Streets of London Folsom

649 East Bidwell Street

Folsom, CA 95630

(916) 984-3706

No words. No pictures.

This week we lost a dad of the Thursday Drunks. RIP Corvette dad. We raise this glass to you.

F.U. Grim Reaper. F.U.

Burgers & Brew Sacramento

1409 R Street
Sacramento, CA 95811
(916) 442-0900

Every once in a while, you just need a damn burger! Burgers & Brew in Sacramento is a great place to start. They have a lovely beer & cider selection including many imports and local options too. You can take your beer snob friends here without worry.

And damn, they can make a burger. There are so many options that I think everyone can find something they love. Great fresh salads with more than just iceberg lettuce, a fabulous little BLT, veggie burgers, turkey burgers and my favorite - bison burger! It's lean, extra flavorful and well dressed. All their side are tasty as well.

It's usually hard to get a table in here, but they recently took over the defunct froyo shop next door and are adding on some extra space. Good for them!

All in all, just a solid, delicious option right in the heart of Sacramento. You can also check out their Davis location, but it's not quite as nice. But the food rocks, so there you go.

Linda's Pizzeria

7815 Greenback Lane

Citrus Heights, CA 95610

(916) 722-2700

Set in an old Taco Bell building, this little Pizzeria is owned by Linda, the sister of Zelda of Zelda's Pizza fame in midtown Sacramento. We love Zelda's. It's kitschy, the deep dish is delicious and it's a Sacramento institution.

So when a new contender showed up, we had to try it! Some of our members live out that way, so that was even more incentive. First impression is that it's in an old Taco Bell. No way around that. They've tried to make it a bit more cozy with wooden booths and some TVs with football on, but you can still tell.

The pizza, now there is another story! We were split down the middle as to whether it was better than Zelda's. Both are fabulous, but we just didn't have a definitive answer. The crust is more like a pie crust filled with a zesty tomato sauce and toppings of your choice. The combo showcases the pizza well!

Salad is basic but tasty and helps pave the way for the giant pies. Beer & wine selection is average but really, you're here for the pizza so you'll be fine.

We suggest trying it out. If you're in the burbs it's much easier than trekking to Zelda's, but if I was downtown I wouldn't make the trip. Proximity wins with two tasty pizza places.

Shady Lady Saloon

1409 R Street, #101
Sacramento, CA 95811
(916) 231-9121

I love this place. They care about their booze and they don't cater to beginner drinkers. You have to appreciate that. Vodka is not on the menu. Prohibition era booze only so we drunks are happy little goldfish. Gin given the respect it deserves. Bourbon in more than a mint julep. Rum in kick-you-in-the-teeth but soft around the edges cocktails.

If you don't know what to order, ask the uberinformed bartenders. And be patient. They make all their own mixers (bitters, tonic, everything) and the drinks are complicated, so they take a little extra love. You won't be disappointed. I bet if you try a booze you don't usually like, you'll like it here.

They vibe is everything from business happy hour to hipster date night. Come as you are and make it your own.

The food is quite good as well. Portions may be small, but the quality is worth it. Duck confit tater tots are to die for. They're not shy about having headcheese on the meat plate and even their salads are delicious. They tend to the more decedent comfort food, but have some lighter options as well.

It can get busy and they often have old thyme bands, so if you shy away from that sort of thing get your day drink on, or stop by for happy hour. The deals are great!