Eats

Pearl Milk Tea originated in Taiwan in the 1980s and soon spread like wildfire throughout the world, probably because it’s just so damn delightful. You may know this beverage as bubble tea, or boba, which features balls of tapioca with a texture like that first chew of bubble gum, but…

Admit it: You’ve always wondered why the Barn (985 Riverfront St.), West Sac’s art installation-slash-event venue is called that, especially since it doesn’t look like one. While the name may never be clear, it will at least be more thematic now that West Sac Urban Farming has opened up their…

Do you like tacos? How about an ice cold margarita? Maybe a brewski or two? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you’re going to want to set a reminder in your phone right now so you don’t forget about the Taco, Beer and Margarita Festival being put…

Nestled in a tree-covered neighborhood in downtown Sacramento, across the street from the Curry Club Indian restaurant, you’ll find Toasted, a new grab-and-go breakfast and lunch option that state workers and neighborhood residents have been flocking to. This new kid on the block offers … well, toast of course. However,…

New Glory Craft Brewery is inconspicuously located in the depths of an industrial district off of Power Inn Road with nothing but modest signage to guide patrons to its door. Despite being off the beaten path, where there is good beer people will come. When I visited New Glory one…

Yes, we know that you’re supposed to go to the State Fair to show your pride for the Golden State’s agriculture, art and history; but let’s not mince desires when we all know that what we’re really excited for is all that fair food—the gross, deep-fried fare that only greasy…

If you’re not enjoying opening day of the State Fair, then come and cool off on a hot July day with amazing local ice cream and support some great charities in the process! Mikuni Sushi is partnering with Vic’s Ice Cream to put together the second annual Scoop Scoot to…

During a brief excursion to San Francisco, I had the pleasure of trying Gracias Madre, a highly acclaimed vegan Mexican restaurant. I’ve been vegan for almost three years, and let me tell you, after awhile you really start to miss some of the stuff you used to consume. Specifically, those…

It’s getting hot in here! Auburn’s first-ever Pepper Festival and Hot Sauce Expo is bringing some heat to Gold Country Fairgrounds (1273 High St., Auburn) on Saturday, June 23. This family friendly and all-ages event features a decade-driven hot car show, food and drink vendors whipping up different pepper variations…

I’m a huge fan of themed restaurants. I’m not talking about places so full of random memorabilia that it looks like a thrift store blew up on the walls. I mean a restaurant on a boat. Dinner in a castle! I’ll forgive the gut-rending nastiness of Chuck E. Cheese pizza…