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Cinco de Mayo Events in Sacramento

Cinco de Mayo Events in Sacramento

Sacramento will be bustling with Cinco de Mayo events – from tequila festivals to a tamale party or a hilarious night of comedy – there will be something to satisfy every taste. To ensure you get the most out of your Cinco de Mayo weekend, check out our guide to the best of Sacramento’s Cinco de Mayo festivities!

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If you love margaritas, tequila or are simply in search of a good party, attend one of these events to quench your tequila thirst and take your Cinco de Mayo celebration to a new level of fun... Read More

  • Cinco De Mayo Celebrations at Zocalo: Zocalo Midtown’s 6th Annual Tequila Festival will take place tonight! Enjoy appetizers and sample tequila from eight different distilleries and savor a cigar from the cigar bar by Fat Man Cigars from 6 – 9 p.m.

The wine & cheese goddesses’ choices at the ZinFest Wine School

The wine & cheese goddesses’ choices at the ZinFest Wine School

Catherine Fallis MS & Cindy Della Monica share “Secrets of Wine & Cheese Matching” “ZinFest wine lovers,” says Master Sommelier Catherine Fallis, “prepare your taste buds for lift-off!” In her 4-4:40 PM ZinFest Wine School presentation on Saturday, May 18, 2013, Ms. Fallis – a.k.a. the one and only grape goddess® – is teaming up with Cindy Della Monica, the owner of Lodi Wine Country‘s Cheese Central.  Ms. Della Monica, on her part, is a bonafide cheese goddess – or, shall we say, a walking encyclopedia on all things cheese (in the same way that Fallis is a walking, talking.. VIEW MORE »... Read More

Frappuccino Happy Hour at Starbucks from May 3-12

Frappuccino Happy Hour at Starbucks from May 3-12

As the days get warmer (hint: it's supposed to be in the 90s Friday thru Sunday in Sacramento), who doesn't love a Starbucks Frappuccino as a treat now and then? From Friday, May 3 to Sunday, May 12 ALL Frappuccino..... Read More

Pasta primavera with asparagus and spring peas

Pasta primavera with asparagus and spring peas

Usher in spring with this light, fresh pasta. Asparagus and spring peas are sautéed just until tender and tossed with a light sauce made of olive oil, white wine and Parmesan cheese... Read More

Dining News: Chipotle Unveils New Sofritas

Dining News: Chipotle Unveils New Sofritas

There are two ways that restaurants try to serve vegetarian fare. One way is to use non-meat substitutes and try to replicate the taste and texture of meat. A famous (and much ridiculed) example of this is the tofurkey. The..... Read More

Earth day cupcakes

Earth day cupcakes

It's almost Earth Day! What a wonderful time to remind kids to not just take care of the earth, but to celebrate it! This Earth Day cupcakes recipe comes together quickly and easily, is fun to bake together and is sure to be a big hit with everyone!... Read More

6 Birthday cake cocktail recipes

6 Birthday cake cocktail recipes

Every mom deserves a drink on her birthday, but now you can have your cake and drink it too with these adorable libations! From chocolate birthday cake martinis to birthday cake JELL-O shots, check out these six birthday cake cocktail recipes that really take the cake... Read More