Comfort food at its finest: Dirty Mac ‘n Cheese with Smoked Chicken, Tater Tots and a New Glory Beer.
Tank House
1925 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95811
(916) 431-7199
Wordless Wednesday: Crispy Korean Chicken Wings
The Sac Foodies team recently tested out the new fall menu at P.F. Chang’s in midtown. These “lollipop-style” wings bring an amazing and spicy twist to the usual fall comfort foods. Green onions and sesame seeds add the perfect finishing touch.
P.F. Chang’s China Bistro
1530 Jst #100
Sacramento, CA 95814
14th Annual Wine & Dine Event at Raley Field
The region’s best food and wine comes together against Sacramento’s golden skyline at the Junior League of Sacramento’s 14th Annual Wine & Dine event held along the courtyard at Raley Field.
Starting at 7 p.m. (6 p.m. for VIP) this Thursday Sept. 12, you can dance the night away with music by Clemon Charles, The Ray Iaea Jazz Project and a DJ by A&A Music Events. There will also be a variety of eats and drinks from Johnny Garlic’s, Fat Cat Scones, Blackbird Kitchen and Bar, Karmere Vineyards and Winery, River City Brewing Co., Lagunitas Brewing, Auburn Alehouse and more. For a full list of confirmed vendors and wineries, click here.
Tickets for this 21-and-over event are $40 in advance, $50 at the door and $95 for VIP tickets. VIP includes early entry, live music, cooking demonstrations, wine sampling, appetizers, fashion show, oyster bar and more! All proceeds will benefit The Junior League of Sacramento’s nutrition and education programs.
Don’t miss this event, hosted in collaboration with the Sacramento Convention and Visitors Bureaus’ Farm to Fork movement.
14th Annual Wine and Dine Event
Located at Raley Field
400 Ballpark Dr.
West Sacramento, CA
(916) 376-4676
Map of Event
September is Food Literacy Month
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!
Bacon & Butter
On a recent weekday a good friend and I met for lunch at this much buzzed about midtown establishment to see if it truly lives up to its name. We were not disappointed. Known for long lines at Sunday brunch, the lunch hour was nicely low-key with plentiful seating. We were in and out with time to spare, a necessary thing for a limited workday lunch break.
Chef and owner Billy Zoellin has definitely created a dynamic, palate tingling menu. I would expect nothing less from a chef that has learned from the who’s who of Sacramento restaurateurs – from Biba Caggiano to Randall Selland and Patrick Mulvaney. If that wasn’t enough, you can also catch him making duck confit club sandwiches and smocked slaw-and-sausage pizza for the Golden Bear on an episode of the Food Network’s “Diners, Drive-ins and Dives.” Did I mention he’s only 29?
Now, let’s dive into the food. Options abound on this seasonal, locally-sourced and sustainably-focused menu, making our decisions difficult. Do we go for the delectable sounding chicken and Andouille hash or b.l.t. omelet filled with heirloom tomatoes, bacon steak, watercress and brie? Or, do we stick to the so-called “lunchish” options of grilled cheese sandwich with five kinds of cheese or the panzanella salad? After much deliberation I picked the b&b burger and my friend chose the biscuit sandwich.
biscuit sandwich
b&b burger
Let me pause here and wipe the drool off my face. Ok, I’m back. I don’t throw accolades easily, but that burger was one of the best I’ve ever had. Zoellin masterfully builds flavor by combining freshly ground beef with just the right amount of bacon inside and on top. It’s juicy, perfectly seared, lightly seasoned and wonderfully balanced with the smoked aioli. Add in some crisp shallot rings and havarti cheese and let the “trip to Flavortown” begin as Guy Fieri would say. The side of smashed potatoes (masterfully poached, smashed then fried) is rustic yet light and unexpected. I’ve never had potatoes served like this and I can’t wait to try it at home.
My friend was equally enamored with her biscuit sandwich. The housemade biscuit barely holds in the Beeler’s bacon (the Beeler family has been making premium bacon for six generations), cheddar cheese blanket and caramelized onions. Top it off with an egg and chive mascarpone and you have a hearty breakfast that’s perfect for lunch. Yum.
Long story short, do not pass Go!, do not collect $200, but head directly to Bacon & Butter for an affordable farm-to-table menu. You won’t regret it!
Bacon & Butter
1119 21st St., Sacramento
(916) 346-4445
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