by Jon SchullerHow many times have you uttered that storied incantation: “I wish this speakeasy was more like a beach bar.” Probably more than you can count. Well, Prohibition-era Surfer, the wait is over. Barwest Burgers & Wings is gearing up for a grand opening this Thursday, August 18. I had the chance to check out the [...]
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by Caitlin WallaceI love summer. For the people of the Sacramento Valley, June, July and August are marked with thermometers reaching 80 degrees at dawn, afternoon swimming and air-conditioners running on high well into the evening. The upside to this hot, hot heat is that the evenings here in Sacramento can be the perfect time to relax [...]
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by Vanessa SmithOn a recent trip to Atlanta, a friend introduced me to Bad Dog! taqueria near Emory University. With its long bar and exposed brick walls, this taqueria is the perfect casual spot for grabbing a bite while studying, socializing or just plain scarffing. For $2.99 each, we had our pick from nine delicious taco combinations, [...]
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by Kris Caputo HurleyI admit it, I cheated. We were supposed to make a recipe from scratch for the 3rd annual SacFoodies potluck. I had full intensions of baking the apple pie when I signed up on the kitchen white board. What’s more all-American the apple pie, right? I thought I was brilliant. But the potluck was on [...]
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by Kim BedwellIf you love dining out AND a great deal, then you’ll love Yelp Eats!, which kicks off July 11 in Sacramento. Five fantastic restaurants from the region are participating in this seven-day “event” which concludes July 17. Here are all the details: July 11 to 17: 7 days. 5 restaurants. A special 1/2-off menu of [...]
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by Lauren WalshCongratulations to Angelica Fierro-Marble for winning two tickets to the Sacramento Zoo’s King of Feasts Food and Wine Luau on June 25th! Not a winner, but still want to attend? Tickets can be purchased here. The event kicks off at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday and and will feature tastings from numerous wineries, breweries, distilleries and [...]
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by Lauren WalshLove animals? Love a party? Then make sure to stop by the 10th Annual Sacramento Zoological Society King of Feasts Food and Wine Luau on Saturday, June 25. The luau-themed party, which begins at 6:00 pm, will have fabulous food and drink, a silentauction, live music, a hula hoop contest and, of course, lots of [...]
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by Caitlin WallaceI’ve done a lot of traveling. I mean, A LOT. I spent my junior year at Chico State studying abroad in southern France, and during my 10 months across the pond, I planed, trained and bussed to the tune of 13 countries and 17 cities. My traveling companion was my best friend and fellow foodie, [...]
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by Lauren WalshLooking to tap your inner foodie while also supporting a great local cause? Join FOODTALK@CAFE BERNARDO, Saturday mornings from 10 – 1 pm June 4 – June 25, 2011. The informative series will include hands-on workshops, such as Blind Tasting – a journey through Café Bernardo’s iconic menu blindfolded; a chance to create a personal [...]
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by Maria Chacon KniestedtSituated in a historic building in midtown, Kupros Bistro is definitely the best food we’ve enjoyed in a long while. A group of us – three SacFoodies and four of our guests – had the pleasure of tasting nearly everything on the Kupros menu last week. Donna, who was one of the satisfied seven said [...]
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