Eat Local: Farm Fresh Recipe from Capitol Garage
By Lisa Martinez at May 16, 2012 | 0 Comment
It has been perfect weather for strawberries and a salad. Today, we’re chatting it up with Capitol Garage Chef Raphael Kendall on his farm fresh picks this week. Chef's Market Tip of the Week: Look for strawberries this week and think about a salad, short cake or pie. Rhubarb is just in season and a great accompaniment for a pie to enjoy in the nice cool nights
Concerts in the Park May 18 – Meet the Bands: The Infamous Swanks, The Blackeyed Dempseys, and The Nickel Slots featuring DJ ADMJ
By Kelsey Perry at May 14, 2012 | 0 Comment
This week’s Concert in the Park is a little bit country and a lot of rock n’ roll, showcasing the musical offerings of The Infamous Swanks, The Blackeyed Dempseys, with headliner The Nickel Slots featuring DJ ADMJ. Only in the third week of the season, attendance has already hit a record high. Come see what all the hype is about and enjoy the eclectic atmosphere with
Mother’s Day Options Abound in Downtown This Sunday
By Morgan Blamey at May 10, 2012 | 1 Comments
Mother's day has been around for ages, and people celebrate it in different ways. Whether it be by taking Mom shopping around to local boutiques, seeing a movie at the IMAX, or more commonly going out to brunch. With so many downtown restaurants celebrating Mother's Day with brunch, how do you decide where to go? If you want to take Mom to an eclectic urban
Mother’s Day Gift Guide
By Jayme Ghisletta at May 10, 2012 | 0 Comment
Mother's day is right around the corner (May 13) and the pressure is on if you're still sans gift. While supermarket flowers are good in a pinch, let's be honest they're the grade school equivalent of a barely passing 'C-' in mom's book. But don't fret, we've rounded up a a few great Downtown finds that you can snatch up without breaking the bank and will keep you in
Eat Local: Farm Fresh Recipe from Dawson’s
By Lisa Martinez at May 8, 2012 | 0 Comment
[caption id="attachment_17394" align="alignleft" width="150" caption="Chef Ian Libberton"][/caption] It's week two of our eat local challenge and our blog series with local chefs in the kitchen. Today, we're chatting it up with Hyatt Regency Sacramento Executive Chef Ian Libberton on his farm fresh picks this week. What should shoppers be looking for at the Farmers'
Follow the Chef
By Lisa Martinez at May 7, 2012 | 0 Comment
[caption id="attachment_17318" align="alignleft" width="150" caption="Chef Oliver Ridgeway"][/caption] On most Wednesday mornings, you’ll see him darting around the market in his white jacket chatting it up with the growers, buying produce, and getting inspiration for the day. Meet Grange Executive Chef Oliver Ridgeway and host of the restaurant’s Follow the Chef
Historic Fred Mayes Jewelers Clock Restored
By Lisa Martinez at May 3, 2012 | 1 Comments
Today the City of Sacramento restored the historic Fred Mayes Jewelers clock to its home at 10th and J streets. Time stood still for the mid-20th century clock for 15 years until repair work began last June. The clock was returned to the period of its historical significance. – the art deco style popular when it was designated as a City historic landmark in June of
May is Bike Month!
By Jayme Ghisletta at May 1, 2012 | 0 Comment
Pump up the tires and dust off your helmet – May is Bike Month! Residents across the region are gearing up for this year’s month-long initiative that encourages people to reduce their vehicle miles and increase their bike millage with a collective regional goal of logging over 1 million bicycle miles. Last year, the bike month initiative logged 1,393,844
Point of View: Michael Ault
By Jayme Ghisletta at May 1, 2012 | 0 Comment
Although recent events did not unfold as many of us had hoped, I wanted to express my gratitude for the tremendous efforts put into the downtown Entertainment and Sports Complex development process. As a community, I think we have a lot to be proud of having been able to accomplish what was thought to have been impossible just one year ago. The City of Sacramento has
Concerts in the Park May 4 – Meet The Bands: Arden Park Roots, Island of Black and White, Storytellers, and DJ Shaun Slaughter
By Kelsey Perry at May 1, 2012 | 2 Comments
Downtown Sacramento Partnership's FREE Friday night concert series Concerts in the Park kicks off its 21st season Friday May 4th at Cesar Chavez Plaza downtown. The weekly festival at 10th and J streets begin right at 5pm as your work week melts away and your happy hour is getting ramped up. Get to know the bands (and DJs!) that will be gracing the stage at the first show
Candidate Forum discusses the Central City
By Jayme Ghisletta at May 1, 2012 | 0 Comment
Last night the central city business community bridged neighborhood territories to discuss the future of the city center. As a result of the redrawing of city council districts in 2011, central city neighborhoods have an opportunity to play a greater role in selecting the next council member that will represent District 4. The Downtown Sacramento Partnership, the
Solid Waste Franchise Fee Increase
By Kevin Greene at May 1, 2012 | 0 Comment
The Sacramento Regional Solid Waste Authority Board (SWA) is scheduled to vote on a 2% fee increase on May 10. The current 8% fee would increase to 10%, and be directly passed through to commercial ratepayers. The fee increase is estimated to generate an additional $800,000 a year. According to the SWA, the fee increase is necessary to pay for additional costs
Eat Local: Farm Fresh Recipe from Grange Restaurant
By Lisa Martinez at April 30, 2012 | 0 Comment
This week marks the start of Farmers’ Market season downtown with 5 weekly Downtown Certified Farmers' Markets locations during lunch. This summer, we challenge you to shop the markets and eat locally. Who's in? To give you a little inspiration in the kitchen, we're asking local chefs what's on their shopping list. Plus, they'll share a new recipe featuring farmers'
Cafe Bernardo on K & KBAR now open
By Lisa Martinez at April 30, 2012 | 0 Comment
If you haven't noticed, change is in the air at the corner of 10th & K streets. Last week, not one but two new businesses, Cafe Bernardo on K and KBAR, celebrated their much anticipated grand opening. The restaurant and bar duo have transformed the former Cosmo Cafe location with a new fun and edgy vibe. KBAR's space has gone through an extreme makeover. It's
Downtown Rock & Roll History Tour and Pub Crawl returns May 3rd
By Megan Emmerling at April 27, 2012 | 0 Comment
Curious to hear about the time Keith Richards almost died at Memorial Auditorium? Or learn about a unlikely venue the Grateful Dead played here in Sac? The Downtown Rock & Roll History Tour and Pub Crawl returns Thursday May 3rd to coincide with this year's Concerts in the Park season. Each Thursday night May - July, tour guide Shawn Peter will take you on a tour
Concerts in the Park May 11- Meet the Bands: Middle Class Rut, Horseneck, Lite Brite, featuring DJ WHORES
By Kelsey Perry at April 26, 2012 | 1 Comments
Middle Class Rut: The group’s two members, Sean Stockham and Zack Lopez, have been playing together since they were teenagers, camping out in Zack’s mom’s house in Sacramento to write and record the songs they wrote. Middle Class Rut’s music artfully toes the line between heavy and melodic, showcasing the band’s skill for raw, energized rock and roll that is
