The Good Life ~ Sacramento

Exploring a City with a Small-Town Feel and World of Potential

Something Big, Something Swell

A cornucopia of choices near 16th & L

On the corner of 16th & L
you’ll find something big
and something small
and both, well, equally swell.

Or perhaps it’s the Yin to the Yang
where the 16 & the L intersect
like a small sip of succulent wine
to a gigantic salt-dusted pretzel.

Or a large screen TV to a small plate of salami and cheese.

The Grand is actually the yin in this riddled poem, and although it’s bite is mighty, it’s more the size of Minnie Mouse than its kitty corner counterpart, Firestone Public House.

To sum it up, you go to Firestone for the large television murals on the walls, extra-large Bavarian pretzels meant to be shared (unless you’re germaphobic), a good beer selection and ample-sized outdoor patio, fair food, prices and service. Coined a sports bar and pub, it has a slightly sleek, industrial feeling.

As for the Yin, the small, the katty to the kitty, the Grand Wine Bar is a glass half full – or empty kind of place – depending on how you like it. They offer glasses of wine by the half pour and full pour, as well as bottles and preliminary sips. Champagnes, beers, small bites, a cute little patio, and wine sampling with Jason really round out the flavors on this one. But be forewarned that it’s easy to miss, although not really that hard to find – ironically.

http://www.FirestonePublicHouse.com
http://www.yelp.com/biz/the-grand-wine-bar-sacramento

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