Golden Era in Nevada City: a destination for craft cocktails
Posted by jeffpelline on January 24, 2016 · Leave a Comment
IN THE OLD WEST, THE MOST POPULAR establishment in town was the saloon. It was the social gathering place. In Downieville, a popular saloon also served as the office of the Justice of the Peace. Saloon regulars often drank straight liquor, such as bourbon or rye. “If a man ordered a ‘fancy’ cocktail or ‘sipped’ […]
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A sneak peek inside Golden Era: Nevada City’s newest lounge
Posted by jeffpelline on November 15, 2015 · Leave a Comment
Longtime residents Steve and Cindy Giardina and their son Eric and daughter Jessica invited us for a sneak peek of their “labor of love” this weekend: the Golden Era on Broad Street in Nevada City. It is expected to open to the public as early as Friday; it expects to be open from 4 p.m. […]
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