Shanghai Garden

800 Alhambra Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95816

Amy P. writes: We had the best Sick Cranky Toddler/Sick Tired Daddy take out dinner from here tonight.  

I got hot and sour soup, ginger beef, Family style tofu, and wonton soup and some foil wrapped chicken.  I also got their bbq pork appetizer, but it's nothing to…

Chris' cupcakes

Sacramento, CA 95817

Buster P. writes: Clearly a fellow of discerning culinary craft, these petits gateaux were a stunning confectionary creation of the finest flavors imaginable. That cream-cheese frosting melted upon my tongue like a lover's kiss, and haunts me still even through the…

Taylors Market Bird & Schell Meats

2900 Freeport Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95818

Gretchen S. writes: I LIKE IT HERE! Nice little market between the Curtis Park and Land Park neighborhoods.

They sell Old Soul Co.'s roasted beans, pizza dough, and other assorted goodies here. Or, if you prefer, Coffee Works and Peet's beans too.

Their produce section is…

College Cyclery

2760 21st St
Sacramento, CA 95818

Melanie D. writes: can i call a "double my stars" on this one?  i will never take my bike anywhere but this shop.  i have a little lass named soupy.  she is a wee schwinn pea picker replica.  scored her off of craigslist for a fraction of what she's worth.  problem…

Sac's of Fruitridge

4220 Fruitridge Rd
Sacramento, CA 95820

Katie T. writes: I'll tell you about this store, only because I trust that you are all nice people and will respect me when I ask you to please not go and take all of the good stuff.

I had one of my near orgasmic thrift store shopping experiences at Sac's yesterday.…

Siam Restaurant

5100 Franklin Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95820

SHANNON A. writes: If you were eating at Siam last night and wondering if the girl whose piece of Satay chicken flew off the skewer and onto the floor was going to eat it, the answer is, no, she didn't ...but the other pieces tasted so good that I was almost…

Legacy Cafe

1910 Fruitridge Rd
Sacramento, CA 95822

Sarah S. writes: Husb and I went down to the Leegacy last week in between drinking binges.  Wowee, a little HK gem, right in my neighborhood.  That's nice, no?  Stupidly, we ordered 3 dishes....a chicken thing, greens w/ garlic sauce and the house special grilled…

Hancock Fabrics

2711 El Camino Ave
Sacramento, CA 95821

SHANNON A. writes: I needed some girly fabric to line the inside of a purse I made, but the prices of all the cute stuff on the internet were really crazy [24$ a yard? Geez!]  On the suggestion of other yelpers I checked out Hancock and found what I needed : purple,…

Hollywood Hardware

5303 Freeport Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95822

Greg B. writes: Hollywood Hardware is a great place to go if you have any questions about hardware...these guys know nothing about Hollywood! They're all about nuts and bolts at this place. I get most of my hardware needs from this historic establishment. Rakes.…

Jamie's Bar & Grill

427 Broadway
Sacramento, CA 95818

Chris P. writes: Hot damn what a hamburger, and the fries were great too. Jamie's you were not easy to find and your parking lot was packed, but the hamburger more than made up for that. You iced tea was great but I really want to come back for a cocktail minus the…

Ricksha

2228 10th St
Sacramento, CA 95818

hecka s. writes: I only go to Ricksha on the thursday $1 nigiri nights.  It is one of the best deals around, and certainly the best deal on nigiri that I've ever encountered.  The fish is really good quality.  I have roamed my way up and down the one dollar menu and…

Flame Club

2130 16th St
Sacramento, CA 95818

Drue C. writes: In a city full of bars that remind me of why I left Sacramento to begin with it is refreshing to find one that is essentially what you might find if a few well behaved hipsters wandered into the Tenderloin for an evening of drinking in SF.

The…

Target Stores

2505 Riverside Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95818

Kerri T. writes: I like to park in the Target parking lot, walk south to the Riverside Clubhouse, get my drink on, and then do a little schlopping.  Um, I mean shopping.

Nothing like buying patterned / textured tights, striped / solid knee socks, Radiohead CDs, and…

It's All Yoga

2405 21st Street
Between Broadway and X
Sacramento, CA 95818

Rosemary M. writes: Yin Yoga, Friday's 6pm. Michelle is the instructor. This was the most relaxing I have done in well... months. It brought me to a level of relaxation I couldn't comprehend. The studio is clean, dark (=relaxing), friendly, and a peaceful place to be. I…

Vic's Ice Cream

3199 Riverside Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95818

miika m. writes: Okay, so I usually am more of a Gunther's ice cream parlor chick, but lately, my sister and her bf have been consistent customers, so my tag-along attitude made me stop by last night for a pint of their Strawberry ice cream for my bf.

Most of our…

Shoki Ramen House

2675 24th St
Sacramento, CA 95818

Ally D. writes: If you're unfamiliar with the Curtis Park area, you might zoom by Shoki's without realizing it. Much like most archetypal ramen-yas, it's housed in a small non-descript building on a sleepy street (just before Crepeville). From the outside it doesn't…

New Canton Restaurant

2523 Broadway
Sacramento, CA 95818

Sabrina L. writes: Their dimsum is the best in the area, and while I lived out in Davis I always found the long wait on a Sunday morning worth it to get a table at New Canton and have those bao soak up my hangover. My dragon boating buddies and I used to make this a…

Taka's Japanese Cuisine

1730 S St
Sacramento, CA 95814

Adrienne Y. writes: this is definitely my favorite japanese place in sacramento. they have the cutest waitresses. i know a few guys who say that is a top reason they go there..besides the good food. still, it's totally unpretentious and you can eat in peace without the…

Nordstrom

Arden Fair Mall
1651 Arden Way
Sacramento, CA 95815

Joyce B. writes: This review is about the lingerie department at Nordstrom.

I have THE MOST DIFFICULT time finding a bra that fits. I had a "bra specialist" at Victoria's Secret tell me that I am a 36 DD. I took her word for it and bought a few of their overpriced…

Pluto's Fresh Food

1735 Arden Way
Sacramento, CA 95815

Janine P. writes: I like this place better than Jack's (although, the Urban Fries can't be touched- YUM) . . sorry, don't pummel me. . cuz, I can take ya (after a little buffing up, maybe).

Really, I like that they have specials . . . . sandwiches that include extras,…

Tapa the World

2115 J St
Ste 100
Sacramento, CA 95816

Man of Leisure M. writes: From Matt R.'s previous review:

"The only decent thing to eat in this shit-hole town, and by decent, I mean amazing.

This is one place that makes me forget  where I am when I'm in Sacramento.  That is a good thing.  The alternatives in this town are…

The Kasbah Lounge

2115 J St
Sacramento, CA 95816

Sarah S. writes: Ok, I'll be brave and be the lone voice of dissent here about the Kasbah Lounge.  I just wasn't that impressed.  I've been there now a few times.  The first time was when it first opened and we were with a large group.  It was awful, but we'll…

Art Ellis Supply Inc

2508 J St
Sacramento, CA 95816

SHANNON A. writes: Last week I attempted to make a skirt 4 times.  Each time the skirt ended up in a heap in my house after being flung across various rooms in a fit of sewing rage.  I decided that I needed to take a break from sewing and pick up a new craft.

I went to…

Golden Dragon

2800 Broadway
Ste 1
Sacramento, CA 95817

Mary L. writes: BEST CHINESE IN SACRAMENTO. PERIOD.  This place is amazing.  It's cheap, incredibly tasty, conveniently located, and has the most delicious orange chicken in the world.  Heidi, the super-cute waitress who I want to put in my pocket and take home with…

Yogurtopia

2992 Freeport Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95819

Amy P. writes: Well, I liked this place better than Big Spoon.  Big Spoon makes me dizzy.  Yogurtopia makes me think "where's the topia?"  It's pretty white, bright, and bleak.  But I guess that's the "DIY Yogurt" theme.

I like the sour yogurt.  I got the plain…

Trader Joe's

5000 Folsom Blvd
btwn 50th and 51st
Sacramento, CA 95819

Serena Q. writes: Navigating through the parking lot at 6 pm after a long day in the cubicle is infuriating.

I want my hummus! I want my naan! I want my pita chips and Charles Shaw and a yummy free sample to fill the void!!!!!! Why are these East Sac yuppies in their…

L&L Hawaiian Barbeque

1049 Broadway
Sacramento, CA 95818

Bobby l. writes: The seafood platter is great, it comes with a good varity.  I like the place however because its a franchise, each one differs from one to another. I recommend the one in Laguna area (next to the Borders) and avoid the one on Broadway.  The Loco…

Talini's Nursery & Garden Center

5601 Folsom Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95819

Johnna S. writes: I am extremely picky about my plants. I worked in a university botanical conservatory for two years and I know the difference between bad plants and good plants. This place has really good plants.

You know that feeling you get when you buy a few…

El Amigo Restaurant

5722 Folsom Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95819

Khan S. writes: Hola. Me llamo Khan. Tengo trienta anos. Soy de Sacramento. Me gusta bailar, me gusta cantar, me gusta tocar la guitarra. Me gusta la comida a El Amigo tambien. La comida is muy bueno, especialmente los chile rellenos y tacos. Viva la revolucion!

Italian Importing Co

5030 Folsom Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95819

Sarah S. writes: My favorite Italian Market is the one on J ST.  It's the same people.  But still, the J ST. one is better.  Cozy, you know?  The Folsom Blvd. location is a very nice market too, just more modern and 'grown up' than the other one.  They have a big…

Beto's Tacos

2234 El Camino Ave
Sacramento, CA 95821

Kasie D. writes: I  spent the first few months of my time here in Sac looking for legit Mexican food.  My boyfriend and I stumbled across the place randomly one night and came back every night for a week.

I'd give this place three stars for the simple fact that they…

Sacramento City College

3835 Freeport Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95822

Baotran B. writes: This is one of the best community colleges in California and it's a lot better than many universities. The only downside is that Bachelors are not offered here. Nonetheless, it's a great place to be. It offers at least twice the amount of classes…

Thai Hut

5800 Madison Ave Ste K
Sacramento, CA 95841

D P. writes: Thai Hut is a full service restaurant.  Thinking that this was a fast food restaurant, due to "Hut,"  I never partook until recently.  

Tuk (rhymes with Duke) is one of the famous ladies there who sat me down.  Immediately, I heard the dry sense of…

El Abuelo - Super Tortas Chilangas

5045 Franklin Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95857

Chris S. writes: UPDATE

Tried the torta. Found god in a sandwich.

Taqueria Garibaldi

1841 Howe Ave
Sacramento, CA 95825

Todd S. writes: This place used to be a sushi bar.   Then I was delighted as I saw it turn into great Mexican food.   My favorite is the Ceviche de camarones. My favorite story about this place happened about a year ago.  I was sick and had to drive to Walgreen's at…

Banzai Sushi

6411 Riverside Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95831

Yoshiko M. writes: In a scene in "Dodgeball", Gordon's wife holds up her fingers to form a "L", and Gordon thinks it means "L for Love".  That's how K calls me out when I slip into my dork mode.  True to character, I read an article about labeling genetically altered…

Nugget Market

1040 Florin Rd
Sacramento, CA 95831

Paul C. writes: For me, Nugget is the best grocery in town, with downtown Safeway a close second.   Nugget gets top honors because it has the good goods - fine cheeses - good meats - the weird plum fish pepper sauce stuff the Chinese recipe always calls for - a…

Original Perry's

7895 Stockton Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95823

Greg B. writes: I dig the Original Perry's Experience. We went down South for some tasty truck stop grub and were not disappointed. We were immediately seated at a comfy diner booth by a host who had worked there for 7 years. It said so on his name tag. The waitress…

Romas Pizzeria

5743 Franklin Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95824

Mike F. writes: This is one of those places that I have been going to my entire life. Legend has it that the first restaraunt that my parents took me to when they decided to bring me out to the wide world was Roma's. My father discovered Roma's when they were at…