Capital Nursery

4700 Freeport Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95822

Katie T. writes: Very nice staff, beautiful plants, and reasonable prices.  

I thought that Talini's was the enchanted garden of Sacramento nurseries, but I think I may have been mistaken.  Capital Nursery has them beat on helpful staff and plant selection.

Ettore's European Bakery & Restaurant

2376 Fair Oaks Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95825

Karen B. writes: Dear Ettore,

You hurt me with your prices.  You wow me with your culinary goodies.  I am but a poor, young girl... please have mercy!

The interior decor is flawless, with framed vintage posters en Francais adorning the walls, sweeping granite counter…

Miyagi Bar & Sushi

2580 Fair Oaks Blvd
Ste 26
Sacramento, CA 95825

Meredith H. writes: Let me start out by saying that I love Yelp.  It's great.  However, I am getting a little tired of people just assuming that because you like something that they don't then that makes you a raving idiot.  I know it seems strange that you just might…

breastfeeding

Ambiguous Post
Sacramento, CA 95831

Amy P. writes: Breastfeeding is amazing.
It can save lives.  

It's often the hardest and the easiest thing you can do as a parent.

It's the best food for a baby, but apparently it will keep a 4 year old comforted and alive for 9 days straight in the snow as well.  

So…

Old Ironsides

1901 10th St
Sacramento, CA 95857

Keith Lowell J. writes: I have had so many amazing experiences at this bar. I've seen shows that I will smile to recall for the rest of my life.

But it was when I was in a band that I really came to appreciate Old I. They gave us a chance when nobody knew who we were. If we…

Zanzibar Trading Co

1731 L St
Sacramento, CA 95814

Amy P. writes: how amazing does it smell in this store?

pretty gd amazing.

I also liked how everything is displayed in an orderly way so that your eyes move from color to color and the goods aren't under harsh lights.  You move closer for inspection and everything is…

Fox & Goose Public House

1001 R St
Sacramento, CA 95814

Laura W. writes: I looooved this place and I want it to be in San Francisco SO BAD!!!

This was my first experience eating a crumpet.  Let me just tell you - my life will never be the same again.  I am a crumpter believer!!

I love how this place looks and feels like a…

Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament

1017 11th Street
Sacramento, CA 95814

Kenny L. writes: They sure don't make churches like they used to.  You walk in and you will find exquisite artwork all inside the church.  That, plus the live acoustics, gives this place a sense of grandeur that only a house of God can have.

Also, Cathedral Square is…

Ikea

700 Ikea Ct
West Sacramento, CA 95605

Emily S. writes: Nice, very nice IKEA.  Fun little jaunt to make for a day.  After you've visited one IKEA, you've been to them all.  Wear comfy shoes, don't bother with the meatballs, and don't be a retard with a cart on the second floor... that is unless you are…

Wonderful Chinese Restaurant

7042 Sylvan Rd
Citrus Heights, CA 95610

D P. writes: From a nearby wi-fi connection, I decided to drive over to "Wonderful."

This family/partnership owned restaurant is situated in an old shopping center, thus the old building interior.  It has a main dining room surrounded by two small, semi-private…

Big Joe's BBQ

7967 Auburn Blvd
Citrus Heights, CA 95610

Greg S. writes: Dipping your mop into the world of barbecue can be a precarious business. Other than pizza and burgers, there is no other food that Americans are more opinionated about. Some folks insist that your cooking vessel makes all the difference, whether…

Icekrimski Cafe

618 2nd St.
Davis, CA 95616

Jeff I. writes: Gelato makes Jeff happy! Nice and creamy, not too many flavors but really nice. Workers there are nice and will let you smaple whatever you want and will even give you a tip or two on what to get. Good prices too for the amount you get.

Only downside…

UC Davis Arboretum

Univeristy of California Davis
1 Shields Dr
Davis, CA 95616

Anna D. writes: This little creek path is all the way on the other side of campus, near the Mondavi theater and the Veterinary hospital.

A very very long way to bike, so I drive over.  Eheh!
Put in 3 quarters in the meter, which gives me 30 minutes to go see the…

Thai Bistro

234 E St
Davis, CA 95616

Juliane N. writes: First Thai restaurant I've tried in Davis and it was actually pretty good. I don't really crave Thai food but for some reason, I was really craving for it and decided to come here and give it a try. We went for dinner and it was such a nice day, I…

Zia's Delicatessen

616 3rd St
Davis, CA 95616

Nathan J. writes: a very decent deli! this is like my second time here in davis. i was just driving around the downtown area looking for some good eats and then i stumble upon zia's delicatessen.

if you don't know by now, my favorite thing to eat in the history of…

The Arc & Pavillion

1 Shields Ave
Davis, CA 95616

Michael K. writes: One of the best gyms I've seen in my life.  

Too bad I was only able to use it for one semester. . .

ASUCD Coffee House

1 Shields Avenue
Davis, CA 95616

Ahu S. writes: The pluses:
+ great pizza
+ lots of veggie/vegan choices
+ great bakery and ice cream!!!
+ coffeecaffeinejavajoeslud ge
+ the coho sandwiches are some of the best i've ever eaten
+ ok to sum it up, they basically have any food item you could want here...…

Hotdogger the

129 E St
Davis, CA 95616

Scarlett Y. writes: Dear Hotdogger,

It saddens me that you are always so closed and unapproachable whenever I am actually craving a hot dog. I stare longingly into the dark, shadowy store and cry on the inside as I wish I could taste that delicious pineapple mustard.…

The Hot Dogger

129 E Street A-1
Davis, CA 95616

Steff L. writes: Mmmmm, Hot dogs.  Well, I'm more of a polish person, but you get the point.  This place is unbelievably awesome.  They have a crazy selection of mustards and a couple of sausages/hot dogs too.  Four bucks for a polish does seem a bit much, but it's…

Nugget Market

409 Mace Blvd
Davis, CA 95616

MaryLou D. writes: I wish I'd read the reviews for this market before we went here so I could've tried their baklava!  We just popped in there because it was close to our motel and I wanted a single beer and some nail polish remover.  They had both for reasonable…

KT Noodle

3101 Sunset Blvd
Ste B
Rocklin, CA 95677

D P. writes: 3 stars for the food.  It's NO better than any of the restaurants on Stockton BLVD in Sacramento.  The prices are about the same too.

However, I did give K.T. an extra star for a tiny bit more service than say, Tung Kee Noodle House.  The little…

Giusti's

P.O. Box 216
Walnut Grove, CA 95690

WendySue R. writes: Recently a friend asked me if I wanted to accompany her to an estate sale in Walnut Grove - and visit Giusti's afterward for lunch.  I decided it sounded like a great adventure.

Giusti's is just a "shack" in the middle of nowhere, nestled next to a…

Whitey's Jolly Kone

1300 Jefferson Blvd
West Sacramento, CA 95691

Amanda B. writes: Why didn't God make me one of those skinny blonde chicks? Then I could eat at Whitey's whenever I want.  Oh well, I guess Whitey's peach shakes will be a treat and require a trip to the gym afterwards, or I could accept the fact that after a few my…

Bud's Buffet

1016 10th St
Sacramento, CA 95814

Vamsi V. writes: Random person I met at the conference: Are you coming to the awards dinner?

Me: hell no. It is 2 hours long, I don't have that kind of patience.

Random person: I agree. So, where are you  going for lunch?

Me: I am starving. I need a buffet place where…

Spanish Fly Salon

1723 J St
Sacramento, CA 95814

Janine P. writes: Yep, I left Spanish Fly feeling like I had a little Spanish Fly sprinkled in the iced coffee they offered me - and I was a happy girl.
After strolling by this place on many, many occasions, I got a wild hair to just go on in and see if anyone would…

Fools Foundation

1025 19th St
Ste 0
Sacramento, CA 95814

Katie T. writes: An odd little space located in the basement of a funky old office building next to the Spaghetti Factory.  

I was there to listen to music, but they seem to be a very multipurpose art venue.  Since it's very close to my office I'll definitely be back…

Golden Dynasty Chinese Cuisine

8355 Elk Grove Blvd
Ste 800
Elk Grove, CA 95758

Raymond F. writes: If you want Panda Express or Mr. Chow's Chinese fast food, you better look somewhere else buddy because this place is all about quality and good service.  There ain't a buffet line with employees looking like old cafeteria lunch ladies serving you…

Whitewater Adventures

PO Box 2979
Sacramento, CA 95812

Veronica V. writes: In prior days we bought  a handy waterproof disposable camera, trail mix and Budweiser 18 pack, these are the last minute items we will need for the river.

Along with the rest of the typical camping supplies we load up the Accord at 4:45am and we're…

Sacramento Pipeworks

116 N.16th Street
Sacramento, CA 95814

elizabeth c. writes: Is your inner you a monkey?  Maybe your inner you is really Spiderman?  Here's where you would go to find out.

When I started living in Sacramento part-time, I decided I wanted to join a gym that wasn't one of the big chains.  I found Pipeworks.…

Pooja Indian Grill

1223 Merkley Ave
West Sacramento, CA 95691

Buster P. writes: My happiness is a golden poem! At last I have found a chalice worthy of serving my insatiable lust for Indian cuisine, these miraculous culinary vessels of naan and curry. I sing like Saraswoti, I groove like Ganesh, when I sup upon the delectable…

Samurai Sushi

12251 Folsom Boulevard
Rancho Cordova, CA 95742

Amy P. writes: I'm kinda shocked this place gets such great reviews.

It's okay.  it's not going to poison you.  The portions are big.

I got:
Chicken teriyaki lunch box special.  Generous portion of grilled breast, fairly routine looking, sauce was viscous and thick…

La Provence

110 Diamond Creek Pl
Roseville, CA 95747

kim n. writes: One of the more intriguing fine dining options in the area. This place is in the middle of on developing suburbia but is surrounded by a lot of nothing which makes a huge Mediterranean style complex seem out of place. The food focuses on many…

Trader Joe's

9670 Bruceville Rd
Elk Grove, CA 95757

Carrie S. writes: very nice! the garlic hummus dip and the creamy garlic cucumber dip (tzatziki) is great with homemade tortillas! a healthy little snack :)

BJ's Restaurant & Brewery

1200 Roseville Parkway
Roseville, CA 95678

Regan C. writes: I like this place quite a bit. Went here with a large group of co-workers. I didn't have a full meal here, but during happy hour, the prices for drinks and appetizers are cheaper. The appetizers I had were chicken wings, potato wedges, and an avocado…

Venita Rhea's

4415 Granite Dr Ste 1500
Rocklin, CA 95677

Tiffany T. writes: I can see why this is such a popular place with the locals, the decor is very attractive, I loved the mural, the bricks, the many clocks and fresh palate of colors. The food is tasty, and plentiful with large portions and a variety of yummy offerings…

Nugget Market

771 Pleasant Grove Blvd
Roseville, CA 95678

Yod S. writes: How many times do I need to give this speech? The commandments of shopping at an upscale grocery store:

THOU SHALT NOT BUY ANYTHING THAT IS AVAILABLE AT WALMART.

THOU SHALT ONLY PATRONIZE THE OUTER RING OF THE STORE. BUY YOUR HARD TO FIND DRY GOODS…

Ichi Maki

11291 Folsom Blvd
Rancho Cordova, CA 95742

miika m. writes: Work in Rancho Cordova and have a hankering for something better than the usual McDonald's and Chipotle pit stop?  Yes, there actually is sushi in the ghetto.

I found this through referrals from work and walked in expecting the worst.  I was greeted…

Chaat Cafe

7452 Foothills Blvd
Roseville, CA 95747

Ranjit M. writes: I am by no means an expert, but I must disagree with everyone who says that Chaat Cafe is not authentic Indian food.   The Tandoori meats and naan are all cooked in charcoal tandoors.   The chaat items like samosa, bhel puri, papri chaat and cholay…

Mochii Yogurt

1530 16th St
Sacramento, CA 95814

Juliane N. writes: **updated 41508**
So after dinner at Mikuni, we decided to go Mochii to grab some fro-yo since the first time I went, I loved it. It's still good. This time we tried the passion fruit flavor and it was yummy. Not an overwhelming passion fruit taste…