I can’t figure out the Haines brothers. Matt and Fred continue to confound. Simultaneously they put out some of the best and worst food in the city, have some of the coziest and ugliest dining rooms, make me smile like a dolphin on E and feel like punching a baby seal. Their new venture, Spin … Continue reading “Sit and Spin: The Haines Brothers’ Newest Offering”
In case the heat and the State Fair weren’t strong enough reminders that summer is vibrantly in full swing, head to Whitey’s Jolly Kone, 1300 Jefferson Boulevard in West Sacramento. Their seasonally fresh peach shakes are here! Thick, creamy, and speckled with ripe, tangy peaches, you can lose yourself in the moment as you slurp. … Continue reading “Fresh Peach Shakes Return to Whitey’s Jolly Kone”
In keeping with the adventurous theme of this year’s fair, organizers invited Jungle George’s Exotic Meats to challenge your palate and allow you to taste something that I’ll wager you have not yet tried.
A little Ford’s Real Hamburgers shout out on Friday (actually, she credits roadfood.com, which is a great site, btw…Hello, Marie’s Do-Nut Shop!) on Fox 40 Morning News when Paul Robins interviewed Amy from “On the go with Amy,” a mother of two who blogs about vacationing on $150 – $200 a day. She offers up … Continue reading “Vacationing on the cheap”
Citrus Heights is getting NorCal’s first Smashburger on March 31. My carnivorous friends scattered across the country generally agree that Smashburger is a decent burger, but I don’t really care. I won’t be eating there, as I generally avoid franchise restaurants like the plague, especially if they don’t serve draft beer. And do we really … Continue reading “Smashburger coming, seeks hungry rockers”
On this St. Patty’s day, it seems a logical time to roll out a few choices when you really, really want to get your beer on. While none of these places are your traditional choices for a pint of Guinness and corned beef and cabbage, they’re rather perfect choices for brewed goodness the other 364 … Continue reading “Dear, Where’s the Best Beer?”
I’m so far ahead of my time that I’m already thinking what I’m going to eat next year. Thankfully for me and you, some people still think they can make a go of it in the restaurant business. My hats off to them (if I wore hats that is– but if I did, I’d probably … Continue reading “Looking Forward to 2009: Grand Opening Edition”
Another fall has arrived and another crop of appley goodness has been laid out for the intrepid daytripper to consume. Apple Hill is in full harvest mode, and the weather couldn’t be nicer.  The crowds are bound to be overflowing this weekend and the apple themed desserts, pies, breads, jams, trinkets, colostomies, and hardware will overflow … Continue reading “Apple Hill Unpeeled 2008”
Other than being the title of one of the best and most overlooked Sonny Rollins albums (I know you don’t care about jazz, just humor me), the title above refers to the fact that we’re going to race through your myriad dining options on Sacramento’s Broadway with a no-holds-barred, no-stone-left-unturned, no-child-left-behind attitude. Are you ready? … Continue reading “East Broadway Rundown”
Runnergirl, Stickie, and I got a chance to peek around at all the food vendors last night at Cal Expo. We came away with a few deep-fried nuggets of information that we just have to share. 1. GELATO-That’s right. The EYE-talian delicacy makes its way to the food midway. Trust me you can’t miss it. … Continue reading “Fair Food Preview”
The Sac Rag 