Still not sure how you’ll be ringing in 2009? There are plenty of mouth-watering options to choose from right here in Sacramento that will have you ushering in the New Year in true foodie style. See below for a few local foodie events and let us know what your plans are by leaving a comment below. Happy New Year!
Morgan’s Central Valley Bistro, located inside the Sheraton Grand Hotel, will serve a three-course New Year’s Eve menu for $49 per person. Wine pairings are available at an additional cost. The menu includes an Amuse Bouche of Sweet Potato Soup, a choice of Filet Mignon or Chilean Sea Bass and Tiramisu or Semifreddo for dessert! Call (916) 341-4100 for reservations.
The Cosmomopolitan dinner package includes a three-course dinner, a ticket to the party at Social Nightclub and a champagne toast – all for $80! Call (916) 446-9800 for reservations.
Mason’s “2009 to the Nines” dinner event allows you the option of a four-course meal for $55 per person or a five-course meal, including Ultra Lounge admission, for $100 per person. Diners will feast on dishes including Pepper Crusted Venison Carpaccio, Yukon Gold Potato Gnocchi with Black Truffle and Roasted Rack of Wild Boar. Call (916) 492-1960 for reservations.
The L Wine Lounge & Urban Kitchen will serve a Local, Sustainable and Organic New Year’s Eve dinner. Seating begins at 5:00 p.m., or come early for the 3:00 p.m. New Year’s toast to Paris! For more information and reservations call (916) 443-6970.
The Lounge on 20 will include special dinner menu items to celebrate the New Year which will pair perfectly with champagne or hand-crafted cocktails. Call (916) 443-6620 for reservations.
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Foodie News Bite
This came across our desktops recently, and we thought it might be of interest to fellow Northern California foodies: http://www.strausfamilycreamery.com/?id=82
Foodie News Bite
As we mentioned in our last Foodie NewsBite, when we’re not cooking or eating we make sure to keep up on foodie news too. A recent article from Food Navigator USA tells us that 14 percent of the U.S. adult population falls into the category of a “foodie” – defined here as “having an avid interest in the latest food fads.” Check out the article below and let us know what you think about the report. Do you consider yourself a foodie? Is eating a hobby for you or a necessity?
Foodies lead the way in shaping the industry
By Sarah Hills, 17-Dec-2008
A growing group of consumers dubbed foodies are shaping the American palate and offering food manufacturers a willing audience for product launches, a new report suggests.
Foodies are defined as “having an avid interest in the latest food fads”, according to the report from the market research publisher Packaged Facts, called “Foodies in the US: Five Cohorts: Foreign/Spicy, Restaurant, Cooks, Gourmet and Organic/Natural”.
It said that 31m US adults (14 percent of the population) fall into this category and they are shaping the future of many areas of the food industry.
Of the five foodie cohorts mentioned in the report title, foreign/spicy foodies comprise the largest group, representing 10 percent of all US adults, or 22.3m.
And this cohort is helping to introduce the next wave of international cuisine to the US palate.
The research showed that foodies want to be at the forefront of developments in the culinary world and seem to be “rather impulsive shoppers inclined to equate higher prices with quality”.
The report said: “The fact that foodies are open-minded, curious and eager to experiment with the new is a clear signal to marketers that this is a willing audience for product launches.
“On the downside, this trait can also equate to restlessness, such that companies may have a harder time creating enduring brand loyalty among foodies always on the lookout for the next new thing.”
As a group, they stand out in their preference for less mainstream items, often trending toward more intense, ethnic flavors and products with gourmet or specialty flair.
They are also influenced by media attention to health and diet trends and they are well versed in nutrition-related terms such as ‘complex carbohydrate’ and ‘trans fat’.
Ethical concern
As well as enjoying new types of food, foodies are also concerned about preserving the culture surrounding food.
As a group the research showed that foodies are more likely than US adults on average to be aware of the concepts of food miles, organic farming, sustainable seafood and vegetarianism.
It added that those who strongly consider the ethical ramifications of the foods they consume will adjust their packaged food choices accordingly.
Economic prospects
The group is also 16 percent more likely than US adults on average to spend $150 or more per week on groceries.
And as they consider eating more of a hobby than a necessity, Packaged Facts believes that during tough economic times they may place even more of a premium on the foods and culinary experiences.
Packaged Facts used data from Simmons Market Research Bureau to segment the overall foodie demographic into the five foodie cohorts.
Preview: "12 Days of Cookies"
If you’ve read our blog in the past, you already know that at FH, we love food. So for our holiday party last week, we created the First Annual FH Cookie Exchange. Everyone in the office baked (okay, a few bought) their favorite holiday cookie and the result was truly delicious! After the office-wide sugar-high subsided we managed to track down some of the recipes and we’ll be sharing them with you over the next few weeks. Stay tuned for our Foodie Countdown to the Holidays: “The 12 Days of Cookies” starts now!
Who Needs Rockefeller Plaza?
If you’re looking for some good, old-fashioned fun, check out the outdoor ice skating rink in historic Folsom, open through January 25. We headed to the festive area this week and marveled at the how amazing it is to have a frozen outdoor rink in light jacket weather!
The historic district has plenty in the way of shops and restaurants, too. We stopped by Karen’s Bakery (just a block from the rink) and enjoyed quick snack: a snowman sugar cookie, a gingerbread cookie, a slice of triple berry pie and some hot cocoa.
Karen’s also offers more substantial fare, and on a not-too-wintry day, the outdoor patio is a great place to catch the sights and sounds of the season.
If you’re looking for some great pizza, try Pizzeria Classico (just two blocks from the rink), or if you’re in the mood for some decadent sweets, head over to Snook’s .
These are only a few of the wide array of food options in historic Folsom, so take a walk along its main street and enjoy some unique holiday charm.
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