Wondering what to do in Sacramento this weekend? Kick off the holiday weekend by checking out these local events!
What: Mexican Night at The Shack – Enjoy Mexican dishes like chicken enchiladas and carnitas while listening to music!
When: Starting at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 28
Where: 5201 Folsom Blvd
What: Sacramento Greek Festival – This popular festival has traditional Greek food, music and dancing!
When: Friday, Aug. 29 – Sunday, Aug. 31
Where: Sacramento Community Convention Center
What: California State Fair – Pizza, nachos, corndogs and more!
When: Friday, Aug. 15 – Monday, Sept. 1
Where: Cal Expo
Archives for August 2008
Foodie Fun in the Baltic Sea
I’ll be the first to admit that this blog entry is more than a bit overdue. But in the off-chance that you find yourself hungry and perusing the countries along the Baltic Sea in the near future, I owe it to you to share my key learnings.
A little over a month ago, I was lucky enough to take the trip of a lifetime – a cruise through the North and Baltic Seas with my mom and grandpa. The itinerary featured stops in Germany, Sweden, Finland, Russia, Estonia and Denmark before returning to Holland. Well let me tell you, I like to travel and I love to eat and drink. The combination only seems natural! Below you will find snapshots of some of my favorite foodie moments and sightings abroad.
Brews, Jazz and Funk Fest – Take 2
Last weekend I had the pleasure of attending the 7th Annual Brews, Jazz and Funk Fest at Squaw Valley in Lake Tahoe. You couldn’t have picked a better weekend for roaming around the Village at Squaw Valley to listen to live bands and sample micro brews, the weather was delightfully warm and the beer was perfectly cold. I decided to make the trek to Tahoe with fellow Sacfoodie Brittany and friends after reading her praise of last year’s festival.
The two-day event, which seems to appeal to locals and visitors alike, consists of free live performances by numerous bands on two stages and more than a half dozen participating breweries serving up their brews on tap from beer tents (or beer barrels – as in photo above). For an affordable $10, I picked up a festival mug and two beers, in addition to the $5 suggested donation at entry. All proceeds benefit the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe, which certainly helps explain the festival’s pet-friendly atmosphere.
Our first stops included the Black Diamond booth for a mug of their Hefeweizen (for the girls) and the hot dog stand for a Polish dog smothered in grilled peppers and onions (for the boys). We also popped into the Blue Coyote Sports Bar and Grill to enjoy a steaming basket of Cheesy Poofs – deep fried Kraft-style macaroni and cheese triangles – which were to-die-for after a long afternoon of beer tasting. After a wonderful weekend with good food, great beer and even better company, I can’t wait for next year!
Late-Night Dining at Bistro 33 Midtown
Believe it or not, late-night dining in Midtown Sacramento is not limited to drive-through windows. In fact, Bistro 33 Midtown has a menu designed to satisfy even the strongest nocturnal cravings. Bistro 33’s “Midnight at Midtown” menu is served nightly from 10 p.m. to close, which is either 2 a.m. or 3 a.m. depending on the day of the week.
The Midnight at Midtown menu is a combination of appetizers, soups, salads, main dishes and even breakfast dishes! Some of the items on the menu are Carnitas Street Tacos, Oven Dried Tomato & Shrimp Ravioli and Kobi Mini Burgers—no late-night drive-through menu can compete with variety like that!
A few weeks ago, I found myself at Bistro 33 celebrating a friend’s birthday at midnight. I tried the French Onion Soup Gratinée and loved it. The bowl was brimming with Swiss cheese and sweet caramelized onions, which was just what I needed to satisfy my late-night craving. My fellow night owls enjoyed the Roasted Sirloin Dip with house-made au jus and Eggs Any Style.
Located at the corner of 16th and K streets, Bistro 33 Midtown also has a full bar with an extensive wine and cocktail list. If you ever find yourself in a late-night dining dilemma, back away from the drive-through window and satisfy your appetite at Bistro 33 Midtown.
Head Out to Hawks’ One Year Anniversary Benefit
Head out to Hawks this Thursday to celebrate the restaurant’s one year anniversary and support youth involvement with agriculture!
Hawks is celebrating its first year with a benefit for the Placer Ag Future Project Scholarship fund for Beginning Farmers. Enjoy a meal of Hawks’ most requested menu items: Green Bean Beignets and Short Rib Sliders!
Event Details:
Who: Hawks and the Foothill Farmers’ Market Association
What: Celebrate Hawks’ one year anniversary with an evening of food and drinks while supporting the Placer Ag Future Project Scholarship fund for Beginning Farmers. Cost is $25 per person.
When: 7-9 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 21
Where: Hawks in Granite Bay