Cheap Eats
If you are a staunch believer in the “if you pay more, it’s better” school of thinking, our region’s restaurants have a few surprises...
Fresh And Local
Three local chefs show how to cook with the season’s bountyEach new season offers consumers in the Sacramento region a bounty of fresh,...
Amador Adventure
There’s nothing like a picnic in the countryside. Add a bottle of wine and you’re approaching heaven.Wine tasting? Even better! But not the...
Think Globally, Eat Locally
Looking for good food? Look no further than our agriculturally blessed region. Sacramentans are reveling in and experiencing wholesome food atlocal elementary schools, where...
The Taste Makers
A native of Bergamo, Italy, Angelo Auriana, 44, has created an enormous buzz with his innovative approach to regional Italian cuisine. Auriana’s childhood exposure...
2005 Northern California Golf Guide
The Northern California Golf Guide’s three-state coverage area is resplendent with opportunities to get away for a weekend—or more—of spectacular play. We explore three...
In The Cellar
What to do with a fabulous collection of wine? Store it in a professionally designed and built wine cellar.Local attorney Bill Kershaw started...
2005 Subscribers’ Choice Dining Awards
New Restaurant
1. Zócalo
2. Masque Ristorante
3. Lucca
RUNNERS-UP: BJ’s Restaurant & Brewery, Dragonfly, Icon Restaurant & Lounge
Mall Restaurant 1. California Cafe...
Table for Two
SofiaMost romantic spot: Tables 43 and 44Sofia restaurant is all about romance, from the single red roses in slim vases that hang on the...
On the Tee, the Eastwood Twosome
When you hear Clint Eastwood’s name mentioned or see it in print, it’s frequently accompanied by the words, “consummate,” “legendary” or “treasured.” Eastwood is...