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Let’s hear it for the Class of 2026! From all of us at Bianchini’s, we would like to congratulate the graduating seniors of Carlmont, Menlo-Atherton, Sequoia, and Woodside High Schools ahead of their commencement on June 5th.

Make Bianchini’s your graduation celebration headquarters, where planning a unforgettable celebration is effortless. Find beautiful fresh flowers and thoughtful gifts alongside party essentials like chips, snacks, and beverages. For the main event, choose from our deli’s gourmet prepared sides and entrées or elevate your backyard cookout with exceptional cuts from our butcher selection. Top this milestone off with a sweet box of See’s chocolates and candies or add a festive touch with these Chocolate Graduation Caps!

Chocolate Graduation Caps Treats

Servings: 16

Ingredients:

16 mini-Reese’s peanut butter cups unwrapped

16 Ghirardelli chocolate squares unwrapped

16 mini-M&M’s

½ cup vanilla frosting

food coloring

Instructions 

Place each peanut butter cup top side down on a wax paper-lined baking sheet

Use a few drops of your choice of food coloring to tint the vanilla frosting

Pipe a dab of frosting in the center of each peanut butter cup

Place a chocolate square on top of each peanut butter cup

Pipe a tassel on top of each chocolate square

Place a mini-M&M on top of each tassel

Allow to set in fridge for about 1 hour before serving

Summer is officially here, and so is our June Sandwich of the Month! Treat yourself to the Bianchini’s Summer Club, a seasonal favorite packed with fresh, vibrant ingredients. This mouthwatering creation is layered with premium Boar’s Head Fryer’s turkey, crisp applewood smoked bacon, creamy avocado, juicy tomatoes, fresh basil, and peppery arugula, all topped with a savory garlic aioli on freshly baked, artisanal ciabatta bread. Experience the ultimate taste of summer at our deli counter all month long for only $15.99.

This is it, the final countdown! The 2026 Readers’ Choice polls close this Sunday, June 7th at midnight, and every single vote counts.

Bianchini’s is incredibly proud and honored to be nominated for Best Grocery, Best Produce, Best Place to Buy Meat, and Best Sandwiches. These nominations reflect our deep local roots and our daily commitment to bringing the finest quality to our neighborhood. Seeing our community rally behind us over the last few weeks has been incredibly rewarding. Cast your final votes for Bianchini’s before Sunday’s deadline and help us continue to bring only the very best to our neighborhood.

The 2026 Readers’ Choice polls are still open, and we are incredibly grateful for the momentum our community has shown! Bianchini’s is honored to be nominated for Best Grocery, Best Produce, Best Place to Buy Meat, and Best Sandwiches. These nominations celebrate our local roots and the partnerships that bring the best to our shelves every day. Help us continue our tradition of excellence by marking your ballot for Bianchini’s today!

Fire up the grill this Thursday, May 28th, for National Hamburger Day! The hamburger’s rise to culinary fame is as rich as its flavor. Originally brought to the U.S. by 19th-century German immigrants as the ‘Hamburg steak,’ the recipe evolved into a global sensation following its world-famous debut at the 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair. That historic moment transformed a simple backyard staple into an American icon, paving the way for the endless flavor combinations we enjoy today. Whether you stick to the classics or enjoy a more unique flavor profile, browse our curated hamburger collection to find your perfect take on America’s favorite comfort food!

Happy Memorial Day! Today is the day to fire up the grill and celebrate the heart of the season. Whether you’re hosting a neighborhood bash or a quiet family dinner, we’ve got your menu covered with hand-trimmed Certified Angus Beef, house-made sausages, and the freshest seafood in town. Browse our collection of favorite grilling recipes to find the perfect inspiration for your feast, and don’t forget to pick up our curated sauces and spices to give your meal that unmistakable Bianchini’s flavor!

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.