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'Articulator' captures the voices and talents of Sacramento arts scene in a new book
Articulator, a bright new book filled with artwork and interviews from 12 artists and leaders of the Sacramento arts scene, is set to debut in June. Originally conceived as a series of online Q&As, Articulator morphed into small-batch zines, and eventually in-person artist…
Tiger changes its stripes and relaunches with dual dining concepts
Downtown's Tiger restaurant continues to reinvent itself. On Friday, April 2, the space will open for weekend service with two new back-to-back nightly concepts—“Dinner as a Show” and “Black Cat Diner”—by the Sacramento events company Hall of Fame (HOF), known…
Ruhstaller Farm in Dixon to celebrate grand opening for new taproom and brewery
On March 20, Dixon’s Ruhstaller Farm—which quietly launched its taproom last December—will celebrate a long-awaited grand opening, debuting an ambitious project that proprietor and beer aficionado Jan-Erik Paino (who goes by J-E) started 10 years ago when renowned epicurean Darrell…
The Rebirth of Cool
The late, great Nut Tree restaurant in Vacaville is one of the most storied restaurants in Northern California history. And, as it turns out, it was designed by a bunch of Sacramentans. Let’s bring it back.
Q&A with Sacramento Food Bank CEO Blake Young
During Covid, food insecurity has emerged as a full-blown crisis within a crisis. Feeding America, a nationwide network of food banks, estimates that one in six people will face hunger as a result of the pandemic. Given that, unsurprisingly, the Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services has seen the number of individuals it serves almost double since the start of the coronavirus epidemic. A year after Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency to fight the viral outbreak, we check in with Blake Young, the nonprofit’s long time president and CEO, to learn how his organization has been navigating the challenges of Covid-19, how it’s expanding to meet a growing need, and what we can do to help (hint: it’s not by donating food).
10 Cool Winter Hikes
Most of us think of hiking as a fair-weather endeavor, but this winter, the best—and safest—cure for your pandemic-induced cabin fever might just be an unseasonable expedition into the great outdoors. Luckily, our region’s topographical riches and relatively temperate temperatures (even in the dead of January) mean there’s something for every kind of cold-season walker, whether you’re an indoorsy urbanite jonesing for a riverside stroll, a history buff in search of a summit view, or an adventurous ambler looking for a snow day. To help us answer the call of the wild, Sactown’s resident hiking expert has rounded up a dectet of soul-warming treks around town. Now’s the perfect time to walk a mile (or 2 or 10) in her shoes.
Flower trucks are springing up all over Sacramento
You won’t need to wait for April showers to bring you flowers. Vintage vehicles turned mobile plant shops—from a 1969 Volkswagen brimming with peonies and dahlias to a 1983 Izusu box truck filled with fuchsias and lilacs—are roaming the region ready to help you get your floral fix.
A new neon sign will soon light up Old Sacramento Waterfront
A new “Old Sacramento Waterfront” neon sign is set to be installed later this year atop the California State Railroad Museum, beckoning southbound drivers on I-5 to stop by for a visit. The sign will stand 26 feet tall and…
The Spirits of Sacramento
Small batch, big taste: These nine purveyors of locally distilled vodka, bourbon, rum, gin, rye, brandy, and absinthe are 100% proof that we make some seriously good liquor around here. Please read responsibly.
Choco Loco
“It’s like a symphony in your mouth.” That is how Ahmed Eita, head pastry chef and owner of Rick’s Dessert Diner, describes his Chocolate Indulgence Torte, which has been on the midtown dessert destination’s menu since 2005. Indeed, each bite…
Happy 101
Sacramento State’s first-ever professor of happiness unlocks the mysteries surrounding what is arguably the holy grail of human emotion. As Prof. Meliksah Demir explains, the path to joy is a winding road and the journey requires a bit of effort, but in the end, we all have the tools we need to find our happy place.
Local chocolatiers make melt-in-your-mug hot cocoa bombs
As the newest trend in mug magic, hot cocoa bombs can help you warm up this winter through a bit of bonbon bewitchery. Here are four local chocolatiers that have made a literal splash with their renditions of these hollow…
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