It's been a pleasure and a privilege to serve the Sacramento vegan community these past eight years by sharing information about vegan options at local restaurants. Now, however, I'm leaving the city. My husband Phil and I will be splitting our time between the San Francisco Bay Area, where we have several family members, and Medellin, Colombia, where our son and his family live.
I will leave this blog online, but I won't be adding any more posts to it. There are so many vegans in Sacramento these days that I know you will all keep each other updated on social media about where to find great vegan food. I've enjoyed getting to know many of you, either in person or through your online presence, and I know I will miss this wonderful community.
I'll be sorry to miss this year's fabulous Sacramento Vegan Chef Challenge, but as it turns out, Contra Costa County, my new home, will be having their first-ever Vegan Chef Challenge next month too. I'm looking forward to checking out all the vegan food in both Contra Costa County and Medellin, Colombia.
Thank you for following Sacramento Vegan. I've appreciated all your comments, questions, and suggestions. I wish you all the best.
Pam
Sacramento Vegan
Helping vegans in the Sacramento area find restaurants with great menu choices for themselves and their non-vegan friends and family.
Tuesday, September 17, 2019
Friday, August 2, 2019
Dubplate Kitchen and Jamaican Cuisine
Have you been to Dubplate Kitchen and Jamaican Cuisine yet? It's a small restaurant tucked away on El Camino Avenue near Watt. When it opened late last year, I noticed that there were a couple of vegan options on the menu, and I've been meaning to try it ever since. Finally, I had lunch there today with my friend Greta.
The vegan options on the menu, which looks like it changes regularly, were the soup of the day -- split pea and pumpkin -- ital stew, and vegan curry chicken. The ital stew made with cauliflower and garbanzo beans sounded good, but both Greta and I wanted the curry chicken.
Great choice! The curry sauce was delicious, and there was a generous serving of vegan chicken, even though we both ordered the small plate. It came with soup, rice and beans, cabbage, and fried plantains, which were especially tasty. I would definitely go back again for this dish.
Dubplate is located at 3419 El Camino Avenue, and their phone number is 916-339-6978. Their website address is https://www.dubplatekitchen.com, and their Facebook page can be found at https://www.facebook.com/dubplatekitchen/?epa=SEARCH_BOX. The restaurant is open Monday through Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., and closed on Sunday.
The vegan options on the menu, which looks like it changes regularly, were the soup of the day -- split pea and pumpkin -- ital stew, and vegan curry chicken. The ital stew made with cauliflower and garbanzo beans sounded good, but both Greta and I wanted the curry chicken.
Great choice! The curry sauce was delicious, and there was a generous serving of vegan chicken, even though we both ordered the small plate. It came with soup, rice and beans, cabbage, and fried plantains, which were especially tasty. I would definitely go back again for this dish.
Dubplate is located at 3419 El Camino Avenue, and their phone number is 916-339-6978. Their website address is https://www.dubplatekitchen.com, and their Facebook page can be found at https://www.facebook.com/dubplatekitchen/?epa=SEARCH_BOX. The restaurant is open Monday through Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., and closed on Sunday.
Wednesday, July 10, 2019
Solomon's Delicatessen
The
long-awaited Solomon’s Delicatessen opened last week in downtown Sacramento. It
is named after the founder of the iconic Tower Records, Russ Solomon, and it is
housed in the space formerly occupied by Tower Records on K Street.
My husband
Phil and I stopped in for lunch on Monday. I was happy to see a few vegan items
clearly marked on the menu. The Vegan Portabella Reuben caught my eye – slices of
smoked portobello mushroom, shredded vegan cheese, sauerkraut, and sauce,
served on rye bread. I enjoyed the mix of flavors, and the horseradish in the
sauce gave it a nice little kick. The sandwich was accompanied by bagel chips
and a dill pickle spear.
I went back
again the next day to try the remaining vegan items. I ordered a bowl of hearty
mushroom barley soup, which was very flavorful and will be especially welcome
in the fall and winter.
I also asked
for an “Everything” bagel after confirming that all the bagels are vegan. The
vegan schmear I ordered with it turned out to be an excellent vegan cream
cheese.
Solomon’s
Delicatessen is located at 730 K Street, and their phone number is
916-857-8200. Their website address is https://www.solomonsdelicatessen.com/,
and their Facebook page can be found at https://www.facebook.com/solomonsdelicatessen/?ref=br_rs.
Currently, they are open daily from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., but they are
planning to be open for dinner beginning this Friday, July 12th.
There is
also a Solomon’s Delicatessen in Davis at 500 First Street, Suite 9. Their
phone number is 530-792-7015, and they are open Monday through Friday from 7:00
a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 8, 2019
Burger Patch
Long before
Carl’s Jr. and Del Taco jumped on the Beyond Meat bandwagon, Sacramento area
vegans were introduced to the Beyond Burger by the owners of Burger Patch,
Phillip and Danea Horn. They held a one-day pop-up event two years ago to gauge
local interest in their vegan fast food concept, and later opened a concession
stand at the Golden 1 Center. They’ve been working hard the past two years to
find a good location for a brick-and-mortar Burger Patch restaurant, and last
Saturday, their dream came to fruition.
Burger Patch
has been welcomed into the community with open arms. There have been lines out
the door and down the block in the days since the restaurant opened near the
corner of 23rd and K. I missed the grand opening Saturday, but
stopped in for lunch yesterday, and there were probably fifteen or twenty
people in front of me. The line moved quickly, though, and after I ordered, the
food came out of the kitchen in a matter of minutes.
Everything
served at Burger Patch is 100 percent plant-based, so you never have to worry
about whether some animal product or another has accidentally found its way
into your order. Most people in line yesterday seemed to be there for the
delicious burgers, but since I’d had their burger before at the pop-up and at
the Golden 1 Center, I opted to try their chick’n sandwich. “The Ranch”
consists of grilled chick’n, hickory smoked strips, lettuce, and tomato, served
on a toasted bun spread with a ranch sauce. It was really good, and I’ll
definitely go back for another. I liked the fries too, listed on the menu as a “Shovel
of Spuds.”
I also had a
chocolate “Earth Quake Shake,” made from a blend of cashew, almond, soy, agave,
and, of course, chocolate. It was fabulous!
Burger Patch
is located at 2301 K Street, and their phone number is 916-750-4200. Their
website address is https://www.theburgerpatch.com/,
and their Facebook page can be found at https://www.facebook.com/TheBurgerPatch/.
The restaurant is open Sunday through Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., and
Friday and Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.
Monday, March 18, 2019
Allora
I could
swear that when Allora first opened in East Sacramento last year, I checked the
menu and didn’t see anything vegan. Recently, however, I was reading the free Inside newspaper that’s delivered to my
mailbox each month, and I found an article about the mother of the chef/owner.
She had moved to Sacramento at her son’s request to care for the restaurant’s
garden, and the article mentioned that she ate a mostly vegan diet. I figured
that if his mom was mostly vegan, the chef must have added some plant-based
items to the menu, so I checked again. Sure enough, there are several dishes
for vegans at Allora.
I had dinner
there with my husband Phil last night, and asked for the vegan menu. It lists vegetarian and vegan items, but the vegan dishes are
specifically indicated. I began with grilled focaccia, which is spread with
olive tapenade and then topped with a mix of local vegetables, including
arugula, asparagus, carrot ribbons, mushrooms, pickled onions, and artichoke
hearts. It was very good, and I especially enjoyed the olive tapenade.
For my entrée,
I had a tough time choosing between the bucatini and the mushroom risotto, but
finally opted for the pasta. The bucatini was tossed with a pea and tarragon
pesto, carrots, and asparagus, then topped with a few arugula leaves. I thought
it was the perfect spring dish.
Allora is a
very stylish and well-appointed restaurant that would be perfect for date night
or a special occasion. You should definitely check it out!
Allora is
located at 5215 Folsom Boulevard, and their phone number is 916-538-6434. Their
website address is https://allorasacramento.com/,
and their Facebook page can be found at https://www.facebook.com/allorasacramento/.
The restaurant serves dinner only, and is open Sunday through Thursday from
5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Wednesday, February 27, 2019
Suzie Burger
I think one of the best things about the new plant-based burgers that are showing up in restaurants these days is that they've made it easier for restaurants that don't usually cater to vegans to offer something we can eat after all. Impossible Burgers are popping up everywhere, and even some fast food restaurants are getting into the act. Carl's Jr. recently began offering a Beyond Burger, which they are promoting heavily in television commercials.
In checking the Impossible Foods website the other day to see which Sacramento restaurants are serving Impossible "meat," I was interested to see that Suzie Burger now offers an Impossible Burger. Back when 33rd Street Bistro and Wildwood Kitchen, which are owned by the same people who own Suzie Burger, first began serving the Impossible Burger, I sent a message to Suzie Burger asking if they had plans to do the same. At the time, they did not because the product was too expensive for their menu. But they're offering it now!
I stopped by Suzie Burger with my husband Phil for lunch the other day. The Impossible Burger doesn't show up on the restaurant's online menu or on the menu posted behind the counter. But it's advertised on a sign by the cash register, shown with nonvegan items like thousand island dressing and what appears to be cheddar or American cheese. But if you tell them you want it vegan-style, they'll substitute vegan mayo and get this -- vegan cheese -- for the nonvegan items.
I gave it a try and it was excellent! Most restaurants in town that do serve the Impossible Burger don't take the extra step of offering vegan cheese, so it was a real treat to have that option. I also like the fact that Suzie Burger is basically a fast food restaurant, so I can pick up my burger and be eating in the comfort of my own home a few minutes later.
Suzie Burger is located at 2820 P Street, and their phone number is 916-455-3500. The website address is https://www.suzieburger.com/, and their Facebook page can be found at https://www.facebook.com/suzieburgersac/?epa=SEARCH_BOX. The restaurant is open Sunday through Tuesday from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., and Wednesday through Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
In checking the Impossible Foods website the other day to see which Sacramento restaurants are serving Impossible "meat," I was interested to see that Suzie Burger now offers an Impossible Burger. Back when 33rd Street Bistro and Wildwood Kitchen, which are owned by the same people who own Suzie Burger, first began serving the Impossible Burger, I sent a message to Suzie Burger asking if they had plans to do the same. At the time, they did not because the product was too expensive for their menu. But they're offering it now!
I stopped by Suzie Burger with my husband Phil for lunch the other day. The Impossible Burger doesn't show up on the restaurant's online menu or on the menu posted behind the counter. But it's advertised on a sign by the cash register, shown with nonvegan items like thousand island dressing and what appears to be cheddar or American cheese. But if you tell them you want it vegan-style, they'll substitute vegan mayo and get this -- vegan cheese -- for the nonvegan items.
I gave it a try and it was excellent! Most restaurants in town that do serve the Impossible Burger don't take the extra step of offering vegan cheese, so it was a real treat to have that option. I also like the fact that Suzie Burger is basically a fast food restaurant, so I can pick up my burger and be eating in the comfort of my own home a few minutes later.
Suzie Burger is located at 2820 P Street, and their phone number is 916-455-3500. The website address is https://www.suzieburger.com/, and their Facebook page can be found at https://www.facebook.com/suzieburgersac/?epa=SEARCH_BOX. The restaurant is open Sunday through Tuesday from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., and Wednesday through Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Sunday, February 24, 2019
La Venadita
La Venadita has been serving Mexican food in the Oak Park neighborhood for a few years now. Until recently, though, I'd never been there because their menu didn't appear to be very vegan-friendly. That has changed, however, with the addition of an Impossible meat option to a couple of the restaurant's menu items.
I was at La Venadita yesterday for lunch with my husband Phil. I thought about getting the Impossible tacos, but since I was really hungry, I opted for a burrito. It was filled with Impossible meat, black beans, rice, tomatoes, avocado salsa, and cilantro, and I made sure to have them omit the cheese. It was really good, and I will happily go back to La Venadita in the future.
La Venadita is located at 3501 Third Avenue, and their phone number is 916-400-4676. Their website address is http://www.lavenaditasac.com/, and their Facebook page can be found at https://www.facebook.com/lavenaditasac/. The restaurant is open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., and Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
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