Downtown taco bar El Rey opens today
First there was La Venadita, then Nixtaco, and now you can add El Rey to your fancy taco list. El Rey opens today at the…
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The Wallflowers to headline free Farm-to-Fork Festival
It’s not all about ripe tomatoes and grass-fed beef at the annual Farm-to-Fork Festival on Capitol Mall. The family-friendly affair also delivers a full day…
Jeff Beck and Buddy Guy rock Jackson
By Paul Piazza Back in May of 1995, when Jeff Beck co-headlined the Cal Expo Amphitheater with Carlos Santana, the 50-year-old guitarist rocked a sleeveless…
Details emerge about new restaurants inside State Capitol
Prolific restaurateur Chris Jarosz is working on “farm-to-Capitol” cuisine. Kudos to the Sacramento Bee for breaking the story last week: Jarosz, owner of Broderick Roadhouse,…
Rubicon opens West Sacramento taproom
Rubicon Brewing Company expanded its production into West Sacramento not too long ago, and it added a taproom this week. Located in a warehouse at…
Who to see at Outside Lands 2016
Outside Lands hits San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park Friday through Sunday, and you’re probably just starting to realize that you have no idea who you’re…
Despite male headliners, ladies steal Guitarfish Music Festival
Lyrics Born // Paul Piazza By Paul Piazza Guitarfish Music Festival has developed into one of the country’s best boutique festivals in its brief six-year…
Here's what to expect from Saddle Rock
After more than a year of anticipation, Saddle Rock opened today. The project comes from Chris Jarosz (Broderick Roadhouse, Localis), with chef Matt Masera (previously…
Takumi brings izakaya dining to downtown Sacramento
In a matter of months, Sacramento went from having zero to two izakaya-style dining options. Takumi is now softly open at 826 J Street, the…
Off the Grid brings food trucks to the Barn
After years of teasing, the Barn in West Sacramento is nearly complete. Officials announced Friday that the futuristic structure at 985 Riverfront Street should be…
Devil May Care ice cream coming to West Sacramento
More than two years after his popular restaurant the Eatery closed, Jess Milbourn is ready to resurface with a new effort in West Sacramento. Instead…
Seafood chain restaurant to open in Assembly Music Hall space
After more than a year of sitting idly, the Assembly Music Hall space will finally transform into something else—but it won’t be a live entertainment…
California WorldFest spreads the love through the foothills
Emel Mathlouthi // Paul Piazza By Paul Piazza “It’s getting harder to create rhythms that will rid us of hate in the world,” said Tunisian…
More details on Farm-to-Fork Celebration, Tower Bridge Dinner tickets
The fourth annual Sacramento Farm-to-Fork Celebration will return September 8-25 with its usual beloved events as well as some new twists. Steve Hammond and Mike…
Judge rules in favor of SN&R in Kevin Johnson lawsuit
It’s been a long time coming. In March of 2015, SN&R’s Cosmo Garvin filed a Public Records Act request for emails related to Mayor Kevin…
Pour House to become Highwater
Next month, Pour House will transform into Highwater. And it’s going to be real eclectic. Among the new menu items: chicken adobo, a shrimp po’boy,…
Highest of high times at High Sierra Music Festival
Anders Osborne (right) performing at High Sierra. // Paul Piazza This one time at High Sierra Music Festival, New Orleans singer-songwriter Anders Osborne “sampled all…