Style Magazine - October - El Dorado County Foothills - 2021
No matter what type of good or service you're seeking (preschool, plumber, personal trainer, or a solid slice of pizza…), you’ve opened the right reading material. This issue, our biggest of the year, features the 2021 Readers’ Choice Award winners—the best our region has to offer in health, wellness, food, drink, home goods, arts, culture, shopping, and more. Turn to page 35 to find out if your favorite people and places made the list and use it as a pre-screened, reliable resource the next time you’re seeking a top doctor or memorable meal out. Besides the “Best of 2021,” we also delve deep into the spooky but oh-so scrumptious season of ghosts, goblins, and gourds in The 10 Spot (“Celebrate Halloween”; page 16), Editor’s Picks (“12 Autumn Essentials”; page 42), and Taste (“Must-Try Fall Foods”; page 62); introduce you to 5 local breast cancer organizations in “Fight Like a Girl” (page 20); and talk about the importance of home staging when it comes to selling your home in “Seal the Deal” (page 48).
No matter what type of good or service you're seeking (preschool, plumber, personal trainer, or a solid slice of pizza…), you’ve opened the right reading material. This issue, our biggest of the year, features the 2021 Readers’ Choice Award winners—the best our region has to offer in health, wellness, food, drink, home goods, arts, culture, shopping, and more. Turn to page 35 to find out if your favorite people and places made the list and use it as a pre-screened, reliable resource the next time you’re seeking a top doctor or memorable meal out.
Besides the “Best of 2021,” we also delve deep into the spooky but oh-so scrumptious season of ghosts, goblins, and gourds in The 10 Spot (“Celebrate Halloween”; page 16), Editor’s Picks (“12 Autumn Essentials”; page 42), and Taste (“Must-Try Fall Foods”; page 62); introduce you to 5 local breast cancer organizations in “Fight Like a Girl” (page 20); and talk about the importance of home staging when it comes to selling your home in “Seal the Deal” (page 48).
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Mas Taco Bar<br />
450 Palladio Pkwy., 916-597-2929. Mexican.<br />
From creative tacos that run the gamut from pork belly<br />
and duck confit, to Korean fried chicken and fried<br />
oysters, Mas' menu also features appetizers, bowls, and<br />
desserts. When it comes to wetting your whistle, the<br />
cocktail menu—all handmade with fresh ingredients—<br />
has you covered! The bar also boasts over 50 types of<br />
tequila. B/L/D $$<br />
Mel's Diner<br />
13399 Folsom Blvd., 916-985-7337, American. Whether<br />
morning, noon, or night, step into yesteryear at this<br />
local diner that serves all-American family favorites like<br />
country fried steak, burgers, fried chicken, milkshakes,<br />
and more. B/L/D $$<br />
Mexquite<br />
25095 Blue Ravine Rd., 916-984-8607. Mexican.<br />
Mexquite provides mouthwatering Mexican cuisine,<br />
plus a lively interior and spacious, dog-friendly patio.<br />
Patrons particularly love their ceviche, margaritas, and<br />
carnitas. Weekend brunch. 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 />
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, and<br />
pizza buffet lunch. L/D $$<br />
Mylapore<br />
1760 Prairie City Rd., Ste. 160., 916-985-3500. Indian.<br />
With South Indian roots, Mylapore serves fresh, healthy,<br />
scratch-made food that’s entirely vegetarian. Their<br />
breakfast, daily specials, and dosa happy hour are not<br />
to be missed. B/L/D $$<br />
Pho Mimi<br />
25004 Blue Ravine Rd., Ste. 121, 916-542-7913. Vietnamese.<br />
Family-owned and hyper-fresh, Pho Mimi serves rice<br />
noodle soups (pho), bánh mi sandwiches, vermicelli<br />
bowls, crispy egg rolls, and other authentic, flavorpacked<br />
Vietnamese dishes, including a lengthy list of<br />
vegetarian entrées. Morning (try the Mimi's Signature<br />
Breakfast and Mango Smoothie), noon, or night, this<br />
local hotspot is quickly becoming a Folsom favorite.<br />
B/L/D $$<br />
Rock-N-Fire<br />
1010 Riley St., Ste. 4, 916-673-9474. Pizza/American/<br />
Mexican. Ever heard of a burger bowl? Try it at this<br />
unique eatery that serves up flavor-packed fare—<br />
including custom-built (and signature) pizzas, burgers<br />
and said burger bowls, salads, nachos, tacos, and<br />
more—with speedy, friendly service at affordable prices.<br />
L/D $$<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 weekly<br />
specials. L/D $$<br />
Rudy’s Hideaway<br />
12303 Folsom Blvd., 916-351-0606. Seafood/<br />
Steakhouse. Rudy’s is a seafood-lover’s delight and<br />
features a mouthwatering selection of nautical noshes<br />
plus melt-in-your-mouth steaks and lunch specials.<br />
L/D $$<br />
Sacramento Pizza Company<br />
2700 East Bidwell St., Ste. 500, 916-673-9754. Pizza.<br />
Choose your crust, sauce, cheese, meats, and unlimited<br />
toppings at this pizza lover’s paradise. The locally<br />
sourced ingredients and scratch-made dough results in<br />
pie perfection. Vegan cheese and gluten-free crust<br />
available. L/D $<br />
Sanskrit New Age Indian<br />
2776 East Bidwell St., Ste. 300, 916-817-4356. Indian.<br />
This exciting dining destination serves authentic Indian<br />
dishes with a fusion flair (favorites include the Bombay<br />
Sliders, Manglore Fried Chicken, Tandoori Chicken, and<br />
Biriyani) in a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Closed<br />
Mondays. Catering available. Lunch buffet; offerings<br />
change daily. L/D $$<br />
Scott's Seafood Roundhouse<br />
824 Sutter Street, 916-989-6711. Seafood/American.<br />
Expect the freshest of seafood (flown in or delivered<br />
daily from around the world) served by well-trained,<br />
knowledgeable staff in a comfortable atmosphere at<br />
this Folsom area favorite. Full gluten-free menu. L/D<br />
$$$<br />
Shogun Hibachi Grill & Sushi<br />
1870 Prairie City Rd., Ste. 600, 916-985-9588. Japanese.<br />
This modern hibachi restaurant brings new meaning to<br />
“dinner and a show,” thanks to a personal chef who will<br />
deftly chop, slice, and fly your meal over and above the<br />
grill and onto your plate. L/D $$<br />
Suishin Sushi<br />
194 Blue Ravine Rd., 916-985-8885. Japanese. Suishin uses<br />
the freshest ingredients, including novelties like quail<br />
eggs, uni, and ponzu. The modern, hip atmosphere<br />
leaves you at ease as you consume your fish, one roll at<br />
a time. Closed Sunday. L/D $$<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 large<br />
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 with<br />
a side of friendly service. Whether ordering a burrito,<br />
taco, quesadilla, or nachos, you can expect fresh<br />
ingredients, mouthwatering meats, and affordable<br />
prices. B/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 Restaurant<br />
in Folsom and <strong>El</strong> <strong>Dorado</strong> Hills every year since 2008.<br />
Delicious and authentic dishes made using local, farmto-fork<br />
vegetables, meats bought daily, and healthy<br />
rice bran oil. L/D $$<br />
That Dam Place<br />
1013 Riley St., Ste. 100, 916-790-8182. American. Expect<br />
good eats, good drinks, and good fun at this eatery that<br />
serves playfully named plates for all palates, including<br />
street tacos, burgers, and sandwiches. The classic panseared<br />
crab cakes ("Crabby Patties") with cucumbercabbage<br />
slaw and house-made potato chips are<br />
particularly tasty, and best enjoyed on their spacious<br />
patio. L/D $$<br />
The River Thai Cuisine<br />
424 East Bidwell St., 916-983-7388. Thai. Friendly<br />
service and deliciously authentic Thai food are waiting<br />
for you at The River Thai Cuisine. Established in 2015,<br />
this family-owned restaurant will satisfy your Thai food<br />
cravings. L/D $$<br />
Visconti’s Ristorante<br />
2700 East Bidwell St., Ste. 700, 916-983-5181. Italian. For<br />
the past two decades, Visconti’s has given the<br />
community a taste of Italy with their authentic dishes,<br />
romantic setting, and traditional music. L/D $$<br />
Zocalo<br />
2739 East Bidwell St. 916-618-0303. Mexican. <strong>El</strong>egant<br />
restaurant and bar with modern Mexican dishes,<br />
fresh-made margaritas, and Sunday brunch. Avail of<br />
their monthly chef’s dinner or private party room.<br />
L/D $$<br />
EL DORADO COUNTY FOOTHILLS<br />
Allez!<br />
4242 Fowler Ln., Ste. 101, Diamond Springs,<br />
530-621-1160. French. Savor French café classics like<br />
baguette sandwiches on fresh-baked bread, crêpes,<br />
stews, pastas, and a to-die-for seafood paella. Enjoy<br />
your order in their rustically elegant dining room or to<br />
go. B/L/D $$<br />
Bene Ristorante Italiano<br />
423 Main St., Placerville, 530-303-3415. Italian/Pizza.<br />
Enjoy a taste of Naples in Downtown Placerville as you<br />
savor Neapolitan-style pizza with all of your favorite<br />
toppings, fresh-made salads, or savory pasta dishes.<br />
L/D $$<br />
Bricks Eats & Drinks<br />
482 Main St., Placerville, 530-303-3480. New<br />
American. If you’re looking for a friendly, unpretentious<br />
dining destination with local brews and good eats, look<br />
no further than the aptly named Bricks. Lamb lovers<br />
will go gaga for the Bo Peep Burger, but their steaks,<br />
sandwiches, salads, and desserts are all winners too.<br />
L/D $$<br />
Cascada<br />
384 Main St., 530-344-7757. California-Mexican.<br />
Enjoy margaritas with fresh-squeezed lime juice and<br />
specialty tequila alongside generously portioned<br />
plates (favorites include the Chipotle Spinach &<br />
Artichoke Queso Dip, Enchiladas Supremas, Chile<br />
Verde, and Pasta Mexicana) at this Main Street<br />
mainstay. If tacos, tortilla soup, and fajitas aren't your<br />
favorite, they also offer burgers and other Americanstyle<br />
entrées. L/D $$<br />
Farmer’s Delicatessen and Bakery<br />
Temporarily closed. New Cameron Park location to<br />
come, 530-672-6800. Bakery/Deli. A hybrid deli and<br />
bakery serving a variety of worldwide dishes, from<br />
gyros and sandwiches to Italian meatballs and a<br />
beloved rosemary focaccia. Vegan and gluten-free<br />
options. B/L $$<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 salads)<br />
and pours over 45 local, regional, and international<br />
wines. L/D $$<br />
Hog Wild Bar-B-Que<br />
38 Main St, Placerville, 530-622-3883. BBQ.<br />
High-quality, smoked meats cooked low and slow,<br />
scratch-made sides, satisfying salads, decadent<br />
desserts, and other finger-lickin'-good fare. Boasts a<br />
cozy atmosphere and pup-friendly patio. Catering<br />
available. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays. L/D $$<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 prices.<br />
L/D $$<br />
Main Street Melters<br />
589 Main Street, Placerville, 530-303-3871, American.<br />
Build-your-own sandwiches to “massive melter,”<br />
featuring premium Boar’s Head deli meats .They also<br />
have an outdoor patio and serve a few frozen brunch<br />
cocktails. B/L $<br />
Papa Gianni’s Ristorante<br />
3450 Palmer Dr., Cameron Park, 530-672-2333. Italian.<br />
For over two decades, this family-owned eatery has<br />
been serving traditional, scratch-made recipes from<br />
Southern Italy, including favorites like chicken<br />
Parmesan, gnocchi alla vodka, and out-of-this-world<br />
desserts. It’s the ideal destination to celebrate a special<br />
occasion or grab takeout. L/D $$<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 food<br />
offerings—from steaks and seafood to pastas and<br />
rotating specials—are scrumptious, and their martinis<br />
are buzzworthy. D $$$<br />
Thai Unique<br />
1160 Broadway, Placerville, 530-621-9559. Thai. Indulge<br />
your senses in fresh, flavorful dishes like khao soi, duck<br />
curry, and tod mun kao pod while experiencing Thai<br />
cuisine that is indeed unique. L/D $$<br />
The Breakroom<br />
4131 South Shingle Rd., Ste. 7, Shingle Springs,<br />
530-763-6761. American. This full-service restaurant<br />
offers delicious American food (juicy burgers, French<br />
dip, salads, mac & cheese, etc.) and entertainment for<br />
the whole family, from pool tables, dart boards, and an<br />
arcade, to cards and dice. L/D $$<br />
The Independent<br />
629 Main St., Placerville, 530-344-7645. New<br />
American. Step into an urban dining establishment in<br />
the heart of Placerville and savor American fusion<br />
favorites and creatively mixed cocktails using<br />
fresh-squeezed juices. L/D $$<br />
Tom’s Burger & Frosty<br />
567 Placerville Dr., Placerville, 530-295-8199.<br />
American. Enjoy freshly grilled burgers, piping hot fries,<br />
and thick milkshakes that you and the whole family will<br />
love at this no-frills dining destination. L/D $<br />
Wally’s Pizza Bar<br />
4079 Cameron Park Dr., Cameron Park, 530-677-5205.<br />
Pizza/American. This family-owned and operated<br />
eatery crafts gourmet pizzas, pastas aplenty, and<br />
high-quality breakfast dishes. Their happy hour is one<br />
of the best in town. Weekend brunch. L/D $$<br />
ROSEVILLE<br />
Back Forty Texas BBQ<br />
1201 Orlando Avenue, Roseville, 916-726-4040.<br />
American. Serving up authentic Texas and finger-licking<br />
fare including ribs, burgers, steaks and more, plus fresh<br />
made sides alongside old-fashioned southern<br />
hospitality. L/D $$<br />
Bar 101 Eats & Drinks<br />
101 Main St., Roseville, 916-774-0505, American.<br />
Sometimes you just want a comfortable neighborhood<br />
place to hang out and get some good food and drinks.<br />
If Historic Roseville is your destination, look no further<br />
than Bar 101. The menu features traditional bar fare,<br />
a bevy of burgers and sandwiches, street tacos, and<br />
more. L/D $$<br />
= Readers’ Choice Award Winners<br />
MUST HAVE WON RCA AWARD WITHIN THE PAST 2 YEARS. OCTOBER <strong>2021</strong> | stylemg.com 67
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