Bacon and Butter, Midtown’s newest breakfast, lunch and brunch restaurant, opened on Sunday, and Chef Billy Zoellin said Tuesday that the first day was a learning experience, but the restaurant is now running smoothly. “Our most popular dish has been the biscuits and gravy,” he said, adding that all of the food options are his own creations and the focus is on freshness. “We take the classics and give them a whimsical twist,” he added. One of the dishes he is most proud of, he said, is his grablox, which features house-cured salmon with chive mascarpone, shaved celery and crimson lentil salad and is served with house-made soda bread.   Zoellin previously worked at The Golden Bear in

You know Mom deserves a day off, so why not take her out on the town this weekend in celebration of Mother’s Day? Below are a few choices, but be sure to check out this previous article on the Sacramento Press and visit Sacramento365.com's Holiday Event section for even more options. Museum hop: Mother’s Day at the Auto Museum: California Automobile Museum, Sun 10am-6pm Take a step back in time with classic cars at the California Auto Museum. Mother's receive free admission on this day. Mother Nature Stroll: Effie Yeaw Nature Center, Sun 1:30pm-3pm Celebrate the beauty of spring with a delightful guided walk through the Nature Preserve on Mother’s Day. You may want to bring your binocul

Mother's Day is almost upon us and, while some people think it ends after giving mom breakfast in bed, the fun doesn't have to end there. Treat mom to the whole day by taking advantage of the many activities Sacramento has to offer. Scribner Bend Vineyards Mother's Day Brunch Location: 9051 River Road Event hours: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Scribner Vineyards is opening its doors for a brunch catered by Rayna's Gourmet Catering. There will be three brunch times available: 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. Located about 15 minutes from downtown Sacramento, guests get to sit and eat outside, surrounded by grape vines. "It's 15 minutes from downtown, but you feel like you're in a different world. It's got

Easter weekend calls for warm weather. Luckily, there is plenty to do around the city. If you’re looking to make plans for Easter, there are brunches and activities to enjoy. Spring EGGstravaganza Saturday Location: 9950 Elk Grove Florin Road Hours: 8:30 – 2 p.m. Breakfast Price: $5 presale, $7 at the door and $1 for kids under 2 years old Tickets: 50 cents The Cosumnes Community Service District  will be hosting the Spring EGGstravaganza at the Oak Grove Regional Park. There will be a pancake breakfast put on by the Pride of Laguna Creek Lions Club. The breakfast will include pancakes, Canadian bacon, fruit, orange juice and coffee. There will be three seatings for breakfast at 8 a.m.

It's finally spring time in Sacramento, and what better way to celebrate than with egg hunts, yummy food, and visits from the Easter bunny! Why not continue your Easter traditions or start a new one by attending one of the events below? Alternative Adventures: It's the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown: Victory Life Church, Sat 9am-11:30am; Sun 4pm Join THE Actors Workshop & Integral Theatre Company for a classic, beloved story of Charlie Brown and the gang. Saturday is a special Kids' Day with snacks, craft stations, and more. 17th Annual Easter Bonnet Promenade & Spring Ball: Sacramento History Museum, Sat Promenade 11am; Ball 2pm Dress up in your favorite Easter finery & celebrate in high

As always, Sacramento steps up to the plate with holiday events of all sorts. At Sacramento365.com, we see a lot of events come through the site every day. Though there are myriad options in our Holiday Event section, we've narrowed down the list to 10 to get help you pick your Christmas Eve & Christmas Day festivities. Christmas Eve Events: Sure, the night before Christmas should be spent snuggled in bed waiting for Santa Claus, but why not get out and about during the day. Here are some options to keep you entertained around town: 1. Free Admission at Fairytale Town & Sacramento Zoo: FTT 10am-2pm; Zoo 10am-1:30pm Treat the kiddies to a day out while both Fairytale Town & the Sacramento

Looking for an excuse to go out with the girls, or a new spin on a date? Check out these unique brunch specials in Sacramento that are sure to make your mouth water. Tower Cafe Located on 1518 Broadway. Brunch hours are from 8 -11 a.m. Monday through Thursday, 7 – 11 a.m. Friday and 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Tower Cafe takes pride in its “Madame Cristo.” It is a new version of French toast, loaded with swiss cheese and ham. “French toast is our most popular dish, and people love it so much that our chef decided to make another version,” Manager Ruben Reveles said. Breakfast cocktails are also served during brunch hours. “La Frida” is Tower Cafe's version of a Mimosa, whic

Spring is nearly a month in, and as April turns into May, the forecast promises warmer weather and plenty of outdoor activities, especially this weekend, as Easter is Sunday. There are plenty of ways to celebrate Easter, whether you’re looking for a traditional egg hunt or a nice place to eat Sunday Brunch. What: Southside Park Spring Egg Hunt When: Saturday, 11 a.m. - noon Where: Southside Park, 2107 Sixth St. Cost: Free With help from the Southside Park Neighborhood Association and St. John’s Baptist Church, Vineyard Church, the city of Sacramento will host the Southside Park Spring Egg Hunt, which will have a plethora of activities for the kids, including an egg hunt, face paintin

With a 14-year old son who has been battling diabetes since the tender age of five, New York Times & USA Today best-selling author and local Sacramento resident Brenda Novak is teaming up with involved community partners to present an upscale fundraising event, “The Perfect Brunch,” on Saturday, May 14, at Mercedez-Benz of Rocklin.   In partnership with Arden Hills Resort Club & Spa and Von Housen Mercedes-Benz of Rocklin and with support from Arden Fair Mall, “The Perfect Brunch” will include a lovely buffet brunch provided by Bistro 33 Rocklin, swag bags filled with amazing giveaways, live and silent auctions with coveted items plus raffle prizes that include a spectacular 18k pave diamo

WOW! AMAZING! Cafe Americain is incredible! I stumbled upon this restaurant while I was looking for a venue to hold my yearly Halloween Vampire Ball. I could not have found a better place anywhere. I'll start with my food experience: WOW! I sat down at the beautiful antique bar when a lovely bartender, Chelsea, greeted me and asked me if I'd like to try the Caviar & Champagne Special ($10.00). I was feeling adventurous since I had never actually had Caviar before. WOW! It was smooth, not too salty, just the right amount of snap, and laid upon a little baked pastry with creme fresh. There was also a buttery pancake type of Bellini that had delicious caviar & creme fresh all wrapped up wit

East Sacramento has a new hangout: The Corner Restaurant & Bar, which opened its doors for business last Friday.     "I want this to be a place people want to come and hang out at," said owner Joel Thompson. "As cliche as it sounds, I hope The Corner will be a place like the 'Cheers' bar 'where everyone knows your name.'"     The Corner is located down the street from Sacramento State University at the corner of 57th and J streets in the historic building that was home to the original Shakey's Pizza until the mid-1990s. The Thompson family opened the restaurant with the goal of creating a family-friendly place where students, parents and kids alike could enjoy reasonably priced food

Jeff Pooler and Matthew Jones have just about done it all in the restaurant industry. They have a combined experience of over 35 years in the business and have held positions as everything from chefs to managers and owners. With enough experience to go at it alone, Pooler and Jones decided to combine their dining expertise and take it to the next level. In late April, the talented duo opened Sacramento’s newest waterfront dining locale, Pearl on the River. “I’ve always wanted to open my own restaurant and [experience] helps tremendously," Pooler said. "I love coming to work, and every day is fun for me." The pair met through the Paragary Restaurant Group several years back, but that doe