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Pick Your Pasta Oct. 25 Around Bakersfield
World Pasta Day is Oct. 25, so why not visit a Bakersfield restaurant to enjoy this popular dish that almost everyone loves? It's been around since at least 5,000 B.C., and today is served with a variety of sauces, proteins, veggies, and other tasty enhancements.
Our agents recommend trying one of the following restaurants on World Pasta Day and heading to the others when you have a craving for delicious Italian food:
- Frugatti's - 600 Coffee Rd. Suite L, Bakersfield, CA 93309
Voted "Best Italian Restaurant" for three years in a row by the Bakersfield Californian, Frugatti's features pasta that's made from scratch. After all, their slogan is "Real Italian by Real Italians." The menu is loaded with pasta dishes, including those that are baked in Frugatti's wood-fired oven. Many dishes have a short anecdote underneath that explains their origins, including the story behind the popular Nonni's Pasta Al Pomodoro. It was created because a friend described a great pasta he'd had, and the owners made their own version for him. He told so many people about it that the dish earned a spot on the menu.
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Shift10 Day: Where to Shop Local Around Bakersfield
While Shift10 Day was officially recognized on Oct. 10, you can still celebrate it by shifting 10% of your spending to local businesses. Doing so allows you to help support the local companies that keep our community vibrant. Bakersfield is home to hundreds of lovely, locally-owned businesses, but here are a few that our agents especially recommend.
- Five and Dime Antique Mall: 1400 19th Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301
Five and Dime Antique Mall is an antique shop inside Woolworth's. It won the award for Best Antique Dealer five years in a row. The store sells on consignment and has a little of everything, from furniture to antique dinnerware. It's a great place to shop for a gift or furnish your home. Visiting Five and Dime Antique Mall feels like stepping back in time. There's even an old-fashioned luncheon counter where you can grab a bite to eat.
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Home Decor Ideas to Fall in Love With
One of the best things about fall? It's a time rich in fun, festivals, and festivities like Halloween and Thanksgiving. If you're looking for a welcoming and inviting neighborhood that will warm the hearts of your friends and family, look no further than Bakersfield homes for sale. These homes are multi-functional spaces that can accommodate the needs of any family, big or small.
As the air gets brisker and the leaves change color, it's time to cozy up and bring the warm colors of fall into your home. While it's fun to bring out some kitschy autumn décor (hello pumpkins!), here are some home décor trends that will transform your space into the ultimate fall abode.
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Keep Pests Out of Your Home with These Tips
When people move into a new home, they usually look forward to inviting their friends and family to show off their new place. But one thing they don't look forward to is uninvited guests invading their personal space. Our agents have assembled a few tips to keep your home safe from wildlife intrusions.
- Lock them out
Unwanted creatures seek fortuitous opportunities such as cracks and holes in the walls. It's amazing how small a gap along the roof can accommodate a rodent, much fewer insects and spiders. Inspect the house regularly to locate cracks and gaps around doors, windows, conduits, and vents. Seal them with caulking to block pests, stuffing larger spaces with steel wool before applying sealant. Install or replace old door sweeps to eliminate their most common pathways.
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Room by Room: How to Choose the Right Curtains
When you're buying or selling a home, our agents know the importance of visual presentation. Homebuyers are looking for homes with interior features and that increase visual appeal and amenities that increase property value.
In Bakersfield homes for sale, large windows that provide good natural light and cool evening breezes are at the top of the list. With hot summers and cold winters, Bakersfield homeowners pay special attention to choosing the right curtains that will provide visual appeal, as well as year-round climate protection and privacy.
Curtains, especially on large windows, take up a large amount of visual space and have a significant impact on a room's visual appeal. To choose the right curtains for the space, you must consider important design factors that will impact the finished look of the room.