There are some restaurants that are just a pleasure, and The Cellar on Sutter Street in Historic Folsom is one such place. I’ve been to The Cellar a number of times, but when I learned of their expanded menu, I couldn’t wait to try it. Executive Chef Joe Cuka has created a little something for everyone with a whole lot of deliciousness going on.
Once we made our wine choices from the extensive wine list, we began sampling a few items from the menu. We started with Ahi Tuna Tartare Tacos and one of their most popular salads, featuring strawberries and spinach, and both were really tasty.
I was unprepared, however, for how Amazing (yes, with a capital “A”) their Three-cheese Mac ‘n Cheese would be. I have no words. It was simply THAT GOOD. And, drumroll please, it was gluten free to boot. Chef Cuka explained how he eliminates the need for a traditional roux base which calls for flour, and instead uses a creamy garlic and onion béchamel as a base for the three-cheese sauce. And I can attest to how flavorful this makes the dish.
For dessert, I sampled (okay, inhaled) the double fudge brownie with caramel, whipped cream and strawberries, which is also amazingly, inexplicably, deliciously gluten free. I freely admit that the chocolate-obsessed me that I keep under wraps was in foodie Nirvana.
The menu features a wide range of items from Bruschetta to Chorizo Grilled Cheese to Pulled-Pork Sliders, from Flatbread Pizzas to the traditional Cheese Platters, and in addition to the decadent Double Fudge Brownie, they also offer a Berry Cobbler.
The menu prices are so reasonable, with most items ranging between $6 – $12. They also expect to receive their full bar license soon and plan to offer craft cocktails.
I encourage you to check out The Cellar. You may see me there enjoying another bowl of Mac ‘N Cheese – but don’t expect me to share!
Tell us about your favorite menu items.
The Cellar Wine Bar
727 Sutter Street #B
Historic Folsom District
Folsom, California 95630
916.293.9332
For more information, visit:
www.TheCellarWineBar.com
The Cellar Wine Bar’s Facebook page
Archives for June 2014
Sacramento Zoo’s “King of Feasts” Ticket Giveaway
Have you ever thought to yourself, “The zoo would be more fun if there were great food and drinks included?” If so, the Sacramento Zoo’s annual King of Feasts event is for you. Coming up on Saturday, June 21st from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m., King of Feasts includes cuisine from Sacramento area restaurants, wineries and breweries as well as a silent auction and live entertainment.
Imagine strolling around the zoo on a cool, (okay, or maybe very hot), summer evening, cold beer from Track 7 in one hand, a taste of the latest offering from Mulvaney’s B&L in the other, and exotic animals to your right and left.
Sound like fun? You could win a pair of tickets right here on SacFoodies. Simply leave us a comment here on the blog and tell us which winery, brewery or restaurant you are most excited to try at King of Feasts. Leave your comment by noon on Wednesday, June 18th for a chance to win! Winner must be at least 21 years of age. ID will be verified at the door.
5th Annual Red Show Crawl Kicks Off This Month
Throw on your red shoes and enjoy some of Sacramento’s top restaurants while benefiting the Ronald McDonald House Charities of North California and Camp Ronald McDonald at Eagle Lake by participating in a Saturday filled with good food and fun.
The 5th Annual Red Show Crawl is taking place Sunday, June 29th, with registration kicking off at the Citizen Hotel at 1:00 p.m. Then, participants will partake in a “crawl” to each of the 28 participating restaurants, sampling delicious bites at every stop.
Participating restaurants include Farenheit 250, Hock Farm, The Rind, Zocalo, Mikuni, Mother, Yogurtagogo and Lucca. There’s even an after party with live music from 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. at Mulvaney’s B&L.
Tickets are $60-$80 in advance, which includes a goodie bag and food and beverage from all participating restaurants. Get your tickets here.
Luckily for our readers, we’re giving away a pair of tickets! Just comment on this post or our Facebook page by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, June 25 and tell us which restaurant you’d like to try most.
Remember, dress comfortably, but don’t forget your red shoes!
Full list of participating restaurants:
3 Fires Lounge
Azul
Buckhorn Grill
Capital Dime
Cayla’s Cakes and Bakes
Dickey’s BBQ
Downtown and Vine
Fahrenheit 250
Ficklin-Wilcox
Hock Farm
Insight Coffee
Kupros Craft House
Le Cordon Bleu Sacramento
Lucca
Mama Kim on the Go!
Mayahuel
Mikuni
Moniz Wine
Mother
Osaka Sushi
Pizza Rock
Scandal Bar
The Press Bistro
The Rind
The Squeeze Inn
What’s The Scoop Ice Cream
Yogurtagogo
Zocalo
Block Butcher Bar
By: Megan Foster
If you’re looking to beat Sacramento’s heat in the company of a cool drink and some of the choicest house-made charcuterie around, head to Block Butcher Bar in Midtown. Snuggled next to LowBrau on 20th and K streets and under the same ownership, Block Butcher Bar offers up a range of cool cured meats, pickled goodies and fresh local cheeses to complement whatever brew you’re drinking (or holding to your forehead), whether it’s one of the dozens of bourbons, scotches or whiskeys showcased on the wall, a microbrew or a summer-appropriate cocktail. “Just Beet It” is my personal favorite. Featuring a mix of beet juice, lemon, balsamic vinegar, mint, dark rum and bitters, this ruby-colored little gem will have you revived and attempting Michael Jackson dance routines with your friends in no time.
Perfect for a day when consuming hot food sounds unappetizing, the charcuterie options at Block are a welcome divergence. Varied, sophisticated and substantial, don’t confuse these plates with appetizers, as one order can easily make a full meal with generous samplings of three, six or 12 different kinds of cured meats. While you’re enjoying the eclectic protein offerings, your understanding of pickle-appropriate foods will be stretched also, with surprises like pickled cherries and assorted garden vegetables.
Once it’s dark and you’re ready to risk venturing outdoors again (and since you likely bee-lined it from the simmering street to the bar upon entry) don’t forget to look under the glass counter in the foyer. Here you’ll find a wide selection of cured meats and artisan cheeses to take home, from familiar brands like Cowgirl Creamery to new discoveries like Bleating Heart goat cheese. Upon review you’ll be tempted to take home one of everything, and maybe that’s not such a bad idea, since you’ll get to clutch those refrigerated delights to your chest as you make the warm walk to your car.
Block Butcher Bar
1050 20th Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
916.706.2636