Whether you plan to visit each of the 250 crafts booths or soak up some sun while enjoying great music at the Millbrae Art & Wine Festival, August 30-31 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Broadway, you’ll find a delectable selection of food and drink to keep you going all day long.
Meat lovers will discover a little piece of gourmand heaven at the aptly named Sausage Paradise. Their to-die-for Bratwurst, Polish, hot links, and Old-Fashioned Ballpark Frank are the stuff dreams are made of. Stroll over to the grill at Leonardo’s Café and Deli where you can dig into plump pork sausages, both fennel-scented Italian-style and spicy Polish-style, topped with their famous sautéed peppers, onions and garlic. They also prepare a delectable grilled lemon chicken sandwich for those looking for a beef alternative.
Hearty appetites will find sublime satisfaction at the legendary Pedemonte & Company, where juicy cheesesteak sandwiches come fully loaded with a side of fries and cool lemonade. At Uncle Bill’s Gourmet Corn Dogs, you’ll find the traditional version of the crusty dog, plus a spicy Cajun variety.
Aroma Catering will serve calamari with a kicky Mexican cilantro-lime sauce, chicken quesadillas, Philly cheesesteaks, smoked turkey legs, tri-tip sandwiches, hot dogs, corn dogs, fried zucchini and artichokes, roasted corn and garlic fries. Gourmet Faire uses Florida’s famous Key limes in its calamari dish and also offers garlic fries, generously stuffed gyros and corn dogs.
Sonoma Teriyaki’s succulent offerings include chicken marinated in garlic, ginger and soy sauce and grilled on a skewer. The chicken also comes served over steamed rice with vegetables. Vegetarians can try the made-to-order fried rice, chow mein rice noodles or steamed rice with vegetables and homemade teriyaki sauce.
Asian cuisine will also come with a Thai accent, like those sweet-spicy-succulent grilled chicken and pork sticks from Thai Stick. For a more substantial meal, the chicken can be folded into a wrap or tossed into a rice bowl.
Looking for down-home American fare? There’s nothing like strolling the street while devouring freshly roasted corn on the cob from California Corn Roasters.
You can have a two-course French meal at Lemoine Crêperie. First enjoy a savory crêpe with cheese, spinach, and bacon, then move on to a dessert crêpe filled with any combination of such sweet delicacies as fresh strawberries, peaches, cherries, vanilla pudding, Nutella, or whipped cream.
Sweet Delights will offer Funnel Cakes heaped high with fresh fruit and whipped cream along with corn dogs, sausages, Salvadoran pupusas and Belgian fries, and on the side.
Everybody craves popcorn at a street fair, and Olde Tyme Kettle Korn is at the top of the game with perfectly popped kernels gently flavored with that irresistible sweet-salty magic. The soft frozen lemonade at I Scream Vending also works well to stave off thirst, which you might work up after sampling their scrumptious pretzels and churros. Or you can eat and cool off at the same time with their classic ice cream bars. Genial George whips up shaved ice and cotton candy in Kids’ Playland.
Fruit Friz offers another great thirst-quenching option that also works as a perfect summertime dessert. Their colorful smoothies come in three layers: strawberry, peaches and bananas. For a slightly more sinful dessert, Kurlander Soft Serve will swirl frozen yogurt in flavors ranging from classic chocolate, vanilla and butter pecan to piña colada, creamsicle, and mysterious blue goo.
The impressive wine list will feature award-winning varietals from Brassfield Estate including Pinot Grigio, Serenity (a white blend), Syrah and Zinfandel along with Beringer Founders Estate Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel and Champagne. The Margarita King –– The World’s Best Margarita –– offers festivalgoers another refreshing beverage alternative. Margaritas will come in many variations: there’s the “King Cocktail” (basic margarita), the “Miami Vice” (margarita with a splash of pineapple juice), and the “Girlfriend” (margarita with a splash of pomegranate juice). Beer lovers will be delighted with the assortment of tasty brews –– Sam Adams Summer Ale, Sam Adams Boston Lager, Blue Moon Belgian White and Coors Light. Sip your favorite beverage in a beautiful wine or beer glass adorned with the stylish festival logo.
