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D iscov e r HiDDen Gems From the grid to the foothills, your new favorite restaurant awaits

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here are distinguished eats and Instagram-worthy cuisine to be found all over the Sacramento metropolitan area. Whether it’s a new pho place on the Sacramento grid or that burger joint racking up fans from its strip mall in Roseville, there are beloved spots throughout the region that are well worth a 30-minute drive to their tables. For foodies looking to branch out from their favorite local haunts, Indulge is here to showcase not only the hidden gems of downtown and midtown Sacramento but also those nestled into the scenery of Carmichael, Elk Grove, Loomis, Placerville, Roseville and more — showing all that the Sacramento area has to offer.

Chef talk...................... pg. 5 hIdden Gems ................pg. 7 RestauRant Index ......pg.14 Editor: Laura Hillen Art Director: Margaret Larkin Creative Director: Serene Lusano Design Manager: Christopher Terrazas Writers: Laura Hillen, Anne Stokes, Brittany Wesely, Photography: Anne Stokes Advertising Director: Michael Gelbman Sales Coordinator: Victoria Smedley Sales: Mayra Diaz, Jamie DeGarmo, Mark Kates, Matt Kjar, David Lindsay, Rosemarie Messina, Alyssa Morrisey, Mike Nero, Allen Young, Kelsi White ON THE COVER: Lone Wolf Restaurant & Lounge Photo courtesy of Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort

hIdden Gem map = The Grid [pg. 7]

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= Sacramento County [pg. 8]

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“I’ve crossed a state or two. I’m from New York and I went to Maine to get lobster. It was about a fivehour [trip].”

“This restaurant is called Limon, and they have rotisserie chicken and this yellow sauce that is so highly addictive. …

Everybody that I’ve taken to eat at Limon will drive for just lunch to the Bay Area, eat there and come back home. That’s how good it is.”

“I drove to Pacifica for a sandwich, from Sacramento. It was the Veggie on Dutch Crunch with everything on it from Colombo’s Deli. [It was] a two- or two-and-a-half hour drive.”

“I would probably say New York. I try and go twice a year and my favorite [restaurant] right now is Daniel … I normally go with the prix fixe menu, whatever that may be, whatever is in season. … [The last time] it was wagyu beef, if I remember correctly.”

“I recently went to New Orleans to get authentic cajan and creole food, in particular the étouffée, which was very delicious. … I did go to Willie Mae’s for their chicken, which absolutely did not disappoint.”

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HiDDen gemS of downtown and midtown Sacr amento!

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ocated in the heart of Midtown in a renovated 1910 Craftsman, Kupros Craft House may feel just like home, but this place dishes up much more than your typical home-style grub.

Kupros is relaxed and laid-back, but it takes its food seriously. When Kent Souza took over as executive chef about a year ago, he brought with him a fine dining flair that he’s using to elevate the pub standards that dominated the menu before. While still staying true to its brewpub roots, the new Kupros menu is constantly evolving with the seasons — featuring fresh and local ingredients, and thoughtful plating.

The chef’s favorite? The pork belly, hands down, Souza says. The dish is slow braised in craft beer for five hours, fried and tossed in a honey sesame glaze then served on a bed of mustard-infused goat cheese with jalapeños, cilantro and pickled red onion. Ω by brittany Wesely

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he Marketplace at Birdcage in Citrus Heights is the unlikely locale of the area’s latest mom-and-pop restaurant. Nestled between a slew of big-box stores is Armenian Grill House — a family affair that while unpresumptuous in décor, is rich in home-style fare that keeps guests coming back for more.

Co-owned by the husband and wife duo Naz Salmanyan and Esther Muradyan, the restaurant pays tribute to the food they grew up eating in Armenia and the meals they shared with their families once they immigrated to the United States.

If you haven’t tried Armenian food before, it’s comparable to Greek cuisine with Mediterranean flavors and similar cooking methods. Salmanyan and Muradyan say the most popular items are the dumplings, beef kabobs and Mediterranean rice.

Enjoy them with complimentary warmed pita bread, house-made hummus, and a bottle of imported tarragon lemonade for a meal that’s abound with flavor and authenticity. Ω by brittany Wesely

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HiDDen gemS in Citrus HeigHts, east saCr amento, Fair oaks and more!

Other Gems To Discover Velocity Pizza Fair Oaks • Grub offered: Pizza • Go for: gluten-free crusts • Menu Must-have: Honey garlic wings

Happy Garden sOuth sacr a mentO • Grub offered: chinese • Go for: Sunday brunch dim sum • Menu Must-have: Siu mai

OBO’ Italian Table & Bar east sacr a mentO • Grub offered: italian café • Go for: Dinner for two, with wine • Menu Must-have: rigatoni bolognese

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ocated in the picturesque Historic Downtown Folsom District is Sutter Street Steakhouse — sister to popular Chico restaurant 5th Street Steakhouse.

With a sprawling patio overlooking the Lake Natoma area, the restaurant boasts a rustic yet modern interior that provides an ideal background for a dining experience that harmonizes personalized, comfortable service with the finest quality food.

Executive Chef Rich Veale says the meats, fish and produce are sourced from local purveyors.

“We get a lot of non-red-meat eaters, which I take great pride in,” Veale says. “We have a raw fish bar

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with oysters and prawns. It’s a bit unique for the area and has gotten a great response.”

However, as the name implies, red meat is truly the star of the show. Signature creation Nicks Grill is very popular — a petite fillet with a stone-ground mustard sauce and crumbled blue cheese.

If you’re feeling a bit adventurous, try the molé. It’s a prime rib eye with a sweet and savory wet molé rub, served with cheddar mashed potatoes and barbecue-spiced onions. Pair it with a glass of Malbec and sunset on the patio for a romantic night off the grid. Ω

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ne doesn’t normally think to head to a casino for a locally sourced and seasonal meal, but Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort sets the bar high.

T a ke , for e x a mple , L one Wol f Restaurant & Lodge. Its focus on highquality ingredients — paired with an easygoing atmosphere — makes fine dining approachable. A steakhouse at its core, Lone Wolf features a plethora of red meat dishes.

But to Jackson Rancheria Executive Chef Matthew Broucaret, the Lone Wolf Chef’s burger can’t be beat.

Made entirely of trimmings from the restaurant’s choice meats like rib eye and fillet, this mouth-watering burger eats more like a steak. Served on a brioche bun with a choice of cheese and rosemary parmesan shoestring fries on the side, it’s the perfect fuel for a thrilling night of blackjack.

With scenic views of the rolling hills of Amador County, Lone Wolf at Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort is well worth any drive to get there. Ω by brittany Wesely

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