Style Magazine - May 2022
Starting the month off with a mighty bang is Cinco de Mayo that commemorates the anniversary of Mexico’s victory over the French Empire (and is NOT their Independence Day which is celebrated September 16). We love a good party and never pass up the chance to have one. So, with that as inspiration, we bring you this month’s “30+ Local Latin American Restaurants To Try!” feature (page 85) that’s full of intoxicating eats that will guarantee a fiesta (definitely followed by a siesta!). While researching this article, we came across many other South American restaurants that warranted mention, thus expanding the feature to include Salvadoran, Brazilian, and other cuisines that will knock your socks off. Another holiday we can’t wait to celebrate this month is Mother’s Day (May 8). We all have our own ways of showing affection and appreciation towards our moms (or mother figures) on Mother’s Day, but as a magazine, we’ve come to love our “Get to Know” article each May that profiles some of the most magnificent mothers to grace our neighborhoods. Not a single one of them fails to inspire and warm our hearts, and this year’s “Mighty Moms” piece (page 16) is no less. If it weren’t already apparent, we’ve got so much good content on the following pages. So, grab a margarita (or any of the coffees in our “Hot List” department on page 102—if that’s more your thing), grab the family (including mom!), and make the most of May. Cheers and happy everything! —Tara Mendanha tara@stylemg.com
Starting the month off with a mighty bang is Cinco de Mayo that commemorates the anniversary of Mexico’s victory over the French Empire (and is NOT their Independence Day which is celebrated September 16). We love a good party and never pass up the chance to have one. So, with that as inspiration, we bring you this month’s “30+ Local Latin American Restaurants To Try!” feature (page 85) that’s full of intoxicating eats that will guarantee a fiesta (definitely followed by a siesta!). While researching this article, we came across many other South American restaurants that warranted mention, thus expanding the feature to include Salvadoran, Brazilian, and other cuisines that will knock your socks off.
Another holiday we can’t wait to celebrate this month is Mother’s Day (May 8). We all have our own ways of showing affection and appreciation towards our moms (or mother figures) on Mother’s Day, but as a magazine, we’ve come to love our “Get to Know” article each May that profiles some of the most magnificent mothers to grace our neighborhoods. Not a single one of them fails to inspire and warm our hearts, and this year’s “Mighty Moms” piece (page 16) is no less.
If it weren’t already apparent, we’ve got so much good content on the following pages. So, grab a margarita (or any of the coffees in our “Hot List” department on page 102—if that’s more your thing), grab the family (including mom!), and make the most of May. Cheers and happy everything!
—Tara Mendanha
tara@stylemg.com
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local Latin American<br />
30+Restaurants to try!<br />
Not so much a restaurant as a Folsom institution, La<br />
Rosa Blanca has been in the region for over 29 years.<br />
Their Albondigas (Mexican meatball soup) is made<br />
fresh daily and you simply must not pass that up. For<br />
dessert, try the sopapillas with honey, from our favorite<br />
food group known as “magical fried dough goodness.”<br />
402 Natoma Street, Folsom, 916-673-9085, larosablanca-folsom.com<br />
The burning question when you visit Brissa & Co. is: “Can<br />
I order everything?” They’ve got delicious burritos, great<br />
tacos, even chicken mole pizza! Then there’s the homemade<br />
desserts and pastries. Two words: God tier. There’s Flan,<br />
tres leches cake, milhojas pastries, ice cream conchas,<br />
cheesecake tacos, and pan dulce as far as the eye can see.<br />
Psst. The Horchata Latte is a must. Our only complaint is that<br />
it’s hard to read the menu when you’re weeping tears of joy.<br />
409 Natoma Street, Folsom, 916-597-2972, brissaandcobakery.com<br />
Brazillian favorites are<br />
the order of the day at<br />
Quick Dish, a relative<br />
newcomer to the<br />
Folsom food scene.<br />
Try Brazil’s favorite<br />
pizza, the catupiry<br />
(Brazilian soft cheese);<br />
wrap your mouth<br />
around a juicy Picanha<br />
BBQ Steak Sandwich;<br />
try their homemade<br />
‘Mr. Pork’ or Calabrese<br />
sausage; or enjoy<br />
authentic Brazilian<br />
açaí bowls and fresh<br />
juices. We love their<br />
homemade Brazilian<br />
flan, too! 322 East Bidwell<br />
Street, Folsom, 916-293-9374,<br />
quickdishfood.com<br />
Sometimes the unassuming places<br />
are the best. Tucked away in a strip<br />
mall (aren’t all the good ones?)<br />
Auburn’s El Portal Taqueria<br />
gives you an authentic experience<br />
with fresh ingredients and friendly<br />
service. Local favorites are the chile<br />
relleno burrito (chile relleno, rice,<br />
pinto beans, Monterey jack cheese,<br />
sour cream, guacamole, and pico<br />
de gallo), and the Carne Asasa Fries<br />
(fries, carne asada, Monterey Jack<br />
cheese, sour cream, guacamole, pico<br />
de gallo). Giddy up! 13354 Lincoln Way,<br />
Auburn, 530-745-9585<br />
El Portal Taqueria photo by Taylor Gillespie. Other photos by Ray Burgess.<br />
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