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).
Hawks Public House
Hawks Public House, which opened last year, sits on an unassuming corner on Alhambra Blvd. Drive by and you may not even notice it – but if you’re in need of a bite, I’d suggest venturing out of midtown and stopping in. I’ve been in for both dinner and brunch and enjoyed both the casual atmosphere and tasty drinks and eats. (Tip: No wait for a table at brunch and there’s ample parking!)
Here are four reasons to try Hawks Public House:
- Spaghetti Carbonara. With an egg on it. For brunch.
You read that right! Dining with girlfriends a few weeks back, we had to try this dish. We left wondering why pasta with eggs and bacon hadn’t made its way to brunch menus sooner.
A Hole in One: A Preview of Topgolf Roseville
By: Harrison Reilly
Northern California is a golf hotbed with world-renowned courses like Pebble Beach, Olympic Club, Harding Park, Haggin Oaks and Darkhorse sprinkled across the area. With so many great venues and a rich history of golf, it only makes sense that the first Topgolf location in California will open up in Roseville on September 2nd.
We at SacFoodies were lucky enough to attend a media preview of the facility and we are happy to say there is truly something for everyone at Topgolf, for experienced and new golfers alike.
First, a little background on Topgolf: initially established in Watford, England, the founders of Topgolf sought to liven up the driving range experience. In doing so, they made a driving range that included food, drinks, endless HDTVs, music and driving range games that are tailored to any skill level of golfer. Since 2000, they have moved their headquarters to Dallas, Texas and have opened up 29 locations across the globe. They plan to open seven to ten locations a year.
Open 363 days a year, the brand new Roseville location has 102 driving bays across three floors that can accommodate up to six people each. There are also two full service bars and over 200 TVs on the property. This is golf’s version of a bowling alley.
When we first entered the facility, we were greeted by a friendly staff and a hefty bar. The bar featured custom cocktails and regional wine and beer, including Wente Chardonnay and Track 7 beer. Servers also brought us appetizers that included mushi, or Mexican sushi, and house-made hummus with veggies.
Next, we were given a presentation about the Roseville facility. Since starting construction, the facility has created over 500 jobs for the Roseville area. Along with providing jobs, Topgolf plans to get involved with philanthropy as well. Topgolf allows local high school golf teams to use their facilities for practice at no charge to the players or school. Topgolf also partners with Make-A-Wish nationwide, giving young golfers with life threatening illnesses the day of their life.
Once the presentation was over, the SacFoodies were given their own bay to play some golf and eat some tasty food.
We played the classic Topgolf game, where you score points by hitting balls into any target on the range. The game is meant for any skill level. Topgolf claims that “if you can bowl or play darts, you can play Topgolf.” You don’t even have to bring clubs, as Topgolf provides all the clubs you need (however, if you’re a serious golfer and want to bring your own clubs, you’re more than welcome to).
After we hit a few balls, we were treated to a buffet that showcased a variety of options available on the everyday menu and others from the special events menu. The spread included loaded baked potatoes, pork belly lettuce wraps, a spinach pecan salad, roasted vegetables and a sublime prime rib. For dessert, we were served donut holes self-injected with your choice of either raspberry or chocolate sauce.
All Topgolf locations have a dedicated kitchen staff, with many of the cooks coming from prestigious cooking schools. In the future, Topgolf Roseville hopes to feature locally sourced items to take advantage of the bounty that the Farm-to-Fork Capital has to offer.
Overall, we at SacFoodies were very satisfied with the Topgolf experience and we think it will make a great addition to the Sacramento area. The games are fun, there are plenty of drinks and the food is fantastic. With long hours (9 a.m. – 2 a.m. on Friday and Saturday), Topgolf can be enjoyed as a leisurely morning golf and brunch experience, or as a fun night out with your friends. And the best part is you could be Tiger Woods or Charles Barkley, and still have a blast.
Topgolf Roseville
Opens Friday, September 2nd at 9 a.m.
1700 Freedom Way
Roseville, CA, 95678
Sacramento Cocktail Week 2016
by Brandon Smith
Bathrobe-clad bartenders, a hole-in-one, rum punch, Caribbean jerk chicken, a race against time and brandied cherries. What do all these things have in common? You probably experienced at least one of these things if you attended a Sacramento Cocktail Week event.
As we previously mentioned, Sacramento Cocktail Week is a week-long celebration uniting local bartenders, fine spirits, fresh products and artisan cocktails. Restaurants, bars, bartenders and patrons from around the greater Sacramento area came together to create, celebrate and of course, drink cocktails.
I jumped at the chance to be a part of the action. I had been looking for an excuse to get out and experience more of the incredible bar and craft cocktail scene in Sacramento and cocktail week seemed like the perfect opportunity. I made it a goal to attend at least five Sacramento Cocktail Week events to make the most out of the experience.
Day 1: The Dude Imbibes at Bottle & Barlow
Cocktail week kicked off on Sunday with its first featured event, The Dude Imbibes. The event featured a number of cocktails and food inspired by the Coen Brothers cult classic, The Big Lebowski. White Russians and Sioux City Sarsaparillas (yeah…that’s a good one) were being poured up by two bartenders dressed as The Dude and Walter Sobchak. The Wandering Chef was serving up bowling alley themed classics like bacon burgers, specialty hot dogs and nachos with scratch made cheddar beer sauce. Everything was well thought out and played off the Lebowski theme. If you’ve never seem the film, you’ll just have to take my word for it, man.
Check out the full beverage menu below!
Day 2: Tavern on the Green at Hook & Ladder Manufacturing Co.
Hook & Ladder hosted the second featured event of the week, The Tavern on the Green. Fellow SacFoodie Harrison and I decided to check this one out after leaving the office Monday afternoon.
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Sacramento Cocktail Week is back!
by Brandon Smith
The 9th annual Sacramento Cocktail Week is officially underway! If you’re unfamiliar with Sacramento’s established cocktail scene, this is the perfect opportunity to catch up on what you’ve been missing. The event series and celebration is all about uniting local bartenders, fine spirits, fresh products and artisan cocktails.
We’ll be attending all of the featured events and providing you with a full recap of the action later this week. In the meantime, check out the schedule below and let us know which event you’re most excited about!
Monday, August 15th – “The Tavern on the Green” at Hook & Ladder Manufacturing Co.
Tuesday, August 16th – “It Takes Two to Tiki” at The Red Rabbit Kitchen + Bar
Wednesday, August 17th – “2016 SCW Cocktail Competition” at Harlow’s Restaurant & Night Club
Thursday, August 18th – “Sacramento Bartender’s Guild Presents: Wild West Cocktail Extravaganza” at Sacramento River Train
For a complete list of all the events taking place during Sacramento cocktail week, visit sacramentococktailweek.com/events.
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