Impeccable Tastes Fine Catering & Gourmet Bistro

4467 D St
Sacramento, CA 95819

Chris B. writes: Nestled somewhere yonder of McKinley Park is a quaint little bistro called Impeccable Tastes.  I only found out about its existence while ritually walking the mile-lap around McKinley and spotting a paper advertisement taped to a lamppost!  True…

KCL Photography

P.O. Box 19411
Sacramento, CA 95819

Christine K. writes: Katherine was a replacement photographer for us. The photographer we originally booked for our wedding day ended up not being as good as we'd hoped (based on engagement pictures and other communications with him). So I met with Katherine to see if…

Mr. Pickle's Sandwich Shop

3200 Folsom Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95819

Maricel A. writes: Good stuff man. Good stuff.

Ordered the #1 (the Golden Gate -- chicken, teriyaki sauce, and jack cheese) and it was GOOOOOD. I love that they give you a lollipop with your order.

Decent place too. Nice and clean.

TV Powww!

KTXL TV 40
4655 Fruitridge Road
Sacramento, CA 95820

Man of Leisure M. writes: Sometime in the late 70s, before Atari 2600/Intellivision/Coleco vision type videogame systems became popular, many independent teevee stations briefly featured an interactive game called TV Powww! during their after school cartoon programming.  TV…

Rick's Hacienda Restaurant

3330 Fruitridge Rd
Sacramento, CA 95820

Sarah S. writes: Even though dinner was hours ago, and everyone else has toddled off to bed, it is just now that I am coming out of my food and margarita induced coma.  
I am always astounded by the vast amounts of food that come your way at Rick's.  Soup or salad…

Julio's Taqueria Mexicana

5035 Fruitridge Rd
Sacramento, CA 95820

Stephanie S. writes: This is a fantastic little taqueria near my work that fellow teachers and I frequent when we have extra work to do, but are super hungry at the same time.  There are like 5 different salsas that are all fantastic.  I usually just get beans and rice,…

Hangar 17 Bar & Grill

1630 S St
Sacramento, CA 95814

Melanie D. writes: this review based on one early evening visit for a snack.  i didn't even have a drink.  seriously, order the pork sliders.  if you go between 4 and 6 on a weekday they are only $3.95!!  our waitress was really sweet and came and checked on us often…

Eyes On J Optometry

928 J St
Sacramento, CA 95814

Laura L. writes: I had a great experience at Eyes on J.   Dr. Swanson is fantastic!  She spent a lot of time going over the results of my exams with me, and was very patient with all of my questions.  Her advice about how to minimize eye strain has been spot on.…

Pine Cove Bottle Shop

29th & E
Sacramento, CA 95814

Sarah S. writes: Surprisingly good wine and champagne selection!  Pick up a six-pack or a bottle of Piper-Heidsieck on your way home from karoake upstairs.  Might as well grab a hot dog outside from the cart, too.

La Bou

1100 O Street
Sacramento, CA 95814

Paul C. writes: Great alternative to Starbucks coffee.  Have a good lunch - French bread sandwiches - fresh soups.  Good pastries in the morning.  Great seating outdoors for a sunny afternoon.   I like the espresso.

It's a local chain - they have a solid lunch for…

Tunel 21

926 2nd St
Sacramento, CA 95814

Andy D. writes: Tunel 21 previously owned an ran by old Sacramento King's player Vlade Divac is Old Sacramento's finest small club.

It maintains itself as a high end night club for the african american market. With 2 floors the club is narrow and intimate. It boasts…

Goodyear Cobbler & Cleaners

1623 10th Street
Sacramento, CA 95814

Moe H. writes: a tad more expensive than other cleaners, but they do a good job, remember you and are always friendly. i've taken my shirts and other things there for 8 years now, maybe twice a month, and they've fixed broken buttons, removed stains and generally…

Parlare Euro Lounge

1009 10th St
Sacramento, CA 95814

Ubersheist G. writes: First off, I didn't have anything to eat or drink here except for bottled beer.  As such, I can't comment on the quality of thier foods or mixed drinks.

So I showed up here last night to see a friend of a friend's band.  They basically were the…

Fancy Nails

3057 Freeport Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95814

C C. writes: Hi,  I'm a guy and not all guys are welcome at nail salon's for waxing and manipedi's but the women at Fancy Nails 2 are very welcoming.  

I love the spa pedicure...

Laszlo's Gourmet Smoked Fish

1100 Front St Ste 140
Sacramento, CA 95814

Amber S. writes: Whenever I'm in Old Sac, I make a v-line for Laszlo's Gourmet Smoked Fish shop. It's run by a little old man, Joe Laszlo, who smokes the fish right in the shop. You can smell the sweet barbeque from the sidewalk--intense and inviting. Joe has one,…

Candy Land

122 I St
Sacramento, CA 95814

Linda Z. writes: I can be kind of a sucker for novel places like this however, I still did enjoy this candy store in Old Sac. There is a ton of candy stores to choose from although, I liked the friendly staff in this place. There is also "it's free if you eat it…

Soups In the City

431 I St
Sacramento, CA 95814

Anh N. writes: This gem is located in an revived building near the Amtrak/Sac RT trains depot. The food here are yummy and the smoothies are great!

Da Big Kahuna's Pizza N Stuff

1128 8th St
Sacramento, CA 95814

William B. writes: "I heard they got some tasty burgers!"

You, too, will echo the words of Samuel L. Jackson in Pulp Fiction, when you consume a Big Kahuna Burger. The Big Kahuna is a neat little place in the structure of the historic Berry Hotel in downtown Sacramento.…

Teriyaki To Go

910 J St
Sacramento, CA 95814

Lawrence R. writes: I came here on a Monday after I discovered that another local restaurant that's only open M-F decided to take that day off too.  Not knowing where to go, I walked by this place, and peeking inside, I noticed there were a lot of local people on their…

Jamba Juice

547 Downtown Plaza
Sacramento, CA 95814

Crystal C. writes: I like the Jamba Juice on 19th Street better, but since I work downtown I'm usually stuck with this one on my breaks and during my lunch.

They never seem to get the consistency right and - well - consistent. Sometimes it's too runny, sometimes it's…

The Streets of London Pub

1804 J St
Sacramento, CA 95814

Janine P. writes: What is up with the funk in this place?  Really? First thing I noticed was the strange smell of an old, dirty sock that someone used to vomit in, or something (ass wrapped in more ass?).
 
I really wanted to leave right then and there.  

I can also…

Sterling Hotel

1300 H St
Sacramento, CA 95814

ericka L. writes: This is the place I stayed during my wine tasting weekend. I'd wanted to go to the Sterling for a while, having heard good things about it from co-workers, but fate conspired against me repeatedly.

The last time I reserved a room there, they had a…

Vallejo's Taqueria & Cantina

1100 O St Ste 5
Sacramento, CA 95814

Nathan C. writes: This place does tacos very well and has a wide selections of meats (including a sweet al pastor, grilled -- not stewed -- chicken, and a good carne asada), quick counter service, some deals at lunch, and complimentary chips and salsa (which, though…

Dragonfly

1809 Capitol Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95814

Ally D. writes: Who'd have thunk it that the day before Valentine's Day would be such a busy night for eating out?  And on a Tuesday night in the burbs at that? Not me, that's for sure and it was my fault for not making the resi at Roxy's. Nevertheless, with out of…

Waffle Square Country Kitchen

1825 10th Street
Sacramento, CA 95814

Janine P. writes: If my aging memory recalls . . . This place used to be Carrol's, right?  The parents used to take me here on the rare occasion that we didn't eat at the Peach Garden (Elixir, now).  Well, it still looks the same as it did when I was a kid. . . In…

Music Circus

1419 H Street
Sacramento, CA 95814

Michelle S. writes: This company is somewhat expensive for what it is. However, I love the theatre that they perform in and they have an impressive line-up of shows. That being said, part of the reason why they charge as much as they do for admission could be to cover…

Southwest Airlines

Sacramento Metropoli
Sacramento, CA 95814

Shawn L. writes: I have found southwest to be far superior too any other domestic bound airline.

America west left me on a tarmac in St Louis with a womans robotic voice repeating "Engine number 2 overheating" every time they attempted to "reboot the Plane". I waited…

Samurai Sam's

1401 O St
Ste B
Sacramento, CA 95814

WendySue R. writes: Samurai Sam's recently opened at the corner of 14th & O Streets, next to the new Spicy Pickle and across the street from Gaylord's & Vallejo's.

I stopped in for a lunch to go today.  I ordered a Yaki Soba bowl with both Chicken & Steak.  All-white…

Sacramento County Fair

1600 Exposition Boulevard
Sacramento, CA 95815

Janine P. writes: Whew!  If you don't feel like dealing with the clamor and congestion of the CA State Fair, then the Sac County Fair certainly fills the bill.

What a relief:
-No parking hassles; you won't have to park in timbuktu (but, it's still $7 to park)
-No…

Cafe La Bou

2428 Watt Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95815

Linda Z. writes: Today was the first time I ever ate at a Cafe La Bou. My daughter and I went for a quick lunch and very happy with the food. It was fresh, quick and felt a lot healthier than eating fast food.

The restaurant was clean and it was kind of different to…

Taros by Mikuni

1735 Arden Way
Sacramento, CA 95815

Juliane N. writes: Mikuni's other half, sister, brother, whatever.. It's by Mikunis.. Menu and everything is the same. Friendly service and taste of food is the same also, yummy goodness!

BF brought me here for our anniversary after a late afternoon of shopping, we came…

Washington Mutual

1950 Arden Way
Sacramento, CA 95815

deb n. writes: A large WAMU.  Love the drive up teller, so I don't have to get out of the car!  Easy to get to, off of Arden Way.

Coach Store the

1689 Arden Way Ste 1046
Sacramento, CA 95815

Scott M. writes: Wifey wanted to review Coach, and since I'm bored tonight and don't mind typing here comments verbatim, here goes:

They make you feel like a movie star. The staff is very friendly. They are very educated on the styles and types of the purses in the…

Naartjie

1689 Arden Way Ste 2070
Sacramento, CA 95815

Cyndi L. writes: I love me some Naartjie. Timeless kids clothes that are great quality without being too pricey. Their girls section is my favorite.......I hardly know of any other place around where you can outfit your little girl without venturing into the "Kids as…

Zigato's Bar & Grille

1910 Canterbury Rd
Sacramento, CA 95815

jamie e. writes: Zigatos has a NEW LOCATION! Haven't been there in awhile & was suprised to see that they moved to Fulton & Auburn - Right off the freeway. New location is great - now inside the Clarion Hotel. Decor looks great & food was good as usual. We had dinner…

Discovery Channel Store

1689 Arden Way
Sacramento, CA 95815

Michelle L. writes: This store is now closed, and I am bummed.   I liked this store, and could find unusual, scientific type gifts for my stepkids.  My husband liked shopping at this store too.  They had neat jewelry too.

Now it is a Calendar Club in Arden Fair.

Thrift Center Thrift Store

2501 Del Paso Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95815

kate r. writes: I think this place is awesome.

I bought clothes for a dollar each and a spankin new copy of Catch-22 for $.59.

It seems like you will never pay the full tag price for anything because of their ridiculous sales. They have weekly color tag sales, one…

Arden B

1689 Arden Way
Sacramento, CA 95815

Ann B. writes: