Butternut Squash Soup at Tre in Sacramento

I went to dinner at Tre last week for the “trial” opening of the new restaurant located at 1212 Howe Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95825.  This location has previously been a club and restaurant but since I have never visited before I came with an open mind.  The new owners have new staff and a new menu, so even if you have been there before, you really haven’t been there either.

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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2009, at 5:00PM, is the Red Carpet and Induction Ceremony for the California Hall of Fame.  The California Museum will be inducting thirteen remarkable individuals on December 1st into the California Hall of Fame, an honor, event and institution. Governor Schwarzenegger and First Lady Maria Shriver will recognize these legendary Californians who have displayed a spirit of innovation and inspiration at an intimate induction ceremony, reception and exhibit opening at the Museum. Continue Reading »

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Courtesy of YouTube here is Charlie Brown and the gang to inspire you in your Christmas Tree hunt.

It’s decision time again…..paper or plastic…..regular or decaf…..no not those trivial daily choices, it’s time for the most important decision of the year….. fake tree or real tree.  Everyone knows the best time to buy a fake tree is after Christmas when everything is at least half off.  So with that in mind, I am scouting out places to buy a real Christmas tree. Continue Reading »

2010 Subaru Legacy GT

Power: 2.5-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder, 265 horsepower

Mileage estimate: 18-25 mpg                                  

Price: $29,995

Standard features include: all-wheel drive; antilock disc brakes with brake assist; stability control; eight-way power driver seat, four-way power passenger seat; automatic climate control; leather upholstery; keyless entry; power windows, doors, mirrors

By Jeffrey Weidel

Americans have always loved their midsize vehicles. For proof, check out last year’s numbers: There were more than 3,000 midsize automobiles sold, a figure that was exceeded only by the trendy crossover segment. Continue Reading »

Best wishes for a safe and happy Thanksgiving 2009 from the Sacramento Scoop!

Black Friday, sounds like a terrible day, something like “the day the music died” or the stock market crashed, or maybe the end of the world.  But quite the opposite of all these dire possibilities, Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving, the busiest shopping day of the year.  Retail businesses dubbed this day “Black Friday” because this busy shopping day helps them move from being “in the red” to being “in the black”, in other words, from being unprofitable to profitable. 

There are people who view shopping as a sport and Black Friday is the championship round.  Who doesn’t want to win the championship?  Keeping in mind it’s good to prepare if you want to win, I have compiled a few websites to help you find Black Friday Deals or find coupons and there’s even a couple of  websites that notifies you if the price of an item you want drops.  So do your homework, get prepared, and go out there and WIN!  WIN!  WIN!   

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We hear a lot about donating and helping feed hungry people on Thanksgiving but what some people really need to know is where in Sacramento they can go to receive the help they need. Continue Reading »

Celebrate the holiday season at the Santa parade on November 28, 2009, at 10:00AM, featuring colorful holiday floats, marching bands, and a special visit from Santa Claus.  Enjoy live children’s entertainment before the parade and lots of fun for the whole family!  Bring some chairs and find a spot for you and your family anywhere along the parade route.

The parade will start at Ninth and I streets and travel through downtown.  The parade will travel east on I Street from its start at Ninth and to 13th streets, south on 13th Street near the Convention Center, west on L Street, and north on Seventh Street. It will disband at Seventh and K streets. Announcers will be located on I Street between Ninth and 10th and at 11th and L streets.

photo courtesy News 10

I just read the Sacramento Bee story that the man who allegedly shot the sea lion in the Sacramento River was arrested.  I am glad to see that the California Game Wardens that handled the case did a good job finding and arresting the guy.  Hard to believe anyone could shoot a sea lion for taking fish which is their only source of food.  The Bee story has the details so no need to rehash; you can click on this link for the full story and the comments from readers who were outraged at the incident.

November 27, 2009, from 10:00AM to 4:00PM is FREE admission day at Fairytale Town, 3901 Land Park Drive, Sacramento, CA 95822.  Families who bring in a canned good receive free admission to Fairytale Town.  All canned goods will be donated to Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services, Holiday Spirit of Giving Food Drive. Continue Reading »