If you haven’t noticed from past posts, we’re big fans of The Food Network’s Diners, Drive-ins and Dives . I must admit that I live vicariously through Guy Fieri and his ventures to the nation’s lesser-known restaurant gems. So, when I heard that Guy would be making a visit to Midtown’s very own Golden Bear I knew I had to scope out the menu. After all, it was news to me that the fare at this popular Midtown spot spanned beyond your typical bar food!
A few friends and I took advantage of one particularly nice Summer evening and wandered down to Golden Bear to see if the menu would live up to the hype. We were not disappointed.
Don’t let the size of the menu fool you. Small, yet packed with mouthwatering, unique choices, it will leave you stumped on what to order. After much debate, I decided on “THE” Taco, two corn tacos filled with slow simmered chicken, house chili rub, shredded lettuce, cotija and pasilla creama. Success.
My dining partners took the recommendation of our server and ordered the Sausage and Smoked Slaw Pizza and the Juicy Lucy Burger. Two more successes for the books.
The Smoked Slaw pizza was an unexpected combination of pizza dough topped with home-made sausage, smoked slaw and red onion marmalade. I had to finagle my way to try a bite of this, but once I got a taste, fully understood why anyone would be reluctant to share!
The Juicy Lucy Burger deserves an award, a show or some sort of recognition all on its own. House-ground Niman Angus stuffed with fontina, bacon confit, Jameson-glazed onions, avocado and lettuce served with house-made kettle chips. Need I say more?
Golden Bear also serves a weekend brunch on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. with menu options that sound just as promising as the weekday menu. Needless to say, I’ll be back to Golden Bear over and over until I make my way through the rest of the menu. Then, I’ll be back to start all over again!
Golden Bear
2326 K Street
Sacramento, CA 95816
(916) 441-2242
Archives for November 2010
Wordless Wednesday: Capitol Garage Weekend Brunch
Either of these delicious options from Capitol Garage’s weekend brunch menu paired with their $6.95 bottomless Champagne Mimosas will make for one hearty Sunday meal!
Brunch Burrito: Scrambled eggs with chorizo, black beans, cilantro and pico de gallo wrapped up in a large flour tortilla, topped with fresh avocado, manchego cheese and jalapeno hollandaise
Traditional Eggs Benedict: Seared zoe’s meats honey ham on a grilled English muffin with fresh sliced tomato, gruyere cheese and sour cream chive hollandaise
Capitol Garage
1500 K Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 444-3633
Food & Wine Education
Looking for some fun ways to ratchet up your food and wine knowledge, while at the same time sampling some delicious offerings? Here’s a round-up of upcoming classes that look pretty tasty:
Saturday, November 6, 1-2:30 PM – Wine Class and Vineyard Tour with Rick Kushman
Spend the afternoon with Rick Kushman, touring the Lava Cap vineyards and learning how grapes become wine (in English, not winespeak), plus taste some great wines. Cost is $25. Go to http://www.lavacap.com for more information.
Thursday, November 11, 6:30 PM – Cooking Class at Il Fornaio Roseville with Chef Mitch Davis
Experience an exquisite gourmet three-course meal paired with three great wines prepared by Il Fornaio Roseville’s Chef Mitch Davis in an intimate setting. $55.00 per person and space is limited to 20 people. Call 916.788.1200 to reserve your spot.
Saturday, November 20, 1-3 PM – Holiday Chef Experience at SIENNA in El Dorado Hills
This month’s “Chef Experience” at SIENNA will be three holiday courses prepared and demonstrated by SIENNA Executive Chef Jon Nelson, along with premium wine pairings. $35 per person. Call 916.941.9694 to reserve your spot.
Know of any food and wine classes around town? Let us know!