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Patio Dining Series: Lucca

May 28, 2015 by SacFoodies

Our next installment in the SacFoodies patio dining series takes us to one of my local favorites, Lucca.
I have visited Lucca for both quick weekday lunches and longer, celebratory dinners and I have to say that the patio is perfect for either. There is just something about their lush, Mediterranean-inspired garden feel that makes you want to kick back and stay awhile.

patio fireplace
Photo courtesy of PerfectWeddingGuide.com

Besides the ambiance, Lucca boasts comprehensive lunch, dinner, and happy hour menus. I highly recommend the Patchwork Salad, pictured below. They also have delicious drink and dessert options for those just looking for a small treat.  Lucca also offers banquet sized dining options and private rooms for special occasions.

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Lucca Restaurant & Bar
1615 J Street
Sacramento CA 95814
(916) 669-5300

Categories // Drinks, Events, Holidays, Party, Restaurant, Reviews, Sacramento Area, Uncategorized Tags // Downtown, midtown, outdoor seating, patio dining, Sacramento lunch spots, salads

Sacramento Farmer's Market

April 29, 2014 by SacFoodies

Farmers Market
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By Stephanie Rudy

Did you know there are 12 farmer’s markets in the Sacramento area per week? While I wasn’t able to make it to all 12 last week, I was able to stop by an old favorite.
The
farmer’s market at 8th and W is always bustling; with locals in search of creating their own farm to fork experience, and vendors eager to provide it.  The market offers an array of fruits, vegetables, flowers and other goods. Everything in sight is not only fresh, it’s beautiful. When shopping, one of the biggest challenges I face is knowing what’s in season and how to pick it out. If it weren’t for YouTube, I couldn’t even begin to tell you what to look for in the “perfect pineapple.” Lucky for me (and for you), the farmers and vendors at the market can tell you first hand what’s best this time of year, what to avoid and how to select an item. Many of them will even hand pick items for you!

In addition to fruits and vegetables, the market offers eggs and milk from nearby farms, and even flowers from locals like Frank!

Garlic doesn’t come much cheaper, and the flowers don’t get much fresher.


Dried arrangements are perfect for sprucing up your outdoor kitchen and add flavor to any bottle of olive oil.



Leaving empty handed is almost impossible, and the experience is unforgettable. With 12 per week in our own backyard, finding a farmer’s market this summer is easier than ever! For a complete list, visit http://www.california-grown.com/Market-times.html.

Categories // Events, Food as Art, Sacramento Area, Uncategorized Tags // Downtown, Farmer's Market, Fresh, Local, Market, midtown, Organic, Photography, Sacramento

Sacramento Wine and Dine Week

May 25, 2012 by SacFoodies

It’s no secret that the Capital City is home to a robust array of delicious dining options and the upcoming Sacramento Wine & Dine Week is an excellent opportunity to enjoy an old favorite or try a new spot you’ve been dying to get to. The premise is this: from May 30-June 10 a variety of area restaurants will be participating in this event in which diners can indulge in a three-to-four course meal at a fraction of the cost. And did I mention the meals are paired with samples of regional wines? Sign me up!
Think of it as a tour du jour of hot spots from downtown to midtown and throughout the greater Sacramento area. Participating restaurants include: Biba, The Porch, Firehouse, Michelangelo’s, Frank Fat’s, Paragary’s Bar and Oven, Hawk’s Restaurant, The Press Bistro and Ten 22.
Click here for a full list of participating restaurants and to map out your delicious dining options. To get even more of the inside scoop, including mouth-watering photos of some of the featured meals, visit the event Facebook page.

Categories // Uncategorized Tags // Deals, Downtown, midtown, Restaurant, Sacramento, Wine

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