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Did you know that today, June 19th is recognized as National Martini Day? Originally the cocktail was called The Martinez, after the town of Martinez, California. Invented around the mid- 1800’s during the California Gold Rush. One legend goes, a miner had struck it rich and wanted to celebrate with champagne. The bar did not have a bottle on hand, instead, the bartender suggested creating a new cocktail with gin, vermouth, maraschino liqueur, bitters, and a slice of lemon. The new cocktail became so popular that it was eventually included in Jerry Thomas’s 1887 edition of the Bartender’s Manual under The Martinez moniker. The Martinez was altered over the years and became the martini we all know today, made with gin and vermouth with an olive or lemon twist for garnish. Whether you love your martini dry, dirty, shaken or stirred, enjoy sipping on this iconic cocktail and celebrating National Martini Day. Take a stroll into the past by crafting a classic Martinez cocktail by following the recipe below.

The Martinez

A delightful pick me up from the Gold Rush era.

Ingredients

• 1 dash bitters
• 2 dashes Maraschino Liqueur
• 1 oz. Old Tom gin
• 2 oz. sweet vermouth
• 2 small lumps ice

Directions

Pour the bitters, Maraschino liqueur, gin, vermouth and ice into a cocktail shaker. Place the top on and shake thoroughly. Strain into a large cocktail glass. Garnish with a quarter slice of lemon and serve.

This Sunday, let’s give a big round of applause for all of the Stanford University Graduates of 2023 as they walk in their Commencement Ceremony. If you have a graduate, let Bianchini’s help with the celebrations! We have everything you’ll need from graduation flowers and gifts, to yummy party snacks, scrumptious foods and refreshing drinks, and so much more. We hope you make Bianchini’s your graduation destination and can help make your graduate’s big day one they will remember for many years. Again, a giant Congratulations to Stanford’s Class of 2023!

Have you heard? Carnegie Deli New York Corned Beef and Pastrami are now available at Bianchini’s Market! Create the sandwich of your dreams with these two all-time deli favorites. Carnegie’s corned beef is first cured and then simmered for hours low and slow until the meat is superbly tender, succulent and juicy. And their equally delicious pastrami is brined, seasoned and smoked according to a secret family recipe. Carnegie Deli was founded in 1937 by Milton Parker in Manhattan’s theater district. It wasn’t long before Carnegie Deli became the premier deli for celebrities, comics and entertainers to enjoy authentic New York sandwiches that were piled high with premium meats, often making the sandwich as big as a person’s head! Stop by your local Bianchini’s this week to find Carnegie Deli New York corned beef and pastrami. They are pre-sliced and fully cooked, simply heat and serve on toasty bread. Please join us on June 12th from 3-5 pm at our Portola Valley location and June 14th from 2-4 pm at our San Carlos location for a special sampling event for Carnegie Deli Pastrami and Corned Beef. We can’t wait for you to try this iconic New York deli staple.

As many of us know, this Sunday, June 18th, is Father’s Day. But did you know that this Sunday is also International Picnic Day? Double up and celebrate by treating dad to a delicious picnic spread. Pack a basket with all of his favorites and head out to a park or roll out a blanket in the backyard and enjoy the warm weather. Interestingly, picnics as an activity began after the French Revolution around 1789, when parks became open to everyone. About a decade later, the popularity of picnics spread to the British Isles, and the rest is history. Stop by Bianchini’s before the weekend to browse our excellent assortment of picnic-ready salads and sandwiches, fresh cut fruit and veggie trays, deli meats and specialty cheeses, yummy desserts, refreshing drinks, craft beers and wines. And if you need any picnic suggestions, our staff is more than happy to help. Check out our picnic recipe collection for some picnic packing inspiration.

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Here’s a big CONGRATULATIONS to the Class of 2023! Let’s hear it for the high school graduates of Carlmont, Menlo Atherton, Sequoia and Woodside! Let Bianchini’s be your one-stop graduation celebration station. We carry a wide assortment of gifts, flowers, party essentials, snacks and beverages, meats and entrees. And celebrate the best in class with the delicious gift of See’s Candy. See’s is famous for their scratch made chocolates and candies that are made using the original recipes of founder Mary See. Let us help you find everything to need to make your graduate’s big day extra special. Let’s hear it for the high school graduating class of 2023!

Here’s a quick history lesson to kick off National Dairy Month. The first U.S. patent for the milk bottle was submitted in 1884. By 1889, glass milk bottles were the standard due to their more sanitary nature. Because refrigeration was not in every household, milk was delivered and distributed daily door to door by a milk man. Straus Family Creamery, located in the small Northern California town of Marshall, continues the tradition of bottling their organic milk in glass bottles. The typical Straus glass milk bottle is returned to the creamery to be washed and sanitized and used again up to five times before being recycled. This effectively cuts down the total waste from dairy farm to dinner table. All Straus Family Creamery milk is non-homogenized, meaning that the cream naturally rises to the top giving the milk a fuller, richer flavor. Stop by Bianchini’s today to find Straus Family Creamery’s organic milk in glass bottles.

We are just days away from the start of the NBA Finals! The games begin Thursday, June 1 and while many of us wish we could be courtside watching all the action unfold, we can all enjoy the excitement of the Finals from the comfort of our couches with our family and friends. Before Game 1, stop by your local Bianchini’s to pick up all of your game day favorites. We have an excellent assortment of chips, dips, crackers, salty snacks, sodas, beer and so much more. And be sure to grab the ingredients to make these TOP 5 NBA Finals Foods to serve to your guests. Enjoy fully loaded nachos, homemade pizza, bite-sized sliders, mouthwatering tacos and saucy wings. Find what you need to celebrate the NBA Finals at your local Bianchini’s Market.

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Did you know that many consider Memorial Day to be The Beginning of Grilling Season? Celebrate Memorial Day with us and find all the cookout essentials you’ll need down our aisles. We carry a fantastic selection of Certified Angus Beef steaks, premium burgers and fresh ground meats, organic chicken, artisan sausages, fresh seafood and so much more! Whether you’re planning for a small group or the neighborhood, we’ve got you covered. Memorial Day is perfect for spending quality time with your family and making new memories. Browse our Memorial Day recipe collection to find some truly tasty dishes!

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This is the final week of American Artisan Cheese Month, and to round out the occasion we are highlighting Melinda Mae from Mystic Cheese Company from Groton, Connecticut. Borrowing its name from the Shel Silverstein poem, Melinda Mae is a soft-ripened pale cheese that’s pillowy soft and smooth, similar to a brie. The edible bloomy rind has an almost button mushroom flavor that gives way to notes of sour cream and sweet cultured butter with a bright, lemony tang finish. Try pairing Melinda Mae with a fruity jam or honey to enhance the already delightful flavors of this soft cheese.