Escorted Dinners
On Friday evening, groups of up to 10 individuals can be escorted by a local Sacramentan to one of six local restaurants. All restaurants are an easy walk from the conference sites and have entrees for under $20. Individuals are responsible for their own expenses. The escort will accompany the group from the hotel to the restaurant, coordinate settlement of the bill, and obtain receipts for those who need them. Please bring enough small bills to facilitate making change and agree beforehand whether to split the bill or itemize. Sign up at the conference’s Hospitality Desk, located near Registration at the Convention Center. Departure time and place will be 6:00 p.m. from the area of the Hospitality Desk. Adjustments or additions may have to be made, depending on group size and availability of volunteer escorts, but below are the planned restaurants choices. If you are disabled and cannot walk the short distance to a restaurant, please inform Hospitality in advance so taxi arrangements can be made for you. 1) P.F. Chang’s China Bistro, 1530 J St. (0.30 miles away). Chinese classics with a contemporary tweak; dishes are artfully presented. Signature plates include diced chicken wrapped in cool lettuce leaves, orange-peel beef with chili peppers, and wok-fried scallops with lemon sauce. 2) Brew It Up Brewery & Grill, 801 14th St. (0.36 miles away). This popular local brewpub offers an upscale twist on pub fare. Buttery clams and mussels steamed with a sprig of thyme, brats and mash with stone-ground mustard and caramelized onions, and Creole-style Dungeness crab are some of the fresh offerings. 3) Mikuni Japanese Restaurant, 1530 J St. (0.30 miles away). Sacramento’s favorite Japanese restaurant and sushi bar. The main attraction here is sushi, from the extensive selection of nigiri and sashimi to the original specialty rolls. Other Japanese staples such as chicken teriyaki and tempura are also on the menu. 4) Esquire Grill, 1213 K St. (0.09 miles away). With its refined ambience, attentive service and top-notch menu, the Esquire Grill guarantees a quality meal in a designer atmosphere. The American-themed menu includes fish, poultry, pasta, steaks, salads, or sandwiches. 5) Ernesto’s Mexican Food, 1901 16th St. (0.64 miles away). The usual authentic Mexican fare – carnitas, burritos, fajitas, tacos – done with a healthy, refreshing flair. Wonderful service and a breezy, casual atmosphere combine for an enjoyable dining experience. 6) Mulvaney’s Building and Loan, 1215 19th St. (0.88 miles away). This quirky, charming restaurant offers California cuisine with an emphasis on local, fresh, seasonal ingredients. Meats, pastas, and seafood are prepared simply and served with seasonal greens. An eye for detail sets this restaurant apart.