The newest sandwich sensation in Sacramento has arrived: The Sandwich Spot. While, I’ll admit, not the catchiest name for a sandwich spot, “The Sandwich Spot” does connote an air of casual grace and casual food that works well with the neighborhood surrounding The Sandwich Spot. You will spot The Sandwich Spot on the corner of 18th and … Continue reading “Sandwiches? In Sacramento?”
Guy Fierifrom SFGate.com Yes, that’s right, I know you can’t believe it, but the long awaited, much anticipated, greatly elongated, and mildly frustrated opening of “Tex Wasabi’s” has come. As of Friday, February 9, the doors are open and the chicken sashimi is flying off the shelves. What, you didn’t know it was open yet? … Continue reading “Tex Wasabi’s: Celebrity Chef Babysitter’s Club?”
Surprise to no one given my non de blog, I love dogs. Got myself Sac County’s legal limit of them, all well-cared-for and not a nuisance to the neighbors. The aforementioned ’98 Plymouth Voyager I schlep around town in is because of them, because you just can’t fit that many dogs in your average sports … Continue reading “Earth to Ron: Hire a pet-sitter”
There has been an awful lot of chain-bashing going on lately here on the Rag. Most authors here at Rag HQ support local businesses and encourage others to do the same. Heck, why start the Sac Rag in the first place if you don’t appreciate all things local. If we wanted to enjoy the sameness … Continue reading “Chain Reaction”
Young and old mix at R15, if by mix you mostly mean the old hitting on the young We widget factory workers were “blessed” this year with two holiday parties, and as usual this gave me an opportunity to check out some local hot spots I normally wouldn’t frequent. First up was Café Bernardo/R15, the … Continue reading “Office XMas party reviews: R15 and Melting Pot”
It would be easy to gush about the food at Jim Denny’s, or to spend hundreds of words talking about the wonderfully nostalgic feel of the place, or even to wax poetic about simpler times and forgotten values that so few eateries still embody. But, for the sake of brevity, I’ll try to sum up … Continue reading “Jim Denny’s: Counter Intelligence”
Before dining at Mulvaney’s B&L on Wednesday night, I knew the following things: 1) “Mulvaney’s Building & Loan” is a charming name dreamt up by owner Patrick Mulvaney inspired by the name of Jimmy Stewart’s little bank in “It’s a Wonderful Life.” 2) Mulvaney adheres to the “what’s good today” style of chefery using local, … Continue reading “Mulvaney’s Building and Loan”
Enjoyed another night game at Raley Field last night. Thursday nights are “Crystal $1 Family Feast” nights, featuring hot dogs and ice cream bars for $1 each. The ‘Cats were knocking the ball around and indeed went on to win 7-3. (Props to Keith Ginter!) The family fun got even funner when Jose Morban, last … Continue reading ““Family” “Fun” at Raley Field (Rivercats 7, Raniers 3)”
OK, so I’m not exactly a “regular” at Streets of London, but I do go there about once a week, especially for the Sunday Night Pub Quiz. I’ve never been a huge fan of the food, but would be remiss if I didn’t at least give their Fish & Chips a try on my latest … Continue reading “Fish & Chips-Streets of London”
So, in trying to enjoy some “romancified” good times with the soon-to-be Mrs. Eats, I decided to wine and dine her at a spot that I’ve written about before, L’Image. I was able to get 6:30 reservations several days in advance and looked forward to a hearty and romantic French dinner about which we would … Continue reading “limage problem”
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