By Robin Swanson As someone who deals with “the press” every day of my life, you might think that kicking back at a restaurant by the same name might not be my first choice, but you’d be wrong when it comes to “The Press” on 18th and Capitol, opened by David English, former Executive...
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By Ashley Robinson I work near the Capitol, which means there are a lot of people around during the work day. Yet despite this glutton of business potential, why is it so hard to find a good, easy, fast place to go pick up sandwiches that haven’t been wrapped in plastic for 12+ plus,...
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By the Editors Launched in 2008, the mission of Cocktail Week is simple: celebrate Midtown Sacramento’s diverse mixology community. We may not be LA or San Francisco, but Sacramento is stocked with a wide array of bars, lounges and dives. Cocktail week is a great way to try a new place or reconnect with...
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By Laura Braden UPDATE: Upon hearing that Sacramento has added 2 farmers markets (Oak Park and the Capitol), we’ve updated the article and calendar. Happy eating! I think most Californians take for granted the quality and quantity of the fresh, local produce they have access to. I’ll never forget the first time my friend...
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By Caroline Silveira Sometimes reviews of annual events are a little annoying because you have to wait a whole year to get to enjoy it for yourself. But, what’s different about this review is that even if you missed California’s Grape & Gourmet at the Sacramento Convention Center you can still taste all the...
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By Amy Thoma One of my favorite things to do in the summer is to entertain in my backyard. My house is tiny (less than 1000 square feet) so fitting more than 4-5 people in my dining room results in a very, very crowded party. I like to think of my backyard as another...
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By Laura Braden With the summer dry heat right around the corner (supposed to reach 91 today!), I figured it was the perfect time to give a breakdown of my favorite options for cool treats to beat the heat on the grid! Yogurtagogo Midtown (corner of 19th & L St.) My office used to...
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By the Editors Love the Sacramento Zoo? Love supporting local restaurants and wineries? Then do we have the event for you! After you finish the mid-century home tour, you should join the ladies of Good Day Sacramento and the Bee’s Rick Kushman at a Luau to benefit the Sacramento Zoo. Complete with Ukulele players,...
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By Ashley Robinson Stars: 3.5/5 Price Point: Approx. $12 a dish. Located: On 21st between N and Capitol There’s this scenario I often play through my mind at restaurants. A woman has invited her lover to dinner to – wait, hold on, I need to explain this scenario is not based on personal experiences,...
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By Molly DeFrank Ruth’s Chris is hands down my favorite restaurant. When I bite into the succulent cut of meat delivered to me on a 500 degree plate, I can totally relate to that traitor dude in The Matrix who sold out the entire resistance movement for a steak. It’s that good. But for...
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