Sprouts & Shutters: Downtown Eateries

Written by Beatrice Karnes

We all have our favorite restaurants and we need to support them to keep them in business. But it’s also nice to try new establishments. There are two restaurants—a BBQ joint and a bakery—that have opened downtown recently.

Smokehouse 10 is an award-winning BBQ team that’s traveled around the country scooping up honors at BBQ competitions. The grillmasters have been catering events in the area for some time—now they’ve opened a restaurant so you can get their ribs, briskit, pork and chicken any time your mouth waters for smoked meats. 

Sides include cowboy beans, Carolina red slaw and mac ‘n cheese.

Smokehouse 10 is located at 1333B Pine Street. Hours are Monday-Friday, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Saucie’s Bakery & Café has opened on Main Street enticing passersby with the aroma of freshly baked cinnamon rolls (with cream cheese icing!), sweet or savory scones, chocolate pecan cookies and a variety of muffins. And that’s just a partial list of the baked items.

Need something more substantial? How about quiche or a ham and cheese croissant.

Check out Saucie’s Facebook page for drool-worthy photos or to watch for specials.

Saucie's is located at 712 Main St.  It’s open Monday-Friday, 6 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Do you know of other businesses that have opened in Martinez recently? Share the good news below in our comments section.