After the Blaze
Climate change creates challenging conditions for California wineries
Winemakers are challenged with the consistent threat
of wildfires and their aftermath, plus drought
conditions and complex water realities.
Pop-Ups Are Popping Off
Sparked during the Great Recession, the pop-up restaurant trend continues to evolve
The pop-up model allows independent chefs to experiment with
new concepts and creative menus without investing in
overhead.
The California Honey Festival Is Buzzing Again
After a pandemic hiatus, Woodland reprises its annual celebration of bees
The California Honey Festival returns with vendors, music and neighborhood restaurants celebrating the state’s sweetest product.
The Might of Mycelium
How fungi is changing food, agriculture and the environment in the Capital Region
Companies and researchers are finding ways to use mycelium,
the vegetative body of fungi, to solve problems including
plastic waste, greenhouse gas emissions, antibiotic residue in
water supplies and more.
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Meals on Wheels by ACC Looking for New Space to Call Home
Nonprofit expands local partnerships and seeks to build a production kitchen to support Sacramento’s seniors
Currently serving more than 3,000 meals daily to Sacramento’s seniors, local nonprofit Meals on Wheels by ACC (MoW) has seen a sharp increase in the need for their services during the pandemic.
Neighborhood Favorite: Tupi Coffee
A Sacramento coffee shop aims to introduce Brazilian snacks to all 50 states
The Boulevard Park corner cafe serves Brazilian baked goods such as cheese bread and fried dumplings, as well as an assortment of sandwiches and beverages.
A Cooperative Cup
Pachamama Coffee opens new roastery in El Dorado Hills — owned by farmers in five countries
The owners of Pachamama Coffee aim to operate their cooperative business sustainably, considering environmental, economic and social issues.
Ghosts of Chain Restaurants Past
What happens when franchises go out of business — but the branches remain?
We explore the lonely outposts formerly part of a family of franchises. Although they have no corporate parent to provide updated decor or menus, these idiosyncratic restaurants are still well loved by many Sacramentans.
Neighborhood Favorite: Lo/Fi
A Southside Park cafe with a punk spirit serves seasonal comfort food
The neighborhood lunch spot serves comfort sandwiches, Sunday brunch, desserts and a bodega-style assortment of beer and wine.
Status Check: ‘COVID Bump’ Deals Meal Prep Company a Lucky Hand
Citrus Heights-based MealPro purchases former Lucky Derby Casino building
The frozen meal company expands its operations following an increase in demand for delivered food options.