Style Magazine: August 2019

| eat & drink |
The Waffle Experience
13405 Folsom Blvd., Ste. 950, 916-805-5938.
American. This aptly named eatery is indeed
an experience. Everything is made fresh daily
resulting in a bill of fare that’s as flavorful as it is
eclectic. B/L $$
EL DORADO COUNTY FOOTHILLS
Allez!
4242 Fowler Ln., Ste. 101, Diamond Springs,
530-621-1160. French. Savor French café classics
like baguette sandwiches on fresh-baked bread,
crêpes, stews, pastas, and a to-die-for seafood
paella. Enjoy your order in their rustically
elegant dining room or to go. B/L/D $$
Bene Ristorante Italiano
423 Main St., Placerville, 530-303-3415. Italian/
Pizza. Enjoy a taste of Naples in Downtown
Placerville as you savor Neapolitan-style pizza
with all of your favorite toppings, fresh-made
salads, or savory pasta dishes. L/D $$
Bricks
482 Main St., Placerville, 530-303-3480. New
American. If you’re looking for a friendly,
unpretentious dining destination with local
brews and good eats, look no further than
the aptly named Bricks. Lamb lovers will go
gaga for the Bo Peep Burger, but their steaks,
sandwiches, salads, and desserts are all winners
too. L/D $$
Casa Ramos
6840 Green Leaf Dr., Placerville, 530-622-2303.
Mexican. The Ramos family serves up traditional
Mexican fare as well as heart-healthy dishes and
vegetarian options. L/D $$
Farmer’s Delicatessen and Bakery
3952 Cambridge Rd., Cameron Park, 530-
672-6800. Bakery/Deli. A hybrid deli and bakery
serving a variety of worldwide dishes, from
gyros and sandwiches to Italian meatballs and
a beloved rosemary focaccia. Vegan and glutenfree
options. B/L $$
Heyday Café
325 Main St., Placerville, 530-626-9700. New
American. This intimate, bistro-style restaurant
in a rustic chic space serves modern American
cuisine (thin-crust pizzas, creative entrées, and
artisan salads) and pours over 45 local, regional,
and international wines. L/D $$
Kobe Sushi & Fusion
3300 Coach Ln., Cameron Park, 530-672-9210.
Japanese/Asian Fusion/Sushi Bar. Japanese sushi
bar offering an extensive variety of rolls, highquality
sashimi, and Asian fusion favorites at
reasonable prices. L/D $$
La Huaca
Main Street Melters
589 Main Street, Placerville, 530-303-3871,
mainstreetmelters.com. American
From build-your-own sandwiches to “massive
melters,” Main Street Melters has it all. They
serve premium Boar’s Head deli meats and
fulfill every sandwich need and budget. They
also have an outdoor patio and serve a few
frozen brunch cocktails. B/L $
Papa Gianni’s Ristorante
3450 Palmer Dr., Cameron Park, 530-672-2333.
Italian. For over two decades, this family-owned
eatery has been serving traditional, scratchmade
recipes from Southern Italy, including
favorites like chicken Parmesan, gnocchi alla
vodka, and out-of-this-world desserts. It’s
the ideal destination to celebrate a special
occasion or grab takeout. L/D $$
Snooty Frog
3300 Coach Ln., Ste. E3, Cameron Park, 530-677-
9025. Steakhouse/Seafood. There’s nothing snooty
about Snooty Frog. It’s cozy but romantic, the
food offerings—from steaks and seafood to
pastas and rotating specials—are scrumptious,
and their martinis are buzzworthy. D $$$
Sweetie Pie’s
577 Main St., Placerville, 530-642-0128.
Bakery/Cafe. Ambiance isn’t the only inviting
thing at Sweetie Pie’s. Service is done with a
smile, and the menu features ample choices
for breakfast—from traditional scrambles,
omelettes, waffles, and pancakes, to specialty
dishes, such as chile relleno casserole and
huevos rancheros. B/L $$
Thai Unique
1160 Broadway, Placerville, 530-621-9559. Thai.
Indulge your senses in fresh, flavorful dishes
like khao soi, duck curry, and tod mun kao pod
while experiencing Thai cuisine that is indeed
unique. L/D $$
The Farm Table
311 Main St., Placerville, 530-295-8140. American.
For those who enjoy locally sourced, farm-fresh
fare, and plates that change based on what can
be picked, The Farm Table might become your
home away from home. L/D $$
The Breakroom
4131 South Shingle Rd., Ste. 7, Shingle Springs, 530-
763-6761. American. This full-service restaurant
offers delicious American food (juicy burgers,
French dip, salads, mac & cheese, etc.) and
entertainment for the whole family, from pool
tables, dart boards, and an arcade, to cards and
dice. Sunday brunch. L/D $$
The Independent
629 Main St., Placerville, 530-344-7645.
New American. Step into an urban dining
establishment in the heart of Placerville and
savor American fusion favorites and creatively
mixed cocktails using fresh-squeezed juices.
L/D $$
Tom’s Burger & Frosty
567 Placerville Dr., Placerville, 530-295-8199.
American. Enjoy freshly grilled burgers, piping
hot fries, and thick milkshakes that you and the
whole family will love at this no-frills dining
destination. L/D $
Wally’s Pizza Bar
4079 Cameron Park Dr., Cameron Park, 530-
677-5205. Pizza/American. This family-owned and
operated eatery crafts gourmet pizzas, pastas
aplenty, and high-quality breakfast dishes. Their
happy hour is one of the best in town. Weekend
brunch. L/D $$
ROSEVILLE
Back Forty Texas BBQ
1201 Orlando Avenue, Roseville, 916-726-4040.
American. Serving up authentic Texas and
finger-licking fare including ribs, burgers, steaks
and more, plus fresh made sides alongside oldfashioned
southern hospitality.
L/D $$
Bar 101 Eats & Drinks
101 Main St., Roseville, 916-774-0505, American.
Sometimes you just want a comfortable
neighborhood place to hang out and get some
good food and drinks. If Historic Roseville is
your destination, look no further than Bar 101.
The menu features traditional bar fare, a bevy of
burgers and sandwiches, street tacos, and more.
L/D $$
Bennett’s Kitchen Bar Market
1595 Eureka Road, Roseville, 916-750-5150. American.
Choose between fine dining or casual dining by
the bar or on the temperature-controlled patio.
The menu offers comfort food and elevated
fare, while a full-service bar aims to create
a “Napa vibe" in Roseville. Gluten-free and
vegetarian options. B/L/D $$
Broderick’s Roadhouse
1516 Eureka Rd., Roseville, 916-771-2722. American. If
it’s unique burgers you seek, this is the place.
How about a bison, lamb, duck, vegetarian,
or boar patty, if you’re bored with beef? Their
specialty fries and boozy milkshakes are not to
be missed either. Vegan options. L/D $$
Chicago Fire
500 North Sunrise Ave., 916-771-2020. Pizza.
Offering a variety of menu items inspired by the
Windy City, from meaty Italian beef sandwiches
and a “Chicago Dog” to the deepest and
cheesiest pizza in town. L/D $$
Fat’s Asia Bistro**
1500 Eureka Rd., Roseville, 916-787-3287, Asian
Fusion/Chinese/Seafood. Named the region’s
favorite Asian restaurant for more than 10 years
in a row, Fat’s specializes in handmade dim sum,
banana cream pie (Frank Fat’s recipe), and other
high-quality dishes. L/D $$
Four Sisters Café
9050 Fairway Dr., Ste. 165, Roseville, 916-797-
0770. American/Café. Mango-stuffed French toast,
eggs benedicts, thick-sliced bacon (cured and
smoked in-house), homemade soups, specialty
salads, and sandwiches are just a sampling of
this cafe's mouthwatering menu. B/L $$
Il Fornaio
1179 Galleria Blvd., Ste. 118, Roseville, 916-788-
1200. Italian. Using the freshest ingredients
and traditional cooking techniques, Il Fornaio
creates high-quality Italian food paired with
great wines and cocktails in a beautiful setting.
L/D $$
La Huaca
9213 Sierra College Blvd., Ste. 140, Roseville, 916-771-
2558. Peruvian. La Huaca makes Peruvian cuisine
accessible for all palates with their colorful,
flavor-packed, and elegantly presented plates that
run the gamut from ceviches and lomo saltado to
empanadas and pisco sours. L/D $$
La Provence Restaurant & Terrace
110 Diamond Creek Pl., Roseville, 916-789-2002.
French/Mediterranean. Dining at La Provence is
akin to being in a little French villa. Topped with
their consistently delicious food and wine, cozy
fireplace, and twinkle-lit patio, and you have the
recipe for a memorable meal. Saturday brunch.
Closed Sunday. L/D $$$
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