Real Heart & Soul ~ The Soul Kitchen of Jon Bon Jovi

Besides being a humbled Rock Star, Jon Bon Jovi has touched our souls through our stomachs... Here at Sac Dine-In Delivery we send our true respects and gratitude of all philanthropists blessing us with acts of kindness and to believe in success. Being that Fathers Day is approaching, this article and event has touched our hearts and we wanted to share that with you.   

Here is the Soul Kitchen Manifesto (http://www.jbjsoulkitchen.org/en/about):

All are welcome at our table.
At the JBJ Soul Kitchen, a place is ready for you if you are hungry, or if you hunger to make a difference in your community. For we believe that a healthy meal can feed the soul.

Happy are the hands that feed.
Those who volunteer are guided by Soul Kitchen staff through their tasks. Volunteering at Soul Kitchen can lead to qualifying for job training.

When there is love, there is plenty.
As you will see, our menu has no prices. You select what you like and make the minimum donation. If you can afford to donate more you are helping to feed your neighbor. If you are unable to donate, an hour of volunteering pays for your meal.

Good company whets the appetite.
At Soul Kitchen, neighbors from across the street or across town, new friends, families, those in need of help and those with help to offer, come together and share a good meal and the warmth of good company.

Friendship is our daily special.
Introduce yourself to the person seated beside you or across the table. Stay awhile and stay informed of all the ways Soul Kitchen is dedicated to eliminating hunger, building relationships, and celebrating community.

End the meal with a slice of happiness.
At Soul Kitchen the main ingredient is Love, with a large helping of you. Our chefs prepare our healthy, delicious meals with the freshest ingredients, some grown in our own organic garden. At the JBJ Soul Kitchen all are treated with cheerfulness, kindness, and respect.

Please check out the website for more information and for donations... Show your love to help feed the hungry...

We wish you all a Happy Father's Day!!

I'm Ale~ing For Some Hoppy! ~Coming Soon!

Cause I'm HOPPY!! Yes we are & Yes we did!

After a great handshake with Marketing Director Scott Patterson, who by the way is an awesome guy; Sac Dine-In Delivery is excited to announce that we will be delivering Hoppy Brewing's tasty dishes right to your front door! Can you believe that!

Known for their beer and some mighty fine home made Ale, we are so hoppin' happy to announce our new featured restaurant that has allowed us to be a part of their team!

Hoppy's menu is truely unique, mouthwatering and with the combination of that fine beer, you can't go wrong! As currently we would only be delivering their tasty dishes, but you never know when the green light turns on and the drink is ON!

So what's the hooplah behind Hoppy Brewing?  Founder Troy Paski, had no idea that he would be producing this treasure ~"Having gained experience in satellite operations, and software debugging/development, the company was originally conceived with the intent of providing engineering services to the defense industry. However, as an avid home brewer since receiving a brewing "kit" for Christmas in 1991, and having a passion for truly great beer, Troy soon realized a much more lucrative growth opportunity emerging in the craft-brewing industry, and helped pursued the company to pursue that avenue for growth instead" ~ Hoppy Brewing About Us Page.

With it's creative and colorful label on it's unique Ale with some good grub, it's a no wonder the place is "hoppin"! And let's not forget their "dyno-miiite" waiters and waitress. Woot Hoot!

So. if you haven't been there yet, your missing out and not to mention their late night Happy Hours! And with that to say, if you can't make it to the place, you can always call us to deliver those salivating foods right to your door.

Please stay tuned for more updates. We'll let you when it's grub time!

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College Cuisine

by: Steve Wilcott Going to college is a grand experience. It's the first time many young adults get the chance to begin taking care of themselves, no matter what the consequences. One of the main things that worries parents when their child heads out into the world of college is, of course, their diet. What are they going to eat if the cafeteria closes too early? What if they don't like the cafeteria food? What if they didn't even sign up for cafeteria meals? Parents needn't worry. College students today have developed their own underworld of cuisine, involving quite the array of foods, time-tested by students in the past, and catered specifically to college needs by clever manufacturers. The main staple of dorm life these days is, of course, the microwave. College students take microwave food to a whole new level. The smell of microwave popcorn is right at home in a dorm, even at 3 am. I had a roommate at college who ate microwave popcorn for breakfast. Quick, easy, cheap and filling- what more could you ask for?

Online Reviews? Keep This in Mind

By KIM SEVERSON 

APRIL 1, 2014


The size and racial makeup of a city, the price of a meal and even the weather can skew the quality and quantity of online restaurant reviews, according to the first large-scale academic study to analyze how outside factors affect crowd-sourced review sites.

The study, which will be released Wednesday, used computer models to examine nearly 1.1 million reviews of 840,000 restaurants over nearly a decade.

Online reviewers posted most often in July and August, researchers said, but those reviews were more likely to be negative. And regardless of season, if the weather was uncomfortable, all the worse for the chef. The most negative reviews were written when it was colder than 40 degrees or warmer than 100 degrees, or if it was raining or snowing.

The researchers, Saeideh Bakhshi, a doctoral student at the Georgia Institute of Technology; her husband, Partha Kanuparthy, who works for Yahoo Labs; and Eric Gilbert, an assistant professor at the university, said the weather’s seeming sway over reviews surprised them the most.

They also found that some regions of the country were more prolific in their online reviewing habits than others. Restaurants in the Northeast and on the West Coast were reviewed more than those in the South or the Midwest.

Predictably, urban areas with a higher level of education and income tended to participate in online review sites more often.

Among the other findings: People who waited a long time for a table in busy cities were more forgiving than those who waited in smaller communities. And sushi restaurants were consistently rated higher than hamburger places, the researchers said, showing that ambience and a higher meal cost could produce better reviews.

“That speaks to the perception of price,” Ms. Bakhshi said. “Places that have nice ambience and are listed as romantic or trendy or more expensive, the rating is higher.”


The couple came up with the idea for the study when they were in Seattle. They noticed that Seattle reviewers seemed to give fewer stars to similar restaurants than reviewers in Atlanta.

Certainly, the respective palates of each city could be a factor, but the couple thought there might be a way to measure other differences. So they created analytic computer models based on data from several sites, including TripAdvisor, Foursquare and Citysearch.

Veganism: Not As Intimidating As You Thought

by: Kirsten Hawkins

To some people, the phrase "Vegan Cuisine" sounds like an oxymoron. To others, it sounds like the road of a hardcore food nutritionist. "Scary," was the word used by my roommate when I announced I was going to try to become a vegan. What most people don't realize is that it's very possible, indeed even probable, for a creative chef to make vegan food just as exciting and full of variety as any other type of cuisine. What is veganism, first of all? Strictly put, veganism is a diet which contains no animal byproducts. Not only do vegans not eat meat, like vegetarians, but they also do not consume any food created by animals. No milk, no eggs, no dairy of any kind. No pasta derived from eggs. No gelatin. When you stop to think, it is surprising how much of the typical American diet is animal-derived.  All of this, I admit, can sound rather scary to the typical meat and milk lover, and certainly to the typical American who is surrounded by fast-food hamburgers and bologna sandwiches from a young age. But veganism is not as intimidating as it sounds. In fact, when the right choices in recipe and menu are made, it can be extraordinarily flavorful and rewarding. Think of it this way: Vegan cuisine can't rely on heavy, flavorful ingredients like meat and dairy to get its flavor and substance. So what do they do instead? They replace those ingredients in a way that makes you never even miss them- with fresh vegetables, heady spices, wonderful texture combinations and delicate wheat-based starches. One of the most uniquely vegan foods on the market, and the one that tends to scare the layperson the most, is tofu. Tofu is basically a soybean curd with a sponge-like consistency and a bland taste that absorbs whatever flavors are around it. Am I tempting you yet? Wait. Let's try this. Imagine a dish of Italian stuffed shells, loaded with tomato sauce and basil, garlic, and oregano. Now imagine that instead of cheese, the shells were stuffed with a mixture of soft tofu, blended with fresh spinach. The tofu absorbs the Italian spices and has a delicate, creamy flavor all its own. Would you notice the absence of the cheese? Sure. Would you miss it? Not likely.

"Create A Romantic Evening At Home"

by: Marguerite Bonneville

You've decided to invite someone you're dating to your home for a romantic evening and you want everything to go well. Here are a few tips to help you achieve that result. There are a number of factors you need to consider when planning your romantic evening: 1. Your Physical Surroundings It's a good idea to make sure your house or apartment is clean and tidy. It may not be anyone's primary focus but it will make an impression on your guest, even if it's subliminal. Spend a few hours doing the cleaning yourself, hire someone to do it for you, or, at the very least, shove all that clutter into your closets or under the bed. Wipe down surfaces to get rid of dust and stains. Apart from the living and dining areas, there are two other rooms that need your attention: a. The bathroom Wipe down the sink/washbasin, tub and shower stall. Put a fresh cake of soap on the sink and hang fresh towels. At the very least your guest will use the bathroom to wash his or her hands so make sure it's a pleasant experience. b. The bedroom Get rid of any extraneous clutter like clothes strewn around the room or on the floor. Change the sheets, make the bed and wipe down any surfaces. If your guest ends up spending the night, you don't want him or her racing off for a tetanus shot in the morning. To create a romantic atmosphere in your bedroom, have some scented candles on hand and an easy-to-reach sound system. You might also consider buying a quilt cover in a rich, romantic color and a set of sheets to match. 2. Your Choice Of Menu While food can be an excellent means of seduction, it's a mistake to choose too complicated a menu unless you're an experienced cook and you don't get easily flustered. Simple dishes like spaghetti or ratatouille make a tasty and satisfying meal without spiking your anxiety levels. The point is to enjoy the evening along with your guest, not treat the event like it's a university-entrance exam. How To Avoid Psycho-Chef Syndrome One trick is to prepare as much of the meal as possible beforehand so you're not rushing around like a pinball once your guest arrives. Have all the ingredients chopped, diced and ready for cooking. Do this the night before or earlier that day, whatever works best for you. Salad ingredients can be prepared earlier and stored in separate containers, then added to the salad bowl and dressed before serving. You can even cheat by purchasing your meal from a favorite restaurant and having it delivered (or picking it up) before your guest arrives. Definitely buy desert from your favorite bakery or supermarket, unless you're a wiz at whipping up a Pavlova or meringue. Another option is to prepare dessert the night before and reheat it if necessary when you're ready to serve it. 3. Your Cooking Area Make sure your kitchen is clean before you begin cooking. Yes, you'll no doubt make a mess once you start but you don't want yesterday's dishes in the way. Your guest may offer to help so the kitchen needs to meet minimum health standards. It's up to you whether you accept this help or not, but we recommend that you do, even if it's only a token effort like tossing the salad. Sharing cooking tasks can be a wonderfully romantic interaction as it creates a special kind of intimacy. Have you ever noticed how much more easily conversation flows when two people are doing a task, as opposed to sitting face to face? 4. Setting The Table   Set the table beforehand. Use a good tablecloth, your best silverware and a nice set of plates. Use your best glasses and an attractive salt and pepper set, milk jug and sugar bowl. Show your guest that you went to some trouble to make the meal a special occasion. This is not the time for melamine dishes or chipped or mismatched crockery. You're aiming for a touch of class.  Use candlesticks on the table for a romantic ambience, or place candles on other surfaces around the room. Background music is a must but make sure it's romantic and subtle. Limit blaring rock and roll or rap to the period when you're preparing dinner, but please, no high-octane music while you're eating. Set the sound at a low volume so it doesn't interfere with your conversation. And remember, if you don't play music during the meal you run the risk of filling any silences with the sound of people masticating. 5. Cleaning Up Later Don't let your guest anywhere near the kitchen after the meal is over. Hopefully you'll have better things to do with your time together. But all is not lost if they do insist on helping with the chores. Many a couple has fallen in love while doing the dishes, for two main reasons: 1. As mentioned earlier, there's the ease of conversation that takes place when you're doing a task rather than concentrating on talking. 2. Doing dishes together is like playing house. It can actually feel very romantic, especially when one or both people realize, "This is what I want with this person." You won't get the same effect if you use a dishwasher, so set aside at least a couple of pots, which will you allow to suggest, "I'll wash and you dry." With a little forethought, anyone can create a romantic evening at home. The old cliché, "the way to a person's heart is through their stomach", has more than a little truth to it. Test it yourself with someone you care about. The least you'll get is a great home-cooked meal. About the author: Marguerite Bonneville is a Master Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) whose passion is publishing information online. She is a contributing writer at http://www.favorite-recipes-online.com,a resource site dedicated to helping visitors access the best online recipes.

Dine-In Delivery Comes to Sacramento, CA Offering Food Delivery Service

Offering Time and Convenience In Good Taste Is Just What Sac Dine-In Delivery Brings To Its Customers. 

Date: February 19, 2014

PRESS RELEASE: Sacramento, CA, 19-FEBRUARY -2014- Dine-In Delivery is happy to announce that its food delivery is now open for service in Sacramento, California and the surrounding areas.  The company offers a restaurant meal delivery service which entails delivering a variety of cuisines from local restaurants, right to the local customers front door or wherever the location of choice may be.

Originally started in Denver since 1993, since then, the company has been expanding its brand name and services nationwide.  Major food chains such as Quizno's, Bennigans and hotels such as the Courtyard by Marriott’s, just to name a few have at one point utilized the benefits of Dine-In Delivery food delivery services. 

Sac Dine-In Delivery (www. SACDID.com)  will be of its first within the Dine-In Delivery dynasty to start up in  Sacramento, CA.  Owners and Area Developer, Rudolph and Roberta Parker are no strangers to delivery. While going to college, raising a family and working from home for major companies, in addition to their own business endeavors quickly realized a major need for quality time and convenience by utilizing delivery services to help system their day.  Bootstrapped with a helping financial partner have now successfully launched Sac Dine-In Delivery. “It's all about offering that little bit of time combined with a great meal” said Mr. Parker.  “We're also excited about being a part of this great community and how we can be of service.”

In addition to having a hard copy menu guide to order from (coming soon to your local mail box), customers can also order via the website or on their mobile phone.  Food diners can pick from a variety of restaurants, select a tasty meal and submit their order.  Menu's include food from Beach Hut Deli, Back Forty Texas BBQ, Baagan (Vegan Cafe) and other variety of cuisines.  As when the opportunity presents itself, Sac Dine-In Delivery will be adding more local restaurants and other special food delivery services soon.

Once your order is paid and submitted, SACDID.com places the order to the restaurant, the restaurant prepares the meal, a mobile waiter/waitress picks up the order at the right time and delivers it to the customer's place of choice within the estimated food delivery time.  The service is fast and customer friendly. In addition, the meals are delivered hot or cold and fresh. Just like if a customer were to dine in at the restaurant.  Although, only open for dinner during the weekdays, weekends are open for lunch and dinner. Advanced orders, drop off catering and business orders can be delivered weekdays for lunch and dinner from participating restaurants.

Delivery costs start at an affordable  $4.75 with no extra service charges, gas charges or automatic gratuity. Average food delivery time takes anywhere from 45 – 60 minutes or less (Delivery time and cost is dependent upon the distance from the restaurant to the location).

As more and more new forms of communication technology develops,  food delivery services has quickly evolved into becoming the convenience friend. These days people are very busy, don’t have time to cook on a regular basis, too tired or sick to pick up something to eat. The market is in demand for time and convenience and that is just what Dine-In Delivery offers.

For more information and media contact: Chewy Ine; chewy.ine@gmail.com

About Sac Dine-In Delivery

Sac Dine-In Delivery offers restaurant meal delivery services to the Sacramento and various local areas of Northern California. Services are offered to residents at home, schools, businesses and hotels.

Website: http://www.SACDID.com

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/DineSac

Facebook: http://facebook.com/sacdineindelivery

                               

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