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FOR YEARS, SCHEIDEL’S OLD EUROPEAN Restaurant was a stalwart at the entrance to Alta Sierra in Grass Valley on Hwy. 49, drawing locals and visitors. Now Fia’s Bistro has opened at the same location and is building a loyal following. With a motto “food from a farm,” Fia’s serves authentic bistro fare with fresh,...

Some mornings just call for a sit-down, ignore-the-world, enjoy-yourself kind of breakfast. When those mornings call, Orphan Breakfast House answers. From fresh daily specials using seasonal ingredients like the Meyer Lemon Poppyseed Pancakes (three Meyer lemon poppyseed pancakes baked with fresh raspberries and surrounded by house-made Meyer lemon curd) to menu standbys like the...

Formoli's Bistro is a restaurant that I've had on my list of places to try, but I've never gotten around to it. It has nothing but good buzz, with the Sac Bee's restaurant critic Blair Anthony Robertson naming Aimal Formoli...

Twas the end of the year celebration. This was to be the grand-daddy of all RoShamBurger reviews. Our hearts and minds full of anticipation for one the of most revered burgers in RSB history. All depleted with one bite. Our previous visit to Formoli’s was in their smaller location at 34th and J, this...

A collection of posts about Hook & Ladder restaurant on S Street in Midtown Sacramento.

By Lisa Page It’s difficult to recognize the completely transformed Hook & Ladder (1630 S Street) as the former Hangar 17. What I remember as a dimly lit bar with low ceilings and your average alcoholic beverage has been modernized into an eclectic space with an upscale food and cocktail menu. Concrete floors and...