Style Magazine - November 2023
As someone who enjoys cooking—and the economical, health, and therapeutic benefits that come with it—dining out is a real rarity. It’s also a real treat, particularly for my two future foodies who think restaurants are (almost) as cool as Christmas. When I do depart my own kitchen, however, I crave dishes that are challenging (for me) to replicate at home—recipes that require ample ingredients and effort (croissants, curry, sushi, etc.). I also gravitate toward “happy meals”—not the kind from the Golden Arches—but food (and an ambiance!) that’s fun, encourages interaction, and gives people permission to play. After all, food—just like life—shouldn't be taken too seriously. Curious which cuisines allow this type of experiential eating and where, locally, you can savor the flavors? Turn to “The Hot List” (page 86) for some can’t-miss meals, including molcajete (a tastier, more filling version of fajitas), hot pot (the ultimate winter warmer) and fondue (yes, please, to melted cheese!). If you’re seeking some more traditional dishes and dining destinations, check out “Where the Chefs Eat” (page 62) for a roundup of restaurant recommendations courtesy of our region’s most accomplished epicureans. From fast-casual finds the whole family will love to more upscale establishments, plus some cool cafés and beloved breweries, I’m confident you’ll discover plenty of places to check out. Finally, in “Homeless for the Holidays” (page 16), contributor Caroline Kings tackles the tough topic of homelessness by shining a light on area organizations dedicated to supporting the multilayered, complicated cause. She also shares some simple, selfless ways we can help the unhoused, like simply acknowledging their existence. Speaking of serving others, November’s the prime time to do so. It is Thanksgiving and National Gratitude Month, after all! Whether it’s smiling and making small talk with a stranger, donating outgrown outerwear to a coat drive, or tipping generously the next time you receive five-star service, no random (or intentional) act of kindness is too trivial to try. Cheers!
As someone who enjoys cooking—and the economical, health, and therapeutic benefits that come with it—dining out is a real rarity. It’s also a real treat, particularly for my two future foodies who think restaurants are (almost) as cool as Christmas.
When I do depart my own kitchen, however, I crave dishes that are challenging (for me) to replicate at home—recipes that require ample ingredients and effort (croissants, curry, sushi, etc.). I also gravitate toward “happy meals”—not the kind from the Golden Arches—but food (and an ambiance!) that’s fun, encourages interaction, and gives people permission to play. After all, food—just like life—shouldn't be taken too seriously.
Curious which cuisines allow this type of experiential eating and where, locally, you can savor the flavors? Turn to “The Hot List” (page 86) for some can’t-miss meals, including molcajete (a tastier, more filling version of fajitas), hot pot (the ultimate winter warmer) and fondue (yes, please, to melted cheese!).
If you’re seeking some more traditional dishes and dining destinations, check out “Where the Chefs Eat” (page 62) for a roundup of restaurant recommendations courtesy of our region’s most accomplished epicureans. From fast-casual finds the whole family will love to more upscale establishments, plus some cool cafés and beloved breweries, I’m confident you’ll discover plenty of places to check out.
Finally, in “Homeless for the Holidays” (page 16), contributor Caroline Kings tackles the tough topic of homelessness by shining a light on area organizations dedicated to supporting the multilayered, complicated cause. She also shares some simple, selfless ways we can help the unhoused, like simply acknowledging their existence.
Speaking of serving others, November’s the prime time to do so. It is Thanksgiving and National Gratitude Month, after all! Whether it’s smiling and making small talk with a stranger, donating outgrown outerwear to a coat drive, or tipping generously the next time you receive five-star service, no random (or intentional) act of kindness is too trivial to try. Cheers!
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| arts & entertainment |<br />
Twin Lakes Gala. Delight<br />
in an evening of beer and<br />
wine, dinner, auctions, and<br />
entertainment at Folsom’s<br />
Lakeside Church. Proceeds<br />
support Twin Lakes Food Bank,<br />
whose mission is to mobilize the<br />
community by providing food<br />
and support to those in need.<br />
twinlakesfoodbank.org/gala<br />
11<br />
Veterans Day Parade. Celebrate<br />
and honor those who have<br />
served our country by attending<br />
the Auburn Jeep Club’s parade<br />
in Downtown Auburn. Veterans<br />
will receive a free breakfast,<br />
and all proceeds benefit veteran<br />
causes. auburnjeepclub.com/<br />
component/jem/event/22-<br />
veterans-day-parade<br />
Foothill Wine Fest.<br />
Head to the<br />
Palladio from<br />
4-7 p.m. to<br />
partake in<br />
sips from<br />
over 50<br />
awardwinning<br />
wineries while<br />
speaking to<br />
the winemakers.<br />
Festivities also include fire<br />
pits, small bites, and live<br />
music. foothillwinefest.com<br />
Crab & Chowder Gala. Enjoy live<br />
music, a raffle, silent auction,<br />
and delicious crab—complete<br />
with soup, pasta, bread, and<br />
more—at this annual fundraiser<br />
for the El Dorado County Fair<br />
Association. The event begins<br />
at 5:30 p.m. at the El Dorado<br />
County Fair & Event Center.<br />
eldoradocountyfair.org/gala.html<br />
Wayne Spence Folsom<br />
Veterans Day Parade. Honor<br />
local veterans by attending<br />
this annual parade that’s been<br />
drawing crowds for over two<br />
decades. The route begins at<br />
9 a.m. in front of the Target/<br />
Home Goods shopping center<br />
and ends at the Folsom<br />
Community Center. folsom.ca.us/<br />
government/parks-recreation/<br />
recreation/special-events<br />
12<br />
Apple Hill Half Marathon &<br />
5K. Starting at Via Romano<br />
Vineyards, participants will run<br />
through the country roads of<br />
Apple Hill while being treated to<br />
beautiful views, challenging hills,<br />
and sweet treats. All proceeds<br />
benefit Camino Union School<br />
District. applehillrun.org<br />
17<br />
Mountain Mandarin Festival.<br />
Enjoy the new crop of foothillsgrown<br />
mandarins at the Gold<br />
Country Fairgrounds. Festivities<br />
include food, music, activities,<br />
arts, crafts, and an abundance<br />
of the tasty citrus. Hours vary.<br />
mandarinfestival.com<br />
(THRU 19)<br />
18<br />
Sylvia Besana Holiday Parade.<br />
Enjoy a beautiful parade, craft<br />
booths, Santa visits, and more at<br />
this holiday kickoff in Downtown<br />
Roseville. The parade begins at<br />
10:30 a.m. sylviabesanaparade.org<br />
Champagne Gala. Raise funds for<br />
Roseville Theatre Arts Academy<br />
by attending this annual gala.<br />
Tickets include a glass of<br />
champagne (or sparkling cider)<br />
and access to a dessert buffet.<br />
The reception starts at 6:30 p.m.,<br />
followed by a performance of<br />
inspiring Broadway music at 7:30<br />
p.m. rosevilletheatreartsacademy.<br />
com/events/rtaa-presentsthe3rd-annual-champagne-gala<br />
Palladio Tree Lighting. Get<br />
into the spirit of the holidays<br />
by attending the Palladio’s<br />
tree lighting from 5-6 p.m. The<br />
free event also features<br />
refreshments, live music,<br />
and a special surprise greeting<br />
from Santa. gopalladio.com/<br />
event/palladio-tree-lighting<br />
20<br />
Cinderella. Watch the<br />
beloved fairy tale about a<br />
mistreated girl who finds her<br />
happy ending through courage<br />
and kindness come to life at<br />
the Harris Center. Performed<br />
by the World Ballet Series—a<br />
multinational cast of 40<br />
professional ballet dancers—<br />
shows are at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.<br />
harriscenter.net/cinderella<br />
Nashville Songwriters Live. Join<br />
hit songwriters like Jeffrey Steele,<br />
Mark Mackay, and CJ Solar at the<br />
Harris Center, as they share their<br />
stories producing top hits for artists<br />
like Keith Urban and Eric Church.<br />
Proceeds benefit Hands4Hope,<br />
whose mission is to inspire and<br />
empower youth in leadership and<br />
service. harriscenter.net/nashvillesongwriters-live<br />
21<br />
Huffin’ for the Stuffin’ Turkey<br />
Trot. Lace up your sneakers<br />
and participate in this annual turkey<br />
trot featuring a .17-mile donut<br />
dash for kiddos (4-7 years old) and<br />
5K fun run. Funds raised support<br />
the City of Lincoln’s Recreation<br />
Scholarship Fund. lincolnca.gov/en/<br />
parks-recreation-and-activities/<br />
turkey-trot.aspx<br />
23<br />
Folsom Turkey Trot. Choose<br />
between a 5K (9 a.m.) or 10K (8:50<br />
a.m.) at this annual family-friendly<br />
fundraiser for Twin Lakes Food<br />
Bank. Both events begin and<br />
end at Folsom City Lions Park.<br />
folsomturkeytrot.com<br />
Roseville Turkey Trot. Bring a nonperishable<br />
food item and head to<br />
the Vernon Street Town Square<br />
to run in a 5K (9:05 a.m.) or 10K (9<br />
a.m.). Jogging strollers are allowed,<br />
along with leashed dogs (in the<br />
5K). roseville.ca.us/residents/<br />
city_events/turkey_trot<br />
24<br />
Festival of Lights. Start the<br />
holiday season off with a<br />
magical night in Downtown<br />
Placerville's Main Street. In<br />
addition to live music and the<br />
tree lighting (6 p.m.), shops<br />
and restaurants have extended<br />
hours. visit-eldorado.com/event/<br />
festival-of-lights<br />
Foothills Wine Fest photo by Jennifer Farrel . Wayne Spence Parade photo courtesy of Folsom Parks & Recreation. Palladio tree lighting photo by Jennifer Farrel. Cinderella photo by Victor Malkovich. Lincoln Turkey Trot photo by YSharpe Photography.<br />
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