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Paris Ryan / Special to The Bee

A sampling of the Esquire Grill's edibles offerings includes barbecued chicken sliders, left, fresh herb dip with sweet potato chips and the grilled truffle cheese sandwich. Drinks include the must-try basil Sapphire martini, background, and the key lime martini.

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    Night Life: Esquire Grill is a comfortable and classy place

    By Paris Ryan
    Special to The Bee
    Published: Friday, Jul. 27, 2012 - 12:00 am | Page 33TICKET

    This week's featured bargain

    Esquire Grill

    1213 K St., Sacramento

    (916) 448-8900

    http://www.paragarys.com/sacramento-restaurants/esquire-grill

    Hours: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday, 4:30-10 p.m. Saturday

    Happy hour: 3-6 p.m. Monday through Friday

    The real steal: Select from $3 draft beers and $6 cocktails, wines and appetizers during happy hour. The appetizers include barbecued chicken sliders, the grilled truffle cheese sandwich and crispy salmon cakes. On Wednesday nights Esquire also offer $1 oysters.

    The vibe: This relaxed yet sophisticated restaurant blends dark woods and jewel-toned greens to create an elegant ambiance. Light music plays in the background and a curved bar swoops through the center of the bar-lounge area. Custom-made, copper-toned onion pendant lamps hover above, and paintings by a local artist hang on the walls. An open kitchen allows you to watch your food being prepared.

    Signature drink: Hands-down, it's the basil Sapphire martini. Made with Bombay Sapphire, muddled basil and fresh lemon juice, this cocktail is refreshing.

    Bathroom Break: Tucked in the back of the restaurant, this three-stall bathroom has plenty of room and a large mirror over the two sinks for touch-ups. Outside the bathroom is a row of chairs for extra seating in case there's a line or you're waiting for a friend.

    Alternative libations: If you're unsure of whether to order dessert or a drink, try this dessert-in-a-drink cocktail – the key lime martini. This $6 drink is made with Absolut Vanilla, pineapple juice, sugar and fresh lime juice for a subtle, sweet-yet-tart flavor.

    Something extra: Happy hour works at the bar, lounge and patio. However the bar and lounge area tends to be the most popular. The curved bar gives you prime viewing of the flat- screen TV to catch a game or the news while also checking out the open kitchen. The lounge creates a slightly cozier feel, with tables and chairs so you can enjoy a more private drink with friends.

    HAPPY HOUR ON THE CHEAP

    Thai Canteen

    117 E St., Davis

    (530) 231-5465

    www.canteendavis.com

    Hours: 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m.- 10 p.m. Sunday and MondayHappy hour: 3-6 p.m. Monday through Friday

    The deals: All beer, wine and sake are a dollar off, or if you prefer Thai iced tea, enjoy the sweet drink for $1. They also offer appetizers including 99-cent chicken satay, $4 crispy spring rolls and chicken wings, and $5 calamari.


    La Trattoria Bohemia

    3649 J St., Sacramento

    (916) 455-7803

    http://latrattoriabohemia.com

    Hours: 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday and Sunday, 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday

    Happy hour: 3:30-5:30 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday

    The deals: Choose from $5 select wines by the glass and happy hour specials on all standard beers. Pints are $3.75, 21-ounce mugs are $4.25, or a liter is $8.

    If you want to nibble on something, the in-house pizzas are all 25 percent off and range in size from personal to a large – fit for four to five people. Some of the popular choices are the combination meat and the special margherita pizza with chicken and artichokes.


    Tahoe Joe's Famous Steakhouse

    1905 Taylor Road, Roseville

    (916) 797-9220

    1040 Helen Power Drive, Vacaville

    (707) 455-1326

    www.tahoejoes.com

    Hours: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday

    Happy hour: 11 a.m.-6 p.m., 9 p.m.-close Monday through Saturday, all day Sunday

    The deals: Happy hour works at the bar and patio, where you can select from $3.50 domestic drafts, $4.50 house wines and $5.50 house margaritas. All other beers, wines and cocktails are a dollar off, and for a limited time they offer a refreshing sangria for $5.95, as well as Joe's Skinny-Rita. with less than 180 calories, or the Watermelon Moonshine served in a mason jar. Appetizers start at $2.99 and include Buffalo wings, onion straws, loaded cabin fries, jackpot nachos, quarter-pound cheeseburger and fries, Joe's steak or BBQ pork sliders.

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