Whether you are a beer and wine connoisseur, love to support local products and businesses, or are just looking for something fun and different to do, next week is the week for you!
Monday marks the beginning of Sacramento Beer Week 2010! The week of events will celebrate Sacramento’s rich beer culture and will kick off with the Inaugural Gala, “A Salute to Sacramento Beer History,” at the historic Colonial Theater at 6 p.m. on Monday.
The week will bring beer dinners and food pairings, pint nights and brewery showcases, and beer specials and happy hours at places such as Brew It Up!, Rubicon Brewing Co., Pyramid Alehouse, 3 Fires Lounge, and L Wine Lounge, just to name a few.
In addition to the daily activities throughout the week, the Sacramento Hopheads will present a week-long scavenger hunt! While visiting Sacramento Beer Week events, contestants can collect items and photos proving their attendance for a chance to win some great prizes. Team sizes are limited to no more than four contestants and the official list of scavenger hunt items will be posted to the Web site on Sunday, February 21. Points will be tallied and winners chosen on Sunday, February 28 during the check-in party at The Shack from 12 p.m. – 4 p.m..
For more information about Sacramento Beer Week 2010 events, visit www.sacramentobeerweek.com.
Archives for 2010
Dinner at the Shady Lady Saloon
The first time we blogged about the Shady Lady Saloon, we were anticipating it’s opening along with other new businesses on the 14th & R Street Corridor, like Burgers & Brew and Magpie Market & Cafe. Last summer, Sac Foodie Maria blogged about her experience “Taking a Walk on the Shady Side,” and made it sound so good that I had to try the Shady Lady myself.
Visiting for dinner and drinks with a few friends on a weeknight, we had no trouble getting a table. However, the Shady Lady tends to get very crowded and loud on the weekends, so the best bet for sitting down to eat is probably on a weeknight, or early on a weekend.
We started our meal by sharing an appetizer of crispy pork belly served on top of thinly sliced potatoes, with frisee salad and topped with a fried quail egg – delicious (we ate every last bite)!
Next we tried the Mussels & Beer dish of Prince Edward Island Mussels and chorizo served in a stout-based broth with grilled sourdough – another hit!
Dishes also enjoyed at the table included the caesar salad with chicken and artichoke hearts and the Shady Lady cheeseburger and fries. You definitely won’t go wrong by ordering one of these dishes either!
The Shady Lady also has an excellent selection of drinks available from wines by the glass, to an array of beers on draft and plenty of 30’s style cocktails to choose from. Next time I visit Shady Lady I plan to try the weekend brunch – I hear it’s delish (menu available here if you want to take a peek).
Shady Lady Saloon
1409 R Street
Sacramento, CA 95811
(916) 231-9121
Fat Tuesday!
It’s Mardi Gras and you know what that means…a lot of eating and celebrating. But why stop on Tuesday? Here is list of local celebrations that will fatten up your entire week.
McCormick and Schmick’s Seafood – Sacramento & Roseville (client): Celebrate Mardi Gras February 15-17 with McCormick and Schmick’s authentic New Orleans specials. Menu items include Crab Hush Puppies, Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya, Mini Oyster Po’ Boys, and Sausage and Shrimp Etouffee. Two very unique cocktails will also be available: Black Magic and Voodoo Buzz. (916) 442-8200
Mikuni– Join Mikuni’s Mardi Gras Masquerade at 8:00 p.m. to close on Tuesday, February 16. Mikuni will offer a special small bites menu which includes items such as a spicy tuna hand roll, edamame, and Freaky Fries. There will also be $5 Mardi Gras drink specials, free tableside entertainment, and of course, beads! (916) 447-2112
M!X Downtown– M!X Downtown is hosting a Mardi Gras Bash Wednesday, February 17. Described as “Bourbon Street meets L Street ,” enjoy $6 Hurricane’s, costume dancers, complimentary masks, balloons, and beads, all from the rooftop of M!X. Drink specials are available 9:00-11:00 p.m. (916) 442-8899
Barcode– Celebrate Mardi Gras with Barcode Nightclub and Lounge on Wednesday, February 17 and get free admission all night long. Postponing celebrating till the weekend? Barcode will also have a Fat Tuesday celebration Saturday, February 20. Enjoy $4 Southern Comfort drinks, $5 Hurricane’s, and free beads. For more information click here, or call (916) 929-0232.
The Park– Celebrate Mardi Gras at The Park on Friday, February 19. You can enjoy $6 Hurricane’s while listening to DJ Eddie Edul. We’ve been assured there will be plenty of beads to go around. For VIP bottle service reservations call (916) 442-7222.
Old Sacramento– Old Sacramento is celebrating Fat Tuesday by hosting a Mardi Gras Pub ‘n’ Grub Crawl on Saturday, February 20. Ten different Old Sacramento restaurants and bars will be participating in the celebration by each hosting their own entertainment and providing individual food and drink specials. There will also be lively street entertainment (a marching band!), beads, costumes and more. The celebration starts at 4:00 p.m. and everyone is invited to join in on the fun. To see a list of all participating restaurants and bars, click here, or call (916) 442-8575 for more information.
Tightwad Tuesday: Piatti
Attention all Italian food lovers! Piatti, an Italian trattoria in the Pavilions Shopping Center in Sacramento, is currently offering a three course dinner special for $20! Start the meal with your choice of a small Mista salad, Caesar salad, or cup of soup. For the main course, order any of Piatti’s small pastas like the ravioli, linguini, bucatini, or tortelloni. We suggest you save room for dessert because you will get to choose from three Italian favorites: tiramisu, gelato, or sorbetto. And don’t forget, an authentic Italian meal is never complete without wine; add a glass for just $2!
The special is available during Piatti’s dinner hours, seven days a week. For more information call (916) 649-8885.
Piatti
571 Pavilions Lane
Sacramento, CA 95825
Valentine’s Day Specials at Local Restaurants
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! If you haven’t already made plans, have no fear, we’ve put together a list of local restaurants and their Valentine’s Day specials.
4th Street Grille – Choose from two special Valentine’s Day dinner options: the Four Course Prix Fixe dinner for $85 per couple that includes one appetizer, two salads or soup, two entrees of your choice and one dessert to share or order a la carte from the 4th Street Grille’s Valentine’s Day Dinner menu. For more information visit 4th Street Grille or call (916) 448-2847.
Cosmo Café – Cosmo Cafés Valentine’s menu is available after 5p.m. from February 12-14 and includes a three course meal with menu items like asparagus, swordfish, and chocolate cake for $40 per person. Call (916) 446-9800 or visit Cosmo Café’s Web site for more information.
Delta King- Pilothouse Restaurant – Have a romantic Valentine’s Day dinner at Pilothouse Restaurant, Choose from two dining options for Valentine’s Day: a three course Twilight Dinner for $49 per person or a four course Pilothouse Valentine’s Dinner with a complimentary glass of champagne for $75 per person. Click here for reservations or call (916) 441-4440.
Ella Dining Room and Bar – Get ready to pop some bubbly at Ella Dining Room and Bar! Ella’s Valentine’s Day dinner special includes a bottle of champagne per couple, followed by three dinner courses, and a dessert for $125 per person. For reservations call (916) 443-3772 or visit Ella Dining Room.
The Firehouse Restaurant – The Firehouse Restaurant has a five course Valentine’s Day dinner menu with items like lobster bisque, filet mignon, pork tenderloin, and more for $115 per person –plus, there’s a separate vegetarian Valentine’s Day menu. Make reservations here or call (916) 442-4772.
Piatti – If you are a fan of Italian food, you’ll want to check out Piatti’s Valentine’s Day menu. For $60 per person you and your date can enjoy a four course meal, a glass of champagne, and Chocolate Budino or Prosecco Zabliogne for dessert. (916) 649-8885.
Plan B – If you want to really indulge this Valentine’s Day, Plan B has a Valentine’s menu that will allow you to do just that! For $55 each, you and your date can enjoy a four course meal with options like oysters, salmon, and cheesecake. (916) 483-3000
Spataro Restaurant and Bar – Enjoy Valentine’s Day in the sleek and contemporary environment of Spataro Restaurant and Bar. Spataro’s three course Valentine’s Day menu, $40 per person, consists of items like lobster risotto, duck, and chocolate-hazelnut cake. Click here for reservations.
Melting Pot – If you want to “stir things up” this Valentine’s Day, head over to the Melting Pot. The Melting Pot has two Valentine’s Day dinner menus: a four course meal for $75 per person and a five course Lover’s Lane Package for $250 per couple—includes a single rose, two splits of Chandon, extended private seating, and a souvenir photo. Both dinner options come with your choice of any of their Decadent Chocolate Fondue for dessert. (916) 443-2347
(Pictures courtesy of Flickr user _rockinfree)
Brew It Up – Hurry over to Brew It Up this Valentine’s Day because if you are one of the first 150 ladies through the door, you’ll get a rose!Their full dining menu will be served in addition to Valentine’s Day Dinner Specials and a 4 Course Special for $59 per couple that includes a shared appetizer, soup or salad, entrees, and desserts. Make reservations online or call (916) 441-3000.
Hornblower Cruise – Spend Valentine’s Day on the Sacramento River aboard one of Hornblower’s unique Valentine’s Day cruises. Hornblower will have a two hour Sacramento Cupid’s Valentine’s Brunch Cruise that includes sparkling wine and a full brunch buffet. Another cruise option: the three hour Sacramento Sweethearts Valentine’s Dinner Cruise that includes a four course meal. Cruise prices and availability vary. Call 1-888-HORNBLOWER, or visit their Web site.
Grange –Grange is offering three different Valentine’s Day dining options: three courses for $55, four courses for $65, and five courses for $75. You will also have the option to add cocktail and wine pairings to your meal.
McCormick and Schmick’s Seafood-Sacramento (client) – “Indulge Your Taste for Romance” and let McCormick and Schmick’s take care of the details. McCormick & Schmick’s will offer any guest that makes a Valentine’s Day reservation an “above and beyond” service in which the restaurant will order roses from a local florist to be delivered to the guests table upon arrival for dinner. Prices and exact flower arrangements vary by location, and guests will have the option to include the roses on their dinner bill or be billed separately. Additionally, each guest can request to have a special personalized message included on their dinner menu or a personalized note card on the table. Dinner options include Oyster Rockefeller, a filet combo, a lobster combo and desserts! Call (916) 442-8200 for reservations or book online here.
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