July 2008

June 18

The Dollar-Wise Gourmet: Salad Days of Summer

Five great summer salads, each less than eight bucks.

Make It: Spicy Turkish-Style Chicken Scaloppine

At Gonul's J Street Cafe, this is one of the most popular dishes. Now you can make it at home.

Here Come Da Judging

The California State Fair wine competition is the granddaddy of them all.

The Dining Divas: Boulevard Bistro

It's THE restaurant in Elk Grove. Did the Divas enjoy their visit?

G.V. Hurley's

Sounds like a sports bar, but it's not. Here's what our restaurant reviewer has to say about midtown's newest hotspot.

1-Day Getaway: Martinez/Benicia

These two Bay Area communities, bisected by the Carquinez Strait, beckon antiques seekers and history buffs.

Urbanities

Meet the folks who run the Parlar Euro Lounge--and live nearby--and an urban archaeologist who estimates that people lived near City Hall 8,500 years ago.

Sacramentions

Who's Ed talking about this month?

Dwelling: Calming Influences

A Bay Area couple turns their second home in East Sacramento into a calming&emdash;and charming&emdash;oasis.

Publisher's Note: Our Third Child

Mike and Jennifer thought they were done having children. Then, along came Lupine.

Living the Green Life

Eco-friendly lifestyles seem to come naturally to these area residents.

Ultimate Pet Guide

From health care to day care to local dog parks to dealing with a pet's death, our guide helps you provide the best for your best friend.

Meet the Collectors

With collections ranging from Asian Barbies to Arnold memorabilia, five Sacramentans share their prized possessions.

At Your Service

Looking for someone other than your honey to tackle the honey-do list, or just want a helping hand? You can find a local service provider to do just about any task.

Last Call: Zac Diebels

His favorite part of the day is when he's teaching kids. Meet the founder of Rock Inc. music school.

Graswich Unleashed: Love Thy Neighbor

Graswich likes his neighbors' garage doors open. Why?