Cakegrrl makes another Dine Downtown stop: Brew it Up!
By Downtown Sacramento at January 10, 2011 | 0 Comment
Kristy from Cakegrrl.com got a taste of the fun of Dine Downtown during her menu preview at The Capitol Garage and was quick to make a second reservation. Making value a top priority, Kristy decided to spend the first night of Dine Downtown at Brew it Up! What was the verdict? Did the budget-conscious Cakegrrrl feel like the Brew It Up! dine downtown menu gave her enough
Dine Downtown Menu Preview: Morgan’s Central Valley Bistro
By Downtown Sacramento at January 8, 2011 | 0 Comment
[caption id="attachment_788" align="aligncenter" width="343" caption="Morgan's Central Valley Bistro at the Sheraton"][/caption] I must admit, when deciding where to go to dinner with friends, I very rarely think of hotel restaurants. After previewing the Dine Downtown menu at Morgan’s Central Valley Bistro at the Sheraton Grand, I learned that I have been missing
Guest Dine Downtown Preview: The Food and Wine Diva reviews Kupros Bistro
By Downtown Sacramento at January 8, 2011 | 1 Comments
Kupros Bistro received a visit from Sacramento's Food and Wine Diva this past week as she stopped by to preview their first ever Dine Downtown menu. Did Chef Matthews 3 courses impress the self proclaimed Diva? Read her review of their prix-fixe menu and a few of the specialty drinks they decided to splurge on as well. Cilantro Cucumber Cocktail anyone? Read her full
SUDS Cleans up!
By Downtown Sacramento at January 7, 2011 | 0 Comment
Fun, upbeat, and addictive – SUDS is a wonderful musical that will leave you begging for more. Recently, we DSPers had the chance to attend a performance of Cosmo Cabarets’ SUDS: The Rocking 60s Musical Soap Opera. Set in the 1960s at a laundry mat, SUDS follows the tale of a young girl who’s down-in-out in the love department. Two guardian angles show up and
Dine Downtown Menu Preview: The Grange
By Downtown Sacramento at January 7, 2011 | 1 Comments
On most nights, as I leave work I walk past the magnificent Citizen Hotel on my way to the parking garage, but not tonight. With Dine Downtown just a few days away and vegetarian risotto on my mind, I nearly bumped into the large ornate doors as I entered The Grange. Walking in, you quickly sense the vibrancy and style of this downtown restaurant that you forget is
An Insider’s Guide To Dine Downtown!
By Downtown Sacramento at January 7, 2011 | 1 Comments
These tips will help you get the most out of your Dine Downtown experience: 1. Chose your own adventure. Start off by reviewing your menu options at each restaurant online at www.downtownsac.org/dinedowntown. Local chefs have crafted menus to delight the senses just for Dine Downtown. From fine dining restaurants to casual neighborhood spots, you’ll be surprised by
Kupros Bistro’s Dine Downtown Menu Featured on Sac Press!
By Downtown Sacramento at January 7, 2011 | 0 Comment
First year participant, Kupros Bistro gave Sacramento Press a sneak preview of their Dine Downtown menu last night. Rob Nabity and wife Laura enjoy the warm atmosphere of the craftsman turned bistro and pub while dining on their 3 course menu on the intimate second floor. Does the food make the grade? Could Rob's photos be anymore gorgeous? Read the full article
Guest Dine Downtown Preview: Cakegrrl reviews Capitol Garage
By Downtown Sacramento at January 7, 2011 | 1 Comments
Captiol Garage may not be a restaurant that would typically spring to mind when thinking about Dine Downtown choices, but Kristy aka Cakegrrl was pleasantly surprised at how well they fit the bill. With a glass of wine included and a choice of six entrees, Kristy describes not only the value for your money, but the high quality level of the food to match: Read her full
Dine Downtown Menu Preview: Il Fornaio
By Downtown Sacramento at January 7, 2011 | 4 Comments
I have never been to Il Fornaio before this experience but I have noshed on their delicious artisan breads countless times. Many of my friends and family have raved about the food at Il Fornaio so I was prepared to fill my belly with delicious Italian fare and sample their Dine Downtown menu! My Coworker Jayme and I got to sample the Festa Regionale menu (Which is what
Guest Dine Downtown Preview: Girls on the Grid Review House Kitchen & Bar
By Downtown Sacramento at January 7, 2011 | 0 Comment
Those Girls on the Grid know a thing or about dining in the central city, so we wanted to send them to a restaurant that they had yet had a chance to try, House Kitchen & Bar on Capitol Mall. House is typically open M-F for lunch and dinner, but is staying open weekends during our Dine Downtown week to give you a chance to make a reservation. Find out why Nikki
Guest Dine Downtown review: Poor Girl Eats Well previews Ten 22
By Downtown Sacramento at January 7, 2011 | 2 Comments
Kimberly Morales from the Sacramento blog Poor Girl Eats Well specifically asked to review Ten 22 based on the Espresso Braised Lamb Shank alone. Find out if the new Old Sacramento restaurant met or exceeded her expectations as she takes you through her Dine Downtown Menu Preview. (P.S. Her photos are phenomenal, someone get this girl a food photography job, stat!) Read
Dine Downtown Menu Preview: Spataro
By Downtown Sacramento at January 6, 2011 | 1 Comments
A previous boss of mine is a huge Spataro fan. She is a business women, and loved to host both lunch and dinner guests at the swanky location on L street across from the Capitol. She talked about it with such love for the food and the upscale environment that I simply could not wait to make my first reservation. My first meal at Spataro, over a year ago now, lived up to
Guest Dine Downtown Review: Munchie Musings Previews The Broiler Steakhouse
By Downtown Sacramento at January 6, 2011 | 0 Comment
Wednesday evening Ms. Munchie (from the Sacramento food blog Munchie Musings) visited Downtown mainstay, The Broiler Steakhouse. Drawn to the menu by the variety options that go beyond the ususual chicken or steak dish, Ms. Munchie was also sucked in by the history of the steakhouse, which recently celebrated its 60th anniversary. You don't make it to 60 years without
Guest Dine Downtown review: Sac Foodies preview The Firehouse
By Downtown Sacramento at January 5, 2011 | 0 Comment
Cristina Dayton from the local blog SacFoodies.com took her hubby to The Firehouse for a Dine Downtown menu preview. Believe it or not, even though she is a big time foodie, and has lived in Sacramento for 11 years, Cristina had yet to make it to The Firehouse for one of their fantastic meals. Her "lack of expectations" were quickly blown away as she enjoyed her 3 course
Dine Downtown Menu Preview: Paragary’s
By Downtown Sacramento at January 5, 2011 | 1 Comments
I am no stranger to Paragary’s Bar & Oven, my sister worked there for two years and introduced me the restaurant. It didn’t take her long to turn me on to their rustic pizzas and tasty pastas. My tastes were slightly different back then, and maybe a little less refined, but with Dine Downtown only a couple days away, I was excited to get a sneak peak at the Dine
Dine Downtown Menu Preview: Cafeteria 15L
By Downtown Sacramento at January 5, 2011 | 1 Comments
Although a relatively picky eater, I look forward to Dine Downtown every year! It’s a time to shy away from my staple food items that resemble a diet of a typical teen-age boy (a la hamburgers, pizza and chicken strips). In addition to this exciting, 10-day, food-enriched week, DSP staff had the opportunity to preview menus beforehand. That means I was able to put
