Visit Sacramento Podcast

Solomon's is an eatery in the heart of downtown with an event space that hosts comedy, music, and everything else that was beloved by the restaurant's namesake: local legend Russ Solomon, founder of Tower Records. Andrea Lepore of Solomon's describes the food, events and other reasons you should pop into Solomon's next time you're in Downtown Sacramento on this week's episode.

Harlow's is a longstanding Sacramento entertainment venue approaching 40 years in business, and as live entertainment continues to return in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, is happy to welcome people back. Owner/Operator Jim Cornett is on this week's episode sharing what Harlow's does best, what you can look forward to now that live music and entertainment are back, and how to make the most of...

Sacramento's favorite free summer concert series is back, delivering 13 free concerts on Friday nights in downtown's Cesar Chavez Plaza. Communications Manager Madelyn Smith of the Downtown Sacramento Partnership is on this week's episode to share who is playing, how to get the most out of the experience, and other things you can enjoy when you're downtown.

Sacramento's Midtown Farmers Market is a favorite with locals and visitors alike every Saturday around the intersection of 20th and K streets in Midtown Sacramento. The Midtown Association started the market in 2013, about a year after Sacramento was named America's Farm-to-Fork Capital, and it has grown to a regional destination for people looking not just for fresh local food to take home, but a...

One of the Sacramento region's newest restaurants is Franquette, which opened in West Sacramento's Bridge District earlier this year, bringing an all-day French café from the same group that opened East Sacramento's Canon. Chef Elena Winks is on this week's episode of the Visit Sacramento Podcast, detailing the restaurant's offerings, location, and her experience learning to cook both in France an...

A new HGTV show, Mash-Up Our Home, is set in Sacramento and stars Sacramento couple Christina Valencia and Kele Dobrinski – owners of Colossus Mfg. – as they remodel houses with owners who have different styles, mashing up the styles into a new remodel that both owners can enjoy. On this episode, get a behind-the-scenes take on the show, and why Sacramento is the perfect place to host it.

April is the perfect time to pick up a camera or visit a gallery, because Photography Month Sacramento returns with a host of events, workshops, receptions and more. Get the full story by listening to this episode, with Viewpoint Photographic Arts Center Executive Director Roberta McClellan on this episode of the Visit Sacramento Podcast.

Lucid Winery opened its doors earlier this month on R Street in downtown Sacramento. Owner and Winemaker Kevin Luther spent years managing other wineries before finally saving up to open his own in his hometown of Sacramento. Listen to this episode to hear about what unique wines are offered and about the one-of-a-kind space.

Sacramento's Ice Blocks project redeveloped a historic section of R Street, adding a host of businesses to the trendy corridor in Downtown and Midtown Sacramento. Now completely full, it's become a must-visit section of the city. On this week's episode of the Visit Sacramento Podcast, Deron Benvenuti, director of leasing for Heller Pacific, which developed the project, shares the space's history,...

Old Soul Co. opened in 2006 and was one of the early Sacramento coffee bars focused on specialty coffee. Now, a decade and a half and four locations later, it remains a Sacramento favorite, and co-owner Jason Griest shares why he loves Sacramento and the coffee culture here.

Sol Blume is a popular R&B/Soul/Hip-Hop music festival that began in Sacramento in 2018 and grew in popularity in 2019. Unable to be held during Covid, the festival is back for 2022. Co-founder and talent buyer Fornati Kumeh shares what you can expect at the festival this year.

J.J. Pfister opened its doors in 2017, but the family tradition of running businesses focused on providing high-quality products goes back more than 170 years to California's post-Civil War history. On this episode, hear from Michelle Keck Smith about the distillery's offerings, location and new events.

Larry Lee's father founded The Sacramento Observer 60 years ago as the paper of record for the Black community of Northern California, sharing its stories and providing a platform to speak truth to power. On this episode, he shares the paper's history, its importance and how it's managed to grow even in the time of Covid-19.

One of Sacramento's most popular comedy clubs is celebrating 30 years in business, and Comedian Lance Woods shares his experiences performing there as well as his insights into Sacramento's comedy scene.

PRIDE Industries began in 1966 as a nonprofit organization to support employment for those with disabilities. Since then, it has grown to the nation's largest employer of people with disabilities and operates in more than 15 states. Listen to President & CEO Jeff Dern explain how the organization works, what it's achieved and where it hopes to go in the future.

Sacramento has a number of locally owned neighborhood restaurants and bars, and two of those are The Golden Bear at 24th and K streets and Hook & Ladder Manufacturing Co., at 17th and S streets. On this week's episode of the Visit Sacramento Podcast, Kimio Bazett of both the Golden Bear and Hook and Ladder shares how the businesses started, how they progressed – including The Golden Bear's featuri...

Dante Williams had a choice during the Covid-19 pandemic – go to law school, or start a coffee business. Thankfully, he chose coffee, and Sacramento can now enjoy Black Coffee Roastery's beans sourced from around the world and shipped to their doors, or at local events like the Farm-to-Fork Festival, the Into the Lion's Den cycling race and farmers markets. On this week's episode of the Visit Sacr...

Making toffee and tinkering with a recipe for it from her cousin was just a hobby for Sheila Roberts until friends and family told her she needed to turn it into a business. A couple of years later, One Love Toffee Candy Co. is delivering her signature toffee with its "soft crunch" to all 50 states, and she's needed to move to a commercial kitchen to keep up with demand. The Sacramento native work...

The SMUD Museum of Science & Curiosity is now open in its new home on the Sacramento River just north of the historic Old Sacramento Waterfront area. Executive Director Michele Wong shares what it's like visiting the museum, which is built in a mix of a century-old powerhouse and brand-new construction more than 15 years in development. A rotating exhibit complements the permanent exhibits, and as...

With the holiday upon us and businesses struggling in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, it's more important than ever to shop local. One of Sacramento's favorite shopping destinations is Midtown, and Jodie Miller of the Midtown Association shares her tips for shopping – and eating – local this holiday season.

The Old Sacramento Waterfront is one of the best places to celebrate the holidays in Sacramento, from attending family-friendly free events like the Theater of Lights, dining out at one of the many restaurants, enjoying the tree-lighting ceremony to watching the New Year's Eve fireworks show. On this week's, Scott Ford, district manager of the Old Sacramento Waterfront, shares his favorite holiday...

Arden Fair is one of the Sacramento region's largest malls and when it comes to holiday shopping, it's always a draw. Nathan Spradlin, marketing director at Arden Fair, shares what you can expect this year, tips to get the best parking, and how Santa is once again setting up shop in the mall to welcome kids.

Sacramento is America's Farm-to-Fork Capital, and the Sacramento City Unified School District is working to bring fresh food to students at all 80 of its schools, and its new Central Kitchen food truck is designed to bring fresh breakfasts to schools, along with other initiatives. Diana Flores shares the way the district is bringing farm to fork to the schools, and how the district dealt with feed...

The Colour of Music Festival brings Black classical musicians to Sacramento for its West Coast Debut, honoring the heritage of Black composers and musicians, serving to showcase their art and bringing top-quality classical music to multiple stages. Founder Lee Pringle and Anyango Yarbo-Davenport - violinist and conductor of the Colour of Music all-female virtuosi – are this week's guests, sharing...

Sacramento International Airport is consistently one of the best-regarded airports in the nation, from its ease of use to the excellent food and more. Scott Johnston and Mark Haneke share everything you need to know about not just SMF, but the other regional airports, including how they help attract large events like Ironman California and Aftershock.