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Our Taste Local Food Festival takes place this Saturday and Sunday, September 20th and 21st. Join us at our San Carlos location on Saturday from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., and at our Portola Valley location on Sunday from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Learn more about Lakeside Organic Gardens’ wonderful vegetables, including their Asian specialty produce. And sample a selection of specialty cheeses, and delectable foods from local vendors, including Boichik Bagels, Mary’s Chicken, Delfina Pizza, LL Kitchen Granola, Margot’s Morsels, Marianne’s Ice Cream, and California Bakeshop sourdough bread. We can’t wait to see you at our Taste Local Food Festival this weekend.

Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, translates in Hebrew to “Head of the Year”. This joyous event will begin the evening of September 22nd and conclude at sundown on September 24th. In preparation for Rosh Hashanah, our stores will have fresh-baked round challah from Woodside Bakery, a local favorite of the Bay Area. Woodside Bakery is a traditional European-style “scratch” bakery that prepares everything in-house using the highest quality ingredients available. Their passion and love for baking go into everything they make, including their famous challah bread. The circular shape of challah bread symbolizes the hope that the New Year will be filled with many blessings. Along with their famous challah, Woodside Bakery specially bakes a variety of other goods and delivers them to our Portola Valley and San Carlos stores. Stop into our bakery to pick up a freshly baked round challah for your Rosh Hashanah celebration.

Local vintner Neely Wine is a family owned winery located in Portola Valley within the Santa Cruz Mountains. Neely is an estate-grown Pinot Noir and Chardonnay producer that focuses on minimal intervention, which allows the unique terroir of their rugged, coastal-influenced vineyards to shine. Rooted in both tradition and innovation, the Neely family works closely with winemaker Sarah Green to craft elegant, site-driven wines that highlight the character of each vineyard block. The estate’s hillside setting and hands-on approach create wines with balance, depth, and a strong sense of place. Please stop by the Neely Wine table on Saturday, September 20th, during our Taste Local event at our San Carlos location, and enter to win the Neely Wine Vineyard and wine tasting for two. The contest winner will have the opportunity to visit the tasting barn, take a tour of the vineyards, visit the winery, and enjoy a complete Estate Wine Tasting experience for two people, which includes small bites and charcuterie. No Purchase necessary. And as always, when you buy six or more bottles of wine, get 10% off! Mix or match your favorites.

Our Love Local month is in full swing! We’re excited to showcase the many local vendors and food purveyors that bring our stores artisan cheeses, premium meats, freshly baked breads, exceptional bagels, seasonal produce, fresh dairy, standout wines, and craft beers. Watch for Love Local specials over the next few weeks and enjoy exclusive recipes featuring local products. Mark your calendar for two days of culinary excellence: on Saturday, September 20, from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., join us at our San Carlos location for Taste Local. The following Sunday, September 21, our Portola Valley location will host its Taste Local event from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Enjoy delicious food, craft beers, fine wines, snacks, dips, cheeses, sweet treats, and more. Remember, Think Local, Shop Local, Stay Local, Love Local.

This Tuesday, September 9th, marks a historical day. It’s California’s 175th birthday! We are celebrating this momentous day with California’s own Lundberg Rice. Did you know that Lundberg Family Farms grows much of its rice in California? The Lundberg family has been farming for four generations in the Sacramento Valley, in and around Richvale. It all began in 1937, when Albert and Frances Lundberg left Nebraska with their four sons in the wake of the Dust Bowl. They brought along with them a flatbed Chevy truck and a Farmall tractor, along with a new philosophy, “Leave the land better than you found it.” With that mindset, Lundberg Family Farms has implemented regenerative organic farming practices. These farming techniques encourage healthy soil, support biodiversity, and increase carbon capture. The Sacramento Valley’s natural landscape, which includes floodplains and wetlands, is ideal for growing rice. The reliably hot, dry summers discourage pests and diseases that are typically brought on by humidity. And the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range snow melt flows naturally into the Sacramento Valley by way of the Feather River. Which is the water used to grow Lundberg rice and support local wildlife. Try Lundberg Family Farms Rice in your meals this week.

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We’re celebrating our Golden State Valkyries and the WNBA. The final week of the WNBA regular season begins this week. Cheer on our local team, the Golden State Valkyries, in their final two games. Host a watch party for the local team and watch the Valkyries face off against the Seattle Storm on Tuesday, September 9th, and the Minnesota Lynx on Thursday, September 11th. Then this Sunday, September 14th, watch the beginning of the 2025 WNBA Playoffs. Stop in during the week to stock up on all your game day favorites, from salty snacks to refreshing drinks, we have what you’re craving. Take a peek at our appetizer recipe collection for some tasty ideas!

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It’s that time of year again: our annual Love Local event launches this Wednesday, September 3. Celebrate all month long with activities and features showcasing locally grown and produced goods. Flip through our Love Local magazine for a sneak peek. It’s filled with stories about local growers, farms, artisan bakers, cheesemakers, breweries, wine makers, and food purveyors from across the state. Don’t miss the special recipes scattered throughout the magazine that feature local ingredients. And find all the details about Bianchini’s Taste Local Food Festival. On Saturday, 9/20, our San Carlos location will be hosting tastings from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., and on Sunday, 9/21, our Portola Valley location will be the host for our tastings from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Enjoy delicious foods, craft beers, fine wines, snacks, dips, cheeses, sweet treats, and more. Remember, Think Local, Shop Local, Stay Local, Love Local.

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Did you know that this Thursday, August 28th, is National Red Wine Day? Red wines come in an array of colors, from deep ruby red, like Syrah and Merlot, to subtle amber, like Pinot Noir and Port. And their palates vary just as much, from dry and bright to light and sweet. One of the more popular red varieties is the Cabernet Sauvignon, affectionately called the “King of Reds.” Due to the wine’s bold, complex flavor profile and distinctive mouthfeel. Cabernet Sauvignon’s origins are a complete accident, with the unintentional hybridization of Cabernet Franc grapes with Sauvignon Blanc grapes from the Bordeaux region of France. Let’s raise a glass and celebrate Red Wine Day with your favorite bottle. We have even more to celebrate! When you buy 6 bottles or more of wine, get 10% off the total when you buy 6 or more bottles of wine. So, pick up a bottle of your favorite red and maybe discover something new.

It may not surprise many to know that hamburgers are the most popular Labor Day grilling item. What’s not to love about a good old-fashioned hamburger? They’re quick and easy to cook, taste great, and are highly customizable. Whether you prefer yours with a simple swirl of ketchup and mustard with lettuce and a fresh-cut tomato, or topped with melty cheese, crispy bacon, and tangy BBQ sauce, there are so many possibilities! So, roll out the grill, toss on a few patties, and enjoy some tasty burgers this Labor Day. Bianchini’s is your 2025 Readers Choice for Best Place to Buy Meat. Stop in this week to browse our excellent selections. We carry several varieties of ground meats and patties. And if you’re looking for a new burger recipe to try over the 3-day weekend, check out our burger recipe collection to find over 100 unique burgers!

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The countdown is on to squeeze in one more day of lounging by the pool and hosting a backyard BBQ. Labor Day is next Monday, and that means the final 3-day weekend of unofficial summer, and the end of grilling season is almost here. Make Bianchini’s your destination for all your Labor Day grocery needs. We offer a selection of salty snacks and bubbly sodas to serve your guests, along with a wide variety of beers, wines, and spirits. Visit our meat department for the grilling essentials, like burgers, steaks, ribs, and hot dogs. Stop by our produce department to find your favorite fruits and veggies to make a yummy platter for your Labor Day party. Do you need plates, cups, and napkins? We have those too! Browse our Labor Day recipe collection for some delicious menu inspiration.

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