3651 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95816
(916) 455-7155
Small group week always leads us to Bonn Lair. And I have no idea what happened this week. Sometimes when I miss a week I can recreate it in my mind from the journal entries but damn, they're weird. It's a whole lot of talk about sausages, nipples, Patrick Swayze, Russian accents, an onion-licker and a narwhal. I was more confused by the time I was done and now I fear nightmares.
I'm glad I was in Iceland.
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Masullo Pizza
Masullo Pizza
2711 Riverside Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95818
(916) 443-8929
With large communal tables (all made out of one tree), small space, friendly staff and no other way of cooking besides the wood oven stove, Masullo does a lot with just a little. Now we could get into an argument (even within our group) as to which pizza is better, Masullo or Hot Italian. But let's keep our eye on the prize - the pizza is delicious!
They have a nice selection of mostly arugula based salads that really pack in the spiciness of the greens with a salty, creamy component that makes them delicious. They have a rosemary bread appetizers that doesn't seem like much, but is absolutely addictive especially with their olive oil to dip it in.
We found out, a little too late that they were doing a half off bottles of wine on Thursday. Would have been nice to know that before we bought a round of glasses to start, but oh well. Live and learn. Their wine selection is small but has pretty much everything you need including tiny bottles of prosecco. They also have some local Two Rivers Cider on tap and some decent beers.
Now for the pizza. I'm a huge fan of sauceless pizza, but most people think I'm crazy when I want to order it. Come here, order the Eileen, and you will be a convert. Mozzarella, oyster mushrooms, bacon, cream, sage and black pepper. We had a few with sauce and a few without. All of them were delicious.
If you are lucky enough to be there when the Italian waiter Andrea is working you will love him. The owner come out and thanked us for coming which was a nice touch. They also just recently started serving lunch. All and all, you need to trek out and visit this tiny little space. The parking is limited, but it's such a nice atmosphere and dishes us such yummy food that you'll forget about all that as soon as you walk in the door.
2711 Riverside Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95818
(916) 443-8929
With large communal tables (all made out of one tree), small space, friendly staff and no other way of cooking besides the wood oven stove, Masullo does a lot with just a little. Now we could get into an argument (even within our group) as to which pizza is better, Masullo or Hot Italian. But let's keep our eye on the prize - the pizza is delicious!
They have a nice selection of mostly arugula based salads that really pack in the spiciness of the greens with a salty, creamy component that makes them delicious. They have a rosemary bread appetizers that doesn't seem like much, but is absolutely addictive especially with their olive oil to dip it in.
We found out, a little too late that they were doing a half off bottles of wine on Thursday. Would have been nice to know that before we bought a round of glasses to start, but oh well. Live and learn. Their wine selection is small but has pretty much everything you need including tiny bottles of prosecco. They also have some local Two Rivers Cider on tap and some decent beers.
Now for the pizza. I'm a huge fan of sauceless pizza, but most people think I'm crazy when I want to order it. Come here, order the Eileen, and you will be a convert. Mozzarella, oyster mushrooms, bacon, cream, sage and black pepper. We had a few with sauce and a few without. All of them were delicious.
If you are lucky enough to be there when the Italian waiter Andrea is working you will love him. The owner come out and thanked us for coming which was a nice touch. They also just recently started serving lunch. All and all, you need to trek out and visit this tiny little space. The parking is limited, but it's such a nice atmosphere and dishes us such yummy food that you'll forget about all that as soon as you walk in the door.
Thursday, September 30, 2010
El Azteca Taqueria
El Azteca Taqueria
4006 Foothills Boulevard No.103
Roseville, CA 95747-7240
(916) 772-6682
I wasn't there and I have no journal to reference but this is what I know.
You walk up and order, they have a full bar, all of their food is yummy and if you live in Roseville and love Mexican food you should probably check this place out. I know I will!
4006 Foothills Boulevard No.103
Roseville, CA 95747-7240
(916) 772-6682
I wasn't there and I have no journal to reference but this is what I know.
You walk up and order, they have a full bar, all of their food is yummy and if you live in Roseville and love Mexican food you should probably check this place out. I know I will!
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Back Door Lounge
1112 Firehouse Alley
Sacramento, CA 95814-3207
(916) 442-5751
What can we say about this place. It's in an alley. The owner Nick has been serving strong drinks since the dawn of time. It has a certain level of kitsch that you can't usually find in Sacramento. Oh, and it's a damn fine time! If you can't appreciate this place I think we might have to go our separate ways.
Eat before you get there because they don't serve food outside of the bags of chips behind the bar. Nick can make just about anything but drink like an adult and stay away from the girlie drinks please!
Most of the drunks were there and we had some extra coworkers of TheJenny's that live close by and Nixie and ExtraBrian were back in effect. Always lovely to have some new blood to spice up the conversations. We took over the two booths near the front of the bar and played musical chairs the whole night. Sometime we leave places kind of early since they are more like restaurants but we hung around pretty late here. It's easy to lose track of time in this place so plan accordingly.
Sacramento, CA 95814-3207
(916) 442-5751
What can we say about this place. It's in an alley. The owner Nick has been serving strong drinks since the dawn of time. It has a certain level of kitsch that you can't usually find in Sacramento. Oh, and it's a damn fine time! If you can't appreciate this place I think we might have to go our separate ways.
Eat before you get there because they don't serve food outside of the bags of chips behind the bar. Nick can make just about anything but drink like an adult and stay away from the girlie drinks please!
Most of the drunks were there and we had some extra coworkers of TheJenny's that live close by and Nixie and ExtraBrian were back in effect. Always lovely to have some new blood to spice up the conversations. We took over the two booths near the front of the bar and played musical chairs the whole night. Sometime we leave places kind of early since they are more like restaurants but we hung around pretty late here. It's easy to lose track of time in this place so plan accordingly.
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Streets of London - Folsom, 2010
649 E Bidwell St
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 984-3706
Here's another place that we seem to visit once yearly (August 2009, October 2008). With constituents in the Hills and in Roseville, it's nice to go somewhere a little closer to them every once in a while. They have a full bar and a nice selection of British beers.
I have to say the menu has gone a little down hill lately. They went from mostly British fare to jalapeno poppers, pizza and other such frat food, while retaining some good things like bangers and mash, fish and chips, curries and shepard's pie.
It was a nice group of drunks with Sluggy, Crabby and the kids joining us again! (It's been way too long). Plus more #BeerTweetup guests. ExtraBrian was back, but his other half had some yucky dental work done, so she's excused. We figure if you come out more than once, you get a nickname and blog placement. Until we change our minds.
TheJenny & NakedBob were trying not to be eaten by bears in Yellowstone, but they assured us they were raising a glass. Troopers.
No pictures. Yes, it's because I suck. Let it go already!
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 984-3706
Here's another place that we seem to visit once yearly (August 2009, October 2008). With constituents in the Hills and in Roseville, it's nice to go somewhere a little closer to them every once in a while. They have a full bar and a nice selection of British beers.
I have to say the menu has gone a little down hill lately. They went from mostly British fare to jalapeno poppers, pizza and other such frat food, while retaining some good things like bangers and mash, fish and chips, curries and shepard's pie.
It was a nice group of drunks with Sluggy, Crabby and the kids joining us again! (It's been way too long). Plus more #BeerTweetup guests. ExtraBrian was back, but his other half had some yucky dental work done, so she's excused. We figure if you come out more than once, you get a nickname and blog placement. Until we change our minds.
TheJenny & NakedBob were trying not to be eaten by bears in Yellowstone, but they assured us they were raising a glass. Troopers.
No pictures. Yes, it's because I suck. Let it go already!
Thursday, September 9, 2010
The Shack
5201 Folsom Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95819
(916) 457-5997
We end up at the Shack about once a year (March 2009, July 2008) and it makes us wonder why it always takes us so long to come back. The kitchen is open until 8 pm serving up really good hamburgers, pastrami and other specialties like fish & chips. As long as you are in by 8 for some grub they are pretty kick back about how long you stay and drink.
And boy, can you drink here! They're beer menu is extensive to say the least. Lots of interesting things on tap and many, many more in bottles. Gary, the owner is super knowledgeable as is his staff. They will point you in the right direction.
The think I love about this place is that one minute the guy is helping me pick my next beer and telling off-color jokes and the next he is giving a kid a bowl of water for his puppy and making sure he takes some doggie biscuits too. It's such a friendly neighborhood place but with just enough sass to make it fun.
We had a large crowd this week with a couple guys from the #BeerTweetup stopping by and a trio of Sometimes Drunks that came out as well. Pretty much we were so busy talking and giving our server a hard time I didn't really see what other folks were eating.
I have to say that I think you make your own fun here. If you walked in and were quiet, got the beer you always get and just ate dinner - you may not love it. If however, you chat up the servers, try some new stuff and bring a couple of friends - you'll hang out longer than you planned and enjoy yourself.
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Gatsby's Diner
The date today is 9/02/10... 90210. For those of you alive in the early 90s, that means Brandon, Brenda, Dillon, Steve, Andrea and the whole Beverly Hills crew! In honor of this date, we decided to find a place as close to the Peach Pit as possible. Unknowingly, we picked Gatsby's Diner, which does not fit this at all...but ended up the most wonderful mistake!
It has an old depression era fell, but has left over Teppanyaki grills in the middle of the room. They use them so well that you don't immediately realize they are leftover from some place else. They grill all their burgers out in the dining area which gives the whole place a burgery smell. I feel bad for vegetarian in this place, but as a carnivore, hell yeah!
We were joined by two of the #BeerTweetup folks that we shall call Nixie & ExtraBrian (as in "Now. With Extra Brian!"). We might change their names, but that's what they are so far. They weren't easily offended, talked geeky, were funny and seemed to not abhor us. We like them. They even donated to the travel fund. That is some classy shit.
Back to the food. Beer and wine and burgers is what you should order here. The burgers are fabulous. Juicy, large, flavorful... oh, wait...what was I talking about. Right, burgers! They were delicious. The house cut fries and potato chips were also good and the green goddess dressing is a solid choice.
The best part of the place? The staff. Chef Jerad & (self-named) Uncle Steve were not only gracious, but funny, candid and just damn fun to talk to. We were there later than anyone else and instead of getting the stink eye, they told us stories about how Guy Fieri came out to tape Diners, Drive-ins & Dives, their family history and signed our journal. Again...some classy shit.
Go here, go often and enjoy some really fantastic food made by folks who love making good food and meeting the people who enjoy it. It's hard to find a place like this so appreciate it.
Journal tidbits:
"The stuff in Darla's head is not dinner appropriate." - Nairb
"I are scientifical." - Nixie
"I'm unyankable." - Nixie
"I'm NOT unyankable!" - Chef Jerad
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