6099 Horseshoe Bar Road, Suite A,
Loomis, 916-251-7026, lebonvinboutique.com
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Drink around the world without leaving Loomis. Le Bon Vin, which means “the good wine,” invites you to explore vinos (by the bottle, the glass, or the flight) from South Africa, France, South America, Georgia (the country), and everywhere in between. The cozy tasting room/bottle shop offers a warm, intimate ambiance, paired with a knowledgeable, friendly staff. And those chairs? Easily the most comfortable I’ve ever sat in! On my visit, I ordered the Jabber Sauvignon Blanc from Chile, described as having a “textured, medium-bodied palate with elegant white fruit and a dry but flavorful finish.” How was it? Délicieuse! It paired perfectly alongside their charcuterie board, which came with meats and cheeses of my choosing, plus crackers, nuts, mustard, jam, olives, and fruit. Boards are available for one, two, four, or six people. Don’t skip the dessert charcuterie board or one of their “gourmet grilled cheeses” (offerings include blue cheese and bacon; walnut, apple, and brie; or ham and cheddar). All are divine! Le Bon’s wine list changes periodically, but you can always count on bubbles, whites, reds, rosés, and dessert wines. Having trouble choosing? Order one of their thoughtfully curated flights: Around the World Red Flight, West Coast-Best Coast Flight, Old-World White Flight, and (for those who prefer their vino on the sweeter side) the Sweetest Flight. Would you rather sip on a beer or cider? No worries! They’re on the menu, too. Sip and stay awhile; no passport required.     

— by JULIE RYAN  |  photos by JYO Bhamidipati
Photos courtesy of their respective companies or organizations.

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More Bodacious Boards
— by Caitlin Emmett

Does food simply taste better when served on a board? You be the judge with these fun local choices.

Blue Barn Provisions
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MUST-TRY: Charcuterie Board

Cloud Bar 
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MUST-TRY: Hummus Butter Board

House of Oliver
3992 Douglas Boulevard, Suite 140, Roseville, 916-773-9463, houseofoliver.com

MUST-TRY: Meat & Cheese Combo Board 

Iron Horse Tavern 
460 Palladio Parkway, Folsom, 916-618-4322, ironhorsetavern.net

MUST-TRY: Breakfast Board

The Pour Choice
177 Sacramento Street, Auburn, 530-820-3451, thepourchoice.com

MUST-TRY: Chef’s Seasonal Cheese & Meat

Tin Roof Wine Cafe 
9414 Main Street, Plymouth, 209-540-9061 

MUST-TRY: Signature Cheese Board

The Trax Taproom & Kitchen
400 Vernon Street, Roseville, 916-415-7011, thetraxroseville.com

MUST-TRY: Bavarian Pretzel Rose Board  

The Pour Choice photo by Fairwell Collectiv. Other photos courtesy of their respective companies or organizations.