Style Magazine - Readers Choice Awards - El Dorado County Foothills 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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SECTION<br />
7<br />
YEARS WON!<br />
Poor Red’s Bar-B-Q<br />
6221 Pleasant Valley Rd. | <strong>El</strong> <strong>Dorado</strong><br />
530-622-2901 | poorreds.com<br />
Located in the small town of <strong>El</strong> <strong>Dorado</strong>, the iconic Poor Red’s Bar-<br />
B-Q is a destination in and of itself. Best known as the birthplace of<br />
the Gold Cadillac and its award-winning BBQ, Poor Red’s continues<br />
to win <strong>Style</strong> <strong>Magazine</strong>’s <strong>Readers</strong>’ <strong>Choice</strong> <strong>Awards</strong> in <strong>El</strong> <strong>Dorado</strong><br />
Country <strong>Foothills</strong>. We're honored to be voted Best Bar seven years<br />
in a row, and Best Bartender; along with one of the Best BBQ, Best<br />
Cocktails, and Best Outdoor Dining in the region!<br />
Voted Best Bartender, our very own Alan Day is best known for<br />
his convivial personality and creating fabulous seasonal cocktails!<br />
Winning Best Cocktails, Poor Red’s patrons travel from near and far<br />
to enjoy our World Famous Gold Cadillacs and our award-winning<br />
Bloody Marys. Happy Hour specials are available Wednesday<br />
through Friday 3-6 PM.<br />
Chef Dean Hiatt, voted one of the Best Chefs by <strong>Style</strong> readers<br />
in years' past, continues to build his menu from locally sourced<br />
ingredients and high-quality meats. He and his team prepare<br />
mouth-watering BBQ ribs, pork sandwiches and chicken to satisfy<br />
bbq cravings. Serving tender, flavorful and delicious Filet, New<br />
York and Ribeye steak specials on the weekends have become a<br />
staple for the region. All of our steaks are grilled over local oak<br />
and mesquite wood. And, you think our steak specials are good?<br />
Well don't miss our fish specials on the weekends...they won't<br />
disappoint.<br />
Consistently voted one of the Best Outdoor Dining places, guests<br />
can dine under beautiful cafe lights and play a game of corn hole.<br />
When the nights begin to cool, patio heaters are available. Our<br />
patio bar is open seasonally Friday-Sunday.<br />
Live music from local artists is enjoyed regularly on the patio or in<br />
the bar. To book a private party, contact General Manager Clayton<br />
Whitfield at clayw@poorreds.com.<br />
We want to send out a special “Thank you” to all of our loyal<br />
customers who took time to vote for us!<br />
OCTOBER <strong>2022</strong> | stylemg.com | EDCF | 25
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