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8/18/25
Save Big with Digital Coupons
As back-to-school season is in full swing, it’s essential to save while shopping. Gone are the days of clipping paper coupons and hoping to remember to bring them on your shopping trips. We’ve simplified the process by gathering the best offers in one convenient location. Follow the link to visit our coupon page, browse through the offers, click on the items you want, and start saving! You’ll find coupons for the brand-name products you know and love.
8/18/25
Warm Up the Skillet for National Fajita Day
Did you know that August 18th is National Fajita Day? This day celebrates the delicious Tex-Mex dish typically made with seasoned grilled meat, onions, and peppers, all served on a warm tortilla. Fajitas originated in the early 1930s when Mexican vaqueros in Southwest Texas received skirt steak—a less expensive cut of beef—as part of their payment from ranchers. These vaqueros began cooking the meat over an open fire. The term “fajita” comes from the Spanish word “faja,” meaning skirt, as it refers to the skirt steak being cut into thin strips. Over time, the popularity of fajitas grew, particularly with the introduction of serving them on a sizzling hot skillet. What started as a simple dish of steak wrapped in corn or flour tortillas with onions, peppers, Pico de Gallo, and guacamole has now become a favorite in countless restaurants across the United States. If you’d prefer to enjoy sizzling fajitas at home, check out our collection of fajita recipes and start cooking!
8/18/25
My Menu Makes the Week Easy
Streamline your weekly meal planning and grocery shopping with Bianchini’s easy-to-use My Menu online feature. My Menu allows you to create a customized menu for the entire week with just a few clicks! When viewing a recipe on our website, simply click “Add to My Menu” to save it and later assign it to a specific day of the week. You can also click “Add All Ingredients to Shopping List” at the top of the ingredients list or select individual ingredients to organize your shopping. This way, you’ll have a digital shopping list ready when you head to the store. Follow the link to start using My Menu today!
8/11/25
Warm and Melty Panini Perfection
Warm weather and hot, melty sandwiches go hand in hand. Celebrate National Panini Day on August 11th by enjoying this culinary delight. Whether you order it from a restaurant or make it at home, there’s no denying the panini’s deliciousness. A panini is a grilled sandwich made with non-sliced bread. It typically starts with Italian bread that contains a selection of cheeses, meats, vegetables, and sauces, all grilled or pressed to crispy, melty perfection. The precursor to the panini first appeared in a 16th-century Italian cookbook, but it didn’t gain significant popularity in Italy until the 1970s, with the rise of “paninoteche” sandwich shops in cities like Milan. About a decade later, paninis became very popular in the United States, thanks to trendy restaurants and cafes adding them to their menus. For all the Bay Area panini lovers out there, did you know that “panini” is the plural form of “panino,” which means “small bread” in Italian?
8/11/25
Your 2025 Readers Choice Best Sandwich Winner
It’s official: Bianchini’s has the best sandwiches on the Peninsula! Our freshly made deli sandwiches are unparalleled, and ordering one is as easy as 1-2-3. First, visit the Bianchini’s website and select your location. Second, choose from a list of specialty deli sandwiches or opt for the Build-Your-Own option, customizing your sandwich just the way you like it. You can select from fresh-baked bread, premium deli meats, freshly sliced cheeses, fresh veggies, and your favorite condiments. Third, stop by to pick up your sandwich and enjoy! Once you’ve tasted our famous deli sandwich, you’ll understand why Bianchini’s was voted the Readers’ Choice for Best Sandwich in 2025. Click below to start your order!
8/11/25
As Easy As ABC
Summer break is over, and it’s time to get back to school! Let Bianchini’s help make your transition into the school routine smoother. We offer everything you need for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks in between. Start your day with our wide selection of cereals, oatmeal, organic milk, and yogurt. For delicious lunches, choose from our freshly baked breads and rolls, premium deli meats, and artisan cheeses. If you’re short on time, stop by for our grab-and-go salads and award-winning deli sandwiches for a hassle-free lunch. For wholesome snacks, browse our selection of fresh fruits and vegetables, or pick up our packaged nuts and dried fruits for convenience on the go. We also have ready-to-eat entrees for stress-free dinners, long with a variety of high-quality meats, fresh seafood, and other inner staples in stock and ready for you to enjoy. Count on Bianchini’s to make this Back-to-School season a breeze!
8/4/25
Cheers to National IPA Day
Raise a glass and toast to National IPA Day this Thursday, August 7th, by enjoying your favorite India Pale Ale (IPA). IPAs are known for being full-bodied, bold, and bitter, and they typically have a higher alcohol by volume (ABV) compared to many other styles of beer. The history of IPAs dates to the 18th century, when they were first brewed for English ships bound for India. The higher hop content allowed for better preservation during the long journey. Although the popularity of IPAs faded in England over time, they experienced a resurgence with American craft brewers in the late 20th century, leading to the diverse range of IPAs available today. If you love IPAs or would like to try one, join us at our San Carlos location on August 7th from 3 PM to 6 PM to sample San Carlos’ own Devils Canyon IPA.
8/4/25
Just Peachy!
Celebrate National Peach Month throughout August by enjoying ripe, sweet peaches! Eat them fresh as a healthy snack, blend them into a smoothie, bake them into a pie, or try them grilled and served alongside your favorite BBQ foods. What’s your favorite way to enjoy a peach? The origin of peaches can be traced back to 6000 B.C. in ancient China. At that time, they were considered a luxury food enjoyed mainly by the emperor and royalty. Over the centuries, peaches spread around the world through trade and gifts, eventually arriving on American shores in the 1500s thanks to the voyages of Christopher Columbus. Since then, the popularity of peaches has flourished. In 1982, former President Ronald Reagan declared August as National Peach Month, making it the sweetest 31 days of the year! Here’s a fun fact about peaches: there are over 2,000 varieties worldwide, each distinct in size, shape, color, and taste. Be sure to check out our peach recipe collection for some of our tastiest dishes!
7/28/25
Ripe, Flavorful Tomatoes
The summer season is when tomatoes are at their peak, when they are at their most flavorful. Shake up your summer cocktail menu with a Tomato Martini. Simply mashing the tomato in the bottom of the shaker with a few basil leaves infuses the gin with vegetal flavors, doubling down on the spirit’s complex floral character. Once mixed and strained, the essence of the tomato is all that’s left, creating a combination of salty, savory, and sweet notes with herbaceous undertones, the perfect summertime cocktail. Try this Tomato Martini recipe courtesy of Bon Appetit Magazine.
7/28/25
Wing It for Chicken Wing Day
One of the tastiest foodie holidays is this Tuesday, July 29th. We’re of course talking about National Chicken Wing Day. Celebrate with us by tossing some wings in your favorite sauce. Did you know that Buffalo wings can be traced back to 1964 to Anchor Bar in Buffalo, New York? The story goes, Teressa Bellissimo, owner of the bar, decided to make a late-night snack. Instead of removing the chicken from the bones for the next day’s soup, she chose to deep fry chicken wings, coat them in butter, then toss the wings in her homemade sauce. Creating the first batch of buffalo chicken wings and forever changing the snacking landscape. It didn’t take long for National Chicken Wing Day to be inaugurated on July 29th, 1977, in Buffalo, New York, the birthplace of buffalo wings. Whether you love your wings hot and spicy or sweet and saucy, there are so many ways to enjoy chicken wings! Browse our chicken wing recipe collection to try at home for National Chicken Wing Day.