Have you heard? Santa is escaping the mall for some holiday cheer during breakfast at Taylor’s Kitchen this Saturday, December 14. Join Santa for one of three seatings at 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and Noon (reservations required) to spend the most important meal of the day with the jolly fellow. After all, Santa is a busy guy, and he has to eat, too.
Cost (not including tax and gratuity):
$12.99 – kids 10 and under
$24.99 – adults
For Reservations call Taylor’s Kitchen at 916-443-5154.
Taylor’s Market and Taylor’s Kitchen
2900 Freeport Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95818
(916) 443-6881
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Shop the Handle
With Thanksgiving under our belts, the Christmas holiday is just around the corner! It’s a short shopping season this year and the ability to multitask is key. With that in mind, Midtown Sacramento’s Handle District will be hosting Shop the Handle this Saturday, December 7 from 5:00-9:00 pm.
Within a one block radius, you can enjoy a complimentary glass of wine while shopping at Scout Living, Zanzibar Fair Trade and Felicia Strati. Then, stroll on over to the following nearby restaurants offering $50 worth of food and beverage for $40: Zocalo, Paesanos, Aioli Bodega Espanola, Mangia and Old Soul Co.
While you’re in the neighborhood enjoy hot cocoa in the 1801 L Courtyard and Christmas caroling from 6:00 pm-8:00 pm. Plus, Plates2Go is offering free gift wrapping. Dinner, wine, shopping, and wrapping all in one setting? I’m there!
Shop the Handle is just one of the many events taking place during the 12 Days of Midtown. For more information visit the Handle District Facebook page.
What to Eat on Thanksgiving
I love Thanksgiving. I love eating turkey and gravy-laden mashed potatoes almost as much as I enjoy eating 15 different types of pie and getting away with it. Only on Thanksgiving is indulging in this much food not only reasonable but is a requirement. While Thanksgiving is a day everyone celebrates with equal enthusiasm, not everyone plans to celebrate with the traditional Thanksgiving dinner. That’s why, if you find yourself in this scenario, may we suggest the following itinerary to help you fully enjoy the holiday feasting.
10:00 a.m. – It’s the middle of the work week so your internal clock may be telling you to wake up at 6:30 a.m. but don’t! Sleep in till about 9:30 am, roll out of bed and drive (or walk…depending on where you live) over to the nearest Starbucks for a Grande Thanksgiving Blend or a Salted Caramel Mocha if you’re up for it. Pair with a Bacon & Gouda Artisan Breakfast Sandwich to kick off the day.
1:00-2:00 p.m. – You had a light breakfast so keep the momentum and have a light lunch. You want to save your appetite for the real star of the show: dinner. Because Sacramento weather on Thanksgiving will beautiful, consider a delicious lunch or an early start to dinner at The Porch Restaurant and Bar. Cocktails will be served from 1 to 2 p.m. and seating for their special Thanksgiving menu will begin at 2 p.m.
6:00-8:30p.m. – This is when all the action begins! It’s time for the big dinner, but where do you go? Here is a list of some of our favorite spots with special Thanksgiving menus to match.
The Porch Restaurant and Bar – Offering a wholesome Thanksgiving lunch and dinner menu, The Porch will promise authentic Southern cuisine with the perfect Thanksgiving twist.
Chops – Acclaimed for their undeniably delicious steaks, Chops will also be offering Turkey, Prime Rib, Lamb Chops, Lobster Tails and much more in their flavor-filled Thanksgiving menu available from 1 – 7 p.m.
Ten22 – If you love the Farm-to-Fork capital, you’ll appreciate Ten22’s Farm-to-Table Thanksgiving menu offering five courses of palate-pleasing options sure to suit all tastes.
Firehouse Restaurant – Looking for a fine-dining Thanksgiving experience at an award-winning restaurant? Firehouse is the place to be. Their special Thanksgiving options ranging from traditional, to vegan/vegetarian to Young Patrons menus include four courses of exquisite cuisine with enough variety for everyone to find something they love. We gave you a sneak peek at the menu last week.
It’s almost the end of the work day and Thanksgiving is so close, you can almost taste it!
Thanksgiving Dinner at The Firehouse
Thanksgiving – a holiday that brings people together around SacFoodies’ favorite thing: food! It’s even better when you can sit back and enjoy the holiday fare without having to stress about cooking. This turkey day, you can unwind at The Firehouse in Old Sacramento with their delicious four-course holiday menu, designed by Executive Chef Deneb Williams.
The Firehouse Restaurant’s feast is prepared carefully, emphasizing hand-crafted and locally farmed ingredients. Specialty menu items include: Baked Brie en Croûte, Potato-Cauliflower Bisque, Herb-Roasted Turkey, Slow-Roasted Prime Rib, Chocolate-Pumpkin Opera Cake and Autumn Cheesecake. There are so many delicious options, deciding what to order will be a challenge!
Call soon to make a reservation for this Thursday. Tickets are $47.95 per person, with an additional $20 corkage fee per bottle of wine brought into the restaurant. Visit their Facebook, Twitter or Instagram accounts to find out about updates and future events.
Firehouse Thanksgiving Holiday Menu
First Course (select one)
Bacon-Lobster Bread Pudding
House-cured bacon and savory herbs, butter-poached Maine lobster, frisée salad and sauce béarnaise.
Baked Brie en Croûte
Triple-cream cheese baked in pastry, red wine-braised figs and onions with pickled fennel-arugula salad.
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Second Course (select one)
Harvest Greens
Dried cranberries and pumpkin seeds, crumbled feta and pickled onions with white balsamic vinaigrette.
Potato-Cauliflower Bisque
Infused with mild curry spices, caramelized onions, leeks and cream sherry.
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Third Course (select one)
Herb-Roasted Turkey
Boneless breast with cranberry relish, spiced apple-pecan stuffing, mashed potatoes and sage velouté.
Slow-Roasted Prime Rib
Herb and sea salt encrusted, mashed potatoes, sautéed vegetables, demi-glacé and horseradish cream.
Sea Bass Saltimbocca
Tomato ragoût with prosciutto, braised calamari and manila clams, fregola and squid ink vinaigrette.
Citrus-Spiced Pork Chop
Black currant, cipollini onion, pistachio, lacinato kale, fried fingerlings, orange gremolata and sauce au poivre.
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Fourth Course (select one)
Chocolate-Pumpkin Opera Cake
Pumpkin mousse, cream cheese mousse, ganache and chocolate layer cake.
Autumn Cheesecake
Spiced cheesecake, candied ginger glaze, cranberry compote and graham crust.
The Firehouse
1112 2nd St
Sacramento, CA
(916) 442-4772
P.F. Chang’s Seasonal Menu
By Vanessa Sapino and the SacFoodies Team
You certainly get the SacFoodies’ attention when you add some seasonal flare to a traditional Chinese food menu. So on a recent fall day, the group got together for a long-overdue group tasting at P.F. Chang’s to test out their new fall menu:
- Crispy Korean Chicken Wings
- Shanghai Waldorf Salad
- Miso Chicken
- Citrus Mustard Prawns
- Harvest Vegetable Quinoa “Fried Rice”
- Vietnamese Noodles with Steak & Shrimp
- Caramel Apple & Pumpkin Wontons
- We hear they have Apple Cinnamon Martinis and a Ginger Jalapeño Mule & Rum Chata drink on the menu as well…
When it comes to chain restaurants, we all have our favorite menu items – you know, the mainstays you look forward to ordering because you know you won’t be disappointed. Well, at P.F. Chang’s that go-to dish for me and a few other SacFoodies is the Chicken Lettuce Wraps and is a must-have every time I visit. Add a couple orders of wraps to this fall menu and you have a few foodies singing your praises:
Kris on the Miso Chicken: “Miso craving this dish right now! A non-fried chicken option is a welcome addition to any Chinese food menu and this perfectly sauced entrée has lots of yummy vegetables to boot – baby carrots, mushrooms, bok choy and corn.”
Sarah H.’s take on the Crispy Korean Chicken Wings: “If this was my entire meal I would have left more than satisfied! The presentation of this dish was great! It was a fun way to present a chicken wing, especially around the holidays or as an appetizer, that allows for more meat and flavor in each bite.”
Jake was a fan of the Citrus Mustard Prawns: “This dish was delish! Light, yet still packed with flavors, the prawns and fresh veggies paired together perfectly and the zucchini ribbons were an excellent addition.”
Liz went for the Vietnamese Noodles with Steak & Shrimp: “Noodles, steak, shrimp and veggies in a stir-fry-style noodle dish with great flavor. What’s not to love?”
Jenna went for seconds on the Harvest Vegetable Quinoa “Fried Rice”: “I’m a big quinoa fan and also love a good fried rice. I thought this dish combined the two nicely, with a fall twist.” This is on their gluten free menu, too.
Sara O. and I liked the Shanghai Waldorf Salad best, but my vote is to add chicken. Here’s what Sarah had to say about it sans chicken: “This yummy mix of kale, apples, grapes and candied walnuts, tossed in miso-lime dressing made for a crisp and surprisingly sweet treat, perfect for fall. It’s a delicious vegetarian option!”
Tricia, our photographer extraordinaire, was a fan of the Caramel Apple & Pumpkin Wontons: “Pie as a finger food? Yes please! These fun-size delights are perfect for sharing and are a great way to end any meal.”
All in all a great fall outing for this bunch. If you haven’t visited P.F. Chang’s lately, it’s time to revisit one of their two convenient locations.
P.F. Chang’s
1530 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
1180 Galleria Blvd.
Roseville, CA 95678
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