food

Sunday Farmers’ Market on the move

Visitors to Sacramento’s X Street Farmers’ Market face a longer commute beginning in March as the Sunday staple temporarily moves to the parking lot of Arden Faire mall as construction on Route 50 uproots the weekly event for up to ten months.

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From Tupperware, with love

And so I bake. I bake as an excuse to leave the house, if only briefly. If my friends are home, we’ll talk through screen doors, catch up a bit. If they’re working, or if their health doesn’t allow it, I’ll send a text in advance so the food doesn’t languish in Sacramento’s summer heat. However the food gets delivered, I’ve made a real, human connection with someone I love in a time when I—we—need it so much.



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…




Mom’s last meal

On New Year’s Day, the rumblings through social media began: Mother, vegetarian mainstay since 2014 and Michelin Bib Gourmand recipient, had closed, effective immediately. Some…


Review: Mariachis and Micheladas

Lively violins follow along to the thumping rhythms coming from a large acoustic bass and an upbeat Spanish chorus as four men dressed in traditional,…



Neighborhood hop spot

A neighborhood that drinks together stays together. And in Tahoe Park, Sac City Brews Neighborhood Tap House is doing its part to fortify the community….


Gardening the Grid

Midtown residents squeeze plants into tight spaces While gardening in Midtown, you never know what you’ll dig up. “These homes were built before they had…


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…




Iconic Trails restaurant to close

OK, so maybe we can’t exactly blame this latest impending landmark closure on the arena or gentrification. News that Trails, the longstanding Sacramento western-themed restaurant…


What's Sacramento's best burrito?

Nate Silver announced yesterday on his FiveThirtyEight blog that he’s searching for the best burrito in the United States. It’s a crazy task that involves…


ESSAY: How I learned to hate Yelp

I’ve long fostered a love-hate relationship with Yelp. I love that the website can help me find supermarkets, restaurants and hiking spots when I’m out…