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A Local’s Guide to Eating Your Way Along Interstate 80
Where to find burgers, tacos, pie, farmers market produce and more between Sacramento and Tahoe
There are dozens of businesses serving the steady stream of
people traveling between the Sacramento Valley and Tahoe every
day. Many travelers settle for whatever fast-food chain shows up
just off an exit, but there are better alternatives.
The Sacramento ‘Weeds’ You Can Actually Eat
Local foragers say the Capital Region is filled with edible plants hiding in plain sight
With the rising cost of living, a little free nutrition can
always offer a boost, but the benefits of foraging go beyond
saving money.
Chefs for the 2026 Tower Bridge Dinner Announced
Plus more updates on flagship Sacramento events from Visit Sacramento’s State of Tourism luncheon
The chefs for the annual Tower Bridge Dinner have been announced,
but this year, there are just four instead of the usual five —
and they have an international flair.
Sacramento’s Sausage Scene Is Sizzling. Here’s Where to Find It
From Hmong family recipes to Brazilian specialties, local makers are building businesses link by link
Wursts, wieners, frankfurters or hot dogs; whatever you call them, there’s money to be made in sausage in Sacramento.
Old Sacramento Waterfront Welcomes New Businesses Ahead of Busy Summer Season
From a bookstore to a beer garden, a new crop of local businesses is joining the historic district
After the long-time staple Evangeline’s Costume Mansion has its
post-fire grand reopening, a crop of other businesses will be
opening in the waterfront district.
Eat Your Way Through Sacramento’s Hmong Food Scene
A Hmong cookbook author finds local eats in a soul food spot, a counter at the back of a supermarket and an Asian fusion restaurant
Our area boasts three Hmong-centered food venues where all can
enjoy carefully prepared and delicious dishes. We visited with
Yia Vang, author of “In Yer’s Kitchen: Memoir of a Hmong
Daughter.”
Sacramento Art Spaces Are Embracing the Power of the ‘Little Treat’
Studios and performance venues across the city are making creativity more approachable with drinks, snacks and beginner-friendly events
It can sometimes feel like if you’re not “good” at something, it’s not worth doing. Enter the magic of the “little treat.”
Adamo’s in Sacramento Delivers Handmade Pasta and Old-School Italian Charm
Our Seat at the Bar series returns with a solo visit to a cozy Sacramento Italian restaurant on P Street
In the latest Seat at the Bar column, a solo diner chasing
East Coast Italian flavors finds them closer to home than
expected.
Why One of Stockton’s Biggest Food Cultures Still Flies Under the Radar
Hmong farmers and chefs share their cuisine through markets, restaurants and cookbooks
Hmong food, now served primarily in homes and at markets, may be poised to gain broader attention in the food scene.
Four Sacramento Cafes Where Coffee and Wine Share the Day
Inspired by European cafe culture, these spots are equally welcoming for a morning cappuccino or an evening pinot
A growing number of Sacramento cafes stay open long enough to serve coffee in the morning and wine later in the day without forcing a reset in between hours.