9110 Greenback Lane, Orangevale,
916-510-1509, modebrewing.com
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If you’re craving a getaway without going far away, look no further than Mode Brewing & Kitchen. Homemade food, handcrafted beers, and a relaxing atmosphere all await! Hang out on their tree-lined patio while sipping an ice-cold brew by the tranquil koi pond. The menu is packed with pasta, paninis, pizzettas, and more, with plenty of gluten-free and vegan options; plus, everything is made from scratch using fresh, local ingredients. When paired with a clean, crisp pint, how could you go wrong? For fans of lighter beer, try the Backpacker Blonde. Refreshing and low in bitterness, it’s a perfect daytime, warm weather sipper. They also make IPAs, along with a blueberry pale ale, pumpkin ale, brown ale, red ale, wheat ale, and porter; in other words, there’s an ale for all. If beer isn’t your thing, savor a cider or glass of wine. As for the food, I went with the Grown Up Mac & Cheese, featuring a fabulous foursome of smoked gouda, fontina, cheddar, and parmesan, with toasted garlic breadcrumbs on top; very “adult,” indeed. The Fettucine Alfredo was equally rich, creamy, and indulgent. My meal wasn’t complete without one of their crowd-pleasing Nana’s Ice Cream Balls: ice cream rolled in your choice of cookies, pie crusts, candies, and other sweet treats. Flavors change with the seasons but currently include grasshopper (mint chip), strawberry shortcake, cinnamon roll, and the always-available original (peanut butter cinnamon-graham). Having one of those nights when you don’t feel like cooking or dining out? Mode’s fresh pasta packs are a lifesaver. They take a few minutes to prep but taste like you’ve been in the kitchen all day!   

More FAB FETTUCCINE

by Caitlin Emmett

Franny’s Farm Table
311 Main Street, Placerville, 530-748-3671, frannysfarmtable.co
MUST-TRY: Jambalaya Fettuccine 

La Fornaretta
455 Main Street, Suite 4, Newcastle, 916-663-1338, lafornaretta.com
MUST-TRY: Fettuccine Alaska

Original Al’s Restaurant & Pizzeria
5005 Foothills Boulevard, Roseville, 916-786-2154, originalals.com
MUST-TRY: Spicy Chicken Fettuccine 

Papa Gianni’s Ristorante
3450 Palmer Drive, Cameron Park, 530-672-2333, papagiannis.net
MUST-TRY: Scampi Red Pesto

Pasta Crush 
1300 East Bidwell Street, Suite 145, Folsom, 916-805-5846, pastacrush.ca
MUST-TRY: Make Your Own (Fettuccine with Pesto and Chicken) 

Sette Pasta House 
6851 Douglas Boulevard, Suite B, Granite Bay, 916-872-1266, settepastahouse.com
MUST-TRY: Shrimp Scampi with Fettuccine 

Visconti’s Ristorante
2700 East Bidwell Street, Suite 700, Folsom, 916-983-5181, viscontisristorante.com
MUST-TRY: Fettuccine al Prosciutto & Asparagus  

— by JULIE RYAN  |  photos by JYO Bhamidipati

Nana’s Ice Cream Balls photo courtesy of Mode Brewing & Kitchen. La Fornaretta photo Cred Lexi Ainsworth. Other photos courtesy of their respective companies or organizations.

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