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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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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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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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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Dollar-Wise Does Davis 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...
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The Dollar-Wise Gourmet: Turning Happy Hour Into a Meal The Dollar-Wise Gourmet: Turning Happy Hour Into a Meal
Fun fried finger foods are still traditional happy hour grub. But these days, happy hour is being redefined, with some...
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The Dollar-Wise Gourmet: New Finds for the New Year The Dollar-Wise Gourmet: New Finds for the New Year
Chando’s Tacos • 863 Arden Way, Sacramento; (916) 641-8226; chandostacos.com Why I went: Media...
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The Dollar-Wise Gourmet: The year in review:  Best deals of 2011 The Dollar-Wise Gourmet: The year in review: Best deals of 2011
Ten for $10 at McCormick & Schmick’s. A recent discovery that blew my socks off: McCormick &...
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The Dollar-Wise Gourmet: Spend Little, Live Large: Prix-fixe Lunches The Dollar-Wise Gourmet: Spend Little, Live Large: Prix-fixe Lunches
Prix fixe—French for “fixed price”(and pronounced pree feeks, in case you care)—is a common...
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Red Rabbit Bounds Onto the Bar Scene 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...
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The Eatery The Eatery
When it comes to eating out, I rarely think of West Sacramento. With so many fabulous restaurants in downtown and...
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First Bite: Blackbird Kitchen & Bar First Bite: Blackbird Kitchen & Bar
I stopped into the brand new Blackbird Kitchen & Bar this week to check out the scene and the opening menu....
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The Porch The Porch
Restaurants often are borne from dreams nurtured for years by hopeful people who have diligently planned and refined...
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Check It Out: Kathmandu Kitchen Check It Out: Kathmandu Kitchen
I happen to be a big fan of garbanzo beans (also known as chickpeas), but can’t seem to get anyone else in my...
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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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Wine of the Week: Capay Valley Vineyards Viognier 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 ’...
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Wine of the Week: Nevada City Winery 2010 Sonata 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,...
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Wine of the Week: Bogle Vineyards' 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Wine of the Week: Bogle Vineyards' 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon
I am delighted to have discovered Bogle Vineyards’ 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon this week. Soft, round,...
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Wine of the Week: Klinker Brick Old Vine Zinfandel Wine of the Week: Klinker Brick Old Vine Zinfandel
I was wowed by a powerhouse old vine Zinfandel this week. Lodi’s renowned Klinker Brick Winery crafted this...
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Eat on the Cheap Recipe: Warm Shrimp, Spinach & Quinoa Eat on the Cheap Recipe: Warm Shrimp, Spinach & Quinoa
Makes 2 servings; total cost per serving: $3.75) I usually prepare this with frozen, cooked shrimp, which is...
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Eat On the Cheap Recipe: Crispy Baked Tofu Fries With Sriracha Ketchup Eat On the Cheap Recipe: Crispy Baked Tofu Fries With Sriracha Ketchup
To ensure you have the crispiest fries possible, be sure to blot out as much moisture from the tofu as you possibly...
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Eat on the Cheap Recipe: Strawberry-Blood Orange Creamsicles Eat on the Cheap Recipe: Strawberry-Blood Orange Creamsicles
Makes 8-10 servings; total cost per serving 75 cents Ingredients 1 cup chopped strawberries 3/4 cup...
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Vegetarianized Recipe: Mini Nacho Cupcakes Vegetarianized Recipe: Mini Nacho Cupcakes
What could be more sports-fan ready and food faddish at the same time than a self-contained mini-cupcake with all the...
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Eat on the Cheap Recipe: Southwestern Baked Potato Skins Eat on the Cheap Recipe: Southwestern Baked Potato Skins
Makes 6 servings; cost per serving: -$1.50 6 small Russet potatoes 1/4 cup olive oil 3/4 cup shredded...
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