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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, Placerville
530-621-3663, 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 Road
Diamond 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, Placerville
530-344-8282, @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.

ADAM'S MEAT SHOP

850 E. Bidwell Street, Suite 145, Folsom
916-496-3020, 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, Folsom
916-984-4700
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, Roseville
916-782-2705, 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, Roseville
916-789-8591
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.

Want to check out some of our favorite local dishes at area restaurants in Folsom, El Dorado Hills, Roseville, Granite Bay, Rocklin, Cameron Park, Shingle Springs and Placerville? Check out this month's feature:

Dim Sum Basket from Fats Asia Bistro photo by Dante Fontana  Style Media Group

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