“Anybody who doesn’t think that the best hamburger place in the world is in his home town is a sissy.” — Calvin Trillin Rose’s Garden Café I recently received a note from John Anderson, who with his wife Rosie,…
Carniceria Y Taqueria Soto – Placerville
“Food for thought is no substitute for the real thing.” — Walt Kelly Carniceria Y Taqueria Soto Some time ago I wrote about this great little restaurant, which I called the most hidden taqueria in the county. It is…
Blimpie Subs and Salads – WalMart, Placerville
“The small businessman is smart; he realizes there’s no free lunch. On the other hand, he knows where to go to get a good inexpensive sandwich.” — Adam Osborne Blimpie Subs and Salads “Blimpie, you say, where around here…
burgers ‘r us – Pollock Pines
“You can find your way across this country using burger joints the way a navigator uses stars.” — Charles Kuralt burgers ‘r us Late last fall I stopped by 6454, Suite 1, Pony Express Trail in Pollock Pines, to…
Los Pinos – Cameron Park
“If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.” — J.R.R. Tolkien Los Pinos Restaurant and Bar — Fine Mexican Cuisine The first time I talked with Shannon Stoneman,…
Taste of Thai – Placerville
“Food is our common ground, a universal experience.” — James Beard Taste of Thai A while ago a friend mentioned that he had enjoyed lunch at Taste of Thai, the restaurant at 1160 Broadway in Placerville. Then I received…