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IN THIS ISSUE 

6 EDITOR'S 

LETTER 

10 ONLINE 

12 COMMUNITY 

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WHAT'S UP 

News Around Town 

16 THE 10 SPOT 

Growing Gratitude 

20 GIVING BACK 

Food Banks 

24 ARTS & CULTURE 

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48 HOME & GARDEN 

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How do you take your coffee? 

In the morning, mine’s black 

(prepared as a pour-over); 

in the afternoon, it’s offwhite 

(mixed with sweetened 

condensed milk); and in the evening, it’s 

boozy (espresso martinis are the cream of 

the cocktail crop). But, let’s be honest, when it 

comes to coffee—unless it’s decaf or watered 

down, budget-friendly Folgers—I don’t 

discriminate. I’ll take it any way, any time of 

day. With two full-time jobs (working mom 

and wife), java’s my fuel, my brain power, and 

my creative juice of choice. 

And while a warm mug of home brew is 

my morning ritual, come noontime, you’ll 

find me sipping something strong at one of our area’s indie-owned cafés. More 

than just a place to grab a cappuccino and croissant to go, today’s coffee shops 

serve as cool, cozy community hubs: places that inspire connection, creativity, 

and productivity; and encourage customers to sit and stay awhile. 

If your go-to coffeehouse is the corporate giant found in every other 

suburban strip mall or if you’re seeking a new spot to savor a quality cup of Joe, 

then flip to “Uncommon Grounds” (page 54) for over 20 mom-and-pop places we 

love, plus a must-try bite and beverage at each. From hip urban roasteries that 

offer craft beer and cocktails alongside cortados, to homey “houses” filled with 

board games and books, you have no excuse not to jump out of your caffeine 

comfort zone. 

Hungry for more? In honor of Thanksgiving, we have a plethora of pieces to 

get you in the mood for food and feeling thankful. Turn to “Gather ‘Round” (page 

72) for five easy-to-execute yet elevated recipes that are bound to be the talk of 

this year’s Turkey Day table, including a seriously 

scrumptious sausage herb stuffing and a big-batch 

“Piglet noticed cocktail that’ll get the grown-up party going and 

that even 

conversation flowing. 

though he had For readers seeking some simple ways to 

a very small slow down and cultivate more joy this season 

(who isn’t?), check out Jennifer Maragoni’s 

heart, it could 

article “Growing Gratitude” (page 16) for 10 ways 

hold a rather to do precisely that. And for readers feeling 

large amount of overwhelmed, exhausted, and emotional as 

gratitude.” opposed to cool, calm, and collected? Fret not—and 

—A.A. Milne know that you’re not alone. Writer Caroline Kings 

tackles the universal topic of burnout and provides 

some simple solutions to beating it in “Running on 

Empty” (page 36). 

Enjoy the issue—and be sure to fill your November with good people, good 

times, and really good, really strong coffee. Cheers! 

—Megan 

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New Coming Soon 

by MEGAN WISKUS 

New& 

Local brunch chain Mario's Early Toast 

(mariosearlytoast.com), known for their 

vast mimosa menu and all-day brunch 

and lunch offerings (including hearty 

classics, plus “pro-fitness” and glutenfree 

options), is expanding from four 

locations (Roseville, Rocklin, Granite Bay, 

and Folsom) to six next year; additional 

eateries are opening in El Dorado Hills’ 

Sienna Ridge center (3375 Bass Lake 

Road) and Auburn's Higgins Marketplace. 

Locally based sandwich chain Beach Hut Deli 

(beachhutdeli.com) opened at Placerville's 

Apple Farm Place retail center. Sited at 

1440 Broadway, expect great food (like 

the popular Surfin’ Bird, Marley Nachos, 

and North Shore), plus beers on tap—all 

in a beachy, Hawaiian-inspired ambiance. 

Real estate developer Somers West 

(somerswest.com) broke ground on 

Braden (bradenca.com), a “10-minute 

town” outside of Rancho Cordova that 

prioritizes walkability, renewable energy, 

and low-impact living. Upon full buildout, 

it will span 2,667 acres with up to 8,000 

residences, 1.3 million square feet of 

commercial space, 35% dedicated open 

space, 75 miles of multi-use paths and bike 

lanes, 48 miles of trails, three anticipated 

elementary schools and a middle/high 

school, six central mobility hubs, and more. 

Le Bon Vin (lebonvinboutique.com), which 

translates to “the good wine,” is an intimate 

bottle shop and tasting room serving oldworld 

wines from across the globe (and 

locally), plus beer on draft, and charcuterie 

boards. Located at 6099 Horseshoe Bar 

Road, Suite A, in Loomis, the husbandand-wife-owned 

establishment also hosts 

private events and monthly tasting flight 

nights showcasing a featured winery. 

The owners’ goal is “to introduce the 

community to new wines and expand people’s 

palates in a fun, casual atmosphere.” 

Rest Recovery Wellness 

(restrecoveryroseville.com), a new-tomarket 

“luxury wellness boutique dedicated 

to affordable anti-aging and holistic 

health solutions”—including services 

like compression therapy, cold plunge, 

infrared sauna, hyperbaric chamber, float 

spa, and red-light therapy—is opening 

its first Northern California location in an 

approximately 2,200-square-foot space 

at 10002 Foothills Boulevard, Suite 100, 

in Roseville's Blue Oaks Plaza. Scheduled 

to open this month, the facility will offer 

memberships and accommodate drop-ins. 

Mario's Early Toast photo by @satostudios. Other photos courtesy of their respective companies or organizations. 


PickUpUSA (pickupusafitness.com)—a 

community-oriented basketball gym that 

offers daily officiated pickup games managed 

by referees and staff, plus an engaging youth 

league with weekly practices, skills clinics, 

and games—opened at 11135 Trade Center 

Drive, Suite 160, in Rancho Cordova. The 

20,000-square-foot facility also boasts a full 

fitness area complete with cardio equipment, 

dumbbells, squat racks, and a turf functional 

training area, plus three state-of-the-art 

basketball courts, a shooting machine, 

showers, and relaxing sports lounge. 

Boutique fitness center Studio on Sutter 

(studioonsutter.com) opened at 608 1/2 

Sutter Street in Folsom. The two-story 

facility features a free weight room, spin 

studio, a variety of daily classes (yoga, 

Pilates, HIIT, barre, etc.), personal training, 

massage therapy, nutritional and dietary 

services, e-bike and e-scooter rentals, and 

a cozy café for post-workout refreshments. 

Photos courtesy of their respective companies or organizations. 

Japanese fusion restaurant Azayaka 

(azayakasushi.com), which has an existing 

location in Sacramento, is opening a 

second site at 6726 Stanford Ranch Road, 

Suite 7, in Roseville. Customers can look 

forward to a 16-course seasonal omakase 

menu, sushi bar, and a la carte menu of 

Japanese dishes infused with French and 

European flair, with an option to dine in 

their traditional tatami-style seating area. 

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People & Places in the News 

Congrats to Cameron Park author 

Beverly Parayno (beverlyparayno. 

com)—whose debut short story collection 

Wildflowers was nominated for an 

award in the fiction category at the 

annual Northern California Book 

Awards in San Francisco. Parayno’s 

writing (mainly fiction, memoir, essays, 

and author interviews) has appeared in 

various esteemed publications; she also 

serves on the board of PAWA (a nonprofit 

literary arts organization) and the Munster 

Literature Centre in Cork, Ireland, and 

co-facilitates the Writers’ Workshop 

at the Cameron Park Library. 

Preview up-and-coming restaurants 

at Roseville Rising Culinary 

Showcase—hosted at Randy Peters 

Catering & Event Center from 4:30- 

6:30 p.m. on November 1. The emerging 

epicureans are recent graduates of 

Roseville Rising, a program of Roseville 

Venture Lab that helps early-stage 

entrepreneurs innovate and grow their 

businesses locally. Tickets ($25) include 

creative food and beverages and can 

be purchased at lu.ma/cnclnytv. 

Attention artists! The Placer 

Community Foundation is seeking 

applicants (deadline is November 30) 

for its Susan Cooley Gilliom Artist 

in Residence & Teaching Program, 

which is housed at Blue Line Arts. 

The selected artist is required to lead 

various activities (lecture/presentation, 

two workshops, open studio hours, 

and a school tour) during a residency 

from April 11-May 2, 2025, and will 

receive an honorarium of $10,000 

plus commission from all gallery 

sales. For more info and to apply, visit 

bluelinearts.org/scg-local-2025. 

Folsom-based Foodom (myfoodom. 

com), a personal chef service that 

makes healthy eating accessible for 

everyone, now offers FSA/HSA payment 

options for all their diabetes-friendly 

meals. For the first time nationwide, 

individuals with pre-diabetes or 

any type of diabetes can use their 

pre-tax dollars to hire Foodom’s 

talented team of chefs. Learn more 

at myfoodom.com/food-as-medicine. 

In the “Oops, We’re Only Human 

Department,” we apologize for incorrectly 

printing who the El Dorado Hills Brewfest 

was produced by. The event—where nearly 

1,200 patrons were treated to tastings 

from over 30 breweries and a sprinkling 

of wineries, while also enjoying fantastic 

food trucks, a game area, and live music by 

the Brodie Stewart Band—was produced 

by the El Dorado Hills Chamber. 

Congrats to this year’s Spirit of Folsom 

Award winners—community members 

chosen for their outstanding service, 

dedication, and commitment to making 

the city a better place for all. At a recent 

Folsom City Council meeting, the 

following recipients were honored: Jeff 

Ferreira-Pro, Brian Smith, Jeff Moore, 

Sandy Zaboukos, DeAnn Wren, 

and Steve Heard. To learn more and 

nominate someone, visit folsom.ca.us/ 

residents/spirit-of-folsom-award. 

The American Institute of Architects California 2024 Urban Design Awards— 

an annual state-wide competition that recognizes planning excellence in the 

creation, improvement, and sustainability of our physical environment—honored 

The Strand (Placer County Town Center) in North Auburn with an Award of 

Merit. Learn more about the project, which organizes a mix of potential uses 

along a main pedestrian parkway—including “farm-to-glass” production and 

distribution, shops, restaurants, parks, and housing—at aiacalifornia.org/2024- 

urban-design-award-recipients/the-strand-placer-county-town-center-merit. 

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“Take a few deep 

breaths and 

consider three 

things you can 

touch that make 

your life easier, 

two sounds 

that bring you 

comfort, and one 

memory that 

brings you joy.” 

‘Tis the season to be thankful. 

Research shows that practicing gratitude 

reduces stress, boosts mental and 

physical health, and increases happiness. 

Leo Martinez discovered the power 

of gratitude during a particularly difficult 

time in his life. Rather than dwell on his 

challenges, a therapist encouraged him to 

“stay in gratitude.” During morning runs, 

Martinez made a habit of thanking God for 

as many things as he could think of, from 

the light on his face and the sound of his 

heartbeat to his friends and family. 

“There simply was no room for that 

psychological war field if I focused on the 

moment and expressed my gratitude,” he 

says. Now a clinical therapist, Martinez 

and his wife, Sabine, recently opened 

Mind Garden (mindgardenfolsom.com) to 

help others find greater fulfillment in life. 

Read on for 10 ways to nurture an 

attitude of gratitude and invite more joy 

into your life. 

FILL YOUR CUP 

Not the journaling type? How about jotting 

down things you’re grateful for on a slip 

of paper and dropping it in a gratitude 

jar? This is a simple yet powerful way to 

cultivate a positive mindset and focus on 

the good things in life—and a great activity 

to do with kids. Use whatever jar you have 

on hand and watch as the container—and 

your heart—fill up. 

SAY THANK YOU 

A sincere thank you goes a long way. It 

makes others feel valued and reminds you 

of all you have to be thankful for. Now and 

then, take the time to send someone a 

thank you note. Make it extra special with 

a handmade card by El Dorado Hills-based 

artist Jill Nieporte (jillcate.com/collections/ 

thanks) or personalized stationery by 

Auburn-based artist Cynthia Cranney 

(etsy.com/shop/tinklebunstudio). 

WRITE IT OUT 

Make a daily habit of writing down 

things—both big and small—for which you 

are grateful. A gratitude journal can be as 

simple as a spiral-bound notebook. Need 

a nudge? Try “Rupi Kaur's Writing Prompts 

Gratitude” card deck, available at Ruby’s 

Books in Folsom (rubysfolsom.com), or 

download a printable gratitude planner 

from Placerville-based artist Sondra Seely 

(etsy.com/shop/creativeretrodesigns). 

DATE 

Daily 

Gratitude 

FIVE THINGS IM 

AFFIRMATION 

GREATFUL FOR 

MOOD 

THOUGHTS 

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HELP A LOCAL CHARITY 

Volunteering provides a sense of purpose and can make you more appreciative 

of your own circumstances. Charities like Adopt a Family of Northern California, 

based in Roseville, need volunteers with many interests and skills. “Whether you’re 

interested in planning special events, assisting with birthday parties for homeless 

children, giving Christmas presents to kiddos in low-income families, collecting 

blankets for seniors, or helping us apply for grants, we’d love to hear from you! We 

need administrative help, website help, social media monitoring, [help organizing] 

the distribution of gifts to families, and even someone to build shelving.” Visit 

adoptafamilynorcal.org/get-involved for more info. 

GET ARTSY 

Studies have shown that looking 

at beautiful art can lower stress 

and release dopamine, inspiring 

feelings of happiness and gratitude. 

Get a dopamine rush by attending 

the 31st annual Placer Artists Tour, 

where you can see artists at work 

in their studios. Held over two 

weekends in November, the free 

event (placerartiststour.org) includes 

141 artists, galleries, and art schools, 

as well as live music and interactive 

demonstrations. 

Placer Artists Tour-Villas in the Vineyard by Don Lonsbrough 

WALK THE WALK 

The cooler fall weather and changing 

colors beckon us outdoors. Whether 

you take a walk around your block, 

meander through a park, or set out on 

a favorite hiking trail, notice the things 

that make you smile—be it the sun’s 

warmth on your face, a gentle breeze, 

or the chirping of birds. 

MEDITATION MATTERS 

Find time each day to slow down and reflect 

on the good things in life. Mind Garden’s 

Martinez suggests this simple practice: Take 

a few deep breaths and consider three 

things you can touch that make your life 

easier, two sounds that bring you comfort, 

and one memory that brings you joy. 

“There are many ways to practice gratitude 

meditation,” he says, “and that, ironically, is 

something we can be grateful for.” 

THANK A TEACHER 

If you have school-age children or 

grandchildren, consider donating muchneeded 

classroom supplies, such as 

tissues, disinfecting wipes, and pencils. 

Or thank a teacher for all of their hard 

work by surprising them with a gift card 

to a favorite restaurant or shop. 

PRACTICE RANDOM ACTS OF KINDESS 

Do something kind for someone else—at 

least once a day—without expecting 

anything in return. For example, pay for 

the coffee of the person behind you in 

the drive-through line, bake cookies for 

your neighbors or colleague, hold the door 

open for a stranger, or bring fresh flowers 

to a friend. Research shows that helping 

others improves the well-being of both the 

giver and the receiver. 

COOK FOR OTHERS 

If you enjoy cooking, treat some friends 

to a home-cooked meal. Whether it’s 

a Thanksgiving feast or a simple onepot 

dish, the act of preparing a meal 

and sharing it with others can give 

you the warm fuzzies. Or volunteer to 

cook or serve at a local soup kitchen 

such as Upper Room Dining Hall 

(upperroomdininghall.org) in Placerville, 

which provides meals and other services 

to those living in poverty. 

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community aren’t unhoused or seniors— 

they’re working families with more 

month than money,” says Jessica Sorgea, 

communications specialist at Folsom’s 

Twin Lakes Food Bank (TLFB). 

Talking to all three of our region’s 

major food banks—TLFB, Food Bank 

of El Dorado County, and Feeding the 

Foothills (formerly Placer Food Bank)—it’s 

evident that the pandemic and ongoing 

high cost of living are taking their toll 

on many people. Food banks are no 

longer the preserve of people living on 

the streets, and the number of food bank 

consumers has increased dramatically, 

nearly doubling in the last four years. 

While you might assume food 

banks are a small industry to 

help the needy, they are, in fact, 

huge operations serving our 

communities. 

For Kim McPherson, office 

manager at Food Bank of El Dorado 

County, and her team of staff (many 

of them volunteers), their day begins 

at 6:30 a.m., as the first of the food rolls 

in ready to be sorted and inventoried 

in their warehouse. They look for 

expiration dates and any damage, and 

then the food is delivered to numerous 

partner agencies across the county, such 

as homeless charities and maternity 

homes, as well as open distribution 

sites. McPherson and her team spend 

much of the day managing the logistics 

of distribution, conducting tours and 

visits, and fielding calls. “We hear some 

heartbreaking stories,” she shares. 

The number of people they’re 

helping has doubled since before 

COVID and become more varied. “The 

people coming to food banks aren’t 

always who you think. They could be 

two-income households, but that just 

isn’t enough. We [also] see a lot of single 

parents and even grandparents who 

Lisa Heinrich, Director of 

Development and Communications 

have become caregivers.” 

Heartbreaking stories are not 

exclusive to the Food Bank of El Dorado 

County. Lisa Heinrich, director of 

development and communications 

of Feeding the Foothills, recounts 

when “a woman from Rocklin came 

at the very end of our PantryToGo 

distribution. She had the time wrong 

for the distribution and we had just 

closed. She pulled up in her car, and 

we noticed children’s car seats in the 

back. Her shame and desperation were 

so obvious that we knew we had to take 

care of her, and we wouldn’t leave until 

we helped. When we provided her with 

FEEDING 

THE 

FOOTHILLS 

Dave Martinez, Executive Director 

a healthy food box and some sweet treats, 

she expressed immense gratitude and said 

she was at the end of her rope, and we 

were her lifeline. We were thankful to be 

there for her.” 

Like the Food Bank of El Dorado 

County, Feeding the Foothills works 

on a large scale, with its warehouse in 

Roseville serving Placer, El Dorado, and 

Nevada counties. As a Feeding America 

food bank, they’re committed to fighting 

hunger and building a stronger, more 

compassionate society. 

Twin Lakes Food Bank serves Folsom, 

Granite Bay, and El Dorado Hills, but 90% 

of its guests are Folsom residents. They 

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often see people lining up at 7 a.m.—two hours before they 

“open”—to shop in their market-style food bank. Twin Lakes 

grows produce in its gardens and last year cultivated around 

5,000 pounds of crops! This produce is available to guests, as 

well as meat, dairy, bread, and desserts. 

“Guests check-in at registration where they’re greeted by 

weekly volunteers who know their name and family, making 

them feel seen and special,” Sorgea informs me. And this 

is a recurring theme. All the food bank distribution sites 

have regular guests or shoppers who become known to the 

volunteers; these frequent check-ins with a friendly smile 

build a sense of community and routine—essential when 

other areas of life may feel out of control. 

All the food banks also provide additional services for 

specific groups, such as delivering food packages to veterans 

and housebound residents with severe health issues or 

distributing food to local hubs (think homeless shelters and 

local colleges). Different groups may require different food 

products depending on kitchen accessibility, health needs, 

and age, so there isn’t a “one-size-fits-all” when it comes 

to nutrition provision—just another factor for the food 

banks’ teams to consider when managing their inventories, 

locations, and programs. 

In addition to helping communities on a regular basis, 

food banks also cooperate with local authorities and 

organizations to assist those in need during and after natural 

disasters. “When people have lost everything, that’s when they 

need a food bank,” a staffer at TLFB tells me. 

This month it’s Thanksgiving, of course, and holidays are 

considered in food bank planning. “We put together turkey boxes 

for Thanksgiving—a frozen turkey plus all the fixings—and people 

who need them drive up in their cars and make a huge line to 

pick one up,” McPherson tells me. I suggest that it must be quite 

moving to witness. “Organized chaos!” she retorts. 

TWIN 

LAKES 

FOOD 

BANK 

Lisa Tuter, 

Executive 

Director 

Jessica Sorgea, Communications Specialist 

FOOD 

BANK OF 

EL DORADO 

COUNTY 

HOW 

TO HELP 

• Donate 

money. 

Food banks 

receive 

help from state 

and federal agencies, but 

they appreciate financial 

donations to buy 

additional items. 

• Donate time. Every food 

bank requires volunteers, 

especially during busy 

periods like the holiday 

season. Get a group together 

and give back. 

• Donate food. Why not add to 

your shopping cart when you 

go to the grocery store and 

drop it off at one of the food 

banks? It’s always appreciated. 

FOR MORE INFO, VISIT 

TWINLAKESFOODBANK.ORG, 

FEEDINGTHEFOOTHILLS.ORG, 

AND FOODBANKEDC.ORG. 

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| arts & culture | 

Spotlight on 

Jennifer Peart 

by JENNIFER MARAGONI 

Discovery 

Glacier Point 

For Jennifer Peart, art is an opportunity 

to merge her passions for nature, 

architecture, and science fiction. “Through 

painting, I explore patterns in the world 

and build my own worlds,” she explains. 

Her visionary landscape paintings 

juxtapose the beauty of nature with 

unexpected architectural elements and 

graphic motifs. Through her works, she 

aims to “envision alternative realities and 

better futures. I want viewers to reflect 

on our reciprocal relationship with the 

planet and consider more harmonious 

ways of living.” 

Peart (jenniferpeart.com) was raised 

in El Dorado County and now resides in 

Sacramento. A former classroom teacher, 

she now hosts watercolor and nature 

journaling workshops for adults. When 

she isn’t creating art in the backyard 

studio she and her dad built, she enjoys 

hiking, backpacking, camping, and 

kayaking, as well as collecting vintage 

science fiction books by women authors. 

How did you get your start as an artist? 

Art has always been how I process 

my relationship with the planet and 

envision new possibilities for our future. 

I considered becoming an architect, 

because I was fascinated by how physical 

spaces can influence human emotions. 

However, I chose to study art to escape 

the constraints of structural dynamics, 

physics, and gravity. I was fortunate to 

have exceptional instructors and mentors 

who taught me traditional skills as well 

as conceptual art-making. After art 

school, I pivoted to education, where I 

was passionate about teaching students 

about art, conservation, and nature. After 

10 years in the classroom, I felt it was 

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inspiration. Whether I’m hiking, 

gardening, or resting by a river, I find 

a wealth of creativity in the natural 

world. I’m also deeply influenced by 

science-fiction books, especially those 

by women, queer, and BIPOC authors, 

as well as the writings of visionaries 

like Adrienne Maree Brown and 

Robin Wall Kimmerer. My partner’s 

creativity continually wows me, and 

the wisdom of the women in my full 

moon circle also plays a significant 

role in my studio practice. Even my 

weekly Dungeons & Dragons sessions 

contribute to my art. 

Glass and Greenery 

How does your art reflect your 

personal values? 

Sustainability is a cornerstone of my 

practice. I use reclaimed and recycled 

materials whenever possible, and I 

shop locally, avoiding corporations 

that harm my community. I prioritize 

collaborating with organizations and 

businesses committed to mutual 

aid and art accessibility, believing 

everyone should have access to creative 

resources. I hope to connect with likeminded 

individuals and collectors who 

share my commitment to leaving the 

world better than we found it. 

Earth and Ore 

Luminaquatic Yuba 

time to return to my studio practice. A 

backpacking trip in Yosemite inspired me 

to start painting again. 

You work in various mediums, often 

using several in one piece. Tell us 

about your process. 

I start each painting with a wash of 

watercolor or thinned acrylic on a 

wooden painting panel. I then build 

atmospheric layers with acrylic and oil 

paints, finishing with colored pencil 

and chalk pastel. Painter’s tape helps 

me create the sharp, geometric lines 

that are a signature of my work. The 

layering of different mediums and my 

varied mark-making techniques create 

the unique textures and tension I love. 

I often work on multiple pieces at 

once, with work scattered throughout 

my studio, backyard, and sometimes 

the house—much to my partner’s 

patient chagrin (and endless support). 

Where do you find your inspiration? 

Nature is my biggest source of 

What do you hope viewers experience 

through your art? 

I hope my paintings spark curiosity 

and hope for our future world, 

encouraging people to reconnect 

with nature, even in everyday 

moments. I want viewers to see how 

interconnected we all are and reflect 

on the delicate balance sustaining life 

on Earth. Ultimately, I wish my work 

will help people rediscover the magic 

and awe in our natural world. 

What’s the greatest compliment you 

could receive about your art? 

That my paintings have inspired 

someone to take a brave step—whether 

that means creating their own art, 

advocating for an environmental cause, 

or envisioning a better future for 

their community. If my work makes 

someone feel that art is a vital part 

of the human experience, that’s the 

highest honor I could ask for. 

What role has community played in 

your development as an artist? 

Community has been essential to my 

growth as an artist. I’m grateful for 

my close group of [local] artist friends 

who inspire and support me. We share 

Frons Fructuum 

opportunities, encourage each other, 

and navigate the art world’s challenges 

together. Their stories and resilience 

are a significant source of inspiration. 

Additionally, being part of an outdoor 

adventure community that shares a 

love for nature fuels my creativity and 

reinforces the message of my art: the 

need to heal our relationship with the 

natural world. These connections, both 

in art and nature, are at the heart of my 

visionary landscape painting practice. 

Where can readers see your art, 

besides on your website? 

My paintings will be on display at 

Grounded Real Estate in Midtown 

Sacramento throughout November, with 

an opening reception on November 9. 

And I’m excited to have a pop-up booth 

at Tin Can Open Studios in Sacramento 

on November 16. Looking ahead, I’ll 

be showcasing original paintings and 

limited-edition prints at San Francisco’s 

Superfine Art Fair in March. All event 

details are on my website. 

Artwork images courtesy of Jennifer Peart. 


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3 

Folsom Toy-Anime Comic 

Con. Don your favorite anime 

costume and head to the Folsom 

Community Center from 11 a.m.- 

4 p.m. The Cosplay Costume 

Contest starts at 2:30 p.m.; 

parking and kids under 10 are free. 

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Shawn Colvin 

& KT Tunstall. 

Grammy 

Award-winner 

Colvin, singer 

of “Sunny 

Came Home,” 

joins forces 

with Tunstall, 

known for 

“Suddenly I See” 

and “Black Horse 

and the Cherry Tree,” for 

an unforgettable performance 

at the Harris Center at 7:30 p.m. 

harriscenter.net/shawn-colvinand-kt-tunstall 

NOVEMBER 

November is National Peanut Butter Lovers’ Month 

CALENDAR 

by CAITLIN EMMETT 

1 

Disney on Ice: Mickey’s Search 

Party. Mickey and other popular 

Disney characters will dazzle on the 

ice (and in the air!) at Sacramento’s 

Golden 1 Center. Times vary. 

golden1center.com/events/detail/ 

disney-on-ice-mickeys-search-party 

(THRU 3) 

2 

Shine Bright Gala. CASA El Dorado 

promises a three-course meal, 

Folsom Ice Rink 

drinks, auctions, and more—all in 

the name of a brighter future for 

at-risk youth in our community. It 

all starts at 5:30 p.m. at Serrano 

Country Club. casaeldorado.org 

Fall Festival. Watch the 

best marching bands in our 

greater area battle it out, with 

proceeds benefiting Folsom 

High School’s Music Boosters. 

This 21st annual event takes 

place at Prairie City Stadium. 

folsommusic.org/folsom-fallfestival 

7 

Ladies’ Night Maker Market. 

Grab your gal pals and head to 

Rescue’s H3 Barn from 5-9 p.m. 

to explore handmade crafts, 

clothing, unique gifts, and more— 

all from local makers and small 

businesses. h3barn.com/pages/ 

marketsandworkshops 

3 

Daylight Saving 

Time Ends 

5 

Election Day 

11 

Veterans Day 

13 

World Kindness 

Day 

28 

Thanksgiving Day 

28 

National French 

Toast Day 

Folsom Ice Rink photo by Jacob Cantu. Disney On Ice: Mickey’s Search Party photo by Feld Entertaiment. Shawn 

Colvin & KT Tunstall photos courtesy of their respective companies or organizations. 


Cowpoke Fall Gathering 

Cowpoke Fall Gathering photo by Tom Blackburn. Placer Artists Tour photo by David Corey. Twin Lakes Gala photo by Brittney Norris of Britt Honey Photography. 

Taste of the Foothills. Support 

Auburn Senior Center’s programs 

and services by partaking in an 

evening filled with an auction, 

music, food, and local wine and 

beer. The fourth annual event 

takes place from 5:30-7:30 p.m. 

at the Gold Country Fairgrounds. 

auburnseniorcenter.com 

Cowpoke Fall Gathering. Slip 

on your boots and get ready for 

a night of poetry, music, and 

storytelling—cowboy style. The 

Cowpoke Foundation offers 

a yearly scholarship and is 

passionate about preserving 

the cowboy heritage. This 30th 

annual event goes down at 

Loomis’ Blue Goose Event Center. 

cowpokefallgathering.com 

(THRU 9) 

8 

A Flea in Her Ear. Journey to Paris 

for this slapstick performance 

that promises outrageous 

coincidences, mistaken identities, 

and misadventures. Shows are at 

2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. by Falcon’s 

Eye Theatre at the Harris Center. 

harriscenter.net/a-flea-in-her-ear 

(THRU 24) 

Placer Artists Tour. The largest 

artists’ tour in the Northern 

Sierra Foothills region promises 

works—to peruse and purchase— 

from over 100 Placer County- 

based artists in myriad mediums at 

various galleries and studios. Tour 

hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission is 

free. placerartiststour.org/events 

(ALSO 9-10 & 15-17) 

Folsom Ice Rink. Kick off the holiday 

season in Historic Folsom through 

a longstanding transition: ice 

skating! Visitors can also partake 

in fireside seating with s’mores, 

“learn-to-skate” sessions, and more. 

folsomicerink.com 

(THRU JANUARY 2025) 

Twin Lakes Gala. At their biggest 

fundraiser of the year, Twin 

Lakes Food Bank promises a night 

of dinner, drinks, live music, a live 

auction, and more. Proceeds ensure 

everyone who visits their facilities 

has adequate food access. It all takes 

place at Folsom’s Lakeside Church 

starting at 5 p.m. twinlakesfoodbank. 

org/annual-events 

9 

Coloma Community Market. Come 

eat and drink while browsing a 

plethora of local bakers, artists, 

farmers, and makers. Head to 

Marshall Gold Discovery State Park 

from 1-4 p.m. to join in on the fun. 

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| arts & entertainment | 

Foothill Wine Fest 

Holiday Craft Fair. Peruse 

handmade goods from over 100 

vendors at Roseville’s Maidu 

Community Center from 9 a.m.-3 

p.m. Admission is free. roseville. 

ca.us/residents/city_events/ 

craft_fairs 

Native Craft Fair. Support Native 

American makers from California 

tribes at this craft fair featuring 

contemporary jewelry, art, and 

more. The event is from 9 a.m.-3 

p.m. at Roseville’s Maidu Museum 

& Historic Site. Admission is 

free. roseville.ca.us/residents/ 

city_events/craft_fairs 

Foothill Wine Fest. Listen to live 

music, sample delicious bites from 

local vendors, and sip on awardwinning 

vino from dozens of 

wineries at Folsom’s Palladio. VIP 

ticket holders can arrive one hour 

early at 2 p.m.; the event concludes 

at 6 p.m. foothillwinefest.com 

Crab & Chowder Gala. Dance 

to music by Dream and the 

Dreamer while savoring clam 

chowder, salad, pasta, fresh 

Dungeness crab, and bread at 

this 19th annual event. It takes 

place at the El Dorado County 

Fairgrounds (doors open at 5 p.m.) 

with proceeds benefiting the El 

Dorado County Fair Association. 

eldoradocountyfair.org/gala.html 

Suit Up, Show Up. Wear your 

favorite warm-up suit and 

join the Folsom Network for 

Women & Girls at this women’s 

empowerment seminar covering 

self-care, financial intelligence, 

and more. It’s hosted by United 

Queendom Events from 10 

a.m-3 p.m. at Folsom’s Masonic 

Center. eventbrite.com/e/ 

suit-up-show-up-womensempowerment-seminarregistration-1014291783027 

11 

Veterans Day Parade. 

Head to Auburn for “Taps,” a 

ceremonial releasing of doves, 

and more. The parade begins at 

Cleveland Avenue and Lincoln 

Way at 10:50 a.m., with an 11 

a.m. pause at Central Square. The 

first 500 veterans will receive a 

commemorative medal; a pancake 

breakfast follows and is free to all 

veterans. auburnveteransparade. 

org/parade-info.html 

Wayne Spence Folsom Veterans 

Day Parade. Celebrate and honor 

veterans at this annual parade 

that begins (9 a.m.) in the Bidwell 

Street HomeGoods parking lot 

and concludes at the Folsom 

Community Center. folsom.ca.us/ 

government/parks-recreation/ 

recreation/special-events 

15 

Seussical the Musical. Take in 

beloved Dr. Seuss characters like 

Cat in the Hat and Horton the 

Elephant at this fun-filled musical. 

Productions are presented by 

El Dorado Musical Theatre at 

the Harris Center. edmt.info/ 

seussical2024 

(THRU 24) 

16 

Champagne Gala. Win prizes, 

indulge in a dessert bar, and 

take in live performances at this 

fourth annual soirée, presented 

by Roseville Theatre Arts 

Academy (RTAA) from 6:30-9:30 

p.m. All proceeds benefit RTAA. 

rosevilletheatreartsacademy. 

com/events/4th-annualchampagne-gala 

Hand Blown Glass Ornament 

Extravaganza. Visit Cameron 

Park’s 2BGlass from 10 a.m.-6 

p.m. to peruse thousands of 

holiday ornaments from Northern 

California artisans—think 

traditional handblown glass 

designs, along with candy canes, 

icicles, and more. 2bglass.com/ 

show-calendar 

(ALSO 19-23 & 29-30) 

50th Anniversary Gala. 

The Marshall Foundation 

for Community Health is 

celebrating 50 years of 

enhancing community health at 

this gala featuring live music, 

a gourmet dinner, awards 

ceremony, and more. It takes 

place at Red Hawk Casino’s 

Apex Ballroom starting at 6 p.m. 

marshallfound.org/marshallfoundation-for-communityhealth-celebrates-50-yearswith-a-magical-gala-event 

17 

Apple Hill Half Marathon & 5K. 

Choose your adventure with the 

option to run a half marathon, 5k, 

or a shorter kids’ fun run through 

gorgeous Apple Hill farmlands and 

orchards. The course is paved and 

begins at Biama Vineyards. Top 

finishers within each age group 

will be awarded treats and pies! 

applehillrun.org 

22 

Mountain Mandarin Festival. 

Enjoy thousands of pounds of 

foothill-grown mandarins at the 

Grounds in Roseville. Festivities 

include artisan crafts, live music, 

citrus treats, and more. Hours 

vary. mandarinfestival.com 

(THRU 24) 

23 

Palladio Tree Lighting. Head 

to the Palladio’s Piazza from 

5-6 p.m. to kick off the holiday 

season. Expect refreshments, fun 

performances, and a visit from 

Santa. gopalladio.com/event/ 

palladio-tree-lighting 

28 

Roseville Turkey Trot. This 

5K or 10K race begins at 9 a.m. 

with refreshments served after. 

Non-perishable food items can 

be brought and will be donated 

to Saint Vincent de Paul’s Food 

Locker. The race starts and 

finishes in downtown Roseville’s 

Vernon Street Town Square. 

roseville.ca.us/residents/city_ 

events/turkey_trot 

Huffin’ for the Stuffin’ Turkey 

Trot. Choose to participate in a 5K 

or 10K race presented by the City 

of Lincoln Recreation Department 

(proceeds help support their 

scholarship fund). For kiddos 

aged 4-7, there will be a donut 

dash. lincolnca.gov/en/parksrecreation-and-activities/turkeytrot.aspx 

Folsom Turkey Trot. This 

event, which sees over 4,000 

participants annually, allows for 

a 10K option or a 5K walk/run. 

Festivities kick off at 8:50 a.m. 

at Rodeo Park/Folsom City Lions 

Park. folsomturkeytrot.com 

30 

Shop Small Saturday Sale. 

Browse dozens of small business 

vendors for décor, gift ideas, and 

more at Loomis’ Blue Goose Event 

Center from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Live 

music and door prizes are also 

on the agenda. luckyfindmarket. 

com/events 

Foothill Wine Fest and Palladio Tree Lighting photos by Jacob Cantu. Veterans Day Parade photo courtesy of its respective company or organization. 


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holiday party, or a monumental achievement. We have so 

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Outtakes 

COMMUNITY SERVICE DAY 

Folsom 

SEPTEMBER 21 

PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE CITY OF FOLSOM 

Folsom’s largest day of volunteerism 

mobilized thousands of dedicated 

community members to help with 

numerous projects throughout the city, 

from senior support and park cleanups 

to a critical roof repair at the Folsom 

City Zoo Sanctuary. 

SUMMERFEST 

El Dorado Hills Community Park 

SEPTEMBER 14 

PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE EL DORADO HILLS 

COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT 

This magical, “folklore and fairy talethemed 

bash”—hosted by the El Dorado 

Hills Community Services District— 

celebrated the end of summer with a DJ, 

live music, carnival games, inflatables, face 

painting, a petting zoo, local vendor booths, 

a beer and wine garden, and more. 


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WOMEN’S EXPO & SOCIAL 

Palladio, Folsom 

OCTOBER 3 

PHOTOS BY VOYAGE CREATIVE 

Hundreds of women from Folsom 

and beyond gathered to celebrate 

empowerment, connection, and 

community via pop-up shopping from 

fabulous vendors, exquisite wine, gourmet 

food, and a live DJ. The event, hosted by 

Choose Folsom, was focused on bringing 

women together: to network, enjoy, and 

support each other. 

SIPS & SUDS 

Gold Hill Gardens, Newcastle 

SEPTEMBER 20 

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At this annual event, hosted by the Placer 

Wine & Ale Trail, attendees enjoyed a 

catered BBQ dinner, local wine, a beer 

and bubbles bar, “meet the winemaker & 

brewer tastings,” games, a makers’ market, 

and live music. 


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Running on Empty 

BEATING BURNOUT 

by CAROLINE KINGS 

“Greatness requires internal 

toughness,” “Grit is having the 

courage to push through,” and 

“Success doesn’t just happen. It’s 

a product of hard work, grit, and 

ingenuity.” These are just a sample 

of the “inspiring” quotes we’re 

bombarded with on social media, 

greetings cards, and advertisements. 

And while they might be “inspiring” 

for some, is the culture of “never 

give up” and “always achieving” 

what’s leading to burnout? 

I didn’t understand burnout until this year when I heard 

the term being used in real-life scenarios. I learned 

about a respected magazine editor’s experience of it and, 

closer to home, a friend told me she was resigning from 

her job due to its effects. Though these two women had 

similar symptoms—chronic fatigue, stress, and feeling 

overwhelmed and emotional, all of which are typical of 

burnout for both men and women—there are more, as 

Nancy Ryan, MA, LMFT, and owner of Relationship Therapy 

Center (therelationshiptherapycenter.com) explains. 

“Common symptoms include feeling drained, irritable, 

hopeless, and unable to cope emotionally. People 

experiencing burnout often become negative and start 

to detach themselves emotionally from their work or 

relationships. They may struggle to concentrate and feel 

as though their efforts are pointless, no matter how hard 

they work. Physical signs can include headaches and sleep 

disturbances.” 

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Ingrid Grove, MD, at Thrive Primary 

Care (thriveprimarycare.net) experienced 

burnout during her career in the medical 

profession, leading her to establish 

Thrive, a membership-based primary 

care practice in Folsom. “For me, burnout 

is when you’re being asked to behave, 

continually, in a way that misaligns with 

your values or your identity, and/or robs 

you of the ability to practice self-care. 

And by self-care, I mean sleep, exercise, 

and maintaining relationships.” 

Burnout caused by work can 

impact relationships, as individuals 

feel as though they have nothing 

more to give, but relationships 

themselves can also cause burnout. 

Parents and caregivers may 

experience symptoms, especially if 

they’re caring for someone with an 

illness like dementia, and we might 

identify with it in our personal 

relationships, too. 

As Jennifer Moffat, LMFT, 

(jennifermoffatmft.com) describes, 

“Burnout in relationships can be a 

result of unhealthy dependency on 

each other and poor boundaries. 

Partners who can’t say ‘no’ run the risk 

of burning themselves out by always 

being available. When the relationship 

becomes off balance or there are no 

systems in place that help share the 

load of responsibility, partners can be 

left feeling drained, disappointed, and 

emotionally fatigued.” 

Moffat advises working toward, 

“…interdependence, which means ‘I 

keep your feelings and my feelings in 

mind when navigating through this 

relationship.’ It’s this idea that both 

people want to be able to lean on 

each other without making the other 

person fall over. This can be achieved 

when couples have a balance of give 

and take, if they learn to say no to one 

another, and both have an experience 

of feeling understood.” 

PREVENTING & 

OVERCOMING BURNOUT 

If you’re experiencing any of these 

symptoms and are worried you might 

be approaching burnout or are “in it,” 

here are some simple solutions. 

The first step is to be honest 

with yourself and really evaluate 

how you’re feeling, and I mean really. 

How are you feeling emotionally and 

mentally? Grove suggests, “You might 

feel as though you can’t handle life, 

small tasks seem overwhelming, or 

[your mind’s narrative] is on a negative 

feedback loop that just won’t stop.” 

Also, assess your physical health. 

Have you been cutting short those 

walks because you just don’t have 

time? Or maybe you haven’t moved 

at all in a while and you’re really 

missing it. Try writing things down to 

clear your mind; it’ll help you “work 

out” what needs to change in your life. 

And then you must make the 

changes. According to Ryan, “The 

key is to not talk yourself out of it 

because you think you don’t have 

time or energy.” 

“Burnout doesn’t [disappear] with 

the typical self-care recommendations, 

such as going on vacation, getting a 

massage, or taking a bubble bath,” Holly 

Spotts, LMFT, of Full Cup Wellness 

(fullcupwellness.com) says. Here are 

some therapist-recommended self-care 

suggestions. 

1. Go back to basics; focus on sleep, 

nutrition, and exercise. I know 

we’re told this all the time, but 

that’s because they’re mental and 

physical health foundations. Even 

small changes can make a big 

difference, such as not checking 

your phone 30 minutes before bed, 

drinking more water, and going for 

a 10-minute morning walk. 

2. Spotts advises looking at causes 

of burnout—such as workplace 

dynamics, a full schedule throughout 

the entire week, or a chronic lack 

of support—and addressing those, 

as well as examining your own 

personality. People pleasers, high 

achievers, and perfectionists are 

“susceptible to burnout because of 

their, ‘If I can, I should’ belief system,” 

Spotts says, adding, “Seeking therapy 

may be helpful to get to the root of 

the issue.” 

3. Evaluate your schedule and identify 

what can be dropped in work, 

life, and relationships. Say no to 

things; establish boundaries. I have 

a friend who declines invitations 

because she has “plans,” but 

those plans are staying home and 

hanging out with her family! Try it. 

4. Encourage open communication 

and support at work and in your 

personal life. Nurture positive 

social relationships, as they “serve 

as a valuable source of emotional 

support and help buffer the stress 

that contributes to burnout,” 

explains Ryan. 

5. Return to activities that previously 

brought you joy and fulfillment and 

try new ones like yoga or meditation 

that help you connect with yourself. 

These will give you a much-needed 

mental and physical boost. 

Burnout is real and sadly on the rise. 

There are statistics on workplace 

burnout, but it’s harder to identify it in 

relationships or family life. If you’re not 

feeling great, regardless of whether it’s 

burnout or othewise, the suggestions 

here are good to come back to and 

discuss with those closest to you. 

Remember, “You can’t pour from an 

empty cup.” Replenish yourself to reset 

and find greater balance. 


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Take a Hike 

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LOCATED: 

Davis. 

DISTANCE: 

6.1 miles out and back. 

DIFFICULTY LEVEL: 

Easy. 

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: 

Keep an eye out for poison 

oak, which is harder to 

recognize in fall and winter. 

The trail becomes increasingly 

exposed, so bring plenty of 

water, wear sunscreen, and 

dress in layers (including a 

waterproof one). Some people 

mention ticks in the area, 

though I didn’t find them to 

be a problem; check yourself 

after the hike. As always, 

practice Leave No Trace 

principles. 

WHY WE LOVE IT: 

This semi-shaded trail along 

Putah Creek is a super easy 

stroll that offers enough 

mileage to enjoy a quiet, 

meandering walk in nature. If 

you don’t feel like breaking a 

sweat but still want to enjoy 

the outdoors with creek 

access, tree swings, and 

birding opportunities, this 

route won’t disappoint. 

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sweet and savory, alongside 

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with house 

potatoes) and 

head to their 

patio to soak up 

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Prevent Lyme 

Disease 

Ticks are arguably one 

of the grossest little 

creatures out there, 

and for good reason— 

the blacklegged (or 

deer) tick is a carrier of 

Lyme disease, causing 

unpleasant symptoms 

that could eventually 

affect your joints, 

heart, and even your 

nervous system if left 

untreated. 

But don't fret. Ticks 

must be attached for 

at least 24 hours to 

transmit the bacteria 

responsible for Lyme 

disease. Here are some 

tips to avoid the illness. 

1. Wear pants and long 

sleeves. Tuck your 

pants into your socks 

for extra protection. 

2. Spray your clothes 

with insect repellent 

prior to heading out. 

3. Avoid areas with tall 

grass. 

4. Once home, remove 

and wash your 

clothes. 

5. Shower as soon as you 

return and inspect 

your skin and scalp for 

ticks. 

6. If you do have a 

tick attached, use 

tweezers to grasp 

close to the head and 

pull straight out. 

Do 

you have a 

favorite trail in the 

region you’d like to see 

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about it by emailing 

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3. Cream Plaid Throw, $40 at Ambience Floral Design & Gifts, 190 Roseville Parkway, Suite 160, Roseville, 916-786-6851, ambiencefloral.com 

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FILES 

Bangin’ Bangs 

This fall and winter, a season that’s 

all about versatility and minimal 

maintenance, bangs are back! With 

their face-framing layers, curtain 

bangs are perfect for people seeking 

a soft, effortless look that’ll grow 

out beautifully. They work with 

various hair textures and lengths 

and are ideal alongside hats and 

scarves—accessories that can 

flatten or mess with more structured 

cuts. Straight bangs, which offer 

a bold, chic statement, are also 

popular. They can be worn sleek or 

textured, depending on your vibe. 

The beauty of bangs is the flexibility 

they offer. Whether you’re going for 

a cozy, romantic look or something 

a bit edgier, bangs add personality 

without requiring a full hairstyle 

change. Plus, they’re super fun to 

style for the holiday season! 

—Jennifer Vasquez, Owner 

The Colour Chemistry Salon 

151 Iron Point Road, Folsom, 916-586-4990, 

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Q: WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE 

CLASSICAL SONG TO 

LISTEN TO IN THE FALL? 

A: I would suspect most classical 

music listeners would mention 

“Autumn” from Vivaldi’s The Four 

Seasons—a piece that makes me 

think of crowds scurrying to get 

out of the cold to meet up with 

friends or the hectic activity of 

falling leaves. The latter part of 

the movement evokes thoughts 

of harvesting crops, followed by 

a sedate celebratory gathering 

by the tired workers. Personally, 

my fall favorite is “Fantasia on a 

Theme” from Thomas Tallis and 

by Vaughn Williams. Although it’s 

not specifically about autumn, the 

piece calls to mind a transformation 

or changing of the season. The 

beautiful, stirring strings in the 

beginning lead to a grand climax. 

It’s based on a 16th-century English 

composer’s hymnal but is a classic 

that’s timeless and open to many 

interpretations. YouTube it—you’ll 

love it! 

—Anson Wong, President & Symphony Violinist 

Folsom Lake Symphony, folsomlakesymphony.com 

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Q & A 

WITH 

LOCAL 

COMPANIES 

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Adina Robinson 

Acupuncture & 

Wellness 

ADINA ROBINSON 

1190 Suncast Lane, Suite 3, El Dorado Hills, 

916-941-6051, edhacupuncture.com 

@thesoulfullsista 

Services or products you offer: In-office 

treatments, including acupuncture 

and other TCM modalities, anti-aging 

therapies, and infrared sauna sessions. For 

those who can't visit in person, I provide 

distance services like intuitive energy 

healing, holistic health and wellness 

coaching, and herbal consultations. 

Additionally, I host women’s relaxation and 

rejuvenation retreats and offer on-demand 

workshops focused on self-care. My goal is 

to help clients achieve optimal health and 

balance, no matter where they’re located. 

Fun fact about your company: I blend 

ancient wisdom with modern science 

and wellness practices—like using facial 

gua sha and red-light therapy alongside 

acupuncture—for a truly holistic approach 

to health and beauty! 

Customer service is: All about providing 

exceptional support and assistance to 

clients, ensuring their needs are met 

with kindness, efficiency, and a genuine 

willingness to help; creating positive 

experiences, solving problems, and 

building lasting relationships through 

attentive, personalized care. 

You started your business, because: I 

wanted to combine my passion for holistic 

wellness with my desire to help people 

achieve their health goals. It was important 

to create a space where individuals could 

find personalized care and transformative 

healing, grounded in both traditional 

practices and modern techniques. 

Favorite local restaurant: Moonraker 

Millhouse in Cameron Park. Their chicken 

sandwich is delicious! 

Favorite local event: Coloma Community 

Market. There’s always good food, great 

music, and lots of cool vendors. 

Favorite small business: Marco’s Cafe in 

Lotus. The owners are amazing, and they’re 

huge supporters of the community. 

When not working, you can be found: In 

my garden, cheering on my kids at their 

sports games, or traveling to warm tropical 

destinations. 

You love living here, because: I deeply 

appreciate the safe, close-knit community. 


| introducing | 

Thrive Primary Care 

MEREDITH RISHWAIN, MD, MEGAN BABB, MD, 

AND INGRID GROVE, MD 

2390 East Bidwell Street, Suite 300, Folsom, 916-238-8494, 

thriveprimarycare.net @thriveprimarycare.norcal 

Services or products you offer: Full-scope primary care, 

from newborn to geriatrics, including women's health. We 

also offer aesthetics, personalized health coaching, and the 

Female Athlete Initiative, where female athletes are seen, 

heard, and given the support to become the elite athlete 

they were born to be. 

What you enjoy most about your profession: We love that 

we’re able to care for our patients in the way they deserve: 

see them when they need to be seen, spend adequate time 

with them, truly understand their issues, and treat them. 

Fun fact about your company: We’re a female-owned 

practice and all went to residency together. 

You started your business, because: We could no longer 

care for our patients the way we wanted to in corporate 

medicine. 

First job: Residents at Mercy Methodist Family Medicine 

Program in Sacramento. 

When not working, you can be found: Spending time with 

our families and pets. 

Favorite local restaurant: Kiki's Chicken Place! 

Favorite local event: Historic Folsom Farmers’ Market. 

Tangerine Photo Booth 

CAITLIN LOMBARDI & ALEXI HENWOOD 

Rocklin, 916-751-9575, tangerinephotobooth.com 

@tangerinephotobooth 

Services or products you offer: Photo booth rental services for 

events both big and small. 

What you enjoy most about your profession: We like to bring 

the party to the party. 

Fun fact about your company: We came up with our name 

while in line at Chipotle. 

Customer service is: Creating relationships with your clients. 

You started your business, because: We love a challenge, and 

everything is better with your best friend. 

Most memorable experience as an entrepreneur: The first 

booking we got through word of mouth was a thrill. 

First job: Green Acres Nursery & Supply (Caitlin); Tillys (Alexi). 

Favorite food: Thai (Caitlin); Taco Bell (Alexi). 

Favorite local restaurant: The Place on Vernon Street. 

Last big purchase: Our print photo booth! 

When not working, you can be found: Rearranging furniture 

(Caitlin); building art out of golf balls (Alexi). 

You love living here, because: Roseville is our home—we were 

both born and raised here. 

Favorite small business: MR DJ Event Services. 

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| home & garden | 

Market Moves 

7 REAL ESTATE TRENDS 

by NELLY KISLYANKA 

1. From urban to suburbia. What began 

in isolated numbers during the pandemic 

has steadily grown into a trend across 

California—a migration from large cities 

to suburbs and semi-rural areas. “This 

trend has been fueled by remote work, 

which has allowed buyers to prioritize 

lifestyle and space over proximity to their 

offices,” explains Mongston. In search 

of space and a more balanced lifestyle, 

people are taking advantage of counties 

that offer a blend of nature, outdoor 

recreation, and proximity to urban 

centers. Counties like El Dorado and 

Placer are particularly popular because of 

their nearness to Sacramento and the Bay 

Area. In addition, they afford a nature-rich 

lifestyle many former urban dwellers seek. 

Hiking in Placer County 

“The real estate market is currently facing 

significant changes due to new regulations, 

creating a ‘Wild West’ atmosphere,” says local 

real estate agent Joanna Zakharchenko. 

The new regulation everyone is watching, 

particularly, is the Buyer Representation and 

Broker Compensation (BRBC) agreement, 

which requires real estate brokers to 

formalize their relationship with buyers by 

written agreement and mandates clearer 

communication about brokers' fees and 

commissions. 

With new laws come new trends, and 

many are watching to see what will develop 

Hidden Ridge in El Dorado Hills 

in the market. We talked with local experts 

who have been closely following the 

changes and buyer preferences. What we 

discovered is that lifestyle sells. According 

to Zach Mongston, estate agent with Exp 

Realty, “Buyers are drawn to the balance 

of nature and convenience. Homes with 

easy access to outdoor amenities are 

highly sought after, with buyers looking 

for properties that offer a balance of home 

comfort and proximity to parks, lakes, and 

trails.” Here, we break down the hottest 

trends to help you understand what’s 

happening in today’s market. 

2. Luxury living. The luxury real estate 

market is growing, with an appetite for 

gated communities and custom builds 

where personalization, technology 

integration, and privacy are at the 

forefront. El Dorado Hills and Folsom are 

especially experiencing growth in luxury 

real estate. “Gated communities with 

expansive homes, modern amenities, 

and access to outdoor activities, like 

hiking and boating, are drawing in 

high-income buyers,” says Mongston. 

One such example is Hidden Ridge in El 

Dorado Hills—a new gated community of 

single-family homes starting at $1 million 

that include modern floor plans ranging 

from 3,000-4,000+ square feet, expansive 

backyards, and multi-car garages. 

3. Multi-gen living. With the increase 

in economic pressure and housing 

costs, multi-generational households 

are on the rise. Many families are opting 

for homes that can accommodate 

multiple generations, from grandparents 

to adult children, Mongston tells 

us. Multi-generational living allows 

families to consolidate resources while 

providing care for aging relatives. As 

a result, the market is experiencing 

an increased demand for homes with 

accessory dwelling units (ADUs), separate 

guest houses, or layouts that provide 

independent living spaces. 

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Rendering of Braden 

recently broke ground on Braden—a 

walkable 10-minute community in 

Rancho Cordova that’s pioneering lowimpact 

living with up to 8,000 diverse 

residences, 1.3 million square feet of 

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4, Home office & flex spaces. Thanks 

to remote and hybrid work, buyers are 

prioritizing home offices when shopping 

for a new home. “Buyers want homes 

that can accommodate their professional 

and personal lives under one roof,” 

says Mongston. As a result, features like 

dedicated office spaces, high-speed 

internet access, and flexible layouts that 

allow for work-from-home setups are high 

on buyers’ wish lists. 

5. 55+ communities. Active adult 

communities for ages 55 and up are 

seeing a rise in interest and occupancy 

in our region. An aging population 

has created a boom in developments 

catered to retirees. The most significant 

demand is for communities offering 

low-maintenance living, social amenities, 

and proximity to health services. As 

occupancy is steadily rising in our region, 

so is development. “The Regency at Folsom 

Ranch and other planned communities 

in the region are seeing a rise in interest 

from this demographic,” says Mongston. 

New developments indicate a growing 

preference for communities that cater to 

an active, independent lifestyle. 

6. Sustainability. Sustainable homes 

are trending. “Eco-conscious buyers are 

driving demand for energy-efficient 

homes,” says Mongston. What are 

eco-conscious buyers looking for in 

particular? The most popular energyefficient 

features include solar panels, 

drought-resistant landscaping, and 

energy-saving appliances, says Mongston. 

Real estate developer Somers West 

7. Accessory dwelling units. An 

accessory dwelling unit (ADU) is a 

smaller, independent living unit on the 

same property as a single-family home. 

The maximum square footage of an ADU 

in Sacramento, Placer, and El Dorado 

counties is 1,200 square feet. ADUs 

have exploded in popularity in recent 

years. In fact, ADUs accounted for 20% 

of California’s new home construction 

in 2023, doubling from 2020. ADUs have 

become an alternative housing solution 

favored by homeowners and California 

legislators alike in the face of issues 

like lack of inventory in the real estate 

market, increased housing prices, and 

economic pressure. ADUs are popular 

among homeowners and buyers looking 

to house family members. They have also 

grown in popularity as an investment; 

they increase property value and create 

rental income for homeowners. 




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20+ Cool Coffee Shops 

Coffee culture gained 

popularity in the ’90s, 

but it never died, as far 

as I’m concerned: Some 

days I still get overtaken 

by the inexplicable 

urge to be seen reading 

Bukowski and sipping 

espresso from a tiny 

cup while Cranberries’ 

“Dreams” plays over the 

sound system. And that 

vibe still exists in certain 

parts of our region. 

Thanks to an abundance 

of cool cafés, there are 

a plethora of places you 

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with the added benefit of 

enjoying delicious coffee, 

scrumptious pastries, 

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coffee shops in 

our area (dark 

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If James Brown is the hardest 

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Love Birds Coffee & Tea 

Co. in Diamond Springs is 

the hardest working café. 

House-roasted coffee beans, 

homemade pastries and 

bagels, and handcrafted 

beverages, all while 

embodying the true Italian 

coffee shop. Their breakfasts 

are legendary around these 

parts, but there’s a lunch menu too, 

so either extend your stay or plan on 

multiple return visits. 

TRY THIS: Caramel mocha (with house-made 

caramel syrup) and sausage, egg, & cheddar 

breakfast sandwich (add avocado!) 

4181 Highway 49, Suite 100, Diamond Springs, 530-300-9891, 

lovebirdscoffeeandtea.com 

With locations in Folsom, 

Roseville, El Dorado Hills, 

and Sacramento, plus a 

drive-thru kiosk in Rancho 

Cordova and a brandnew 

café in Granite Bay, 

World Traveler Coffee 

Roasters is fast claiming 

the region—and we’re here 

for it. Beautiful Europeaninspired 

interiors and 

relaxed “stay awhile” vibes, 

beans from around the world 

(freshly roasted weekly), 

an exquisite patisserie (have you SEEN their little 

cakes?), breakfast sandwiches, panini, and bagels. 

As the great sage Belinda Carlisle once said: 

Heaven is (indeed!) a place on earth. 

TRY THIS: Cortado (think a stronger flat white) and lox bagel 

603 East Bidwell Street, Suite A, Folsom, 916-932- 

4563; 106 North Sunrise Avenue, Suite C7, Roseville, 

916-212-3177; 4364 Town Center Boulevard, El Dorado 

Hills, 916-817-1435; 6881 Douglas Boulevard, Unit 26, 

Granite Bay, 916-410-0083; 2348 Sunrise Boulevard, Rancho Cordova 

(drive-thru & walk-up), worldtravelercoffee.com; Note: additional 

locations in Sacramento 

Photos courtesy of thier respective coffee shops. 


Bloom Coffee & Kitchen in Roseville are the resident 

cool kids, but they want you to know you CAN sit with 

them. They’re almost as well known for their breakfast 

as they are for their excellent and highly delicious, 

handcrafted coffee. The Bloom Breakfast is the equally 

talented co-star of this show, the Niles to their Frasier 

if you will (minus tossed salad 

and scrambled eggs)—it’s a full 

diner-style breakfast with eggs, 

bacon, toast, and hash browns 

or potatoes (I’m a hash browns 

gal, myself). Come for the 

coffee, stay for breakfast! 

TRY THIS: Shakerato (double shot 

of espresso, pulled extra-long, 

shaken over ice with vanilla 

syrup) and Bloom Breakfast 

1485 Eureka Road, Suite 

100, Roseville, 916-773-2332, 

bloomcoffee.com 

Sociology Coffee Bar and Coffee Republic photos by Jyo Bhamidipati ©stylereadersmedia. Double Shot Coffee Bar photos by 

Brendan McCarthy. Bloom Coffee & Kitchen photos by Wesley Scott @wslysctt. 

Overlooking Lake Natoma, Folsom’s 

Sociology Coffee Bar is the ultimate 

coffee hang with the perfect mix 

of indoor cozy corners and outdoor 

patio views. They roast their own 

beans, make chef’s kiss coffee, and 

craft sandwiches on house-made 

sourdough; all of this because they’re 

overachievers who love us. AND they 

bless us with delicious panitos (burrito 

crossed with a panini) and breakfast 

tacos. The hang, it calls to thee! 

TRY THIS: Teddy graham (house-made 

bourbon vanilla syrup, espresso, cold 

brew, oat milk, and chocolate bitters) 

and breakfast taco (with bacon or 

mushrooms, eggs, onions, cheese, 

microgreens, and sauces on corn 

tortillas) 

705 Gold Lake Drive, Suite 390, 

Folsom, sociologycoffeebar.com 

Double Shot Coffee Bar 

in El Dorado Hills has built a 

loyal following since opening 

in 2022 and is fast becoming 

a local favorite. Enjoy their 

sun-drenched café or relax on 

the patio with a delicious latte, 

cortado, or iced tea, and dig into 

the extensive foodie-friendly 

menu for treasures like breakfast 

sandwiches, avocado toast, 

bagels, freshly baked pastries, 

homemade coffee cake, quiches, 

and scones. Bottom line: If you 

leave here hungry and/or tired 

you’re doing it wrong. 

TRY THIS: Thai iced tea (housemade) 

and bacon-veggie quiche 

3381 Bass Lake Road, 

Suite 100, El Dorado Hills, 916-468-6998, 

doubleshotcoffeebar.com 

Folsom’s Coffee Republic has 

been keeping coffee culture alive 

since 1991. A place where you can 

hang out and enjoy their organic 

locally roasted coffee, delicious 

avocado toast, breakfast burritos, 

sandwiches, and bagels; or dig 

into an extensive lunch menu. 

Oh, and don’t sleep on those 

protein smoothies. So much food! 

So much coffee! So many choices! 

And so much seating! Literally 

my favorite kind of problems. 

TRY THIS: Peanut butter white 

mocha and smoked brisket 

breakfast burrito 

6610 Folsom-Auburn Road, 

Suite 2, Folsom, 916-987-8001, 

coffeerepublicfolsom.com 


The Bean Barn in Placerville answers the eternal question “Do you 

want it fast, or do you want it good?” with “Why not both?” 

With two drive-thru-only locations, this El Dorado County 

institution has been delivering friendly smiles, fast service, and 

delicious coffee to locals for over 20 years. Who says a drive-thru 

is impersonal? Cruise over and remember what it’s like to be 

greeted like a neighbor. 

TRY THIS: Blended toffee coffee and “The Screamer” (Bean Barn’s 

breakfast shake with chocolate, vanilla soy or whey protein, 

banana, peanut butter, and your choice of milk) 

4531 Missouri Flat Road, Placerville, 530-621-0602; 428 Placerville 

Drive, Placerville, 530-622-2758, beanbarn.org 

As an Australian, I implore all of you go 

to Chocolate Fish Coffee Roasters 

and try their flat white (or anything 

from their special “down under 

menu”). Accept no substitutes! Just as 

importantly, Chocolate Fish roasts their 

own beans, so you know the pour-overs, 

cortados, and lattes are full-bodied 

and super tasty. Everything’s 

tasty! Even the food. 

They serve delicious 

pastries, avocado 

toast, even waffles. 

As they say in New 

Zealand (where 

the OG owners hail 

from), “sweet as!” 

TRY THIS: Flat white 

and almond butter 

toast with banana 

25055 Blue Ravine 

Road, Suite 100, 

Folsom, 916-358-9950, 

chocolatefishcoffee.com; Note: 

additional locations in Sacramento and 

at Sacramento International Airport 

Fourscore Coffee House is in the heart of old 

town Roseville, and they honor our 16th president 

by serving coffee as rich and full-bodied as old 

Abe himself. (Wait, that sounded weird.) Come 

for a gibraltar (think cappuccino in a glass) and 

stay for “Donut Mondays” or to stare longingly at 

the pastry display— yes, that huge blueberry muffin is 

calling your name. 

TRY THIS: Honey latte and toast with ricotta and preserves 

327 Lincoln Street, Roseville, 916-390-0367, fourscorecoffee.com 

Bean Barn photo by Jyo Bhamidipati ©stylereadersmedia. Fourscore photos by Wesley Scott, wslysctt.com. Chocolate Fish Coffee Roasters photos courtesy of Chocolate Fish Coffee Roasters. 


Shady Coffee & Tea photos by Alex Zoggas. Big Wave Coffeehouse photo by Mindy Valeria. Qamaria Yemeni Coffee photos by Dunia Ahmadi. The Fig Tree photo by Patrick Sheehan. 

Folsom’s Big Wave 

Coffeehouse is 

infused with the 

Hawaiian spirit of 

aloha. Picture me 

as Moana on a table 

staring out to the 

sea as it calls to me. 

(Not pictured: Me 

gently being asked to 

stop disturbing the 

customers.) Unique 

options include ube 

cold foam, a sweet and 

fluffy add-on for your 

cold brew, as well as 

ono cream sodas, Red 

Bull fusions, and lots 

of great breakfast fare 

including breakfast 

burritos, cinnamon 

rolls, pastries and 

more. Maui says: 

You’re welcome! 

TRY THIS: Iced cold 

brew with ube foam 

and King’s Hawaiian 

sliders with bacon, 

egg, and cheese 

189 Blue Ravine 

Road, Suite 130, 

Folsom, 916-351-5889, 

bigwavecoffeehouse. 

com 

Folsom’s Qamaria Yemeni 

Coffee Co. just opened in July 

and trust and believe that their 

full-bodied aromatic Yemeni 

coffee will make you a believer. 

Favorites include the Qamaria 

latte, flavored with cardamom and 

cinnamon, the pistachio latte with 

real pistachio (no scented-candlefake-pistachio 

flavor here), and 

their delicious Adeni chai, which 

is worth it for the presentation 

alone. There are also a variety of 

tantalizing Yemeni desserts and 

cakes, like the delicious kunafa 

cheesecake and honeycomb bread. 

But the coffee and the food are 

only part of the experience: 

attention to detail and gentle 

hospitality will be the reason 

you keep coming back. Also: 

Night owls rejoice— they’re 

open late! 

TRY THIS: Turkish coffee 

and saffron milk cake 

13405 Folsom Boulevard, 

Suite 950, Folsom, 916-673- 

9740 qamariacoffee.com 

When old heads talk about “real coffee 

shops,” The Fig Tree Coffee, Art, 

& Music Lounge is what we mean: a 

creative hub for the art community and 

local musicians where you can also find 

excellent coffee, and a cozy, groovy kind of 

vibe. Fig Tree is also the exclusive Roseville 

distributor for Sacramento’s Naked Coffee, 

which means the beans and the brew are 

extra tasty. Inspiration through live music 

and art while sipping on excellent tea and 

coffee? It’s the true meaning of life. 

TRY THIS: Apple Chaider (made with 

North Fork Chai concentrate) and 

pumpkin hand pie (handmade by locally 

based Posh Baking Company) 

217 Vernon Street, Roseville, 916-771- 

7010, figtreecoffee.com 

Shady Coffee & Tea is one of 

Roseville’s best-kept secrets: The 

cozy little coffee shop with caffeine 

in the front and a party in the 

back! Shady hosts a thriving 

live music scene with 

open mic nights, music 

workshops, and 

much more. Keep 

your groove going 

with the excellent 

coffee, delicious 

pastries, breakfasts, 

sandwiches, and 

salads (and there’s 

also beer and wine on 

the menu, too!). 

TRY THIS: White mocha and 

“Good Morning” bagel 

325 Douglas Boulevard, Roseville, 

916-742-4117, shadycoffeeandtea.com 


Temple Coffee Roasters in 

Folsom is the newest location for the 

fast-growing Temple empire, 

with locations throughout 

downtown Sacramento 

and Davis. Folks come 

to Temple to worship 

the delicious coffee, 

from lattes and pourovers 

to a wide variety 

of teas, plus pastries 

(vegan ones included!) 

from local bakeries. Of 

course, as the name suggests, 

they roast their own beans, so you 

can grab a pound of the good stuff 

right there in the store as well. 

There’s plenty of room in the chill 

café to work on your novel or soak up 

some rays on the spacious patio. 

TRY THIS: Gibraltar and almond croissant 

2776 East Bidwell Street, Suite 500, 

Folsom, 916-293-8305, 

templecoffee.com; Note: additional 

locations in Sacramento and Davis 

Gulab jamun is an Indian 

delicacy, akin to a 

donut hole but better: 

a slightly sweet fried 

dumpling infused 

with cardamom, 

rose water, saffron, 

and cloves. How 

does this relate 

to cool cafés? 

The Grove 

Coffee House 

in Roseville has 

found a way to 

make a gulab 

jamun latte. 

And having just 

described that 

Indian treat, you 

can only imagine how 

good it tastes in latte 

form. In 2024, when it 

feels like there’s nothing new 

under the sun, it’s nice to know 

that innovation is still happening, 

coffee-wise. They also use beans from 

Chocolate Fish, and if that’s not an 

Avengers crossover for local coffee 

nerds, I don’t know what is! 

TRY THIS: Gulab jamun latte (of course) 

and millennial avocado toast (feta 

cheese, shredded boiled eggs, 

seasonal radishes, salt & pepper, and 

herbs on sourdough) 

9260 Sierra College Boulevard, 

Suite 100, Roseville, 916-771-2221 

@thegrovecoffeehouse916 

Moonraker Coffee 

Roasters in Cameron Park 

is a fever dream. What if one 

of your favorite breweries 

opened a coffee roastery 

and brewed excellent coffee 

and beer? Head-explodeemoji. 

Worlds colliding. But 

it’s all true. Pull up to their 

impressive Millhouse location 

for your next latte and enjoy 

what is basically a huge 

grown-up playground (they 

have an actual playground 

for kids, too!): huge café and 

coffee roastery, huge brewpub, 

huge eatery, great big patio. 

Dreams do come true. 

TRY THIS: Pour-over and 

sausage & cheese pancake 

bites 

3501 Robin Lane, Cameron 

Park, 530-745-6816, 

moonrakerbrewing.com/coffee 

Late Mouse is the home of a former mobile coffee cart; 

they recently put down roots in a new brick and mortar at 

the Folsom Premium Outlets. The self-proclaimed “first 

bar-style coffee lounge” offers delicious espresso-based 

drinks (lattes, macchiatos, mochas, and more) plus nonalcoholic 

fusion drinks like watermelon tahitis and mango 

tangos, all alongside fun games like cornhole, giant 

Jenga, giant Connect4, and ping 

pong (more games coming 

soon!). Finishing a day 

of bargain-hunting 

with caffeine and 

some friendly 

competition: the 

definition of 

self-care. 

TRY THIS: Ube 

latte and a game 

of ping pong 

13000 Folsom 

Boulevard, 

Suite 302, 

Folsom, 

latemouse.co 

Temple Coffee Roasters photo courtesy of Temple Coffee Roasters. Moonraker Coffee Roasters photo 

by Jyo Bhamidipati ©stylereadersmedia. Late Mouse Lounge photo by Jon Wong Media. The Grove 

Coffee House photos by Zuma Khan. 


Kingdom Coffee Roasters photo by Jyo Bhamidipati ©stylereadersmedia. Pause Coffee House photo by @blissfulmemoriess. Fig Barn Coffee Cafe photos by Haily Young and Bella Ramos. 

Whether you know it or not, 

Kingdom Coffee Roasters in 

Folsom is your favorite café. From 

house-roasted coffee beans to 

exquisite, handcrafted coffee, this 

unassuming, friendly café is hiding 

in plain sight in a strip mall just 

waiting for you to notice them. If 

this were Pretty in Pink, and you 

were Andie/Molly Ringwald, Kingdom 

Coffee Roasters would be Duckie/ 

Jon Cryer. What I’m saying is they 

could be your favorite coffee shop, 

and they’ll do a crazy lip-sync of Otis 

Redding’s “Try a Little Tenderness” 

to prove it. And if you keep going 

to Blane (gag) for your coffee, or 

Steff (double-gag), that’s on you. 

This metaphor has gotten away from 

me. Bottom line: Kingdom Coffee 

Roasters is a great little café. 

TRY THIS: Pearl latte (espresso with 

sweetened condensed milk topped 

with steamed milk) and breakfast 

sandwich with pepper jelly 

305 Iron Point Road, Folsom, 

kingdomcoffeeroasters.com 

Pause Coffee House, which 

opened its first locale in Fair 

Oaks, now has two additional 

cafés—in Rocklin and 

Loomis—proof that 

hitting “pause” on the 

craziness and enjoying 

the serenity/coffee 

is catching on! Or, 

as I like to call it, 

the “Serenity Now” 

method (Seinfeld 

fans know what I’m 

talking about). Enjoy 

high-quality coffee or 

sample from the menu 

that has everything— 

from crepes and oats to 

avocado toast, breakfast 

sandwiches, and bagels. 

Inside, the vibes are chill and 

friendly, and outside you can 

stretch out on the patio. Pure serenity. 

TRY THIS: Honey lavender latte and sweet 

crepe with Nutella and cookie butter 

8121 Madison Avenue, Suite A-1, Fair Oaks, 916-241-9483; 2168 Sunset 

Boulevard, Unit 105, Rocklin, 916-787-5676; 3565 Taylor Road, Loomis, 916-251- 

7105, pausecoffee.house 

Plymouth is full of great reasons 

to visit and stay awhile, but 

the expansive patio beneath 

a huge spreading oak tree at 

Fig Barn Coffee Cafe might 

be the ultimate argument for 

never leaving. But there are 

even better reasons: excellent 

hand-crafted coffee and teas, 

delicious pastries, and ooh… 

the food menu (breakfast 

burritos, bagels, sandwiches, 

panini, salads, and not one but 

THREE different graze boards). 

Plus, they serve local wine and 

domestic bottled beer! They 

were sadly non-committal 

about me moving in 

permanently. Not to 

worry—sign me up as a 

regular! 

TRY THIS: Salted 

caramel macchiato and 

charcuterie graze board 

9506 Main Street, 

Plymouth, 209-304-0600, 

figbarn.com 


The Pour Choice in Auburn is the 

ultimate gathering place, bringing 

together quality coffee, local beer 

and wine, kombucha, food, and even 

“low-alcohol, high crushability” 

cocktails in a craft coffee bar/ 

taproom like none other. Come for 

breakfast, stay for lunch; heck, roll 

on into dinner and make 

a day of it! Housed in the 

historic Auburn Drug 

Co. building, the interior 

vibe is cozy, vintage, and 

inviting; outdoors, they 

have patios galore: Try 

the balcony for the best 

sunsets or soak up the 

good all-day-hang vibes in 

the back patio. Whatever 

you’re sipping on, be 

sure to sample the menu 

for hits like the shareable charcuterie “Shark Board,” 

a (huge) tasty breakfast sandwich, or (swoon) loaded 

banana bread (cue happy whimpering). 

TRY THIS: Cortado and avocado toast (with a six-minute egg; 

it’s legendary!) 

177 Sacramento Street, Auburn, 530-820-3451, 

thepourchoice.com 

Situated across 

the street from 

the iconic 

Bell Tower on 

Placerville’s 

Main Street, 

Cuppa Coffee 

& More is 

the definition 

of a cozy café. 

They’re looking out 

for caffeine addicts 

with coffee ice cubes to 

boost your iced drinks 

(hashtag blessed) and 

unique and flavorful 

beverage creations. 

The homemade Cornish 

pasties confirm this IS 

the coziest café around; 

they also have a games 

and book library, as well 

as heirloom plants for 

sale, so stick around— 

what’s your hurry? 

TRY THIS: Cherry almond 

white mocha and veggie 

Cornish pastie 

442 Main Street, 

Placerville, 

530-626-9600, 

cuppacoffeeandmore. 

com 

Pachamama Coffee is a 

fully farmer-owned, seedto-cup 

coffee cooperative, 

with farmer-owners 

in Peru, Nicaragua, 

Guatemala, Mexico, and 

Ethiopia; what’s more, 

they roast their own 

beans in El Dorado Hills. 

So, when you hit them up 

for a delicious latte or pourover, 

you’re directly supporting 

collective family farms. The 

vibes in their minimalist 

Placerville café are relaxed, 

but the secluded courtyard 

is the real treasure here: 

It’s the perfect spot for 

a little self-care caffeine 

moment. 

TRY THIS: Honeybear oat 

milk latte (or keep an eye 

out for their seasonal favorite, 

the maple brulée latte—yes, they 

even scorch the top!) 

312 Main Street, Suite 104, Placerville, 530-303- 

3845 pachamamacoffee.com; Note: additional locations in 

Sacramento and Davis 

Cuppa Coffee & More photos by Jyo Bhamidipati ©stylereadersmedia. The Pour Choice drink photo by Nicolette Molina, nicolettemolina.com; food photo courtesy of The Pour 

Choice. Pachamama Coffee photos courtesy of Pachamama Coffee. 


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379 Main Street | Placerville | 530-642-2944 

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—The Best In Vision Care— 

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technology to one of the largest selections of quality 

eyewear in the area. 

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2802 Mallard Lane | Placerville 

530-626-8440 | www.drmcdonald.com 

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7064 Douglas Blvd. | Granite Bay 

916-771-2780 | witandwhimsytoys.com 

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—For the Love of All Things Kitchen— 

Looking for the perfect gift for the coffee lover in your life? 

We can help—come see our hand-curated collection of 

kitchenware and specialty foods in our Showroom! 

Kitchen Goods 

492 Main Street | Placerville | 530-303-3778 

@kitchengoodsonmain 

—Local and One of A Kind Wares!— 

Boutique retail shop featuring boho chic clothing, 

lifestyle gifts and decor, and collectibles. Eclectic and 

unique mix of hippie and bohemian fashion! 

SWANK 

3389 Mira Loma Dr Ste 4 | Cameron Park 

/ @lovelifeandshopswank | swanklife.online 

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Gift sets and cards, gourmet tapenades, olives, mustards, 

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713 Sutter St | Folsom 

(916) 933-1650 | morethanolives.shop 



The holidays are coming, the holidays are 

coming! It’s the most exciting time of the year, 

filled with holiday parties, gatherings, and the 

start of the gift-giving season—but it can be a 

bit overwhelming. Luckily, these businesses are 

here to help! This special advertising section, 

Celebrate!, showcases some of the best places 

to go and businesses to book for all your holiday 

needs: family portraits, fun-filled experiences, 

wine + spirits, hostess gift ideas, memorable 

meals with out-of-town guests, catering services, 

wine tasting excursions, and so much more. So 

get started on your holidays early, and be sure 

to tell these partners you saw them in STYLE! 

Let the Party 


Bring your loved 

ones to experience 

our Mexican 

favorites and 

California cuisine these holidays. Come 

spend a relaxing evening enjoying a 

glass of wine or have a night out sipping 

one of our specialty margaritas! Lunch 

& dinner is served seven days a week! 

We look forward to seeing you! 

384 Main St. | Placerville 

530-344-7757 | cascadainplacerville.com 

 

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#1 FAVORITE ITALIAN RESTAURANT 

20 YEARS IN A ROW! 

Visconti’s is a family owned full service restaurant 

in Folsom where we do our best to make you feel at 

home each time you come to visit. Our recipes come 

from past generations of our family in Southern 

Italy, from the regions of Calabria and Sicily. We are 

proud to use only the freshest ingredients, imported 

meat, cheese and wine. When you dine with our 

family you feel at home where the flavors are 

savory, the atmosphere is filled with love, and the 

ambiance is old world traditional Italian life. 

If you are wondering where to eat, we welcome 

parties of any size no matter what the occasion! 

We are a family friendly restaurant that is a perfect 

place to celebrate anniversaries, weddings, and 

birthdays. We can also host business meetings and 

private parties. Open Tuesday through Saturday for 

lunch and dinner, and Sundays for dinner only. We 

are so proud of our rich traditions and history and 

that pride goes into every dish we serve. 

Thanks also for making Visconti’s Restaurant 

Folsom’s Favorite Italian Restaurant for 20 years 

in a row! 

Visconti’s Ristorante 

2700 East Bidwell St., Ste. 700 | Folsom 

916-983-5181 | viscontisristorante.com 



For more than 60 years, Snooks Candies 

& Chocolate Factory has been producing 

sweet treats for the local community. 

This beloved family-owned and 

operated business prides itself on using the highest quality 

ingredients in every confection they make. 

Looking for the perfect gift this holiday season? Snooks has 

you covered—stop in to their store in Historic Folsom to pick 

up some of their handmade confections or place your order 

easily online! 

–The Snook Family 

Snooks Candies and Chocolate Factory 

731 Sutter St. | Folsom | 800-957-6665 

www.snookscandies.com | 

Hotel Sutter offers delectable dishes and thirstquenching 

options for every occasion. Join us 

at The Sutter Restaurant and Lobby Bar on the 

main floor or the second-floor balcony for dining 

with a view. Whether it’s a lively atmosphere or 

secluded corner you’re looking for, our mouthwatering 

specialties, curated wine list, and signature cocktails 

are waiting for you. 

Celebrating Northern California’s Gold Country, Hotel Sutter offers the 

authentic romance of the Old West with accommodations designed 

for modern living. Enjoy the rustic vibe and stylish spaces for dining, 

drinks, music, events, and more. That’s Hotel Sutter…with a twist. 

Hotel Sutter 

53 Main Street | Sutter Creek | 209-267-0242 

www.hotelsutter.com | 

New Holiday Event Room this season! 

Step into a holiday spectacular at Sierra 

Vista Winery this season. 

Our Holiday event Room will be filled with 

the Christmas spirit. From garland, lights, 

trees, ornaments and more we intend on 

spreading the Christmas spirit. 

We’ll have an array of seasonally inspired culinary items from 

our own Chef to pair with our wines to satisfy your appetite 

while you enjoy your visit. 

Grand opening November 10th 

Open through December 31st 

4560 Cabernet Way, Placerville | 530-622-7221 | sierravistawinery.com 

Sun 10-5pm, Mon-Thur 11-5pm, Fri & Sat 11am-6pm | 

At Hog Wild Bar-B-Que restaurant in 

Placerville, we smoke our meat Texas stylelow 

and slow on an all wood smoker, no 

shortcuts allowed. Our motto is “We serve our 

meat naked, sauce is on the side!” We have 

three tasty sauces to choose from- Original, 

Chipotle and spicy. Along with Readers’ 

Choice Awards we were recently honored 

with a top 36 finish in Yelp’s top 100 BBQ spots in the US, only 7 

in CA made the list and featured in Guy Fieri’s Best Bite in Town- 

Placerville on The Food Network! Come by and see what all the 

fuss is about! If you’re looking for a place to impress your loved 

ones this holiday season, come see us! 

38 Main St. | 530-622-3883 | hogwildbarbque.com 

hogwildbbq4me@gmail.com | Open Wed. - Sun. 11 am-4pm | 





Mode Brewing & Kitchen 

is your neighborhood 

brewery and getaway 

nestled right in the 

heart of Orangevale. We proudly serve 

craft beer made using time-honored 

methods. If you’re hungry, our scratch 

kitchen is ready to serve up handmade 

pasta and pizza inspired by cuisines 

from around the globe. Everything is 

made in house, with love, from our 

family to yours. Come on over and let us 

get you in the MODE. (Family owned/ 

operated, kid + dog friendly, vegan/ 

gluten free options). 

9110 Greenback Lane | Orangevale 

916-510-1509 | modebrewing.com 

 

Grapes & Ivy is a 

beautiful boutique 

that features clothing, 

furniture, home goods, 

garden pleasantries, 

and more. Joan, the owner, has 

poured her heart into this gorgeous 

location. With years of experience, 

Joan has transformed this business 

into a “home.” Stop in to find 

everything you need for your loved 

one this holiday season. 

Tuesday—Saturday: 10:30–5:30 

Sunday/Monday: Closed 

4232 Fowler Lane, Ste. 101 | Diamond Springs 

530-748-3202 | 

Looking for 

something fun to 

do with your whole 

family this holiday 

season? Serving 

delicious food, local beers and wines in 

a cozy atmosphere. Our Family-owned 

cafe serves the best wood fired pizza 

since the Gold Rush! Come visit our 

new location and enjoy our live music 

Saturday evenings! 

986 Lotus Rd. | Lotus 530-863-6870 

marcoscafelotus.com | Fri 4-9pm, Sat 11-9pm 

Sun 11-8pm, Mon 4-8pm, Thur 4-8pm 

Closed Tues/Wed 

THE BEST SPOT IN TOWN FOR YOUR 

Up for a delicious HOLIDAY GATHERING 

‘TIME TRAVEL’ ADVENTURE? Experience 

ambiance that magically transports you 

to another realm while you enjoy delicious 

handmade food! We are a Reader’s choice 

winner for 2 years in a row now and we also Best Bite in Town 

on Food Network! Take your family on an adventure this 

holiday season to see what all the hype is about! We can’t wait 

to meet you! 

FLAMEANDFIRE.COM/PRIVATE-EVENTS 

(916) 790 - 5750 

372 Main St., Placerville | 916-715-9755| enchantedforestdining.com 

Thurs 4-8:30pm, Fri 4-9:30pm, Sat 11:30-9:30pm, Sun 11:30-8:30pm 

 



Celebrate 

THE HOLIDAYS 

at 

Voted #1 

Mexican 

Restaurant 

17 Years In 

A Row! 

MEXICAN CUISINE MEXQUITE & TEQUILA LOUNGE 

Experience Mexquite. 

HAPPY HOUR: Mon thru Fri 2-6pm 

Place your to-go order at mexquite.com 

25095 Blue Ravine Rd. Folsom (In the Raley’s Center) 

916-984-8607 | mexquite.com 


| eat & drink | Dining Out 

The Forester 

by TERRY CARROLL | photos by JYO BHAMIDIPATI 

Our experience took me 

back to a little restaurant 

outside of Frankfurt that 

I’ve never forgotten. 

Top: Wienerschnitzel 

Left: Roast Cornish Game Hen 

Right: Roast Duckling 

Iwas fortunate to grow up with a mom who was a terrific cook. She was also of German descent 

and much of her cooking had a middle European flair to it. At the time, I didn’t realize it was 

food that would be considered German in its taste or presentation. Years later, however, as I began 

to travel the world, those tastes came back—and are oh-so comforting. 

I first heard of The Forester about a year or so ago and was excited to finally try it, considering 

German, Czech, and Hungarian cuisine are among my favorites; and because the owners, Bill and 

Helen Carey, are the former proprietors of the famous St. Pauli Inn. I brought a few friends, Frank 

and Ewa—both of Swedish descent and with superb palates—and my wife. 

Apple Strudel 


German Chocolate Cake 

Sausage Sampler 

Bill and Helen Carey 

4110 Carson Road, Camino, 

530-644-1818, 

foresterpubandgrill.com 

HOURS: 4-8:30 p.m. (Friday-Saturday), 

4-8 p.m. (Sunday), closed Monday, 

4-8 p.m. (Tuesday-Thursday) 

TRY THIS: Sausage Sampler, Wienerschnitzel, 

Jaegerschnitzel, Goulash, Rouladen, 

Roast Cornish Game Hen, Beef Stroganoff, 

Baby Back Ribs, Apple Strudel 

DRINKS: Beer & wine 

TAB: $$ 

HEADS-UP: Smaller-sized portions are 

available; good for groups and special 

occasions; kid-friendly; happy to accommodate 

dietary restrictions; spacious patio; reservations 

accepted and are encouraged; certain menu 

items (including rouladen and roast duckling) 

are available in limited quantities but can be 

guaranteed with a day’s notice 

Rouladen 

Jaegerschnitzel 

We arrived, ordered wine and pilsner, 

and began to review the menu. First up, 

the sausage sampler for the four of us. 

The platter arrived fairly quickly, and 

we proceeded to slice it up and dive in. 

Score: Four thumbs up. 

I asked our group to not double up 

on the entrées, so we could try different 

things and dine family-style. After debating 

a bit (because it all looked so good!), we 

settled on wienerschnitzel, jaegerschnitzel, 

goulash, and rouladen (“rolled beef 

tenderized and stuffed with bratwurst, 

carrots, onions, pickles, and potatoes; 

wrapped in bacon and smothered in gravy”). 

Speaking of gravy, it’s a key ingredient 

in all these dishes, and all were served with 

our choice of German potatoes, a potato 

pancake, dumpling, or spaetzle (Germanstyle 

egg noodle), which I order whenever 

and wherever possible. Each plate also came 

with red cabbage, sauerkraut, buttered 

carrots, or applesauce; and soup or salad. 

Once the entrées were served, and 

a toast made, we dug in. I ordered the 

jaegerschnitzel and took my first bite. 

Knowing I was expected to share with the 

others, I immediately began thinking of ways 

to make their bites as small as possible—I 

wanted to devour it all—it was that good! 

But share I did. I also realized something; 

heads were down and there was little talk. 

Clearly, all were enjoying the food with only 

an occasional glance to the other plates. My 

wife was protecting her German potatoes 

at all costs, and I was doing my best to steal 

food from the other plates, even resorting 

to looking behind my friends and saying 

“George Clooney just walked in”—but they 

know me too well. 

All in all, our group tried about 14 items, 

including sides and dessert, and I asked 

the key question: “Would you want to come 

back?” My wife nodded yes, as she asked the 

server for another order of potatoes to go; 

Frank and Ewa gave me an incredulous look 

and asked why we were leaving, and me? 

Well, I’m afraid I was asking for a cup of club 

soda and a napkin, as I needed to get the 

mushroom gravy stain off my shirt. Sorry, 

but it’s never a pretty sight seeing me eat 

food this delicious. 

Our experience took me 

back to a little restaurant 

outside of Frankfurt that 

I’ve never forgotten. 

Now, The Forester 

shares that same space 

in my memory—and 

happily so. 

Have 

you been to 

The Forester? Tell us 

about your experience 

by messaging us on 

Instagram 

(@stylemags), Facebook 

(@stylemediagroup), or 

emailing 

info@stylemg. 

com. 


| eat & drink | 

Foodie Find 


9314 Chantry Hill Road, Newcastle, 

916-740-0678, lecel.com 

@lecavaliercellars 

Have 

you been to 

Lecavalier Cellars? 

Tell us about your 

experience by messaging 

us on Instagram 

(@stylemags), Facebook 

(@stylemediagroup), or 

emailing 

info@stylemg. 

com. 

Exceptional wine, delicious food, and a beautiful tasting room 

(both inside and out) that’s conveniently located off Interstate 

80; it may sound too good to be true, but it’s what you’ll find 

at Lecavalier Cellars—with friendly, well-educated wine ambassadors to boot. Their 

vino, “crafted with quality and sustainability in mind,” can be enjoyed by the bottle, 

by the glass, or as a carefully curated flight (they have three to choose from, including 

a White & Red Tasting Adventure). Sip each complex offering inside their inviting 

tasting room or venture to their picturesque patio that features vast views of the 

Sacramento Valley. Want to wine and dine? Let’s talk menu! Their Croque Monsieur 

is a definite must. Toasted sourdough bread filled with Gruyére cheese, French ham, 

béchamel sauce, and nutmeg is what sandwich dreams are made of. The oven-fried 

Crispy Potato Wedges, sprinkled with thyme and served alongside caramelized garlic 

aioli for dunking, are as good as they sound. Plates can be shared…or not! Other 

offerings include a charcuterie plate, Mediterranean platter, salads, baked Brie, and 

desserts. Speaking of the latter, fruit lovers will want to try the Seasonal Fruit 

Crisp, a dish of baked seasonal fruit, oats, butter, and brown sugar; cocoa 

connoisseurs should be ready for an amazing Chocolate Pot de Crème: 

dark chocolate custard topped with crème Chantilly and espresso sauce. 

What’s more, Lecavalier uses recyclable and reusable materials, like their 

octagonal wine bottles that are made to be washed and refilled again. 

They even have a bottle reuse program that will give you credit toward 

more wine when you bring bottles back! Empty, of course. Cheers! 

— by JULIE RYAN | photos by JYO BHAMIDIPATI 

MORE 

SPOTS TO WINE 

AND DINE 

— by CAITLIN EMMETT 

From quick lunches to sit-down 

dinners and sweet treats, these 

wineries offer bites that go 

beyond cheese and crackers. 

Edio Vineyards 

via Joan’s Apple 

Bakery 

3205 North Canyon Road, 

Camino, 530-622-0184, 

delfinofarms.com 

MUST-TRY: Walkin’ Pie 

The Kitchen at 

Helwig Winery 

11555 Shenandoah Road, 

Plymouth, 209-245-5200, 

helwgiwinery.com 

MUST-TRY: The Dave 

Burger 

Myka Estates 

3405 Carson Court, 

Placerville, 530-644-3474, 

mykaestates.com 

MUST-TRY: Spinach Salad 

Twin Rocks Winery 

via Farm Fusion 

6635 Cavitt Stallman Road, 

Granite Bay, 916-587-0618, 

trwinery.com 

MUST-TRY: Lobster Roll 

Willamette 

Wineworks via 

Scott’s Seafood 

Roundhouse (The 

Roundhouse 

Collective) 

824 Sutter Street, Suite 200, 

Folsom, 916-542-7417, 

willamettewineworks.com 

MUST-TRY: Poke Nachos 

Wise Villa Winery 

4200 Wise Road, Lincoln, 

916-543-0323, 

wisevillawinery.com 

MUST-TRY: Risotto 

Edio Vineyards photo by Tommy Noonan. Myka Estates photo by Dominic Payerchin. Twin Rock Winery photo by Jyo Bhamidipati ©stylereadersmedia. Other photos courtesy of their respective companies or organizations. 


H BEST FOOD AND DRINK H 

AMERICAN 

AS VOTED BY THE READERS 

OF STYLE MAGAZINE 

The Independent presents an 

outstanding American fusion menu 

and a top-tier full bar. The scratch 

kitchen uses only the freshest, finest 

ingredients creating exceptional grill 

and seafood entrées. The bar prides 

itself on artisanal cocktails, freshsqueezed 

juices, and house-made 

mixers. Beautiful outdoor patio! 

The Independent 

Restaurant and Bar 

629 Main Street, Placerville 

530-344-7645 

independentplacerville.com 

THAI 

Voted “#1 BEST THAI RESTAURANT” 

in Folsom and El Dorado Hills for the 

past 16 years. 

Voted “#1 BEST TAKE-OUT”. 

Voted a “BEST CHEF”. 

Online Ordering is easy on our websites 

for Take-Out and Delivery. 

Thai Paradise 

Folsom | ThaiParadiseFolsom.com 

2770 E. Bidwell St., #100 

El Dorado Hills | ThaiParadiseEDH.com 

4361 Town Center Blvd., #110 

ROMANTIC 

Food Network Winner 

“Best Bite in Town” 

Up for a delicious time travel 

adventure? Experience ambiance 

that magically transport you to 

another realm while you enjoy 

delicious hand made food! 

Enchanted Forest Dining 

372 Main Street 

Placerville 

916-715-9755 

enchantedforestdining.com 

ITALIAN 

Best Italian Restaurant in El Dorado 

County- voted #1 for eleven straight 

years! Our old world family recipes 

are sure to delight. We invite you to 

enjoy an Italian family style feast or a 

romantic night out at Papa Gianni’s... 

your destination for an authentic 

Italian meal. Buon Appetito! 

Papa Gianni's Ristorante 

3450 Palmer Dr., Suite 1 

Cameron Park 

530-672-2333 

papagiannis.net 

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| eat & drink | Taste 

Gather 

’Round 

5 Thanksgiving Recipes 


Thanksgiving is a time for gathering with loved 

ones, sharing gratitude, and indulging in delicious 

food. From an elegant main to savory sides and a 

buzzworthy beverage, the recipes that follow—all 

courtesy of talented local chefs—are perfect for 

an elevated, intimate feast. 

Sichuan Roasted Duck 

Submitted by Jeana Marie 

Pecha, Owner & Chef at 

Omakase Por Favor, 640 

Twelve Bridges Drive, Suite 

100, Lincoln, 916-472-5503, 

omakaseporfavor.com 

• 1 whole duck (about 4-5 lbs.) 

FOR THE MARINADE 

• 2 tbsp. soy sauce 

• 1 tbsp. rice wine or dry sherry 

• 1 tbsp. Sichuan peppercorns 

• 1 tbsp. Chinese five-spice powder 

• 1 tbsp. sugar 

• 4 cloves garlic, minced 

• 1 thumb-sized piece of ginger, minced 

• 2 scallions, chopped 

• 1 tsp. chili paste or chili sauce (adjust to 

taste) 

FOR THE GLAZE 

• 3 tbsp. honey 

• 2 tbsp. soy sauce 

• 1 tbsp. rice vinegar 

• 1 tbsp. hoisin sauce 

• 4 tbsp. crushed Sichuan peppercorn 

FOR ROASTING 

• 1 tbsp. vegetable oil 

• 1 cup water (for roasting pan) 

GARNISHES (OPTIONAL) 

• Sliced scallions 

• Fresh cilantro 

• Chili paste or chili sauce 

Rinse the duck under cold water, pat dry 

thoroughly with paper towels, and set aside. 

In a bowl, mix soy sauce, rice wine, Sichuan 

peppercorns, Chinese five-spice powder, 

sugar, garlic, ginger, scallions, and chili paste. 

Rub the marinade all over the duck, inside 

and out. Make sure the duck is well-coated. 

Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or 

overnight for best results. 

In a small saucepan, combine honey, soy 

sauce, rice vinegar, and hoisin sauce, and 

crushed peppercorn. Heat over low heat until 

the honey is fully dissolved, and the mixture is 

well combined. Set aside. 

Preheat oven to 375°F. Brush the duck with 

vegetable oil and place it on a rack set inside 

a roasting pan. Pour 1 cup of water into the 

bottom of the roasting pan to catch drips 

and keep the oven moist. Roast the duck for 

45 minutes, then remove from the oven and 

brush with the prepared glaze. Return the 

duck to the oven and roast for an additional 

30-45 minutes, or until the skin is crispy and 

golden brown. Baste with more glaze every 15 

minutes after the initial 45 minutes. 

Once the duck is done, remove it from the 

oven, and let it rest for 15 minutes before 

carving. Garnish with sliced scallions and fresh 

cilantro, if desired. Serve with extra chili paste 

or chili sauce on the side for an additional kick. 

NOTE: For an even crispier skin, you can use a 

fan or convection oven setting if your oven has 

one. If you don’t have Sichuan peppercorns, 

simply substitute with a mix of black 

peppercorns and a pinch of citrus zest. 

Omakase Por Favor food photo by Ryan Christoph; chef photo by Jyo Bhamidipati ©stylereadersmedia 


Reds’ Bistro food photo by Jacob Somers. J.J. Pfister drink photo by Laura Bruce. 

Potatoes Au Gratin 

Submitted by Ayrik McAllister, Sous Chef at Reds’ 

Bistro, 3645 Taylor Road, Loomis, 916-259-4362, 

redsinloomis.com 

• 6 tbsp. butter 

• 1 yellow onion, finely sliced 


• 1 tsp. chili flakes 

• Salt, to taste 

• 1/4 cup flour 

• 4 cups milk 

• 1 sprig thyme 

• 4 cloves 

• 1 bay leaf 

• 8 golden potatoes, thinly 

sliced to ¼-inch (using either 

a mandolin or knife) 

• 2 cups Gruyére cheese, grated 

Preheat oven to 400°F and butter a 1-quart baking dish. 

In a large skillet over low heat, melt 1 tbsp. butter and sauté onions 

and garlic until translucent. Add chili flakes and salt. Add the remaining 

5 tbsp. butter. Once melted, gradually whisk in the flour until toasted 

and fragrant. Slowly add milk, about ¼ cup at a time, whisking well 

after each addition. Add thyme, cloves, and bay leaf. Continue stirring 

constantly, until the mixture has thickened, about 3-5 minutes. 

Remove the bay leaf, thyme, and cloves. Slowly sprinkle in 1.5 cups of 

the Gruyère, whisking after each addition until smooth. Cook a minute 

more. Remove from heat; taste and add more salt if necessary. 

Layer baking dish with potatoes and sauce until all potatoes are 

used, ending with a layer of sauce. Cover with foil and bake until 

fork tender, about 30 minutes. When ready to serve, cover with the 

remaining Gruyère; broil on high until golden brown and crispy. 

NOTE: Cook the gratin the day before Thanksgiving. Doing so won’t only 

save you time, but it’ll give the flavors time to set. On the day of, take 

the gratin from the fridge, let it come to room temperature, and warm 

it in the oven. 

Boozy Autumn Elixir 

Submitted by Laura Bruce, Mixologist at J.J. Pfister 

Distilling Co., 9819 Business Park Drive, Suite 3, 

Sacramento, 916-672-9662, jjpfister.com 

• 15 oz. PacRails Rye Whiskey 

• 10 oz. cranberry simple syrup (recipe follows) 

• 7.5 oz. lemon juice 

• 5 oz. strong chai tea, chilled 

• 15 dashes Angostura bitters 

Combine all ingredients in a pitcher. Garnish with fresh cranberries 

and lemon slices. To serve, pour 4 oz. over a large ice cube in a 10 oz. 

rocks glass. Serves 10. 

Cranberry Simple Syrup 

• 1 cup granulated sugar 

• 1 cup water 

• 1 cup fresh cranberries 

Sip 

on 

onThis 

This 

Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan. Simmer on low for 

10-15 minutes until the cranberries have popped. Give it a good stir! 

Strain the cranberry solids using a fine mesh strainer and transfer 

the remaining simple syrup to a glass jar. NOTE: This can be stored 

at room temperature for one week or in the refrigerator for up to 

one month.


Creamy Bacon Green Beans 

Submitted by Taylor Rodriguez, 

Chef at The Kitchen at Helwig 

Winery, 11555 Shenandoah 

Road, Plymouth, 209-245-5200, 

helwigwinery.com/kitchen 

• 6 strips bacon, sliced into ½-inch strips 

• 1 shallot, sliced 

• 4 tbsp. vegetable oil 

• 8 oz. white button, cremini, or hen of the 

woods mushrooms, thinly sliced 

• Salt & pepper, to taste 

• Splash white wine (or chicken/vegetable broth) 

• 1.5 cups heavy cream 

• 1.5 lbs. green beans, ends trimmed 

Cook bacon on medium-high heat until crispy. Drain fat 

and set bacon aside. 

Sauté shallots in 2 tbsp. vegetable oil on medium heat. 

Once the shallots start to soften, turn up the heat and 

add the mushrooms. Add a pinch of salt and cook the 

mushrooms until they start to soften. Deglaze the 

pan with a splash of white wine (any varietal will do) 

or chicken/vegetable broth. Scrape the bottom of the 

pan. Once the liquid reduces by half, add the cream. 

Turn the heat down to medium. Reduce the cream 

to desired thickness. Taste and season with more salt 

and pepper. 

As the cream is reducing, heat a frying pan to high. 

Add 2 tbsp. vegetable oil and toss in the green beans. 

Season with salt and pepper and hit with a splash of 

wine or broth to finish. 

Place the green beans in a dish and pour the gravy 

over. Sprinkle bacon on top. 

Sausage & Herb Stuffing 

Submitted by Robert Ramirez, 

Chef at Sienna, 1480 Eureka 

Road, Roseville, 916-771-4700, 

siennarestaurants.com 

• 8 oz. pork sausage 

• 3/4 cup celery, diced (about 2-3 stalks) 

• 2 small onions, diced 

• 1 cup butter 

• 3 apples (preferably Granny Smith), diced 


• 1 1/4 cup chicken broth 

• 1 loaf (1 lb.) dried bread croutons 

• 3 tbsp. each sage, thyme, and parsley 

• 2 tbsp. paprika 

Preheat oven to 350°F and butter a 9x13-inch baking dish. 

In a large nonstick skillet, sauté the sausage, breaking it up 

with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Stir in celery, onions, butter, 

apples, and garlic. Sauté until tender, about 7 minutes. Add 

half of the broth, stirring and scraping the bottom of the 

skillet to release all the browned bits. 

In a large bowl, mix the croutons, sage, thyme, and parsley 

together; add the sausage-apple mix, paprika, and other half 

of the broth. 

Spoon stuffing into the baking dish, cover with foil, and 

bake for 15 minutes. Remove foil and continue baking until 

browned on top, about 8 minutes. 

NOTE: If you don’t have dried croutons, no problem. Simply 

leave diced bread out on your counter overnight to stale. 

The following day, preheat your oven to 375°F. Spread 

bread on a pan and bake until toasted, about 5-8 minutes. 

. Helwig Winery photos by Jyo Bhamidipati ©stylereadersmedia. Sienna photos by Jyo Bhamidipati ©stylereadersmedia. 


H BEST FOOD AND DRINK H 

AS VOTED BY THE READERS OF STYLE MAGAZINE 

ITALIAN 

AMERICAN 

A restaurant dedicated to bringing the 

flavors of Tuscany to our dining room. 

Named after the Italian hometown of 

2 of our founding partners, we offer 

traditional cuisine of the Tuscany region, 

as well as other recipes popular all over 

Italy – simple dishes made to order with 

the freshest of ingredients, and always 

created and served with pride. 

Vaiano Trattoria 

7160 Douglas Blvd. 

Granite Bay 

916-780-0888 

vaianotrattoria.com 

FLB Entertainment Center is a 

whole lot of flavor and fun. We 

have 20 beers on tap, handcrafted 

specialty cocktails, wine, and an 

excellent happy hour. Our menu 

has something for everyone from 

jumbo wings, burgers, wraps, pizza, 

and salads. Stop in and see why 

we’ve been voted the best sports 

bar in the area! 

FLB Entertainment Center 

511 E. Bidwell St. , Folsom 

916-983-4411 

flb365.com 

MEXICAN 

ITALIAN 

Cascada offers eclectic mix of Mexican 

favorites and California fresh cuisine 

with a Latin flair. Our full bar serves 

local wines and specialty margaritas 

made with premium tequilas and 

fresh squeezed lime juice. Our friendly 

and professional staff serve lunch and 

dinner seven days a week. So stop by 

and have some fun! 

Cascada Restaurant & Cantina 


Placerville 

530-344-7757 

cascadainplacerville.com 

Since 2014, our goal has been to bring 

the taste of Naples to Placerville. 

We use only the highest quality 

and freshest ingredients available 

for all of our signature pizza and 

pasta dishes. We only use Antico 

Molino Caputo Flour for our Classic 

Napoletana style pizza, cooked in our 

Neapolitan brick oven. Come see us— 

you won’t be disappointed! 

Bene! Ristorante Italiano 


Placerville 

530-303-3415 

eatpizzabene.com 

ITALIAN 

CANDY STORE/CONFECTIONER 

At Visconti’s Ristorante, we’re honored 

to cook for you as we cook for our own 

family and we are proud to use only 

the freshest ingredients and imported 

meat, cheese, and wine. We welcome 

you and look forward to serving you! 


2700 E. Bidwell St., Ste. 700 

Folsom 

916-983-5181 

viscontisristorante.com 

A Family of Candy Makers since 1963. 

With three generations of candy 

makers, Snooks continues the tradition 

of producing the finest freshly 

made confections in Historic Folsom. 

Thank you Folsom for your support. 

Come Visit Us or Shop Online! 

Snooks Candies 

and Chocolate Factory 

731 Sutter Street, Historic Folsom 

916-985-0620 

snookscandies.com 

AMERICAN 

PIZZA 

At Mario’s Early Toast, we use only 

the best wholesome ingredients with 

the freshest local food and produce 

available. We specialize in breakfast, 

brunch, and lunch entrées and serve 

up some of the finest mimosas in town. 

With four locations to serve you, we 

cannot wait to welcome you in! 

Mario's Early Toast 

6693 Folsom Auburn Rd., Folsom 

8425 Sierra College Blvd, Roseville 

1950 Douglas Blvd., Roseville 

4460 Rocklin Rd., Rocklin 

mariosearlytoast.com 

Craving something delicious? 

Look no further! Join us at Wally's 

where we're serving up goodness 

daily for dine-in, takeout, and 

delivery. Plus, we're here for your 

late-night cravings, open till 10pm 

every night. Serving our amazing 

community since 2015—come taste 

why we’ve been voted best pizza 

and sports bar. 

Wally's Pizza Bar 

4079 Cameron Park Drive 

Cameron Park 

530-677-5205 

wallyspizzabar.com 

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Flour Best Of 

Power 


9 BEST BAKERIES 

Fall and baked goods go together like peas and carrots, so 

it’s time to forget about calories and treat yourself. Sure, 

it’s fun to bake at home, but when a craving for something 

strikes and you don’t feel like using your kitchen—or you 

want something above and beyond your skill set—look to 

this list. According to locals, these spots “rise” above the rest! 

The small-batch, artisan pies at Posh Baking 

Company are the brainchild of home baker 

Marni Branz. You can feel good about the 

ingredients, too: house-made vanilla, real 

butter, from-scratch crusts, locally sourced 

fruit, and natural dyes—nothing artificial or 

synthetic here. Order a caramel apple pie 

or roasted pear pie with a chai spice blend, 

or swing by The Fig Tree Coffee, Art, & Music 

Lounge to try their fig cinnamon swirl or 

chicken pot pies. Pro tip: upgrade your order 

with a cornucopia or leaf overlay design for 

an extra special fall touch. Roseville, 916-799- 

1120, poshbakingcompany.com 

You’re in for a delicious meal with a side of 

history at Sweetie Pie’s Restaurant & 

Bakery. Sited in a Victorian home, one of the 

first on Placerville’s Main Street that dates back 

Posh Baking Company 

to the 1860s, means the ambiance is above 

average. But the food is also exceptional! For 

breakfast, munch on olallieberry pancakes, 

Belgian waffles, or biscuits and gravy; for lunch, 

sandwiches on house-made whole wheat, 

white, or rye bread are calling your name. Most 

of their items are made from scratch, so you 

can’t go wrong—and certainly won’t leave 

hungry. 577 Main Street, Placerville, 530-642- 

0128, sweetiepiesrestaurant.com 

Those with allergies can have their cake and 

eat it, too—you won’t find any gluten, dairy, or 

wheat whatsoever in any of the products at 

Pushkin’s Bakery & Cafe. In fact, they’re a 

dedicated bakery, so none of their items even 

come into contact with these ingredients. Grab 

a chocolate chip cookie (the inaugural item 

that started it all); slice of coffee cake in unique, 

Sweetie Pie’s 

Restaurant & Bakery 

Pushkin’s Bakery & Café 

BAD Bakers 

rotating flavors (orange cardamom, anyone?); 

or a savory breakfast sandwich. 1220 Roseville 

Parkway, Suite 140, Roseville, 916-886-5050, 

pushkinsbakery.com 

Fans of donuts with off-the-wall toppings 

flock to BAD Bakers for kronuts and both 

cake and raised offerings with names like 

Bananarama, Unicorn Clouds, Couch Potato, 

and Smorgasbord. Don’t see exactly what you 

want? Order a syringe of jelly and fill your own 

donut to your liking. Fear not, flavor purists; their 

buttery STAXX bread (the “BAD” in their name 

stands for bread and donuts, after all) is proof 

that less is more (delicious!). 1420 East Roseville 

Parkway, Suite 180, Roseville, 916-883-2253; 

195 Placerville Road, Suite 100, Folsom, 916- 

790-8042, badbakers.com 

If you’re a lover of both bakery treats and gelato, 

then Shorty’s Gelato & Bakery is the place 

for you! Choose one or choose both; or, for a 

real treat, try the crowd-pleasing gelato-stuffed 

croissant. All their gelato (flavors regularly 

rotate but past offerings have included berry 

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distributes more 

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(30,000 via mail 

and 10,000 in hightraffic 

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to area homes and 

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cheesecake and tiramisu) is made by 

an Italian chef, and all the baked goods 

are made from scratch. For fall, order 

the pumpkin cheesecake that’s topped 

with pumpkin mousse and vanilla bean 

cream for an extra autumnal punch. 1216 

Broadway, Unit A, Placerville, 530-313- 

8652 @shortysgelatoandbakery 

Early birds will get 

the carbs at BJ 

Cinnamon—a 

Folsom hotspot 

that opens at 5 

a.m., the earliest 

available of our 

roundup. As their 

name suggests, 

“cinnamon” is a 

main ingredient 

in many of the fan 

favorites: cinnamon rolls, 

cinnamon roll donuts, apple cinnamon rolls, 

and cinnamon twist donuts. For savory fans, 

an extensive croissant breakfast sandwich 

menu also awaits. 402 East Bidwell Street, 

Folsom, 916-608-8824 

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Another viable 

option for 

gluten-free 

gluttony is 

Flourless 

Bakery— 

where 

owner 

Richard 

Moore uses 

a special 

proprietary flour 

blend consisting of 

potato starch, tapioca 

starch, rice powder, and whey protein to 

create treats sans wheat. Try a blueberry 

or raspberry cheese Danish; you can also 

order a weekend breakfast box to get a 

plethora of treats (think cinnamon rolls, 

bear claws, and scones) or “assorted items 

for a party” like eclair puffs, opera cakes, 

Shorty’s Gelato & Bakery 

and bourbon orange canelé. 451 Main 

Street, Unit 5, Placerville, 530-391-7917, 

flourlessbakery.com 

Karen’s Bakery & 

Café does it all: 

we’re talking hohos, 

crocodiles 

(pastry bars 

loaded with 

pecans), 

vegan apple 

walnut 

muffins, 

gingersnap 

cookies, 

and a bevy of 

brownies. If you’re 

wanting something more, 

the real showstoppers are their cakes. 

Stop by for a slice—or a whole cake—in 

flavors like tiramisu, raspberry and white 

chocolate, and dulce de leche. 705 Gold 

Lake Drive, Folsom, 916-985-2665, 

karensbakery.com 

French fare made 

from highquality, 

fresh 

ingredients 

abounds at 

Julian’s. 

From 

tempting 

Parisian 

pastries 

(croissants, 

cookies, and 

cakes, oh my!) to 

fruit tarts, it’s their 

authentic crepes we’re 

especially crazy for. Sweet tooths 

will adore the lemon blueberry, Nutella, 

and caramel apple choices, while those 

craving something savory can expect 

plenty of salty, cheesy, veggie-filled 

delights. 6610 Folsom-Auburn Road, 

Suite 7, Folsom, 916-936-4735; 1490 

Eureka Road, Suite 170, Roseville, 916- 

474-5475, julianscafe.com 


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Fat’s Asia Bistro 

FLB Entertainment Center 

Gold Miner Café 

Julian’s Pâtisserie 

and Café 

Karen’s Bakery and Café 

Mario’s Early Toast 

Mexquite 

Rakkan Ramen 


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The Brick Oven Pub 

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Chick-fil-A (Folsom) 

Sunrise Natural Foods (Roseville) 

Roseville Health & Wellness Center 

Grocery Outlet (Folsom) 

Spare Time Sports Clubs 

Whole Foods Market (Folsom) 

Denio’s Farmers’ Market 

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Something to Taco ’Bout 

Jimboy’s 

Celebrates 

70 Years 

Jimboy's CEO 

Erik Freeman 

Jimboy’s Tacos (jimboystacos.com)—which started in Kings Beach and 

now has over 40 locations across California and Nevada, including local 

outposts in Folsom, Roseville, Rocklin, Auburn, Placerville, and Cameron 

Park—celebrated their 70th anniversary by hosting a Taco-Eating Contest 

between local media personalities and dignitaries, including STYLE’s own Emiley 

Mohr and Jimboy’s CEO Erik Freeman. The first to finish seven tacos—Mark S. 

Allen—was declared the “winner.” But it wasn’t all fun and food; all 12 contestants 

picked a nonprofit of their choosing, and Jimboy’s donated $700 to each of 

them: Jake’s Journey Home, Me-One Foundation, Twin Lakes Food Bank, Keaton’s 

Child Cancer Alliance, Girls on the Run Greater Sacramento, Firefighters Burn 

Institute, Sojourner Truth African Heritage Museum, Sacramento Food Bank & 

Family Services, Orangevale-Fair Oaks Food Bank, Special Olympics NorCAL (Law 

Enforcement Torch Run), and Vista del Lago High School. 

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