Garlic Pepper Beef ($7.50) at Manaao Thai Restaurant in West Sacramento.
Wordless Wednesday: Pronto, Sacramento
A large order of Thai Fries ($4.95) from Pronto at 16th and O.
Courtyard Dining: The Mustard Seed
I’ve driven through Davis more times than I can count, but have never really stopped to enjoy this cute, college town. So when the opportunity presented itself to enjoy a lovely dinner on the patio of The Mustard Seed in downtown Davis, I jumped at the chance.
Although we dined on a slightly overcast day with a few sprinkles, I could see that this would be a wonderful spot to kick back, enjoy a glass of wine and nosh on great-tasting food featuring seasonal ingredients. Immediately after being seated, our server brought out crusty bread, a garlic-goat cheese spread and olives. This was a nice surprise over your typical bread/butter combo. We then ordered two starters– the first was a grilled artichoke with an herby-balsamic glaze and aioli on the side and the second starter was an Arugula salad with Mission Figs and Serrano Ham. It was sweet, peppery and savory all in a delicious bite.
As much as I loved my artichoke, I had my eye on the entrée. I’m always a sucker for a good pork chop, and this one was slathered in a house-made barbecue sauce that was the perfect blend of sweet and zesty. But the real star of the plate was the cheddar mashed potatoes with green onions and corn. I could barely keep my dining companion (who ordered the Corn Meal-dusted Diver Scallops served with Sweet Corn Risotto) from stealing bite after bite of these cheesy, chunky spuds
Because I couldn’t stop myself from finishing the pork chop, I left zero room for dessert but The Mustard Seed had a great assortment of chocolate and fruit selections along with some tasty-looking cheese plates.
If you are looking for a romantic dining spot for two, or planning a bridal or baby shower, definitely reserve the patio at The Mustard Seed for meal (or event) to remember.
The Mustard Seed
222 D. Street #11
Davis, Ca 95616
(530) 758-5750
Roma’s Pizzeria II
I’m pretty sure that pizza is the most perfect food ever. It can have all the four food groups and can be thin-crust, deep-dish and everything in between. I’m even a fan of its cousin, the calzone. My husband is a Yelp addict and he’s always looking for great hidden finds in Sacramento. One day he asked if I was in the mood for pizza (duh…of course!) because he’d been eager to check out this pizzeria he found on Yelp. We piled in the car and headed down Folsom Blvd. to Roma’s Pizzeria II, not to be confused with Roma’s I on Franklin or Roma’s III in Folsom—although I have no doubt each of them serves up delicious pizza as well.
What I love about Roma’s is its old-school family feel. You won’t find any swanky bar stools or uber-gourmet pizza toppings here. Instead, you get a homemade pizza that oozes with high-quality ingredients such as hand-made pizza dough, whole milk mozzarella that seems never-ending as you pull each slice apart and big chunks of sausage and slices of pepperoni that are pure heaven. Roma’s also serves many pasta dishes in addition to its pizza, and they have great drink prices too! I read a funny comment on Yelp once that said, “This is one of the restaurants that I gauge a person’s taste by, if they don’t like Roma’s, I don’t trust them.” So true! When I found out we were doing Pizza Week, I knew that I had to let everyone in on my Roma’s secret.
On a recent visit, we tried out two pizzas: the Guiseppe Special that packs on the cheese, mushrooms, salami, pepperoni, sausage, olives, linguica, beef and bell peppers; and the Margherita Special with olive oil, cheese, Roma tomatoes, basil, garlic, artichokes and chicken. Both were tasty, but my heart is with the Guiseppe Special. It’s just that kind of pizza that you burn the roof of your mouth because you are so eager to bite in to it.
I think on my next visit to Roma’s, I may go just straight pepperoni and cheese. It’s a classic combo and I couldn’t take my eyes off the one that was delivered to the table next to ours on our last visit. I’m sure I’ll get around to trying the pasta, but with that magic that is coming out of their pizza oven, it’s going to be hard to say no to Roma’s pizza.
Roma’s Pizzeria II
8491 Folsom Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 383-9264
Tightwad Tuesday: McCormick & Schmick’s 10 Under $10 (Win a Dining Certificate too!)
We’ve mentioned before that McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurants is a client of ours and we love that we now have two great locations to choose from. Whether you work downtown or are shopping at the Fountains, a great lunch for under $10 can be found at McCormick & Schmick’s. They have 10 daily selections from sandwiches and entrée salads to pastas and soups. Speaking of soups, if it’s on the menu, you have to try their Potato and Blue Cheese Soup. It is truly heaven in a bowl.
If you are like me and don’t always have time to take to a long lunch, McCormick & Schmick’s can get you in and out in 45 minutes…just let your waiter know when you arrive.
So, while 10 items at McCormick & Schmick’s is a great Tightwad Tuesday find, a free $10 dining certificate is even better. That’s right…it’s giveaway time! Please comment below about what your favorite seafood dish is and we’ll randomly select a winner to receive a $10 lunchtime dining certificate courtesy of McCormick & Schmick’s – but hurry, we will select a winner on Thursday at noon!
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