While the re-opened Empress Tavern’s menus and staff carried no echoes or cast from the days of yore, but the time-sealed capsule broke open to commence a new post-pandemic era with opportunities for fresh and hungry industry looking to earn a spot on the billboard of Sacramento Hospitality. Enter Jessica Taylor, who earned her stripes at several other Sacramento establishments before tapping in to head up the food program at Empress, bringing with her a flair for breakfast.

The nip of tangency is the point where the cylinder press makes contact with the paper or material being printed on.

I had the profound joy of documenting and interviewing Judith Berliner, Owner of Full Circle Press, and her shop employees, Kiana and Nathaniel. Full Circle is a Nevada City acclaimed printing press with a bevy of clients ranging from Apple and Pixar to Celebrity Event Planners, Michelin Star California Restaurants, and local businesses.

Andrew is a Sacramento grown, San Francisco polished, driven industry professional. How did this star bartender and brand ambassador get his start? Read on to be encouraged by the humble beginnings and optimistic perspectives from a fellow hospitality warrior learning how to cope during the time of COVID-19 in his own ways.

Today finally feels like the right time to announce the launch of a passion project that I have had waiting in the wings for several months: “Lifeboat”; an industry focused, journalistic series that gives a voice and face to the multi-faceted lives and stories of our wide constellation.