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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.

Join us in celebrating a seafood classic this Wednesday, April 29th, for National Shrimp Scampi Day. While it has evolved into the zesty, garlic-butter American staple we know and love, the dish originated in Italy. There, it was traditionally crafted with true scampi, a delicate, lobster-like crustacean also known as langoustine. As the recipe made its way across the Atlantic in the 1920s, langoustines were often difficult to source. Showing true culinary ingenuity, cooks adapted their traditional methods by swapping in local shrimp as a flavorful substitute. Honoring its original flavor profile, the dish features a signature sauté of velvety butter and aromatic garlic, balanced by the brightness of lemon and a refined splash of white wine. It’s a delicious piece of history that’s as easy to prepare as it is to enjoy. Simply follow our guided recipes to treat your family to a mid-week celebration with this elegant, restaurant-quality Shrimp Scampi.

A fan-favorite celebration lands next Monday, May 4th! Whether you’re hosting a movie marathon of the original trilogies or testing your friends’ knowledge with trivia, every rebellion needs the proper fuel. This year, skip the standard snacks and serve up a taste of a galaxy far, far away with our iconic Blue Milk and ginger-spiced Wookie Cookies. These cinematic snacks are the perfect treat for your journey across the stars. Simply follow our recipes to fulfill your destiny as the sector’s favorite host, because as a wise Master once said, do or do not… there is no try. May the Fourth be with you.

Cinco de Mayo officially arrives next Tuesday but why wait when you can fiesta like there’s no mañana! Kick off the celebration this week with a visit to Bianchini’s for all your fiesta essentials. Create a vibrant spread by pairing our crisp house-made tortilla chips, zesty salsas, and ready-made guacamole with your favorite dishes. From the bold, smoky depth of our Chili-Marinated Steaks to the decadent, sharable Chicken Nacho Dip, each dish is curated and crafted to perfection, ensuring your celebration is unforgettable. Elevate the festivities by pairing your meal with a vibrant Fresh Cherry Margarita, a citrus-infused masterpiece that is quite literally the cherry on top of your celebration! Browse our full Cinco de Mayo Recipe Collection to curate a menu so memorable, it becomes a new favorite tradition.