FEATURE

Seafood

31+ Must-Try Dishes

by NELLY KISLYANKA & TARA MENDANHA

When it comes to seafood, the world is your oyster. Whether you prefer hearty fare like fish & chips, lobster-studded sushi, or perfectly prepared poke, our region is full of must-devour dishes starring the sea’s most mouthwatering treasures. Dive into this list of our favorites...

Scallops call for delicate handling, and no one knows that better than Bacchus House Bistro. Their Fresh Day Boat Scallops are fine dining at its finest. Pan-seared to perfection, they’re served with a vibrant Meyer lemon beurre blanc on a bed of the restaurant’s signature risotto alongside organic micro greens. FUN FACT: Searing scallops enhances their sweetness and makes them a surefire match with chardonnay—of which Bacchus House has plenty. 1004 East Bidwell Street, Suite 100, Folsom, 916-984-7500, bacchushousebistro.com

You may have heard seafood and cheese are an unsavory combo, but one bite of the Garlic Shrimp Pizza at Iron Horse Tavern and you’ll realize some rules are meant to be broken. The hand-crafted pie boasts a delightfully chewy crust with just enough crispness, plus parmesan cream sauce, fontina, chili flakes, cilantro, red onions, and the namesake garlic shrimp. For fans of fish and pizza, it’s a match made in foodie heaven. FUN FACT: In Italy, fish is a somewhat common pizza topping—particularly Italian tuna packed in olive oil, along with anchovies, shellfish, and shrimp. 460 Palladio Parkway, Folsom, 916-618-4322; 1800 15th Street, Suite B, Sacramento, 916-448-4488, ironhrosetavern.net

Folsom Palace’s Hong Kong-Style Bird’s Nest is essentially a work of art. A fried noodle “bowl” is loaded with seafood (scallops, prawns, calamari, and crab meat) and vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, snow peas, chayote, carrots, shiitake mushrooms, celery, and green onions)—all flavored with aromatic garlic and ginger and tossed in a house-made white wine sauce. FUN FACT: Bird’s nests are usually served at high-end Chinese restaurants specializing in Cantonese cuisine and may also be seen at traditional 10-course Chinese banquets for weddings or other special occasions. 1169 Riley Street, Folsom, 916-983-8880; 3941 Park Drive, Suite 10, El Dorado Hills, 916-936-0808, folsompalace.com

Hot days call for cool dishes, like the refreshing El Rey Ceviche—served tostada-style with shrimp, cucumbers, onions, cilantro, and tomatoes in a citrus marinade—at Granite Bay’s El Rey. With three to a serving, it’s the perfect shareable and satisfies without completely stuffing you. FUN FACT: Ceviche is a Latin American recipe for raw fish and seafood marinated in citrus juice (mainly lime and lemon). The juice’s acidity breaks down the protein in the fish and replicates the process of heat being applied to the meat. 5550 Douglas Boulevard, Suite 200, Granite Bay, 916-772-5858, elreymexicancuisine.com Cascada’s Camarones Sante Fe

has all the celebratory flavors of our neighbors down south. Shrimp is sautéed with butter, garlic, and spicy Southwest seasonings, and sprinkled with parmesan cheese. This fiery fiesta is served with cilantro rice and vegetables (zucchini, snow peas, broccoli, and red bell peppers) for a non-boring nosh. FUN FACT: A decadent dinner calls for dessert, and Cascada has it all—from churros and cheesecake chimichangas to sopapillas and flan. 384 Main Street, Placerville, 530-344-7757, cascadainplacerville.com

Plank Craft Kitchen + Bar is still relatively new to the block, but their Cedar Plank Salmon guarantees they’re here to stay. A gorgeous fillet of North Atlantic salmon is cooked to perfection on a cedar plank, absorbing the flavors and moisture of the warmed wood. In case that isn’t enough flavor, the salmon is given a crust of Japanese panko crumbs, spicy chorizo sausage, Italian parsley, and tangy lemon zest, then drizzled with a buttery lemon beurre blanc. Served with your item of choice from Plank’s “Marketplace Sides” menu, you’re in for a memorable meal. FUN FACT: The Marketplace Sides menu features chilled, lighter fare, like an avocado, cherry tomato, and pine nut salad tossed in lime vinaigrette. 608 Sutter Street, Folsom, 916-260-5333, plankfolsom.com

Hisui Sushi photo by Ray Burgess. Wally's Pizza Bar photo courtesy of Wally's Pizza Bar. Crispy Calamari is a perfect seafood starter—especially at Wally's Pizza Bar. Lightly battered and fried, allowing the flavor of the fish to shine, it's served with fresh-cut lemons and zesty marinara dipping sauce. Tender on the inside with a golden-brown crust, this must-order appetizer is always a crowd-pleaser. FUN FACT: Calamari is the Italian word for squid. It originated in the Mediterranean and quickly spread into North America as a popular deep-fried dish in the mid-'80s. 4079 Cameron Park Drive, Cameron Park, 530-677-5205, wallyspizzabar.com

Hisui Sushi’s Chirashi Don is a treat for the senses. Donburi is typically a rice bowl (akin to deconstructed sushi) and a serving of it promises the chef’s choicest fresh fish and complimentary accompaniments artfully placed over sushi rice. FUN FACT: Chirashi might sound like a poke bowl, but there’s a difference. Poke bowls tend to be one or two types of fish (tuna and salmon) marinated in a sauce and served on white rice, brown rice, or salad; chirashi has no sauce and uses several types of fish, including tuna, salmon, yellowtail, eel, shrimp, and roe. 25004 Blue Ravine Road, Suite 107, Folsom, 916-985-7778, hisuisushi.com

Heyday Café serves up a refreshing Skuna Bay Salmon Tartare marinated

in a citrus ginger marinade with capers, cucumbers, green onions, avocado, and micro fennel, to be spooned atop a toasted baguette. It’s a perfect, not-too-heavy starter to prepare your palate for one (or more) of Heyday’s exceptional entrées. FUN FACT: Skuna Bay salmon is a sustainably farmed food that’s not only good for human health but kind to the health of the environment, too. 325 Main Street, Placerville, 530-626-9700, heydaycafe.com

Based on the beautiful hue and aroma of the Prawn Red Curry from Thai Paradise, you know you’re in for a treat before you even take a bite. Red chili curry paste gives the rich coconut milk base of this dish its eye-catching color, to which green beans, eggplant, bamboo, red bell peppers, and fresh Thai basil are added. Mixed into this medley are a generous portion of large prawns. Ladled over a soft bed of rice, it’s Thailand’s take on savory comfort food. FUN FACT: Thai Paradise’s co-owner and head chef, Jarunee Fleming, earned her culinary skills working in a five-star hotel in Bangkok. 2770 East Bidwell Street, Suite 100, Folsom, 916-984-8988, thaiparadisefolsom.com; 4361 Town Center Boulevard, Suite 110, El Dorado Hills, 916-939-0389, thaiparadiseedh.com

Goose Port Public House’s Spicy Poke Nachos brings

sashimi-grade tuna, serrano chilis, pineapple, green onions, sriracha aioli, wasabi soy, sesame teriyaki, and crispy wonton chips together for an upgraded version of “fish and chips.” FUN FACT: Goose Port also makes a killer shrimp ceviche if you’re looking to up your raw seafood game. 316 Vernon Street, Roseville, 916-886-5080, gooseport.com

Soak up the suds at Bricks Eats & Drinks with their hearty Tuna Melt. Layered with cheddar, onions, savory house-made tuna salad, and a hefty helping of creamy avocado on grilled marble rye bread, it puts tinned tuna subs to shame and is the perfect midday meal—especially alongside one of the eatery’s seriously scrumptious salads or an order of sweet potato planks. FUN FACT: Instead of reservations, Bricks has a “fast pass” that allows you to get the first available table ahead of any walk-ins. 482 Main Street, Placerville, 530-303-3480, bricksonmainstreet.com

Although Bar 101 offers elevated pub fare, they keep their handdipped, beer-battered Fish & Chips without any frills, giving the people exactly what they want: flaky cod encased in a never-soggy-alwayscrisp golden shell alongside housemade tartar sauce and freshly fried chips that are always on point. FUN FACT: For the quintessential pub experience to go with your fish & chips, attend Bar 101’s trivia night on Mondays, open mic on Wednesdays, or live music on Fridays and Saturdays. 101 Main Street, Roseville, 916-774-0505, bar101roseville.com

The Macadamia Nut Crusted Pacific

Halibut from Scott’s Seafood Roundhouse is an elegant dinner perfect on a night out. Beautifully flaky halibut is dressed in a crunchy macadamia nut crust, cooked to perfection, and finished with browned butter. Served alongside the fish are the season’s ripest veggies and the kitchen’s unusual but oh-so-satisfying coconut-cilantro rice topped with mango chutney—a savory condiment slow-cooked to sweet, spicy, and tangy perfection. FUN FACT: To uphold their commitment to only serving the freshest quality seafood, Scott’s substitutes the equally flaky seabass for the halibut in off seasons. 824 Sutter Street, Folsom, 916-989-6711, scottsseafoodroundhouse.com You can never go wrong with Prawn Fajitas—especially at La Rosa Blanca. The succulent crustaceans are marinated in a house special sauce and combined with onions, bell peppers, and tomatoes to make the perfect, build-your-own bite. FUN FACT: La Rosa Blanca brings the fiesta every day of the week with Taco Tuesdays ($2.25 tacos), Classic Wednesdays (classic cars get a discount), Thirsty Thursdays ($7 margaritas), and Fiesta Fridays ($24.95 platter for two). 402 Natoma Street, Folsom, 916-673-9085, larosablancarestaurants.com

Folsom Tap House offers a Honey Walnut Prawns entrée

served over rice that’s brimming with bright flavors and varied textures. Generous with the prawns and the candied walnuts, the dish is topped with nutty sesame seeds and pungent green onions to complement the sweetness. FUN FACT: Folsom Tap House offers around 20 bottled beers plus 22 beers on tap—including four on nitro. 25005 Blue Ravine Road, Suite 140, Folsom, 916-292-5711, folsomtaphouse.com

Main Street Tap House has a delicious dinner option of Grilled Salmon if you ever have the hankering for good fish. Paired with a fragrant coconut, lime, and basil sauce, the fillet is treated with utmost care and served with herbed rice and veggies. FUN FACT: Grilled salmon pairs nicely with a classic pilsner—which you should have no trouble finding here. 209 Main Street, Placerville, 530-330-4648, taphouseonmainstreet.com Bennett’s Kitchen Bar Market has an array of seafood dishes to choose from—think fresh Alaskan halibut fillet and blackened Pacific redfish—but their heaping bowl of Steamed Mussels doused in a

savory garlic butter sauce and served with parmesan bread takes the cake for its simplicity and elegance. FUN FACT: Mussels are a great source of iodine, vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, and folate—so load up! 1595 Eureka Road, Roseville, 916-750-5150, bennettskitchen.com

The Independent Restaurant and Bar has a gorgeous Ahi Niçoise Salad. Sesame-crusted yellowfin tuna is seared and laid on a bed of mixed greens, accompanied by a boiled egg, bistro olives, potatoes, beans, and fried capers—all tossed in a light lemon Dijon vinaigrette. The salad is so wholesome and filling you’ll want for nothing more…except maybe their chocolate pot de crème! FUN FACT: Salade Niçoise is a salad that originated in the French city of Nice. It is traditionally made of tomatoes, hardboiled eggs, Niçoise olives, and anchovies or tuna then dressed with olive oil. 629 Main Street, Placerville, 530-344-7645, independentplacerville.com

If you’re longing for lobster, Land Ocean New American Grill offers Twin 6 oz. Cold Water Lobster Tails

bathed in an intoxicating herbed butter accompanied by coconut jasmine rice and broccolini. You could also try their surf and turf option, but why pass on the chance for double the lobster? FUN FACT: Cold water lobsters are bigger and better in flavor and texture than their warm water counterparts. They also tend to be slightly more expensive as a result. 2720 East Bidwell Street, Folsom, 916-983-7000; 1151 Galleria Boulevard, Suite 241, Roseville, 916-407-5640, landoceanrestaurants.com

When you can’t decide on one type of sashimi, why not try all of them? Hasu Teriyaki & Sushi serves a Sashimi Combo consisting of salmon, tuna, and yellowtail (hamachi) for that refined seafood palate. The delicately sliced fish is presented in all its glory bringing you freshness and flavors straight from the sea. FUN FACT: Sashimi is an appetizer meant to be had before sushi. To aid digestion, begin your meal with miso soup. 25075 Blue Ravine Road, Suite 120, Folsom, 916-983-7777, hasurestaurant.com

The Cioppino from Visconti’s Ristorante takes fish stew to luxurious levels with top-tier seafood—calamari, jumbo prawns, New Zealand green-lipped mussels, and last but certainly not least, Day Boat scallops. The latter are nicknamed “jewels of the sea,” because being harvested by small fleets, packed on ice, and never treated with preservative chemicals guarantees the most delicate texture and flavor. The shellfish are prepared in an aromatic broth of white wine, garlic, Italian herbs and spices, and marinara reduction sauce, then served with salad and house-made garlic bread. FUN FACT: Legend has it that New Zealand green-lipped mussels are packed with health benefits and can even be found in supplement form. 2700 East Bidwell Street, Suite 700, Folsom, 916-983-5181, viscontisristorante.com

La Provence Restaurant & Terrace makes a comforting yet indulgent Lobster Risotto from cold water lobster claw meat. Cheeses like mascarpone and parmesan bring a depth of flavor while fresh arugula and spring onions brighten the overall flavor palate. FUN FACT: La Provence hosts wine dinners, which entail a five-course meal with individual wine pairings from a selected cellar. Check their website for details. 110 Diamond Creek Place, Roseville, 916-789-2002, laprovenceroseville.com

When you think of the coast, great seafood comes to mind, of course. The Coastal Rice from Mezcalito Oaxacan Cuisine invokes the best of coastal cuisine with fresh salmon, mussels, and prawns lavishly decorating soft rice. Fresh, seasonal veggies—like garlic, onions, tomatoes, spinach, and Fresno peppers (a mildly hot and smoky chili pepper)—are added then mixed with a touch of cream sauce. One bite and you’ll be transported to your favorite seaside bistro. FUN FACT: Oaxaca, one of the 32 states that make up Mexico, is known as a gastronomic hub, thanks in part to its legendary seven moles. 5065 Pacific Street, Rocklin, 916-701-4772, mezcalitocuisine.com Fresh and light perfectly describes the Atlantic Salmon BLT from

Wise Villa Winery. The farm-tofork bistro overlooking the vineyard piles tender Atlantic salmon (the “king of fish”), applewood smoked bacon, crunchy lettuce, and tomatoes onto soft multigrain bread spread with tangy basil aioli. Served with French fries, it’s a simple but satisfying midday meal. FUN FACT: Order a glass of Wise Villa’s zinfandel for the perfect pairing. 4200 Wise Road, Lincoln, 916-543-0323, wisevillawinery.com

Hawks—one of our region’s most wellreceived restaurants—has been at the forefront of farm-to-fork fare since opening in 2007. From plates that change based on what produce can be picked, to their chef’s immaculate attention to detail, and sophisticated-without-being-stuffy ambiance, it’s the perfect place to celebrate a special occasion and enjoy dishes like Wild Alaskan Halibut. Fresh-caught and

butchered in-house, then skillfully seared and pan-roasted, it’s served with baby butter beans, roasted red peppers, and a rich Romesco sauce. FUN FACT: The largest flatfish within the flounder family, male halibuts typically won’t grow to be over 100 pounds whereas the females can live longer and grow to 600 pounds or more. 5530 Douglas Boulevard, Granite Bay, 916-791-6200, hawksrestaurant.com The Prawn Chow Fun from

Lotus 8 is just that—FUN! Chow fun is a popular Cantonese stir-fried rice noodle, flat and wide in shape, with a delightfully chewy texture. Lotus 8 stir-fries their noodles in a sweet and savory brown sauce with crunchy bean sprouts and green onions, but the real fun of this dish are the large, fresh prawns. FUN FACT: Lotus 8 was strategically named by combining two traditional symbols of beauty and luck within Chinese culture—the lotus flower and the number 8. 199 Blue Ravine Road, Suite 100, Folsom, 916-351-9278, lotus8ca.com

With two decades of experience dishing up authentic Italian cuisine, it’s no wonder Papa Gianni’s Ristorante makes a delizioso Frutta di Mare. Mussels, shrimp, and buttery scallops are sauteed in a white wine, garlic, and light cream sauce and served over delicate, perfectly chewy linguine. Served with garlic bread, you’ll be craving this entrée long after the final forkful. FUN FACT: Frutti di mare is Italian for ”fruit of the sea.”

3450 Palmer Drive, Suite 1, Cameron Park, 530-672-2333, papagiannis.net

Sienna Modern Kitchen’s Thai Chili Alaskan Halibut is all about

layers of mouthwatering flavor. The mild and slightly sweet essence of the white meat halibut is the perfect base for a macadamia nut crust and fresh pineapple salsa topping, which is then stacked on a bed of cilantro rice drizzled with sweet and tangy house-made Thai chili sauce that’ll have you hankering for more. FUN FACT: Halibut contains a trace mineral called selenium, an antioxidant that helps decrease inflammation and repair damaged cells. 1480 Eureka Road, Roseville, 916-771-4700; 3909 Park Drive, El Dorado Hills, 916-941-9694, siennarestaurants.com

You can’t get Honey Walnut Prawns anywhere else like you can at Sunny Garden Restaurant. The caramelized sweetness and perfect crunch rise above the rest. Fresh prawns are battered and fried to a lightly golden color, then coated in a creamy, sweet honey sauce. Crunchy caramelized walnuts finish off this seafood stunner. FUN FACT: Honey walnut prawns are a popular banquet dish because both shrimp and walnuts carry good omen in Chinese culture. 25085 Blue Ravine Road, Folsom, 916-983-8882, folsomsunnygarden.com You can’t go wrong with the Grilled Fish Tacos from Mexquite when you’re craving a taste of the sea. Wild caught Icelandic cod is seasoned with salt, pepper, chili powder, paprika, and garlic, then grilled and served over a cheesy corn tortilla. Each taco is topped with crunchy iceberg, cilantro lime dressing, and pickled onions marinated in vinegar, salt, lime juice, and oregano. FUN FACT: In addition to great food, Mexquite is beloved for its festive atmosphere and lengthy margarita menu. 25095 Blue Ravine Road, Folsom, 916-984-8607, mexquite.com

The Farfalle al Salmone from

Vaiano Trattoria is a true taste of Tuscany, and it’s no wonder considering two of the restaurant’s founding partners were born in Italy. Garlic and white wine are sautéed with marinara and cream to create a rosé sauce. Next, fresh-chopped smoked salmon is added, followed by bowtie pasta and spinach. FUN FACT: Vaiano, after which the restaurant is named, is the hometown to two of the restaurant’s founding members. 7160 Douglas Boulevard, Granite Bay, 916-780-0888, vaianotrattoria.com When craving something warm and comforting, order the Seafood Pho from Pho Mimi. Chicken broth and rice noodles are the perfect base for the showstoppers of this Vietnamese soup: shrimp, squid, and delicate scallops. Topped with white onions, fresh green onions, and cilantro, then served with bean sprouts, Thai basil, lime wedges, and sliced jalapeños, this fresh-made meal is equal parts healthy and hearty. FUN FACT: Pho is pronounced fuh and is typically eaten for breakfast in Vietnam. 25004 Blue Ravine Road, Suite 121, Folsom, 916-542-7913, phomimi.com

Relish Burger Bar wanted to bring some California flair to a Louisiana classic when creating their EDH Po’ Boy. All-natural shrimp are dipped in seasoned tempura batter (lighter than most other batters because it contains no breadcrumbs, which means it requires less oil) and fried to a beautiful golden brown, then sandwiched in a roll with crunchy cilantro lime slaw, tart pickled jalapeños, and house-made roasted garlic aioli. This seafood sandwich is served with your choice of salad or French fries. FUN FACT: The po’ boy originated in New Orleans and was named after the “poor boy” on strike in the 1920s for whom the original sandwich was created. 1000 White Rock Road, El Dorado Hills, 916-933-3111, relishburgerbar.com

C. Knight's Steakhouse photo by Ray Burgess. Mikuni Japanese Restaurant & Bar photo courtesy of Mikuni Japanese Restaurant & Bar.

Lobster isn’t the only seafood the Lobstermania Roll from Mikuni

Japanese Restaurant & Bar boasts; the addition of scallops, shrimp, crab mix, and salmon make this roll a serious seafood party. Asparagus and cream cheese are stuffed into the mix, too, with an array of creamy, sweet sauces and crunchy arare. FUN FACT: Arare is a bite-sized Japanese cracker with a soy sauce flavor. 185 Placerville Road, Suite 100, Folsom, 916-934-5250; 1017 Galleria Boulevard, Suite 160, Roseville, 916-780-2119; 1565 Eureka Road, Roseville, 916-797-2112, mikunisushi.com

Can’t decide between oysters, ceviche, prawn cocktail, or Alaskan king crab legs? Neither can we. Luckily, at C. Knight’s Steakhouse you can have all the above in their big, bold, beautiful Seafood Platter. Perfect for a party of two, it’s easy on the eyes and satisfying on the stomach. Served atop crushed ice with all the requisite sides and sauces (mignonette, cocktail sauce, and melted butter) it’s a richly refreshing way to kick-off a meal at El Dorado Hills’ most beloved steakhouse. FUN FACT: Seafood platters, known as plateau de fruits de mer (plate of fruits of the sea), are a traditional French feast that typically include a variety of shellfish (mussels, shrimp, lobsters, crabs, clams, and oysters) served cold. Usually, they’re eaten with bread and a bottle of crisp white wine. 2085 Vine Street, El Dorado Hills, 916-235-1730, cknightssteakhouse.com

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Wise Villa Winery

Wise Villa Winery is a World Away… Minutes from Home! Nestled in the Sierra Foothills and awarded the #1 Winery in California (2015, CA State Fair), the winery has recently been named the Most Awarded Winery in North America for Single Varietal Wines (2019, SF Chronicle) as well. Sweeping 180° views of vineyards and sunsets are a beautiful way to taste over 30 wines produced by the property. Open 7 days a week at 11 am for wine tasting and 5 of those days accompanied by a full-service gourmet Bistro truly is the best way to enjoy the ultimate winery experience. Shop easily online, the website is kept current with sales, hours, menus and more!

4200 Wise Rd. • Lincoln 916-543-0323 • wisevillawinery.com

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TASTING: By Appointment 2650 Crosby Herold Rd Lincoln, CA 916.628.0999 doradainfarms.com

FAWNRIDGE WINERY

TASTING: Fri-Sun: 11am-5pm and by Appt. 5560 Fawnridge Rd Auburn, CA 530.887.9522 fawnridgewine.com

HILL TOP OAKS WINERY

EVENTS ONLY

4150 Ridge Drive Loomis, CA 916.652.9250 winebyhto.com

LONE BUFFALO VINEYARDS

TASTING: Fri-Sun: 12-5pm 7505 Wise Rd Auburn, CA (Enter at Buttes View Lane) 530.823.1159 lonebuffalovineyards.com

MT. VERNON WINERY

TASTING: Thurs-Sun: 11am-5pm 10850 Mt. Vernon Rd Auburn, CA 530.823.1111 mtvernonwinery.com

MOUNT SAINT JOSEPH WINES VIN UVA TASTING ROOM

TASTING:

Thursday: 4-7pm Friday: 4-8pm Saturday: 4-8pm Sunday: Noon-3pm 8629 Auburn Folsom Rd Granite Bay, CA 916.784.9463 mountsaintjosephwines.com

PAZA ESTATE & WINERY

TASTING: Fri-Sun: 12-5pm 3357 Ayres Holmes Rd Auburn, CA 916.834.0565 pazawines.com

SECRET RAVINE VINEYARD & WINERY

TASTING: Fri-Sun: 12-5pm, 4390 Gold Trail Way Loomis, CA 916.652.6015 secretravine.com

TWIN ROCKS

ESTATE WINERY

Please check the website for current hours of operation. 6635 Cavitt Stallman Road Granite Bay, CA 916.587.0618 trwinery.com

VIÑA CASTELLANO WINERY

TASTING: Thurs-Sun: 12-5pm 4590 Bell Rd Auburn, CA 530.889.2855 vinacastellano.com

WISE VILLA WINERY & BISTRO

TUSCAN-STYLE BISTRO, WINE TASTING, SPECIAL EVENTS

Sun-Wed: 11am-5pm Thurs-Sat: 11am-8pm Full menu 5 days a week 4200 Wise Rd Lincoln CA 916.543.0323 WiseVillaWinery.com

PLACER BREWERIES

AUBURN ALEHOUSE

BREWERY & RESTAURANT

289 Washington St Auburn, CA 530.885.2537 auburnalehouse.com

DUELING DOGS BREWING CO.

BREWERY, MEADERY, CIDERY & FARMSTAND

Thurs-Fri: 2-6pm; Sat-Sun: 11am-5pm 3030 Barrett Park Ln Lincoln, CA 916.434.8141 DuelingDogsBrewing.com

HILLENBRAND FARMHAUS BREWERY

BREWERY, TASTING ROOM & PROVISIONS

Fri-Sat: 11:30am–8pm Sun: 11am-7pm 5100 Virginiatown Rd Newcastle, CA info@hillenbrandbrewery.com hillenbrandbrewery.com

LOOMIS BASIN BREWING CO.

BREWERY & TASTING ROOM

Tues-Thurs: 3-8pm; Fri 3-9pm; Sat-Sun Available For Private Bookings 3277 Swetzer Rd Loomis, CA 916.259.2739 loomisbasinbrewing.com

MONK’S CELLAR

BREWERY & PUBLIC HOUSE

Closed Monday & Tuesday. Wednesday & Thursday 12-8pm. Friday & Saturday 11:30-9:30. Sunday Brunch from 10am-3pm. 240 Vernon St Roseville, CA 916.786.6665 monkscellar.com

NEW GLORY

TAPROOM & EATERY

Wed-Sun: 12-8pm 5540 Douglas Blvd Granite Bay, CA 916.872.1721 newglorybeer.com

OUT OF BOUNDS BREWING CO.

BREWERY & TASTING ROOM

Open: Wednesday - Sundays 4480 Yankee Hill Rd #100 Rocklin / 916.259.1511 outofboundsbrewing.com

OUT OF BOUNDS CRAFT KITCHEN AND BIERGARTEN

Open: Wednesday - Sunday 13407 Folsom Blvd Folsom / 916.357.5250 outofboundsbrewing.com FARM STANDS

URBAN DREAMER FARM & VINEYARD

FARM STAND: Wednesday: 3:30-6pm, Saturday: 9am-1pm Check for additional hours on the website during summer and Mandarin season 10370 Mount Vernon Rd., Auburn, CA Urbandreamerfarm.org 530-308-3665

FOOTHILL ROOTS FARM

FARM STAND:

Thursdays & Fridays: 2-7pm June-October, Thursdays: 1-5pm November-January 17565 Placer Hills Rd in Meadow Vista More info at www.foothillrootsfarm.com 530-637-8704

DISTILLERIES

CALIFORNIA DISTILLED SPIRITS

BOURBON, BRANDY, GIN & WHISKEY

TASTING: Sat-Sun: 1-5pm 12205 Locksley Ln, #11 Auburn, CA 916.599.6541 californiadistilledspirits.com

Be sure to visit these sponsor wineries, breweries, Distilleries & Farm Stands.

Toogood Estate Winery

Toogood Estate Winery is located in the beautiful rolling hills of Fairplay, California. Owned and operated on site by generations of the Mittelstaedt family, the unique Toogood Winery is known for producing over 60 different wines and ports throughout the year. Open 7 days a week, pouring a selection of 20 different products. Most wine tastings are enjoyed in our 5,000 sq ft. Wine Cave where production and aging also take place. The delicately controlled atmosphere offers members and visitors a particularly remarkable experience! Seven varietals are grown at the winery and local grapes are brought in to produce a wide range of wines & ports. Regular wine club events, barrel tastings, private tastings and more make Toogood your top wine country destination. And remember Zinfest, a can’t miss event, September 4-6, 2021 - more info at fairplayzinfest.com Toogood is pleased to announce their satellite tasting room on Main Street in Placerville, Toogood Cellars! 30 different bottles available for sale, along with distinct glasses and merchandise, port pony refills and more. Situated in a renovated historic space, Toogood achieved a national restoration award for the project! Build your own flights, or take delight in Sangria Sundays, when we offer fresh, house made sangria. Happy Hour Mondays with half priced glasses from 5-8 p.m. Port and Chocolate flights are offered daily featuring 5 different ports and chocolates! Wine club members now enjoy the option to pick up their wines at either location. Check out the Toogood Wine Cave Mural painted by local artist Oran Miller! Toogood Cellars is open Thursday through Monday 1-8pm (8:30pm Friday & Saturday).

Toogood Winery 7280 Fairplay Road • Somerset 530-620-1910 info@toogoodwinery.com • toogoodwinery.com

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Toogood Cellars 304 Main Street • Placerville 530-344-7010

Bricks Eats & Drinks

11 years and counting on historical Main Street in Placerville! We attribute our success to the community that keeps coming back for great food, creative libations, conversations and smiles! We thank our patrons for the continual support and positive reviews, sharing this place with your friends and family. We are looking forward to seeing you and yours the next time you are looking for a spot to eat in our cute little town of Placerville. ROTATING TAPS LOCAL WINES FULL BAR

482 Main Street • Placerville 530-303-3480 • bricksonmainstreet.com

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Cascada Restaurant & Cantina

We have had the pleasure of being part of the Placerville community for 12 years now. Cascada continues to strive to give our patrons the best dining experience possible. We serve an eclectic mix of Mexican favorites and California fresh cuisine with a Latin flair in an upscale, urban setting without the upscale price. Our full bar is anchored with local wines and specialty margaritas made with premium tequilas and fresh squeezed lime juice. Our friendly and professional staff serve lunch and dinner seven days a week. So stop by and have some fun. We look forward to seeing you.

384 Main Street • Placerville 530-344-7757 • cascadainplacerville.com

Main Street Tap House

One of the newest restaurants on Main Street, in Placerville, we opened our doors in December of 2020, and hit the ground running. We offer a delicious menu that has something for everyone. Shareable appetizers, delicious flatbreads, tacos, burgers and more. This restaurant has a large outdoor patio that is great for groups and we have spacious indoor seating as well. Featuring over 25 taps of craft beers, ciders, kombuchas and wine! If you find a brew you like you can take it home in a growler and come back for a refill at a discounted price. We offer a full bar, a signature cocktail menu made by our creative bartenders, and happy hour from 2PM - 5PM Monday - Thursday. Happy hour includes small bites, discounted beer, well drinks and a fun atmosphere. We have a positive and upbeat staff that is knowledgeable of our food and drink menu and can't wait to serve you. Come check us out!

209 Main Street • Placerville 530-330-4648 • taphouseonmainstreet.com.com

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DarkHeart Brewing

DarkHeart Brewing is nestled on Auburn Blvd on the old Route 40. This Pirate themed Brewery is known for fun and great European and American style beers. This hidden gem is a diamond in the rough located in the back of an auto repair complex. DarkHeart Brewing is know for their 20 taps of malt forward classically styled beers and an 8 flavor Seltzer Bar. DarkHeart Brewing offers indoor seating as well as a dog run and huge Bier Garten. Live music every Friday and Saturday night with some of the hottest acts! Mug Club Members never pay a cover charge. Come try something decidedly different.

4339 Auburn Blvd., #B • Sacramento • 916-333-1192

DarkHeartbrewing.com • 

Auburn Alehouse Brewery & Restaurant

The Auburn Alehouse Craft Brewery & Restaurant opened in 2007 in the iconic Shanghai Restaurant, embracing the building's character and colorful history in the heart of historic Auburn. While enjoying their full bistro menu, dog-friendly patio, and specialty craft cocktails, patrons can often see Brian & his brewers making world-class beer in small batches, using only the finest malted barley and American-grown hops. Auburn Alehouse recently took home a Silver Medal at the Great American Beer Festival for their flagship Gold Digger IPA which brought the total up to 8 GABF medals. Your craft beer getaway awaits!

289 Washington Street • Auburn • 530-885-2537 auburnalehouse.com

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Ciotti Cellars

A Taste of Tuscany in Placer County As you visit Ciotti for wine tasting or to relax over a glass of wine your senses are whisked away to the subtle tranquility of Italy. Our rich Placer County agriculture resembles that of Tuscany and the Mediterranean resulting in our award winning wines being deep in color, rich in character with bold, velvety finishes. Whether you choose to have a flight outside on our beautiful patio, taste inside at the wine bar or enjoy our many Saturday live music events over a bottle we know you’ll find a little sunshine in everyone.

3285 Crosby Herold Road • Lincoln 916-534-8780 • ciotticellars.com

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The Monk’s Cellar

The Monk's Cellar Brewery and Public House in Downtown Roseville is a homegrown, award winning, community focused brewery, restaurant, and bar. Inspired by the rich brewing tradition of Belgium, The Monk's Cellar is a place that makes finely crafted beer, inspired cocktails, and seasonal food all to be shared with friends. It is this idea of a place where people gather to enjoy each other's company that is at the heart of The Monk's Cellar.

240 Vernon Street • Roseville • 916-786-6665 • monkscellar.com Wed & Thur Noon-8pm; Fri & Sat 11:30am-9:30pm;

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Winery of the Year

For the second year in a row, Helwig Vineyards and Winery was honored with the “Winery of the Year Award" through the Amador County Fair Wine Competition.

Book your tasting today! www.helwigwinery.com

11555 Shenandoah Rd. Plymouth CA 95669 | 209.245.5200

Element 79 Vineyards

We are not just a winery, we are a country club for wine drinkers! A visit to our family owned winery provides the opportunity to not just taste our wines, but experience them. Whether you choose to taste a flight, take a vineyard tour, enjoy a picnic lunch or stroll through the vines, you’ll find yourself immersed in a winery visit like no other. Like those that discovered the magic of our beautiful area many years ago, you can discover gold of your own in a bottle of award winning wine and an experience you won’t soon forget. Stunning Views • Award Winning Wines Elegant Tasting Room • Small Food Plates EV Charger on Site

Kehret Vineyards

Situated high atop 2615 ft Mount Aukum, Kehret Vineyards crafts premium wines that tell the story of the unique climate and terrain of the Sierra Foothills. We’re known for our stunning views of the El Dorado County countryside, warm and genuine hospitality, and our unforgettably delicious hand-crafted wines that showcase the unique terroir of our granite mountain top vineyards and the Fair Play AVA. We invite you to experience world class wines in our stunning mountain top setting that provides sweeping views from the Sierras to the Coastal Range.

Simply Bubbles

Amador county's first champagne and sparkling wine bar in charming downtown Sutter Creek. Follow the bubbles... We offer 4 flights of fine champagne and sparkling wine. Tickle your taste buds with our selection of premium champagnes, regional sparkling wines and local favorites. Enjoy our refreshing, fruity prosecco slushies.

35A Main Street • Sutter Creek

209-560-3015 • simplybubbles.net • 

Thur-Fri 4pm-7pm; Sat 12pm-7pm; Sun 12pm-6pm

Twin Rocks Estate Winery

Twin Rocks Estate Winery lies along Placer Wine Trail in the Sierra Foothills AVA. Our wines are entirely estate grown and locally produced. Twin Rocks now offers vineyard tours, olive oil tastings and sunset wine flights on the patio for ‘Wine Wednesdays’. Follow us on social media to find out more!

6635 Cavitt Stallman Road • Granite Bay 916-587-0618 • trwinery.com

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PaZa Estate Winery

We’re in our 10th year being open on the Placer Wine Trail, just minutes northeast of Sacramento, halfway between Auburn, Newcastle, and Lincoln. Our rustically elegant tasting shed and picnic areas are surrounded by picturesque views of the Sierra Foothills, the Sutter Buttes, and coastal mountain range. PaZa - creating expressions of passion, one smalllot at a time!

3357 Ayres Holmes Road • Auburn 916-834-0565 • Pa-Za.VnW@sbcglobal.net

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Bogle Family Vineyards

Take the drive out to Clarksburg to enjoy the Bogle Family’s serene and idyllic Home Ranch. With Tasting Experiences and Picnic Afternoons by reservation, guests can sample crowd pleasing favorites, as well as discover special winery-only limited release wines.

37783 County Road 144 • Clarksburg

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Wine Shop Open Daily 10am-5pm Tastings & Picnics Thur-Sun 11am-5pm

Citizen Vine Folsom C. Knight’s Steakhouse

Citizen Vine is not your average wine bar. We are proud, not pretentious! We provide a casual, intimate, and relaxed environment where our guests can sip on some great wine, or beer, and enjoy a delicious variety of small plate offerings. With live music every Friday & Saturday night, “Pouring for the people” is more than a tag line, it is a way of life. C. Knight’s brings a classic approach to the American tradition of the “old school steakhouse” offering Prime beef, craft cocktails, and local wines. We’re honored to be consistently voted one of the best steakhouses in the region. Now serving all the favorites from Ruffhaus Hot Dog Co. daily for lunch. Open for lunch and dinner, and all day Ecstatic Hour on Mondays!

609 Sutter St. Folsom, CA 95630 www.citizenvinefolsom.com

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2085 Vine Street, Suite 101 • El Dorado Hills 916-235-1730 • cknightssteakhouse.com

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Lone Buffalo Vineyards

Premium boutique wines crafted right in your own back yard! Lone Buffalo Vineyards fits right into the Sierra Foothills wine scene – offering a down-to-earth attitude and a twist of Old West philosophy. Grab a taste of our flagship “Where the Buffalo Roam” Syrah blend or “Bison Blanc Viognier” and listen to a tale about the history of wine in Placer County. We don’t just spin yarns – we make great wines. Silky reds and tangy whites backed by over forty years of winemaking experience. Enjoy tasting FriSunday, noon-5pm at our Wise Road vineyard & tasting room right in the middle of the Placer Wine & Ale Trail. FREE TO ROAM We believe in the kind of personal, handson tasting experience long-gone from other California wine regions…You'll feel right at home at Lone Buffalo! AMMENITIES • Meet the Winemaker • Outdoor Picnic Area • Private Parties & Tours • Pet Friendly Location • Limos & Buses Please

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7505 Wise Rd., Auburn, CA 530-823-1159 • www.lonebuffalovineyards.com

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