Have you already voted in the KCRA 3 A-List contest? The annual KCRA 3 A-List contest features more than 6,000 local businesses competing to be named the best in Sacramento. The contest gives you the opportunity to rank your favorite places in Sacramento, from hair salons and florists to even jazz clubs. Our favorite parts of the contest are obviously the food-related sections. They let you rank your favorite bakery, steakhouse, Chinese restaurant, winery, cupcake, etc. We’ve already voted for our favorites, have you?
Another great thing about the KCRA 3 A-List, is that there is also a Best Blogger section and we’re proud to be on the list this year! If you love reading our blog, we’d appreciate your vote.
To vote for the KCRA 3 A-List, go to http://kcra.cityvoter.com/ where you can quickly set up an account and start voting. The contest ends May 18, so be sure to place your votes before then.
Save the Date: Sacramento Mobile Food Festival (SactoMoFo) is just one month away!
As we mentioned in our 2011 Food Trends post on SacFoodies, food trucks are all the rage! To celebrate this trend, more than a dozen food trucks from throughout Northern California will converge at SactoMoFo (the Sacramento Mobile Food Festival), Saturday, April 30 from Noon to 6:00pm at Fremont Park.
The event is FREE to attend and free valet bike parking will be available to those of you who chose to bike to the event, courtesy of SABA.
Some of the event vendors include: Mini Burger Truck, Spencer on the Go, Roli Roti, Adobo Hobo, Sweetface Bakery, Chocolate Fish Coffee, Mama Kim on the Go, FatFace, Red Truck, Happy Go Lucky, Hapa SF, Curry Up Now, Whole Foods, Yogurtagogo, Chairman Bro Bun Truck, Sacramento taco trucks, a homemade ice cream vendor from Davis and many more!
While all the vendor slots have been filled, this 100% volunteer-driven event could still use some support in the form of sponsorships or donations. For the complete list of vendors and details on how you can help, please visit the event site at www.sactomofo.com.
Be sure to mark your calendars for April 30 and spread the word about this fun event! Some of the SacFoodies plan to attend the event, so we hope to see you there!
Perry Creek Winery, El Dorado County
Ever since our latest ‘Bring Out the Barrel’ ticket giveaway’ on SacFoodies, I’ve been eager to go wine tasting and check out the nearby El Dorado County wineries.
A couple of weeks ago, my boyfriend and I finally made the one-hour drive to El Dorado County, where we visited Perry Creek Winery on the Fair Play Loop. We had a great experience—not only was the weather great, but the wine was too.
We called ahead of time (which was recommended) to make a reservation for a complete winery experience—wine (and barrel) tasting, a winery tour and a nice outdoor lunch. As soon as we arrived, we were greeted by the tasting room staff and treated to a short and informative tour around the estates led by the winemaker, Jonathan.. Perry Creek did not disappoint. Jonathan was not only a true wine expert, but was very friendly and talked with us about the wine in way that was easy for us non-wine experts to understand.
We were first guided around the tasting room and up to the winery where we were able to barrel taste and walk amongst hundreds of barrels of wine. It was very surprising to learn that Perry Creek’s Altitude Syrah grapes, from the same vines but picked at different times and placed in different barrels, can each taste totally different from each other.
After barrel tasting in the winery, we headed to the tasting room where we were able to try a few different wines. Flavorful cheeses and tastes of Perry Creek’s delicious olive oils and vinaigrettes were also provided alongside fresh bread for perfect pairings. The tasting room even features a gourmet deli case full of artisan meats, cheeses, fresh bread and other snacks for purchase.
We spent the rest of the afternoon enjoying lunch out on the tasting room’s patio, which Jonathan had arranged for us from a local restaurant called the Gold Vine Grill. I had the delicious Turkey Reuben Panini (sliced turkey, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut and roasted red pepper spread on grilled ciabatta bread) while my boyfriend had the Buck’s BBQ Burger (seasoned all beef patty with bacon, cheddar cheese and a tangy barbeque sauce). It was nice to dine outside while discussing the history of Perry Creek wines with Jonathan.
We had a great time at Perry Creek and are already researching other El Dorado County wineries with hopes of planning another wine tasting trip up there sometime soon!
Note: Passport Weekend is coming up soon! On March 26-27 and April 2-3, over 26 El Dorado County wineries (including Perry Creek!) will be hosting the region’s annual Passport wine and food event featuring plenty of wine and food pairings, barrel tastings, enjoyable art and music and fun-loving participants. Tickets cost $70 per person ($26.61 for designated drivers) for the whole weekend. A limited number of tickets are still left (the event usually sells out) and can be purchased by calling (800) 306-3956. For more information, visit the El Dorado Winery Association’s website.
Perry Creek Winery
7400 Perry Creek Road
Fair Play, CA 95684
(530) 620-5175
Hours: 11a.m. – 5p.m. daily
And the winners are…
Congratulations to Mai and Tammy for each winning two tickets to Serotonin Surge Charities’ Spring Break 2011 dinner! Thanks to everyone who participated in our SacFoodies ticket giveaway! There were lots of great entries on both our blog and Facebook page—we even had to use a random number generator to help us select the winners!
On April 1st, Serotonin Surge Charities is holding its 7th Annual Food and Wine Fundraiser for safety net medical clinics (clinics and organizations serve the medically uninsured) in the greater Sacramento region at the Arden Hills Resort Club & Spa from 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Spring Break 2011 is organized by an all-volunteer non-profit organization. The event will give attendees the chance to learn more about safety net medical care, enjoy fine wines and sweet and savory foods, and honor Dr. Claire Pomeroy, Vice Chancellor and Dean, UC Davis School of Medicine. SacFoodies gave away two pairs of tickets for free to two lucky SacFoodies readers, but tickets are still available for purchase ($100 per person). If you’re interested in attending this event, fill out a registration form online to purchase tickets.
Tea List, Davis
If you’re ever in the mood for afternoon tea, be sure to visit Tea List in Davis. Tea List is an elegant tea room tucked away on D Street, behind The Mustard Seed restaurant and next to the charming boutique, Creme de la Creme. The tea room is well-stocked with high quality organic and fair trade teas that can be enjoyed with their delicious, homemade sandwiches, salads and pastries. The tea and food are both available as take-out or to be enjoyed in the cozy dining room.
I recently visited Tea List for a birthday tea event and I’ve been dying to go back ever since. The service was great and the food was delicious. The friendly owner, Nahid, even took the time to teach us about each of the teas we chose and how to steep them perfectly for the best tea-drinking experience. My favorite was the Organic Vanilla Black Tea – not to mention the delicious assortment of fresh scones, sandwiches, pastries and fresh fruit. Tea List was the perfect place for our girls-only, elegant afternoon out to celebrate a birthday with friends. Tea List
222 D Street #3
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 750-2700
Hours:
Tuesday – Thursday: 10 AM – 5:30 PM
Friday – Saturday: 10 AM – 6 PM
Sunday: 11 AM – 5 PM
Closed on Mondays
Note: Reservations are recommended for parties of 3 or more.