By: Harrison Reilly
We at SacFoodies are very excited for the Golden 1 Center’s grand opening this weekend. We are not only excited to watch our hometown Kings play in a brand new arena, but for all the new restaurants and bars opening up downtown. With our office only a block away from the new arena, our plan is to review as many of these restaurants as possible. A new era is starting in Downtown Sacramento and we couldn’t be more thrilled to be part of it!
To get you ready for the Golden 1 Center’s opening, we have compiled a roundup of restaurants and bars opening up in and around the arena.
Inside Golden 1 Center
Let’s kick this list off with some delicious options within the arena itself. One of Golden 1 Center’s goals is to showcase Sacramento as America’s Farm-to Fork Capital. The arena plans to have at least 90% of their culinary ingredients sourced from within a 150 mile radius, taking advantage of the abundance of farming in the Sacramento Valley.
Local restaurants participating in the Golden 1 Center’s concessions are Café Bernardo, Block Butcher Bar, Centro, Lowbrau, Petra Greek, Mikuni Sushi, Star Ginger and many more. Out of town visitors and local foodies alike will be able to taste food from some of the city’s most established restaurants all within a central location.
WHIRED Wine, 410 L St.
Looking for a wine bar with small bites before heading to the game or concert? Look no further than WHIRED Wine Bar. Right across from Macy’s and the arena, WHIRED describes itself as “a wine bar for newbies and connoisseurs, cork-dorks and wine-geeks.”
Along with a large selection of whites and reds, WHIRED offers draft beers and small bites that include flatbreads, sandwiches and charcuterie plates.
The Foundation Restaurant & Bar, 400 L St.
Right next to WHIRED is The Foundation. This restaurant is a minimalist bar and eatery serving locally sourced American style dishes.
Their happy hour is perfect for a pre-game snack. The happy hour menu includes house made potato chips with gorgonzola cheese sauce, Asian beef short rib skewers, BBQ chicken flatbread and fish tacos. Pair those items with a $5 wine happy hour special, it’s a great way to start the night.
Malt & Mash Irish Bar, 715 K St.
Malt & Mash prides itself in being a “high-energy downtown restaurant and bar that celebrates the beautiful history of Irish-American culture.” The bar features whiskey from around the world, classic pints and a new twist on pub food.
The cocktail menu includes a drink called the Dublin Gravy, which includes Guinness Drought, Chocolate Fish nitro coffee, topped with Irish whipped cream and a shot of Tullamore Dew Irish whiskey. Sounds like a dream for this Irishman.
El Rey On K, 723 K St.
Owned in part by former Sacramento Kings player Kenny Thomas, El Rey (“The King” in Spanish) is positioning itself as Sacramento’s premiere cantina, offering the “freshest Mexican street food experience” and a connection to the Kings.
Their menu includes smoked carnitas nachos, blistered peppers with sea salt, lime and garlic confit crème and a large selection of gourmet tacos.
These are just some of the restaurants that are open right now. Over 30 new restaurants are expected to open up along the K Street mall in the next year. So keep following SacFoodies for the latest and greatest on all the new eateries across the Downtown area.
Also, look out for a post next week about the Sacramento Kings Fan Fest at the Golden1 Center, where we will get to enter the new arena for the first time and have the opportunity to try some of the in-house food offerings.
Archives for 2016
SacFoodies Survey: Favorite Herb + more free prints!
by the SacFoodies
We love all things flavorful here at Sacfoodies and cooking with fresh herbs is one of our favorite ways to turn up the tasty in any dish.
In this installment of SacFoodies Survey, we set out to discover the preferred culinary herbs of our authors.
Check out our top picks in the info graphic below.
We’ve also created more free prints for your empty wall space. Feast your eyes on these awesome illustrations of our favorite herbs! Which would get your vote?
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Farm-To-Fork Restaurant Weeks 2016
It’s that time of year! The best of Sacramento’s bounty is on the big stage for Sacramento’s Farm-to-Fork Restaurant Weeks. Get ready to enjoy all that delicious, seasonal ingredients Sacramento has to offer, served up by some of our city’s premiere restaurants and chefs.
Last night, the Sacfoodies had the opportunity to get a “first taste” at Il Fornaio’s Farm-to-Fork menu and all we have to say is—wow! Here’s what you can enjoy now through September 25th at Il Fornaio:
Insalata di Bietole:
- Light and sweet!
Primi Cappaelacci di Zucca:
- Rich and delicious—must order!!
Trota alla Carciofi e Limone:
- Cooked to perfection—highly recommend for all you fish lovers.
And the fun doesn’t stop there! Try the Farm-to-Fork menu at any of these participating restaurants to take full advantage. Not only do you get to enjoy the best of the best in local, seasonal dishes, but a portion of all proceeds made during the 18-day event will be donated to the Food Literacy Center. We like to call that win-win! For more information about Farm-to-Fork Restaurant Weeks events, check here.
SacFoodies Weekend Picks
by Brandon Smith
Farm-to-Fork Restaurant Weeks
Farm-to-Fork Restaurant Weeks presented by Raley’s is a celebration of the region’s premiere dining destinations and the bounty of seasonal ingredients that surround us. The event will showcase the culinary powerhouse that is the Sacramento region, with area restaurants hosting special events, menus and opportunities to meet the farmers, winemakers and brewers who make Sacramento America’s Farm-to-Fork Capital.
The dining options will span Sacramento’s downtown core, as well as other regional spots including Roseville, El Dorado Hills, Lodi, Folsom, Davis, West Sacramento, Elk Grove and more.
Be sure to visit participating restaurants (full list available here) for your chance to win two tickets to the sold out Tower Bridge Dinner presented by Cadillac or gift cards to local farm-to-fork restaurants.
The more you dine, the more chances you have to find a Golden Ticket. For more info on the ticket giveaway, click here.
California Craft Beer Summit and Beer Festival
The California Craft Beer Summit and Beer Festival is a must attend event for the beer loving community. This three day event starts as an industry trade show and ends at the largest California craft beer festival, hosted outdoors in front of the state Capitol and offering unlimited tastings from 160 breweries and more than 450 beers brewed across California.
Yes, you read that correctly. Unlimited tastings!
The California Craft Beer Summit Festival will take place on Saturday, September 10 at Capitol Mall from 3-7 p.m. For info on other California Beer Summit events, tickets and a list of participating California breweries visit the California Craft Beer Summit website.
East Sacramento Edible Gardens Tour
Grow it and eat it! Edible gardens are springing up everywhere.
Experience six uniquely different edible gardens in East Sacramento homes on Saturday, September 10 2016 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Attendees will enjoy entertainment in the gardens provided by “Sacramento Symphonic Winds”, have a chance to talk with Master Gardeners and win fabulous prizes.
All proceeds from the Edible Gardens Tour will benefit Tubman House and Food Literacy Center.
Tickets are $20.00 in advance through Soroptimist of Sacramento and $25.00 on the day of the event (children 12 and under free).
Wordless Wednesday: Spicy Spice
Did you know there was a sixth Spice Girl? Did you know she writes for SacFoodies? Meet Amanda, aka “Spicy Spice,” our resident expert on entertaining.
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