By Bethany Hill, SacMidtown.com As much as I love channeling my inner Giada de Laurentiis and preparing gourmet meals, sometimes, I just need a break. After a long day at the office, or even if I’m just feeling lazy and don’t have an excuse, there are times when I guiltlessly allow myself to buy quality [...]
By Bethany Hill, SacMidtown.com The economy is unstable and unemployment rates are painful, yet Sacramento’s restaurant scene continues to be irresistible. With that said, I think it’s time to examine one of the most effective ways to guard your moolah when dining out. As a Sacramento native who is as equally obsessed with wine as [...]
By Bethany Hill, SacMidtown.com There are just a handful of restaurants in my beloved neighborhood of East Sac that successfully encompass the five major components necessary to keep me coming back for more; quality wine list, delicious food, superior service, ambiance and price. Luckily for me, a new eatery that opened just walking distance from [...]
By Bethany Hill, SacMidtown.com One of my absolute favorite spots in Midtown is Hot Italian. It is without a doubt my most desired Italian restaurant in Sacramento. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy the occasional trek to Carmichael’s hidden treasure, Pasquale’s, or another Carmichael favorite, Matteo’s, or perhaps even one of Midtown’s go-to Italian eateries, [...]
By Bethany Hill, SacMidtown.com Black Friday has arrived! Now I can finally listen to Christmas music without feeling any element of shame. (I may or may not have been enjoying Christmas music since early November. Don’t judge me because I’m jolly.) Now that Thanksgiving is behind us, many Sacramentans are beginning their holiday shopping (or [...]
By Bethany Hill, SacMidtown.com In my family, Thanksgiving dinner isn’t necessarily all about the turkey. I mean sure, I like turkey – but I certainly wouldn’t glamorize it to be the ultimate highlight of my dinner. When I think about Thanksgiving’s menu, the first item that comes to mind is the most delectable casserole dish [...]
By Bethany Hill, SacMidtown.com Fall is finally here – and for many Sacramentans, that means it’s time for that annual trip to good ol’ Apple Hill. Just an hour’s drive heading eastbound on US-50 towards Tahoe, Midtown dwellers can easily take pleasure in this local, fall-time favorite destination. And while you’re there, why not explore [...]
By Bethany Hill, SacMidtown.com As the Holiday Season creeps up on us, why not spend an evening at Buonarroti Ristorante in Town and Country Village to benefit the Children’s Receiving Home of Sacramento. A mere 15 minute drive from Midtown, this is a great opportunity to jump start the season of giving. For $40 pre-sale, [...]
By Bethany Hill, SacMidtown.com The Holiday Season is upon us, and for many Midtown dwellers, that means strolling the streets of Sacramento’s ever-famous Fab Forties homes to see the magnificent Christmas light displays–hot chocolate in hand–or even making that trek out to Orangevale’s timeless Dovewood Court (if you haven’t been there, you need to go). [...]
