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Try it: Magpie Cafe's Sandwiches Try it: Magpie Cafe's Sandwiches
There’s lots of good reasons to visit cheery Magpie Cafe - its vibrantly fresh, seasonally-inspired cuisine,...
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Wine of the Week: Villa Toscano 2009 Barbera Wine of the Week: Villa Toscano 2009 Barbera
I was impressed with an ebulliently fruity, wonderfully pleasing 2009 Barbera this week, crafted by Villa...
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Shady Lady Saloon: Go for the Food, Not Just the Cocktails Shady Lady Saloon: Go for the Food, Not Just the Cocktails
Shady Lady Saloon has an enthusiastic following of fans who love the establishment’s sultry ambiance,...
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Vegetarianized Recipe: White Bean Salad Vegetarianized Recipe: White Bean Salad
It's been so hot this week I couldn't bear to make something with heat. This salad is light, fresh, cool and...
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A Sweet Shopping Experience: Sacramento Beekeeping Supplies A Sweet Shopping Experience: Sacramento Beekeeping Supplies
If you’ve never visited quirky and wonderful  Sacramento Beekeeping Supplies  in midtown, you are in...
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Wine of the Week: Villa Toscano 2009 Barbera

Spring-Summer 2012

Wine of the Week: Villa Toscano 2009 Barbera

I was impressed with an ebulliently fruity, wonderfully pleasing 2009 Barbera this week, crafted by Villa Toscano in nearby...

Red Rabbit Bounds Onto the Bar Scene

Spring-Summer 2012

Red Rabbit Bounds Onto the Bar Scene

From a cocktail drinker’s perspective, there’s a lot to love at The Red Rabbit, starting with a dozen craft drinks on a menu...

Wine of the Week: Capay Valley Vineyards Viognier

Spring-Summer 2012

Wine of the Week: Capay Valley Vineyards Viognier

I’m thrilled to feature one of my favorite locally-crafted wines this week. Capay Valley Vineyards ’ Viognier is a real treasure...

Try It: Tucos Wine Market & Café

Spring-Summer 2012

Try It: Tucos Wine Market & Café

I had the pleasure of dining at teeny Tucos this week, one of Davis’ most delightful restaurants. The wide-ranging, global menu...

Dollar-Wise Does Davis

Spring-Summer 2012

Dollar-Wise Does Davis

The quaint town of Davis always has been one of my favorite destinations, though I’d never spent a day there in search of Dollar-Wise...

Estelle’s Patisserie's Macarons

Spring-Summer 2012

Estelle’s Patisserie's Macarons

When Esther Son decided to open a French patisserie on Sacramento’s K Street Mall, she knew she simply had to serve traditional MACARONS...

Cafe Bernardo Debuts New Downtown Location

Spring-Summer 2012

Cafe Bernardo Debuts New Downtown Location

Can’t get enough of Cafe Bernardo’s salmon BLT, grilled hanger steak or cornmeal waffle? Then you’ll be pleased to know...

Wine of the Week: Nevada City Winery 2010 Sonata

Spring-Summer 2012

Wine of the Week: Nevada City Winery 2010 Sonata

I savored a scrumptious white wine this week crafted by Nevada City Winery – the 2010 Sonata is a crisp, fruity, easy-drinking wine...