Mikuni Japanese Restaurant, located in the heart of midtown, has been a popular choice amongst Sacramento sushi connoisseurs for years. The restaurant's interior is cosmopolitan chic and the intricate sushi rolls are anything but standard. Some of the more-famous rolls include the Marilyn Monroll and the Train Wreck. There is also a cocktail bar within the restaurant and flat-screen TVs adorning some of the walls. Check the website for complete lunch and dinner menus.

The humble, yet tasty, almond ranks sixth among all exported U.S. foods, and brings Sacramento Valley growers over half a billion dollars a year. More than 4,000 area co-op growers truck their harvests to the historic processing plant in Sacramento. In the lobby of this massive old brick building, you can learn all about the growing, harvesting and processing of almonds. In the gift shop, stand in amazement at how many different ways a single nut can be processed, packaged and, of course, purchased.

This shop's wide selection of New Age necessities stands out in contrast to its historic Old Sacramento surroundings. Aromatherapy, wind chimes, crystals, incense, candles, Tarot and jewelry are all represented. For the bedroom, a nice selection of Celtic pattern tapestries and Indian bedspreads, along with pewter statuettes. Choose from a good selection of New Age and self-help books and tapes, or purchase a Beanie Baby or two for the kids.

Find everything you need and more for you're gaming needs at Great Escape Games. From role playing games like the classic Dungeons and Dragons to card games like Yu-Gi-Oh, this gamers paradise has it all. Best of all if they don't have it in stock, they'll order it for you!

Ettore's bakery with a European-flavored atmosphere is arguably the best place in Sacramento to enjoy sweet treats. Cakes, truffles, Napoleons, gingersnaps, crullers, Danish, eclairs and shortbread are all fresh and delicious. The assortment changes every day. The lunch and dinner menus feature a delicious assortment of sandwiches, pastas and other filling entrees with fresh baked bread. All menu items are reasonably priced and seating at the cafe tables provides an interesting vantage point from which to people-watch.

A comic book lovers delight, this Sacramento shop caters to the geeks in all of us. Aside from the popular comics carried here, the shop also offers an array of figurines, t-shirts, plush toys, DVDs, Anime, card games and more. A separate gaming area allows for game enthusiasts to come and play nightly in one of the many tournaments. Check website for details.

This low-key Korean barbecue place lies off Highway 50. Its dark, sleek wood walls and yellow panels, painted with delicate blossoming branches, enhance the ambiance for guests. The dinner menu centers primarily around meat, with beef being a common option for regulars. Unfortunately for vegetarians, there's not much to choose from. For lunch, big bowls of soups and stews and noodle dishes are served. Here, barbecue dishes are cooked at your own table over a hot charcoal grill.

Seafood lovers, your visit to Rancho Cordova would be incomplete if you miss out on a meal at the city's landmark lobster joint known as Rudy's Hideaway. Ever since it opened its doors in 1972, the chefs have charmed its visitors with an onslaught of scrumptious lobsters, the smoked Prime Rib, Clam Chowder and other variety of seafood and steaks. All of this paired with a selection of wine like Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc, sourced from Californian wineries, make this a treat to remember. The atmosphere is casual, and the serving staff make you feel at home with their friendly service. The restaurant is also open for banquet dining and private event, so call ahead or visit their website to know more.