Joe Wong is a photographer and filmmaker based in Sacramento. His subjects include travel, landscape, food and fashion. On Instagram @amazingjoewong.
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Gambling on Dining Dollars
Local casinos amp up their food offerings to attract a younger and more diverse clientele
Chris Gibase, president and chief operating officer of Sky River Casino in Elk Grove, goes so far as to assert that Sky River “is a place for foodies.” And the new casino, which opened in August 2022 and is owned by the Wilton Rancheria tribe, isn’t the only local gambling spot that’s placing its bets on food service.
Going on Air
California Capital Airshow lifts off at Mather Field
The California Capital Airshow hearkens back to the years when
the Capital Region was a hub of aerospace and defense
manufacturing. After pandemic losses, the event broke records in
2021 and is set to continue its rise.
Neighborhood Favorite: Caravan Uzbek Cuisine
The Capital Region gets its first Uzbek food truck
Every morning, Caravan Uzbek Cuisine co-owner Farkhod Soatov
wakes up early to make plov. The rice and meat dish, with
roots in Persian pilaf, has changed little since the days of the
Silk Road.