How does one get to know a city? One way is through its culinary reputation. In Sacramento – California’s capital city – there is a culinary tour through which consumers can explore food and wine traditional to the area “by touring farm-to-fork establishments and going behind the scenes to meet chefs who are passionate about sourcing locally for their seasonal menus.”

There are six stops on this tour, spanning Sacramento’s Kay District. Described as being “eclectic” during the daytime, this neighborhood “buzzes with activity from the mix of mid-rise and high-rise office buildings. After dark, The Kay draws its energy from a diverse mix of hotels, restaurants, nightlife and entertainment venues. The Kay District is eclectic and a study of contrast. Visitors can dine in a sleek modern restaurant with historic landmarks in the background, spend the night in a hotel which once was a public market, or catch a live show in one of Sacramento’s historic vaudeville houses.” So it makes for the perfect location for a full-on culinary experience.

But this tour is more than just about food and drink. Participants will benefit from a variety of “entertaining stories about the food scene as well as the capital’s culture and history,” learning about Sacramento’s “rising culinary recognition and why the area is an up-and-coming hot spot in California.”

One will also get a “taste” for Sacramento’s “architecture and history that make the region an exciting culinary destination.” You’ll explore alleyways you may never have come across, “learn about local farm-to-fork menus” and get a true flavor of the area’s art and culture scenes.

This really is a great way to discover Sacramento. Indeed, as James Michener once said about travel, “If you reject the food, ignore the customs, fear the religion, and avoid the people, you might better stay home.”