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Many people had high hopes for Monsoon Cuisine of India, the restaurant that replaced Spin Burger Bar at 16th & K. I've been there to check out their happy hour and liked their naan, but didn't have a chance to try out a full meal.
Greg Lucas of the Sac News & Review stopped by recently and prety much agreed with the Sac Bee restaurant critic's recent review.
Like so many things in life, there is always room for another good Indian restaurant. And, in the aggregate, Monsoon is good. It is not great. Not to be a broken record or scratched disc or whatever the 21st-century cliché is, but Bombay Bar & Grill at 1315 21st Street is an inspired Indian restaurant where, unlike, Monsoon, mango chutney is available—free of charge—at every meal. Free mango chutney being but one of the smaller of Bombay’s superior attributes. And despite little affinity for Indian lunch buffet, Pooja Indian Grill in West Sacramento lays out an expertly prepared spread that offers almost as much variety as Monsoon’s truncated lunch menu. For the Indian buffet aficionados who wish to remain on foot in the greater downtown environs, Mati’s Indian Express at 1501 16th Street gets the nod over Monsoon with its engaging but eagle-eyed matriarch stationed behind the chaffing dishes to ensure her creations are just so.
Hopefully they're still working out the kinks and they'll go from pretty good to great.
See the entire review in Sac News & Review.
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Artful cuisine - The Crocker Museum has found a new operator for its airy, first-floor cafe. Matt and Yvette Woolston, who run Matteo's Pizza & Bistro and Supper Club catering, have been selected to take over the job as of Feb. 28. Bob Shallit in the Sac Bee.
Site selection - We now know the location of the Leatherby's Family Creamery planned for Elk Grove. It's going in to the long- vacant Mandango's Sports Bar & Grill site at 8238 Laguna Blvd. Bob Shallit in the Sac Bee.
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Sacramento’s downtown/midtown has a couple good sports bars. I really enjoy watching games at R15 and BarWest, just to name a few. I also enjoy the beer selection at River Rock Tap House, and look forward to trying the upcoming Firestone Public House (replacing CPK at 16th & L) and Coyote Tap House (replacing Brew It Up).
At this point, though, they’re all competing with a great new spot, Republic. Fronted by the man who owns Drewski’s Hot Rod Kitchen, Republic replaced Dream Ultra Lounge next to Zen Sushi and the Torch Club on 15th between I and J streets.
The space itself is warm and inviting. Gone is the cold and frosty décor from Dream. In are pool tables, a skee ball machine and vintage video games.
When you first walk in, you notice that the whole front is open with big windows and a roll up garage door. There’s plenty of seating and ample space around the bar in the center of the large room. TVs abound so it’s a great place to watch sports.
Continue reading "Instant Reaction: Republic by Drewski’s Hot Rod Kitchen" »
Vanilla Bean Bistro (formerly Gonul's J St. Cafe) is just east of Alhambra on J St. I haven't tried it yet, but Greg Lucas of the Sac News & Review says:
A summer salad, presumably soon to leave the menu, of heirloom tomatoes, peach, apple, sweet shallots and feta is a stellar opening act. In its absence, go for the frisee with walnuts, goat cheese and dried cranberries in the driver’s seat.
Read the entire review in the Sac News & Review.
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The Kitchen is one of the nation's most expensive restaurants and certainly at the top of every Sacramentan's dining bucket list. With that, you'd expect both great food and outstanding service.
The Kitchen recently placed an ad looking for new wait staff. Think you have what it takes to work there? Setting aside all the experience you'd need, here's a list of questions they might ask you during the interview.
Can you name the three white Bordeaux varietals?
What is a torchon?
Who is Alice Waters?
What is a gimlet?
What is tartar?
What is sous vide?
Name four cuts of beef?
What are the varietals of Burgundy?
Etc. . ..
Before I saw the quiz, I thought I was pretty knowledgable about food. After seing the quiz, I only got about two thirds of them right. (My french wine knowledge is lacking.)
I still haven't eaten at The Kitchen, but when I finally get there, at least I know that the knowledge of the wait staff will be impeccable.
See the ad on Craigslist here.
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Ella's new chef comes full circle - During a recent lunch shift, about two weeks before Michael Thiemann officially takes over as executive chef for Ella Dining Room & Bar, his chef's coat is as white as it will ever be. At this moment, he's just getting a feel for the kitchen he'll inherit, meeting staff he will direct and getting the first taste of a new restaurant home. Chris Macias in the Sac Bee.
Heavenly Dog shuts down Elk Grove location, opts to go mobile - You could find some of the best hot dogs in the area at Elk Grove's Heavenly Dog - that is, until it shut down its space near Bond Rd. and Highway 99 at the end of January. But fear not, fans of the 'dog. Instead of continuing with a brick-and-mortar location, Heavenly Dog has opted to go mobile and focus on its food truck. Chris Macias in the Sac Bee.
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Midtown Deli
1899 Alhambra Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95816-7060
916-737-5776
Web site: http://www.midtowndeli.com/
Yelp: http://www.yelp.com/biz/midtown-deli-sacramento
Happy Hour
Monday to Friday
4 to 7 p.m.
Domestic Draft Beer ($2.50 Pint, $4.50 Liter)
Microbrew Draft Beer ($3.50 Pint/$5.50 Liter)
$2.50 Domestic Bottled/Canned Beer
$3.50 Microbrew Bottled/Canned Beer
Appetizers
