Preview Dine Downtown Sacramento's Restaurant Week! (January 11-21, 2019)
The other night I had the pleasure of previewing a few restaurants participating in this year’s Dine Downtown Sacramento. Dine Downtown Restaurant Week (January 11-21, 2019) is 11 days, 35 restaurants, and features specially curated 3-course menus for only $35 a person! Plus, one dollar from every meal donated to social services and food literacy programs.
First stop on the Grid was Downtown, Sacramento’s Hook & Ladder Manufacturing Co.. I’ve been wanting to try this restaurant for some time now, so I was excited they were a part of this special preview.
So what’s on the menu?!
JAMON SERRANO Cured Spanish Ham, Pickled Peppers, Olives, Sourdough
PATATAS BRAVAS Spicy Tomato Sauce, Pimento, Garlic Aioli
BUTIFARRA CON JUDIAS Catalan Style Sausage with White Beans, Parlsey and Celery Salad
POMELO Bruleed Grapefruit, Basil Granita
TARTA DE CHOCOLATE Chocolate Pudding Tart, Crushed Hazelnuts, Coffee Brittle
GAMBAS AL AJILLO Garlic Shrimp, Chili Flakes, Lemon
Hook & Ladder Manufacturing Co. Dine Downtown 2019
Hook & Ladder Manufacturing Co. Dine Downtown 2019
SPAGHETTI SQUASH Broccolini, Toasted Almonds, Salsa Verde, Pimento
BUTIFARRA CON JUDIAS Catalan Style Sausage with White Beans, Parlsey and Celery Salad
JAMON SERRANO Cured Spanish Ham, Pickled Peppers, Olives, Sourdough
My personal favorites were the Spaghetti Squash with broccolini, Patatas Bravas, and Tarta De Chocolate. I love the vibe in this place. It’s modern industrial with some touches of foliage which I’m all about. You can download the menu here.
The next stop on The Grid was Station 16 Seafood Restaurant & Bar! I’m actually a regular here, so I already knew it was going to be amazing.
So let’s check out what they’re serving.
Wings House made Sweet chili
Calamari Lemon aioli and cocktail sauce
Wedge Salad Crisp Romaine, cherry tomatoes, caramelized onions, feta cheese and cilantro
Shrimp Ceviche Fresh tomatoes, onions, cilantro, jalapenos, and real lime juice
Fresh tomatoes, onions, cilantro, jalapenos, and real lime juice
Korean Style Short Ribs Served over garlic rice with a side of fresh Kimchi
Cajun Shrimp Pasta Tomato garlic cream sauce, andouille sausage, spinach and parmesan cheese
If you’re a seafood lover, Station 16 is the way to go, but I do have to give a special mention to the Korean Style Short Ribs Served over garlic rice with a side of fresh Kimchi. It was bomb.com. Click here to download the menu.
Our final stop for the night was The Firehouse in Old Sacramento. I have no idea how this restaurant managed to fly under my radar, but better late than never! I just loved the vibe immediately after walking in. It was like going back in time to the old western days. The architecture, the decor, and the service all had a refined, turn of the century yet somehow modern feel. Definitely in a class of its own.
We were in for a treat!
GRILLED NEW YORK STRIP STEAK ROSEMARY-ROASTED YUKON GOLD POTATO BALSAMIC-BRAISED BRUSSELS SPROUTS SAGE BUTTER
GRILLED NEW YORK STRIP STEAK ROSEMARY-ROASTED YUKON GOLD POTATO BALSAMIC-BRAISED BRUSSELS SPROUTS SAGE BUTTER
PAN-ROASTED ATLANTIC SALMON SWEET POTATO PURÉE BACON-WILTED CHARD, CRISPY PARSNIPS MEYER LEMON RELISH
WINTER VEGETABLE NAPOLEON SQUASH, TOFU, SMOKED TOMATO SPINACH, ONION RICOTTA-TOMATO SAUCE
ORGANIC BREAST OF CHICKEN SOFT WHITE POLENTA BRAISED BABY CARROTS NATURAL THYME JUS
I was really impressed with these menu offerings. The different flavor profiles were incredible, every dish was literally a party in my mouth. You can just taste the freshness of their locally sourced ingredients. I loved every single one of these entrees, so you can’t go wrong with any of these selections.
Now I can go on and on about how delicious everything was, but I don’t want to spoil the fun! Reservations are filling up quickly, so make sure to reserve your spots now. Check out the full list of participating restaurants below, and I’ll see you out on The Grid!
2019 Participating Restaurants
Thanks again, for having me!
Hook & Ladder Manufacturing Co.