by Kris Caputo HurleyAloha! As you may have guessed, my summer vacation was a trip to Maui with my hubby, 7-month old son, and my parents (babysitters!). My husband and I hadn’t been back to Maui since our honeymoon four years ago, and one thing we remembered fondly was the food. We were looking forward to enjoying the [...]
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by Jenna BuhagiarIt’s Mexican night at The Shack! Dinner: Chicken Mole Chili Relleno Rice & Beans Shrimp Cocktail Homemade Chips & Salsa Dessert: Banana Fritters Opens at 6:00, dinner at 7-ish The Shack 5201 Folsom Blvd 916-457-5997
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by Maria Chacon KniestedtIt’s become an annual occasion that my sisters and I meet up in Los Angeles each September. My sister Cara and I are only 11 days apart (we’re actually the same age for those 11 days, but you won’t get any actual numbers out of me!), so the excuse is we are celebrating the “September” [...]
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by Kim Bedwell Every new office needs a party (even if you only moved across the street), and last night we did just that with good food and great guests to celebrate the office move of FH Sacramento. The party kicked off with an informative (and often hilarious) food and wine pairing from David Mirassou, sixth [...]
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by Melinda McRaeIt’s Italian night at The Shack! Dinner: Linguini w/ Fresh Clams Fresh Grilled Cod Layered Veggie “Lasagna” Ceasar Salad Herb Foccacia Dessert: Apple Tart Opens at 6:00, dinner at 7-ish The Shack 5201 Folsom Blvd 916-457-5997
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by Melinda McRaeSoil Born Farm Fifth-Annual Autumn Equinox Celebration Saturday, Sept. 22 from 4:30 – 8:30 p.m. Soil Born Farm, an urban agricultural oasis nestled in the heart of the city, is inviting the public to join them for an evening of great music, seasonal and organic food prepared by prominent local chefs, and sample exceptional wines from [...]
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by Christine Schunk I heart September. Growing up on a vineyard in Sonoma Valley, September has always been a special time of year. It’s the month when my family gets to see the fruits of our labor, literally. I went home for harvest last week (we sell to a large sparkling wine label, and so we harvest [...]
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Here’s a sneak peek of the new wine and cocktail lounge at Bidwell Street Bistro, which officially opens with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 13: *********************** Thursday, Sept. 13 is “Cuban” Night at the Shack: Roasted pulled pork Plantains Shrimp salad Black beans & rice Flan for dessert Dinner will be served around [...]
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by Diane FlynnBidwell Street Bistro is my version of a country club. It’s a special place where I enjoy going to dinner but it’s more than just a restaurant. It feels comfortable yet fancy, festive and fun. We usually see someone we know - and if not – the staff feels like friends because we see them so [...]
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by Brittany MohrSquaw Valley holds a special place in my heart; right next to the love I have for a great drink perfectly paired with a delicious meal. So when I showed up to Squaw Village on a recent Saturday afternoon to find the 6th annual Brews, Jazz & Funk Fest in full swing, I immediately found [...]
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