February Notes

UFC Resource Section
February 28, 2008


As always it was great seeing everyone today and sharing our finds. Some of you missed today’s get together and didn’t hear the stories that went with most of the following resources and tips but we are hopeful that you will join us in March.

Shirley is working part time for Hunter Douglas at the new Costco in Woodland. Stop by to say hi and/or to ask about window treatments or carpeting.

Don’t forget - keep your eyes peeled for your ticket to get in the door next month. Our only rule is that everyone must bring one resource to share.


Sandi


REQUESTS

Anyone know of a kosher deli near here or the Bay Area?


See below for resources for request for a doctor and a seamstress.


UCD Meat Resource – also attached to enlarge


Consumer Protection
It was pointed out how important it is to use a licensed contractor. There is a website that allows one to check if someone says they are licensed. Just type in the contractor’s number or name.

Mission Statement
The Contractors State License Board protects consumers by regulating the construction industry through policies that promote the health, safety and general welfare of the public in matters relating to construction.
The Contractors State License Board will accomplish this by:
· Ensuring that construction is performed in a safe, competent and professional manner;
· Licensing contractors and enforcing licensing laws;
· Requiring that any person practicing or offering to practice construction contracting be licensed;
· Enforcing the laws, regulations and standards governing construction contracting in a fair and uniform manner;
· Providing resolution to disputes that arise from construction activities; and
· Educating consumers so that they make informed choices.


http://www2.cslb.ca.gov or the address below takes you directly the interactive section

http://www2.cslb.ca.gov/General-Information/interactive-tools/check-a-license/License+Request.asp





SHOPPING (3)


· Lemuria Nursery

7820 Serpa Ln.
Dixon, CA 95620
(707) 678-4481

Take Dixon Ave. exit

They are wholesalers but will sell to consumers who show up.


· Shackford's Kitchen Store
1350 Main St Napa, CA 94559
(707) 226-2132
http://www.yelp.com/biz/shackfords-kitchen-store-napa (great reviews)


· Stein Mart – great store with upscale brands – in Rocklin 888-steinmart or www.steinmart.com
THE STEIN MART STORY
Founded by the current chairman's grandfather just after the turn of the 20th century, the Stein Mart concept has evolved into a nationwide network of easy-to-access freestanding stores. Our merchandise includes current-season, brand-name fashion for women and men; accessories; home decor; linens; and shoes. All are at prices 20% to 60% below department stores and specialty shops. Because our customer appreciates variety—and because she likes to be unique—we update merchandise frequently and supply a limited inventory of each item per store.

6676 Lonetree Boulevard Rocklin, CA 95765(916) 791-9660Monday through Saturday 10:00am - 9:00 pm, Sunday 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm

map: http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?address=6676%20Lonetree%20Boulevard&city=Rocklin&state=CA&zip=95765&country=US&zoom=5



8 RESTAURANTS


· Wonderful pizza is available at Pizza Antica in Granite Bay. There are other locations – San Jose and Marin County.

5540 Douglas Blvd. Suite 150Granite Bay, Ca. 95746T (916) 786-0400F (916) 786-0442

3600 Mt. Diablo BoulevardLafayette, CA 94549T (925) 299-0500F (925) 299-0501

334 Santana Row, Suite 1065San Jose, CA 95128T (408) 557-8373F (408) 557-8738800 Redwood Highway, Suite 705Strawberry VillageMill Valley, CA 94941T (415) 383-0600F (415) 383-0606


At Pizza Antica, we’ve created something a little different.
We call it modern family dining. We offer the professionalism of a big city eatery with the warmth of a local neighborhood joint: perfect for your first date or your 50th -- with a couple of kids in tow.
The atmosphere is sophisticated without being pretentious; stylish but still comfortable. Slide into one of our wooden banquettes and order a fabulous glass of wine while you peruse the menu. Maybe you’re in the mood for pizza. Ours is thin crust, Roman style using dough that proofs for nearly three days before we pin into pies that are both chewy and crispy. Toppings are seasonal and procured from local artisans: savory cured meats, fresh cheeses, wild mushrooms, tender, organic greens.
Our service staff is attentive without being overbearing, knowledgeable without being arrogant, qualities that may explain our growing roster of Pizza Antica regulars -- from the pint size customer looking for crayolas and cold milk, to the full grown foodie seeking a wine to pair with that tasty dish of gnocchi.

http://www.pizzaantica.com/




· More good pizza in Walnut Creek @ Tomatina’s
http://www.tomatina.com/
Tomatina Walnut Creek1325 N. Main StreetWalnut Creek, CA 94596Tel: (925) 930-9999
Tomatina Dublin4590 Dublin Blvd Dublin, CA 94568Tel: (925) 803-9997 Tomatina Alameda1338 Park StreetAlameda, CA 94501Tel: (510) 521-1000
Tomatina Santa Clara3127 Mission College Blvd.Santa Clara, CA 95054Tel: (408) 654-9000
Tomatina Berkeley2132 Center StreetBerkeley CA 94704Tel: (510) 991-7932
Each Tomatina serves up fresh homemade pizza, pasta and salads in a family friendly atmosphere. We pride ourselves on making all of our dough, dressings and sauces from scratch and providing high quality recipes at a reasonable price for our guests. We compliment our home made recipes with artisan cured meats, seasonal and local produce and fine cheeses that meet the same high standards we hold for ourselves.

To keep our menus fresh and take advantage of seasonal ingredients, we change our menu three times a year. Our chefs work hard to offer our guests great flavors, drawing inspiration from traditional recipes, Mediterranean ingredients and California local produce to present new menus to welcome spring, summer and autumn.
In addition, we offer a special menu for our friends aged 10 & under.


· French cuisine in Placerville at Zachary Jacques
Award winning wine list that features Sierra Foothills, French and boutique California wines.
REVIEWS:
· Cheers 2 Wine: "Zachary Jacques is the best place to dine in El Dorado County."
· Mike Dunne: "High value. Haute cuisine."
With all the charm of a French Country Inn you will feel right at home while you indulge in the robust flavours of French countryside cooking. Chef John Evans is a seasoned industry veteran with 27 years of experience in the operations of freestanding restaurants with extensive knowledge of service. He is also a honors graduate of Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts. He has worked and trained under Chef Mark Hopper of Thomas Kelller's Bouchon in Las Vegas. He also opened Mesa Grill in Caesars Palace with Bobby Flay Lynnette Evans, wife and co-proprietor, invites you to enjoy El Dorado County Wines and French wines selections from her wine list.
Dinners only - Wednesday-Sunday
Zachary Jacques1821 Pleasant Valley RoadPlacerville, CA 95667Phone: (530) 626-8045
http://www.zacharyjacques.com/




· Sattui Winery in St. Helena is a great place for a picnic.
http://www.vsattui.com/

V. Sattui Winery is a family-owned winery established in 1885 and located in St. Helena, the heart of California's famous Napa Valley. Our award-winning wines are sold exclusively at the winery, by mailorder and from this website direct to our customers. We have no outside distribution. The St. Helena location includes our stone Winery building and a large gourmet cheese shop and delisurrounded by two and a half acres of shaded picnic grounds.

Fin’s is the new restaurant in the south Davis Safeway Center. It is fish restaurant and market. Self seating. (see attachment for coupon)
http://www.finsmarket.com/
2171 Cowell BlvdDavis, CA 95618-6392
7 days a week. Daily 11am-9pm, Fridays 11am-10pm.
http://finsmarket.com/Fins_Menu.php - menu




· Always good remarks about Brix in Napa
Combines oriental and French cooking styles. Includes menus, reviews, wine list, information about retail store and special event facilities. Map of 7377 Saint Helena Hwy, Napa, CA 94558
www.brix.com/ -






Maritime Grill in Woodland still good and now there is another in Sac
Maritime Seafood & Grill
Here in the quaint historic town of Woodland, Maritime Seafood & Grill is quietly earning praises for its European and California cuisine with a touch of Asian flavors.
The highest-rated restaurant in Yolo County, Maritime Seafood & Grill is only a fifteen-minute drive from downtown Sacramento. Combined with impeccable service and a casually elegant setting, Maritime Seafood & Grill offers you finest dining experience.
420 1st Street, WoodlandReservations: 530.661.6602

Maritime Seafood & Grill
6440 Fair Oaks BlvdCarmichael, CA 95608
(916) 489-8464




Aioli Bodega on Second in Davis – good reviews – see review at end

Aioli Bodega Espanola808 2nd St.Davis, CA 95616(530) 757-2766


REVIEW

What is "Vanilla Garlic"?
Vanilla Garlic publishes restaurant and cookbook reviews, food histories, essays, original cupcake recipes, and culinary adventures taking place in the truly shibby Sacramento area.
http://vanillagarlic.blogspot.com/2006/11/theyre-on-tapa-it-aioli-bodega.html

Wednesday, November 08, 2006
They're on Tapa It (Aioli Bodega Espanola - Davis, CA)
Ailoi Bodega recently expanded over into Davis, and has met with as much success as it's Sacramento sister. Davis residents are more than happy to welcome a popular restaurant into their own home, and it shows through the full house every night.We were able to make last second reservations and catch a table for two. Lucky for us, though we were happy to enjoy the decor. Aioli has done a lot with the old California Cafe' residence and it shows a lot of time, effort and though was put into making the surrounding pleasant to it's patrons. The wine glasses hanging from the bar with candles, the color of the wall, the magnanimous wine rack all add to the Spanish glory of it all. Even the strategically placed barrels to hide the kitchen light is all well appreciated, creating an intimate and convivial environment. The only thing I would change would be the paintings... the landscape photos really just don't match.We had a small, quick meal, but one to remember and enough to ensure return. We first ordered a plate of Mediterranean cured olives. Now I loves me some olives, as in will dance exotically/beg/shave an eyebrow/kill a man for good olives loves them. There were pretty damn good, just not enough. And tiny. I felt gyped. I must make my own recipe again soon (and share with ya'll cause my olives rawk) to satiate myself.We both ordered the special, lamb shanks with spicy potatoes, green beans, and a spicy aioli sauce. Dear god. This was the best lamb I have ever had. Period. It was seared, juicy, tender, and crusted in these exotic, vagabond spices that just make your mouth pop! Sorry mom, Easter dinners never even came close to this. All I can say to all is call ahead and pray lamb is on the menu.We only spent maybe thirty minutes there, but we plan to go again, and as soon as possible. Aioli is a place of small plates so the price per person can really vary from a cheap meal to a vast banquet. Add in drinks for the average diner and this place is a pretty sweet deal.





BOOK


If you are looking for a good but very long read try The Terror by Dan Simmons




TIPS

Instead of keeping your old punch bowl stored up in the attic or in the basement reinvent it as a salad bowl or for another serving piece at your next party!

When baking use Bakers Secret; a spray that is a mixture of flour and butter. (courtesy of Carol Lee Coss)

The best pizza in the country is in Connecticut.

Use Pam spray in your measuring cups or on measuring spoons.

Clean pomegranates under water for mess free


Request for alterations:

Linda McGinley, alterations
(916) 448-5609
2300 O St
Sacramento, CA 95816


Request for a doctor:

Dr. Paul Riggle –UCD Group 747-3000 (although the Internet shows him affiliated with Sutter)

Paul Curtis Riggle, MD1970 Lake Blvd Ste 5Davis, CA 95616530-792-8544



Riggle Paul MD
2660 W Covell Blvd Davis, California 95616

Family Practice


(http://www.healthgrades.com/directory_search/physician/profiles/dr-md-reports/Dr-Paul-Riggle-MD-F7362240.cfm)
Gender: Male
Med School: Tulane University School of Med, New Orleans, LA

Years SinceGraduation : 22
Residency: Stanford University Hospital

Paul Riggle, M.D.
2660 W. Covell Blvd., 2nd FloorDavis, California, 95616 Phone: (530) 747-3000 Fax: (530) 747-3080 View Map

Specialties:
Family Medicine* Please contact physician's office for open/closed status
Hospital affiliations:
Sutter Davis Hospital


Dr. Sameera Sandhu, MD
She is a part of Sutter Internal Medicine 750-5904


Specialties: Internal Medicine
Foreign Languages: Hindi, Punjabi
Residency: Fairview Health System

Sameera M Sandhu, M.D.
2030 Sutter Place, #1000Davis, California, 95616 Phone: (530) 750-5904 Fax: (530) 750-5905 View Map

Specialties:
Hospitalist, American Board of Internal MedicineHospitalist physician who only provides inpatient care at Sutter hospitals.Internal Medicine, Board Certified* Open, physician is currently accepting new patients
Hospital affiliations:
Sutter Davis Hospital
Medical group affiliations:
Sutter West Medical Group
Education / Training:
Medical education: G.G.S. Medical College, Faridkot, India Residency: Fairview General Hospital, Cleveland, OH
Additional languages:
Punjabi (Fluent)Hindi (Fluent)
Professional interests:
Management of diabetes and hypertension
Community activities:
American College of Physicians; American Society of Internal Medicine
Personal interests:
Hiking and spending time with my two children.
Accepted health plans:
View health plans
http://www.thedoctorforyou.com/TheDoctorForYou/provider?refEne=Ne%3D56%2B61%2B62%2B60%2B474%26Np%3D2%26N%3D520%2B474%2B492%2B4294965809%26Nu%3Dp_masterId%26Language%2BSpoken%3D4294965809&A=ps78161sp7816199123740&An=0&Au=p_masterId&sendName=Sandhu%2C+Sameera+M%2C+M.D.



This guy is in the same office and was mentioned at the resource meeting:

David DaSilva, M.D.
2030 Sutter Place, #1000Davis, California, 95616 Phone: (530) 750-5904 Fax: (530) 750-7395 View Map

Specialties:
Internal Medicine, Board Certified* Open, physician is currently accepting new patients
Hospital affiliations:
Sutter Davis Hospital
Medical group affiliations:
Sutter West Medical Group
Education / Training:
Medical education: Northwestern University Medical School Residency: Highland General Hospital, Oakland, CA Internship: Highland General Hospital, Oakland, CA

Medical education: Northwestern University Medical School Residency: Highland General Hospital, Oakland, CA Internship: Highland General Hospital, Oakland, CA

Professional interests Geriatrics, hypertension, diabetes, cholesterol and cardiovascular disease
Community activities: California Medical Association