Issue: November 10, 2016
The cover story this week: There's no lack of great places to eat in Sacramento. Whether it be Italian at an upscale sit-down spot or a quick grab and go meal from a taqueria, we have you covered with our selection of the 50 best restaurants in the Sacramento region.
Elsewhere in the issue: Many in the Nepali community in Davis are staunch defenders of Ajay Dev, a man convicted of 46 counts of sexual assault committed against his adopted daughter. Why would a community rally behind such a man? Matt Kramer has the story; Sean Thompson will face a felony assault charge because he hurled a pie at Kevin Johnson's face, Scott Thomas Anderson has the scoop. Elsewhere, Amazon is coming to Sacramento, but is this a boon or a bane? Jeff vonKaenel gives us his two-cents. Also in the book, it's the 50th anniversary of the Black Panther Party and Saturu Ned, the man who founded the Sacramento Panther's office, sits down with Nick Miller to talk about the past and present state of politics.
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Best 50 restaurants in Sacramento
SN&R picks the region’s 50 most essential, destination-worthy dining experiences.
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Sticking by Ajay Dev: Sacramento-area Nepali community maintains innocence of convicted serial rapist—but why?
California appeals court hears rare oral arguments in case of Davis man sentenced to 378 years for sexually assaulting adopted daughter.
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Felonious bunk: Sacramento judge upholds felony assault charge against Mayor Kevin Johnson’s pie-tosser
Pie-guy pretrial features claims of K.J. whiplash, judge’s Abbot and Costello musings.
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Losing hand: Troubled Sacramento card room folds amid investigations, lawsuits
Casino Royale in the process of selling its city gaming license.
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Day for the undead: Mothers of vanished Mexican students believe sons may have survived September 2014 massacre
Group brings tales of political corruption, resilience to UC Davis.
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Fine time: Sacramento County Supervisor Susan Peters may owe $9,500 for 2014 Mather votes
California Fair Political Practices Commission investigation found Peters had a financial interest in the outcome.
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Letters for November 10, 2016
Readers express concern over election transparency and give thanks for Ask Joey.
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Vexed by the ex
We all come with other people’s baggage. Joey has some tips for how to overcome it.
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Amazon is coming
This means a $200 million boost to the local economy.
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Saturu Ned, founder of Sacramento’s Black Panthers
With this year ringing in the 50th anniversary of the Panthers, we chat with the local chapter’s founder, formerly known around here as James Mott.
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Review: I Ought to Be in Pictures
SN&R reviews a new production from the Sacramento Theatre Company.
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Review: You Can’t Take it With You
SN&R reviews a new production from Falcon’s Eye Theatre.
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Angular insight
Sacramento sculptor Randy Won—now showing at ACAI Gallery & Studios—likes to makes beautiful artwork out of big messes.
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The common denominator
Sacramento artist William Ishmael teams up with other artists for his November show at the newly expanded Archival Gallery.
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Water is hard
Ken Waterstreet finds meditation and magic in painting and drawing hyperrealistic water scenes in Liquid Therapy, at Elliott Fouts Gallery.
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Old becomes new
Follow Mother’s former chef Matt Masera to Saddle Rock for inventively prepared, old-school American fare.
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Rush order
Journey to the Dumpling brings regional Chinese fare to Elk Grove, and Rush Coffee opens in the state Capitol.
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Holiday aid
Vibe Health Bar’s charcoal shot is just the thing to get you through the holiday season (read: sugar and fat).
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Vegan in the morning
For your morning dietary needs, Pushkin’s Bakery is there with vegan and gluten-free breakfast sandwiches.
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Cook your Thanksgiving
The Sacramento Natural Foods Co-op hosts two cooking classes for Thanksgiving—and vegans aren’t left out.
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Glean away
It’s citrus season, which means you can pick some Key limes from Midtown trees.
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Paint turkey at Blackberry Creek
Paint a partially blind turkey for a good cause at Blackberry Creek animal sanctuary, and get wine, vegan dessert and warm fuzzies in return.
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Hitting steel with Shawn Thwaites
How the local jazz artist spreads love, acceptance through music.
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Eight Gigs: Moon Hooch
Get ready to dance to Moon Hooch’s saxophones-and-drums live version of EDM.
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Eight Gigs: Kidnap Kid
The Birds That Fly tour touches down in the Lavender District.
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Eight Gigs: Nice Monster
Join the lush and whimsical sounds of Nice Monster at West Sacramento’s newest musical venue, the Barn.
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Eight Gigs: Fishbone
Alt-rock-punk-funk-ska band Fishbone has stuck around through the decades, and for the better.
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Eight Gigs: Mouse on the Keys
LITE and Mouse on the Keys have a lot in common: They are two instrumental post-rock bands that put on weird, explosive live shows.
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Eight Gigs: Neko Case
After two decades playing music, Americana singer-songwriter Neko Case is at her creative peak.
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Eight Gigs: SubRosa
The sludge band blends light and dark to explore musical territory that demands repeat listens.
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Eight Gigs: Ringo Starr
The legendary drummer rolls through town with an all-star band.
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In weird company
Friendship Fever brought Frank Jordan’s Mike Visser back to town, and Gentleman Surfer’s new record sounds slightly less spazzy.
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The struggle of intimacy
The film is short on subtlety but overflowing with empathy and beauty.
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Hacksaw Ridge
A brutal look at the only conscientious objector to receive the Medal of Honor excels in every way.
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Doctor Strange
A rare winner in the Marvel line that can only go down from here.
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Train to Busan
It hits every zombie genre trope, but it’s too fun and fast to care about that.
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One with the couch
Ngaio dishes on his favorite couch-lock entertainment options.
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