http://weblogs.fox40.com/news/opinion/sacramentoscene/ Natalie Bomke gets you the inside scoop on what's happening in and around the Sacramento area. en Copyright 2008 Mon, 23 Jun 2008 10:15:23 -0800 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Since the 4th falls on a Friday this year... I'm expecting you to have big plans. So let me know what they are! Going to any barbecues, where the whole neighborhood is invited? Are there any concerts or festivals that you don't want Fox40 to miss? I always head over to my friend's house in East Sac. The kids in the neighborhood host the cutest little parade... complete with bikes, tassels, and lots of red, white and blue. Are you trying any new recipes this year? What's better than a burger and deviled eggs? http://weblogs.fox40.com/news/opinion/sacramentoscene/2008/06/celebrating_the_4th_with_a_ban.html http://weblogs.fox40.com/news/opinion/sacramentoscene/2008/06/celebrating_the_4th_with_a_ban.html Mon, 23 Jun 2008 10:15:23 -0800 After stopping by the past two weekends... on 20th and K... and pressing my face against the glass, looking for any sign of life... we have confirmation of a tentative Grand Opening. "Lounge on 20" will be pouring 30 kinds of champagne by the glass, cocktails, wine and feature a "top secret" food menu. The CEO says it will be different from the wine bars in town. From the window it looks like the interior is all white, with colored lights that flash against the back wall, one wall is covered in champagne bottles. There's a circular bar on one side of the room and space for plenty of white, leather modern looking benches. Kind of like a "DREAM Ultra Lounge" meets "58 Degrees and Holding Co." The Grand Opening is set for June 27th/28th... that's in two weeks. As we wait, here's a lesson for you... More to come!]]> http://weblogs.fox40.com/news/opinion/sacramentoscene/2008/06/this_just_in_uncorking_a_new_h.html http://weblogs.fox40.com/news/opinion/sacramentoscene/2008/06/this_just_in_uncorking_a_new_h.html Tue, 10 Jun 2008 09:36:03 -0800 http://www.sacramentograpeescape.com/ Cheers! ]]> http://weblogs.fox40.com/news/opinion/sacramentoscene/2008/06/grab_a_cluster_of_friends_and.html http://weblogs.fox40.com/news/opinion/sacramentoscene/2008/06/grab_a_cluster_of_friends_and.html Fri, 06 Jun 2008 04:33:12 -0800 {Disclaimer: I'm not giving away any details that would jeopardize your movie experience... don't worry} I nearly ate my entire bag of popcorn while waiting in line... My houndstooth shoes started rubbing a blister. And I've never seen so many raucous ladies in one place. My friends and I headed over to the Market Square Theater at Arden Fair. Opening night of "Sex and the City" the movie. We got there an hour before the show's 8pm start time. And we waited in line until 8pm, just to get our seats. Yes I did say "line". A line that wrapped around the Mall's food court and was stacked with women of all ages. Now for the show... Call me emotional... but I almost cried 4 times. The drama... the romance. The movie was about 2 hours long. It was basically like an entire season smooched into one movie. There were several fashion breaks, as I like to call them. Where the focus was on the couture. And yes, plenty of Manolo's. No one dies, as reported in several other blogs. I would give the movie a 4 and a half out of 5. It was a tad too long and I didn't find some of the jokes funny. Any other questions I can answer for you... just shoot! http://weblogs.fox40.com/news/opinion/sacramentoscene/2008/06/sex_and_the_city_what_the_crit.html http://weblogs.fox40.com/news/opinion/sacramentoscene/2008/06/sex_and_the_city_what_the_crit.html Mon, 02 Jun 2008 11:12:22 -0800 Come walk for wishes this Sunday at the best time of day, twilight! Fox40 is helping to sponsor the local Make-A-Wish chapter's annual walk, not only a great time to enjoy the beautiful mini lake that's adjacent to Swainson's Hawk Park in Natomas, but also chow down on bbq and ice cream. All proceeds go to grant wishes to kids with life threatening illnesses in our area. The festivities kick off at 5:30pm Sunday and the walk starts at 6:45pm. If you don't care to walk, just stop by and say hi, maybe donate a few bucks... every little bit helps. It's a 3K walk. Here are directions to the park: 5-N to Arena Blvd, take a left. Continue on Arena Blvd. through El Centro Dr. Take a left on Sardinia Island Way and follow this to the crossing of Lentini Way. Park along the perimeter of the park. http://weblogs.fox40.com/news/opinion/sacramentoscene/2008/05/twilight_walk_for_wishes.html http://weblogs.fox40.com/news/opinion/sacramentoscene/2008/05/twilight_walk_for_wishes.html Tue, 13 May 2008 08:24:29 -0800 Ingredients: 1 c. sifted confectioner's sugar 2 c. flour 1 8-oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened 2 sticks butter *******Allow butter and cream cheese to soften slightly before beginning. Cream butter and cream cheese together. Gradually add confectioner's sugar and flour. Chill a bit to firm up dough. Roll into balls the size of walnuts. Make a thumb-print indentation in center of ball. Fill hole with a tiny bit of jelly, jam or preserves (we used baby food spoons in a couple of little custard cups with about 2 Tbsp. of jam in each cup). Bake at 375°F for 10 min. They will not be brown. I used the tiniest measuring spoon I could find to make the little imprints in the dough. I bought whipped buttercream icing to put in the center when the cookies cooled. On top, I put a small strawberry slice and blueberry. Yum! People at work said they tasted like a pastry with a light icing. The fruit on top made it very summery. JAMIE'S CRANBERRY OATMEAL COOKIES Ingredients 1 1/2 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups butter or margarine, softened 2/3 cup brown sugar, firmly packed 2/3 cup granulated sugar 1 large egg 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 cups Grape-Nuts cereal 2 cups quick-cooking oat 1 cup dried cranberries Directions: Preheat oven to 375°. Mix flour, baking soda and salt in a small bowl. Beat butter or margarine in a large bowl, with sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Gradually add flour mixture, beating well after each addition. Stir in cereal, oats and cranberries. Drop by rounded tablespoons on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake 8 minutes or until lightly browned. Have fun!]]> http://weblogs.fox40.com/news/opinion/sacramentoscene/2008/05/my_cookie_is_better_than_your.html http://weblogs.fox40.com/news/opinion/sacramentoscene/2008/05/my_cookie_is_better_than_your.html Mon, 05 May 2008 09:26:55 -0800 http://www.downtownsac.org/index.php?mvcTask=events&id=17644 Ole!]]> http://weblogs.fox40.com/news/opinion/sacramentoscene/2008/05/how_the_cookie_crumbles.html http://weblogs.fox40.com/news/opinion/sacramentoscene/2008/05/how_the_cookie_crumbles.html Thu, 01 May 2008 08:58:08 -0800 I took some time out on Sunday to swing by on my way to lunch and started the week a much better (and less crabby) person for it. There are benches dotted throughout the garden, so bring a book if you have the time. ]]> http://weblogs.fox40.com/news/opinion/sacramentoscene/2008/04/stop_and_smell_the_roses.html http://weblogs.fox40.com/news/opinion/sacramentoscene/2008/04/stop_and_smell_the_roses.html Tue, 22 Apr 2008 09:14:02 -0800 http://www.sacspringparty.com Okay... for the fashionistas... Sacramento Fashion Week: April 18th-25th It's all taking place at local lounges... with the big party at the Tsakopoulos Library Galleria. Click here for details http://www.sacramentofashionweek.com/fall2008/index.asp I don't care what they say, I'm still wearing leggings and skirts... a fashion trend that feels comfortable even if you have sampled every food selection at the Rivercats game (see my last blog entry:) Tune in to Fox40 Morning News from 6-8am every Friday for an extended list of "Your Weekend" events.]]> http://weblogs.fox40.com/news/opinion/sacramentoscene/2008/04/partaaaay.html http://weblogs.fox40.com/news/opinion/sacramentoscene/2008/04/partaaaay.html Wed, 16 Apr 2008 11:56:52 -0800 Together, we CAN make a difference... in the quality of your weekends. I've been given the daunting task of helping you find fun, exciting and frankly not-lame things to do on your time off. And, considering my idea of a good time is hitting the bowling alley with a "Governator" t-shirt, and some spiffy rented shoes, I need your help. If you've watched Fox40 Morning News in the last month... (everyone should be doing this by the way)... you've seen my fabulous "Sacramento Scene" feature, detailing what's hot and new in our city by the river(s). What I'm hoping to establish here is an idea exchange... I scratch your back, you tell me and our viewers where to hang out on the weekends. You get the idea. I'll tell you where I've been and what I think of those places... and you, if you'd be so kind, do the same. I pride myself on checking out new restaurants, activities and nightclubs and giving reviews of each to my friends. Now you get the benefit as well... try to contain yourself. That said... so I checked out the Rivercats Home Opener Friday night. My first semi-pro baseball experience. And I must say, I loved every minute of it. The game, even though the Cats lost, was thrilling. The food, especially those garlic fries, quite tasty. (I sampled the jumbo dog, nachos with chili and cheese and garlic fries). My favorite part was watching the fans. People really got in to the game. And I also liked the activities between each inning. I'm always up for a chance to win free stuff! After that I scooted over to "Rick's", that dessert diner on K Street in mid-town. Delish! Although it was a tad overcrowded, there was adequate seating. I had the chocolate caramel mousse pie with the oreo crust. So, how was your weekend? Go anywhere I might want to check out? http://weblogs.fox40.com/news/opinion/sacramentoscene/2008/04/my_first_blog_and_rivercats_ga.html http://weblogs.fox40.com/news/opinion/sacramentoscene/2008/04/my_first_blog_and_rivercats_ga.html Mon, 14 Apr 2008 09:10:08 -0800