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Weekly Half Off Sacramento Roundup

Sacramento Perks had a huge clearance sale on Thursday and a lot of their restaurant gift certificates have sold out. But there are still a ton left below.

Looking for a deal the minute it goes on sale? Get them before the run out and follow Cowtown Eats on Twitter for these deals the minute they're available.

This week's new half off Sacramento gift certificate deals are:

• $25 for a $50 gift certificate to Iron Steaks (Happy Hour info)

Deals from previous weeks:

$25 for a $50 gift certificates

• Alamar Marina Restaurant & Bar
• Bistro 33 Rocklin
• Chaat Cafe
• Cupcake Craving
• Futami Japanese Restaurant
• Hoppy Brewing Company
• Hot Dog on a Stick
• House Kitchen & Bar (Happy Hour info)

$12.50 for a $25 gift certificates

• Laylina Restaurant
• Mountain Mike's Pizza

Clearance

• $16.50 for a $50 gift certificate to Aura
• $20 for a $50 gift certificate to Mix Downtown (Not good during Happy Hour)
• $16.50 for a $50 gift certificate  to Tommy T's Comedy & Dinner Theater in Rancho Cordova

I've only listed the ones of interest to those on 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 Recap

Restaurant Reviews

Dining: 524 adds up to reliable Mexican dining - With traditional, straightforward recipes, his goal was simple: Feed the Alkali Flat neighborhood by combining the time-honored cooking of Mexico with the preferences of modern Sacramento. Blair Anthony Robertson in the Sac Bee.

Il Forno Classico: Italian Standby - Tucked into the Gold Centre Lane’s supermarket-anchored brick strip mall, Il Forno lets a diner know precisely what to expect with the banner across its facade: pasta, pollo, pizza, focaccia, risotto, pesce, bistecca, dolce, espresso, vino, martini, birra. Vinoteca is far less gussied-up than the busy interior of Il Forno. There’s coats of arms from Sienna, cross-thatch tan and black upholstery, similarly hued tile work. It’s festive but a bit dark, the two-person booths tight. Greg Lucas in the Sac News & Review.

First Bite: Heat - I had a knockout dinner last night at Heat restaurant, which specializes in Japanese fondue (shabu shabu). It's only been open for 10 days, but service was impeccable and the food was spot-on. Kira O'Donnell in Sac Mag.

Night Life: Morton's a good value for happy hour - If happy hour is a time to grab cheap food and drinks, you might not think of Morton's The Steakhouse on Capitol Mall. Morton's, known for its upscale dining, has an underappreciated gem in its Power Hour. Casey Mar in the Sac Bee.

Restaurant News

Your Sacramento Guide: More of the area's best restaurant tables -  A couple of weeks back, I brought up the notion of finding great tables in restaurants around the region. Not simply great rooms, though there are plenty, but particular tables that stand out for their charm, cozy privacy or engaging views of the street or the restaurant. Rick Kushman in the Sac Bee.

The Press restaurant opens [Tuesday] in midtown Sacramento - David English, former executive chef at Ella Dining Room and Bar, opens The Press [Tuesday] at 4 p.m. at 18th and Capitol. The restaurant will occupy the former space of Dragonfly. With the Press, English has crafted a menu that's inspired by the Mediterranean and emphasizes fresh seasonal ingredients. Chris Macias in the Sac Bee.

Eating Out - Top local chef Mai Pham is expanding her empire again. She has just leased the former Togo's site at Alhambra and Folsom boulevards and plans to open an eatery there, called Star Ginger, featuring flavorful street foods from Southeast Asia. Bob Shallit in the Sac Bee. (Second Item)

The Tortilla Takes a Road Trip to Korea - What captured Ms. Lee’s attention was Kogi Korean BBQ-To-Go, a retrofitted catering truck that rolled onto the streets of Southern California in November 2008, selling corn tortillas piled with Korean-style barbecued short ribs known as kalbi, garnished with onion, cilantro and a hash of chili-soy-dressed lettuce. John T. Edge in the NY Times.

Looking for more restaurant news and reviews? Find previous roundups at http://www.cowtowneats.com/happy_hour/weekly-news-roundup/

Free Breakfast Burrito at Chik-fil-A Arden Fair Thursday

Chick-fil-A in Arden is giving away a free breakfast burrito on Thursday morning from 6:30 to 10:30 a.m.

No coupon needed. One complimentary sample per guest, while supplies last.

Chick-fil-A Arden is locaed at 2101 Alta Arden Expy.

Buy One, Get One Free Soft Serve from Baskin Robbins

When I was growing up, Baskin Robbins were ubiquitous. It seemed that they were in every town. But then again, maybe it was a child's sense of what was important to keep track of at that time. Baskin Robbins? Important. Home Depots? Not so much. Still, kind of shocking that there isn't one on The Grid.

Anyway, Baskin Robbins has a buy one soft serve, get one free coupon thru Sunday, August 8. Just print out the coupon and bring it in.

Area Baskin Robbins stores can be found at:

606 W El Camino Ave

2620 Gateway Oaks Dr

5648 Folsom Blvd

2101 Natomas Crossing Dr

6375 Riverside Blvd

To find a store near you, visit the Baskin Robbins store finder.

H/T to CheapoinSacto.

Happy Hour at Rubicon Brewing Company

Rubicon Brewing Company
2004 Capitol Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95811-4215
(916) 448-7032

Web site: http://rubiconbrewing.com/

Yelp: http://www.yelp.com/biz/rubicon-brewing-company-sacramento

Happy Hour

Monday - 5 p.m. to close

$3 select pints

• Chez Pilsner
• Amber
• Oatmeal Stout
• Monkey Knife Fight Pale Ale
• India Pale Ale

$2 Tacos

Tuesday - All Day

$2.50 select pints

• Chez Pilsner
• Amber
• Oatmeal Stout
• Monkey Knife Fight Pale Ale
• India Pale Ale

Buy One, Get One Free Iced Coffee from McDonalds

McDonald's is giving away a free medium iced coffee with the purchase of another medium iced coffee.

Offer good through Monday, Aug. 9 at McDonald's in the greater Sacramento, Stockton and Modesto areas. Click here to print out the coupon.

Free Appetizers, 30% Off Wine at Enotria

Enotria, a great Sacramento restaurant off Del Paso, is in the middle of an expanding their dining room. However, to do so, they'll have to shut the restaurant down thru September so they can finish construction.

To give a fitting send off to their existing dining area, they hosting an "App-up, Wine-d Down Send-Off" and are giving away free appetizers at the bar area and all wine -- including their retail store wine -- will be 30 percent off.

This offer is good tonight and Saturday evening only.

Enotria is located at 1431 Del Paso Boulevard in Sacramento.