Description and review of Celestin’s Gumbo and Grill “Grab and Go” Lunch. After running a number of errands on the weekend I was extremely hungry – so I decided to treat myself and stop by Celestin’s on McKinley Blvd. to pick up a late lunch. Celestin’s serves French Creole and Cajun influenced food. Two couples […]
Shelf – Shared Retail Space
Description of Shelf, a shared retail space and community for local makers and creatives that opened October 2018 in Downtown Commons (DOCO). Recently I dropped by Shelf, an innovative and exciting new retail store that showcases the handiwork of Sacramento area makers and creatives. The store is located on the ground level of Downtown Commons […]
Dangerous by Design Ranking
Description of the Smart Growth America report Dangerous by Design 2019 that ranks the most dangerous states and metro areas for pedestrians. Where does the Sacramento metro area rank? The recent release of the Smart Growth America report Dangerous by Design 2019 caught my eye as I am familiar with the Complete Streets initiative. The […]
Firehouse Restaurant – Sacramento Restaurants
Description and review of dinner at The Firehouse Restaurant during Sacramento Dine Downtown Week. See the “Snapshot” below for the specifics you need to know. Three friends and I recently met at The Firehouse Restaurant during Sacramento Dine Downtown Week. The Firehouse Restaurant, a fine dining establishment, is located in the National Historic District of […]
Empress Tavern Revisited
Description and review of dinner at the Empress Tavern during Sacramento Dine Downtown Week. Empress Tavern is located on K Street underneath the Crest Theater. A friend invited me to join her and another friend to celebrate her birthday at the Empress Tavern during the annual 10-day Sacramento Dine Downtown Week. It was her first […]