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FREE BREAKFAST AND COFFEE FRIDAY AT MAYAHUEL

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Weekday breakfasts may be one of my most favorite things. Saturdays and Sundays pack them in and you always face an impending wait. But on a weekday, when I should be at work and there are less people dining out, it seems as if going out to breakfast is more of a treat.
Now what’s a bigger treat than a free breakfast … and on a weekday no less? Well that’s what is happening this Friday, March 7 in Downtown Sacramento. Mayahuel on K Street is introducing its new breakfast menu by giving away free breakfast tacos and burritos as well as cups of delicious Pacha Coffee. Here’s the skinny:
Mayahuel — Free Breakfast Tacos and Burritos and Pacha Coffee
Friday, March 7
7:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.
1200 K Street, Sacramento
(916) 441-7200

Farm-to-Fork Week coming soon and SacMag’s New e-Newsletter Has All the Scoop

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We were excited when Mayor Kevin Johnson officially proclaimed Sacramento America’s Farm-to-Fork Capital last year, and we just learned the city is hosting Farm-to-Fork Week in late September that I’m sure we’ll be blogging about more as details unfold. One aspect that we’re really excited about is that the week will conclude with a festival September 28 on Capitol Mall, which just happens to be where the SacFoodies hold up shop Monday – Friday. Nice!  Leading up to the big event, Sacramento Magazine food writer Kira O’Donnell will be blogging twice a week about how local farmers, growers, restaurateurs and others are preparing for the big event.  We can’t wait to learn more. If you are as curious as us, sign up for SacMag’s Farm-to-Fork e-newsletter here. 

BOGO Clam Chowder Today Only at Boudin Bakery

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Today is National Clam Chowder Day, and to celebrate, Boudin Bakery is running a buy-one-get-one special for its classic clam chowder in a bread bowl.
A little piece of trivia: Boudin is the creator of the Original San Francisco Sourdough and sells more than one million of its renowned clam chowder in a bread bowl per year. That’s a lot of chowder!
To receive a free clam chowder in a bread bowl, diners must visit Boudin Bakery’s website at www.BoudinBakery.com and print the National Clam Chowder Day voucher. The voucher can be presented at any “Boudin SF” or “Boudin Bakery Café” for a free clam chowder in a bread bowl with the purchase of one at regular menu price. The voucher is valid only today, February 25.
Sacramento’s closest Boudin Bakery is located at Loehmann’s Plaza and if you are in Roseville, there is a Boudin Bakery at the Fountains. Both are open today until 9 p.m.
Boudin Bakery
2573 Fair Oaks Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95825
916-973-1849
1017 Galleria Blvd. Suite 100
Roseville, CA 95678
916-782-1849

Bacon Fest is Coming to Sacramento Jan. 20 – 27

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There are few culinary phenomenons quite like bacon. It has long surpassed being the sidekick to eggs and now has become a (much-deserved) star on its own, which is why we’re so excited about Bacon Fest coming to Sacramento January 20 -27.  Sponsored by the California Pork Producers Association, the eight-day Baconpalooza brings together some of the best, most creative chefs in the region with competitions and special bacon-themed menus at many of our favorite Sacramento restaurants. Below is a list of planned events including the Second Annual Bacon Fest Sacramento Chef’s Competition that’s sure to sell out, so click here to buy your tickets.
Oink, oink!
SUNDAY, JANUARY 20
Opening Night Party
Hook & Ladder Manufacturing Co.
1630 S Street
5 p.m. No cover
Special guest chefs join Chef Brian Mizner in creating a special Bacon Fest menu.
MONDAY, JANUARY 21
Formoli’s Bistro
3839 J Street
Chef Aimal Formoli prepares a special Bacon Fest prix fixe meal. Call for price and reservation, (916) 448-5699.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 22
Secret event! Follow @sacbaconfest on Twitter for details.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23
LowBrau
K and 20th Streets
6 p.m. to close
LowBrau does the bacon and sausages, the Sacramento Bartenders Guild does the special Bacon Fest cocktails and bourbon.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 24
Enotria Restaurant and Wine Bar
1431 Del Paso Boulevard
Chef Pajo Bruich prepares a special Bacon Fest prix fixe meal. Call for price and reservations, (916) 922-6792.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 25
Second Annual Kevin Bacon Tribute Night w/ Guest Chef Michael Thiemann
Old Ironsides
1901 10th Street
8 p.m., $5
Local bands play songs from Kevin Bacon films (to the “first degree”).Chef Mike from Ella Dining Room & Bar takes over the Old I kitchen with special Bacon Fest eats.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 26
Magpie Cafe
1409 R Street
8 a.m.
2nd annual Bacon Fest Breakfast at Magpie.
Shady Lady Saloon
1409 R Street
8 a.m.
Bacon Fest Breakfast and Bloody Marys.
Selland’s Market
5340 H Street
1 p.m.
Randall Selland prepares his special Bacon Fest paella.
Pangaea Two Brews Cafe’s Beer vs. Bacon
2743 Franklin Boulevard
5 p.m.
Special Bacon Fest menu, plus bacon and beer and the return of the famous “Bacon Suicide IPA.”
SUNDAY, JANUARY 27
Second Annual Bacon Fest Sacramento Chef’s Competition
Mulvaney’s B&L’s / Pig on the Corner
19th and L Streets
2 p.m., $35 (tickets on sale here)
Nearly a dozen local chefs create dishes and compete for Critics and Audience awards. Admission includes samples from each chef, appetizers and two drink tickets. Proceeds will be donated to The Center for Land Based Learning and the American River College culinary program.
The Golden Bear
2326 K Street
9 a.m.
2nd annual Bacon Fest Breakfast.
Bacon & Butter
1119 21st Street
9 a.m.
Bacon Fest Breakfast.

HAPPY HOURS
Small plates and drink specials Monday through Friday, January 21-25 at:
Bows & Arrows, 1815 19th Street
Ella Dining Room & Bar, 1131 K Street
Grange Restaurant, 926 J Street
Lucca Restaurant and Bar, 1615 J Street
Pangaea Two Brews Cafe (with guest chef Jason Azevedo of Testa Duro Salumi), 2743 Franklin Boulevard
Restaurant Thir13en, 1300 H Street
Ten22, 1022 Second Street
BACON FEST COLORING CONTEST + BACON DONUTS
January 21-27
Doughbot
2226 10th Street
Have your kids enter the Bacon Fest coloring contest to win free donuts!
ADDITIONAL RESTAURANTS WITH BACON FEST SPECIALS INCLUDE:
Boulevard Bistro, 8941 Elk Grove Boulevard (Elk Grove)
The Eatery, 2155 Town Center Plaza (West Sacramento)
Gold Rush Grill, 1500 11th Street
Hot Italian, 1627 16th Street
Masullo, 2711 Riverside Boulevard
State Bear Sausage and Dogs, 8th and O Streets
The Waterboy, 2000 Capitol Avenue
For more information visit, http://baconfestsac.com/ and http://www.facebook.com/SacramentoBaconFest?__req=60