Main navigation

  • Home
  • About
  • Blog
    • CATEGORIES
      • Lifestyle
      • Home
      • Travel
      • Fashion + Beauty
      • business
  • Work With Me
    • Coaching
    • Partnerships
  • Press
  • Shop
  • Contact
    • Skip to primary navigation
    • Skip to content

    The Kachet Life

    Lifestyle Tastemaker + Coach for Creatives

    Paragary’s Midtown Sacramento

    June 11, 2015sacramento, travel

    paragarys_punchbowl

    Randy Paragary’s namesake restaurant has been a cornerstone in Sacramento since 1983, but tomorrow marks a new beginning. With a closure of nearly a year and a million dollar revamp, the team is ready to re-open its doors with a new attitude and aesthetic. I was thrilled to get a sneak peek last week.

    I must start by saying what this place means to me. I grew up dining at Paragary’s. When I was younger, it actually used to be a reward type of dinner for doing well in school or if me and my mom were having a girl’s night. Over the years there have been a rise in farm-to-fork restaurants serving California cuisine and hey, I believe Paragary’s felt they needed the revamp to keep the restaurant going strong (the restaurant group has several successful eateries under its belt). Well, I don’t think they’re going to have a problem.

    The new Paragary’s is breathtaking. No joke. I just stood and looked around for a few moments because it is not only gorgeous, but so different from what it used to be. To start, I couldn’t believe the amount of natural light that permeated through the space. For those who have been long time patrons of Paragary’s, one thing that was undeniable was that there were rich, dark tones throughout the restaurant. Not anymore. Wife and partner Stacy Paragary played an integral role in the design of the restaurant, citing her travels in Europe as inspiration. Tables are french bistro-esque and the tile flooring is elegant. With lighter wood tones, crisp white walls, and many mirrors, the restaurant is unpretentious and inviting.

    Not only have the aesthetics changed, but the food and bar program have as well.  Scott Ostrander and Brad Peters (both previously affiliated with Paragary Restaurant Group) have worked their magic to provide affordable yet decadent menu with moderately priced entrees and craft cocktails, staying true to their farm-to-fork roots.

    ICYMI: The patio hasn’t lost its splendor, but it has updated seating. 🙂 

    I have no doubt in my mind that Paragary’s 2.0 will be successful. Below are some snaps I took while I enjoyed the preview event with other Sacramento creatives and media:

    paragarys_facade

     

    paragarys_bar ladies
    New friends at the Paragary’s Preview

    paragarys_bottles

    You call it!

    paragarys_sconce

    Accents.

    paragarys_passed apps

    These little Chicken Liver Mousse bites were delectible.

    paragarys_punch

    I want a gold tabletop now. Delicious spiked punch with a touch of jalapeno.

    paragarys_scallops

    Maine Diver Scallops, being sprinkled with popped sorghum by Chef Ostrander.

    paragarys_plates

    My friend Ali holding the Berries and Cream as well as Mary’s Chicken Ballotine.

    paragarys_maryschicken

    Ali‘s gotta get the money shot.

    paragarys_berries and cream

    Berries & Cream.

    paragarys_friendsonpatio

    Me and my Unseen Heroes peeps choppin it up

    paragarys_mussels

    Wood-Fired Oven Mussels.

    Paragary’s Midtown opens to the public TOMORROW, June 12th for dinner. Over the next week or so, they will begin lunch and brunch service, respectively. Connect with them on Facebook, Instagram and their website. Bon Appetit!

    Paragary’s Midtown

    1401 28th Street, Sacramento

    (916) 457-5737

    —

    Disclaimer: I was invited to a preview of the new Paragary’s Midtown but was not required to write a review. All opinions are my own. Thank you to the Paragary’s team for having me. 

    You may also like

    • My Coolsculpting Experience

    • My Favorite Sacramento Murals: A Guide with Locations + Things to Do Nearby

    • Lash Extensions at Amazing Lash Studio Elk Grove

    farm to fork, midtown sac, paragary restaurant group, paragary's, paragary's midtown, sacramento blogger, sacramento restaurants, the lipstick giraffe

    ABOUT Kachet

    The Kachet Life is a relatable lifestyle blog for the modern woman. Well-rounded, bright, beautifully photographed and playfully written, The Kachet Life is driven by entertaining, travel, beauty and life hacks, but also dishes out advice for life’s more stressful moments.

    NEWER
    OLDER

    Reader Interactions

    5 Comments

    1. The Girl Kyle says

      June 15, 2015 at 10:50 am

      Your pics really do justice to the reveal. It was worth the wait!! They really outdid themselves. I’m looking forward to many drinks and many memories here in the beautiful new space. 🙂

      Reply
      • thelipstickgiraffe says

        June 15, 2015 at 10:31 pm

        Absolutely! Happy we got to experience it together!

        Reply
    2. CJ Enere says

      June 15, 2015 at 10:22 pm

      Great post. Always nice to get a little piece of local history. Great things happened in 1983 🙂

      Reply
      • thelipstickgiraffe says

        June 15, 2015 at 10:31 pm

        Indeed they did. You’ll have to visit the soon!

        Reply

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    FOLLOW ON INSTAGRAM

    @thekachetlife

    This is the mood I am embodying all week as I talk This is the mood I am embodying all week as I talk back to the mean girl in my own head! That bitch always shows up right when I “get ready” to do something. What about you? Let’s face em together. 

There is no right time.
There is no cheat code. 
You just have to humble yourself, frickin show up and  DO IT.
It can be as fun or regimented as you decide so long as you are moving in a forward direction, a direction that takes you closer to that goal.

Are you waiting for the right time? And no, I’m not asking for a friend. I’m asking for myself. There will be no more ideas living in a notebook until it “feels good.” If it feels good, it ain’t growth or taking US higher!

Celebrate the win in advance if you have to. Whatever gets you going (yes, I believe in dessert first).

This week, L E T ‘ S 👏🏾 G E T 👏🏾 I T !  #levelupshowup
    WHAT HAS SNOWMAGEDDON TAUGHT ME? That there is po WHAT HAS SNOWMAGEDDON TAUGHT ME?

That there is power in community and Dallas reminds me a lot of Sacramento right now. Shoutout to @dallasites101 for going ALL OUT with their resources. 

That love will always save the day and maybe not in the way you think but just in the way you need. 

That having no power in or out of unit for days and not being able to leave because the roads are so bad is no fucking joke. Talk about a reality check and gratitude break on so many fronts. 

That I really need to get my emergency kit to include “Snowy Conditions” and get a damn shovel + boots. Maybe a truck instead of the Mini? 🚙

Who knew it got like this in Dallas?! 🤯🤯🤯 I didn’t. AT ALL. We’re beyond blessed to have a warm and safe place right now with food, hot water and more.

Prayers up 🙏🏾for everyone that is going through it during this time and for those that still don’t have power, that can’t get to loved ones and those that are having a hard time dealing with this on top of the fact that we’re in a global pandemic. I always say the new year truly starts in February, but it looks like it might be March this time. 

I heard it’s going to be 72 and ☀️next week… y’all, I can’t make this stuff up! 

Are you affected by the weather?! Where are you located? 
#KachetTakesDallas
    Happy Monday, y’all! What is going on? Well, her Happy Monday, y’all! What is going on? Well, here are answers to your questions (😆😆):
◾️Yes, it’s snowing in Dallas...it’s 12 degrees right now. And it’s gonna be cold with potentially more snow this week. WTF 
◾️We had power but now it’s off again...daytime is okay but night time sucks.
◾️I have on a fleece under here but of course when I posed, the sleeves pulled up in the coat (now I get the thumb hole concept...). I don’t own boots for this so my California is showing! ☀️🕶🌴
◾️ @lifeofrudytheboston HATES it as you can tell from his face...but he managed to run for at least 5 min with a pack of other dogs at the park. Thank the LAWD.
◾️ Being snowed in in a city that doesn’t do snow feels crazy. But it’s kind of nice and this will make a helluva story one day.

How’s your Monday going? Tell me somethin good! 🥶❄️☃️
    “But you’re not a designer..” My reply: “S “But you’re not a designer..” My reply: “So?”
—
I had another influencer tell me that once. 🤷🏾‍♀️ I haven’t ever nor will I claim to be one, but there’s something about personalizing a space and leaving no corner untouched that gives me a rush! And I will share it as long as I feel like it. 🤣 Small spaces are my jam, and in true Thursday fashion, I had to throw it back to the first place that truly got the wheels turning for me!
—
I called it the treehouse because it was on the 2nd floor and it was surrounded by trees! The only drawbacks were street parking, no laundry (fluff + fold, hello!) + the lack of counter space for a chef like me, but I made it work with a piece of wood that cornered the sink as well as a drop leaf table that was attached the wall. This space made it to @apartmenttherapy (linked the feature in my bio if you’re curious) and it affirmed my love of small spaces, as you’ve seen over the years. Fast forward to today — and I’m at it again! I’ve got a living room + bedroom on my hands. One is 50% complete. I’ll be sharing more next week and can’t wait to hear what you think! 
—
What projects are you tackling this year? And what vibe are you trying to evoke? For me, it’s all about luxurious comfort and feeling like I’m on vaca. 🛋🏝😎#AtHomeWithKachet

    The Kachet Life © 2021 - DESIGNED BY HERPARK STUDIO