Eats

1000 Vegan Cupcakes for Charity – April 22, 2012

In celebration of Earth Day on Sunday, April 22, 2012 Sacramento Vegan Challenge will present “1000 Vegan Cupcakes for Charity.” Ten local bakers will make 100 vegan cupcakes each with themes like Fresh ‘n’ Local, Cupcakes Around the World and Save the Rainforest, and from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m….

Lagunitas’ Beer Circus at Dad’s Kitchen / March 2, 2012

Beer? Circus? Of course we couldn’t let the Taste section run without some mention of Sacramento’s third annual beer week! Stop by Dad’s Kitchen on Friday night to see attractions from Lagunitas’ renowned beer circus, hosted by Sacramento Lagunitas rep Justin Seybold. Just $6 gets you a logo pint glass…

SACRAMENTO BACON FEST! Jan. 20-22, 2012

Bacon lovers unite! From Jan. 20—22 the inaugural Sacramento Bacon Fest will be sizzling in venues all over town. On Friday, Jan. 20, 2012 at 8 p.m. at Luigi’s Fungarden (1050 20th Street), check out the “Kevin Bacon Tribute Night” featuring musical artists like Jem and Scout, Aaron King, The…

G STREET PUB IN DAVIS RETURNS AS G STREET WUNDERBAR

Back in February Davis’ G Street Pub closed its doors for good, or at least that’s what everyone thought. Turns out, former head bartender Chris Armanini purchased the place and re-opened it in late October under a new name, G Street Wunderbar. The location underwent intensive remodeling, including an updated…

All Killer, No Filler

Ernesto’s Mexican Food 1901 16th Street – Sacramento Ernesto’s Mexican Food is celebrating its 20th year on the corner of 16th and S streets, which is a mighty feat in local dining and deserving of our deepest apologies. Last Thursday, three staff members took their maiden steps into the cantina….

Cranberry Apple Salsa at Bows and Arrows

During our recent patio visit to Bows and Arrows whilst enjoying a bottle of wine, Submerge was surprised with a sneak-taste of their new cranberry apple salsa and it was impressive. In the words of our fine publisher, Melissa-Dubs, “Honestly, it’s the best shit I’ve ever tasted.” It’s sweet, obviously…

And Everything Nice

Sugar and Spice Specialty Desserts 1201 F Street – Sacramento Words by Adam Saake | Photos by Nicholas Wray Pastries, I believe, are the truest product of epicurean excess that have never fallen out of favor like many cooking and baking trends, but rather have gained popularity. We turn them…

Garden-fresh Food at the Edible Garden Tour – Sept. 10, 2011

If you’re into gardening or like garden-fresh food, check out Sacramento’s first Edible Garden Tour in East Sacramento on Sunday. The tour will wind through six homes in East Sacramento, some of which will have something, like heirloom tomatoes or fresh fruit and herbs, for visitors to taste. Each home…