by Meagan CrossPhotos by David Cross and Jess Keller A couple weeks ago, I had the privilege of sailing to the Bahamas from Miami on Juliet (104 feet long, three-masted, steel-hulled schooner). Among the sailing, cocktailing, scuba diving and land excursions, there was also an opportunity to go spear fishing for lobster. Free lobster? Yes, please! The [...]
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by Maria Chacon KniestedtI don’t know about you, but as much as I love a rainy day, I’m ready for the sun to warm up our fair city. And with the trees beginning to bloom and that small patch of blue sky showing, I think we finally might be in luck. When the weather warms, my thoughts always [...]
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by Melissa NielsenHappy Clam Chowder Day! In honor of National Clam Chowder Day, some restaurants are offering great deals on Clam Chowder today: McCormick and Schmick’s Seafood Restaurant (client) In celebration of National Clam Chowder Day, McCormick & Schmick’s in Sacramento (11th & J) and Roseville (at The Fountains) will offer bar and dining room guests the [...]
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by Liz ConantI am addicted – to Groupon. So when I saw a Groupon a few weeks back for Cafeteria 15L, a restaurant I wanted to try since it opened, I snapped it up. I ended up heading over on a weeknight but the restaurant was still impressively busy. Although the entrees looked intriguing, there were too [...]
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by Cecily FullerConfessions of a SacFoodie: I’m a terrible cook. Don’t get me wrong – I love to cook, but saying that it doesn’t come naturally to me would be putting it lightly. After all, about five years ago I was the girl standing in the produce section of Safeway on the phone with my mom, staring [...]
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by Christine SchunkOysters Rockefeller: Six oysters on the half shell stuffed with bacon, spinach, Brie cheese and bread crumbs. According to the menu it’s “a mermaid’s favorite.” (Who knew mermaids love bacon!) Mermaids Seafood & Grill 2171 Cowell Blvd. Suite F Davis, CA 95616 Phone: 530-750-2150
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One movie that the Sac Foodies are very excited for is “Eat, Pray, Love,” in theaters starting August 13. The wonderful stories, fantastic travel destinations, and of course, delicious food, make it a must-see for any foodie. Interested in seeing “Eat, Pray, Love” for only $5? McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurant’s Reel to Reel is [...]
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by Karlie BettencourtIt 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 [...]
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We love the food over at McCormick & Schmick’s, and not just because they’re a client. Right now through the end of September, they have a deal going on called “Reel to Reel,” during which guests that purchase any entrée on the dinner menu can add a movie ticket for just $5. Rather than tell [...]
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by Christine SchunkGlen Ellen, a small town on the outskirts of Sonoma, is so quaint that there are only a few choices of restaurants, but you’ll be hard pressed to find a bad meal in this wine country town. From Garden Court, to The Fig Café, and even the pub fare at The Jack London Lodge are [...]
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