Oct 2015 roseville mag

october 2015

AUTUMN ART TOUR P.18

FOOD WINE & DINING CHILI RECIPE COOL RIVER PIZZA WHOLE FOODS HOUSE OF OLIVER

Roseville Mag_October_2015_13.indd 1

THIS ISSUE

OKTOBERFEST SUTTER HEALTH FORK N’ ROAD CALENDAR OF EVENTS

9/25/15 4:43 PM

Roseville Mag_October_2015_13.indd 2

9/25/15 4:43 PM

Historic Roseville

BRICK OVEN BAKED PIZZA PASTA, SALADS & SUBS

Dine In or Take Out

X-LARGE 16” $

HAPPY HOUR 4pm-7pm EVERY DAY!!!

1 topping

1299

$1 OFF All Draft Beer & Specialty Cocktails $4 Jameson or Jagermeister $5 House Red or White Wine $5 Vodka Redbull

WITH COUPON ONLY. NOT VALID WITH ANY OTHER OFFER. LIMITED TIME OFFER.

X-LARGE 16”

HOURS

$

Mon - Sat 11am - 9pm Sunday 12pm - 8pm

3 toppings

1499

10% OFF

WITH COUPON ONLY. NOT VALID WITH ANY OTHER OFFER. LIMITED TIME OFFER.

Buy an X-Large 2 Topping Pizza and get second X-Large Pizza

We Deliver!

130 Main Street • Roseville • 916.773.6677 www.fastfreddiesroseville.net

FREE!

WITH COUPON ONLY. NOT VALID WITH ANY OTHER OFFER. LIMITED TIME OFFER.

Good Food. Good Drinks. Great People.

Open ‘Til Late. Everyday.

Your Boxing Donkey Visit Expires 11-30-15

300 Lincoln Street, Historic Roseville 916-797-3665 TheBoxingDonkey.com Ruins Decor Specializes In Selling Beautiful, Local,

Repurpose, Recreate, Relax

Upcycled, Vintage, All Hand-Created Furniture & Home Decor. We Also Offer a Selection Of Classes, Where You Can Learn How to Create One of a Kind Personalized Decor That Everyone Will Envy. We carry *Miss Lillian’s No-Wax Chalk Paint *Old Town Chalk Style Paints *Miss Mustard Seed’s Milk Paint.

$5 off a chalk/mineral painting class* *Must present ad to receive discount.

WORKSHOPS (Includes Complimentary Wine & All Material) • Creative Craft and Repurposed Art Classes • Hands On Furniture Painting Workshops • Beginning & Advanced Chalk Mineral/Painting Classes • Private Classes • Miss Mustard Seed Milk Painting Classes • Advanced Finishes & Techniques • Children’s 10 & Over Craft Hour And More...

108 Church St. • Roseville 916-462-7765 Wed-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 11am-4pm

www.RuinsDecor.com

Drums · Guitar · Piano · Bass · Vocal For Kids and Adults

Call & Reserve Your Lesson Now!

(916) 773-7111 129 Church St. Roseville CA OneElevenMusicStudio.com

1 FREE

Meet the Teacher Lesson ($25 Value)

Roseville Mag_October_2015_13.indd 3

LIMITED TIME OFFER

9/25/15 4:43 PM

HEALTH & FITNESS

10 SUTTER HEALTH

Local hospitals improve breast cancer detection rates with new 3-D mammography technology

arts & entertainment

18 autumn art studios tour

Placer County artists open their creative spaces to the public

- by Eileen Wilson

- by Anne Stokes

HEALTH & FITNESS

arts & entertainment

12 ALL THE WAY FIT

Tips for lowering your risk of breast cancer

23 splash

Stylish used clothing at affordable prices

- by Brandon Daniel

- by Anne Stokes

HEALTH & FITNESS

FOOD & DRINK

13 HEALTH IN VIEW

26 oktoberfest on vernon street

The dangers of alcohol dependence and abuse

Roseville brings a bit of Bavaria to Vernon Street

- by Dr. Chris Palkowski

- by Anne Stokes

HEALTH & FITNESS

FOOD & DRINK

15 raybacks remain loyal to rhs

28 cool river pizza roseville

Three generations of Tigers carry on Roseville legacy

Serving the community one slice at a time

- by Steve Wilson

- by Anne Stokes

Roseville Mag_October_2015_13.indd 4

9/25/15 4:43 PM

FOOD & DRINK

32 house of oliver

Popular wine bar celebrates its first anniversary

services

42 roseville shoe repair

These boots are made for walkin’

- by Eileen Wilson

- by Mike Hill

FOOD & DRINK

travel

34 FORK ‘N ROAD PRODUCTIONS

Craft brew in Placer County by way of Mesopotamia

46 drinking to life

Rebels, death and beauty in the Irish Republic

- by Jessica Keefe

- by Scott Thomas Anderson

FOOD & DRINK

real estate

36 whole foods

52 hot property

Catering and concierge services to make your party pop

Granite Bay find hits the highest caliber

- by Anne Stokes

- by Eileen Wilson

FOOD & DRINK

events

38 Recipe of the Month

Heart healthy turkey pumpkin chili

58 october calendar

October’s events showcase Roseville’s arts, entertainment and history

- by Dan Zahra

Roseville Mag_October_2015_13.indd 5

9/25/15 4:43 PM

Welcome to Pacific Rim California’s Premiere Gold and Silver Venue We are committed to providing you with the highest quality products and sound investment knowledge to assist you in making informed decisions.

Our courteous and knowledgeable staff have over two decades of solid experience in the precious metals industry and stand ready to assist you anytime.

“Amazing Customer Service!”

“Great place, honest & fair. I wouldn’t buy or sell anywhere else.”

• High Quality Gold & Silver • Free Analysis of Metals with Niton XRF Analyzer • We buy 10K to 24K gold scrap • Rounds, Bars, Jewelery, Coins, “Junk” Silver and MORE! • We Buy & Sell Placer Gold • We Buy & Sell Standard Coins, Bars & Bullion

Limited Time!

BUYING SILVER BULLION AT SPOT PRICE (in resale condition)

10% OFF ALL Jewelry Great Selection of Gold & Sliver

Precious Metals • Wholesale/Retail Jewelry Fair & Competitive Pricing • We Pay Top Dollar!

We Ship Orders Anywhere in the U.S.A. 346 Elm Avenue, Auburn SaveMart & McCaulou’s Center

530-823-7747 | pacificrimgoldandsilver.com OPEN Mon through Friday, 10am-5pm Saturdays by appointment • Closed Sundays

Roseville Mag_October_2015_13.indd 6

9/25/15 4:43 PM

EXPERTS IN LUXURY LISTINGS ,000

,000

2110 Blackheath Lane • Roseville

$1,1

9590 Junewood • LoomisLots Whispering CanyonLane Community DEBRA MASSIE TEAM

LISA HELLER

916.768.1222 BillSadek.com

916.768.3030 debramassieteam.golyon.com

916.804.0586

Cal BRE #00970296

Cal BRE #01804957

00

To advertise your listing

3474 CastleCanyon Creek Court • Roseville Whispering Community Lots

Call Gayle

DEBBIE SAX

d Liste Just 9,000

0

5926 Wedgewood Drive • Granite Bay BETH BRYANT 916.996.1268 bethbryanthomes.com Cal BRE #00903372

Price New 49,000

$33

13292 Magnolia Road • Grass Valley Whispering Canyon Community Lots

00

49,0

$1,1

gayles@goldcountrymedia.com

Cal BRE #01444853

9,00

Cal BRE #01344520

916.774.7932

916.947.4729 DebbieSax.com

4 $1,1

4300 Great Canyon Oak Circle • Granite Lots Bay Whispering Community

BILL SADEK I BROKER

00,0

$ 1,2

00

75,0

$949

$660

$1,1

217 Scepter Court • Roseville Lots Whispering Canyon Community

9835 Carlton Court • Granite Bay Whispering Canyon Community Lots

CHRISTINE SHAFER

CERA HINKEY

CATHY RUIZ

530.887.3443 Cshafer@golyon.com

916.849.2372 Cera.HaneyGarciaHomes.com

916.205.7178 CathyRuiz.com

Cal BRE #01496311

Cal BRE #01714028

Cal BRE #01388461

Roseville Mag_October_2015_13.indd 7

9/25/15 4:43 PM

october 2015 VOLUME 01 ISSUE 06

general info ceo

(916) 774-7908

Jeremy Burke, (530) 852-0200

general manager Jim Easterly, (530) 852-0224 supervising editor Penne Usher, (530) 852-0245 editor Scott Thomas Anderson, (916) 774-7955 product director Rebecca Regrut, (530) 852-0222 DESIGNER Tony Easter, (530) 852-0276 advertising inquiries John Love, (916) 774-7908 contributing writers Anne Stokes

Scott Thomas Anderson Eileen Wilson Steven Wilson Jessica Keefe Mike Hill

contributing photographers

On the cover: Bowl by Philip Sargent Photo by Anne Stokes

Anne Stokes Dan Zahra

Copyright 2015. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without written permission of the publisher. The publisher shall not be responsible for any liabilities arising from the publication of copy provided by any advertiser for the Roseville Magazine. Further, it shall not be liable for any act of omission on the part of the advertiser pertaining to their published advertisement in the Roseville Magazine.

publication designed by:

SERVICES

Gold Country Media Services. Small business?

Ask us about our Design Services! tonye@goldcountrymedia.com

Roseville Mag_October_2015_13.indd 8

9/25/15 4:43 PM

HEALTH & FITNESS

Roseville Mag_October_2015_13.indd 9

9/25/15 4:43 PM

Above Top: Dr. Kim and Missy Nance (breast cancer survivor) and her husband. Above Bottom: Sutter Roseville Breast Team (Photos courtesy of Sutter Health)

10

Roseville Mag_October_2015_13.indd 10

9/25/15 4:43 PM

SUTTER HEALTH E

veryone knows that October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. But did you know that with a partner like Sutter Health it’s easier than ever to detect breast cancer?

Early detection means a more favorable outcome and Sutter’s breast cancer team has experienced surgeons, plastic surgeons, oncologists, pathologists and even counselors to develop a treatment plan that has the entire team on the same page.

But the real star of this show is the new 3-D breast mammography equipment.

The 3-D mammogram is similar to a regular mammogram, except the machine actively moves around the breast, x-raying various angles to make a 3-D image. Approved in 2011, the costly machines are slowly making their way to medical centers across the nation; and one of the selling features of 3-D mammograms is that patients see fewer false positives.

The technology, pioneered at Massachusetts General Hospital, offers improved breast cancer detection rates, especially invasive cancers and a decrease in callbacks, according to the Mass General Website. Additionally, Mass General reports that 3-D offers earlier detection of small cancers that may not show in traditional digital mammograms, a greater accuracy in pinpointing shape and location of abnormalities and clear images of dense breast tissue.

Christine Braun of Sutter Health says that women have a lifetime risk of one in eight of having breast cancer in the United States.

“Screening is the best tool in the fight against breast cancer and digital mammography remains the gold standard,” she said. “3-D mammography is an incredible technology that allows us to produce three-dimensional images of the breast while preserving the high resolution of the 2-D mammogram. Multiple images of the breast are acquired at different angles during a sweep of the x-ray tube.”

“This test is 41 percent more effective in detecting invasive breast cancers,” she said, “and there’s a 15 percent reduction in callbacks.”

There have been questions in the medical community about the effectiveness of mammograms in survival rates of women who have breast cancer. Renowned Sacramento surgeon, Dr. Ernie Bodai strongly disagrees with that view.

“The U.S. Preventative Task Force that recommended women don’t start mammograms until the age of 50 was absolutely irresponsible,” he said. “One in five women who have the disease are younger than that. If you take a 40-year old woman and you don’t find her cancer for five years, that’s going to mean a big difference in her prognosis.”

Luckily, the technology is improving each year and Bodai said the survival rate for early detection is 95 percent. But the technology comes at a cost.

“Sutter Imaging Roseville II on the Sutter Roseville Medical Center campus has raised money to upgrade a single mammography machine to 3-D and they are continuing to raise money to upgrade a second machine,” Braun said. “It costs approximately $200,000 to upgrade a mammography machine to 3-D.” The Sutter group currently has 3-D mammography machines at Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital, Sutter Imaging Roseville II, Sutter Imaging Roseville Parkway and Sutter Imaging Sacramento.

“If 3-D were the standard of care in the United States, 500,000 women each year would not have to undergo the anxiety and loss of work for false alarms,” Braun said.

Whether results are positive or negative, that’s a test that nobody wants to fail.

Braun said that the test allows radiologists to scroll through images or slices of the breast and image reduces overlapping structures to find hidden cancers more easily.

Eileen Wilson

Roseville Mag_October_2015_13.indd 11

11

9/25/15 4:43 PM

ALL THE WAY FIT Tips for lowering your risk of Breast Cancer With October being breast cancer awareness month it is important to know key tips on how to lower your risk of encountering breast cancer. Statistics show that 1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime and I’m sure all of us have either lost a loved one or know someone who has lost a loved one to breast cancer. Understanding these tips are very important and should be included in your everyday living.

1. Be Physically Active: Research shows that even exercises as much as a 30 minute moderate walk 5 days a week can reduce overall breast cancer risk 10-30 percent and don’t worry this can even be achieved later in life as well.

2. Avoid Being Overweight: Obesity raises the risk of breast cancer after menopause, the time of life when breast cancer most often occurs. If you struggle with losing weight start off small and have goals of trying to lose ½ to 1 pound a week.

3. Eat Healthy: Maintain a balanced diet which includes organic foods, high in protein, vegetables and fruits along with cutting out refined carbohydrates and fatty foods.

Also choose vegetable oil over animal fats.

I’ve been a Personal Trainer for 10 years, I have my degree in Kinesiology from CSUS. I’m the owner and sole trainer at All The Way Fit in Roseville, where I team Small Group Personal Training sessions. It’s a great environment for all fitness levels.

ALL tHe WAY FIt

3031 Foothills Blvd. Ste. 180 Roseville, CA 95747 (916) 715-6156 Sessions by appointment only allthewayfit.com

4. Monitor Those Alcohol Beverages: Alcohol use increases your risk of breast cancer. I know we all might like our occasional glass of wine or a nice cold beer at a ball game but women should limit their beverage to no more than a couple of drinks a week, regardless of the alcohol type.

5. Avoid or Limit Menopausal Hormone Therapy: Taking hormones such as estrogen and progesterone are commonly used for hot flashes, night sweats and other troublesome symptoms of menopause. But in 2002, researchers found that postmenopausal women who took a combination of estrogen and progestin were more likely to develop breast cancer.

6. Get Regular Breast Cancer Screenings: Follow your doctor or health care provider’s recommendations but it’s very important to get checkups at least once a year, especially if you are in a menopausal stage.

Personal trainer Brandon Daniel, owner of All The Way Fit in Roseville works with small groups of clients in order to better focus on individuals’ work out needs.

(Photo by Anne Stokes)

12

Roseville Mag_October_2015_13.indd 12

by Brandon Daniel

9/25/15 4:43 PM

HEALTH IN VIEW It’s sometimes referred to as a hidden illness.

Alcohol abuse, unlike many other health problems, is something that people generally don’t like to talk about, often because of shame or denial. Yet if we avoid the topic, we only make its consequences even more devastating – whether to ourselves, our loved ones, or our friends.

This month I’d like to shed light on the dangers of alcohol dependence and alcohol abuse, which is one of the leading preventable causes of death in the United States.

Excessive alcohol use is blamed for about 88,000 deaths in the United States each year and upwards of $200 billion in economic costs, according to the federal government. Nearly a third of driving fatalities involve alcohol.

There are the serious health consequences, too, including high blood pressure, heart disease, liver damage and strokes – not to mention the effect alcohol has on interpersonal relationships and employment.

Let’s explore two definitions that may be confusing to some people: Alcohol abuse is the harmful use of alcohol, such as drinking in a way that causes danger to oneself. Alcohol dependency, also known as alcoholism, is a long-term chronic disease where individuals are unable to limit or stop drink-

ing and often require an intervention. Physical dependency may manifest a host of symptoms including shakiness, rapid heartbeat and hallucinations.

There are three “C’s” that define addiction, according to Christopher Zegers, MD, who specializes in treating patients at the Kaiser Permanente Chemical Dependency Recovery Program in Sacramento: Compulsion to Continue, despite the Consequences.

“These consequences can be interpersonal, involving our family, our health and even ourselves through depression – they are bad situations,” Dr. Zegers says. “Some people just crave alcohol.”

Signs of an alcohol problem include: personality changes, blackouts, drinking more frequently or in greater amounts to feel the same “high,” and spending a lot of time pursuing alcohol or recovering from its effects, among other factors.

What’s especially disturbing for the medical community is seeing young people begin using and abusing alcohol.

Nearly 30 percent of adolescents report having their first drink by 8th grade and 54 percent report being drunk at least once by 12th grade, according to statistics published by the National institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism.

STORY CONTINUES ON NEXT PAGE

By Dr. Chris Palkowski

Roseville Mag_October_2015_13.indd 13

13

9/25/15 4:44 PM

continued from previous page The brain doesn’t fully develop until about age 24, so the earlier youths start drinking, the more the brain adapts to the alcohol.

“Since I work in the field, I personally have been educating my kids since age six or seven about the perils of alcohol,” says Dr. Zegers.

That’s a great start, because if our children aren’t making the right choices by the time they are in high school and in college, a drinking problem at such an early age could be detrimental to their future.

Children fare even worse if their parents depend on alcohol.

If one parent has alcohol dependence problems, the child’s chances of alcohol dependence will be four times greater than that of the general population and when both parents depend on alcohol, the child’s chances of depending on alcohol as a grown-up will be seven to 10 times more likely than the general population.

“We’re talking about a lifelong situation here,” Zegers says.

What can we do when we believe our friends or loved ones have a drinking problem?

We should demonstrate love toward them, talk to them, show them we care about them and express how much we dislike what alcohol is doing to them. Oftentimes, it comes down to getting a person who doesn’t think he or she has a problem to see that indeed there is a problem.

Then we need to help them address the problem. For some, it could mean encouraging them to reduce the amount or frequency of drinking. For others, it may mean leading them into an inpatient or outpatient dependency treatment program. Our community has many resources to help people.

I would encourage all of us to do our part to avoid alcohol abuse. If we’re going to drink, let’s do so responsibly by knowing our limits and never getting behind the wheel of a car when we’ve been drinking.

As parents, let’s be examples to our children.

And as community members, let’s raise awareness to prevent alcohol abuse and misuse.

Chris Palkowski, MD, is physician-in-chief of Kaiser Permanente, Roseville and a Granite Bay resident.

14

Roseville Mag_October_2015_13.indd 14

9/25/15 4:44 PM

THREE gENERATIoNS dEEp; RAYbAckS REmAIN LoYAL To RoSEVILLE HIgH Tigers quarterback Blake Rayback is a third-generation student-athlete for the black and orange

W

inding deep through the history of the Roseville High School football program, the ties of the Rayback name emerged once again on Sept. 11, 2015.

Tiger fans clad in red, white and blue packed the stadium as players stepped on to Hanson field in anticipation of their matchup against River Valley. Decorative floats wound tightly around track and at that precise moment, three generations of Roseville residents celebrated one momentous occasion — the legacy of the Raybacks.

With his grandpa, Gary and father, Todd, in the stands, senior quarterback Blake Rayback led the Tigers out onto the

field against the Falcons. Just like his dad and his granddad, Blake has continued a tradition that dates back to the 1950’s.

“It’s special to carry on that legacy,” Blake said. “Being the third generation to go to Roseville is pretty cool.

“My grandpa and my dad always enjoy watching me take the field because they can reflect on the times when they took the field and when they went to this school.”

Gary Rayback grew up in Roseville, attended Roseville High and graduated in 1958. He worked at the local pharmacy outside of school before settling down and raising a family STORY CONTINUES ON NEXT PAGE

Above: Rayback and head coach Larry Cunha discuss their next play call earlier this season against Chico High. (Photo by Steven Wilson) Next Page: Senior quarterback Blake Rayback throws deep against River Valley earlier this season — a game in which he rushed for two touchdowns and threw for two more scores.

(Photo by Dan Bandoni)

By STEVEN WILSON

Roseville Mag_October_2015_13.indd 15

15

9/25/15 4:44 PM

continued from previous page in the city he loved. Both of his sons, Mark — the eldest — and Todd, followed in their father’s footsteps by attending Roseville High in the 1980’s.

“I actually had teachers that were there when my dad was a student,” Todd recalled. “And Blake has teachers now that were there when I went there.”

Todd graduated in 1987, two years after Mark and almost 20 years before Blake step on stage and receive a diploma.

The Raybacks have cherished that lineage.

“It was a good school when I was there, it’s been great for my grandkids and my kids received a good education, so Roseville High has been good to the Raybacks,” Gary said.

Although Blake enters his final year at Roseville High, there’s nearly a full season left for the eldest Rayback to watch his favorite quarterback lead his team down the field.

“Blake’s always been competitive,” Todd pointed out. “When he started kindergarten, he wanted to be the first to finish his schoolwork. As soon as he finished, he would look at the teacher and say, ‘I’m done. I won.’ She replied, ‘Blake, it’s not a race.’ And he would snap back with, ‘No, it is. And I got first.’”

Todd, who is a City of Lincoln policer officer, says Blake is his own breed.

“Blake will push himself harder than I’ve seen anyone else push themselves,” Todd explained. “He’s always competing to be the best and to earn the best for himself and everyone on his team.”

This year, Blake is making the transition from outside linebacker to quarterback — a jump which he says hasn’t been easy.

“Being retired, (Gary) makes his schedule around their sporting events,” Todd admitted. “He never misses a game. My nephew even went to Woodcreek, but my dad still made all of his games. He even makes all of his baseball games.”

“I started one game last year in the playoffs against Del Oro at quarterback and then I was working a lot on my mechanics this summer, so that has really helped with my transition,” Blake explained. “It hasn’t been easy, but it hasn’t been too bad so far.”

Unless there’s a conflict involving Blake’s younger brother, Colton, Gary is out in his lawn chair or in the stands at every football and baseball game to cheer on his grandson.

With his level of competitiveness off the gridiron, Blake has maintained a 3.6 GPA at Roseville with multiple AP classes as part of his workload.

The same is true for his son.

When it is time to move on from Roseville High, there’s no doubt in Todd’s mind that his son is going to excel at the next level.

“Todd wouldn’t miss a game if it was in China,” Gary joked.

Although the school they once attended has changed over the years with the addition of classrooms, renovations to Hanson Field and added portable classrooms, there has been one constant for the Rayback family.

“For him, fun is competing and winning,” he confessed.

Now all that’s left for Todd is to talk him into moving back after he graduates from a four-year institution so the Rayback legacy can live on with Blake’s own children.

16

Roseville Mag_October_2015_13.indd 16

9/25/15 4:44 PM

ARTS & ENTERTAINmENT

Roseville Mag_October_2015_13.indd 17

9/25/15 4:44 PM

AUTUmN ART STUdIoS ToUR Artists open their creative spaces to the public

N

early a hundred Placer County artists will open their studios and galleries, giving the public a behind the scene glimpse into the creative spaces. The self-guided driving tour is appropriate for all ages and includes artists all over Placer County, from Roseville to Weimar. Artists’ mediums range from watercolors and ceramics to blown glass and photography. Auburn’s General Gomez Arts & Event Center will host a tour preview show, where visitors can meet local featured artists.

AUtUMN Art StUDIoS toUr

Friday, Nov. 12 – Sunday, Nov. 15, 2015 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. placerarts.org (530) 885-5670 Cost: Free

PreVIeW SHoW

Thursday, Oct. 8, 2015 6 to 9 p.m.

General Gomez Arts & Event Center 808 Lincoln Way, Auburn Cost: Free (530) 745-4230 generalgomez.com

18

Roseville Mag_October_2015_13.indd 18

By Anne Stokes

9/25/15 4:44 PM

ToNIA mARTIN Visual storytelling Tonia Martin is a storyteller. Whether in words or watercolors, Martin’s narrative is the central element of her artistic expression. It is something she is excited to share in the upcoming Autumn Art Studios Tour in November.

“I would say that all of my art is narrative art,” she said. “Every piece tells a story.”

A writer by trade, Martin is a creative writing instructor at William Jessup University who took up painting in 2008 as a part of her Master’s degree curriculum. Although initially skeptical of her own artistic aptitude, Martin flourished.

setting can reach people who may not relate to art in a formal gallery setting.

“I would like to welcome people into my home and into the art and into the stories of my paintings and reach people who wouldn’t normally be drawn to galleries,” said Martin.

“It’s just like having people come into my home, having people enjoy art and enjoy beauty. I’m anticipating long conversations with people and getting to know people in the community.”

“I thought I was going to finish writing a book, but I was in a place where I just couldn’t make sense of a story, I was completely blocked,” she said. “But all of a sudden I was able to paint and make sense of the place where I was in life through my painting. As I would paint, I would see, ‘this is where I am. This is what’s going on with me.’ It was really transformative. I could say a lot of things in a painting.”

Martin is one of several Roseville artists who will open up their homes and studio spaces to the public for Placer Art’s annual tour. She says that she hopes that such an intimate

Above Top: Images from “Yellow Suitcase,” a visual story about how to find peace, rest and freedom by artist Tonia Martin which will be available in to purchase in book form during the Autumn Art Studios Tour. Above Right: Visual storyteller and artist Tonia Martin, who will open her creative space and home during Placer Art’s annual Autumn Art Studios Tour in November, with her piece “Summer Protesting,” one of her several seasonal paintings. (Photo by Anne Stokes)

By Anne Stokes

Roseville Mag_October_2015_13.indd 19

19

9/25/15 4:44 PM

pHILIp SARgENT Turning wood into treasure It wasn’t until retirement that Philip Sargent found his life’s passion.

But for Sargent, the reward is not just in the end product, but in the wood turning process as well.

“My dad lived to be 65 years old and died of a heart attack and never got to enjoy any retirement. I told my wife that’s not happening to me,” he said. “I’ve been waiting my whole life to be good at something and now I am.”

“When you get to turning, all the other minutiae goes away and it’s therapeutic and very calming. It grabs your attention because you don’t want to make an error, because you can really wipe out a piece by getting a catch. It’s got your undivided attention while it’s on there.”

That “something” is Sargent’s ability to draw out the exquisite natural details out of all types of wood, a diverse collection of which takes up nearly a whole wall of his home studio space. Wood turning since 2000, Sargent has been perfecting his technique ever since, producing bowls, plates and other works of art for the sheer joy it brings him.

“The wood inside is one of the reasons I turn because I love the grain patterns and colors,” he said. “Who would have thought olive wood would have pink in it? All these different swirls of grain, they’re just gorgeous. I don’t make a lot of utility service bowls, although I do some, I try to make things more on the artistic side because that’s what I enjoy doing.”

By opening his studio for the Autumn Art Studios Tour, Sargent hopes to share his passion with others, as well as to give them the tools to recognize and appreciate the natural beauty of his wooden medium.

“I have people who come through and look, but you can see that they didn’t see anything. Their eye hasn’t been trained to look for difference in texture, grain and color. They walk out without ever getting to enjoy the beauty in the wood.”

Above Left: Wood turner Philip Sargent’s home studio is filled with myriad types of wood, with which he creates artistic bowls and other objects d’art. Above Right: Wood turner Philip Sargent creates many naturally beautiful pieces, including bowls, objects d’art and jewelry. These bangles, some of which feature pyrography details, will be available for sale during the Autumn Art Studios Tour in November. (Photo by Anne Stokes)

20

Roseville Mag_October_2015_13.indd 20

By Anne Stokes

9/25/15 4:44 PM

bILL REEd Connections through landscapes Whether you know it or not, you’re probably already familiar with Bill Reed’s work. A former animator and director for 42 years, Reed has worked with numerous big name studios on many classic cartoons including Disney’s “Jungle Book,” the original “Spiderman” series with Grantray Lawrence and Filmation Studio’s “Batman/Superman Hour,” just to name a few. Since retiring ten years ago, however, Reed has made a creative 180 degree turn, focusing instead subjects a little more tranquil than superheroes.

“Going out and setting up my stuff alongside the road, you meet a lot of really interesting people,” he said. “They stop by and say, ‘what are you doing?’ and they look at my painting and make some comments. I’ve had people say, ‘why don’t you come over to my place and paint my barn?’ Which I did and they bought the painting.”

“I like going outside and finding landscapes and riverscapes along the Sacramento River and up in the mountains. I will usually drive around, I’ll have something in mind and see if I can find it,” said Reed. “As a cartoonist, it’s fantasy, it’s all in my head, but as a painter I can look at things and try to give my own vision of what that is.”

“I see art and my paintings as entertainment,” he said.

“When people look at my stuff, it usually brings back memories. ‘I remember when I was at a beach like that,’ or ‘We used to have a barn like that.’ That is what I like about it, that it stirs people’s memories. And that’s really why they buy it, it reminds them of something.”

It is for just such a personal connection that Reed showcases his artwork at the Autumn Art Studios Tour.

While his animated work has reached into the Saturday morning homes of thousands, if not millions, of fans, Reed has found enjoyment in the one-on-one interactions that painting en plein air invites.

Above: After working in commercial animation for over four decades, painter Bill Reed has found his artistic niche in river and landscapes. (Photo by Anne Stokes)

By Anne Stokes

Roseville Mag_October_2015_13.indd 21

21

9/25/15 4:44 PM

THomAS cASWELL Creating joy through clay “Every time I open up the kiln it’s like Christmas morning because you don’t know what’s in there.”

Ceramic artist Thomas Caswell has had a passion for pottery since college. While his career path took him a different route for many years, Caswell recently rediscovered the joy of working with clay. Not only does he literally get his hands dirty at the wheel, but Caswell has developed unique techniques, such as “Naked Raku,” and his glasswork and innovative crystalline glaze effects that make his pieces one-of-a-kind works of art.

“There’s a tremendous amount of testing and research and development that go into it. That’s the part that I like,” said Caswell. “I’m not a production potter. What you can expect to see is a lot of diversity: different types of pieces. There aren’t a whole bunch of them that are exactly alike because I don’t do that. I don’t enjoy doing a lot of repetitive work.

I could go get a job and do that. These are going to be more unique.”

In opening up his studio space to the public, Caswell hopes to inspire others to get their own hands dirty and in the process, share his appreciation for the medium.

“I get a chance to meet people, I get a chance to show what I’ve done, I get a chance to explain the process, which I just love doing and also I give demonstrations,” said Caswell. “I give people the opportunity, if they want, to see what it’s like to [wheel] throw something. That’s what really hooked me into ceramics. Once you feel what it’s like with the clay and you make that first piece, that’s what grabs you.”

“I hope they come away with a good experience and better informed as to how these pieces are made and what goes into it,” he added. “If they get half the excitement out of it that I do, then I’ve succeeded.”

Above Left: Ceramic artist Thomas Caswell not only creates innovative techniques to create one-of-a-kind treasures, but also creates many of his own unique blends of glazes, including crystalline glazes, sodium silicate and other minerals. Above Right: Ceramic artist Thomas Caswell’s custom finishes include crystalline glazes, which grow into ornate patterns and come in many colors. (Photo by Anne Stokes)

22

Roseville Mag_October_2015_13.indd 22

By Anne Stokes

9/25/15 4:44 PM

SpLASH Roseville gets energized at chamber’s 20th Splash The Roseville Area Chamber of Commerce rang in its 20th SPLASH event in grand style, living up to the theme of partying “Like it’s 1995!” Business owners, employees and cuisine personalities from around the region were part of the evening, which included hours of dancing under a four-foot disco ball to popular Sacramento band Wonder

Bread 5. Representatives from the chamber said that more than 35 restaurants and 35 breweries, wineries and beverage companies were also represented at the event. A portion of the proceeds from SPLASH will be donated to the City of Roseville Parks and Recreation Department At-Risk Youth Program.

Above: Jeff Fletcher of the band Wonderbread 5 keeps the crowd at Roseville’s SPLASH dancing and partying. (Photos by Lang Lew)

23

Roseville Mag_October_2015_13.indd 23

9/25/15 4:44 PM

Above Top: Haley Morris, Greg Wilson, Michael Cantin, Tiffany Null and Anna Lagiusa of Fat’s Asia Bistro in Roseville stop to enjoy the great summer weather at the SPLASH event. Above Bottom Left: Tibbie Ballou and Cindy Lacasse of Boisset Wine Living show off some bottles during SPLASH. Above Bottom Right: Chef Q Bennett of Roseville’s ASR Restaurant & Lounge gets some beef skewers ready for his fans at SPLASH.

24

Roseville Mag_October_2015_13.indd 24

9/25/15 4:44 PM

Food & dRINk

Roseville Mag_October_2015_13.indd 25

9/25/15 4:44 PM

okTobERFEST oN VERNoN STREET Drinking for a good cause

b

eer. Bratwurst. Bavarians. The annual German celebration Oktoberfest has become synonymous with a good time across the world: Its reach stretches from the original celebration in Munich, to annual fêtes in Australia, South America, the U.S. and even Roseville.

The original Oktoberfest was held on October 12, 1810, in celebration of Crown Prince Ludwig’s wedding to Princess Therese of Saxe-Hildburgerhausen. The celebration has since become the world’s largest public festival, with millions of revelers in attendance every year. Traditional events include live oom-pah music, German foods like bratwurst and sauerkraut and of course, lots and lots of beer.

Roseville’s Oktoberfest celebration will include just such festivities, offering libations from breweries as local as Vernon Street’s own Monk’s Cellar, to as far away as San Diego’s Karl Strauss Brewing Company and Alaskan Brewery. Several breweries have been confirmed so far, some of which have hinted of special Oktoberfest brews in the works. Auburn Alehouse, Oak Park Brewing Company, Lagunitas, Si-

erra Nevada, Hoppy Brewing Company and Sutter Buttes Brewing have all will be on hand and the Monk’s Cellar Brewery and Public House will be pulling double duty, serving traditional German food.

“This is the second year we’ve had it,” says Dustin DiPlacito, Recreation Coordinator with the City of Roseville. “Last year, we really just wanted to get it up and going. This year we’re trying to build on that a little bit. So far, we have 9 breweries that have confirmed, food vendors and entertainment.

We’re looking to get adults to come to downtown Roseville and have a good time.”

Entertainment will include live music, including traditional German bands and contemporary rock and country acts.

“Something people can dance to,” explains DiPlacito Roseville’s Oktoberfest promises the community more than just a good time. The event’s proceeds will help fund the city’s youth programs.

Above: Downtown Roseville will host its annual Oktoberfest celebration with craft beers and live music. Proceeds from the adult-only event will benefit the city’s at-risk youth programs. (Photos by Anne Stokes)

26

Roseville Mag_October_2015_13.indd 26

By anne stokes

9/25/15 4:44 PM

“Everything we [net] goes back to our youth at-risk programs,” says DiPlacito. “Anything from our Operation Swim program to our SPARKS Camp program that helps kids who might not have the money to participate in more expensive camps. There’s a wide spectrum, but it goes back to at-risk youth.”

The 21-and-over event will happen rain or shine. Tickets can be purchased in advance on-line or on the day of the event, unless tickets sell out. While last year’s event drew a crowd of over 500, organizers are expecting double the number of people this year so get your tickets early.

roSeVILLe oKtoberFeSt

Vernon Street Town Square 311 Vernon St. Roseville CA, 95678 Saturday, October 24, 2015 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. roseville.ca.us/events/oktoberfest.asp COST: $25 (if purchased by Fri. Oct. 9) $35 (if purchased after Oct. 10) $5 for designated drivers

Above Top: Roseville’s annual Oktoberfest will feature several craft beers, including brews from Auburn Alehouse, Sierra Nevada, Hoppy Brewing Company, and Vernon Street’s own Monk’s Cellar. Above Bottom: Roseville’s annual Oktoberfest celebration will bring a bit of Bavaria to Vernon Street. The adult-only event will feature live music, German food, and of course copious amounts of craft beers.

27

Roseville Mag_October_2015_13.indd 27

9/25/15 4:44 PM

cooL RIVER pIzzA RoSEVILLE Serving the community one slice at a time or owner Amy Dimmick, Cool River Pizza is more than just a business. Her restaurant, in fact, serves as a meet up spot for community groups, after-school hangout for teens and a family-friendly place to spend time together.

F

high and high school and they all met here after school and sat up in the front booth here and did homework. If they were hungry they’d call mom and she’d call us and we’d take care of everything for them.”

“The goal of Cool River, for me, is that it’s your pizza home,” said Dimmick. “I want it to be a place where you come and you’re so comfortable that you don’t think about going any place else.”

Dimmick has no shortage of just such personal stories. From hosting a regular’s 100th birthday party to taking the time to be a source of compassion to a customer going through a personal crisis, it is those types of personal relationships that make her work so fruitful.

Throughout the afternoon, waves of students from the high school across the street stream in and out of the pizzeria, some grabbing a slice of pie and soda, while others just come to hang out. Dimmick makes a point of not “chasing them out,” like some businesses may do. To the contrary, she embraces her role as a mother hen.

“We have a lot of kids who come in regularly,” said Dimmick.

“We had one family that had a child in elementary, junior

“What I like about it is that I’m connected,” she said. “You can’t do that if you’re working in an office somewhere, it doesn’t leave you open to that. Building those kinds of relationships and that connectedness is what I like.”

That maternal connectedness, of course, extends to her employees, most of who come to Cool River without much in the way of work experience.

Above: Cool River Pizza Roseville manager Caleb Rangel serves up several of the pizzeria’s specialty pies. At Cool River, all of the pizzas on the menu are priced by size and unlimited toppings. (Photos by Anne Stokes)

28

Roseville Mag_October_2015_13.indd 28

by anne stokes

9/25/15 4:44 PM

“I like being a first-time employer, which is kind of weird, but [I like] getting the chance to teach kids things like paying attention to detail and how to serve people,” said Dimmick.

“It’s been fun to see people succeed at what they’re doing.

It’s hard because you hate to see them go, but that’s what this is. If I get them for a year or two, I’m happy and it’s fun to see what they go on to become. I can’t help but be the mom. If you don’t like that, then this isn’t the place for you to work.”

For Dimmick, being of service to the community is an important aspect to her business as well. The restaurant serves as a weekly meeting place for the local Youth For Christ Ministry’s chapter of Campus Life. The restaurant also works with a local food pantry, Sara’s Shelves, which also works in conjunction with Campus Life. On Sundays, customers who bring in any new, non-perishable food or toiletry item will receive a ten percent discount on their order.

“It goes to Youth for Christ clientele, so when they see a need then they can [take care of it],” said Dimmick.

As a meeting place for local community groups and families alike, Cool River has three spaces available for reservation with room for 25 and 50 people. The spaces typically host sports teams and birthday parties, baby showers and jewelry parties.

The catch? There’s no charge.

“The rooms, they’re [available for] reservation, but we just don’t charge. During the [sports] team seasons, we will charge a deposit, but then they get their money back in pizza,” said Dimmick. “I’ve been the room mom, the team mom, the church leader, the youth group person, so I know that they’re putting their own money up.”

Cool River also hosts its own weekly special events. On the last Wednesday of the month, the restaurant will host Family Nights, which will feature entertainment such as magician Charlie Fass and Fairy Godmother’s Enchanted Events, as well as special family meal deals to make mom and dad happy. Every third Wednesday of the month is karaoke night and unlike similar events at bars and other places, Dimmick’s karaoke nights are family friendly.

cooL rIVer PIZZA roSeVILLe 1805 Cirby Way Roseville, CA (916) 786-9000 mycoolriverpizza.com

“We’re packed when we do it and it’s a lot of fun!” she said. “Business-wise, we’re not doing a minimum, we’re STORY CONTINUES ON NEXT PAGE Above Top: Carol Cook of Roseville enjoys lunch at Cool River Pizza Roseville. Above Bottom: Owner Amy Dimmick, who took over Cool River Pizza Roseville nearly ten years ago, opens her restaurant doors to many community groups, including Campus Life and youth sports teams, with free party room rentals.

29

Roseville Mag_October_2015_13.indd 29

9/25/15 4:44 PM

continued from previous page not charging to sing, We’re one of those places where you don’t have to be a good singer! If you get up there with a new song and it’s not working for you, everybody else just sings louder.”

pies ranging from the more traditional Busted Paddle (pepperoni, mushroom, olive and sausage) to the more unique South Bank Chicken (an enchilada-inspired pie), there is something to suit the whole family’s taste.

For the adults, Cool River has recently begun to offer a selection of craft beers, including seasonal Oktoberfest brews, ciders, San Francisco’s Dogfish Head, El Dorado Hill’s Mraz Brewing Company and Roseville’s own Monk’s Cellar.

Flights are even available for those who want to sample a little of everything.

“One of the things that’s unique about us is that we only have two prices per size. It’s a cheese and one topping or unlimited or a specialty pizza,” says Dimmick. “Usually if it’s a big order, we ask, ‘how many people are you serving?’ because people tend to order too much. We will actually help them only order what they need, which is very anti-business but good for customer services. I was helping someone figure out what they needed the other day and there was another lady standing nearby and she said, ‘That’s why we come here, because you take care of us.’“

“It’s a 5 ounce smaller glass, so you can buy just a sample glass or you can buy the whole set. And if there’s something that you like, you get a dollar off when you bring [the flight] back up,” said Dimmick. “It’s really picking up and now on the first Wednesday of the month we have tap takeovers.”

With everything that Cool River has to offer, it’s still the pizza that keeps customers happy. With a dozen specialty

“We take care of people,” adds Dimmick. “‘Serving the community one slice at a time’ is our slogan.”

Above: Cool River Pizza Roseville has a dozen specialty pies on the menu, ranging from the Hawaiian-style Delta Luau (center), to the loaded Mighty Gorge (front).

Pizzas are priced by size and unlimited toppings.

30

Roseville Mag_October_2015_13.indd 30

9/25/15 4:44 PM

smile _like _ _ you _ _ _mean _ _ _it! __

(Expires 11/30/15. New patients only. Not to be combined with other offers. Valid on full treatment only.)

What you need to know about selecting your next floor covering.

By Donnie Gupton Precision Flooring is celebrating its 30th year of business and has been a leader in helping homeowners find the flooring solution that best suits their needs. With our years of experience we have learned a thing or two and below we will share some of that with you.

1. Lifestyle is most important – There are thousands of flooring options, some better than others. How you and your family live on the floor will be a major factor on which floor you select. There is no perfect floor but being educated and having expectations set properly is a huge key to the overall experience.

(916) 783-5239

#1 Winery in California 2015 CA State Fair

Award Winning Wines ~ Tuscan-style Bistro Gorgeous Views ~ Live Music Corporate Events ~ Weddings ~ Private Parties

Visit us at our new Tasting Room at the Westfield Galleria at Roseville 7-Course Pairing Dinner with Winemaker Dr. Grover Lee Saturday, October 24th ~ 6:30-8:30pm

Dogs and kids add a lot of traffic and will require a more durable floor. Families that take their shoes off before entering their home experience longer last flooring. A single individual might be able to make any floor work with their lifestyle. It’s pretty simple the more the traffic that faster the floor wears. Make sure you know all the preventive maintenance tips.

2. Hardwood still rules – Hardwood flooring is still king of the industry.

Hardwood flooring is very durable but there is a lot to know. Should I buy solid or engineered? Is engineered hardwood real hardwood? What species of wood is right for me? Is hardness of the wood everything? What types of finishes are available? What types of textures should I consider for my family and home? All of these are great questions and there are a ton more to know.

The trends in the hardwood world are always changing. Here are a few of the top trends. Wider is better. A lot of wide plank flooring is on the market today. Board length is becoming more important and the lengths keep getting longer. Consumers are more ok with natural characteristics of hardwood than ever before. Knots and mineral streaks are now a thing of beauty. Matte finishes are being purchased more and more. The lower the sheen the less imperfection you see.

Knowing all your options and being educated about hardwood is extremely important before purchase. Not all options are good for every lifestyle and can leave you unhappy if you don’t know what you are buying.

OPEN: Wednesday-Sunday, 11am-5pm ~ Educational Wine Tasting & Food Wine, Dinner & Live Music Every Friday Night! (Gates close at 8:30pm)

Call or visit our web-site for Reservations: 916.543.0323 • www.wisevillawinery.com 4200 Wise Road 4 miles EAST of Lincoln Blvd. at Garden Bar & Wise Rd.

Roseville Mag_October_2015_13.indd 31

3. Carpet is getting softer – Carpet is carpet, but now carpet manufacturers are seeing how soft they can make them.

With nylon fibers like Stainmaster Tru soft and Tactesse Nylon you have plenty of comfortable options. Even your low pile carpets feel softer to the touch.

Just like every other part of the industry, durability and longevity is always at the premium. Carpet has made great strides with these characteristics as well. Solution died nylons are making carpets more stain resistant than ever.

4. Is that Laminate? Laminate is one of the more durable flooring options you can put in your home. You need to make sure you know the AC rating on your laminate so you have an idea of durability. As durable as it is, laminate is not a lifetime product and it is not easy to repair at all.

The new designs available are incredible now, as it is becoming more and more difficult to tell the difference between hardwood and premium laminates. The best laminates have the least pattern repeat from box to box.

Formaldehyde is a dangerous compound to bring in to your home and laminates are notorious for having a high count of formaldehyde. As a consumer, make sure you are buying CARB compliant laminate.

5. Luxury Vinyl is the new player in town.

Vinyl flooring has always been a great product for the home, it is one of the most moisture resistant floors that you can buy. Until a few years ago vinyl tiles and planks did not exist in the residential market because of vinyl’s natural tendency to shrink. With new technologies this no longer a concern.

The vinyl tiles and planks are some of the best looking alternative flooring options on the market. The luxury vinyl tiles are warmer underfoot, softer, quieter and easier to install than stone or ceramic tiles.

The planks provide a nice hardwood look and the visuals continue to improve. Like hardwood you will see a lot of wide plank options. You get the look of wood with the moisture resistance of vinyl.

6. Is this all we know? There are a ton of flooring options out there. This is just scratching the surface of information available.

Precision Flooring offers hardwood, carpet, laminate, vinyl, cork, bamboo, rubber and water proof products. Our consultants are equipped with specialized knowledge on how to select the best flooring for your home and lifestyle.

You can access this information by: Calling 916-235-7542 Visiting our showroom at 8789 Auburn Folsom Road Granite Bay, CA 95746 www.prefloors.com/granitebay

8789 Auburn Folsom Road, Granite Bay 916.235.7542 | www.prefloors.com

9/25/15 4:45 PM

A HoUSE dIVIdEd bY poURINg REd ANd WHITE Popular wine bar celebrates a year in the community Happy birthday to the house the brothers’ Oliver built.

South Placer’s popular The House of Oliver Wine Bar and Lounge turned a year-old last month and hundreds came out to enjoy the sold-out celebration.

Granite Bay and Roseville have never seen anything quite like this, a spot where you can come and enjoy an excep-

tional glass of wine with your friends at attractive prices. It’s a space the Oliver brothers compare to the television bar Cheers, “where everybody knows your name.” It’s an atmosphere they felt couldn’t be found in the area before.

“We were staying in Spain three years ago and a band was playing and it hit us – there’s nowhere back home that stays open till midnight; a fun, intimate place where your fam-

Above: The Oliver Brothers and their wives worked hard to pull off a classy and memorable One Year celebration for all their guests. (Photos by Anna Wick)

32

Roseville Mag_October_2015_13.indd 32

By Eileen Wilson

9/25/15 4:45 PM

ily and friends come together,” said Matthew Oliver. “At a restaurant they just want to turn a table. At House of Oliver we want you to sit down, relax with a glass of wine and the next thing you know you’re here for three hours.”

Kyle Oliver said they are the only establishment in the area that offers daily wine flights.

“We’re classy but comfortable,” Kyle noted, “and our small plates are fresh and local.”

With an intimate ambiance and exciting food choices, the star of this show is always the wine.

The guys are always looking for the best vino around.

“In a restaurant you’re always looking for the wine that you know,” Matthew observed. “You might never experience a variety. We experiment with local, boutique wines, rare wines and special finds. On any given week we will taste 100 wines to find just one gem.”

that the brothers have formed with wine makers throughout the state.

It’s all about relationships, according to the brothers. Relationships that they make with wine makers and relationships that people make with one another when they stop in for a taste.

“People who appreciate wine develop friendships and they appreciate the special wines, the comfortable atmosphere and that there’s always something fun going on at House of Oliver. It’s a wonderful thing as an owner, to know that people feel so comfortable here,” Kyle said. “People leave here and they feel good.”

In addition to serving wines by the glass, House of Oliver offers different ‘wine club’ packages, which includes a wine locker, wine and exclusive use of the club room.

One of the joys, when trying new wines, is sampling wine flights, which means three wines, making side-by-side comparisons, with notes about each wine that explain the region, varietal and the notes that you will taste within each glass.

“It’s a fun way to try new wines and you can choose your favorite and grab a glass or a bottle,” Kyle said.

Matthew explained that their goal is to play with wines and to showcase everything.

“Not all Chardonnays are buttery and not all Cabs are big.

Let’s find something that moves you,” he said. “We want to find you the best wine, whether it’s local, regional or international,” he said.

House of Oliver offers a variety of beer as well and great happy-hour prices of $3.00 for beer and a rotating selection of wines – emphasis on the fact that there are no house wines.

“We simply take our regular wine list and rotate happy-hour offerings for $10 a glass. The big day is Tuesday, we call it ten-dollar Tuesday. We offer Rombauer, Frank Family wines and more,” Kyle said. “And recently we’ve been pouring high-end wines that no one else would sell by the glass. A three-ounce sample could be from a $150 bottle of wine.”

The wine bar has live music on Wednesdays and Saturdays and they have sell-out crowds during special events.

Vintners visit the establishment, thanks to relationships

HoUSe oF oLIVer WINe LoUNGe 3992 Douglas Boulevard, Roseville houseofoliver.com

Above: The House of Oliver offers flights of top-quality red and white wines on a nightly basis.

33

Roseville Mag_October_2015_13.indd 33

9/25/15 4:45 PM

cRAFT bREW IN pLAcER coUNTY

BY WAY OF MESOPOTAMIA

S

ometimes nature has a yummy way of revealing itself.

The setting IS Mesopotamia, 5,000 years ago. Yeast occurs naturally in the air. Or maybe someone left out a stale piece of bread. It settled in a stale liquid, no one noticed and, just like that, a beer is born.

Of course, no one truly understood the power of yeast until Louis Pasteur explained it to us 1857. And, granted, the first beers didn’t have the pleasant aromas, colors and flavors of today’s craft and artisanal beers.

We’ve come a long way since those ancient days. The United States is home to over 2,000 breweries, the largest consumer market in the world, with micro-producers that only serve in their own taprooms to major national brands with operations in industrial hubs.

Here in Placer County, we are in the midst of a craft brew resurgence. While many mega-brewers and money-hungry entrepreneurs were eager to cash in on the local trend in the 90s, those dreams burned and died among a sea of low-quality beer and unmet expectations. Today’s brewers are talented and passionate, oftentimes in business with family, friends or on a shoestring budget to fulfill a lifelong dream. In turn, their brews are pleasing discerning palates and winning awards.

There’s room for any and all flavor profiles as consumers are learning to savor beer in the same manner that wine

34

Roseville Mag_October_2015_13.indd 34

is widely appreciated. Brewmasters are quick to point out the subtle color differences from hops varieties, flavor attributes of yeasts, the effects of aging and recommend food pairings.

Placer County is now home to a dozen craft breweries, offering a product that rivals those from areas with established reputations such as Oregon and Massachusetts. And three more are scheduled to open within the coming year.

Now that you’re ready to hit the road and taste a few, how will you go about it? Luckily, the team at Fork ‘N Road Productions have recently published a new guide to the Placer County Wine & Ale Trail. The guide features a map, listings and contact information for the area’s breweries and wineries, all in one free, easy-to-use brochure. The map is available online at forknroadproductions.com and in print at a variety of local tourism destinations.

[Get the inside scoop at the upcoming Brewers Roundtable, an intimate opportunity to meet several local brewers, explore their different styles and enjoy pairings of small bites.

Sunday, October 25 Monk’s Cellar 240 Vernon St., Roseville Get more information and purchase tickets at forknroadproductions.com or call (916) 672-6766.]

By Jessica Keefe: Education and Experience Manager

9/25/15 4:45 PM

35

Roseville Mag_October_2015_13.indd 35

9/25/15 4:45 PM

WHoLE FoodS mARkETS Let their catering and concierge services take care of your party needs

W

hole Foods Market has made a name for itself specializing in organic foods and natural products. The supermarket prides itself on carrying minimally processed foods that contain little to no hydrogenated fats, artificial flavors, colors, sweeteners, or preservatives.

Sustainability ratings for produce and seafood, as well as humane farm animal welfare standards for meat and eggs, give customers the options and information to help them make healthy and environmentally conscious choices for themselves and their families.

In addition to enabling shoppers to create their own healthy meals, Whole Foods Market’s catering and concierge services can help you host a party or event with the same sustainable standards and wholesome foods.

“We make healthy stuff really well and that’s what a lot of people are looking for,” said Zia Landis, Whole Foods Market catering liaison. “It’s easy to find heavy food, but finding something that’s tasty and still light [can be harder]. Catering to unique dietary restrictions can be a challenge, but super easy for us because that’s our wheelhouse.”

Above: Whole Foods Market’s catering can also proved a variety of desserts for your occasion, including these sweet petites, which include fresh fruit tarts, cheesecake, meringue, and s’mores bites. (Photos by Anne Stokes)

36

Roseville Mag_October_2015_13.indd 36

by anne stokes

9/25/15 4:45 PM

WHoLe FooDS MArKet 1001 Galleria Blvd. Roseville (916) 781-5300 wholefoodsmarket.com

From baby showers to gala events, Whole Foods Market catering is able to accommodate large and small parties as well as special dietary needs and preferences such as vegetarian, vegan and dishes with gluten-free ingredients (Landis does note, however, that those with extremely high gluten-sensitivities should proceed with caution).

“The quality of our products are really top and we definitely do exclusively organic things, we can cater to all sorts of requests like that,” said Landis. “We do vegetarian and vegan very well. We actually have the largest selection of vegan proteins in the Sacramento Metro area. We can make vegan versions of things that you’re familiar with, which is really good in a party scenario because you don’t want to scare off your guests, but you want to cater to everyone, so it’s a nice middle ground.”

Not to exclude carnivores, Whole Foods catering does offer a selection of meat, dairy and seafood dishes. Options include seasonal dishes, as well as Asian, Mexican and Mediterranean flavors.

We do anything. I personally excel at comfort food,” said Landis. “We have really good lasagna, anything involving potatoes and cheese, we’re on it. We do really good sandwiches and basic things but with a twist. Our menu is really diverse.”

Should you need more party planning help than with just food, Whole Foods Market has you covered. While the catering department can offer expert advice on food themes, layout and portion needs, Whole Foods Market’s concierge services can help with much of the rest, including beverages and floral arrangements.

“If you need any other help throughout the store, that’s where I would come in,” said concierge Cole McGraw. “Our concierge service that can help with the entire store, [including] all your liquor.

Our floral department is second to none in the area. They don’t say ‘no. We figure it out. We’re can-do people.”

Above Top: Whole Foods Market catering specializes in vegetarian and vegan options, including tradition crudités. Above Bottom: Even though they’re known for their vegetarian and vegan options, Whole Foods Market’s catering offers a variety of dishes, such as their Thai chicken with peanut sauce.

37

Roseville Mag_October_2015_13.indd 37

9/25/15 4:45 PM

HEART HEALTHY TURkEY pUmpkIN cHILI c

hili is one of those recipes that has so many variations and combinations it boggles the mind. I mean heck it’s almost a condiment in some dishes. Chili burgers, Chili dogs, Chili and pasta and the list goes on. It is claimed Chili con carne has it’s origins in Texas. Chili is the state dish of Texas and texans are very serious about their chili.

Before World War II, hundreds of small, family-run chili parlors (also known as “chili joints”) could be found throughout Texas and other states, particularly those in which émigré Texans had made new homes. Each establishment usually had a claim to some kind of secret recipe, according to Wikipedia.

Variations include White chili made with white beans and turkey or chicken.

Chili verde, (green chili) is a moderately to extremely spicy New Mexican cuisine stew or sauce usually made from chunks of pork that have been slow-cooked in chicken broth, garlic, tomatillos and roasted green chilis.

ingredients • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

1 1/2 tablespoons canola oil 1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onion 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper 1/2 cup chopped yellow bell pepper 1 jalapeño pepper diced small seeds removed (optional) 1 clove of garlic, minced 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro 1 lb. ground turkey 2 cups pumpkin puree 1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes 2 15 oz cans black beans (juice drained & rinsed) 2 1/2 tablespoons chili powder 1/2 tablespoon chipotle chili powder (optional heat add) 1 dash kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 cup shredded low fat cheddar cheese 1/2 cup no fat sour cream

38

Roseville Mag_October_2015_13.indd 38

When I began cooking more heart healthy I wanted a chili that was low in fat and cholesterol. I came up with my Turkey Pumpkin Chili. It’s made with red and yellow bell pepper, jalapeño pepper, garlic, ground turkey, pumpkin puree, black beans, fire roasted tomatoes and speaking of fire roasted, for added flavor you can fire roast all the peppers as well. Drizzle them with canola oil and roast them on the grill. Then place them in a large bowl covered with plastic wrap to cool. This will make it easier to peel the skin.

Everyone that I have made this chili for has fallen in love with it. For years I would not give out my recipe, but I finally did to one very dear friend and she made it for her family and they loved it too. So now for the first time ever, I am giving it too you all. Cooking and enjoying good food is a universal language like music. Food is to the palette what music is to the ear. Both can move your soul and warm you heart. So this being Heart Health month and in celebration of National Chili Day February 26, enjoy my Turkey Pumpkin Chili. Pairs well with Negra Modelo Beer.

—Dan can be reached at: fooddudedan@gmail.com

directions • Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large pot over medium heat, then add the turkey and cook stirring every 3 - 4 minutes until done.

• Remove the turkey to a fine strainer and drain away the liquids.

Then set aside.

• Heat the remaining oil over medium heat, add the onion and cook for 3 to 4 minutes.

• Add the red and yellow bell peppers along with the jalapeño and garlic and cook until tender.

• Return the turkey to the pot, add the tomatoes, pumpkin puree and black beans and stir to blend well. (Remember to drain and rinse the black beans first).

• Add the chili powder, chipotle chili powder, pepper, salt and stir.

• Reduce heat to simmer for about 30 minutes stirring every 5 to 8 minutes.

• Serve topped with low fat cheddar cheese a daub of no fat sour cream.

• Garnish with cilantro.

By Dan Zahra

9/25/15 4:45 PM

39

Roseville Mag_October_2015_13.indd 39

9/25/15 4:45 PM

Roseville Mag_October_2015_13.indd 40

9/25/15 4:45 PM

SERVIcES

Roseville Mag_October_2015_13.indd 41

9/25/15 4:45 PM

THESE booTS ARE mAdE FoR WALkIN’ T

hat song was Nancy Sinatra’s one hit wonder claim to fame, that and being old Blue Eyes’ daughter. Speaking of boots, set the Way Back Machine to 1992. Nirvana blew the music scene into the Grunge Era. Kids were all wearing flannel shirts, cargo shorts, scrunchy socks and Doc Martin’s Boots. My son was no exception. $150.00 later, he was sporting size10 Docs fitting his thirteen year old feet for about a minute and a half. Fast forward to 2013. I’m still wearing the Docs young son out grew, but they are in dire need for repair. Bone pile condition, but I LOVE them and can’t let go. What to do? Now we are getting somewhere. I need a boot repair shop.

Next question….are there any shoe/boot repair shops even around anymore, much less in our great community of Roseville? I’m here to tell you yes! At the solar plexus of Harding and Douglas Boulevards quaintly sits Roseville Shoe Repair.

42

Roseville Mag_October_2015_13.indd 42

Now set the Way Back Machine to 1932. Depression Era. Things are tough, leather tough. You need to make stuff last, like shoes. Bart Russo’s father learns a trade that will stay in the family for the next 50 years plus and is still going strong.

But not without bumps. More on that later. In the shop I go and was greeted not only by Schatzy the Doxie, but an aroma from another space in time. Leather, Neatsfoot oil, tanning dye and visually, an array of mechanical devices that look like they belong in the Smithsonian. Right away, it feels like home and I see a story that needs to be told.

1958 and a kid in St. Louis MO, eight year old Bart Russo would ride his bike after school to his dad’s shoe repair shop located, by the way, in one of the first indoor malls in America. This began his apprenticeship which would result in his becoming a Master Craftsman of a now vanishing trade. When I say vanishing, I mean this. During the De-

By Mike Hill

9/25/15 4:45 PM

pression there where roughly 150,000 shoe repair shops in the US. Today there are perhaps 5,000 according to Bart. He graciously takes the time to explain to me that back in his dad’s apprenticeship period, they used a central, belt driven sanding wheel trimmer that turned at mere 750 RPM with no dust collection at all. Todays pneumatic machine runs at 50,000 RPM with a EPA approved dust collector. All around me are an array of specific machines of the trade, each with their own purposeful function. Without getting too technical, I’m compelled to at least mention the cool names of some: Sanders Master Finisher, Rapid Stitcher, Landis Auto Soler, Ferdco Harness Machine. Claes, Singer, Adler sewing machines. This is fun but I’ll stop now.

I look to my right and see a smile that just lights up the shop. It belongs to Theresa, Bart’s daughter. That’s right. I learn that the recently married Theresa is now running the family business and that at one time or another, all of Bart’s children have worked in a shop owned by him. One son even has his own “Russo Shoe Repair” at 10th and L downtown in Sacramento. Bart is now a mentor due to health issues i.e. the previously mentioned “Bump”. Wife Debbie comes in on Fridays to do all the dying projects for the week.

Speaking of projects, Roseville Shoe Repair does it all if it involves leather. Hang bags, belts, sandals, purses, brief cases, boots, straps, laces, wallets, accessories and of course shoes.

You name it, bring it to these Craftsmen. Consider this, Bart has made custom gun holsters, knife sheaves and one time, two shotgun cases. One each made from a Water Buffalo’s and a Giselle’s hide. Also in 1990, Bart studied at Ball State to earn his certified pedorthist degree, meaning he can custom fit shoes for folks with any variety of foot conditions.

So I asked the question, “how does one become a Cobbler these days? Do you have the storied Elves from Grimm’s Tale that come in at night to complete the next day’s orders?” No. With two new hires through the state program that mainstreams people that need a second chance, Bart is teaching this trade to men who have paid their debt to society - business has tripled in the last five years. This is the very definition of giving back to the community and so smacks of the KoolFire philosophy. Seriously.

So back to my 1992 Doc Martins…fixed for the next few years, but with the warning “these boots are made for walkin’ but not after this go around!” Considering getting them bronzed next.

bArt AND tHereSA rUSSo 107 Harding Blvd.

Roseville, CA 95678 916-786-3878 rosevilleshoe1@gmail.com

HOURS: Tuesday thru Friday 9 - 6 Saturday 9 - 3 Closed Sunday and Monday

43

Roseville Mag_October_2015_13.indd 43

9/25/15 4:45 PM

Exceptional Dental Care From People Who Care

D. Oliver Wong, DDS

916-784-1700

2320 Professional Drive, Suite #100 Roseville 95661 johnsonranchdental.com Roseville Mag_October_2015_13.indd 44

9/25/15 4:45 PM

TRAVEL

Roseville Mag_October_2015_13.indd 45

9/25/15 4:45 PM

dRINkINg To LIFE: REbELS, dEATH ANd bEAUTY IN THE IRISH REpUbLIc W

illiam Butler Yeats called it “the Celtic Twilight,” a push to save Ireland’s wandering, hearthside storytellers of the past, oracles casting spells of the imagination through the beauty of the land and allusions to war, oppression and hardship that’s unfolded on its misty hills and pastures: Yeats coined the term 20 years before the last battle for Irish Independence would evolve such storytelling traditions into every element of the nation’s artistry – giving the Emerald Isle some of the most evocative musicians, painters, writers and playwrights the 20th Century has ever known.

Today, many Irish storytellers quip that all Irish stories are sad stories, just as some singers claim all Irish songs are sad songs. Yet if the past is still alive in the country’s breathtak-

ing landscapes and creative achievements, then the future is even more alive in its peoples’ energetic, unapologetic, slightly tipsy celebration of life.

IN SEARCH OF REAL DUBLINERS Musicians Eddie Valentine and Brendan Lynch face the crowd from a low stage at Fitzsimons pub, crimson light cascading from their shoulders to the brick walls and old wood barrels on the floor. Behind the duo a window looks out to the bustling streets of Dublin’s Temple Bar neighborhood and beyond dusk settles on the River Liffey, pulling shadows down faded Georgian building fronts that Yeats, James Joyce and Padraig Pearse all once ventured past at sunset.

Above: The coastline outside of Dingle Town in County Kerry. (Photos by Scott Thomas Anderson)

46

Roseville Mag_October_2015_13.indd 46

By Scott Thomas Anderson

9/25/15 4:45 PM

Valentine and Lynch begin to perform the slow, wrenching ballad, “Dublin in the Rare Old Times.” Picking luminous notes on his acoustic guitar, Valentine summons an urban chiming earthiness in his voice to sing out, “And the years have made me bitter / The gargle dims mee brain / Cause Dublin keeps on changing / And nothing seems the same.”

Lynch’s fiddle follows along, its searing seesaw delicately crying against the melody – a sad, second voice of sweetness that goes razor-whistling between the words and the climbing guitar arpeggios. The song ends to a warm applause around the pub.

“Is anyone celebrating something tonight,” Lynch asks the audience, holding his fiddle near his chin. Two young ladies from the U.S. start laughing. “You’re celebrating something?” Lynch says, turning to them. The giggling persists as the two look up at the stage. “What are you celebrating?”

The fiddler inquires. The girls shrug between hiccupped cackling. Lynch raises his eyebrows. “Being alive?” he asks.

The smiling women eagerly nod. Holding the neck of his fiddle in one hand, Lynch lifts a pint of Guinness from a stool with the other to assure them, “Well, I’ll drink to that.”

Soon, the two musicians launch into Ireland’s most popular drinking anthem. Patrons quickly hoist their heads and pints up, recognizing the reckless, double-stepping rhythm and the strumming chords drumming along to the chant, “Musha rain dum a doo, dum a da / Whack for my daddy, oh – whack for my daddy, oh” – and then the while crowd calls out, “There’s whiskey in the jar!”

“Of course, we spell whisky a little differently here in Ireland,” Lynch tells the audience. “We spell it with an ‘e.’ And if some of you are here for a few days, you might want to walk over to the Jamison Distillery. You just head down the street here, make a right at all of the drug addicts and then turn left at the homeless shelter and it’s up the way by a pub called the Cobblestone, which is alright at night, if it’s dark enough.”

A shot of Irish humor? Some ironic Gaelic honesty? Both ingredients are essential to the culture’s “Craic,” or connective conversation; and Lynch’s remark hints at Dublin’s conundrum of double-appearances so prevalent in the Temple Bar district. While Fitzsimons still hires Trad dancers and musicians like Lynch and Valentine, the tourists-swamped Temple Bar area is a Joycean mirage of Irish parody. At a glance it appears as the Dublin the world often pictures – a clutter of ornate green, yellow and red pub-fronts traced in bronze signatures and doused in lush, hanging flowers.

But like New Orleans’ infamous Bourbon Street, Dublin’s Temple Bar is an over-hyped, overcrowded labyrinth of wasted partiers and automated arrivies more interested in post-vacation name-dropping than discovering the city’s true essence.

To find what’s left of “Dublin in the Rare Old Days,” musicians like Lynch often point to O’Shea’s Merchant pub on Lower Bridge Street. Dublin is split by the River Liffey, dividing its residents into proud north-bankers and staunch south-bankers. A nostalgic haven for south-side locals, O’Shea’s riverfront establishment is a dim, lamp-illuminat-

STORY CONTINUES ON NEXT PAGE Above: Shops and pubs along the River Nore in Ireland’s Kilkenny look much the same as they did two centuries ago.

47

Roseville Mag_October_2015_13.indd 47

9/25/15 4:45 PM

continued from previous page ed shrine to Gaelic football heroes. It serves a thick bowl of downtrodden stew chalked with potatoes, carrots and juicy lamb chunks. Musicians hold traditional Irish “sessions” here, rousing instrumental endeavors that allow men and women from nearby streets to enjoy group set dancing.

O’Shea’s south-bankers are a laughing, smiling crowd who encourage visitors to jump into their fun, whether they know how to dance or not.

Across the river, north-bankers can be found drinking at Brannigan’s. Nearby to but hidden from chaotic O’Connell Street, Brannigan’s is a sleek, ebony pub where Dublin musicians send visitors for a taste of the “keeping it real” half of the city. Its walls are decked in Old Hollywood-themed portraits. Simple, unpretentious food comes steaming out of its kitchen. The sight of smiling, wrinkled veterans of the city proves it’s a watering hole to get a perfectly pulled pint of Guinness or to just follow men and women hauling guitars, fiddles, Uilleann pipes and button-accordions to its upstairs hideaway.

Tonight, Brannigan’s is calm, O’Shea’s is steady and Fitzsimons keeps its high energy continuing with Eddie Valentine and Brendan Lynch wowing their audience with a manic mastery of the fiddle-slasher, “Four Poster Bed.” “We do have a CD here for sale,” Valentine mentions across the contours of his guitar. “And folks, you should know that if you buy it, all the proceeds go to charity.” Strumming a few notes, Valentine solemly adds, “It’s a very special local

charity that funds a study into the drinking habits of Dublin musicians.”

FROM THE RUGGED WEST TO THE SEDITIOUS SOUTH It’s been said the true magnetism of Ireland lies in its west, near the seaside cliffs at the far end of the Gaelic world: This is where, above the town of Dingle, you find the Republic’s own rolling, wondrous shadowlands. Conor Pass rises as a splashing hill-scape of grass and slivered waterfalls – a swaying spine that gently dips under pearly clouds and dimpled, sheep-dotted runs of glistening grass. Its eastern slopes fall rough and wide toward Tralee, while low rock walls along its western bends stitch gliding grades into the tides of the Atlantic. Every direction of Conor Pass is calicoed in light and shade, brushed by passing clouds overhead that change the land from grey to spring-touched green.

Driving west of the pass brings travelers into Dingle Town.

This narrow, pub-cluttered port opens into views of horse riders clanking along muddy mountain paths above, or taking steeds along quiet beaches below, sometimes leading the horses mane-deep into the ocean. Dingle’s signs are written in Gaelic and its history is spelled out in crumbling stone monk domes and empty, thatch-roofed “famine houses.” Dingle is a surviving piece of the remote, rural terrain whose imaginative “peasantry” inspired Yeats to write “Hope and Memory have one daughter and her name is Art.” And art is thriving here, with the best Trad musicians in all of Ireland performing at the pubs, especially O’Flaherty’s,

Above: A view from one side of Connors Pass in County Kerry, Ireland.

48

Roseville Mag_October_2015_13.indd 48

9/25/15 4:45 PM

O’Sullivan’s Court House or the Gaelic-named An Droichead Beag. Dingle’s captains will take visitors out whale-watching and dolphin-chatting, while sunrise offers a sky-lit drive along Kerry’s coast, seeing lifted, grass-topped cliffs assaulted by crashing waves of white and piercing blue.

Just 150 kilometers south of Dingle’s coastline is the landmark town of Kinsale. This tucked-away harbor is the jewel of County Cork, infamously known throughout Ireland as “the Rebel County.” From the Irish-supported Spanish Armada landing of 1601 to Irish Republican Brotherhood retaliations of the 1920s, Kinsale and County Cork have been proverbial hotbeds of insurgent fighting against the English. The region gave birth to the gun-toting revolutionist Michael Collins and it’s also where, near Bealnamblath, he went down in a hail of hotly exchanged bullets in 1922.

Today, the most fiery thing about Kinsale is the boundless creativity of its master seafood chefs. Restaurants like Fishy Fishy and Crackpots are major draws, but it is immersing one’s self in the soulful singing and inebriation of Kinsale’s pubs that offers the feeling of being a true “Cork man” or “Cork woman.” The town’s nightlife also holds onto a special genre of music known as Irish Rebel songs. Beyond contemplating whiskey, death and immigration, the nation’s ballots draw on the many blood-lettings for independence to create a legacy of painful patriotic challenges in the form of music. Songs like “James Connolly,” “The Foggy Dew” and “Come Out Ye Black and Tans” are enough to stir any visitor into feeling like an honorary member of the socalled “fightin’ Irish.”

One place you might hear such tunes is Kitty O Se’s pub.

With its ballooning Irish flag puffing down from the ceiling and vintage boat oars mounted on aged, weathered stone, Kitty O Se’s is a jovial long hall where it’s not uncommon to see men in sailors hats grab women off the barstools and pull them into a jig on the floor as everyone in the room erupts into a loud, Gaelic sing-along with the Karaoke machine.

‘ROVIN’ THROUGH KILKENNY’ Kilkenny – Ireland’s Little Edinburgh – part medieval doorway, part Hibernian arts center, this bantam destination is an energetic crossroads brought to life by portrait galleries, manicured gardens and almost as many coffee houses as

crowded pubs. The River Nore flows through the heart of Kilkenny, adding to the aesthetic created by its overlooking castle and its northern hill of businesses rolling up to a moss-laden Celtic cemetery.

Guests come to Kilkenny for the visual spectrum of timelessness. They come to see its poetic fountains and arboretums. They come to wander its 700-year-old cathedral, where Bishop Richard de Ledrede held one of Ireland’s first witch trails in the 12th Century. They arrive to drink at the Kyteler Inn, with its dark, rain-beaten walls dating back to the same witch trail – stones directly connected to the burning of a woman named Petronilla, at the stake, in 1324.

Beyond Kilkenny’s sights are its people, those careless conversationalists often smoking hand-rolled cigarettes at outdoor tables as they talk about art shows and international news. They’re happy to chat with Americans and always glad to advise on dining options in a city holding its own within Europe’s culinary scene. A common recommendation for dinner is Langton’s. If there was an Irish film set for “The Phantom of the Opera” it would be the bar inside Langton’s: At night this calm expanse of gold, copper and brass-plated tiles is aglow in candlelight, with the room’s ornate steel vases and Victorian chandeliers creating a contemplative atmosphere to listen to live folk music or sample flights of beer from the Republic. It also serves some of the best “Black Pudding” on the island – that rustic staple of sausage made from oatmeal and pig’s blood. At Langton’s, the black pudding is a salty, moist mash of perfection, chalked with pepper punctuations and light charcoal nuances.

Langton’s bar has musicians playing everything from Irish sea shanties to mournful songs of sailing away off the famine. On some nights you might even hear “Whiskey in the Jar,” as the great city Langton’s inhabits is featured in the song’s climax: “If anyone can aid me, ‘tis my brother in the arm / if I can find his station in Cork or in Killarney / And if he’ll go with me, we’ll go rovin’ through Kilkenny / And I’m sure he’ll treat me better than my own a-sporting Jenny.”

And whether it’s inside Langton’s, or just streets away at the Kyteler’s Inn or The Left Bank, the song’s thumping, thriving chorus is usually echoing somewhere in the Kilkenny night, reminding travelers they’re in a country that overcomes all obstacles with humor, intelligence, perseverance and courage overflowing beyond any golden ocean in a jar.

49

Roseville Mag_October_2015_13.indd 49

9/25/15 4:45 PM

YOUR HOME is your most valuable asset.

Call Mr. Handyman to give your home the attention it deserves.

When your home needs repairs or maintenance don’t take any chances, call a professional ... Call Mr. Handyman!

916-487-8655

40 Off

$

$400 or More of Service CA License #807495

Expires 12/31/15

On Time. Done Right®

www.mrhandyman.com

LOCAL CHEESE, WINE, AND BEER Marin French Cheese Company

an extraordinary

Austrian style washed rind triple crème, with hints of brandy and fruit—reminiscent of sour cream and buttery richness.

Our specialty cheese mongers

grocery experience

SCHLOSS

have the expertise to give our guests their picks for the best seasonal LOCAL CHEESES

PAIRS WITH

Sonoma County GLORIA FERRER SONOMA BRUT SPARKLING WINE

to pair with LOCAL WINES AND CRAFT BEERS.

Casa Arrigoni

TALEGGIO

Wash rind Italian cheese, distinct square shape, rich and creamy texture and robust flavor

Davis / El Dorado Hills / Elk Grove Roseville /Sacramento / Vacaville

PAIRS WITH

Petaluma, CA PETALUMA HLLS BREWING COMPANY LINE & TWINE IPA

West Sacramento / Woodland Guilloteau

FROMAGER D’AFFINOIS CAMPAGNIER

Corte Madera / Tiburon / Novato PAIRS WITH

Sonoma Coast THE FORAGER Orange rind with a thick and buttery texture. PINOT NOIR

Roseville Mag_October_2015_13.indd 50

ACCOMPANIMENTS

Honey Crisp Apples, Red Grapes, Raincoast Crisps Original and Rosemary Raisin Pecan, and La Saison Napa Valley Roasted Almonds

9/25/15 4:45 PM

REAL ESTATE

Roseville Mag_October_2015_13.indd 51

9/25/15 4:45 PM

52

Roseville Mag_October_2015_13.indd 52

9/25/15 4:45 PM

gRANITE bAY FINd HITS THE HIgHEST cALIbER The High Caliber Ranch has views, amenities that can’t be beat

I

magine five pristine acres in Granite Bay that you can call your own. This special property is one-of-a-kind: It’s a horse property with multiple crossed fenced corrals, a barn with upstairs area and so much more.

It’s hard to get a feel for the home and its grounds until you take the meandering drive to the country and enter the large, oak-filled circular driveway.

The property is called High Caliber Ranch and it’s a custom single story with a seven-stall barn and a lighted pro sand arena. The property also has a three-car garage with a fourcar carport and an outdoor kitchen. This amazing arena has housed several quarter horses and cutting champions.

The interior of this home is something special, as well. The inside features hand-scraped black walnut flooring, rare Amazon rainforest slab counters in impressive whorls of rich Earth colors, hand hewn alder cabinetry and natural stone flooring – all with outstanding craftsmanship and quality finishes. The kitchen has a large freestanding island with a stainless professional range with pop-up fan and extensive seating area. The room also has a dual stainless sink that gazes across brilliant green and forested acreage.

The kitchen is open to the great room with towering ceilings and floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace. Additional kitchen amenities include a dishwasher, compactor, oven and built-in microwave and a built-in refrigerator, all in stainless. The room has custom features like decorative wine storage, pantry and butler’s pantry – this isn’t your cookie-cutter house.

Head to the game room and the space is equally impressive with exposed beam vaulted ceilings and glass doors

that offer stunning views of nature at its finest, along with a glass-backed bar.

The master in the home is brilliant white and bright, with access to the backyard deck area. It’s easy to imagine yourself relaxing in this master, with vaulted ceilings, gorgeous views and a cozy fireplace for chilly Sunday mornings with coffee and the newspaper.

The bath is equally relaxing with travertine stone, dual vanities and a large soaking tub with separate shower and sauna. The room accesses the back deck and has a large skylight, as well.

The property itself is a true country getaway with a pool surrounded by natural stone and extensive wood decks. This is a cul-de-sac lot that includes a year-round stream. The backyard barbeque will make friends envious. It features a barbeque and kitchen area on one side, a large stone topped bar with extensive seating area just feet away, for a true outdoor entertainment center, along with river stone surrounded outdoor family room. A safety fence along with natural river rock walls, a towering river rock fireplace, hot tub and extensive decks and shade structures all tucked in a clearing of oak forest create an ambiance that feels like a true retreat.

The property has a long circular drive that accesses the rear of the home on both sides, along with a horseshoe pit and a lake that’s edged with river rock and features a stunning fountain. The forested areas on the grounds include evergreens, oaks and deciduous trees that display beautiful fall foliage this time of year.

Left Top: A wide, open game room is one of many pluses to this Granite Bay property. Left Bottom: This Granite Bay kitchen includes a large freestanding island and many other bonuses. (Courtesy Photos)

By Eileen Wilson

Roseville Mag_October_2015_13.indd 53

53

9/25/15 4:45 PM

Hot ProPertY

5632 Carlile Court, Granite Bay 4 bedroom, 4 (3,1) bath; 3,373 square feet 5 acres $1,475,000 CONTACT: Jeff Sessions, Granite Bay Real Estate (916) 768-7475

Above: The back deck area of this home on Carlile Court in Granite Bay is perfect for dining on warm nights.

54

Roseville Mag_October_2015_13.indd 54

9/25/15 4:45 PM

CONTEMPORARY ASIAN CUISINE

A World of Possibilities

For Treasure Seekers & Bargain Hunters

FRIDAY

FARMERS MARKET 9am to 2pm

Roseville Mag_October_2015_13.indd 55

7am to 3:30pm

1551 Vineyard Road • Roseville

Hawaiian Style Poke

1500 Eureka Road, Roseville 916-787-3287 2585 Iron Point Road, Folsom 916-983-1133 www.fatsbistro.com

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

7am to 5pm

• DeniosMarket.com

Lucha Libre Mexicana

F A T ’S ASIA BISTRO

Mexican Wrestling at Sunday, October 18th.

Visit DeniosMarket.com for ticket information.

Denio’s,

9/25/15 4:45 PM

The Terraces of Roseville

Independent Living Apartments starting at $2050 a month

Upscale Dining and Cocktails in a Unique Elegant Setting!

inspired retirement living

916.797.0220

390 N. Sunrise Ave. • Roseville (N. Sunrise Blvd. and Eureka Rd.) www.asrrestaurantlounge.com

It’s the Season for Holiday Parties and Banquets

Always the weekend before Thanksgiving!

SAVEMART FRESH MANDARIN MARKETPLACE ENJOY THESE MANDARIN DELIGHTS: Mandarin Pulled Pork Mandarin Glazed Wings Mandarin Beignets Mandarin Pizza Mandarin Milkshakes Mandarin Olive Oils Mandarin Balsamic Vinegars Mandarin Sauces, Syrups, Preserves & Salad Dressings Mandarin Cocktails

MORE THAN 200 VENDORS LIVE MUSIC CURBSIDE DELIVERY FREE TRAIN TOUR KITCHEN CRAFT RECIPE CONTEST & COOKING DEMOS ADMISSION

Friday 11-5 Adults $3 Saturday 9-5 Adults $8 Sunday 10-4 Adults $8 Kids under 12 Free every day NO DOGS ALLOWED

Benefits Newcastle Area Business Assoc. Scholarships

Roseville Mag_October_2015_13.indd 56

9/25/15 4:47 PM

Treat Yourself

Look and feel your best.

Treat yourself to a relaxing Spa Combo at Zen Spa.

Spa Combo includes a 1 hour Classic Facial and 1 hour Swedish Massage for just

Guns (new & used) Ammo Reloading Accessories

$89.95!

Book today!

Resort quality services at extremely affordable rates. No contracts or memberships required.

774-1500

7451 Foothills Blvd. #140, Roseville

1050 Melody Ln #140, Roseville, CA

www.zenroseville.com

discountshooterssupply.com

(at the corner of Foothills & Pleasant Grove)

916-899-5265

www.norcallaserlipo.com www.norcallaserlipo.com

Now performing “scarless� breast reduction

This is what losing about 20,000 calories of fat looks like. You can do this in one morning with us . . . or spend over 54 hours with this.* *Individual results vary by size and areas treated. This patient had 2.2 liters of fat removed. Estimated duration on elliptical trainer based on calories burned by a 160 lb. person at moderate effort.

Roseville Mag_October_2015_13.indd 57

9/25/15 4:47 PM

cALENdAR oF EVENTS upcoming EVENTS OCT

8

Let’s Never Forget Series 2015: THE GREATEST GENERATION (OCTOBER 8–10)

OCT

10

Multiple artful events, including films and personal conversations, explore the people of the Greatest Generation and its impact on our community. LNF is presented to engage the audience in contemporary dialog and discussion in the hopes to leave a lasting impression for the community to continue on their own exploration of the letsneverforgetseries.org/opic and Never Forget.

9

The Roseville Theatre Arts Academy (RTAA) is proud to present The Addams Family, a new musical comedy, as part of their continuing Main Stage Series.

Na-na-na-na *snap* *snap* na-na-na-na *snap* *snap* -- You can’t even say “Addams Family” without breaking into that trademark theme song. So no wonder the demented adventures of this wickedly witty family have inspired a musical comedy. From the writers of the Tony-winning Jersey Boys, The Addams Family tells the story of every father’s nightmare: Wednesday Addams is grown-up and in love ... with a “normal” boy. Inviting his family to the Addams Mansion sets the stage for a meet-and-greet gone gothic. Savor the horrific hospitality of Gomez, Morticia, Pugsley, Grandmama, Lurch and everyone’s favorite weirdo, Uncle Fester, in Roseville Theatre Arts Academy’s magnificently macabre production.

Info: letsneverforgetseries.org OCT

The Addams Family (through OCTOBER 10)

5th Annual Plates and Totems (OCTOBER 9–NOVEMBER17) 5th annual invitational exhibition with 120 plates and totems from Northern California artists who will present traditional forms in non-traditional ways; plates as paintings, totems as contemporary sculpture.

Where: Roseville Theatre Arts Academy, 241 Vernon Street, Roseville When: Through October 10, 2015. Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm, Sundays at 2:00pm

Where: Blue Line Arts, 405 Vernon Street, Roseville

Info: 916-772-2777 or brownpapertickets.com

Info: 916-783-4117 OCT

10

Classic Sleeping Beauty with a Magical Twist (OCTOBER 10–24) King Philip and Queen Eleanor, rulers of Pharoffland, grieve because they have no child. When the three good fairies, Rose Petal, Moon Beam and Twinkletoes, hear this, they combine their powers and a Princess in born! The celebration is ruined, however, by the dramatic arrival of Belladonna, who puts a terrible curse on baby Rosalind. All is not lost! We just need the Right Prince to come along and reverse the curse! This traditional fairytale story will leave you with a happily ever after feeling!

Where: Roseville Theatre Arts Academy, 241 Vernon Street, Roseville Info: 916-772-2777

58

Roseville Mag_October_2015_13.indd 58

9/25/15 4:47 PM

OCT

17

Toyota / NAPA Auto Parts 150 NASCAR K&N Pro Series West PCS Late Models Mini Cups and Legends Live Band, Midway and Fireworks. Fun for the whole family.

OCT

24

Where: All American Speedway, 800 all America City Blvd, Roseville When: 4:00pm

17

At Seniors First we pride ourselves on great fundraisers. This year is no exception. In fact this year will mark our 20th anniversary Fall Wine and Brew Fest event so we are pulling out all the stops. Our 20th anniversary event at The Ridge Golf Course in Auburn California. We can usually count on 500 attendees at this event and this year will be no exception as we plan to make this the best one yet.

Where: The Ridge Golf & Event Center, 2020 Golf Course Road, Auburn

Info: bmrnapa.com OCT

Seniors First 20th Annual Wine & Brew Fest

When: 5:00pm – 9:30pm

3rd Saturday Art Walk

Info: fallwineandbrewfest.com

Join us on the 3rd Saturday of every month for an Art Walk, where the exhibits from the Coker Family Gallery, WestPark Workshop Gallery, and the Eli & Edythe Broad Children’s Gallery will be on display.

Please join us at this event for the opportunity to meet participating artists and get a first look at the new exhibits!

Where: Blue Line Arts, 405 Vernon Street, Roseville When: 7:00 – 9:00pm Info: bluelinearts.org

OCT

24

Roseville Oktoberfest Come enjoy beer from our local and regional breweries! Bring your friends and enjoy live music, food and have a great time.

Proceeds benefit City of Roseville youth-at-risk programs.

No persons under 21 years old permitted. NO outside food, drink, ice chests, or pets are allowed in the event.

Fees: $25 for single ticket if purchased by October 9th $35 for single ticket starting October 10th $5 for designated drivers *Entry fee will get you unlimited beer tastings and an Oktoberfest tasting mug. Food sold separately.

breweries • Alaskan Brewery

• Oak Park Brewing Co.

• Auburn Alehouse

• Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.

• Hoppy Brewing Co.

• Sutter Buttes Brewing

• Karl Strauss Brewing Co.

More Coming Soon...

OCT

24

Rocklin Fall Festival Now in its 6th year, this free family event is geared toward school-age children and their families. It features activities, vendors, entertainment, trick or treating, costumes, hay rides and demonstrations.

Where: Johnson Springview Park, 5460 5th Street, Rocklin, CA When: 10:00am – 2:00pm Info: rocklin.ca.us

• Lagunitas Brewing Co. • The Monk’s Cellar Brewery & Public House Where: Vernon Street Town Square, 311 Vernon Street, Roseville When: 1:00pm – 5:00pm Info: roseville.ca.us/events/oktoberfest.asp 59

Roseville Mag_October_2015_13.indd 59

9/25/15 4:47 PM

HALLoWEEN EVENTS OCT

29

Family Fun Night Family Fun Night offers tons of free entertainment and activities, thanks to the Downtown Roseville Merchants and several community sponsors. Come in costume and enjoy safe trick-or-treating among the downtown merchants and vendors! Then join in the massive Costume Contest with different age groups (even adults), free goodie bags to all participants, and prizes! There will be numerous giant inflatable attractions (bouncers, obstacle course, slide, more), singing and dancing, a magician, balloon twister, and a few surprises! (haunted house, martial arts demo, flash mob) Where: Vernon Street and Vernon Street Town Square, Downtown Roseville, from Lincoln to Taylor (3 blocks). Free Parking and Admission.

When: 4:00pm – 8:00pm Info: (877) 848-1273 or downtownroseville.com Sponsor: Downtown Roseville Merchants, Inc.

OCT

31

The Nightmare Run 5k 2015 Not a typical race, not another boring Halloween party. Nightmare Run 5k is what runners/walkers and Halloween lovers have been waiting for. A thrilling experience like no other…Get scared, scream and run for your life! We believe everyone, no matter their age, should be part of this fun filled event. Be prepared to join the undead and party in an environment that is healthy, happy and exciting. We encourage you to dress up. So bring your neon gear, illuminating lights and costumes to this unforgettable Halloween event!

DJ comes on stage at 8pm. Make sure you get there early to dance, take pictures with the zombies, and for a chance to get covered in “blood” (red powder) before the race. The pre party will go until the race starts.

Registration is at 6pm. The run/walk starts at 9:30 pm. Beware of zombies!

Stick around for the after party and get some blood on you… Be ready to dance the night away with the ultimate experience of lights, sound, music and much more!

Registration Includes a Nightmare Run T-shirt, surprise giveaway and admission to the Nightmare Run after party. Children 5 and under are FREE. Where: Placer County Fairgrounds, 800 All America City Blvd, Roseville When: October 31 from 6:00pm to November 1 at 12:00am Info: eventbrite.com/e/nightmare-run-5k-2015-sacramento-ca Sponsor: True L Productions

60

Roseville Mag_October_2015_13.indd 60

9/25/15 4:47 PM

61

Roseville Mag_October_2015_13.indd 61

9/25/15 4:47 PM

$

25 OFF

1st Time Cleaning

Diamond Housekeeping 916-390-1162

With this coupon. Not valid with any other offer or prior services.

1/2 OFF

Cleaning with a Scheduled 4 Cleanings

Diamond Housekeeping 916-390-1162

With this coupon. Not valid with any other offer or prior services.

Relax...Leave Your House Cleaning to Me • No Contracts • No Minimum Hour Required • Professional Biweekly & Monthly Services • Economical & Affordable Prices • Licensed, Bonded & Insured

DIAMOND HOUSEKEEPING Call For A Free In-Home Estimate

(916) 390-1162

Nevada County Gem & Mineral Society

Earth’s Treasures

GEM & MINERAL SHOW October 10 & 11 Sat. & Sun. 10 to 5

at the Nevada County Fairgrounds 11228 McCourtney Rd. • Grass Valley, CA

Admission - Adults $2 Under 13 & Students w/ID FREE • Displays of Mineral &

• Demonstrations Fossil Collections • Silent Auctions • Kids Corner & Activities • Half Hourly Raffle • 20 Vendors LOTS OF FREE PARKING

MAIN DISPLAY - RUSSIAN CAVE BEAR

Your source for the BEST in: HARDWARE • HOME IMPROVEMENT POWER TOOLS • LUMBER • FINISHING FRIENDLY SERVICE AND EXPERT ADVICE COME EARLY – Door prizes for the first 100 arrivals! Demos by experts from top tool manufacturers! Meet Rob Johnstone of Woodworker’s Journal

Roseville Mag_October_2015_13.indd 62

9/25/15 4:47 PM

Roseville Mag_October_2015_13.indd 63

9/25/15 4:47 PM

New Homes for inSeniors Roseville Now In Our Last Phase!

Starting in the low $300,000

Welcome to Easy Living at Eskaton Village in Roseville NEW Beautiful new single family homes with built in-conveniences and easy living design.

EASY Manageable sized homes. Less housework! No more yardwork! Beautifully maintained gardens and parks.

SAFETY Gated community, 24-hour courtesy patrol and 24/7 Emergency Response.

FRIENDS Neighbors are all 55+, just like you! Dog park available for your furry friends.

FUN Wide variety of activities for IF and WHEN you feel like it. Indoor/Outdoor Pool and Village Center.

HELP Don’t burden the kids. Leave it to the pros! On-site help with meals, transportation & housekeeping if needed.

Call Today! Toll Free 877-417-6347 1040 Cabris Lane • Roseville, CA • www.silveradovillages.com

Roseville Mag_October_2015_13.indd 64

9/25/15 4:47 PM