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Monday, October 16, 2023

Iconic Sacramento bar frequented by powerful politicians to close its doors

SACRAMENTO — A Sacramento bar frequented by governors and other powerful politicians is going out of business. 

Simon's Bar and Cafe has been in business for nearly four decades. Some call Simon's the second State Capitol.

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Now they have to do State business sober.

11 comments:

  1. There's a Chinese restaurant in Sacramento that's also a favorite of the politico crowd called Frank Fat's. When old man Frank was alive the Roseville auction yard was also operating. Frank could often be seen in the crowd on sale day buying the ugliest, mangiest cattle to have slaughtered to serve in his restaurant. It used to put a smile on my cousin's face seeing Frank buying the cheapest cattle he could, knowing who he'd be serving them to.

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    1. We went to Fat's somewhere around 40 years ago. The place to be! Wasn't impressed, and I have a rep for eating just about anything.

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    2. I checked their website to see if they were still in business. They are. They currently have anniversary specials that are $94 for two. Which wouldn't be a problem for a CA politician whose getting his meal paid for by his lobbyist buddy who in turn charges it off to his expense account.
      Maybe it's just me, but forty-seven bucks for a crappy Chinese dinner seems kind of high.

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    3. Best thing is that it's a true story, Odie.
      BTW, that little black kitty with the white mustache on your blog is about the cutest thing I've ever seen! I'm waiting for my bride to walk by so I can show her.

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  2. It is a time when many business are closing their doors but a bar closing sucks and I am not a drinker

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  3. Failed the department of health inspection with all that vermin around?

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  4. A riddle... What do they call it when two politicians are talking outside of work? The scene of the crime!!!!

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  5. target rich environment ..

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  6. Once the big companies move out of State, so do their lobbyist's and their expense accounts.
    Jpaul

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