Style Magazine - Readers Choice Awards - Roseville Granite Bay Rocklin 2022
In this month’s issue, our biggest of the year, we’re celebrating the season—along with all our region’s small businesses (and business owners)—in a big way. If you’re like me and read magazines back to front, then start with “Last Look” on page 82 for an autumn-esque picture snapped locally and our favorite leaf-peeping locales, including East Sacramento—an urban forest that’s currently awash in a canopy of yellow, orange, and crimson-colored trees. Leaving the leaves behind, turn to page 68 for some easy, autumn-inspired recipes utilizing the cream of the harvest crop, including a butternut squash risotto you’ll be eager to reheat…and have on repeat. In honor of the most hallowed holiday—the one where consuming colossal amounts of candy and donning creepy costumes is A-OK—we asked area distilleries for their “boo”ziest, most spirited cocktails. Pick your poison (I think I’ll start with the Midori-spiked, freaky-looking “Frankenstein”) on page 72. We also share some fun, festive Halloween happenings in The 10 Spot (page 16) that are sure to (pumpkin) spice up the season. Around here, it wouldn’t be October without our annual “Best of” feature, where we announce the winners of this year’s Readers’ Choice Awards. It’s a personal favorite because I always discover new (literally) winning places around town to support—like Pasty Pies of the World and Exhilaration Station—and am reminded of all the talented, innovative entrepreneurs our region is teeming with. Find out if your favorite people and places made the list starting on page 51. There’s much more in store, too, including an inspiring, informative piece about local women beating breast cancer (page 20); a spotlight on some of the area’s best bands (page 26); and tips on making sure your WFH office is an authentic place of productivity, whether you prefer to work indoors or (like me!) out (page 54). I hope you’ll agree that these glossy print pages are as plentiful and uplifting as the autumn season itself. Enjoy! ——Megan megan@stylemg.com @meggoeggowaffle
In this month’s issue, our biggest of the year, we’re celebrating the season—along with all our region’s small businesses (and business owners)—in a big way. If you’re like me and read magazines back to front, then start with “Last Look” on page 82 for an autumn-esque picture snapped locally and our favorite leaf-peeping locales, including East Sacramento—an urban forest that’s currently awash in a canopy of yellow, orange, and crimson-colored trees.
Leaving the leaves behind, turn to page 68 for some easy, autumn-inspired recipes utilizing the cream of the harvest crop, including a butternut squash risotto you’ll be eager to reheat…and have on repeat.
In honor of the most hallowed holiday—the one where consuming colossal amounts of candy and donning creepy costumes is A-OK—we asked area distilleries for their “boo”ziest, most spirited cocktails. Pick your poison (I think I’ll start with the Midori-spiked, freaky-looking “Frankenstein”) on page 72. We also share some fun, festive Halloween happenings in The 10 Spot (page 16) that are sure to (pumpkin) spice up the season.
Around here, it wouldn’t be October without our annual “Best of” feature, where we announce the winners of this year’s Readers’ Choice Awards. It’s a personal favorite because I always discover new (literally) winning places around town to support—like Pasty Pies of the World and Exhilaration Station—and am reminded of all the talented, innovative entrepreneurs our region is teeming with. Find out if your favorite people and places made the list starting on page 51.
There’s much more in store, too, including an inspiring, informative piece about local women beating breast cancer (page 20); a spotlight on some of the area’s best bands (page 26); and tips on making sure your WFH office is an authentic place of productivity, whether you prefer to work indoors or (like me!) out (page 54).
I hope you’ll agree that these glossy print pages are as plentiful and uplifting as the autumn season itself. Enjoy!
——Megan
megan@stylemg.com
@meggoeggowaffle
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Ahi Poke Nachos<br />
last two remaining seats at the bar.<br />
A local winery was doing a tasting,<br />
much to the excitement of my wife<br />
who quickly found one she liked. For<br />
me, however, a difficult choice ensued.<br />
With an impressive list of 30 (mostly<br />
local) craft brews, Trax is a beer-lover’s<br />
paradise. After a great recommendation<br />
from our friendly beertender, Cas, we<br />
were set for appetizers.<br />
The menu has a surprisingly large<br />
variety for being so small. When we spoke<br />
to head chef, Julia, about the offerings,<br />
she accredited the large diversity to her<br />
years in Australia where cultural fusion<br />
is at its core. From this, a modest but<br />
diverse menu that pairs perfectly with a<br />
tavern-style ambience was born—think<br />
pub grub elevated to foodie standards.<br />
We started with the ahi poke nachos.<br />
The crispy wonton chips and spicy mayo,<br />
Asian Chicken Salad<br />
cilantro, green onions, and fresh tuna<br />
were everything we hoped for. While we<br />
wanted far more tuna, it was a beautiful<br />
start that paired nicely with our white<br />
wine and IPA.<br />
For a bigger bite, we chose the sliders<br />
and Asian chicken salad. The former<br />
came as a pair, perfect for one person,<br />
post-appetizer, or to share with another<br />
entrée. The salad was a nice addition<br />
to the sliders—refreshing, sweet, and<br />
surprisingly filling.<br />
As we enjoyed our meal, we started<br />
chatting to two visiting artists showing<br />
their work at Blue Line Arts. Like us,<br />
they chose Trax for the wide beer<br />
selection and the simple menu, which<br />
we discussed at length together and all<br />
came to the same conclusion.<br />
While it’s great to have a huge menu,<br />
Michelin-level cuisine, and complicated<br />
recipes, at the end of the day, sometimes<br />
the best thing is a simple, well-made<br />
meal, a good brew, and a wonderful chat<br />
about the great things our region has<br />
to offer. By that standard, Trax is a true<br />
work of art.<br />
HOURS: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. (Sunday-Thursday); 11 a.m.-11<br />
p.m. (Friday-Saturday)<br />
TRY THIS: Ahi Poke Nachos, Conductor Sliders, Apple<br />
Gouda Flatbread, Trax Tacos, Asian Chicken Salad<br />
DRINKS: Beer & wine<br />
TAB: $$<br />
HEADS-UP: Daily happy hour from 4-6 p.m.;<br />
Wednesday night trivia at 6:30 p.m.; karaoke dance<br />
nights on Thursday from 6-10 p.m.; 30 craft beers on<br />
tap; occasional live music and wine tastings<br />
400 Vernon Street, <strong>Roseville</strong>,<br />
916-415-7011, thetrax.co<br />
@thetraxroseville<br />
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your experience<br />
and what you liked<br />
by messaging us on<br />
Instagram<br />
(@stylemags), Facebook<br />
(@stylemediagroup), or<br />
emailing<br />
info@stylemg.<br />
com.<br />
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