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[Spicy]

Culinary Map
Karen’s Bakery represents Folsom
http://www.karensbakery.com/
The Kitchen represents the Sacramento Region
http://www.thekitchenrestaurant.com/
French Laundry represents the state of California
http://www.frenchlaundry.com/

Bon Appetit!

[Dave Burrell]

Culinary Map
Karen’s Bakery represents Folsom
http://www.karensbakery.com/
The Kitchen represents the Sacramento Region
http://www.thekitchenrestaurant.com/
French Laundry represents the state of California
http://www.frenchlaundry.com/

Bon Appetit!

have you been to the French Laundry? I hear that place is epic/legendary, very hard to get into (bookings months ahead) and that its about $200 per person

Its one place I dream of trying out someday

[Spicy]

have you been to the French Laundry? I hear that place is epic/legendary, very hard to get into (bookings months ahead) and that its about $200 per person

Its one place I dream of trying out someday

Yes and The French Laundry represents California.

[mylo]

The Kitchen is still on my list to try...

[Dave Burrell]

Yes and The French Laundry represents California.

I totally envy you - how was it? what did they prepare that night? from what I've heard from friends who have been - there is no menu - you get whatever the chef is serving that night

[mrdavex]

An email from MyFolsom's Member...

[color=#0000FF]Hey Spicy,
I am not someone in disguise. I am no one. Simply a couch potato, 500+ pounds, live in my mother's basement, an independent thinker, and live to eat.
I have a lot of free time for the next few months... then my life will move on...

Nice try, but there's only one problem. No basements in town!

[sat]

I've been to The Kitchen, and cannot recommend it enough. Never tried The French Laundry, though my in-laws have, and I think it compares to The Kitchen, in the respect that you don't pick your menu, it's all up to the chef. The French Laundry I believe is much more upscale, though, and the price reflects it. (The Kitchen-$125 per person, The French Laundry-$240 per person.)

[ChipShot]

I've been to The Kitchen, and cannot recommend it enough.

Same here. And the chef/owner is a real character. It was a fun evening.

[redman]

Getting back to what this topic was originally about, here's my ratings:

Lucilles, Roseville: 5 (yes they have truly amazing BBQ)
Chicago Fire: 5 (we are so lucky to have such a good pizzeria in town!)
Bidwell St Bistro: 5+ (best upscale restaurant around IMO, and good prices for what you get!)
Mama Ann: 5
Ciros Pizza: 4+
Viscontis: 4 (yes I know service is iffy, but certain dishes are really good there)
My Brother Vinny's: 2
Gold Miner Cafe: 4
Red Robin: 3.5
Jack's Urban Eats: 4
Karens Bakery: 4+
Jennies Palace: 2
Taiko Sushi: 4
Kirala Sushi: 4
Prya Indian Restaurant: 3- (slipping lately)
Taj India: 4.5 (our new Indian food favorite!)
Dos Coyotes: 4
La Fiesta: 4.5
Sol Azteca: 4

Now before someone comments on my ratings, my ratings are based on type of restaurant - in other words I'm not saying Mama Ann's is just as good as Bidwell St Bistro. I'm saying Mama Anns is a top restaraunt in their own category (deli/catering).

[mylo]

Taiko a 4 and Aloha not even mentioned? Where were you last night!?

Agreed about Taj India being superior to Priya

[Spicy]

Just my personal opinion...Scale of 1-5 (5 being best)

Ambiance Service Food
Visconti Ristorante 2 2 2
322 E Bidwell St
(916) 983-5181
The Old Spaghetti Factory 2 2 2
12401 Folsom Blvd.
Nimbus Winery
(916) 985-0822
Strings Italian Café 1 1 1
1013 Riley Street
(916) 983-9556
Olive Garden 2 2 2+
2485 IRON POINT BLVD
(916) 984-7036
Mama Ann's 1 -1 1
411 Blue Ravine Rd Ste 400
(916) 351 5700
Macaroni Grill 3 3 3+
2739 E. Bidwell St.
(916) 984-9401
GoodFellas Express -1 1 1
1760 Prairie City Rd. #160
(916) 357-5566
My Brother Vinnys 2 1 2
718 Sutter St., Suite 200
(916) 353-0273

Bon Appétit!

[momuleady]

Yes and The French Laundry represents California.

I think Chez Panisse represents California more than French Laundry

[4thgenFolsomite]

I think Chez Panisse represents California more than French Laundry

chez panisse represents, to me, the bay area and the slow food movement. it seems more regional.

by the way, the meals at chez panisse can't hold a candle to french laundry (again, just my opinion).

[JMH]

The Kitchen is an awesome night out. We try to get in once every couple of months. It is well worth the price for both the food and entertainment. Nice wine list too.

Morton's is our favorite steak place, but Cattleman's on Hazel has good steaks too. I never see anything on the forums about Cattlemans. They have a salad that I like too. Super cold lettuce and fresh crunchy vegetables. Mmm

[momuleady]

chez panisse represents, to me, the bay area and the slow food movement. it seems more regional.

by the way, the meals at chez panisse can't hold a candle to french laundry (again, just my opinion).

two different price points-two different style restaurants-if money is no object then french laundry is better -but for value i think chez panisse wins