Issue: November 30, 2017
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Sac eats the world
Sacramento’s diversity is the source of its (edible) pride.
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Baked-in love
Jonathan Lam of Pegasus Bakery & Cafe expands cultural boundaries with pastries.
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The cost of a meal
After leaving Nigeria, Adeola “Dee” Adedayo found economic and physical security in America and opened Ecowas International Restaurant.
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The Moldavian dream
The Tirdeas bring a taste of home to Carmichael.
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The mouth’s gateway toward understanding
Renaissance chef Mourhit Drissi uses Casablanca Restaurant to serve cultural teachings.
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Laotian pop-up blows up
Social media savvy and delicious food have garnered Spicy Joi Lao a cult following.
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The paprika steeper
Mark Lastuvka came to Sacramento from the Czech Republic, and now rises early to cook goulash at La Trattoria Bohemia.
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Mystery of the poison pills
A year and a half after a deadly fentanyl outbreak killed dozens across Northern California, why has the trail gone cold?
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Missed warnings: New report studies Sacramento domestic violence victims failed by the system
As murder-suicides flared, officials searched for more effective way to gauge lethality.
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Requiem for the taxi driver
Sacramento’s cab profession circling the drain as two-tiered regulatory system benefits ride-share companies.
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Sacramento weed smugglers fly United
TSA seizes more than 100 pounds of marijuana at Sacramento International Airport in less than three weeks.
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HOT cops: Sacramento’s ‘homeless outreach team’ offers eviction notices, citations
Special detail expects to clear 240 homeless camps and deliver 2,200 citations by end of year.
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Thanks, Sacramento
The Run to Feed the Hungry has so far raised about $925,000 for the Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services. Please consider contributing.
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Letters for November 30, 2017
In this week’s letters: Justice League was an insult to fans, and SN&R’s news editor should move to Canada.
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Innocence lost
A woman catches her 13-year-old son watching a video of a girl from another school masturbating. She makes him delete the text, but what about the girl?
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A sad message
Police officer caught on video punching suspected jaywalker 19 times is back on the job in the same neighborhood.
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Akachi Okugo, the Kings’ player development coach
Former Jesuit High star-player finds himself on his hometown team’s staff.
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Sales good, never better
It’s an OK day when LeBron James wears your hat.
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Review: ARC’s The Seagull
If you’ve never experienced this play in person, this would be a good place to start.
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Review: Woodland Opera House’s ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’
A musical version of the holiday classic.
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I Used To Be A Kid comedy recording
Sacramento comic Keith Lowell Jensen records a set of new jokes and old favorites.
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100 Under 100 Opening Reception
Discover unique holiday gifts by local artists.
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Preview: Sac Theatre Company’s A Christmas Carol
It’s the 30th anniversary revival of the evergreen adaptation written for STC by Sacramento’s Richard Hellesen.
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Silent Sky
This production skillfully brings out powerful, joyful and humorous performances by the cast, all within a lovely backdrop of twinkling constellations.
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Stay classy, meat men
Under new(ish) ownership, Sam’s Hof Brau still keeps it classy.
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New beer from UCD-Sudwerk; new restos on I-80
Gunrock Lager is a crisp, tasty beer named for the university’s mustang mascot; new Thai near North Highlands; Brickyard opens in Roseville.
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Berry good beer
The Blueberry Mosaic Milkshake IPA is a fruity drink for serious beer fans.
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Fujita, I need ya
This new sushi spot brings something different to the table.
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Winterize those food trucks
SactoMoFo keeps truckin’ through the seasons.
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The OG starch
Parsnips—they’re good for more than just stews.
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Yellow walls and karaoke
Barawachi Indian Cuisine in El Dorado Hills has some unexpected twists to traditional Indian food up its sleeve—and karaoke.
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Jazz buddies
Jacam Manricks and Joe Gilman combine their well-learned music backgrounds in an eclectic duo.
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The decline and fall
Despite a strong lead character and performance, the film occasionally gets disjointed and unfocused, the narrative structured in a way that eliminates most of the surprise.
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The Man Who Invented Christmas
The story of how Charles Dickens came to write A Christmas Carol in 1843 strikes false note virtually every minute.
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Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri
The film feels like the work of someone who spent his entire life locked in a dark room, only learning about human nature through the movies.
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