About

City Scout is an online magazine that shows you the best of what California has to offer.

We scour cities for the best food, art, design, music, and the like because we know that culture is shaped by the lesser-knowns as well as the most-talked-abouts.

Our aim isn’t to just tell you about the goings-on around town; it’s to tell you about who’s making them happen, and why, and to give you all the information you need to go out and experience them yourself.

We’re not critics.
We’re not reviewers.
We’re not another hyperbolic blog.

We’re locals who write about the things we like. And we see the importance in that. So whether you’re a tourist, a new neighbor, or a fellow Sacramentan, welcome. We look forward to seeing you around town.

Felix Molina

CEO + Co-Founder

Designer. Believer. Cyclist. Masochists Boston sports fan. Coffee drinker. California kid.

Nicolette Skidmore

Co-Founder/Photographer

Nicolette has a deep love for food, art, and leisure. She often finds herself scouring the city for hidden treats with her hipster son.

Michelle Labi-Klonecke

Contributor

A teacher in Elk Grove, but happy to call midtown home. She can be found hunting down new things to eat, drink, and learn.

Andrea Allen

Creative Director

Writer. Content creator. Sipper of coffee and finder of book nooks. Always scouring Sacramento for the best beer.

Cole Cuchna

Contributor

Cole Cuchna is a culture-forward father who works in the coffee industry. He is the producer of the music podcast Dissect.

Gavin Lujan-Loveless

Junior Intern

Florida-bred but Cali-grown, Gavin has a love for writing. As of now he is getting valuable experience as a high school intern.

Hannah Wohlenberg

Media Intern

College student in LA, but calls Sac home. Loves to run, explore new hiking trails, and read books.

Alexandra Harner

Contributor

Alex Harner is a sommelier and writer living in Napa. Her blog keeps her busy when she isn’t selling wine for Benchmark Wine Group.

Alina Tyulyu

Photographer

Alina is an event planner and photographer. When she's not doing one or the other she is sipping wine or playing with cats.

Andre Elliott

Photographer

When not shooting various events, Andre enjoys catching up on a growing list of books or delving into personal photo projects.

Diana Raveica

Contributor

A local Sacramento photographer that likes to eat, travel, and take lots of pictures in between.

Evelyn Popov

Photographer

Evelyn enjoys a good cup of coffee and day trips to the bay. When not studying law, she searches for creatives to forge new concepts.

Giovanni Martinez

Contributor

Giovanni is an active writer and independent filmmaker. He enjoys traveling, riding his bike, and live shows.

Glenn Robinson

Photographer

A Northern California photographer that travels and looks for opportunities to collaborate with outdoor brands and projects.

Kelsey Wong

Aspiring pastry chef living in San Francisco. Always seeking out good eats and cozy bookstores. 

Maggie Susac

Contributor

Maggie is a health and fitness enthusiast with a passion for fashion, who is also on a daily mission to eat healthy.

Michelle Sweezey

Contributor

Michelle is a people person with a movement addiction and a yes problem. A mom of three living and loving an unconventional life.

Robert Small

Contributor

As a lifelong Sacramentan, Rob loves sports, traveling, photography and discovering what the Sacramento-region has to offer.

Rodney Blackwell

Contributor

Like a sommelier, but for hamburgers. Entrepreneur, web guy, tennis player, and founder of the Sacramento Burger Battle.

Shannin Stein

Contributor

Shannin can be sometimes admittedly blunt in her style of communication as General Manager of some popular dining locations.

Shaun Slaughter

Contributor

DJ, Producer, Event Curator, Food / Drink Enthusiast, Bon Vivant.

Stacy Antonopoulos

Photographer

Stacy is a working mother of two. She teaches high school English, takes photos, and explores Sacramento and beyond.

Tim Coburn

Contributor

Tim Coburn is the lead pastor at Society Church, a non-denominational church in the heart of the urban center of Sacramento.

William Burg

William Burg writes about Sacramento's history, urban development, transportation, culture, and future.