Author: Jessica Rine

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Fruitful Endeavor

A local mother-and-daughter team encourages leaps of faith (and take one of their own) with their lemony-fresh debut book
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Chef Jeremiah Tower

He’s been called the “father of American cuisine” by Martha Stewart and he’s credited with starting the farm-to-fork movement in the 1970s as a chef at Berkeley’s Chez Panisse, where he gained wide acclaim for his use of regional ingredients, including those from Sacramento. Over 40 years later, it’s a full-crop-circle moment for Jeremiah Tower, as he comes to the capital city in September to oversee the Tower Bridge Dinner, which will cap the monthlong Farm-to-Fork Celebration. The food pioneer steps out of the kitchen to talk about the accidental birth of the modern locavore trend, his longtime friendship with local grocer Darrell Corti, and what it feels like to be back in the culinary spotlight.
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Brew and ‘Cue

Ten years after conceiving the idea, two longtime beer buddies open Urban Roots Brewing & Smokehouse, where they hope to bring neighbors and strangers together, one glass of saison and tray of brisket at a time.
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The Other Red "Meat"

The newest breed of vegan burgers popping up on restaurant menus around the region are so juicy and, well, meaty, they won’t have you wondering, “Where’s the beef?”
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Kitchen Confidential

Psst, can you keep a secret? Well, we can’t, especially ones this delicious. When it comes to eating out, there are few pleasures as satisfying (not to mention impressive) as ordering an amazing dish that’s not on the menu. It’s a privilege typically reserved for regulars and insiders—and now you. We tracked down 20 under-the-radar restaurant gems—from a peanut butter, jelly and sriracha burger to a gourmet Ding Dong—that are for your eyes (and taste buds) only. Hungry? Scroll down to start your covert culinary mission.
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A Winter’s Tale

Cue the tin soldiers, tiny mice, reindeer and falling snow. In December, the Sacramento Ballet celebrates 30 years of presenting its distinctive version of "The Nutcracker." As a large crew of dancers and children—500 in all—prepare to take the stage, Ron Cunningham and Carinne Binda, in their final season as the company’s artistic directors, visit the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future.
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