Style Folsom & El Dorado Hills; September 2018
Whether it’s the work perks, camaraderie with fellow co-workers, or a passion for the business’ product or service, there are many components that play into a company’s “cool” factor. Where we live, we’re lucky to have a ton of places that meet all the criteria above, plus more, which was the inspiration behind this month’s feature. Starting on page 53, you can read about 20 places headquartered here that anyone would be lucky to work at. Some have been around for over a century, others started small and are now internationally known, and a few have dog-friendly digs or do impressive amounts of community service. I’m pretty positive there’s a company, and office culture, that’ll strike a chord with you. And if you happen to be job hunting, word on the street is some are currently hiring! Wherever you’re at in your professional or personal journey, let this issue be a reminder that it’s never too late to flip the script and try something new. Cheers!
Whether it’s the work perks, camaraderie with fellow co-workers, or a passion for the business’ product or service, there are many components that play into a company’s “cool” factor. Where we live, we’re lucky to have a ton of places that meet all the criteria above, plus more, which was the inspiration behind this month’s feature. Starting on page 53, you can read about 20 places headquartered here that anyone would be lucky to work at. Some have been around for over a century, others started small and are now internationally known, and a few have dog-friendly digs or do impressive amounts of community service. I’m pretty positive there’s a company, and office culture, that’ll strike a chord with you. And if you happen to be job hunting, word on the street is some are currently hiring!
Wherever you’re at in your professional or personal journey, let this issue be a reminder that it’s never too late to flip the script and try something new. Cheers!
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to your life? Look no further than Ruchi. The<br />
accommodating menu has a wide range of North<br />
and South Indian dishes, including a lengthy list<br />
of vegetarian entrées, as well as a lunch buffet<br />
and weekly specials like biryani on Tuesdays, a<br />
Wednesday night vegetarian buffet, and Thursday<br />
night dosas.<br />
Rudy’s Hideaway<br />
12303 <strong>Folsom</strong> Blvd. (916-351-0606 or<br />
rudyshideaway.com)<br />
Seafood/steakhouse, lunch/dinner, full bar,<br />
happy hour, reservations accepted $$<br />
➻ Rudy’s is a seafood-lover’s delight and features<br />
a mouthwatering selection of nautical noshes plus<br />
melt-in-your-mouth steaks and lunch specials.<br />
What’s more, they cater crab feeds and have a<br />
private patio that can be booked for large parties.<br />
Weekly specials include a five-ounce lobster tail on<br />
Sunday and Monday, prime rib on Tuesday, housemade<br />
cioppino on Wednesday, and one-pound<br />
lobster night on Thursday—all served alongside<br />
scrumptious sides.<br />
Sacramento Pizza Company<br />
2700 E. Bidwell St., Ste. 500 (916-673-9754 or<br />
sacpizzaco.com)<br />
Pizza/wings, lunch/dinner, beer & wine only,<br />
happy hour, free WI-Fi $<br />
➻ You’re in charge of your creation at Sac Pizza<br />
Co.—from choosing the type of crust, to the sauce,<br />
cheese, meats and unlimited toppings—so there’s<br />
something for everyone (even vegans!). Indecisive<br />
eaters can opt for the popular Tandoori Chicken<br />
specialty pie or build-their-own wings. The locally<br />
sourced ingredients and scratch-made dough<br />
results in pizza perfection.<br />
Shogun Hibachi Grill and Sushi<br />
1870 Prairie City Rd, Ste. 600 (916-985-9588 or<br />
shogunatfolsom.com)<br />
Japanese/sushi bar, lunch/dinner, beer & wine<br />
only, reservations accepted $$<br />
➻ This modern hibachi restaurant brings new<br />
meaning to “dinner and a show,” thanks to a<br />
personal chef who will deftly chop, slice and fly<br />
your meal over and above the grill and onto your<br />
plate. Their sushi lineup is equally as impressive,<br />
both visually and on the palate, and runs the<br />
gamut from specialty rolls to sashimi. Come for the<br />
food, and stay for the fun!<br />
Strings Italian Café<br />
25035 Blue Ravine Rd., Ste. 120 (916-983-8815 or<br />
folsomstrings.com)<br />
Italian, lunch/dinner, beer & wine only $$<br />
➻ Strings Italian Café has been offering enjoyable<br />
and affordable Italian dishes in a relaxed<br />
atmosphere for the past two decades, and the<br />
tradition continues at their new location. Stop by<br />
on Wednesdays to indulge in the all-you-can-eat<br />
deals or enjoy one of their lunch specials any day<br />
between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Seniors 62 and older get<br />
15-percent off any entrée, while kids eat free on<br />
Sundays and Mondays after 4 p.m.<br />
Suishin Sushi **<br />
194 Blue Ravine Rd. (916-985-8885).<br />
Japanese/sushi bar, lunch/dinner, beer & wine<br />
only, reservations accepted, outdoor seating<br />
available $$<br />
➻ Beautifully arranged and mouthwatering sushi<br />
is the name of the game at Suishin Sushi. The use<br />
of some of the freshest ingredients, including quail<br />
eggs, uni and ponzu, give you the feeling that you’re<br />
right by the ocean. The modern, hip atmosphere<br />
leaves you at ease as you consume your fish, one<br />
roll at a time.<br />
Sunny Garden Restaurant<br />
25085 Blue Ravine Rd., Ste. 150 (916-983-8882 or<br />
folsomsunnygarden.com)<br />
Chinese, lunch/dinner, beer & wine only,<br />
reservations accepted $<br />
➻ Since 2006, Sunny Garden Restaurant has been<br />
serving some of the best Asian dishes in the area.<br />
Every item is made with fresh ingredients in a<br />
traditional way, from their pineapple chicken to<br />
the tomato beef chow mein. Large portions for<br />
great prices in a casual, relaxed environment is<br />
what you’ll find when you dine at Sunny Garden.<br />
Teriyaki To Go!<br />
614 E. Bidwell St. (916-983-5560)<br />
Japanese, lunch/dinner, no alcohol $<br />
➻ An inconspicuous but flavorful restaurant with<br />
a thumbs up for taste, Teriyaki To Go is an ordinary<br />
eatery with extraordinary taste. Some may like the<br />
consistent tang of the teriyaki sauce that adds a<br />
whole lot of flavor, while others enjoy the pan-fried<br />
noodles. Either way, you are sure to enjoy your<br />
meal at this establishment.<br />
Thai Paradise **<br />
2770 E. Bidwell St. (916-984-8988 or<br />
thaiparadisefolsom.com)<br />
Thai, lunch/dinner, beer & wine only, outdoor<br />
seating available $$<br />
➻ A modern interior, quality food, and daily<br />
specials are some of the aspects of what makes<br />
this eatery a paradise. Voted the best in town by<br />
locals for several years in a row, you won’t want<br />
to miss out on the refined flavors of Thai food<br />
this restaurant has to offer your taste buds.<br />
The River Thai Cuisine<br />
424 E Bidwell St. (916-983-7388)<br />
Thai, lunch/dinner, beer & wine only,<br />
reservations accepted, $$<br />
➻ Friendly customer service and deliciously<br />
authentic Thai food are waiting for you at The<br />
River Thai Cuisine. Established in 2015, this<br />
family-owned restaurant will satisfy your Asian<br />
food cravings with various selections, including<br />
crispy egg rolls, pot stickers, and various soup,<br />
salad, curry, noodle, fried rice, and dessert<br />
offerings. Stop in for an enjoyable cultural<br />
experience and try something new!<br />
Visconti’s Ristorante<br />
2700 E. Bidwell St., Ste. 700 (916-983-5181 or<br />
viscontisristorante.com)<br />
Italian, lunch/dinner, full bar, reservations<br />
accepted, outdoor seating available $$<br />
➻ For the past two decades, Visconti’s Ristorante<br />
has given the community a taste of Italy with<br />
their truly authentic dishes, romantic setting,<br />
and traditional Italian music. An award-winning<br />
restaurant, Visconti’s has been selected for<br />
being the best in town for several years in a row.<br />
Linguini con gambere (shrimp) and asparagus,<br />
and spicy rigatoni alla vodka are just two of their<br />
many specialties.<br />
The Waffle Experience<br />
13405 <strong>Folsom</strong> Blvd, Ste 950 (916-805-5938 or<br />
thewaffleexperience.com)<br />
American, breakfast/brunch, waffles, beer &<br />
champagne only, outdoor seating available, free<br />
Wi-Fi, $$<br />
➻ This aptly named eatery is indeed an experience.<br />
Not only is everything made fresh daily, but there’s<br />
no microwave or heat lamp either, resulting in a<br />
bill of fare that’s as flavorful as it is eclectic. From<br />
a savory, herb-studded waffle topped with housebraised<br />
pork belly, cage-free eggs, arugula, roasted<br />
tomato, ricotta, and cracked pepper agave syrup<br />
(“Praise the Lard”) to a cinnamon-nutmeg waffle<br />
topped with house-made apple pie filling, smoked<br />
bacon bits, fresh whipped cream, and salted<br />
espresso caramel (“Johnny Appleseed”), there’s no<br />
going hungry here.<br />
Yodyiam Thai Cuisine<br />
1750 Prairie City Rd., Ste. 150 (916-355-8825)<br />
Thai, lunch/dinner, beer & wine only,<br />
reservations accepted $$<br />
➻ Take in the relaxing atmosphere, excellent<br />
customer service, and authentic fare at Yodyiam.<br />
Dishes include pad Thai, spicy beef salad, mango<br />
curry, and Thai iced tea—all for a great deal! Be<br />
sure to save room for the fried banana dessert<br />
with coconut milk rum sauce (served with coconut<br />
ice cream and coconut flakes). Stop in for<br />
lunch and dinner or grab takeout; either way, you<br />
won’t be disappointed.<br />
SELECT OUTLYING RESTAURANT<br />
The Farm Table<br />
311 Main St., Placerville (530-295-8140 or ourfarmtable.com)<br />
American, Sunday brunch/lunch/dinner, beer<br />
& wine only, reservations accepted, free Wi-Fi<br />
$$<br />
➻ For those who enjoy locally sourced farmfresh<br />
fare and plates that change based on what<br />
can be picked, The Farm Table might become<br />
your home away from home. From housemade<br />
sausages and charcuterie to preserves,<br />
condiments, and bigger entrées like duck<br />
confit cassoulet, there's something to please<br />
all palates—even vegans and those who are<br />
gluten-intolerant. Their impressive list of local<br />
and imported beer and wine, beloved Sunday<br />
brunch, and occasional live music make it one of<br />
the most popular places in town.<br />
Wally’s Pizza Bar<br />
4079 Cameron Park Dr., Cameron Park (530-<br />
677-5205 or wallyspizzabar.com)<br />
Pizza/American/sports bar, breakfast/brunch/<br />
lunch/dinner, full bar, happy hour, reservations<br />
accepted, outdoor seating available, free<br />
Wi-Fi $$<br />
➻ This family-owned and operated eatery crafts<br />
gourmet pizza, pastas aplenty, high-quality<br />
breakfast plates, and other bar food favorites<br />
alongside craft cocktails and local beers. With an<br />
awesome Happy Hour and other weekly events,<br />
it’s a prime pick when you’re looking for good<br />
eats and a good time.<br />
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