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Restaurant Name: TOWER CAFÉ
How Many Hearts?:
Address: 1518 Broadway
Sacramento, CA
Phone Number: (916) 441-0222
Reservations: Available for parties of 6 or more from Sunday dinner through Friday lunch; Friday dinner through Sunday brunch excl.
Hours: Breakfast/lunch/dinner – 7 days
Description of Restaurant:

A glass corner restaurant located in an art deco building that makes you feel welcome, with its whimsical decor, gracious style and a menu with selections that are all “over the top”; from their famous French custard toast @ $9.95 (which you will long dream about) to real home fries made with peppers and onions for lunch. Also, classic salads out of the ordinary from $7.95 to $12.95.

The Food
Lunch
Sandwiches (Some Selections)
Served with your choice of homemade fries or potato salad.
EL GENOA -- $9.95
Oven roasted and shredded breast of chicken in a cilantro-jalapeño green chile pesto on lightly toasted focaccia with arugula, red onion and roasted red pepper mayo.

CUBAN PULLED PORK -- $9.95
Pulled pork slow-roasted in Cuban spices and served on a house made bun with sweet roasted pepper and onion relish.

PERSIAN CURRY PITA -- $9.95
A mix of grilled breast of chicken, green apples, currants and toasted almonds in a curry-yogurt sauce. Served in a pita with mixed greens, cherry tomatoes and avocado. Accompanied with a spicy cucumber and feta cheese salad on the side (instead of fries).

ROASTED GARDEN VEGETABLES -- $9.95
Roasted red bell peppers, eggplant, avocado, smoked mozzarella, sesame seeds, alfalfa sprouts and herbed mayo on toasted walnut wheat bread.

PORTABELLA MUSHROOM PANINI -- $9.95
Grilled and roasted portabella mushroom on our house made focaccia bread with fresh tomatoes, a basil and arugula mix and pesto mayo.
Dinner
(Some Selections)

JAMAICAN “JERK” CHICKEN -- $14.95
The oldest recipe known to Jamaica. A marinade & BBQ celebration of 18 spices, chiles, citrus juice and seasonings with a ˝ chicken from Taylor’s Market. Served with Jamaican rice and vegetables. A true adventure.

BUDIN AZTECA -- $15.95
a LAYERED Mexican tortilla lasagna with chicken, sweet fresh corn, roasted poblano chiles, three cheeses and tomatilla cream sauce topped with a Tower chile relleno, pico de gallo and cotija cheese.

CARNITAS -- $14.95
Pulled pork, slow roasted in a banana leaf, spiced with an achiote and organic citrus marinade. Served in a tortilla bowl with black beans, red rice, pico de gallo, Mexican sour cream, flour tortillas and jalapeno corn bread on the side.

TOWER LINGUINI -- $13.95
Fresh Pacific salmon sauteed with cherry tomatoes, cilantro, white wine and lemon butter, then tossed with linguini and topped with Parmesan cheese.

ENCHILADAS TORRE -- $12.95
Two seasoned chicken enchiladas topped with jack cheese and our roasted red chile and tomato sauce. Served with rice and pinto beans.

SANTA FE SALMON -- $15.95
Pan seared, red chile crusted Pacific salmon placed over baby spinach and wild mushrooms with a yellow pepper and mango sauce. Served with oven roasted red potatoes.

BIRRIA TRADITIONAL -- $14.95
Choice “Niman Ranch” chuck roast marinated in citrus, ancho chiles, onion, white vinegar, and spices. Served with refried beans, Spanish rice, flour tortillas, and a side of “angry” salsa.

IRISH “GUINESS” BEEF STEW -- $14.95
Choice “Niman Ranch” chuck roast seared and stewed along with carrots, onions, garlic, and thyme in a rich thick tomato “Guiness” sauce served over our house garlic mashed potatoes.

THAI GREEN CURRY -- $12.95
Sauteed chicken breast in a mild and savory green curry with coconut milk, bamboo shoots, bell peppers, carrots, peas, cherry tomatoes and fresh Thai basil. Served with steamed jasmine rice and topped with fresh cilantro.

Wine and Beer served.

Boys and girls, whatever takes you to Sacramento you must must go and enjoy this piece of history – A LOVE CHEF MUST!!








“The Love Chef” (Francis Anthony) is the author of several cookbooks and appears on local and national TV. You can find his cookbooks at Amazon.com and/or visit his website www.thelovechef.com. “Cooking With Love” and “The Love Chef” are registered trademarks.
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