Nixtaco

1805 Cirby Way #12
Roseville, CA 95661
(916) 771-4165

A lot of our foodie friends have been trekking out to Roseville to eat tacos at Nixtaco so we had to try it. Their taco sampler (of adorable mini tacos), is a great way to sample it all. The veggie was was surprisingly good, the barbacoa was delicious and the carnitas and other pork ones were good but I couldn't figure out which was which, sorry! They have a nice selection of local beers and their black beans were great! Along with server yourself blue corn chips and this place is a great addition. Counter service also helps us with drops in, and large parties.

Hot Italian Birthdays

1627 16th Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 444-3000

Well damn. We went out of town for our anniversary and of course, the drunks doubled up their birthday game and celebrated two drunks with a huge group of peeps. I'm sure they had a evening full of pizza, beer, wine and laughs. I'm sad I missed it.

PS: I did get a text asking if their house red was good. I'm glad they did because the last time it was very sweet. I guided her to house prosecco. I love getting booze tip texts!

Bastille Day 2016

Undisclosed Natomas Location

We are lucky drunks. Most of us have spent time in France over the years so we have a special place in our hearts for Bastille Day. Each year, we celebrate in some fashion and this year was marred by the attack in Nice at a place a lot of us have been. It's hard to handle a tragedy on any day, but on a celebration day, it's even harder.

Alas, we still did what we do best. Spend quality time with friends with quality food and drinks.

We were awash in french wine, and foods like garlic haricot verts, street sandwiches of ham and Camembert, cold herbed beef, tomato and carrot salad, grilled veggies, cheesy gougeres, white bean and tuna salad, fondue and grilled peaches. It's as a lovely night.

Mandarin Kitchen

167 Sacramento Street
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 745-4098

This little place is in the old section of Auburn and it doesn't look like much but damn, is it good! They make their own dumplings (not pictured because we demolished them), and their own noodles. Everything from their Thai curry to their meat dumpling was just delicious. I've dreamed about these dumplings...must go back soon....