Style Magazine Folsom and El Dorado Hills November 2018
Food is more than just fuel. It’s a social centerpiece and provides a foundation for some of our fondest, funniest, and most-talked about memories. And in this month’s issue, we have plenty of pieces focused around it, beginning with our feature, Top Chefs (page 49), where Luna Anona introduces you to 15 of our region’s culinary tastemakers—each with their own signature cooking style and skill set. Though the types of cuisine they dish out vastly vary, all of them share a passion for preparing mouthwatering plates. Learn all about them, including their food philosophies, favorite restaurants, top cooking tips, and how they rose to the top, then stop by their respective eateries to taste the fruits of their labor.Whatever your calendar looks like these next 30 days, I hope it’s filled with good friends, good food, and good times. Cheers!
Food is more than just fuel. It’s a social centerpiece and provides a foundation for some of our fondest, funniest, and most-talked about memories. And in this month’s issue, we have plenty of pieces focused around it, beginning with our feature, Top Chefs (page 49), where Luna Anona introduces you to 15 of our region’s culinary tastemakers—each with their own signature cooking style and skill set. Though the types of cuisine they dish out vastly vary, all of them share a passion for preparing mouthwatering plates. Learn all about them, including their food philosophies, favorite restaurants, top cooking tips, and how they rose to the top, then stop by their respective eateries to taste the fruits of their labor.Whatever your calendar looks like these next 30 days, I hope it’s filled with good friends, good food, and good times. Cheers!
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NOVEMBER <strong>2018</strong><br />
F O L S O M E L D O R A D O H I L L S<br />
6 Editor’s Note<br />
11 Ask the Experts<br />
12 Online<br />
14 What’s Up<br />
18 Local Matters<br />
22 Calendar<br />
26 Outtakes<br />
40 Home Design<br />
42 Swag<br />
80 Introducing<br />
82 Last Look<br />
departments<br />
16<br />
32<br />
34<br />
38<br />
GET TO KNOW<br />
Sofia Sanchez<br />
THE ARTS<br />
Tracy Lauth<br />
HEALTH & WELLNESS<br />
16 Holiday Survival Tips<br />
CAUSE & EFFECT<br />
Raley’s Food For<br />
Families<br />
eat & drink<br />
64<br />
DINING SPOTLIGHT<br />
Amore Mio Italian<br />
Bistro<br />
66 TASTE<br />
3 Autumn-Inspired<br />
Dishes<br />
70<br />
72<br />
75<br />
78<br />
FOODIE FIND<br />
Reel Poké Cove<br />
THE HOT LIST<br />
6 Best Baked Goods<br />
RESTAURANT GUIDE<br />
SIP ON THIS<br />
7 Buzzworthy<br />
Thanksgiving<br />
Wines<br />
49<br />
64<br />
feature<br />
SOUL<br />
FOODIES<br />
15<br />
TOP CHEFS<br />
40<br />
38<br />
SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTIONS<br />
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COVER: Top Chefs: Dan Moore, Michael Liu, <strong>and</strong> Frank Visconti.<br />
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editor’s note<br />
F<br />
or five years now, I’ve been in a book club with four fellow females. Back when<br />
it began, some of us had never met <strong>and</strong> others were casual acquaintances. Fast<br />
forward to <strong>2018</strong> <strong>and</strong> we’re a close-knit group—affectionately known as the<br />
“Book Club Babes, aka BCBS”—who’ve been through the birth of a child,<br />
passing of a pet, marriages, breakups, career changes, <strong>and</strong> too many bottles<br />
of wine. Though the books are what initially bonded us—<strong>and</strong> still act as the<br />
reason behind our monthly meetings—it’s the laughter, deep conversations, <strong>and</strong> connections<br />
with one another that have linked us for life.<br />
Just like any gathering, our time together wouldn’t be complete without food—<strong>and</strong> wine—<br />
<strong>and</strong> lots of it. Switching houses <strong>and</strong> hosts every month means we’ve gotten to experience<br />
each person’s cooking style—from the member who owns a restaurant <strong>and</strong> serves wood-fired<br />
pizzas, seasonal salads, <strong>and</strong> craft beers from said eatery (yep, she’s a tough act to follow), to<br />
another who prefers serving heat-<strong>and</strong>-serve, semi-homemade suppers, <strong>and</strong> yours truly, who<br />
uses it as an opportunity to<br />
get creative in the kitchen,<br />
then cross my fingers, <strong>and</strong><br />
hope for the best.<br />
But the beauty of our<br />
group, <strong>and</strong> any group of<br />
true friends for that matter,<br />
is we’re not judging each<br />
other based on the spread’s<br />
success (though, not gonna<br />
lie, my girls can cook!);<br />
rather, it’s the stories<br />
shared <strong>and</strong> socializing<br />
surrounding the meal that<br />
bring us all closer.<br />
My point is, food is more<br />
than just fuel. It’s a social<br />
centerpiece <strong>and</strong> provides<br />
a foundation for some of our fondest, funniest, <strong>and</strong> most-talked about memories. And in this<br />
month’s issue, we have plenty of pieces focused around it, beginning with our feature, Top Chefs<br />
(page 49), where Luna Anona introduces you to 15 of our region’s culinary tastemakers—each<br />
with their own signature cooking style <strong>and</strong> skill set. Though the types of cuisine they dish out<br />
vastly vary, all of them share a passion for preparing mouthwatering plates. Learn all about<br />
them, including their food philosophies, favorite restaurants, top cooking tips, <strong>and</strong> how they<br />
rose to the top, then stop by their respective eateries to taste the fruits of their labor.<br />
Whether you’re playing host or guest at this year’s Thanksgiving feast, you’ll want to check<br />
out Taste (page 66) for a h<strong>and</strong>ful of autumn-inspired recipes from area food bloggers that are<br />
easy peasy to prepare, halfway healthy, <strong>and</strong> guaranteed to please; <strong>and</strong> Sip on This (page 78) for<br />
“Food is the ingredient<br />
that binds us<br />
together.”—Unknown<br />
7 local wines that’ll be the talk of this year’s Turkey<br />
Day table.<br />
For some friendly reminders on what to be<br />
thankful for, The 10 Spot by Tara Mendanha (page<br />
20) has a dozen reasons that revolve around where<br />
we live. Idyllic climate? Check. Top-tier schools?<br />
Check. Easy access to farm-fresh fare? Check. I hope it makes you remember why our<br />
community comes first <strong>and</strong> appreciate the people, places, <strong>and</strong> things that make it so special.<br />
Whatever your calendar looks like these next 30 days, I hope it’s filled with good friends,<br />
good food, <strong>and</strong> good times. Cheers!<br />
— Megan // megan@stylemg.com<br />
/ @meggoeggowaffle<br />
Photo by Bridgette Anglin Maldonado.<br />
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What’s your<br />
favorite meal<br />
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“My husb<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> I love going to<br />
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Their take on Indian-Chinese<br />
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Pepper Chicken— we love our<br />
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“The Yolo Mango Burrito at<br />
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The Music of Frank Sinatra,<br />
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FALL IN LOVE<br />
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WEIDEL ON WHEELS<br />
The <strong>2018</strong> GMC Acadia has a new look that you’ll<br />
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including improved<br />
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this month’s<br />
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what’s up<br />
<strong>Folsom</strong>’s annual Community Service Day set a new attendance record with a<br />
whopping 3,200 volunteers tackling 70 different projects across the city! Service<br />
opportunities ranged from sorting donated goods at Twin Lakes Food Bank to<br />
painting new markings on bike trails.<br />
Fire Station 39 celebrated its gr<strong>and</strong><br />
opening in the Empire Ranch area<br />
of <strong>Folsom</strong>. The new station houses a<br />
Type 1 engine for all fires <strong>and</strong> a Type<br />
3 engine for grass fires, with room<br />
for an ambulance in the future. Three<br />
captains <strong>and</strong> eight engineers were<br />
promoted, <strong>and</strong> a fire prevention officer<br />
<strong>and</strong> eight new firefighter-paramedics<br />
were hired.<br />
<strong>Folsom</strong> has been ranked<br />
the number one best<br />
city for families to live in<br />
California, according to<br />
WalletHub. Opportunities<br />
for recreation <strong>and</strong> fun,<br />
education, health <strong>and</strong><br />
safety, affordability,<br />
<strong>and</strong> socioeconomic<br />
environment rankings all<br />
played a part in their final<br />
score of 80.84. <strong>El</strong> <strong>Dorado</strong><br />
<strong>Hills</strong> came in fourth with<br />
a score of 76.67.<br />
The Wildlife Care Association<br />
(WCA) is looking for pictures of<br />
local birds for their annual Fall<br />
Photo Contest. Submit your photo<br />
on the WCA’s Facebook page<br />
through a private message between<br />
now <strong>and</strong> December 31.<br />
Those caring for a spouse, parent, relative, or friend <strong>and</strong> seeking practical tips <strong>and</strong> information on how to make their<br />
caregiving journey successful are invited to “My Time EDH”—a free support group on <strong>November</strong> 20 from 5:30-7 p.m. at<br />
the Gilmore Senior Center. For more info, call 800-272-3900...Beginning <strong>November</strong> 1, Fairytale Town’s winter hours go<br />
into effect. The storybook-themed park is open Thursday-Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m...A permanent location has been<br />
found for John Adams Academy—EDH. After its first year in the community, the school doubled its student population<br />
<strong>and</strong> needed more room to serve children in grades K-8. The new campus—located at 1102 Investment Boulevard—includes<br />
75,000 square feet of space <strong>and</strong> 22 classrooms...<strong>El</strong> <strong>Dorado</strong> Savings Bank, pending regulatory approval, is merging with Pacific Western<br />
Bank. No branches of the banks are closing, <strong>and</strong> all employees are remaining through the transition...A Chick-fil-A was approved for<br />
the west side of <strong>El</strong> <strong>Dorado</strong> <strong>Hills</strong> Boulevard, south of Saratoga Way; a Habit Burger is also slated to open in the Saratoga Retail Project.<br />
What’s more, Saratoga Way is slated to eventually widen to four lanes, which will help with traffic concerns...STEM funding is always<br />
important, <strong>and</strong> the <strong>Folsom</strong> Cordova Unified School District (FCUSD) received another $3,500 to support the program. Aerojet Rocketdyne<br />
gifted the donation to aid FCUSD with hosting the annual STEM Expo, a secondary science fair for all students. The money will also go<br />
toward supporting the <strong>Folsom</strong> High School Robotics Team <strong>and</strong> the Sutter Middle School Rocketry Team...Rancho Cordova has initiated<br />
a Residential Beautification Pilot program to help residents spruce up their curb appeal. <strong>El</strong>igible homeowners are able to get up to $3,000<br />
in reimbursements to beautify their front yards. Grants are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis to those who submit a completed<br />
<strong>Folsom</strong> Community Service Day photo by Tom Paniagua. WalletHub photo by Menka Belgal. Wildlife Care Association photo by Rita Braley. Other<br />
photo courtesy of its respective company or organization.<br />
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Lake Forest <strong>El</strong>ementary School honored a<br />
former teacher from <strong>El</strong> <strong>Dorado</strong> <strong>Hills</strong> who<br />
passed away from cancer a year ago with<br />
a new reading area in her name. Christine<br />
Barisone was a parent, substitute teacher,<br />
<strong>and</strong> staff member who taught students<br />
math <strong>and</strong> how to read. Pivotal in helping<br />
fund the benches <strong>and</strong> reading area was<br />
former Lake Forest student Vincent<br />
Sinclair, who was able to work on the task<br />
as part of his Eagle Scout project.<br />
murerhouse.org/cooking_classes...A new boutique fitness studio coming to for<br />
<strong>Folsom</strong>. Fitness Academy—featuring 45-minute boot camp-style workouts <strong>and</strong><br />
small class sizes—is set to open soon at 1012 East Bidwell Street, Suite C-600...<br />
In the “Oops, We’re Only Human" department, we apologize for mistakenly<br />
listing the incorrect business name for our Readers’ Choice Awards “Best Facialist”<br />
winner. Priscilla Howard works at Pure Glow Spa in <strong>Folsom</strong>. For more info, visit<br />
priscillaskincare.com…Don’t miss your chance to perform at the <strong>El</strong> <strong>Dorado</strong> <strong>Hills</strong><br />
Town Center’s Christmas Caroling Contest on December 1 at 6 p.m. Video entries<br />
are accepted through <strong>November</strong> 16 (email to marketing@tcmgroupinc.com; must<br />
be under five minutes <strong>and</strong> a recognizable Christmas song) <strong>and</strong> winners will be<br />
announced <strong>November</strong> 20. For more info, visit edhtowncenter.com/upcomingevents/christmas-caroling-contest...<br />
Join other readers to discuss Crazy Rich Asians<br />
by Kevin Kwan at the <strong>Folsom</strong> Public Library’s Monthly Book Club on <strong>November</strong><br />
6 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. <strong>and</strong> <strong>November</strong> 15 from 1-2 p.m. All adults are invited to<br />
partake in the lively discussions; the book is available for checkout at the adult<br />
information desk...That’s all for now, but check back next month for <strong>Style</strong>’s Holiday<br />
Gift Guide! — Alyssa Mielke<br />
Glory Art Gallery <strong>and</strong> Studio artwork image by Jenna Barreras. Other photo courtesy of its respective company or organization.<br />
Peruse <strong>and</strong> purchase over 90 works<br />
by 23-year-old, non-representational/<br />
abstract expressionist artist Jenna<br />
Barreras at her pop-up: Glory Art<br />
Gallery <strong>and</strong> Studio (713 Sutter Street,<br />
Suite A) in <strong>Folsom</strong>. For more info, visit<br />
facebook.com/jbarrerasartist.<br />
application <strong>and</strong> meet all qualifications. For<br />
more info, search “Residential Beautification”<br />
on cityofranchocordova.org...The <strong>El</strong> <strong>Dorado</strong><br />
<strong>Hills</strong> Town Center has welcomed a h<strong>and</strong>ful of<br />
new tenants, including: 8minuteenergy, the<br />
largest independent solar power developer in<br />
the U.S.; Intellectual Property Jurists, an IP law<br />
firm with a proven record of securing highquality<br />
IP portfolios for successful high-tech<br />
startups <strong>and</strong> big companies; <strong>and</strong> MaxPreps,<br />
a property of CBS Interactive that aspires to<br />
cover high school teams, games, <strong>and</strong> players<br />
across the nation...The Murer House is hosting<br />
a “Burrata Cheese-Making Class” on <strong>November</strong><br />
4, a “Polenta con Salsiccie” class on <strong>November</strong><br />
10, <strong>and</strong> a “Risotto with Zucca d'Inverno” class<br />
on <strong>November</strong> 17. All courses run from 10 a.m.<br />
to noon <strong>and</strong> include h<strong>and</strong>s-on instruction<br />
<strong>and</strong> plenty of delicious food. To register, visit<br />
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get to know<br />
Q &A<br />
WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN<br />
YOU GROW UP?<br />
An artist or chef.<br />
WHAT COMES TO YOU NATURALLY?<br />
Making friends <strong>and</strong> playing with<br />
them.<br />
WHAT’S YOUR BIGGEST PET PEEVE?<br />
Bees <strong>and</strong> flies.<br />
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE FICTIONAL<br />
CHARACTER?<br />
<strong>El</strong>astigirl from The Incredibles. She<br />
can stretch her body.<br />
“Sofia opened<br />
my eyes to<br />
the beauty of<br />
imperfection.”<br />
—Jennifer Varanini<br />
Sanchez<br />
(Sofia’s mom)<br />
Sofia<br />
Sanchez<br />
favorites<br />
Food<br />
Pasta<br />
Colors<br />
Red, silver, <strong>and</strong> gold<br />
Animal<br />
Donkey<br />
Do you know someone in the<br />
community who makes a difference<br />
or is particularly interesting that we<br />
should Get to Know? Email their name,<br />
where they live, <strong>and</strong> why they should be<br />
featured to megan@stylemg.com.<br />
Nine-year-old Sofia Sanchez<br />
wants to change the face of<br />
beauty. Born in Ukraine, she’s<br />
one of many children with<br />
Down syndrome (DS) who are ab<strong>and</strong>oned<br />
in orphanages. Her future might have been<br />
bleak—but one day, fate intervened.<br />
At first, Jennifer Varanini Sanchez had<br />
no intention of adopting a child. She already<br />
had three boys of her own, the youngest of<br />
whom, Joaquín, has DS. But after donating<br />
online to help children with DS get adopted,<br />
she was sent a photo of the child she had<br />
supported: Sofia. “I couldn’t take my eyes<br />
off her,” she recalls. “I thought, ‘we helped<br />
her find a family, but why can’t we be that<br />
family?’” The adoption process proved<br />
far from easy, but in the end, Sofia came<br />
home to Placer County—making them “The<br />
Sanchez Six.”<br />
It wasn’t until a few years later that the<br />
Sanchez’ realized Sofia had something<br />
special. Her social media photos started to<br />
garner public attention, <strong>and</strong> well-known<br />
photographers began asking to take<br />
her picture. Then, she began modeling<br />
for major br<strong>and</strong>s, including Target <strong>and</strong><br />
American Girl. A video she posted online,<br />
in which she proudly declares, “I can do<br />
anything I want!” went viral, <strong>and</strong> she<br />
was even invited to speak on national<br />
talk shows, including The Today Show. For<br />
Sofia, now a spokesperson <strong>and</strong> advocate<br />
for those with DS, it’s about showing<br />
other kids like her that they can lead<br />
happy, fulfilling lives. “[DS] isn’t scary,”<br />
she says. “We help people to be more<br />
accepting—to be kind.”<br />
And her mom couldn’t be prouder.<br />
“Sofia opened my eyes to the beauty of<br />
imperfection,” she shares.<br />
—Amber Foster<br />
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main photo courtesy of LIVIE & LUCA; other photo<br />
by JENNIFER VARANINI SANCHEZ
Research shows, involvement<br />
in your own health care leads<br />
to better outcomes.<br />
It’s clear that your opinion, experience <strong>and</strong> point of view make a<br />
difference in helping you achieve better health outcomes. In return,<br />
it’s equally important that the person you turn to as your health<br />
partner really takes the time to know <strong>and</strong> underst<strong>and</strong> you.<br />
Choosing UC Davis Health for your care means partnering with<br />
members of a world-class team – one that’s located close to home,<br />
<strong>and</strong> dedicated to supporting you on your unique health journey.<br />
When it’s time to choose your health insurance this fall, make sure<br />
your health plan gives you access to a UC Davis Health doctor.<br />
To learn more or to find a clinic near you – including our clinic in<br />
<strong>Folsom</strong>, visit ChooseHealth.ucdavis.edu.
local matters<br />
<strong>Folsom</strong> Parks <strong>and</strong> Recreation<br />
Fall into Fun by LESLEY MILLER<br />
NOVEMBER 4 <strong>Folsom</strong> Runway<br />
Local dignitaries <strong>and</strong> residents will strut the catwalk for a<br />
good cause from 2-5 p.m. at the <strong>Folsom</strong> Community Center.<br />
The event also includes appetizers, an auction, <strong>and</strong> a raffle.<br />
Proceeds benefit <strong>Folsom</strong> Runway, a volunteer community<br />
group developed in partnership with <strong>Folsom</strong> Parks &<br />
Recreation that provides inclusive recreational opportunities<br />
for children with special needs. 916-461-6640<br />
NOVEMBER 11 Wayne Spence <strong>Folsom</strong> Veterans Day<br />
Parade<br />
The city pays tribute to the nation’s veterans, rain or shine,<br />
at this 18th annual parade starting at 9 a.m. The route begins<br />
on East Bidwell Street in front of the Target/Home Goods<br />
shopping center <strong>and</strong> ends at <strong>Folsom</strong> City Lions Park with a brief<br />
ceremony to honor local veterans at the Veterans Memorial.<br />
This year’s theme is<br />
“Celebrating Over a<br />
Century of Service<br />
to Our Country” <strong>and</strong><br />
local veteran Jay<br />
Wiley serves as gr<strong>and</strong><br />
marshal. Spectators<br />
along the parade<br />
route can expect to<br />
see more than 2,500<br />
participants with<br />
floats, classic cars, color guards, <strong>and</strong> other community groups.<br />
folsom.ca.us/parks/events/events/parade.asp<br />
NOVEMBER 16 <strong>Folsom</strong> Senior Center Thanksgiving<br />
Celebration<br />
All seniors age 55+ are invited to this fun social event<br />
starting at 11:30 a.m. Festivities include entertainment, light<br />
refreshments, <strong>and</strong> a raffle. Party-goers may bring a brown bag<br />
lunch. 916-461-6601<br />
NOVEMBER 16 Home for the Holidays Reception<br />
The Gallery at 48 Natoma hosts a free public reception from<br />
6-8 p.m. for the new exhibit featuring paintings by Rod<br />
Williams, photography by Boni Canning, <strong>and</strong> dioramas by<br />
Judith Monroe. An exhibit of entries in the annual <strong>Folsom</strong><br />
Focus Photography Contest will also be on display in the<br />
adjacent Community Gallery. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.<br />
Monday through Friday, with extended hours from 6-8 p.m.<br />
Tuesday <strong>and</strong> Wednesday. facebook.com/galleryat48natoma<br />
NOVEMBER 22 Thanksgiving Feast for the Animals<br />
Join the festive atmosphere <strong>and</strong> watch animals receive<br />
specially prepared Thanksgiving treats <strong>and</strong> meals starting at<br />
11 a.m. Regular admission fees apply. folsomzoofriends.org<br />
ONGOING Create Holiday Magic<br />
Groups, families, <strong>and</strong> individuals are needed to decorate trees<br />
<strong>and</strong> sections of the <strong>Folsom</strong> City Zoo Sanctuary for their ninth<br />
annual Wild Nights <strong>and</strong> Holiday Lights event. Caroling groups<br />
are also needed to add to the festive atmosphere. Decorating<br />
dates begin this month. mrobitaille@folsom.ca.us<br />
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THESE EVENTS<br />
AND OTHERS, CHECK OUT THE FOLSOM PARKS &<br />
RECREATION GUIDE OR VISIT FOLSOM.CA.US.<br />
WORLD KINDNESS<br />
DAY<br />
NOVEMBER 3<br />
In a collaborative effort with the<br />
EDH Branch Library <strong>and</strong> YELL<br />
Teen Council, the inaugural World<br />
Kindness Day is coming to the CSD<br />
Gym. From 3-5:30 p.m., families can<br />
learn how to fill their bucket with<br />
tips <strong>and</strong> tricks on showing kindness<br />
<strong>and</strong> respect for others. Admission is<br />
$25 for a family of four <strong>and</strong> $5 for<br />
additional family members.<br />
Activities Aplenty The <strong>El</strong> <strong>Dorado</strong> <strong>Hills</strong> CSD has something for everyone.<br />
Mark your calendar for the following:<br />
BEAVERS IN YOUR BACKYARD<br />
NOVEMBER 7<br />
Learn about the life history, behavior, <strong>and</strong> ecology of<br />
the North American beaver, castor canadensis, from<br />
7-8:30 p.m., as Kate Lundquist <strong>and</strong> Brock Dolman<br />
of the Occidental Arts <strong>and</strong> Ecology Center’s WATER<br />
Institute share their knowledge <strong>and</strong> experience<br />
working with communities to manage beavers in both<br />
wildl<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> urban settings. Learn about what’s going<br />
on in <strong>El</strong> <strong>Dorado</strong> <strong>Hills</strong> from <strong>El</strong>ena DeLacy of the American<br />
River Conservancy, who will provide some insight into<br />
non-lethal beaver management strategies at work in<br />
your neighborhood.<br />
COMPETITIVE<br />
ROBOTICS BOOT<br />
CAMP WITH LEGO<br />
MINDSTORMS EV3<br />
NOVEMBER 19-21<br />
This boot camp from 9 a.m.<br />
to 3 p.m. introduces various<br />
game play challenges—following<br />
complex lines, wrestling sumobots,<br />
<strong>and</strong> solving mazes, to name a<br />
few—<strong>and</strong> extends the basics using an indepth<br />
exploration of competitive robots.<br />
For more information about these events <strong>and</strong> others, visit edhcsd.org or call 916-933-6624.<br />
<strong>Folsom</strong> Parks & Recreation photo courtesy of <strong>Folsom</strong> Parks & Rec. EDHCSD<br />
photo courtesy of EDHCSD.<br />
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CATCH ALL<br />
Veterans Day<br />
Happenings<br />
Photo courtesy of Apple HIlls Growers Association.<br />
Veterans Day is a treasured holiday by many, but <strong>November</strong> 11, <strong>2018</strong>,<br />
marks 100 years since the end of World War I, making this year’s<br />
extra special. In addition to parades, plenty of local businesses are<br />
acknowledging veterans <strong>and</strong> their sacrifice by offering discounts.<br />
The Wayne Spence <strong>Folsom</strong> Veterans Day Parade is scheduled for<br />
<strong>November</strong> 11 at 9 a.m. at the Target/Home Goods parking lot before<br />
winding through town <strong>and</strong> ending at the <strong>Folsom</strong> Community Center.<br />
<strong>El</strong> <strong>Dorado</strong> County Veterans are hosting their annual remembrance on<br />
<strong>November</strong> 11 at 11 a.m. at the <strong>El</strong> <strong>Dorado</strong> County Veterans Monument<br />
(360 Fair Lane) in Placerville. The Auburn Veterans Day Parade<br />
<strong>and</strong> Community Ceremony <strong>and</strong> Luncheon begins at 10:50 a.m. on<br />
<strong>November</strong> 11 starting at the corner of Lincoln Way <strong>and</strong> Clevel<strong>and</strong><br />
Street <strong>and</strong> ending at the Gold Country Fairgrounds. The <strong>El</strong> <strong>Dorado</strong><br />
<strong>Hills</strong> Rotary Club is hosting Blues <strong>and</strong> Brews for Vets at District Church<br />
(7000 Rossmore Lane) on <strong>November</strong> 10 from 7-11 p.m. featuring<br />
music, food, <strong>and</strong> drinks with proceeds benefitting local projects<br />
<strong>and</strong> programs that support veterans. Lastly, many Apple Hill farms<br />
are offering specials to veterans, including Delfino Farms (free á la<br />
mode on any piece of pie purchased <strong>November</strong> 10 <strong>and</strong> 11), Rainbow<br />
Orchards (complimentary hot apple cider donut for service people on<br />
<strong>November</strong> 11), Harris Tree Farm (10-percent off purchases throughout<br />
the weekend), <strong>and</strong> Sloan Winters Mountain Orchard & Garden (free<br />
tractor rides, weather permitting). However you spend your weekend,<br />
remember to take a moment to honor the many veterans <strong>and</strong> their<br />
sacrifices on this important holiday! —Emily Peter<br />
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local matters<br />
Love Where You Live<br />
The 10 Spot by TARA MENDANHA<br />
It’s no secret that we live in one of the best parts<br />
of California—dare we say all of America…? With<br />
this l<strong>and</strong>’s bounty, beauty, <strong>and</strong> beautiful people,<br />
there’s sooo much to be thankful for—including<br />
you dear readers!<br />
Our towns constantly make the best places<br />
to raise a family list. The recent report by<br />
WalletHub named <strong>Folsom</strong>, <strong>El</strong> <strong>Dorado</strong> <strong>Hills</strong>,<br />
Roseville, <strong>and</strong> Rocklin in the top 15 spots to raise<br />
a family in California. Given that we have topnotch<br />
schools <strong>and</strong> more than capable public<br />
servants <strong>and</strong> offices, we’re set for a lifetime of<br />
contented living.<br />
Gold Country is the portion of l<strong>and</strong> from Sierra Nevada to<br />
Sacramento Valley <strong>and</strong> we’re living in the heart of it.<br />
Named after the Gold Rush that initiated the largest mass<br />
immigration in the U.S., said Gold Rush made our little<br />
corner culturally diverse <strong>and</strong> rich in history. It’s also what<br />
catapulted San Francisco into the metropolis it is today.<br />
You’re welcome, SF.<br />
Let’s talk small businesses. Many here live the American<br />
dream, thanks to a market that’s open-minded <strong>and</strong> willing to<br />
shop small. There are numerous creative <strong>and</strong> groundbreaking<br />
businesses surrounding us, covering industries like food, finance,<br />
fitness, <strong>and</strong> more. Whatever the need, chances are, there’s a<br />
friendly neighborhood business that provides it.<br />
Location, location, location. If you hadn’t noticed,<br />
we’re bang in between the ocean <strong>and</strong> the mountains,<br />
equidistant from sky <strong>and</strong> sea. Picturesque towns,<br />
endless forest with astounding wildlife, azure blue<br />
lakes, <strong>and</strong> towering snow-capped mountains dot our<br />
l<strong>and</strong>scape. Whether Tahoe, Yosemite, or the Pacific—<br />
they’re all a stone’s throw away!<br />
With over 40 farmers’ markets in the region <strong>and</strong><br />
countless farms, ranches, <strong>and</strong> vineyards, it’s no wonder<br />
we live a farm-to-fork lifestyle. The Sacramento region<br />
produces the majority of the rice, almonds, caviar, tomatoes,<br />
<strong>and</strong> grapes (many Napa Valley wines use grapes grown in<br />
our region) we consume. The fall foods we’re now devouring<br />
(pumpkins, pears, persimmons, or plums anyone?) also add<br />
to this cornucopia.<br />
Did you know California has the highest number of craft breweries in<br />
the country with more than 900 operating across the state, including<br />
67 (<strong>and</strong> counting) here in the region? Local breweries <strong>and</strong> wineries<br />
consistently dominate competitions like the California State Fair. Most<br />
ingredients are locally sourced to form a self-sustaining industry that<br />
we’re very, very grateful for.<br />
Also noteworthy is our local arts <strong>and</strong> cultural scene. Craft, heritage, <strong>and</strong><br />
music festivals along with county fairs happen year-round. Literally.<br />
Just take a look at our Calendar section each month <strong>and</strong> you’ll see<br />
what we’re talking about. There’s no dearth of things to do, see, <strong>and</strong><br />
experience.<br />
z<br />
Spotlight<br />
o<br />
FOLSOM<br />
Cat Haven in Central California<br />
helped rescue Ophelia—a fourmonth-old<br />
bobcat who was a<br />
relinquished illegal ex-pet—<strong>and</strong> she’s currently a resident<br />
at the <strong>Folsom</strong> City Zoo Sanctuary where she lives a happy,<br />
healthy life. Remember: Wild animals can be affected by<br />
humans; if you see one that’s injured or orphaned, contact a<br />
professional wildlife rehabber to get them the care they need<br />
MEET BOBCAT OPHELIA!<br />
by Guy Easterling<br />
We grow some of the most diverse, high-quality crops<br />
around <strong>and</strong> enjoy mild temperatures, thanks to our<br />
Mediterranean climate. With relatively moderate<br />
winters, sweltering summers, fall colors, <strong>and</strong> spring<br />
flowers, we get a taste of each distinct season<br />
here without too many of the natural disasters<br />
that plague other parts of the country. Knock<br />
on wood.<br />
If there are two things we love, it’s the great<br />
outdoors <strong>and</strong> our pets. With so many<br />
trails <strong>and</strong> parks (thank you, parks <strong>and</strong><br />
rec departments!), pets <strong>and</strong> people<br />
alike tend to lead remarkably<br />
active lifestyles away from the<br />
pollution <strong>and</strong> chaos of big cities.<br />
Biking, hiking, roller skating—<br />
we know how to keep healthy<br />
<strong>and</strong> happy.<br />
What’s the point of it all if<br />
it can’t be shared? Enter our<br />
beloved local nonprofits <strong>and</strong><br />
charities. We’re proud of each<br />
of them <strong>and</strong> come the annual<br />
Big Day of Giving, our generosity knows no bounds. We’ve already<br />
collectively donated over $30 million to our favorite causes. Our<br />
cups runneth over in every possible way, <strong>and</strong> we’re thankful that we<br />
get to share it with one another.<br />
so they can return to the wild. Ophelia was taken in by someone trying to do the right<br />
thing who didn’t have the proper training <strong>and</strong> therefore became imprinted, meaning<br />
she recognizes another animal, person, or thing as her parent <strong>and</strong> cannot be<br />
released back into her natural habitat.<br />
For more information, visit folsomzoofriends.org.<br />
10 Spot photo © gagarych - stockadobe.com. <strong>Folsom</strong> Zoo photo by Bozsik Imagery.<br />
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calendar<br />
NOVEMBER<br />
<strong>November</strong> is National<br />
by ASHLEIGH GRUENWALD<br />
Month<br />
Notable<br />
Happenings<br />
4 DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ENDS<br />
6 ELECTION DAY<br />
11 VETERANS DAY<br />
22 THANKSGIVING<br />
3<br />
DISNEY ON ICE PRESENTS<br />
100 YEARS OF MAGIC. With<br />
a cast of over 50 unforgettable<br />
Disney characters, your whole<br />
family is sure to be captivated at<br />
this performance where Mouseter<br />
of Ceremonies Mickey Mouse helps<br />
you relive the magic of Disney’s<br />
Frozen, Toy Story, The Lion King,<br />
Beauty <strong>and</strong> the Beast, <strong>and</strong> other<br />
classics through over 30 sing-along<br />
songs. golden1center.com/events/<br />
detail/disney-on-ice<br />
(THROUGH 6)<br />
3<br />
FOLSOM FALL FESTIVAL.<br />
Head to Prairie City Stadium<br />
at <strong>Folsom</strong> High School at 5:15 p.m.<br />
for this 15th annual marching b<strong>and</strong><br />
<strong>and</strong> color guard competition where<br />
top groups from our region battle<br />
it out while dazzling the crowd. All<br />
proceeds benefit the <strong>Folsom</strong> High<br />
9<br />
School Music Boosters. folsommusic.<br />
org/folsomfallfestival<br />
9<br />
TWIN LAKES FOOD BANK<br />
GALA. Head to Lakeside<br />
Church’s auditorium for this<br />
annual dinner auction that<br />
celebrates “the art of serving”<br />
<strong>and</strong> helps local families in need.<br />
The evening’s festivities include<br />
a catered dinner, live <strong>and</strong> silent<br />
auctions, entertainment, <strong>and</strong> more.<br />
twinlakesfoodbank.sustaininggood.<br />
com<br />
9<br />
PLACERARTS STUDIOS<br />
TOUR. Over 40 studios from<br />
Roseville <strong>and</strong> Lincoln to Auburn<br />
<strong>and</strong> Colfax are open for viewing<br />
at this annual<br />
self-guided<br />
driving tour<br />
from 10 a.m. to<br />
5 p.m. each day.<br />
Browse works<br />
of art in varying<br />
mediums,<br />
including<br />
ceramics,<br />
jewelry,<br />
calligraphy, <strong>and</strong><br />
painting. placerarts.org/studiostour<br />
(THROUGH 11)<br />
FOLSOM HISTORIC DISTRICT ICE RINK. Lace up your skates <strong>and</strong><br />
bring your family <strong>and</strong> friends to Historic <strong>Folsom</strong> to enjoy some<br />
family fun. The ice rink is open daily from 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. including<br />
Thanksgiving, Christmas, <strong>and</strong> New Year’s Day. folsomicerink.com<br />
(THROUGH JANUARY 21)<br />
9<br />
PETER PAN. Prepare to be<br />
whisked away to a place where<br />
dreams are born <strong>and</strong> no one ever<br />
grows up at this production by<br />
<strong>El</strong> <strong>Dorado</strong> Musical Theatre that<br />
features colorful costumes <strong>and</strong><br />
sets, stunning chorography, <strong>and</strong><br />
exceptional performances. Show<br />
times vary. harriscenter.net<br />
(THROUGH NOVEMBER 18)<br />
10<br />
MAKE NINE DIVINE.<br />
Starting at noon, join<br />
Friends of <strong>Folsom</strong> for their ninth<br />
annual Turkey Drive at the FLB<br />
Entertainment Center. The event<br />
includes live music from the<br />
Cash Prophets, a silent auction,<br />
raffle prizes, <strong>and</strong> activities for all.<br />
Help them reach their goal of<br />
feeding 5,000 families this year.<br />
friendsoffolsom.org<br />
10<br />
BLUES AND BREWS FOR<br />
VETS. The Rotary Club of<br />
<strong>El</strong> <strong>Dorado</strong> <strong>Hills</strong> is celebrating <strong>and</strong><br />
honoring veterans at District Church<br />
from 7-11 p.m. with blues music,<br />
local craft brews, dinner, dancing,<br />
<strong>and</strong> wine. edhblues.com<br />
11<br />
WAYNE SPENCE FOLSOM<br />
VETERANS DAY PARADE.<br />
Beginning at 9 a.m., rain or shine,<br />
celebrate veterans <strong>and</strong> their service<br />
to our country at this annual<br />
parade that features thous<strong>and</strong>s of<br />
participants <strong>and</strong> spectators lining<br />
the northwest end of East Bidwell<br />
Street, Coloma Street, <strong>and</strong> Natoma<br />
Street. Following the parade, enjoy a<br />
brief memorial ceremony at <strong>Folsom</strong><br />
City Lions Park. folsom.ca.us/parks/<br />
events/events/parade.asp<br />
11<br />
A NIGHT AT THE LIBRARY.<br />
Support the <strong>El</strong> <strong>Dorado</strong> <strong>Hills</strong><br />
Library from 4-6:30 p.m. <strong>and</strong> enjoy<br />
live music, food <strong>and</strong> wine samples<br />
from area purveyors, a silent<br />
auction, DJ, <strong>and</strong> more. Hollywoodthemed<br />
attire is encouraged.<br />
edhlibraryfriends.org/night-at-thelibrary<br />
13<br />
RUSSIAN STRING<br />
ORCHESTRA. Founded in<br />
1991, this orchestra features some of<br />
Russia’s finest young players <strong>and</strong> is<br />
renowned for its warmth <strong>and</strong> high<br />
energy, creating concerts described<br />
as addictive. Don’t miss their show<br />
at the Harris Center beginning at<br />
7:30 p.m. harriscenter.net<br />
19<br />
RUDOLPH THE RED-<br />
NOSED REINDEER: THE<br />
MUSICAL. Come see all of your<br />
favorite characters, including Santa<br />
<strong>and</strong> Mrs. Claus, Hermey the <strong>El</strong>f,<br />
Bumble the Abominable Snow<br />
Monster, Clarice, Yukon Cornelius<br />
<strong>and</strong>, of course, Rudolph, as they<br />
come to life in this musical based<br />
on the animated TV special that<br />
speaks to the misfit in all of us.<br />
Shows are at the Harris Center <strong>and</strong><br />
times vary. harriscenter.net<br />
(THROUGH 23)<br />
Pomegranate photo ©Olha - stock.adobe.com. Historic <strong>Folsom</strong> Ice Rink photo by Shoop’s Photography. Wayne Spence Veterans Day Parade photo by Tom Paniagua. Other photos courtesy of their respective companies or<br />
organizations.<br />
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EL DORADO HILLS TOWN CENTER PRESENTS<br />
A DEVELOPMENT BY<br />
29<br />
THE TEN TENORS: HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS. Self-described<br />
as “a group of down-to-earth Aussie blokes”—<strong>and</strong> known the<br />
world over for their unmistakable charm, camaraderie, <strong>and</strong> vocal power—<br />
The Ten Tenors return for a one-of-a-kind holiday show at the Harris<br />
Center. Shows are at 2 p.m. <strong>and</strong> 7:30 p.m. harriscenter.net<br />
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FOLSOM TURKEY TROT.<br />
Start Thanksgiving on a<br />
healthy note by participating in a<br />
10K (8:50 a.m.) or 5K (9:10 a.m.) that<br />
begins <strong>and</strong> ends at <strong>Folsom</strong> City<br />
Lions Park/Rodeo Park. The familyfriendly<br />
event is held rain or shine<br />
<strong>and</strong> all proceeds benefit Twin Lakes<br />
Food Bank. folsomturkeytrot.com<br />
SATURDAY, DEC 1 ST<br />
• Stuff Your Stocking Game - 4PM (First 200 Kids)<br />
• Merchant Open House - 4PM TO 8PM<br />
• Performance by Holiday Caroling<br />
Contest Winners - 6PM<br />
• Santa Arrival &<br />
Tree Lighting - 6:30PM<br />
Photo courtesy of its respective company or organization.<br />
more events<br />
WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE’S<br />
2 MACBETH. Falcon’s Eye<br />
Theatre at <strong>Folsom</strong> Lake College<br />
opens its twelfth season with<br />
Shakespeare’s tragedy Macbeth, an<br />
unrelenting examination of the dark<br />
side of humanity. Advisory: This<br />
production contains mature content<br />
<strong>and</strong> simulated violence <strong>and</strong> may<br />
not be suitable for children 13 or<br />
younger. Show times <strong>and</strong> days vary.<br />
harriscenter.net<br />
(THROUGH 18)<br />
3<br />
CARS & COFFEE SHOW. Stop<br />
by the Palladio at Broadstone<br />
(parking lot next to Nordstrom<br />
Rack) every Saturday from 7-9:30<br />
a.m. to check out an array of cars<br />
<strong>and</strong> trucks from the 1930s <strong>and</strong> on.<br />
cars<strong>and</strong>coffeefolsom.com<br />
(ALSO 10, 17, & 24)<br />
3<br />
CASABLANCA IN THE HILLS.<br />
CASA <strong>El</strong> <strong>Dorado</strong> is hosting its<br />
largest fundraiser of the year at<br />
District Church from 6-11 p.m. Enjoy<br />
a sit-down dinner, live <strong>and</strong> silent<br />
auctions, a raffle, live entertainment,<br />
<strong>and</strong> dancing. All proceeds benefit<br />
abused, neglected, <strong>and</strong> at-risk<br />
children in <strong>El</strong> <strong>Dorado</strong> County.<br />
casaeldorado.org<br />
4<br />
FOLSOM RUNWAY. Enjoy a<br />
fashion show featuring local<br />
dignitaries <strong>and</strong> residents, an auction,<br />
light hors d’oeuvres, <strong>and</strong> a no-host bar<br />
from 2-5 p.m. at the <strong>Folsom</strong> Community<br />
Center while raising money for <strong>Folsom</strong><br />
Runway—a volunteer community<br />
group developed in partnership with<br />
<strong>Folsom</strong> Parks & Recreation to provide<br />
inclusive recreational opportunities for<br />
children with special needs. facebook.<br />
com/folsomrunway<br />
4<br />
SUTTER STREET THEATRE<br />
GALA. Don’t miss Sutter Street<br />
Theatre’s season announcement<br />
celebration at Historic <strong>Folsom</strong>’s<br />
amphitheater from 1-4 p.m. featuring<br />
music, entertainment, food, a silent<br />
auction, <strong>and</strong> more. Admission is free.<br />
historicfolsom.org/events-schedule<br />
4<br />
APPLE HILL HARVEST RUN.<br />
Join Apple Hill for their third<br />
annual run starting at 8 a.m. at Lava<br />
Cap Winery. The nine-mile course<br />
winds through the region’s scenic<br />
neighborhoods <strong>and</strong> fruit ranches along<br />
moderately undulating, paved roads.<br />
All proceeds benefit the students<br />
of Camino Union School District.<br />
applehillrun.org<br />
8<br />
ART MIX: BIG. Delight in a night<br />
full of surprises <strong>and</strong> laughs thanks<br />
to Ringmistress Cha Cha Burnadette,<br />
Magician Ryan Kane, the stars of Sac<br />
Cirque, <strong>and</strong> more. Peter Petty <strong>and</strong> his<br />
Terspichoreans bring some big-b<strong>and</strong><br />
sounds to big-top circus acts in a<br />
Be chosen to perform onstage<br />
at the Christmas Tree Lighting<br />
How to Enter Email your video entry to:<br />
Marketing@tcmgroupinc.com<br />
Deadline for Entry <strong>November</strong> 16th<br />
Winners Announced <strong>November</strong> 20th<br />
(See EDHTownCenter.com for Details & Rules)<br />
Santa<br />
PHOTOS<br />
WITH<br />
NOVEMBER 24TH<br />
through<br />
DECEMBER 24TH<br />
Photos taken at the CA Welcome Center<br />
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calendar<br />
show you don’t want to miss<br />
from 6-9:30 p.m. at the Crocker<br />
Art Museum. crockerart.org/<br />
event/1791/<strong>2018</strong>-11-08<br />
10<br />
WINEFEST. This popular<br />
walkabout wine tasting<br />
on Sutter Creek’s Main Street<br />
begins at 4:30 p.m. After, enjoy<br />
dessert samples, live music, an<br />
auction, <strong>and</strong> after-dinner wines<br />
at the Sutter Creek Auditorium.<br />
Proceeds support AmadorArts, a<br />
nonprofit that benefits the arts<br />
in schools <strong>and</strong> the community.<br />
amadorarts.org<br />
15<br />
HOPE FULL CIRCLE.<br />
From 6:30-9 p.m. at the<br />
<strong>Folsom</strong> Community Center,<br />
watch musicians, poets, painters,<br />
dancers, spoken word artists,<br />
<strong>and</strong> sculptors perform on various<br />
stages as you enjoy wine <strong>and</strong><br />
cheese. The evening’s highlight<br />
is world-renowned musician<br />
Timothy Drury, who performs<br />
original keyboard compositions<br />
from within a “cube”—a sheer<br />
fabric box with images <strong>and</strong> video<br />
projected around the whole<br />
exterior. All proceeds benefit<br />
<strong>Folsom</strong>’s Hope. 916-425-5013<br />
16 SACRAMENTO<br />
HARVEST FESTIVAL.<br />
The 46th annual arts <strong>and</strong> crafts<br />
festival at Cal Expo features<br />
merch<strong>and</strong>ise booths with oneof-a-kind<br />
gifts for the entire<br />
family, food booths, a children’s<br />
activities center, <strong>and</strong> live<br />
entertainment. Hours are from<br />
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday <strong>and</strong><br />
Sunday, <strong>and</strong> 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on<br />
Saturday. harvestfestival.com/<br />
sacramento.html<br />
(THROUGH 18)<br />
16<br />
MOUNTAIN MANDARIN<br />
FESTIVAL. The Gold<br />
Country Fairgrounds is hosting<br />
this beloved fall event where<br />
Placer County growers sell<br />
thous<strong>and</strong>s of bags of m<strong>and</strong>arins.<br />
Also available are m<strong>and</strong>arininfused<br />
drinks, meats, ice<br />
creams, fudge, marinades,<br />
syrups, <strong>and</strong> more. The 25th<br />
anniversary has brought some<br />
new contests <strong>and</strong> the first<br />
annual Run for the M<strong>and</strong>arins<br />
5K. m<strong>and</strong>arinfestival.com<br />
(THROUGH 18)<br />
22<br />
RUN TO FEED THE<br />
HUNGRY. Support<br />
Sacramento Food Bank & Family<br />
Services by running through<br />
the tree-lined streets of East<br />
Sacramento in this annual<br />
event. The 10K begins at 8:15<br />
a.m. <strong>and</strong> the 5K begins at 9 a.m.<br />
runtofeedthehungry.com<br />
23<br />
SANTA PHOTOS.<br />
Families are<br />
invited to visit,<br />
share their<br />
wish lists,<br />
<strong>and</strong> take<br />
purchased<br />
photos<br />
with<br />
Santa<br />
at the<br />
California<br />
Welcome Center<br />
on Post Street next to Cold Stone<br />
7<br />
Creamery in <strong>El</strong> <strong>Dorado</strong> <strong>Hills</strong>.<br />
Times vary. edhtowncenter.com/<br />
upcoming-events/calendar<br />
(THROUGH DECEMBER 24)<br />
25 PALLADIO<br />
CHRISTMAS TREE<br />
LIGHTING. Head to the Palladio<br />
at Broadstone from 5-6 p.m.<br />
<strong>and</strong> watch the Christmas tree<br />
get illuminated while enjoying<br />
refreshments, holiday-themed<br />
performances, <strong>and</strong> a visit from<br />
Santa. gopalladio.com/events<br />
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SAVE THE DATE!<br />
DECEMBER<br />
HISTORIC FOLSOM<br />
CHRISTMAS TREE<br />
LIGHTING CEREMONY. Ring in<br />
the most wonderful time of the<br />
year from 6-9 p.m. in Historic<br />
<strong>Folsom</strong> as they brighten up<br />
the whole plaza with their<br />
tree-lighting ceremony.<br />
Enjoy train rides up <strong>and</strong><br />
down Sutter Street, bounce<br />
houses, face painting, visits<br />
with Santa, singers, dancers, <strong>and</strong><br />
a surprise guest. historicfolsom.<br />
org/events-schedule<br />
HISTORIC FOLSOM HOLIDAY HOME TOUR. Peruse several<br />
stunningly decorated homes <strong>and</strong> churches throughout <strong>Folsom</strong><br />
<strong>and</strong> enter a raffle for your chance to win various prizes. Tour between<br />
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days <strong>and</strong> support the <strong>Folsom</strong> Historical Society<br />
<strong>and</strong> the Murer House Foundation. folsomhistoricalsociety.org/events<br />
(ALSO 8)<br />
8<br />
17<br />
EMPTY BOWLS SUPPER. This delicious <strong>and</strong> meaningful<br />
evening raises funds to benefit the hungry locally <strong>and</strong><br />
internationally. The soup dinner, sponsored by the <strong>El</strong> <strong>Dorado</strong><br />
Peace <strong>and</strong> Justice Community, begins at 4 p.m. at <strong>El</strong> <strong>Dorado</strong><br />
County Fairground’s Forni Building <strong>and</strong> is followed by a silent<br />
auction, bake sale, wine bar, <strong>and</strong> live music by Achilles Wheel <strong>and</strong><br />
Coloma Celtic. edpjc.org<br />
HOMES FOR THE HOLIDAYS TOUR. Visit beautifully decorated<br />
homes throughout <strong>El</strong> <strong>Dorado</strong> County as you sample decadent<br />
chocolates, taste local wines, bid on designer trees, <strong>and</strong> celebrate the<br />
magic of the season. Tour between 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday <strong>and</strong><br />
11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Proceeds support the Assistance League of<br />
Sierra Foothills. sierrafoothills.assistanceleague.org<br />
(ALSO 9)<br />
FOR MORE EVENTS HAPPENING IN OUR AREA, VISIT STYLEFEDH.COM AND<br />
CLICK ON CALENDAR. ALSO, BE SURE TO CHECK OUT OUR BLOG! SEND YOUR<br />
EVENTS TO INFO@STYLEMG.COM.<br />
Mountain M<strong>and</strong>arin Fest photo courtesy of Kurt Bertilson. PlacerArts photo by Cheryl Lewis. Sac Harvest Fest photo courtesy of Rosinski Communications. Other photos courtesy of their respective companies or organizations.<br />
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GREAT SHOWS. UP CLOSE. IN FOLSOM!<br />
WIZARD OF OZ<br />
FRI-SUN JAN 18-20<br />
A spectacular celebration of the iconic 1939 MGM film, The Wizard Of Oz<br />
features breathtaking special effects, dazzling choreography, <strong>and</strong> classic<br />
songs. This lavish production will blow you away from the moment the<br />
tornado touches down <strong>and</strong> transports you to a dazzling Oz, complete with<br />
munchkins <strong>and</strong> flying monkeys.<br />
JERSEY BOYS<br />
THE NATIONAL TOUR<br />
TUE–SAT JAN 22–26<br />
Go behind the music <strong>and</strong> inside the story of Frankie Valli <strong>and</strong> The Four<br />
Seasons in the Tony Award ® -winning true-life musical phenomenon, Jersey<br />
Boys. From the streets of New Jersey to the Rock <strong>and</strong> Roll Hall of Fame, this<br />
is the musical that’s just too good to be true. Featuring the legendary Top Ten<br />
hits “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Walk Like A Man,” “Can’t Take My Eyes<br />
Off You,” <strong>and</strong> “December, 1963 (Oh What A Night).”<br />
KINKY BOOTS: THE MUSICAL<br />
THE NATIONAL TOUR<br />
FRI–SUN FEB 15–17<br />
Kinky Boots is Broadway’s huge-hearted, high-heeled hit! With songs by<br />
Grammy ® <strong>and</strong> Tony ® winning pop icon Cyndi Lauper, this joyous musical<br />
celebration is about the friendships we discover, <strong>and</strong> the belief that you can<br />
change the world when you change your mind. Inspired by true events, Kinky<br />
Boots takes you from a gentlemen’s shoe factory in Northampton to the<br />
glamorous catwalks of Milan.<br />
EVITA<br />
LYRICS BY TIM RICE AND MUSIC BY ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER<br />
THU–SAT FEB 21–23<br />
Eva Peron enthralled a nation <strong>and</strong> enchanted the world. Her story unfolds<br />
in EVITA, the Tony® Award winning Best Musical, a high flying theatrical<br />
experience adored the world over. From the geniuses behind JESUS CHRIST<br />
SUPERSTAR <strong>and</strong> JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT,<br />
EVITA captures musical gold with its Grammy® Award-winning score<br />
combining Latin music, pop, jazz <strong>and</strong> musical theatre styles.<br />
916-608-6888<br />
HarrisCenter.net
outtakes<br />
FOLSOM COMMUNITY SERVICE DAY<br />
September 15 // Lakeside Church <strong>and</strong> various <strong>Folsom</strong> locales<br />
At this city-wide volunteer effort, more than 3,300 residents<br />
enjoyed a breakfast <strong>and</strong> morning kick-off event at Lakeside<br />
Church before dispersing to assist with roughly 70 projects,<br />
including painting new markings on bike trails, l<strong>and</strong>scape<br />
enhancements at local schools, <strong>and</strong> creek clean-ups.<br />
Photos by TOM PANIAGUA<br />
UNICORN DASH 5K<br />
September 15 // <strong>El</strong> <strong>Dorado</strong> Trailhead, Placerville<br />
Proceeds from this inaugural 5K—hosted by Active<br />
20-30 Club Gold Rush #1034—benefitted a field trip<br />
scholarship program for Title 1 schools in <strong>El</strong> <strong>Dorado</strong><br />
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games, live music, <strong>and</strong> a local “unicorn.”<br />
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Approximately 300 attendees savored seasonal dishes—<br />
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<strong>and</strong> prepared by top local chefs—<strong>and</strong> fine wines at this<br />
second annual fundraiser benefitting <strong>El</strong> <strong>Dorado</strong> County<br />
Ag in the Classroom.<br />
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the arts<br />
Tracy<br />
Lauth<br />
Called to Create<br />
by HEATHER L. BECKER<br />
Award-winning plein air artist Tracy Lauth has roots rich in California’s<br />
Gold Rush history. Growing up in Salinas—where her family settled<br />
in the mid-1800s to seek their fortune—Lauth continued living<br />
in the Bay Area after graduating from the International Culinary<br />
Center. The former executive chef <strong>and</strong> owner of Black Tie Fine<br />
Catering eventually traded her pots <strong>and</strong> pans in for paintbrushes<br />
<strong>and</strong> turned her detail-oriented, artistic eye to canvas—capturing<br />
majestic cities <strong>and</strong> l<strong>and</strong>scapes filled with emotion <strong>and</strong> light. Since relocating with her<br />
husb<strong>and</strong> to Placerville, Lauth has held solo exhibits throughout the area at Marshall<br />
Medical Center <strong>and</strong> the <strong>El</strong> <strong>Dorado</strong> County Board of Supervisors office, <strong>and</strong> shown her work<br />
at Harris Center’s Bank of America Gallery <strong>and</strong> numerous juried competitions. “Being a<br />
full-time artist doesn’t mean you paint full-time—people often have an image of artists<br />
as dark, moody, introverts hidden away in a studio surrounded by unfinished [pieces]<br />
where they work 24 hours a day creating masterpieces,” shares Lauth. “That’s mostly in<br />
the movies. I live a bright, fulfilling life.”<br />
Poppy Field After Spring Rain<br />
HLB: WHEN DID YOU DISCOVER YOUR TALENT FOR PLEIN AIR?<br />
TL: I started in photorealism, [followed by impressionism] with a bit of abstract thrown<br />
in, <strong>and</strong> was exclusively a studio painter. When an opportunity arose to enter a plein air<br />
competition, I took a chance. Painting outdoors was amazing; I was seeing everything<br />
in its natural state: colors, shadows, values, tones, <strong>and</strong> life! I painted the same scene five<br />
Mammoth Lakes<br />
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Artwork photos courtesy of TRACY LAUTH.<br />
Artist photos by DANTE FONTANA.
Clockwise starting<br />
top left: Waiting<br />
Out the Storm, Lone<br />
Cottonwood, Seasons<br />
Mammoth <strong>and</strong> Sunset<br />
Over Placerville<br />
times in three days until I got it right <strong>and</strong> won first place. From then on, I was hooked <strong>and</strong><br />
now travel to competitions, paint outs, <strong>and</strong> symposiums to study <strong>and</strong> hone my skill. I paint<br />
with oil <strong>and</strong> use brushes, fingers, sponges, <strong>and</strong> palette knives.<br />
HLB: WHERE DO YOU SEEK INSPIRATION?<br />
TL: I’m obsessed with skies—clouds, sunrises, sunsets, fog, <strong>and</strong> rain. I can sit on my sofa,<br />
look out the window, <strong>and</strong> see a kaleidoscope of colors <strong>and</strong> light. My paintings often begin<br />
with the sky then the foreground. When I’m feeling uninspired, I just go outside. I live on<br />
three acres at the top of a hill where you can see for miles, which gives my mind some<br />
breathing room.<br />
HLB: YOU’RE A BIT OF A GLOBETROTTER. HOW HAVE YOUR TRAVELS INFLUENCED YOUR<br />
WORK?<br />
TL: The world is a beautiful place filled with amazing people.<br />
My obsession with food <strong>and</strong> art has taken me on some great<br />
adventures. Most recently, I spent a month traveling solo in<br />
Greece, going to culinary school in Athens <strong>and</strong> Poros, <strong>and</strong> visiting<br />
the ruins <strong>and</strong> smaller isl<strong>and</strong>s to photograph <strong>and</strong> sketch for<br />
paintings. The colors of the Mediterranean were stunning, but the<br />
people <strong>and</strong> cuisine were even better.<br />
HLB: WHAT HAS BEEN THE BIGGEST CHALLENGE YOU’VE HAD TO<br />
OVERCOME?<br />
TL: Identifying my own personal style [as]something that I love<br />
<strong>and</strong> embrace. Plein air allows me to be me. It’s about painting<br />
outdoors, in person, with your subject. Aside from the heat, cold, bugs, wind, <strong>and</strong> rain, it’s<br />
amazing.<br />
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health & wellness<br />
Stress<br />
Less<br />
16 Holiday Survival Tips<br />
by KOURTNEY JASON<br />
Not to sound like the Grinch, but everyone<br />
knows the holidays aren’t without a bit of<br />
stress. Thankfully, whether induced by<br />
family, finances, or falling off track with<br />
your health goals, there is a light at the end<br />
of the tunnel. Stay on track with these helpful tips from<br />
local experts on how to survive the holidays.<br />
MENTAL HEALTH<br />
Don’t Do It All<br />
1 “Simplify any area of your life that you can <strong>and</strong> let go of the idea<br />
that you have to be a superhuman. You don’t have to do it all <strong>and</strong><br />
be everything to everyone.”—Donna Webb, Instructor, THE STUDIO<br />
Martial Arts & Fitness<br />
A Gift to Cheers<br />
2 “I usually buy medium-priced bottles of wine by the case,<br />
decorate them festively <strong>and</strong> inexpensively, <strong>and</strong> gift them to friends <strong>and</strong><br />
neighbors along with a h<strong>and</strong>written note telling them why they’re so<br />
special to me.”—Renae Linder, MSW, LCSW, Vice President <strong>and</strong> Owner,<br />
Linder Psychiatric Group<br />
Top Traditions<br />
3 “Make a 'must-do' list of the activities, events, <strong>and</strong> traditions<br />
that mean the most to you <strong>and</strong> your family <strong>and</strong> ensure everyone gets<br />
something they enjoy on the calendar. Then schedule those events now<br />
while you have control of your calendar. As other activities <strong>and</strong> events<br />
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FOLSOM LAKE COMMUNITY CONCERT ASSOCIATION<br />
PRESENTS TWO FABULOUS CONCERTS<br />
Tapestry:<br />
A Tribute to Carole King,<br />
the glorious sound of a Carole King concert,<br />
leaving you with memories of the great music she<br />
wrote <strong>and</strong> recorded.<br />
Sunday, January 27, 2019 @ 2 & 7p.m.<br />
Christiane Noll & Hugh Panaro:<br />
Memories Down Broadway Lane<br />
regale the audience with the hit tunes from<br />
memorable musicals, such as, Chicago, Ragtime,<br />
Phantom of the Opera, Annie Get Your Gun, Les<br />
Miserables, Funny Girl, West Side Story, <strong>and</strong> others.<br />
Sunday, April 14, 2019 @ 2 & 7p.m.<br />
Start your holiday <strong>and</strong> New Year’s shopping by purchasing tickets to<br />
see Tapestry: A Tribute to Carole King at Harris Center on Sunday,<br />
January 27 at 2 & 7 pm <strong>and</strong> Broadway Superstars Christiane Noll &<br />
Hugh Panaro: Memories Down Broadway Lane, Sunday, April<br />
14 at 2 & 7 pm. To purchase tickets, or for additional information,<br />
contact the Harris Center ticket office Monday through Saturday, Noon<br />
to 6 PM at 916-608-6888 or visit the Harris Center website anytime:<br />
www.harriscenter.net<br />
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Moments of Self-Care<br />
4 “Self-care is important at any time, but even more so during the<br />
holidays, so go to the gym, read a book, or take a bath. The possibilities<br />
are endless!”—Kayle Torres, MA, LMFT<br />
Love Your People<br />
5 “Take a moment to remind yourself that the most important part<br />
of the holidays is the coming together with the people who matter the<br />
most to you <strong>and</strong> how lucky we are to have that gift.”—Donna Webb,<br />
Instructor, THE STUDIO Martial Arts & Fitness<br />
SPIRITUAL<br />
Press Pause<br />
6 “Take some time for mindfulness. Sit down occasionally, close<br />
your eyes, do some deep breathing, <strong>and</strong> let your mind drift without<br />
dem<strong>and</strong>ing any direction or response. Everything can be go, go, go, so<br />
stepping back once in awhile can be very helpful.”—Cary Nosler, Host,<br />
“Forever Young” on SiriusXM Radio<br />
The True Meaning<br />
7 “Lean in to the deeper part of what the holiday means, usually<br />
it’s based on something that means peace, joy, or blessing—which<br />
we all need more of.”—Lance Hahn, Senior Pastor, Bridgeway<br />
Christian Church<br />
Giving vs. Receiving<br />
8 “Give something to someone with these two guidelines: First,<br />
give to someone who doesn’t know you. Second, give to someone<br />
who can’t repay you. Reciprocal giving is great—we lean strongly<br />
into that at Christmas—but giving to someone who can’t repay<br />
you tests the belief that it is indeed more blessed to give than to<br />
receive.”—Brad Franklin, Pastor <strong>and</strong> Storyteller, Lakeside Church<br />
Count Your Blessings<br />
9 “Focus on what you have instead of what you don’t have to<br />
combat any negative thinking. Express gratitude for the things<br />
you have, <strong>and</strong> do something for those less fortunate.”—Therese<br />
Sorrentino, LMFT<br />
NUTRITION<br />
Freezer Meals<br />
10 “Fall is a great time for fresh fruits <strong>and</strong> veggies. Cook <strong>and</strong><br />
freeze meals now to enjoy fall’s freshness during the season’s<br />
busiest times.”—Ann Vezey, Corporate Group Exercise Director,<br />
Spare Time Clubs<br />
Food is Fuel<br />
1 “Sticking to a healthy diet is a key component of managing<br />
stress. Giving your body proper food will give you the energy you<br />
need.”—Rachael Dardano, Owner <strong>and</strong> Holistic Health Coach,<br />
Internal Wisdom<br />
Balance Your Plate<br />
12 “When you do sit down for a holiday meal, load your plate<br />
with veggies <strong>and</strong> protein first. Hopefully your first round fills you<br />
up, so when you go back for some carbs, you won’t overindulge.”—<br />
Mark Cavallaro, CSCS, CPT, Head Trainer, Roseville Health &<br />
Wellness Center<br />
Dessert Picks<br />
13 “Pick your three favorite desserts ahead of time <strong>and</strong> tell<br />
yourself you’ll stick to only those. This will help with portion control<br />
<strong>and</strong> keep you from grazing the table!”—Kori Polee, Nutritionist <strong>and</strong><br />
Exercise Physiologist, Roseville Health & Wellness Center<br />
Hydrate<br />
14 “Cool winter air carries less moisture than warm air does,<br />
so it’s [imperative] to drink lots of water. And remember: Alcohol<br />
<strong>and</strong> coffee are dehydrating, so drink extra water if you enjoy an<br />
adult beverage or caffeine.”—Lauren Mathewson, ND, Revolutions<br />
Naturopathic<br />
FITNESS<br />
Sneaky Steps<br />
15 “If you can’t make it to the gym, find other ways to burn<br />
calories. Examples are speed-walking through the mall while<br />
shopping for holiday gifts, parking further away, <strong>and</strong> taking<br />
the stairs instead of elevators <strong>and</strong> escalators.”—Lisa Robinson,<br />
General Manager, Roseville Health & Wellness Center<br />
Fitness Friends<br />
16 “Find a fitness<br />
buddy or fitness<br />
support group of any<br />
kind—whether it’s a<br />
friend who will keep<br />
you accountable,<br />
a running partner,<br />
gym buddy, group to<br />
workout with, etc.”—Jodie Wood, NASM-CPT, PES, Personal Trainer,<br />
Johnson Ranch Racquet Club, a Spare Time Club<br />
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Wine. Dine. Donate.<br />
Friday, <strong>November</strong> 9<br />
Lakeside Church<br />
<strong>2018</strong><br />
The auction proceeds will allow Twin Lakes<br />
Food Bank to continue to serve those in our<br />
community who are food insecure.<br />
The evening will include a dinner catered<br />
by Off the Vine Catering Company <strong>and</strong> will<br />
feature silent <strong>and</strong> live auctions.<br />
Paul Robins <strong>and</strong> Phil Cowan,<br />
radio celebrities from the<br />
“The Paul <strong>and</strong> Phil Show”<br />
on Sacramento’s Y92<br />
morning show,<br />
will provide<br />
entertainment as<br />
emcees <strong>and</strong> auctioneers.<br />
Tickets:<br />
TwinLakesFoodBank.org<br />
5:30 PM • Auction Preview<br />
6:30 PM • Dinner<br />
Tickets: $50<br />
916.985.6232 • info@twinlakesfoodbank.org
cause & effect<br />
Raley’s Food<br />
For Families<br />
Taking a Bite Out of Hunger<br />
by LINDA HOLDERNESS // photos by DANTE FONTANA<br />
You’ve likely seen the small<br />
collection boxes at the<br />
cash registers at Raley’s,<br />
Bel Air, <strong>and</strong> Food Source<br />
checkout st<strong>and</strong>s that say:<br />
Donate to Raley’s Food For Families.<br />
Have you wondered what happens to the<br />
money given (via cash or card) in this nopressure<br />
appeal for help? A lot, as it turns<br />
out.<br />
Raley’s founded the nonprofit Raley’s<br />
Food For Families 32 years ago to help<br />
feed people designated as “food insecure,”<br />
meaning they don’t have access to enough<br />
food for healthy living. The nonprofit’s<br />
mission is “to end hunger locally by<br />
providing fresh, healthy food to those who<br />
need it most.”<br />
Initially a canned food drive, Raley’s<br />
Food For Families now provides literally<br />
millions of pounds of nutritious food each<br />
year to hundreds of thous<strong>and</strong>s of hungry<br />
families in Raley’s service areas—from<br />
Salinas, Yreka, <strong>and</strong> Northern Nevada,<br />
to <strong>El</strong> <strong>Dorado</strong> County, Placer County, <strong>and</strong><br />
beyond. The need is staggering: As of 2015,<br />
in Sacramento County alone, more than<br />
240,000 people did not have enough to eat.<br />
The specter of hunger is especially<br />
acute during the holiday season, when food<br />
becomes a focus of celebration. During the<br />
last two months of the year—beginning<br />
<strong>November</strong> 4 this year—the organization<br />
holds their annual Holiday Bag Drive<br />
marked by displays of nutritious groceries<br />
at checkout st<strong>and</strong>s. For a $10 donation,<br />
supplemented by Raley’s, a family will<br />
receive a bag of food valued at $30 <strong>and</strong><br />
enough for 20 meals from such items as<br />
fresh fruit <strong>and</strong> vegetables, milk, canned<br />
tuna <strong>and</strong> green beans, diced tomatoes,<br />
pasta sauce, whole-grain<br />
pasta, peanut butter, Raisin<br />
Bran, <strong>and</strong> applesauce. “We’re<br />
very particular about the<br />
products we put into the<br />
bags,” says Becca Whitman,<br />
the program’s executive<br />
director <strong>and</strong> the community<br />
relations manager for<br />
Raley’s. “We focus on<br />
nutrition <strong>and</strong> health.” No<br />
turkeys? Not any longer,<br />
because other sources offer<br />
them. These bag donations<br />
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Give Where You Live<br />
Drive Out Hunger Turkey Drive<br />
<strong>November</strong> 9, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., Roseville Auto Mall, diana@placerfoodbank.org;<br />
placerfoodbank.org<br />
> Drop off a frozen turkey or monetary donation; the goal is to distribute 600<br />
turkeys to families in need.<br />
Make Nine Divine: Friends of <strong>Folsom</strong> Turkey Drive <strong>and</strong><br />
Fundraiser<br />
<strong>November</strong> 10, beginning at noon, FLB Entertainment Center, friendsoffolsom.<br />
org<br />
> Partake in fun activities, win raffle prizes, <strong>and</strong> drink for a cause.<br />
Empty Bowls Supper<br />
<strong>November</strong> 17, 4-8 p.m., <strong>El</strong> <strong>Dorado</strong> County Fairgrounds, edpjc.org<br />
> Enjoy homemade soup, bread, <strong>and</strong> a beverage, participate in a silent auction<br />
<strong>and</strong> listen to live music; benefits the hungry locally <strong>and</strong> internationally.<br />
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add up, too. Last year, the Holiday Bag Drive provided more than 3.7<br />
million meals.<br />
Four years ago, Raley’s Food For Families introduced Summer<br />
Fresh Drive, a program that raises funds to make more fresh fruits<br />
<strong>and</strong> vegetables available to schoolchildren whose summer break also<br />
means a break from free meals. This past summer, the organization,<br />
in partnership with the Sacramento Public Library, held farmers’<br />
markets at local library lunch program sites <strong>and</strong> donated bags of fresh<br />
produce to over 500 families.<br />
The success of Raley’s Food For Families relies in part on its unique<br />
distribution system. Raley’s doesn’t dole out food. Instead, it partners<br />
with county food banks aligned with Feeding America—including<br />
Placer Food Bank <strong>and</strong> Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services,<br />
<strong>and</strong> the agencies they both support—placing all the donations into<br />
accounts the food banks can then “spend” (at Raley’s cost) according<br />
to the needs of the agencies <strong>and</strong> communities they serve. “We’re a<br />
middle man of sorts,” Whitman says. “We try to leave the decisions<br />
to the experts <strong>and</strong> provide them with the resources to do good.”<br />
foodforfamilies.org<br />
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home design<br />
Home is Where<br />
the Hearth Is<br />
3 Hot Fireplace Ideas<br />
by KERRIE L. KELLY, FASID<br />
Afireplace is oftentimes the primary focal point of a living room,<br />
providing warmth, comfort, <strong>and</strong> structure. Still, there can be challenges<br />
when it comes to designing your living space around one. How close<br />
can the furniture be to the heat <strong>and</strong> flames? Is there a “best” option<br />
for placement of the sofa? What if there are competing focal points,<br />
such as in a room with a terrific view? Here are a few design tips <strong>and</strong><br />
tricks that will help when faced with such decisions.<br />
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so symmetrical, this configuration makes<br />
balance fairly easy to achieve <strong>and</strong> provides<br />
a cozy ambiance to the room.<br />
But what if the room <strong>and</strong> fireplace is<br />
on a much gr<strong>and</strong>er scale? If that’s the case,<br />
you would want to “pull it back,” allowing<br />
for larger furniture arrangements echoing<br />
the larger scale <strong>and</strong> to avoid having the<br />
space seem cavernous. In room (B), proper<br />
balance is the result of high ceilings <strong>and</strong><br />
windows being offset by the extra-large<br />
yet simple, non-fussy furniture selection<br />
<strong>and</strong> the oh-so-h<strong>and</strong>some fireplace that<br />
assumes the role of artwork.<br />
2ROOM WITH A VIEW<br />
A not uncommon dilemma when<br />
it comes to designing your room<br />
around a fireplace is the dueling focal point<br />
issue. This occurs when there’s a second or<br />
even third focus drawing your attention,<br />
such as large picture windows with<br />
breathtaking views. In these instances, it’s<br />
often best to take your cue from the old<br />
adage: “Who says we can’t have it all?”<br />
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Achieving a sense of balance is<br />
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Sometimes this is easy to accomplish, as in<br />
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flank the fireplace <strong>and</strong> the sofa sits directly<br />
opposite the fireplace with a conveniently<br />
placed coffee table in front. Because it’s<br />
B<br />
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While most often a fireplace does provide the primary focal<br />
point of a room, sometimes one is there “just because,” hidden<br />
away in a small secret nook or adding an extra architectural element<br />
where none is expected. Furniture arrangement may seem like a<br />
moot point in such a case, but the opposite is true. Though the seating<br />
may be minimal, it becomes more important than ever to provide a<br />
“l<strong>and</strong>ing pad” with at least one chair or bench so that one or two people<br />
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So, let the fun<br />
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Dogtopia of Sacramento – Nimbus Winery is the premier destination<br />
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Colorado Hemp Honey Lemon Stress Less, $29.99<br />
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Goddess Lovely Gift Set, $45 (includes sugar<br />
scrub, natural lip balm, body oil, body mist, clay<br />
masque, <strong>and</strong> botanical tea) at Tea Xotics, 4356<br />
Town Center Boulevard, Suite 112, <strong>El</strong> <strong>Dorado</strong><br />
<strong>Hills</strong>. 916-461-3548, teaxotics.com<br />
Anxious for Nothing: Finding Calm in<br />
a Chaotic World by Max Lucado, $17.99<br />
at Face in a Book, 4359 Town Center<br />
Boulevard, Suite 113, <strong>El</strong> <strong>Dorado</strong> <strong>Hills</strong>. 916-<br />
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Support Supplement, $34.99 at<br />
Sunrise Natural Foods, 1950 Douglas<br />
Boulevard, Roseville. 916-789-8591,<br />
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Aveda Comforting Tea Bags, $20 at Serenity Spa<br />
| Soul Yoga, 3984 Douglas Boulevard, Suite 150,<br />
Roseville, 916-797-8550; 350 Palladio Parkway, Suite<br />
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Rinse Bath & Body Co. Roll-On Lavender Essential Oil,<br />
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$4.99, at Michaelangelo’s, 2030 Douglas Boulevard, Suite 5,<br />
Roseville. 916-608-4216, shopmichaelangelos.com<br />
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Presenting <strong>Style</strong> <strong>Magazine</strong>’s READERS’ CHOICE AWARD ALL-STARS special<br />
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them a 2nd chance to thank their customers, clients <strong>and</strong> our readers for voting<br />
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YEARS WON!<br />
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<strong>Folsom</strong> | 916-358-9099<br />
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Soul<br />
Foodies<br />
15<br />
TOP CHEFS<br />
BY LUNA ANONA<br />
PHOTOS BY DANTE FONTANA<br />
In the pages<br />
that follow, we<br />
introduce you<br />
to the people<br />
behind the<br />
local plates <strong>and</strong><br />
restaurants you<br />
love—each with a<br />
story as colorful<br />
as their culinary<br />
creations. Dig<br />
Photo ©markoaliaks<strong>and</strong>r - stock.adobe.com.<br />
in <strong>and</strong> learn<br />
something new!<br />
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15 TOP CHEFS<br />
Michael Liu<br />
Hisui Sushi, 25004 Blue Ravine Road, Suite 107,<br />
<strong>Folsom</strong>, 916-985-7778, hisuisushi.com<br />
Michael Liu was born into the restaurant<br />
industry. His parents owned Chinese<br />
restaurants in the Bay Area, <strong>and</strong> he often<br />
helped out. At 16, he got his first official job as a<br />
dishwasher at a Japanese restaurant <strong>and</strong>—after<br />
learning <strong>and</strong> honing his skills from some of the<br />
eatery’s amazing chefs—went on to become the<br />
successful owner <strong>and</strong> chef at <strong>Folsom</strong> favorite<br />
Hisui.<br />
First memory of food: My gr<strong>and</strong>ma’s cooking.<br />
Since my parents were busy with the restaurant<br />
business, most of the time my gr<strong>and</strong>ma would<br />
prepare homemade meals for my brothers<br />
<strong>and</strong> me. I loved her beef noodle soup <strong>and</strong><br />
rice porridge. I still don’t know how she makes<br />
them, but I know no one can make them as<br />
perfectly as her.<br />
Food philosophy: Combining traditional<br />
cuisine with a creative <strong>and</strong> contemporary flair<br />
using only the freshest, healthiest ingredients.<br />
If I wasn’t a chef, I’d be: An engineer. I went<br />
to school for it <strong>and</strong> got a degree but found my<br />
passion in food. I love what I do <strong>and</strong> ended up<br />
being really good at it!<br />
Top cooking tip: Good food is actually pretty<br />
simple. It always starts with the origin of your<br />
ingredients; fresh, natural ingredients make just<br />
about everything taste way better.<br />
The best thing I ever ate: When my wife <strong>and</strong><br />
I visited South Korea, Taiwan, <strong>and</strong> Japan, we<br />
had the most amazing food experiences. The<br />
street markets during the day, the vibrant night<br />
markets, fish markets, <strong>and</strong> the food festivals—<br />
there’s such a diversity to the food they offer,<br />
<strong>and</strong> it was a true food paradise.<br />
One food I’ll never get behind: Overcooked<br />
cabbage. The smell is disgusting!<br />
Guilty pleasure food: Ice cream.<br />
Favorite ingredient to work with: Fish sauce.<br />
It’s an umami bomb that gives depth <strong>and</strong><br />
richness to sauces <strong>and</strong> main dishes.<br />
For dinner last night, I ate: A perfectly<br />
seasoned homemade pork chop with potatoes<br />
<strong>and</strong> veggies—<strong>and</strong>, of course, ice cream for<br />
dessert.<br />
Favorite food pairing: Sake with sushi. Sake is<br />
very versatile <strong>and</strong> complements many cuisines.<br />
Favorite restaurant <strong>and</strong> dish: Alex<strong>and</strong>er’s<br />
Steakhouse in Cupertino. It’s an American<br />
steakhouse with a Japanese flair. I love their<br />
dry-aged tomahawk chop, truffle mac & cheese,<br />
<strong>and</strong> complimentary cotton c<strong>and</strong>y.<br />
You’d never know it, but: I love playing video<br />
games.<br />
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Karen Holmes<br />
Karen’s Bakery <strong>and</strong> Café, 705 Gold Lake Drive,<br />
<strong>Folsom</strong>, 916-985-2665, karensbakery.com<br />
Taro Arai<br />
Mikuni Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar, various<br />
locations, mikunisushi.com<br />
The self-proclaimed happiest<br />
chef ever, Taro Arai learned<br />
how to cook from watching<br />
his mother <strong>and</strong> reading<br />
books. When the raw fish<br />
aficionado <strong>and</strong> hailed “Lord<br />
of Rice” isn’t rolling delicious<br />
concoctions from the sea, you<br />
can probably find him doing<br />
charity work—or devouring<br />
his mother’s homemade<br />
dashi.<br />
First memory of food: I<br />
grew up eating my mom’s<br />
home-cooked meals, so<br />
maybe a bowl of rice with a<br />
raw egg, from one of our own<br />
chickens, or furikake, which is<br />
dried fish <strong>and</strong> vegetables.<br />
Food philosophy: I follow<br />
the three “F”s: fresh, freestyle,<br />
<strong>and</strong> freaky!<br />
If I wasn’t a chef, I’d be:<br />
Working for a charitable<br />
organization, which I already<br />
do part-time at the Mikuni<br />
Charitable Foundation.<br />
Top cooking tip: There are<br />
no rules, so just cook from<br />
your heart.<br />
The best thing I ever ate:<br />
Tai (sea bream) sashimi in<br />
my hometown of Amakusa,<br />
Japan.<br />
One food I’ll never get<br />
behind: I’ve traveled all over<br />
the world looking for one<br />
thing that I didn’t like, but I<br />
haven’t found it yet—I like<br />
everything!<br />
Guilty pleasure food: I never<br />
feel guilty.<br />
Favorite ingredient to work<br />
with: Fresh fish.<br />
For dinner last night, I<br />
ate: Sōmen noodles from<br />
Nagasaki, Japan, with my<br />
mom’s homemade dashi.<br />
Favorite food pairing: Nigiri<br />
<strong>and</strong> sake.<br />
Favorite restaurant <strong>and</strong><br />
dish: I have too many friends<br />
in this field—I like all of the<br />
restaurants!<br />
You’d never know it, but:<br />
I used to be very shorttempered,<br />
but now I’m full<br />
of joy.<br />
At 12 years old, Karen Holmes was preparing three-course<br />
meals—that included the ambitious Baked Alaska—for her<br />
parents. Given her Danish lineage—where she says that<br />
baking is part of your life regardless of age or gender—<br />
perhaps it’s no surprise that she’s the accomplished chef<br />
she is today. (More proof that it runs in the family? Her son,<br />
Duncan, recently received a nod from Bon Appétit for his<br />
restaurant Call in Denver.)<br />
First memory of food: Plum-flavored baby food.<br />
Food philosophy: Food should be adventurous, but also<br />
personal. I love trying new things, but I also like food that<br />
people would just come over to your house to eat; the<br />
whole micro-tweezer food movement isn’t for me.<br />
If I wasn’t a chef, I’d be: A culinary travel guide.<br />
Top cooking tip: Be adventurous, <strong>and</strong> don’t be afraid to<br />
try something new. We all burn stuff—you can always try it<br />
again.<br />
The best thing I ever ate: It was a dish in a very complex<br />
broth with fresh peas, lots of dill, <strong>and</strong> a sous-vide egg.<br />
The peas were raw <strong>and</strong> the warm yolk flooded the whole<br />
thing—it was the sexiest, most delicious thing I’ve ever<br />
eaten.<br />
One food I’ll never get behind: I just can’t deal with<br />
eggplant.<br />
Guilty pleasure food: Chips <strong>and</strong> salty things—I love the<br />
salt <strong>and</strong> pepper kettle chips.<br />
Favorite ingredient to work with: If you took everything<br />
away from me, I’d be the most bummed if you took away<br />
produce. Produce is a miracle.<br />
For dinner last night, I ate: I went to eat dinner at the<br />
house of some friends. They’re really good cooks <strong>and</strong> made<br />
Cornish game hen with Cuban seasoning.<br />
Favorite food pairing: A lot of people like charcuterie <strong>and</strong><br />
cheese, but I love charcuterie <strong>and</strong> dried fruit.<br />
Favorite restaurant <strong>and</strong> dish: Anything at Manfreds & Din<br />
in Denmark—they’re constantly changing the menu.<br />
You’d never know it, but: I race Porsches.<br />
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Frank Visconti<br />
Visconti’s Ristorante, 2700 East Bidwell<br />
Street, Suite 700, <strong>Folsom</strong>, 916-983-5181,<br />
viscontisristorante.com<br />
He’s twirled pies in the Bay<br />
Area <strong>and</strong> sharpened his Italian<br />
culinary skills in Chicago, but<br />
one thing Frank Visconti hasn’t<br />
done is perhaps a blessing:<br />
He’s never deviated from<br />
cooking Italian food—having<br />
done it now for 33 years. He’s<br />
just as committed to the love<br />
behind the plate as he is to<br />
what’s on it, which may be why<br />
his restaurant has become<br />
such a staple in <strong>Folsom</strong>.<br />
First memory of food:<br />
Thinking I was a chef by<br />
playing with my mom’s pots<br />
<strong>and</strong> pans when I was around<br />
five years old.<br />
Food philosophy: To pass on<br />
the tradition of homemade<br />
food made with love <strong>and</strong><br />
passion for not only the meal<br />
itself, but also what that<br />
entails—the meaning of family.<br />
Italians are known for growing<br />
our own fruits <strong>and</strong> vegetables<br />
while making all of our meals<br />
from scratch with the family,<br />
<strong>and</strong> it’s a way for us to get<br />
together <strong>and</strong> bond.<br />
If I wasn’t a chef, I’d be: A<br />
Ferrari mechanic.<br />
Top cooking tip: Cook with<br />
pride <strong>and</strong> fashion.<br />
The best thing I ever ate: My<br />
gr<strong>and</strong>mother’s veal rollatini.<br />
One food I’ll never get<br />
behind: Liver.<br />
Favorite ingredient to work<br />
with: Garlic <strong>and</strong> white wine.<br />
For dinner last night, I ate: A<br />
ribeye steak.<br />
Favorite food pairing:<br />
Eggplant alla mama <strong>and</strong><br />
gnocchi alla vodka.<br />
Favorite restaurant <strong>and</strong> dish:<br />
The King Arthur cut at House<br />
of Prime Rib in San Francsico.<br />
You’d never know it, but:<br />
Other than cooking, I’m<br />
passionate about cars <strong>and</strong><br />
construction.<br />
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Nick Dedier<br />
Milestone, 4359 Town Center Boulevard,<br />
Suite 116, <strong>El</strong> <strong>Dorado</strong> <strong>Hills</strong>, 916-934-0790,<br />
milestonerestaurantedh.com<br />
Nick Dedier has traveled leaps <strong>and</strong> bounds<br />
from his college days of working as a casual<br />
server <strong>and</strong> even as a dishwasher at Strings<br />
Italian Café. From attending the Culinary<br />
Institute of America in New York <strong>and</strong> holding<br />
varying positions at numerous Michelin star<br />
restaurants—Daniel Boulud Brasserie, Gary<br />
Danko, Thomas Keller Restaurant Group—to<br />
working with Auberge Resorts, it’s safe to say<br />
this superstar has an impressive résumé—<strong>and</strong><br />
some serious culinary chops. Decorative<br />
background aside, however, his true joy lies<br />
in supporting small businesses by cooking<br />
solid, locally sourced, seasonal food for the<br />
community.<br />
First memory of food: Making scrambled eggs<br />
with my mom <strong>and</strong> Aunt Jan. I learned on my<br />
own that the more cream I added the better<br />
they were.<br />
Food philosophy: Always cook like you're<br />
cooking for family <strong>and</strong> friends, not customers<br />
or the bottom line. Keep it classic, not trendy;<br />
rich <strong>and</strong> valuable, not precious <strong>and</strong> pricey.<br />
If I wasn’t a chef, I’d be: A fishing guide.<br />
Top cooking tip: Chefs only become better by<br />
using better quality ingredients with diligently<br />
practiced techniques.<br />
The best thing I ever ate: Oysters <strong>and</strong> Pearls<br />
at The French Laundry in Yountville.<br />
One food I'll never get behind: Vegan food<br />
made to look like meat.<br />
Guilty pleasure food: Any hot dog from<br />
Ruffhaus Hot Dog Co.<br />
Favorite ingredient to work with: Great food<br />
is loaded with love; considering I’m my own<br />
boss working with my fiancé in a New American<br />
restaurant, I get to work with that ingredient<br />
every day <strong>and</strong> am proud to say it shows. Also,<br />
salt. Developing a method <strong>and</strong> a madness to<br />
salt usage really makes food sing. The famous<br />
chef Jean-Louis Palladin made the inference<br />
that people don't go to restaurants because<br />
[chefs] know how to cook, they go out because<br />
[they] know how to use salt.<br />
For dinner last night I ate: Leftover Chinese<br />
food in the only fashion acceptable—the dregs<br />
from every box, in a bowl, with white rice<br />
heated up <strong>and</strong> devoured.<br />
Favorite food pairing: Sparkling wine <strong>and</strong><br />
anything; or pork <strong>and</strong> fruit.<br />
Favorite restaurant <strong>and</strong> dish: “Chip <strong>and</strong> Dip”<br />
at State Bird Provisions in San Francisco.<br />
You'd never know it, but: I grew up absolutely<br />
loathing onions.<br />
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Jarunee Fleming<br />
Thai Paradise, 2770 East Bidwell Street, Suite 100,<br />
<strong>Folsom</strong>, 916-984-8988, thaiparadisefolsom.com<br />
If you look far enough down<br />
Jarunee Fleming’s résumé,<br />
you’ll find the time she<br />
honed her cooking skills in<br />
Bangkok, Thail<strong>and</strong>, which<br />
explains why her Thai curries<br />
are so popular—<strong>and</strong> one of<br />
her favorite things to cook.<br />
Her focus today? Bringing the<br />
authentic flavors of Thail<strong>and</strong><br />
to <strong>Folsom</strong>. Yes, please.<br />
First memory of food: Being<br />
six years old <strong>and</strong> eating rice.<br />
Food philosophy: I just love<br />
making people happy <strong>and</strong><br />
healthy.<br />
If I wasn’t a chef, I’d<br />
be: Growing flowers <strong>and</strong><br />
vegetables.<br />
Top cooking tip: Taste what<br />
you cook before you serve it!<br />
The best thing I ever ate:<br />
Cioppino at Sotto Mare in San<br />
Francisco.<br />
One food I’ll never get<br />
behind: Beef.<br />
Guilty pleasure food: Ice<br />
cream.<br />
Favorite ingredient to work<br />
with: Chiles.<br />
For dinner last night, I ate:<br />
Veggie soup!<br />
Favorite food pairing:<br />
Shrimp <strong>and</strong> greens.<br />
Favorite restaurant <strong>and</strong><br />
dish: Cioppino at Sea Chest<br />
in Cambria.<br />
You’d never know it, but:<br />
I’m a great singer.<br />
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Christine Ondrus-Lykos<br />
Farmer’s Delicatessen <strong>and</strong> Bakery, 3952 Cambridge<br />
Road, Cameron Park, 530-672-6800, farmersdeli.net<br />
John S<strong>and</strong>ers<br />
Old Town Grill, 444 Main Street, Placerville, 530-622-<br />
2631, otgplacerville.com<br />
John S<strong>and</strong>ers always<br />
knew he wanted his own<br />
restaurant. He’s clocked 41<br />
years as a chef (18 at the<br />
grill) <strong>and</strong> while food will<br />
always be his first passion,<br />
his other passion is helping<br />
folks develop a solid work<br />
foundation right in his own<br />
kitchen.<br />
First memory of food:<br />
Coming from a family of<br />
nine children—yes, nine—my<br />
dear mother would prepare<br />
a meal for the family <strong>and</strong><br />
we’d all share the day <strong>and</strong><br />
enjoy it together.<br />
Food philosophy: Take<br />
advantage of the local<br />
resources <strong>and</strong> bounty that<br />
our area has to offer.<br />
If I wasn’t a chef, I’d be:<br />
I’m living my dream job.<br />
Top cooking tip: The three<br />
“T”s ensure a finished<br />
product—time, temperature,<br />
<strong>and</strong> taste.<br />
The best thing I ever ate:<br />
A perfectly seared <strong>and</strong><br />
seasoned chuck-end, bonein<br />
ribeye.<br />
One food I’ll never get<br />
behind: Mushrooms—I like<br />
the earthy profile, but I can’t<br />
h<strong>and</strong>le the texture.<br />
Guilty pleasure food: My 10<br />
p.m. snack!<br />
Favorite ingredient to<br />
work with: Walking through<br />
our farmers’ markets <strong>and</strong><br />
utilizing whatever came out<br />
of the farms that day.<br />
For dinner last night, I<br />
ate: Shrimp fajitas in a cast<br />
iron skillet cooked on an<br />
open fire alongside zucchini<br />
stuffed with crab, salmon,<br />
scallops, <strong>and</strong> lobster.<br />
Favorite food pairing: Wild<br />
game with a deep, earthy<br />
sauce <strong>and</strong> fresh herbs.<br />
Favorite restaurant<br />
<strong>and</strong> dish: Cioppino with<br />
sourdough bread at Scoma’s<br />
in San Francisco.<br />
You’d never know it, but:<br />
I have more than 30 years<br />
being clean <strong>and</strong> sober, <strong>and</strong><br />
my passion through food<br />
is to help others who just<br />
need a break or a chance.<br />
Christine Ondrus-Lykos thought she might attend the<br />
Culinary Institute of America some 20 years ago, but<br />
instead, the self-taught chef blazed a trail all on her own<br />
by traveling through Europe <strong>and</strong> gaining an immense<br />
appreciation of what other countries <strong>and</strong> cultures bring<br />
to the American palate—<strong>and</strong> plate. Now the native New<br />
Yorker is doing the same at her beloved bakery <strong>and</strong> deli in<br />
Cameron Park.<br />
First memory of food: I visited Hungary <strong>and</strong> Romania<br />
when I was four. I remember playing with pigs <strong>and</strong> chickens<br />
on a remote farm, <strong>and</strong> I vividly recall seeing a whole animal<br />
being cooked on top of a spit in an open field.<br />
Food philosophy: Keep it simple, take your time, <strong>and</strong> mind<br />
your energy in the kitchen—energy is an ingredient!<br />
If I wasn’t a chef, I’d be: A rally sports car driver.<br />
The best thing I ever ate: Crème caramel in Barcelona.<br />
One food I’ll never get behind: Escargot.<br />
Guilty pleasure food: Pizza.<br />
Favorite ingredient to work with: Garlic—yum!<br />
For dinner last night, I ate: Chicken salad with avocado.<br />
Favorite food pairing: Clarified butter <strong>and</strong> garlic.<br />
Favorite restaurant <strong>and</strong> dish: The Cashew Chicken at Thai<br />
House.<br />
You’d never know it, but: When I was younger, I wanted to<br />
be a dancer.<br />
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Mark Berkner<br />
Taste Restaurant, 9402 Main Street, Plymouth, 209-245-<br />
3463, restauranttaste.com<br />
Mark Berkner serves as the<br />
department chair for the<br />
San Joaquin Delta College<br />
of Culinary Arts, a tasty full<br />
circle from when he was a<br />
student studying culinary<br />
arts at Contra Costa College.<br />
The chef <strong>and</strong> educator<br />
believes that all chefs are<br />
artists, <strong>and</strong> after a bite of his<br />
foie gras or seared scallops,<br />
we’re inclined to agree.<br />
Food philosophy: Food<br />
should be prepared <strong>and</strong><br />
consumed at its most<br />
optimal freshness <strong>and</strong><br />
ripeness while showcasing<br />
the natural flavors of the<br />
ingredients. It shouldn’t be<br />
intimidating, but it should<br />
be a nourishing experience<br />
that makes your taste buds<br />
happy.<br />
If I wasn’t a chef, I’d be:<br />
Test driving dirt bikes.<br />
Guilty pleasure food:<br />
Reuben s<strong>and</strong>wiches.<br />
Favorite ingredient<br />
to work with: Wild<br />
mushrooms that I’ve<br />
foraged.<br />
For dinner last night, I ate:<br />
Liverwurst on crackers at 10<br />
p.m.<br />
Favorite food pairing: Toast<br />
paired with anything!<br />
Favorite restaurant <strong>and</strong><br />
dish: The Waterboy, <strong>and</strong><br />
anything on the menu.<br />
You’d never know it, but:<br />
I’m a professor.<br />
Dean Hiatt<br />
Poor Red’s Bar-B-Que, 6221 Pleasant Valley Road, <strong>El</strong> <strong>Dorado</strong>,<br />
530-622-2901, poorreds.com<br />
Dean Hiatt might just be one of the last nice chefs st<strong>and</strong>ing. Most<br />
chefs have a story or two about how fiery the kitchen can get—in<br />
more ways than one. Instead, Dean says he watched chefs mistreat<br />
their employees as he worked his way through kitchens <strong>and</strong> vowed<br />
to never do the same. He also supports what he calls “reverse<br />
farming”—where local farms come to him <strong>and</strong> ask what they can<br />
grow for the restaurant, instead of vice versa, which puts less strain<br />
on the environment.<br />
First memory of food: My biological mother left when I was<br />
younger, so it was just me, my brother, <strong>and</strong> my dad. I remember<br />
watching Julia Child with my dad—he’d take notes <strong>and</strong> then make<br />
us dinner later.<br />
Food philosophy: I like my food to tell a story, especially a story of<br />
the l<strong>and</strong>scape—so if I serve venison, I also serve mushrooms; or if I<br />
serve fish, I also serve nuts from the river.<br />
If I wasn’t a chef, I’d be: I’m currently in my third dream job—<br />
previously, I was a firefighter <strong>and</strong> a musician. If I had to move on<br />
from here, I’d be a police officer.<br />
Top cooking tip: Coco Chanel says that before you leave the<br />
house, you should take one thing off—I think before you send<br />
out a plate, you should take something off. Don’t overthink or<br />
overcomplicate it.<br />
The best thing I ever ate: Barbecue back home in Texas.<br />
One food I’ll never get behind: Sushi. I like looking at it, but I just<br />
can’t eat raw fish.<br />
Guilty pleasure food: I like to dip a spoonful of peanut butter in<br />
chocolate chips.<br />
Favorite ingredient to work with: Sage. It reminds me of home.<br />
For dinner last night, I ate: I made sage dirty rice with a sagestuffed,<br />
bacon-wrapped pork loin, <strong>and</strong> winter roasted vegetables,<br />
<strong>and</strong> yes, sage.<br />
Favorite food pairing: Some kind of root vegetable <strong>and</strong> ribeye.<br />
Favorite restaurant <strong>and</strong> dish: I love The Independent Restaurant<br />
<strong>and</strong> Bar! Every time I go, I’m always going to get their California<br />
Chicken S<strong>and</strong>wich; I have them take the avocado off though—it’s a<br />
texture thing.<br />
You’d never know it, but: I was homeless, living in my truck in<br />
a parking lot in Las Vegas trying to put myself through a culinary<br />
education working under some chefs for not a lot of money. I guess<br />
the dream was bigger than anything else.<br />
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Victor Octavio<br />
Bacchus House Wine, Bar & Bistro, 1004 East<br />
Bidwell Street, Suite 100, <strong>Folsom</strong>, 916-984-7500,<br />
bacchushousebistro.com<br />
Locavores love Victor Octavio<br />
for his signature prime rib—a<br />
dish that has been a Bacchus<br />
House bestseller for more<br />
than 30 years. Who's to<br />
thank for his culinary chops<br />
<strong>and</strong> undeniable passion?<br />
Fellow chefs that he's<br />
learned under—<strong>and</strong>, most<br />
importantly, his mom.<br />
First memory of food: My<br />
mother's Latin home cooking.<br />
It was—<strong>and</strong> still is—the best.<br />
Food philosophy: Use what<br />
Mother Nature has provided<br />
us <strong>and</strong> enhance it with<br />
passion <strong>and</strong> love.<br />
If I wasn’t a chef, I’d be: A<br />
rock star.<br />
Top cooking tip: Have<br />
passion. If that ingredient is<br />
missing, then forget it.<br />
The best thing I ever ate:<br />
My mother's home cooking. I<br />
want some now, actually!<br />
One food I’ll never get<br />
behind: Liver. Never.<br />
Guilty pleasure food: Sushi.<br />
Favorite ingredient to work<br />
with: A homemade, slowly<br />
simmered stock. From that,<br />
the magic blossoms.<br />
For dinner last night, I ate:<br />
Sushi.<br />
Favorite food pairing: A<br />
magnificent Port paired with<br />
a magnificent dessert—paired<br />
with me <strong>and</strong> close friends on<br />
the beach.<br />
Favorite restaurant <strong>and</strong><br />
dish: The Albacore Pepperfin<br />
<strong>and</strong> Lobster Roll at Mikuni.<br />
You’d never know it, but:<br />
I absolutely love hard rock.<br />
The louder <strong>and</strong> harder, the<br />
better.<br />
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Angelique Miller<br />
Zest Vegan Kitchen, 2620 Sunset Boulevard, Suite 1,<br />
Rocklin, 916-824-1688, zestvegankitchen.com<br />
Plant-based kitchen virtuoso<br />
Angelique Miller traveled for<br />
work when she was young,<br />
studying food every new place<br />
that she went. In 1995, she<br />
began a vegetarian diet, <strong>and</strong><br />
further honed her producetransforming<br />
chops after going<br />
vegan in 2008. Now she’s<br />
devoted to demonstrating how<br />
delicious food can be without<br />
meat.<br />
First memory of food: My<br />
dad, who is Croatian, would<br />
make palacinkas, which are<br />
like a thick crêpe. I used to<br />
smother them in jam <strong>and</strong> roll<br />
them up.<br />
Food philosophy: I love to<br />
celebrate plants in all their<br />
beautiful glory. Delicious<br />
colors, flavors, <strong>and</strong> textures<br />
can happen with the simplest<br />
ingredients. I strive for food<br />
being not only delicious <strong>and</strong><br />
beautiful, but nourishing <strong>and</strong><br />
joyful.<br />
If I wasn’t a chef, I’d be:<br />
I’d love to spend more time<br />
being creative <strong>and</strong> innovative<br />
while other trusted individuals<br />
h<strong>and</strong>led the daily business<br />
aspects of running a restaurant.<br />
Top cooking tip: Use whatever<br />
tools you can find to make<br />
cooking fun <strong>and</strong> easy, <strong>and</strong> get<br />
in there <strong>and</strong> play.<br />
The best thing I ever ate: I’m<br />
still haunted by the memory of<br />
a breathtaking chile relleno I<br />
had as a kid in Arizona at a tiny<br />
hole-in-the-wall restaurant. So<br />
uniquely <strong>and</strong> freshly prepared,<br />
it inspires me to this day. I<br />
also once had a cherimoya<br />
fruit that was so perfectly<br />
sun-ripened <strong>and</strong> flavorful<br />
that it was bliss beyond belief,<br />
eliciting audible moans <strong>and</strong><br />
head-to-toe tingles. I’m still<br />
chasing that experience each<br />
time I buy a cherimoya.<br />
One food I’ll never get<br />
behind: Animals.<br />
Guilty pleasure food:<br />
So Delicious cashew ice<br />
cream (salted caramel <strong>and</strong><br />
snickerdoodle).<br />
Favorite ingredient to work<br />
with: Besan (a smooth yellow<br />
chickpea flour found in Indian<br />
grocery stores). It’s shockingly<br />
gross when tasted raw, but<br />
borderline magical after it’s<br />
freshly cooked.<br />
For dinner last night, I ate:<br />
Veggie enchiladas, green<br />
cilantro rice, chips, <strong>and</strong> salsa<br />
Favorite food pairing: Fruit<br />
<strong>and</strong> herbs, like blackberries<br />
<strong>and</strong> sage or watermelon <strong>and</strong><br />
mint.<br />
Favorite restaurant <strong>and</strong> dish:<br />
The vegan OMFG roll from<br />
Lou’s Sushi in Sacramento.<br />
You’d never know it, but: My<br />
kids were born in Haiti, <strong>and</strong><br />
I have a deep appreciation<br />
<strong>and</strong> love for Haitian culture<br />
<strong>and</strong> food, which is mainly<br />
Caribbean with a French<br />
influence. I offer Haitian dishes<br />
sometimes at Zest <strong>and</strong> am<br />
thrilled when people try them.<br />
Kara Taylor<br />
The Farm Table, 311 Main Street, Placerville, 530-295-<br />
8140, ourfarmtable.com<br />
Kara Taylor started working in coffee <strong>and</strong> donut shops<br />
when she was 13, followed by a pie-making stint at an apple<br />
orchard. By 15, she was cooking on the line at a fine dining<br />
Italian restaurant. Today? You can find her slinging some of<br />
the best duck confit in Northern California, among other<br />
things.<br />
First memory of food: Eating lobster at a birthday party<br />
when I was four. Growing up in coastal New Engl<strong>and</strong>, it was a<br />
family tradition to eat lobster on our birthdays.<br />
Food philosophy: Less is more.<br />
If I wasn’t a chef, I’d be: Doing community development<br />
work in the nonprofit or public sector.<br />
Top cooking tip: Don’t rush it. Dishes cooked “low <strong>and</strong><br />
slow” like confits <strong>and</strong> braises are my specialty.<br />
The best thing I ever ate: Lobster in butter, lobster bisque,<br />
lobster roll—I really love lobster.<br />
One food I’ll never get behind: I can’t think of anything I’ll<br />
never like!<br />
Guilty pleasure food: Fried chicken, but I don’t really feel<br />
guilty about it.<br />
Favorite ingredient to work with: Pork.<br />
For dinner last night, I ate: A sausage s<strong>and</strong>wich with<br />
grilled peppers <strong>and</strong> onions.<br />
Favorite food pairing: During fall, butternut squash <strong>and</strong><br />
chipotle chili.<br />
Favorite restaurant <strong>and</strong> dish: Chile Relleno <strong>and</strong> Blood<br />
Sausage Tacos from Santa Maria Taqueria.<br />
You’d never know it, but: I spent a year working as a tool<br />
librarian, lending out tools <strong>and</strong> fixing small engines on lawn<br />
mowers.<br />
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Dan Moore<br />
36 H<strong>and</strong>les, 1010 White Rock Road, <strong>El</strong> <strong>Dorado</strong> <strong>Hills</strong>,<br />
916-941-3606, 36h<strong>and</strong>les.com<br />
Dan Moore brings his<br />
experience of training under<br />
chefs from New Orleans, San<br />
Francisco, <strong>and</strong> Sacramento<br />
to deliver a polished pub<br />
experience at 36 H<strong>and</strong>les.<br />
He loves using seasonal <strong>and</strong><br />
local ingredients whenever<br />
possible, which is evident in<br />
the restaurant’s menu that<br />
changes monthly.<br />
First memory of food: BBQ<br />
outings at my gr<strong>and</strong>parents’<br />
house in <strong>Folsom</strong>.<br />
Food philosophy: Keep it<br />
simple—<strong>and</strong> seasonal.<br />
If I wasn’t a chef, I’d be: A<br />
firefighter.<br />
Top cooking tip: Salt. Use<br />
more of it.<br />
The best thing I ever ate:<br />
A wood-fired pizza from<br />
an old pizza place in New<br />
Haven, CT.<br />
One food I’ll never get<br />
behind: Broccoli.<br />
Guilty pleasure food: Pizza.<br />
Favorite ingredient to<br />
work with: Pork.<br />
For dinner last night, I ate:<br />
A hamburger.<br />
You’d never know it, but: I<br />
have four kids.<br />
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15 TOP CHEFS<br />
Julian Perrigo-Jimenez<br />
Julian’s Pâtisserie & Café, 6610 <strong>Folsom</strong>-Auburn<br />
Road, Suite 7, <strong>Folsom</strong>, 916-936-4735, julianscafe.com<br />
Julian Perrigo-Jimenez of Food<br />
Network fame (he just finished<br />
filming a Cake Wars episode to<br />
air next October) is all about<br />
pushing himself <strong>and</strong> staying<br />
innovative. The California<br />
Culinary Academy of San<br />
Francisco graduate specialized<br />
in baking <strong>and</strong> pastry arts, <strong>and</strong><br />
returned from Las Vegas—after<br />
having worked alongside<br />
world-renowned pastry chefs<br />
with stints at the Bellagio <strong>and</strong><br />
Caesars Palace—to bring the<br />
baked goods home to <strong>Folsom</strong>.<br />
First memory of food:<br />
Buttermilk pancakes that my<br />
gr<strong>and</strong>ma used to make from<br />
scratch. She’d brush each one<br />
with melted butter, <strong>and</strong> they<br />
were the best pancakes I’ve<br />
ever had.<br />
Food philosophy: Food is<br />
an art <strong>and</strong> a form of creative<br />
expression.<br />
If I wasn’t a chef, I’d be: A<br />
teacher. I love helping young<br />
people achieve their goals.<br />
Top cooking tip: Don’t be<br />
afraid to make anything—<br />
everybody has to start<br />
somewhere.<br />
The best thing I ever ate: My<br />
first crêpe in the streets of Paris.<br />
One food I’ll never get<br />
behind: Mushrooms.<br />
Guilty pleasure food: Ice<br />
cream.<br />
Favorite ingredient to work<br />
with: Chocolate.<br />
For dinner last night, I ate:<br />
A bacon, egg, <strong>and</strong> cheese<br />
croissant.<br />
Favorite food pairing: Ice<br />
cream <strong>and</strong> bread pudding.<br />
Favorite restaurant <strong>and</strong> dish:<br />
Lasagna at The Place.<br />
You’d never know it, but:<br />
I used to be really into<br />
skateboarding.<br />
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SPECIAL ADVERTISING<br />
SECTION<br />
OF THE TOWN<br />
Presenting <strong>Style</strong> <strong>Magazine</strong>’s Taste of the Town special<br />
advertising section, where some of our area’s creators<br />
of culinary have chosen to highlight their business.<br />
When you visit these eatieries, make sure you tell<br />
them you saw their profile in <strong>Style</strong>!<br />
Voted Best Overall<br />
Restaurant, a<br />
Best Outdoor<br />
Dining, a Best Bar, a Best<br />
Romantic Restaurant, a<br />
Best Cocktail, <strong>and</strong> Best<br />
Waitpersons Jake Brekke <strong>and</strong> Tyrel Blankenship! The<br />
Independent Restaurant <strong>and</strong> Bar offers a refreshing place<br />
for gatherings of family <strong>and</strong> friends in the Emerald Street<br />
Building on upper Main Street in Placerville. Come <strong>and</strong><br />
enjoy the modern rustic setting which includes cozy<br />
indoor dining <strong>and</strong> a convivial bar. In addition, outdoor<br />
dining is available on the private garden patio.<br />
Now in their eighth year, the Independent remains<br />
focused on its American fusion menu prepared with<br />
the freshest ingredients. The full bar is top tier with<br />
innovative creations featuring fresh-squeezed juices,<br />
infused liquors, <strong>and</strong> signature cocktails mixed by their<br />
friendly <strong>and</strong> professional staff.<br />
Operating as a “scratch kitchen” the work begins early<br />
at The Independent, where meats, cheeses, <strong>and</strong> freshdelivered<br />
produce are all prepared daily for lunch <strong>and</strong><br />
dinner service. Creative weekend specials are a hallmark<br />
of the Independent <strong>and</strong> savvy patrons know they sell<br />
out quickly. Call <strong>and</strong> speak to the friendly staff for<br />
information <strong>and</strong> reservations or follow the Independent<br />
on Facebook to see current weekend specials. The<br />
Independent serves lunch <strong>and</strong> dinner seven days/week.<br />
Also check out their Bloody Mary Bar on Sundays from<br />
11-4, <strong>and</strong> their Sous Vide Prime Rib on Sunday nights!<br />
The Independent Restaurant <strong>and</strong> Bar<br />
629 Main Street // Placerville<br />
530-344-7645 // independentplacerville.com<br />
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SPECIAL ADVERTISING<br />
SECTION<br />
#1 FAVORITE ITALIAN RESTAURANT<br />
14 YEARS IN A ROW!<br />
Visconti’s is a<br />
family owned<br />
full service<br />
restaurant in <strong>Folsom</strong><br />
where we do our best<br />
to make you feel at<br />
home each time you come to visit. Our recipes come<br />
from past generations of our family in Southern Italy,<br />
from the regions of Calabria <strong>and</strong> Sicily. We are proud<br />
to use only the freshest ingredients, imported meat,<br />
cheese <strong>and</strong> wine. When you dine with our family<br />
you feel at home where the flavors are savory, the<br />
atmosphere is filled with love, <strong>and</strong> the ambiance is old<br />
world traditional Italian life.<br />
If you are wondering where to eat, we welcome parties<br />
of any size no matter what the occasion! We are a<br />
family friendly restaurant that is a perfect place to<br />
celebrate anniversaries, weddings, <strong>and</strong> birthdays. We<br />
can also host business meetings <strong>and</strong> private parties.<br />
Open Tuesday through Saturday for lunch <strong>and</strong> dinner,<br />
<strong>and</strong> Sundays for dinner only. We are so proud of our<br />
rich traditions <strong>and</strong> history <strong>and</strong> that pride goes into<br />
every dish we serve.<br />
Thanks also for making Visconti’s Restaurant <strong>Folsom</strong>’s<br />
Favorite Italian Restaurant for 13 years in a row!<br />
Visconti’s Ristorante<br />
2700 East Bidwell St., Ste. 700 // <strong>Folsom</strong><br />
916-983-5181 // www.viscontisristorante.com<br />
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eat & drink<br />
DINING SPOTLIGHT<br />
Amore Mio<br />
Italian Bistro<br />
Love at First Bite<br />
by LORN RANDALL // photos by DANTE FONTANA<br />
Salsicce e Pollo in Coppia<br />
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By strange coincidence, when I was asked to review the Gold Country’s<br />
newest Italian bistro, I had been craving the authentic, rustic cuisine of<br />
Northern Italy. I just didn’t expect it to be in Placerville. As my plus one<br />
<strong>and</strong> I strolled down a quaint courtyard off<br />
Main Street, we came upon our destination: “THE BISTRO IS THE COLLABORATION BETWEEN OWNERS SIGRID<br />
Amore Mio.<br />
AND MARI—TWO PERSONALITIES BUBBLING WITH GIOIA E AMORE<br />
The bistro is the collaboration between<br />
owners Sigrid <strong>and</strong> Mari—two personalities (JOY AND LOVE), THANKS TO A PASSION FOR THEIR NEW LIFE IN THE<br />
bubbling with gioia e amore (joy <strong>and</strong> love), thanks to a passion FOOTHILLS, THEIR CUSTOMERS, AND EACH OTHER.”<br />
for their new life in the foothills, their<br />
customers, <strong>and</strong> each other. We witnessed<br />
the latter when Sigrid brought Mari<br />
flowers as consolation for “a tough day.”<br />
The “awww” factor was palpable.<br />
After a glass of local vino was poured,<br />
my trip back to Tuscany officially began<br />
with il fritto misto della casa—delicately fried<br />
zucchini flowers stuffed with mozzarella<br />
alongside arancini (breaded risotto balls)<br />
<strong>and</strong> a drizzle of balsamic reduction nestled<br />
atop fresh greens <strong>and</strong> diced tomatoes.<br />
While it’s possible to find arancini on<br />
menus from time to time, the addition of<br />
fried zucchini flowers is a rarity, making<br />
this a must-order antipasti.<br />
My mother recently blessed me with<br />
a parcel of melanzana (eggplant) from her<br />
garden, so I was excited to see the oblong<br />
purple orb featured in Amore’s di rughetta,<br />
pomodorini e melanzane. Grilled eggplant<br />
strips, rolled <strong>and</strong> filled with ricotta <strong>and</strong><br />
sun-dried tomatoes, accompanied by<br />
cherry tomatoes <strong>and</strong> fresh-picked arugula<br />
was a salad match made in heaven. The addition of sun-dried tomatoes gave the subtle flavors<br />
of eggplant <strong>and</strong> ricotta a bright burst, while the arugula provided a palatable, peppery bite.<br />
The entrée round at Italian eateries always torments me: pasta or protein? Fortunately,<br />
I had already forwarned my girlfriend that I would be pirating the gnocchi in liguria from her<br />
plate (she will always order gnocchi in creamy pesto), while<br />
I savored my way through the salsicce e pollo in coppia. My<br />
dish, sausage <strong>and</strong> chicken with peppers <strong>and</strong> onions<br />
in tomato sauce, was hearty <strong>and</strong> satisfying, <strong>and</strong><br />
I knew I could enjoy any leftovers later; but<br />
the large bowl of pillowy potato dumplings<br />
in basil-infused cream with pine nuts <strong>and</strong><br />
parmesan could not be postponed. Gnocchi<br />
in creamy pesto waits for no one, <strong>and</strong> those<br />
that pirate from their significant others are<br />
soon rewarded—or so the saying goes…<br />
mangia bene!<br />
Clockwise starting top left:: Di<br />
Rughetta Pomodorini e Melanzane,<br />
Fritto Misto Della Casa, Gnocchi in<br />
Liguria, Bruschetta<br />
HOURS: 5-9 p.m.<br />
(Tuesday-Sunday);<br />
closed Monday<br />
TRY THIS: Il Fritto<br />
Misto Della Casa,<br />
Bruschetta, Di<br />
Rughetta Pomodorini<br />
e Melanzane, Giulio<br />
Cesare, Soup of the<br />
Day, Gnocchi in Liguria,<br />
Salsicce e Pollo in<br />
Coppia, Pennette in<br />
Salam<strong>and</strong>ra, Tiramisu<br />
DRINKS: Beer <strong>and</strong><br />
wine<br />
TAB: $$<br />
HEADS-UP: Glutenfree<br />
<strong>and</strong> zucchini<br />
pasta noodles; daily<br />
selection of desserts<br />
from Bindi in Milano,<br />
Italy; catering <strong>and</strong><br />
private events; dogfriendly<br />
patio; happy<br />
to make special, offmenu<br />
dishes upon<br />
request; family-style<br />
dinners available for<br />
groups of 8+; daily<br />
happy hour from 3-5<br />
p.m.; everything is<br />
made to order from<br />
scratch; reservations<br />
are recommended<br />
Amore Mio Italian Bistro, 451 Main<br />
Street, Suite 8, Placerville, 530-303-<br />
3148, amoremiobistro.com<br />
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eat & drink<br />
TASTE / SEASONAL RECIPES<br />
3 Autumn-Inspired<br />
Dishes<br />
Whether you’re hosting the main Turkey Day event, tasked with bringing a dish to<br />
Friendsgiving, or seeking some easy-to-make fall recipes, the following dishes deliver<br />
big flavors with minimal mess.<br />
Persimmon & Pomegranate Salad<br />
Submitted by Sonya Keister,<br />
<strong>Folsom</strong>-based blogger<br />
at The Rustic Fork,<br />
therusticfork.com,<br />
@therusticfork<br />
Persimmons <strong>and</strong><br />
pomegranates<br />
are both in season<br />
right now <strong>and</strong> make<br />
a delicious addition<br />
to your fall table,<br />
whether entertaining<br />
for the holidays or just having a<br />
weeknight meal with family.<br />
• 3.5 oz. package greens (mâche or<br />
spring greens)<br />
• 1/4 lb. Humboldt Fog Cypress<br />
Cove goat cheese (or other goat<br />
cheese)<br />
• 1 fuyu persimmon, peeled <strong>and</strong> cut<br />
into thin slices<br />
• 3/4 cup pecan-cashew mix (Sahale<br />
Snacks) or toasted hazelnuts<br />
• 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds<br />
For the Pomegranate Dressing:<br />
• 1/2 cup olive oil<br />
• 3 tbsp. pomegranate vinegar or<br />
balsamic vinegar<br />
• 1/3 cup diced shallots (1 large<br />
shallot bulb)<br />
• 3 tsp. honey<br />
• 1/2 tsp. kosher salt<br />
• 1/4 tsp. black pepper<br />
Make the dressing. Combine the<br />
olive oil, vinegar, shallots, honey,<br />
salt, <strong>and</strong> pepper in a bowl <strong>and</strong><br />
whisk to combine. Refrigerate until<br />
ready to use (up to 1 week).<br />
Assemble salad. Place greens on a<br />
platter <strong>and</strong> top with the nuts, goat<br />
cheese, <strong>and</strong> persimmon slices;<br />
sprinkle on the pomegranate seeds.<br />
Dress right before serving; do not<br />
add too much dressing or salad will<br />
get soggy.<br />
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eat & drink<br />
TASTE / SEASONAL RECIPES<br />
Acorn Squash with Apple Stuffing<br />
Submitted by Allie <strong>and</strong> Dan, Sacramento-based<br />
bloggers at Love & Risotto, love<strong>and</strong>risotto.com,<br />
@love<strong>and</strong>risotto<br />
• 2 acorn squash, cut in half<br />
• 2 tbsp. olive oil<br />
• Salt <strong>and</strong> pepper<br />
• 1 apple, chopped<br />
• 1 box stuffing<br />
• 1 1/2 cups water<br />
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated<br />
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries<br />
Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.<br />
Halve the acorn squash from each pointy end. Remove<br />
the seeds <strong>and</strong> rub with olive oil. Season with salt <strong>and</strong><br />
pepper. Turn squash halves over <strong>and</strong> place in a<br />
baking dish. Quarter the apple <strong>and</strong> put in the<br />
same baking dish. Place in oven <strong>and</strong> bake for<br />
25-30 minutes.<br />
Mix stuffing <strong>and</strong> water <strong>and</strong> cook on stovetop according<br />
to package directions.<br />
With baked apples, stuffing, <strong>and</strong> cranberries, this<br />
stuffed acorn squash is completely tasty. In a few steps <strong>and</strong><br />
with very little time <strong>and</strong> energy, the perfect bite of fall is ready.<br />
Once the acorn squash is roasted, evenly spoon in the<br />
stuffing. Top with the baked apple, dried cranberries,<br />
<strong>and</strong> parmesan cheese.<br />
Submitted by Genevieve<br />
Jerome, <strong>Folsom</strong>-based<br />
blogger at Fitty Foodlicious<br />
<strong>and</strong> cookbook author,<br />
fittyfoodlicious.com,<br />
@fittyfoodlicious<br />
These bars are similar to<br />
the Cranberry Bliss Bars you<br />
can buy at “that one” coffee shop<br />
but without all of the chemicals, refined sugars,<br />
additives, <strong>and</strong> oils.<br />
• 1 cup organic flour<br />
• 1 tsp. organic baking powder<br />
• 1/4 tsp. Himalayan sea salt<br />
• 1 tbsp. fresh ginger<br />
• 1/2 tbsp. fresh turmeric<br />
• 1 scoop (add more if you want!) Vital<br />
Protein’s Collagen Beauty Water<br />
(Strawberry Lemonade)<br />
• 1/4 cup organic coconut sugar<br />
• 1 tbsp. vanilla extract<br />
• 2 tbsp. organic coconut oil<br />
• 1 organic egg<br />
• 1 cup fresh organic cranberries<br />
For the Frosting:<br />
• 1 brick softened organic cream cheese<br />
• 1 tbsp. lemon zest<br />
• 1 tbsp. organic coconut sugar<br />
• 1/2 cup unsweetened dried cranberries<br />
Add flour, baking powder, <strong>and</strong> sea salt to a<br />
medium mixing bowl, then add the fresh ginger<br />
<strong>and</strong> turmeric <strong>and</strong> combine. Next, add 1 scoop of<br />
collagen beauty water <strong>and</strong> combine again.<br />
In a separate mixing bowl, combine the coconut<br />
sugar, vanilla extract, coconut oil, <strong>and</strong> egg <strong>and</strong><br />
whisk together (do not overmix). Combine all<br />
ingredients together with a mixer on low speed.<br />
Remember: Do not overmix or your dough may<br />
Healthy Cranberry Delight Bars<br />
come out in clumps. For the smoothest dough possible, mix everything together<br />
slowly; no need to rush this part.<br />
Once your dough is at the desired consistency, fold in 1 cup of fresh cranberries<br />
until combined. Spread dough mixture evenly into a greased baking pan (I use<br />
coconut oil spray). Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 15-20 minutes. (Do not<br />
overbake if you want a chewy-gooey middle). Stick a toothpick in the bars to<br />
ensure they’re done; if it comes out clean, your bars are ready!<br />
While the bars cool, make the frosting. Combine softened cream cheese, lemon<br />
zest, <strong>and</strong> coconut sugar in a mixer until the frosting comes out smooth.<br />
Place the bars in the fridge for 10 minutes to thicken up a bit. Once cooled, cut<br />
them. Top with frosting, dried cranberries, <strong>and</strong> more lemon zest. The bars will keep<br />
in the fridge for up to one week in an airtight glass container.<br />
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Yes, This is<br />
The <strong>2018</strong> Stickley Collector Edition Desk<br />
Dragonfly Desk<br />
The year of the dragonfly.<br />
Inspired by a design from the 1909<br />
Gustav Stickley Catalog of Craftsman<br />
Furniture <strong>and</strong> the delicate inlay designs<br />
of architect Harvey <strong>El</strong>lis.<br />
The <strong>2018</strong> Dragonfly Desk is an elegant<br />
<strong>and</strong> practical addition to any home.<br />
12125 <strong>Folsom</strong> Blvd. Mon – Fri 10am – 8pm<br />
Rancho Cordova<br />
Sat 10am – 6pm<br />
916-351-0227<br />
Sun 11am – 6pm<br />
www.naturwood.com
eat & drink<br />
Other<br />
Poké Places<br />
We Love...<br />
FOODIE<br />
FIND<br />
by JULIE RYAN<br />
Reel Poké Cove // I love restaurants where you can build your own meal. It means you get<br />
to avoid the “I’ll have that, but without those, <strong>and</strong> add this” conversation. Reel Poké Cove in the Galleria<br />
at Roseville lets you choose everything you want in your Poké Bowl—ensuring it’s crafted exactly to your<br />
palate’s preference. First commit to your base, which could be salad, sushi rice, or brown rice. Second, pick<br />
your protein(s). Options include ahi tuna, shrimp, salmon, scallops, tako, <strong>and</strong> tofu. On my visit, I chose ahi<br />
tuna <strong>and</strong> shrimp; yes, you can do that! Step three is your “mix”—select from a spoonful of onions, cilantro,<br />
masago, scallions, sesame oil, Hawaiian salt, edamame, <strong>and</strong> jalapeños…or all the above. Next, get saucy<br />
with eight options—from a sriracha aioli to a slightly sweet unagi <strong>and</strong> spicy Thai chili. Your final decision,<br />
step five, is toppings. Go crazy <strong>and</strong> add ‘em all (we won’t judge), or keep it simple like me with fried onions,<br />
cucumbers, <strong>and</strong> avocado. For those who haven’t jumped on the poké craze quite yet, you’re missing out,<br />
but you’re also in luck: Reel serves a variety of cooked, isl<strong>and</strong>-inspired plates, like garlic shrimp, onigirazu<br />
(essentially a sushi s<strong>and</strong>wich) seared salmon, <strong>and</strong> fried “mochiko” chicken. What’s more, the family-owned<br />
restaurant uses only California-grown produce <strong>and</strong> 100-percent sustainable seafood, so you know you’re<br />
getting a quality meal with reel ingredients. Oh, <strong>and</strong> here’s a little secret: They make Dole Whip Floats that’ll<br />
change your life. You’re welcome. . 1151 Galleria Boulevard, Roseville, 916-771-3989, reelpokecove.com.<br />
COOL BEERWERKS<br />
5020 <strong>El</strong>linghouse Drive,<br />
Suite H, Cool<br />
530-885-5866<br />
cbwbeer.com<br />
—<br />
FISHOLOGY POKE BAR<br />
2784 East Bidwell Street,<br />
Suite 400, <strong>Folsom</strong><br />
916-587-1899<br />
fishologypokebar.com<br />
—<br />
LET’S POKÉ<br />
3182 Center Street,<br />
Placerville<br />
530-402-7653<br />
lets-poke-sushirestaurant.business.site<br />
—<br />
POKÉ CUBE<br />
3161 Zinf<strong>and</strong>el Drive,<br />
Suite 4, Rancho Cordova<br />
916-400-4663<br />
poke-cube.com<br />
—<br />
YUMMY POKÉ<br />
6696 Lonetree<br />
Boulevard, Suite 300,<br />
Rocklin<br />
916-872-1477<br />
myyummypoke.com<br />
—<br />
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Reel Poké Cove photo by DANTE FONTANA.<br />
Other photo © Timolina - adobestockphoto.com.
eat & drink<br />
THE HOT LIST<br />
6 Best Baked Goods<br />
compiled by STYLE STAFFERS // photos by DANTE FONTANA<br />
Who here loves the smell of freshly baked dough <strong>and</strong> the melting of buttery pastry in your mouth? All of<br />
us at <strong>Style</strong> say “aye.” Read on for a sampling of some of our favorite goodies. In no particular order…<br />
Farmer’s Delicatessen <strong>and</strong> Bakery<br />
BJ Cinnamon<br />
Julian’s Pâtisserie <strong>and</strong> Café<br />
Icing on the Cupcake<br />
Starbread<br />
North Star Home Baking<br />
“The Hungarian Apple<br />
Strudel from Farmer’s<br />
Delicatessen <strong>and</strong> Bakery<br />
in Cameron Park is a<br />
traditional Hungarian pastry<br />
featuring flaky, crisp layers of<br />
buttery phyllo dough, golden<br />
raisins, walnuts, apples,<br />
sugar, <strong>and</strong> cinnamon. It’s an<br />
extra rich treat that’s become<br />
a fast favorite (I even got my<br />
family hooked). Each strudel<br />
is individually h<strong>and</strong>made, <strong>and</strong><br />
you can taste the attention to<br />
detail in every bite. This treat<br />
is all kinds of wonderful.”<br />
farmersdeli.net<br />
“<strong>Folsom</strong>’s BJ Cinnamon is<br />
like pastry heaven. I think<br />
I’ve tried almost all of their<br />
baked goods (cinnamon rolls,<br />
sticky buns, donuts, cake,<br />
fritters—name it, I’ve had it),<br />
but I keep going back to the<br />
Cronuts. They’re the perfect<br />
mix of buttery croissant<br />
<strong>and</strong> sweet donut, <strong>and</strong> they<br />
NEVER disappoint. The<br />
croissant-doughnut hybrid is<br />
great with just plain sugar <strong>and</strong><br />
exceptional with chocolate, or<br />
a maple glaze. They’re best<br />
warmed <strong>and</strong> had with a cup of<br />
hot coffee.” 916-608-8824<br />
“The Almond Croissant<br />
from Julian’s Pâtisserie <strong>and</strong><br />
Café in <strong>Folsom</strong> is filled with a<br />
delectable almond cream that’s<br />
the perfect consistency—not<br />
too thick <strong>and</strong> just enough with<br />
every bite. The pastry itself is<br />
nice <strong>and</strong> crisp <strong>and</strong> never dry<br />
with layer upon layer of flaky,<br />
buttery goodness. The outside<br />
has a bit of the same almond<br />
cream, topped with toasted<br />
slivered almonds <strong>and</strong> powdered<br />
sugar. It’s the best thing<br />
outside of Europe! I’m guilty<br />
of having made this a weekly<br />
habit.” julianscafe.com<br />
“Icing on the Cupcake is<br />
famous for their Red Velvet<br />
Cupcake—<strong>and</strong> for good reason.<br />
I like getting it ‘baby-bite’ size<br />
so I feel less guilty. (It’s warped<br />
logic, I know.) The moist, neverdry<br />
cupcake isn’t overly sweet<br />
<strong>and</strong> come with a heavenly cream<br />
cheese frosting that makes for a<br />
spot-on confection every single<br />
time. Red sprinkles <strong>and</strong> a tiny<br />
red heart on top are the icing<br />
on the cake! I’ve also heard<br />
great things about their glutenfree<br />
<strong>and</strong> vegan cupcakes.”<br />
icingonthecupcake.com<br />
“Starbread in Roseville is the<br />
greatest Filipino bakery in the<br />
region—possibly in existence.<br />
Their signature Señorita<br />
Bread dances lightly on your<br />
taste buds—<strong>and</strong> your wallet!<br />
What’s more, the customer<br />
service is always on point.<br />
These little finger rolls are<br />
light <strong>and</strong> airy <strong>and</strong> slathered<br />
with butter <strong>and</strong> sugar…it’s<br />
remarkable how something so<br />
simple can be so addictive. I’ve<br />
downed 10 of these babies in<br />
one go. They should seriously<br />
come with a warning!”<br />
starbreadca.com<br />
“North Star Home Baking in<br />
Rocklin is a feast for the eyes.<br />
From artisan tarts <strong>and</strong> pastries to<br />
breads <strong>and</strong> savory items, all of their<br />
European <strong>and</strong> Mediterranean treats<br />
are ‘h<strong>and</strong>made with love’ as the cute<br />
stickers on their packaging claim.<br />
Owner Metin Emek also shares<br />
his love of baking with everyone<br />
he meets. Fresh fruit galore,<br />
their Fruit Puff cradles a rich,<br />
homemade French pudding topped<br />
with fresh fruits of the day that<br />
sometimes include figs, kiwi, <strong>and</strong> all<br />
types of berries. I’ve never seen or<br />
tasted anything so gorgeous before.”<br />
northstarhomebaking.com<br />
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6839 Lonetree Blvd.<br />
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325 Main Street<br />
Placerville<br />
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At Visconti’s Ristorante, we are honored<br />
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RESTAURANT GUIDE<br />
Featuring restaurants <strong>and</strong> eateries<br />
in <strong>El</strong> <strong>Dorado</strong> <strong>Hills</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Folsom</strong><br />
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EL DORADO HILLS<br />
36 H<strong>and</strong>les<br />
1010 White Rock Rd. (916-941-3606 or 36h<strong>and</strong>les.<br />
com)<br />
British, lunch/dinner, full bar, reservations accepted,<br />
outdoor seating available $$<br />
➻ Healthy <strong>and</strong> authentic may sound too good to be<br />
true, but at 36 H<strong>and</strong>les you will get nothing short of<br />
that. After trying the traditional fish <strong>and</strong> chips <strong>and</strong><br />
certified Angus beef dishes, you’ll get a good h<strong>and</strong>le<br />
on what this eatery is all about. The live b<strong>and</strong>s <strong>and</strong><br />
full bar add to the lengthy list of why it’s the ideal<br />
restaurant.<br />
Bamiyan Afghan Restaurant<br />
1121 White Rock Rd. (916-941-8787 or afghancuisine.<br />
com)<br />
Afghan, lunch/dinner, full bar, outdoor seating<br />
available, reservations accepted, free Wi-Fi $$<br />
➻ Since 2003, Bamiyan has been serving delicious<br />
Afghan cuisine, including specialties like mantoo<br />
<strong>and</strong> ashak dumplings <strong>and</strong> award-winning kebabs—<br />
ranging from traditional lamb, mouthwatering beef<br />
tenderloin <strong>and</strong> succulent lamb chops to salmon<br />
<strong>and</strong> swordfish—all cooked traditionally over a bed<br />
of coals. Experience 50,000 years of flavors in the<br />
restaurant’s elegant dining room or on the spacious<br />
<strong>and</strong> scenic patio. Bamiyan has something for<br />
everyone, including vegetarians <strong>and</strong> vegans.<br />
Casa Ramos<br />
2023 Vine St., Ste. 200 (916-939-0900 or<br />
casaramos.net)<br />
Mexican, lunch/dinner, full bar, reservations<br />
accepted, outdoor seating available, $$<br />
➻ If you’re a fan of cheese, try the Pollo Fundido—a<br />
rolled flour tortilla served soft or crispy <strong>and</strong> filled<br />
with chicken, then smothered in cream cheese,<br />
American cheese <strong>and</strong> guacamole. It’s a fiesta for<br />
your taste buds! In addition to traditional Mexican<br />
fare, the Ramos family also serves up heart-healthy<br />
dishes, vegetarian options <strong>and</strong> a special menu for<br />
the kiddos—many from the family’s repertoire of<br />
recipes.<br />
Cascada<br />
2222 Francisco Dr. (916-934-0800 or eatcascada.<br />
com)<br />
Mexican, lunch/dinner, full bar, reservations<br />
accepted $$<br />
➻ There’s no better way to spice up dinner<br />
then sipping a margarita alongside Cascada’s<br />
complimentary <strong>and</strong> oh-so creamy bean dip, chips<br />
<strong>and</strong> salsa. Cozy up by the fireplace, <strong>and</strong> dig into a<br />
plate of chile verde with corn tortillas, black beans<br />
<strong>and</strong> cilantro rice; or dive into the Pasta Mexicana.<br />
Trust me, es muy bueno!<br />
Chantara Thai<br />
4361 Town Center Blvd. (916-939-0389)<br />
Thai, lunch/dinner, full bar, reservations accepted,<br />
outdoor seating available $$<br />
➻ Red curry? Peanut curry? Spicy curry? Whatever<br />
your preference, you can find it all at this authentic<br />
Thai restaurant. Not only will you feel as though you<br />
are in the heart of Thail<strong>and</strong> with the themed décor,<br />
but you will also get your money’s worth of flavor<br />
that will leave you wanting more.<br />
Relish Burger Bar<br />
1000 White Rock Rd. (916-933-3111 or<br />
relishburgerbar.com)<br />
American, lunch/dinner, full bar, happy hour,<br />
reservations accepted, outdoor seating available<br />
$$<br />
➻ If your favorite sporting event is on, stop by to<br />
enjoy it with the delicious tasting burgers crafted at<br />
Relish—one of <strong>El</strong> <strong>Dorado</strong> <strong>Hills</strong>’ finest burger joints.<br />
With indoor, outdoor <strong>and</strong> bar seating, it offers the<br />
perfect environment for any type of day or evening<br />
outing. Don’t forget to ask about their specialty<br />
drinks at the indoor-outdoor bar.<br />
Sell<strong>and</strong>’s Market Café<br />
4370 Town Center Blvd. (916-932-5025 or sell<strong>and</strong>s.<br />
com)<br />
Café/bakery, lunch/dinner/dessert, beer & wine<br />
only, outdoor seating available $$<br />
➻ Upon first glance, the chic setting <strong>and</strong> stunning<br />
outdoor patio overlooking the Town Center<br />
fountains will have you impressed with Sell<strong>and</strong>’s.<br />
The seasonal, healthy, <strong>and</strong> house-made menu items<br />
are the cherry on top! From eclectic s<strong>and</strong>wiches <strong>and</strong><br />
hearty entrées <strong>and</strong> sides to leafy green salads <strong>and</strong><br />
pizzas, you’re sure to find something that speaks to<br />
you. Have a sweet tooth? A variety of desserts are<br />
offered <strong>and</strong> promise to complement your meal.<br />
Sienna Restaurant<br />
3909 Park Dr. (916-941-9694 or siennarestaurants.<br />
com)<br />
American, breakfast/brunch/lunch/dinner, full bar,<br />
reservations accepted, outdoor seating available,<br />
free Wi-Fi $$<br />
➻ Executive Chef Br<strong>and</strong>on Umipeg has created a<br />
mouthwatering menu at this upscale, chic eatery.<br />
Specialties include woodfired pizza, fresh fish,<br />
h<strong>and</strong>-cut steaks <strong>and</strong> a large selection of appetizers.<br />
The romantic environment boasts four fireplaces,<br />
Italian décor, <strong>and</strong> spacious outdoor patios, which<br />
contribute to its warm <strong>and</strong> classy ambience.<br />
Sky Sushi<br />
3907 Park Dr. (916-941-6310)<br />
Japanese/sushi bar, lunch/dinner, beer & wine only,<br />
reservations accepted $$<br />
➻ Since 2005, Sky Sushi has been serving fresh <strong>and</strong><br />
tasty rolls at reasonable prices. Located in the eyecatching<br />
shopping center La Borgata, it offers a<br />
trendy atmosphere with a stylish interior. Satisfy your<br />
sushi craving,s with their famous “Slap Me” or “Shrimp<br />
Lover” rolls, <strong>and</strong> be sure to get a taste of the crispy<br />
tempura <strong>and</strong> the one-of-a-kind garlic edamame.<br />
Umi Sushi<br />
1121 White Rock Rd., Ste. 105 (916-586-9444 or www.<br />
umisushiedh.com)<br />
Sushi bar, lunch/dinner, beer, wine <strong>and</strong> sake only,<br />
reservations accepted $$<br />
➻ From romantic evenings to a friends’ night out,<br />
Umi Sushi is the place to be! The super fresh fish <strong>and</strong><br />
pretty presentation will please both your appetite<br />
<strong>and</strong> eyes. A non-sushi menu (like delicious bento<br />
boxes <strong>and</strong> udon) is offered for non-sushi-loving<br />
patrons.<br />
Windplay Deli **<br />
5003 Windplay Dr. (916-933-9099)<br />
Deli, breakfast/lunch, no alcohol, outdoor seating<br />
available $<br />
➻ Located in a business park, Windplay Deli is a great<br />
place to stop by on your lunch hour. Operated by the<br />
owners themselves, they strive to create s<strong>and</strong>wiches<br />
to your preference by accommodating all palates.<br />
They also offer half-<strong>and</strong>-half deals, a variety of soups,<br />
<strong>and</strong> home-style chili.<br />
FOLSOM RESTAURANTS<br />
Bacchus House Bistro<br />
1004 East Bidwell St., Ste. 100 (916-984-7500 or<br />
bacchushousebistro.com)<br />
New American, lunch/dinner, full bar, happy hour,<br />
outdoor seating available $$<br />
➻ Bacchus is the name the Romans coined for<br />
Dionysus, the Greek God of wine <strong>and</strong> bountiful<br />
harvest, <strong>and</strong> aptly describes one of <strong>Folsom</strong>’s most<br />
praiseworthy eateries—thanks to their extensive<br />
wine offerings (many local) <strong>and</strong> seasonal, globally<br />
influenced dishes (think Brie cheese puffs, slowroasted<br />
prime rib, <strong>and</strong> cinnamon caramel bread<br />
pudding) that utilize fresh fare from local farms.<br />
Whether seated in the expansive dining room, the<br />
wine bar or on the charming patio amongst marble<br />
statues <strong>and</strong> lush greenery, you’ll be treated like<br />
royalty. Don’t miss their Sunday Night Suppers where<br />
diners can enjoy a full menu from 4-8 p.m.<br />
Costa Vida Fresh Mexican Grill<br />
2791 E Bidwell St., Ste. 100B (916-597-1008 or<br />
costavida.com)<br />
Mexican, lunch/dinner, no alcohol $<br />
➻ Costa Vida is awash with the flavors of coastal<br />
Mexico. Inspired by nautical vibes <strong>and</strong> healthy<br />
living, the food here is fresh <strong>and</strong> made with plenty<br />
of passion. Ordering is made easy with a step-bystep<br />
menu that allows patrons to choose from<br />
different entrées—burritos, tacos, nachos, salads,<br />
<strong>and</strong> quesadillas, to name a few—<strong>and</strong> customize<br />
their creation from there.<br />
Curry Club Indian Bistro<br />
196 Blue Ravine Rd., Ste. 130 (916-353-0855)<br />
Indian, lunch/dinner, no alcohol, reservations<br />
accepted $$<br />
➻ Dive into authentic Indian cuisine at this local<br />
favorite. For those unsure about what to order, avail<br />
of their lunch buffet where you can sample multiple<br />
dishes for a fraction of the price. Regulars go gaga<br />
for their vindaloo, palak paneer, <strong>and</strong> butter chicken.<br />
Dominick’s NY Pizza <strong>and</strong> Deli<br />
187 Blue Ravine Rd., (916-351-0900 or www.<br />
dominicksfolsom.com)<br />
Pizza/deli/s<strong>and</strong>wiches, lunch/dinner, beer & wine<br />
only, outdoor seating available, free Wi-Fi $$<br />
➻ Step into Dominick’s for mouthwatering pies<br />
(New York <strong>and</strong> Sicilian style), paninis, hero subs (both<br />
hot <strong>and</strong> cold), pastas, <strong>and</strong> more—all made using<br />
locally sourced produce, Boar’s Head deli meats<br />
<strong>and</strong> cheeses, <strong>and</strong> scratch-made dough <strong>and</strong> focaccia.<br />
The casual, family-friendly restaurant also features<br />
a rotation of local craft beers, Italian wines, <strong>and</strong><br />
gelato. Don’t miss their “Family Dinners on the Go!”<br />
which come with your choice of entrée, plus salad<br />
<strong>and</strong> garlic knots, <strong>and</strong> can be ordered for pick-up or<br />
take-n-bake.<br />
Dos Coyotes<br />
13885 <strong>Folsom</strong> Blvd., Ste. 100 (916-351-9750 or<br />
doscoyotes.com)<br />
Mexican, lunch/dinner, beer & wine only, outdoor<br />
seating available $<br />
➻ Follow the aromas of flame-broiled steak <strong>and</strong><br />
chicken into local favorite, Dos Coyotes. With an<br />
eclectic spin on Southwestern dishes—all made<br />
with fresh, local ingredients—at affordable prices,<br />
Dos has something to please all palates...from meateating<br />
adults <strong>and</strong> kids to vegetarians <strong>and</strong> glutenfree<br />
eaters. Favorites include the Yucatan Chicken<br />
Salad, Paella Burrito <strong>and</strong> Steak Quesadilla; but their<br />
“Seasonal Specialties” are worth exploring, too.<br />
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eat & drink<br />
RESTAURANT GUIDE<br />
Fat’s Asia Bistro **<br />
2585 Iron Point Rd. (916-983-1133 or lovemyfats.com)<br />
Asian bistro, lunch/dinner, full bar, reservations<br />
accepted, outdoor seating available $$<br />
➻ With a classy <strong>and</strong> trendy ambience, Fat’s<br />
specializes in h<strong>and</strong>made dim sum, house-made<br />
banana cream pie (Frank Fat’s recipe) <strong>and</strong> fresh,<br />
high-quality Asian food. They have a full bar with<br />
high quality spirits <strong>and</strong> a spectacular wine list,<br />
along with patio seating featuring outdoor water<br />
features. Banquet parties are available for up to 30<br />
people. Experience contemporary Asian cuisine in<br />
a spectacular, hip environment.<br />
FLB Entertainment Center<br />
511 East Bidwell St. (916-983-4411 or flb365.com/<br />
grill.html)<br />
American, breakfast/lunch/dinner/late-night<br />
eats, full bar, happy hour $$<br />
➻ Bowling, a casino <strong>and</strong> sports bar are just part<br />
of the fun that awaits at FLB Entertainment<br />
Center. They also offer a full grill that’s replete<br />
with appetizers like bacon cheese fries <strong>and</strong><br />
jumbo hot wings, veggie-packed salads <strong>and</strong><br />
wraps, burgers, s<strong>and</strong>wiches, pizza, breakfast<br />
items, <strong>and</strong> the list goes on. The kids’ menu is<br />
open to seniors <strong>and</strong> little ones, <strong>and</strong> their Taco<br />
Tuesday deal can’t be missed. Come for the<br />
entertainment; stay for the all-American grub!<br />
<strong>Folsom</strong> Tap House<br />
25005 Blue Ravine Rd., Ste. 140 (916-282-5711 or<br />
folsomtaphouse.com)<br />
American, full bar, happy hour, outdoor seating<br />
available $$<br />
➻ Choices abound at <strong>Folsom</strong> Tap House! Their<br />
extensive menu allows guests to choose from draft<br />
<strong>and</strong> bottled beers, <strong>and</strong> to create their own flight.<br />
Their food menu has options that’ll pair perfectly<br />
with whatever pint you pick. Stop by for dinner any<br />
night of the week, or enjoy lunch on the patio.<br />
Hacienda Del Rio<br />
702 Sutter St., Ste. M (916-351-1800 or hacdelrio.<br />
com)<br />
Mexican, weekend brunch/lunch/dinner, full bar,<br />
happy hour, outdoor seating available, free Wi-Fi<br />
$$<br />
➻ For authentic Mexican food in a lively<br />
atmosphere, head to “The Hac.” Since 1979, the<br />
newly remodeled restaurant has been dishing<br />
up favorites like Fajitas Del Rio (served with<br />
fresh-made flour tortillas) <strong>and</strong> Chimi Especial,<br />
alongside chips, spicy green salsa, <strong>and</strong> h<strong>and</strong>crafted<br />
margaritas. The spacious outdoor deck is the<br />
perfect place to soak up an afternoon of sunshine.<br />
Hasu Teriyaki <strong>and</strong> Sushi<br />
25075 Blue Ravine Rd., Ste. 120 (916-983-7777)<br />
Japanese, lunch/dinner, reservations accepted,<br />
free Wi-Fi $<br />
➻ Enjoy the delicious food, friendly service<br />
<strong>and</strong> comfortable atmosphere at Hasu Teriyaki<br />
<strong>and</strong> Sushi. The menu features a wide variety of<br />
traditional Japanese dishes guaranteed to please<br />
all. Big portions with small prices will have you<br />
coming back for more!<br />
Hisui Sushi<br />
25004 Blue Ravine Rd., Suite 107 (916-985-7778 or<br />
hisuisushi.com)<br />
Japanese/sushi bar, Asian fusion, lunch/dinner,<br />
beer & wine only, reservations accepted $$<br />
➻ Combining traditional Japanese cuisine with a<br />
creative <strong>and</strong> contemporary flair, Hisui focuses on<br />
serving foods made using fresh, healthy ingredients.<br />
In addition to an all-you-can eat, made-to-order<br />
lunch menu with a variety of offerings, they also<br />
serve ramen <strong>and</strong> other noodle soups, bento boxes,<br />
inventive rolls, <strong>and</strong> “Sushi Bar Tapas.” With stellar<br />
service, a clean <strong>and</strong> modern interior, <strong>and</strong> tasty<br />
food to boot, Hisui is worth rolling into.<br />
India House<br />
2776 E Bidwell St., Ste. 300 (916-817-4356)<br />
Indian, lunch/dinner, beer & wine only,<br />
reservations accepted, outdoor seating available,<br />
free Wi-Fi $$<br />
➻ Whether you prefer your food spicy, mild, or<br />
somewhere in between, India House has you<br />
covered. Diners can customize heat levels of<br />
whatever they’re ordering, while the lunch buffet<br />
includes offerings for vegans <strong>and</strong> meat-eaters<br />
alike. Favorites include the chicken tikka masala,<br />
aloo gobi, <strong>and</strong> butter naan.<br />
La Bou Bakery <strong>and</strong> Café<br />
404 Blue Ravine Rd., Ste. 600 (916-983-3885).<br />
13385 <strong>Folsom</strong> Blvd. (916-608-2288)<br />
S<strong>and</strong>wiches/bakery/café, breakfast/lunch, no<br />
alcohol, outdoor seating available, free Wi-Fi $<br />
➻ For more than 25 years, La Bou has been serving<br />
the Northern California region. Freshness, quality,<br />
<strong>and</strong> taste are just a few of the things found in their<br />
croissants, espresso drinks, pastries, soups, salads,<br />
<strong>and</strong> s<strong>and</strong>wiches.<br />
L<strong>and</strong> Ocean New American Grill<br />
2720 E. Bidwell St. (916-983-7000 or lorestaurants.<br />
com)<br />
Steakhouse/seafood, breakfast & brunch/lunch/<br />
dinner, full bar, reservations accepted, outdoor<br />
seating available, free Wi-Fi $$<br />
➻ At L<strong>and</strong> Ocean, you'll find the best of the l<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong><br />
the sea. The culinary team has created distinctive<br />
menus, which includes h<strong>and</strong>-cut steaks, wood-fired<br />
rotisserie, fresh seafood <strong>and</strong> more. Owners Mark<br />
<strong>and</strong> Karoline Platt have designed a warm <strong>and</strong> casual<br />
environment that leaves you with the full effect of<br />
an upscale, luxurious dining experience.<br />
La Rosa Blanca<br />
402 Natoma St. (916-673-9085 or<br />
larosablancarestaurant.com)<br />
Mexican, lunch/dinner, full bar, outdoor seating<br />
available $$<br />
➻ You’re part of the family at La Rosa Blanca where<br />
the friendly staff is always welcoming. Fajitas,<br />
tostadas, or tortas? Making a selection could<br />
become a challenge with so much to choose from.<br />
With great-tasting food, generous portions <strong>and</strong> a<br />
festive environment, you are bound to have the<br />
ultimate dining experience.<br />
Lazy Dog Restaurant <strong>and</strong> Bar<br />
300 Palladio Parkway, <strong>Folsom</strong> (916-378-4660,<br />
lazydogrestaurants.com/location/folsom)<br />
American, lunch/dinner/weekend brunch, full<br />
bar, happy hour, reservations accepted, outdoor<br />
seating available, free Wi-Fi $$<br />
➻ The interior here is reminiscent of mountainstyle<br />
architecture with blonde, exposed wood<br />
beams <strong>and</strong> stacked slate stone columns; the<br />
waitstaff further enforces the lodge-like feel with<br />
their flannel shirts. And then there’s the food,<br />
which features a sizeable, eclectic menu—broken<br />
up into numerous categories that run the gamut<br />
from “Seasonal,” “Small Plates,” <strong>and</strong> “Salads," to<br />
“Bowls,” “Burgers,” <strong>and</strong> “Sweet Tooth”—full of<br />
gastropub-style entrées along with st<strong>and</strong>ard pubgrub<br />
offerings. Their “Scratch Kitchen” philosophy<br />
means they vow to slice, dice, chop, season, <strong>and</strong><br />
cook nearly everything in-house. If you’re an<br />
avowed foodie, one trip here is not enough; plan<br />
on visiting often with your two-legged <strong>and</strong> fourlegged<br />
foodie friends—there’s good stuff for all.<br />
Lotus 8<br />
199 Blue Ravine Rd., Ste. 100 (916-351-9278 or<br />
lotus8folsom.com)<br />
Chinese, lunch/dinner, beer & wine only $$<br />
➻ Looking for a restaurant that offers exceptional<br />
food <strong>and</strong> sleek, Asian-style décor? Look no further<br />
than Lotus 8. This eatery serves authentic Chinese<br />
food with a modern twist, such as orange chicken<br />
that manages to be both saucy yet incredibly<br />
crispy at the same time. Come for lunch when all of<br />
their dishes come with soup, salad, <strong>and</strong> your choice<br />
of chow mein or fried rice.<br />
Mexquite Mexican Cuisine <strong>and</strong> Tequila<br />
Lounge**<br />
25095 Blue Ravine Rd. (916-984-8607 or<br />
mexquite.com)<br />
Mexican, full bar, happy hour, reservations<br />
accepted, outdoor seating available $$<br />
➻ Mexquite Mexican Cuisine <strong>and</strong> Tequila Lounge<br />
provides great tasting cuisine, warmth for the<br />
winter months, <strong>and</strong> shade for the summer time,<br />
while offering outst<strong>and</strong>ing service <strong>and</strong> high<br />
quality food <strong>and</strong> beverages. Enjoy eating out for<br />
breakfast? Mexquite serves brunch every Saturday<br />
<strong>and</strong> Sunday.<br />
Mikuni<br />
185 Placerville Rd., Ste. 100 (916-934-5250 or<br />
mikunisushi.com)<br />
Japanese/sushi bars, full bar, happy hour,<br />
reservations accepted $$<br />
➻ Enthusiastic, eclectic <strong>and</strong> infinitely creative—<br />
these are just a few words used to describe Mikuni.<br />
In addition to rolls, traditional Japanese dishes,<br />
<strong>and</strong> modern twists on classics, the restaurant also<br />
offers a gluten-free menu, party platter menus,<br />
<strong>and</strong> happy hour specials—all made using great<br />
attention to detail <strong>and</strong> fresh ingredients.<br />
Mylapore<br />
1760 Prairie City Rd., Ste. 160 (916-985-3500 or<br />
mylapore.us)<br />
Indian, breakfast/lunch/dinner, no alcohol,<br />
outdoor seating available $<br />
➻ Owners Sudha <strong>and</strong> Jay pride themselves on<br />
sticking to their South Indian roots by providing<br />
fresh, healthy, scratch-made comfort food in<br />
relaxed environs. The menu features a variety<br />
of vegetarian <strong>and</strong> vegan options, including over<br />
25 types of dosas (savory crepes) <strong>and</strong> uttapams<br />
(savory pancakes), plus traditional thali that<br />
changes based on what produce can be picked.<br />
Nicholson’s MusiCafe<br />
632 E. Bidwell St., (916-984-3020 or<br />
nicholsonsmusicafe)<br />
Coffee/tea/bakery, breakfast/lunch, beer only,<br />
outdoor seating available, free Wi-Fi $<br />
➻ Indulge in a chai tea latte, fresh-made pastry<br />
from nearby BJ Cinnamon, breakfast s<strong>and</strong>wich,<br />
or salad while listening some great tunes at this<br />
haven for local musicians. Weekly happenings<br />
include trivia on Monday, an open mic night every<br />
Wednesday <strong>and</strong> Friday, <strong>and</strong> ukulele sing-alongs on<br />
Saturday. If you’re seeking a local café that rocks,<br />
Nicholson’s is your jam!<br />
Pronto’s Pizzeria<br />
299 Iron Point Rd. (916-608-0720)<br />
Italian, lunch/dinner, beer & wine only, free Wi-Fi<br />
$<br />
➻ You haven’t tried it all unless you’ve tried a slice<br />
at Pronto’s Pizzeria. Owners Joseph <strong>and</strong> Diane<br />
Benevento came from the East Coast with family<br />
recipes for great Italian dishes. Serving pizzas of<br />
all sizes <strong>and</strong> flavors, it is easy to have it your way.<br />
Not a fan of pizza? Not a problem. Pronto’s also<br />
makes other dishes, like baked ziti <strong>and</strong> eggplant<br />
parmigiana.<br />
Rock-N-Fire<br />
1010 Riley St., Ste. 4 (919-673-9474 or<br />
rocknfirerestaurants.com)<br />
Pizza/Mexican/burgers/wings, lunch/dinner, beer<br />
& wine only, free Wi-Fi $$<br />
➻ Ever heard of a burger bowl? Try it at this unique<br />
eatery that serves up flavor-packed fare—including<br />
custom-built (<strong>and</strong> signature) pizzas, burgers,<br />
salads, <strong>and</strong> nachos—with speedy, friendly service at<br />
affordable prices. The family-, vegan-, <strong>and</strong> glutenfree<br />
friendly establishment also serves bone-in<br />
chicken wings with an array of sauces; different<br />
flavored French fries like pesto <strong>and</strong> garlic; <strong>and</strong><br />
h<strong>and</strong>-spun ice cream shakes. Not to be missed<br />
are their kids’ combos, craft beer, <strong>and</strong> daily lunch<br />
specials.<br />
Ruchi Indian Cuisine<br />
601 E. Bidwell St. (916-983-2871 or indianruchi.<br />
com)<br />
Indian, lunch/dinner, beer & wine only,<br />
reservations accepted $$<br />
➻ In search of cuisine that’ll add a little spice<br />
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to your life? Look no further than Ruchi. The<br />
accommodating menu has a wide range of North<br />
<strong>and</strong> South Indian dishes, including a lengthy list<br />
of vegetarian entrées, as well as a lunch buffet<br />
<strong>and</strong> weekly specials like biryani on Tuesdays, a<br />
Wednesday night vegetarian buffet, <strong>and</strong> 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 $$<br />
➻ Rudy’s is a seafood-lover’s delight <strong>and</strong> features<br />
a mouthwatering selection of nautical noshes plus<br />
melt-in-your-mouth steaks <strong>and</strong> lunch specials.<br />
What’s more, they cater crab feeds <strong>and</strong> have a<br />
private patio that can be booked for large parties.<br />
Weekly specials include a five-ounce lobster tail on<br />
Sunday <strong>and</strong> Monday, prime rib on Tuesday, housemade<br />
cioppino on Wednesday, <strong>and</strong> one-pound<br />
lobster night on Thursday—all served alongside<br />
scrumptious sides.<br />
Sacramento Pizza Company<br />
2700 E. Bidwell St., Ste. 500 (916-673-9754 or<br />
sacpizzaco.com)<br />
Pizza/wings, lunch/dinner, beer & wine only,<br />
happy hour, free WI-Fi $<br />
➻ You’re in charge of your creation at Sac Pizza<br />
Co.—from choosing the type of crust, to the sauce,<br />
cheese, meats <strong>and</strong> unlimited toppings—so there’s<br />
something for everyone (even vegans!). Indecisive<br />
eaters can opt for the popular T<strong>and</strong>oori Chicken<br />
specialty pie or build-their-own wings. The locally<br />
sourced ingredients <strong>and</strong> scratch-made dough<br />
results in pizza perfection.<br />
Shogun Hibachi Grill <strong>and</strong> Sushi<br />
1870 Prairie City Rd, Ste. 600 (916-985-9588 or<br />
shogunatfolsom.com)<br />
Japanese/sushi bar, lunch/dinner, beer & wine<br />
only, reservations accepted $$<br />
➻ This modern hibachi restaurant brings new<br />
meaning to “dinner <strong>and</strong> a show,” thanks to a<br />
personal chef who will deftly chop, slice <strong>and</strong> fly<br />
your meal over <strong>and</strong> above the grill <strong>and</strong> onto your<br />
plate. Their sushi lineup is equally as impressive,<br />
both visually <strong>and</strong> on the palate, <strong>and</strong> runs the<br />
gamut from specialty rolls to sashimi. Come for the<br />
food, <strong>and</strong> 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 $$<br />
➻ Strings Italian Café has been offering enjoyable<br />
<strong>and</strong> affordable Italian dishes in a relaxed<br />
atmosphere for the past two decades, <strong>and</strong> the<br />
tradition continues at their new location. Stop by<br />
on Wednesdays to indulge in the all-you-can-eat<br />
deals or enjoy one of their lunch specials any day<br />
between 11 a.m. <strong>and</strong> 4 p.m. Seniors 62 <strong>and</strong> older get<br />
15-percent off any entrée, while kids eat free on<br />
Sundays <strong>and</strong> Mondays after 4 p.m.<br />
Suishin Sushi **<br />
194 Blue Ravine Rd. (916-985-8885).<br />
Japanese/sushi bar, lunch/dinner, beer & wine<br />
only, reservations accepted, outdoor seating<br />
available $$<br />
➻ Beautifully arranged <strong>and</strong> 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 <strong>and</strong> 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 $$<br />
➻ A modern interior, quality food, <strong>and</strong> daily<br />
specials are some of the aspects of what makes<br />
this eatery a paradise. Voted the best in town by<br />
locals for several years in a row, you won’t want<br />
to miss out on the refined flavors of Thai food<br />
this restaurant has to offer your taste buds.<br />
The River Thai Cuisine<br />
424 E Bidwell St. (916-983-7388)<br />
Thai, lunch/dinner, beer & wine only,<br />
reservations accepted, $$<br />
➻ Friendly customer service <strong>and</strong> 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, <strong>and</strong> various soup,<br />
salad, curry, noodle, fried rice, <strong>and</strong> dessert<br />
offerings. Stop in for an enjoyable cultural<br />
experience <strong>and</strong> 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 $$<br />
➻ For the past two decades, Visconti’s Ristorante<br />
has given the community a taste of Italy with<br />
their truly authentic dishes, romantic setting,<br />
<strong>and</strong> traditional Italian music. An award-winning<br />
restaurant, Visconti’s has been selected for<br />
being the best in town for several years in a row.<br />
Linguini con gambere (shrimp) <strong>and</strong> asparagus,<br />
<strong>and</strong> spicy rigatoni alla vodka are just two of their<br />
many specialties.<br />
The Waffle Experience<br />
13405 <strong>Folsom</strong> Blvd, Ste 950 (916-805-5938 or<br />
thewaffleexperience.com)<br />
American, breakfast/brunch, waffles, beer &<br />
champagne only, outdoor seating available, free<br />
Wi-Fi, $$<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, <strong>and</strong> 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, <strong>and</strong> 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 $$<br />
➻ Take in the relaxing atmosphere, excellent<br />
customer service, <strong>and</strong> authentic fare at Yodyiam.<br />
Dishes include pad Thai, spicy beef salad, mango<br />
curry, <strong>and</strong> Thai iced tea—all for a great deal! Be<br />
sure to save room for the fried banana dessert<br />
with coconut milk rum sauce (served with coconut<br />
ice cream <strong>and</strong> coconut flakes). Stop in for<br />
lunch <strong>and</strong> dinner or grab takeout; either way, you<br />
won’t be disappointed.<br />
SELECT OUTLYING RESTAURANT<br />
The Farm Table<br />
311 Main St., Placerville (530-295-8140 or ourfarmtable.com)<br />
American, Sunday brunch/lunch/dinner, beer<br />
& wine only, reservations accepted, free Wi-Fi<br />
$$<br />
➻ For those who enjoy locally sourced farmfresh<br />
fare <strong>and</strong> 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 <strong>and</strong> charcuterie to preserves,<br />
condiments, <strong>and</strong> bigger entrées like duck<br />
confit cassoulet, there's something to please<br />
all palates—even vegans <strong>and</strong> those who are<br />
gluten-intolerant. Their impressive list of local<br />
<strong>and</strong> imported beer <strong>and</strong> wine, beloved Sunday<br />
brunch, <strong>and</strong> 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 <strong>and</strong> operated eatery crafts<br />
gourmet pizza, pastas aplenty, high-quality<br />
breakfast plates, <strong>and</strong> other bar food favorites<br />
alongside craft cocktails <strong>and</strong> local beers. With an<br />
awesome Happy Hour <strong>and</strong> other weekly events,<br />
it’s a prime pick when you’re looking for good<br />
eats <strong>and</strong> a good time.<br />
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eat & drink<br />
Sip<br />
on<br />
This<br />
Helwig 2015 Mourvedre<br />
ABV: 13.4%<br />
PRICE: $28<br />
PURCHASE: Helwig Winery, 11555 Shen<strong>and</strong>oah Road,<br />
Plymouth, 209-245-5200, helwigwinery.com<br />
This wine is a perfect match for your Turkey<br />
Day dinner, due to its soft tannin structure <strong>and</strong><br />
elegant mouthfeel. It’s also light enough to<br />
complement but not overwhelm white or dark<br />
meat <strong>and</strong> has unmistakable tones of red plum<br />
<strong>and</strong> current with a subtle spice on the finish.<br />
Lava Cap 2016 Grenache<br />
ABV: 15.6%<br />
PRICE: $28<br />
PURCHASE: Lava Cap Winery, 2221 Fruitridge Road,<br />
Placerville, 530-621-0175, lavacap.com<br />
Aromas of rose petal <strong>and</strong> crushed strawberry open<br />
to a palate of dense cherry <strong>and</strong> a flinty mineral<br />
component, before finishing with notes of vanilla<br />
<strong>and</strong> cola. The wild flavors pair wonderfully with<br />
the earthy aromas <strong>and</strong> flavors of a Thanksgiving<br />
feast. It’s light- to medium-body doesn’t overpower<br />
the delicate, festive flavors of turkey, stuffing, <strong>and</strong><br />
sautéed mushroom dishes.<br />
Bogle 2016 Pinot Noir<br />
ABV: 13.5%<br />
PRICE: $11.99<br />
PURCHASE: Bogle Vineyards, 37783<br />
County Road 144, Clarksburg, 916-744-<br />
1139, boglewinery.com<br />
Folks who typically stray away from<br />
reds will be a fan of this lighter-style,<br />
extremely elegant Pinot Noir. It pairs<br />
beautifully with poultry, potatoes,<br />
<strong>and</strong> Gr<strong>and</strong>ma’s stuffing, making it a<br />
perfect bottle to open <strong>and</strong> share on<br />
Thanksgiving.<br />
Lone Buffalo 2017 “Buffalo Rose”<br />
Sangiovese Rosé<br />
ABV: 13.9%<br />
PRICE: $26<br />
PURCHASE: Lone Buffalo Vineyards,<br />
7505 Wise Road, Auburn, 530-823-1159,<br />
lonebuffalovineyards.com<br />
If you want a great white wine<br />
alternative, go for a rosé! This<br />
particular bottle has fruity, cherry,<br />
<strong>and</strong> strawberry characteristics <strong>and</strong> a<br />
tart, dry finish that pairs wonderfully<br />
with ham or turkey. It spends a little<br />
more time on the skins prior to<br />
fermentation, giving it a deep color<br />
(that looks especially nice on a fall<br />
table) <strong>and</strong> complexity, enabling it to<br />
st<strong>and</strong> up to the meal.<br />
Distant Cellars<br />
2013 Drifter Red Blend<br />
ABV: 15.2%<br />
PRICE: $24<br />
PURCHASE: Distant<br />
Cellars, 21390 Ostrom<br />
Road, Fiddletown, 209-<br />
245-8687, distantcellars.<br />
com<br />
This unique blend<br />
of Syrah, Grenache,<br />
Alicante Bouschet,<br />
<strong>and</strong> Zinf<strong>and</strong>el has<br />
enough red fruit <strong>and</strong><br />
berries to pair nicely<br />
with the softer flavors<br />
of Thanksgiving, but<br />
it also has enough<br />
structure <strong>and</strong> alcohol to help cut<br />
through the richer, heartier items like<br />
gravy <strong>and</strong> stuffing.<br />
7Buzzworthy<br />
Thanksgiving Wines<br />
By Ashleigh Gruenwald<br />
Cheers to stuffing your face, minimal family drama, <strong>and</strong> an all-day football marathon.<br />
But what’s Thanksgiving without a glass (or three) of wine? Make this year’s<br />
celebration extra special by serving—or gifting your hostess—with a bottle that’s<br />
sure to get guests talking.<br />
Mettler Family Vineyards 2015 Lodi<br />
Cabernet Sauvignon<br />
ABV: 14.5%<br />
PRICE: $24.99<br />
Purchase: 7889 East Harney Lane, Lodi, 209-<br />
369-3045, mettlerwine.com<br />
This Cabernet is full of personality <strong>and</strong><br />
perfect for your Thanksgiving Day table.<br />
Medium- to full-bodied, it st<strong>and</strong>s up<br />
to hearty stuffings <strong>and</strong> rich sauces but<br />
is versatile enough to enjoy with the<br />
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introducing<br />
Q&A WITH LOCAL COMPANIES<br />
Describe your business. Did you find it, or did it find you?<br />
Belle Mode is a women’s consignment boutique that carries highquality<br />
clothing, h<strong>and</strong>bags, shoes, <strong>and</strong> accessories <strong>and</strong> has been in<br />
<strong>Folsom</strong> since 2002. Prior to purchasing the business earlier this year, I<br />
was a Belle Mode customer. When the owner decided to retire, I offered<br />
to purchase it, <strong>and</strong> here I am!<br />
What was the first job you ever had, <strong>and</strong> what did you learn from<br />
the experience?<br />
I began working summers for my gr<strong>and</strong>parents when I was 15. They<br />
taught me what it means to have a strong work ethic <strong>and</strong> how to be a<br />
responsible employee <strong>and</strong> reliable person.<br />
How are you involved with both the community <strong>and</strong> your<br />
customer?<br />
I’m proud that Belle Mode—through its loyal <strong>and</strong> generous customer<br />
contributions after consignment—donates thous<strong>and</strong>s of items each<br />
year to organizations such as Snowline Hospice, WEAVE, <strong>and</strong> a local<br />
women’s shelter.<br />
What’s your hidden talent?<br />
I’ve been blessed with a green thumb <strong>and</strong> love gardening.<br />
What’s your biggest job perk?<br />
The relationships that have developed with so many amazing women;<br />
also, providing beautiful items of quality for each woman’s unique style.<br />
What’s your favorite place to eat out locally?<br />
La Placita.<br />
Belle Mode<br />
Consignment Boutique<br />
Where do you <strong>and</strong> your family go locally to have fun?<br />
Camping at Union Valley.<br />
KATHIE TYLER<br />
1012 East Bidwell Street, Suite 500, <strong>Folsom</strong>,<br />
916-983-5330, bellemodeboutique.com<br />
What’s your favorite local event that you go to?<br />
Outdoor concerts at Harveys Lake Tahoe.<br />
And finally, customer service is…?<br />
What makes any business successful.<br />
Performance Heating<br />
& Air Conditioning<br />
CORREEN BERGQUIST AND CURTIS BROWN<br />
5011 Golden Foothill Parkway, Suite 5, <strong>El</strong> <strong>Dorado</strong> <strong>Hills</strong>, 916-933-2683,<br />
performanceheating<strong>and</strong>airconditioning.com<br />
Describe your business. Did you find it, or did it find you?<br />
I’m a second-generation HVAC business owner. My father was a<br />
heating <strong>and</strong> air contractor in Burlington, Vermont, <strong>and</strong> I worked<br />
for him at a very young age. I ended up moving to Walnut Creek<br />
<strong>and</strong> starting my own business. In 1995, I moved the business to<br />
<strong>El</strong> <strong>Dorado</strong> <strong>Hills</strong> <strong>and</strong> have been serving the community—both<br />
commercial <strong>and</strong> residential—since 1995.<br />
How are you involved with both the community <strong>and</strong> your<br />
customer?<br />
We’ve been serving 15 convalescent homes up <strong>and</strong> down the<br />
Highway 99 corridor for over 30 years. We pride ourselves on<br />
knowledge <strong>and</strong> honesty, allowing customers to make the decision<br />
on how they would like to spend their dollars. We have also<br />
donated time <strong>and</strong> services to the local chapter of Habitat for<br />
Humanity.<br />
Why is your staff the best in the business?<br />
They’re knowledgeable about the inner workings of HVAC<br />
systems—from large commercial boilers, to complicated controls,<br />
<strong>and</strong> new communication technology, all the way down to the basic<br />
air flow needs of residential homes. We pride ourselves on being a<br />
one-stop shop for all your heating <strong>and</strong> air conditioning needs <strong>and</strong><br />
are one of the few companies left who will "service" your HVAC<br />
system—not just tell you that you need to replace it.<br />
What’s your favorite place to eat out locally?<br />
Our favorite is The Independent (especially when we get Jake as<br />
our waiter). Bricks, Jack Russell Brewery, <strong>and</strong> Cascada are also<br />
great.<br />
And finally, customer service is…?<br />
Having the ability to share a friendly voice <strong>and</strong> h<strong>and</strong>le a customer’s<br />
needs. Also, giving clients value <strong>and</strong> being available to answer their<br />
questions <strong>and</strong> fix the problem is imperative in this industry.<br />
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1478 Stone Point Dr., Ste. 400<br />
Roseville, CA 95661<br />
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Our 34rd Year<br />
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