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Where to shop internationally in Sacramento

KP International Market features groceries from 40+ countries. | Photo by SACtoday Staff

What happens when the Farm-to-Fork Capital is also one of the nation’s most diverse cities? We get exposure to a lot of amazing foods from around the world at local restaurants. But if you’re looking to recreate some of those dishes at home, it’s not always easy finding the correct ingredients.

Thankfully, we’ve rounded up four international markets in the Sacramento area for you. Time to stock up.

🛒 Oto’s Marketplace, 4990 Freeport Blvd., Sacramento

Since 1959, the Oto family has been a staple of Sacramento’s food scene. Few other grocers have the same high-quality meat, fish, and Japanese products that are available here — but you can also grab freshly-made bento boxes and sushi if cooking isn’t your thing.

🛒 KP International Market, 10971 Olson Dr., Rancho Cordova

In addition to foods from 40 different countries, KP Market also has the only Northern California location where you can buy products from Nature Republic — one of Korea’s top skin care companies.

🛒 La Superior Mercados, Various locations

These family-owned-and-operated grocery stores can help you whip up dishes from Central and South America. La Superior is City Editor Jordan’s go-to place to grab flank steak and Oaxaca cheese when he’s making carne asada fries at home.

🛒 Red Star International Groceries, 4760 Florin Rd., Sacramento

Infuse your dinner with the flavors of the Caribbean from this market. You’ll also discover hard-to-find products from West Africa and the Polynesian Islands.

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🗓️ EVENTS 🗓️

Monday, March 6

Tire Collection Event | Monday, Mar. 6-Wednesday, Mar. 8 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | Special Waste Collection Center, 9255 Disposal Ln., Elk Grove | Dispose of your old tires in an environmentally conscious way.
The Spill Canvas | Monday, Mar. 6 | 6 p.m. | Goldfield Trading Post, 238 Vernon St., Roseville | $20 | Listen to the alt-rock sounds of this South Dakota-based band.
Sacramento Kings vs. New Orleans Pelicans | Monday, Mar. 6 | 7 p.m. | Golden 1 Center, 500 David J Stern Walk, Sacramento | $10-$162 | The Cinderella season continues against New Orleans.

Tuesday, March 7

Joe Dombrowski | Tuesday, Mar. 7-Wednesday, Mar. 8 | Times vary | Punch Line, 2100 Arden Way, Ste 225, Sacramento | $30 | Have a laugh with the Seattle-based jokester known as “Mr. D.”

Wednesday, March 8

All Elite Wrestling | Wednesday, Mar. 8 | 4 p.m. | Golden 1 Center, 500 David J Stern Walk, Sacramento | $29-$90 | We’d ask if you’re ready to rumble, but that phrase is legally trademarked.

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✏️NEWS NOTES ✏️

Weather

53º | Showers | 48% chance of rain

Cause

Students at Roseville’s Merryhill Elementary and Middle School have raised ~$9,000 by jumping rope. The kids teamed up with the American Heart Association to participate in the Heart Heroes Challenge, which raises money for children dealing with cardiac-related issues. (CBS 13)

Sports

The NBA named Kings head coach Mike Brown as February’s Western Conference Coach of the Month. The Brown-led Kings have the league’s highest-scoring offense, averaging nearly 121 points per game across the entire season. (NBA.com)

Eat

Seattle-based bakery Piroshky Piroshky will be stopping by the Farm-To-Fork Capital on Friday, March 17 to share its legendary hand pies. Visit the Carmichael Elks Lodge at 5631 Cypress Ave., 4-6 p.m. to get a taste.

Plan Ahead

UC Davis’ Picnic Day will celebrate its 109th iteration on Saturday, April 15, with the theme “Ignite our Moment.” The event’s Board of Directors announced this year’s parade marshal will be UC Davis staff member Cecelia Maikai-Beard, who has worked at the university for the past 13 years. (The Aggie)

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Travel

What’s your vacation vibe — cozy, luxurious, or chic? For a cozy stay, look no further than this snug and cheerful getaway on beachy St. Simons Island, Georgia. For luxury, book this lush Hawaiian resort on the island of Kaua’i. And for the chicest of stays, peep this renovated house in downtown Charleston.*

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HISTORY

This is your sign

Why do we have a road sign for Ocean City, MD?

Reader Erin sent us this photo of her with the Sacramento sign in Ocean City, MD. | Photo via Erin N.

Wow, we are overwhelmed by the responses we received from our readers about the Ocean City, MD sign on Highway 50, and thought we would share some of our favorite responses with you:

“Hi from a native Sacramento area resident living In Baltimore MD! I have pictures with both signs! The first time I went to Ocean City as a Maryland resident I had to see the sign! Growing up in Sacramento I never knew the ‘why’ until I looked it up and was living in Baltimore!” — Erin N.

“I’m originally from MD and I love seeing that sign on my work commute between Sac and Davis. I knew the history but I didn’t know why MD’s sign was so small and ours was so much bigger. We made a point to see the other sign last summer when we went to Ocean City. There is no way theirs is getting stolen based on it’s [sic] location above the busy highway, we could barely take a photo of it.” — Courtney H.

“My friend, Kevin and his son, Thomas, rode their bicycles carrying all their gear from Sacramento to Ocean City, Maryland, inspired by this sign. I would love to hear what other fun adventures were inspired by this ‘unnecessary’ signage.” — Tyler L.

We agree with Tyler, and would love to know if the sign has inspired any adventures of your own.

👋 THE WRAP 👋

Today’s Edition By:
Jordan Radach

From the Editor

Now that it’s officially March and Selection Sunday is coming up (and G1C will host some of the first and second round matchups), I’ve decided to grab this to fill out my upcoming bracket. You know what they say — big board, big luck.

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