My next stop on my alphabetical tour of drinking brought me to the Distillery.
This place has a lot going for it. It’s old and I’m always a fan of that. I like a classic looking, dimly lit bar. This place has the added bonus of food. Daily lunches and a different dinner special on each night of the week. Prime Rib for $15? Count me in!
The one thing working against the Distillery on this night was that I had already been drinking for like 4 hours when I got there (and yes, it was only 8:30pm). (more…)
There’s way too much stuff going on in Sacramento on Labor Day Weekend.
Labor Day marks the final weekend of the California State Fair which, in turn, marks the final weekend you can legitimize eating a deep fried cheeseburger. But that’s just the start of the festivities in town. (more…)
Look closely and you’ll see it. Okay, not that closely. No, it’s not my USA buckin’ bronco shirt. This is not a crime of fashion I’m talking about. Okay I’ll tell you. (more…)
Admittedly, I had forgotten that the Capitol Garage existed and I did not intend to use it as my “C” in my drinking ABCs. However, as luck would have it, I just happened by the Capitol Garage and was easily lured in by a perfect storm of Happy Hour specials, Olympics on TV and a desperate need for a restroom. (more…)
The Backdoor Lounge 1112 Firehouse Alley Old Sacramento
The Backdoor Lounge is an Old Sacramento landmark.
Conveniently hidden behind a restaurant with much pricier drinks, the Backdoor is a popular post-dinner spot which often turns into an all night spot without you even realizing it. (more…)
I’m not going til Wednesday so I’ll give you the inside scoop then. For now, you’ll just have to rely on the fair’s official site…like they know anything.
It turns out that one area Sacramento is lacking in is places to drink that start with the letter “A.”
What was already slim-pickins has been further dwindled with the recent transformation of Azukar (a Mexican restaurant/Latin dance club) into Trada’s (or possibly “Troda’s”) Asian Kitchen.
All that adds up to a trip to Applebee’s to kick-off the ABC’s of Drinking in Sacramento.
At one time or another, we’ve all asked ourselves “What time does Applebee’s go off?” The answer? 4pm and if I’m gonna do something I’m gonna do it right. (more…)
If there’s one thing I’ve always wanted to do it’s visit bars in alphabetical order.
For me and all other decent people, my level of enjoyment is directly related to the quality of nearby watering holes. I’m on a never ending quest to find the ideal combination of comfort, service, clientele and price.
I’ll say right off the bat that I’m the kind of guy that prefers a well-worn dive over the latest shiny nightclub, but I’ll do my best to keep an open mind. (more…)
Admittedly, I had forgotten that the Capitol Garage existed and I did not intend to use it as my “C” in my drinking ABCs. However, as luck would have it, I just happened by the Capitol Garage and was easily lured in by a perfect storm of Happy Hour specials, Olympics on TV and a desperate need for a restroom. (more…)
I’m not going til Wednesday so I’ll give you the inside scoop then. For now, you’ll just have to rely on the fair’s official site…like they know anything.
It turns out that one area Sacramento is lacking in is places to drink that start with the letter “A.”
If there’s one thing I’ve always wanted to do it’s visit bars in alphabetical order.
