Looking for something different to do that is actually fun, exciting, and won't leave you feeling…read morelike there could have been more? This is the experience you actually want to get in to. Mystique is a 'dinner and a show' venue in old town Folsom on Sutter Street. Making reservations online was easy and you get to pre-select your meal online when you make those reservations. They also run gift certificate specials so be sure to look for those. Pricing may seem high at first. BUT take into consideration what the evening will entail. This is a first class dinner AND a first rate show for your evening. The seating is very limited and they book up quickly. The interior dining venue is elaborate and 'magical' in design and decor. Perfect for a magic show! Our hostesses were friendly, humorous and specific about how the evening would proceed. All of our fellow guests were super friendly, talkative and all of us had a great time and conversations throughout the night. The 5 course dinner (4 plus a palate cleanser) was excellent and a tremendous amount of food was served. Most people took home food for later. I was rather surprised as how large the portions were. And, it was all well prepared and very good. The entire room of diners were all quite impressed. Now, on to the show.... After our meals were completed, and dishes cleared, our magician host came out and the show began. Experiencing a magician performing up close is something to behold. He was excellent with his talents, and had everyone in stitches with the comedy. This is an audience participation event which is fantastic. Most everyone played a part in one or more of his feats of illusion and mind bending abilities. My partner and I woke up the next morning still attempting to figure out how he was able to do them. I highly recommend getting online and consider an evening here. And dress to impress. This is a fine dining experience.

We came to Mystique Dining to celebrate my husband's birthday because he really wanted a magic show…read morewith dinner. I wasn't exactly thrilled with the idea at first, but since it was his birthday, we made his wish come true! Ordering tickets on the website was easy and straightforward. The dining room is intimate, with one large communal table and two high-top tables for couples. We arrived about five minutes before doors opened. I was honestly surprised by how cool the decor was. It's a little cheesy, but it totally works. The lighting, ambiance, and overall vibe pull you in and make it fun. You can't help but enjoy it. Our two hosts were personable and professional. They served all the dishes and explained the rules for the evening. Once everyone finished eating, the magic show began. The food was super delicious and I was not expecting to like it as much as I did. The prime rib is absolutely the way to go. It was soooo good, and the sides were cooked and seasoned perfectly. They also offer chicken and pasta. I saw a few people order those, and they didn't look as appealing, but the prime rib definitely delivered. The cheesecake for dessert was amazing and perfect ending to the meal ! It's definitely on the pricier side, but the food and overall experience made it worth it. The magic show itself was a little "meh" ....not super mind-blowing, but the magician was kind and entertaining. He and the hosts made a special effort to wish my husband a happy birthday and even included him in part of the show, which made the night extra special. We loved the evening. I'm already planning to come back in October for their Halloween-themed dinner show!

As a kid my father was a PBA bowler and we would travel up and down the west coast hitting up all…read morethe bowling alleys along the way-so since I was a kid who had little interest in bowling,I spent a crazy amount of time in the arcades at these bowling alleys.So began the lifelong love affair with pinball machines. You can imagine my happiness when I stumbled upon this bar/gaming room with the funny German sounding name when I realized it was a glorified pinball arcade room that also served beer. This place is straight amazing-50+ of the greatest pinball machines are available to play.They do use the "game-card" system to pay for these games,which can make playing these games way too easy-games tend to cost about $1 a game in game credits to play,which is far more than I paid when I was an 8 year old kid but then again,that was 45 years ago. They have a pretty solid beer selection-beers tend to go for anywhere between $7-$8 a beer-not too bad in my opinion.Though they do offer a pretty unique item called "Das Boot" which is a pretty large boot that cost $40 and comes with a fill up at time of purchase and 20% off on future fill ups-though not sure what the original cost of a fill up is exactly. One massive upgrade I've learned in the pinball world is nowadays you can download an app by Stern Inc,the majority manufacturer of most of the popular pinball machines and you can register your pinball play and it will keep tabs of everywhere u play and all the scores u achieved on the various pinball machines-I really enjoyed this feature-I only wish they had this when I was in my prime of pinball play when I was a youth. This place doesn't have the best hours but I'm sure there is a reason for these hours-M-F the hours are 5p-10p and on weekends they open at 12p... In closing-If you ever find yourself in the Rocklin area and you get a yearning to try out your pinball machine skills-I couldn't recommend this spot any higher as they are a very unique spot offering a truly awesome experience-a trip down memory lane for some and a whole new world for the younger generation-You should get out there and have some fun. PS-I failed to mention this place is very family friendly-on my particular visit the place was flooded with kids from elementary to high school age honing their pinball machine skills and enjoying every minute of it.

This spot is such a gem. The primary focus of the space is playing pinball (30+ games), and when it…read morecomes to pinball, they are the gold-standard. Games are very clean and in excellent playing condition. There's also Stern leaderboards visible along with their own leaderboards for solid state (older) games, which I've never seen anywhere else. The whole space is clean and welcoming. It's loud, but that's because it's a pinball spot. The staff are super friendly and provide great service. The mac n' cheese bites I had last week were freshly prepared (from scratch), cooked to order, piping hot, and totally delicious--and also under $10. The beers and ciders on tap are all mostly from small, local makers and under $10/pint. They also have plenty of NA drink options. If you're a pinball person, I dare you to find a more accommodating spot for playing and vibing out. If you're not a pinball person, this is a great place to fall in love with the game.

Wine Pickup Day!!…read more SITREP You know what I love about Wine-Pickup-Day? There's a free wine-tasting on the new varietals that have come in since you were last there! THE SETUP Actually became a fan of this wine brand when visiting their main site - Crystal Basin Cellars - up in Camino, CA. The Owens-owners are fun peeps and hosted a big group of us, taking us on a tour through their local vineyards. Have been up several times since over the last several years. Mr. Owen has regaled me with his debonair styles as he has had me enjoy a couple of bottling sessions there in Camino. SO.MUCH.FUN! THE REDNECK CLUB! (YEEE-YAWWW!) For a (relatively) poor working-schmuck like me, the Owens kindly have different tiers of Wine-Club membership, and luckily for me, the "bottom-of-the-barrel" (ME implicitly *wink!*) club is the "Red Neck Club!" - three (3) bottles of wine every 3 months! *Schawinnng!* That one was made for me! CRYSTAL BASIN STATION In the interim, Crystal Basin Cellars has expanded - like Caesar marching across ancient-Europa - their empire to include Folsom, CA! *Yeeee-Hawwww!* This means that when I'm impeded by travel-circumstances, I don't have to alway go up HWY 50 to Camino to get my wine! Mrs. Owen has kindly been "stationed" (exiled? Haha!) @ Crystal Basin Station with the same deLISH wine we would also find in their Cellars-location. And this was a special trip since I was almost a year behind on collecting my wines, so instead of 3 and I was able to collect my accumulated nine (9) wines! NEW VARIETALS! And you know what that means, right? NEW WINES!! So along with the usual wonderful wines - Sauvignon Blanc & Rose - Mrs. Owen had me try their newer Pommie (Pomegranate Sparkling) and the Fiano (a deeper rose varietal). Both were fruity, the Pommie being sharp & refreshing, and the Fiano a delightfully smooth to the tongue taste-treat. THE LOWDOWN Definitely worth the trip to Folsom to grab some wines at Crystal Basin STATION. [And don't forget to visit some time the main facility Crystal Basin CELLARS up in Camino!

Wonderful wines ... great customer service... fun place to visit. They take their wines very…read moreseriously but not themselves

If you find yourself in Old Town's Folsom it is a must to visit here which is right above from…read moreScott's Seafood Roundhouse on the second level. . They have amazing wine here and they do have your bites like appetizers but that is served from Scott's Seafood roundhouse which they do bring it upstairs to you when you order it. . I really like their mushroom pate which was really yummy. Also it comes with some grilled bread and you can do a yummy spread on it. . We also got there dozen of oysters which was really refreshing and comes with some Mingonete. . We also got an order of their calamari which was a generous portion and deep fried crispy to Perfection and seasoned well with a really nice dip too. . We got to try out their sparkling bubble and their Pinot red flight. Everything was really tasty and I highly recommend it if you are looking to taste good wine here and do food pairing too. . The inside Ambiance is very cozy and I love the fire pit and they even have a outdoor balcony with the view of the historic Folsom District. The service was very friendly and warm and welcoming. Chantel is the one to go to and she was our server. Hope this review helps and thanks for reading and have a yelpastic day.

Williamette Winework is located in the same building above Scott's Seafood in beautiful Downtown…read moreFolsom. I heard about Williamette from a friend and a group of use decided to try the wines and ordered appetizers from Scott's. The wine and food pair wonderfully together. This is delicious Oregon wine. Who knew Oregon had such a fantastic wine? It's definitely up there and not to be slept on for sure. I ordered the Owner's flight which were Pinot Noir's they were amazing . We got 2 bottle of Blossom one was a Rose which I highly recommend and the other I can't remember, but it was so refreshing. The tasting room is beautiful and spacious. There is plenty of indoor and outdoor seating as well. Chantel and Jen were amazing very friendly and accommodating. They are the best!! Before I left I did end up purchasing a bottle of Late harvest Riesling and bottle of sparkling Muscat. If you never been you have got to check them out. It's a great experience for sure. :)

Friends took us here for "Taco Tuesday." Nice location in historic downtown Auburn. We had no…read moredifficulty finding parking for dinner since most neighboring merchants closed at 5. The restaurant's atmosphere lives up to it's name. Decent bar area on one side with tables in front. Dining room was clean and comfortable. The entrees on the menu sounded delicious, but we came for the tacos today. I went with one pork and one fish taco. The pork was definitely my favorite but both were good. These are what I would describe as small soft street tacos with enough meat to easily fill a larger tortilla. Sides like sour cream, guacamole, and shredded cheese are 50-cents for each portion cup. There's enough in each side cup to cover 2-3 tacos. Service was outstanding throughout our visit!

You have to come here especially on any Tuesday where an excellent server named Adriana will…read moredefinitely take care of you and make sure you have the best service, delicious food, drinks and just genuinely enjoy your time! This is exactly what my husband and I did on a taco Tuesday in Auburn. Are you not sure what to order like us? Well, the staff here are knowledgeable and will give you the best recommendations. You cannot go wrong with the wings and zucchini. Those are some great appetizers! The tacos are full and so tasty! Do not forget dessert! Any of the options are fantastic. I cannot wait to come back to order more items on this menu. This is the spot to check out when you are in Downtown Auburn for dining, entertainment and generally, just a good time!

I Walked in and I was told wine tasting is for members only. "ok how do we sign up?" The employee…read moreproceeded to tell me " Well we only want members who support the store and by wine from us, then when can sign you up" I didn't know that I needed to buy wine in order to be apart of such a prestigious wine club. I didn't know I was buying a Rolex? So rude and the guy couldn't even care to give us the time of day. I totally get you want supporters, but I definitely will drive an extra 10 miles or order direct from my wine club for wine. The crazy part is I was referred here! We decided to come down the street to House of Oliver, and Josh took care of us. Welcoming and very friendly. I was able to enjoy a glass of Caymus, go figure.

Marcus is very lovely and knowledgeable! I needed a few bottles of wine last minute and didn't get…read morea chance to stop by the shop to make my selection. When I called Marcus, he clearly understood what I was looking for, enough for me to trust him to choose the bottles for me. In addition, because I was having dinner next door at Hawks and didn't make it in time to grab them from the shop, he had it boxed up and waiting for me at Hawks. The selection is phenomenal, versatile and well priced. My favorite is that they support and have bottles from small production wineries, you know you're bound to enjoy a fine bottle of wine. :)

While visiting a friend in Pollock Pines on Saturday, we stopped by Blue Barn Provisions for lunch,…read moreand it was such a charming find! The entire place has a cute, farm-style feel--very country, open, and spacious. They offer outdoor seating as well as beautiful long, communal wooden tables inside. There's a small open kitchen where you can watch the staff preparing the food, and the restrooms were clean and surprisingly spacious. They also carry local donuts, which were absolutely worth trying. We had the apple fritter, which was soft and delicious with the perfect crispy exterior. Our favorite was the almond bar--it was delicate, flaky, buttery, and so good. We also tried a cookie that was equally delicious. For lunch, we ordered the turkey sandwich, which was piled high with turkey and crisp vegetables, the bourbon bacon jam toast with melted brie, and a classic BLT. We kept it simple with water, which is available as self-serve. It was a beautiful day to enjoy the outdoor space. They have cornhole and bocce available to play around the property, adding to the relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. The staff was incredibly kind, and they also have a small market area featuring drinks, local products, and other items for sale. The entire place is quaint and adorable, both inside and out. I highly recommend Blue Barn Provisions for lunch or brunch if you're in the Pollock Pines area! :) dog friendly.

Stopped into Blue Barn Provisions with my wife and had a fantastic experience. We shared a salad,…read moretacos, a couple of beers, an apple fritter, and a cookie, and every single item was outstanding. The flavors were fresh, vibrant, and thoughtfully prepared--you can really tell they use high-quality ingredients. The service was just as impressive. Everyone was welcoming, friendly, and genuinely seemed happy to be there. They also have a small but well-curated beer selection that paired perfectly with the meal. If you're looking for fresh, flavorful food in a relaxed atmosphere with great service, Blue Barn Provisions is absolutely worth a visit. We'll definitely be back!

Was planning to go to the shaved ice place but the line was too long so we decided to drink wine…read moreinstead. The inside is so cute and has really nice couch areas. They have wine flights, wine slush, happy hour half off wine. The music was oldies but such goodies!! Really loved the vibe here and the Heringer wine is always good. The hostess was super nice and gave us the low down on happy hour and prepared the wine quickly. Really nice place to hang out.

I really enjoyed myself at this wine tasting room the staff is very friendly and very knowledgeable…read moreof all the wines they have also they have champagne that is very delicious. They have a variety of snacks to choose from. It's a really nice place to hang out with friends and family and catch up with I highly suggest you check the out.