Cowtown Eats - Sacramento's Happy Hours

Free Honey Walnut Shrimp from Panda Express on Wednesday

On the heels of it's successful Firecracker Chicken giveaway in September, the Asian fast food chain is launching its tempura shrimp, honey glaze and walnut dish Wednesday by giving it away.

The free "entree" size is a small for a meal (it's about the size of your fist) and doesn't come with rice or noodles, so don't count on it being your entire lunch or dinner.

To get the freebie, just print out a coupon (located here) and bring it with you.

Panda Express can be found on the grid in the food court at the West end of Downtown Plaza or next to Safeway at S and 19th.

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day all month long at 3 Fires Lounge

3 Fires Lounge is celebrating St. Patrick's day all month long with $5 specialty cocktails made with Bushmills Whiskey and Baileys Irish Cream.

This offer is not restricted to happy hour and is available all the time.

$5 'Noodle Gram' from Fuzio

With Fuzio's promotions coming fast and furious these days, I wish its Sacramento location had survived and I don't have to go out to Davis to enjoy this.

Fuzio is again offering a $5 off any purchase (except alcohol) through the end of the month. If you're visiting at happy hour, you can get two of their $3 appetizers for only $1. I personally like their sliders and calamari.

Just print out the coupon found here to get the offer.

Free Cupcakes at Ikea this Weekend

Ikea is celebrating its West Sacramento location's fourth birthday this weekend by giving away free cupcakes.

On Saturday and Sunday, the Sweedish furniture giant,will serving free anniversary cupcakes from 12 noon to 6 p.m.

They'll also have other activities this weekend such as a free small breakfast (retail value $1) from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. and free face painting for kids from 12 noon to 4 p.m.

Weekly Half Off Sacramento Roundup

This week's best deal are already sold out. Noted steakhouse Buckhorn Grill in Winters sold gift certificates at 50 percent off sold out in 30 minutes. Follow Cowtown Eats on Twitter to get these deals as they become available.

This week's deals:

• $25 for a $50 gift certificate to Chaat Cafe

Active deals from previous weeks:

• $25 for a $50 gift certificate to Texas West BBQ
• $12.50 for a $25 gift certificate to Mountain Mike's Pizza
• $25 for a $50 gift certificate to The Cheese Steak Shop
• $25 for a $50 gift certificate to Cupcake Craving
  
• $25 for a $50 gift certificate to Zinfandel Grille Gold River
• $25 for a $50 gift certificate to Vince's Ristorante
• $25 for a $50 gift certificate to Mix Downtown (not good during happy hour and for food only)
• $25 for a $50 gift certificate to Ten 22
• $25 for a $50 gift certificate to Ma Jong's (except during weekday lunch)
• $25 for a $50 gift certificate to Redrum Burger in Davis
• $25 for a $50 gift certificate to Riverside Clubhouse
• $25 for a $50 gift certificate to Ruben's Original House of Soul
  

Clearance Deals

• $15 for a $50 gift certificate to Aura

I've only listed the ones near The Grid. If you want to check out all the deals for yourself, visit the Cowtown Eats Guide to Saving Almost 50 Percent at Good Restaurants.

This week's deals:

• $25 for a $50 gift certificate to Chaat Cafe

Active deals from previous weeks:

• $25 for a $50 gift certificate to Texas West BBQ
• $12.50 for a $25 gift certificate to Mountain Mike's Pizza
• $25 for a $50 gift certificate to The Cheese Steak Shop
• $25 for a $50 gift certificate to Cupcake Craving
  
• $25 for a $50 gift certificate to Zinfandel Grille Gold River
• $25 for a $50 gift certificate to Vince's Ristorante
• $25 for a $50 gift certificate to Mix Downtown (not good during happy hour and for food only)
• $25 for a $50 gift certificate to Ten 22
• $25 for a $50 gift certificate to Ma Jong's (except during weekday lunch)
• $25 for a $50 gift certificate to Redrum Burger in Davis
• $25 for a $50 gift certificate to Riverside Clubhouse
• $25 for a $50 gift certificate to Ruben's Original House of Soul
  

Clearance Deals

• $15 for a $50 gift certificate to Aura

I've only listed the ones near The Grid. If you want to check out all the deals for yourself, visit the Cowtown Eats Guide to Saving Almost 50 Percent at Good Restaurants.

This week's deals:

• $25 for a $50 gift certificate to Chaat Cafe

Active deals from previous weeks:

• $25 for a $50 gift certificate to Texas West BBQ
• $12.50 for a $25 gift certificate to Mountain Mike's Pizza
• $25 for a $50 gift certificate to The Cheese Steak Shop
• $25 for a $50 gift certificate to Cupcake Craving
  
• $25 for a $50 gift certificate to Zinfandel Grille Gold River
• $25 for a $50 gift certificate to Vince's Ristorante
• $25 for a $50 gift certificate to Mix Downtown (not good during happy hour and for food only)
• $25 for a $50 gift certificate to Ten 22
• $25 for a $50 gift certificate to Ma Jong's (except during weekday lunch)
• $25 for a $50 gift certificate to Redrum Burger in Davis
• $25 for a $50 gift certificate to Riverside Clubhouse
• $25 for a $50 gift certificate to Ruben's Original House of Soul
  

Clearance Deals

• $15 for a $50 gift certificate to Aura

I've only listed the ones near The Grid. If you want to check out all the deals for yourself, visit the Cowtown Eats Guide to Saving Almost 50 Percent at Good Restaurants.

Weekly Sacramento Restaurant Reviews & News Roundup

Restaurant Reviews:

Though it's far from instant, Shoki Ramen is worth the wait - The excellence is obvious in this tiny, hole-in-the-wall restaurant that specializes in ramen. Passion plus obsession plus premium quality and a pinch of eccentricity: It's a recipe for greatness. Blair Anthony Robertson in the Sac Bee.

Sol Cubano: Havana bites -  Is this the finest Cuban cuisine this side of Havana? Nope, but it’s made with care and with heart. As Abel says to patrons after their meal, “Thank you, my friend.” Make the pilgrimage. Greg Lucas in the Sac News and Review.

Counter Culture: Bet on breakfast at Capitol Casino -   The answer to my question was the same from a half-dozen folks: "I've driven past it but never stopped there." The question: "What do you think of Capitol Casino?" Most of those queried were surprised to learn the casino has been there for 10 years. Allen Pierleoni in the Sac Bee.

Restaurant News:

Pinkberry is coming to Sac Region, reports Bob Shallit in the Sac Bee, Marybeth Bizjak in Sac Mag, and Sac Rag.

Dave and Buster's is coming to Roseville, reports Chris Macias in the Sac Bee.

Sac Beer Week was a smashing success, will return next year reports Chris Macias in the Sac Bee.

Restaurant Closings:

RIP Hashi, reports Cowtown Eats earlier this week.

Looking to catch up? Read previous week's restaurant news roundups at http://www.cowtowneats.com/happy_hour/weekly-news-roundup/

Top 5 Cowtown Eats Posts of February

Now that I've done this blog for more than a year, I'm amazed that readers find value in posts that I wrote months.

So in order to highlight some of the best  posts of yesteryear for new blog readers, I've compiled the top 5 posts (separate from the Top 10 most popular happy hours) of February.

1. Top 10 Happy Hours of 2009
2. Cowtown Eats Guide to Late Night Happy Hours
3. Cowtown Eats Guide to Sac Beer Week
4. Sacramento Happy Hour Map
5. Cowtown Eats Guide to Saving Almost 50 Percent at Good Restaurants