From wood-fired flatbreads to tacos from Sacramento favorite Chando’s Tacos, a host of new food and drink options are making their State Fair debut this year beginning Friday. Keep an eye out for these incoming sweet treats, savory feasts and refreshing drinks on Cal Expo grounds.
Save Mart Wine Garden
At the Save Mart Wine Garden, guests can enjoy an updated menu designed to complement a glass of Gold Medal-winning wine or a chilled wine slushie. Executive chef Tim Benham said the shareable dishes focus on showcasing local ingredients.
“This isn’t meant to be a turkey leg that you’re eating in between two Ferris wheels or anything,” Benham said. “Sit down, relax, enjoy and get out of the sun for a few minutes.”
Among the new additions are three wood-fired flatbreads made with California-grown ingredients. The California Dreamin’ is topped with Alta Cucina tomato sauce from Modesto, fresh mozzarella pearls, heirloom cherry tomatoes and a drizzle of pesto. The White Flatbread layers Gruyere, provolone and Gouda with applewood-smoked bacon, local asparagus and roasted garlic cloves. The North Beach offers a meatier option with Italian sausage.
Along with flatbreads, the Wine Garden is also offering a fire-roasted artichoke marinated in garlic dressing and served with Meyer lemon-chive aioli and garlic butter. The Celebration of Sourdough features roasted local sourdough with bruschetta topping, roasted garlic oil, burrata, and pistachio-crusted Brie…