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Lookin’ Good
Our top 10 most notable covers
Last week we had some fun with our top 10 worst covers of the past 25 years. But it hasn’t all been bad – quite the opposite. We’ve done a lot of work that we’re proud of, and this was a hard list to narrow down.
![Union Market in Washington, D.C.
Courtesy of London Misher Public Relations Union Market in Washington, D.C.
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Sacramento Needs a Public Market
The Farm-to-Fork Capital is incomplete without one
Great food capitals of the world: Can you name them? Florence. Paris. Tokyo. Barcelona. Istanbul. Singapore. What do these destinations of culinary delights offer?
![Trainor Fairbrook senior shareholder Charles Trainor describes the law firm's aesthetic as an integration of contemporary and antique Asian culture. This 18th century samurai warrior doll came from an antique store in San Francisco. In celebration of Boy's Day, the Japanese traditionally displayed warrior dolls and hung kites from poles outside their homes. Trainor Fairbrook senior shareholder Charles Trainor describes the law firm's aesthetic as an integration of contemporary and antique Asian culture. This 18th century samurai warrior doll came from an antique store in San Francisco. In celebration of Boy's Day, the Japanese traditionally displayed warrior dolls and hung kites from poles outside their homes.](https://www.comstocksmag.com/sites/main/files/imagecache/tile/main-images/doll.jpg?1577874530)
Arts & Aesthetics
Fine art collections serve as on-site museums for some of Sacramento’s culture-loving companies.
![Brian Witherell at home in his treasure trove Brian Witherell at home in his treasure trove](https://www.comstocksmag.com/sites/main/files/imagecache/tile/main-images/0414_firstread.jpg?1577874530)
Pricing the Past
Collector Brian Witherell on the gambles and gains of antiques
Juxtaposed against the crisp, modern lines of Brian Witherell’s home in Alkali Flat sits a trove of ancient treasures, premier antiquities cherry picked from his company’s massive antique collection.
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Fresh Fruit
A Sacramento landmark is ripe for revitalization
With ground set to break on an entertainment and sports complex said to include state-of-the-art technology, owners of Downtown Plaza’s next-door neighbor, the California Fruit Building, have a high-tech makeover plan of their own.
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The Sound of Music
The Sacramento Youth Symphony inspires budding musicians
Though only 16, Audrey Shepherd is as poised and articulate as any 20-something. Her demeanor is that of a young professional; so is her skill as a principal bassoonist with the Sacramento Youth Symphony.
![D&S Development rehabilitated the century-old Maydestone building at 15th and J streets in 2011. It now holds 32 small apartments with original design elements. D&S Development rehabilitated the century-old Maydestone building at 15th and J streets in 2011. It now holds 32 small apartments with original design elements.](https://www.comstocksmag.com/sites/main/files/imagecache/tile/main-images/0414_Architecture-Preservation-Society.jpg?1577874530)
Hidden Treasures
Why Sacramento developers love historic remodels
Burke Fathy isn’t sure whether the building that housed Sacramento’s first Police Department will be converted to offices or apartments, but, as the managing partner of Sutter Capitol Group, he is sure the original architectural elements will stay.
![In preparation for Sacramento Fashion Week, Kouri is putting in long hours. “It’s crazy. I’m thinking, ‘Why am I doing this?’ I could just not be doing anything and sleep in,” he says. But he says his passion is more important than the extra zzzs. “It doesn’t matter how prepared you think you are, you can still end up stitching designs until the last minute.”
In preparation for Sacramento Fashion Week, Kouri is putting in long hours. “It’s crazy. I’m thinking, ‘Why am I doing this?’ I could just not be doing anything and sleep in,” he says. But he says his passion is more important than the extra zzzs. “It doesn’t matter how prepared you think you are, you can still end up stitching designs until the last minute.”](https://www.comstocksmag.com/sites/main/files/imagecache/tile/main-images/0214_SNAP_Michael_Kouri_fasion_designer_Sacramento_0.jpg?1577874530)
Styling Sacramento
Backstage with local designer Nolan Kouri as he prepares for Sacramento Fashion Week.
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Intricate Infill
Architectural Designer Marvin Maldonado
“First off, I’m not an architect,” says Marvin Maldonado, a Sacramento-based building designer. He’s really more of a dreamer with a architecture degree.
But as we all know, dreams can get tricky.
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Philanthropy Isn’t What It Used to Be
Acuity with Crocker CEO Lial Jones
Since August 1999, Lial Jones has served as director of the Crocker Art Museum. During her tenure, she has led a capital campaign that successfully raised more than $120 million to finance the Teel Family Pavilion, a 125,000-square-foot addition that opened in October of 2010.