Eats

It is believed that pears were grown in Europe and Asia more than 4,000 years years ago, and they have been used throughout the world since ancient times to create a variety of sweet and savory dishes, beverages and more. Ancient Romans and Greeks appreciated pears for both their flavor…

In 1976, two UC Davis graduate students, Kathleen Barsotti and Martin Barnes, borrowed money from their parents and bought 20 acres of land in Capay Valley. Situated northwest of Sacramento in Yolo County, the two set out to farm their land and produce fruits and veggies the way nature intended…

We are fortunate enough to live in a community that enjoys a huge variety of foods from a multitude of cultures from around the world. Americans have adapted many fantastic dishes from other countries and turned them into everyday meals. However, there are still many foreign dishes that most of…

If the title above made your mouth water, don’t worry, you’re not alone. The Murer House Learning Center (1125 Joe Murer Court, Folsom) will host two Italian cooking classes led by Orietta Gianjorio, who moved to California from Rome back in 2008. At her July 7, 2017 class, Gianjorio will…

Syrups, shrubs and switchels—oh my! Burly Beverages is knocking on the door of Sacramento’s refreshment norms with a bunch of old time-y taste sensations. Now admittedly, I was not too familiar with shrubs and switchels until I met Burly Beverages owner Gabriel Aiello. Aiello is more than happy to educate…

Now that the weather is really warming up, one of the best ways to beat the heat is with something cold and delicious. Do you love eating ice cream? What if we told you it’s for a good cause? On Saturday, June 10, 2017, at the California Auto Museum, KOV…

There are so many exciting new bars and restaurants popping up in Sacramento these days, but let us not forget about the well-established businesses that have been in our community and surrounding area for years. In the bypassed town of El Dorado sits such an establishment named Poor Red’s. It…

Try some tasty food and drink, all with a heaping side helping of Sacramento pride, at the upcoming “Taste of Summer” Farm-to-Fork event, presented by Save Mart. On June 3, from 4–7 p.m., you can relax to the sounds of Current Personae while sipping some of the best of what…

Grand Island Vineyards would like to invite you and your family to join them in celebrating their one-year anniversary. They are throwing a free weekend long party on Saturday, May 27 and Sunday, May 28 at their beautiful 128-acre vineyard and tasting room in Walnut Grove. Grand Island Vineyards is…

Midtown just got even better. The long-awaited Cantina Alley, located in Jazz Alley right behind Skool and the soon-to-come Flamingo House, has opened its beautiful wooden doors. Although they’ve done no marketing outside of social media and have yet to announce their grand opening, they are packed wall to wall…