Kathryn DeGroot
Not only does Concerts in the Park showcase the best local and nationally touring artists, the music festival also brings a wide array of food options. Sacramento is pulsing with energy and the food scene is bursting at the seams. Summer in Sacramento kicks off this week and your Fridays will be best spent tossing back a few cold ones and eating some delicious food.
Take a look at the tasty food that will be out in the park throughout May:
Pop Up Food Truck: Talk about fresh, farm-to-fork fare! Pop Up Truck features a weekly rotating menu to highlight a local product or seasonal ingredient. Though the menu changes, you can expect to see healthy options like salads, soups, pastas, and sandwiches. Catch them in the park each Friday in May!
Cecil’s Taste: Described as new American soul Food, Cecil’s Taste features some mouth-watering burgers and fried chicken. Toss in a side of “one soul” seasoned fries or kale chips and you’re good to go! Get down on some food from Cecil’s Taste May 6, May 13, and May 20.
Azteca Street Tacos: Enjoy some street tacos or carne asada fries made using only the freshest ingredients. These aren’t your average tacos – the spiciness is kicked up a notch. Tantalize your tastebuds at every show in May.
It’s Nacho Truck: These guys are bringing gourmet nachos to the masses. With meaty and cheesy deliciousness filling every bite, these nachos are all yours to dig into. Grab some food and hunger is nacho problem. Eat it up on May 6 and May 27.
Passione Pizza: They say this food truck is “where flour becomes art.” There are no two things that go together better than pizza and beer. Indulge in a hand-crafted pizza made fresh to order on May 13 and May 27.
Krush Burger: An international sensation, Krush Burger is ranked on KCRA’s A-list top 20 for the best burger in Sactown. The Cowbell and tots is a winner every. single. time! They’ll be in the park May 13 and May 20.
Vibe Health Bar: Enjoy healthy, tasty eats, and cool vibes. They offer a variety of options like acai bowls, wraps, smoothies and more. Grab a bite on May 20.
Jimboy’s on Wheels: Everyone has a weak spot for some Jimboy’s Tacos. You can catch your favorite Jimboy’s original taco and nom on some churro fries that are exclusive to Jimboy’s on Wheels. Grab some yummies on May 13.
Drewski’s: You can’t go wrong with Drewski’s! Get down on some delicious grilled cheese sammies, tater tots, and make sure to save room for the S’moreski! You can indulge on May 20.
Gyro2Go: You can’t go wrong with a gyro! Add a little Mediterranean flair to your #CIP2016 evening. This is a perfect grab and go item to keep rocking out to the tunes in the park. You can get it at every show in May.
What’s Poppin’: When the perfect combination of sweet and salty fills the park, you won’t be able to resist the urge to snag some kettle corn. Indulge in rich flavored kettle corn and give in to your sweet tooth on May 6 and May 20.
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Rich’s Ice Cream: The smell of fresh made waffle cones is almost too much for your senses to handle. Grab a scoop of some famous Gunther’s ice cream and cool off in the hot heat of Sacramento’s summer. Catch them in the park on May 20.
Annie’s Sno Biz: Nothing says summer more than some nice, cold shaved ice. Escape the heat with some of the best shaved ice around – it’s fluffy and light, and tastes just right. They’ll be in the park May 27.
