Issue: May 30, 2013
Thank you for reading this week's SN&R. Feel free to click the links
below, but don't forget to pick up a newsprint version of the
newspaper for exclusive event picks, columnists and cartoons.
The feature: Rick Kushman takes an in-depth look at the
much-talked-about Enotria Restaurant Wine Bar and Chef Pajo Bruich's
ambitious team.
Elsewhere in the issue: Dave Kempa on vacancies at low-cost hotels;
Raheem F. Hosseini on division among city leaders on how to spend tax
dollars; Nick Miller on future arena-area development; Jonathan
Kiefer talks with Sacramento native Greta Gerwig about her latest
film, Frances Ha; Jeff Hudson on the B Street Theatre's new
sketch-comedy troupe; Lory Gil on accordion-wielding songstress Julie
the Bruce; and more.
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Risky kitchen
Chef Pajo Bruich and Co. push for perfection—and maybe a Michelin star—behind the scenes at Enotria Restaurant Wine Bar.
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Why so many vacancies at Sacramento’s downtown resident hotels?
Experts say the city needs more affordable housing, but many low-cost rooms remain empty.
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Should Sacramento save some money for its looming ’fiscal cliff’—or spend it all?
Leaders are eager to run through new Measure U revenue and restore lost services despite looming budget challenges.
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Sacramento poised to ban plastic bags
New city ban would go into effect January 1, 2015.
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The legacy of the ’war on terror’ will take more than an Obama speech to overcome
This isn’t Homeland. Sadly, it could be a legacy inescapable.
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Letters for May 30, 2013
On gunfight re-enactments in Old Sac and sexting.
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Explore and repair
Joey advises readers to explore the core of their commitments.
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A hopeful graduation at Cottage Housing’s Serna Village
Families torn apart by drugs, mental illness and homelessness get back on their feet.
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Sassy socks, bold booties
The founder of luxury kids’ clothing brand Trumpette talks Andy Warhol, sock discrimination and copy cats.
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Hot dogs wrapped in bacon
The Mexican explains why Los Angeles Dodgers' “Doyer Dogs” aren't offensive, and makes a deal with a young thief.
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This week’s chaotic, last-minute bill passing is bad for Californians
Why lawmakers are afraid to go where no lawmaker has gone before.
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College debt is out of control
We need to reform America’s student-loan system.
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Girl, uninterrupted
Frances Ha star Greta Gerwig on writing her own starring role, going home again, and not waiting to be chosen.
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Funny on the fly
The B Street Theatre launches a new improv troupe at the Assembly nightclub downtown.
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Straight, no chaser
Celebration Arts’ Bourbon at the Border unflinchingly examines this look at the post-civil rights era.
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Sacrament-bro weekend events
SN&R highlights some bro-friendly events happening in the Sactown area this weekend.
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Hedda Gabler
Capital Stage presents a new production starring Stephanie Gularte and directed by Janis Stevens.
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Slice of brain freeze
Vic's Ice Cream's ice-cream pie is the ultimate in comfort food.
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Freak out your friends
Hyperflesh's line of realistic baby masks is beyond creepy.
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Family matters
Kathryn Joyce's new book examines overseas adoptions by evangelical Christians.
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Hold the bacon
El Chilango Taqueria serves up authentic regional, no-frills Mexican food, without any bells and whistles.
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No buzzwords necessary
Members of the We Are Where We Eat group tell stories about local food growers, cooks and food experts, and the group hosts an educational forum at the Tsakopoulos Library Galleria on June 1.
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Bland, squishy curd
Tofu doesn't have to be soft and bland, such as with this recipe for baked tofu and Wildwood's SprouTofu.
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A whiskey-soaked siren
Singer-songwriter Julie the Bruce squeezes gypsy, cabaret and punk tunes from her accordion.
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Thurs., May 30, Ghostplay
Sacramento trio Ghostplay mines ’80s goth and new wave.
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Fri., May 31, Chk Chk Chk
Dance-punk band originally formed in Sacramento returns to Concerts in the Park this Friday.
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Fri., May 31, Adrian Bourgeois
Local singer-songwriter plays a going-away show before making the move to Los Angeles.
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Fri., May 31, Gold Fields
Australian dance-rock group to bring ’80s-inspired tunes to Harlow’s Restaurant & Nightclub.
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Fri., May 31, Ukulele night
Molly Paul and members of the Paper Dolls and Be Brave Bold Robot join together for this ukulele-themed night of music.
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Sat., June 01, the Americans
Americana band from Los Angeles plays raw, “traditional American music” in Davis on Saturday.
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Sat., June 01, Finch
Rock band will play its 10-year-old debut album in its entirety for nostalgia’s sake.
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Sat., June 01, Webster/Walton/Edwards
Three Sacramento-area musicians from well-known local bands collaborate on a new project.
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A slow drift
Sacramento native Greta Gerwig shines as the title character in a new film by Noah Baumbach.
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Star Trek Into Darkness
Benedict Cumberbatch and Zoe Saldana turn in spot-on performances in this latest J.J. Abrams take on the classic franchise.
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Love Is All You Need
Trine Dyrholm elevates this family dysfunction dramedy.
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Fast & Furious 6
Vin Diesel, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Paul Walker return for yet another tired chapter in this never-ending crime saga.
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Escape from L.A.
Ngaio on Los Angeles voters decision to close marijuana dispensaries, and hemp in Colorado.
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