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We are celebrating American craft beers all week long! Did you know that the term “craft beer” refers to beers that come from small, independent breweries? Craft beers emphasize taste and quality over their large-scale, mass-produced counterpart. The modern craft beer movement in the United States is said to have begun around the 1960’s, which led to the popularity of home-brewing in the 1970’s, and the rise of microbreweries in the 1990’s. With decades of experimentation and innovation, many new beer styles arose along with new flavors. Here are some local craft brewers we’ll be sampling at our San Carlos store.

Original Pattern Brewing Company is an award-winning, Oakland-based, employee-owned brewery and tasting room. Named amongst the Top 10 Best New Breweries in USA Today. Original Pattern is known for showcasing the unique and hard to get New Zealand hops in many of their beers. Sample Original Pattern this Wednesday, May 14th, from 3-5 pm.

Alpha Acid Brewing Company is a Belmont-based brewery that is known as “the small-batch kings” since they release two new beers weekly and have over 500 unique recipes on file. Founded in 2014, Alpha Acid named themselves after the component of hops that determines a beer’s bitterness level (IBU). Their goal is to deliver a distinctive beer experience, one that you won’t find anywhere else. Sample Alpha Acid Brewery this Thursday, May 15th, from 3-6 pm.

Barebottle Brewing Company is a San Francisco-based, crowd-inspired, craft brewery. Founded in 2007 by three friends and former classmates at Cornell Business School. After becoming beer judges, they noticed that oftentimes the most innovative beers in America are created by homebrewers. With this notion, they began Barebottle Brewing Company. Barebottle uses local ingredients whenever possible and has partnered with local homebrewing groups to share ideas and develop new beers. Sample Barebottle this Friday, May 16th, from 2-6 pm.

Devil’s Canyon Brewing Company is an award-winning, full-scale brewery located in San Carlos. Family-owned and operated from the beginning, Devil’s Canyon creates premium handcrafted beers using only the finest ingredients available. A key value at Devil’s Canyon is sustainability. Through innovative recycling and composting programs during the brewing process, Devil’s Canyon has become a symbol of sustainable waste management. Installing 270 solar panels has allowed Devil’s Canyon to reduce their environmental impact and provide enough electricity to power the brewery and more.
Sample Devil’s Canyon this Saturday, May 17th, from 1-5 pm.

Continuing with our celebration of all things craft beer, we are excited to share with you our collection of recipes that feature beer as an ingredient. Being one of the more versatile beverages to use in cooking, beer can offer a range of flavors, from rich and robust to earthy and fruity. Inside our collection you’ll find dishes like, Beer Battered Onion Rings, Marinated T-Bone Steak with Sauteed Onions and Mushrooms, Chipotle Beef Chili, Grilled Sausage Sandwiches, and Deep Fried Cheddar Cheese Balls. Follow the link to view the recipes.

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With the 2025 Readers Choice polls officially open, now is a great time to cast your votes for your favorites. Bianchini’s is nominated in four categories: Best Place to Buy Meat, Best Produce, Best Grocery, and Best Sandwiches. Over the years we have built strong relationships with many local farms, ranches, and food purveyors. This collaboration has allowed Bianchini’s to custom tailor our products to provide our customers with farm fresh locally grown produce, artisan cheeses, gourmet deli meats, and a unique assortment of items from local vendors you won’t find all in one place. Follow the link to cast your vote for Bianchini’s Market.

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If you’re looking for a mouthwatering entrée to serve at your Cinco de Mayo party, make a tall stack of homemade nachos for you and your guests to enjoy. Nachos can be as simple as melted cheese over tortilla chips or piled high with sour cream, tomatoes, jalapenos, beans, salsa, and shredded meats. Did you know that the origin of nachos can be traced back to 1943, in Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico just across the border from Eagle Pass, Texas? Credited to Ignacio “Nacho” Anaya the maître d’hotel of the Victory Club. One day Mamie Finan and a group of U.S. military officer’s wives whose husbands were stationed at Fort Duncan, traveled across the border to eat at the Victory Club restaurant. When Anaya was unable to find the cook, he went into the kitchen and spotted freshly fried corn tortillas and cut them into triangles, then added shredded cheese, and sliced pickled jalapeno peppers. After heating the food, he served the ladies a dish he called Nacho’s Special. Create your own version of nachos with Bianchini’s House-made chips, shredded cheese and your favorite toppings. Check out our nacho recipe collection for some fiesta-worthy ideas.

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Treat mom like a queen this Sunday for Mother’s Day and prepare an extra special meal just for her. Prepare a wonderful brunch menu using our Mother’s Day recipe collection. Follow the link below to find delicious dishes like, Grand Marnier French Toast, Bacon and Broccoli Frittata, Fresh Blueberry with Lemon Pancakes, Avocado Toast with Egg and Pancetta, Cheesy and Seasoned Onion Frittata, Broccoli and Bacon Quiche, Blueberry-Lemon Muffins, and Biscuits with Sausage Gravy. Then follow the meal with something sweet, like, Angel Food Cake with Strawberry Sauce, Chocolate Silk Pie, Coconut Cream and Lime Pie Tarts, Homemade Chocolate Pudding, or Divine Raspberry & Peach Shortcakes. Don’t forget to pick up a bottle of Bianchini’s Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice and her favorite bubbly wine for mimosas! Browse our Mother’s Day collection for more delicious ideas.

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The polls are now open for The Almanac 2025 Readers Choice. All of us here are excited to say that Bianchini’s is eligible in four categories this year: Best Grocery, Best Produce, Best Place to Buy Meat, and Best Sandwiches. Bianchini’s is a proud to be your local grocer, offering you, our customer, a taste of all things local. Over the years we have created many close bonds with local farmers, ranches, and vendors. This has allowed our stores to custom tailor our inventory to provide a truly unique shopping experience. We love what we do and hope that it shows. Vote for Bianchini’s Market today! Follow the link to cast your votes.

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Stop in this week to pick up a very mom-worthy Mother’s Day gift, a box of delectable See’s Candies. It’s no surprise to know why See’s is the go-to treat for moms across the country. Their world-famous candies and chocolates have been made-from-scratch following the same recipes since 1921. Each box of See’s is delightfully wrapped and packaged with care, offering that personal touch you won’t find anywhere else. Find an assortment of See’s chocolates, candies and other Spring treats in our stores this week.

Cinco de Mayo might be next Monday, that doesn’t mean we can’t start the celebrations this weekend! Stop in during the week to stock up on everything you need for a fiesta. Browse our aisles to find Bianchini’s Signature Homemade Tortilla chips, fresh-made salsas, ready-to-eat guacamole, ice cold drinks, and the ingredients to make all your favorite dishes to share with your family and friends. Check out our Cinco de Mayo recipe collection to find yummy dishes like, Chili-Marinated Steaks with Cilantro Cream, Cheesy Tortilla Soup, Chicken Nacho Dip, Coconut-Lime Pudding Cake, Citrus Infused Margaritas, and Deliciously Sweet Fresh Cherry Margaritas.

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May the 4th AKA Star Wars Day is this Sunday. How will you celebrate? You can host a party and have your guests arrive dressed as their favorite character. Have a trivia contest to see who the biggest fan is. Watch a movie marathon of the trilogies. Enjoy Star Wars themed foods like Blue Milk, Leia Cinnamon Buns, and Wookie Cookies. If you’ve never tried Wookie Cookies before, you’re in for a real treat!

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Join us in celebrating a naturally sweet foodie holiday this Wednesday, April 30th, National Raisin Day. Sometimes called Nature’s Candy, raisins have been around for as long as grapes. In fact, raisins can be traced back to as far as 2000 BC. The ancient Egyptians and Persians cultivated raisin grapes and dried them on the vine to use in food, medicine and possibly a form of currency. If you love raisins like we do, stop in this week to pick up Bianchini’s Jumbo Red Flame Raisins. Made from naturally sun-dried Flame red grapes, our Jumbo Red Flame Raisins are a remarkably sweet treat that pack a nutrient punch. They’re low in fat and sodium, high in natural fiber and a good source of iron and potassium. Raisins as a healthy choice for snacking or add them to your morning cereal or oatmeal for a touch of natural sweetness. Drop a few in your afternoon yogurt for a sweet pick-me-up. Or whip up a batch of oatmeal raisin cookies or raisin bread to share. Our Jumbo Flame Raisins are available in individual resealable tubs for easy enjoyment. Have a look at our raisin recipe collection for some extra sweet ideas.

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