Sarah & David
Things To Do
Truckee
Downtown Truckee is about an hour away from the Forest House Lodge. There are several restaurants, quirky store fronts to roam around, and right in the heart of Lake Tahoe.
Kings Beach
A great place to go and hang out, shop, eat, and hang out in the great spring weather in Lake Tahoe.
Quarry Park Adventures
Perfect mini vacation and fun before or after tue big day. There is zip lining, climbing, and adventure for kids and adults alike!
Folsom Lake State Recreation Area
Folsom Lake has many beaches, hiking and biking trails if you're looking to get out for some fresh air.
Monkey Cat | Restaurant & Bar
The owners, Jennifer and Jared Turner, are usually there. Sarah worked as a server and a line cook there for a few months during quarantine. Let them know Sarah says, Hello! They have great food, including steak, scallops, and salads, along with great selection of wine and cocktails.
Nixtaco
Hands down the BEST local family Mexican restaurant with the best tacos and margaritas we’ve ever had! They’re also extremely affordable and be sure to make a reservation because they fill up fast!
LBB Gastropub & Smokehouse
This is hands down one of our favorite places to eat if you want fantastic BBQ. Our recommendation is to get the nachos with the smoked brisket and all the toppings and the old fashioned cocktail. You won't regret it!
Loomis Basin Brewing Co - AKA The Gander
If you're looking for a great selection of beers with a laid back atmosphere, it's a great place to kick your feet up, and maybe join in a game or two of corn hole, this is for you. Located just across the way from LBB Smokehouse.
Moonraker Brewing Co.
Great Brewery and snacks in Auburn close to the Forest House Lodge.
Knee Deep Brewing Company
Another brewery!
Crooked Lane Brewing Company
And another brewery!
Ikeda's
There are a few food items there, but it's really the pies you want to try.
Burger & Cream
A little history: It was originally a Foster's Freeze. However, the owner's wanted to branch out and bring real ingredients to make a really great burger. They also upped their milkshake game as well. The place may seem small, but there is never a time when there isn't a line crowded around the building.
In-N-Out Burger
If you're not from California, now is your chance to try this California burger place, then go back and brag to your friends!
High-Hand Cafe
A great place for brunch during the weekend, and lunch during the week. The service can be a little slow depending on what time of day you go, but the pancakes are totally worth the wait!
Handel's Homemade Ice Cream
Located across from Westfield Galleria Mall in Roseville. This family business makes their own ice cream in house and offers roughly 30+ flavors. It's really, really good!
Westfield Galleria at Roseville
Shop till you drop! Located in Roseville, about 40 minutes away from Forest House Lodge.
Fountains at Roseville
Yes. More shopping. Directly across the street from the Westfield Galleria Mall in Roseville, just off the freeway, abut 40 minutes away from Forest House Lodge.
Cantina Laredo | Roseville
Located in the outdoor courtyard at the Westfield Galleria Mall. Yes, I know it's located at the mall, but it is definitely not your typical mall food. The guacamole and the stuffed peppers are really amazing!
Sienna Restaurant Roseville
Great food and has our favorite vanilla bean old fashioned cocktail.
Hawks Restaurant
This is where the "fancy food" starts to kick in! It is a three-star restaurant. It's where Sarah introduced David to the finer things in life. The menu is always changing with a few staples. The cocktail menu is always on point with a variety of house made ingredients and adventurous flavors. Sarah worked there as a pastry chef while she went to culinary school. Trust us when we say, it is definitely well worth the price tag as well as the wait. The food is all made from scratch with the exception of the bread they bring to the table when you arrive. Make reservations at least a month in advance as they do fill up VERY quickly.
Old Town Pizza
Hands down, some of the best pizza here in Roseville. It's really good when you eat it at the restaurant. if you are trying to eat well, gluten-free, or just don't want the carbs, get the stuffed peppers and Caesar salad. Great selection of beer and wine as well.
Susie's Country Oaks Cafe
It's a place we grew up on. It's an inexpensive and filing place to have breakfast or lunch on a budget.
Squeeze Burger
A classic burger joint that has been featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives on the Food Network, it's a Sacramento staple.
Fox & Goose Public House
One of our favorite breakfast places to go to downtown Sacramento. It's an restaurant modeled after an old English Pub. Whatever you do, GET THE LOLLIBERRY SCONES WITH THE CLOTTED CREAM! Totally worth the calories.
Ginger Elizabeth Patisserie
The storefront is located in downtown Sacramento in an inside market place next to a salon and wine bar, so it can be tricky to find. Great for a morning cappuccino and freshly baked croissant, as well as an assortment of tasty treats.
Ginger Elizabeth Chocolates
Handmade bon-bons, cookies, seasonal macarons that are to die for. One of the more unique things is the Oaxacan chili hot chocolate. It's fantastic!
Rick's Dessert Diner
A large assortment of cakes, pies and a few brownies made from scratch. It's a place Sarah's parents would take them after going to a Broadway show at the downtown Sacramento Convention Center. Recommendation would be to eat the cakes at room temperature. It really does make a difference.
Jungle Bird
If you're really into Tiki drinks and Hawaiian food, this is the place to go! Located just a walk away from Rick's Dessert Diner, it carries the Tiki Bar theme all throughout from when you walk in the door, the decor, even the glasses the drinks come in. Try the Painkiller!
Kru Contemporary Japanese Cuisine
Listen, Mikuni Sushi is good, yes, however, THIS place is on another level. If you like a little spice in your life (not overwhelming), ask for the Oscar Roll. It's on their secret menu and it is outstanding! Get that along with the KRU Old Fashioned cocktail made with Japanese whiskey and chocolate bitters. Another Old Fashioned? There is a theme here....
Kodaiko Ramen & Bar
Okay, this is one of the cooler places we've been to. They make their ramen IN HOUSE and the restaurant is UNDERGROUND! With it being a little cooler at night, this is a great place to go to warm up with all the ramen toppings any ramen connoisseur could want, along with different types of broth, you can't help but be happy eating it.
The Cabin
With a unique cocktail selection, it's a trip to the woods in downtown Sacramento to hang out and relax.