Looking to tap your inner foodie while also supporting a great local cause? Join FOODTALK@CAFE BERNARDO, Saturday mornings from 10 – 1 pm June 4 – June 25, 2011. The informative series will include hands-on workshops, such as Blind Tasting – a journey through Café Bernardo’s iconic menu blindfolded; a chance to create a personal food essay or cookbook, and a Cookbook Swap and Sale. All June events will be held at Cafe Bernardo on 28th street and Capitol Avenue.
Tickets are $15 each or $50 for the series (four workshops). Proceeds benefit Friends Around the Table, a community cookbook produced by the Friends of the Ella K. McClatchy Library, MatrixArts Kids in the Kitchen and FoodTalk@the Library.
For more information or to reserve a spot, visit foodtalksacramento.com. Tickets are also available on brownpapertickets.com.
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Raley's Grape Escape
Mark your calendar and plan to join us for the 9th annual Raley’s Grape Escape on Saturday, June 4th from 4pm to 7pm at Cesar Chavez Park in downtown Sacramento!
More than 100 wineries and restaurants will be participating in this dynamic presentation of Sacramento’s vibrant vinicultural and culinary scene. Two hundred wines will be available for tasting from El Dorado, Yolo, Sacramento, Placer, San Joaquin, Amador, Calaveras and Nevada counties as well as a variety of menu items from some of Sacramento’s best restaurants, such as House Kitchen & Bar, Mulvaney’s B&L, and McCormick & Schmick’s.
The all-inclusive event ticket costs $40 in advance and $50 at the door. Sac Foodies tip: you can save $5.00 per ticket by purchasing your tickets at any Sacramento area Raley’s or Bel Air stores!
For a list of participating wineries or to buy tickets visit Raley’s Grape Escape.
Wine & Dine Sacramento
Wish you could try a bunch of fabulous restaurants in Sacramento without breaking the bank? The Sac Foodies have great news; you can! The 5th annual Wine & Dine Sacramento week has begun!
Through June 5th diners can enjoy three- to four-course dinners, including tastes of local wines at several participating restaurants, for a fraction of the regular price.
A number of popular eateries in the area are involved, including Cafeteria 15L; Mikuni; Ella Dining Room; The Firehouse and Grange. For more information and a complete list of participating eateries, visit http://sacramentowineanddine.com
Memorial Day Events in Sacramento
Looking for things to do around town to celebrate Memorial Day? From music to fitness to good old fashion grilling, the SacFoodies have you covered!
The Sacramento Jazz Festival and Jubilee will be buzzing in Old Sac and Downtown throughout the holiday weekend. One of the biggest festivals of the year, the schedule of events include, colorful parades along streets lined with jazz fans of all ages, a swing dance contest, Sunday morning gospel sets, Memorial Day “Salute to Service” and, of course, jazz music of all types at various venues around town. The Jazz Festival and Jubilee is lively way to spend the holiday!
If jazz isn’t your thing, head to Roseville for some healthy celebrating. The 2011 Roseville Memorial Day 10K/5K Run & Walk will be held on May 30th beginning at 9 a.m. The course is run on the paths of Maidu Park in Roseville. The registration fee is $40 on race day. For more information or to register visit http://www.rosevillememorialdayruns.com/
Looking for something fun for the whole family? Head to Cal Expo for the 2011 Sacramento County Fair. The fair runs from May 26th through May 30th. The Sacramento County fair is the little brother to the California State Fair, but still has all your favorites, like animals, midway rides, and carnival games. Tickets are just $5 for adults and kids under 12 are free!
Of course if you want to skip the crowds, you can stay home and have a Memorial Day BBQ bash with friends and family. Need a great dish to serve? You’ve come to the right place! Check out some of our summer grilling recipes for a little inspiration.
Have a fun and safe Memorial Day Weekend!
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Walk ‘N Rock for Kids & KISS Concert Ticket Giveaway!
This Sunday is Walk ‘N Rock for Kids!
The event, which supports local children’s charities, kicks off with a morning 5K walk. Participants will walk to raise funds for Hope Productions’ 2011 Nonprofit Partners and Nonprofit Affiliates. The morning will be filled with music at Raley Field and along the route. After the walk, participants can enjoy entertainment, interactive booths, kids activities, more music, food and fun! To register for the walk, go to Walk ‘N Rock for Kids. The registration fee is $20 for adults.
Sunday evening , there will be a benefit concert featuring legendary rock band KISS at Raley Field. The concert starts at 8:05p.m. and is open to the general public. Tickets can be purchased through ticketmaster.com and the Raley Field Box Office. Two lucky SacFoodies readers won’t need to buy tickets to the concert because we are giving away two KISS tickets for FREE! To enter the giveaway, please leave a comment here (or on our Facebook page) answering the following question: “What is your favorite guilty pleasure food?”
We will choose a winner at random and make the announcement Friday, May 27, 2011.
Photo courtesy of Flickr user Man Alive!
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