Discover Sacramento, California's, vibrant local food scene

This collection of stories highlights different aspects of the vibrant local scene in Sacramento, from food and activities to cultural events and lifestyle opportunities. Explore new culinary delights at places like Ai Bao Noodles & Tea, just one of the 19 recently opened restaurants in the Sacramento region or indulge in the Mexican-inspired flavors at Azucar Cafe downtown. Discover why Wally's Cafe ranked among the top on Yelp’s list of best places to eat.

Concerts in the Park has its final concert of the series on Friday, June 27 with Jackie Greene headlining. Sacramento libraries now offer free e-bike and e-trike checkouts, encouraging an active lifestyle. Read the stories below.

Sara Wolf, left, and Greg Shirey, right, members of Sloppy Moose Running Club, jog down a tree-lined street on Sept. 30, 2021, in the Sacramento region before their first official date night.

NO. 1: WHAT MAKES SACRAMENTO ONE OF BEST US CITIES FOR AN ACTIVE LIFESTYLE? NEW STUDY EXPLAINS

What’s your favorite workout? | Published January 8, 2025 | Read Full Story by Fernanda Galan

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Tasty Dumpling’s Xi’an cold noodles take their heat from a red chili-paprika-cayenne oil over the top. By Benjy Egel

NO. 2: PIZZA, PUPUSAS AND PAN DULCE: THESE 19 RESTAURANTS JUST OPENED AROUND THE SACRAMENTO REGION

Eight of the 19 incorporate Mexican flavors into their dishes. | Published January 31, 2025 | Read Full Story by Benjy Egel

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Having opened in April, Engawa Fusion restaurant is finding its way through word of mouth and an active Instagram page. Serving Fusion Japanese food at their location at 7301 Stockton Boulevard in south Sacramento on Saturday, May 4, 2024. By Jose Luis Villegas

NO. 3: 5 SACRAMENTO-AREA RESTAURANTS RANKED AMONG YELP’S TOP 100 PLACES TO EAT IN 2025. WHICH ONES?

One local restaurant offers “an all-around amazing dining experience,” a Yelp reviewer said. | Published February 12, 2025 | Read Full Story by Marcus D. Smith

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A library patron checks out an electric tricycle at a branch of the Sacramento Public Library. Four locations are now offering free e-bike and e-trike loans to adults with a library card.

NO. 4: YOU CAN NOW CHECK OUT E-BIKES, E-TRIKES FREE FROM 4 SACRAMENTO LIBRARIES

The bikes come with a lock, charger and GPS, but you’ll need your own helmet. | Published June 1, 2025 | Read Full Story by Ariane Lange

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Isabella Rodriguez and Jordan Collins, students at Sacramento Charter High School, talk about their budgets during a financial literacy simulation held by Golden 1 Credit Union at the school on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025. The program helps students learn about financial literacy by giving them a hands-on experience at 10 different booths – each representing life expenses such as housing, childcare, transportation or food – where they must manage a budget based on a fictional lifestyle. By HECTOR AMEZCUA

NO. 5: LUXURY OR THRIFT? SACRAMENTO HIGH STUDENTS PRACTICE FINANCIAL LITERACY

Childcare. Rent. Car payments. How do you manage it all? | Published February 20, 2025 | Read Full Story

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People celebrate the opening night of the Concert in the Park music festival series Friday, May 3, 2024, at Cesar Chavez Plaza. The concerts will continue every Friday night from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. (except July 5) through the end of July. By Lezlie Sterling

NO. 6: CONCERTS IN THE PARK RETURNS IN MAY. SEE XZIBIT AND SACRAMENTO’S OWN AARON LE

Concerts in the Park, a free weekly live music series featuring over 35 artists, starts May 2. | Published April 18, 2025 | Read Full Story by Marcus D. Smith

The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.