I love bread so I got a kick out of this sourdough bread alligator at Boudin SF in Roseville!
Tightwad Tuesday: Do You Groupon?
If you’re like me and love a great bargain, you are going to love Groupon! For those of you unfamiliar with Groupon, it’s a Website that features daily deals on the best stuff to do, see, buy and eat in various cities across the U.S. and in Canada. We’ve been anxiously waiting for Groupon to make its way to Sacramento and couldn’t be happier that the deals are officially here to stay!
Here’s the catch- you can only get the daily deal if the required amount of people sign up for that same deal, that same day. This means that telling your friends and spreading the word is crucial to your bargain-hunting success on Groupon!
You can get daily deals on admission prices to museums, show tickets, spa services and can even buy a Groupon as a gift for someone else.
And for all you foodies, just last month Groupon, Sacramento was offering $25 worth of Ethiopian cuisine and drinks at Queen Sheba for only $10! Now that sounds like my kind of deal!
We love a good food bargain and are standing by for more to come from Groupon, Sacramento!
Have you had success with Groupon yet? Leave us a comment and tell us what you bought!
Oshima Sushi, Sacramento
It might seem unusual, but yesterday I celebrated Cinco de Mayo at Oshima, a sushi restaurant in the Natomas area. I had never been to this restaurant before so I jumped at the opportunity to try something new and celebrate the holiday.
Little did I know how big the celebration would be! The whole Oshima parking lot was blocked off for an outdoor concert and multiple booths were set up selling skewers, Mexican food, margaritas, and more. Despite that, I was more interested in the food inside the restaurant.
I should make it known that I don’t like seafood of any kind and don’t normally frequent sushi restaurants, but I know most sushi places usually have one meal I do like-teriyaki chicken with rice, and that’s what I ordered. My dining partner chose the PDR, a sushi roll stuffed with shrimp tempura topped with snow crab and green onion. As we waited for our food, we were entertained by the music of a live mariachi band.
The PDR roll came out a little before my chicken. Even though I didn’t try it, I know it must have been good because my dining partner had devoured half of it by the time my food arrived. My chicken teriyaki came on a platter-sized plate to accommodate the humongous serving size! It was delicious- the chicken was tender and there was just the right amount of teriyaki sauce. The rice was cooked to perfection and I was pleasantly surprised to see a side of cut cucumbers on my plate.
After dinner we enjoyed the concert outside, and of course, had a celebratory Cinco de Mayo drink.
Oshima Sushi
2071 Natomas Crossing Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95834
916-515-1958
Picnic Day 2010
This past weekend was my first time attending Picnic Day at UC Davis and let’s just say, there was definitely no need for me to pack a picnic basket! UC Davis had enough food booths and vendors to help anyone create their perfect Picnic Day food pairings. Here are just a few of the food options that were out there:
The UC Davis Shah’s Halal Food Cart was a very popular Picnic Day food destination. They were serving up tasty dishes like chicken or lamb over rice for $6.75 and chicken or lamb gyros for $5.75. Anyone looking for something to satisfy their sweet tooth could turn to the Fresh Strawberry Crepe Day at La Crepe. La Crepe is located in the Silo and serves over 50 specialty crepes ranging from dessert crepes and vegetarian crepes to Chicken Florentine crepes.
And of course, there were enough corn dogs, root beer floats, and cotton candy for all to enjoy!
The abundant food choices and the beautiful weather made for a great first-time Picnic Day experience.
Get Your Irish On!
St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner! To make sure you get your fill of fun and delicious Irish foods, here’s a reminder about some of the best bets for this Wednesday:
St. Patrick’s Day Block Party- Join de Vere’s Irish Pub for one of Sacramento’s biggest St. Patrick’s Day celebrations! This block party will close down the section of L Street between 15th and 16th Streets and will last from 8 a.m.-2 a.m. A food tent selling sandwiches, sodas, and brats will be there with proceeds benefiting the Fire Department’s Burn Unit. Tickets will be available at the event entrance for $25. (916) 231-9947
St. Patty’s R District Pub Crawl- Head over to Sacramento’s R District (the 1400 block of R Street) for the St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl. Enjoy drink specials, Irish food, and bagpipes at R 15 Bar, Venue, Burgers and Brew, and Shady Lady. R 15 Bar will be offering tasty Irish grub like Corned Beef & Cabbage, Irish Cabbage Soup, and Guinness Cupcakes. Other specials on the block include $3 pints of Guinness and $4 Jameson! The crawl starts at 11 a.m. and lasts until closing. (916) 930-9090
Brew It Up– Brew It Up is going all out this St. Patrick’s Day! From 11 a.m.-midnight. there will be no cover charge, food and drink specials, Celtic and Irish tunes, and party favors for everyone! Come between the hours of 11a.m.-3p.m. and enjoy Brew It Up’s Dublin Pub Lunch. This special lunch menu will feature nearly a dozen Irish favorites including Corned Beef and Cabbage, beer steamed mussels, Limerick Ham Sandwiches, lamb stew, Shepherd’s Pie, and more. Lunch items will also be served during dinner hours from 6-10 p.m. with the addition of a slow roasted leg of lamb with mint au-jus. (916) 441-3000
Jamie’s Bar and Grille– Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at Jamie’s Bar and Grille. Starting at 11 a.m. you can treat yourself to Irish favorites like Corned Beef and Cabbage, Irish stew, and a Corned Beef sandwich. St. Patrick’s Day menu items are available until they run out so hurry over to get your fix before it’s too late! (916) 442-4044
McCormick and Schmick’s (client) – It’s Lucky to Kiss a Stranger on St. Patrick’s Day at McCormick & Schmick’s! Buy a Chocolate Kiss or Leprechaun Kiss special cocktail for a stranger and receive three “I Got Kissed” stickers. At the end of the night, the guess with the most “kisses” will win fun prizes! Plus, don’t miss the delicious Irish fare like Corned Beef sliders, Guinness-steamed shrimp, Corned Beef sandwich, Corned Beef and Cabbage, and lamb stew. (916) 442-8200
Can’t make it to any of the festivities on Wednesday? Don’t despair because Cosmo Café serves Corned Beef & Cabbage year round!