Arts & Entertainment
Milk House Shakes conceptually sound, but execution falls short
As I walked on the dusty, creaking, mildew-scented wooden patios that cover much of Old Sacramento’s roads, I...
The Impossible Burger: Eat (fake) beef; save the planet
As many know, my New Year’s resolution was to give up beef to help prevent global warming. This...
‘All-American’ Leatherby’s falls short in flavor
Few things are more American than a checkered-floor, ’50s-style mom-and-pop store that sells substantial sandwiches, huge hamburgers and...
Sacramento’s nail nooks: Blush offers pampering experience, while Noble Nails provides long-lasting polish at a lower price
Spring is the season for sandal-wearing, shapely nails and salt scrubs. And sandals don’t look good on shabby...
‘Captain Marvel’ assuages ‘Avengers: Endgame’ worries
As an avid Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) fan, I was counting the days until “Captain Marvel” came out...
Searching for Sushi? We put two of Sac’s most popular Japanese restaurants to the test.
This is the first of a five-part series, Eating with the EICs, in which Octagon editors-in-chief review local...
Octoblock #1
Test your mettle on this short crossword developed by Octagon staffers! Down: Someone might keep these...
Seniors make 15-drink haul at Dutch Bros coffee chain
If you asked me what my favorite coffee shop is, I’d promptly reply Dutch Bros. But in the...
‘Black Ops 3’ versus ‘Black Ops 4’: Which game comes out on top?
Over Thanksgiving break, my friend Arijit and I played the new Call of Duty game, “Black Ops 4.”...
Sipping in a winter wonderland
As a longtime Starbucks consumer and fan of its flavorful spins on coffee, I’m a bit peculiar —...
Local parent-owned bakery sells smorgasbord of sweet treats
Reopening in January of this year after switching locations, Estelle’s Bakery (2530 Arden Way) sells all sorts of...
Promising bakery leaves patrons with underwhelming results
Fellow freshman Miles Morrow and I went to 85°C Bakery Cafe (5591 Sky Parkway #411) due to its...
Freshmen enjoy variety of flavor at South Korean, French fusion bakery
“This is my first time, but I want to take everything – I love pastries,” a customer said...
Cozy bakery soars high with colorful crepes, sandwiches
As I walked into the small bakery, all I could see was the beautiful pegasus mural. It was...
‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ upholds music over misfortune
“Freddie, the candle’s burning at both ends,” Mary Austin (Lucy Boynton) says to her former lover but lifelong...
Cracker Barrel has ‘above average’ food but 80-minute wait time
After entering the Cracker Barrel parking lot (1000 Howe Ave.) at 1:30 p.m. on a Sunday, I drove...