We heart burritos. There’s never a bad time for a warm tortilla stuffed with steamy deliciousness. Breakfast, lunch or dinner – you can’t go wrong.
Needless to say, we’re pretty excited for today’s fundraising event at Chipotle benefiting our friends at the Sacramento Food Bank and Family Services. Enjoy a tasty treat at any Sacramento-area Chipotle from 3 p.m. – 8 p.m., show this flier and 50% of the proceeds will go directly to SFBFS. The flier is doubled, so share the giving and make a new friend by using half and give the other to someone in line!
Archives for 2009
Grand Opening Party at Ten22
Last week, a few of the Sac Foodies were invited to attend the grand opening celebration for Ten22 restaurant in Old Sacramento. Since we had also been invited to a preview tasting a few months back, we were really looking forward to seeing how the restaurant had turned out now that it is officially open!
The four of us had a great time feasting on appetizers and enjoying the complimentary drinks while mingling with friends and fellow foodies. Even the mayor stopped by and expressed his excitement about the new restaurant opening and the jobs that have been created as a result.
We especially loved the huge outdoor patio and fire pit area – we’re already envisioning many a happy hour spent out there! The welcoming attitude of the owner and staff along with the casual atmosphere are sure to make Ten22 an Old Sacramento hit. And we couldn’t be happier to have a new hangout just a few blocks from the office – see you soon Ten22!
It’s Just Ducky at the Grange
Several years ago a friend invited me to dinner and asked if I liked duck. My silence on the line quickly revealed my unfamiliarity with the then-foreign foul. But, she took a chance and kept duck in our dinner plans – and I am so glad she did. Ever since that time, duck on the menu meant duck on my plate. So, it is no surprise that I jumped at the chance to attend last Thursday’s duck dinner at the Grange restaurant in downtown Sacramento.
It was a special night at the Grange – although, having now experienced it, I believe every night may be a special night there. The setting is lovely and the service was the proverbial “over the top.” But, let’s talk about the real star of the show: the duck.
The custom menu was a collaboration between Grange Executive Chef Michael Tuohy and local “Hunter Angler Gardner Cook,” Hank Shaw. Earlier that afternoon, they challenged each other with a friendly, “duck off” cooking competition followed by the five-course duck-themed dinner in the evening. A portion of the proceeds from the dinner went to the California Waterfowl Association.
The meal started with a duck charcuterie plate, featuring duck prosciutto and rillette, followed by fresh, local greens with duck confit, a house-made tagliatelle, duck cassoulet, and a pear tart with a crust made with duck fat.
After each course, the only thing left of my plate was the pattern. While every bite was amazing, let me dwell a bit on the tagliatelle with duck sugo. It was like my mom’s home-made beef and noodles…but, not at all, really. It evoked that same comforting, can’t-get-enough taste, but with a deep flavor and freshness, that was second to none. I hope it – or a version of it – is a permanent addition to the Grange menu, because I’m quite sure it will be at the top of my “new things to crave” list.
It was truly a memorable meal with amazing food, fine company, and a special remembrance of a fine foodie friend who shared the spirit of culinary adventure so many years ago. No doubt about it; the whole experience made me feel like one lucky duck.
Grange
926 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 492-4450
Music That Gives Back
We love using Sac Foodies to spread the word about all the great ways that local businesses and individuals are helping to make Sacramento the great city it is.
The “Hope in Harmony” benefit concert for children is one of those great efforts. The event, which will include an Old Hollywood theme, will be held at the Memorial Auditorium (15th Street and J) on Friday, November 20th and will bring much needed business development, fundraising training and financial support to three local nonprofits – KidsFirst, Roberts Family Development Center and Special Olympics of Northern California. With Natalie Cole as the headlining artist and special guest Louie Anderson, the night will be filled with great music and laughter all in an effort to give back.
Doors will open at 8:30 p.m. and the show will start at 9:00. VIP ticket holders will be able to enjoy a cocktail reception featuring food from Paragary Restaurants and wine provided by various local wineries, followed by an elegant sit down dinner during the concert and an after party at Spataro Restaurant and Bar.
Concert ticket prices range from $50 to $150 and can be purchased here. VIP tickets and sponsor tables are also available by calling (916) 782-4673.
2nd Annual Turkey Drive 3000
We’re so excited about our new partnership with the Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services, which we hope you’ve read all about in our recent post. SFBFS is all about giving back and there’s no better time for that than the Thanksgiving and Holiday season.
What better way to kick off the season of giving back than with the 2nd Annual Turkey Drive 3000? On Friday, November 20th from 4:30 a.m. until 7:00 p.m., SFBFS and KCRA will be collecting turkeys to help Sacramento area families in need. This year’s goal? 3,000 Turkeys!
The event will be held at the corner of 3rd Avenue and 33rd Street in Oak Park. If you are unable to make it out, SFBFS will be accepting donations of turkeys and other holiday fixings now through the end of the year.
Visit www.sacramentofoodbank.org or call (916) 456-1980 for more information.
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