Eats

Miracle on 21st Street • Sacramento Couple’s Diner Dreams Come True

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…

Outside the 9-to-5 • Sacramento Is Wine Country!

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…

Upgrade Your Outdoor Cooking Game

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,…