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Red, White, & *Booze
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by NELLY KISLYANKA
Raise a glass to Independence Day! Keep the Fourth of July festivities going all month long with this list of red, white, and blue drinks—some boozy, *some booze-free, but all crafted locally.
Agua de Horchata
$3.25 at La Rosa Blanca, 402 Natoma Street, Folsom, 916-673-9085, larosablanca-folsom.com In this classic agua fresca (fresh water) drink, rice and cinnamon sticks are soaked then blended and strained. Mixed with a hint of vanilla and sweetened condensed milk then poured over ice, it’s a rich, creamy, and cooling concoction that’s perfect alongside one of La Rosa Blanca’s mouthwatering Mexican dishes.
FLB’s Ruby Red
$6.75 at Wally’s Pizza Bar, 4079 Cameron Park Lane, Cameron Park, 530-677-5205, wallyspizzabar.com Pineapple and grapefruit juice add a fruity pop of red to the tingling citrus of Finlandia Grapefruit Vodka—the boozy component in this sweet drink from Wally’s Pizza Bar. Sweet & sour mix and a sugar rim complete the dangerously delicious cocktail.
Baby Shark photo courtesy of Friends with Benedicts Mimosa House. Cherry's Glee photo by Dante Fontana ©stylemediagroup. Folsom Pro Rodeo photo courtesy of Visit Folsom.
Baby Shark
$50 at *Friends With Benedicts Mimosa House, 2201 Francisco Drive, Suite 110, El Dorado Hills, 916-936-4830, friendswithbenedictsinc.com There’s nothing babyish about this super-sized beverage for two. Filled with an adventurous mixture of vodka, fizzy champagne, lemonade, and blue curaçao, with a gummy shark and raspberry rim, it’s almost too stunning to sip.
*New location coming soon to Folsom (310 Palladio Parkway, Suite 713)
Cherry’s Glee
$7 at Bennett’s Kitchen Bar Market, 1595 Eureka Road, Roseville, 916-750-5150, bennettskitchen.com The hunt for summer’s perfect mocktail ends here. Refreshing lemonade and sparkling water are mixed with house-made sweet and sour (fresh-squeezed lemons and simple syrup) and muddled Italian cherries in this flavor-packed, non-alcoholic alternative from Bennett’s Kitchen Bar Market.
Celebrate Independence Day!
Fourth of July festivities are back and better than ever. Add some spark to this year’s celebration with these local, starspangled happenings.
Run Crime Out of Roseville July 4, Downtown Roseville, runcrimeoutofroseville.org 5K run plus a 1/4-mile kids’ race;vendor booths; family-friendly fun
Folsom Pro Rodeo July 2-4, Dan Russell Rodeo Arena, folsomprorodeo.com Nightly fireworks; non-stop rodeo action; mutton busting; live music and dancing at “Saloon Under the Stars”
Roseville 4th of July Fireworks July 4, @the Grounds, atthegrounds.com/events Food concessions and bounce houses; gates open at 5 p.m. and fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m.; parking is $10 (cash only)
4th of July Family Blast July 4, El Dorado County Fair & Event Center, eldoradocountyfair.org/blast.html Kids’ activities (hay mazes, contests, and games); live music with Dream and the Dreamer; carnival & inflatables unlimited ride wristband ($20); food and beverages; fireworks once dark
Lincoln 4th of July Celebration July 4, McBean Park, lincolnca4thofjuly.com Food, fun, and family-friendly entertainment (parade, fireworks, live music, etc.)
City of Roseville 4th of July Parade July 4, Vernon Street Town Square, roseville.ca.us/ residents/city_events/4th_of_july_celebration Parade begins at 9 a.m. at the intersection of Riverside/Vernon/Douglas, continues along Vernon Street past the Civic Center, and turns right on Lincoln Street before turning right again onto Park Drive; Head to Royer Park from 10-1 p.m. for live music, kids’ activities, and food (available for purchase)
Gekkeikan Nigori Sake
$13.50 at Fat’s Asia Bistro, 2585 Iron Point Road, Folsom, 916-983-1133; 1500 Eureka Road, Roseville, 916-787-3287, fatsasiabistro.com Nigori is generally the sweetest of sake varieties, and Gekkeikan’s medium-bodied version does this beautifully with subtle notes of honey and tropical fruit. Characterized by its milky appearance—for which it gets its moniker nigori, meaning cloudy—it has a delightfully creamy texture and is chilled for max refreshment.
Electric Berry Dutch Soda
$2.65+ at Dutch Bros Coffee, local locations in Folsom, Granite Bay, Roseville, and Rocklin; 541-955-4700, dutchbros.com Ice cold and bubbly, the Electric Berry Dutch Soda from Dutch Bros Coffee is made of sparkling soda water, supercharged with lime and blue raspberry, then topped off with whipping cream. Add heavy cream for the French soda experience or opt to have yours blended for extra chill.
Photos by Dante Fontana ©stylemediagroup.
Coconut Vacation
$14 at La Provence Restaurant & Terrace, 110 Diamond Creek Place, Roseville, 916-789-2002, laprovenceroseville.com Piña coladas are so passé. Instead, escape to island time with this aptly named, super coconutty cocktail that’s made with CÎROC Coconut Vodka, Coco Reàl Cream of Coconut, fresh-squeezed lime juice, and club soda. A little sweet and super refreshing, this frothy concoction screams summer and would be perfect poolside—or on La Provence’s idyllic patio.
Blue Capri Beach
$10, at Visconti’s Ristorante, 2700 East Bidwell Street,
Imbibing on this blue-hued beverage will transport you to the beautiful blue beaches of Capri. Vodka, blue curaçao (pronounced cure-ah-sow), and a dash of dry vermouth— with the option to add a splash of grenadine— complete the simple, and simply sensational, summertime sipper.
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WINERY/BISTRO
Wise Villa Winery is the only winery in Placer County to feature a full dining experience in our Tuscanstyle bistro. We use only the highest quality, locally sourced ingredients that are hand crafted to perfectly pair with our award-winning wines.
Wise Villa Winery
4200 Wise Rd. Lincoln 916-543-0323 wisevillawinery.com
AMERICAN
Celebrating our 13th year in business, Heyday Café has been voted Best Overall Restaurant, Best Salad Place, Best Casual Restaurant, and Best Wine Bar! Heyday Café presents fresh California cuisine with international influences. Lunch 7 days and dinner 6 nights a week. Pouring over 40 wines! Reservations are encouraged.
Heyday Café
325 Main Street Placerville 530-626-9700 heydaycafe.com
MEXICAN
Cascada is your Main Street Placerville destination for the finest Mexican cuisine and best cocktails. Stop by and take in the Bell Tower views while enjoying an authentic south-of-the-border delight and a handcrafted cocktail! See why we are consistently voted a favorite by Style readers.
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Cascada Restaurant & Cantina
384 Main Street Placerville 530-344-7757 cascadainplacerville.com
AMERICAN
Great food and drink meet at Bricks! Gourmet crafted burgers, satisfying salads and hearty dishes will delight all appetites! Bring friends and family to dine in our uniquely casual atmosphere, or relax at the bar with a cocktail and a savory appetizer.
Bricks Eats & Drinks
482 Main Street Placerville 530-303-3480 bricksonmainstreet.com
SPORTS BAR
We’re back! Check out the completely remodeled and updated sports bar! We’ve improved everything you already love and have even added some exciting new surprises. Come see why we’ve been voted best Sports Bar for the past 10 years in a row. Visit flb365.com for more info.
FLB Sports Bar & Casino
511 E. Bidwell St. Folsom 916-983-4411 flb365.com
THAI
Voted #1 Best Thai Restaurant in Folsom & El Dorado Hills for the past 12 years. Serving healthy, delicious and authentic Thai food. Indoor and Outdoor Dining. Delivery with Doordash, GrubHub, UberEats & Postmates. Online Ordering for Take-Out on Our Websites, Google, Facebook and Yelp. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Daily Specials. Good food to make you happy.
Thai Paradise
in Folsom 916-984-8988 ThaiParadiseFolsom.com in El Dorado Hills 916-939-0389 ThaiParadiseEDH.com
AMERICAN
The Independent presents an outstanding American fusion menu and a top-tier full bar. The scratch kitchen uses only the freshest, finest ingredients creating exceptional grill and seafood entrées. The bar prides itself on artisanal cocktails, freshsqueezed juices, and house-made mixers. Beautiful outdoor patio!
The Independent Restaurant and Bar
629 Main Street, Placerville 530-344-7645 independentplacerville.com
ITALIAN
italian cuisine
A restaurant dedicated to bringing the flavors of Tuscany to our dining room. Named after the Italian hometown of 2 of our founding partners, we offer traditional cuisine of the Tuscany region, as well as other recipes popular all over Italy – simple dishes made to order with the freshest of ingredients, and always created and served with pride.
Vaiano Trattoria
7160 Douglas Blvd. Granite Bay 916-780-0888 vaianotrattoria.com
DESSERTS
Icing on the Cupcake offers a wide variety of cupcake flavors, including gluten-free and vegan options that are available every day at our three retail locations. We also offer other sweet treats, baked fresh daily including brownies, pies, and cookie sandwiches using the finest quality ingredients.
Icing on the Cupcake
3 locations to serve you
Rocklin. Folsom Palladio. Sacramento 916-303-4333 icingonthecupcake.com
We’re open for carryout and delivery, 7 days a week from 11-8. Along with our full menu, we also have beer, wine, and specialty cocktails. We appreciate your support!
Order now at wallyspizzabar.com Wally's Pizza Bar
4079 Cameron Park Drive Cameron Park 530-677-5205 wallyspizzabar.com FRENCH
Combining the flavors of France and the Mediterranean regions with an emphasis on quality, seasonal, and fresh locally grown ingredients. The perfect location for private dining, special events, wedding celebrations, and corporate dinners/ presentations. Voted Best Overall Restaurant 2020 in the Roseville Granite Bay Rocklin area.
La Provence Restaurant & Terrace
110 Diamond Creek Place Roseville 916-789-2002 laprovenceroseville.com
STEAKHOUSE
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!
C. Knight’s Steakhouse
2085 Vine Street, Suite 101 El Dorado Hills 916-235-1730 cknightssteakhouse.com
ITALIAN
Best Italian Restaurant in El Dorado County- voted #1 for eleven straight years! Our old world family recipes are sure to delight. We invite you to enjoy an Italian family style feast or a romantic night out at Papa Gianni’s... your destination for an authentic Italian meal. Buon Appetito!
Papa Gianni's Ristorante
3450 Palmer Dr., Suite 1 Cameron Park 530-672-2333 papagiannis.net
CANDY STORE/CONFECTIONER
A Family of Candy Makers since 1963. With three generations of candy makers, Snooks continues the tradition of producing the finest freshly made confections in Historic Folsom.
Thank you Folsom for your support. Come Visit Us or Shop Online!
Snooks Candies and Chocolate Factory
731 Sutter Street, Historic Folsom 916-985-0620 snookscandies.com
