Device Brewing Company Installs Koolfog Patio Misters

If the cold weather has you dreaming of warmer months, head over to one of Device Brewery’s Sacramento region locations to enjoy the best of every season. Device Brewery is a family-run nano-brewery with three places to sip and savor stouts, ales, IPA’s and a host of delicious food snacks. Recognized as a fine producer of craft beer, Device Brewery is building quite the treasure trove of awards enhancing their reputation as creators of some of the best craft lagers around. Each location is unique in ambiance with varied bites and special brews poured seasonally as well as those year-round standards such as Device’s award-winning Integral IPA.

INTEGRAL IPA
2019 NORCAL BREW COMPETITION
GOLD MEDAL WINNER

West coast-style India Pale Ale brewed with Midwest malt, Northwest hops, and California ale yeast. Copper color. Medium body, dry finish, medium bitterness, and light caramel malt flavors. Dry-hopped with Mosaic hops to give a very pleasant hop aroma of berries, citrus, and tropical fruits.

The Device Brewery & Taproom on 14th Avenue showcases honored beers that are now distributed throughout Northern California from San Francisco to Lake Tahoe, and Bakersfield to the Oregon border in more than 2,500 retail accounts. But those lucky dwellers in the Sacramento region have their choice of sampling some of the best craft brews in town. When at the Device Brewery Taproom be sure to check out the menu and try the Pork Schnizel with Dijon Demi-Glace, Mashed Potatoes, Seasonal Veggies, Lemon Pinwheels, and Chives.  Add your own twist with customizable “Nacho Nods” adding a choice of sour cream, pico, cheese, jalapenos, chipotle, grilled or crispy chicken. 

If you are in the mood for a quintessential city craft brew tasting experience, head to Device Brewery Ice Blocks Midtown location. Situated amidst an artful mix of warehouse structures, historical architecture and high-tech neighbors embodying a cool place for businesses, retail and lifestyle residences, Device Brewery is the heart of the scene.  Grab a crowler or a growler of “Made In Sac” IPA with house-made Mac & Cheese with Bacon.

The Device Pocket/Greenhaven Taproom+ Kitchen has delicious dishes and a bevy of beer on tap to enjoy. This hot spot has a weekly Taco Tuesday fest as well as Weekly Trivia. For those seeking the perfect place to host a celebration, this Device Brewery location offers a distinguished special events venue. In Spring and Summer months the patio is thriving with those reveling in the breezes floating over the nearby Sacramento River while basking in the sunshine holding a mug of the seasonal:

IN THE AFTERGLOW MUNICH HELLES
2017 CALIFORNIA STATE FAIR
BRONZE MEDAL WINNER

A crisp and light German-style Lager. This tasty brew is perfect on a warm day and leaves you wanting more.5.2% ABV – 16 IBU

Indoor dining, take-out, outdoor heaters and patio misters can be found at all locations to make the most of guest comfort.  In addition to sharing their passion for craft brew, creating a comfortable environment to sip and savor is one of Device Brewery’s tenets. Based on reputation and local business referrals, Ken Anthony of Device Brewing Company commissioned Koolfog to create comfortable outdoor patio environments for its customers at two different Sacramento area locations. 

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Using industrial suspension lines, stainless steel compression fittings, and high pressure evaporative cooling pumps, Koolfog designed, manufactured and installed custom fogging systems to keep customers cool and comfortable during the hot months from May to October. 

According to Anthony, “This is not a backyard misting system you could buy at a big box hardware store with vinyl tubing that hooks up to your garden hose faucet. This is an advanced technology that looks great, and when the fog is covering our patio on a hot day, our guests are surprised they are not getting wet. The evaporative cooling is that fast! I also think that when people see others enjoying one of our award-winning beers on the patio with fog everywhere, they want to share that same experience. It really draws people in. I’ve recommended the Koolfog system to several of my peers in the food and beverage industry.”

36 Handles Public House EDH Creates Patio Oasis With New Koolfog Misting System

Does this heatwave have you craving an iced cold beer? Are you too hot to cook but don’t want to brave the elements? Don’t let COVID cabin fever get you down. Head on out to 36 Handles Public House in El Dorado Hills for a truly refreshing experience. The crew at 36 Handles has created a chill patio with a misting system to enjoy craft beers, fine cocktails and curated pub fare while managing social distancing guidelines with outstanding friendly service. 

On approach, you’ll be welcomed to a beautiful outdoor oasis filled with spaced out tables, lifted umbrellas, and awnings and pillars that seem to climb with greenery.  Open-air natural lighting mingled with ample shade allow guests to enjoy their surroundings and take the opportunity to get outside. 

 

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Misting System Helps Beat the Heat

On this particular day, the terrace was filled with people noshing on colorful plates and drinks while working on various activities. One person had their computer out for what appeared to be a working lunch. Another person was relishing in a solo lunch to read and a few tables were talking and laughing in celebration of COVID-19 deprived social interaction…all in 100-degree heat. Patrons didn’t seem to mind because their misting system was in full operation. Koolfog’s high-pressure misting system can cool ambient temperatures up to 30 degrees depending on outdoor conditions. 36 Handles Public House has used this technology to their benefit and has installed mist lines on their walkways, surrounding structures, and above their dining area to create a truly comfortable environment. So don’t let a heatwave stop you from sampling the many suds on draft. 

What’s in a name? that which we call a rose, By any other name would smell as sweet.”- William Shakespeare —

36 Handles website boasts, “True to our name, we feature 36 draft lines. About 10 of our lines stay with the same staple brews while the other 26 are on a constant rotation.” California craft blends are aplenty such as local California State Fair winner, Folsom Dam Good Pilsner (Fort Rock Brewing, Rancho Cordova), and 805 Blonde Ale (Firestone Walker Brewing Company, Paso Robles). Just as famed classics including Guinness Draught (Guinness, Saint James’ Gate, Leinster) can be found on tap. With a daily happy hour to kick back, blow off some steam and taste some amazing dishes, try dining under the misting system at 36 Handles Public House to restore the spirit!

Koolfog Taste Team Appetite:

  • Bar Cravings, Zucchini Fries
    • Frid Zucchini Sticks served with Buttermilk Dressing
  • Handhelds, Proper Bita
    • Stacked Bacon, Heirloom Tomato, Avocado, Little Gem Lettuce, Basil Aioli on Grilled Surdough
  • Love Handles, Chocolate Lava Cake
    • Warm Chocolate Cake, Chocolate Sauce, Vanilla Ice Cream

Go to 36handles.com for more information.

 

 

Outdoor Misters Add to the Magic of Shangri-La Restaurant in Fair Oaks, California

Storytelling lore shares tales of an imagined paradise, isolated from the world, a utopian land of mystical happiness. So when Sommer Peterson, entrepreneur, and restaurateur, planned the opening of her next big project, she set her sights on creating a stylized escape in the concept of Shangri-La.

Peterson, founder of the famed Mini Bar SF and artistic genius behind the award-winning Mission Bowling Club, is no stranger to an inventive challenge. In fact, her tenacity and originality reflect a passion she has built her reputation on. She explains, “I love to create environments and design experiential spaces that go beyond the traditional dining establishment fare. Shangri-La Restaurant is my vision of an urban escape, a place to fully engage and immerse oneself in a ‘happy place’.

outdoor misting shangri-la

Finding potential in an old mortuary location, Peterson boldly opted on accessing the 1-acre plus setting to breathe life into an epicurean vacation spot while paying homage to one of her own favorite retreats…Palm Springs. Peterson liked the bones of the building’s architecture and repurposed it in mid-century modern fashion as a chic gathering place to welcome all who pass through its entry. Hidden behind a peek-a-boo fence, constructed for privacy, guests are dazzled by large windows that give an open-air detail extending to a patio filled with dining tables, a fire pit, bocce, and an intriguing indoor/outdoor bar service. Proving an exciting addition to the Sacramento region’s culinary scene, embracing the beauty that is Shangri-La is truly a treat.

Taking inspiration from the legendary Parker Hotel of Palm Springs, Shangri-La Restaurant boasts splashes of bright yellow, a terrace dotted with umbrellas, and sports outdoor misters to cool as well as add to the ambiance. Peterson says enthusiastically, “I wanted a dining destination that has a colorful, fun vibe that screams, ‘I have arrived’. I believe we’ve curated elements that make the experience feel like a quintessential Palm Springs resort. With the convenience and comfort of outdoor misters, guests can celebrate the best of California’s laid back luxe lifestyle”

Outdoor Misters Can Be As Essential As AC for the Food Service Industry Operating in the “New Normal”

Covid-19 has put unprecedented stress upon the restaurant and entertainment industries, impacting almost every facet of their business. While foodservice has overcome this ever-changing landscape, it has vacillated between indoor, curb-side, and now, ostensibly, outdoor dining,

Restaurant owners have had to rapidly pivot to accommodate Covid-19 public health initiatives. With outdoor spaces subject to extreme and seasonal climate changes, the health of both staff and guests remains a priority.

Peterson understands this dynamic and contends, “With the pandemic raging, I’ve basically had to turn an inside restaurant… to an ALL outside experience. Keeping customers and staff healthy and happy is my most important goal. While I can’t control the outdoor weather, the installation of outdoor misters has off-set the heat. Kind of like climate control for outside. It’s as essential as an indoor AC.”

Palm Springs and Sacramento regional areas share a common seasonal phenomenon… it’s sizzling hot in the heat of summer and this stifling heat is a deterrent to businesses that have no option but to operate outdoors. Thus, outdoor misters have become an important part of Peterson’s successful re-opening of her business during Covid-19 by offering the ability to seat more customers comfortably, offering her hard-working staff a much-needed respite, and staying true to the Shangri-La atmosphere she has manifested.

Shangri-La is an Al Fresco Foodie Find

If the description of this seemingly ideal scene doesn’t lure curious adventurers, the food is a slice of heaven that cannot be overlooked. Shangri-la Restaurant specializes in seasonal, contemporary American fare and handcrafted cocktails. With a host of veggie and gluten-free options, you’ll want to indulge and imbibe in the finest sourced ingredients.

Must-Have:
The Shangri-La SLUSHEEZ
“citrusy, layered, focused” citrus green tea-infused vodka, fresh-squeezed lemonade”

SHANGRI-LA BURGER
(served with fries or salad)
Pliny beer cheese, house pickles, aioli, crispy onion strings
– add bacon, heirloom tomato or avocado
– Gardenburger patty available upon request

As those in the know have come to appreciate:

”Leave the world behind and enjoy the fresh air on our expansive patio”

And don’t forget to make reservations to dine under the outdoor misters!!

Shangri-La is located at 7960 Winding Way, Fair Oaks, CA 95628. For reservations and connections please go to shangrilafairoaks.com or phone 916-241-9473.

Please be advised of the Shangri-La COVID HOUSE RULES:
• Please practice social distancing and help do your part to keep guests and employees safe.
• Masks must be worn at all times while moving throughout the restaurant.
• If you get up from your seat, your mask must be on.
• Furniture cannot be moved.
• 2-hour time limit on all tables.

Exploring the Sierra Foothills: Sacramento Day Trippin’

Just a quick beat from downtown Sacramento (about an hour or so drive), Amador County is home to a wonderful blend of history and natural wonder as well as host to modern culinary sip, sup, and sightsee adventures.  The region is one of California’s Gold Country treasures with over 40 wineries set amongst a splash of charming vintage towns that were built from the area’s rock mining boom.  For a cool day trip, check out the town of Sutter Creek on your way to the Black Chasm Cavern in Volcano to discover one of California’s recognized National Natural Landmarks.

Just off Highway 49, the town of Sutter Creek beckons visitors with its historical charm. Established in 1854, Sutter Creek is a quintessential Gold Country town with buildings that line the street reflecting early 19th & 20th Century architecture. Main Street is full of boutique stores, restaurants, and tasting rooms to enjoy.  On a sunny day, take leisurely stroll down Main Street and you can’t miss the billowing mist floating from the balcony of Hotel Sutter.  Koolfog installed a high-pressure evaporative misting system so that guests on the balcony area could be comfortable while enjoying a beverage with a front row view of the happenings on Main Street. Sutter Creek does get quite warm in Spring and Summer months, so those traveling to the area can refresh under the outdoor patio misters. While there is no table service on the balcony, drinks can be ordered from the bar. Hotel Sutter bar includes a selection of wine, beer, and spirits with their house lemonade a perfect SIP to quench your thirst:

 

Lavender Lemonade

A fun and refreshing twist on a lemonade made with signature housemade lavender syrup and house lemonade, served with a sugared rim

Hotel Sutter is a Gold Rush inspired hotel that gives lovely homage to the region and features an intriguing basement style lounge space for events and live music. In addition, the hospitable gourmet restaurant cultivates locally sourced, seasonal, and sustainable ingredients to enhance its menu. The Koolfog taste team recommends you try this mouthwatering starter to SUP:

 

“Pig, Fig, & Goat  

Prosciutto, fig jam, herbed goat cheese, and candied pecans with an oversized pretzel

Just a few miles away is the famous Black Chasm Cavern located in the small town of Volcano.  As you pass the Indian Grinding Rock State Historic Park, follow a signs through a wooded area that clears at your destination.  Visitors enter into a museum type of gift shop to await a guided tour of this remarkable cave.  An experienced naturalist leads a group into three different chambers located beneath the earth’s surface while educating and entertaining guests with stories of California’s culture and history. Curious scientists, budding gemologists, and those interested in truly unique experience will be dazzled by the mystery and beauty of these caves.

 

Entering the mouth of this phenomenon one is struck by the beauty and depth of the rock formations that date back over several million years.  Descending several flights of stairs, platforms have been constructed to study the different stalactites and stalagmites that grace the cavern. It is important to note that the tour has been designed with special care in lighting and attention to the environmentally friendly access points so as not to disturb the caves integrity. Rare rock formations called “helictites” grow throughout this cavern and while found in many different caves the proliferation and abundance of these “gravity defying” crystals has led to the declaration of Black Chasm Cavern as a National Natural Landmark.

 

 

Restaurant Misters at Relish Burger, El Dorado Hills

Tucked into the corner of Montano De El Dorado Retail Plaza, Relish Burger and Bar is a local favorite that draws a stellar crowd seeking good food, excellent craft beers, superb cocktails, and a fun atmosphere. Known as a casual hang out, Relish Burger Bar’s patio beckons as the perfect spot to bring your friends and enjoy the views with restaurant misters creating a cool and comfortable atmosphere. 

Relish Burger Bar has extensive menu items including Salads, Signature Sandwiches and Signature Burgers to satiate hungry appetites.

May We Suggest these amazing dishes:


Salad Choice:

  • Relish Wedge Trio

Tomato, basil, feta cheese with balsamic. – Bacon, blue cheese, red onion with ranch. – Avocado, hard boiled egg, crispy onions with lemon vinaigrette.

 

Signature Sandwich Choice:

  • L.T.A.

Smoked pork belly, lettuce, tomato, avocado spread, A-1 aioli. Served on grilled Parmesan sourdough.

 

Signature Burger Choice:

  • The Hills Bacon Cheeseburger

8 oz. patty, Applewood smoked bacon, pepper jack cheese, roasted A-1 aioli, lettuce, tomato.

 

 Koolfog “Taste Team” Favorite bite off the NIBBLE’s Menu:

  • Pickle Fries

Crispy pickle spears, serviced with avocado ranch.

Montano De El Dorado Retail Plaza is beautiful enclave situated within the Sierra Foothills. Similar to the Italian Tuscan inspired architecture that dots the region, this shopping and dining space is reminiscent of the inviting palazzo’s found across the Mediterranean countryside.  The center welcomes with an array of boutiques and restaurants designed to take advantage of California’s indoor/outdoor lifestyle boasting a rich landscape that includes water fountains, lush greenery, and a wonderful perch to enjoy a sunset over the Central Valley.

relish burger el dorado hillsRelish Burger Bar’s courtyard has both high and low dining umbrella tables that surround a stunning cabana bar area.  Music softly fills the air and as diners look to the sky, market lights hang ready to twinkle in the evening hours while misters are positioned to cool customers when temperatures rise.  The evaporative misting system above this festive patio provides comfort when the party gets started. 

Relish Burger Bar is located  at 1000 White Rock Road, El Dorado Hills, CA; relishburgerbar.com or call 916-933-311 

In the know:

  • Kids Eat Free Every Sunday
  • Tuesdays = Trivia from 7pm-9pm
  • Check their Facebook event calendar for live entertainment.

 

 

 

 

Dining Under the Misters: Cool off at Crawdads On The River!

Summer in Sacramento sizzles… and we are not just talking about the heat. As temperatures rise so does the Sacramento Valley restaurant and dining scene, attracting patrons seeking amazing food, refreshing cocktails and robust entertainment. With local fresh farm fare, mixologists at the ready and a lively riverfront, eateries located near the Riverbank Marina make a splash.

Established in 1986, Crawdads On River is a restaurant & bar sporting sensational sunset views and a festive riverside vibe. It’s reputation has grown into a known hot spot that caters to a diverse crowd seeking a great location to hang out, unwind, and savor the best of this quintessential California inland waterfront experience. Crawdads On The River’s contemporary menu serves up daily specials, seafood and traditional American pub plates with a bit of Cajun influence to create their “River Staples”, and a patio with misters to keep you cool when dining outdoors.

Koolfog “Taste Team” Favorite:

BUCKET O’ CRAWDADS
• Crawdads, corn on the cob, red potato, andouille sausage & creole seasonings

Did you know?
• Crawdads are fresh water crustaceans.
• Also, known as Crayfish, there are over 330 species in North America.
• They can be found in Northern California’s ponds, lakes, streams, and rivers.

May We Suggest these mouth-watering dishes:

CRAWDADS CHOWDER FRIES
• French Fries, Crawdads Clam Chowder, Cheddar Cheese, Bacon, green onions and Parsley

CREOLE BURRITO
• Cod, Andouille sausage, crawdads, cabbage, rice, creole aioli, sour cream & cotija Cheese

SEAFOOD SIMMER
• Crawfish tails, clams, mussels, and cod simmered in creole broth. Served with toast points

Of course, our Koolfog “Taste Team” prefers dining under the misters with discreet fog nozzles artfully placed for optimum guest comfort. The outdoor patio is a colorful atmosphere that offers up cool Delta breezes with the whisper of gentle waves mingling with the buzz of the crowd and the hum of boats cruising along the waterway. Top that with our Koolfog evaporative misting system and the environment is perfect place to relax, refresh, and enjoy some happy hour specials or a blended, frozen treat.

Entertainment options are plenty at this cantina including Karaoke Thursdays and a summer season filled with live music on Saturday’s, sponsored by Mastercraft.

Crawdads On The River is situated at 1375 Garden Highway, Sacramento. For hours, reservations, brunch & special event info be sure to visit saccrawdads.com.

 

Photo Courtesy @madisonhudson for Crawdads On The River

Summer Day at Der Biergarten

A wonderful summer day at Der Biergarten! A Koolfog patio misting system provides a cool atmosphere while temperatures soar in the Sacramento Valley. Guests and visitors are bound to return when they realize how comfortable they can be sitting outdoors! Our systems don’t leave any wet residue behind, which means your tables and customers will stay dry yet cool. Adding a misting system is a great way to extend your summer hours and get more guests to visit your restaurant. If you’re interested in installing a system in your outdoor space, contact us to get started.

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Model Home with Misting at Poolside

Model Home with Misting at Poolside

 

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