The corner of R and 15th Streets will no longer be a stop for just bar-hoppers and club-goers. Come early March, Philippe Masoud, owner of Crepeville, will open the second Burgers and Brew in Northern California.

The first Burgers and Brew opened in Davis about a year ago. Its success in Davis has created consistently long lines, which concerned Masoud.

He said it was good for people walking by to see that it was always crowded at the restaurant, but that it was not good for those standing in line waiting for a table.

The Davis location expanded the building to allow for more tables, but the small fix did not alleviate the crowding.

Fortunately, the Sacramento location has more space, but the old building next to Empire has presented its own share of difficulties.

Masoud said it has been a challenging task to build inside the space because nothing is perfectly square.

The interior will be decorated with gorgeous original frescos from a Davis artist with lots of exposed brick to complement the rustic atmosphere.

According to Masoud, Burgers and Brew will boast 12 beers on draft and 40 - 50 other bottled beers, mostly Belgian.

The menu offers entrees made with local, fresh ingredients and Niman ranch beef for the burgers.

In addition to the restaurant, Masoud is opening a yogurt shop right next door called Top This. Masoud expects Top This to open in April.

The block of R and Q, 15th and 16th is booming with investments - business owners investing their time and money in Sacramento.

The photo above is of Philippe Masoud standing in front of what will soon be Burgers and Brew.