Barks, Brews and Jingle Bells
On the eve of SPCA’s Jingle Bell Pup Crawl, we explore the Sacramento region’s most dog-friendly taphouses and tasting rooms
These taphouses and tasting rooms are putting a twist on that slogan from the TV show “Cheers” by being places where everybody knows your dog’s name.
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RANCHO CORDOVA FOOD LOCKER
The Rancho Cordova Food Locker is transforming into something unprecedented in the region: the Rancho Cordova Community Food Hub. This revolutionary approach aims to address the growing food insecurity crisis in Sacramento, where one in four residents are affected.
Beyond Pho
Capital Region restaurateurs showcase the diversity and fun of Vietnamese cuisine
Combining traditional flavors with influences from California and farther afield, a new generation of restaurateurs are serving a fresh, innovative take on Vietnamese cuisine.
How Three Trump Policy Decrees Could Affect California’s Agricultural Industry
CalMatters: There are three policy issues particularly important to California’s farmers that Trump wants to change. If he does what he has promised, one might benefit the industry and two might damage it.
Bar of America in Truckee Is a Drinking Institution
Former bank location is no longer cash-only
Truckee’s Bar of America sports a name that sounds like it would be shared with establishments across the country. Not so. Situated in a brick building that dates back to the late 1800s, the former Bank of America location is a one and only, with a name that was trademarked shortly after new ownership took over in 2012, according to principal owner Tom Turner.
Sacramento Kissaten: Hi-Fi Heaven, a Stone’s Throw from DOCO
Legend Has It features audiophile-level sound, local beers and natural wine, and a passionate optimism for the future of Sacramento’s music scene
The hi-fi bar, which opened Sept. 14, is in many ways the opposite of most bars in Sacramento (and anywhere). Traditionally, music is an ancillary element to the bar experience. At Legend Has It, the bar experience is ancillary to the borderline religious appreciation of music pressed to vinyl.
Late-Night Dining Returns to Sacramento
After a pandemic slump, it’s again possible to get a meal past midnight in the capital
When the pandemic put a plug on nightlife, some of the spots that fed that world either whittled down their hours or closed outright. In the past few years, though, options have been respawning on the grid and surrounding areas. Their colorful, contagiously optimistic atmosphere echoes the mood of Sacramento nightlife’s post-pandemic resurgence.
‘Comfort’ Comes to the Capital
Celebrity chef Yotam Ottolenghi visits the Sacramento Public Library
On Friday, October 11, Yotam Ottolenghi hosted a book talk and cooking demo at Sacramento’s Tsakopoulos Library Galleria. Some were surprised that such a big name in the culinary world would visit “Sacramento, of all places” — despite the agricultural epicenter Comstock’s readers know Sac to be.
Sacramento Kings Unveil New Arena Food
Offerings include Thai and Cajun, plus ‘Light the Beam’ themed drinks and desserts
As the Sacramento Kings get ready to kick off the NBA season Thursday night, the chefs at Golden 1 Center have been busy creating new food treats for fans.
California Agriculture Museum Curates Groundbreaking History of Farm Technology
From horse-drawn to engine-powered, it’s a tractor lover’s paradise
Tractor heaven is in Woodland. Those who enter the Heidrick family’s California Agriculture Museum are greeted by aisles lined with rare antique trucks and tractors of all colors, shapes and eras, along with other artifacts depicting the country’s rich agricultural machinery history.