Do you have any idea how hard it is to write food articles before lunch? | Photo by @downtownsac
Beginning today, Dine Downtown returns to Sacramento for its 18th year. The annual celebration of restaurants offers special multicourse menus for $45 per person until Sunday, Jan. 22.
One dollar of every meal purchased will also go toward the Food Literacy Center, a nonprofit aimed at teaching cooking, nutrition, gardening, and more to children in low-income schools.
Check out the list of all 33 participating restaurants below, and click the links to view what theyâll be serving.
From pasta to seafood and (almost) everything in between.
SacTown Youth Nights Vision Board Party | Friday, Jan. 13 | 6-9 p.m. | Florin Square, 2251 Florin Rd., Sacramento | Free | Kids have a safe space to hang out on a Friday night while they engage in activities, enjoy free food, and enter raffles.
âTreasure Islandâ | Friday, Jan. 13-Sunday, Jan. 15 | 7:30-9 p.m. | Woodland Opera House, 340 Second St., Woodland | $7-$20 | Excitement runs high in this musical adaptation of a favorite childhood adventure story.
Read to a Dog | Friday, Jan. 13 | 3-4 p.m. | Orangevale Library, 8820 Greenback Ln., Orangevale | Free | Kids are invited to read to furry and friendly canine volunteers and their trainers.
Chad Daniels: Live Stand-up Comedy | Friday, Jan. 13-Sunday, Jan. 15 | Times vary | Punch Line, 2100 Arden Way, Ste. 225, Sacramento | $28 | Enjoy outrageous stand-up comedy from one of Spotifyâs most listened-to comedians of all time.*
Monday, Jan. 16
Harlem Globetrotters | Monday, Jan. 16 | 1 p.m. | Golden 1 Center, 500 David J Stern Walk, Sacramento | $20-$125 | The high-flying basketball entertainers bring their antics to Sac.
We have a calendar filled with events and activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.
Comet C/2022 E3 ZTF reached its closest point to the sun last night. For your best odds of catching this once-in-600-lifetimes spectacle, watch northwestern dark skies during the Saturday, Jan. 21 new moon, or on the night of Wednesday, Feb. 1, when itâs closest to Earth. (Space.com)
Biz
Sacramento has selected10 companies to receive up to $50,000 as part of its âEconomic Gardening 2.0" program. The program â which has served 16 businesses in its first two years â offers local companies funding for growth, as well as expert analysis and advice. đ° (Sacramento City Express)
Spa day, anyone? A new nail salon that serves boozeis coming to Curtis Park. Moonshine and Co. â which was a finalist in 2018âs Calling All Dreamers competition â will open its doors at 2905 30th St. this spring. đ (Sac Biz Journal)
Trending
G-G-G-G-G-Unit! Rapper 50 Centstopped by the Fair Oaks Raleyâs yesterday for a bottle signing to promote his liquor, Branson Cognac. 50 will make another appearance tomorrow at the Natomas Bel-Air, located at 3250 Arena Blvd., from 2-3 p.m. đž (Sac Bee)
Eat
Local chef Graham Forbeshas opened a new restaurant in Midtownâs Hyatt House. The Star Lounge serves dishes like ribeye steaks and smashburgers Sunday-Thursday, 3-10 p.m., and Friday-Saturday, 3-11 p.m., at 2719 K St. đ˝ď¸(Sac Bee)
Arts
Get inspired at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, which includes seven floors of gallery space packed with paintings, sculptures, photography, architecture, design + media arts. Bonus: Discover local artists at the 2022 SECA Art Award Exhibition, on view now. đźď¸ *
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We donât recommend putting the rose on the burger â it doesnât taste as good as youâd think. | Photo by SACtoday Staff
Wow, I canât believe weâre almost at the end of the Sac-helor. Itâs a little crazy isnât it? I spent the holidays reflecting and Iâve learned so much on this journey. Like what I want from a relationship (with food) and that I should eat less salt (sorry, doc).
One other thing Iâve come to realize is the importance of a burgerâs fiscal responsibility. I donât want a burger thatâs going to break the bank every time I order it to the point that it demands all of my attention when it comes to spending an evening out.
With that in mind â here are our final four burger spots.
Editorâs pick: Itâs tough picking a starting spot for Dine Downtown, but I think I have to go with Capitol Garage. That Irish beef stew on their menu really seems perfect with the current weather.
Editorial:Jordan Radach, Britt Thorson, Emily Shea, Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto, Dayten Rose, Sarah Leonhardt, Katie Smith | Send us a scoop, question, or feedback.
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