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Top 15 Cowtown Eats Posts of February 2013

Top 15 Cowtown Eats Posts of February 2013

The top 15 most popular posts (separate from the Top 15 Happy Hours list) of February 2013 were: Cowtowneats Guide to Late Night Happy Hours Recap: ABC's The Taste, Episode 6, 'Nose to Tail' ** Spoilers ** Top 15 Happy..... Read More

Downtown Beer Bust to Support Local Art

Downtown Beer Bust to Support Local Art

By the Editors

Man, we are LOVING the recent amount of amazing events in Sacramento all benefiting a variety of local causes near and dear to our GOTG hearts.

The most current example is the Downtown Beer Bust to benefit Downtown Sacramento Foundation’s (DSF) Downtown Mural Project in The Kay district... Read More

Dining News: Hook & Ladder 'Quintessentially Sacramento'

Dining News: Hook & Ladder 'Quintessentially Sacramento'

I've eaten at Hook & Ladder at least 3 times. The first time was in November. The second time was a very pricey New Year's Eve dinner. The third was for happy hour in January. Each time, I had the..... Read More

Dining News: RIP Two of Three JR's Texas BBQ Locations

Dining News: RIP Two of Three JR's Texas BBQ Locations

JR's Texas BBQ will close 2 out of its 3 locations, with its original location in South Sac remaining open, reports Mark Glover in the Sac Bee. According to a Facebook posting, the restaurants at 3445 El Camino Ave. and..... Read More

Pyramid is Out – But What’s Coming In?

Pyramid is Out – But What’s Coming In?

Source: Sacramento Downtown

By Ashley Robinson

You know what did not surprise me this week? The closure of Pyramid on K Street.

I’ve never really thought of it as a place to go and hang out. They used to have a popular trivia night, or so I hear. And I’ve never walked out after a meal clamoring for another visit.

Sure, it was a great location to host events or meet up with other Capitol staffers for lunch. It was accessible, it was easy, but it was lacking in character and healthy food options. (When I think of Pyramid, I think greasy bar food and some monster calorie-rich salads as an option.)

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Peanut Butter Cup Cupcakes

Peanut Butter Cup Cupcakes

When I arrived at work last Thursday, I was greeted by one of my coworkers, who was surprisingly perky for the early hour. “I got into grad school!” she exclaimed. I’ve known Hannah for 4 years, since her senior year of college. She was actually my intern during my first year teaching at our school, and helped me navigate my way through the program. After she graduated, she was hired on to join our staff and it’s been wonderful watching her come into her own as a teacher. She is incredibly passionate about early childhood education and I know she will excel in her grad program... Read More

Free Sandwich from Mangia on Capitol by Taking Survey

Free Sandwich from Mangia on Capitol by Taking Survey

We value your feedback! Fill out our March survey to get a coupon for a FREE sandwich bit.ly/WwOTuu — Mangia! (@MangiaonCapitol) March 3, 2013 Mangia, a new coffee and sandwich shop that opened about six months ago by the owners..... Read More