October 2008

September 11

15 Must-See Shows

Take a sneak peek at some of the hottest shows and speakers coming to the region.

Last Call: Bishop Sherwood Carthen

We check in with the lead pastor of Bayside of South Sac&emdash;and chaplain of the Sacramento Kings.

Dwelling: Good Working Order

Three home-based professionals create perfect home offices.

Make it: Pear and Chicory Salad With Marcona Almonds and Queso de Valdeón

Carolyn Kumpe of East Bay Restaurant Supply shares this recipe.

How To Be a Savvy Shopper

Five tips for navigating the wine store with great aplomb.

You're The Reviewer: Lucille's Smokehouse Bar-B-Que

Reader Lisa Thibodeau Thompson shares her experience eating stick-to-your-ribs grub.

The Dining Divas: Crush 29

This place is alive with sound and a mix of patrons, say the Divas. What else did they say?

New Horseshoe Bar Grill

This old-turned-new restaurant in Loomis serves up a lively selection of seasonal dishes made with local ingredients. How good is it?

Up in the Air

How has the deflated real estate market affected the sale of condos, lofts and town homes within the downtown/midtown grid? We take a look.

1-Day Getaway: Petaluma

Take a day trip to this pretty little community in Sonoma County.

Urbanities

The Memorial Auditorium gets new lights, and we get a peek inside The Orleans lofts.

Sacramentions

Who's Ed talking about this month?

8 Facts About Osteoporosis

Bone up on your bone knowledge.

Personality: Regina Meredith

We talk with the former television anchor and reporter about her latest venture, Conscious Media Network.

Homegrown Businesses

Meet seven women whose successful businesses began at home.

Publisher's Note: North to Alaska

Mike O'Brien got out of town and lived to tell about it.

Graswich Unleashed: Cop Talk

What does it take to have a good day as a Sacramento police officer?

Cozy Restaurants, Comforting Food

We profile 14 area restaurants perfect for a fall day.