Mark Forster's Real Estate Blog » General http://realtyworldagent.com Realty World - White House Real Estate Thu, 04 Mar 2010 20:32:18 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 en hourly 1 Minestrone Soup and My Anniversary http://realtyworldagent.com/2010/03/04/minestrone-soup-and-my-anniversary/ http://realtyworldagent.com/2010/03/04/minestrone-soup-and-my-anniversary/#comments Thu, 04 Mar 2010 20:32:18 +0000 Mark Forster http://mforster.blogs.rwnetwork.com/?p=22 My anniversary is the day before Valentines Day and I thought I’d take my wife out to a great local resturant her  in Elk Grove, CA.  I’ve had a few lunches there but till this past February 13th I’d  never had the pleasure of dinning for dinner.  The Brickhouse is a local Restaurant w/ a full bar owned by the Cassella brothers who not only reside in  Elk Grove but have opened this fantastic business in the Old  Town corridor of Elk Grove.  They both are involved in the day to day dealings of running this successful local establishment and you can always find Papa Geno and his lovely wife there greeting all visitors. 

Seated in a quite area with my wife, daughter and her boyfriend we enjoyed some drinks  before dinner.  I wasn’t sure what type of wine I wanted but a patron at the bar who new about wines offered me some suggestions.  After enjoying our drinks we each ordered dinner which included a large bowl of endless salad and soup for us all. 

Why I ordered dinner I’ll  never know.  The Minestrone Soup we ordered was home made and out of this world.   I had bowl  after bowl after bowl and was too full  for  all my steak which was cooked exactly like I asked.  Next time I  go for Lunch I think I’ll  just order the Minestrone Soup.  Now, I  know Franco Cassella and his wonderful wife Amy so  I did  ask  for the recipe.  But just as I thought they said “sorry we can’t tell you that”.  I think some  things are just better kept to family secrets. 

If you ever have a chance to visit the Brickhouse  in Elk Grove, CA  make sure to say hello to the Cassella Brothers and make sure to have the Minestrone.  Bon Appetite

They’re address is 9027 Elk Grove Blvd., Elk Grove Blvd. (916)714-8040

]]> http://realtyworldagent.com/2010/03/04/minestrone-soup-and-my-anniversary/feed/ 1 2010 Spring/Chili Cook Off http://realtyworldagent.com/2010/02/24/elk-groves-2010-spring-festival-chili-cook-off/ http://realtyworldagent.com/2010/02/24/elk-groves-2010-spring-festival-chili-cook-off/#comments Thu, 25 Feb 2010 07:11:53 +0000 Mark Forster http://mforster.blogs.rwnetwork.com/?p=9 Old Town Elk Grove’s
3rd Annual
Spring Festival & Chili Cook Off
 
   
Mark your calendar and make plans to participate in Old Town Elk Grove’s, 3rd Annual Spring Festival & Chili Cook Off on Saturday, May 22, 2010!Don’t miss out! This year’s event will be bigger and better than ever before; with extended hours and an extended venue to accommodate the increase in participating vendors.Download an application form and feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Don’t delay. Vendor spots are assigned on a first come first serve basis.Sincerely,

Jennifer Khal
Spring Festival Committee Member
 

Spring Festival & Chili Cook OffOld Town Elk Grove

Old Town Elk Grove attracts over 10,000 attendees to this popular annual event. Attendees come from all over the greater Sacramento region for the chili tasting, vendors, live entertainment, kids activities, food court and beer garden.Craft vendors, commercial businesses, non-profits groups, community service organizations, food vendors; all are encouraged to participate.

Put your business out where the people are! Download an application and don’t delay. Be a part of the Spring Festival action in Old Town Elk Grove.

Where & When

Elk Grove Boulevard in Old Town Elk Grove

Second Avenue to Derr Street

Saturday, May 22, 2010

10:00AM-6:00PM

 
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