Undisclosed Roseville Location
Jarla recently went to Hawaii with her better half and cleaned her house since her mommy would be house sitting. So of course the place is just way to clean now. Enter a handful of drunks to get her house back to it's perfect balance!
We were a pretty small crowd this week, with only 8 drunks and 2 kids. Our potluck was very yummy with lots of choice items from Trader Joe's, and some very tasty cherry beer. Put on a little Eddie Izzard in the background and off you go!
The FirePig is now a couple of years old and and recently decided that we are okay and will serve his needs nicely (especially after he kept telling me to sit down. Apparently I wasn't allowed to leave anymore because I was entertaining.)
Eat. Chat. Drink. Repeat.
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Dad's Kitchen
2968 Freeport Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95818-3855
(916) 443-3237
This place is a gem. Crammed into a tiny strip mall next to Freeport Bakery, you could pass it if you blinked. And when you walk in, it looks kind of like you are picking up your dry cleaning... Little counter, not visible tables. But if you walk pass the bathrooms it opens up to a neat little indoor seating area, tiny bar and backyard patio that makes you feel like you're hanging out at someones house.
That's the great part of this place. The service is good, with some attitude and personality that seems to be missing from a lot of places nowadays. And the food is 100% tasty comfort food on a very extensive menu. And since it's a neighborhood place there are lots of families and kids are welcome.
RobotGoBen & I showed up early with a couple of my coworkers (who don't have nicknames yet). One of them is friends with a couple of folks who work here, so when she ordered the habenero fries, extra hot - they sliced up some habeneros and threw them on top! Now, there are a few of us who love spicy food, but really? After a while if you picked off the chilies, the fry was still flaming hot cause it was touching them. They were smothered in blue cheese and worth the pain.
We were down a couple RosevilleBobs who were in Portland. The Slug family, et al and Hawaii Jarla. But the good doctors decided to bring the whole fam! We were out on the porch which was great, but it did get pretty damn dark after a while, with only twinkle lights and tealights to eat by...didn't really matter. The food was super delish and the have pitchers of PBR for $7, local two rivers cider and Monkey Knife Fight beer (they were out that night).
Overall it was one of those nights where quotes were flying, we got the staff to write in the journal (even got a taped in hot man picture), and it was just some good ole fashion fun.
Journal Tidbits:
"Oh, RobotGoBen can overcome his penis? I'm so proud!" - Coworker 1
"When it gets dark you have to touch it." - Scribby
"I would still take that moustache ride." - Coworker 2
"Neuticles: for the neutered male on the go." - Dr. Beacky
**SIDE BAR**: So days after we were there, the place shut down for a while (don't blame us!), because it had been sold along with the Dad's Sandwich Shop. The sandwich shop was sold to employees, and the kitchen was sold to someone else. It reopened about a week later and seems to be serving the same menu and they did rehire some of the staff, but not all of them. Overall it looks like they are trying to keep it the same, but you know how these things go, so we still mourn the loss of one of the coolest places we went. We will probably go back at some point and wish them well, but we're not holding our breathe. Call us cynical.
Sacramento, CA 95818-3855
(916) 443-3237
This place is a gem. Crammed into a tiny strip mall next to Freeport Bakery, you could pass it if you blinked. And when you walk in, it looks kind of like you are picking up your dry cleaning... Little counter, not visible tables. But if you walk pass the bathrooms it opens up to a neat little indoor seating area, tiny bar and backyard patio that makes you feel like you're hanging out at someones house.
That's the great part of this place. The service is good, with some attitude and personality that seems to be missing from a lot of places nowadays. And the food is 100% tasty comfort food on a very extensive menu. And since it's a neighborhood place there are lots of families and kids are welcome.
RobotGoBen & I showed up early with a couple of my coworkers (who don't have nicknames yet). One of them is friends with a couple of folks who work here, so when she ordered the habenero fries, extra hot - they sliced up some habeneros and threw them on top! Now, there are a few of us who love spicy food, but really? After a while if you picked off the chilies, the fry was still flaming hot cause it was touching them. They were smothered in blue cheese and worth the pain.
We were down a couple RosevilleBobs who were in Portland. The Slug family, et al and Hawaii Jarla. But the good doctors decided to bring the whole fam! We were out on the porch which was great, but it did get pretty damn dark after a while, with only twinkle lights and tealights to eat by...didn't really matter. The food was super delish and the have pitchers of PBR for $7, local two rivers cider and Monkey Knife Fight beer (they were out that night).
Overall it was one of those nights where quotes were flying, we got the staff to write in the journal (even got a taped in hot man picture), and it was just some good ole fashion fun.
Journal Tidbits:
"Oh, RobotGoBen can overcome his penis? I'm so proud!" - Coworker 1
"When it gets dark you have to touch it." - Scribby
"I would still take that moustache ride." - Coworker 2
"Neuticles: for the neutered male on the go." - Dr. Beacky
**SIDE BAR**: So days after we were there, the place shut down for a while (don't blame us!), because it had been sold along with the Dad's Sandwich Shop. The sandwich shop was sold to employees, and the kitchen was sold to someone else. It reopened about a week later and seems to be serving the same menu and they did rehire some of the staff, but not all of them. Overall it looks like they are trying to keep it the same, but you know how these things go, so we still mourn the loss of one of the coolest places we went. We will probably go back at some point and wish them well, but we're not holding our breathe. Call us cynical.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Fuddruckers - Citrus Heights
Fuddruckers
5495 Sunrise Blvd
Citrus Heights, CA 95610-7806
(916) 966-1887
We were a small crowd this evening, Jarla & her better half are in Hawaii, so we hate them, Shooter's out of town and we will be down a Sluggy for a while because of her new work schedule, plus two sickies in her household. Anyhoo, those of us who did make it pigged out on delicious burgers!!! Oh, and we had a 5 year old guest star that stole the show.
If you've never been here, get over your preconception of the place and just come eat. You order your burger at the counter (they have everything from beef in may sizes to fish, turkey, bison & ostrich), they you get to add whatever toppings you want. They also have kick ass fried foods and a hot nacho cheese pump thingy, that you just can't resist. Booze is bottled beer and little plastic bottles of wine. The wine is well, out of a plastic bottle - what were you expecting it to taste like.
NakedBob went through a lot of trouble to organize our three tables into a red, gold, green pattern in honor of Boy George's song (now it's stuck in your head too). Boys watched some football, we shared the People of Walmart blog and ShitMyDadSays on twitter, check them both out, they rock.
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Fox & Goose - Dr.'s Birthday
Fox & Goose
1001 R St
Sacramento, CA 95811-6519
(916) 443-8825
Sacramento, CA 95811-6519
(916) 443-8825
Recently returned to the greater Sacramento area, we celebrated the birth of the good Dr. Smooth. He left the kids & wife at home and came out for some good pub grub and Guinness at the Fox & Goose.
The food here is fabulous. You can get yourself a lovely plate of fish & chips, pasties, or a nut burger is you are feeling like an herbivore. Their black bean chili is to die for as well. Guinness (the original) and the "250" that harkens back to the original recipe were the favorites. There is a bit of a difference and it was fun to have both. Try it if you can, just so you know.
The Royal Bastards Scooter Club were there as well, so we were quite happy to have the Drunks & Bastards all in one place.
So being the adult that he is , Dr. Smooth promptly put on his gift of a Darth Vader mask and ordered his dinner from our waitress. Classy! We also had a great little Irish band start playing later, so another point to the Fox & Goose!
Journal Tidbits:
"Not everything goes down your dress Lexie." - Scribby
"Does cocksucker have a hyphen or is it one word?" - TheJenny
"More stealing your shit, less blowing this up." - Bump, on Quaddafi and old school terrorism.
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Magpie Caterers - Market & Cafe
1409 R Street, Suite 102
Sacramento CA 95811
(916) 452-7594
(916) 452-7594
The R Street corridor has grown up recently and become a hip little area. We've been to R15 many times, the Shady Lady, Burger & Brews - and tonight Magpie Caterers Market & Cafe.
NakedBob worked with one of the owners, Ed at a now defunct restaurant 1201. We warned Ed we would be invading a few weeks ago and worn his special, very small, very white shorts.
It's a smallish place with counter service and a fab way to do the menus! The menu is constantly changing so they just binder clip the printed menu to a cut up piece of waxed cardboard that is left over from their produce delivery. All of them are stuck in a paper bag that has been binder clipped to the beam/pole in the middle of the space. Brilliant! I love this place already!
The deli case is filled with delicious looking salads, meats & cheeses. The counter has baked goods. There is a wall of wine and a few taps. Wine menus gets the same binder clip treatment.
So, we order a grilled artichoke with aioli and it was delish. Barbera for $6 a glass was surprising good and the special beer is Pliny the Elder - you have to love it for the dorky historical angle and it was yummy, with it's slight fruit undertone. Winner!
Our 12 people took over about a third of the place and ordered everything from figs and cured meats, chicken for two, salmon linguine, to nicoise salad. Everyone had dessert too, which rarely happens. Do yourself a favor and go try a carrot cake cookie - heaven, I can't even describe it to you.
Ed & Janel came out and chatted for a while after things slowed down. Ed even brought out a chocolate mousse that had no dairy. The creaminess came from coconut and avocado and you would never know. It was decadent. Also found out that after Mulvaney B&L & the Waterboy, he gets the most organic/local stuff in the Sacramento area. Cheers for making that sort of selection very accessible, but not dumbing it down!
Bottom line: Go there. Good people. Good food. Nice vibe. Say the Thursday Drunks sent you.
Journal Tidbits:
"I'll put my pinky in it so I can get more fingers in." - TheJenny
"NakedBob called it the frosted chocolate dirt star." - Scribby
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Streets of London - Folsom
649 East Bidwell Street
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 984-3706
Happy Birthday to our dearest Sluggy! The maker of all puppets! Her wish is our command and she wished us all to Streets of London in Folsom. It's a favorite of ours because they can deal with our 15 people, they have good beer and full bar, and the fish and chips (as well as other food), always hits the spot once you start with the beer & full bar.
Little Fussarella has learned Bump's name - love teaching a child the important things in their formative years. Also had a guest star, Kelli, who went to high school with a large contingent of the drunkies. She truly is one of us in spirit and hopes she comes out more often!
So, with 15 people, booze, a pool table, loud music and a general sense of fun-making, we were all over the place in location and conversation. It was a constant game of musical chairs.
The only common thread throughout the night was the "or" conversations. Which would you rather be...
Werewolf or Vampire
Frankenstein or Mummy
Banshee or Gorgon
Yeti or Bigfoot
Maenad or Siren
You get the idea. Talk amongst yourself. Get a drink first.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 984-3706
Happy Birthday to our dearest Sluggy! The maker of all puppets! Her wish is our command and she wished us all to Streets of London in Folsom. It's a favorite of ours because they can deal with our 15 people, they have good beer and full bar, and the fish and chips (as well as other food), always hits the spot once you start with the beer & full bar.
Little Fussarella has learned Bump's name - love teaching a child the important things in their formative years. Also had a guest star, Kelli, who went to high school with a large contingent of the drunkies. She truly is one of us in spirit and hopes she comes out more often!
So, with 15 people, booze, a pool table, loud music and a general sense of fun-making, we were all over the place in location and conversation. It was a constant game of musical chairs.
The only common thread throughout the night was the "or" conversations. Which would you rather be...
Werewolf or Vampire
Frankenstein or Mummy
Banshee or Gorgon
Yeti or Bigfoot
Maenad or Siren
You get the idea. Talk amongst yourself. Get a drink first.
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Pangaea Cafe
Pangaea Cafe
2743 Franklin Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95818-2717
(916) 454-4942
We trekked out to Curtis Park this week to Pangaea Cafe. It's a whole new area for us, but after a couple of scouting missions, we were sure Pangaea was a nice fit for us. It's located next to the Gunther's ice cream shop that has been there since the dawn of time
Quite a few drunks were missing this week, but we supplemented our numbers with some Pangaea regulars, Ricardo, Linda & Jeff. Add in chatting with the owner Rob, and awesome food giver Erika and it felt like a full house.
The have a lovely selection of Belgian beers both on tap and bottled. The girl favorite was Kasteel Rouge that tastes like cherries! The rest were all over the map with the on tap selections.
Now to the food! Overall, the food is yummy. Very yummy. The Ruben, which was a special was piping hot and super savory. The lemon chicken panini was just lemony enough. Roast beef was well received and everyone had happy full bellies. The food here is simple and good but not boring.
We rarely go to coffee/cafe places, because they don't turn around at night to be as fun as you would expect. This place does. The staff and owner are truly nice people who are also fun and have enough of a sense of humor that they don't mind getting a little louder once the sun goes down.
Plus after you're all full of beer and food, you can walk across the street for some ice cream. What could be better?
Come here and come often!
2743 Franklin Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95818-2717
(916) 454-4942
We trekked out to Curtis Park this week to Pangaea Cafe. It's a whole new area for us, but after a couple of scouting missions, we were sure Pangaea was a nice fit for us. It's located next to the Gunther's ice cream shop that has been there since the dawn of time
Quite a few drunks were missing this week, but we supplemented our numbers with some Pangaea regulars, Ricardo, Linda & Jeff. Add in chatting with the owner Rob, and awesome food giver Erika and it felt like a full house.
The have a lovely selection of Belgian beers both on tap and bottled. The girl favorite was Kasteel Rouge that tastes like cherries! The rest were all over the map with the on tap selections.
Now to the food! Overall, the food is yummy. Very yummy. The Ruben, which was a special was piping hot and super savory. The lemon chicken panini was just lemony enough. Roast beef was well received and everyone had happy full bellies. The food here is simple and good but not boring.
We rarely go to coffee/cafe places, because they don't turn around at night to be as fun as you would expect. This place does. The staff and owner are truly nice people who are also fun and have enough of a sense of humor that they don't mind getting a little louder once the sun goes down.
Plus after you're all full of beer and food, you can walk across the street for some ice cream. What could be better?
Come here and come often!
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