A little over a year ago my friend Russ Salazar and I had lunch at the Wild Bill’s in Folsom. We tried one of their Original Cheesesteak sandwiches and a Chicago Dog. They were both good, but the Cheesesteak didn’t…
Steppin’ Out – Taqueria La Palmita, Placerville
I actually drove by this place and missed it for over a year. Then I noticed a small sign by the edge of the street advertising burritos, looked up and found it. The place is called Taqueria La Palmita and…
Steppin’ Out – Diamond Springs Hotel for Breakfast
When going out for breakfast comes to mind, a lot of local people immediately think, “Why not the Diamond Springs Hotel or her sister restaurant, Sportsman’s Hall?” They both serve breakfast, lunch and dinner, but breakfast, as far as I…
Steppin’ Out – California Kitchen for Breakfast
As I said last time, for a couple of months Russ Salazar was after me to go out to breakfast and write about it. “A lot of people go out for breakfast and I am sure they would like to…
Steppin’ Out – Los Pinos for Breakfast, Cameron Park
About a month ago Los Pinos Restaurant and Bar in Cameron Park started serving breakfast. Los Pinos is the restaurant at 3420 Palmer Drive which I recall used to be, in reverse order, Hemalayas Indian Restaurant, Blackwell’s and the club…
Steppin’ Out – Z-PIE, Gourmet Pot Pies
It has been some time since I enjoyed a pot pie from Z-PIE, which is located at 3182 Center Street in Placerville (across from City Hall). I was supposed to meet Russ Salazar for lunch there a few weeks ago,…