In the early 1970s, there was a Jimboy’s Tacos located on Broadway in Placerville, in the shopping center across from Chuck’s Pancakes. I recall eating there a couple of times and then it disappeared. It wasn’t until early 2006 that…
Category: Restaurant Reviews
Steppin’ Out – It’s Personal, “We Follow Fresh”
For the past few months I have been passing by this store at 414 Main Street in Placerville, across from the Bell Tower. The sign says It’s Personal -Unique Gifts and Custom Wine Labels, but only recently did I notice…
Steppin’ Out – Red Apple Cafe
My friend Russ Salazar thinks the Red Apple Café, on the south side of Highway 50 about half way between Placerville and Camino, is one of the best kept secrets around. Not only is it clean, neat and serves good…
Steppin’ Out – Charles B. Mitchell Vineyards, Bottle Your Own and Pizza Too
Several times a year Charles B. Mitchell Vineyards, a well known winery in the quaint town of Fair Play, holds a Bottle Your Own wine event. The dates are Valentine’s Day Weekend, Veteran’s Day Weekend and one just around the…