Dining out in Grass Valley
ALONG WITH OTHER FOOTHILL towns, Grass Valley’s dining scene expresses its own local traditions: Cornish pasties, Italian food and Asian cuisine from its Gold Rush heritage, along with fresh fruits,...
View ArticleRestaurant Trokay in Truckee: A four-star dining experience
FOUR YEARS AGO, JOHN AND NYNA Weatherson moved to Truckee from the East Coast, where John had graduated with honors from the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY; worked as a station chef at...
View ArticlePatio Dining Series: Lucca
Our next installment in the SacFoodies patio dining series takes us to one of my local favorites, Lucca. I have visited Lucca for both quick weekday lunches and longer, celebratory dinners and I have...
View ArticleYeti Restaurant: Nepali and Indian; Well Worth the Drive—and the Bike Ride!
By Peter Bittner Sometimes we SacFoodies explore outside Sacramento’s city limits. It’s not that there’s any scarcity of diverse food options here, but there’s always something exciting about seeing...
View ArticleCasa Las Katarinas: Real Mexican food in Grass Valley
WHEN LAS KATARINAS MEXICAN restaurant closed in historic Nevada City last fall, it was like losing an old friend. The food was delicious and authentic, and husband-and-wife owners Dave Francis and...
View ArticleDo the Macaroni!
By Shreya Suresh I recently found out today is Macaroni Day. I’ve decided that henceforth, I am no longer celebrating my birthday—I need to save my energy for this instead. Since I’m new to the city, I...
View ArticleCafé Plan B
Café Plan B, a French restaurant in midtown which opened in 2014, had caught my eye many times and recently I had just the right occasion to check it out. A colleague and I decided to venture out of...
View ArticleVIDEO: The Fight For Fifteen Continues
As the Fight for $15 continues in Sacramento, Raise the Wage supporters demonstrated that they still feel strongly about raising the minimum wage by forming a rally an hour earlier than the initial...
View ArticleSpoonful of Chutney—Go South!
By: Shreya Suresh Fun fact: Most popular Indian foods in the U.S. are North Indian specialties. Naan, paneer, and chicken tikka masala all originate in the North. South Indian cuisine is vastly...
View ArticleMorgans Lobster Shack in Truckee: wicked fresh fish
Known for its “wicked fresh fish,” Morgan’s Lobster Shack (MorgansLobsterShack.com) in Truckee is the place to go for fish and chips, an authentic New England lobster roll or an oyster po’ boy. The...
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Seasons 52’s Winter Menu Features Savory Flavors and Holiday Cocktails
This week, Andy and I were invited to try out the new winter menu at Seasons 52. Seasons 52 describes themselves as a fresh grill and wine bar that offers a seasonal menu inspired by the appeal of a...
View ArticleNovember Travel: Chicago
The best way to spend 48 hours in Chicago! From Cloud Gate and the Sears Tower to a food lover’s secret paradise, you won’t want to miss these fun activities! The Back Story: I absolutely love...
View ArticleSame Old Red Robin, But Some Things Get Better With Time
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Red Robin for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. The M Family is a family that loves burgers. We do. Mr. M has a weak spot for any burger that is...
View ArticleChristina’s American Bistro in Meadow Vista: A culinary gem
“BISTRO FOOD IS EARTHY, NOT FUSSY; easy, not painstaking,” writes acclaimed food author Patricia Wells in Bistro Cooking. “And bistro cooking presents no-nonsense, inexpensive, soul-satisfying cuisine...
View ArticleGet Your Juice On and Be Fabulous this February
February has finally arrived! For me it’s doubly fabulous as it marks not only my birthday month, but also the end of dry January (a.k.a. a full month of not consuming any alcohol). With less pressure...
View ArticleNevada City’s Stonehouse to become culinary arts destination under new owner
Jonathan Rowe, founder and CEO of event venue The Village and video production company Madrone Studios in San Francisco, has bought the historic Stonehouse building in Nevada City, he told our...
View ArticleSacFoodies Weekend Picks
What’s Brewin’ Sacramento Concert Benefit Beer, coffee and live music? Sounds like our kind of charity event! Head to Pachamama tonight for the What’s Brewin’ Sacramento Concert benefiting Concerts 4...
View Article2016 James Beard Foundation awards restaurant and chef semifinalists announced
The James Beard Foundation announced today its list of Restaurant and Chef Award semifinalists for the 26th annual James Beard Foundation Awards. Selected from a list of more than 20,000 online...
View ArticleSacramento Beer Week: Track 7 Beer Pairing Dinner at Grange
The SacFoodies are paying close attention to all things Sacramento Beer Week and will be sharing news here on the blog about the events that catch our eye. First up? Coming up on Thursday, March 3rd,...
View ArticleSkool on K
If you love fish and you love Japanese food, make your way to Skool on K. The restaurant opened in February and is situated on K Street across the street from The Golden Bear. The space is bright and...
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