When we’re not whipping up a batch of cupcakes or dreaming up new flavors, we love to explore — we’re always finding great places to grab a bite and fun spots just for hanging out. But these places are just too fantastic to keep a secret, so we’re sharing all our favorites with you!
Best Salon
Firefly gets rave reviews for a reason. Our first visit there wasn’t just for a plain haircut—it was for damage control from a rather frightening experience at another salon (which shall remain nameless…). It seemed like an impossible task, but the stylists not only fixed the problem, they gave us the absolute best haircuts we’ve ever had! Thank you, Danni and Aloha!
Firefly also offers complimentary bang trims and an amazing scalp massage with your haircut that alone is worth the trip to Sacramento.
Best eyebrow designer and makeup artist
Cisco at AJF Salon in Sacramento is a genius, an artist, and an all-around cool guy. He’s a KCRA 3 A-List Winner three years in a row, and has clientele ranging from models to TV and movie entertainers—and it’s all for good reason. He’ll regale you with funny stories while working his magic, and by the time he’s done, you’ll know you can never go to anyone but him! (P.S. Ask him to show you his Ducati—it’s an awesome ride!) Cisco truly lives up to his promise of making you look and feel beautiful.
http://www.ciscosalon.com/
Best popsicles
Everyone loves a frozen treat on a hot summer’s day, but now there’s a gourmet way to do it! Jaymes Luu of Aisu Pop in Davis creates interesting flavors with local ingredients - her two most popular flavors are Kaffir Limeade & Avocado and Strawberry Lemonade (Mint Arnold Palmer is a much talked-about flavor, too!). You can also find Jaymes, and all of her amazing creations, at Fatface. This great new lunch spot is located in the same building as Let Them Eat Cake!
http://fruitmeetsfun.com/
Best Handyman
You know how most people hire a handyman only to be sorely disappointed when they find out he actually can’t fix everything (and often breaks more things than he fixes)? Well, Gary Anderson can fix anything! He’s helped out a lot around our little bakery, and let me tell you, this place couldn’t have opened without him! When our first air conditioner – crucial for keeping those cupcakes at just the right temperature – proved to be useless, Gary gamely installed a bigger, WAY heavier air conditioner in one of the hottest summer afternoons we’ve had. In addition to his many skills, Gary also happens to be a great guy. Who else could be so cheerful while balancing a one hundred-fifty pound air conditioner on a wall?
Also, if you’re really lucky, Luke, a sweet and playful yellow Labrador, will be hanging out in Gary’s truck, overseeing the work. We’ve spent a lot of time with Luke these past few weeks, and it’s pretty much convinced us that if Luke had thumbs and could walk on two feet, he could probably take on some jobs on his own! He’s one seriously smart cookie.
Call Handyman Anderson at (916) 601-4882.
Best plumber
Best. Plumber. EVER! Seriously—Steve has gotten us out of some crazy scrapes with our little bakery. Plus, he’s just plain fun to have around (don’t let that snarky exterior fool you—he’s a major softie!).
Call Steve Holm Plumbing at (530) 757-7737
Best hotdogs
Get your wiener at The Hotdogger! The dogs are to die for, and you’re certain to have a good laugh when talking to its fun owners, Ivan and Cheryl Franks. Make sure you stop by to see them at Picnic in the Park, when they offer their corndogs (we have a hopeless addiction to them!).
http://www.thehotdogger.com/
Best Salon
Firefly gets rave reviews for a reason. Our first visit there wasn’t just for a plain haircut—it was for damage control from a rather frightening experience at another salon (which shall remain nameless…). It seemed like an impossible task, but the stylists not only fixed the problem, they gave us the absolute best haircuts we’ve ever had! Thank you, Danni and Aloha!
Firefly also offers complimentary bang trims and an amazing scalp massage with your haircut that alone is worth the trip to Sacramento.
Best eyebrow designer and makeup artist
Cisco at AJF Salon in Sacramento is a genius, an artist, and an all-around cool guy. He’s a KCRA 3 A-List Winner three years in a row, and has clientele ranging from models to TV and movie entertainers—and it’s all for good reason. He’ll regale you with funny stories while working his magic, and by the time he’s done, you’ll know you can never go to anyone but him! (P.S. Ask him to show you his Ducati—it’s an awesome ride!) Cisco truly lives up to his promise of making you look and feel beautiful.
http://www.ciscosalon.com/
Best popsicles
Everyone loves a frozen treat on a hot summer’s day, but now there’s a gourmet way to do it! Jaymes Luu of Aisu Pop in Davis creates interesting flavors with local ingredients - her two most popular flavors are Kaffir Limeade & Avocado and Strawberry Lemonade (Mint Arnold Palmer is a much talked-about flavor, too!). You can also find Jaymes, and all of her amazing creations, at Fatface. This great new lunch spot is located in the same building as Let Them Eat Cake!
http://fruitmeetsfun.com/
Best Handyman
You know how most people hire a handyman only to be sorely disappointed when they find out he actually can’t fix everything (and often breaks more things than he fixes)? Well, Gary Anderson can fix anything! He’s helped out a lot around our little bakery, and let me tell you, this place couldn’t have opened without him! When our first air conditioner – crucial for keeping those cupcakes at just the right temperature – proved to be useless, Gary gamely installed a bigger, WAY heavier air conditioner in one of the hottest summer afternoons we’ve had. In addition to his many skills, Gary also happens to be a great guy. Who else could be so cheerful while balancing a one hundred-fifty pound air conditioner on a wall?
Also, if you’re really lucky, Luke, a sweet and playful yellow Labrador, will be hanging out in Gary’s truck, overseeing the work. We’ve spent a lot of time with Luke these past few weeks, and it’s pretty much convinced us that if Luke had thumbs and could walk on two feet, he could probably take on some jobs on his own! He’s one seriously smart cookie.
Call Handyman Anderson at (916) 601-4882.
Best plumber
Best. Plumber. EVER! Seriously—Steve has gotten us out of some crazy scrapes with our little bakery. Plus, he’s just plain fun to have around (don’t let that snarky exterior fool you—he’s a major softie!).
Call Steve Holm Plumbing at (530) 757-7737
Best hotdogs
Get your wiener at The Hotdogger! The dogs are to die for, and you’re certain to have a good laugh when talking to its fun owners, Ivan and Cheryl Franks. Make sure you stop by to see them at Picnic in the Park, when they offer their corndogs (we have a hopeless addiction to them!).
http://www.thehotdogger.com/