This August marks the 15th Annual Race for The Arts run, and the premier event, “Off to the Races,” is bound to be a charming celebration of art, wine and great eats from local restaurants. The “Off to the Races” event will take place on Saturday, August 17 from 5:30-8:00 p.m. at the Pavilions on Fair Oaks Boulevard. Guests will be surrounded by the sounds of local musicians and the artwork of Sacramento artist Wayne Thiebaud.
Photo Credit: Race for the Arts
An array of wines available for sampling at the event include Napa Cellars, St. Supéry Vineyards & Winery, Mount Aukum Winery, Sean Minor Wines, Cielo Estate Winery, Barefoot Wines, Heringer Estate Winery, and Lava Cap Winery. What a list! A few of the restaurants that will be in attendance include Ruth’s Chris Steak House, Fabian’s Italian Bistro, Florez Bar Grill, Monsoon Cuisine of India, The Mandarin, Raley’s Fine Foods, Café Bernardo, Starbucks, Roxy’s Restaurant & Bar and Sutter Street Steakhouse. We also hear that Capital Confections is planning to sample their award-winning gelato!
Can’t make it to “Off to the Races”? The Race for the Arts 5km run/walk and children’s fun runs are taking place on Saturday, August 24 at William Land Park.
Lucky for you, we are giving away a pair of tickets to “Off to the Races!” Comment on this post by 12 p.m. on Thursday, August 15 and tell us which winery or restaurant you are most excited to try, and you will be entered to win! We will announce the winner on Friday, August 16.
Where:
Pavilions Shopping Center
563 Pavilions Blvd.
Fair Oaks, CA 95825
Time: 5:30-8:30
Date: Saturday. August 17
Cost: $50 (tickets available online at the door)
Information: (916) 933-4056
www.raceforthearts.com
Farm-to-Fork at River City Brewing Company
By Jake Ferguson and Sarah Hamblen
We recently told you about River City Brewing Company’s Craft Beer Food Pairing Series, and luckily we were invited to attend, enjoy and share with you the fresh and flavorful menu and crisp beers.
Clockwise from top left: K. Street Kolsch and fresh-out-of-the-oven focaccia bread; Heirloom Tomato Sorbet with a bacon-cheese shortbread cookie; Albacore Tuna Salad paired with the Belgian White; Sweet and Sour Cherry Pork Tenderloin paired with the Cap City IPA; Salted Caramel Gelato paired with the Black River Stout.
The first course of our pairing was certainly unique! We were presented a cool and refreshing Heirloom Tomato Sorbet with a bacon-cheese shortbread cookie. I probably could have eaten shortbread cookies for all three courses. Yum! The beer pairing for this course was the K. Street Kolsch and, as Brewmaster Brennan Holmes explained, this German-style lager is known for its familiar ale yeast flavors and light color.
The second course consisted of albacore tuna atop crispy summer zucchini, mixed greens, corn, beets and yellow pear tomatoes, paired with the Belgian White. I couldn’t get enough of all the incredibly fresh and juicy ingredients, and the crisp Belgian White, tasting of orange peel and a hint of banana, paired perfectly.
Our final course (or so we thought) was a Sweet and Sour Cherry Pork Tenderloin with yellow and green summer beans placed on top of a stuffed red bell pepper filled with rice and sautéed onions. The presentation of the dish was great and the beer pairing was even better! The Cap City IPA has a malty backbone with citrus characters and incorporates cascade hops.
The grand finale came as a surprise in the form of Salted Caramel Gelato paired with the Black River Stout—also known as an adult version of a Root Beer float.
Two additional farm-to-fork dinners will be taking place in the coming months, so be sure to check back for your next opportunity to enjoy good eats and tasty beer! A portion of the proceeds will go to helping local Golden Retriever Rescue charity, Homeward Bound. Check them out on Facebook and enter their River Rendezvous Sweepstakes!
River City Brewing Company
545 Downtown Plaza #1115
Sacramento, CA 95814
916-448-1104
Wine Cheese & Bread Faire 2013 Giveaway: The Ultimate Gourmet Wine & Food Shopping Experience
What goes better together than wine, cheese and bread? We can’t think of anything! That’s why we are excited to announce that the Wine, Cheese and Bread Faire 2013 at the Old Sugar Mill is back.
Saturday, August 3 and Sunday, August 4 from 11 to 5 pm, you can enjoy local cheese, bread and wine from 10 different wineries and shop for specialty chocolates, olive oils, nuts, coffees, teas, spices and other local products.
Visitors can also enjoy a picnic lunch with wine on the gorgeous outdoor patio while taking in live music and the delta breeze after wine tasting and shopping. You can also attend live, interactive cheese education discussions and participate in cheese making classes with advanced registration.
This year, the Faire is even more exciting with the Grilled Cheese Competition! Watch chefs from local restaurants compete as they craft their version of the best grilled cheese in the region and then purchase your favorite for lunch.
Tickets this year are $20 in advance, $25 at door and include a commemorative wine glass, thermo tote bag for cheese and complimentary tastings at ten different wineries during the day. Luckily for SacFoodies fans, we are giving away two tickets to this special event! To enter for your chance to win, comment below and tell us which type of wine you’d pair with a grilled cheese: white or red?
Old Sugar Mill
35265 Willow Avenue
Clarksburg, CA 95612
916-744-1615
Beer Pairings and Puppy Rescue
Finish this equation:
Farm fresh food + local beer + puppies = __________.
Words like “awesome” and “heaven” would work.
So would “River City Brewing Company’s 20th Anniversary.”
Yes, the iconic Sactown brewery is celebrating its second decade with a series of one-of-a-kind, farm-to-fork pairings that will benefit Homeward Bound Golden Retriever Rescue & Sanctuary, Inc.
A couple of SacFoodies will be in attendance at the kick-off event next Thursday, July 18 at 7 p.m. where Executive Chef Chantalle Malneck will be serving up an enticing offering, including:
- Heirloom tomato sorbet with bacon-cheese shortbread cookie
- Pan-seared Fort Bragg albacore tuna on a bed of crispy summer zucchini with seasonal mixed greens, corn, sweet peas, yellow pear tomatoes, creamy lemon-basil vinaigrette and garnished with apricot-chili pesto
- Sweet and sour cherry pork tenderloin with yellow and green summer beans and stuffed bell pepper with rice and onions
Tickets are $40 each (25% of proceeds going to the Goldens!), so make your reservations now at 916-447-2739 or by emailing [email protected]. Dinner is from 7-9 p.m.
And yes, while I realize no actual puppies will be in attendance (that we know of!), rest assured you’re helping some adorable Golden Retriever enjoy a new lease on life
Cheers!
River City Brewing Company
545 Downtown Plaza #1115
Sacramento, CA 95814
916-448-1104
King of Feasts is Back and a Giveaway!
It’s back again! The 12th Annual King of Feast’s event is kicking off this Saturday, June 22 from 6-9 p.m. at the Sacramento Zoo in Land Park. We’ve been long time fans of this unique event, which brings together local restaurants, breweries and wineries for a fun filled evening with music and entertainment, with the Sacramento Zoo as the backdrop.
Attendees will enjoy a variety of Sacramento’s prized restaurants including, Blackbird Kitchen and Bar, Hook & Ladder Manufacturing, FatCat Scones, Zocalo, Magpie Caterers & Café, Vic’s Ice Cream and Red Rabbit Kitchen & Bar.
In addition, the mix of sipping options include: Hoppy Brewing Company, Clarksburg Wine Company, Lost Coast Brewery, Madrona Vineyards, River City Brewing Company, Ninkasi Brewing, Markstein Beverage Co. of Sacramento and Revolution Wines.
The evening will include Polynesian dancers, DJ’s, ukulele players and silent auctions. Plus, don’t forget to get in the spirit as luau attire is suggested!
Event proceeds benefit wildlife conservation, education programs and Zoo improvements. This is an adult’s only evening and tickets can be purchased in advance for $45 for Zoo members, $50 for non-members or $60 at the door. Visit www.saczoo.org or call 916-808-5888 to get your tickets.
Lucky for our readers, we are giving away a pair of tickets! Comment on this post by 12 p.m. on Thursday 6/20 and let us know which winery, brewery or restaurant you want to try most, and you will be entered to win!
Must be 21 and over to win tickets.