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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.

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.

The results are in, and we are happy to announce that your local Bianchini’s Market is the 2025 Readers Choice Winner for Best Place to Buy Meat, Best Grocery, and Best Sandwiches! Over the years, we have worked hard to build strong bonds with local farms, ranches, food purveyors, and local vendors to offer an array of exclusive items to you, our customer. We have tailored our product selection to deliver more of what you want and ensure you find the items you love. Everyone here at Bianchini’s would like to extend a warm, heartfelt “Thank You” to our customers and the community. Thank you all for showing your love and support for our stores over the years. Here’s to many more years!

When it comes to meal and wine

pairings, especially with dishes rich in garlic, a crisp white wine with high acidity is typically the best choice. Wines such as Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, and Vermentino can effectively cut through the pungency of garlic. Dry sparkling wines like Champagne and Prosecco are also excellent options for complementing garlic’s distinctive flavor. If you prefer bolder flavors in red wine, a light to medium-bodied Beaujolais works well. Visit our wine department and get our everyday 10% off when you purchase six or more 750ml bottles, including champagne and sparkling wine. Whether you’re looking for your favorite or want to try something new, our staff is available and happy to assist you with any questions you may have.

Garlic is a staple ingredient in many kitchens and an essential component of numerous cuisines. Celebrated for its distinctive and aromatic flavor, garlic is often described as piquant and savory. It adds depth and complexity to dishes, sauces, and marinades. Whether enjoyed raw, sautéed, baked, grilled, or roasted, garlic’s flavor can range from subtle to boldly pungent. Roasting garlic softens its sharpness, while raw garlic delivers a vigorous kick of flavor. An often-overlooked aspect of garlic is its nutritional value. It is a good source of calcium, potassium, iron, manganese, vitamin C, and vitamin B6, as well as natural fiber and antioxidants like allicin. These qualities solidify its role as a powerful ally in a healthy, balanced diet. If you’re a garlic lover, check out our garlic recipe collection for some truly flavorful ideas.

No matter how you enjoy it, ice cream is the undisputed favorite treat of summer. With flavors like classic vanilla, rich chocolate, cool mint chip, and smooth strawberry, choosing which one to scoop first is the real challenge. Join us in celebrating Ice Cream Week with a local favorite: Straus Organic Super Premium Ice Cream. Each batch is carefully crafted using premium organic milk and cream, with no preservatives, fillers, coloring agents, or artificial ingredients. It’s simply genuine old-fashioned ice cream. “Super premium” means that the ice cream contains less air and has a higher butterfat content, providing an exceptional dairy taste that is richer and creamier. Feel free to enjoy a scoop or two in a bowl, in a cone, as the centerpiece of a milkshake masterpiece, or even straight out of the carton (it’ll be our little secret). Join us on Tuesday, July 15th, at our San Carlos store from 11 am – 2 pm for a Straus Organic Ice Cream tasting. We can’t wait to celebrate Ice Cream Week with you!

Did you know that July 14th is recognized as National Grand Marnier Day? If you haven’t tried Grand Marnier yet, you’re in for a real treat! The story began in 1827 when Jean Baptiste Lapostolle established a high-quality fruit liqueur distillery in Neauphle-le-Château, a small town near Paris. Jean Baptiste’s granddaughter, Julia, married Louis-Alexandre Marnier. Four years later, Louis-Alexandre created the first bottle of Grand Marnier by blending fine French cognac with bigarade oranges, also known as bitter oranges. This innovative idea was considered avant-garde at the time. Not long after its launch, Grand Marnier became popular and was featured at the Ritz Paris and the Savoy Hotel. Interestingly, the recipe has remained unchanged since its creation, demonstrating the lasting appeal of this aromatic and uniquely flavorful liqueur. If you’re feeling adventurous, we have a perfect homemade ice cream sauce that will elevate your next bowl of ice cream!

July brings Lollypalooza to Bianchini’s! Inspired by summer music festivals, Lollypalooza is a vibrant flavor festival dedicated to the timeless classic treat. Enjoy popular flavors like Lil’ Cinnamon and DJ Café Latté, and don’t miss the limited-time offerings from the Pumpkin Spice Girls and The Orange Creamsicles. These special lollies are sure to rock your taste buds! Keep an eye out in our store for the special edition See’s Lollypalooza box. This festively colored box includes thirteen classic flavors and limited-time sweets such as chocolate, butterscotch, chocolate caramel, strawberry cream, root beer, caramel apple, and mint cream. This irresistible all-in-one assortment of lollies is what makes Lollypalooza a highlight of summer.

(Available in-store while supplies last.)

This Wednesday, July 9th, is arguably one of the best foodie holidays of the year, National Sugar Cookie Day. What’s not to love about a sugar cookie? They’re rich, soft, and chewy with a slight crumble and the right amount of sweetness. It’s believed that the precursor to the modern sugar cookie originated during the mid-1700s in Nazareth, Pennsylvania, among German Protestant settlers. The treat was a round, crumbly, and buttery, affectionately called the Nazareth Cookie. Over the years, the recipe was refined and modernized, ultimately evolving into the sugar cookie we know and love today. It’s easy to see why the simple sugar cookie is an all-time favorite for many. Go ahead and indulge a little. Celebrate National Sugar Cookie Day with us! And if you want to bake a batch at home, we have the perfect recipe for the occasion!

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This Tuesday, July 8th, San Carlos will be celebrating its 100th Anniversary! Founded in 1925 with the efforts of Frederick Drake, known as “The Father of San Carlos”. Originally, the area was home to the Lamchin people, a subgroup of the Ohlone Native Americans. Spanish explorers arrived during the 18th century to establish missions, disrupting the Lamchins’ peaceful way of life. By the early 19th century, the land was included in a land grant called Rancho del Las Pulgas, which was given to Don José Darío Argüello. In 1850, when California became a state, the land was gradually subdivided and sold. But unlike the nearby towns of Redwood City and Belmont, San Carlos was slow to develop, remaining a predominantly agricultural area from the end of the 19th century into the early 20th century. Land development began to boom with the arrival of the Southern Pacific Railroad. The city was officially incorporated in 1925 and earned the nickname “The City of Good Living” for its small-town charm and ideal climate. The Bianchini’s Market family has been a proud part of the San Carlos community for generations! We are proud to be a local family-owned market and believe in supporting the San Carlos community that supports us!

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