I was 10 years old when my mom brought me to Tower Records with hard-saved allowance to buy my first vinyl: Purple Rain. Little did she know about the lyrics to “Darling Nikki.” The feeling of putting my money on the counter and the guy at the register giving me…
Mmm, toffee. The sweet and crunchy treat is a favorite in many homes around the holidays, but that doesn’t stop El Dorado Hills-based Crack’d Toffee Company from cranking out the good stuff all year round. The husband and wife owned company specializes in artisanal micro-batch English toffee, often offering mouthwatering…
I’m convinced Jennifer Swiryn bleeds maple syrup. The 34-year-old former waitress, now co-owner of retro-inspired diner The Morning Fork, cannot stop showing her excitement about her restaurant dream coming true, even three months after opening. “I know, I’m creepy!” Jennifer laughs loudly in between happy tears as she stops a…
It’s been nearly two years to the day since I wrote “Wine-Ding Down From Summer,” a guide to Sacramento’s best wine happy hours, and I’m back to encourage any autumn-induced wine cravings that may arise this season. We’re aware of Napa, Sonoma and Amador wine countries, as they are located…
Though Real Pie Company sits on 24th and Broadway in Sacramento, husband and wife team and owners Kira O’Donnell Babich and Fred Babich have created a space that transports you from the lively streets of Broadway to a comforting, cozy pie shop. You’re welcomed with the sights and sounds of…
Pasta for everyone and one without added eggs. With eggs being one of the main ingredients in pasta, vegans don’t have the opportunity to try some heaven-sent Italian dishes, but fret no more; vegan Italian food is here. The Cookery Sacramento will guide you in a step-by-step workshop for an…
Whether it’s cold brewed, nitrogen-infused or Kyoto slow-dripped (whatever that is), Sacramentans take coffee as seriously as anyone these days. Just walk into almost any local shop and you’re bound to find a knowledgeable third-wave barista armed with a shiny espresso machine and a dizzying array of top-shelf beans from…
Remember the days when summer meant summer camp—those long warm nights filled with stargazing, bonfires and devouring a smorgasbord of ooey gooey s’mores? Relive those fun pastimes on Saturday, Oct. 12 at S’moresfest, a refined night full of summer camp nostalgia benefitting local YMCA youth. This gala will be held…
Things are going to get bloody on Saturday, Oct. 5 when local favorites like Kupros, Dad’s Kitchen, Capitol Garage, de Vere’s and other area restaurants will fight for the title of Best Bloody Mary at the second annual Sacramento Bloody Mary Festival! Last year’s two champs, Station 16 (Judge’s Choice)…
The scent of our camp-cooked dinner wafts into neighboring campsites as whispers of positive affirmations arise. “Mmmm, do you smell that?” Strangers become friendly and ask, “what’s for dinner?” with a hint of jealousy in their voice. Eating healthy, delicious food in the outdoors is not only a soul-thriving necessity,…
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