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This month’s magazine focuses on myriad ways to soak up the springtime sunshine. Freelance writer, photographer, and former wilderness guide, Ryan Martinez, takes us through some of his favorite alfresco activities—mountain biking, backpacking, bouldering, etc.—in our cover story, “Your (Local) Guide to the Great Outdoors” (page 43), with some top spots to try each adventure, “know before you go” tips, must-have apps, and more. After perusing the incredible pictures and reading his recommendations, I definitely feel inspired and more prepared to explore more.

This month’s magazine focuses on myriad ways to soak up the springtime sunshine. Freelance writer, photographer, and former wilderness guide, Ryan Martinez, takes us through some of his favorite alfresco activities—mountain biking, backpacking, bouldering, etc.—in our cover story, “Your (Local) Guide to the Great Outdoors” (page 43), with some top spots to try each adventure, “know before you go” tips, must-have apps, and more. After perusing the incredible pictures and reading his recommendations, I definitely feel inspired and more prepared to explore more.

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43<br />

Your (Local)<br />

Guide to the<br />

Great Outdoors<br />

Biking, backpacking, bouldering…our backyard is<br />

brimming with open-air adventures! Make this the<br />

year you step outside—and out of your comfort<br />

zone—to dabble in a new-to-you activity. Learn the<br />

top spots to go, plus important safety tips, must-have<br />

gear and gadgets, and more.<br />

3 Springtime Escapes<br />

72 Dodge the crowds, pay off-season prices,<br />

and soak up the season’s flora and fauna<br />

by booking a springtime escape. Not<br />

sure where to go? In this month’s Travel<br />

department, we share three top spots, with<br />

recommendations on where to stay, play,<br />

eat, and drink. Bon voyage!<br />

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COMMUNITY<br />

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14 WHAT’S UP<br />

News Around Town<br />

18 STUDENT SPOTLIGHT<br />

10 Teens Making Their Mark<br />

31 CALENDAR<br />

25+ Things to Do This Month<br />

39 ARTIST SPOTLIGHT<br />

Dawn Blanchfield<br />

80 DINING OUT<br />

Mezcalito Oaxacan Cuisine<br />

82 FOODIE FIND<br />

Flour Dust Pizza<br />

8 EDITOR’S LETTER<br />

12 ONLINE<br />

Find More on the Web<br />

This Month<br />

24 TAKE A HIKE<br />

Thunder Mountain Summit<br />

24 ASK THE EXPERT<br />

26 GIVING BACK<br />

Not OK Project<br />

28 OUTTAKES<br />

Event Pics<br />

83 THE PERFECT PICNIC<br />

Must-Make Recipes<br />

& Stellar Sandwiches<br />

90 RESTAURANT<br />

LISTINGS<br />

60 EDITOR’S PICKS<br />

11 Allergy Season Essentials<br />

62 INTRODUCING<br />

Q&A with Local Companies<br />

66 HEALTH & WELLNESS<br />

Understanding Allergies<br />

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Much of my daughter’s first three<br />

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air touches her chubby cheeks, an immediate sense<br />

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Eight months later and not much has changed.<br />

She still prefers sunshine over screens and birds<br />

over blocks. The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree, I<br />

suppose. Whenever I get into a “funk ” and can’t figure<br />

out why, nature is my antidote. Whether it’s going for<br />

a hike, bike ride, or simply sitting outside, there’s no<br />

better, or more immediate, mood booster.<br />

Luckily, this month’s magazine focuses on myriad ways to soak up the springtime<br />

sunshine. Freelance writer, photographer, and former wilderness guide,<br />

Ryan Martinez, takes us through some of his favorite alfresco activities—<br />

mountain biking, backpacking, bouldering, etc.—in our cover story,<br />

“Your (Local) Guide to the Great Outdoors” (page 43), with some top<br />

spots to try each adventure, “know before you go” tips, must-have<br />

apps, and more. After perusing the incredible pictures and reading<br />

his recommendations, I definitely feel inspired and more prepared<br />

to explore more.<br />

All that activity means hunger is bound to hit. In “Eat & Drink,” we<br />

share a plethora of places you can post up pre- or post-outing, including<br />

a new Oaxacan eatery in Folsom (page 80) and a woodfired<br />

pizzeria in Roseville that makes both classic and<br />

“Nature has creatively crafted pies (page 82). And if you’re wanting to<br />

dine out of doors, fret not. Starting on page 83, we share all<br />

been for me,<br />

the gear, gadgets, and grub you need for “A Perfect Picnic,”<br />

for as long as including portable recipes that even rookie cooks can<br />

create, six stellar sandwiches available at area eateries,<br />

I remember, a the best places to post up, and other must-pack provisions<br />

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source of solace,<br />

One downside of spring in our area is allergies. But<br />

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is associated with good health and well-being,” so put<br />

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Top photo by Dante Fontana. Other photo by Christopher Lim.<br />

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with your coworkers and build camaraderie<br />

then to leave the office (and emails) behind<br />

with a fun-filled outing? Of course, happy<br />

hours are always fun, but hands-on,<br />

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EAT HERE NOW<br />

El Dorado Hills resident, passionate foodie, loyal<br />

<strong>Style</strong> reader, and dedicated “Yelp-er” Bill Southard<br />

passed away suddenly this past February. In<br />

honor of his love for all things local and delicious,<br />

contributor—and Southard’s former coworker<br />

and friend—Sharon Penny compiled a list of<br />

his top 5 foodie favorites. We ask that you pay<br />

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by TARA HARBERT and MEGAN WISKUS<br />

[ NEW & COMING SOON ]<br />

Check out Folsom’s Discovery Shop—a thrift store whose proceeds help<br />

support the fight against cancer through the sale of high-quality, gently used,<br />

donated merchandise—at 404 Blue Ravine Road, Suite 500.<br />

Stop by Wolf Home Décor & Maker’s<br />

Mart in Historic Folsom (815 Sutter<br />

Street) for midcentury modern, vintage,<br />

and bohemian décor and furniture,<br />

alongside a carefully curated collection<br />

of soulful, comfy, and classy fashion,<br />

boho-style jewelry and accessories, and<br />

naturally luxurious gift items from local<br />

makers.<br />

Omega Nine Child Enrichment<br />

Center opened at the El Dorado Hills Town Center. Their classes (open to<br />

ages 0-36 months) are built around the concept that children are born ready<br />

to learn and taught by caregivers who strive to create a safe, stimulating, and<br />

encouraging learning environment.<br />

The Vintage Room, a luxury consignment and vintage boutique, is open<br />

at 732 ½ Sutter Street in Historic Folsom. The shop is a hotspot for luxury<br />

clothing, accessories, jewelry, home goods, and gifts in varying price.<br />

Windsor, which specializes in trendy young women’s clothing, accessories,<br />

and prom wear, has joined the Palladio at Broadstone in a 6,500-squarefoot<br />

space previously occupied by Charlotte Russe.<br />

[ ARTS & CULTURE ]<br />

Learn how to create your own<br />

forever plant at a Felt Succulent<br />

Workshop at Blue Line Arts<br />

on <strong>April</strong> 25 from 10:30 a.m.-3<br />

p.m. Participants will learn about<br />

different types of wool and tools<br />

used in needlecraft to make their<br />

own felt succulent in a terra cotta<br />

pot. Space is limited. bluelinearts.<br />

org/event/felt-succulent-workshop<br />

On <strong>April</strong> 26 from 10 a.m.-noon,<br />

Taylor Graham, El Dorado<br />

County’s first Poet Laureate, and<br />

award-winning Sacramento-area<br />

poet Katy Brown, are hosting<br />

Capturing Wakamatsu: A<br />

Poetry Walk/Workshop where<br />

they’ll lead an exploration of the<br />

farmhouse, barn, and surroundings,<br />

then ask participants to write a<br />

poem inspired by what they’ve<br />

experienced. Children 8+ are<br />

welcome with adult supervision;<br />

suggested donation is $5/members<br />

and $10/non-members. julie@<br />

arconservancy.org<br />

Roseville Theatre Arts Academy<br />

is hosting auditions for Hairspray<br />

Jr. on <strong>April</strong> 18 starting at 2 p.m. Kids<br />

between the ages of 9-16 should come<br />

prepared to sing 16 bars of a musical<br />

song (not from Hairspray) and bring<br />

sheet music with accompaniment<br />

(a pianist will be provided).<br />

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upcoming-auditions<br />

Blue Line Arts invites the public<br />

to their 3rd Saturday Reception,<br />

Wild Dreams of a New<br />

Beginning, from 5-8 p.m. on <strong>April</strong><br />

18 where they will be showcasing<br />

pop and lowbrow-themed art and<br />

artist lectures from 4-5 p.m. Enjoy<br />

drinks, light refreshments, art<br />

activities, and live music for all ages.<br />

Succulent photo by Mallorie Wright Photography. Other photo courtesy of its respective company or organization.<br />

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Photos courtesy of their respective companies or organizations.<br />

[ FOOD & DRINK ]<br />

Reset: Café By Day is open at 727 Sutter<br />

Street, Suite B, in Historic Folsom. The<br />

family-owned and<br />

operated business<br />

maintains a café<br />

feel throughout the<br />

day then “resets”<br />

at 4 p.m. into a<br />

nighttime venue<br />

with beer, wine, and<br />

live acoustic music<br />

on weekends.<br />

J Wild’s Livery<br />

and Feed, a<br />

smoked barbecue<br />

joint that will also<br />

serve thin-crust, tavern-style pizzas and a<br />

full bar, is slated to open soon in Historic<br />

Folsom at 614 Sutter Street.<br />

Stick House Mongolian BBQ, featuring<br />

a fun Asian-fusion twist, is opening soon at<br />

the El Dorado Hills Town Center (2023<br />

Vine Street).<br />

Fahrenheit 250 BBQ opened their doors<br />

at 390 North Sunrise Avenue in Roseville. The<br />

stylish bar and eatery serves slow-smoked,<br />

premium meats, plus made-from-scratch<br />

salads, sandwiches, burgers, and more.<br />

Mario’s Early Toast is opening soon at 1950<br />

Douglas Boulevard in Roseville. The beloved<br />

brunch spot, with an existing location,<br />

features a vast menu full of both healthy and<br />

hearty dishes, fresh-squeezed orange juice,<br />

and over 30 mimosas.<br />

House of Oliver in Roseville is expanding<br />

into the adjacent, 1,000-square-foot space<br />

(previously occupied by Cookie Connection)<br />

and will operate as House of Oliver<br />

Bistro. The French-style café plans to<br />

serve items including coffee, baked goods,<br />

breakfast paninis, and grab-and-go bites.<br />

The owners of Bricks Eats & Drinks,<br />

Cascada, and California Kitchen in<br />

Placerville are opening a new restaurant,<br />

Main Street Tap House, at 209 Main Street.<br />

The menu will include American food with a<br />

few Mexican and Italian dishes, too.<br />

Camino-based winery, Crystal Basin<br />

Cellars—which makes 8,000 cases of wine<br />

per year out of grapes sourced entirely<br />

from El Dorado County—is moving into<br />

the tasting room at 813-A Sutter Street in<br />

Historic Folsom and will share the space<br />

with D’Artagnan Vineyards.<br />

Murer House is hosting a handful of<br />

cooking classes this month, including Pasta<br />

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fatta in Casa (Tortellini in Brodo) (<strong>April</strong> 4 from<br />

10 a.m.-noon), Pizza Rustica: Classic Southern<br />

Italian Easter (<strong>April</strong> 4 from 1-3 p.m.), and Risotto con<br />

Asparagi (<strong>April</strong> 18 from 10 a.m.-noon). murerhouse.org/<br />

cooking_classes<br />

Locally owned gelato shop Cià di Gelateria, which<br />

serves espresso and house-made gelato with real<br />

ingredients sourced from local farms, opened last<br />

month at 2784 East Bidwell Street.<br />

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[ HAPPENINGS ]<br />

Arthur Murray Folsom is celebrating their fifth year in<br />

business with a Fabulous 5 Anniversary Party & Guest<br />

Open House on <strong>April</strong> 8 at 6:30 p.m. Attendees to the free<br />

celebration can expect drinks, hors d’oeuvres, performances,<br />

swag, and more.<br />

Did you know Folsom’s Historic District has a free<br />

shuttle? Sponsored by Powerhouse Pub, the<br />

six-seat Sutter Surfer runs Friday and<br />

Saturday from 6-10 p.m. and Sunday from<br />

3-6 p.m., weather permitting, and takes<br />

riders to and from local businesses and<br />

parking locales.<br />

Rocklin Parks and Recreation is helping<br />

residents do some spring-cleaning with an<br />

E-Waste Clean Up Day. From 8 a.m.-4 p.m.<br />

on <strong>April</strong> 25, drop off TVs, computers, and stereo<br />

equipment to any of the following locations: Sierra College<br />

(overflow lot), Whitney Park, and City of Rocklin<br />

Corporation Yard.<br />

Every weekend this month from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Loomis’ Flower<br />

Farm is holding Pop-Up Fairs featuring local, earth-friendly<br />

art, products and services, an EV car show, water-wise and<br />

earth-friendly gardening information, as well as garden tours<br />

and workshops. Children’s activities include a spring scavenger<br />

hunt, planting and craft workshops, and book presentations.<br />

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Kathy Daniels showcases<br />

her award with EDCOE<br />

Superintendent Dr. Ed<br />

Manansala<br />

[ PEOPLE & PLACES IN THE NEWS ]<br />

El Dorado High School student Jordan Freer took first place<br />

in this year’s Poetry Out Loud Finals for her powerful and<br />

animated recitations of “How to Triumph Like a Girl” by Ada Limon<br />

and “America, I Sing You Back” by Allison Adelle Hedge Coke. The<br />

competition encourages high school students to study and<br />

appreciate great poetry, while learning more about their literary<br />

heritage and building self-confidence through public speaking skills.<br />

Congrats to all the nominees and winners at this year’s El Dorado<br />

Hills Chamber of Commerce Installation & Business Awards,<br />

including “Volunteer of the Year” (Brad Pellegrini of the CA Welcome<br />

Center), KrickFit (“Start-Up Business of the Year,” and “Small Business<br />

of the Year” (tie between El Dorado Saloon & Grill and Gold<br />

Rush Energy Solutions). Around 180 dignitaries and business<br />

leaders attended the sold-out event at Serrano Country Club.<br />

The Association of California School Administrators: El Dorado<br />

County Charter (ACSA) bestowed the Distinguished Service Award<br />

to Kathy Daniels who has been a dedicated El Dorado County<br />

Office of Education (EDCOE) team member for decades. Daniels<br />

has been critical in ensuring that schools and facilities throughout<br />

the county are safe and ready for students and staff on a daily basis.<br />

Soroptimist of Loomis Basin recognized those who are<br />

improving lives in our community through education at their<br />

annual awards ceremony where nearly $7,000 was distributed<br />

as student awards, teacher grants, and support for community<br />

projects. This year’s recipients included Carol Mason (Ruby<br />

Award), Rachel Mcguigan (SI Live Your Dream Award), and<br />

Katelyn Wright (Community Service Award).<br />

The Sacramento Region Community Foundation<br />

GABY (Grants Advisory Board for Youth) Board selected<br />

Hands4Hope—a nonprofit whose mission is to inspire and empower<br />

youth in leadership and service—as the recipient of this year’s GABY<br />

grant. The funds ($750) will be used to create a sensory garden at<br />

Montessori Autism Programs and Services (MAPS) in El Dorado Hills.<br />

Three ninjas from THE STUDIO Martial<br />

Arts & Fitness—Francisco Barajas,<br />

Jose Gomez, and Brian Montagnese—<br />

were selected out of 70,000 applicants<br />

to be on season 12 of the popular<br />

show American Ninja Warrior.<br />

El Dorado County Older Adult<br />

Services is currently seeking<br />

volunteer drivers for its Senior<br />

Shuttle program. Drivers generally<br />

help once a month, picking up seniors<br />

and delivering them to designated locations in<br />

the area, including shopping centers and other places of interest.<br />

Those interested are invited to download an application at edcgov.<br />

us/government/humanservices/pages/volunteer_opportunities.aspx.<br />

Clint Herndon, CPA, CFE, of Next Peak CPA in Folsom, recently<br />

launched The Next Peak Podcast, where he interviews people<br />

to discuss what success means to them and how to redefine<br />

goals. Find the podcast on Google, Apple, Spotify, and YouTube.<br />

SPECIAL NOTICE<br />

As we were going to print, there was a lot happening regarding the<br />

COVID-19 pandemic, and many events were being postponed or<br />

cancelled. Please be sure to call or check online for updates.<br />

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STUDENT SPOTLIGHT<br />

10 TEENS<br />

MAKING THEIR MARK<br />

BY TARA MENDANHA<br />

In this year’s roundup of youthful visionaries, we spotlight<br />

some of the region’s best, brightest, and most inspiring<br />

students. In no particular order…<br />

Kate MacPherson<br />

What accomplishment are you most proud of and why?<br />

Being selected to represent my school at the Northern<br />

California Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Conference (HOBY<br />

NorCal) in June 2019.<br />

What are your hobbies and involvements in school?<br />

I’ve been on the varsity volleyball team since my freshman<br />

year and was selected as a co-captain and given all-league<br />

honors during my sophomore and junior years. Aside from<br />

volleyball, I serve as one of our editors-in-chief, head of<br />

sports, and the social media manager for the Oakmont<br />

student media publication, Norse Notes.<br />

What’s one thing not many people know about you?<br />

I once memorized every capital to every country in the world.<br />

Ian Ng<br />

17, OAKMONT HIGH SCHOOL 17, VISTA DEL LAGO HIGH SCHOOL<br />

Favorites<br />

ESCAPE: Lake Tahoe<br />

GUILTY PLEASURE: Nutella crêpes<br />

MEAL IN TOWN: Fair Oaks Roll from Mikuni<br />

LOCAL LANDMARK: Folsom Lake<br />

MOVIE: Mamma Mia<br />

MUSICIAN/BAND: Train<br />

SAYING: “Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it<br />

is the courage to continue that counts.”–Winston<br />

Churchill<br />

Angel Alonzo<br />

18, OAKMONT HIGH SCHOOL<br />

What accomplishment are you most proud of and<br />

why?<br />

Raising $1,500 for my school music program to use<br />

for purchasing new instruments, sheet music, and<br />

equipment. Over the course of more than a year, I<br />

prepared the 10 hardest pieces I’d learned throughout<br />

my piano career and successfully performed them for<br />

an audience of over 100 in October 2019.<br />

What are your hobbies and involvements in school?<br />

I’m the president and current team captain of the<br />

Science Bowl Club at Vista, and I coach the Science<br />

Bowl Team at Folsom Middle School. I also help run<br />

the Computer Science Club at Vista, which my friends<br />

and I founded this year; and I’m co-president of Vista’s<br />

Robotics Club. I participated in orchestra last year as a<br />

pianist and violinist and still help out. I also play varsity<br />

tennis on the school team.<br />

If you could travel anywhere, where would you go?<br />

Japan. It has such a different culture from the U.S.,<br />

along with a unique history and is one of the leading<br />

countries in terms of developing cutting-edge<br />

technology.<br />

Favorites<br />

ESCAPE: Shooting hoops with my friends<br />

GUILTY PLEASURE: Playing Minecraft with my<br />

sister<br />

MEAL IN TOWN: Stuffed-crust pizza at Pieology<br />

LOCAL LANDMARK: Folsom Public Library<br />

MOVIE: The Dark Knight<br />

MUSICIAN/BAND: Panic! at the Disco<br />

SAYING: “I am a great believer in luck, and I<br />

find the harder I work, the more I have of it.”—<br />

Thomas Jefferson<br />

What are your hobbies and involvements in<br />

school?<br />

E-sports league, working out, and doing yard<br />

work. I’ve also been involved in our school’s<br />

student government program for all four years,<br />

where I’m able to make a difference on our<br />

campus with events and fundraisers.<br />

What’s one thing that not many people know<br />

about you?<br />

I’m generally a quiet person but enjoy hanging<br />

out with large groups, which is why I like student<br />

government so much.<br />

What are your plans for the future?<br />

Join the Navy and begin a medical career.<br />

Favorites<br />

ESCAPE: Maidu Library<br />

GUILTY PLEASURE: Kettle chips<br />

MEAL IN TOWN: Mikuni or In-N-Out Burger<br />

LOCAL LANDMARK: Maidu Park<br />

MOVIE: Knowing<br />

MUSICIAN/BAND: Avenged Sevenfold and<br />

Disturbed<br />

SAYING: “Forget about it.”<br />

Photo of Angel Alonzo by Ray Burgess. Photo of Kate MacPherson by Dante Fontana.<br />

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STUDENT SPOTLIGHT<br />

Hannah Lucho<br />

18, ROCKLIN HIGH SCHOOL<br />

What accomplishment are you most proud<br />

of and why?<br />

Winning third place at the Vegas Acro Cup,<br />

an international competition. I trained in<br />

gymnastics for 13 years and standing on the<br />

podium made all the blood, sweat, and tears I<br />

poured into the sport worth it.<br />

What are your hobbies and involvements in<br />

school?<br />

I’m heavily involved in aquatic athletics and<br />

participate in swim, dive, and water polo. I’m<br />

also in the French Club and the American Red<br />

Cross Club.<br />

What’s one thing not many people know<br />

about you?<br />

I’ve observed a heart surgery in Peru.<br />

Favorites<br />

ESCAPE: Swimming at the beach<br />

GUILTY PLEASURE: Smelling fresh towels<br />

from the dryer<br />

MEAL IN TOWN: In-N-Out Burger<br />

LOCAL LANDMARK: Quarry Park<br />

MOVIE: Arrival<br />

MUSICIAN/BAND: Queen<br />

SAYING: “You don’t know what you’ve got<br />

until it’s gone.”<br />

Samantha Sonntag<br />

18, ST. FRANCIS CATHOLIC<br />

HIGH SCHOOL<br />

What accomplishment are you most proud of and why?<br />

Getting accepted into my dream college, University of Arizona.<br />

I worked really hard in school to get where I am today.<br />

What are your hobbies and involvements in school?<br />

Paddleboarding on the lake, drawing, painting, playing pingpong,<br />

and working out. In school, I’ve played all four years on<br />

the university tennis team, am in the Environmental Club,<br />

and played basketball my freshman year.<br />

What’s one thing not many people know about you?<br />

I did competitive cheerleading and gymnastics when I was<br />

younger.<br />

Favorites<br />

ESCAPE: The beach<br />

GUILTY PLEASURE:<br />

Avocados<br />

MEAL IN TOWN: Relish<br />

Burger Bar<br />

Trenton Schmitt<br />

18, GRANITE BAY HIGH SCHOOL<br />

What accomplishment are you most proud<br />

of and why?<br />

Being recruited by Columbia University, along<br />

with winning the Gold Medal in fencing at the<br />

Junior Olympics.<br />

What are your hobbies and involvements in<br />

school?<br />

Lifting weights, guitar, and trap shooting.<br />

What’s one thing not many people know<br />

about you?<br />

I have three National Gold Medals and a Gold<br />

Medal from the Youth Pan American Games<br />

for sabre fencing. Also, I have played the<br />

electric guitar since I was seven.<br />

Favorites<br />

ESCAPE: Hanging out with friends<br />

GUILTY PLEASURE: Spicy snacks: hot<br />

wings, Flamin’ Hot Cheetos, jalapeño chips<br />

MEAL IN TOWN: Chipotle<br />

LOCAL LANDMARK: Folsom Lake<br />

MOVIE: Step Brothers<br />

MUSICIAN/BAND: Metallica and NBA<br />

Youngboy<br />

SAYING: “It won’t always go your way, so<br />

you can’t get trapped in this idea that just<br />

because you’ve imagined a possibility<br />

for yourself that you somehow deserve<br />

it.”—David Goggins<br />

LOCAL LANDMARK:<br />

Historic Folsom<br />

MOVIE: Just Go With It<br />

MUSICIAN/BAND: Florida<br />

Georgia Line<br />

SAYING: “It’ll get better.”<br />

Annabel Maguire<br />

17, EL DORADO HIGH SCHOOL<br />

What accomplishment are you most proud of<br />

and why?<br />

Being the youth volunteer director for El Dorado<br />

County’s Empty Bowls fundraiser last year, where<br />

I was recruited to provide training, organization,<br />

and leadership to 100 volunteer students. The<br />

event raised $37,000 to reduce hunger and<br />

malnutrition in our community and throughout<br />

the world. I’m also proud of being asked to attend<br />

the March for Our Lives in Washington, D.C.—a lifechanging<br />

event that led me to become a strong<br />

advocate for stricter gun regulations.<br />

What are your hobbies and involvement in<br />

school?<br />

I’ve played high school soccer for the last three<br />

years and ran both track and cross-country<br />

my freshmen and sophomore year. I’m also<br />

the president of Hands4Hope, a youth-driven<br />

organization that works on improving our<br />

community through student leadership and<br />

service, and founded the We Are Earth Club, which<br />

works on making our school and community more<br />

environmentally friendly and sustainable.<br />

What’s one thing not many people know<br />

about you?<br />

The last two summers I’ve gone to Cozumel,<br />

Mexico, and became a certified PADI Open Water<br />

Diver, which allows me to scuba dive around the<br />

world.<br />

Favorites<br />

ESCAPE: Hiking<br />

GUILTY PLEASURE: Road trips<br />

MEAL IN TOWN: Totem Coffee<br />

LOCAL LANDMARK: Henningsen Lotus Park<br />

MOVIE: On the Basis of Sex<br />

MUSICIAN/BAND: Rainbow Kitten Surprise<br />

or Florence and the Machine<br />

SAYING: “I raise up my voice—not so I can<br />

shout but so that those without a voice can<br />

be heard ...we cannot succeed when half of<br />

us are held back.”—Malala Yousafzai<br />

Photo of Hannah Lucho by Ray Burgess.<br />

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SHOP . DINE . PLAY


STUDENT SPOTLIGHT<br />

Myldred Hernandez-Gonzalez<br />

18, OAKMONT HIGH SCHOOL<br />

Favorites<br />

ESCAPE: Driving while playing loud music<br />

GUILTY PLEASURE: Watching cheesy<br />

romantic comedies on Saturday nights<br />

MEAL IN TOWN: Chicken flautas at Mi Lindo<br />

Apatzingan<br />

LOCAL LANDMARK: Old Sacramento<br />

MOVIE: Jojo Rabbit<br />

MUSICIAN/BAND: Jon Bellion<br />

SAYING: “Dreaming is the only free thing in<br />

life so dream big dreams.”—My mom (Karla<br />

Hernandez)<br />

Katherine Logan<br />

17, PONDEROSA HIGH<br />

SCHOOL<br />

What accomplishment are you most proud of and<br />

why?<br />

Receiving a full-ride merit scholarship to the<br />

University of Notre Dame. I’ll never forget the look<br />

on my mom’s face when I told her. My parents<br />

made a lot of sacrifices leaving their home country<br />

of Mexico to give their children a better education.<br />

When I told my mom I got the scholarship, she<br />

cried, hugged me, and said: “Everything has been<br />

worth it.”<br />

What are your hobbies and involvements in<br />

school?<br />

I’m a student in the International Baccalaureate<br />

(IB) Diploma Program at Oakmont and have<br />

been the president of the Multicultural and<br />

CREATE Clubs all four years. I’m also the founder<br />

and president of the Viking CAST Club, which is<br />

focused around creativity, activity, and service;<br />

and the SUN Club, an environmental awareness<br />

and protection club. In addition, I’m the captain of<br />

Oakmont’s all-girls League of Legends e-sports<br />

team. Throughout the past four years, I’ve<br />

volunteered by mentoring freshmen and tutoring<br />

students in math, French, world studies, Spanish,<br />

and English-learning.<br />

What’s one thing not many people know about<br />

you?<br />

English was my second language, and I wasn’t<br />

considered fluent until fourth grade.<br />

What accomplishment are you most proud of and<br />

why?<br />

Being the section leader in my high school marching<br />

band. It took a lot of courage to step out of my comfort<br />

zone and try out for this position.<br />

What are your hobbies and involvements in school?<br />

This will be my third year as a member of the California<br />

Scholarship Federation, where I currently serve as a<br />

public relations officer in my school’s chapter; and my<br />

fourth year as part of the Campus Light Club where<br />

Christians gather every Monday at lunch.<br />

What’s one thing not many people know about you?<br />

I was adopted, which helps fuel my desire to support<br />

causes such as pro-life and organizations that work to<br />

end human trafficking.<br />

Favorites<br />

ESCAPE: Reading<br />

articles (usually about<br />

coffee)<br />

GUILTY PLEASURE:<br />

Coffee shops<br />

MEAL IN TOWN:<br />

Pupusas from<br />

Fernando’s Costa Del<br />

Sol<br />

LOCAL LANDMARK:<br />

Tower Bridge<br />

MOVIE: The Scarlet<br />

Pimpernel<br />

MUSICIAN/BAND:<br />

Colton Dixon<br />

SAYING: “Don’t let<br />

anyone look down<br />

on you because you<br />

are young but set an<br />

example for believers<br />

in speech, in life, in<br />

love, in faith, and in<br />

purity.”—1 Timothy<br />

4:12<br />

Cate Joaquin<br />

16, ST. FRANCIS CATHOLIC<br />

HIGH SCHOOL<br />

What accomplishment are you most proud of<br />

and why?<br />

My track team’s 4 x 1600 relay first-place finish at<br />

the prestigious Arcadia Invitational in <strong>April</strong> 2019<br />

where we set a national mark with a total time<br />

of 20:20.82. Our team entered the race unknown<br />

and ended up beating several nationally ranked<br />

teams. Also, qualifying for the 2019 Footlocker<br />

Cross Country Nationals (only 40 girls across the<br />

U.S. qualify).<br />

What are your hobbies and involvements in<br />

school?<br />

Skiing, baking, traveling, and running. At school,<br />

I enjoy challenging myself academically (I have a<br />

4.3 GPA) and am a member of two clubs and the<br />

California Scholarship Federation.<br />

Who is your role model?<br />

My teammate: Izzy Fauria. She’s not only an<br />

accomplished runner but is also very inspirational,<br />

positive, and incredibly supportive of everyone on<br />

our team. She was my mentor prior to arriving at<br />

St. Francis and is an amazing training partner who<br />

keeps me motivated.<br />

Favorites<br />

ESCAPE: Manhattan Beach<br />

GUILTY PLEASURE: Anything sweet,<br />

especially macarons or lemon bars<br />

MEAL IN TOWN: For breakfast, pancakes at<br />

Bacon & Butter; for lunch, the chicken and<br />

prosciutto sandwich at Mendocino Farms;<br />

and dinner at Ruth’s Chris Steak House<br />

LOCAL LANDMARK: Johnny Cash Trail<br />

MOVIE: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off<br />

MUSICIAN/BAND: Shawn Mendes and<br />

Khalid<br />

SAYING: “Hunt it down!” (This is a phrase<br />

my teammates and I yell at one another<br />

during races.)<br />

for MORE Q&A with THESE STUDENTS, VISIT STYLEMG.COM<br />

Photos of Myldred Hernandez-Gonzalez and Cate Joaquin by Ray Burgess.<br />

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WHY WE LOVE IT: Beautiful<br />

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TRAIL NOTES: Wear shoes with<br />

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LINDA HOLDERNESS // photos by DANTE FONTANA<br />

The Not OK Project<br />

has a message for<br />

first responders who<br />

experience trauma<br />

in the line of duty: It’s OK to<br />

not be OK. These heroic men<br />

and women, who may be injured<br />

physically or psychologically<br />

as they aid disaster victims,<br />

are often timid when reaching<br />

out for help due to the stigma<br />

surrounding it and the fear of<br />

appearing weak, says the project’s<br />

founder and president, Eric Meier.<br />

Their bravado is a mask, Meier<br />

says, and the fallout could be<br />

tragic.<br />

First responders—police,<br />

firefighters, correctional officers,<br />

9-1-1 dispatchers, EMTs, anyone<br />

dealing with suffering—commit<br />

suicide at higher rates than the<br />

general population; the data is<br />

likely under-reported, but one<br />

survey estimates as much as<br />

10 times higher. That shouldn’t<br />

be the case, Meier says. First<br />

responders face repeated danger<br />

and witness trauma over the<br />

course of long careers. “The<br />

effect is cumulative,” Meier says.<br />

“The stress keeps piling on and<br />

may not be realized for a few<br />

years. There has to be a release<br />

somewhere.” And that release<br />

sometimes leads to suicide.<br />

The Not OK Project strives<br />

to prevent these suicides by<br />

“bringing first responders out<br />

of the dark” through shared<br />

activities like fishing, camping,<br />

music, sports, even yoga—done<br />

outdoors whenever possible.<br />

According to studies, Meier<br />

says, outdoor and, even better,<br />

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wilderness activity helps traumatized people reconnect with their sense of well-being more<br />

effectively than medication alone. To that end, the group, formed a year ago, is planning its<br />

first three-day retreat at Hume Lake, deep in the Sequoia National Forest, for the weekend of<br />

November 13. “It’s completely off the map up there,” Meier says, “a complete disconnection.<br />

It’s a time to forget about everything, focus on themselves and each other, and have a blast.”<br />

Participants will attend sessions dealing with trauma and get physical with activities like<br />

fishing, hiking, archery, and even axe throwing. In an earlier outing on August 2, the group will<br />

attend a River Cats game honoring first responders.<br />

The idea to form the Not OK Project arose from Meier’s own experiences with trauma.<br />

A deputy with the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department for 10 years, he lost friends to<br />

shootings, was involved in the traumatic shootout involving Sacramento police officer, Tara<br />

O’Sullivan, had to be hospitalized “a few<br />

times” and, worst of all, was not able<br />

to save a days-old baby on whom he<br />

performed CPR. “I would continually<br />

tell my wife ‘I’m OK,’” he says, “but I<br />

was not OK.” Meier formed the Not OK<br />

Project after the shooting death of a<br />

law-enforcement colleague “sent me to<br />

a dark place,” he says. There are other<br />

organizations that help first responders<br />

but so far as he knows, the project, which<br />

partners with licensed professionals and<br />

local businesses, is the only organization<br />

in California offering hands-on help for<br />

this vulnerable population and their<br />

families, providing them with specific<br />

activities to tackle PTSD and stress.<br />

If you’re a first responder or family<br />

member dealing with trauma, you can<br />

find more information at notokproject.<br />

com or by calling 916-573-4233. All<br />

communication is confidential.<br />

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BALLOT SHOWCASE<br />

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FEBRUARY 6<br />

Nearly 250 members and guests of Women’s Fund<br />

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appetizers. WFED expects to grant a record $108,000<br />

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2. Deanna Santana and Janelle Horne<br />

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4. Mindee Thyrring and Ainslie Howenstine<br />

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watch bees buzz around their hive, meet rescued<br />

ambassador birds, and get their faces painted at this<br />

free, family-friendly event. Experts were also present<br />

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BOLD SPEAKER SERIES<br />

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Richardson, and Verna Sulpizio-Hull shared BOLD<br />

(bravery, optimism, leadership, and depression) stories<br />

of empowerment and vulnerability at this inspiring<br />

series designed by local women.<br />

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| arts & entertainment |<br />

Easter Eggstravaganza<br />

APRIL<br />

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2<br />

Lunafest. This fundraising film<br />

festival is dedicated to promoting<br />

awareness about women's<br />

issues, highlighting female<br />

filmmakers, and bringing women<br />

together in their communities.<br />

Hosted at the Cameron Park<br />

Community Services District’s<br />

Community Center, proceeds<br />

benefit Soroptimist International<br />

of Cameron Park & El Dorado Hills<br />

and Chicken & Egg Pictures, a<br />

nonprofit that supports women<br />

nonfiction filmmakers committed<br />

to social change. Doors open at 6<br />

p.m. lunafest.org<br />

3<br />

Putting Kids First Luncheon.<br />

Local nonprofit KidsFirst is<br />

recognizing some of the region’s<br />

leading advocates for children<br />

and families with the Lifetime<br />

Achievement Award and other<br />

honors at a luncheon from 11<br />

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Creek Ballroom. Proceeds benefit<br />

programs that support an array<br />

of family services and needs in<br />

Placer County. kidsfirstnow.org/<br />

news/22nd-annual-putting-kidsfirst-luncheon<br />

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Spring Fling Fashion Show. Head<br />

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featuring clothes from local<br />

boutiques (Ambiance, Off<br />

Broadway, Sole Desire, Home<br />

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As we were going to print, there was a lot happening<br />

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Robert G Smith Walk to Cancel Out<br />

Parkinson's. Join the Parkinson<br />

Association of Northern California<br />

from 9 a.m.-noon for a ½-mile to<br />

three-mile walk at Maidu Park,<br />

along with entertainment, a<br />

resource fair, and lunch. All money<br />

raised will aid local residents<br />

dealing with the effects of<br />

Parkinson's. panctoday.org<br />

American River 50 Mile<br />

Endurance Run. This 50-mile<br />

endurance race offers runners<br />

a chance to view picturesque<br />

scenery of Folsom Lake, Lake<br />

Natoma, the American River<br />

Parkway, and the American River<br />

Bike Trail. This year’s beneficiaries<br />

are California Conservation<br />

of Trails and Running School.<br />

ar50mile.com<br />

Gala & Concert. Wildwood<br />

Performing Arts Foundation<br />

presents this black-tie-optional<br />

event in Historic Folsom featuring<br />

talented musicians from across<br />

the country and some of our<br />

community's most gifted young<br />

performers. The VIP hour includes<br />

dinner, drinks, live music, and<br />

the work of award-winning<br />

writer and photographer, Vicki<br />

Langdon. Proceeds support arts<br />

education in local classrooms.<br />

wildwoodperformingarts.org/events<br />

The Planets. A beautiful and<br />

sparkling evening awaits as<br />

Maestro Peter Jaffe and the<br />

Folsom Lake Symphony present<br />

an imaginative, colorful, and<br />

popular presentation of this<br />

majestic orchestral treasure. Also<br />

on the program is Edouard Lalo’s<br />

Symphonie espagnole for Violin<br />

and Orchestra, Op.21. featuring<br />

guest violinist Ji in Yang. The show<br />

begins at 7:30 p.m. at the Harris<br />

Center. harriscenter.net<br />

Spaghetti Feed. From 3-7 p.m.<br />

at the Mother Lode Lions Hall<br />

in Diamond Springs, Friends of<br />

Seniors is hosting their ninth<br />

annual fundraiser that benefits<br />

the Senior Defensible Space<br />

Program, El Dorado County<br />

Fire Safe Council, and Senior<br />

Emergency Fund. In addition<br />

to a spaghetti dinner, guests<br />

will have opportunities to win<br />

gift baskets and other prizes.<br />

friendsofedcseniors.org<br />

5<br />

Toast to Wildlife Champagne<br />

Brunch. Sierra Wildlife Rescue is<br />

hosting its biggest fundraiser of<br />

the year from 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m.<br />

at the Cameron Park Country<br />

Club—complete with an elegant<br />

brunch, no-host bar, pick-yourprize<br />

raffle, a silent auction, and<br />

American River 50 Mile Endurance Run<br />

guest speaker Guy Galante. All<br />

proceeds go directly to the care of<br />

orphaned and injured wild animals<br />

in rehab. sierrawildliferescue.org/<br />

toast-to-wildlife<br />

7<br />

Spring Fling at Palladio. Bring<br />

the family to the Folsom Palladio<br />

from 1-5 p.m. for community acts,<br />

spring and Easter crafts, and<br />

pictures with the Easter Bunny.<br />

Admission is free. gopalladio.com/<br />

event/spring-fling-at-palladio<br />

Bollywood Boulevard. This<br />

show—fusing dance, live music,<br />

and storytelling with beats—<br />

appeals to both the dedicated<br />

Bollywood connoisseur and<br />

filmgoers new to the genre.<br />

Performances are at 2 p.m. and<br />

7:30 p.m. harriscenter.net<br />

Bollywood Boulevard<br />

8<br />

Drum Tao <strong>2020</strong>. Combining<br />

highly physical, large-scale<br />

drumming with contemporary<br />

costumes, precise choreography,<br />

and innovative visuals, Drum<br />

Tao presents an energetic and<br />

unforgettable show at 4 p.m. and<br />

8 p.m. harriscenter.net<br />

9<br />

Keyboard Conversations with<br />

Jeffrey Siegel. To celebrate<br />

Beethoven's 250th birthday,<br />

pianist Jeffrey Siegel will perform<br />

"Moonlight Sonata" and "Sonata<br />

Opus 110," then briefly and<br />

engagingly speak about the<br />

music—enriching the listening<br />

experience for avid music lovers<br />

and novices alike. harriscenter.net<br />

A Taste of Excellence. Join the<br />

Sierra College Foundation at the<br />

Campus Library from 6:30-10 p.m.<br />

to support their largest fundraising<br />

effort of the year. Tickets include<br />

tastings of fine foods and wines<br />

from the best restaurants and<br />

wineries in Northern California.<br />

sierracollege.edu/events/uniqueevents/taste.php<br />

10<br />

The Illusionists. Don’t miss<br />

this one-of-a-kind magic show<br />

featuring an all-star cast of<br />

magicians and a powerful mixture<br />

of nonstop, outrageous acts.<br />

Open to all ages. Show times vary.<br />

harriscenter.net<br />

(THROUGH 12)<br />

American River 50 Mile Endurance Run<br />

photo by Keith Facchino. Other photos<br />

courtesy of Harris Center.<br />

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11<br />

Training Hill Hike. Join the American River Conservancy from 1-4 p.m. on this<br />

steep, aerobic trail that offers bird’s eye views. The difficult, 4.5-mile trek is<br />

open to adults and responsible teens. 530-621-1224<br />

Easter Egg Hunt. Kids will be split up into four age groups (3 & under, 4-5,<br />

6-7, and 8-10) at this egg hunt beginning at 10:20 a.m. at Cameron Park’s<br />

Rasmussen Park. Two Easter Bunnies will also be available for photos, along<br />

with face painting and a craft area. cameronpark.org/calendar<br />

15<br />

Renée Taylor. In her hilarious one-woman show,<br />

Oscar-nominated and Emmy-winning Renée<br />

Taylor looks back on a life full of memorable roles<br />

in film and on Broadway. Featuring stories about<br />

her myriad highs and lows, this comedy legend<br />

proves the ability to laugh gets you through it all.<br />

Show times vary. harriscenter.net<br />

(THROUGH 19)<br />

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Mamma Mia. Woodcreek High School presents this fun-filled musical about a<br />

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Stand Up for MORE. Attendees will enjoy a catered<br />

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Folsom Historical Society Golf<br />

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fun at Empire Ranch Golf Course.<br />

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range balls, a light breakfast,<br />

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Folsom Historical Society to<br />

preserve, protect, and promote<br />

the city’s unique history.<br />

folsomhistoricalsociety.org/events<br />

(WFED) for a buffet dinner and<br />

celebration of giving and granting<br />

to make a difference where we<br />

live. The joyous event from 5-8<br />

p.m. at the El Dorado County<br />

Fairground's Forni Building will<br />

recognize the successes of<br />

WFED's 2019 grant recipients and<br />

formally recognize the <strong>2020</strong> grant<br />

recipients. womensfundeldorado.<br />

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Taco Throwdown. From 1-5 p.m.,<br />

watch all your favorite restaurants<br />

compete in a challenge to make<br />

the best taco while enjoying<br />

samples of craft beer and<br />

local wines @the Grounds in<br />

Roseville. Lawn games, a corn<br />

hole tournament, silent auction,<br />

and a band are also on tap.<br />

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Night of Niceness. Head to Randy<br />

Peters Catering & Event Center<br />

from 6-9 p.m. for drinks, appetizers,<br />

live and silent auctions, music,<br />

networking, and more. Money raised<br />

will support Tower of Niceness, a<br />

local nonprofit whose mission is to<br />

coordinate “niceness projects” to<br />

provide volunteers and funding for<br />

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Run Rocklin. Pick from a flat 5K,<br />

scenic 12K, half marathon, or free<br />

kids’ run at this event for the<br />

whole family. Races begin and end<br />

at Johnson-Springview Park and<br />

proceeds benefit the Matt Redding<br />

Foundation. runrocklin.com<br />

Taco Thowdown<br />

Spring Arts & Crafts Fair. Find<br />

unique and handmade items from<br />

over 200 artisan crafters at this<br />

annual Historic Folsom event from<br />

9 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission is free.<br />

Rain or shine. historicfolsom.org/<br />

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Quarter Craze. Moms Club of<br />

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fundraiser at Morgan Creek Golf<br />

Club at 6 p.m. featuring a live and<br />

silent auction, local vendor booths,<br />

raffles, hors d'oeuvres, and a<br />

no-host bar. Proceeds support<br />

John and Dean Bowersmith's<br />

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Bet on Rotary <strong>2020</strong>. Head to<br />

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cocktails, music, and gaming fun.<br />

Hosted by the Rotary Club of<br />

Folsom Lake and Rotary Club of<br />

Historic Folsom, proceeds benefit<br />

local youth, seniors, and veterans.<br />

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Run Rocklin<br />

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Lincoln Wine Fest. Enjoy wine<br />

and food from Placer County’s top<br />

wineries and restaurants from<br />

1-5:30 p.m. while checking out<br />

Downtown Lincoln's boutiques,<br />

museums, and attractions.<br />

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Placerville Earth Day. Head to the<br />

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annual event from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.<br />

featuring live music, local arts and<br />

crafts, along with experts giving<br />

information on earth-related<br />

subjects. Kids can also enjoy a<br />

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face painting. Admission is free.<br />

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Wine & Wishes. From 5-7 p.m. at<br />

Mather Jet Center, sample food and<br />

wine from some of the region’s<br />

best restaurants and wineries;<br />

from 7-10 p.m., participate in a VIP<br />

gala and live and silent auctions.<br />

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Gardens of Folsom. From 11 a.m.-4<br />

p.m., enjoy six garden settings in<br />

Folsom, get your garden questions<br />

answered by a Master Gardener,<br />

take part in a plant and bake sale,<br />

and more. All proceeds benefit<br />

college scholarships, grants, and<br />

community projects sponsored<br />

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30<br />

Giving & Granting Celebration. All<br />

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Clarksville Day. Celebrate<br />

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Hills from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on<br />

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Parkway at Highway 50. Activities<br />

include historical exhibits, live<br />

music, antique cars, craft beer,<br />

local wine, wagon rides, and more.<br />

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Lincoln Pace Race.<br />

Promoting ageless<br />

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People of all ages, backgrounds,<br />

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sponsor booths, salsa contest, a<br />

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beneficiaries include Ride To Walk,<br />

Phoenix and Lincoln High Schools,<br />

and the Lincoln Hills Foundation.<br />

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El Dorado Hills Art, Beer,<br />

and Wine Festival. Head<br />

to the El Dorado Hills Town Center<br />

to view artwork from over 80 of<br />

the best artists from near and<br />

far. There will also be food, live<br />

music, and tastings from some<br />

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wineries and breweries.<br />

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Spotlight on<br />

Dawn Blanchfield<br />

by HEATHER L. NELSON<br />

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and green open spaces that remind her of childhood in Michigan–where she first began<br />

painting, drawing, and taking classes. The quintessential creative, Blanchfield works in<br />

a variety of mediums: pen and ink, printmaking, acrylics, collage, encaustic, watercolor,<br />

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graphics of woodcuts, religious iconography, symbolism, folklore, graphic novels, etc.” Narrative in<br />

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Photo by Dante Fontana.<br />

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6<br />

HLN: WHAT INSPIRES YOU?<br />

DB: I tend to live in the moment, so what I’m creating<br />

is often influenced by what’s happening in my life. After<br />

some oral surgery last year, I made a graphic ink drawing<br />

of a skull with long teeth. A character from a video game<br />

has shown up in another drawing and a watercolor. The<br />

music I’m listening to also influences what I’m doing.<br />

Lyrics show up in paintings or titles all the time. I also<br />

love going to museums and galleries to see the work of<br />

other artists. When I’m stuck, I always go back to pencil<br />

on paper and draw faces or hands.<br />

1<br />

7<br />

HLN: YOU’RE A SELF-PROFESSED "TECHNIQUES<br />

ADDICT." HOW SO?<br />

DB: My friends started teasing and calling me the<br />

“Techniques Queen,” because I’m always taking<br />

workshops and classes. I have a bit of a monkey mind<br />

and really do jump from medium to medium. I love<br />

learning new things and have often said I could easily<br />

be a lifelong university student. New skills are just more<br />

tools. Of course, that also means I have many actual<br />

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GOALS?<br />

DB: I’ve spent the last year working on<br />

getting my Etsy shop up and running. I’d<br />

like to grow that while continuing to show<br />

work in galleries throughout the area. In the<br />

“dream big or go home” department, I hope<br />

to get my own printing press someday. Maybe<br />

I’ll also learn how to weld.<br />

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4 // South Fork American River Trail<br />

Where: El Dorado Hills<br />

Parking: Skunk Hollow Trailhead, $10<br />

Distance: 12.3 miles<br />

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1 // Jenkinson Lake Loop Trail<br />

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Parking: Free parking just outside the gates;<br />

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Distance: 7.6-mile loop around Jenkinson<br />

Lake<br />

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moderate hike. There’s very little elevation<br />

gain and multiple access points, which<br />

makes it an ideal hike for the whole family.<br />

A large waterfall marks the approximate<br />

halfway point, just past a nature center<br />

where you’ll learn about the ladybug<br />

migrations, the role of bats in our<br />

ecosystem, and how to spot the nests of the<br />

numerous bald eagles that frequent the<br />

area. Note: This hike can be abbreviated as<br />

needed.<br />

2 // Monument Trail to Monroe Ridge<br />

Where: Coloma<br />

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Distance: Monument Trail: .5 miles; Monroe<br />

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When it comes to adventure sports,<br />

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the chance to explore vast areas of our<br />

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the even the boldest adrenaline junkie,<br />

we’ve got you covered..<br />

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1 // El Dorado Hills/Cronan Ranch<br />

Darrington Trail<br />

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Parking: $8<br />

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climbs<br />

Difficulty: Intermediate<br />

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Foresthill Divide Loop Trail<br />

11 miles, intermediate, single track<br />

Olmstead Loop Trail<br />

10 miles, intermediate<br />

Stagecoach Trail<br />

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Clementine Loop Trail<br />

11 miles, advanced, single track<br />

Fuel Break Trail<br />

1.5 miles, easy/intermediate, double track<br />

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4 // Granite Bay<br />

“Granite Bay is probably the best bet for<br />

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downhill speed and fun turns without being<br />

too intimidating.” Look up Granite Bay bike<br />

trails on Strava to get started.<br />

5 // Folsom<br />

With more than 50 miles of paved trails,<br />

exploring Folsom’s bike trails is a must. Get<br />

the map at folsom.ca.us.<br />

HOW TO REPAIR A FLAT<br />

(AFTER REMOVING TIRE)<br />

1. Remove all the air from your tire’s<br />

tube<br />

2. Place tire lever between your tire<br />

and the rim<br />

3. Push lever down and attach to<br />

one of the spokes<br />

4. Use other lever to slide around the<br />

tire to remove only one bead from<br />

the rim<br />

5. Remove tube and keep in place,<br />

carefully slide hand through the<br />

inside of the tire to identify debris/<br />

cause of the leak<br />

6. Replace tube; patch if necessary<br />

7. Inflate tire tube enough for tube to<br />

take shape<br />

8. Place tube inside tire above rim,<br />

ensuring it’s properly seated<br />

9. Replace the removed bead on the<br />

rim and ensure it’s properly seated<br />

10. Inflate tube slowly to ensure<br />

proper seating of the bead<br />

11. Continue riding<br />

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Granite Arch<br />

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO<br />

THE GEAR<br />

Climbing shoes: these are specially<br />

adapted to adhere to the rock<br />

Climbing harness: connects to<br />

the rope (gyms often have special<br />

harnesses for the little ones)<br />

Rope: keeps you from falling to the<br />

ground<br />

Belay device: creates friction on the<br />

rope to prevent a climber from falling<br />

Chalk: keeps those mits dry<br />

Chalk bag: take your chalk with you<br />

CLIMBING VS. BOULDERING<br />

While climbing requires the use of<br />

ropes and belay devices for safety,<br />

bouldering is done without the use<br />

of ropes at much lower heights with<br />

thick pads beneath you, allowing<br />

you to forfeit the need for a belay<br />

device, rope, and harness. You only<br />

need you and some shoes to boulder<br />

(that chalk we recommended earlier;<br />

definitely still recommended) and a<br />

“spotter” to help protect you on the<br />

falls. While the technique is very similar<br />

to climbing, bouldering tends to<br />

be more about power where climbing<br />

is geared more toward endurance.<br />

Both are amazing and worth doing to<br />

become a well-rounded climber.<br />

GRADES OF DIFFICULTY<br />

Climbing routes in the U.S. are symbolized<br />

by “5.”something (e.g., 5.5 all<br />

the way up to 5.15). 5.6 is going to be<br />

much easier than 5.10. For your first<br />

time out, play around between the<br />

5.6-5.9 range.<br />

ROCK CLIMBING<br />

ASCENDING IS TRENDING<br />

While climbing isn’t without its moments of fear, it provides one of the deepest feelings<br />

of accomplishment you can possibly feel. Though an inherently dangerous sport, using<br />

proper safety measures and creating redundant safety checks and backups can largely<br />

eliminate some of them. Always seek proper instruction before heading out and either<br />

start at an indoor climbing gym to meet experienced climbers (more on that below), hire<br />

an AMGA-certified climbing guide, or take a course (our local REI stores offer them) where<br />

you’ll learn proper technique and safety tools.<br />

Bouldering “problems” are symbolized<br />

with a “V”something. V-easy is<br />

the easiest going all the way up to<br />

V16. Play in the V-easy to V2 range<br />

for a first-time outing.<br />

HAVE FUN!<br />

Remember to climb safe, breathe,<br />

enjoy the experience, and don’t be<br />

hard on yourself; it’s about challenging<br />

yourself and having a good time!<br />

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Deer Park Creek /<br />

Rocklin Quarry<br />

4 LOCAL CRAGS<br />

WE LOVE<br />

1 // Auburn Quarry<br />

Situated a short 40-minute<br />

hike from Highway 49 and the<br />

North Fork of the American<br />

River, this is a great place for<br />

a beginning lead climber to<br />

practice their lead climbing<br />

skills. There are plenty of<br />

easy to moderate routes<br />

with good protection. We<br />

recommend starting out<br />

on the first wall you see<br />

on your left side as you<br />

approach the crag, known<br />

as “scale wall.” It can also be<br />

accessed from the top to<br />

easily set up a top rope.<br />

Favorite climbs on the “scale<br />

wall:” M+M (5.8), Scooby<br />

Snacks (5.9), and Scale Wall<br />

(5.10)<br />

2 // Sugarloaf<br />

Sitting just across Highway<br />

50 in Kyburz, Sugarloaf<br />

offers traditional and sport<br />

climbing routes on smooth, 350-foot-tall<br />

granite. Park on the south side of Highway<br />

50 and start across the street toward the<br />

phone company building. A steep approach<br />

leads you to Sugarloaf, the most prominent<br />

formation on the hillside. You can’t miss it.<br />

3 // Deer Park Creek/Rocklin Quarry<br />

With over 70 boulder problems ranging<br />

TOP TIPS<br />

1. Use your feet.<br />

The key to becoming<br />

good at climbing<br />

is trusting your<br />

feet and your legs<br />

to push you up the wall, while only<br />

using your arms to keep you on the<br />

wall.<br />

2. Straighten your arms. By keeping<br />

your arms straight and relaxed when<br />

possible, you’ll save much-needed<br />

energy to get you to the top.<br />

3. Keep your hips close. This will help<br />

keep your center of gravity close to<br />

the wall and, more importantly, over<br />

your feet where you should have<br />

most of your weight (see “Tip #1).<br />

4. Climb smarter, not harder. Climbing<br />

is as much a mental activity as it is<br />

physical. If something is feeling really<br />

hard, sit back for a few minutes and<br />

think about the best way to climb up.<br />

It’s more like solving a puzzle than it<br />

is about brute strength.<br />

from V easy to V10, Deer Park Creek<br />

(or the Rocklin Quarry) is a great<br />

option for a quick climbing escape.<br />

Situated alongside Pacific Street,<br />

accessing this old granite quarry is<br />

as easy as it comes. Bring a “crash<br />

pad,” some chalk, and high vibes for<br />

an awesome outing on some short<br />

but quality rocks.<br />

Hop on “The Warm Up” (V0),<br />

“Desperado” (V2), “Nemesis”(V3), and<br />

“Thin Traverse” (V4) for an epic day.<br />

4 // Lover’s Leap<br />

“The leap” is one of the best trad<br />

climbing areas in the state, and<br />

by far the best local spot if you’re<br />

looking for some real exposure.<br />

With the cliffs rising<br />

up to 600 feet, to<br />

say that this is a<br />

bold adventure<br />

is understating it.<br />

There are very few<br />

“sport” routes, mostly<br />

above 5.10+.<br />

If you’re new to trad<br />

climbing, start on<br />

“Hog’s Back,” which<br />

has routes from<br />

5.5 for you to learn<br />

to place gear and<br />

become comfortable<br />

with the systems. For<br />

those who are already<br />

comfortable leading<br />

traditional routes,<br />

some of the classics<br />

are “Bear’s Reach” (5.7),<br />

“Corrugation Corner”<br />

(5.7), “Haystack” (5.8),<br />

and “The Line” (5.9).<br />

MUST-HAVE APP<br />

Mountain Project, Climbers use this app to<br />

share information on climbing areas and how to<br />

access them, route information and grades, and<br />

“beta,” or specific route information helping<br />

climbers find key holds, protection points, and<br />

anchors.<br />

INDOOR<br />

CLIMBING GYMS:<br />

PREPARE FOR<br />

THE GREAT OUTDOORS<br />

The growth of indoor rock<br />

climbing has quickly become<br />

the fastest-growing market<br />

in the fitness industry, and for<br />

good reason. Climbing is an<br />

incredibly complete training<br />

incorporating strength,<br />

flexibility, endurance, and<br />

mental focus into a single<br />

activity. For the first time<br />

in history, a climbing film<br />

won an Oscar for best<br />

documentary (Free Solo) and<br />

the sport is even making its<br />

debut in this year’s Summer<br />

Olympics. Indoor climbing<br />

gyms are the best place to<br />

learn important skills and<br />

meet experienced climbers<br />

before venturing outdoors.<br />

What’s even better, they’re<br />

accessible to the entire<br />

family, even the little ones!<br />

GET TO KNOW THE ROPES<br />

(PUN INTENDED):<br />

Granite Arch Climbing Center<br />

11335 Folsom Boulevard,<br />

Suite G<br />

Rancho Cordova<br />

916-852-7625<br />

granitearch.com<br />

The Boulder Field<br />

8425 Belvedere Avenue,<br />

Suite 100<br />

Sacramento<br />

916-329-8994<br />

theboulderfield.com<br />

Sacramento Pipeworks<br />

Climbing and Fitness<br />

116 N 16th Street<br />

Sacramento<br />

916-341-0100<br />

touchstoneclimbing.com/<br />

pipeworks<br />

Blue Granite Climbing Gym<br />

1259 Emerald Bay Road<br />

South Lake Tahoe<br />

530-600-2761<br />

bluegraniteclimbing.com<br />

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Darrington Trail<br />

CAMPING &<br />

BACKPACKING<br />

EXTEND THE ADVENTURE<br />

Disconnect from the day-to-day grind and immerse<br />

yourself in that sweet mountain air…for days!<br />

4 SWEET<br />

BACKPACKING<br />

SPOTS<br />

1 // Lake Tahoe Rim Trail<br />

Hike the entire 165-mile trail, or break it into<br />

sections:<br />

Brockway Summit to Tahoe Meadows<br />

(20.3 miles, intermediate)<br />

Tahoe Meadows to Spooner (23.3 miles,<br />

intermediate)<br />

Spooner to Kingsbury (17.9 miles,<br />

intermediate/difficult)<br />

Kingsbury to Big Meadow (22.6 miles,<br />

intermediate)<br />

Big Meadow to Echo Lake (18.3 miles,<br />

intermediate )<br />

Echo Lakes to Barker Pass (32.9 miles,<br />

intermediate/difficult)<br />

Barker Pass to Tahoe City (16.6 miles,<br />

intermediate)<br />

Tahoe City to Brockway Summit (20.2<br />

miles, intermediate)<br />

2 // Pacific Crest Trail<br />

Highway 80 to Highway 49 (39.1 miles)<br />

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CAMP ESSENTIALS<br />

CHECKLIST<br />

Water container<br />

Tent<br />

Sleeping bag<br />

Sleep pad<br />

Camp stove/gas<br />

Lighter/matches<br />

Collapsible pots/pans<br />

Camp mugs,<br />

cups, plates, and<br />

silverware<br />

Eco-friendly soap &<br />

hand sanitizer<br />

Thermos<br />

Folding table<br />

Folding chairs<br />

Headlamp/lanterns<br />

Knife<br />

Hatchet<br />

Shovel<br />

First aid kit<br />

Toilet paper (not to be<br />

forgotten!)<br />

Battery recharger (for<br />

the electronic family<br />

members)<br />

3 // Darrington Trail<br />

Start: Salmon Falls Road<br />

Parking: $8/day; no overnight parking at the<br />

trailhead; arrange pick up and drop off<br />

Distance: 20.2 miles<br />

Notes: Hike to Peninsula Campground at<br />

Folsom Lake<br />

Camping: Make reservations during high<br />

season ($33/night); not required during offseason<br />

($28/night)<br />

4 // Lake Aloha<br />

Start: Echo Lakes Trailhead<br />

Distance: 12.5 miles<br />

Notes: Wilderness permit required for<br />

overnight camping ($5/per person first<br />

night; $10/per person second night); book at<br />

recreation.gov/permits/233261<br />

5 COOL CAMPGROUNDS<br />

Clock out and check into one of our<br />

amazing local camp spots. Gather<br />

around a fire, roast some marshmallows,<br />

tell some stories and connect<br />

to yourself, nature, and the fam.<br />

1 // BEAL’S POINT. One of the most<br />

accessible camping spots on this list,<br />

located just off Folsom-Auburn Road<br />

at the edge of Folsom Lake; $33/night<br />

(peak season)<br />

2 // MINERAL BAR CAMPGROUND<br />

(AUBURN SRA). Sited on the east<br />

side of the North Fork of the American<br />

River; $28 year-round/per night;<br />

one extra vehicle allowed per campsite<br />

is $10 per night<br />

3 // FINNON LAKE. A lesser-known<br />

escape only 25 minutes out of<br />

Placerville. $30/night; reservations<br />

accepted online<br />

4 // STUMPY MEADOWS. Located<br />

in Georgetown; opens May 22; $22/<br />

single site<br />

5 // GIANT GAP. Located on the north<br />

shore of Sugar Pine Reservoir in the<br />

Tahoe National Forest, just 15<br />

minutes from Foresthill;<br />

opens May 15; $24-$48/<br />

night<br />

THE BEST CUP<br />

OF OUTDOOR<br />

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One of the best cups<br />

of coffee is made with<br />

an Aeropress. It’s light, compact,<br />

and portable enough to even take<br />

backpacking.<br />

1. Get your favorite roast from Coffee<br />

Republic in Folsom. Use fineground<br />

espresso beans.<br />

2. Place coffee grounds into an<br />

Aeropress coffee maker. Place<br />

Aeropress on top of your favorite<br />

camp mug.<br />

3. Add a bit of hot water and stir to<br />

evenly wet the grounds, then fill to<br />

the top.<br />

4. Coffee will drip into cup. Leave<br />

sitting for around 15-20 seconds<br />

5. Depress plunger.<br />

6. Sniff Before You Sip!


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A great summer camp for kids<br />

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flexibility training and authentic<br />

taekwondo forms. After a lunch<br />

break, the campers will walk<br />

one block to the Folsom Aquatic<br />

Center for some free time swim<br />

fun. Campers<br />

should bring a<br />

water bottle,<br />

swimsuit,<br />

towel,<br />

sunscreen<br />

and lunch.<br />

Fun, week-long instructional<br />

camps for ages 8-17 in:<br />

Athletics • Dance • Drama<br />

Music Performance • Music Production<br />

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241 Vernon St. • Roseville<br />

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Roseville Theatre Arts Academy’s<br />

<strong>2020</strong> Summer Camps!<br />

Ages 7-15; Monday-Friday 9:00am-3:00pm<br />

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June 15th-19th; Return of the Superhero<br />

June 22nd-26th; Earth Takes a Bath<br />

July 6th-10th; Lost in Broadway<br />

July 13th-17th; Let Them Eat Kelp<br />

July 20th-24th; Nothing But Villains<br />

July 27th-31st; Dragon the Line<br />

Each camp ends with a performance for family<br />

and friends! Register online today!<br />

Master Musical Workshop<br />

Matilda the Musical<br />

Auditions: May 19th<br />

Ages 10 and up<br />

Performs: August 7th-15th<br />

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| editor’s picks |<br />

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INFLAMMATORY<br />

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MYKIND ORGANICS<br />

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GUMMY $32.99<br />

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916-789-8591; 2160 Grass Valley<br />

Highway, Auburn, 530-888-8973,<br />

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EARTH ANIMAL COUGH, WHEEZE &<br />

SNEEZE ORGANIC HERBAL REMEDY $16.99<br />

sBarkles, 850 East Bidwell Street, Suite 150,<br />

Folsom, 916-984-0102, sbarkles.com<br />

NASYA TREATMENT $87 (60 minutes; includes a facial steam, face and neck<br />

massage, and herbal oils administered into the nose to help heal the sinuses)<br />

Serenity Spa | Soul Yoga, 3984 Douglas Boulevard, Suite 150, Roseville, 916-797-8550; 350<br />

Palladio Parkway, Suite 1975, Folsom, 916-542-7363, serenityspaonline.com<br />

AIR MINI $399<br />

Molekule, molekule.com<br />

AIR SCRUBBER BY<br />

AERUS $795*<br />

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Park Drive, Suite 185,<br />

Sacramento, 916-714-1143,<br />

loveandcarehvac.com<br />

*Free with a new HVAC<br />

install<br />

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NEILMED NASAFLO NETI POT $12.99<br />

Innovative Compounding Pharmacy 820 Wales<br />

Drive, Suite 3, Folsom, 916-984-9222,<br />

icpfolsom.com<br />

ORGANIC COTTON STRETCH<br />

FITTED SHEETS $65+<br />

European Sleep Design, 6606 Folsom-Auburn<br />

Road, Suite 5, Folsom, 916-989-8909,<br />

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BLEND $46.99,<br />

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Introducing<br />

Q&A<br />

WITH LOCAL COMPANIES<br />

PHOTOS BY DANTE FONTANA<br />

The<br />

Tiger’s<br />

Eye<br />

Skincare<br />

8016 FOLSOM-AUBURN ROAD,<br />

FOLSOM, 916-988-4973,<br />

TIGERSEYESKINCARE.COM,<br />

@TIGERSEYESKINCARE<br />

Myriam Liberman<br />

SERVICES OR PRODUCTS<br />

YOU OFFER: We treat skin<br />

conditions—eczema, acne,<br />

anti-aging, dry skin, etc.—in<br />

people of all ages using<br />

natural services (including<br />

facials and body treatments)<br />

that utilize solely clay and<br />

water. We also sell skin care<br />

products to complement our<br />

services.<br />

WHAT YOU ENJOY MOST<br />

ABOUT YOUR PROFESSION:<br />

Offering natural solutions<br />

to people who have skin<br />

conditions that can’t be<br />

helped through other medical<br />

interventions.<br />

FUN FACT ABOUT YOUR<br />

COMPANY: Many of my friends<br />

have become clients and<br />

many clients have become<br />

good friends.<br />

FIRST JOB: The Human Rights<br />

Resource Center in Marin<br />

County, where I worked with<br />

law enforcement to promote<br />

fairness and equal justice.<br />

LAST BIG PURCHASE: I leased<br />

a new Lexus RX 350 to get<br />

me to important meetings or<br />

events.<br />

WHEN NOT WORKING, YOU<br />

CAN FIND ME: Working out in<br />

the mornings; in the evenings,<br />

listening to music, attending<br />

live theater, and dancing.<br />

YOU LOVE LIVING HERE,<br />

BECAUSE: Folsom has a great<br />

sense of community where<br />

everyone seems to find the<br />

time to help someone else. I’ve<br />

formed wonderful friendships<br />

here over the years.<br />

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Where CLEAN CAR is your destination.<br />

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Winter Hours: 7 a.m.-7 p.m. (Brentwood 7 a.m.-9 p.m.)<br />

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@MINDSMOVINGFORWARDLLC<br />

SERVICES OR PRODUCTS YOU OFFER:<br />

Customized wellness programs, personal<br />

health coaching, and professional<br />

training and consultation.<br />

WHAT YOU ENJOY MOST ABOUT YOUR<br />

PROFESSION: Witnessing people<br />

create realities they didn’t believe were<br />

possible.<br />

FUN FACT ABOUT YOUR COMPANY: In<br />

2014, our staff was interviewed during<br />

the filming of an episode of Supersize<br />

versus Superskinny, a British television<br />

docuseries about healthy eating.<br />

FIRST JOB: Garden attendant at a floral<br />

shop in Kansas City, Missouri.<br />

FAVORITE FOOD: Pad Thai with prawns.<br />

LAST BIG PURCHASE: A car.<br />

WHEN NOT WORKING, YOU CAN BE<br />

FOUND: At Tea Xotics in El Dorado Hills,<br />

exercising, or spending time with my<br />

family.<br />

YOU LOVE LIVING HERE, BECAUSE: Our<br />

community is family-oriented, friendly,<br />

and encourages an active lifestyle.<br />

Hannah Ware<br />

Colby Smith, DDS<br />

Granite Bay Dentistry<br />

8769 AUBURN FOLSOM ROAD, GRANITE BAY, 916-791-4719, GRANITEBAYDDS.COM<br />

SERVICES OR PRODUCTS YOU OFFER: Cosmetic, restorative and implant restorative<br />

dentistry; and teeth bleaching.<br />

WHAT YOU ENJOY MOST ABOUT YOUR PROFESSION: I get to help people smile!<br />

FUN FACT ABOUT YOUR COMPANY: We’ve been making Granite Bay smile for 35<br />

years.<br />

FIRST JOB: Landscaping and construction.<br />

FAVORITE FOOD: Fresh-caught sushi.<br />

WHEN NOT WORKING, YOU CAN BE FOUND: Hiking with my family in the Sierras.<br />

YOU LOVE LIVING HERE BECAUSE: We get to experience the best of California’s<br />

natural beauty.<br />

Photos by Dante Fontana.<br />

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In fact, our Introducing and Eat & Drink section reviews are not paid advertisements. If you’d like your business<br />

profiled, please email Megan Wiskus at megan@stylemg.com. Once we determine when your business will be<br />

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| health & wellness |<br />

HELLO<br />

HAY FEVER<br />

Understanding Allergies<br />

by KOURTNEY JASON<br />

Seasonal hay fever, or allergic rhinitis, is extremely<br />

common in the U.S., affecting approximately 10-15%<br />

of the population. “That is somewhere around 30-40<br />

million people,” says Matthew S. Bowdish, MD, FAAAAI,<br />

FACAAI, allergist and immunologist at The Allergy Center at<br />

Sacramento ENT.<br />

Allergic rhinitis is inflammation in the nose when an<br />

immune system overreacts to allergens in the air, explains<br />

Binita Mandal, MD, allergist and immunologist at Dignity<br />

Health Mercy Medical Group. Yet, seasonal hay fever is<br />

just one type of allergy affecting us. “There are several<br />

types of allergies, including environmental, drug,<br />

stinging insect (bees, venoms), foods, and chemicals<br />

causing dermatologic reactions. The most<br />

common of these is seasonal allergies; in the<br />

Sacramento area, tree and grass pollen<br />

season can stretch from February<br />

through June or longer.”<br />

What are the allergic agents<br />

around you? Jennifer Niemeyer,<br />

DAOM, LAc, of The Root<br />

Wellness, says, “People [are<br />

allergic to a] variety of things,<br />

including grasses, dust,<br />

mold, flower pollen, and<br />

tree pollen.” According to<br />

Ali Amirzadeh, MD, allergist<br />

and immunologist at Dignity<br />

Health Mercy Medical<br />

Group, common symptoms<br />

of a seasonal allergy<br />

attack include a runny<br />

and stuffy nose, sneezing,<br />

itchy and red eyes, and<br />

breathing problems such<br />

as wheezing, shortness<br />

of breath, and chest<br />

tightness, while skin<br />

symptoms can include<br />

hives and swelling.<br />

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Jamie Brinkley, ND, at Revolutions Naturopathic, further<br />

explains why the body responds with these reactions. “Our<br />

immune system interacts with the environment on a daily basis<br />

assessing if something is ‘self’ or ‘other’ and ‘threat’ or ‘not a threat,’”<br />

she says. “We get allergies when that system has decided this<br />

particle is harmful and an inflammatory response is warranted.”<br />

As allergy season is officially upon us, sufferers can do their<br />

part to help remedy their symptoms. Dr. Bowdish recommends<br />

checking local pollen counts for your specific area. “Just Google<br />

the term ‘pollen count’ with your city name, and you should<br />

be able to get a general idea of what pollens are most active at<br />

that time,” he says. “Some allergy practices will also hand count<br />

pollens throughout the season, which can be the most accurate<br />

pollen counts since they’ll be individualized for your area rather<br />

than based upon weather patterns.”<br />

Troy Scribner, MD, an allergy specialist in the Department<br />

of Allergy & Immunology at Kaiser Permanente Roseville, says<br />

the primary treatments for allergies tend to be medication that<br />

can be obtained easily, including oral antihistamines, such as<br />

diphenhydramine, cetirizine, fexofenadine, and loratadine. “For<br />

individuals who have moderate to severe symptoms or persistent<br />

symptoms, the use of a steroid nasal spray tends to be the most<br />

effective treatment,” he says. “Steroid nasal sprays help to prevent<br />

the inflammation that leads to allergy symptoms and work best<br />

when used consistently. Both the steroid nasal sprays and the<br />

antihistamines can be used together for better results.”<br />

Dr. Brinkley suggests eating a low-histamine diet during the<br />

worst of your allergy season, which “includes a diet rich in fresh<br />

meat and freshly caught fish; non-citrus fruits; eggs; glutenfree<br />

grains, such as quinoa and rice; dairy substitutes, such as<br />

coconut milk and almond milk; fresh vegetables (except tomatoes,<br />

avocados, spinach, and eggplant); and cooking oils, such as olive<br />

oil,” she says. “There are many herbs and supplements that can be<br />

helpful during allergy season, too. My current favorite is freezedried<br />

stinging nettle leaf.” She also suggests allergy sufferers use<br />

a HEPA air filter in their bedroom when they sleep; shower at<br />

night so that outdoor pollen is removed before it can deposit<br />

into your bed; and use a daily sinus rinses or neti pot with<br />

saline to help remove allergens from nasal passages and<br />

keep sinuses clear.<br />

Another way to treat allergies is with allergenspecific<br />

immunotherapy (SIT), Dr. Bowdish says.<br />

“Immunotherapy changes the body’s immune system<br />

by toning down the allergic response over time and<br />

better controlling the overactive inflammatory<br />

pathways,” he says. “Immunotherapy can be given<br />

either via a subcutaneous injection or with<br />

sublingual tablets or drops. The limitation with<br />

immunotherapy is that it takes several months<br />

before the treatment protocol kicks in.”<br />

If you require multiple treatments to get relief, there<br />

may be additional treatment options, including some that are<br />

more long-term. “Talk to your doctor to discuss a plan that will<br />

work best for you,” Dr. Scribner says.<br />

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| home & garden |<br />

Party Hardy<br />

The Ultimate Shed Shindig<br />

by KERRIE L. KELLY<br />

We've all heard of parties on patios, barbecues in backyards, and<br />

open-air fiestas, but what about shed shindigs? A little party<br />

tip: The outdoor shed is the perfect place to house smaller<br />

celebrations. With rising real estate prices and space in some<br />

cities a treasured commodity, the backyard shed is a hidden space just waiting<br />

to be utilized. Whether it’s a compact man cave for watching the big game in, or<br />

a Sunday afternoon tea spot, the shed is a blank canvas just waiting to be used.<br />

Hang décor, add tables and seating, and invite your guests to take a seat and enjoy<br />

your cool and contemporary party place.<br />

BEFORE BREAKING GROUND<br />

The beauty of backyard sheds is their<br />

ability to add more living space in a<br />

quick construction time frame or easy<br />

prefab build. First, consult your local<br />

county, as many have requirements for<br />

what can be allowed square-footage<br />

wise without a permit and how far away<br />

it should be placed from the property<br />

line. Prefabricated sheds are great<br />

options for less hassle, less construction<br />

time, and for those wanting a quick<br />

addition to their backyard without the<br />

need for in-depth professional help.<br />

For homeowners looking to add a<br />

custom space that’s fit specifically for<br />

their needs, a custom shed is an ideal<br />

choice, where curated finishes, layouts,<br />

and unique applications like hidden<br />

storage or a kitchenette can all be added.<br />

No matter what, be sure to do your<br />

homework on requirements before<br />

getting started.<br />

CELEBRATE IN STYLE<br />

What’s the point of having an<br />

entertaining shed without some festive<br />

décor? Your new space is the perfect<br />

excuse for getting some exciting items<br />

that show off your favorite trends and<br />

shades. It’s also a great way to have fun<br />

with those patterned pillows or funky<br />

pieces of art you might not have room<br />

for in your main living spaces. A fun<br />

bar cart is a compact way to move the<br />

party indoors or out, while a charming<br />

pendant or chandelier hung over a small<br />

seating area is a sure way to have your<br />

guests in awe. A shed is also a perfect<br />

candidate for space-saving furniture:<br />

think upholstery with a hidden nook for<br />

stowing away winter throws, chests that<br />

can be used as both storage and bench<br />

seating, a bar cabinet that doubles as a<br />

bar and for holding festive dishware, and<br />

open-mounted shelving to store all your<br />

entertaining needs.<br />

BRING SOME “AWE” TO THE OUTSIDE<br />

Use your new shed as a way to show<br />

off your unique style! Whether your<br />

prefabricated shed is begging for a<br />

bright, bold paint job or your custom<br />

one is in need of a few shutters to round<br />

out the exterior, use it as an extension<br />

of your home and take advantage of<br />

surrounding outdoor space by adding<br />

some fun design elements. A blank wall<br />

is a great place for metal artwork, while<br />

an adjoining patio is ideal for a cute<br />

bistro table or larger entertainment set.<br />

Lastly, don’t forget lighting. String some<br />

market lights overhead or go for solarpowered<br />

staked lighting to surround the<br />

exterior and provide your shed soiree<br />

with proper lighting all night long.<br />

Let’s get the party started! What are you<br />

planning to put into your celebratory<br />

shed?<br />

Kerrie L. Kelly, FASID, is an<br />

award-winning interior designer,<br />

author, product developer, and<br />

multimedia consultant helping<br />

brands reach the interior design<br />

community. To contact her, visit<br />

kerriekelly.com or<br />

call 916-919-3023.<br />

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BY MEGAN WISKUS<br />

Santa Cruz<br />

Spring’s sprung, which means it’s time to avail of longer, light-filled days with a sun and fun-filled<br />

holiday. For those itching to get away without going terribly far away, we have a destination for<br />

you. Read on for our top picks of where to go, stay, and play this season.<br />

IF YOU HAVE TWO DAYS…<br />

NORTH LAKE TAHOE<br />

Kiss those cold weather blues away with a<br />

visit to Lake Tahoe. Regardless if it’s your first<br />

or fiftieth time, the lake and surrounding<br />

scenery always impress. And though winter<br />

and summer beckon travelers looking to<br />

partake in season-specific activities, spring<br />

is equally enticing, thanks to fewer folks,<br />

discounted room rates, and milder temps.<br />

CHECK IN Whether the tots are in tow or<br />

you’re on a romantic getaway, The Ritz-<br />

Carlton, Lake Tahoe, is a prime pick for<br />

luxury lodging. Sited midmountain,<br />

amongst the<br />

slopes of Northstar, this<br />

high-end-without-beinghoity-toity<br />

hotel is the<br />

stuff Tahoe dreams are<br />

made of: floor-to-ceiling<br />

windows with<br />

unobstructed views of<br />

Sierra Nevada’s pine-filled<br />

forest, in-room fireplaces, and easy<br />

access to an array of activities, plus<br />

family-friendly programs like Ritz Kids,<br />

where little ones can discover the<br />

destination via supervised, hands-on arts,<br />

crafts, and adventures.<br />

On-property amenities run the gamut from<br />

fine dining (Manzanita’s lodge-inspired<br />

space with artfully crafted cuisine is a must<br />

for breakfast, lunch, or dinner to slope-side<br />

spa treatments (we recommend “Journey<br />

Through the Forest” or “Tahoe Tree of Life”),<br />

and Marshmology (complimentary s’mores<br />

featuring house-made marshmallows at<br />

the fire pit).<br />

CHECK OUT If you manage to peel<br />

yourself away from the plush<br />

premises, then take advantage of<br />

the resort’s intermountain gondola,<br />

which transports you to the Village at<br />

Northstar for shopping, entertainment,<br />

and dining options aplenty. Speaking of the<br />

latter, you’d be remiss to miss Bourbon<br />

Pub, the village’s newest eatery from<br />

beloved Bay Area restaurateur Michael<br />

Mina. Serving elevated pub grub with a<br />

playful twist (the Double Cheeseburger with<br />

Spa at The Ritz-Carlton<br />

Hiking<br />

Bourbon Pub<br />

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Santa Cruz<br />

Dream Inn<br />

Santa Cruz<br />

Bourbon Pub<br />

Alibi Ale Works<br />

Charlie Hong Kong<br />

American cheese, caramelized and raw<br />

onions, and secret sauce is akin to In-N-Out<br />

but umpteen times better), alongside craft<br />

cocktails and plenty of local brews, it’s a<br />

perfect place to grab a bite noon or night.<br />

Just a stone’s throw away<br />

sits Truckee, which<br />

boasts a bevy<br />

of breweries,<br />

boutiques, and<br />

foodie finds. Stop by<br />

Alibi Ale Works for<br />

an experimental sour<br />

and plate of Thai chicken<br />

nachos, Bespoke for oneof-a-kind,<br />

handmade goods from<br />

independent artisans, and Riverside<br />

Studios to peruse or purchase<br />

works by five locally based artists.<br />

The beauty of a springtime escape<br />

here is, depending on Mother Nature’s<br />

plans, you can take advantage of freshly<br />

fallen snow with a sledding, snowshoe, or<br />

downhill skiing adventure; or bask in the<br />

blue skies and blooming wildflowers by<br />

heading out on a hike (we recommend the<br />

five-mile, heavily trafficked, out-and-back<br />

Five Lakes Trail).<br />

Did You Know?<br />

The water in Lake Tahoe is 99.7% pure,<br />

about the same as distilled water. It’s so<br />

clear that a white dinner plate can be seen<br />

at approximately 70 feet below the surface.<br />

IF YOU HAVE THREE DAYS…<br />

SANTA CRUZ<br />

Cruising into Santa Cruz, you’ll feel your<br />

worries wash away, as the town’s laid-back<br />

beach vibes take over. From catching<br />

waves and killer sunsets, to strolling the<br />

laid-back but still buzzing downtown<br />

district, or exploring the 14-plus state<br />

parks, there’s an adventure for all in this<br />

slice of California paradise.<br />

CHECK IN The aptly named Dream<br />

Inn Santa Cruz is indeed dreamy.<br />

Between the beachfront setting (all<br />

rooms offer oceanfront views),<br />

mid-century modern decor, and<br />

thoughtful amenities, it checks all<br />

the boxes—and more. Light,<br />

bright, and oozing with<br />

comfort, the surfinspired<br />

space is a<br />

breath of fresh ocean<br />

air. Swim in the heated<br />

pool just steps from the<br />

sand, relax in a plush,<br />

pillow-lined cabana bed<br />

(fruit-forward cocktail in hand,<br />

of course), borrow one of the<br />

complimentary bikes, or book a<br />

reservation at Jack O’Neill Restaurant for<br />

a steaming bowl of bouillabaisse or crispy<br />

calamari with a side of live music<br />

(Thursday-Saturday).<br />

CHECK OUT Sure, the beach is always a<br />

sure bet—and with 29 miles of scenic<br />

coastline you’re bound to find one that<br />

floats your boat—but there’s plenty more<br />

Humble Sea Brewery<br />

in store, too. Head into<br />

Midtown for five walkable<br />

blocks brimming with<br />

boutiques, cafés, and eateries (try Charlie<br />

Hong Kong for organic, Asian-inspired<br />

noodle and rice dishes in a funky space);<br />

or Capitola, the Pacific Coast’s oldest<br />

seaside town that’s famed for its pastelsplashed<br />

facades and breezy,<br />

Mediterranean-esque flair.<br />

Pint-sized visitors will go gaga at the<br />

beloved Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk,<br />

which boasts over 40 rides and<br />

attractions, or one of myriad kid-friendly<br />

museums, including the Seymour<br />

Marine Discovery Center where<br />

visitors can touch a friendly shark and<br />

dive into a world of ocean exploration;<br />

while big kids who want to indulge in<br />

an actual pint can avail of a bevy of<br />

microbreweries, including the cool-asthey-come<br />

Humble Sea Brewery.<br />

Did You Know?<br />

Santa Cruz is the birthplace of mainland<br />

surfing. Using boards fashioned from<br />

redwood planks, three Hawaiian princes<br />

showed locals how to hang ten in 1885.<br />

Alibi Ale Works top photo by Ryan Salm. Alibi Ale Works bottom photo by Jeff Dow Photos. Santa Cruz sunset photo by<br />

Dan Smart. Dream Inn photos by Paul Dyer. Humble Sea Brewery photos by Frank Scott Krueger. Other photos courtesy<br />

of their respective companies or organizations.<br />

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Di Beppe<br />

Fairmont Hotel Vancourver<br />

IF YOU HAVE FOUR DAYS…<br />

VANCOUVER<br />

Is the coast calling? Or maybe the<br />

mountains? When visiting Vancouver, you<br />

can experience both. Our neighbor to the<br />

north is worth introducing yourself to.<br />

Friendly, easy on the eyes, with a spirited<br />

food scene, every time’s a good time<br />

to come to British Columbia’s largest<br />

metropolis. A direct, two-hour flight on<br />

Air Canada means you can start exploring<br />

the bustling seaport city after minimal<br />

travel time. And don’t worry about renting<br />

a car; there’s plenty to do in downtown<br />

proper, and it’s all within walking, biking, or<br />

rideshare distance.<br />

CHECK IN Go big or go home. In this case,<br />

we recommend the former, with a stay at<br />

Fairmont Hotel Vancouver. Fresh off a $75<br />

million dollar facelift, the<br />

“Castle in the City” has been<br />

welcoming guests with its<br />

warm hospitality and<br />

opulent<br />

accommodations since<br />

1939. Book a Fairmont<br />

Gold Room for access to<br />

elevated amenities that<br />

Notch8 Restaurant + Bar<br />

Vancouver<br />

include private check-in and entrance to the<br />

Fairmont Gold Lounge, which boasts a<br />

breakfast of champions, afternoon scones<br />

and snacks, evening hors d’oeuvres, and latenight<br />

sweet treats.<br />

After experiencing the top-tier afternoon<br />

tea and decadent dining options at Notch8<br />

Restaurant + Bar and browsing the lobby’s<br />

chic shops (like Louis Vuitton, Dior, and<br />

Omega), you’ll be eager to extend your stay.<br />

CHECK OUT A long weekend means<br />

ample time to explore. Start by hopping on<br />

a mini tugboat ferry to Granville Island<br />

and follow your nose to the indoor public<br />

market that’s filled with a surplus of stalls<br />

selling everything from just-caught<br />

seafood to fresh-made baked goods,<br />

including fan favorite Lee’s Donuts (the<br />

melt-in-your-mouth, hand-cut “honey dip”<br />

is pastry perfection).<br />

Stanley Park is another must.<br />

In addition to the über<br />

impressive Vancouver<br />

Aquarium and nine<br />

towering totem poles,<br />

the 1,000-acre urban oasis<br />

also offers visitors scenic<br />

Minami<br />

Stanley Park<br />

views of the sea, skyline, and mountains<br />

along its 13,123-step “seawall”—the world’s<br />

longest uninterrupted waterfront path that<br />

winds around the park’s perimeter.<br />

When hunger hits, you’re in luck: diverse<br />

dishes made with sustainable ingredients<br />

are at the forefront of almost every meal.<br />

For Japanese food, journey to Minami for<br />

their flame-seared sushi that’s eaten sans<br />

soy sauce; if you’re hankering for housemade<br />

pastas in cozy, eclectic environs, Di<br />

Beppe—”a young restaurant with an old<br />

soul”—is a prime pick (plus, it’s sited next to<br />

Gastown, Vancouver’s oldest, cobblestone<br />

street-studded neighborhood); and when<br />

the craving for modern Canadian cuisine in<br />

a convivial atmosphere comes, Nightingale<br />

is where it’s at (the buttermilk fried chicken<br />

with spiced maple syrup, sumac, and pickles<br />

is worth the trip in itself).<br />

Did You Know?<br />

According to the Mercer Quality of Living<br />

survey, Vancouver is the third most “livable<br />

place in the world,” along with being one of<br />

the cleanest and safest.<br />

FOR MORE INFO ON EACH<br />

OF THESE DESTINATIONS,<br />

VISIT GOTAHOENORTH.<br />

COM, SANTACRUZ.ORG, and<br />

TOURISMVANCOUVER.COM.<br />

Vancouver Aerial photo courtesy of Tourism Vancouver-Albert Normandin. Vancouver Aquarium and Stanley Park photos by Megan Wiskus. Di Beppe photos by Kitchen Table Restaurants. Other photos courtesy of their respective companies or organizations.<br />

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Eat & Drink<br />

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Mezcalito Oaxacan<br />

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FOODIE FIND:<br />

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THE PERFECT PICNIC:<br />

Must-Make Recipes<br />

Stellar Sandwiches<br />

CRAB ROLL; RECIPE BY LA PROVENCE. SEE PAGE 83.<br />

PHOTO BY DANTE FONTANA<br />

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Dining Out<br />

Mezcalito<br />

Oaxacan<br />

Cuisine<br />

BY LORN RANDALL<br />

PHOTOS BY MENKA BELGAL<br />

Sopa Puerto Escondido<br />

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Kahlúa Cake<br />

Those of us who have<br />

been fans of Rocklin’s<br />

Mezcalito knew it<br />

wouldn’t be long until<br />

the best little Oaxacan<br />

restaurant in our area<br />

expanded. Fortunately<br />

for Folsomites, you’re about to find out what<br />

Placer County residents have been trying<br />

(unsuccessfully) to keep secret.<br />

Last November, owners Ruben and<br />

Francisco opened a second, much larger<br />

location in Folsom. The menu retains many of<br />

the same dishes diners at the Rocklin locale<br />

love, with a few more welcome additions<br />

(including cochinita pibil, pollo a la crema, and<br />

a prawn picante buritto).<br />

I started with chips and fresh salsa and then<br />

fortified my appetizer craving with their queso<br />

fundido. Soft, gooey, melted Monterey Jack<br />

cheese with slices of roasted pasilla pepper,<br />

caramelized onions, and the kicker: chorizo.<br />

My companion commented (and I was already<br />

Chicken Chilli Relleno<br />

sizing it up) how you could put it in a<br />

tortilla, add an egg, and call it breakfast<br />

(with a Michelada, too...maybe?).<br />

Since I’ve previously reviewed<br />

portions of their menu, I strayed from<br />

my go-to items and tested the chicken<br />

chili relleno. I’m not usually a fan of<br />

things fried in egg batter, but this was a<br />

pleasant surprise. Lightly battered mild<br />

pasilla pepper, shredded chicken, and<br />

some surprise additions of raisins and<br />

almonds (Oaxacan-style) in a tomato<br />

broth resulted in a definite upgrade to<br />

the typical chili-cheese rendition and<br />

was good enough to make an egg batter<br />

convert out of me.<br />

I just happened to be craving a<br />

savory bowl of soup when I spotted the<br />

sopa Puerto Escondido heading out<br />

to another diner’s table. In a matter of<br />

minutes, I had my own steaming vessel<br />

of “hidden harbor soup” in front of me<br />

with all its seaworthy mates—tender<br />

cod, mussels, wild prawns, salmon, and<br />

vegetables—in a chipotle-plum, tomatobased<br />

broth. Slightly spicy and hearty but<br />

not too heavy—like it’s French or Italian<br />

cousins can be—it hit the mark.<br />

Finally came the dessert round, and<br />

once again, I eschewed my favorites<br />

(churros and ice cream) and opted for<br />

something I hadn’t tried before, the<br />

Kahlúa cake—a decadent, pyramidshaped<br />

sphere of chocolate ganache<br />

blanketing a velvety treasure of Kahlúainfused<br />

mousse with an espresso dulce de<br />

leche drizzle. “Two forks please,” I said to<br />

my server, “I can’t do this alone!”<br />

Well Folsom, the secret’s out—now go<br />

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Queso Fundido<br />

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FOODIE FIND<br />

MORE<br />

WOOD-FIRED<br />

PIES WE LOVE<br />

BENE RISTORANTE<br />

ITALIANO<br />

423 Main Street, Placerville<br />

530-303-3415, eatpizzabene.com<br />

BLVD 41<br />

4364 Town Center Boulevard,<br />

Suite 134, El Dorado Hills,<br />

916-235-2337, blvd41.com<br />

IL PIZZAIOLO<br />

3640 Taylor Road, Loomis,<br />

916-672-6556,<br />

ilpizzaiolowoodfiredpizza.com<br />

NEWCASTLE PIZZERIA<br />

505 Main Street, Newcastle,<br />

916-672-6263;<br />

6696 Lonetree Boulevard, Suite 100,<br />

Rocklin, 916-899-6177,<br />

newcastlepizzeria.com<br />

THE PLACE<br />

221 Vernon Street, Roseville,<br />

916-742-5447;<br />

2530 Pleasant Valley Road,<br />

Placerville, 530-621-1680;<br />

thatlittleitalianplace.com<br />

Flour Dust Pizza // Pizza is one of the most perfect, mouthwatering meals. But when a chef travels to Italy to learn from<br />

the finest, then opens a catering service and subsequently a restaurant in Roseville, you know you’re getting the best of the best. Flour<br />

Dust Pizza makes their delicious pies with imported “OO” flour and San Marzano tomatoes from Italy, which adds to their authenticity<br />

(and deliciousness). I went with the Terri, which didn’t actually have tomatoes, but didn’t need them either. Smoked salmon, smoked<br />

Gouda, shaved Parmesan, arugula, oven-charred lemons, roasted leeks, and pesto made this pizza original and very, very good. The<br />

flavors complemented each other perfectly, and it was a nice variation from your run-of-the-mill pepperoni. My husband went with<br />

the Kami, featuring spicy feta sauce, fresh mozzarella, house-made Italian sausage, red onion shavings, Parmesan cheese, and a<br />

drizzle of Calabrian pepper purée. They have several other unique pizzas that all sound scrumptious and also serve a Caesar salad (and<br />

a spicy variation of it with fried salami crisps!), a shaved apple salad, and a beet salad, as well as hand-pulled mozzarella, made with<br />

caramelized onions and sweet peppers. No meal is complete without dessert, right? Choose from cannoli, affogato (ice cream, pistachios,<br />

and a shot of espresso) or the magnificent and impressive s’more calzone. It’s big, as good as it sounds, and definitely shareable. I won’t<br />

judge you if you don’t share, though. 5080 Foothills Boulevard, Suite 5, Roseville, 916-773-5080, flourdustpizza.com —Julie Ryan<br />

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Flour Dust Pizza photos by Taylor Gillespie.<br />

Bene Ristorante Italiano photo by Aaron Roseli.


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The<br />

Perfect<br />

Picnic<br />

It’s picnic season! Grab your friends, family, and<br />

pets for an al fresco feast. Whether you want to<br />

make the meal yourself or grab grub to go, we have<br />

you covered. Keep reading for everything you need<br />

to make your next open-air occasion a success.<br />

MUST-MAKE Recipes<br />

COMPILED BY MEGAN WISKUS<br />

Impress your pals by making one (or all!) of the following recipes that are<br />

portable, easy to prepare, and best served with sunshine.<br />

Pasta Salad<br />

Recipe by Sonya Keister of The Rustic Fork, Folsom,<br />

therusticfork.com<br />

• 8 oz. (2 cups) elbow macaroni<br />

• ½ cup mayonnaise<br />

• 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, grated<br />

• 1 tsp. Dijon mustard<br />

• ½ tsp. sea salt<br />

• 2 cloves garlic, diced<br />

• 1, 5 oz. package diced pancetta<br />

• *1 small Fresno pepper, diced<br />

• 2 tbsp. olive oil<br />

• 1 cup fava beans** (shelled and<br />

blanched) or edamame<br />

Cook the pasta according to package instructions. While cooking,<br />

whisk the mayonnaise, cheese, mustard, and salt together in<br />

a large bowl. Once the pasta is cooked to al dente, drain and<br />

immediately toss with the mayonnaise mixture. (The noodles will<br />

soak up the mixture better if they’re hot.)<br />

In a medium sauté pan over medium heat, add the olive oil for<br />

about 30 seconds. Add the pancetta and cook low and slow until<br />

crisp and all the fat is rendered. Add in the pepper and garlic, and<br />

cook for 30-60 seconds.<br />

Remove from heat and pour mixture, including the oil, over the pasta.<br />

Fold in the fava beans or edamame and taste for seasoning. Refrigerate<br />

until ready to serve. Note: Salad can be made up to one day ahead of<br />

time to let flavors meld.<br />

*Can be substituted with a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes.<br />

**About 1 lb. of fresh fava beans. Remove from their pods then blanch in<br />

simmering water. Drain, cool, and remove the beans from their shells.<br />

Crab Roll photo by Dante Fontana. Pasta Salad photo courtesy of The Rustic Fork.<br />

SET THE SCENE:<br />

Locations<br />

The setting is almost as important as<br />

the people and provisions. Here are<br />

some of our favorite places to post up.<br />

Kalithea Park, El Dorado Hills<br />

Willow Creek Recreation Area, Folsom<br />

John Kemp Park, Folsom<br />

Lions Park, Placerville<br />

Marshall Gold Discovery<br />

State Historic Park, Coloma<br />

Cronan Rach Trails<br />

Regional Park, Coloma<br />

Diamond Oaks Park, Roseville<br />

Royer Park, Roseville<br />

Peter Hill Heritage Park, Rocklin<br />

Crab Roll<br />

Recipe by La Provence Restaurant & Terrace,<br />

110 Diamond Creek Place, Roseville, 916-789-2002,<br />

laprovenceroseville.com<br />

• 8 oz. high-quality crab<br />

• 2 tbsp. celery leaf, rough chop<br />

• 1 tbsp. small red onion, diced<br />

• 1 tsp. chervil, finely chopped<br />

• 1 tsp. dill, finely chopped<br />

• Juice of 1/4 lemon<br />

• 3 tbsp. aïoli<br />

• Salt and pepper, to taste<br />

• 1 fresh French roll<br />

• 1/2 cup romaine lettuce, julienned<br />

• 1 ripe tomato, sliced<br />

Add ingredients thru aïoli to a small chilled<br />

bowl. Mix with a wooden spoon, taking<br />

care not to over stir. Season to taste with<br />

salt and pepper.<br />

Cut the French roll and put the lettuce on<br />

the bottom half, followed by the tomatoes<br />

and crab salad. Cover with top of French<br />

roll. Cut in half and keep cold until<br />

reaching your picnic locale.<br />

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Gear &Gadgets<br />

French Onion Dip<br />

Recipe by Andis Wines*, 11000 Shenandoah Road,<br />

Plymouth, 209-245-6177, andiswines.com<br />

• 3 tbsp. olive oil<br />

• 1 lb. sweet yellow onions, diced<br />

• 3 fresh lemon thyme sprigs<br />

• 1 tsp. kosher salt, divided<br />

• 1 1/2 cups sour cream<br />

• 3/4 cup mayonnaise<br />

• 1/4 tsp. garlic powder<br />

• 1/4 tsp. white pepper (freshly ground)<br />

• Assorted fresh or blanched vegetables<br />

(mini peppers, carrots, radishes, fingerling<br />

potatoes, asparagus, etc.)<br />

Place the oil, onions, lemon thyme<br />

sprigs, and half the salt in a 10-inch<br />

sauté pan over medium heat. Cook,<br />

stirring occasionally, until the onions<br />

are golden brown, about 20 minutes.<br />

Remove from heat and set aside to<br />

cool for 15 minutes.<br />

Chopped Salad<br />

Recipe by Vaiano Trattoria, 7160 Douglas Boulevard,<br />

Granite Bay, 916- 780-0888, vaianotrattoria.com<br />

• 2 heads romaine lettuce, chopped<br />

• 10 thin slices provolone, chopped<br />

• 12 thin slices of salami, chopped<br />

• 1/2 can garbanzo beans, rinsed<br />

• 1/2 can black olives, sliced<br />

Italian Dressing<br />

• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar<br />

• 3 tbsp. lemon juice<br />

• 1 tbsp. Italian seasoning<br />

• 1 tsp. sugar<br />

• 1 tsp. mustard<br />

• 1 cup olive oil<br />

Whisk all dressing ingredients together thru<br />

mustard, and then add oil.<br />

Mix salad ingredients in a large bowl and<br />

toss with dressing.<br />

Place the remaining ingredients<br />

and the remaining salt in a medium<br />

mixing bowl. Add the cooled onions<br />

and stir to combine.<br />

Refrigerate for at least 1 hour and<br />

stir again before serving. Serve<br />

OTHER PICNIC ESSENTIALS…<br />

Sunscreen<br />

Bug spray<br />

Baby wipes<br />

Trash bag<br />

Plates, utensils,<br />

napkins<br />

Paring knife<br />

with assorted fresh or blanched<br />

vegetables, pitas, or crackers. Note:<br />

Dip can be made up to one day<br />

ahead of time to let flavors meld.<br />

*Adapted from altonbrown.com/<br />

onion-dip-recipe-from-scratch<br />

Something to do<br />

(Frisbee, football,<br />

kite, deck of cards,<br />

etc.)<br />

BY ALESANDRA VELEZ & MEGAN WISKUS<br />

Don’t show up empty-handed! The<br />

following products are functional,<br />

fashionable, and delicious, ensuring your<br />

next picnic will go off without a hitch.<br />

True Sommelier Waiter’s<br />

Corkscrew, $6.99, Cici’s<br />

Handmade Italian Vanilla<br />

Sprinkle Cookies, $11.99,<br />

and Underwood “The<br />

Bubbles” and “Rosé,”<br />

$6.48 each, at Fork<br />

Lift, 3333 Coach Lane,<br />

Cameron Park, 530-672-<br />

9090, forkliftgrocery.com<br />

Monet Mini Original<br />

Water Crackers, $3.99,<br />

and Line 39 Pinot Noir,<br />

$9.99, at Whole Foods<br />

Market, 270 Palladio<br />

Parkway, Folsom,<br />

916-984-8500; 1001<br />

Galleria Boulevard,<br />

Roseville, 916-781-5300,<br />

wholefoodsmarket.com<br />

Picnic Time Kabrio Wine<br />

Basket, $90 at Bag King,<br />

230 Palladio Parkway,<br />

Suite 1217, Folsom, 916-<br />

923-9530, bagking.com<br />

Roundie Turkish Beach<br />

Towel, $75, and Square<br />

Pine Charcuterie<br />

Board, $95, at Brass +<br />

Oak, 320 Main Street,<br />

Placerville, 530-497-5529,<br />

brassandoakhome.com<br />

Dalmatia Tangerine<br />

Spread, $4.99, and<br />

Supreme Brie, $8,<br />

at Nugget Markets,<br />

771 Pleasant Grove<br />

Boulevard, Roseville,<br />

916-746-7799; 4500<br />

Post Street, El Dorado<br />

Hills, 916-933-1433,<br />

nuggetmarket.com<br />

Corkscrew, cookies, crackers, Pinot Noir, spread, and Brie photos by Ray Burgess. Chopped Salad photo by Dante Fontana. Other<br />

photos courtesy of their respective companies or organizations.


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Sun’s out buns out! We mean the doughy kind. Looking for the perfect picnic<br />

food? Look no further than the simple sandwich—it’s compact AND packed<br />

LIST with flavor. Take a bite out of some of our favorites below.<br />

Stellar Sandwiches<br />

THE<br />

Hot<br />

By Tara Mendanha and Tara Harbert // Photos by Dante Fontana<br />

Sometimes simple is best, especially when dining al<br />

fresco, which is why our pick of the Chicken Panini<br />

at Bennett’s Kitchen Bar Market in Roseville makes<br />

total sense. This dainty sandwich offers a sweet<br />

and salty medley of tender chicken, apples, Brie,<br />

and caramelized onions on sourdough bread. The<br />

flavors are light on the palate and on the stomach—<br />

leaving you satisfied and ready to take on the day.<br />

bennettskitchen.com<br />

You know that Coffee Republic in Folsom is famed<br />

for their sandwiches, so it comes as no surprise that<br />

they’re on this list. Their Pesto Turkey Melt is perfect<br />

for this weather—not too heavy and just indulgent<br />

enough. Wrapped in their heavenly focaccia bread,<br />

ample turkey and bacon are paired with tomatoes, red<br />

onions, Swiss cheese, and a house-made pesto that’s<br />

par excellence. coffeerepublicfolsom.com<br />

Who doesn’t love a good Pastrami sandwich?<br />

It’s packed with one of the yummiest meats and<br />

is pretty portable. Lucille’s Coffee, Hops & Vine<br />

in Folsom makes a mean one with plenty of meat<br />

that’s held together with peppery horseradish,<br />

white cheddar cheese, pickled onions, and a<br />

creamy dijonnaise on toasted rye sourdough.<br />

lucillescoffeehopsvine.com<br />

Timmy’s Brown Bag Café in Placerville makes their<br />

food an experience. With a menu that changes<br />

daily, you never know what you’ll find. What we can<br />

guarantee are combinations you won’t forget like the<br />

Cajun Fettuccine Alfredo, featuring a Texas kielbasa<br />

in alfredo sauce, buttered bay shrimp with fettuccine,<br />

parmesan crisps, kewpie mayo arugula, and a sweet<br />

Jamaican Pickapeppa sauce on a ciabatta roll.<br />

timmysbrownbag.com<br />

A BLT is always a tried-and-true crowd favorite.<br />

So when we heard that Farmer’s Delicateessen<br />

and Bakery in Cameron Park serves it on their<br />

house-made rosemary focaccia, we had to tell<br />

you about it. Along with their bread upgrade on<br />

this traditional sandwich, it’s stacked with fresh<br />

lettuce and tomato, mayo, and two layers of<br />

applewood-smoked bacon. This BLT is truly GR8.<br />

farmersdeli.net<br />

Photos by Dante Fontana.<br />

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H BEST FOOD AND DRINK H<br />

AMERICAN<br />

ITALIAN<br />

italian cuisine<br />

Celebrating our 13th year in business,<br />

Heyday Café has been voted Best<br />

Overall Restaurant, Best Salad Place,<br />

Best Casual Restaurant, and Best<br />

Wine Bar! Heyday Café presents fresh<br />

California cuisine with international<br />

influences. Lunch 7 days and dinner 6<br />

nights a week. Pouring over 40 wines!<br />

Reservations are encouraged.<br />

Heyday Café<br />

325 Main Street<br />

Placerville<br />

530-626-9700<br />

heydaycafe.com<br />

A restaurant dedicated to bringing the<br />

flavors of Tuscany to our dining room.<br />

Named after the Italian hometown of<br />

2 of our founding partners, we offer<br />

traditional cuisine of the Tuscany region,<br />

as well as other recipes popular all over<br />

Italy – simple dishes made to order with<br />

the freshest of ingredients, and always<br />

created and served with pride.<br />

Vaiano Trattoria<br />

7160 Douglas Blvd.<br />

Granite Bay<br />

916-780-0888<br />

vaianotrattoria.com<br />

AMERICAN<br />

AMERICAN<br />

The Independent presents an<br />

outstanding American fusion menu<br />

and a top-tier full bar. The scratch<br />

kitchen uses only the freshest, finest<br />

ingredients creating exceptional grill<br />

and seafood entrées. The bar prides<br />

itself on artisanal cocktails, freshsqueezed<br />

juices, and house-made<br />

mixers. Beautiful outdoor patio!<br />

The Independent<br />

Restaurant and Bar<br />

629 Main Street, Placerville<br />

530-344-7645<br />

independentplacerville.com<br />

Land Ocean offers distinctive<br />

menus that include hand-cut<br />

steaks, wood-fired rotisserie, fresh<br />

seafood, and delectable desserts.<br />

Showcasing a cozy bar with<br />

handcrafted cocktails, beer and<br />

wine. Upscale, yet casual in a lively<br />

atmosphere.<br />

Land Ocean New American Grill<br />

2720 E Bidwell St. | Folsom<br />

1151 Galleria Blvd #241 | Roseville<br />

916-983-7000 | 916-407-5640<br />

landoceanrestaurants.com<br />

AMERICAN<br />

AMERICAN SPORTS BAR & GRILL<br />

Great food and drink meet at Bricks!<br />

Gourmet crafted burgers, satisfying<br />

salads and hearty dishes will delight<br />

all appetites! Bring friends and<br />

family to dine in our uniquely casual<br />

atmosphere, or relax at the bar with<br />

a cocktail and a savory appetizer.<br />

Bricks Eats & Drinks<br />

482 Main Street<br />

Placerville<br />

530-303-3480<br />

bricksonmainstreet.com<br />

your neighborhood bar & grill<br />

grill<br />

Casual neighborhood bar and grill<br />

specializing in craft beers. Featuring<br />

over 20 beers on tap, great wine list<br />

& a full bar. 12 big screen TV’s for all<br />

your sports. MLB, NFL, NBA packages<br />

so you can watch all of the games.<br />

Happy hour–3-6pm M-F.<br />

Folsom Tap House<br />

25005 Blue Ravine Rd., Ste. #140<br />

Folsom<br />

916-292-5711<br />

folsomtaphouse.com<br />

AMERICAN<br />

ITALIAN<br />

Daily: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner<br />

Bennett’s is the place to be.<br />

Whether you’re the traditional<br />

meat and potatoes connoisseur to<br />

the ultimate health-conscious, low<br />

carb, gluten-free vegan aficionado—<br />

Bennett’s has you covered.<br />

BENNETT'S • kitchen • bar • market<br />

1595 Eureka Rd.<br />

Roseville<br />

916-750-5150<br />

bennettskitchen.com<br />

Best Italian Restaurant in El Dorado<br />

County- voted #1 for eleven straight<br />

years! Our old world family recipes<br />

are sure to delight. We invite you to<br />

enjoy an Italian family style feast or a<br />

romantic night out at Papa Gianni’s...<br />

your destination for an authentic<br />

Italian meal. Buon Appetito!<br />

Papa Gianni's Ristorante<br />

3450 Palmer Dr., Suite 1<br />

Cameron Park<br />

530-672-2333<br />

papagiannis.net<br />

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AS VOTED BY THE READERS OF STYLE MAGAZINE<br />

DESSERTS<br />

PIZZA<br />

Icing on the Cupcake offers a wide<br />

variety of cupcake flavors, including<br />

gluten-free and vegan options that are<br />

available every day at our three retail<br />

locations. We also offer other sweet<br />

treats, baked fresh daily including<br />

brownies, pies, and cookie sandwiches<br />

using the finest quality ingredients.<br />

Icing on the Cupcake<br />

3 locations to serve you<br />

Rocklin. Folsom Palladio. Sacramento<br />

916-303-4333<br />

icingonthecupcake.com<br />

Voted best pizza and sports bar,<br />

Wally’s Pizza Bar is a full service<br />

restaurant featuring gourmet pizza,<br />

pasta, and salads. With our amazing<br />

recipes combined with our sports<br />

bar concept we’ve brought new life<br />

to Cameron Park. We look forward to<br />

seeing you soon at Wally’s Pizza Bar!<br />

Wally's Pizza Bar<br />

4079 Cameron Park Ln.<br />

Cameron Park<br />

530-677-5205<br />

wallyspizzabar.com<br />

FRENCH<br />

ITALIAN<br />

Combining the flavors of France<br />

and the Mediterranean regions with<br />

an emphasis on quality, seasonal,<br />

and fresh locally grown ingredients.<br />

The perfect location for private<br />

dining, special events, wedding<br />

celebrations, and corporate dinners/<br />

presentations.<br />

La Provence Restaurant<br />

& Terrace<br />

110 Diamond Creek Place<br />

Roseville<br />

916-789-2002<br />

laprovenceroseville.com<br />

At Visconti’s Ristorante, we’re honored<br />

to cook for you as we cook for our own<br />

family and we are proud to use only<br />

the freshest ingredients and imported<br />

meat, cheese, and wine. We welcome<br />

you and look forward to serving you!<br />

Visconti’s Ristorante<br />

2700 E. Bidwell St., Ste. 700<br />

Folsom<br />

916-983-5181<br />

viscontisristorante.com<br />

WINERY/BISTRO<br />

JAPANESE/SUSHI<br />

Wise Villa Winery is the only winery<br />

in Placer County to feature a full<br />

dining experience in our Tuscanstyle<br />

bistro. We use only the highest<br />

quality, locally sourced ingredients<br />

that are hand crafted to perfectly<br />

pair with our award-winning wines.<br />

Wise Villa Winery<br />

4200 Wise Rd.<br />

Lincoln<br />

916-543-0323<br />

wisevillawinery.com<br />

Since 1987, the award-winning Mikuni<br />

restaurants have blended traditional<br />

Japanese cuisine and sushi with<br />

American innovation. Casual dining in a<br />

loud, energetic atmosphere. The menu<br />

features fresh, healthy seafood with<br />

a generous menu for two option, an<br />

extensive happy hour, and full bar.<br />

Mikuni Sushi<br />

4 Area Locations<br />

www.mikunisushi.com<br />

MEXICAN<br />

CANDY STORE/CONFECTIONER<br />

Cascada is your Main Street<br />

Placerville destination for the finest<br />

Mexican cuisine and best cocktails.<br />

Stop by and take in the Bell Tower<br />

views while enjoying an authentic<br />

south-of-the-border delight and a<br />

handcrafted cocktail! See why we<br />

are consistently voted a favorite by<br />

<strong>Style</strong> readers.<br />

Cascada Restaurant & Cantina<br />

384 Main Street<br />

Placerville<br />

530-344-7757<br />

cascadainplacerville.com<br />

A Family of Candy Makers since 1963.<br />

With 3 generations of candy makers,<br />

Snooks continues the tradition of<br />

producing the finest freshly made<br />

confections on site in Historic<br />

Folsom. Come visit us or shop online!<br />

Snooks Chocolate Factory<br />

731 Sutter Street<br />

Historic Folsom<br />

916-985-0620<br />

snookscandies.com<br />

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| eat & drink |<br />

Restaurant Listings<br />

Featuring restaurants and eateries in Folsom, El Dorado Hills, Granite Bay, Roseville, Rocklin, and beyond.<br />

= Outdoor Seating<br />

= Full Bar<br />

= Beer & Wine Only<br />

= Happy Hour<br />

M = Pick up a copy of <strong>Style</strong> here!<br />

EL DORADO HILLS<br />

36 HandlesPublic House<br />

1010 White Rock Rd., Ste. 100, 916-941-3606.<br />

American. Grab a cold beer from any of their 36<br />

rotating taps while digging in to delicious American<br />

gastropub food. Attend one of their many events<br />

or join their Mug Club and get a custom, oversized<br />

mug and special deals. L/D $$ <br />

Bamiyan<br />

1121 White Rock Rd., 916-941-8787. Afghan. Since<br />

2003, Bamiyan has been serving delicious Afghan<br />

cuisine, including ashak, mantoo, and bolani.<br />

Vegan options. Closed Sunday. L/D $$<br />

BLVD 41<br />

4364 Town Center Blvd., Ste. 134, 916-235-2337. Pizza. Craft<br />

your own experience with custom-made pizzas,<br />

signature salads, and 41 craft beers and wines on<br />

tap. Assigned wristbands allow the suds—and good<br />

times—to flow freely inside or out. L/D | $$<br />

Cascada<br />

2222 Francisco Dr., 916-934-0800. Mexican. There’s<br />

no better way to spice up dinner than sipping a<br />

margarita alongside Cascada’s complimentary and<br />

oh-so creamy bean dip, chips, and salsa. L/D $$<br />

Milestone Restaurant<br />

4359 Town Center Blvd., Ste. 116, El Dorado Hills, 916-<br />

934-0790, American. Seasonal food, wine, beer, and<br />

cocktails await at this contemporary, hip space with<br />

an outdoor patio. They offer open-face sandwiches,<br />

cheese & deli plates, and other delicious New<br />

American offerings. L/D/ $$ <br />

Relish Burger Bar<br />

1000 White Rock Rd., 916-933-3111. American. Stop<br />

by to enjoy delicious-tasting burgers, salads, loaded<br />

nachos, beer-battered onion rings, and more at<br />

one of El Dorado Hills’ finest burger joints. Spacious<br />

patio and weekly events. L/D $$ <br />

Selland’s Market Café<br />

4370 Town Center Blvd., 916-932-5025. Café/Bakery.<br />

Seasonal, healthy, and house-made menu items<br />

including eclectic sandwiches and hearty entrées<br />

and sides, leafy green salads, pizzas, and delectable<br />

desserts. Sunday brunch. L/D $$<br />

Sienna<br />

3909 Park Dr., 916-941-9694. American. This awardwinning<br />

restaurant’s specialties include wood-fired<br />

pizzas, fresh fish, hand-cut steaks, and a large<br />

selection of appetizers. Friday lunch and Sunday<br />

brunch. D $$ <br />

Sky Sushi<br />

3907 Park Dr., 916-941-6311. Japanese. Since 2005,<br />

Sky Sushi has been serving fresh and tasty rolls at<br />

reasonable prices. Located in La Borgata, it offers<br />

stylish environs and artistically presented plates.<br />

L/D $$<br />

Thai Paradise EDH<br />

4361 Town Center Blvd., 916-939-0389. Thai. New second<br />

location for Thai Paradise of Folsom voted “Best<br />

Thai Restaurant” for the past 11 years. Serving<br />

authentic, delicious and healthy Thai food. The<br />

menu includes the best dishes from Folsom plus<br />

specials. L/D $$ <br />

Umi Sushi<br />

1121 White Rock Rd., Ste. 105, 916-586-9444. Japanese. The<br />

super fresh fish and pretty presentation will please<br />

both your appetite and eyes. A non-sushi menu<br />

(like delicious bento boxes and udon) is offered as<br />

well. Closed Sunday. L/D $$<br />

Windplay Deli<br />

5003 Windplay Dr., Ste. 1, 916-933-9099. Deli. Located<br />

in a business park, Windplay Deli is a great place<br />

to stop by on your lunch hour. Operated by<br />

the owners themselves, they strive to create<br />

sandwiches to your preference by accommodating<br />

all palates. Closed weekends. B/L $<br />

FOLSOM<br />

Bacchus House Wine Bar & Bistro<br />

1004 East Bidwell St., Ste. 100, 916-984-7500. New<br />

American. One of Folsom’s most praiseworthy<br />

eateries—thanks to extensive wine offerings and<br />

seasonal, globally influenced dishes that utilize<br />

fresh fare from local farms. Closed Monday. L/D<br />

$$ <br />

Casa Ramos<br />

400 Iron Point Dr., Folsom, 916-355-1600. Mexican.<br />

The Ramos family serves up traditional Mexican<br />

fare as well as heart-healthy dishes and vegetarian<br />

options. L/D $$<br />

Chicago Fire<br />

310 Palladio Pkwy., Ste. 701, 916-984-0140. Pizza.<br />

Offering a variety of menu items inspired by the<br />

Windy City, from meaty Italian beef sandwiches<br />

and a “Chicago Dog” to the deepest and cheesiest<br />

pizza in town. L/D $$ <br />

Ciro’s Pizza Café<br />

241 Blue Ravine Rd., Folsom, 916-983-5757. Pizza.<br />

Hand-tossed pizzas crafted using dough made<br />

in-house every day and fresh, local veggies and<br />

ingredients. Lunch buffet. L/D $$<br />

Coffee Republic<br />

6610 Folsom-Auburn Rd., Folsom, 916-987-8001.<br />

Café/Bakery. Cozy brick-and-wood café offering<br />

a variety of sandwiches, salads, and sweet teas,<br />

in addition to extensive coffee beverages. Vegan<br />

options. B/L/D $$<br />

Corner Tavern & Grill<br />

700 Glenn Dr., Ste. 170, Folsom, 916-467-7800. American.<br />

Pizza. Sports Bar. Everyone knows your name at<br />

this gastro tavern that serves elegant, East Coastinspired<br />

comfort food, including burgers, salads,<br />

sandwiches, soups, pastas, pizza, and more.<br />

Vegan options. Daily specials. Weekend brunch.<br />

L/D $$ <br />

Costa Vida Fresh Mexican Grill <br />

2791 East Bidwell St., Ste. 100B, 916-597-1008. Mexican.<br />

Costa Vida is awash with the flavors of coastal<br />

Mexico. Inspired by nautical vibes and healthy<br />

living, choose from burritos, tacos, nachos, salads,<br />

and quesadillas, to name a few—and customize<br />

your creation from there. L/D $<br />

Curry Bowl<br />

1870 Prairie City Rd. Ste. 500, Folsom, 916-467-7675. Indian.<br />

Serving North and South Indian Cuisine along with<br />

a daily lunch buffet comprising multiple mains,<br />

sides, and desserts, Curry Bowl aims to please with<br />

it's authentic dishes that cater to vegetarians and<br />

non-vegetarians, alike.<br />

L/D $$ <br />

Curry Club Indian Bistro<br />

196 Blue Ravine Rd., Ste. 130, 916-353-0855. Indian.<br />

Dive into authentic Indian cuisine at this local<br />

favorite. Avail of their lunch buffet where you can<br />

sample multiple dishes for a fraction of the price.<br />

Regulars go gaga for their vindaloo, palak paneer,<br />

and butter chicken. L/D $$<br />

Dos Coyotes <br />

13885 Folsom Blvd., Ste. 100, 916-351-9750.<br />

Mexican. Dos Coyotes offers an eclectic spin on<br />

Southwestern dishes at affordable prices and<br />

prides themselves on using fresh, local ingredients.<br />

Vegan options. L/D $ <br />

Fat’s Asia Bistro<br />

2585 Iron Point Rd., 916-983-1133. Asian Fusion/<br />

Chinese/Seafood. Named the region’s favorite Asian<br />

restaurant for more than 10 years in a row, Fat’s<br />

specializes in handmade dim sum, banana cream<br />

pie (Frank Fat’s recipe), and other high-quality<br />

dishes. L/D $$<br />

FLB Entertainment Center<br />

511 East Bidwell St., 916-983-4411. American.<br />

Bowling, a casino, and sports bar are just part of the<br />

fun that awaits at FLB Entertainment Center. They<br />

also offer a full grill with veggie-packed salads and<br />

wraps, burgers, sandwiches, pizza, and breakfast<br />

items. Late-night dining. B/L/D $$ <br />

Folsom Tap House <br />

25005 Blue Ravine Rd., Ste. 140., 916-292-5711.<br />

American. Choices abound at Folsom Tap House!<br />

Their extensive menu allows guests to choose from<br />

draft and bottled beers, and their food menu has<br />

options that’ll pair perfectly with whatever pint you<br />

pick. L/D $$<br />

Hacienda Del Rio<br />

702 Sutter St., Ste. M, 916-351-1800. Mexican. Since<br />

1979, Hacienda has been dishing up authentic<br />

Mexican favorites like Fajitas Del Rio and Chimi<br />

Especial, alongside chips, spicy green salsa, and<br />

handcrafted margaritas. Weekend brunch and<br />

spacious patio. L/D $$<br />

Hasu Teriyaki & Sushi<br />

25075 Blue Ravine Rd., Ste. 120, 916-983-7777. Japanese.<br />

Enjoy the delicious food, friendly service, and cozy<br />

atmosphere at Hasu. The menu features a wide<br />

variety of traditional Japanese dishes guaranteed to<br />

please. Vegan options. Closed Tuesday. L/D$<br />

Hisui Sushi<br />

25004 Blue Ravine Rd., Ste. 107, 916-985-7778.<br />

Japanese. Combining traditional Japanese cuisine<br />

with a creative and contemporary flair, Hisui<br />

focuses on serving food made using fresh, healthy<br />

ingredients. Closed Monday. L/D $$ <br />

Inchin's Bamboo Garden<br />

1760 Prairie City Rd., Ste.100, Folsom, 916-693-6969.<br />

Indian-Chinese. Inchin's offers flavorful fusion food,<br />

combining Indian and Chinese cuisines. From fried<br />

rice to szechwan paneer, they've got it all. You'll<br />

also find creative craft cocktails and vegan and<br />

gluten-free options. L/D $$ <br />

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Julian's Pâtisserie and Café<br />

6610 Folsom-Auburn Rd., Ste. 7, 916-936-4735. Bakery/<br />

Café. Julian's Pâtisserie is full of European treats,<br />

creative crêpes (both sweet and savory), and more—<br />

all of which are made from scratch with nothing but<br />

the finest ingredients. Closed Tuesday. B/L $<br />

Karen’s Bakery and Café<br />

705 Gold Lake Dr., Ste. 340, 916-985-2665. Bakery/<br />

Café. Bakery items here are based on European<br />

traditions and feature seasonal ingredients with a<br />

creative approach. The picturesque patio is perfect<br />

for catching up with friends over coffee or lunch.<br />

Closed Sunday. B/L $$ <br />

Mountain Mike's Pizza<br />

25075 Blue Ravine Rd Suite 150, Folsom, 916-817-1207.<br />

Pizza. A family-friendly favorite, Mountain Mikes<br />

promises the crispiest, curliest pepperoni and the<br />

freshest ingredients on their pizza. They also offer<br />

mouthwatering wings, an all-you-can-eat salad bar,<br />

and pizza buffet lunch. L/D $$<br />

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Nicholson’s MusiCafe<br />

632 East Bidwell St., 916-984-3020. Cafe/Bakery.<br />

Indulge in a chai tea latte, fresh-made pastry from<br />

nearby BJ Cinnamon, breakfast sandwich, or salad<br />

while listening to live tunes at this haven for local<br />

musicians. Closed Sunday. B/L $<br />

Lucille's Coffee Hops & Vine<br />

Photo by Taylor Gillespie © <strong>Style</strong> Mecia Group.<br />

Land Ocean New American Grill<br />

2720 East Bidwell St., 916-983-7000. New American.<br />

Land Ocean offers distinctive menus that include<br />

hand-cut steaks, wood-fired rotisserie, fresh<br />

seafood, and delectable desserts. Weekend<br />

brunch. L/D $$<br />

La Rosa Blanca<br />

402 Natoma St., 916-673-9085. Mexican. You’re<br />

part of the family at La Rosa Blanca. From fajitas<br />

and tostadas to tortas, soups, and salads, you can<br />

expect great-tasting food, generous portions, and a<br />

festive environment. L/D $ <br />

Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar<br />

300 Palladio Pkwy., Folsom, 916-378-4660. American.<br />

Enjoy a sizeable, seasonal menu full of eclectic,<br />

gastropub-style offerings that include salads, bowls,<br />

burgers, pastas, desserts, and even an impressive<br />

kids’ menu. Weekend brunch. L/D $$ <br />

Lotus 8<br />

199 Blue Ravine Rd., Ste. 100. 916-351-9278. Chinese.<br />

This eatery serves authentic Chinese food with<br />

a modern twist, such as orange chicken that<br />

manages to be both saucy yet incredibly crispy at<br />

the same time. Lunch dishes come with soup and<br />

your choice of chow mein or fried rice. L/D $$ <br />

Lucille's Coffee Hops & Vine<br />

25055 Blue Ravine Rd., Ste 100., 916-294-7472. Café/Bakery/<br />

American. Lucille's serves delicious breakfast<br />

and pastry items from local bakeries, plus more<br />

satiating dishes to go with their carefully selected<br />

craft beers and fine wines. B/L $<br />

Mel's Diner<br />

13399 Folsom Blvd., 916-985-7337, American. Whether<br />

morning, noon, or night, step into yesteryear at this<br />

local diner that serves all-American family favorites<br />

like country fried steak, burgers, fried chicken,<br />

milkshakes, and more. B/L/D $$<br />

Mexquite<br />

25095 Blue Ravine Rd., 916-984-8607. Mexican.<br />

Mexquite provides mouthwatering Mexican<br />

cuisine, plus a lively interior and spacious, dogfriendly<br />

patio. Patrons particularly love their<br />

ceviche, margaritas, and carnitas. Weekend<br />

brunch. L/D $$ <br />

Mezcalito Oaxacan Cuisine<br />

187 Blue Ravine Rd., Ste. 160, 916-351-0900. Oaxacan.<br />

Savor authentic flavors from Oaxaca at this eatery<br />

known for their complex mole, tlayudas, and other<br />

flavor-filled plates, including plenty of vegetarian<br />

and seafood options. Don't forget to save room for<br />

dessert: The churros and mezcal ice cream are a<br />

fan favorite. L/D $$<br />

Mikuni<br />

185 Placerville Rd., Ste. 100, Folsom, 916-934-5250.<br />

Japanese. In addition to sushi, traditional Japanese<br />

dishes, and modern twists on classics, Mikuni offers<br />

a gluten-free menu, party platters, and happy hour<br />

specials—all made using great attention to detail<br />

and fresh ingredients. L/D $$ <br />

Mylapore<br />

1760 Prairie City Rd., Ste. 160., 916-985-3500.<br />

Indian. With South Indian roots, Mylapore serves<br />

fresh, healthy, scratch-made food that’s entirely<br />

vegetarian. Their breakfast, daily specials, and dosa<br />

happy hour are not to be missed. B/L/D $$<br />

Rock-N-Fire<br />

1010 Riley St., Ste. 4, 916-673-9474. Pizza/American/<br />

Mexican. Ever heard of a burger bowl? Try it at<br />

this unique eatery that serves up flavor-packed<br />

fare—including custom-built (and signature) pizzas,<br />

burgers and said burger bowls, salads, nachos,<br />

tacos, and more—with speedy, friendly service at<br />

affordable prices. L/D $$<br />

Ruchi Indian Cuisine<br />

601 East Bidwell St., 916-983-2871. Indian. Ruchi’s<br />

accommodating menu has a variety of North and<br />

South Indian dishes, including a lengthy list of<br />

vegetarian entrées, as well as a lunch buffet and<br />

weekly specials. L/D $$<br />

Rudy’s Hideaway<br />

12303 Folsom Blvd., 916-351-0606. Seafood/Steakhouse.<br />

Rudy’s is a seafood-lover’s delight and features a<br />

mouthwatering selection of nautical noshes plus<br />

melt-in-your-mouth steaks and lunch specials.<br />

L/D $$ <br />

Sacramento Pizza Company<br />

2700 East Bidwell St., Ste. 500, 916-673-9754. Pizza.<br />

Choose your crust, sauce, cheese, meats, and<br />

unlimited toppings at this pizza lover’s paradise.<br />

The locally sourced ingredients and scratch-made<br />

dough results in pie perfection. Vegan cheese and<br />

gluten-free crust available. L/D $ <br />

Sanskrit New Age Indian<br />

2776 East Bidwell St., Ste. 300, 916-817-4356.<br />

Indian. This exciting dining destination serves<br />

authentic Indian dishes with a fusion flair (favorites<br />

include the Bombay Sliders, Manglore Fried<br />

Chicken, Tandoori Chicken, and Biriyani) in a<br />

warm, welcoming atmosphere. Closed Mondays.<br />

Catering available. Lunch buffet; offerings change<br />

daily. L/D $$ <br />

Scott’s Seafood Grill & Bar<br />

9611 Greenback Ln., 916-989-6711. Seafood/<br />

American. Expect the freshest of seafood (flown<br />

in or delivered daily from around the world)<br />

served by well-trained, knowledgeable staff in<br />

a comfortable atmosphere at this Folsom area<br />

favorite. Full gluten-free menu. L/D $$$ <br />

Shogun Hibachi Grill & Sushi<br />

1870 Prairie City Rd., Ste. 600, 916-985-9588. Japanese.<br />

This modern hibachi restaurant brings new<br />

meaning to “dinner and a show,” thanks to a<br />

personal chef who will deftly chop, slice, and fly<br />

your meal over and above the grill and onto your<br />

plate. L/D $$<br />

Strings Italian Café<br />

25035 Blue Ravine Rd., Ste. 120, 916-983-8815. Italian.<br />

Strings has been serving enjoyable and affordable<br />

Italian dishes in a relaxed atmosphere for the past<br />

10 years. Enjoy one of their lunch specials any day<br />

between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. or avail of their party<br />

trays. L/D $$<br />

Suishin Sushi<br />

194 Blue Ravine Rd., 916-985-8885. Japanese.<br />

Suishin uses the freshest ingredients, including<br />

novelties like quail eggs, uni, and ponzu. The<br />

modern, hip atmosphere leaves you at ease<br />

as you consume your fish, one roll at a time.<br />

Closed Sunday. L/D $$<br />

Sunny Garden Restaurant <br />

25085 Blue Ravine Rd., Ste. 150, 916-983-8882.<br />

Chinese. Sunny Garden prides themselves on using<br />

fresh ingredients in a traditional way and offering<br />

large portions at affordable prices. L/D $<br />

Sutter Street Taqueria<br />

727 Sutter St., 916-293-8952. Mexican. Sutter<br />

Street Taqueria brings the unique flavors of San<br />

Francisco’s Mission District taquerias to Folsom<br />

with a side of friendly service. Whether ordering a<br />

burrito, taco, quesadilla, or nachos, you can expect<br />

fresh ingredients, mouthwatering meats, and<br />

affordable prices. B/L/D $ <br />

Teriyaki To Go<br />

614 East Bidwell St., 916-983-5560. Japanese. Teriyaki To<br />

Go is an ordinary eatery with extraordinary taste.<br />

Some may like the consistent tang of the teriyaki<br />

sauce that adds a punch of flavor, while others<br />

enjoy the pan-fried noodles. Either way, you’re sure<br />

to enjoy your meal. L/D $$ <br />

Thai Paradise<br />

2770 East Bidwell St., 916-984-8988. Thai. Specials<br />

every day of the week. Voted the Best Thai<br />

Restaurant in Folsom and El Dorado Hills every<br />

year since 2008. Delicious and authentic dishes<br />

made using local, farm-to-fork vegetables, meats<br />

bought daily, and healthy rice bran oil. L/D $$ <br />

The River Thai Cuisine<br />

424 East Bidwell St., 916-983-7388. Thai. Friendly<br />

service and deliciously authentic Thai food<br />

are waiting for you at The River Thai Cuisine.<br />

Established in 2015, this family-owned restaurant<br />

will satisfy your Thai food cravings. L/D $$ <br />

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Visconti’s Ristorante<br />

2700 East Bidwell St., Ste. 700, 916-983-5181. Italian.<br />

For the past two decades, Visconti’s has given the<br />

community a taste of Italy with their authentic<br />

dishes, romantic setting, and traditional music.<br />

L/D $$<br />

The Waffle Experience<br />

13405 Folsom Blvd., Ste. 950, 916-805-5938.<br />

American. This aptly named eatery is indeed<br />

an experience. Everything is made fresh daily<br />

resulting in a bill of fare that’s as flavorful as it is<br />

eclectic. B/L $$ <br />

EL DORADO COUNTY FOOTHILLS<br />

Allez!<br />

4242 Fowler Ln., Ste. 101, Diamond Springs, 530-621-<br />

1160. French. Savor French café classics like baguette<br />

sandwiches on fresh-baked bread, crêpes, stews,<br />

pastas, and a to-die-for seafood paella. Enjoy your<br />

order in their rustically elegant dining room or to<br />

go. B/L/D $$ <br />

Bene Ristorante Italiano<br />

423 Main St., Placerville, 530-303-3415. Italian/Pizza.<br />

Enjoy a taste of Naples in Downtown Placerville as<br />

you savor Neapolitan-style pizza with all of your<br />

favorite toppings, fresh-made salads, or savory<br />

pasta dishes. L/D $$ <br />

Bricks <br />

482 Main St., Placerville, 530-303-3480. New<br />

American. If you’re looking for a friendly,<br />

unpretentious dining destination with local brews<br />

and good eats, look no further than the aptly<br />

named Bricks. Lamb lovers will go gaga for the Bo<br />

Peep Burger, but their steaks, sandwiches, salads,<br />

and desserts are all winners too. L/D $$<br />

Farmer’s Delicatessen and Bakery<br />

3952 Cambridge Rd., Cameron Park, 530-672-<br />

6800. Bakery/Deli. A hybrid deli and bakery serving<br />

a variety of worldwide dishes, from gyros and<br />

sandwiches to Italian meatballs and a beloved<br />

rosemary focaccia. Vegan and gluten-free<br />

options. B/L $$<br />

Heyday Café<br />

325 Main St., Placerville, 530-626-9700. New<br />

American. This intimate, bistro-style restaurant in a<br />

rustic chic space serves modern American cuisine<br />

(thin-crust pizzas, creative entrées, and artisan<br />

salads) and pours over 45 local, regional, and<br />

international wines. L/D $$ <br />

Hog Wild Bar-B-Que<br />

38 Main St, Placerville, 530-622-3883. BBQ.<br />

For high-quality, smoked meats that are cooked<br />

low and slow; scratch-made sides like coleslaw,<br />

sweet cornbread with honey butter, and mac &<br />

cheese; satisfying salads, decadent desserts, and<br />

other finger-lickin'-good fare, look no further<br />

than Hog Wild. This hometown favorite also<br />

boasts a cozy atmosphere and pup-friendly<br />

patio. Catering available. Closed Mondays and<br />

Tuesdays. L/D $$<br />

Kobe Sushi & Fusion<br />

3300 Coach Ln., Cameron Park, 530-672-9210.<br />

Japanese/Asian Fusion/Sushi Bar. Japanese sushi bar<br />

offering an extensive variety of rolls, high-quality<br />

sashimi, and Asian fusion favorites at reasonable<br />

prices. L/D $$<br />

Main Street Melters<br />

589 Main Street, Placerville, 530-303-3871,<br />

mainstreetmelters.com. American<br />

From build-your-own sandwiches to “massive<br />

melters,” Main Street Melters has it all. They serve<br />

premium Boar’s Head deli meats and fulfill every<br />

sandwich need and budget. They also have an<br />

outdoor patio and serve a few frozen brunch<br />

cocktails. B/L $<br />

Papa Gianni’s Ristorante<br />

3450 Palmer Dr., Cameron Park, 530-672-2333.<br />

Italian. For over two decades, this family-owned<br />

eatery has been serving traditional, scratch-made<br />

recipes from Southern Italy, including favorites<br />

like chicken Parmesan, gnocchi alla vodka, and<br />

out-of-this-world desserts. It’s the ideal destination<br />

to celebrate a special occasion or grab takeout.<br />

L/D $$ <br />

Snooty Frog<br />

3300 Coach Ln., Ste. E3, Cameron Park, 530-677-<br />

9025. Steakhouse/Seafood. There’s nothing snooty<br />

about Snooty Frog. It’s cozy but romantic, the<br />

food offerings—from steaks and seafood to pastas<br />

and rotating specials—are scrumptious, and their<br />

martinis are buzzworthy. D $$$<br />

Sweetie Pie’s<br />

577 Main St., Placerville, 530-642-0128. Bakery/<br />

Cafe. Ambiance isn’t the only inviting thing at<br />

Sweetie Pie’s. Service is done with a smile, and the<br />

menu features ample choices for breakfast—from<br />

traditional scrambles, omelettes, waffles, and<br />

pancakes, to specialty dishes, such as chile relleno<br />

casserole and huevos rancheros. B/L $$ <br />

Thai Unique<br />

1160 Broadway, Placerville, 530-621-9559. Thai.<br />

Indulge your senses in fresh, flavorful dishes like<br />

khao soi, duck curry, and tod mun kao pod while<br />

experiencing Thai cuisine that is indeed unique.<br />

L/D $$ <br />

The Farm Table<br />

311 Main St., Placerville, 530-295-8140. American.<br />

For those who enjoy locally sourced, farm-fresh<br />

fare, and plates that change based on what can be<br />

picked, The Farm Table might become your home<br />

away from home. L/D $$ <br />

The Breakroom<br />

4131 South Shingle Rd., Ste. 7, Shingle Springs, 530-763-<br />

6761. American. This full-service restaurant offers<br />

delicious American food (juicy burgers, French dip,<br />

salads, mac & cheese, etc.) and entertainment for<br />

the whole family, from pool tables, dart boards,<br />

and an arcade, to cards and dice. Sunday brunch.<br />

L/D $$ <br />

The Independent<br />

629 Main St., Placerville, 530-344-7645. New<br />

American. Step into an urban dining establishment<br />

in the heart of Placerville and savor American<br />

fusion favorites and creatively mixed cocktails<br />

using fresh-squeezed juices. L/D $$<br />

Tom’s Burger & Frosty<br />

567 Placerville Dr., Placerville, 530-295-8199.<br />

American. Enjoy freshly grilled burgers, piping hot<br />

fries, and thick milkshakes that you and the whole<br />

family will love at this no-frills dining destination.<br />

L/D $<br />

Wally’s Pizza Bar<br />

4079 Cameron Park Dr., Cameron Park, 530-<br />

677-5205. Pizza/American. This family-owned and<br />

operated eatery crafts gourmet pizzas, pastas<br />

aplenty, and high-quality breakfast dishes. Their<br />

happy hour is one of the best in town. Weekend<br />

brunch. L/D $$<br />

ROSEVILLE<br />

Back Forty Texas BBQ<br />

1201 Orlando Avenue, Roseville, 916-726-4040.<br />

American. Serving up authentic Texas and fingerlicking<br />

fare including ribs, burgers, steaks and more,<br />

plus fresh made sides alongside old-fashioned<br />

southern hospitality.<br />

L/D $$<br />

Bar 101 Eats & Drinks<br />

101 Main St., Roseville, 916-774-0505, American.<br />

Sometimes you just want a comfortable<br />

neighborhood place to hang out and get some<br />

good food and drinks. If Historic Roseville is your<br />

destination, look no further than Bar 101. The menu<br />

features traditional bar fare, a bevy of burgers and<br />

sandwiches, street tacos, and more. L/D $$<br />

Bennett’s Kitchen Bar Market<br />

1595 Eureka Road, Roseville, 916-750-5150.<br />

American. Choose between fine dining or casual<br />

dining by the bar or on the temperature-controlled<br />

patio. The menu offers comfort food and elevated<br />

fare, while a full-service bar aims to create a “Napa<br />

vibe" in Roseville. Gluten-free and vegetarian<br />

options. B/L/D $$<br />

Chicago Fire<br />

500 North Sunrise Ave., 916-771-<strong>2020</strong>. Pizza. Offering<br />

a variety of menu items inspired by the Windy City,<br />

from meaty Italian beef sandwiches and a “Chicago<br />

Dog” to the deepest and cheesiest pizza in town.<br />

L/D $$ <br />

Eureka!<br />

234 Gibson Dr., Ste. 100, Roseville, 916-864-9500. American.<br />

This all-American, contemporary restaurant—<br />

complete with 30 craft beers on tap, an extensive<br />

selection of small-batch whiskeys, and regional<br />

wines—dishes up craveable items like lollipop corn<br />

dogs, burgers, salads, and fried chicken sliders.<br />

Brunch Saturday & Sunday. L/D $$ <br />

Fat’s Asia Bistro**<br />

1500 Eureka Rd., Roseville, 916-787-3287, Asian<br />

Fusion/Chinese/Seafood. Named the region’s favorite<br />

Asian restaurant for more than 10 years in a row,<br />

Fat’s specializes in handmade dim sum, banana<br />

cream pie (Frank Fat’s recipe), and other highquality<br />

dishes. L/D $$ <br />

Four Sisters Café<br />

9050 Fairway Dr., Ste. 165, Roseville, 916-797-0770.<br />

American/Café. Mango-stuffed French toast, eggs<br />

benedicts, thick-sliced bacon (cured and smoked<br />

in-house), homemade soups, specialty salads,<br />

and sandwiches are just a sampling of this cafe's<br />

mouthwatering menu. B/L $$<br />

Goose Port Public House<br />

316 Vernon St., Roseville, 916-886-5080. American. Sports<br />

Bar. This family-friendly eatery boasts fresh-made<br />

bites for everyone, from an array of apps and<br />

salads, to burgers and seasonal entrées. Vegan<br />

options. Big-screen TVs. Brunch Saturday & Sunday.<br />

L/D $$ <br />

House of Oliver<br />

3992 Douglas Blvd., Ste. 140, Roseville, 916-773-9463.<br />

American. Wine and dine at this upscale bar that<br />

offers wine flights, cheese and charcuterie boards,<br />

and pairing plates. There's live music every Friday<br />

and Saturday night, various special events, and latenight<br />

dining. D $$<br />

Il Fornaio<br />

1179 Galleria Blvd., Ste. 118, Roseville, 916-788-1200.<br />

Italian. Using the freshest ingredients and traditional<br />

cooking techniques, Il Fornaio creates high-quality<br />

Italian food paired with great wines and cocktails in<br />

a beautiful setting. L/D $$<br />

La Huaca<br />

9213 Sierra College Blvd., Ste. 140, Roseville, 916-771-<br />

2558. Peruvian. La Huaca makes Peruvian cuisine<br />

accessible for all palates with their colorful,<br />

flavor-packed, and elegantly presented plates that<br />

run the gamut from ceviches and lomo saltado to<br />

empanadas and pisco sours. L/D $$<br />

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La Provence Restaurant & Terrace<br />

110 Diamond Creek Pl., Roseville, 916-789-2002.<br />

French/Mediterranean. Dining at La Provence is akin<br />

to being in a little French villa. Topped with their<br />

consistently delicious food and wine, cozy fireplace,<br />

and twinkle-lit patio, and you have the recipe for a<br />

memorable meal. Saturday brunch. Closed Sunday.<br />

L/D $$$<br />

Land Ocean New American Grill<br />

1151 Galleria Blvd., Ste. 241, 916-407-5640. New<br />

American. Land Ocean offers distinctive menus<br />

that include hand-cut steaks, wood-fired rotisserie,<br />

fresh seafood, and delectable desserts. Weekend<br />

brunch. L/D $$<br />

Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar<br />

238 Gibson Dr., Roseville, 916-727-6321. American. Enjoy a<br />

sizeable, seasonal menu full of eclectic, gastropubstyle<br />

offerings that include salads, bowls, burgers,<br />

pastas, desserts, and even an impressive kids’<br />

menu. Weekend brunch. L/D $$<br />

Mehfil Indian Restaurant<br />

1605 Douglas Blvd., Roseville, 916-791-1199.<br />

Indian. Casual eatery with a lunch buffet offering<br />

Indian food favorites and many vegetarian<br />

options. L/D $<br />

Mikuni<br />

1017 Galleria Blvd., Ste. 160, Roseville, 916-780-2119.<br />

Japanese. In addition to sushi, traditional Japanese<br />

dishes, and modern twists on classics, Mikuni offers<br />

a gluten-free menu, party platters, and happy hour<br />

specials—all made using great attention to detail<br />

and fresh ingredients. L/D $$<br />

My Thai Kitchen<br />

1465 Eureka Rd., Ste. 140, Roseville, 916-781-7811.<br />

Thai. Enjoy authentic, fresh-made fare in an<br />

open-concept kitchen at My Thai Kitchen while<br />

receiving prompt, professional, and friendly<br />

service. L/D $$<br />

Ninja Sushi & Teriyaki<br />

238 Vernon St., Roseville, 916-784-3441. Japanese.<br />

Modern and hip environs are just a taste of what<br />

awaits at Ninja Sushi. Regulars rave about their<br />

eclectic and lengthy list of sushi rolls, inventive<br />

appetizers, and complimentary miso soup and ice<br />

cream. L/D $$<br />

Paul Martin’s American Grill<br />

1455 Eureka Rd., Roseville, 916-783-3600.<br />

New American. Enjoy classic American fare<br />

in a sophisticated, convivial setting whose<br />

seating options include an energetic bar with<br />

communal tables and plush seating, intimate<br />

booths and tables, and an expansive outdoor<br />

patio. L/D $$<br />

Range Kitchen & Tap<br />

1420 E, Roseville Pkwy., Ste. 160, Roseville, 916-865-4317.<br />

New American. Range Kitchen & Tap’s menu is<br />

designed for sharing and socializing, with a focus<br />

on serving locally sourced and seasonal comfort<br />

food like bison meatball sliders, fried chicken, and<br />

pizza. Closed Sunday. L/D $$<br />

Rosati’s<br />

5140 Foothills Blvd., Ste. 110, Roseville, 916-797-<br />

7492, Pizza/ Italian. Rosati’s still provides the same<br />

signature pizzas, Italian beef sandwiches, pastas,<br />

and salads that they first became famous for in<br />

Chicago circa 1964. The family-friendly, sports<br />

pub atmosphere only adds to the charm. Closed<br />

Monday. L/D $$<br />

Ruth’s Chris Steak House<br />

1185 Galleria Blvd., Ste. P-120, Roseville, 916-780-6910.<br />

Steak/Seafood. Sizzling plates and an award-winning<br />

wine list are a perfect pairing for any occasion.<br />

Experience Ruth’s Chris elegant setting for a<br />

romantic dinner, business meeting, or private party.<br />

D $$$<br />

Sienna Restaurant<br />

1480 Eureka Rd., 916-771-4700. American. This<br />

award-winning restaurant’s specialties include<br />

wood-fired pizzas, fresh fish, hand-cut steaks, and a<br />

large selection of appetizers. Weekend brunch. $$<br />

L/D<br />

Tang’s Sushi<br />

1426 Blue Oaks Blvd., Ste. 100, Roseville, 916-781-<br />

0807. Japanese. With so many inventive eats and<br />

modern environs to boot, Tang’s has mastered the<br />

art of Japanese fare with flair. The chef is happy<br />

to customize orders and create off-menu items.<br />

Closed Sunday. L/D $$<br />

Thai Basil<br />

1613 Douglas Blvd., Roseville, 916-782-8424. Thai.<br />

This cheerful, long-established eatery serves up<br />

an array of Thai favorites in a light-filled, compact<br />

space. L/D $$<br />

The Monk’s Cellar<br />

240 Vernon St., Roseville, 916-786-6665. American.<br />

The Monk’s Cellar has brought a little bit of Belgium<br />

to Downtown Roseville, with their communityfocused<br />

brewery and restaurant that serves fine<br />

artisanal beer and creative dishes. L/D $$<br />

The Place<br />

221 Vernon St., Roseville. 916-742-5447. Italian.<br />

Cozy Italian restaurant and bar that specializes in<br />

artisanal, wood-fired pizzas, paninis, pastas, and<br />

more. Closed Monday. L/D $$<br />

Zocalo<br />

1182 Roseville Pkwy., Ste. 110, Roseville, 916-788-0303.<br />

Mexican. Elegant restaurant and bar with modern<br />

Mexican dishes, fresh-made margaritas, and<br />

Sunday brunch. Avail of their monthly chef’s dinner<br />

or private party room. L/D $$<br />

GRANITE BAY<br />

Dominick’s Italian Market & Deli<br />

8621 Auburn Folsom Rd., Granite Bay, 916-786-3355.<br />

Italian. Namesake Dominick’s dream was to have a<br />

unique place that would provide customers with<br />

the finest and freshest ingredients, large portions,<br />

fair prices, and the Italian tradition of first-name<br />

friendliness. A decade later and his dream is alive<br />

and well in Granite Bay. L/D $$<br />

Farmhaus<br />

8230 Auburn Folsom Rd., Granite Bay, 916-772-3276. New<br />

American. This fresh, seasonal eatery tucked off<br />

Auburn Folsom Road is a feast for the senses. The<br />

house-like building pumps out plates that morph<br />

with the months. On balmy days, their picturesque<br />

patio is a must. Closed Monday. L/D $$<br />

Hawks<br />

5530 Douglas Blvd., Granite Bay, 916-791-6200. New<br />

American. Refined, high-end American cuisine,<br />

including tasting menus, in a stylish, modern<br />

dining room and bar. Brunch on the second<br />

Sunday each month; lunch weekdays; Closed<br />

Monday. L/D $$$<br />

New Glory Brewery & Taproom<br />

5540 Douglas Blvd., Ste. 140 & 150, Granite Bay, 916-872-<br />

1721. American. Delicious food (sandwiches, pizzas,<br />

salads, shareables, and burgers), beautiful brews,<br />

and a spacious patio await at New Glory’s latest<br />

venture in Granite Bay. L/D $$<br />

Oakwater American Bistro<br />

5540 Douglas Blvd., Ste. 110, Granite Bay, 916-872-1517. New<br />

American. Farm-to-fork bistro with house-made<br />

pastas and plates to please both meat eaters<br />

and vegans. Private dining and catering available.<br />

Weekend brunch. Closed Sunday for dinner and<br />

Monday. L/D $$<br />

Vaiano Trattoria<br />

7160 Douglas Blvd., Granite Bay, 916-780-0888.<br />

Italian. Offering traditional Tuscan cuisine and other<br />

Italian favorites, Vaiano Trattoria prides themselves<br />

on preparing simple dishes that are made to order<br />

with the freshest of ingredients. Lunch served<br />

weekdays. L/D $$<br />

ROCKLIN<br />

Lucille’s Smokehouse Bar-B-Que<br />

6628 Lonetree Blvd., Rocklin, 916-780-7427.<br />

American. Serving slow-cooked meats and other<br />

Southern-style eats that the whole family will<br />

love, Lucille’s is a Rocklin favorite for a reason.<br />

L/D $$<br />

Mezcalito Oaxacan Cuisine<br />

5065 Pacific St., 916-701-4772. Oaxacan. Savor authentic<br />

flavors from Oaxaca at this eatery known for their<br />

complex mole, tlayudas, and other flavor-filled<br />

plates, including plenty of vegetarian and seafood<br />

options. Don't forget to save room for dessert: The<br />

churros and mezcal ice cream are a fan favorite.<br />

Breakfast served till noon. B/L/D $$<br />

Pottery World Café<br />

4419 Granite Dr., Rocklin, 916-624-8080. American/Café.<br />

With brioche French toast and buttery Belgian<br />

waffles, in addition to an extensive lunch menu,<br />

and a high tea the second Thursday of every<br />

month, this café is the prime place to take out-oftowners.<br />

Their patio is one of the region’s best, too.<br />

B/L $$<br />

The Chef’s Table<br />

6843 Lonetree Blvd., Ste. 103, Rocklin, 916-771-5656.<br />

New American. The namesake chefs here pride<br />

themselves on using local ingredients that are<br />

carefully handled, lovingly prepared, and joyfully<br />

served to you for your culinary enjoyment. Closed<br />

Sunday and Monday. L/D $$<br />

Venita Rhea’s<br />

4415 Granite Dr., Rocklin, 916-624-2697. American.<br />

If you’re looking for a delicious breakfast to start<br />

off your day, Venita Rhea’s is the place to be. From<br />

benedicts, scrambles, and sandwiches to soups,<br />

salads, and bottomless mimosas, you’ll find all your<br />

favorites. B/L $$<br />

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