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Did you know that today, April 7th, is National Beer Day? To commemorate the end of Prohibition in 1933, President Franklin D. Roosevelt announced to the country “I think this would be a good time to have a beer.” With those inspiring words, we would love for you to join us today, from 3 pm-7 pm, at our San Carlos location to participate in a special beer-tasting event. We will be sampling San Carlos’ own Devils Canyon beers. Join us today and enjoy an ice-cold beer to celebrate National Beer Day.

Bianchini’s Lenten Seafood Festival continues with an all-around favorite among seafood lovers, Ahi Tuna. Also known as yellowfin tuna, Ahi is lean with
a mild, rich flavor and firm yet buttery texture. Prized for its vibrant red and pinkish color, especially when fresh. Ahi is an excellent source of healthy omega-3s and is a good source of lean protein. For all the trophy fishers out there, did you know that Ahi tuna can grow up to 400 pounds? Talk about a big catch! And can be found within the subtropical waters of the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans. Ahi is a highly versatile fish when it comes to cooking. It’s frequently enjoyed rare when prepared for sushi, sashimi, and poke, but it’s equally delicious when lightly seared and served as a filet like a premium steak. If all this talk of Ahi tuna has your mouthwatering, stop by our seafood department and browse our Ahi tuna recipe collection for a little cooking inspiration.

The Jewish holiday of Passover is set to begin the evening of Saturday, April 12th, and end on Sunday, April 20th. This springtime celebration combines themes of family, remembrance of Jewish history, and the Jewish homeland. Bianchini’s proudly features a selection of Manischewitz Passover products. Founded by Rabbi Dov Behr Manischewitz in 1888 when he opened a small Matzo bakery in Cincinnati, Ohio. His goal was to feed the growing needs of the community through traditional Jewish foods. After some tinkering, Rabbi Dov Behr Manischewitz created the world’s first square matzo and a large-scale matzo-making machine. These innovations lead Manischewitz to become the first fully automated Kosher matzo production facility. Manischewitz is now the leading provider of Jewish cuisine, helping create family memories in the kitchen and at the table with their delectable Kosher foods. Stop into Bianchini’s this week to find an assortment of Manischewitz and other delicious Passover staples.

The Masters Golf Tournament is set to begin this Thursday, April 10th, and end on Sunday, April 13th. Held annually in Augusta, Georgia, since 1934, the best golfers will tee off to determine who is the best. One aspect of the tournament that many look forward to enjoying is pimento cheese sandwiches. Bianchini’s put a twist on the traditional Pimento cheese spread that has become famous in-of-itself within the Bay Area. We prepare our pimento cheese spread with a combination of aged cheddar, Jack, cream cheese, diced pimentos, a dollop of mayonnaise, and a few secret ingredients that make it truly unique to Bianchini’s. Enjoy our Pimento cheese with crackers, spread across a toasted English muffin, as a burger topper, or between two slices of bread.

It’s easy to see why Duke’s Mayonnaise has such a loyal following. It was rated Best Overall Mayonnaise by Food & Wine Magazine in a taste comparing over 30 store-bought brands. The South Carolina-based mayo has a signature flavor that keeps people coming back time. Thanks to its higher egg yolk content, touch of paprika and combination of distilled and cider vinegars, Duke’s mayonnaise is thicker and creamier without being sticky, it’s not too rich, not too sweet, it’s got twang! Duke’s story begins in 1917, when Eugenia Duke was making sandwiches using her own mayonnaise recipe and sold them to the soldiers stationed at Fort Sevier in Greenville, South Carolina. The popularity of her sandwiches convinced Eugenia to expand her sandwich business by selling to local drugstores and grocery stores. By 1923, her focus was solely on bottling Duke’s mayonnaise. For over 100 years, Duke’s has been a staple in many kitchens, enjoyed in everything from sandwiches to salads. Bring home a jar of Duke’s today.

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We are ending Frozen Food Month with the always “cool” Boichik Bagels. Founder Emily Winston was born and raised in New Jersey. Enjoying New York bagels for many years. When Emily moved to the Bay Area in 2010, finding an authentic New York-style bagel was near impossible. Determined to recreate the unmistakable taste and quality of a New York bagel, Emily spent five years of trial and error trying to create the perfect recipe. Starting as a pop-up, Boichik quickly became a hit and in November of 2019, the first brick and mortar location opened its doors, with more locations opening shortly afterward. Today you can find Boichik Bagels in your local Bianchini’s freezer section. And enjoying them is as easy as 1-2-3. Simply take out of the freezer, pop one in the toaster and spread on your favorite topping.

Bianchini’s Lenten Seafood Festival is going strong. This week we are featuring delicious rainbow trout. This versatile fish delivers incredible taste, texture and flexibility in cooking. Described as having a mild, delicate, almost sweet flavor with slight nutty, buttery undertones. And a tender, flaky texture that lends itself nicely to baking, frying, smoking and even grilling. Rainbow trout get their name from their beautiful coloring. Typically, their body ranges from olive green to brown with a pinkish band that runs the length of their middle, a silver underside that fades to pearl white, and small black spots on their back, fins and tail. And since Rainbow trout belong to the salmon family, they are a good source of hearty healthy omega-3’s. Check out our trout recipe collection to find easy dinnertime options.

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Our Frozen Food Month celebrations are getting a little sweeter this week with Seal the Seasons frozen fruit. Seal the Seasons is a leader in locally grown and locally frozen fruits and vegetables. Founded in 2014, the company mission was to support local family farms by making local frozen produce and value added produce available to consumers 365-days a year. Flash frozen within 24 hours of harvest and processed in top 12 allergen & gluten-free facilities. Each bag of Seal the Seasons was grown on a local, farm near you. Golden Wolf Organic Blueberry Farm was founded by Tom & Karen Avinelis in 1990. Headquartered in California’s San Joaquin Valley, Golden Wolf Blueberry Farm provides Seal the Seasons with delicious, organically grown local blueberries. And Wawona Organic CA Peaches, also headquartered in California’s San Joaquin Valley, was founded in 1963. Wawona specializes in the growing and freezing the fresh fruits when they are at the peak of ripeness. From orchard to table, Wawona Frozen Foods provides some of the finest frozen peaches available. Seal the Seasons has partnered with the third generation of family leadership, Blake Smittcamp, who is leading Wawona Frozen Foods into the 21st century. Stop by our frozen food department this week to find Seal the Seasons frozen items and taste the Seal the Seasons difference!

Bianchini’s Lenten Seafood Festival marches on with a new featured fish, rock cod. With its firm texture and mildly sweet flavor, rock cod is an excellent choice for baking, frying and searing. Best when lightly seasoned with just a few spices, allowing the natural flavor of the fish to shine. Prepare homemade fish tacos, battered and fried fish and chips, or simply serve with steamed veggies and rice for a wholesome meal. Find rock cod and more delicious selections in our seafood department this week.

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The wait is almost over, MLB Opening Day is this Thursday, 3/27. Twenty-six teams are set to play the first games of the season. But before the first pitch of the game is thrown, be sure to pick up all your favorite salty snacks, chips and dips, burgers and hot dogs, refreshing drinks and ice-cold beer, to enjoy while watching the home team. Speaking of the home team, our Giants will be facing off against the Reds in Cincinnati for their first game, set to begin at 1:10pm. To celebrate, we have a special baseball themed pizza featuring Bianchini’s Own Pizza Dough.

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