Spring into summer with a splash of ice-cold desserts! July is National Ice Cream Month and what better way to celebrate than with your favorite local sweet spots? Check out these small businesses that serve up this summer favorite with API flair: Halo-Halo (aka “Haluhalo”) This popular Filipino dessert is a summertime staple! The name…
Are you craving something crispy for #NationalFrenchFryDay? We’ve got you covered. When it comes to American cuisine, french fries claim popularity across the board. The simple flavor in this appetizer pairs well with many other foods. Today’s #SupportLocal blog shows how this simple dish can surprise you, when a little creative Asian-American fusion is added….
Surprise your dad with thoughtfulness and love from the heart! Are you ready to kick off your summer with more celebration? Today’s #SupportLocal blog has collected some local businesses that want to help make your Father’s Day exciting! Saigon Alley Kitchen + Bar This Vietnamese restaurant wants to help keep Father’s Day tradition alive with…
In the mood for eating warm, delicious donuts? Are you ready for any excuse to splurge a little on yourself? Well look no further! Today is #NationalDonutDay and we are showcasing a few local businesses that you can turn to in your time of need. Satisfy your sweet tooth when you support these local favorites!…
For API Heritage Month, the SacAsian Chamber of Commerce has dedicated a post every week to celebrate #APITrailblazers in the Sacramento community. These wonderful API leaders helped to improve their communities over the course of their lives. Their achievements bring inspiration to API communities because they defy boundaries and show that any goal is possible….
Common Grounds Coffee shop is a little cafe located in Davis, just outside of Sacramento. They specialize in providing a variety of coffee drinks, pour overs, frappes, smoothies, and teas with the goal of serving both college and working professionals in the Davis community. Michelle Kim and her family took ownership of Common Grounds Coffee…
In celebration of #AAPIHeritageMonth, we’re taking a look back at the evolution of Sacramento’s historic API business districts. Make sure to read our story on Sacramento’s Japantown if you haven’t already! From circa 1975 to 2000, refugees fled from war-torn Southeast Asia. The Fall of Saigon in 1975 may have ended the Vietnam-American War, but…
Located in the heart of Midtown Sacramento’s Handle District, you can easily find local Vietnamese restaurant Saigon Alley. They offer authentic Vietnamese staple foods, modern fusions, and have a full bar of Vietnamese inspired cocktails and beers. Inspired to add their Vietnamese flair to the diversity of Midtown’s restaurant options, Mymy Nguyen and her husband…
In celebration of #AAPIHeritageMonth, we’re taking a look back at the evolution of Sacramento’s historic API business districts. Sacramento once housed the fourth largest and most vibrant Japantown community among the West Coast, rivaling those of San Francisco, San Jose, and Los Angeles. But now, reduced in size and number, only the memory of its…
Show your mom some appreciation and affection – she deserves it! Since the stay-at-home mandate, we have been challenged to be more creative during the holidays— but that doesn’t mean celebrations need be paused! Today’s #SupportLocal blog collected some local businesses that want to help make your Mother’s Day special. You can’t go wrong with…