So much ramen
There’s a new ramen spot in town called Raijin Ramen House. It’s located right across the street from (and has the same owners as) Ryujin…
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Gastronomicon: Del Taco Platos put the bar dangerously high
Going out to review food is surreptitious at best. You sneak in, steal a few pictures of your wilted lettuce and hope nobody notices that…
Donut Madness: Sacramento gourmet doughnuts from Psycho Donuts founder
The founder of Psycho Donuts—a hotspot in Silicon Valley for its crazy gourmet doughnuts and crazier decor—will launch a new fried dough concept in Sacramento…
SN&R's attorney on why K.J.'s shadow email network is a huge problem for the city of Sacramento
by Cosmo Garvin Regular readers know that Mayor Kevin Johnson recently sued SN&R and the city of Sacramento. He did this to block release of…
Major changes to parking in Sacramento could mean higher prices, stiffer restrictions
Parking in the central city is going to get more expensive and restrictive, if a number of proposed changes make it past the Sacramento City…
Sooner or later a connection is made
Joey reminds a reader that we're all just human.
Sacramento homeless shelter gets a face-lift
Next Move Family Shelter expands and upgrades facilities.
California Craft Beer Summit Brewers Showcase announces lineup … 150 breweries!
I drink oceans of beer, so I know a boatload of beer enthusiasts. But most of them haven’t yet heard about the California Craft Beer…
Sacramento NAACP accuses SN&R of 'crazed and violent,' racist illustration of Mayor Kevin Johnson
The Sacramento chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People sent out a press release Tuesday evening accusing SN&R of racism with…
Former K.J. special assistant reveals email and elections wrongdoing inside mayor's office
R.E. Graswich is more than just Hawaiian-print shirts and local sports takes. For instance, after the former Sacramento Bee columnist left the hive, he did…
About a Bite Bakery and Harvest Bar open on K Street
Two new food concepts opened today in one location: About a Bite Bakery and Harvest Bar. The storefront at 1200 K Street features two distinct…
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver reminds Sacramento that subsidizing sports arenas still a vomit-inducing policy
I’m chilling on the couch with the dog, watching one of my favorite shows, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, when this image pops up:…
Magpie Cafe introduces kitchen tipping policy
Magpie Cafe’s move to 16 Powerhouse doesn’t just mean a sleeker, bigger dining room. It means a new tipping system, and it’s got some diners…
Want to read some of Mayor Kevin Johnson's emails? Here you go!
You’re not supposed to spy on people’s email. But when you’re a public servant, your emails are public record. It’s part of that whole transparency…
Second Saturday alert: Jason Rudy's art show tones down the flesh, ups the arty elegance
By Aaron Carnes Jason Rudy has been making underground, campy, drive-in-inspired movies locally the past decade under his production name Desperate Visions. The name is…
Fish Face kicks off Sacramento's poke trend
Fish Face Poke Bar officially opened last night to long lines and not enough ahi tuna. By 7:30 p.m., Billy Ngo’s newest spot in the…
Bottle & Barlow: sneak peek before Saturday opening
Jayson Wilde serves one up. // Janelle Bitker Spotlighted in the Los Angeles Times, Details Magazine and other publications, Bottle & Barlow is easily one…