Sacramento-area restaurants are “Celebrating the American Cheese Plate” from July 29-August 1! Restaurants are pairing up with american artisan and specialty cheesemakers for a special Sacramento Cheesemaker Dine Around while the ACS Conference & Competition is in town. Each restaurant will take a different approach to the partnership, from small tasting plates to full meals featuring american artisan and specialty cheeses. Some menus and featured items are offered only on the evening of Thursday, July 31, while others may be offered all week. Contact restaurants directly to learn more about their offerings. Please note that menus are subject to change at any time without notice. Reservations are strongly encouraged. 1800 L Street, (916) 447-9440 www.aiolibodega.com, http://www.nicasiocheese.com Please call for details. 1050 20th Street, (916) 706-2636 www.blockbutcherbar.com, http://www.roguecreamery.com Please call for details. 319 6th Street, West Sacramento (916) 372-2436 www.broderick1893.com, http://fiscalinicheese.com Featuring: Fiscalini Habanero cheddar custard with heirloom tomato salsa, cilantro gel & house made tortilla chips "Smoke em if you got em" burger: Smoked pepper crusted hamburger patty topped with Fiscalini smoked cheddar, served with smoked bacon, heirloom tomatoes & arugula on a fresh onion bun with smoked paprika aioli 1801 L Street #50 (916) 443-1010 www.capitaldime.com, http://www.redwoodhill.com Offering: Bucheret grilled cheese with granny smith apples and onion jam Smoked cheddar and cauliflower pierogi Lamb slider with aged goat cheddar and craisin harissa Eastern European ham and raw feta stuffed peppers. 1131 K Street (916) 443-3772 www.elladiningroomandbar.com, http://www.cowgirlcreamery.com Please call for details. 1213 K Street (916) 448-8900 www.paragarys.com/sacramento-restaurants/esquire-grill, http://www.brazosvalleycheese.com Featuring: Cheeseboards with accompaniments Tempura squash blossoms stuffed with Brazos Valley Cheese Smoked Gouda Mac n' Cheese with house cured bacon Stuffed Bad Moon (Brazos Valley Cheese) tortellini with Beef Filet tips, sweet corn, cherry tomatoes, summer squash & basil 1112 2nd Street (916) 442-4772 https://www.firehouseoldsac.com, http://www.mozzco.com The Firehouse & The Mozzarella Company present special selections on July 31 from 5-9:30 PM: Heirloom Tomato Napoleon Local tomatoes, mozzarella, parmesan, micro basil, balsamic vinaigrette, $15 Mixed Greens Heirloom cherry tomatoes, goat’s feta, candied pistachios, pickled onion, tarragon-olive vinaigrette, $7 3839 J Street (916) 448-5699 www.formolisbistro.com, http://www.belfiorecheese.com Please call for details. 926 J Street (916) 492-4450 www.grangesacramento.com, www.sartoricheese.com Please call for details. 1415 L Street (916) 440-8888 www.paragarys.com/sacramento-restaurants/hock-farm, https://www.pointreyescheese.com Featuring: All week: Heirloom tomato and squash pizza with basil pesto with Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Co. Mozzarella On July 31 only: Bacon, Point Reyes Original Blue, lettuce, tomato & avocado mousse gougeres Iceberg wedge: house smoked bacon, cherry tomatoes, shaved radish, avocado, crispy shallot, creamy Bay Blue dressing Roasted Early Girl tomato soup, Point Reyes Toma cheese toasts, basil oil Summer squash and Point Reyes Mozzarella stuffed ravioli, heirloom tomato concasse, garden basil Selection of Point Reyes cheeses, local honey, market fruit 1630 S Street (916) 442-4885 www.hookandladder916.com, http://www.cypressgrovechevre.com Please call for details. 3649 J Street (916) 455-7803 www.latrattoriabohemia.com, https://www.bellwetherfarms.com Offering a special menu from July 31 – August 3: Three course prix fixe for $30 First: Roasted Beet and Arugula Salad with Dill, Lemon and Bellwether Farms Crème Fraiche Second: Sweet Potato and Bellwether Ricotta Gnocchi with Pancetta, Chard, and Bellwether Pepato Third: Bellwether Sheep's Milk Yogurt Panna Cotta with Rhubarb Compote and Honeycomb Candy Bellwether Cheese Plate Option $7 Wine Pairing $15 Beer Pairing $10 1409 R Street, #102 (916) 452-7594 www.magpiecafe.com, https://www.bravofarms.com Please call for details 1215 19th Street (916) 441-6022 www.mulvaneysbl.com, http://www.vermontcreamery.com Special menu featuring: Fresh Crottin with Full Belly Melon, Mint, Balsamic Syrup Cremont with Caramelized Onion, House Bacon and Frisee Bonne Bouche atop Grilled Lanno Seco Pork Chop, Bintje Potato Mascarpone with Caramel Figs and Del Rio Honey Vermont Cheese Plate 4818 Folsom Blvd (916) 706-1748 www.onespeedpizza.com, http://www.sierranevadacheese.com Offering: Pizza with Summer Pesto, Sierra Nevada Feta, Jimmy Nardello Peppers, Red Onions, Cherry Tomatoes 1809 Capitol Avenue (916) 444-2566 http://thepressbistro.com, http://vermontfarmstead.com Featuring: Tapa trio of Vermont Farmstead cheeses for $10 Alehouse cheddar fondue, roasted zucchini Baked angeline, figs, prosciutto Aged windsordale, heirloom tomato, basil Also offering a cheese plate with the three cheeses, local nuts and fruits, flatbread cracker, honeycomb 2718 J Street (916) 706-2275 https://theredrabbit.net, http://laurachenel.com Offering: Marin French Cheese Camembert, This is available on our cheese plate currently and will remain, Laura Chenel Goat cheese, this will be in our Roasted Lamb Agnolini Laura Chenel Aged Goat cheese, We will be using this as a Fritter with a Heirloom Tomato Gaspacho Marin French Cheese Petit Brie, Will be served En Croute with Crostini **All Items will be on a special ACS Sheet as well as the regular menu. 2831 S Street (916) 444-7711 http://rwwinery.com, http://www.bleatingheart.com Please call for details. 1022 2nd Street (916) 441-2211 www.ten22oldsac.com, https://www.beehivecheese.com offering special menu items on july 29, july 30, and august 1 (3-6 pm happy hour, 4-10 pm dinner): SeahHive, Honey, Sausage, & Wheat: Three samples of Ten22’s favorite wheat beers paired with sausage, honey comb, and SeaHive cheese Beehive Tacos: Hand pressed tortillas with fresh Beehive cheese, local heirloom tomato, & jalapeno relish 2000 Capitol Ave (916) 498-9891 http://waterboyrestaurant.com, http://www.sierranevadacheese.com Offering: Hand-cut pappardelle with pancetta, roasted tomatoes, sierra nevada chevre, pistachios, arugula 1521 L STREET 916-231-9947 www.deverespub.com Menu Offered July 28-August 2 Bellwether Farms Ricotta and peach Bruschetta with toasted pecans, basil, honey and sea salt Bellwether Farms Pepato and ham grilled cheese with Shady Lady tomatoes. 1615 J STREET 916-669-5300 www.luccarestaurant.com Offering a 10% discount to all Conference attendees: show your badge when you dine! .