Temple, Old Soul land on Coffee Review best of the year list
Coffee Review has chosen its top 30 coffees of 2015, and four Sacramento-roasted batches made the list. Temple Coffee and Tea led the way…
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Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligan talks TV and writing before appearance at Mondavi Center
Breaking Bad will go down as one of the finest television shows ever. Ever. That makes its creator, head writer and executive producer Vince Gilligan…
Trans-Siberian Orchestra delivers a heavy rockin' Xmas
By Eddie Jorgensen It’s getting close to Christmas time and that means one thing for symphonic rock and metal nerds alike: It’s time for the…
TableVine opens today in Bistro Michel space
Despite being blacked out on its black awning, you can still just make out the word “Michel” at the now-shuttered Bistro Michel (1501 14th Street)….
Sharon Jones brings cancer fight to Mondavi Center
Sharon Jones at the Mondavi Center on October 30 // Paul Piazza As her band the Dap-Kings launched into “New Shoes,” Sharon Jones strutted onto…
Pachamama opens East Sacramento coffee shop
Pachamama Coffee Cooperative expanded its Sacramento presence today. The locally based, global co-op—owned by the thousands of farmers who grow its coffee—opened its first Sacramento…
Hangtown Halloween Ball continues tradition of feel-good vibes
Trombone Shorty headlined the Hangtown Halloween Ball last weekend. By Paul Piazza The Hangtown Halloween Ball celebrated its fifth year by doing what it does…
Tower Records founder Russ Solomon talks 'All Things Must Pass'
Russ Solomon is a music industry legend: the founder of Tower Records and the creator of the largest record stores in the world. It all…
Make Fish Poke & Sushi Burrito now open
It seems like every week we’re writing about another poke place. Such is life in Sacramento right now. The latest to hop on the Hawaiian…
Sacramento chef Carina Lampkin to compete on Food Network's 'Cutthroat Kitchen'
Blackbird Kitchen + Beer Gallery executive chef Carina Lampkin will be featured on Food Network’s Cutthroat Kitchen on Sunday, October 25 at 10 p.m. The…
Cornflower Creamery now scooping in downtown Sacramento
At last, downtown Sacramento’s only ice cream shop is open for business. Cornflower Creamery held its grand opening celebration over the weekend at 1013 L…
VIDEO: French terror train hero Spencer Stone stabbed during drunken brawl in Sacramento
Spencer Stone, the Sacramento man who helped thwart a terrorist attack on a Paris-bound train two months ago, was stabbed at 12:46 a.m. on Wednesday…
Triple Double opens across from Kings arena site
Pair oysters with basketball at the new Triple Double Sports Bar and Grill, which quietly opened Monday. Located in the former Zokku space (419 J…
Donut Madness opens with horror-themed treats
Sacramento’s current doughnut landscape doesn’t contain enough gore and kitsch for ya? Behold: Donut Madness is now open at 2648 Watt Avenue. From one of…
TBD Fest throwing Halloween party
Com Truise at last year’s TBD Fest. // Steven Chea Still recovering from TBD Fest? Too bad! Today, TBD Fest organizers announced they’ll host a…
Sac Brew Bike gears up to open bar in October
Everyone’s favorite—or least favorite—party on wheels, Sac Brew Bike, is gettings its own bar. It has been in the works for a while, but last…
TBD Fest day three: mellower crowds for Chromeo, Tears for Fears
During Chromeo’s second-to-last song—during the last set of TBD Fest—the lights went out. Not an issue for the Canadian electro-funk duo. David Macklovitch instructed everyone…