Brewing beer is hard work on many levels; making the sudsy nectar is not only extremely labor intensive, but a lot of legit science goes into concocting the perfect pint. With this said, who better to open a brewery than a couple of hardcore beer enthusiasts, homebrewers and ex-biotech chemists?…
Sacramento Cocktail Week is here, and in its 10th year, it’s poised to live up to the pressure of being the premier, booze-filled spectacle of the season. With a legit lineup of parties, educational offerings, tastings and competitions, this year’s weeklong celebration of cocktail culture and fine spirits promises to…
Fair warning: this blurb will probably make you hungry. Now that we’ve got that out of the way, can we talk about the upcoming 40th anniversary of the Congregation Beth Shalom’s Jewish Food Faire? Going down on Sunday, Sept. 10, this family-friendly community gathering features dishes like freshly hand-sliced corned…
There are so many ways to unplug during the summers in Sacramento. From the endless opportunities to commune with nature—hiking through the breathtaking Sierra Nevada mountain range or camping in one of the many lush, verdant forests that encircle the valley instantly come to mind—to copious ways to engage with…
If you like dancing barefoot in the grass, live music, sipping local microbrew or cider and duh, FIGS, this is the event for you. Park Winters, a historic boutique inn and event venue-for-hire with an ornate Victorian flair in the lovely, rural town of Winters, hosts its first Fig Jam…
Old Sacramento might be a fun and kitschy place to take your out-of-town friends and family, but it’s also a great place to grab something to eat. You’ll be able to sample the menus at a selection of the historic district’s restaurants on Aug. 9 at the inaugural Old Sacramento…
The scorching summer days are upon us, and with the temperature constantly lingering in the high 90s, thoughts of ice cream often consume my mind. Thankfully there’s Devil May Care, a new ice cream shop in West Sacramento. With their small batch ice cream and one-of-a-kind floats, Devil May Care…
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…
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