Red Rabbit Kitchen & Bar, most commonly referred to as simply ‘Red Rabbit,’ is a Midtown favorite and, until recently, I had only visited to check out the Happy Hour. But when a friend came to town last weekend, I was determined to take her to a place that was uniquely Sacramento—and Red Rabbit is just that.
We waited for our table by enjoying a few delicious cocktails available from the open and welcoming bar. I chose a Moscow Mule and my friend selected her standard Manhattan. Not only did the Moscow Mule quench my thirst, but it was served in a copper “old Dutch” style mug—which I loved.
The variety of options available for dinner made selecting our entrees difficult, but we decided to each get something different and share. I chose the Farro Risotto with fresh leeks and wild mushrooms, which was fresh, delicious and hearty. My dining partner chose the Shorty Melt, an outstanding sandwich with short rib meat that was cooked to perfection, and the melted cheddar paired with the Cajun remoulade left us both full and happy! With the weather slowly warming up in Sacramento, I know I’ll be back soon to enjoy the fantastic patio space.
If you’re looking for a unique dining environment with a contemporary and truly Sacramento vibe, be sure to check out Red Rabbit Kitchen & Bar.
Red Rabbit Kitchen & Bar
2718 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95816
(916) 706-2275
Archives for 2013
Ticket Giveaway: “Spring Surge” Charity Event 2013
Spring is almost here and we even have a food and wine event to prove it! You may remember our springtime buzz around the 2011 and 2012 Spring Break charity events, and the event (now renamed Spring Surge) is back this year to help usher in spring in Sacramento.
Next Friday, March 22, local charity Serotonin Surge will host its 9th annual “food, wine, fashion and fun” fundraiser at Arden Hills Resort Club & Spa from 6:30 – 9:30p.m.
To date, this event has raised $1,850,000 for a network of over 20 clinics and programs that together provide 145,000 patient care visits per year to the medically uninsured and underinsured in the Sacramento area.
We’re all about charity, and of course, especially love a good cause that also features some good food and wine. Here is a peek at some of the food and beverage sponsors that will be sampling at the event:
Astoria Wine Group
Chocolate Fountains Delite
Cooper Vineyards
Dianda’s Italian Bakery & Cafe
Edible Events
Ella
Evan’s Kitchen & Catering
Fiddlehead Cellars
Heringer Estates
Icing on the Cupcake
Lemon Grass
Magpie Caterers Market & Cafe
Matteo’s Pizza & Bistro
Michael David Family of Wines
Robert Traverso Wines
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
Selland’s Market
Senders Wines
Star Ginger
Supper Club
Sweet Cakes by Rebecca
The Kitchen
Whitehall Lane Winery
Yorba Vineyards
Now for the giveaway: the generous folks at Serotonin Surge have yet again offered to provide tickets for SacFoodies readers! This year, two lucky SacFoodies readers will each receive two tickets to the event. To enter, leave a comment below and tell us your favorite spot for spring dining in the Sacramento area. To be eligible, please leave a comment by 6:00 p.m. PT on Friday, March 15.
For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit http://www.serotoninsurge.org/home.php
Flaming Dragon Roll from Ninja Sushi
I am not the most daring person when it comes to selecting sushi rolls. I normally stick to the basics, and prefer to order the simplest roll on the menu. It wasn’t until I tasted the Flaming Dragon Roll from Ninja Sushi that I discovered my more adventurous side. Let me tell you – there are few sushi rolls quite as tasty as the Flaming Dragon Roll. Served on a flaming platter inside a nicely wrapped foil cover, the sushi roll sizzles for one to two minutes, leaving a tantalizing aroma you simply can’t resist. Once the fire dies down, you unravel the foil to find a beautiful surprise. The presentation is gorgeous and very well prepared.
To add to the beautiful arrangement, the Flaming Dragon roll packs a punch of flavor in the form of a great-tasting, fiery- flavored roll filled with crispy tempura shrimp and crab meat, tightly wrapped in perfectly cooked rice, topped with spicy tuna, yellowtail, shrimp and avocado, and finished off with a sprinkle of Masago and green onion.
The first bite of the Flaming Dragon is nothing like anything I’ve ever tasted. The roll was carefully crafted to create the perfect combination of raw and cooked fish. The great quality ingredients, rich taste and heavenly scent of the Flaming Dragon made for an unforgettable meal –so unforgettable that I’ll certainly be coming back for more.
Ninja Sushi
8937 Folsom Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 369-1935
Harvest Sacramento Happy Hour at Grange
It’s Friday and there is no better way I can think to close out the week than with a good happy hour.
We’ve been fans of the custom cocktail creations at Grange for quite some time, as you see from our previous SacFoodies posts, here and here. But what makes their latest specialty happy hour unique is that it is benefiting a really great cause!
Harvest Sacramento is an initiative of Soil Born Farms and seeks to use underutilized produce to keep the produce from going to waste. All proceeds from the specialty cocktail creations will go to support this cause and the produce used in the drinks was picked by volunteers from Sacramento-area trees!
Best part of this happy hour special? The custom drinks will be featured at Grange for the remainder of March and all proceeds will continue to benefit Harvest Sacramento throughout the month.
Meyer Lemon Black Pepper, Almost Spring Sangria and Pomelo Punch (which serves two and is served out of a Sacramento-grown Pomelo) are the delicious drink options available to get you ready for the spring season here in Sacramento.
Stop by the Grange during the month of March Monday-Friday from 3-6 p.m. to try the Harvest Sacramento specialty cocktails and support the cause.
Cheers.
Grange Restaurant and Bar
926 J Street
Sacramento, CA
(916) 492-4450
Sacramento Connect Presents Readings from Chris Macias and Hank Shaw
On Wednesday, March 6, two popular local food writers, Chris Macias, food and wine writer for the Sacramento Bee, and Hank Shaw, author of Hunter Angler Gardener Cook, will conduct a reading at Bows & Arrows. Macias and Shaw will each read their pieces which were selected for Da Capo’s Best Food Writing 2012.
After the reading, attendees are invited to read their own short food-related pieces (2-4 minutes) during the open mic portion. Free appetizers will be served featuring some of Shaw’s recipes.
This event is part of a new monthly open mic reading night, “Words Aloud,” at Bows & Arrows. Sacramento Connect and the Bee designed the events to help local Sacramento writers and bloggers share their work with one another, and the general public.
For more information and to register to attend, click here: http://wordsaloud2.eventbrite.com/
What: Chris Macias and Hank Shaw reading from Best Food Writing 2012
Where: Bows & Arrows, 1815 19th Street (across from Safeway)
When: Wednesday, March 6 from 8:00-10:00 p.m.
Cost: Free, but please RSVP
Questions: Email Lisa Howard, Sacramento Connect Community Manager (@LisaHwrd)
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