Although he considers himself an outsider to the food world, Jacob Sacks has played a behind-the-scenes role in the growth of Sacramento’s small food businesses.

There are dozens of businesses serving the steady stream of people traveling between the Sacramento Valley and Tahoe every day. Many travelers settle for whatever fast-food chain shows up just off an exit, but there are better alternatives.

With the rising cost of living, a little free nutrition can always offer a boost, but the benefits of foraging go beyond saving money.

The chefs for the annual Tower Bridge Dinner have been announced, but this year, there are just four instead of the usual five — and they have an international flair.

Wursts, wieners, frankfurters or hot dogs; whatever you call them, there’s money to be made in sausage in Sacramento.

After the long-time staple Evangeline’s Costume Mansion has its post-fire grand reopening, a crop of other businesses will be opening in the waterfront district.

Our area boasts three Hmong-centered food venues where all can enjoy carefully prepared and delicious dishes. We visited with Yia Vang, author of “In Yer’s Kitchen: Memoir of a Hmong Daughter.”

It can sometimes feel like if you’re not “good” at something, it’s not worth doing. Enter the magic of the “little treat.”

In the latest Seat at the Bar column, a solo diner chasing East Coast Italian flavors finds them closer to home than expected.