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Sommer 4.0
Raised in Fair Oaks, Sommer Peterson left to forge a career as a big-city restauranteur. She returned home to fashion a dream. Now she’s fighting to keep it alive. For Sommer Peterson, Fair Oaks always served as a starting point for her ambition. She grew up here, left to find her entrepreneurial footing in the Bay Area, and ultimately returned with a restaurant vision shaped by both hometown roots and hard-earned experience. What she didn’t expect was how close that vision

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6 days ago3 min read


Bad Fish Coffee - More Than a Cup of Coffee
What makes Bad Fish Coffee and Tea situated in front of Brahma Bar and Grill in the north end of the Village unique? Bad Fish is the name of a reggae song from the 90s from a genre that suggests it’s time to do life differently. People who grew up in the 90s will find it familiar. The theme of not subscribing to the norms that frequently get pushed on people appealed to Pearl and Mark Eister and influences their approach. Pearl and Mark grew up in Orangevale and opened thei

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Jan 10, 20223 min read


The Village Watering Hole – Stockman Club
Stockman Club’s Scott Nyberg has happy memories of roaming Fair Oaks as a teenager, skateboarding down Bridge Street, and exploring the...

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Aug 4, 20213 min read


Fabulous food, great music, and super raffle items, including one mystery prize
If you missed FOVEC's annual BBQ fundraiser this year, you'll want to watch this space for the 2022 BBQ date. Our first post-Covid...

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Jun 30, 20213 min read


Shangri-la is back
Restaurateur Sommer Peterson says Shangri-la, with its Palm Springs ambiance, offers a trifecta of great food, craft cocktails, and outdoor

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Apr 29, 20213 min read


Spotlight on Brahma Bar & Grill
New Dining Experience at 10239 Fair Oaks Blvd., Suite D in Fair Oaks Village, Focusing on Patio Expansion to Be Back Up and Running By...

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Apr 1, 20213 min read


Spotlight on Olive Branch
A New Café With a Mission to Bring New Life to the Village Through Locally Sourced, Fresh Foods at 10239 Fair Oaks Blvd #B in Fair Oaks...

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Mar 22, 20214 min read


Spotlight on Wild Rooster Bistro
A Restaurant Where "Options are a Thing" and Delicious, Health-Conscious Mexican Family Recipes Are Served With Love at 7984 California...

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Mar 8, 20217 min read


Spotlight on Shangri-la
A New Restaurant With A Palm Springs Style, Gourmet Food, and Innovative Cocktails - Coming Soon to 7960 Winding Way in Fair Oaks We're...

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Mar 7, 20214 min read


Spotlight on Gary Juels
New Member of FOVEC and Owner of Fair Oaks Brew Pub - a Classy Pub with a Comfortable Atmosphere at 7988 California Ave. We're pleased to...

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Feb 24, 20213 min read
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