Style Magazine: March 2019
If your idea of exotic eating is ordering orange chicken at Panda Express, keep reading. Starting on page 43, Luna Anona takes you around the world (Afghanistan, El Salvador, Germany, Korea, Peru, and the list goes on) for a roundup of international eateries that are all found in our region—ultimately encouraging you to “Stay Local, Eat Global.” For each restaurant—50-plus of them—she guides you through the country’s respective cuisine and suggests a must-try menu item. Think of it as a passport for your palate and make it your mission to devour, or at least try, every single dish. Whether you find a new favorite food or not, you’ll have supported a small business and hopefully walked away with a new understanding and appreciation for a different type of dining. If you’re still hungry for more, flip to our newly expanded Eat & Drink section for a write-up about Milestone’s beloved brunch (page 84); the area’s top pub grub (page 87); and an overview of the coolest coffee shops, including an Italian-inspired café that pumps out some seriously pretty pastries (page 86). In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, we present “3 Irish-Inspired Recipes” (page 88), including cookies made with pistachio pudding that are Style-tested and approved (true story: two dozen of them disappeared from our office in mere minutes!) and 7 must-try stouts from area breweries (page 90). And if all the aforementioned food has your stomach making unsavory sounds (everything in moderation, right?), fret not; turn to page 67 for an article about gut health and “The Benefits of Bacteria.” There’s plenty more in the pages that follow, so dig in and make it a March to remember. Cheers!
If your idea of exotic eating is ordering orange chicken at Panda Express, keep reading. Starting on page 43, Luna Anona takes you around the world (Afghanistan, El Salvador, Germany, Korea, Peru, and the list goes on) for a roundup of international eateries that are all found in our region—ultimately encouraging you to “Stay Local, Eat Global.” For each restaurant—50-plus of them—she guides you through the country’s respective cuisine and suggests a must-try menu item. Think of it as a passport for your palate and make it your mission to devour, or at least try, every single dish. Whether you find a new favorite food or not, you’ll have supported a small business and hopefully walked away with a new understanding and appreciation for a different type of dining.
If you’re still hungry for more, flip to our newly expanded Eat & Drink section for a write-up about Milestone’s beloved brunch (page 84); the area’s top pub grub (page 87); and an overview of the coolest coffee shops, including an Italian-inspired café that pumps out some seriously pretty pastries (page 86). In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, we present “3 Irish-Inspired Recipes” (page 88), including cookies made with pistachio pudding that are Style-tested and approved (true story: two dozen of them disappeared from our office in mere minutes!) and 7 must-try stouts from area breweries (page 90). And if all the aforementioned food has your stomach making unsavory sounds (everything in moderation, right?), fret not; turn to page 67 for an article about gut health and “The Benefits of Bacteria.”
There’s plenty more in the pages that follow, so dig in and make it a March to remember. Cheers!
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HOURS: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. (Sunday);<br />
11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. (Monday-<br />
Wednesday); 11 a.m.-10 p.m.<br />
(Thursday); 11 a.m.-11 p.m. (Friday);<br />
9 a.m.-11 p.m. (Saturday)<br />
TRY THIS: Posole (it’s not on<br />
the menu!), Bacon Pancake<br />
Donut Holes, Brussels<br />
Sprouts, The Proper Cobb,<br />
Gin & Dill House Cured<br />
Salmon, Fish & Chips, Maine<br />
Lobster Roll, Pork Chop, Lobster<br />
Mac & Cheese, Cioppino,<br />
Buttermilk Fried Chicken & Waffles<br />
Lunch Tartine<br />
French Dip, Cookies & Milk<br />
DRINKS: Full bar; beer, wine,<br />
and cocktails<br />
TAB: $$<br />
HEADS-UP: Weekly events and<br />
specials include a daily Happy<br />
Hour, Tiki Tuesday, and Lobster<br />
Wednesday; spacious patio;<br />
menu changes seasonally;<br />
bottomless mimosas on weekends<br />
during brunch; vegan and<br />
gluten-free options; kids’ menu<br />
SOS<br />
“NOW I KNOW WHY<br />
EVERYONE IN THE PLACE<br />
WAS HAPPY—BACON<br />
PANCAKE DONUT HOLES<br />
DUSTED WITH POWDERED<br />
SUGAR ALONGSIDE<br />
WARM MAPLE SYRUP<br />
WOULD BRING A SMILE TO<br />
ANYONE’S FACE.”<br />
It should come as no surprise to anyone that I’m a proponent of<br />
independently owned and operated establishments—and chef-owners,<br />
such as Milestone’s Nick Dedier, are at the top of the food chain in my book.<br />
Along with his wife, Alexa, they’ve constructed a morning menu that’s worth<br />
waking up for. (Lunch and dinner are equally impressive.) A small pastry,<br />
while our table talked and enjoyed coffee and mimosas, was a sublime start.<br />
“Bacon pancake donut holes?” our server asked. Naturally, we said<br />
yes. Now I know why everyone in the place was happy—bacon pancake<br />
donut holes dusted with powdered sugar alongside warm maple syrup<br />
would bring a smile to anyone’s face.<br />
From here on out, the possibilities had my brain scrambling: “What to<br />
do? What to do?” How about something I hated as a kid. If Milestone could<br />
pull off SOS (chipped beef on toast), I’d be a forever fan. Well, they must’ve<br />
seen me coming. The new and (greatly) improved version here included<br />
wonderfully succulent shredded short ribs in a rich, creamy gravy with<br />
fried eggs atop toast. If only my dad had known about short ribs…<br />
Next was Milestone’s take on huevos<br />
rancheros—a hearty, Cabo resort-style version<br />
with black beans, shredded potatoes, overmedium<br />
eggs, farmers’ cheese, pickled carrots,<br />
cilantro, and large grilled shrimp in a tantalizing,<br />
slightly piquant South-of-the-border sauce. Muy<br />
delicioso!<br />
Once more from the “count your calories<br />
tomorrow” mantra, I had to try the French dip<br />
Benedict with sliced wagyu beef, grilled onions,<br />
horseradish, poached eggs, cheese, and a silky<br />
demi-glace finish; in other words, decadence<br />
defined. Each bite had me brainstorming how I’d<br />
Huevos Rancheros attempt to recreate it at home.<br />
Moving on to something light, I opted for<br />
one of my favorite flavor combinations: a savory tartine with warm brie,<br />
apples, chicken, and walnuts. Served with a house salad, it was a simple yet<br />
satisfying choice—the perfect complement to a chilled glass of champagne<br />
and the end of a late-morning celebration of good food and friends.<br />
Thank you, Alexa and Nick, for an enjoyable dining experience and your<br />
commitment to “Milestone for All”—a growing fund for deserving families<br />
affected by natural disasters or unforeseen hardships.<br />
4359 TOWN CENTER BOULEVARD, SUITE 116, EL DORADO HILLS,<br />
916-934-0790, MILESTONERESTAURANTEDH.COM<br />
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