tasting room, according to Tim Daniel, an owner, partner and brewer for the business. Sonya Sorich in Sac Biz Journal.

Tootsies, a popular spot for Capitol staffers to indulge in frozen yogurt and snacks at 11th & L, has been replaced by Namaste Deli.

The Capitol Morning Report has the details:

New owners Babita Chanda Becha and her husband Ken bought the business in November and decided to give it a fresh start...They changed the name to make it clear that it's a deli serving sandwiches, salads and other items...

They will continue to serve a variety of sandwiches and frozen yogurt that Tootsies was know for. The hours of operation will be Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Read the entire story in the Capitol Morning Report.

They also report that the owners intend to "introduce hot dishes including chicken curry over rice and chicken tamales to the menu."

Namaste Deli is located at 1121 L Street, across the street from the State Capitol.

More News:

An intense yum: Shake, Devine Gelateria & Cafe - It may seem like a waste to blend gelato into a milkshake—its denser, creamier texture gets lost. But with less air than American ice cream, gelato's flavor is much more intense. Therefore, the resultant gelato shake is more intense. Therefore, not a waste at all. Janelle Bitker in Sac News & Review.

Selland family’s OBO to share space with another restaurant - OBO will have 4,700 square feet and will share the building with another high-profile restaurant, which has yet to be made public. Selland’s new restaurant will have ample outdoor seating and a full bar. For those who still crave a certain famous pasta dish at Ella – the pappardelle pasta with poached egg (a dish created by Zimmer) will find a permanent place on its menu. Blair Anthony Robertson in the Sac Bee.

Big Sexy Brewing gets Sacramento location - A planned Sacramento brewery now has an address, in addition to a memorable name. Big Sexy Brewing Co. has signed a lease for a space at 5861 88th St., according to James Thompson, co-owner and director of sales and marketing. Sonya Sorich in Sac Biz Journal.

Meals and reels served up at 4th Sacramento Food Film Festival - Fans of movies and food—which is to say, virtually everyone—can partake in some delicious viewing at the fourth annual Sacramento Food Film Festival, which will pair food-related films with culinary experiences at locations throughout the city from March 19-29. Jessica Rine in Sactown Mag.

Work finally begins on 700 K, where developers envision new life for old buildings - West of the Grant building, Insight Coffee Roasters is one of four identified future tenants for the building. Red Rabbit is looking at a bar/restaurant space toward the western end, while the owner of Kru sushi wants to do a "Japanese speakeasy." Shady Lady's owners also have plans for a retail space. The exact number of retail tenants will depend on whether some use both a first-floor and basement space, or knock out a wall, but will probably be around 14 to 16, Miry said. Ben van der Meer in Sac Biz Journal.

 

It's been a long time coming folks....Roseville will FINALLY open tomorrow!!! Thanks for your patience and encouragement!!! #chandostacosroseville #chandostacos

A photo posted by Chando's Tacos (@chandostacos) on Feb 18, 2015 at 11:05pm PST

After a false start, Chando's Tacos new Roseville location has opened.

The restaurant had announced that it's third brick and mortar location would open on Feb. 3, only to be delayed by two weeks.

The new restaurant is also looking for additional staff, in case you or somebody you know is looking for a job as a cashier or line cook.

One odd thing of note - Chando's keeps referring to the restaurant as Chando's Pleasant Grove, not Chando's Roseville. It makes me wonder whether he's looking at additional Roseville locations.

Chandos Tacos is located at 943 Pleasant Grove Blvd. in Roseville, and can be found online at http://chandostacos.com/.

More News:

Cheesy Charlie's apparently closes after two months - Cheese in Sacramento has suffered another setback. Cheesy Charlie's Bake Sale Cafe & Deli has apparently shut its doors after about two months of business. The restaurant opened in December at 2598 Alta Arden Expressway, at the corner of Alta Arden and Fulton Avenue. It filled a space that previously was Gatsby's Diner. Sonya Sorich in Sac Biz Journal.

Fat’s Restaurants to host its inaugural banana cream pie eating contest - In honor of National Banana Cream Pie Day, Fat’s Family of Restaurants will hold its first-ever banana cream pie eating contest featuring its famed sweet treat. The event, which is free to attend and will take place at Fat City Bar and Café in Old Sacramento, will begin at 9 a.m. on Monday, March 2. Competitors—including local VIPs like Mark S. Allen of Good Day Sacramento—will have about a minute and a half to try and get their just desserts with their hands tied behind their backs. (Spectators can grab a slice of heaven themselves; samples of Fat's legendary pie will be provided.) Jessica Rine in Sactown Mag.

Dutch Bros. Coffee opening in Elk Grove - The Sacramento region's newest Dutch Bros. Coffee location opened Thursday at 8610 Elk Grove Blvd. Sonya Sorich in Sac Biz Journal.

West Sacramento TBD Fest behind on paying its bills - As TBD Fest prepares to expand its Sacramento-based concert festival into Texas, a number of local contractors are still owed money from the festival’s debut in October...TBD Fest’s founders include Clay Nutting and Michael Hargis, co-owners of LowBrau and Block Butcher Bar restaurants. Chris Macias in the Sac Bee.

Dine Downtown raises more than $14K for food literacy - This year's Dine Downtown Restaurant Week raised $14,260 for children's food literacy, which is about $1,000 less than last year's total. Sonya Sorich in Sac Biz Journal.