Auburn Magazine Issue #3
Monthly highlights include places to eat, food grown in our area, trails of the month, recipes from Chopped Jr. Champ Mason Partak, Maps, things to do, places to visit, craft beer, the winery of the month, events, festivals and so much more! Thank you for reading!
Monthly highlights include places to eat, food grown in our area, trails of the month, recipes from Chopped Jr. Champ Mason Partak, Maps, things to do, places to visit, craft beer, the winery of the month, events, festivals and so much more! Thank you for reading!
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THE MONKEY CAT<br />
A focus on sourcing fresh local produce, local wine, beer and spirits.<br />
ith lights strung<br />
between lush trees and<br />
smiling faces passing<br />
by, Lincoln Way has long been the<br />
heart of downtown <strong>Auburn</strong>. Monkey<br />
Cat, a restaurant named after an<br />
elusive exotic creature from old tales,<br />
has been serving <strong>Auburn</strong>’s visitors and<br />
locals alike for 13 years.<br />
Owners Jim and Trish Bril moved<br />
from San Francisco shortly before<br />
they bought the 120-year-old building<br />
that they would later transform into<br />
<strong>Auburn</strong>’s own continental bistro.<br />
Those who are familiar with the town’s<br />
history know that this historic building<br />
once served as a general store. Today,<br />
the original flooring reminds customers<br />
that the dedication to serving the<br />
community is quite literally the<br />
foundation of Monkey Cat.<br />
The Bril’s work closely with their<br />
culinary team to craft seasonal and<br />
sustainable menus, while integrating<br />
as many local ingredients as possible.<br />
Jim admits that while the menu<br />
changes often, there are just some<br />
staples that stick around simply<br />
because they are in high demand<br />
among the regulars. These more<br />
popular dishes include the delicately<br />
grilled duck breast with a light ginger<br />
mandarin sauce and the charbroiled<br />
rib-eye served with a red wine herb<br />
jus and tenderly roasted potatoes—is<br />
your mouth watering yet?<br />
In addition to the bold, fresh fare, there<br />
is also a heavy focus on local sourcing.<br />
Monkey Cat has over 30 wine and beer<br />
selections, and out of this extensive list<br />
a majority of the wines are from Placer<br />
County and 4 of the beers on tap are<br />
locally brewed.<br />
Monkey Cat boasts a dog-friendly<br />
outdoor patio and an elegant private<br />
dining room. Events such as wedding<br />
STORY BY JANINE ROSE
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