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Suburban Eats
by Barbara Anderson photos by Rachel Valley
Nestled in the foothills just 30 minutes from the farm-to-fork capital , the burgeoning food scene of El Dorado Hills features local ingredients and cultural cuisine infused with hospitality and ambiance . From casual to fine dining , here ’ s a taste of a few notable favorites .
Bamiyan Afghan Restaurant
Family recipes from Afghanistan are prepared from scratch using locally sourced , fresh ingredients from farmers markets , while several dishes are flavored with Afghanistan ’ s signature spice , saffron , organically grown in the province of Herat . Enjoy the cultural decor , hospitality and upscale cuisine of Afghanistan such as Kabeli Palow — house-prepared rice , topped with cardamom-seasoned julienned carrots , slivered almonds and raisins , served with eggplant that melts in the mouth , and tender , boneless chicken . Offerings include an assortment of vegetarian and vegan fare .
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