What is Food Literacy? It’s rooted in the same ideals as the “Farm-to-Fork” movement, but food literacy essentially refers to having an understanding of the impact our food choices make on our health, environment and community. This month, you can finally join the movement and get a real taste of what Food Literacy is all about!
For this month and this month only, 55 area restaurants have signed up to participate in this EatSmart: Dine & Donate Campaign to benefit the California Food Literacy Center. The center works to provide youth education programs to teach healthy eating habits and sustainability basics from an early age.
For every ticket purchased, these restaurants will donate a dollar to the cause. We checked out the list and were pleasantly surprised to see not only the variety, but the quality! Check out the list of participating restaurants here. So, if you needed another reason to eat out this week… you’re welcome!
Ice Cream Safari
This Saturday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., treat the family to all-you-can-eat Baskin Robbins ice cream and Coca-Cola beverages at the 29th Annual Ice Cream Safari hosted by the Sacramento Zoo! From Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup to Mint Chocolate Chip, indulge in 12 of Baskin Robbins most popular flavors in cones, sundaes or floats all while exploring the 14-acre zoo.
The ice cream extravaganza will also include face painting, live music, and an ice cream dance party. Guests can also participate in a “Giraffle” for a chance to win prizes and enjoy veggie burgers and hot dogs for an additional cost.
Priced at $17 for adults and $13 for children ages 2 – 11, tickets include admission into the zoo, full ice-cream-access and unlimited Coca-Cola beverages. All proceeds from Ice Cream Safari will benefit animal care and maintenance of the Sacramento Zoo.
Prices increase at the door so purchase your tickets here today! For more information, please visit the Sacramento Zoo website or call (916) 808-5888.
When: Saturday, August 17
Where: Sacramento Zoo, 3930 W Land Park Dr., Sacramento, CA 95822
Cost: $17 for adults and $13 for children ages 2 – 11
Off to the Races to Support the Arts and a Giveaway
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
Chef's Coffee Challenge
We have exciting news for all of you coffee connoisseurs – Sacramento’s Chocolate Fish Coffee Roasters is hosting the first ever, Chef’s Coffee Challenge at their newest East Sacramento location on Saturday, July 27th at 6:30 p.m. where one of Sacramento’s hottest chefs, Aimal Formoli of Formoli’s Bistro will prepare a four-course dinner and incorporate coffee as an essential ingredient within each course. The enticing menu will be not be revealed until the night of the dinner.
The idea of hosting a Chef’s Coffee Challenge blossomed when Chef Aimal and Chocolate Fish Coffee owners, Edie and Andy Baker, were conducting a coffee tasting and got inspired from the intrinsic flavors of sweetness and fruit acidity found in the coffee. The three coffee-lovers began to discuss how different coffee brewing methods created a variety of flavors that could complement the taste of various foods.
Combining Chef Aimal’s culinary talent with Chocolate Fish Coffee’s high-quality beans seemed to be a match made in food heaven. Coffee lover or not, this is a one-of-a-kind dinner party you won’t want to miss.
Tickets are $50 each and seating is limited to 30 guests so make your reservations now at (916) 710–1023 or by visiting the newest Chocolate Fish Coffee location at 4749 Folsom Blvd, Sacramento, CA.
When: Saturday, July 27th at 6:30 p.m.
Where: Chocolate Fish, 4749 Folsom Blvd, Sacramento, CA
Admission: $50 – Limited Seating Available
Bacon Fest Sacramento presents BLT Week
Have you heard it’s BLT Week? That’s right, the folks who put on Bacon Fest are continuing to keep the love for bacon alive here in Sacramento.
BLT Week kicked off on Monday with several Sacramento restaurants bringing their specialty BLT’s, and in some cases bacon ice cream and bacon cocktails, to the forefront. A few of the participating restaurants include Mulvaney’s B&L, Grange, Low Brau Magpie, Selland’s and Ten 22.
The week will culminate with “Beer & Bacon on the Boulevard” at Pangaea (3rd Ave and Franklin Blvd) this Saturday, July 20 from 2-8 p.m. The event will feature BLT bites, live DJs and the release of a specialty IPA from Track 7 Brewing Co. to commemorate Pangaea’s Fifth Anniversary.
Sponsored by the California Pork Producers Association, the Bacon Fest Sacramento organization is not just about the deliciousness that is bacon; they are also committed to only using pork that has been raised ethically and sustainably. Proceeds from this weeklong celebration of the classic BLT Sandwich go right back into the community, benefiting Sacramento chefs and restaurateurs and the Center for Land Based Learning.
Admission to the event is free, but tickets are needed for the $2 BLT Bites or beer tasting. To avoid long lines on Saturday, purchase a ‘fast track’ pass for $15 (plus a small processing fee). The pass will allow you access to the fast track line (who doesn’t love cutting in line for a cold brew?), a commemorative glass and tickets for two beers. Purchase tickets here.
Head over to the Bacon Fest Sacramento Facebook page for a full list of restaurants participating in BLT Week and to learn more about Saturday’s event.
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