
Picture This
Image is everything during the city’s inaugural Photography Month. Sacramento, get ready for your close-up.
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.
The Scene Setter
If dining out is a theatrical experience, then Sacramento interior designer Whitney Johnson may be the city’s leading set designer, crafting visual feasts to complement the edible art on our plates. From the Shady Lady Saloon’s lush Gold Rush bordello look to Hook & Ladder’s hipster-historic vibe and Kru’s Tokyo-inspired elevated elegance, she’s curating the culinary environment for some of the city’s most accomplished chefs and bar masters. And she’s just getting started. With a bevy of savory new projects about to be launched, the 31-year-old Rocklin native is more poised than ever to design and conquer.
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