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Mendocino Farms: It Feels Like We're Coming Home

November 6, 2018 by SacFoodies

by Laurel Harrison
The long-awaited Mendocino Farms is finally making its appearance at the R Street Ice Blocks on December 6th, and we could not be more excited! They already have a cult-like following in SoCal and the Bay Area, and the SacFoodies are ready to drink the seasonal, locally-sourced Kool-Aid.

For those who aren’t familiar, Mendocino Farms is a popular sandwich and salad restaurant that emphasizes premium, locally-sourced ingredients in creative and seasonal dishes. Mendo (as the fans call it) is devoted to partnering with local farmers and food artisans to create tasty food while supporting the local food economy.
Co-founders Mario Del Pero and Ellen Chen (a dynamic husband-and-wife team) wanted to come back to their roots with a Midtown location, inspired by Del Pero’s own childhood experiences with Sacramento’s rich food scene.
Del Pero spent his youth in Sacramento, eating peanut noodles from the now-closed David Berkley Fine Wines & Specialty Foods and taking inspiration from Berkley’s commitment to high-quality, soul-satisfying food. In fact, Del Pero says that Berkley, and his dedication to the community, was a huge inspiration for the Mendocino Farms culture. It seems only fitting that Mendocino Farms is coming back to where it all began – right here, in Sacramento.

“I grew up less than an hour outside Sacramento in Yuba City, so this restaurant opening means a lot to me. It feel like we’re coming home. People here have such a great appreciation for the farm-to-table philosophy we’ve always embraced, and Midtown is such a sophisticated and vibrant community.”
What are the SacFoodies most excited for? Right now, it’s a toss-up between the Pork Belly Banh Mi and the Save Drake Farm’s Salad, but we’re sure we’ll find more to crave as we work through the menu.
Most of all, we’re happy to welcome Mario and Ellen home to Sacramento – we hope you stay a while!

Categories // Events, Restaurant, Sacramento Area, Uncategorized Tags // Ice Blocks, Ice Blocks Restaurants, Ice Blocks Sacramento, Mendocino Farms Sacramento, New Sacramento Restaurants, R Street Restaurants, Sacramento Restaurant Openings, Sacramento Restaurants, Sacramento Sandwich Spot, Sandwiches

Dad’s Sandwiches, Sacramento

March 24, 2014 by SacFoodies

Dad's Photo Collage

You all know that we SacFoodies are suckers for great sandwiches. And lucky for us, there sure are some great sandwiches in and around Sacramento. Still, it never ceases to amaze me when there is a sandwich spot that I haven’t yet tried.

Enter Dad’s Sandwiches, with two Sactown locations – on J Street and on S Street – and just as the name suggests, sandwiches are their sole focus. I decided to skip on over to the S Street location a few weeks ago. Upon reviewing the mouthwatering options on their giant chalk menu board, I decided to go with their veggie option – The Green Machine – but, with a twist.
What could make a sandwich smothered with garlic spread, brown mustard and Pepper Plant Sauce, then layered with cream cheese, avocado, lettuce, tomato, wax peppers and olives even better? You guessed it. I had them add bacon.
Whoever “Dad” is, he sure knows his sandwiches. Thanks for a great lunch.
Dad’s Sandwiches on J
1004 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 446 -7456
Dad’s Sandwiches on S
1310 S Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 448-3237

Categories // Restaurant, Reviews, Sacramento Area, Uncategorized Tags // Dad's Sandwiches, Dad's Sandwiches on J, Dad's Sandwiches on S, Sacramento, Sandwich shops, Sandwiches

The Sandwich Spot

July 8, 2013 by SacFoodies

When colleague John Armato came back from lunch one day boasting about the “world’s greatest sandwich” from The Sandwich Spot, this sandwich connoisseur had to check it out for herself. (One quick digression: I love sandwiches, so much so that I’d be willing to go back to the early 90s and go toe-to-toe in a sandwich throw-down with Joey Tribbiani from “Friends.” Enough said.)
On a recent Friday I ventured out to “the Spot” on the corner of 18th and Q streets, and one thing is for sure, it is a hot spot bustling with lunch activity. I had to get my order to go because every seat, inside and out, was spoken for.
I carefully studied the robust menu – mainly in awe of their creative Sacramento-themed signature sandwich titles – and selected the #2, a.k.a. “Mayor KJ’s Slam Dunk,” the perfect blend of hot turkey, bacon, cheddar cheese and avocado all atop a crunch roll. Even taking a hot sandwich to go didn’t mess with this yummy goodness – no soggy bread to contend with, just good, good stuff.

So, John’s go-to sandwich is a make-your-own turkey. I asked him about his experience overall and here’s what he had to say: “Whenever I go to The Sandwich Spot it is literally the best part of my day. Seriously. This is the world’s greatest sandwich. I’m a turkey/provolone/crunch roll (no mustard, pickles or peppers) kinda guy. The crunch roll should probably be a regulated substance. Addictive. It all makes for a perfect combination of flavors and mouth-feel: Everything’s fresh and tasty and you get crunchy plus soft. You also get plenty. It’s easy to make two meals out of one sandwich. But you won’t. You’ll eat all of it yourself until you’re physically uncomfortable, because that’s just what the world’s greatest sandwich makes you do.”
A great sandwich, no doubt, and Joey would be as pleased as we were. I’m eager to head back in soon to try more off their signature menu.
The Sandwich Spot
1630 18th Street
Sacramento, CA 95811
Phone (916) 492-2613
Click here for more Sacramento and Bay Area locations.

Categories // Reviews, Sacramento Area, Uncategorized Tags // Lunch, Restaurant, Sacramento, Sacramento Restaurants, Sandwiches, The Sandwich Spot

The Battle of the Authentic Philly Cheesesteak

June 19, 2012 by SacFoodies

Recently, I had the opportunity to visit Philadelphia for the first time. Because it was a business trip, I didn’t have much free time, but I had just enough for the one thing I wanted to do, and it wasn’t a trip to see the Liberty Bell.

I tried not one, but two authentic Philly Cheesesteaks from the two biggest cheesesteak rivals in town: Pat’s and Geno’s (which just so happen to be directly across the street from each other). To see just how serious this rivalry is, take a look at this YouTube video.
Luckily, on my visit, I was with a group of fellow cheesesteak-tasting adventurers so we ordered (carefully, or you’re sent to the back of the line at Geno’s!) about a half dozen of the famed sandwiches, cut them up for sharing, and ate up while discussing the merits of Pat’s cheesesteak vs. Geno’s.

Could I pick a favorite? Not really. I’d probably go with whichever one had more of the gooey orange cheese on top. Hey, even the Los Angeles Times couldn’t pick a favorite! But I sure am glad I can say I’ve tried both. 
Photos courtesy of Laurie at Tip Junkie.
Pat’s King of Steaks
Geno’s Steaks
Corner of 9th Street & Passyunk Avenue
South Philadelphia, PA
 
 

Categories // Philadelphia, Reviews, Uncategorized Tags // Geno's Steaks, Pat's King of Steaks, Philadelphia, philly cheesesteak, Sandwiches

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