by Karlie BettencourtI’m fairly new to the Sacramento area, so you can imagine how overwhelmed I was with all of the different places there are to eat. I love food, but didn’t know where to start! Well, I was in luck because on my way home one night, a restaurant caught my attention and I knew exactly [...]
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by Karlie BettencourtGloomy weather got you down? Here is a deal that will instantly warm you up and brighten your week! Cosmo Café is offering a $20 three-course dinner special January 19th- 23rd. Beginning at 5 p.m. each day, you and a dining partner can enjoy a special dinner menu- for just $20 each; you will be able [...]
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With its Half Price Bites served Monday through Friday from 4-7 p.m., Mix Downtown is a great place to relax after a hectic day. The fun and deals don’t stop there, though. Mix has a different promotion almost every day of the week – even the weekend! Tuesday – It’s Taco Tuesday! Sit back and [...]
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by Jenna BuhagiarWhere: Magpie Caterers Market & Café located in the new R Street corridor What: A delightful hard apple cider made with, of course, juice from blood oranges and produced locally by Two Rivers Cider. Why: In addition to its shocking hot pink color, this cider is a stand-out for other reasons including a refreshing, fruity [...]
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What could be better for a Tightwad Tuesday than our favorite happy hour suggestions? Here are a few of our local favorites for the occasional after-work drink and appetizer. We’d love to hear about yours as well, so leave us a comment below if you’ve got one to share! Christine Schunk – “My favorite is [...]
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by Maria Chacon KniestedtWe’ve been hearing a lot about a shady character frequenting the neighborhood near 14th and R Streets. This character’s been known to show her full colors when the sun sets. Word on the street is that she serves up some mean cocktails and a unique take on southern food. Some have even hinted at the [...]
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by Julie BergeMidtown’s Lounge ON20 is rolling out the red carpet this Saturday to celebrate the debut of local band Jackson Road’s new “Speakeasy” music video. The Roaring Twenties inspired premiere party runs from 5:00 – 8:00 pm. During this time I suggest taking advantage of the Saturday night drink special, a $10 tasting of three bubbles. And once you [...]
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by Maria Chacon KniestedtAnother September, another sister trip to Los Angeles – the city of angels, of glam, and of great food. This year’s trip was a shopping bust but, luckily, a food boon. We arrived on a Friday night, and almost immediately headed to Lotería Grill, my sister Cara’s current favorite restaurant. It’s not difficult to figure [...]
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by Jenna BuhagiarWhat: Mangorita Where: Rio City Café Why: Order this refreshing mango-flavored margarita blended and then take it out back to enjoy it on Rio City’s great outdoor patio overlooking the Sacramento River. It has the perfect balance of slushy and sweet, but be forewarned – a brain freeze is pretty much inevitable. Cost: About $8
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by Jenna BuhagiarA few weeks ago (I’m way behind, I know), fellow Sac Foodie, Julie, invited me to attend a get-together with a few other Sacramento-area food bloggers, at Lounge on 20, the new endeavor of her friend and local restaurateur Ali who is also behind Restaurant 55 Degrees. I had the immense pleasure of sitting next [...]
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