Looking for some fun things to put on your schedule this month? Here are a couple local foodie events worth checking out!
Festa Della Donna – Festa Della Donna, also known as International Women’s Day in Italy, is coming up on March 8! What better way to celebrate womanhood than with your girlfriends, sisters, and mothers at Hot Italian? From 6 p.m. -9 p.m., women (and women only!) will be treated to free pizza tastings, $5 prosecco cocktails and wine, films featuring female fashion designers, and more. To get more background information on Festa Della Donna or to RSVP to the event, visit the event page, or call (916) 444-3000.
Epicure & Discoveries in Wine – If you feel like treating yourself to a night of indulgence and food education, Pajo’s Boutique Catering is collaborating with Anani Lawson of ATL Wine Consulting and Sommelier at The French Laundry Restaurant to bring together a fabulous night of food and wine on March 27. The evening will start with a cocktail and canapé reception at 5:30 p.m., followed by a formal seating.
Rare ingredients will be featured and cooking tips and recipes will be shared throughout the evening including menu items such as Royale De Foie Gras, Purebred Japanese Kurobuta, Medjool Daates, and Brilat Savarin. For more information, click here.
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Chicago Fire, Folsom
Who doesn’t like pizza – bready, cheesy wonder that it is? So, when my book club recently planned our February meeting for the Folsom location of Chicago Fire, I couldn’t wait to tote my camera (in addition to my book) and check it out.
After a thirty-minute wait on a Friday night (they don’t take reservations) and a glass of wine (they have a nice selection of wines by the glass and a separate bar area), we were rewarded with a booth that offered some privacy from other diners. The dark wood and brick interior created a warm atmosphere for us to study the menu and determine our selections.
We were unanimous in wanting to order the thin-crust, Chicago-style pizza, and decided to share a large vegetarian version. After all, Chicago Fire calls itself “THE tribute to Chicago pizza,” and I couldn’t agree more. The pizza was delicious! And so were our salads, which were generously sized and fresh. What impressed me, too, was the tremendous value of the food, which did not break the bank. The salads start at $2.95, and the pizza was reasonably priced, too.
Great food and wine, great discussion and money still left in my wallet – that’s what I call a great night out. I will be heading back for more Chicago Fire.
Chicago Fire
641 Sutter Street
Folsom, CA
916.353.0140
Chicagofirerestaurant.com
Wordless Wednesday: Artisanal, New York City
Rewind about 14 months and you’d find me sitting at Artisanal in New York City, with not a worry in the world and a big plate of cheese at my fingertips. I suppose I should apologize in advance for this post to fellow SacFoodie Jenna Buhagiar, as she’s given up cheese for the time being. I promise to make it up to you with a big slice of Manchego whenever you’re ready. 😉
Tightwad Tuesday: Lounge ON20, Sacramento
We heart 3-course menu deals – they are the definition of “getting more bang for your buck.” Add on some free wine to that and we’re in heaven!
Lounge ON20 announced the following on Twitter this morning:
“Tuesday night dinner at lounge? How about $30 for 3 course dinner…and receive a complementary glass of wine pairing when you mention this promotion tonight. Happy Eating.”
What makes Lounge ON20’s $30 for 3 course dinner great is once you choose between beef brochettes, chicken curry spring rolls and fried mac ‘n cheese for an appetizer, you’ll be able to select from the entire Garden and Entrée menus for the rest of your meal – everything is an option!
Lounge ON20
1050 20th Street, Suite 100
Midtown Sacramento
(916) 443-6620