Critics Consider The Shack, La Provence, Formoli’s

IN THE NEWS: The Bee’s Allen Pierleoni reviews The Shack (5201 Folsom Blvd., Sacramento), while Mike Dunne considers LA Provence Restaurant & Terrace (110 Diamond Creek Place, Roseville). www.sacbee.com … The News and Review’s Kate Washington reviews Formoli’s Bistro (3260 J St., Sacramento). www.newsreview.com
Compiled by Pat Embry, WhereTheLocalsEat.com

Biba, Paesano’s, Jack’s, Paul Martin’s Top Mag’s Poll

IN THE NEWS: In the August Best of Sacramento issue of Sacramento magazine, readers poll highlights include: Best of the Best (money no object), Biba; Best of the Best (moderate prices), Paesano’s; Best of the Best (inexpensive), Jack’s Urban Eats; Best New Restaurant, Paul Martin’s American Bistro; and Best New Downtown/Midtown Restaurant, Ella. www.sacmag.com … […]

Critics Consider Mulvaney’s, Eagle Bar-B-Que

IN THE NEWS: The Bee’s Mike Dunne reviews Mulvaney’s Building & Loan (1215 19th St., Sacramento) and details the opening of Tony Baloney sub shop, while Allen Pierleoni visits Eagle Bar-B-Que (at the Shell gas station at 8090 Folsom Blvd., Sacramento). www.sacbee.com
Compiled by Pat Embry, WhereTheLocalsEat.com

Sterling Hotel, Chanterelle Face Mid-August Closing

IN THE NEWS: The Sterling Hotel and Chanterelle Restaurant will close in mid-August unless another operator steps forward, the owner said [July 21], www.My58.com reports. Owner Sandi Wasserman said the landmark hotel, located at 13th and H streets is in danger of shutting down this summer. … The News and Review’s Kate Washington reviews Boon […]

Critics Rate Dog Out, New Moon Cafe, Elkhorn Station

IN THE NEWS: The Bee’s Allen Pierleoni reviews Dog Out (4141 Manzanita Ave., Carmichael, www.dogout.sac.com), while Mike Dunne considers New Moon Cafe (203 York St., Nevada City). sacbee.com … The News and Review’s Kate Washington reviews Elkhorn Station Roadside Bar and Grill (18398 Old River Rd., West Sacramento). newsreview.com
Compiled by Pat Embry, WhereTheLocalsEat.com

Morton’s the Steakhouse Moving to U.S. Bank Tower

IN THE NEWS: The Bee’s Mike Dunne reviews Twisted Fork Restaurant & Bar (Ione Hotel, 25 W. Main St., Ione) and reports the impending move of Morton’s the Steakhouse from Westfield Downtown Plaza to the new U.S. Bank Tower at 621 Capitol Mall. … Allen Pierleoni reviews Blue Water Bistro (3411 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South […]

Critics Consider Oni’s Chicken & Waffles, Chops

IN THE NEWS: The News & Review’s Kate Washington rates Oni’s Chicken & Waffles (5015 Stockton Blvd., Sacramento). newsreview.com … The Bee’s Mike Dunne reviews Chops Steak Seafood & Bar (1117 11th St. at L Street, Sacramento), while Allen Pierleoni considers Country Waffles (2721 El Camino Ave., between Watt and Fulton avenues, Sacramento; sister stores […]

Openings Include New Horseshoe Bar Grill, Masullo Pizza

IN THE NEWS: The Bee’s Mike Dunne reviews Bravo! Pastaria Market & Eatery (1465 Eureka Road, Stone Point Center, Roseville) and details the openings of New Horseshoe Bar Grill (3645 Taylor Road at Horseshoe Bar Road, Loomis) and Masullo pizza (2711 Riverside Blvd), while Allen Pierleoni considers O’Connor’s Santa Maria Grill (9267 Greenback Lane, Orangevale, […]

Critics Consider La Rosa Blanca, Frasinetti’s

IN THE NEWS: The News and Review’s Kate Washington reviews La Rosa Blanca (2813 Fulton Ave., Sacramento). newsreview.com …  The Bee’s Allen Pierleoni reviews Frasinetti’s Winery & Restaurant (7395 Frasinetti Road, Florin, frasinettis.com). sacbee.com
Compiled by Pat Embry, WhereTheLocalsEat.com

Sudwerk Riverside Takes Cliff House of Folsom Spot

IN THE NEWS: Sudwerk Riverside is the new name of the restaurant that had been the Cliff House of Folsom, the Sacramento Business Journal reports. New owner Tim McDonnell, who also owns the Sudwerk in Davis, got the restaurant space at 9900 Greenback Lane in April, closed it for several weeks for remodeling and opened […]