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*

*SPAGHETTI SQUASH Broccolini, Toasted Almonds, Salsa Verde, Pimento*

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.

*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*

*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.

Station 16 Seafood Restaurant & Bar

The Firehouse Restaurant