This is a fantastic organic farm. It has everything. Love that it serves local restaurants and…read morethe locals!

After tasting at Starfield Winery across the road, it was a must to revisit this sweet farm stand…read more The property is lovely and includes a frog pond. One can select & cut 10 stems of their beautiful garden flowers for $7. We love the colorful zinnias. Their rosemary bread is delicious so I definitely purchased a loaf. I also selected some perfectly ripe tomatoes. The staff are helpful and friendly.

Came here during their strawberry days and it was so fun! They had plenty of strawberry flavored…read moreitems including pastries, jam, popcorn, and more! They had lots of produce and preserved veggies in jars! They also had a sample area where you could try various apples, pickled veggies, fudge and apple cider! We decided to have sweets before lunch and ordered their strawberry ice cream sandwich and strawberry pie! The strawberry ice cream and donut combo was delicious!! We would order it again in a heartbeat! The strawberry pie tasted like it was just strawberry jam as the filling and we didn't really like it much. Their burgers were so delicious and the sauce they offered were so good!! They had a chipotle and BBQ sauce that was so good that we regretted not asking if they sold it there to bring home with us! Can't wait to be back in the fall for more!!

Visited on Veterans Day (very busy, but luckily got a close parking spot. Be prepared for very long…read morelines on holidays or weekends, especially in the fall. -a MUST try are the pastries! Highly recommend trying at least one kind of fruit dumpling. The apple cider donuts are amazing and can't be missed! -share a flight of their alcoholic fruit ciders and you won't be disappointed -10/10 Tri Tip sandwiches with their house made bbq sauce - tender with great flavor and the sauces are unique with apple essence -they have apple tasting stations and a huge store with apple flavored everything. A great place to go with family for a fun weekend day to try delicious foods and see the colorful changing leaves during fall.

This is one of four El Dorado County's certified farmers market. For the 2022 season, it runs from…read more5/7/22 through 10/29/22 every Saturday 8am-12pm in the far parking lot of the Regal movie theater on Placerville Drive. It is a simpler, smaller, compact farmers market compared to Sacramento Downtown or Midtown. It had a nice variety of vendors. The Saturday I dropped by, they were selling produce, frozen fish, flowers, plants, nuts, baked goods, breads, kettle corn, artisan soap, honey, and jewelry. Some of the vendors were... Thao Ranch of Galt, CA: This small family run farm sells fresh produce. Some of the offerings were fresh dill, sweet snap peas, carrots, red onions, squash, leeks, beets, chard... some other items I can not remember off hand. The produce looked all so beautiful and were vibrantly colored. The carrots, beets, and onions still had their green tops on. Fresh. Plus they sold flowers. Beautiful bouquets of fresh flowers $12-15. Huge full gorgeous bouquets. Professional looking. Grateful Bread of Fair Oaks, CA: I was ecstatic to see their booth. I use to live near the bakery (an actual bakery where they made the goods right in the shop). I would drive or bike on over, my faves were the muesli bread and olive n feta cheese loaf. They have some of the best bread I have ever eaten... mmm. They were selling baguette (sourdough and French), cinnamon raisin bread, jalapeño n cheese bread, muesli bread, slider rolls, dinner rolls, cinnamon rolls, coffee cake, banana nut loaf, burger buns, ciabatta rolls, cookies (chocolate chip, peanut butter, oatmeal raisin) and a bunch more. These are all fresh made and not chuck full of preservatives like store shelf bread. I bought a bag of a dozen slider buns $5. Chick's Kettle Corn: Good stuff. Fresh made kettle corn straight from the kettle. He makes it earlier in the day and bags it. I bought a small bag $6. Nature's Nuts: The owner sources the nuts from Ripon and Modesto farms. I spoke to him for a bit. He is quite engaging and quite knowledgeable about nuts (nutritional value, storage, flavoring). No BSing.He sold walnuts, almonds, and pistachios in the shell sold unflavored or flavored. I bought a bag of 8 oz honey smoked almonds. Yum! I was able to sample. The walnuts were so fresh and had an excellent sweet earthy taste. Pat's Pastries: Home based business selling baked goods. Irish soda bread, whole grain bread, chive n cheese biscuits, zucchini pineapple bread, pumpkin ginger bread, gluten free pound cake and zucchini bread... were just some of her offerings. Malik Brothers: They sell various flavors of papadum, chips, rotis, and naan. Each come in a variety of flavors. Roti is a flatbread, made from stoneground whole wheat, originating from India. Ruby's Ranch: They are a farmstead selling all organic produce. Their booth sold a variety of lettuce. It looked all so fresh and vibrant. Rubysranchfsmilyfarmstead.com So many other vendors were there as well!

Simply the best farmers' market in the area with great EVOO, honey, fresh pasta, tomatoes,…read morekale,fruit, etc. It is also the oldest and most established.

Cute quiet area! Our coworker decided this would be a fun place for our team building. It was…read moreperfect, we were able to handout at the benches talk, play a few games and just enjoy the outdoors with fresh smells of apples and some peaches! The owner was so attentive yet provided space for us to just enjoy! They have apply picking and provide the tools and buckets to pick your own! They have Mandy varieties of apples and even have jams on hand.

Even though it is technically the fall season, the summertime weather is the perfect excuse for…read moremeeting up with friends before the cold weather arrives. Therefore, we were excited when one of our favorite couples to hang out with invited us to Smokey Ridge Ranch for wine tasting. Upon arriving, we were greeted by a friendly employee who urgently ran behind the bar to attend to us. Since we were pending the arrival of our friends, we decided to get the party started with two glasses of tempranillo (the employee kindly allowed for us to sample it before purchasing it). While we awaited the arrival of our friends, my wife and I found a picnic table in the shade. Once our friends arrived they ordered a wine tasting flight to share. As we put the finishing touches on our tempranillo, an employee came by to see if we were ready for another round. Since it was a 100 degree day, we figured that it would be wise to order something cold and refreshing. Although we have never been fans of rosé, it just felt like the appropriate thing to order. We enjoyed our time at Smokey Ridge Ranch, next time we will bring a charcuterie board to enjoy with their large pours of wine!

CAN WE ALL SAY CECES OBSESSION IS THIS PLACE!??…read more The family recently purchased a home on the river and we have been looking around at all the bbq spots. This is by far our favorite. I love coming from the river to grab their El Dorado. It's the perfect amount for 4/5 people. We always have leftovers. The cornbread is just delightful. The service is spectacular. EVERY.SINGLE. Time. We treat everyone that visits to our home cooking and then this bbq spot. It's that good. My girlfriend legit did not want to eat yesterday because they were closed. As soon as I woke up the keys and card were on the dresser ready to go. I called ahead but they don't start until you get here. Wait time is like 7- 10 minutes. You won't be unsatisfied. This place is truly family friendly. Everyone has space and napkins and multiple sauces. Come check them out. Tell them Cece sent you.

First time coming here. Was highly recommended by a friend. The food was decent. The brisket and…read morepulled pork had a good smoky flavor to it. It was a little dry but overall good bbq. I wouldn't recommend the Mac and cheese. The cheese had a gritty consistency to it. The beans were great and so was the cornbread. The ambiance was a typical bbq place setting with outdoor seating and the staff was extremely friendly and welcoming. I'll be sure to go back there again. This was the Hangtown sampler btw.

I have been here twice now and the service is always great. I used to go to the meat market in…read moreFolsom next to trader Joe's and it was so expensive I almost decide to go vegetarian, but my body would hate me for that. I have purchased meat for my dog which he likes very much and the prices vary from $8-$10. I purchased the individual cheesecake and will not get it again. It was stiff on top and it was not very good unfortunately. I am not sure what I think about the meat only because I have not tried a lot of the other cuts of meat besides sausage, chuck roast, sirloin, filet and ribeye. They were all good, but I will have to return to try other things in the future. The ambiance was clean and organized and Everytime they sell something, they yell out to the butcher what they have sold. I was happy with the prices and service even if I payed over $200.

I'm not 100% sure as far as going to meat places I've been to many…read more Insides on the middle size no big not to small I felt pricing was a bit high but I have heard all great things. I have not ate the meat I bought yet. I will update as soon as I do They are one of the only butchers in the area . I'm a little used to more variety. The inside is very clean. The staff is okay.

Free entrance for a Phenomenal little place. They have vendors, a maze, animals, picnic areas, and…read morelots of apple goodies. The apple donuts are warm and genuinely what dreams are made of. Don't stop at 6- get the whole dozen. I adore the apple dumplings with cider sauce they sell! The whole farm is adorable and inviting. Great place for families. All the employees are very kind. The parking is across the street and free!

We stopped in for caramel apples! I was surprised we'd never come here? My SIL recommended we…read morecome here to get them. I usually buy them from other farms. Wow! My eyes went straight to the caramel apples display. They have, caramel, chocolate, etc. They were so big and fresh! Our cashier was super friendly and helpful. She offered fresh picked apple to sample which were just picked this morning. We bought some caramel apples, cider and hot roasted cashews. We'll be back next apple season and Abel's will be a regular stop when in Apple Hill.

Attended my niece's rehearsal dinner / wedding this past weekend at Bluestone Meadow. The property…read moreis beautiful, the owner is welcoming and seemed to go over and beyond to make the day special.

Bluestone Meadow is a modest lavender farm. The field is rather small and you can tell that some of…read morethe plants have seen better days. I came after a very cold and wet late winter and spring, which I'm sure affected the plants. It was still a nice little family farm, albeit without a ton of picturesque views. For the Lavender festival they featured some vendors, live music and a $5 kids zone (which I didn't visit as I don't have any children.) They offer the chance for U-pick lavender bouquets but upon pulling in and getting ready to visit the fields, I found no clear direction for the U-Pick. I went over to the barn and spoke to the cashier who just advised I grab a basket and some shears. Just some feedback for the farms, is that they may want someone advising guests on the proper way to cut the lavender. Other fields I've visited had a bit more guidance: to offer. It was a nice little trip, overall and in addition to my bouquet that I picked, I also got a container of their lavender body butter. They also do weddings and other events at the farm, so it's helpful to follow them on Social Media.

Stopped into Lava Cap for a quick glass of wine. They were definitely short staffed - there was…read morejust one guy running the whole tasting patio. He was doing his best and was really friendly. The space itself is really pretty, especially with all the fall colors. There's plenty of seating and the view alone makes it a nice spot to hang out for a bit. I ordered a glass of the Cab Sauv. It was... fine. Decent, drinkable, but nothing that stood out enough to make me want to come back just for the wine. Overall, gorgeous scenery but pretty average experience. Probably won't make a special trip back!

It was a beautiful location and gorgeous weather. There wasn't wine that we loved enough to…read morepurchase, but the ambience was lovely. You can bring in food and there are plenty of tables on the patio and the grounds to eat at.

So delicious! They have a whole variety of different flavors of fudge and drinks to choose from. I…read moregot the caramel apple and pumpkin pie fudge and wow! They were so flavorful, soft, and creamy. Their worker let us sample an orange sherbet fudge and it was also so delicious. I had a hard time choosing which flavor to get, I wanted to buy them all. The apple cider float is just as tasty too! It was sour and sweet and just perfect for this season. Service was excellent, they get big lines down fast and they were all smiling and being very friendly :)

Chocolate and sweets shop on highway hill. They make some mini donuts freshly that are tasty…read more Plenty of fudge, chocolate, pies and apple treats. Definitely stop by.