Summer 2025

As the emerald hills of spring give way to the golden grasses of summer, it’s time to embrace the words of Ralph Waldo Emerson, “Live in the sunshine. Swim in the sea. Drink in the wild air.”

Welcome summer in all its abundant glory, taking on its own languid and free character. Sweet and juicy peaches, cherries, apricots, succulent melons, spicy peppers, and robust squashes and tomatoes fill our local farms and tables, with bounty and endless culinary possibilities.

Here at The Kitchen, we adore this time of year. The relaxed evenings and unweighted shoulders of our guests remind us of the joys of easy summer vacations and cool breezes on friendly porches. So now it’s time to saunter in once again and create new memories of the season while basking in the bounty of our farms, fields, and waterways.

Bon Appétit!

– Chef Kelly McCown

“Summer’s lease hath all too short a date…”

— William Shakespeare

ACT I

SUMMER SQUASH BLOSSOM
Huitlacoche, Green Mole, Calabacin,
Mezcal, Chamomile

WHITE CORN RAVIOLONI
Bergamino di Bufala,
Tsar Nicoulai Classic Caviar

SEARED DAYBOAT SEA SCALLOP
Sundried Tomato, Basil,
Summer Squash, Lemon-Garlic Butter

INTERMISSION

*Valley Pearl Oyster “On the Half Shell”,
Hogwash

*Valley Pearl “All Dressed” Oyster,
Sea Buckthorn, Passion Fruit, Chile

*Shigoku Oyster Shooter,
Nantes Carrot Aguachile, Hibiscus,
“Bread & Butter” Tomatillo

ACT II

RICOTTA DI PECORA “PASTEL”
Fermented Red Pepper, Smoked Wild Flower Honey,
Fresno Chile, Marcona Almond

WILD JUNIPER LAMB LOIN
Western Morel Mushroom, Anson Mills Polenta,
Braised Garlic, Purslane

STRAWBERRY “VERRINE”
Coconut Dacquoise, Roasted Strawberry,
Coconut Mousse

APRES DESSERT
Mignardises

For Reservations, Please Call 916.568.7171 or Book Online Via Tock

*May contain raw or undercooked animal-derived products.

Basking in the amazing abundance of the Sacramento region, The Kitchen offers an ever-evolving seasonal menu. Taking cues from the farmers, ranchers, and Mother Nature herself, we create a weekly menu as part of a seasonal snapshot in an effort to showcase the best of this culinary bounty. All menus are subject to change to nature’s whims.