Formoli’s

When Gonul Blum opened her second restaurant months ago, it slowly but surely underscored one basic reality: she couldn't be two places at once. Blum recently sold Vanilla Bean Bistro to her longtime chef so she could focus on Trio, her new restaura...

Formoli's Bistro is a restaurant that I've had on my list of places to try, but I've never gotten around to it. It has nothing but good buzz, with the Sac Bee's restaurant critic Blair Anthony Robertson naming Aimal Formoli...

Twas the end of the year celebration. This was to be the grand-daddy of all RoShamBurger reviews. Our hearts and minds full of anticipation for one the of most revered burgers in RSB history. All depleted with one bite. Our previous visit to Formoli’s was in their smaller location at 34th and J, this...

2013 got off to a terrible start for Kristina Gonzales, the veteran server at Formoli's Bistro who lost all of her possessions when her home was ravaged by fire in the wee hours of New Year's Day. The folks at the East Sacramento restaurant have ralli...

I spoke with chef Aimal Formoli on Wednesday about the plight of longtime Formoli's Bistro employee Kristina Gonzales. Those who have dined at this East Sacramento gem have probably encountered her professional and personable service style. In 2009, Go...

Plates Café and Catering is an innovative program that offers intensive on-the-job training programs to help formerly homeless women with children develop their skills and find careers in the hospitality industry. It operates in conjunction with St....

SourceLooking for something interesting to do and eat this weekend? This Sunday (June 17th, starting at 530pm), Formoli's in East Sac will be hosting a Columbia Night. Menu TBD. If you're interested you can contact the restaurant at (916...

As sad as I was when I heard Red Lotus closed down, I was equally elated when I read that owner Billy Ngo (who also owns the popular Kru sushi restaurant) was teaming up with the owners of East Sac's...

Cafe Carpricio is a newish restaurant located between Cheaters Sports Bar and 33rd St. Bistro on Folsom. While the joint may lack the buzz of a lot of other new restaurants, Sac Bee restaurant critic Blair Anthony Robertson says it...

The Bee reported last month that two east Sacramento eateries, Gonul's J St. Cafe and Formoli's Bistro, would be swapping locations. That time is now about to come, with Gonul's changing its name to Vanilla Bean Bistro and opening June 6 at 3260 J St. ...