Comments on: Dead to Me http://sacrag.com/2008/04/dead-to-me/ Sacramento News, Gossip & Snark Fri, 21 Nov 2008 22:02:55 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: supersonic30 http://sacrag.com/2008/04/dead-to-me/#comment-41150 supersonic30 Thu, 01 May 2008 22:53:51 +0000 http://sacrag.com/?p=1635#comment-41150 Update! I went to the Tahoe Park Neighborhood Assn. meeting earlier this week and someone asked Kevin McCarty what was going into that building and all he knows is that one store will be... drumroll... a cigarette shop! Good guessing! Update! I went to the Tahoe Park Neighborhood Assn. meeting earlier this week and someone asked Kevin McCarty what was going into that building and all he knows is that one store will be… drumroll… a cigarette shop! Good guessing!

]]> By: supersonic30 http://sacrag.com/2008/04/dead-to-me/#comment-40976 supersonic30 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 16:07:09 +0000 http://sacrag.com/?p=1635#comment-40976 I don't know how to get that kind of information, but it's in walking distance from my house so I hope it's something cool. However, judging from the "design," I'm not too confident! I don’t know how to get that kind of information, but it’s in walking distance from my house so I hope it’s something cool. However, judging from the “design,” I’m not too confident!

]]> By: CoolDMZ http://sacrag.com/2008/04/dead-to-me/#comment-40850 CoolDMZ Fri, 25 Apr 2008 21:23:09 +0000 http://sacrag.com/?p=1635#comment-40850 supersonic30: my first thought was man, that looks like the future home of a cigarette shop. but now there is one next to Wing Stop, so we're good there. not that there's anything wrong with that. what are your hopes and dreams for that spot? We need a connection who can find these sorts of things out. I'm sure it can be researched but probably not 100% on the innerweb. supersonic30: my first thought was man, that looks like the future home of a cigarette shop. but now there is one next to Wing Stop, so we’re good there. not that there’s anything wrong with that. what are your hopes and dreams for that spot?

We need a connection who can find these sorts of things out. I’m sure it can be researched but probably not 100% on the innerweb.

]]> By: supersonic30 http://sacrag.com/2008/04/dead-to-me/#comment-40842 supersonic30 Fri, 25 Apr 2008 18:57:28 +0000 http://sacrag.com/?p=1635#comment-40842 Speaking of Tahoe Park, does anyone know what's going into the retail/commercial space under construction next to 7-11 on Broadway & 58th? Speaking of Tahoe Park, does anyone know what’s going into the retail/commercial space under construction next to 7-11 on Broadway & 58th?

]]> By: plumwin http://sacrag.com/2008/04/dead-to-me/#comment-40648 plumwin Tue, 22 Apr 2008 16:10:20 +0000 http://sacrag.com/?p=1635#comment-40648 Wow! The only time they were that nice to me was when I bought a $400 bottle of scotch for my then boyfriend when he graduated from law school. Maybe I should try that again. Wow! The only time they were that nice to me was when I bought a $400 bottle of scotch for my then boyfriend when he graduated from law school. Maybe I should try that again.

]]> By: Dani http://sacrag.com/2008/04/dead-to-me/#comment-40647 Dani Tue, 22 Apr 2008 15:46:14 +0000 http://sacrag.com/?p=1635#comment-40647 I have had everyone at Corti's remember my name, special order anything I need, introduce me to obscure delicacies, and educate me on interesting food facts, upcoming events, and wine selections. They have better prices on better coffees than Raley's, Safeway, and Nugget. Can't imagine a more enthusiastic or well educated staff. You obviously have never been invited to the back room. I have had everyone at Corti’s remember my name, special order anything I need, introduce me to obscure delicacies, and educate me on interesting food facts, upcoming events, and wine selections.
They have better prices on better coffees than Raley’s, Safeway, and Nugget.
Can’t imagine a more enthusiastic or well educated staff.
You obviously have never been invited to the back room.

]]> By: stickie http://sacrag.com/2008/04/dead-to-me/#comment-40598 stickie Mon, 21 Apr 2008 20:53:04 +0000 http://sacrag.com/?p=1635#comment-40598 Last time I was at the Corti deli, they called back a man who dropped off a sandwich order form. He ignored the sandwich and ingredient selections and simply wrote "Philly Cheesesteak" across the bottom. I thought the deli woman was very nice in explaining to this moron that they do not sell Philly Cheesesteaks, not is there anything remotely similar to a Philly Cheesesteak at the deli counter of this Italian grocery store. Last time I was at the Corti deli, they called back a man who dropped off a sandwich order form. He ignored the sandwich and ingredient selections and simply wrote “Philly Cheesesteak” across the bottom. I thought the deli woman was very nice in explaining to this moron that they do not sell Philly Cheesesteaks, not is there anything remotely similar to a Philly Cheesesteak at the deli counter of this Italian grocery store.

]]> By: Plumwin http://sacrag.com/2008/04/dead-to-me/#comment-40337 Plumwin Thu, 17 Apr 2008 23:25:38 +0000 http://sacrag.com/?p=1635#comment-40337 I know this is a little off topic but it’s in the neighborhood, they serve food, and its now Dead to Me so I’m adding it. Corti Brothers. What happened? I’ve been there three times this month and each one was worse than the previous visit. On each visit I was virtually the only customer in the place (I know, everyone is at Trader Joes a few blocks down and rightly so) and yet they act so put out to have to help anyone. I really only go for the deli and this last time I was literally the only person in the aisle. As usual there are no prices/descriptions on anything and god forbid you have to ask what something was as I did. I’m sorry but that baked ball of dough could be a Hot Pocket or a nice salmon stuffed ball of goodness. The woman behind the counter acted like it was beyond her to figure out what it was so I just skipped it. The three salads I did request were met with almost scorn. Let me point out that I am not a ‘hold the mayo, sauce on the side, extra tomatoes’ type of gal. I’m a ‘just wrap it up and I’ll put it in my cart’ so why the hostility? Bottom line, I’m not going back. If you charge $8.49 for a box of Grape Nuts, you have to be friendly. It’s the law. I know this is a little off topic but it’s in the neighborhood, they serve food, and its now Dead to Me so I’m adding it. Corti Brothers. What happened? I’ve been there three times this month and each one was worse than the previous visit. On each visit I was virtually the only customer in the place (I know, everyone is at Trader Joes a few blocks down and rightly so) and yet they act so put out to have to help anyone. I really only go for the deli and this last time I was literally the only person in the aisle. As usual there are no prices/descriptions on anything and god forbid you have to ask what something was as I did. I’m sorry but that baked ball of dough could be a Hot Pocket or a nice salmon stuffed ball of goodness. The woman behind the counter acted like it was beyond her to figure out what it was so I just skipped it. The three salads I did request were met with almost scorn. Let me point out that I am not a ‘hold the mayo, sauce on the side, extra tomatoes’ type of gal. I’m a ‘just wrap it up and I’ll put it in my cart’ so why the hostility? Bottom line, I’m not going back. If you charge $8.49 for a box of Grape Nuts, you have to be friendly. It’s the law.

]]> By: SFChick74 http://sacrag.com/2008/04/dead-to-me/#comment-40271 SFChick74 Thu, 17 Apr 2008 03:44:14 +0000 http://sacrag.com/?p=1635#comment-40271 No! Don't send more people to Mamma Susanna's in River Park! Dammit, I wanted that place all to myself. The pastas are so freaking good... No! Don’t send more people to Mamma Susanna’s in River Park! Dammit, I wanted that place all to myself. The pastas are so freaking good…

]]> By: Melly http://sacrag.com/2008/04/dead-to-me/#comment-40251 Melly Wed, 16 Apr 2008 20:55:00 +0000 http://sacrag.com/?p=1635#comment-40251 So frickin' funny! Jamie's is in a coma..for me. Stagecoach II is dead to me...but I'd go back to the one further down Florin near Bowling Dr, Stagecoach I. They have great breakfast grits. I always meant to try Fins..glad I passed. For exceptional seafood..it's Taylors on Freeport. So frickin’ funny!

Jamie’s is in a coma..for me. Stagecoach II is dead to me…but I’d go back to the one further down Florin near Bowling Dr, Stagecoach I. They have great breakfast grits.

I always meant to try Fins..glad I passed.

For exceptional seafood..it’s Taylors on Freeport.

]]> By: CoolDMZ http://sacrag.com/2008/04/dead-to-me/#comment-40248 CoolDMZ Wed, 16 Apr 2008 19:26:07 +0000 http://sacrag.com/?p=1635#comment-40248 I'll bite the bullet and give Pancho's another shot and report back. I think/hope the usual crew were on vacation or something. I’ll bite the bullet and give Pancho’s another shot and report back. I think/hope the usual crew were on vacation or something.

]]> By: plumwin http://sacrag.com/2008/04/dead-to-me/#comment-40247 plumwin Wed, 16 Apr 2008 19:04:15 +0000 http://sacrag.com/?p=1635#comment-40247 Pancho's sucks now? Bummer. I haven't been there for quite a few months but was looking forward to a yummy return. Tahoe Park definitely needs better restaurants. Oh, supersonic30, the Village Drive-in closed on Sundays thing was discovered by me after strolling my kid there with a promise of ice cream. Who closes on Sunday anymore? Pancho’s sucks now? Bummer. I haven’t been there for quite a few months but was looking forward to a yummy return. Tahoe Park definitely needs better restaurants. Oh, supersonic30, the Village Drive-in closed on Sundays thing was discovered by me after strolling my kid there with a promise of ice cream. Who closes on Sunday anymore?

]]> By: CoolDMZ http://sacrag.com/2008/04/dead-to-me/#comment-40246 CoolDMZ Wed, 16 Apr 2008 18:55:13 +0000 http://sacrag.com/?p=1635#comment-40246 Okay how about this Tahoe Park deadness: Pancho's, or Pancho's Maria's Pancho's as I like to call it. I was a big fan until the last visit: completely different cooking crew, therefore completely bad tasting burritos--undercooked rice, different spices on the chicken, no guac, what gives. I am worried about going back, I'm going to have to go in the door, look at the cooking staff, and be ready to fake a forgotten wallet or something and back away. I too am excited about the Butcher, I only found out about this after he had left. Keep us in the loop, TS Okay how about this Tahoe Park deadness: Pancho’s, or Pancho’s Maria’s Pancho’s as I like to call it. I was a big fan until the last visit: completely different cooking crew, therefore completely bad tasting burritos–undercooked rice, different spices on the chicken, no guac, what gives.

I am worried about going back, I’m going to have to go in the door, look at the cooking staff, and be ready to fake a forgotten wallet or something and back away.

I too am excited about the Butcher, I only found out about this after he had left. Keep us in the loop, TS

]]> By: supersonic30 http://sacrag.com/2008/04/dead-to-me/#comment-40245 supersonic30 Wed, 16 Apr 2008 18:31:02 +0000 http://sacrag.com/?p=1635#comment-40245 The Village Drive-In (Thru?) is fantastic! Delicious shakes and the grilled cheese with bacon is fabulous! Bummer that it's closed Sundays. Tahoe Park needs more neighborhood places so I can't wait to hear more about The Butcher. The Village Drive-In (Thru?) is fantastic! Delicious shakes and the grilled cheese with bacon is fabulous! Bummer that it’s closed Sundays.

Tahoe Park needs more neighborhood places so I can’t wait to hear more about The Butcher.

]]> By: Turty Squip http://sacrag.com/2008/04/dead-to-me/#comment-40242 Turty Squip Wed, 16 Apr 2008 16:55:48 +0000 http://sacrag.com/?p=1635#comment-40242 Juan in a Million (58th & Broadway) is dead to me, but only because they are never open. Food wasn't bad (and reasonably priced), but who the hell has a neighborhood restaurant that is closed for dinner and weekends? Mr. Pickle is dead to me because it is too creepy to have a giant pickle shoved down your throat (I mean their ad person on the corner- get your mind outta the gutter) during the commute, and I think they all went outta business. National chain pizza delivery is dead to me because none of them will deliver to my house. Some kind of zip code (a.k.a., "the other racial profiling") "restriction." Not Dead to me: Tallac Drive Thru ('cross from Tallac Village Shopping Center on 14th and ... 62nd?)- great selection, fantastic greasy spoon food, shakes n' fries are very good, closed Sundays (see Juan', above). Suzannes in River Park, on Carlson. Italian for the Italians. Family to a Tee. Nice little deli too! And something that would wake the dead: Hold your breath, fire up the BBQ, and get ready for more meat! "The Butcher of Tahoe Park" may return within the year with his fantastic selection of meats (including the hard to find stuff) and cheeses, plus deli stuff (and maybe even MORE!)!! Look for a Broadway (or nearby) location. (More information as it becomes available) Juan in a Million (58th & Broadway) is dead to me, but only because they are never open. Food wasn’t bad (and reasonably priced), but who the hell has a neighborhood restaurant that is closed for dinner and weekends?
Mr. Pickle is dead to me because it is too creepy to have a giant pickle shoved down your throat (I mean their ad person on the corner- get your mind outta the gutter) during the commute, and I think they all went outta business.
National chain pizza delivery is dead to me because none of them will deliver to my house. Some kind of zip code (a.k.a., “the other racial profiling”) “restriction.”

Not Dead to me: Tallac Drive Thru (’cross from Tallac Village Shopping Center on 14th and … 62nd?)- great selection, fantastic greasy spoon food, shakes n’ fries are very good, closed Sundays (see Juan’, above).
Suzannes in River Park, on Carlson. Italian for the Italians. Family to a Tee. Nice little deli too!

And something that would wake the dead: Hold your breath, fire up the BBQ, and get ready for more meat! “The Butcher of Tahoe Park” may return within the year with his fantastic selection of meats (including the hard to find stuff) and cheeses, plus deli stuff (and maybe even MORE!)!! Look for a Broadway (or nearby) location. (More information as it becomes available)

]]> By: badhairday http://sacrag.com/2008/04/dead-to-me/#comment-40240 badhairday Wed, 16 Apr 2008 15:32:20 +0000 http://sacrag.com/?p=1635#comment-40240 Some people get creeped out by clowns. However, I find the Burger King to be far more likely to induce nightmares. Some people get creeped out by clowns. However, I find the Burger King to be far more likely to induce nightmares.

]]> By: sactalks http://sacrag.com/2008/04/dead-to-me/#comment-40219 sactalks Wed, 16 Apr 2008 04:57:43 +0000 http://sacrag.com/?p=1635#comment-40219 Thanks for the heads-up on Fins. We've decided to Eat the Grid and really enjoyed Crepeville (1730 L St.) on Sunday. We (wife and I) recommend. Her chicken salad was HUGE and my chicken sandwich with sprouts was good but the potatoes that came with it was amazing! (Is there an 'e' in potato(e)? I don't think there is. How 'bout when it's pluralized? Where is Quayle when you need him?) Thanks for the heads-up on Fins. We’ve decided to Eat the Grid and really enjoyed Crepeville (1730 L St.) on Sunday. We (wife and I) recommend. Her chicken salad was HUGE and my chicken sandwich with sprouts was good but the potatoes that came with it was amazing! (Is there an ‘e’ in potato(e)? I don’t think there is. How ’bout when it’s pluralized? Where is Quayle when you need him?)

]]> By: bacon http://sacrag.com/2008/04/dead-to-me/#comment-40211 bacon Tue, 15 Apr 2008 21:56:36 +0000 http://sacrag.com/?p=1635#comment-40211 I wrote them to complain about no warning re: the Escolar. They took 3 weeks to reply - without an actualy apology - that they were no longer serving it. Nice! They used to have decent seafood and decent prices but now Safeway is 1/2 the price and the same quality, so no reason for me to go to Fins ever again. I wrote them to complain about no warning re: the Escolar.

They took 3 weeks to reply - without an actualy apology - that they were no longer serving it.

Nice!

They used to have decent seafood and decent prices but now Safeway is 1/2 the price and the same quality, so no reason for me to go to Fins ever again.

]]> By: Stickie http://sacrag.com/2008/04/dead-to-me/#comment-40209 Stickie Tue, 15 Apr 2008 21:36:08 +0000 http://sacrag.com/?p=1635#comment-40209 It is hilarious that the top choice in the Related Posts column is: Dead whale sighted off coast of SF. Take that, lousy seafood establishments! It is hilarious that the top choice in the Related Posts column is:

Dead whale sighted off coast of SF.

Take that, lousy seafood establishments!

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