Dinner and a Showstopper
All the culinary world’s a stage at the ambitious new omakase restaurant Okesutora. After honing his skills at the celebrated sushi chain Nobu, chef Hieu Phan returns to his native Sacramento to deliver sea-worthy flavors with a dash of storytelling and a splash of spectacle in midtown.
Out and About in January and February 2024
Madonna's "Celebration Tour," Sacramento Ballet's Cinderella and more—here are 10 events to help start the year off on the right (glass slippered) foot.
Tops of the Town
In 2010, a new kind of swivel chair emerged, serving dual purposes—providing attractive seating, but also acting as a people magnet in cities around the world. It’s time for Sacramento to make some heads turn too.
Setting the Stage
In a rite of passage for throngs of aspiring young dancers, auditions are held each fall for the chance to appear in the Sacramento Ballet’s annual production of The Nutcracker, which has featured thousands of children on stage since debuting in 1968—including one Greta Gerwig—and will take place Dec. 9–23 this year. The latest tryouts for roles like Mice, Candy Canes and Baby Bunnies were held on Sept. 9 at the troupe’s midtown studios, and photojournalist Max Whittaker was there to capture the moments of anticipation, determination and pure joy throughout the day during this storied Sacramento tradition.
New Home for the Holidays
Mere months after arriving in town from his native Iowa, Alex Heetland leads 130 vocalists as the new artistic director of the Sacramento Gay Men’s Chorus. As he and his choir prepare for the group’s signature holiday show, the 35-year-old ensemble leader talks about the SGMC’s growing profile, the continuing significance of gay men’s choruses in the 21st century, and what attendees can expect at this year’s production, from its wide-ranging songbook to its big move to the Crest Theatre.
The Unofficial Ted Lasso Cookbook
Our favorite fish-and-chips-out-of-water “football” coach—Ted Lasso—might’ve left his team for good, but thanks to a new cookbook by two local food bloggers, we can relive some of the tastiest TV moments (yes, even those biscuits!) from the glorious eponymous series that made us all believers. We dare you not to ... binge.
Out and About: Special Holiday Edition 2023
From Pentatonix's latest Christmas concert to Sacramento's annual Nutcracker, celebrate the season with 10 events sure to put you in the holiday spirit.
A Lightbulb Moment
In recent decades, light festivals have become increasingly popular ways for cities around the world to create cultural attractions and boost tourism. Time to flip the switch here too.
Mother of Reinvention
Talk about many happy returns: The team behind Mother—which closed in 2020—relaunches the celebrated vegetarian restaurant with an "evolved, grown-up version" in a bigger, splashier space, while bringing back fan favorites like its signature chile verde and nostalgic carrot nut burger.
Michelin Mash-Up
Two local Michelin-rated chefs join forces to open an authentic yet innovative Mexican cantina in Folsom. Could Michelin come calling again?
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