OBO’ draws inspiration from the simple, nourishing flavors and seasonal cooking traditions of rural Italy. The food at this lovely Sacramento restaurant is hearty and artisanal, served in a historic brick building that features a full bar, with patio seating along Seville Way at the corner of Folsom Boulevard.
Every lifestyle—omnivore, vegan, raw, paleo, organic, gluten-free and carnivore—can find sustenance at the Sacramento Natural Foods Co-op. The “Co-op,” as fans call the store, was founded as a natural food collective in 1972, a time when organic and natural foods were rare in Sacramento or even in Sacramento restaurants. Today, thousands of members maintain ownership in the co-op, but you don’t have to be an owner to enjoy the bountiful selections found along every aisle.
Local chain serving American entrees, pizza, baked goods & more in a simple, stylish space.
Selland’s Market-Café is a casual, family-friendly neighborhood café in East Sac preparing handcrafted, quality seasonal foods. Selland’s offers a wide array of menu options including wood-fired pizzas, sandwiches, fresh salads, hot and cold prepared foods from the deli cases, soups, seasonal specials and house-made desserts.
Classic European delicacies such as steak tartare, sautéed veal sweetbreads, braised lamb shank and simmering bouillabaisse blend with locally sourced ingredients to make The Waterboy a treasured destination on Sacramento’s culinary map. Established in 1996 by homegrown chef and owner Rick Mahan, The Waterboy builds upon the region’s farm-to-fork legacy. Mahan gathers the freshest produce, fish and meats to create masterful dishes worthy of a French countryside bistro or a northern Italian ristorante.
In Sacramento, farmers market season is pretty much year-round. But in May, many seasonal open-air markets really start to sprout. With dozens of choices to snag sun-kissed berries and crisp veggies, I wanted to share my favorite markets to visit throughout the farm-to-fork capital. Each market has its own unique features, especially those that blend artisan vendors with local farm stands.
