by Christine SchunkFried pickles – a pregnant girl’s dream come true! Who am I kidding, I’ll order these any time. A great starter to an even better meal at Kupros Bistro in Midtown. Kupros Bistro 1217 21st Street Sacramento, Ca 95811 (916) 440-0401
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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’ve always been a Cosmopolitan girl, myself. There’s something incredibly classy and chic about a pink drink rimmed with sugar and garnished with a lime. It screams super sassy and lover of summer. This week is Midtown Cocktail Week in Sacramento, an entire seven days dedicated to your favorite gin and tonic. Sponsored and hosted [...]
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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 Lauren WalshCongratulations to Tiana Jette and Renae Chandler for winning tickets to the 2nd Annual Sacramento Banana Festival! Not a winner, but still want to attend? Tickets can be purchased here. The event takes place this August 13th and 14th at William Land Park. Thanks to everyone who participated in our ticket giveaway – stay tuned [...]
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by Lauren WalshSacramento is going BANANAS August 13 – 14, 2011!! Are you looking for something out of the ordinary to do this weekend? If so, head to Sacramento’s William Land Park for a weekend full of music, food, art, dance, films, and family fun at the 2nd Annual Banana Festival! The weekend of banana-loving fun will [...]
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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 Kim BedwellPotluck recipes- as promised! My approach to potlucks has changed over the years. Previously, I would use the party goers as my guinea pigs to try new recipes I found interesting. However, after many failed dishes, I’ve changed my strategy and have tried to hone in on a few signature dishes that work well in [...]
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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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