Danke!
LowBrau
1050 20th Sacramento, CA
916-706-2636
Crawdads on the River
With warm whispers of spring and not-so-distant summer in the air, enjoying an evening along the river with a cocktail in hand doesn’t sound too bad.
Word on the street is Crawdads on the River has been newly remodeled and re-opened on March 14, promising tasty creations by executive Chef Adam Pechal of Restaurant Th13teen and Tuli Bistro. Crawdads’ innovative menu boasts flavorful dishes such as Mai Tai Chicken with Pineapple Rum Sweet & Sour Sauce, New Orleans inspired Crawfish Étouffée, and classic river cocktails with a few new twists.
So if you’re in the mood for expertly prepared seafood and delicious cocktails, make your way to the Riverbank Marina and enjoy an afternoon or evening meal on the water.
Crawdads on the River
1375 Garden Hwy
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 929-2268
Hours:
Sun – Thurs, 11 a.m. – 12 a.m.
Fri – Sat, 11 a.m. – 2 a.m.
Mother, Sacramento
If you live in Sacramento and hearing “Mother” does not immediately make you think “Sacramento’s most buzzed about new restaurant” then I may have to politely ask if you’ve been living under a rock. The new restaurant venture from Chef Michael Thiemann who was previously with Ella Dining Room has already received rave reviews from just about every local media outlet since opening its doors in January. And, what many are surprised to learn about this new Sacramento gem is that the restaurant is completely vegetarian.
The SacFoodies quickly got wind about Mother and who had or had not tried Mother yet has now been a hallway topic of conversation around the office for weeks. I may not have won the award for being the first to try Mother, but it looks like I win for being the first to blog about the new restaurant.
I visited on a Saturday evening around 9pm with three dining companions. We knew we would be in for a wait as the restaurant does not take reservations, but snagged a table after about 30 minutes. Although we were tempted to order the “Chef’s Special” which is 10 surprise dishes, we weren’t quite that daring and elected to share a few appetizers and order our own entrées.
The appetizers we sampled were: the Kale Salad with Apple, Grape, Walnut and Dill (very fresh!); the Roasted Beet Salad with Carrot, Red Quinoa, Almond “Mayo,” Garam Masala, Rose Yogurt and Watercress (if you love beets like I do, you will love this salad); the Chicken Fried Mushrooms (this one needs no description and it was hands-down our favorite appetizer); and the Pan Roasted Delta Asparagus with Chimichurri Sauce (just the right amount of kick!).
As delicious as the appetizers were, the main courses took the cake. One favorite was the Chile Verde with Roasted Potatoes, Pinto Beans, Hominy, Smoked Pickled Jalapeños and Mozzarella. Your server will ask if you want to add a fried egg to the top – of course I said yes. This dish was rich with flavor, incredibly filling and something I would definitely order again.
But the standout of the evening was the Fresh Pasta. This dish changes regularly, but on the night we dined it included fresh homemade noodles, peas, mushrooms, asparagus, buffalo mozzarella and mint leaves to garnish. Lucky for me that my friend who ordered this dish was willing to share because it was so fresh, so good and so clean plate-worthy.
Now I am no vegetarian, but I didn’t miss the meat for a second during my meal at Mother. It’s walking distance from our office, so for my next visit I’m planning to grab a few fellow SacFoodies and head over for lunch. Who’s with me?
Mother
1023 K St
Sacramento, CA 95814
916-594-9812
2014 Valentine's Day in Sacramento
When you’re lucky enough to have Valentine’s Day fall on a Friday, the options are endless where romantic dining is concerned.
Should you stay in and set the mood in the comfort of your own home? Do you go grand and reserve a table at the hottest restaurant in town? What about the single ladies and gents – should you defy cupid and indulge in solo pursuits on the most romantic day of the year?
Can’t decide? Not to worry, the Sac Foodies are here to help. We’ve created a list of must-dos for love-struck couples, happy homebodies and single ladies and lads to help everyone’s V-Day sizzle all night long.
Valentine’s Prix Fixe Offerings in Sacramento (Make reservations on Open Table or by contacting each restaurant quickly before it’s too late)
- The Melting Pot – $75 per person offers five-courses of mouthwatering fondue dishes with a variety of dessert and entrée options. There’s also a Lover’s Lane package for $125 per person, which offers four courses, sparkling wine and an embossed photo frame. See the full menu here.
The Melting Pot
814 15th St., Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 443-2347
- Cafeteria 15L – $80 per couple includes a champagne toast, an appetizer, an entrée and dessert options for two. Dinner is served from 5 – 11 p.m. See the full menu here.
Cafeteria 15L
1116 15th St., Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 492-1960
- Ella Dining Room and Bar – An Ella Valentine’s meal is an exquisite four-course adventure paired with one bottle of champagne per couple. The cost is $125 per person and the full menu can be found here.
Ella Dining Room and Bar
1131 K St., Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 443-3772
Creative Ideas for Homebodies (This is what I’ll be doing)
- Netflix subscribers rejoice! Season 2 of the award-winning ‘House of Cards’ premieres on Feb. 14. So tune in, cozy up, and kick off the night with a bottle of red and a home-cooked meal, made with love. Check out these appetizing delights on CookingLight.com for 20 delicious (and healthy!) romantic recipes to set the mood.
- Not in the cooking mood? Here are local hot-spots offering takeout for two.
- P.F. Chang’s – Nothing says takeout, like Chinese takeout! Here’s the full P.F. Chang’s menu to choose from. Call-in your order ahead of time to ensure it arrives quickly.
- Buca di Beppo – Known for their family-style Italian cuisine, Buca di Beppo offers heart-warming, tummy-filling meals to satisfy both you and your love. The best part? They deliver! Check out the full menu here.
- Looking for more delivery options? Look no further than Eat24.com to find any fine dining cuisine in your area that delivers straight to your front door.
- And if you really want to impress that special someone – try this amazingly simple, mood-setting treat guaranteed to wow: chocolate-covered strawberries. Believe it or not, I make these for friends and family at least twice a month because it’s that easy. As in, two-ingredients-one-microwave-and-15-minutes-easy. Here’s my go-to recipe on FoodNetwork.com that never fails.
All the single ladies… Now put your hands up!
- If you’re not marching to the beat of Beyoncé’s ‘Single Ladies’ song, then you’re truly missing out. Let your hair down and have more fun on Valentine’s Night, because you CAN! Consider indulging in these activities with a group of your closest pals.
- Harlow’s Restaurant – All-girl rock band, the Rainbow Girls will be performing at Harlow’s on Feb. 14, so turn Valentine’s Day into Ladies Night and enjoy good tunes, cold drinks and great company at Harlow’s Restaurant & Nightclub.
- Fox & Goose – Enjoy good folk music from Sea Legs and Davis folk rock group, Red Union Blue at local hot-spot Fox & Goose. Event starts at 9p.m. and tickets are $5.
- Shady Lady – Take yourself back to the Roaring Twenties when jazz and blues were all the rage. This Friday at 9 p.m., Shady Lady will bring original blues orchestra and jazz from Sacramento-based musician, Harley White Jr.
- Are you a single homebody? Then I suggest turning Valentine’s Night into a fun friends or family affair. Include a group of friends, your devoted pet, or perhaps your kids or parents and throw in some ice cream, pizza, beer, wine, or all of the above, and pop in your favorite movie for a full family date night!
Tell us, what are your plans for the big day?
Midtown Biergarten Grand Opening
January 24th is a day for Sacramento beer lovers to rejoice.
It’s Friday, a sunny 73, and Midtown Biergarten will open its doors at 3 p.m.
Midtown Biergarten, nestled on the corner of 24th and K Street, is a traditional beer garden with a contemporary twist. With a prime location in the heart of midtown and an open-air style seating area, furnished with wooden picnic tables and catered with German-inspired cuisine – Midtown Biergarten might be the new hotspot for those eager for quality beer, greet food and warm weather.
Only locally crafted beers and authentic German and Belgium brews will be served, and all the food will come from original family recipes and award-winning German butcher, Dirk Muller of Morants.
Photo Credit: Midtown Biergarten
Business hours will be 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. daily.
Check out their website and Facebook page for more information.
Midtown Biergarten
2332 K Street
Sacramento, CA 95816
(916) 346-4572
www.dbmidtown.com
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