Firestone Public House

by Brandon Smith
The 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Rio are officially underway! There’s nothing like the Olympics and with 10 Sacramento athletes competing, we’re more excited than ever to watch events like track and field, water polo, basketball, rugby, swimming and…actually…all this talk about sports is making me hungry. Let’s switch gears and take a look at a few unique places in town where you can curb your hunger and check out the action!

USA Guy HOT Italian — Courtesy of HOT Italian Pizza Bar

HOT ITALIAN Pizza Bar
This Midtown pizza specialist is great for the whole family. Co-founders Andrea Lepore and maestro pizzaiolo Fabrizio Cercatore’s mission was to “create a place where pizza brings people together to celebrate Italy’s new generation of art, music, design, sport, food and wine.” You can catch the games on one of HOT ITALIAN’s jumbo projectors. Salute!
HOT ITALIAN Pizza Bar
1627 16th Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
R15
This neighborhood hangout is attached to Café Bernardo’s R street location and features the same great menu found at all Café Bernardo locations. Stop by and tune in to one of the TVs at the bar OR in one of their “living rooms” complete with a comfy couch and private flat screen. Did we mention Mondays are all-night happy hour?
R15 at Café Bernardo
1431 R Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
Firestone Public House
Firestone was voted Best Sports Bar by Sacramento Magazine in 2015. It has over 22 flat screens available for your viewing pleasure, 60 beers on tap and two outdoor patios. We’re also fans of their seasonally inspired menu.
Firestone Public House
1132 16th St.
Sacramento, CA 95814
Flame & Fire
Disclaimer: Flame & Fire does not have any TVs. What they do have, however, is some of the best Brazilian Barbeque in the Sacramento area.
If you’ve never been to an all-you-can-eat Brazilian Barbeque or “Churrascaria,” here’s the drill: The atmosphere is upscale and the portions are large. Chefs with skewers of freshly prepared cuts of beef, chicken, lamb, pork and Brazilian sausages serve you tableside in the Rodizio fashion. The price is fixed and you can enjoy as much meat or various side dishes as you would like. Unfortunately, the full bar is NOT all you can drink.
Flame & Fire
963 Pleasant Grove Blvd
Ste 100
Roseville, CA 95678
If you’ve been out and about watching the Olympics, let us know where in the comments section!

On a recent Friday evening, I had a serious craving for a cold hoppy beer and some food to go with it. I love a good ale house and the newly-opened Firestone Public House on the corner of 16 and L Streets seemed like a bustling spot I needed to try.
First and foremost was my hankering for a cold beer. My desire was quickly fulfilled the second I set my eyes on the vast selection of beers on tap; wheat, stout, IPA, Pilsner, literally something for every craving. I selected the Lagunitas Pilsner, which is one of my favorites!

Next, my dining partner and I were tasked with the seemingly impossible mission of selecting something to have for dinner. Firestone has a really great menu and nearly everything sounded delicious to the both of us.

My final selection, the Shrimp Fettuccini, was superb. The fettuccini itself was fresh and cooked perfectly with large helpings of shrimp, corn, cherry tomatoes, garlic, basil and parmesan all tossed in a light and creamy sauce. Pasta is usually one dish that always leaves me with leftovers, but not with this number, I ate every last bite.
My dining partner chose the Grilled Salmon, which upon sneaking a bite, was cooked wonderfully. The dish came with summer beans, tomatoes, yellow corn and a spicy tomato sauce that provided a generous kick.

I asked about whether these two selections were standard options and the waitress informed us that the menu has a tendency to change as the chef prefers to use locally-sourced and in-season ingredients.

Overall, Firestone Public House is a great addition to the Sacramento dining scene. They feature a standard happy hour Monday through Friday from 3 to 6 p.m., as well as late night happy hours Sunday from 9 p.m. to close, and Monday through Thursday from 10 p.m. to close. My next visit will certainly be to check out their robust brunch menu!

Firestone Public House
1132 16th St
Sacramento, CA 95814
916.446.0888