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Vegan bakery cafe Mud Pie Stand to open in Sacramento
Highly caloric, dairy-rich indulgences like buttery croissants and creamy mac and cheese aren’t typically what you think of when you hear the word “vegan,” but the owners of Mud Pie Stand are working to reimagine the term at their plant-based…
3 locally crafted self-care bundles to help you unwind
If we’ve learned anything over the past year, it’s that we need to prioritize our well-being. Packed with everything from fountain-of-youth elixirs to lemon balm tea blends, these locally curated self-care bundles will help you tame the tension.
A Lasting Impression
The Manetti Shrem Museum celebrates Sacramento painter Wayne Thiebaud’s remarkable legacy with a group exhibit featuring works by the longtime UC Davis professor alongside those by former students and other artists influenced by him.
Your 2021 Guide to Outdoor Movie Screenings in the Sacramento Region
It's time again to break out the lawn chairs—or the pool floats, as the case may be. After skipping last year due to the pandemic, communities across the Sacramento region are bringing back outdoor movie screenings this summer. Here's what's…
French Twist
Restaurant Josephine—launched by the former chefs at Auburn’s acclaimed Carpe Vino—offers a culinary tour of France with a delicious detour to Eastern Europe (think smoked salmon crêpe gâteau topped with caviar). Bon appétit and bon voyage.
Low Rent, High Design
A developer with roots in Davis is building affordable mid-century-modern housing for a Palm Springs neighborhood, proving that equity and aesthetics can co-exist. Color us inspired.
Spring Spark soon to light up Rancho Cordova with Burning Man spirit
Electronic music, strobe lights and a fire-breathing mechanical horse—just a sampling of the sensory stimuli from the art installations that will be featured at this year's Spring Spark drive-thru event, taking place May 21 and 22 at The Mine Shaft…
Led by Biba alums, Mattone Ristorante is set to carry on the late legendary chef's legacy
For fans of Sacramento’s iconic Biba Restaurant—which closed last May—the time to rejoice is nigh: Mattone Ristorante, a new East Sacramento Italian eatery built in the generous spirit of late chef Biba Caggiano by 17 of her longtime staff members,…
Reel Talk
With his new seafood cookbook Hook, Line and Supper set to come out on May 7, the Orangevale-based food blogger Hank Shaw shares some true fish tales.
Craving of the Week: Nash & Proper's Ice Cream Chicken Sammich
Already locally legendary for its crave-worthy hot chicken sandwiches, Nash & Proper is poised to go viral with a photo of its newest menu addition, the Ice Cream Chicken Sammich, which the downtown restaurant posted on Instagram last week. As…
The Heart of a Giant
When it comes to baseball, Dusty Baker plays to win. He's also living proof that the most important stats aren't measured in hits and runs, but in heart and soul.
Q&A with California Senator Richard Pan
As a pediatrician, state Sen. Richard Pan—who represents the Sacramento region—staunchly advocates for public health and safety with a high-profile, pro-vaccine message, broadcasted at the risk of bullying, death threats and even physical assault. Now with the recent rise in…
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