Fair Food at Fair Prices
Families line up for fried pork chops, funnel cakes and other favorites at the California State Fair despite inflation
Concessions prices are higher than they were at the last California State Fair in 2019, but fairgoers are still spending money on the summer indulgences they missed.
On the Fast Track: Tim Zheng
Meet 13 young professionals who are on the fast track, bringing new ideas and innovations to the Capital Region
With Vite Ramen, co-founder and CEO Tim Zheng set out
to create a nutritious instant food product. He also
manufactured it ethically and designed the recipe to be faithful
to classic Japanese ramen styles.
Will Sacramento Butchers Meat Their Match at the World Butchers’ Challenge?
International butchery competition comes to Sacramento for the first time
The competition’s American debut is taking place in
Sacramento partly because two of the captains for the U.S. team
hail from the city.
How Meat Markets Meet Needs
Traditional butchers find that skills from the past equal hope for the future
These Capital Region butcher shops are family-owned
businesses that offer meat from high-caliber livestock and
the magic of housemade marinades.
Colorful Bar in Historic Locke Stays the Course After an Ownership Change
Al the Wop’s has been serving bikers, locals and tourists for 75 years
The Delta bar’s five new owners kept the biker bar’s decor, unique traditions, steakhouse-style food menu and controversial name.
Firebird Russian Restaurant Forced to Make Two Name Changes Within Two Months
Sacramento restaurant is a gathering place during Russia-Ukraine war
Firebird Russian Restaurant recently reopened as Noroc with a fresh new look.
Comstock’s Talks: Pop-Ups Are Popping Off
PODCAST: The pop-up model allows independent chefs to experiment with new concepts and creative menus without investing in overhead.
Bowls of Dreams
Sacramento ramen shops are keeping fans fed while adapting to market demands
For these chefs, cult followings are built through
next-level broth, experimentation and a healthy dose of
nostalgia.
After the Blaze
Climate change creates challenging conditions for California wineries
Winemakers are challenged with the consistent threat
of wildfires and their aftermath, plus drought
conditions and complex water realities.
Pop-Ups Are Popping Off
Sparked during the Great Recession, the pop-up restaurant trend continues to evolve
The pop-up model allows independent chefs to experiment with
new concepts and creative menus without investing in
overhead.