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thiefinthenight34

thiefinthenight34

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How's it? Pelicans fan here from New Orleans. The missus is currently stationed in Sacramento, so Wednesday marks my first visit to the Capital City.

We're planning on hitting one of the preseason games either Thursday or Saturday night (decked out in our Pelicans gear, of course). Looking forward to watching the Kings, as we've always had good games against you guys the past few years. Here's what I'm keeping my eyes on and would love some feedback:
  • Boogie in person is always fun. I've seen him here in New Orleans, and he is a LARGE man
  • The progression of Ben McLemore, does his new hair cut make him more aerodynamic?
  • Rondo's chemistry with his new team? Has he punched anyone yet?
  • How are the former Hornets doing? Belinelli, Colison & Curry
  • I have high hopes for Cauley-Stein, how's his game translating?

Also as it's my first trip out to California, was wondering what are the places a first timer has to hit? Coming from New Orleans, food is our passion, what does Sacramento have to offer? Thanks in advance! Go Pelicans! Go Kings (when they're not playing the Pellies)! Good luck this season!
 
Section 101

Section 101

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Not much in Sacramento unless you are in to history or beer. Sutters Fort, Rail Road Museum, Crocker art museum, Old Sacramento. Lots of micro brews around. Tahoe, SF, Napa are all within 2 hours.
 
VF21

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Welcome to Kingsfans.com !

We have a lot of hopes for our team this season. It's the first time in a long time most of us have felt we have something worth being positive about.

As far as what there is to do in/around Sacramento, take a day trip to Apple Hill. If you have kids, there are several large pumpkin farms around that offer a wide range of activities. Check back in this thread, as I'm sure others will add to the list. :)

Be sure and listen to Carmichael Dave on KHTK (1140) in the early morning. He's one of the main reasons our Kings are still our Kings.

Just one more note: If you have an Evans jersey, wear it. You will be greeted fondly when you walk into Sleep Train. :)
 
Warhawk

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You can scroll through this thread for some ideas:

http://www.kingsfans.com/threads/th...-sac-tell-me-why-i-should-and-shouldnt.61944/

Found this, too:

http://www.kingsfans.com/threads/best-places-to-eat-in-sacramento.52556/

Although that last thread is a few years old. For instance, I know the Eatery is now closed. But some good ideas/recommendations.

I know we had another thread or two about visiting Sacramento but haven't seen them with a quick scroll through the threads. You could always use the search function for anything in particular you are looking for.

Dining establishments have come a long way in the past decade in Sacramento, and there are lots of places to try. Not sure what your price range is, but the restaurants in the Paragary family are typically pretty well regarded: http://www.paragarys.com/

You could also do some searches for anything in particular, or this one for at least one list of the best places to dine locally: http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurants-g32999-Sacramento_California.html

Enjoy your trip! Make sure to check out Old Sacramento and the Capitol grounds as well as the new arena being constructed in the downtown area!
 
Mad D

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thiefinthenight34 said:
Also as it's my first trip out to California, was wondering what are the places a first timer has to hit? Coming from New Orleans, food is our passion, what does Sacramento have to offer? Thanks in advance!
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Depends on what you like? Time called Sacramento the most diverse city in America and with the comes a variety of cuisine. Feel like Vietnamese, Filipino or Thai look around South Sacramento. Want authentic Chinese cuisine (no not Panda Express) drive down Freeport and choose a location (Hong Kong Islander if you feel like Dim Sum). Korean food, look at Rancho Cordova and try out OZ Korean BBQ (though I recommend Sarang off of Keifer but it's hidden away and a little hard to find.) Also Peeking off Bradshaw which is a culturally Korean but ethnically Chinese restaurant, would only go there for the jajangmyun (fun fact abut 80% of the sushi restaurants in the region are ran by Korean families). India House in Folsom is constantly winning awards from various media outlets for their Indian cuisine.

A really good French restaurant is Cafe Rolle on H Street in East Sacramento. My girlfriend traveled to Paris a couple years back and she loves going to this place because it's so authentic there. Her friends from LA are extremely jealous that we had French food like this at are connivance like this at an inexpensive price and casual experience.

Then there are the fusion/modern style cuisine downtown like Fish Face Poke Bar on R Street. Hook and Ladder, Kru, The Porch and The Kitchen. Sacramento is gaining notoriety for becoming foodie type city thanks to it's farm to fork mentality (striving to be the farmtofork capital of the US), recovery from the recession and variety of ethnicities in the region.

As for seeing what festivals or events may be occurring during you visit you can check out this site. There's usually always something to do or some new restaurant to try out, if you know where to look.

EDIT: I think we can eventually move this thread to the lounge and have a foodie thread.
 
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Siranthony

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Unfortunately there are't any Cajun style Restaurants that I know of in sac. I would love to find a good one if anyone has a suggestion.

I few places I like to eat are....

For steak: Bandera, Benihana, Tahoe Joe's and Texas Roadhouse (great ribs). Cattleman's is not bad.

For burgers: Smash Burger, Fat Burger, The Habit. Lets not forget In and Out.

Chinese food (more expensive): Fats, PF Changs.

Chinese food (Inexpensive): Rose Garden in Roseville (good orange chicken).

Inexpensive BBQ: Dickies.

Inexpensive Japanese fast food: I love Teriaki.

Galleria mall Roseville: Ruby Tai, O Tasty Mongolian BBQ, Il Fornao (very expensive).

Mexican (Lower price): Tapatio, Carolinas, Delicias, Philippes, El Parian, La Fiesta Taqueria.

Mexican (higher price): Zocalo.

Pizza: Roma's, Zelda's, Chicago Fire, Mountain Mikes, Round Table.

Breakfast: Awful Annies in Lincoln, Waffle Barn.

Fast food: Carls jr, Panda

There are also several Casinos here if you are looking for that. Thunder Valley is the closest. Red Hawk is also popular. For Poker Check out Stones.
 
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The Hammer

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thiefinthenight34 said:
How's it? Pelicans fan here from New Orleans. The missus is currently stationed in Sacramento, so Wednesday marks my first visit to the Capital City.

We're planning on hitting one of the preseason games either Thursday or Saturday night (decked out in our Pelicans gear, of course). Looking forward to watching the Kings, as we've always had good games against you guys the past few years. Here's what I'm keeping my eyes on and would love some feedback:
  • Boogie in person is always fun. I've seen him here in New Orleans, and he is a LARGE man
  • The progression of Ben McLemore, does his new hair cut make him more aerodynamic?
  • Rondo's chemistry with his new team? Has he punched anyone yet?
  • How are the former Hornets doing? Belinelli, Colison & Curry
  • I have high hopes for Cauley-Stein, how's his game translating?

Also as it's my first trip out to California, was wondering what are the places a first timer has to hit? Coming from New Orleans, food is our passion, what does Sacramento have to offer? Thanks in advance! Go Pelicans! Go Kings (when they're not playing the Pellies)! Good luck this season!
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Sac has great restaurants, but I've been gone a while so am not plugged into that scene, but I'm SURE with a little digging you can find some. Also, try a food truck, a real one. Meaning mexican. You MUST have the Mexican food in Cali.

Ok but one thing you MUST do is go see this guy:

http://www.acousticsanctuary.com/

Just go down onto J street on a weekend night. I believe 22nd and J. You sit inside this purple, decked out truck around a piano, very cozy with maybe another 5-7 people, and you are serenaded by Winko, with no time limit, often with spontaneous lyrics. He'll play you any song, you pick the topic. Also with jokes and stories. If you drink, bring a bottle of good California wine, a couple glasses, bring the missus, you won't forget it. Winko is a very talented, smart, funny, positive guy and his act is 100% unique and fresh every time.

Don't even look at the videos on the website, just take my word for it and stumble into the Acoustic Sanctuary!
 
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dude12

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Surprised there is no mention of Mikuni's or Taro's for sushi.
For steak, Sutter Street Steakhouse in Folsom is the best IMO
For unique burgers....I'd try Squeeze Inn...especially if you like cheese
 
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The Hammer

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Mad D said:
Depends on what you like? Time called Sacramento the most diverse city in America and with the comes a variety of cuisine. Feel like Vietnamese, Filipino or Thai look around South Sacramento. Want authentic Chinese cuisine (no not Panda Express) drive down Freeport and choose a location (Hong Kong Islander if you feel like Dim Sum). Korean food, look at Rancho Cordova and try out OZ Korean BBQ (though I recommend Sarang off of Keifer but it's hidden away and a little hard to find.) Also Peeking off Bradshaw which is a culturally Korean but ethnically Chinese restaurant, would only go there for the jajangmyun (fun fact abut 80% of the sushi restaurants in the region are ran by Korean families). India House in Folsom is constantly winning awards from various media outlets for their Indian cuisine.

A really good French restaurant is Cafe Rolle on H Street in East Sacramento. My girlfriend traveled to Paris a couple years back and she loves going to this place because it's so authentic there. Her friends from LA are extremely jealous that we had French food like this at are connivance like this at an inexpensive price and casual experience.

Then there are the fusion/modern style cuisine downtown like Fish Face Poke Bar on R Street. Hook and Ladder, Kru, The Porch and The Kitchen. Sacramento is gaining notoriety for becoming foodie type city thanks to it's farm to fork mentality (striving to be the farmtofork capital of the US), recovery from the recession and variety of ethnicities in the region.

As for seeing what festivals or events may be occurring during you visit you can check out this site. There's usually always something to do or some new restaurant to try out, if you know where to look.

EDIT: I think we can eventually move this thread to the lounge and have a foodie thread.
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Hey thanks for that tip on Cafe Rolle! Looks fantastic. Will check it out!
 
Warhawk

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I was trying to avoid the chains as much as possible (some of the ones listed above for burgers, pizza, etc. [fast food especially]) in my recommendations. Although maybe some folks may like to sample the common chain places they don't have at home, I guess....

For steaks, if you have the $$$ to spend you can go to Ruth's Chris. Chops downtown is also good, and not quite as pricey.

There is an Il Fornaio downtown in the Wells Fargo building - highly recommended for quality Italian food; one of my wife's favorite places to eat.

I also remember the food at Aioli Bodega Espanola being very good when I was there a few years ago.

Buckhorn Grill downtown is pretty tasty for burgers and such. The original Buckhorn in Winters is good for steaks. Lucille's Smokehouse Bar-B-Que in Rocklin is very good.

Freebirds has good burritos.

Firestone Public House, Cafeteria 15L, Ma Jong's Asian Diner, Pizza Rock, and others are all very good as well. 33rd Street Bistro is another favorite (to the east of town), as is Rio City Café in Old Sacramento. Go to Tower Café if you can for any meal they are open for.

Hopefully that helps!
 
funkykingston

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I love New Orleans and Sacramento is not going to compete in terms of great food for the most part. But there are definitely some places worth checking out. Especially since I think mexican food and sushi are two categories where you'll likely find Sacramento (well, California in general) do better than New Orleans in some regards.

So I would also 2nd the recommendation for getting some authentic Mexican food. I haven't been to either in years (I live about 20 miles from Sacramento at this point) but I always liked Tres Hermanas (can have slow service) and El Novillero. Ernestos and Zocolo are good too though I go to the Zocalos in the Fountains in Roseville as it's close to my house. On the cheaper side, Chando's Tacos never disappoints.

Some upscale restaurants that you might want to try to make a reservation for are The Kitchen (unlikely on short notice), Mulvaney's B&L, The Firehouse or Ella.

If you are a true foodie it would be worth driving to San Francisco for some of the more amazing restaurants as SF definitely does rate favorably as a foodie paradise alongside New Orleans. And if you do (and you love Italian food) I would recommend Seven Hills in the Nob Hill area. My brother is the head chef and Zagat named it the best Italian restaurant in San Francisco.
 
chief bromden

chief bromden

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South is good (midtown area, good fried chicken.. Closed sun, mon.)

Red rabbit (midtown)

Old soul is good for coffee and some nice breakfast, also have wood fired pizzas (midtown)

OneSpeed (east sac)

Reinterate Mikuni for sushi (midtown, Carmichael, Roseville), and Zocalo for upperscale Mexican(midtown, Roseville) and cafe rolle (east sac) for French cuisine.

Trick pony ( wood fired pizzas, near midtown)

The porch (southern type food, good for brunch and dinner, midtown)

Those are my faves just from the top of my head. hope you enjoy Sacramento. a lot of suburban sprawl, but it is close to the bay and Lake Tahoe, has great biking, and some nice restaurants in the midtown/east sac area.
 
N0tmyfault

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Man, this thread makes me miss living in Sacramento. I have been in San Francisco the past few years and can't wait until I get to move back to Sacramento. I have learned that I'm not much of a big city guy. There's something special about a simpler way of life.
 
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