Ms. Kelly’s Neighborhood: Lounge, Chocolate Shop At Elks Tower Hope To Revive J Street
Born and raised in SacTown, I am always thrilled for renovation paired with innovation that improves Sacramento. Recently KFBK posted this blog–this gives me something to be excited about. See if you agree! The renovation of the J street corridor will soon take another step forward as the owners of the Elks Tower are sprucing …
Ms. Kelly’s Neighborhood: OneSpeed Pizza
Owned and operated by Rick Mahan, owner/chef of midtown’s beloved The Waterboy restaurant, OneSpeed is a marvelous addition to our neighborhood. Upon my first visit, I was blown away by the transformation of the space, once occupied by Café Milazzo. The restaurant is open and airy, with Dijon mustard-colored walls, a forest green wrap-around bar, …
Ms. Kelly’s Neighborhood: Sacramento Philharmonic Orchestra
Another culturally exciting event that we are excited to have in our neighborhood are the concerts of the Sacramento Philharmonic Orchestra. Each concert is held at the Community Center Theatre in Downtown Sacramento. This season we look forward to attending the following line-up as listed in the Phil’s 2010/2011 event calendar! French Flair: Impressionist masters, …
Ms. Kelly’s Neighborhood: The Crocker Art Museum
A little further around the corner, we are very excited to discover our newly renovated “chunk of culture” at the Crocker Art Museum. The Crocker was the first public art museum founded in the West. It was established in 1885 and remains the leading art institution for the California Capital Region and Central Valley. The …
Ms. Kelly’s Neighborhood: Sacramento Central Farmers Market
If you have not been to the Sacramento Central Farmers Market, I highly recommend it. Not only is this in my neighborhood, it has some of the best flowers, fruit, veggies, breads and eggs ever! This weekly market takes place on Sundays between 8-12pm off of 8th and W Street near Downtown Sacramento. There are …
Ms. Kelly’s Neighborhood: Sacramento Antique Faire
The Sacramento Antique Faire is an exciting venue in Midtown, Sacramento. It is an outdoor antique and collectible marketplace that is held the second Sunday of every month from 6:30am to 3:00pm. Hundreds of antique dealers from throughout Northern California sell furniture, textiles, architectural pieces, jewelry, cultural pieces, china, glassware, garden accessories, rugs, art and …
Ms. Kelly’s Neighborhood: 4100 Folsom Boulevard
There isn’t a morning that I don’t drive by 4100 Folsom Boulevard and say, “Hi Grandma!” In East Sacramento, there is an architectural icon not known so much for what it is, but rather what it is not. The 10-story, concrete and iron midrise referred to simply by its address—4100 Folsom Boulevard—does not reflect the …
Ms. Kelly’s Neighborhood: 33rd Street Bistro
The 33rd Street Bistro has been an East Sacramento favorite since brothers Matt & Fred Haines opened it in 1995. Today, it is a comfortable, mainstream, still-cool bistro and bar. Luckily, 33rd is so close to home we can enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week in a casual but stylish environment. After …
Ms. Kelly’s Neighborhood: Corti Brother’s Market
Founded in 1947 by Frank Corti and his brother Gino Corti, Corti Brothers’ mission was to expand the culinary experiences of Sacramentans. They chose to do this by offering delicacies and wines not readily available elsewhere in the area, thereby providing residents with an appreciation for diverse cuisines. The brothers also sought to hire people …
Ms. Kelly’s Neighborhood: The Sub Shack
Even with its bright yellow exterior, The Sub Shack is easy to overlook as you zip down Folsom Boulevard. The place, while popularly perceived as an oldtime sandwich shop, has been generating buzz not only for its subs but for its extensive beer and wine list too. The Shack has been serving East Sacramento since …
