August 21st, 2010 11am-7pm
From The Slanted Door, to Rye on the Road, Delfina, Bi-rite Creamery, the Cremebrule Cart and so many more!
The San Francisco Street Food Festival is an event hosted by La Cocina that advocates for the creation of policies that support the formalization of mobile food vending in San Francisco.
Policies as they exist today are discouraging and create barriers rather than opportunities for the creation of viable businesses and jobs for San Franciscans. Street food has the power to bring communities casual, affordable, delicious foods made by food entrepreneurs who reflect San Francisco’s diverse population. Policies that support the formalization of mobile vending will work to connect communities throughout San Francisco’s spectrum of class and culture to the everyday food that we all eat and love.
Great Chefs 2010
August 21, 2010 6pm-9pm
Holiday Inn Sacramento Capitol Plaza
For this 9th annual event, head chefs from some of the area’s finest restaurants, wineries and breweries will be pairing foods and beverages for a fun-filled, one-of-a-kind evening. In addition, the evening includes a silent auction and dancing. And the delicious desserts are not to be missed.
Some of the featured restaurants will be Aioli Bodega Espanol, Bake Sense Inc., Just 4 U Catering, Event Architects, California Capitol Chefs Association, Sacramento Cookie Factory and River City Brewing Company, just to name a few.
16th Annual California Brewers Festival
What: Brewfest 2010
When: September 11, 2010 1pm to 5pm***
Where: Discovery Park in Sacramento
How: Get ticket purchasing info here...
*** Gate opens at 12:30, first pour at 1:00pm, last pour at 4:45pm.
In 2010 the California Brewers Festival will celebrate its 16th year. Each year our attendance has grown, as has the number of brewers and beers offered. This year we anticipate that you'll be able to taste over 150 microbrews handcrafted by more than 60 brewers from all over the country, as well as, some foreign participants. In addition to this wide variety of microbrews, delicious food from numerous food vendors will be available for you to purchase.
Last, but certainly not least, entertainment will be provided by two great live bands:
- Velvet Tongue - http://www.velvettongue.com/
Utz! and the Shuttlecock's - http://www.myspace.com/utzandtheshuttlecocks
- Alaskan Brewing - Alaska
- Ale Industries - Concord, CA
- Anderson Valley Brewing - Boonville, CA
- Blue Frog & Grog Brewery - Fairfield, CA
- Boston Ber Company (Sam Adams) - Boston, MA
- Buckbean Brewing - Reno, NV
- Deschutes Brewing Company - Oregon
- Eel River Brewing - Fortuna, CA
- Firestone-Walker Brewing - Paso Robles, CA
- Fossil Fuels Brewing Company - Northern California
- Fox Barrel Cider - Auburn, CA
- Gold Country Brewers Association - Sacramento, CA
- Gordon Biersch Brewing - San Francisco, CA
- Grand Teton Brewing Company - Idaho
- Hopf Wheat Beer - Germany
- Hoppy Brewery - Sacramento, Ca
- Kloster Reutberg - Germany
- Kona Brewing - Kailua-Kona, HI
- Lagunitas Brewing - Petaluma, CA
- Lockdown Brewing Company - Folsom, CA
- Lost Coast Brewing - Eureka, Ca
- Mad River Brewing - Blue Lake, CA
- Mendocino Brewing - Ukiah, CA
- Mount Shasta Brewing - Weed, CA
- Moylans Brewery & Restaurant - Novato, CA
- New Belgium Brewing - Fort Collins, CO
- North Coast Brewing - Fort Bragg, CA
- Placerville Brewing Company - Placerville, CA
- Pyramid Brewery & Alehouse - Sacramento, CA
- Redhook Al Brewing - Woodinville, WA
- River City Brewing - Sacramento, CA
- Rubicon Brewing - Sacramento, CA
- Sea Dog Brewing Company - South Portland, ME
- Shipyard Brewing Company - Portland, ME
- Shmaltz Brewing Company - San Francisco, CA
- Sierra Nevada Brewing - Chico, CA
- Stone Brewing - Escondido, CA
- Strangford Lough - Ireland (North Cal Distributors)
- Strongbow Cider - Middlebury, VT
- Sudwerk Brewing - Davis, CA
- Two Rivers Cider - Sacramento, CA
- Widmer Brothers Brewing - Portland, OR
- Woodchuck Amber Cider - Middlebury, VT
- Wyder's Cider - Oakland, CA
A Day in the Country
September 12, 2010 from 3pm to 6pm
This wonderful event I heard about from Clint Crow of Berryessa Gap Vineyards, still young in its status this event brings all elements of a day in the country to life; great food, wine, music, and in the end it's a bounty of fruit & vegetable to take home! I'm sad this is the first year I'll be going, as this supports all the local foodie, sustainable and wino things I love! Check out the restaurant list - intense goodness abounds!
Restaurants this year include from the San Francisco Bay Area (Chez Panisse, Coi, Gather, Lalimes, Masa’s), Sacramento (The Waterboy, Hawks, Lucca, Grange, L Wine Lounge, Taqueria Lupita) and Yolo County (Tazzini Bistro, Buckhorn Steak and Roadhouse , Monticello Bistro, Osteria Fasulo, Tuco’s Wine Market and Cafe).
Wine will be poured by Capay Valley Vineyards, Crew Wine Company, Marr Cellars, Putah Creek Winery, Rominger West Winery, Simas Family Vineyard, Wilson Winery and Yolo Winery.
A Day in the Country, Sunday September 12 from 3pm to 6pm, will be held under the shade of the walnut trees at the Elkhorn Basin Ranch located on County Road 117, Yolo County. Admission to this fundraiser for the Yolo Land Trust is $75 for adults ($85 at the door) and $20 for children over 6 (under 6 are free). Reserve your tickets by calling 530-662-1110 or at yololandtrust.org.
The Mike Justis Band will entertain with live music.
Anthony Bourdain
No Reservations:An Evening with Anthony Bourdain
Date: 09/17/10 8 p.m.
Location: Memorial Auditorium
Cost: ON SALE May 3 at 10 a.m.:$85 VIP; $46.50 & $36.50 reserved
Description: Anthony Bourdain, the internationally acclaimed chef, author, and host of Travel Channel's emmy-nominated "No Reservations," will be appearing at the Memorial Auditorium on Friday, September 17th at 8pm. A limited number of VIP tickets will be available for $85.00, which includes a post-show meet and greet and book signing with Mr. Bourdain. Reserved seating is available at $46.50 & $36.50. Bourdain has been dubbed "the bad boy of cuisine" for his rock star looks and blunt observations about the world of restaurants, chefs, and cooking. He is the executive chef at New York's famed bistro Les Halles and is the author of the bestselling "Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly", a candid portrait of his life in restaurant kitchens that has been translated into over 28 languages. Other books "A Cook's Tour", "Anthony Bourdain's Les Halles Cookbook","The Nasty Bits" and "No Reservations: Around the World on an Empty Stomach".
Soil Born Farms Autumnal Equinox Festival
8th Annual Autumn Equinox Celebration
Saturday, September 18 4:30 - 8:30pm
Join us for an evening at the farm on Hurley Way, an urban agricultural oasis nestled in the heart of the city. Walk through the gardens, enjoy live music, sample seasonal and organic food prepared by prominent local chefs. Taste exceptional wine and celebrate the harvest season under the stars.
Space at this popular event is limited. Please get your tickets in advance after August 6 at the Sacramento Natural Foods Co-op, 1900 Alhambra Blvd. or from Soil Born Farms (916) 363-9685.
12TH ANNUAL A TASTE OF SACRAMENTO
Friday, September 24th 2010
Sacramento Convention Center (1400 J Street, Sacramento CA, 95814)
5:30pm - 9:00pm
If you enjoy food, beer & wine you won't want to miss out on our 12th Annual A Taste of Sacramento! Tickets will be available to purchase online after June.
All Proceeds benefit Easter Seals
A Taste of History
A Taste of History: A Benefit for the Friends of Sutter's Fort
Saturday, Sep 25 6:30p
at Sutter's Fort State Historic Park, Sacramento, CA
Judging from sustainable farming practices and historic recipes cherished from the late 1800s, California's early pioneers were at the cutting edge of a Slow Food movement that re-emerged in popularity some 200 years later. And now, to the delight of foodies and history enthusiasts alike, Friends of Sutter's Fort, in association with Slow Food Sacramento, proudly presents "A Taste of History" on Saturday evening, September 25, at Sutter's Fort State Historic Park.
September 26, 2010 1pm - 6pm
This is by far one of my favorite events in Lodi, including ZinFest, it's got all the goods - great wine, great food, white table cloths, a good band, less of the drunken people crowd, and good times all around - this event, as far as I've seen, caters to a smaller clientele and it's all the better for it, here's looking forward to Lodi!
Visit Lodi! Conference & Visitors Bureau is hosting the ninth annual wine and food experience with wine, food, and numerous activities throughout the day. The event consists of wine seminars where guests can learn the latest from local vintners, chef demonstrations from Lodi's celebrity chefs including Ruben Larrazolo from Alebrijes Mexican Bistro, and live music with Joe Leningan's "Little" Big Band. This band will keep feet tapping and guests dancing to everything from today's hits, to Rock 'n Roll, to swing and Latin. A favorite for many is the Port, Cigar and Chocolate Pavilion, where guests can experiment their own unique pairings.
Savor Sacramento
Inaugural Savor Sacramento October 9, 2010
Join other food and wine enthusiasts in California’s capital city for a full day, world-class food and wine event to benefit local charities, featuring:
 | Approximately 200 wineries from throughout California and the world |
| Samples from favorite local restaurants |
| Opportunities to discover California artisan food producers |
| Educational food and wine panels on two demonstration stages |
| Commemorative crystal tasting glass, highlighting the fine wines |
| Time to savor the wine, food, and educational opportunities |
| “Chef Showcase” gala dinner (separate admission) and auction |
So many wonderful things to go to...wish my budget was bigger! Oh well, maybe I can at least make it to taste of Lodi, we are friends with the wine maker from M2 there in Lodi and often help him pour...so always try to make it to the big events.
ReplyDeleteI know, I'm in the same budget place! I'm just so happy how many events seem to be coming out of Sacramento, all in the larger Sacramento culinary movement!
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