Frances & Alan
Things To Do
River Walk Park
Close to Old Sacramento and a nice walk along the Sacramento River.
Burgers and Brew
Great burgers, (They also have a killer Fuji apple salad that I love.) L O T S of beer on tap. Full bar too. My favorite? Ketel One anything... There is a Burgers & Brew on R Street if you're in the mid-town area.
Flaming Grill Cafe of West Sacramento - Exotic Burgers & Craft Beer
Regular beef burgers are for sissies! Come here to get some GREAT food and exotic meat burgers. Alan and I have tried the elk, venison, wild boar... to name a few... All are delicious. This is another spot with a B I G draft beer selection. There is also a location in Elk Grove and Sacramento (Country Club Plaza)
DOCO - Downtown Commons
Newest entertainment district in downtown. Golden 1 Center is home to the Sacramento Kings.
California State Capitol Park
Nice walk around the capitol. Be sure to check out the Rose Garden.
Capitol Garage
Weekend Happy Hour.... Need I say anymore??
de Vere's Irish Pub
Frances' Irish roots. Good food and drinks. Right in the center of many other downtown dining choices (Mikuni's, PF Chang's, Firestone Pub, Lucca's).
Crepeville
Breakfast/Lunch or Dinner? Great savory and sweet crepes to choose from. There are many other dining choices around this area (Zocalo, Buckhorn Grill, 58 degree wine bar) all are delicious.
Noah's Bagels
L O V E! Get some yummy bagels. Starbucks is next door, Spaghetti Factory is across the street... Great stop for some morning grub.
Rick's Dessert Diner
Need a sugar fix? Fun retro vibe... Get a sneak peek of a few of the cakes that will be served at the wedding.
Tower Cafe
Do you like french toast? If you do, you'll LOVE Tower's version of it. There is no other like it! Great spot for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Patty loved the bean soup, jerk chicken and ANY salad. They have the BEST outside dining spot in town...
Gunther's Ice Cream
By far THE BEST Ice Cream on earth!!! My favorite? Swiss Orange Chip, Coffee anything, 50/50 frozen treat (fresh fruit freeze with some vanilla ice cream). My dad (Hugh) and sister (Patty) will be smiling down on you.
La Trattoria Bohemia
Great pizza! Cozy neighborhood spot with great food. Beer and wine only.