Category Archives: Food

Lodi wines meet their matches.

By Robin Nichols | Published: February 26, 2010 | 0 Comments
Interested in learning how to pair foods with Lodi wines? An upcoming event could teach you a lot. Lodi Wine Country Vintners and culinary students from the Art Institute of California in Sacramento are joining for “Pairing Perfection: Culinary Arts Meets Lodi Winemakers.” The event will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. March 13 in [...]
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Wine and Roses and romance

By Robin Nichols | Published: February 26, 2010 | 0 Comments
Wine and Roses Restaurant in Lodi recently was named the Sacramento/Central Valley’s most popular romantic dining destination on OpenTable’s area favorites list. OpenTable, a Web site on which diners make restaurant reservations, announced the Sacramento/Central Valley Diner’s Choice list, which included what OpenTable reviews ranked as the area’s best restaurants. In addition to its No. 1 mention, [...]
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Hottest item on the menu

By Robin Nichols | Published: February 10, 2010 | 0 Comments
In today’s LENS section we have  a story on the increasingly expensive dining option of hot pot, a traditional Japanese style of cooking. For a more reasonably priced dinner, there are some recipes that you can try at home, like this one with pork belly. Pork Belly and Greens Hot Pot Note: Adapted from “Japanese Hot Pots” [...]
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More on crab feeds

By Tara Cuslidge | Published: February 3, 2010 | 0 Comments
Just in case you haven’t had enough heads up about local crab feeds, we also provide listings on the Recordnet.com online calendar at Recordnet.com/calendar. A quick search for “crab feeds” in the area brings up six before the end of the month. Here’s the list: Feb. 6 6 p.m.  Comerciantes Unidos Crab Feed, Scottish Rite Temple, 33 W. Alpine [...]
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Crab feeds

By Jo Ann Kirby | Published: February 3, 2010 | 0 Comments
On Saturday, I wrote about the crab feed phenomenon in the San Joaquin Valley where folks tie a bib on for charity and let their hair down on the dance floor. Here are a few to check out: Waverly School; 6-11:30 p.m. March 6, St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 5882 N. Ashley Lane. $40. (209) 931-0735. Haven of Peace [...]
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Lettuce celebrate the humble romaine

By Robin Nichols | Published: February 3, 2010 | 0 Comments
In the LENS section today, we ran a feature on the traditional salad green romaine lettuce. We hope you’re inspired to give this classic a try. If you’re so inclined, here are some recipes to inspire you: Grilled Romaine with Walnuts, Parmesan and Anchovy Dressing Ingredients • 4 anchovy fillets • 2 teaspoons minced garlic • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 1/2 [...]
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More fun with slow cookers

By Robin Nichols | Published: January 20, 2010 | 0 Comments
In our food story today on the cover of LENS, we delve into the resurgence of slow cookers. There are tons of recipe options, and while we gave you two in the print edition, we couldn’t fit them all. So here are a few more, if you’re feeling adventurous. Tamale Pie For a gluten-free version, substitute a [...]
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Togo’s to offer free pastrami sandwiches Jan. 14

By Tara Cuslidge | Published: January 4, 2010 | 0 Comments
You have to love press releases that inform you about free food happenings. I know I do, even if I didn’t venture over to Boudin and spend all night waiting for bread vouchers when the Stockton site opened in 2008. But I digress. You’re really here to find out about free food. On Jan. 14 Togo’s will celebrate [...]
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Still looking for a New Year’s Eve dinner reservation?

By Ian Hill | Published: December 31, 2009 | 0 Comments
Given my travel woes and Christmas shopping over the past few weeks, I just couldn’t find the time to make a New Year’s Eve dinner reservation until yesterday. I started by calling Stockton establishments that offer a traditional NYE dining experience, in that you can be dressy casual (thanks, Robin!) and enjoy a good glass [...]
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The newsroom holiday treat spread

By Tara Cuslidge | Published: December 24, 2009 | 0 Comments
A holiday treat spread of epic proportions is currently gracing a table in the middle of the newsroom. When I arrived at 8:30 a.m., there was an offering of different breads and cream cheese. Then the candied popcorn balls were set down. Then cookies. Then more cookies. And brownies. It’s 10:22 a.m. now and there’s an [...]
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