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Dining review: LowBrau great for beer; food needs some tweaks
This midtown interpretation of a German beer hall is one of the most exciting and popular newcomers on the local food and bar scene that I can remember, bringing new life, great expectations and all...
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The Beer Run: Some great beers and some pairings to avoid
I've been doing plenty of research for this column lately, meaning I've had the pleasure of tasting some very fine beers, along with a few clunkers. I've been to brewfests, breweries, pubs and...
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Dining review: Cordova Casino's Lodge restaurant isn't a sure bet
Have you ever had one of those sinking feelings upon walking out of a casino?
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Dining review: Couple’s dream inspires in four-star dining in Truckee
If you could carve out a little dream for yourself, a romanticized life that revolved around beautiful food, a small town, an unhurried pace and simmering fanfare for the work you do, wouldnt it be...
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First Impressions: Capital Dime mostly worth the coin
First Impressions visits dining spots in the region that are new or have undergone recent transitions. Have a candidate for First Impressions? Email us at taste@sacbee.com Watermelon salad with shrimp....
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Dining review: Bandera straddles a line between pleasing and predictable
It’s a simple question with a complicated answer: Why do people like chain restaurants? Hawaiian ribeye steak at Bandera. Bandera’s heirloom tomato and yellow watermelon salad. Bandera’s prime rib.
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Dining: Quality Vietnamese food at Stockton Blvd. eatery
There’s so much to explore at Quan Nem Ninh Hoa. Dining with friends at Quan Nem Nihn Hoa means plenty of good food and many opportunities for sharing.
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First Impressions: Tank House is place for smoked meats
A meat-lover’s choice with a focused menu The Tan House baby back ribs are smoky and meaty. The ample bar at Tank House is where you order your food and drinks. Tank House took over the location on J...
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Dining: Sampino’s celebrates Italian traditions with inimitable Friday...
For several years, I have watched with some degree of fascination as Sampino’s Towne Foods opened, adapted, evolved and prospered. Duck at Sampino’s The large platter of antipasti at Sampino’s includes...
View ArticleDining: Two Thai restaurants on the same stretch of Broadway: So which is...
Chada Thai and Taste of Thai, two well-respected restaurants, are essentially next door to each other on Broadway. Both have ardent supporters and detractors. So which is better?
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Dining review: Elegant, elevated Ella makes case as Sacramento region’s...
In the nearly seven years Ella Dining Room & Bar has graced our downtown dining scene with an exciting and original brand of urban elegance, the restaurant has had four chefs, three general...
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Dining review: Lucca struggles with cooking consistency
Three visits resulted in three varied experiences — from spot-on to inedible. The “market steak” special at Lucca. Spaghetti carbonara with pork belly. Pappardelle with mushrooms and sausage. Grilled...
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Dining review: Two Indian restaurants in Folsom
When it comes to Indian cooking, fans of these exotic yet welcoming flavors often start by asking whether we are talking about southern or northern India. It’s a key question, for the ingredients, the...
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Dining review: Zocalo’s beautiful urban setting is the draw
To assess Zocalo, the stylish, upscale and ever-popular Mexican restaurant in midtown, it’s worthwhile to put it in context. Tres leches cake is one option to finish off a meal at Zocalo. Mango-glazed...
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First Impressions: Lou’s Sushi on P Street
Louis Valente has put in his time learning at the feet of his mentors and is ready to rock midtown with sushi of the highest order. At Lou’s Sushi, the seafood nachos appear on fried wontons. The...
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Dining review: Soups, bibimbap and completely Korean pizza on menu at YD House
We show up for dinner early on a Sunday evening, knowing it’s the best chance to snag a table before the sun sets and the crowds come, as they surely will. Korean-style pizza has rice instead of a...
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Dining Review: El Pueblo in Winters scores with authentic and sincere Mexican...
With its hearty plates of Mexican comfort food, El Pueblo Meat Market and Taqueria/Deli in Winters strives to keep things simple and old-fashioned. Camarones a la diablo – shrimp in spicy sauce – at El...
View ArticleFirst Impressions: The Cultured & The Cured in east Sacramento
New cheese and charcuterie shop opens to an enthusiastic East Sac customer base.
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Dining review: Trails Restaurant
It’s worth looking into the past to see what Sacramento was all about, like this restaurant, open since 1952. A neon sign shows the charm of a lost era at Trails Restaurant in Land Park. The...
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Dining Review: Season 52’s calorie-counting concept wears thin
The concept at Seasons 52, this health-conscious, calorie-aware, casual fine-dining restaurant at the Arden Fair mall, boils down to a message you may not want to hear: We are a nation of gluttons, we...
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