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Yogurtagogo — 19th and L, Midtown Sacramento

It’s true, another frozen yogurt shop exists in the western world.  But this one isn’t totally brand-spankin’ new as it just recently celebrated its first year birthday and, to follow it up, they’ve decided to share this coupon with all of us for the month of July.  (I’m only assuming its meant for everyone.  I got my copy in an email, which means I probably added an email address to some list when I was poking about inside some evening. )  So, if you’re in the area, please stop in and give this little place a try.  On the corner of 19th and L, it’s perfectly located for a pre-night snack on a hot summer night and ,best of all, the fresh fruit is perfectly chilled.

Now that we’ve finished with that part, let me add that I’m not a huge fan of the dessert.  Which isn’t to imply that I don’t enjoy it when I do indulge, just that it isn’t my favorite concept.  Still, having said that, Yogurtagogo is a decent place to grab a chilled treat when topping off an evening out with, well…whomever, really.

I do have to admit that its proximity to one of my favorite eateries does play a key role in my frequenting such an establishment.

Just take the coupon and enjoy, maybe we’ll see you there.  Cheers!

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Local Midtown Sacramento, Et Al

I have a few things to say about a place or two in the local midtown Sacramento area, but what I want for these folks to understand, is that they do not own my time or my dollar.  Especially the new establishments that are overcrowded by the scenester socialites.  Please understand that customer service goes a long way, especially in a "down" economy.  You get one shot at being new, and one more shot just because.  After that, expect nothing.  You’ve been warned.

Competitive Weight Loss Program

As an aside to my regular happenings, I joined my co-workers in a big fat loser competition.  We started last week and I weighed in at 187.4lbs.  Which is close to my actual naked weight of 180.6lbs.  The competition will last eight weeks (final weigh-in just before Thanksgiving break) and is percentage based.  I’m aiming for a ten pound loss, which is about five and a half percent either way.  (Right?  Someone help me with my math.  Thanks.)  We’ll have to *weight* and see how it goes.  Not sure if 5.5% is enough to be competitive against the rest of the office, but since there are no official rules and anything goes, I plan to bring donuts and cookies.  For them, not for me.

And that should be "big fat-loser", not "big fat loser."  It makes me laugh however you say it.  Which probably means we’re saying it wrong.  But you get the idea.

Wish me luck.  The winner gets $227.50 and second place gets $97.50.

Update: 10/3/08

Thompology has joined the competition .  Although his entry is an unofficial one, this will definitely add some entertainment to the compteition, and probably keep me more motiviated.  (Trash talking in real life is way different than trash talking in the office.)  Game on!  And, good luck.

Dot’s Dog, Stockton’s Red Hot Chicago Hot Dog

I’m in Stockton two to three days a week for work and, while I will usually pack a sack lunch, occasionally I’m lazy or running behind schedule in the morning and I leave the house with no lunch or snacks.  So I have reason on these occasions to leave the safety and comfort of my office to find a lunchtime meal.  Keeping with the spirit of my love for a  tasty hot dog, I found Dot’s Dog in Stockton.

Dot’s, located at the corner of Pacific and Adams, prepares a mighty fine Chicago Dog, boasting that all their ingredients are flown in from Chicago.  (Except for a few of the fresh vegetables.)  Let me tell you, I’ve eaten a hot dog in Chicago, where you don’t even think about asking for ketchup, and Dot’s does a darn good job of bringing that authenticity to the West Coast.  From the neon green relish to a poppy seed bun, you’d never know you weren’t eating at Super Dog in Chicago.

There are a few other hot dog choices, as well as a meatball sandwich, and a french dip authentically drenched with au jus.  (Probably the only thing I haven’t had yet, and I’m looking forward to it.  I just have to be in the right frame of mind to eat wet bread.)  Dot’s Dogs offers chips as a side, which I’d like to see replaced with fries.  I don’t know what it is, but something about cheesy Doritos just doesn’t sit well next to an awesome Chicago dog.  (Sometime I order two dogs and skip the side orders.  They’re that good!)

As per the usual, I’m not that concerned with the interior decor, which they’ve done up in classic rock paraphernalia.   It’s nice.  The strange thing here is that they’ve fenced off a portion of the inside of the building for potential lease to a tenant.  I don’t know who would open up shop inside a hot dog stand, but hopefully it works out and Dot’s stays in business.  And there’s plenty of sidewalk seating along Pacific and along Adams, which also sports a walk-up window for ordering.

Another solid eatery offering quick and delicious food that I recommend whole-heartedly.  Make sure when ordering, you tell them to “drag it through the garden.”  They’ll know what it means.  You won’t be sorry.


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Dot's Dog, Stockton's Red Hot Chicago Hot Dog

I’m in Stockton two to three days a week for work and, while I will usually pack a sack lunch, occasionally I’m lazy or running behind schedule in the morning and I leave the house with no lunch or snacks.  So I have reason on these occasions to leave the safety and comfort of my office to find a lunchtime meal.  Keeping with the spirit of my love for a  tasty hot dog, I found Dot’s Dog in Stockton.

Dot’s, located at the corner of Pacific and Adams, prepares a mighty fine Chicago Dog, boasting that all their ingredients are flown in from Chicago.  (Except for a few of the fresh vegetables.)  Let me tell you, I’ve eaten a hot dog in Chicago, where you don’t even think about asking for ketchup, and Dot’s does a darn good job of bringing that authenticity to the West Coast.  From the neon green relish to a poppy seed bun, you’d never know you weren’t eating at Super Dog in Chicago.

There are a few other hot dog choices, as well as a meatball sandwich, and a french dip authentically drenched with au jus.  (Probably the only thing I haven’t had yet, and I’m looking forward to it.  I just have to be in the right frame of mind to eat wet bread.)  Dot’s Dogs offers chips as a side, which I’d like to see replaced with fries.  I don’t know what it is, but something about cheesy Doritos just doesn’t sit well next to an awesome Chicago dog.  (Sometime I order two dogs and skip the side orders.  They’re that good!)

As per the usual, I’m not that concerned with the interior decor, which they’ve done up in classic rock paraphernalia.   It’s nice.  The strange thing here is that they’ve fenced off a portion of the inside of the building for potential lease to a tenant.  I don’t know who would open up shop inside a hot dog stand, but hopefully it works out and Dot’s stays in business.  And there’s plenty of sidewalk seating along Pacific and along Adams, which also sports a walk-up window for ordering.

Another solid eatery offering quick and delicious food that I recommend whole-heartedly.  Make sure when ordering, you tell them to “drag it through the garden.”  They’ll know what it means.  You won’t be sorry.


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Capitol Dawg’s Midtown Hot Dog

I’ve been here a few times now, most recently because of a coupon for a free dawg sent out via snail mail, and I’m a fan.  I should start by saying I’m an all around fan of hot dogs.  From the late night corner street-vendor to the big box Costco brand — the Costco Polish dog being one of my favorites, just because you get so much for your dollar fifty.  It’s a deal and a half!  You can’t go wrong with a hot dog.

Located on 20th between “L” and Capitol streets, it’s sitting in prime walking space for most of midtown’s daytime busy bodies looking for a deliciously quick meal.  Service is fast, and seating is aplenty with a large outdoor patio that has just enough shade and sun to keep comfortable. Setting and atmosphere aside, I’m not sitting down to eat because of the decorative memorabilia on the wall.  No.  I want a hot dog, and that’s what you get.  Keep it simple, and give me some spicy mustard and sour kraut.  I’m hooked and sold.

The menu offers more than twenty ways to prepare a dog, so it can take a minute to read through the list and figure out what you’re craving.  The real problem being that once you decide, you might keep reading and find that you fancy another type, and now you have a real choice to make.  I’ve so far enjoyed the self named Capitol Dawg, the Midtown Dawg, and the Hotlink.  I still have a bunch more to try.  I’m very curious about the Sacramento Dawg which sports guacamole, sour cream, and salsa.  (On a hot dog?!  I know.  But you have to be adventurous when it comes to food.)

I have to say it’s a solid 3.75 out of 4.  Good times.


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Capitol Dawg's Midtown Hot Dog

I’ve been here a few times now, most recently because of a coupon for a free dawg sent out via snail mail, and I’m a fan.  I should start by saying I’m an all around fan of hot dogs.  From the late night corner street-vendor to the big box Costco brand — the Costco Polish dog being one of my favorites, just because you get so much for your dollar fifty.  It’s a deal and a half!  You can’t go wrong with a hot dog.

Located on 20th between “L” and Capitol streets, it’s sitting in prime walking space for most of midtown’s daytime busy bodies looking for a deliciously quick meal.  Service is fast, and seating is aplenty with a large outdoor patio that has just enough shade and sun to keep comfortable. Setting and atmosphere aside, I’m not sitting down to eat because of the decorative memorabilia on the wall.  No.  I want a hot dog, and that’s what you get.  Keep it simple, and give me some spicy mustard and sour kraut.  I’m hooked and sold.

The menu offers more than twenty ways to prepare a dog, so it can take a minute to read through the list and figure out what you’re craving.  The real problem being that once you decide, you might keep reading and find that you fancy another type, and now you have a real choice to make.  I’ve so far enjoyed the self named Capitol Dawg, the Midtown Dawg, and the Hotlink.  I still have a bunch more to try.  I’m very curious about the Sacramento Dawg which sports guacamole, sour cream, and salsa.  (On a hot dog?!  I know.  But you have to be adventurous when it comes to food.)

I have to say it’s a solid 3.75 out of 4.  Good times.


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Susie Burger — Ham, Not Burger

If you find yourself hankering for a good burger, and you’re in the midtown area near 29th and P streets, take this friendly advice from me and Thompology:  Do not eat at Susie Burger.  The food is overpriced, undersized, and lacking necessary burger flavors.  See how that doesn’t work.  One thing they do well, though, is make you chuckle.  Our meals came with sliced pickles in a baggie that included some mini carrots.  I put the pickles on my burger, but I could not figure out what to do with the carrots.  Thompology ate his carrots separately from his burger, but noted that they tasted like pickles.  If I’d have known that, I would have put them on my burger as well (I like carrots,) but he didn’t tell me till I was done eating.  (His meal came much later than mine because he deviated from the standard menu item — he wanted it done his way.)

The layout is exploits a poor design inside and out.  Not that layout has anything to do with food quality, but it was bothersome and distracting.  The ordering line cuts across the finishing line, which impedes access to the hamburger condiments, ultimately delaying the eating process and resulting in mild irritation to the mind and stomach.  This can probably be fixed.  But even a savvy, efficient layout with super cool decor will make up for bland, expensive food.

I’m not a Susie Burger fan, and I do not suggest eating here.  There are plenty of other burger joints around the Sacramento midtown grid, so save your money and eat somewhere else.  You can thank me later.

Susie Burger is owned locally by the Haines Brothers, who own the Riverside Club and Bistro 33.  I like those places.  But here we have the brothers attempting to target a new audience.  Either they’ve clearly missed it, or clearly it dones not include me, and I’m a hamburger lover.


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MARRS Building Home To Luigi’s Slice

Ever since I can remember I’ve been a huge fan of pizza, eating it whenever I can get my grubby hands on it.  I don’t care if it’s two in the morning just before bed, or four in the afternoon and I’m ruining my appetite for dinner — if a slice is available, I’m going to eat it.

Imagine my joy and pizza-eating delight when Luigi’s Slice found its way into the MARRS building on 20th between J and K.  It’s central to all of midtown, so I can get to it from any of my local hangouts whether I’m up on 29th & E or down at 16th and P.  Granted, there are quite a few pizza-by-the slice locations around the grid, but this is my favorite, so that’s why I’m mentioning it here first.  (I mean before I mention any of the others, which I will eventually get around to typing to you about.)

Prices for a slice range from $4.15 to $4.85, which isn’t bad given the going rates and the size of the slice.  Several beers are on tap, as well as some wine from a bottle, in addition to the usual soda fountain.  (I typically take my slice with water, so as not to fill up on fluids.)  The slice itself is somewhere between New York Thin Crust, and Chicago Deep Dish.  It’s filling.  It’s good.  Check it out for yourself next time you’re out.  It’s a great follow-up after enjoying the night at Lounge on 20.

Many a weeknight I can be found running down the street in an attempt to beat their eleven-o’clock closing hour; that’s when the pizza tastes best.


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MARRS Building Home To Luigi's Slice

Ever since I can remember I’ve been a huge fan of pizza, eating it whenever I can get my grubby hands on it.  I don’t care if it’s two in the morning just before bed, or four in the afternoon and I’m ruining my appetite for dinner — if a slice is available, I’m going to eat it.

Imagine my joy and pizza-eating delight when Luigi’s Slice found its way into the MARRS building on 20th between J and K.  It’s central to all of midtown, so I can get to it from any of my local hangouts whether I’m up on 29th & E or down at 16th and P.  Granted, there are quite a few pizza-by-the slice locations around the grid, but this is my favorite, so that’s why I’m mentioning it here first.  (I mean before I mention any of the others, which I will eventually get around to typing to you about.)

Prices for a slice range from $4.15 to $4.85, which isn’t bad given the going rates and the size of the slice.  Several beers are on tap, as well as some wine from a bottle, in addition to the usual soda fountain.  (I typically take my slice with water, so as not to fill up on fluids.)  The slice itself is somewhere between New York Thin Crust, and Chicago Deep Dish.  It’s filling.  It’s good.  Check it out for yourself next time you’re out.  It’s a great follow-up after enjoying the night at Lounge on 20.

Many a weeknight I can be found running down the street in an attempt to beat their eleven-o’clock closing hour; that’s when the pizza tastes best.


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