Getting to Know: Vanessa Maggio
The co-owner of All Good and Official Brand strikes out in the plant-based snack market
Vanessa Maggio, vegan snack enthusiast, is the owner of Gxxd
Box, an upcycled shipping container that will soon be
situated somewhere within Midtown Sacramento.
A Big Gift for Five Capital Region LGBTQ+ Businesses
Sacramento Republic FC is celebrating LGBTQ+ businesses through
its Kickstart grant series.
Will Curbside Pickup Survive?
Capital Region restaurant owners weigh the future of curbside
pickup, which kept many businesses afloat during the
pandemic.
This Food Box Helps Families and Small Farmers
Growing the Table is a statewide initiative that connects farmers
from underserved communities with families in need.
Neighborhood Favorite: Amazon Grill
A nonprofit serves Brazilian takeout out of a former school cafeteria
Amazon Grill is operated by the nonprofit Brazilian Center for
Cultural Exchange of Sacramento, which serves as a hub for the
Capital Region’s Brazilian community.
Incubator Lab for Food and Ag Tech Startups Opens in Woodland
A startup incubator aims to bring a new generation of food and
agricultural technology innovators to the Yolo County
seat.
California Extends Outdoor Dining, To-Go Drinks Through Dec. 31
Even as the state prepares to lift coronavirus restrictions on June 15, some changes such as outdoor dining and to-go drinks will likely remain in many California cities. Gov. Gavin Newsom announced pandemic extensions through Dec. 31.
No Room for Hate
How the pandemic coupled with anti-Asian hate is affecting businesses in the Capital Region
As the pandemic forced businesses across the Capital Region and the country to shut down, there has been an uptick in reports of anti-Asian racism and violence.
Getting to Know: Shadi Khattab
How the founder of Onit Coffee plans to expand from a truck to a franchise
Onit Coffee isn’t your standard coffee shop. For starters, it’s
not a “shop” in the brick-and-mortar sense (yet).
Neighborhood Favorite: Elena’s Kitchen & Catering
A Carmichael deli offers a culinary tour of the former Soviet region
To walk along Elena’s deli counter is to explore the diversity of
the former Soviet republics.