A few years back I did a post on a crab feed I attended and, as you may recall, I was fascinated by the whole picking or piling experience going on around me. Well, someone recently commented on my post asking about Sacramento-area crab feeds, so with crab feed season officially underway it’s time to get your tickets for a feed near you.
With a quick search on sacbee.com, I came up with the following list of local crab feed events, but if you know of one in the area not listed here, please feel free to post a comment to let our readers know the details. Most crab feeds are fundraising events pulled together to support worthy local causes and organizations in our community – so get your tickets and support a good cause while happily picking or piling!
Saturday, February 2
St. Mary’s Church, Giovanni Hall
Sacramento
16th Annual Bella Vista Football Boosters Crab Feed
Orangevale
Lodi FFA Ag Booster Crab Feed
Lockford
Saturday, February 9
Sierra Trail Dogs 11th Annual Crab Feed
Auburn
Saturday, February 16
Crab Feed
Aerospace Museum of California
McClellan
Saturday, February 23
Feast for the Rotary
Rocklin
Active 20-30 #1032’s 20th Annual Crab Feed
Orangevale
Saturday, March 2
Whitney High Annual Crab Feed & Auction
Roseville
Archives for January 2013
Temple Coffee House
What a revelation it was to discover I could enjoy the taste of coffee without adding cream or sugar. In the past, if I ever had to drink a regular cup of coffee, I would find myself dissatisfied by the lack of flavor and bitter taste. It wasn’t until I discovered Temple Coffee House and sampled their award-winning coffee that I truly learned to appreciate the wonderful flavor-potential of these rare, natural coffee beans.
Temple Coffee House prides itself for its expertly crafted artisan coffee and amazing selection of flavors. Voted Sacramento’s Best Coffee House since its opening in 2005, it has earned a reputation for providing the finest and highest quality coffee in Sacramento.
When I walked into Temple Coffee House for the first time, I immediately felt at ease in this relaxed, comfortable café environment. I ordered a cup of the famous El Salvador Tres Limites roast and paired it with a delectable carrot-pecan muffin.
My first sip of the El Salvador Tres Limites was enchanting. The body was full without needing cream. The robust flavor was sweet and decadent without having to add sugar. It was extraordinary and unexpected, delicious but yet so simple. I was amazed by the smoothness and the delicate taste of the bourbon vanilla, stone fruit, and flavorsome fudge coming from each sip. The blend of flavors was impossible to ignore and was more or less as comparable to sipping fine-wine for the first time.
To top it off, the carrot-pecan muffin was an excellent complement to my perfectly roasted and superbly brewed coffee. I was so delighted by my experience at Temple Coffee House that I can’t wait to return for my next delicious cup.
Temple Coffee House
1010 9th St
Sacramento, CA 95814
Hours: 6 a.m. – 11 p.m.
2829 S St
Sacramento, CA 95814
2600 Fair Oaks Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95864
Zinfandel Grille
It’s practically impossible to live in Sacramento and not notice one local hot spot, Zinfandel Grille on Fair Oaks Blvd. Acclaimed for its Mediterranean-inspired menu and extensive wine selection, Zinfandel Grille has been a Sactown favorite for more than 25 years.
When my boyfriend invited me to dinner here, I was absolutely ecstatic! The location is easy to spot but plan ahead for sparse parking. Once inside, soft dim lights veil the elegantly set dining area. The ambience is comfortable, casual and upscale making it the perfect place for a business lunch or an end-of-the-day beverage and wholesome dinner with that special someone.
Our night started with a mouthwatering Ahi Tuna appetizer, a seared sesame-crusted ahi with spicy miso coleslaw, ponzu sauce and sesame chili oil, delectably paired with a Stella Artois for him while I enjoyed a B.V. 2010 Napa Cabernet.
I had a big appetite so I ordered Zinfandel’s all-time favorite Mustard Chicken. A lightly breaded, pan-seared chicken breast topped with lemon aioli, served with mashed potatoes and fresh baby spinach dressed with sherry vinaigrette, applewood-smoked bacon, cherry tomatoes and julienned carrots, zucchini and squash. My boyfriend ordered the classic Filet Mignon, a savory grilled steak topped with crispy onion rings paired with garlic mashed potatoes and prosciutto-wrapped asparagus.
Both of our beautifully presented entrées were incredibly tasty. The generous portion size and burst of flavor coming from every dish left us happy and filled with delight. We ended our night by clearing our plates and feeling more than satisfied with our wonderful meal.
Zinfandel Grille also offers an extraordinary happy hour menu with an exciting selection of drink and appetizer specials.
Happy Hour:
Monday: 3:30- 6:30pm
Tuesday: 3:30-6:30 pm
Wednesday: 3:30-10:00 pm
Thursday: 3:30- 6:30pm
Friday: 3:30- 6:30pm
Saturday: 4:00-6:30pm
Sunday: 4:00-6:30pm
Zinfandel Grille
2384 Fair Oaks Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95825
(916) 485-7100
Orphan Breakfast House
Some mornings just call for a sit-down, ignore-the-world, enjoy-yourself kind of breakfast. When those mornings call, Orphan Breakfast House answers.
From fresh daily specials using seasonal ingredients like the Meyer Lemon Poppyseed Pancakes (three Meyer lemon poppyseed pancakes baked with fresh raspberries and surrounded by house-made Meyer lemon curd) to menu standbys like the Papas Loco (rosemary potatoes grilled with jalapenos and scallions, topped with black beans, jack cheese, fresh salsa, sour cream, avocado, cilantro and Roma tomatoes), Orphan doesn’t disappoint.
Plus, they serve juices, smoothies and freshly brewed Naked Coffees (come warmer weather, I highly recommend the iced coffee).
Of course, everyone has a favorite breakfast spot in town. What’s yours?
Orphan Breakfast House
3440 C Street
Sacramento, CA
916-442-7370
California Photo Foodie Contest
There are three reasons why I love the month of January: the start of a New Year, my birthday, and California Restaurant Month – a month-long celebration of California’s incredible culinary scene.
To add some fun and friendly competition to California’s Restaurant Month, Visit California has launched a Facebook contest in search of the best, most creative photo of any dish you can capture.
The premise is simple, go out and eat at your favorite restaurant, take a picture of your beautifully presented dish and enter the photo on the Dine in CA Facebook Contest Page or simply Instagram your picture and tag with #DineinCA.
That’s right fellow foodies, you could win the ultimate 7-day California Foodie Vacation. This amazing vacation prize package features fabulous dining and wine tasting at some of California’s top foodie destinations and an exclusive lunch with an editor at Sunset Magazine headquarters near San Francisco!
The contest is open to citizens of the U.S. and Canada age 21 and over. Be sure to submit your photo before the end of January!
For official rules and details about the contest click here.