Author Archives for Garrett McCord
Bene! (Paragary’s Bar & Oven - Sacramento, CA)
My partner Rob and I decided on the spur of the moment to head out to dinner on Friday. “Paragary’s!” I shouted. I had been wanting to finally try the seasonal Italian restaurant for some time, and had heard good things. The choice was also auspicious as I had an Entertainment Card, giving us one […]
Sushi Sushi (Moshi Moshi - Davis, CA)
Good sushi, as we all know, is hard to find. Like finding a needle in a haystack the size o’ yo mama. Seriously, it’s a daunting task. You go through nasty California rolls. Sick sashimi. Flacid and mushy edamame. It’s a mission filled with pit falls, disappointment, and possibly food poisoning. But when you find […]
Meh… (Bistro 33 - Davis, CA)
The first time I went to Bistro 33 in Davis, Cali., it was for a business lunch. It had only opened about two weeks earlier. I had this amazing sandwich with turkey, herb mayo, pears, smoked cheese; oh, it was heaven between two slices of bread. I intended to head back ever since, and with […]
Deli on the Beach — Harbor Delicatessen in Dana Point, California
Visiting my family in Mission Viejo, California, always has some pluses. Yeah, there’s family, friends, love, blah blah blah, but then there’s the fact that you can go visit a deli on the beach in December and it be a sweet 75 degrees. Stick that in your pipe and smoke it, Northern California weather.
My partner, […]
An Off Day? (Chocolate - Santa Cruz, CA)
I’m not really sure if this is a fair review. You see, this restaurant is known for being so bohemian, anti-establishment chic with great food, but today it seemed lacking. With the graduations going on, every senior has five or more visiting relatives and/or friends around downtown Santa Cruz. As a result, that faction of […]
Thai Once More (Sophia’s Thai Kitchen - Davis, CA)
Sophia’s Thai Kitchen is considered by many Davis, California, residents to be the best in Thai restaurant in their city; the interior decoration has a sense of authenticity, there is a wonderful little room adorned with pillows where you can sit on the floor and an open patio sitting area. It even has a separate […]
Getting the Royal Treatment at Mason’s in Sacramento, California
Sacramento, California isn’t necessarily known for its restaurant scene, but that’s slowly changing, and Mason’s in downtown is doing an exhilarating job bringing about that change. Mason’s is located in The Park Downtown, a sort of culinary hot spot which also features Ma Jong’s Asian Diner, The Park Lounge, and The Park To Go with each […]
First Bite: Tapa the World - Sacramento, CA
Tapa the World is a Spanish style tapas restaurant in Sacramento that’s popular as a late night stop before going out dancing or clubbing on weekends. Since they stay open until midnight, it’s also popular for some of those coming home from the clubs as well. Rob and I decided to drop by on a […]
Power Ties and Prosciutto (Spa Bar - Sacramento, CA)
Recently some friends and I went to Spa Bar, the special happy hour that Spataro’s in Sacramento holds on weekdays from 2-6:30. Spataro’s is the super fancy restaurant owned by the Paragary’s restaurant group, and this particular place is the main hangout for their head honcho chef, Kurt Spataro.
Spataro’s is located on L and 14th, […]
Oodles of Noodles (Davis Noodle City - Davis, CA)
Dear Davis Noodle City,
Has anyone told you how special you are? How wonderful you are? How much it upsets me that no one discovers you except by accident when they can’t get into Sophia’s? Well, you are wonderful. You offer the best comfort food anywhere in town. You’re authentic, and no one else around is […]
