by Sara OrtegaOn April 6, “Farm to Cupcake” will bring together eleven local bakers to compete and bake 1000 vegan cupcakes, all to benefit four different Sacramento-area charities. Presented by Sacramento Vegan Challenge and hosted by Chef Clay Purcell of Tower Bridge Bistro, Farm to Cupcake will challenge these renowned vegan bakers to bring their best flavors [...]
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by Sara OrtegaWhat better way to celebrate the first weekend in spring than with some good sips and tastings! Here is a quick round-up of a few events that are sure to get the spring season started off on the right foot: Revolution Wines—Friday Night Specials! Believe it or not, each week, Revolution Wines puts together a [...]
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by Sara OrtegaToday and tomorrow, Slow Food Sacramento will be hosting the second annual Sacramento Food Film Festival! As we’ve mentioned before, Sacramento was recently designated America’s Farm-to-Fork Capital, so the festival taking place here in town couldn’t be more appropriate!Starting tonight, you’ll have the chance to watch several captivating films that present us with an honest [...]
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by Kim BedwellWe’ve been fans of Ten22 ever since they opened. Not only do they have great food and a relaxed atmosphere, but they are also supporters of several Sacramento non-profit organizations…which we love. On Sunday, September 30, 2012, Ten22 is helping the Southside Art Center celebrate 26 years of supporting adults with disabilities in Sacramento with [...]
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by Jake FergusonAs most have probably heard, McKinley Park’s playground, the city’s beautiful wooden treasure for both children and adults alike, was set on fire last month by a suspected arsonist. In an effort to help swiftly rebuild the playground, Ten 22 and The Firehouse (both part of the Harvego family of restaurants) are aiming to contribute [...]
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by Jake FergusonLooking for a way to turn a night of fun into a night of fun for a good cause? Well, you’re in luck because coming up on April 20, the Crest Theatre in Downtown Sacramento will be hosting “Bubbles & Bling,” an event to benefit the California Youth Crisis Line. The Crest will feature a [...]
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by Brittany MohrLooking for something fun to do this Friday night? You may recall our excitement around last year’s Spring Break event, and this year is no different! This Friday, March 30, local charity Serotonin Surge will host its 8th annual food, wine, and fashion show fundraiser at the Arden Hills Resort Club & Spa from 6:30 [...]
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by Jenna BuhagiarDo you have plans for breakfast tomorrow? How about lunch? Dine at Café Connection on March 21 and 30 percent of proceeds will be donated to the American Lung Association in California. This “One Day of Change” event is designed to raise funds, build awareness and also to promote the Fight for Air Climb that [...]
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by Jake FergusonWho doesn’t love beer and chili? But eating a variety of delicious chili, while sipping local beer to the tunes of area musicians, is even better when you’re doing it in the name of charity. The 1st Annual Sacramento Beer & Chili Festival kicks off on Saturday, March 3, towards the end of Sacramento’s third [...]
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by Caitlin WallaceStout. Porter. Hefeweizen. Pilsner. For beer lovers everywhere, just the sound of these brews is enough to make mouths water. The world’s third most popular beverage-beat only by water and tea-is at the center of a foam-guzzling culture that geographically ranges from the famous Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany to the pubs of London, England and, [...]
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