Letters: Pancake Circus, police
Please don’t close Re: “Walking the tightrope” by Lindsay Oxford (Dish, April 28): I’ve been eating there for over 40 years. I can’t imagine not…
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Bao is back
One of Sacramento’s most popular dim sum spots reemerges When my brother would visit on his return from serving in the Coast Guard abroad, our…
Planet V: Contamination conundrum
It’s unlikely you’re eating a lot of fast food these days. But as a vegan, choices were always limited, so were you ever? Those choices…
Walking the tightrope
Pancake Circus, a Sacramento institution, could close down for good
Quarantine cooking
Sharing recipes was common in eras past. SN&R staff and friends put together this virtual recipe book to inspire everyone to try something new and…
Do-gooder doughnuts
Milk Money returns with a three-day pop-up with first responders in mind Before the COVID-19 pandemic slowed or shuttered a good portion of Sacramento’s dining…
Vegan comfort food when we need it most
A new restaurant opens in East Sac during the pandemic. And it’s succeeding. This is a strange time to be opening a restaurant, let alone…
Temple Coffee apologizes for mask rule confusion
Temple Coffee Roasters is apologizing for an email—which it now says wasn’t approved and included misinformation—that told employees that wearing a face mask during the…
15 Minutes: Dusted in flour
Gregory Berger shares his passion for bread baking with Sacramento As a graphic designer who focuses on local nonprofits and restaurants such as Fairytale Town…
Why restaurants are worth saving
The industry was struggling before coronavirus shutdowns. Restaurants can’t make it on take-out alone. By Jot Condie One of my staff members came to me…
Dining in
Dining out isn’t allowed. Families are cutting expenses. So dinner is often whatever is in the pantry. Weekends used to be a time to hit…
A GoFundMe is fast relief for some Sac restaurants
On St. Patrick’s Day, Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg shared a “virtual beer” with a group of friends, including journalist Sasha Abramsky. As stay-at-home orders limited…
A ‘som’ behind the barrels
How a veteran sommelier became one of Amador’s most exciting winemakers By Scott Thomas Anderson A decade ago, Thomas Allan began evolving from one kind…
Dinner (and a movie) at a distance
Isolating physically without isolating socially Seven screens are active, and the audio is a jumble as we decide between trying to sync time codes, or…
Review: Tasty Palestinian plates
Sacramento has a new spot for enjoying authentic Palestinian food in a cozy, family-friendly atmosphere designed for date night and large celebratory gatherings alike. Step…
Hungry for takeout?
How does some takeout sound right now? Restaurants throughout Sacramento and across the nation hope that idea spurs home-bound diners to order in tonight during…
Review: Fiery fowl on trend
The Angry Bird opened in Citrus Heights last year, putting a colorful dent in the Sunrise Marketplace’s 20-year ongoing big box/chain takeover. (The restaurant only…