Style Magazine: August 2019

HAPPIEST HOURS
Ceviche and Pomegranate Margarita
at Mexquite
MEXQUITE
Vibe: Vibrant family-owned Mexican
restaurant in lofty digs with cushy booths and
a colorful patio.
Hours: Monday-Friday, 3-6 p.m.
Try this: Light and fresh, the Ceviche is a
mouthwatering mixture of shrimp and fish
cooked in lime juice, ideal for scooping up
with crispy tortillas. Bonus: you’ll still have
room for dinner, and possibly dessert (tip:
get the churros).
Bring your margarita-enthusiast friends out
for the Pomegranate Margarita, made
with pomegranate tequila and fresh lime juice
with a hint of sweetness from natural agave
nectar. You can order it by the glass or pitcher.
25095 Blue Ravine Road, Folsom, 916-984-8607,
mexquite.com
HAWKS
Vibe: White linens, sleek decor, optional
50-1-50 Slider and Watermelon
Basil Martini at Sienna
tasting menus, and romantic ambiance await
at time-tested Hawks; ideal for date night,
celebrations, or just because.
Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 2:30-6 p.m.;
Wednesdays until 9 p.m.
Try this: What’s so great about wagyu
beef? The finer texture and high degree of
marbling makes this meat so tender that it
melts in your mouth. Enjoy it in the houseground
Hawks Burger served on a buttery
brioche bun.
Pleasantly floral and naturally sweet, the
gin-based Lavender and Honey is a good
choice for something light and aromatic.
5530 Douglas Boulevard, Granite Bay, 916-791-
6200, hawksrestaurant.com
SIENNA
Vibe: Sleek and sophisticated dining
with magical lighting, a superb bar, and
romantic patio.
Hours: 3-7 p.m. daily (Roseville); Monday-
Saturday, 4-7 p.m.; Sunday, 2-7 p.m. (El
Dorado Hills)
Try this: Indulge a little with the jam-packed
50-1-50 Slider that’s a hefty handheld with
prime beef, habanero peppers, bacon, and
crispy onion strings.
A little sweet, a little herby, a lot refreshing—
definitely get the Watermelon Basil
Martini.
3909 Park Drive, El Dorado Hills, 916-941-9694;
1480 Eureka Road, Roseville, 916-771-4700,
siennarestaurants.com
BAR 101 EATS & DRINKS
Vibe: Comfortable corner gathering spot with
a social bar, pool table, 33 taps, and live music,
plus 13 televisions for sports fanatics and an
enormous 10-foot screen.
Hours: Monday-Saturday, 3-6 p.m.
Try this: Here’s one for the pickle fans who
normally have to hope for a pickle garnish
with their pub entree: Fried Pickle Chips,
are little briny slices of flavor with just the
right amount of crunch. Savor them plain or
dip them in the accompanying house-made
chipotle dipping sauce.
Pick your favorite flavor—raspberry, cherry,
orange, citrus, or pineapple—with the
versatile Bar 101 Cooler Tini, a signature
fruity vodka-based libation.
101 Main Street, Roseville, 916-774-0505,
bar101roseville.com
LA PROVENCE
Vibe: The quintessential “treat yourself”
establishment: upscale French countryside
fare in a romantic and elegant setting.
Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 4-7 p.m.
Try this: Spinach and artichoke dip just got
better—at La Provence, it’s fondue. Made
with goat cheese and paired with flatbread,
this dreamy app is the perfect post-work
pick-me-up.
Bourbon, sweet vermouth, a splash of cherry
juice and two cherries will have you saying oui
oui to the Paris in Manhattan.
110 Diamond Creek Place, Roseville, 916-789-
2002, laprovenceroseville.com
THE MONK’S CELLAR
Vibe: With décor best described as wood,
brick, and barrels, this no-frills brewery and
public house offers a taste of Belgium and
sense of community.
Hours: 3-6 p.m. daily
Try this: Reuben fries and house-made
pretzel bites are among the munchie-friendly
Photos by Ray Burgess.
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