Bulgogi Sliders (Korean marinated steak with slaw and homemade sauce) and Three Tacos (fire chicken, pulled pork and short rib) from Sacramento’s new Tako Korean BBQ restaurant.
Tako Korean BBQ
3030 T Street
Sacramento, CA
(916) 346-4933
Tasty n Sons, Portland, Oregon
Recently, I had the pleasure of visiting one of my favorite US cities, Portland, Ore., to attend the International Food Bloggers Conference (IFBC) on behalf of one of our clients, the United States Potato Board. Tough job, right?
It gets better. Not only did I get to dine with award-winning cookbook author Diane Morgan, (her car license place says it all), as a Portland local she knew exactly where to take us: Tasty n Sons. And now I know why. As we made our brunch plans, Diane stressed that we needed to arrive earlier than their 9am Saturday morning opening time – and she was right. When we arrived at 8:45am there was already a line out the door…and it only grew longer as we waited in anticipation.
Sitting down at our table, I knew I was in for a treat when I was immediately impressed by the presentation of my iced coffee (Stumptown, of course). We started our meal with two “appetizers” (is it typical to order appetizers at brunch?) – Griddled Bacon-Wrapped Dates and Chocolate Potato Doughnuts (you did catch that I was in Portland on behalf of the US Potato Board, right?). If the bacon-wrapped dates weren’t delectable enough, the chocolate potato doughnut with crème anglaise was to-die-for. I only wished I could save room to get another order after the meal, for dessert.
Next up were the entrees, all of which are designed for sharing. Between the four of us, we tried:
• Potatoes Bravas with over easy eggs (the most amazing flavors!)
• BBQ Chicken Hash with potatoes topped with over easy egg (another winner)
• Polenta & Sausage Ragu with mozzarella & fried egg (glad we shared because this dish is rich)
• Summer Muffin with heirloom tomato, Beecher’s cheddar, summer greens, pickled beets & fried egg (cutting the sandwich into fourths left a perfect bite for everyone)
If I had to choose favorites, I would pick the Chocolate Potato Doughnuts and the Potatoes Bravas, but would easily order any of these menu items again next time I visit. Which reminds me, I’ve got to figure out a reason to get back to Portland and Tasty n Sons – it’s that good!
Tasty n Sons
3808 N. Williams Street
Portland, OR 97212
(503) 621-1400
SacFoodies Secret: Taqueria Maya’s, Sacramento
I live in Land Park, which means I have access to a bevy of Mexican food options on Broadway. Last year, Taqueria Maya’s took over a space which had previously been owned by a not-so-great Mexican restaurant, and I quickly learned that Maya’s has the hands-down best street tacos I’ve ever had outside of Mexico.
To top it off? They offer these tacos for just $1 each during Happy Hour, Monday-Thursday from 3-6 p.m. (Not to mention $2 draft beers during that same time.)
Los Jarritos (also on Broadway) may still be my No. 1 pick for a burrito, but the tacos (and the prices) at Maya’s simply cannot be beat.
Taqueria Maya’s
2700 Broadway
Sacramento, CA 95818
(916) 457-7208
Wine, Cheese and Bread Faire – and a Giveaway!
If you’re anything like me, “Wine, cheese and bread” is your answer to the age-old question “What three things would you take to a deserted island?” So when I heard about the Old Sugar Mill’s upcoming Wine, Cheese & Bread Faire, I knew we would be a match made in heaven!
Think about it: nine wineries, live music, local chef demos, cheese-making classes, specialty chocolate and picnicking – what better way to spend a Saturday? If you’ve never been to the Old Sugar Mill, it’s right in our backyard in Clarksburg, just a 20-minute drive from downtown Sacramento.
The event takes place Saturday and Sunday, July 21 and 22, from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. both days. Tickets are for sale online here for $25, which includes a commemorative wine glass, a thermo tote bag for cheese and two complimentary wine tastes.
But, thanks to the nice people at the Old Sugar Mill, we also have a pair of tickets to give away right here on SacFoodies! Want to win? Simply leave us a comment, here or on our Facebook page, and tell us what three items would YOU take to a deserted island? We will select a winner on Friday, July 13th.
Old Sugar Mill
35265 Willow Avenue
Clarksburg, CA 95612
916-744-1615
The Battle of the Authentic Philly Cheesesteak
Recently, I had the opportunity to visit Philadelphia for the first time. Because it was a business trip, I didn’t have much free time, but I had just enough for the one thing I wanted to do, and it wasn’t a trip to see the Liberty Bell.
I tried not one, but two authentic Philly Cheesesteaks from the two biggest cheesesteak rivals in town: Pat’s and Geno’s (which just so happen to be directly across the street from each other). To see just how serious this rivalry is, take a look at this YouTube video.
Luckily, on my visit, I was with a group of fellow cheesesteak-tasting adventurers so we ordered (carefully, or you’re sent to the back of the line at Geno’s!) about a half dozen of the famed sandwiches, cut them up for sharing, and ate up while discussing the merits of Pat’s cheesesteak vs. Geno’s.
Could I pick a favorite? Not really. I’d probably go with whichever one had more of the gooey orange cheese on top. Hey, even the Los Angeles Times couldn’t pick a favorite! But I sure am glad I can say I’ve tried both.
Photos courtesy of Laurie at Tip Junkie.
Pat’s King of Steaks
Geno’s Steaks
Corner of 9th Street & Passyunk Avenue
South Philadelphia, PA
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