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DINING GUIDE I i structure that suggests a French farmhouse upgraded over the generations by an increasingly prosperous family Twisted Fork Restaurant Bar -Italian lone Hotel 25 Main St lone Amador Co (209) 274-2003 Rather than twisted Michael Saravia's cooking inside the revitalized lone Hotel celebrates a vigorous and accessible style of mainstream Italian cooking with portions substantial and prices appealing bright and spacious quarters in Rocklin an interpretation of the Turkish culinary arts that goes far beyond the usual tabouli eggplant yogurt and lamb in its robust and involved variety Bravo! Pastaria Market Eatery Italian 1465 Eureka Road (Stone Point Center) Roseville (916) 772-8777: In quarters bright and homey and with an attitude downright neighborly Bravo is serving a take on Italian cooking that is substantial and honorable with dishes ranging from main stream traditional to recognizably modern Carpe Vino new American 1568 Lincoln Way Auburn (530) 823-0320: Though primarily a classy wine shop Carpe Vino also makes for a comfortable and provocative restaurant in large part for a seasonal menu that takes advantage of locally produced provisions with a well-considered artistry The Counter hamburgers In the Fountains shopping center 1005 Galleria Blvd Roseville (916)773 2333 www thecounterburger com The food and service are way ahead of the burger-chain curve with fresh ingredients and conscientious service The fun lies in choosing from among 10 cheeses 28 toppings and 18 sauces as burger condiments Appetizers such as fried dill pickle chips onion strings chili and some vegetarian dishes also show their quality Johnny California Pasta Grill -California cuisine 10505 Fairway Drive Roseville (916) 789-2000 johnnygarlics com The executive chef calls the menu with Southwestern and Italian influences The owner is celebrity chef Guy Fieri of Food Network fame who should be happy with the quality of such offerings as sashimi won-tons Cuban pork chops Cajun chicken fettucine Alfredo and a host of provocative appetizers La Provence Restaurant Terrace French 110 Diamond Creek Place Roseville (916) 789-2002 Bright and spunky Provencal dishes that often take advantage of locally grown provisions are presented in a large and rambling WEEKEND TICKET I Friday ApnU2009 I The Sacramento Bee 43.