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Fat's Incredible

Encompassing four restaurants and three generations, the Fat family business has grown into the region’s preeminent dining dynasty.

Mother Superior

A former chef at Ella Dining Room and Bar opens the "Mother" of all vegetarian restaurants just a block away on K Street.

New Mexican

The former chef of Mayahuel opens a “Mexican gastronomy” restaurant in East Sacramento, importing authentic flavors and infusing a fresh take on south-of-the-border cuisine.

Cheese Wiz

With Melt, Garrett McCord writes the book—literally—on mac and cheese, from traditional stovetop versions to modern takes that redefine the enduring comfort food (coconut cheese wontons, anyone?).

Shopping with the Chef

On any given Sunday morning, Randall Selland of Ella, The Kitchen and Selland’s Market—can be found loading up his van under Hwy 50 with fresh produce from the Sacramento Central Farmers' Market. We shadowed him recently and got a true chef's-eye view.

The Bounty Hunter

James Beard Award-nominated blogger ex-traordinaire Hank Shaw is one of the country’s biggest champions of locally sourced food, from fowl to fish and mushrooms to edible weeds. Here’s why the Orangevale-based food writer decided to put down roots (and pick them!) right here.

Fire & Nice

Paying homage to Sacramento’s original fire department, midtown’s new Hook & Ladder lives up to its namesake as one of the hottest spots in town.

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