Issue: June 11, 2015
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The cover story this week: Game of forks. Janelle Bitker talks with a
new generation of empire builders transforming Sacramento's dining scene.
Elsewhere in the issue: Nick Miller investigates whether local
restaurants can survive a minimum wage increase, Ann Martin Rolke
samples vegan fare at Garden to Grill, Daniel Barnes registers his
disgust with Entourage, Aaron Carnes calculates Nice Monster's
math-rock melodies, Joey urges a reader to block her ex's texts, Steph
Rodriguez spends 15 Minutes with Dog Party and more.
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Game of forks: New empire builders transform Sacramento’s dining scene
Randy Paragary is the godfather … but who’s watching the throne?
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Can Sacramento restaurants survive a major increase to the minimum wage?
Restaurateurs say there needs to be a cap on wages for tipped workers.
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Sacramento's foster children could benefit from anti-drug legislation
Reformers view Gov. Jerry Brown as most likely obstacle to halting overmedication.
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Successful rehabilitation provider gets little funding support from Sacramento County officials
Successful rehabilitation provider gets little funding support from Sacramento County officials.
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California bill would expand children's access to free school meals
California bill would expand children's access to free school meals.
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Ain’t no sunshine in Sacramento government ethics
All this reminds why we need ethics and good-government commissions at City Hall.
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Letters for June 11, 2015
Readers express thoughts on the militarization of local police forces, the drain of expansion on the city's resources and SN&R's college essay contest winners.
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Clear your relationship history
Joey advises a reader to free herself from a petty, vindictive ex-boyfriend.
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Gwen and Lucy Giles, Dog Party
Gwen and Lucy Giles, the sister act in Dog Party, talk teenage milestones, makeup and music.
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K.J. Inc. strikes again
National media lifts curtain on inner-workings of mayor's public-private network.
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This year’s city of Sacramento budget creates big problems for future years
This year’s city of Sacramento budget creates big problems for future years.
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A fruitful endeavor
How the Common Cider Co. has harvested foodie culture to reap the latest craft brew trend.
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Catch it if you can
SN&R reviews Runaway Stage Productions' Catch Me If You Can
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Satire in Sactown
SN&R previews Closet Door Theatre Company's reimagined version of Moliere's The Misanthrope (The Cantankerous Lover).
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Clever comedy
Eddie Izzard brings his bizarre and intellectual humor to Sacramento.
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Levee James
SN&R reviews Celebration Arts' production of Levee James.
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Master of Arts harvest
JayJay assembles a group of MFA and MA recipients for its June show.
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Born in motion
Axis Gallery is proud of Sacramento artists and proves it with this group show.
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Third time’s another charm
Will Micah Crandall-Bear's third solo exhibition at Elliott Fouts Gallery be his third sellout show there?
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Paint. Splat. Repeat.
Nintendo's new online shooter game is a bit friendlier—and fresher—than other, more bloodthirsty games.
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Conferencing for change
TEDxSacramento attendees will immerse themselves in talks and conversations with entrepreneurs and business leaders from around the country.
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Eat, drink, dance
The Juneteenth Ball celebrates the holiday with great local food and wine pairings.
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Just desserts
Sarai Walker's debut novel takes on fat-shaming and the patriarchy—and proves feminism has a sense of humor.
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Step up your meatless game
Garden to Grill is a good—but not great—option for those seeking to eat vegan or gluten-free.
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Everything old is new again
Paragary's finally reopens with a revamped look and somewhat revamped menu.
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A fuzzy fizz
This fruity drink pours like a champagne but has the bready heft of a beer.
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Saucy in Sac
Corti Brothers' Store Sauce gives dishes that authentic Italian flavor.
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Brews, bites and Bon Jovi
SN&R previews a pair of beer-related events that both feature cover bands.
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A sweeter stone
It's stone fruit season which means tasty, fragrant apricots.
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Mexican fruit bombs
The mangoneadas, piñalocas and chia lemonade at Sweets and Sugars are perfect fruity treats for the summer.
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Nice Monster's music pairs beauty with the beast
The Sacramento prog-rock band's math rock balances the pretty with the weird.
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Eight Gigs: Pinnacles
Nevada City rock group plays a hometown show.
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Eight Gigs: Yolo Mambo
Davis group blends sounds from around the world.
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Eight Gigs: Cherokee
This Midtown summer block party series kicks off with hot young European dance music producer.
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Eight Gigs: Mason Jennings
Jack Johnson's longtime friend brings mellow folksy pop to Sactown.
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Eight Gigs: Tesla
Popular Sacramento rock group and Bay Area metal group play a show together.
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Eight Gigs: Melt Banana
Japanese noise-rock band brings erratic, chaotic tunes to Sactown.
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Eight Gigs: Odd Future
Rap collective blends next-level beats and unusual, often humorous raps.
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Eight Gigs: Fox & Goose 40th anniversary
Fox & Goose celebrates its 40th anniversary with a bunch of special deals, music and speakers.
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Beautiful chaos and more Death Grips mystery
Zac Nelson signs with Brooklyn label; Lee Bob & the Truth release a new no-frills record and Death Grips drops a musical riddle.
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The wrath pack
This awful reboot of the HBO series hates on men even more than it hates on women.
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Beyond the Mask
This 18th-century assassination drama is pretty ridiculous.
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I’ll See You in My Dreams
Blythe Danner shines in her first starring role about a widow finding love.
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Insidious: Chapter 3
The scariest thing about this flick is Dermot Mulroney's performance.
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Smoking out the Legislature
Ngaio has some ideas on how to simplify the legalization process.
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