Last week one of the owners of “Windfall,” Robert Henderson, and I had the opportunity to have lunch with the owners of Beef ‘n’ Brew in Diamond Springs, Mike and Vicky Fagan. It had been almost exactly three years since…
Steppin’ Out – Suzie Burgers, Nationwide Freezer Meats and Cash & Carry
It started out that I wanted to go to Cash & Carry, which is located on Richards Blvd. in Sacramento. They carry a certain brand of hot dogs that I wanted to check out. My friend Russ Salazar was up…
Steppin’ Out – Jimboy’s, Three New Tacos
Almost exactly a year ago I wrote an article about Jimboy’s and their food. I mentioned then that in the early 1970s, there was a Jimboy’s Tacos located on Broadway in Placerville, in the shopping center across from Chuck’s Pancakes.…
Steppin’ Out – Umai Savory Hot Dogs, Sacramento
As I am sure you have figured out, I love checking out places that serve hot dogs and this place sounded unique enough to be worth a drive to Sacramento. They serve hot dogs that are a bit different, with…
Steppin’ Out – Way Back Bakery, Town of El Dorado
Alisa Smith, the owner of Way Back Bakery, is one busy lady, so I had to make an appointment to talk with her. That impressed me. Her bakery, which is located a 6211 Pleasant Valley Road, Unit C, in the…
Steppin’ Out – Deb’s Frosty (and Mexican food), Diamond Springs
It is really kind of hard to describe this “cornerstone” of Diamond Springs which is located at 460 Pleasant Valley Road ( also Main St. and Highway 49). I first went there in the 1970s when Elaida Smith owned and…