| eat & drink | Dining Out
Tres Calaveras by LORN RANDALL | photos by DANTE FONTANA
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The plot thickened in the second act, seriously thickened, as in a rich, dark chocolate chicken mole...
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like rooting for the good guys— in movies, life, and the crazy restaurant business. You’re never sure who the protagonists are until the plot unfolds. In the case of a new restaurant, the script reveals itself in the form of your dining experience. The central characters of Tres Calaveras in Cameron Park are sets of brothers and cousins who go out of their way to provide a hero’s welcome. I trekked up the hill from Roseville to a spot near one of my favorite haunts as a kid: Sam’s Town. Sam’s
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is long since gone, but the quaint western village mall across the street houses many visit-worthy attractions, including Tres Calaveras. I started the festivities with a citrusy and refreshing shrimp ceviche topped with a mountain of fresh avocado. The interplay of lime juice, onions, cilantro, and fresh tomatoes showcased the plump shrimp. Cerveza, por favor! The plot thickened in the second act, seriously thickened, as in a rich, dark chocolate chicken mole. I’m an avowed fanatic (and sometimes critic) of mole. The complexity of its character
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Above left: Chicken Mole Above: Shrimp Ceviche
