Simple Pleasures Restaurant & Catering
648 5th Street , Lincoln
Diana Burke-Fuentes didn ’ t know she ’ d be returning to the family business in the heart of downtown Lincoln , but she ’ s sure glad she did . Burke-Fuentes grew up working in the restaurant founded by her parents in 1979 as a farm-to-fork sandwich shop and bakery and unexpectedly took over the business in 1992 when another person offered to buy it . She ’ s since expanded the café ’ s footprint and catering business to reach even more hungry locals . “ The name ‘ Simple Pleasures ’ reflects the love of food and act of service to people — the memories you leave with a good meal ,” Burke-Fuentes says .
EAT , DRINK AND BE MERRY
EXPLORING THE PLACER WINE AND ALE TRAIL
PHOTOS by DEBBIE CUNNINGHAM Text by Jessica Laskey
Placer County has deep roots as both a renowned wine-producing region and the birthplace of the American craft brewing movement . The Placer Wine and Ale Trail celebrates that heritage with its collection of 23 boutique wineries , 15 craft breweries , one craft distillery and dozens of tap rooms , wine bars , eateries and more — many of which are family owned . “ It ’ s really passion that drives these businesses ,” says Jocelyn Maddux , owner of JBrand Marketing and the publisher of the Placer Wine and Ale Trail Guide . “ The owners take pride in what they ’ re doing and want to share that with people and the customer can feel that authenticity .” Here are eight places to eat , drink and be merry along the trail .
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