Roaring Back ELLA WAS MISSED, BUT SHE’S SOLID AS EVER
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he Selland family of restaurants includes Ella Dining Room & Bar, The Kitchen, OBO’ Italian Table & Bar and Selland’s MarketCafé. The options run from grab-and-go to Michelin starred. Diversification is on display. But each kitchen shows expert care and culinary attention. That’s why
Randall Selland is renowned among Sacramento restaurateurs. During pandemic shutdowns, the family kept the Selland’s Market-Café locations (Broadway, East Sacramento and El Dorado Hills) and OBO’ running with increased vigor, smart health protocols and no reduction in quality. The fast and fresh vibe of each outlet
kept countless households from having to cook on many quarantine nights. Ella and The Kitchen, two fine-dining options in the group, recently reopened after months of darkness. Thankfully, a visit to Ella shows the Downtown dining destination hasn’t lost a step. The environs are homey yet modern, just as they were when the restaurant opened 14 years ago. Cheeky touches
