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The search for the best of the best continues for the 2026 Readers’ Choice awards, and voting is still going strong! We are honored to be in the running for Best Grocery, Best Produce, Best Place to Buy Meat, and Best Sandwiches. These nominations celebrate the dedicated local farms and ranches that make our shelves so special. If our farm-fresh produce or premium cuts have earned a spot at your family table, help us continue our tradition of excellence by casting your ballot for Bianchini’s today!

Meet your new favorite cooking essential: Fond Beef Tallow. Ideal for high-heat roasting and searing, this regenerative fat is as good for the planet as it is for your palate. By focusing on soil rehabilitation and conservation, Fond produces a tallow that is exceptionally rich in nutrients and free from synthetic hormones, GMOs, & pesticides.

Put this flavorful essential to the test with our preferred method for French fries:

Crispy Beef Tallow French Fries

Ingredients

French Fries

2 large russet potatoes (about 1½ lbs total)

4–5 cups FOND’s Pure & Unflavored Beef Tallow or Rosemary & Pick Peppercorn Beef Tallow (for frying)

¾ tsp fine sea salt (or to taste)

Directions

Cut potatoes into 3/8-inch fries and soak in cold water for 30 minutes

Drain and dry thoroughly

Heat beef tallow to 325°F

Fry fries in batches for 6–7 minutes until tender but pale

Remove and rest 5 minutes

Raise oil temp to 375°F

Fry again for 2–3 minutes until deeply golden and crisp

Season immediately with sea salt

Fire up the grill for the unofficial start of summer! With Memorial Day arriving on Monday, May 25th, Bianchini’s is your headquarters for a savory success. Whether you’re slow-slathering BBQ sauce on chicken, searing flame-kissed ribs, or flipping our signature handcrafted hamburger patties, we have the premium cuts you need to make your three-day weekend truly memorable. Start your menu planning here with our full collection of Memorial Day recipes.

Craft Beer Week 2026 is officially here! From May 11th through May 17th, we’re inviting you to pour love into local, small, and independent U.S. breweries that prioritize exceptional flavor and quality over mass production. To celebrate decades of brewing innovation right in our own backyard, join us at our San Carlos store for an exciting lineup of live tastings:

• Original Pattern Brewing Company: Thursday, May 14th from 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Sample from this award-winning, employee-owned Oakland brewery, renowned for brilliantly showcasing hard-to-find New Zealand hops.
• Bare Bottle Brewing Company: Friday, May 15th from 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Founded by former Cornell classmates and beer judges, this San Francisco-based brewery turns the best ideas from local homebrewers into innovative masterpieces.

Devil’s Canyon Brewing Company: Saturday, May 16th from 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM. A San Carlos hometown hero! This family-owned operation crafts premium beers with a heavy focus on sustainability, powering their award-winning brewing process with a massive 270-panel solar array.

Raise a glass to combinations that bring out the absolute best in one another. Pair these complementary profiles to build an elevated tasting board that will have everyone asking for your pairing secrets:

• Blue Cheese & Stout: The rich, funky bite of blue cheese meets its match in a thick, hearty, fermented stout. (Fun fact: stouts are massively popular in England and Ireland, with Guinness originally brewing its famous stout in Dublin!)
• Brie & Pilsner: A soft, creamy cow’s milk Brie is fantastic spread on crackers or topped with fruit, but it’s even better with a delicate pilsner acting as a refreshing foil to its neutral flavors.
• Cheddar & IPA: Combine sharp, nutty cheddar with a bold, hoppy IPA. Hops (the flowers of the Humulus lupulus plant and one of beer’s four main ingredients) provide a floral, citrusy bitterness that truly shines alongside a sharp cheddar.
• Goat Cheese & Pale Ale: The mild, buttery flavor and soft texture of goat cheese blend wonderfully with a pale ale’s malty profile. It’s no wonder pale ales are so popular in the United States.
• Gruyere & Amber Ale: Gruyere is a beloved Swiss cheese boasting a smooth melting point and a slightly sweet, salty finish that flawlessly accents the roasted caramel notes in an amber ale.
• Manchego & Fruity Lager: Brewers are constantly experimenting with flavors, bringing modern lagers to grocery shelves that look traditional but boast an well-defined fruit profile. Manchego, a sheep’s milk cheese with a grassy and fruity aroma, perfectly complements these fun new brews.

The 2026 Readers’ Choice polls are officially open, and we would be honored to have your support! Thanks to our remarkable community, Bianchini’s has been nominated in four distinct categories: Best Grocery, Best Produce, Best Place to Buy Meat, and Best Sandwiches. Our passion for exceptional food begins with the dedicated partnerships with local farms, ranches, and specialty food suppliers. It is this commitment to our local roots that ensures our shelves are always full of farm-fresh produce, artisan cheeses, premium deli cuts, and those rare local finds you love. If we have earned a trusted spot at your family’s table, please take a moment to vote for your hometown market today!

Mom spent decades catering to everyone’s cravings. This Mother’s Day, May 10th, turn the tables and treat her to the five-star brunch she truly deserves. No waitlists, no rushing—just a beautifully curated menu, designed just for her.

Crafting her dream menu is simple with our collection of chef-approved recipes. Set the stage with sophisticated staples like Grand Marnier French Toast, vibrant Bacon and Broccoli Frittata, or a classic Avocado Toast with Egg and Pancetta. Want to go all out? Elevate the occasion with Lemon Pancakes topped with fresh blueberries, a golden Broccoli and Bacon Quiche, or a plate of flaky Biscuits covered with savory Sausage Gravy.

No five-star brunch is complete without a decadent dessert. Tailor the finale to her sweet tooth by selecting her favorite treat. Whether she’d prefer an elegant Angel Food Cake drizzled in Strawberry Sauce, a velvety Chocolate Silk Pie, or a divine Raspberry & Peach Shortcake, these sweet treats are the perfect ending to an unforgettable morning with an unforgettable mom.

Finally, raise a glass to the woman of the hour with a refreshing mimosa, blending her favorite Bianchini’s sparkling wine with fresh-squeezed orange juice.

This month is strictly reserved for the VIPs. Between Teacher Appreciation Week (May 4–8), National Nurses Week (May 6–12), and Mother’s Day (May 10), it’s officially the season of gratitude. Ditch the generic gift cards and go straight for a guaranteed win by gifting a beautiful box of See’s Candies.
Since 1921, Mary and Charles See have been on a singular mission: “Bring Joy, One Bite at a Time.” Over a century later, that legacy remains untouched. Still doing things the “Mary way,” every hand-decorated truffle and piece of aged chocolate is crafted using timeless recipes, strictly premium ingredients, and absolutely zero preservatives.

Whether you’re honoring a dedicated educator, a frontline hero, or Mom herself, a festive box of See’s spring treats is the ultimate, timeless thank-you.

Cinco de Mayo is tomorrow, which means it’s time to have a serious conversation about your chip situation. Don’t settle for mass-produced basic chips, your freshly made dips deserve better. Elevate your menu with Bianchini’s House-Made Tortilla Chips. We hand-cut and fry our chips in small batches to guarantee an undeniably crisp, satisfying crunch that holds up to the heaviest scoops.

Ready to spice things up? To add a little extra fire to your fiesta, we just introduced two highly addictive new flavors: zesty Salted Lime and fiery Spicy Jalapeño. There is simply no better pairing for our signature, chef-prepared guacamole and fresh salsa. Grab a few bags, pile on the dips, and make sure to hit the cooler for plenty of refreshing, ice-cold beer.

Say hello to your new lunch obsession. As our official May Sandwich of the Month, the Mediterranean Chicken Ciabatta is here to completely take over your midday cravings. We loaded a fresh, artisan ciabatta roll with perfectly grilled herb chicken, refreshing tzatziki, sharp feta, crisp cucumbers, ripe tomatoes, tangy pickled red onions, and peppery arugula.

It’s a total flavor bomb for just $13.99. Grab yours today and elevate your afternoon.