Becky Grunewald

Back Writer

Becky Grunewald is a downtown Sacramento resident who has been writing about food and culture in Sacramento for 15 years. She’s written for the late, great, Midtown Monthly magazine, Sacramento News & Review (for which she served a stint as their primary food reviewer), Eater.com, The Sacramento Bee, and more. She loves Sac’s hot summers and filthy rivers, Masullo’s margherita pizza (with anchovies), Jimboy’s bean and cheese tacos, Gunther’s rocky road and Urban Roots’ Guacamole is Extra. 

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Behind the Doors of Sacramento’s Small Food Factories

Three beloved local businesses prove that old-school flavors never go out of style

Deep inside the belly of Corti Brothers in East Sacramento, past the double doors marked “employees only,” past the walk-ins and shelves of goods and hustling employees, a piercing klaxon is sounding in the kitchen. Is it a fire alarm? Has a miscreant entered through a back door to burgle a jar of vintage marmalade? Much more dire: The cheese ravioli filling in the ravioli machine hopper is getting low.

Aug 7, 2025 Becky Grunewald

Savor the Layover

These local airport restaurants are worth the trip

If you’re in the Capital Region, there are plenty of interesting options — and not only at Sacramento International Airport, which is set to have a major refresh of its dining program by 2025. Whether you’re flying a jumbo jet or a crop duster, you’ll find something to nosh on when you land in and around Sacramento. 

Jun 27, 2024 Becky Grunewald

Anh Phoong: The Woman Behind the Billboard

Many Californians know Sacramento-based personal injury lawyer Anh Phoong for her catchy slogan, “Something wrong? Call Anh Phoong!” We gave her a call. 

Sep 21, 2021 Becky Grunewald