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Estelle’s Patisserie is a charming, warmly lit French bakery and espresso bar dedicated to quality and our Sacramento community. Estelle’s uses fresh, local ingredients to make our breakfast and lunch items

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Located at the corner of 9th and K in downtown Sacramento *Wi-Fi available Open M–F, 7am–6pm • Now open Saturdays 8am-5pm Contact us at (916) 551–1500 or via email at info@estellespatisserie.com

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Welcome

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4 Chef Talk: comfort foods

P H oto B y M i k e B lo u n t

All right, so we know you know how to eat — fork meets hand, meets mouth. chew. but do you know how to dine? We’re talking Julia roberts in Eat, Pray, Love–style, right here in the river city. sacramento boasts some restaurants with food so delectable, you’ll rethink the definition of eating and dining. that’s why we’ve put together this guide to the most delicious restaurants in our area. think of it like a road map to your taste buds’ delight. so get out and explore the diverse tastes of our city, and let us be your guide.

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3340 C Street @ 34th, Sacramento Phone: 916-443-5402 www.roxiedeli.com

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6 Restaurant Listings 11 A Taste of Morocco

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Best Family Owned Restaurant in Elk Grove Italian & American Cuisine

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Chef talk

W h a t i s y o u r u lt i m a t e c o m f o r t f o o d ?

P h oto s b y m i k e b lo u n t

Phil Courey

Lina Fat

Oliver Ridgeway

Gonul Blum

Ed Roehr

Co–owner Opa! Opa!

Vice President & Director of Food at Fat City, Inc.

Executive Chef at Grange Restaurant & Bar

Owner/Chef at Trio

Co–owner/Chef at Magpie Cafe and Yellowbill

“my ultimate comfort food is kibbeh nayyeh. … it’s all ground together and looks like a beautiful meatloaf before you put it in the oven, except we don’t put it in the oven.

We eat it raw. it’s a delicacy of lebanon and i am lebanese, so that is my comfort food.”

“my comfort food is really about how i feel. … i love southern food like fried chicken and macaroni. in Asia, i used to have chicken in a pot. … it’s just whatever makes me feel warm and cozy at the time.”

“there’s so many, but it’d have to be bangers and mash. it’s just warm and very satisfying. [i grew up] eating a lot of bangers and mash, but i don’t eat it like i should, because i’ve been in this country for too long.”

“my ultimate comfort food is lamb stew and chicken curry. there [are] lots of flavors and they’re very unique because it’s my own style.”

“my ultimate comfort food is spicy poke and steamed rice. ... it just reminds me of family times i had back in oahu, and it reminds me of being tired after getting out of the ocean.”

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For over 65 years Sacramento has been preparing for all occasions with this handmade delight. So scoot on over for the delicious flavors of the season. Made-to-order sandwiches, ice-cream cakes and pies are always available at Burr’s and Vic’s.

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Willie’s Burgers

5050 Arden Way

2226 10TH STREET • SACRAMENTO SAT & SUN: 7AM – 2PM • MON – FRI: 5AM – NOON • CLOSED TUES

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e’re all about good food over here, but we aren’t fans of hefty price tags. This fall, we decided to challenge ourselves to find the best meal deals — some of the places we discovered might surprise you. And no, we weren’t just looking for the cheapest dish — we wanted the whole meal, the more inclusive, the better.

There are some hidden gems, some no–brainers and some places you wouldn’t have even thought to eat at.

$6.99 Fried Chicken & Lumpia Plate

$7 Original Freebird Burrito

Savory Fried ChiCken

FreebirdS world burrito

Don’t be fooled by the name, Savory Fried Chicken isn’t your run of the mill fried chicken joint. The Elk Grove eatery brings a new twist to the fried chicken, cooking it Filipino style. Savory serves its chicken fried or grilled — both of which are delicious. You can get a fried chicken plate with a half of a chicken, seriously, four fried lumpia and a pile of steamed rice. If the perfectly seasoned, moist chicken doesn’t get you, the light and airy lumpia will. Don’t blame us for the addiction.

The next time you hear “Freebird” and you’re not at a concert, it should cause you to uncontrollably salivate thinking of the most delicious burrito your imagination can muster. Freebirds just so happens to offer such a burrito and everything is made in house with fresh ingredients every day — including all of their sauces, salsas, queso, guacamole and dressings. And if variety is what you crave, Freebirds has enough choices and combinations to make your head spin. For newbies, start out with the Original Freebird Burrito. It’s a monster and costs only $7.

Savory Fried Chicken, 9174 Franklin Blvd, Elk Grove, CA, (916) 395–3905

$5 Top Shelf Cocktail Or House Wine ink eatS & drinkS Looking for a relaxed place to sit back and enjoy a few drinks after work?

Look no further than Ink Eats & Drinks.

You won’t detect even the tiniest bit of ostentation as you walk into the decidedly laid–back atmosphere and kick back after a long, hard day of working for the man. Featuring a $5 top shelf cocktail board and $5 house wine, happy hour — Monday through Friday from 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. — is sure to help you forget all those reports that need stapling. Oh, and for under $10, you can get a draft beer and hot wings or an order of sliders!

Ink Eats & Drinks, 2730 N St., Sacramento, CA 95816, (916) 456–2800

Freebirds World Burrito, 2281 Del Paso Rd., Ste. 100, Sacramento, CA 95834, (916) 928–0700

$7.45 Extra–Large Pho Pho king ii Whether you pronounce it “foe” or “fuh,” Pho King II has a great deal with an extra large bowl of pho for just $7.45. And if you want to just try some Vietnamese food, Pho King II offers several different options. Our suggestion is to try the bun bo hue, mi quang or bun rieu. But you could also order spring rolls, vermicelli and even a raw beef salad. As far as Vietnamese food goes, it’s one of the best Pho King restaurants in the Sacramento area, so check it out!

Pho King II, 6830 Stockton Blvd., Ste. 180, Sacramento, CA 95823, (916) 395–9244

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$3.33 Mimosa & $1 Tacos 33rd Street biStro How about a $3.33 mimosa? OK, settle down. Go to 33rd Street Bistro — a great destination for breakfast, lunch or dinner offering a unique menu with flavors from the Pacific Northwest in an upscale and hip brick and wood dining area. And on Thursdays you can come in from 3 p.m. to close and pick up $1 tacos. They serve them every Thursday. It’s cool and the price is right. Let’s just try and take it easy tonight, OK? 33rd Street Bistro, 3301 Folsom Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95816, (916) 455–2233

$4.50 Three Tacos MvP SPortS grill Come to MVP Sports Grill on a Tuesday and take advantage of the taco special with three tacos for $4.50. Add another $2.50 and you can grab a margarita to wash them down. They also have excellent customer service, so MVP is the place to be to celebrate your team’s victory — or cry alone at the bar.

MVP Sports Grill, 2110 L St., Sacramento, CA 95816, (916) 441–4151

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ok, so this one surprised us. but ikea’s restaurant is dishing up one of the best deals around — free. (as if you didn’t need another reason to go to ikea.) on Mondays, ikea serves its breakfast plate for free, and any other day it is just 99 cents. breakfast is served from 9:30 to 11 a.m. ikea also has great deals on its other meals, a ton of which are under $5. and don’t forget to bring your little ones, kids eat free on tuesdays.

Ikea West Sacramento 700 Ikea Ct. West Sacramento, CA 95605 (916) 371–4532

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Buy any dinner entree at regular price, get the second for 1/2 OFF! Must present coupon, cannot combine with other discounts.

ONE PER TABLE - VALID MON-THURS ONLY

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Happy Hour Monday – Friday 3–6pm 1315 21st Street, Sacramento 916.441.7100

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Bangkok @ 12th 900 12th st. sacramento, cA 95814 (916) 443–5588 m – su 11 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Best Indian Food

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BUY 1 GET 1 50% OFF

Big Joe’s BBQ

of equal or lesser value*

1000 i st. sacramento, cA 95814 (916) 400–4868 m – F 10:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.

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*Valid at 1728 Broadway.

One per customer.

Not valid with any other offers or specials. Exp 11/1/12.

Bombay Bar & Grill 1315 21st st. sacramento, cA 95811 (916) 441–7100 m – th, su 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.

F – sa 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.

Kathmandu Kitchen

1728 Broadway • Sacramento • 916-441-2172

free small coffee

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Brick House Restaurant & Lounge

China Buffet 1402 broadway sacramento, cA 95818 (916) 930–0888

9027 elk grove blvd. elk grove, cA 95624 (916) 714–0840 m – th, su 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.

F – sa 11 a.m. – 2 a.m. entertainment: live music Friday and saturday nights from 9 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.

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5623 sunrise blvd citrus Heights, cA 95610 (916) 961-6888 m – su 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.

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Clark’s Corner 5641 J st. sacramento, cA 95819 (916) 457–5600 m 3 p.m. – 10 p.m. tu – th 11:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.

F 11:30 a.m. – 11:30 p.m. sa 10 a.m. – 11:30 p.m. su 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Capitol Garage 1500 K st. sacramento, cA 95814 (916) 444–3633 m – th 7 a.m. – 12 a.m., F 7 a.m. – 2 a.m. sa – su 8 a.m. – 2 a.m. entertainment: Karaoke every thursday and sunday evening.

Happy Hour: daily 3 p.m. – 7 p.m.

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Doughbot Donuts 2226 10th st. sacramento, cA 95818 (916) 444–5157 m, W – su 7 a.m. – 2 p.m.

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Chando’s Tacos 863 Arden Way sacramento, cA 95816 (916) 641–8226 m – su 10:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.

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Espresso Metro

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Chefs’ Olive Mix 131 J st sacramento, cA 95814 (561) 313–5775 m – su 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

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Kathmandu Kitchen 1728 broadway sacramento, cA 95818 (916) 441–2172 m – sa 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. su 12 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

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Kaveri Madras Cuisine 1148 Fulton Ave. sacramento, cA 95825 (916) 481–9970 m – su 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. m – su 5 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Estelle’s Patisserie 901 K st. sacramento, cA 95814 (916) 551–1500 m – F 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. sa 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

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Esther’s Cupcakes 2600 Fair oaks blvd., ste. 103 sacramento, cA 95864 (916) 481–4800 m – F 8 a.m. – 7 p.m., sa – su 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

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Gatsby’s Diner 2598 Alta Arden expwy sacramento, cA 95825 (916) 977–0102 m – sa 11 a.m. – 9 p.m., su 12 p.m. – 8 p.m.

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1630 J st. sacramento, cA 95814–2021 (916) 441–4340 m 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. tu – th 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.

F 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. sa 10 a.m. – 11 p.m. su 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. entertainment: Karaoke Fridays and saturdays at 9 p.m.

Happy Hour: m – F 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.

2516 J st. sacramento, cA 95816 (916) 551–1559 m 11:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. tu – th 11:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.

F 11:30 a.m. – 11 p.m., sa 12 p.m. – 11 p.m. su 5 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Happy Hour: m – sa 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.

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8785 Center Parkway Ste B-140, Sac | (916) 689-8228 | www.osakasushi.com OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK | ClOSED M–F 2–5PM | ClOSED SAt–SuN 2:30–5PM

Laguna Pizza 8785 center pkwy sacramento, cA 95823 (916) 668–6432 m – th, su 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.

F – sa 11 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Ink Eats & Drinks 2730 n st. sacramento, cA 95816 916–456–2800 m – tu 11:30 a.m. – 1 a.m.

W – th 11:30 a.m. – 3 a.m.

F 11:30 a.m. – 4 a.m. sa 9 a.m. – 4 a.m. su 9 a.m. – 1 a.m.

Happy Hour: m – F 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. th – sa 10 p.m. – 12 a.m.

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Los Jarritos 2509 broadway sacramento, cA 95818 (916) 455–7911 m – th, su 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.

F – sa 11 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.

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1517 broadway sacramento, cA 95818 (916) 444–9400 m – th 11 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.

F 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. sat – sun : 12 p.m. – 10 p.m.

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Nationwide Freezer Meats 1930 H st. sacramento, cA 95811 (916) 444–3286 tu 10:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.

W – th 10:30 a.m. – 8 p.m.

F 10:30 a.m. – 9 p.m. sa 11:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. su 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.

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Osaka Sushi Restaurant 8785 center pkwy, ste. b–140 sacramento, cA 95823 (916) 689–8228 m – F 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m., m – th 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.

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20% OFF Entire Bill

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Paesanos 1806 capitol Ave. sacramento, cA 95814 (916) 447–8646 8519 bond rd., ste. 101 elk grove, cA (916) 690–8646 m – W 11:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m., th 11:30 a.m. – 10 p.m., F 11:30 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. sa 12 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. su 12 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

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826 J Street Sacramento, CA 916.444.7454 Call for reservations

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Pita Kitchen 2989 Arden Way sacramento, cA 95825 (916) 480–0560 m – sa 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. su 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.

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Roxie Deli & Grocery Delicious Mexican Food that won’t break the bank!

1000 i st, sac 10:30–3pm mon–fri 916.400.4868 bigjoesbbq.com

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3340 c st. sacramento, cA 95816 (916) 443–5402 m – F 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. sa 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. su 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

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Ruen Thai

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1470 eureka rd. roseville, cA 95661 (916) 774–1499 m – su 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.

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Shaz 4333 Airport dr. sacramento, cA 95821 (916) 488–8840 m –th 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.

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South Villa Restaurant 7223 55th st. sacramento, cA 95823 (916) 429–1949 m –th 11 a.m.– 9 p.m.

F – sa 11 a.m.– 9:30 p.m. su 10 a.m.– 8 p.m.

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T&R’s Taste of Texas 3621 broadway sacramento, cA 95817 (916) 739–1669 m – sa 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. su 12 p.m. – 7 p.m.

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Thai Basil Cafe 2431 J st. sacramento, cA 95816 (916) 442–7690 m – th, su 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.

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1402 Broadway 916.930.0888

CITRUS HEIGHTS

5623 Sunrise Blvd.

916.961.6888

Sun-Thurs 11am-10pm • Fri & Sat 11am-10:30pm

China Buffet

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PARTY ROOMS AVAILABLE • NOW SERVING BEER & WINE

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The Porch The Porch Restaurant && Bar Restaurant Bar 1815 K st.

1815 K st. sacramento, cAcA 95811 sacramento, 95811 (916) 444–2423 (916) 444–2423 Hours: Hours: mm – th 11:30 a.m.

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#16 The Hollywood Park

Hot turkey, cream cheese, avocado and bomb sauce with everything!!! Our #1 selling sandwich!

The Sandwich Spot The Sandwich Spot 2108 11th Ave. 2108 11th Ave. sacramento, cAcA 95817 sacramento, 95817 (916) 444–7187 (916) 444–7187 mm – F–10 a.m.

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916.444.7187

2108 11TH AVE, SACRAMENTO MON-FRI 10-8 SAT 10-5 SUN 11-5

Italian Lunch Buffet

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826 J st.

826 J st. sacramento, cAcA 95814 sacramento, 95814 (916) 444–7454 (916) 444–7454 mm – th 11 11 a.m.

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Vic’s Ice Cream Vic’s Ice Cream 3199 riverside blvd.

3199 riverside blvd. sacramento, cAcA 95818 sacramento, 95818 (916) 448–0892 (916) 448–0892 Fall: mm – th 10a.m.

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Zazon Guadalajara Grill Zazon Guadalajara Grill 2386 Fruitridge rd.rd.

2386 Fruitridge sacramento, cAcA 95822 sacramento, 95822 (916) 393–9090 (916) 393–9090 mm – su 7 a.m.

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Authentic Thai Specializing in Curries Vegan & Vegetarian Lunch & Dinner

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A Taste of

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Morocco

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’m sitting in an intimate room atop velvet cushions, intoxicated by fragrant scents of turmeric, saffron and cardamom.

Belly dancers swirl around me as i indulge in exotic delicacies. no, i’m not in north Africa — in fact, i’ve never left sacramento. restaurants like marrakech, Casablanca and Cafe morocco serve dishes “fit for a sultan.” the moroccan eateries replicate five–course feasts once reserved for royalty. my favorite, the bastilla, an airy nut and meat pie infused with cinnamon and honey, brings savory to a new level. don’t be afraid to embrace cultural customs. ditch the fork and eat with your hands. But don’t use your left hand … this is the hand used for personal hygiene. going to these restaurants isn’t just a chance to eat delicious food, but to explore a culture — from the dishes to the entertainment to the conversation with the staff, i feel as though i’m in another world.

Bottle or draft

Zazon’s Shrimp Diabla: Monster size shrimp sauteed in our smokey homeade chipotle sauce with fresh grilled peppers and onions cooked to perfection - Guadalajara Style.

★★★ 1/2 - SAC BEE 2368 Fruitridge Rd

(916) 393–9090 Closed Tuesdays • We Cater

SUNDAY: LIVE MARIACHIS p h oto S c o u r t E S y o F m A r r A K E c h r E S tA u r A N t

THANKS SACRAMENTO FOR MAKING US ONE OF THE BEST

IT’S NOT NORMAL WHY YOU ASK?

IT’S JUST HOW WE ROLLL 05, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11 & 12

IT'S NOT NORMAL THAT WE COOK OOK H EVERY EVERYTHING FROM SCRATCH DAY. LIKE HOW WE SLOW ROAST ST OUR NATURAL PORK CARNITAS. IT'SS NOT NORMAL S FED STEAK THAT WE GRILL ONLY TENDER CUTS OF GRASS AND HORMONE FREE CHICKEN.. IT'S NOT NORMAL TO OFFER OVER 40 FREEBIES SO YOU CAN CUSTOM BUILD YOUR OWN TOTALLY KILLER, ILLER, ABSOLUTELY CRAVEABLE BURRITO

5 SACRAMENTO AREA LOCATIONS ELK GROVE

CATER WITH THE BIRD

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happy hour all draft beers $2

on draft:

mon – fri | 3pm – 6pm

heineken tecate dos xx blue moon coors light

(valid only at power inn location)

new creations:

nachos $6.50 • Mini TorTas $2.50 5665 Power Inn Rd | (916) 387–8226

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863 Arden Way | (916) 641–8226

FRIED CHICKEN & LUMPIA

Olive Oil & Balsamic Specialty Shop

Holiday Gift Sets Starting at $11.00

(A perfect gift for every chef)

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SAVORY FRIED CHICKEN 9174 FRANKLIN BLVD • ELK GROVE 916.395.3905

Chef’s Olive Mix is an extraordinary store in historic Old Sacramento where you can find 12 ultra premium extra virgin olive oils.

12 fused & infused olive oils 25 dark & white balsamics 3 specialty vinegars and 6 gourmet oils.

Once you take your 1st taste, you’ll be surprisingly “WOWED” and simultaneously hooked!

131 J Street, Old Sac | (916) 706–3105 | chefsolivemix.com