Sacramento Magazine

22/07/2023

Fans of “The Great British Baking Show” will find lots to love at a darling new bakery in Sacramento’s Pocket neighborhood. Through the Looking Glass Cakes is a baking studio that offers classes to cooks of all ages in addition to selling whimsical custom cakes worthy of a Paul Hollywood handshake. ()

Shanna Martinez. Photo by Debbie Cunningham.

Written by: Catherine Warmerdam

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19/07/2023

“Made of elephant grass and dyed with flower petals rather than chemicals, the baskets— which can be used for shopping, carrying wine (her wine baskets are the most popular) and more—were an instant hit with customers who follow Mateko’s Portico on Instagram ().”

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Written by: Elena M. Macaluso
Photo Credit: Beth Baugher

17/07/2023

Known for his namesake vegetarian restaurant on Broadway, Andy Nguyen has expanded his empire with BUDDHA BELLY BURGER, where all the burgers are vegan. In addition to the All American Cheese Burger made with a meatless patty, there’s the Country Fried Steak Burger, the Lion’s Mane Burger (made with lion’s mane mushrooms) and the Banh Mi Burger, featuring cucumber, pickled carrots and jalapeños, red onions, cilantro and garlic mayo. Who needs beef when you have all that?

Buddha Belly Burger

1901 S St.;
(916) 594-7646

12/07/2023

Get ready for snacks—and more! The California State Fair & Food Festival gets underway July 14 with all the fun favorites including concerts, competitions, livestock pavilions, exposition halls, giveaways, art and photography exhibits, beer and wine, cooking (and eating) challenges, tastings (so much food!) and, of course, wild rides (gentle ones, too). The fair runs through July 30. calexpostatefair.com/fair

California State Fair & Food Festival

July 14 – 30
Cal Expo
calexpostatefair.com/fair

Photo courtesy of California State Fair.

07/07/2023

The Summer In Sac Photo Contest is back!

We are very excited to bring back our Summer In Sac photography contest, sponsored by and creative partners !

This photo contest is inspired by the fun, exciting, and always very hot summers in Sacramento. We're challenging you to capture an image that best represents what summer in Sacramento means to you!

Whether it's a day on the river, a picnic in the park, or fireworks on the 4th of July, we encourage you to get creative and show off your photography skills!

All images submitted must have some sort of summer element to them to be considered a part of the contest.

Photo Contest Guidelines:

Starting July 7th - Sep 1st post a photo to Instagram with the tag (Instagram Only)

Tag in your post on Instagram!

We will be selecting a First, Second and Third place winners that will be receiving individual prizes, all three winning images will also be shared in an upcoming issue of Sacramento Magazine.

1st Place Winner: $100 Gift Card
2nd Place Winner: $50 Gift Card
3rd Place Winner: $50 Gift Card

More contest rules below:

07/07/2023

Check out the official finalists for this year's Best of Sacramento. These businesses that received the most write-in votes during the two month nomination phase. Vote now!

Vote now for your favorite Sacramento business and help us crown this year's Best of Sacramento winners! Will your favorite place win?

03/07/2023

Our July issue is in stores now!! 🍅❤️
Use the link in our bio to find a location to grab yourself a copy!

30/06/2023

Funnel cakes and fried pickles on a stick? Yes, please! Get your fair-food fix and more at this year’s CA State Fair & Food Festival. With fun to fancy food and drink, carnival rides, daily entertainment and nightly concerts, plus esports and new exhibits (we’re talkin’ wild science, wizards and dragons!), the fair offers something for everyone. At Cal Expo.

CA State Fair & Food Festival

July 14-30
Cal Expo
calexpostatefair.com

23/06/2023

How did Craig Takehara, a JFK High School grad who grew up in the Pocket neighborhood eating “nostalgic dishes” like his mother’s version of goulash, end up a James Beard Award nominee with a wildly popular Sacramento restaurant? He has his dad to thank.

“I was living on my own at age 19 when he made me an appointment at a culinary school that he’d seen on a work trip to LA,” recalls Takehara. “I was like, ‘Dad, what are you doing? Why are you making me this appointment?’ But I checked it out and ultimately enrolled. I hated sitting at a desk and was always good with my hands, so cooking was a good outlet for me. Without even really trying, I ended up one of the top five students in my class.”

Read more about Craig Takehara and Binchoyaki via the link in our bio!

Written by: Catherine Warmerdam
Photo Credit: Wes David

21/06/2023

Whether you’ve bucked alcohol all together or identify as sober-curious, a zero-proof cocktail (booze-free) may be enticing. Better than ordering up club soda with a wedge of lime, there’s no longer a need to skimp on flavor just to skip the alcohol for the day.

At the Sawyer Hotel the swanky poolside lounge Revival is all in on the trend, declaring the seventh day of the week Sober Sunday and celebrating with a list of creatively cool mocktails served into the night. The new menu was announced alongside the hotel’s wellness program in April but will continue to be served on the rooftop through the end of summer. Fresh, seasonal ingredients are at the forefront of every recipe, along with Seedlip nonalcoholic spirits, which contain zero sugar and zero calories.

Written by: Nora Heston Tarte
Photo Credit: Gabriel Teague

20/06/2023

“We don’t expect (Homeless World Cup) to change everything, though we hope it will spur discussion and change negative perceptions of homeless individuals,” Wrightsman says. “At the end of the day, these players are people deserving of respect. Not because they have been homeless, but because of what they have overcome to be where they are today. We want everyone to see the possibilities of the human spirit.”

Street Soccer Homeless World Cup

Hosted by: Street Soccer Sac

July 8–15 at Sacramento State

16/06/2023

How do you build a better pancake? At DRUTHERS COFFEE & WAFFLES () the answer is easy: Just add sweet potato. This sweet little shop in East Sac’s Sutter Park development serves gluten-free, vegan waffles whose star ingredient is better known as a Thanksgiving side than a breakfast main. The waffles come in three flavors: plain, peaches and cream, and coffee cake. Add a cup of Druthers coffee (hot or cold) made with chicory syrup and cream for a Southern-inspired morning treat.

Druthers Coffee & Waffles

533 53rd St.;
drutherssutterpark.com

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14/06/2023

Celebrate Juneteenth, commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans, at the 20th annual Sacramento Juneteenth Festival. Enjoy a host of activities: gospel under the stars, a fair with community groups, entertainment, vendors, health/wellness and arts/education pavilions, a golf tournament and more. At William Land Park. sacramentojuneteenthinc.org

Sacramento Juneteenth Festival

June 16-18
William Land Park
sacramentojuneteenthinc.org

11/06/2023

Savor the sounds of mandolin, fiddle, guitar, banjo and bass at the 48th Annual Father’s Day Bluegrass Festival. Headlined by 2023 Grammy-winning guitarist Molly Tuttle and her band, Golden Highway, the festival features top bluegrass artists, free workshops, jam sessions, kids’ programs and more. At Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley.
fathersdayfestival.com

48th Annual Father’s Day Bluegrass Festival

June 15-18
Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley
fathersdayfestival.com

07/06/2023

Get your pride on at the Sacramento Pride Festival, the city’s LGBTQ+ Pride celebration saluting q***r community, achievement and activism. Join 20,000 festivalgoers for music, entertainment, dancing, vendors, community groups, inclusive zones and family activities. Top it off with the rainbow-filled Pride March on Sunday. At Capitol Mall. sacramentopride.org.

Sacramento Pride Festival

June 10-11
Capitol Mall
sacramentopride.org

02/06/2023

The creators of the popular gardening blog Sacramento Digs Gardening have released their first digital cookbook.

“Taste Spring! Delicious Seasonal Recipes From Your Garden” features 64 recipes for dishes made with fresh spring produce. It is available for free online.

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Written by: Marybeth Bizjak

27/05/2023

Next Tuesday, May 30, Very Local app—owned by KCRA parent Hearst Television—brings “Local Love Sacramento” to viewers. In each of eight 30-minute shows, one local single goes on three blind dates. In the process of getting to know each other, the daters go out on the town. Viewers will not only enjoy the (potential) love stories, but they’ll be introduced to numerous Sacramento locales perfect for outings of their own.

Read more about “Love Love Sacramento” via the link in our bio!

Samuel Bryant (right), Mariah Houston (left). Photo courtesy of Local Love Sacramento.