Photography by Gabriel Teague
Hard-Boiled Memories
At Revolution Winery & Kitchen, owner Gina Genshlea likes having deviled eggs on the menu “because the best things are the simple things.” In this case, simple means yolks mixed with salt, pepper and...
How It’s Made: Taylor’s Roasted Beet and Pear Salad
Beets are ubiquitous on Sacramento menus, typically appearing in salads we’ve all seen before. But few chefs get as creative with this humble root vegetable as Scott Macumber of Taylor’s Kitchen. “I wanted to...
Singing a Different Tune
For folks who love to sing but may not feel at home in a traditional choir, Empire Pop Choir could be for you. The group, which was launched in January 2019 by the nonprofit...
Interview with a Bartender
Karina Martinez, the widely respected bartender currently slinging drinks at The Snug, has learned a lot during her decade-long career. In this conversation, she muses on what’s new in her industry, the emotional labor...
Pitching a Fit
For seamstress Jen Nodora, fit is everything. Whether it’s a ball gown or a favorite blazer, good tailoring—a dart here, a hem adjustment there—can take practically any outfit from frumpy to fabulous.
“I’m really meticulous...
Chicken Soup for the Soul
A friend of mine, sick in bed for almost two weeks, recently asked me to bring her some chicken soup. It was a busy Sunday during the holidays, and I didn’t have time to...
The Greater Good
The first thing everyone notices about Good Jo Coffee & Espresso Bar is Josie. That’s the 1965 Oasis travel trailer that Good Jo co-owner Lanaya Nilsson spent the summer of 2018 gutting and rebuilding....
Sip and Sip and Sip
Recycling makes most people feel better about themselves.
It made Brian Scott and Steve Burch question how they could do even better—for their children, planet and way of doing business.
As longtime wine industry professionals, Scott...
Going Through the Motions
Angelene Fowler was 17 when she discovered her dream job. “I was watching a sign language interpreter at Music Circus and said to myself, I want to do this,” she recalls. “I fell in...
When the Clouds Break
Winter sunsets light up the sky—and the Sacramento skyline—with brilliance.
