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A mid-40s career change gave the former telecom pro the passion he injects into the revitalized restaurant.

Sacramento Magazine your username your email your username your email Small Towns: Auburn Here’s one from our series on small towns in the foothills, with some highlights from our visits. Old Town Auburn Just 33 miles from Sacramento, Auburn’s Old Town comprises a couple of streets anchored by the gorgeous courthouse (and a candy-striped firehouse with a witch-hat roof) and a park that hosts a Saturday farmers market packed with Placer County-grown goods. Not Just Coffee—At The Pour Choice, more than 25 taps grace the marble bar, dispensing coffee, craft beer (including ones brewed in t...

The Block Distilling Co. Is Expanding—And You Can Own A Piece The spirit maker is turning to equity crowdfunding to expand its operation, which includes the takeover of RiNo’s 10,000-square-foot Block Building.Allyson Reedy •   March 3, 2021 The Block Distilling Co. may have just turned three in December 2020, but the young brand has already garnered a passionate fan base, thanks to its artfully bottled craft gins, vodka, and whiskey. Now, those fans have a chance to help the Block expand its operations—and own a piece of the brand. The Block just took over the entire 10,000-square...

New restaurant, Block Bistro and Grill, opening downtown FREE NEWSLETTERS Terry Anthony, owner of The Block at 115 W. Market St. (Image courtesy of Terry Anthony) Local restaurateur Terry Anthony is hoping that his latest venture, The Block Bistro and Grill, can play a role in helping convince people to come back downtown again. The restaurant, at 115 W. Market St. in downtown’s historic Block Building, is set to open Sunday in an 1,800-square-foot spot formerly occupied by Mediterranean restaurant Ali Baba’s Cafe. Anthony says Block Bistro’s menu...

Ken Keeley, Special to The Times Pictured is Franklin Square in 1951. Workers can be seen installing the words “F.W. WOOLWORTH” in the top right side of the photograph. The new building replaced The Young’s Block Building, which had just been demolished. Woolworth’s moved from its former location at the intersection of Main and Shetucket streets, which today is the location of the courthouse. It was the beginning of the Baby Boomer era, which was the start of a very vibrant downtown. Ken Keeley is the author of 12 Norwich pictorial history books. He can be reached at kenekjr000@comcas...