Yellow leaves, red wines: The end of summer is a wonderful time to try new light reds
By Steve Noel As summer turns to fall, the days start getting shorter; the nights get colder; and leaves turn from green to yellow. This…
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Area Black farmer collective works to raise funds for land, critical infrastructure
Ujamaa Famer Collective fundraises to secure land tenure for farmers of color By Rachel Leibrock Since 2018, Nelson Hawkins has operated We Grow Urban Farm,…
Sacramento’s outdoor festivals push revival while fueling the cultural life of the city
Upcoming Crawfish & Catfish Fest Sept. 9 and 10, Sacramento Salsa Fest Sept. 16 latest efforts to bring city together in memorable ways By Scott…
A safe haven for both meat lovers and vegans, Sacramento’s Abyssinia Ethiopian
Yoseph Daniel Authentic is one word that can be used to describe Abyssinia Ethiopian Restaurant’s food and atmosphere. The spices and cooking methods used in…
Regional rhythms: Named state champ, Monk’s Cellar is craft beer’s community hub reaching for new heights
By Scott Thomas Anderson I don’t know how many times I’ve sat at the bar in Monk’s Cellar jotting down notes for different stories I’ve…
Retired SN&R writer returns to the fold with garden-to-fork cookbook
Debbie Arrington recently retired from her post as News & Review publications editor. What is she doing with her free time? She released her first…
From its gleaming whiskey vault to the area’s biggest Celtic party, Father Paddy’s Pub in Woodland is a growing destination
Patrick Redmond has some questions to ask before pouring a glass of whiskey. That is, if he’s guiding a person through the generational art and…
A big stop at Sacramento Mardi Gras, Louisiana Heaven keeps mouths watering year-round at south city restaurant
There is a big, joyous neighborhood energy flowing through a dining room in South Sacramento: It’s relaxing and hard to describe – but absolutely up-lifting….
River visions: Louisiana Sue’s epic quest to make Sacramento another city that care forgot
Crawfish and Catfish Festival on Sept. 10 &11 is the culmination of years of party-throwing experience from one of the city’s true personalities “Louisiana Sue”…
The original influencer: Darrell Corti’s early whiskeys for Sacramento hit it big on the world-wide market
Whisky Auctioneer proves how badly bourbon collectors want to bring home Corti’s labels If there’s any doubt about Darrell Corti’s legendary tasting palate – or…
Are Sacramento’s vegans falling in love with their own version of junk food?
By Tyra Willis As vegan options continue popping up across Sacramento, the choice between healthy meals or comfort food is sparking some debate: Burger Patch…
Finnegan’s is perfecting the Irish Coffee cocktail on Sacramento’s waterfront
The city’s newest Irish pub finds its feel in one of the old quarter’s timeworn structures When Sean Derfield was little, he and his…
Editorial: From one river city to another, Sacramento has its pieces of the New Orleans magic
Food, music, cocktails and style, California’s capital has its spots if you know where to look The late piano master Ellis Marsalis said of his…
Wine tasting with writers’ ghosts in the Valley of the Moon
For more than a century, Glen Ellen was a refuge for outcasts: From Jack London to Hunter S. Thompson, lost loners flocked to this hideaway…
Sacramento’s Golden Road for game fanatics: The beer and vegan victories have you covered
Newest team at Golden Road’s ‘Pub Midtown’ focuses on brews, bites and year-round game fun By Casey Rafter Holding glasses of beer that glint yellow…
Waiting to tell the tale: After 50 years, Chez Panisse’s first waiter decides to dish
Memoir from Sacramento-area restaurant veteran adds a new flavor to the California Cuisine legend Drinkers stepping into the Double A Tap on the Southside of…
From bee to mead showcased at The Hive in Woodland
New experiential honey center opens this weekend This roadside attraction is sure to get people buzzing. Featuring the first varietal honey-and-mead-tasting room of its kind,…