Style Magazine July 2020
Let’s rewind for a minute to early March. Before life as we knew it came to a screeching halt. I was a distracted mom, driver, wife, and worker who was religious about my routine, took things like haircuts and hugs for granted, and had big plans to see the world this summer. Then, COVID-19. Need I say no more. For anyone who likes to be in control and is a creature of habit, it was the ultimate lesson in letting go and realizing that the only thing we truly have control over is our attitude. Despite the challenging moments, the tears, and the fears that my own family faced, the situation ultimately brought us, and our community, closer. It was a time—a lot of time—of reset, reflection, and, yes, reruns. I embraced the multiple months at home by learning a few new skills (baking sourdough bread and bagels), savoring every second with my daughter who’s growing way too fast, planting a pretty—and pretty prosperous—garden, and gaining a new appreciation for my neighborhood and the people and places that make it thrive. Another positive thing to come out of quarantine? The rates of pet adoption and fostering significantly spiked. As touch between humans became taboo and people started spending endless hours in the comfort of their crib, owning an animal became even more enticing. Just turn to this month’s feature, “Incredible Pets,” on page 53 to read about two lucky pups who were adopted amid the pandemic (Daphne and Lady), plus other four-legged friends who live, and are loved, locally. We also share a lengthy list of area animal rescues, tips for summer pet safety, easy ways to pamper your pet, and furry friends to follow on Instagram. It’s a feel-good feature you won’t want to miss. As life slowly returns to (a new) normal, I hope we continue to be more present, spend ample time outside—and in the kitchen—and, maybe most importantly, support the small businesses that support us on a daily basis. Cheers! — Megan // megan@stylemg.com @meggoeggowaffle
Let’s rewind for a minute to early March. Before life as we knew it came to a screeching halt. I was a distracted mom, driver, wife, and worker who was religious about my routine, took things like haircuts and hugs for granted, and had big plans to see the world this summer. Then, COVID-19. Need I say no more. For anyone who likes to be in control and is a creature of habit, it was the ultimate lesson in letting go and realizing that the only thing we truly have control over is our attitude.
Despite the challenging moments, the tears, and the fears that my own family faced, the situation ultimately brought us, and our community, closer. It was a time—a lot of time—of reset, reflection, and, yes, reruns. I embraced the multiple months at home by learning a few new skills (baking sourdough bread and bagels), savoring every second with my daughter who’s growing way too fast, planting a pretty—and pretty prosperous—garden, and gaining a new appreciation for my neighborhood and the people and places that make it thrive.
Another positive thing to come out of quarantine? The rates of pet adoption and fostering significantly spiked. As touch between humans became taboo and people started spending endless hours in the comfort of their crib, owning an animal became even more enticing. Just turn to this month’s feature, “Incredible Pets,” on page 53 to read about two lucky pups who were adopted amid the pandemic (Daphne and Lady), plus other four-legged friends who live, and are loved, locally. We also share a lengthy list of area animal rescues, tips for summer pet safety, easy ways to pamper your pet, and furry friends to follow on Instagram. It’s a feel-good feature you won’t want to miss.
As life slowly returns to (a new) normal, I hope we continue to be more present, spend ample time outside—and in the kitchen—and, maybe most importantly, support the small businesses that support us on a daily basis. Cheers!
— Megan // megan@stylemg.com
@meggoeggowaffle
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| eat & drink |<br />
You really can’t go wrong with the<br />
Tacos Americanos at Zócalo.<br />
Crispy tacos cradle succulent<br />
braised chicken, lettuce, serrano<br />
salsa, crema, pico de gallo, Jack and<br />
Cotija cheese, and their homemade<br />
hot sauce. Once you start shoveling<br />
one of these babies into your mouth<br />
you’ll be hooked. zocalotogo.com <br />
There’s something fishy about the<br />
Pescado Tacos at Bar 101 in<br />
Roseville; they shouldn’t be this<br />
good. Crispy beer-battered cod is<br />
topped with pico de gallo, cabbage,<br />
jack cheese, and a delightful<br />
house-made sauce on corn<br />
tortillas. Throw in a squeeze of<br />
fresh lime and you’re somewhere<br />
coastal, sipping on a margarita,<br />
and digging your toes in the sand.<br />
bar101roseville.com<br />
There’s no wrong order at Nixtaco in<br />
Roseville (even their vegan tacos are topnotch),<br />
but the Pork Belly Taco is our<br />
current go-to. Made from slow-roasted<br />
belly that’s chilled, sliced, then seared to<br />
order, they’re glazed with a chipotle, star<br />
anise, and coriander-infused honey glaze<br />
and served with grilled cheese, refried<br />
beans, peanut chipotle aioli, and scallions<br />
on a scratch-made tortilla (with corn<br />
ground in-house). If variety is the spice of<br />
life, Nixtaco reigns supreme. nixta.co<br />
La Rosa Blanca in Folsom stays<br />
true to its roots and serves up<br />
Mexican fare without the bells<br />
and whistles. Modest yet flavorful,<br />
their Tacos de Papa are a house<br />
specialty and a simple, satisfying<br />
treat. The crispy tacos are filled with<br />
a combination of seasoned potatoes<br />
and smoky chorizo and served with<br />
rice and beans. Sounds filling? That’s<br />
because it is. 916-673-9085<br />
MORE<br />
MUY BUENO<br />
TACOS<br />
Paco’s Mexican Cuisine, Placerville,<br />
pacosmexicancuisine.com<br />
ORDER THIS: Tacos del Norte<br />
Corn tortillas dipped in California<br />
pepper salsa, grilled, and stuffed<br />
with your choice of meat; topped<br />
with pico de gallo, Cotija cheese, and<br />
sour cream.<br />
Santa Maria Taqueria, Meat &<br />
Groceries, Placerville, facebook.<br />
com/santamariataqueriaaypapa<br />
ORDER THIS: Chorizo Street Tacos<br />
Choose from original red or spicy<br />
green chorizo on a corn tortilla<br />
topped with onions, cilantro, and<br />
green and red salsa.<br />
Chando’s Cantina, El Dorado Hills,<br />
chandoscantina.com<br />
ORDER THIS:<br />
Ensenada Shrimp<br />
Tacos<br />
Beer-battered,<br />
deep-fried<br />
shrimp, fresh<br />
cabbage, pico de<br />
gallo, and tangy<br />
sauce; served on<br />
handmade tortillas.<br />
La Calle, Folsom, facebook.com/<br />
lacallefolsom<br />
ORDER THIS: Birria Tacos<br />
Stewed beef with melted Jack<br />
cheese, onions, and cilantro; served<br />
with an au jus for dipping.<br />
El Favorito Taqueria, El Dorado<br />
Hills, 916-790-8835<br />
ORDER THIS: Super Taco<br />
Your choice of meat, cheese,<br />
guacamole, sour cream, salsa,<br />
lettuce, and tomatoes on a soft corn<br />
tortilla.<br />
Roundhouse Deli, Roseville,<br />
theroundhousedeli.com<br />
ORDER THIS: Tri-Tip Tacos<br />
Tri-tip, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese,<br />
and homemade salsa.<br />
El Burrito Taqueria, Roseville,<br />
elburritotaq.com<br />
ORDER THIS: Crispy Tacos<br />
Your choice of meat, melted cheese,<br />
lettuce, tomatoes, and Parmesan<br />
cheese.<br />
Bar 101, Zócalo and Chando's Cantina photos by Dante Fontana. La Rosa<br />
Blanca photo by Ray Burgess. Nixtaco photo courtesy of Nixtaco.<br />
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