Style Magazine: August 2019

Photo by Ray Burgess.
BRODERICK
Vibe: The quintessential roadhouse with
a huge fry and burger menu, plus classic
milkshakes and vegan options.
Hours: Monday-Friday, 3-6 p.m.
Try This: Get an order (or two) of the
Poutine Fries: hand-cut potatoes topped
with deep-fried cheese curds and housemade
beef gravy.
Order yourself a Hoot & Holler—a shot
and a shorty of beer— to start (or end) your
night strong.
185 Placerville Road, Folsom, 916-986-9785;
1516 Eureka Road, Roseville, 916-771-2722,
broderickroadhouse.com
MIKUNI
Vibe: A long-time staple for classic and
eclectic sushi options that delivers a
consistently top-notch experience.
Hours: Monday-Friday, 2-5 p.m. (Roseville);
2-6 p.m. (Folsom)
Try this: The Illegal Asparagus—blanched
in hot oil and seasoned with sansho
pepper and yuzu salt—is so good that it’s
depressing, mostly because you’ll never be
able to recreate it at home. Don’t skimp on
the accompanying zig zag sauce.
Pair it with the lush and floral lychee fruit
in the Absolut Lychee Shock, a signature
vodka-based cocktail, served with an
umami (savory) button garnish.
1565 Eureka Road, Roseville, 916-797-2112; 185
Placerville Road, Suite 100, Folsom, 916-934-5250,
mikunisushi.com
FAT’S ASIA BISTRO
Vibe: The family that earned an America’s
Classics award from the James Beard
Foundation in 2013 and made it on to the
Michelin Bib Gourmand list earlier this year
brings elevated Chinese fare with high
ceilings, towering indoor palms, and a patio.
Hours: Monday-Friday, 3-7 p.m.; Saturday
and Sunday 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Try this: Who doesn’t love wing night? Try
the Spicy Korean Chicken Wings from
free-range Petaluma Poultry dipped in
miso sour cream.
Also try Fat’s signature cocktail, Cherry
Blossom, that’s made with cherry and
vanilla vodkas.
2585 Iron Point Road, Folsom, 916-983-1133;
1500, Eureka Road, Roseville, 916-787-3287,
fatsasiabistro.com
36 HANDLES PUBLIC HOUSE
Vibe: Mural-covered walls and a sky-high
ceiling house good-natured fun: darts, a
jukebox, and live music, plus an extensive
menu to satisfy pub cravings.
Hours: 3-6 p.m. daily
Try this: Lightly breaded with a crispy coating
and satisfying crunch, the Zucchini Fries
can’t be missed. Dip them in the house-made
buttermilk dressing for a creamy treat.
A deal on Jameson doesn’t sound too bad
either!
1010 White Rock Road, Suite 100, El Dorado Hills,
916-941-3606, 36handles.com
CHICAGO FIRE
Vibe: A love letter to deep dish Chicago-style
pizza, this specialty shop holds its own with
gourmet pies in a sleek and moody outpost.
Hours: Monday and Tuesday, 4-9 p.m.;
Wednesday and Thursday, 4-6 p.m.; Friday,
3-6 p.m. (Historic Folsom); Monday-Friday,
3-6 p.m. (Palladio and Roseville)
Try this: Indulge in the Great Chicago
Dumpster Fries which are essentially French
fries under a delicious layer of roast beef, spicy
sausage, Giardiniera peppers, beef au jus, and
a habanero drizzle.
Bring a vinophile friend and dive into Wine by
the Glass—white or red.
614 Sutter Street, Folsom, 916-353-0140; 310
Palladio Parkway, Suite 701, Folsom, 916-984-0140;
500 North Sunrise Avenue, Roseville, 916-771-2020,
chicagofire.com
AJI JAPANESE BISTRO
Vibe: Set in stylish and chic digs, this is a
place where every plate is photo-worthy.
Hours: All day Monday; Tuesday-Sunday,
3-6 p.m.
Try this: Start off with the Fried Artichoke
Hearts, a wonderfully indulgent helping
of the vegetable’s meaty cores with a
satisfying crunch.
For something light and aromatic, opt for
the Lavender Press, a lovely gin-based
cocktail made with natural cane sugar,
lemon, and lavender.
4361 Town Center Boulevard, Suite 111, El Dorado
Hills, 916-941-9181, ajibistroedh.com
HACIENDA DEL RIO
Vibe: With more than three decades of
business, this Mexican Folsom original offers
authentic recipes and great lunch specials,
plus live DJs on the weekends, trivia on
Tuesdays, and karaoke on Wednesdays.
Hours: Monday-Friday, 3-6 p.m.
Try this: The Queso is addictive, so tread
carefully. It’s creamy, zesty, and you’ll want to
dip everything you order in it.
When you can’t choose between a margarita
or a beer and it’s been a long week, have
them both. The Coronarita is simply an
upside-down bottle of Corona draining into a
margarita, and yes, it pairs perfectly.
702 Sutter Street, Suite M, Folsom, 916-351-1800,
hacdelrio.com
MYLAPORE
Vibe: This casual and authentic South Indian
vegetarian eatery is hailed for its thali dishes,
wide selection of dosas, and delicious sauces.
Hours: 5-7 p.m. daily
Spicy Korean Chicken Wings and
Cherry Blossom
at Fat's Asia Bistro
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