Auburn Alehouse - Auburn

Monday-Sunday lunch, dinner; Saturday-Sunday brunch
Location: 289 Washington Street (historic old Auburn)
Why Go There? Award winning brewery pairs rotating beers with freshly made pub grub. Look for: grilled wild salmon sandwich on locally made bread; hosts special event dinners, collaborations with other venues.
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Carpe Vino - Auburn

Tuesday-Sunday, Noon-10:00pm (dinner 5:00pm-9:00pm)
Location: 1568 Lincoln Way (old town)
Why Go There? Chic, small wine bar; offers wine bar small plates to accompany stellar wine list; dinner served in cozy space using local farm sourced ingredients; special event dinners
Access: Drive, street parking (can be challenging on weekends)
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Ikeda's California Country Market Bakery - Auburn, Davis

Daily 8:00am-7:00pm (Friday-Saturday until 8:00pm; Davis opens 9:00am)
Location: 13500 Lincoln Way, Auburn; 26295 Mace Boulevard, Davis
Why Go There? Third generation family farm-based (sweet and savory) pie bakery (featured on public tv documentary of best pies across the US), country store, deli; sells pie by the slice, whole: look for apple, peach, marionberry, Razzleberry, many other varieties (bargain half-price day old pies on occasion).
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Devil May Care Ice Cream & Frozen Treats - West Sacramento

Daily 12:00pm-9:00pm
Location: 322 Third Street
Why Go There? Small batch artisan ice cream, flavors change frequently using local farm sourced ingredients when available. Standards: chocolate, vanilla, a vegan sorbet, others at chef whim (daily posts on instagram, facebook). Look for coffee, salted caramel, lavender honey, cashew toffee browned butter.
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Devine Gelateria Gelato - Sacramento

Tuesday-Sunday 11:00am-9:00pm, Friday-Saturday (until 10:00pm)
Location: 1221 19th Street (midtown)
Why Go There? Small batch changing gelato and sorbet flavors use local farm sourced ingredients when available; frozen push pops, gelato sandwiches, eskimo pies; housemade daily baked treats and desserts; popular local spot
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Ginger Elizabeth Chocolates - Sacramento

Tuesday-Sunday, hours vary
Location: 1801 L Street #60
Why Go There? Small batch, artisanal ice cream pints, macaron ice cream sandwiches, dark chocolate dipped ice cream bars; chocolates, macarons, all made with organic and high quality ingredients by dedicated owner (stellar credentials). Coffee lovers look for Tiramisu: Camellia Roasters coffee ice cream/mascarpone ice cream/espresso soaked macaron pieces/dusted with cocoa powder, or the Coffee Cocoa Nib Macaron sandwich: Chocolate Fish coffee & cocoa nib ice cream/toffee sauce swirl.
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Gunther's Ice Cream - Sacramento

Daily 10:00am-10:00pm
Location: 2801 Franklin Boulevard
Why Go There? A Sacramento ice cream institution since 1940, consistently voted “Sacramento's best ice cream shop”. But ice cream purists will find artificial colors, not-very-intense flavors; expect lines on weekends (they move fast). Unique offering: chocolate covered frozen banana bites, frozen mudpie on a stick.
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The Kitchen Restaurant - Sacramento

Location: 2225 Hurley Way
Why Go There? Award winning 'farm-to-fork' local farm/ranch sourced seasonal ingredient menu offered nightly as prix-fixe multi-course experience; optional reserve wine flight pairing; open kitchen, patio (where appetizer course is served); guests may wander into wine cellar and/or back kitchen; reservations essential. Other owned restaurants: Ella Dining Room & Bar, Selland's Market-Cafe. (Selland's offers an inexpensive meal/wine special).
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Farm-to-Fork Festival - Sacramento

September
Location: Varies (see website)
Why Go There? Learn about and celebrate locally grown/made products through tours, dinners, music, and events
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Grange Restaurant & Bar: Farmers Market Tour, Lunch - Sacramento

May-October, Wednesdays 11:00am
Location: Market tour: Cesar Chavez Park: 10th/J Street. Lunch: Citizen Hotel Grange Restaurant, 926 J Street
Why Go There? Highly-rated restaurant chef leads farmers market tour, followed by three course market-inspired lunch; limited to 12 people. Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, weekend brunch year-round; renovated historic hotel setting.
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Luciano's Scoop Truck - Sacramento

Tuesday-Sunday 12:00pm-5:00pm (Saturday 1:00pm-6:00pm)
Location: 10th Street, between N Street/L Street
Why Go There? Delicious, small batch gelato, sorbets offered in a variety of rotating flavors; made with organic, local ingredients. Look for cappuccino, tiramisu, mint chocolate chip.
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The Oak Café (run by American River College culinary program) - Sacramento

School year starting mid-September: Wednesday-Friday lunches, seatings 11:30am-1:30pm
ARC Bakery, Wednesday-Friday: 8:00am-2:30pm (or until sold out) breakfast pastries, coffee/tea, limited lunch items
Location: 4700 College Oak Drive, Room 506, American River College
Why Go There? Rotating menus every two weeks: appetizer, entree choices, optional dessert and opportunity to give students hands-on experience can be fun, delicious. Final exam menus include option to taste all courses.
Access: Drive, pay ($2) parking lot D
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Additional Resources

Farmers Market - Auburn (old Auburn)
Year-round; Auburn Folsom Road at Lincoln Way (Saturday 8:00am-12:00pm)

Auburn Wine, Ale, and Food Festival - Auburn
Annual food/wine festival (October)

Mandarin Festival - Auburn
Annual festival highlights locally grown mandarin oranges ( November)

Farmers Market - Davis
Downtown farmers market, year-round; 301 C Street (Saturday 8:00am-1:00pm)

Art, Beer & Wine Festival - El Dorado Hills
Annual festival includes artists, live music (May)

Historic Folsom Farmers Market - Folsom
Year-round; 915 Sutter Street (Saturday 8:00am-1:00pm)

Raffine Chocolates - Newcastle
High-end chocolates shop

Winery & Brewery Tours - Placer County
Area food, beer, wine events

Soil Born Farms - Rancho Cordova
Soil Born Farms urban agriculture project fundraisers include annual autumn equinox harvest dinner, other events

California Grown - Sacramento
Sacramento county certified farmers markets

Center for Land-Based Learning - Sacramento
Farm dinners, events

Slow Food Sacramento - Sacramento
Food/beverage related events focus on good, clean, fair food for all; highlight local farms, restaurants, wine and beer

California Agricultural Tourism Directory - Sacramento area (and whole state)
Agritourism events calendar