Hopefully, you’ve finished the arduous task of completing your taxes for this year…and if not, well, you better get on it! Luckily, there is some light at the end of the tunnel – that’s right, Tax Day specials! There are quite a few to be had this year and what better way to celebrate having completed your taxes than by dining out – at a discount! Below are the specials we’ve heard about for Wednesday – leave us a comment if you know about something else!
P.F. Chang’s is offering diners 15 percent off on your entire bill if you dine at any of their restaurant locations on April 15 – that’s food and beverages! That’s reason enough for us to visit the Midtown location at 15th and J Street!
The McCormick & Schmick’s (a client of ours) Tax Relief Day special includes bottom line drink specials and select entrees for just $10.40! Plus, every taxpaying customer will receive a $10.40 tax relief dinner certificate for future use – now that’s a catch!
After our review a few weeks back, two free mini burgers and fries at The Counter is not a special we want to miss! Stop by the Roseville location from 3 to 5 p.m. and mention “The Counter Mini Tax Relief Plan” when you order to get the freebies.
If you’re planning on hitting the mall tomorrow, be sure to stop by Cinnabon – they’re handing out free CinnaBites from 5 to 8 p.m. on the 15th. The only thing better than cheap is free, right?
If you happen to live or work near the only Taco Del Mar in Sacramento, you’ll want to print out this coupon for a free tax day taco!
Finally, if it’s pizza you’re craving, Papa John’s is offering a large, original crust cheese pizza with three toppings for just $10.40 – this special is good April 13 – 15 only and you must order online.
Archives for April 2009
Easter Sunday Foodie Round-Up
Whether you’re planning on dining out this Easter Sunday or hosting a gathering at home, we’ve got you covered! There are many special dining events and deals to be had this Sunday in the Sacramento area. What are your plans this Easter? Leave us a comment below and tell us what you’re cooking or where you’re planning on eating!
On Saturday, the Kiwanis Club of Carmichael will host a pancake breakfast at the Carmichael Park Clubhouse from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Cost is $5 for adults, and $3 for children under age 12. Kids 8 and under can participate in Carmichael Park’s annual Easter egg hunt, beginning promptly at 10 a.m. Robla Community Park and Parkway Oaks Park in Sacramento are also hosting egg hunts on Saturday as well.
If you’re in the mood for a traditional Easter brunch on Sunday morning, there are many local options. Head downtown for the Sheraton Grand’s Easter Brunch Grand Buffet, where you can enjoy a variety of options including fresh seafood, hand-crafted sushi, dill-crusted salmon filet and much more. Seatings are available at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., and the cost is $48 per person or $24 for children 6 to 12 years old. The Firehouse in Old Sacramento will also be hosting Easter brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Entrees include New York strip and eggs, Florentine eggs Benedict, seafood croustade and more. Cost is $39.95 per person. Call (916) 442-4772 or go to The Firehouse Web site for reservations.
Paul Martin’s American Bistro in Roseville is offering a three-course menu for just $24.95 this Sunday. The meal includes slow-roasted prime rib, creamy mashed potatoes, your choice of soup or salad and a hand-crafted dessert. Or, try one of the new spring menu items such as fresh halibut with baby artichokes or grilled salmon with squash and fingerling potatoes. Call (916) 783-3600 for reservations.
Granite Bay’s Hawks Restaurant has special Easter brunch and dinner menus. Brunch choices include eggs benedict, slow-roasted arctic char and strawberry shortcake for dessert while the dinner selection includes filet mignon, homemade gnocchi and even an amuse bouche to start. Call ahead for reservations: (916) 791-8200.
Eating at home but no time to cook? Head to Nugget Market and pick up a fully prepared lamb dinner. This meal features a boneless leg of Superior Farms American Lamb, seasoned and stuffed with feta cheese and kalamata olives and roasted rare. The complete meal comes with potatoes, asparagus and dinner rolls; it serves a family of six and it’s only $60.99 when you bring in a $5 off coupon.
(Above photo courtsey of Flickr userMarek52).
Order Your Bunny Bread Today!
Whether you’re hosting or a guest at an upcoming Easter celebration, the Bunny Bread from Freeport Bakery is a must this weekend. I purchased my first Bunny Bread last year and I won’t go another Easter without it! As the host, it serves as an adorable table decoration that both the kids and adults loved. When brunch is served, it’s equally delicious! The buttery egg bread is terrific at room temperature (one less thing in the oven!) and complements traditional Easter fare perfectly. For only $11.95, you can’t beat the convenience and great taste. It’s wrapped beautifully so pick one up as a hostess gift or offer to bring the bread to Easter brunch if you’re an invited guest. I ordered mine today for pick-up on Saturday. I couldn’t resist the adorable Easter Basket Cake, Easter-themed cookies, and Fudge Easter Eggs while I was at it! (Above photo is courtsey of Freeport Bakery).
Freeport Bakery
2966 Freeport Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95818
916-442-4256
Eat for a Cause
Have you heard? Andrea Lepore and Fabrizio Cercatore, masterminds behind the new Hot Italian in midtown, are organizing a fundraiser to benefit Italy’s Earthquake victims. Tomorrow, April 9, from 5:00 – 9:00 p.m., 100% of the net proceeds from all orders will be donated to the relief fund orchestrated by the National Italian American Foundation. So do your best to make it out to the Hot Italian tomorrow night, and eat locally for a global cause.
16TH & Q Streets
Sacramento, CA
www.hotitalian.net
Tightwad Tuesday: Take Me Out to the Ballgame
This Thursday is Opening Day for the Rivercats and we can’t wait to officially ring in the start of baseball season. There are a few seats left for the game, so if you don’t have tickets yet there’s still time!
Back in 2007 we shared a review of the Baked Potato with Pulled Pork and the Sactown Cheese Steak and we promise there will be more ballpark food reviews to come. But for now, we thought we’d fill you in on the best deals to be had at Raley Field this season. We spoke to a Rivercats representative who gave us the inside scoop:
Starting this Thursday for Opening Day, it’s the “Miller Lite Q and Brew” which features specials on burgers and sausages and $2 Miller Lites from 6 to 7 p.m. before the game starts. For Opening Day, the specials will begin an hour early when the gates open at 5 p.m.
“Tecate Tuesdays” are also back featuring specials on Tecate beer to go with your nachos – yum! And the best special of the week is to be had during Friday games, when you can feed the whole family for just a few dollars with the dollar hot dog and dollar ice cream specials – now that’s a deal!
See you at the ballgame!