Dine Downtown

Pastry Chef Laurel Melchor of Paragary Bakery/Spataro Restaurant & Bar shows Paul Robins how to make a warm apple & quince crostada, which is on the Spataro’s Dine Downtown menu.

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I have to admit, most years I don't tend to participate in Dine Downtown. It usually falls after the holidays and I'm a bit burned out on going out, but this year I agreed to go twice. Mainly because the restaurants were two places that I love- Mulvane...

Chef Christopher Headding shows Paul Robins how to make Chicken Paillard Au Poivre, one of the items offered on it’s Dine Downtown menu.

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Sacramento’s Dine Downtown Week is now in full swing and it has been so much fun so far! Andy and I have had the privilege of trying out three different menus from a list of nearly 30 restaurants, and last night’s trip to Blackbird Restaurant and Bar was incredible! I am only disappointed it took me this...

Chef Julian Vasquez of the Pilothouse on the Delta King makes his Spring Roll appetizer available on the Dine Downtown menu.

Spring Roll:
1- 7 X 7 wonton wrapper
3 oz. smoked duck
1 oz. oyster mushrooms
1T shredded carrots…

Chef Jay Veregge of Ten22 whips up his Braised Bacon and Lamb Short Ribs meal featured in the restaurant’s Dine Downtown entree.

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It’s that time again! Sacramento’s Dine Downtown week began yesterday, January 9th and runs through January 18th, 2012. For 10 days only, you can enjoy a special three-course dinner menu at some of downtown Sacramento’s hottest restaurants for only $30 per person. I returned to both of the restaurants I visited last year because I really enjoyed...

With the Kings debacle fresh in our collective consciousness, let’s focus on something this town does well, food. We’re the fark to form capital of the world, and no one’s going to take that from us. Tonight marks the start … Continue reading →

Chef Jason Lockard of Blue Prynt makes his Halibut entree for Paul Robins from his Dine Downtown menu.

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You’d have to be living under a rock not to notice the iconic teal signage plastered around Sacramento, heralding the arrival of Dine Downtown Week. We’re even chattering about it—and for good reason. This Sactown staple has become an annual tradition here in the River City, when popular downtown eateries open their doors with...