Happenings

DINNER IN THE PARK | SEPTEMBER 7

Join us for Carmichael’s Premier Event at Dinner in the Park! Start your night with a wine and beer reception at the Sutter Community Garden, then stroll the tree-lined trail to the Charles Jensen Botanical Garden and enjoy a family-style gourmet meal prepared by our Hawks team followed by dancing under the stars! Don’t forget to check out the auction supporting Youth Scholarships and Park Beautification! 

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THE GRAND TASTING | SEPTEMBER 20

We are excited to once again be a part of Visit Sacramento’s Farm-to-Fork Festival! Join us on Friday, September 20th from 6 – 9 p.m. at the Grand Tasting for an elevated Farm-to-fork experience highlighting Sacramento’s rich culinary scene with tastings from 20 amazing chefs, libations, and live entertainment by local band Dunsbar Road. This is a 21+ event. More information to follow!

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WELCOME BACK CHEF FRANCISCO RIVERA

We’re thrilled to welcome a familiar face back to the helm as our new Chef de Cuisine. You may have caught a glimpse of him bustling about the kitchen—it’s none other than Chef Francisco Rivera, affectionately known as Chef Frank!

After honing his culinary skills in various kitchens across Sacramento, Chef Frank felt drawn back to the dynamic energy and camaraderie of Hawks Public House. Here, amidst a team of passionate individuals who share his dedication to the craft, he discovered the perfect balance of creativity and tradition. At Hawks, Chef Frank finds the freedom to innovate while cherishing the rich culinary heritage that defines our kitchen. Read on to learn more about Chef Frank’s journey!

Francisco Rivera, or better known as Chef Frank was born in Puerto Rico where he began working at La Factoria a World Recognized Craft cocktail bar not knowing this would be a passion he would chase for the rest of his life. He soon fell in love with the energetic atmosphere, the intensity, loud environment, and chaos.

Since then, he kitchen hopped through Los Angeles, before making his way to Sacramento. Chef Frank has made his loud and energetic personality known at some of Sacramento’s most prestigious restaurants such as Allora, Localis, Mulvaney’s, & Hawks, The Golden Bear. Chef Frank continues to build his craft by building relationships through out the Sacramento food industry especially by connecting with local farmers and growers to offer from scratch dishes that showcase locally grown ingredients.

When Chef doesn’t have his knife in his hand , you can find him playing drums, slowing down with his family, chasing food inspirations in beach towns, wandering farmers markets, cooking for friends, or promising his mom he will be back to visit Puerto Rico soon.

“16 Essential Sacramento Restaurants” – Eater

Eater dropped their list titled “Where to Eat in 2024,” and our beloved Sacramento is shining bright as “one of the most exciting dining towns on the map,” according to Eater’s crew of on-the-ground contributors. And that’s not all—Eater also rolled out their rundown of the “16 Essential Sacramento Restaurants,” showcasing the absolute best spots to experience why we proudly claim the title of Farm-to-Fork Capital. We are honored Eater recognized Hawks Public House on this list! We could not do what we do without our amazing team and the bounty from our local farmers and suppliers! 

FORTUNE Live Media – The Most Powerful Women Next Gen Event

We are honored FORTUNE Live Media has asked our own Molly Hawks to join The Most Powerful Women Next Gen event in San Diego, CA the week of May 15th! This event brings together leaders of tomorrow’s Fortune 500 companies, rising executives from the nations’s biggest companies, and cutting edge innovators. FORTUNE will feature seven renowned female chefs at the MPW Next Gen Summit where each chef’s signature dish will be paired with a specially-selected wine. Molly is excited to be a part of this talented group and will be sharing a Hawks’s classic, Slow Roasted Short Rib Bourguignon!

22 Local-Favorite Restaurants in California

Every town has its star restaurants—but just like movie stars, some culinary greats keep a pretty low profile. These 22 restaurants fly well under the radar, and that’s the way the neighborhood regulars like it. Here’s where to find local favorite restaurants across the state, and what to order when you get there.

Full Article: Visit California

My Dinner at Hawks Public House

On Tuesday night, my husband and I met friends for dinner at Hawks Public House in East Sacramento. It was our first time dining indoors since the pandemic began more than a year ago. And boy, did it feel good.

 

Full article:

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