
The Spirits of Sacramento
Small batch, big taste. We spotlight nine makers of locally distilled vodka, bourbon, gin, rye, rum, brandy, absinthe and more. Please read responsibly.
Choco Loco
Can’t decide between chocolate cheesecake and chocolate mousse? Chocolate truffle and a chocolate bar? Have your cake and eat all the other chocolaty treats too with this over-the-top torte at Rick’s Dessert Diner
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.
A Rare Bird
Darling Aviary takes flight downtown, boasting smashing smash burgers and views of the Sacramento skyline.
The Call of the Wild
Our region is a hiker’s paradise, but the one part that isn’t so heavenly is the pitiful state of restroom pit stops. One Colorado group has engineered a dignified solution.
Can’t Touch This
With a Covid-inspired business model, one Fair Oaks-based tech firm has its finger on the pulse of the future.
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