So glad that June’s has been given new life! I recognized the storefront from the thumbnail. I may have to schedule a trip to Sac in the near future.
I heard the sando place is super popular, I’m picking up a katsu sando for lunch (along with something from Osaka-ya). Hope they find a permanent home. Their milk bread is made by the other modern style Japanese bakery, Mahoroba, which is further south down Freeport.
I missed the OP’s original thread from way back in October-- the sweets all concentrated in that block of midtown are tempting. The hot chocolate at G.E. is the thick, european style. Their macaron ice cream sandwiches are tasty as well. They’ve dropped viennoiserie program, however – there are others doing it better.
I’ve been seeing movie related stories. I’m not a fan of most tamales, but it’s good to know!
I saw that other thread as well…
Just wanted to add that I had the chicken katsu sando and it was delicious. The tsukemono pickles on the sando help cut through the katsu fattiness and balance out each bite. A bit pricey but tasty. It is best to order on the website or app in advance. They have worked out an arrangement now where the popup will share the snow cone window, so they don’t have to move.
We enjoyed Ella in downtown Sacramento this evening.
Salads were pleasant
Husband said his steak was good (loin strip?), my lamb strip loin not as delicious as the ribs from Coles in Napa on Tuesday.
Desserts were lovely!
I’m planning to make some blood orange sorbet.
What do you call the plate enhancing empty space on a plate?
A lot more time in Sacto to come.
Planning to stay a few weeks in the area. I wish there was a Sutter in Napa.
shrinkrap, sorry to hear you have to spend so much time at Sutter. I hope all goes well.
If I didn’t mention this, you should try Canon, not far from Sutter, or Hawk’s Public House. Kru is even closer. The owners of Ella also operate a fast casual place called OBO next to Kru, if you need takeaway for an extended stay. A dumpling place from Elk Grove, Journey to the Dumpling, has also opened up a new location, a little further away on 21st.
Oh, I don’t know about Hidden Dumpling. I tried a different branch of theirs and had some of the WORST soup dumplings and beef roll I’ve ever had. But that was a while ago. Maybe things have improved.
My goto for that sort of fair has a few good choices. Journey to the Dumpling isn’t bad, but the service down in the Elk Grove branch is always excruciatingly slow. Haven’t tried the midtown branch.
Tasty Dumpling in Crocker Village, Dumpling Yo! down by the Nugget on Florin are all excellent choices.
For an actual sitdown Mexican (as opposed to ‘fast casual’), Mezcal on Broadway down in my neighborhood is good value for $ and pretty delicious to boot. And free salsa and chips and beer/drinks available.
Sorry to hear. Best wishes.
That’s great! You will become regulars there. If you didn’t know already, a few blocks down from there is Sac Co-Op, since you have kitchen access. Their cheese department is very good. Canon and Hawk’s are just on the east side of the freeway underpass from Hidden Dumpling.
I remember enjoying a meal at I-Shanghai many years ago. Wonder if it’s held up, might be worth a try in your dumpling survey.
Thanks all! I’ll be keeping this thread bookmarked.
We’ve never been disappointed in Thai Basil (25th & J), although it’s been awhile.
Just adding to this thread, Pizza Supreme Being
Some of the best east coast style slices to be found this side of the Mississippi. Don’t sleep on the square pepperoni slices either!!
They now have an actual sit-down space, some additional salads and subs on the menu as well as Strauss Creamery soft serve.
A great little spot.
Order ahead for whole pies to take away.
Sharing this one with husband. He loves east coast pizza. I’m pretty sure he’ll be on that quick fast!
