Take Comfort: A Local Food Lover’s Guide—Specialty Food Shops
Apr 28, 2020 07:14AM ● By Lorn Randall
There are some amazing specialty food shops in our area—Style Magazine columnist Lorn Randall highlights a few of his favorites.
PLACERVILLE FOOD CO-OP
535 Placerville Drive, Placerville530-621-3663, placervillefood.coop
The only cooperatively-owned grocery store in El Dorado County, Placerville Food Co-op has a wide selection of natural and organic items, including many that are locally grown or produced, along with a variety of vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free foods.
KINGS MEAT
787 Pleasant Valley RoadDiamond Springs, 530-497-5398
kingsmeats.net
Family-owned butcher shop featuring fresh meats and dry-aged beef.
DEDRICK'S MAIN STREET CHEESE
312 Main Street, Placerville530-344-8282, @dedrickscheese
Cheeses from around the world, along with specialty items, cured meat and desserts—a true gourmet hangout.
Ikeda's Chicken Pot Pie; photo courtesy of Ikeda's
IKEDA's
13500 Lincoln Way, Auburn
530-885-4243, ikedas.com
The iconic country market, restaurant and purveyor of house-made meat pies and fruit pies has been serving the community for decades. Fresh, local produce is always available in season, as well as specialty foods like salmon and Dungeness crab.
530-885-4243, ikedas.com
The iconic country market, restaurant and purveyor of house-made meat pies and fruit pies has been serving the community for decades. Fresh, local produce is always available in season, as well as specialty foods like salmon and Dungeness crab.
ADAM'S MEAT SHOP
850 E. Bidwell Street, Suite 145, Folsom916-496-3020, adamsmeatshop.com
A local favorite since opening in early 2016, Adam’s Meat Shop features freshly made sausage, along with all cuts of beef, chicken, lamb, pork, veal and wild game meats.
FOLSOM QUALITY MEAT MARKET
640 E. Bidwell Street, Folsom916-984-4700
Fresh breads, international foods, cheeses, fresh meat and poultry, along with a large selection of tea, lentils and spices.
ROSEVILLE MEAT COMPAMY
700 Atlantic Street, Roseville916-782-2705, rosevillemeats.com
Wide variety of quality meats including beef, chicken, pork, whole pig, goat, venison, elk, ostrich, boar, and buffalo. Special cuts for pets also available.
SUNRISE NATURAL FOODS
1950 Douglas Boulevard, Roseville916-789-8591
2160 Grass Valley Highway, Auburn
530-888-8973, sunrisenaturalfoods.net
For nearly three decades, Sunrise Natural Foods is a one-stop shop for locals looking to improve their health. Featuring organic produce, vitamins and supplements (and a whole lot more!), their knowledgeable and helpful staff are ready to help you find the right products for you and your family.
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