Best of Sacramento 2015: People & Places Readers’ Picks

Secret meetings and power breakfasts abound at Fox & Goose.

Secret meetings and power breakfasts abound at Fox & Goose.

Photo by Darin Smith

Best place for a first date

1. Shady Lady Saloon 1409 R Street, (916) 231-9121, http://shadyladybar.com

2. The Red Rabbit Kitchen & Bar 2718 J Street, (916) 706-2275,https://theredrabbit.net

3. Hook & Ladder Manufacturing Co. 1630 S Street, (916) 442-4885, hookandladder916.com

Best place for a secret meeting

1. Fox & Goose 1001 R Street, (916) 443-8825, www.foxandgoose.com

2. Back Door Lounge 1112 Firehouse Alley, Old Sacramento, (916) 442-5751

3. Zelda’s Gourmet Pizza 1415 21st Street, (916) 447-1400, www.zeldasgourmetpizza.com

Best place for an anniversary dinner

1. The Firehouse Restaurant 1112 Second Street, (916) 442-4772, www.firehouseoldsac.com

2. Ella Dining Room & Bar 1131 K Street, (916) 443-3772, www.elladiningroomandbar.com

3. Mulvaney’s Building and Loan 1215 19th Street, (916) 441-6022, www.mulvaneysbl.com

Best public servant

1. Rep. Doris Matsui

2. City Councilman Steve Hansen

3. Attorney General Kamala Harris

Best radio voice

1. Morgan Ragan, KHTK Sports 1140 AM

2. Beth Ruyak, Capital Public Radio

3. Kitty O’Neal, NewsRadio KFBK 1530 AM

Best reason to watch local TV

1. Mark S. Allen, Good Day Sacramento

2. Cristina Mendonsa, NEWS10

3. Edie Lambert, KCRA

Best reporter

1. Ben Adler, Capital Public Radio

2. Ailene Voisin, The Sacramento Bee

3. Sam Stanton, The Sacramento Bee

Best weatherperson

1. Mark Finan, KCRA

2. Monica Woods, NEWS10

3. Dave Bender, CBS13