Visit Sacramento Podcast

On a mission to provide healthy and authentic Mexican cuisine, Gaspachos began with fruit cups and has since expanded to a second location - Gaspachos 2.0 - which serves a host of Mexican dishes with an emphasis on health, the environment and quality service.

On this week's episode, Julio Ortíz shares the passion behind his family's business, how it began, and why you should stop in when you're in Sacramento.

Sactown Bites Food Tour Adventures produces food tours in America's Farm-to-Fork Capital. From Downtown and Midtown Sacramento walking tours to driving tours throughout the Sacramento River Delta and wine country regions, the tours are available in both public and private options.

On this week's episode, learn more about Sactown Bites from founder and owner Heather Fortes, including information not just on the tours, but also gift options for those looking to send a little Sacramento flavor to friends and loved ones farther away.

The Aerospace Museum of California is the best place in Sacramento to learn about, and get up close and personal with the world of aviation. From the dawn of flight to the famous planes of World War II and jets that blew through the sound barrier and even the world's largest kite and movie prop aircraft, the museum provides an immersive experience that can be enjoyed by all ages.

On this episode, Executive Director Tom Jones shares what's new at the museum, upcoming special events and some behind-the-scenes stories on how new exhibits come to the museum -- including a mural celebrating the lesser-known figures in aviation history.

Sacramento's first superhero comes from the imagination of Brent Sands, creator of Impound Comics, who grew up in California's capital and set his comic book world in the city.

With a shop in DOCO featuring only Impound Comics, Sands says it's the perfect time to get in on the ground floor of a new comic book universe, having published his first book in 2020. Now with more than a dozen titles, the universe is growing, and Sands dreams of one day seeing his creation on the big screen.

Melissa Muganzo Murphy, inspired by her own surviving of fibroids, set out to document the challenges faced by Black women -- and others -- in seeking reproductive healthcare, from racism to transphobia, institutional sexism and other issues.

On this episode, she shares her story from producing the film, which debuted in July 2022, has received accoladdes at film festivals, and is once again screening in California's capital in the coming months.

Sacramento's Little Saigon and Stockton Boulevard area is a haven of excellent food, cultural events and local businesses. On this week's episode, Stockton Boulevard Partnership Executive Director Frank Louie shares the history of the district and his insights into the best things to do, see and eat, including Lunar New Year and the Tet Festival.

Localis, a fine-dining restaurant at Sacramento's 21st and S streets, is the latest to earn a Michelin Star in California's capital. On this episode, Chef/Co-Owner Chris Barnum-Dann shares what it takes to earn the coveted ranking, and what customers can expect when they come in to dine.

Sacramento -- known in some circles as 'Sacratomato' -- is home to the Tomato Products Wellness Council, and for good reason. On this week's episode, Alec Wasson, Chief Tomato Evangelist for the council, shares why American tomatoes are best in the world, and why Sacramento is the perfect place for its headquarters.

Midtown Sacramento is a fantastic place to shop for the holiday season, enjoy meals out and take a break with a nice, warm cup of coffee or hot chocolate. Krystine Taylor of the Midtown Association is on this week's episode to share all that Midtown has to offer as well as how to support local small businesses.

The Colour of Music Festival returns to Sacramento this November, bringing a broad range of Black classical musicians to California's capital for four days of performances Nov. 15-18. On this week's episode, Lee Pringle and Anyango Yarbo Davenport share their roles in the festival, and why you should come and view the performances.