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Culinary Café

The Culinary Café is a “school-to-world” partnership between educational programs within the Special Education Department at the Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE). It serves students from throughout the county, offering the opportunity to learn skills necessary for success in the food services profession. SCOE students join the region’s “farm-to-fork” movement as part of the Urban Oasis Project, a horticulture program that helps students build career skills. Produce grown by students in the program is included in many of the dishes served at the Culinary Café.

The Culinary Café serves lunch on specific days during the traditional school year (typically on alternating Thursdays from 12–1 p.m. from November through May). It is located on the Leo A. Palmiter Junior/Senior High School campus: 2040 Ethan Way, Sacramento, CA 95825.

Menu/Calendar

The Culinary Café opens during the traditional school year, typically on alternating Thursdays from 12–1 p.m. from November through May. Meals cost $10 (gratuities appreciated).

Reservations are required. Please call (916) ​228-2020 to make a lunch reservation. Menus are published as they become available.

2025

  • November 20, 2025—Thanksgiving Meal: Herb-roasted turkey served with creamy mashed potatoes topped with rich pepper gravy, accompanied by crisp, refreshing coleslaw and tender seasoned green beans. For dessert, enjoy a slice of classic apple pie or spiced pumpkin pie.

  • December 18, 2025—Cancelled

2026

  • January 15, 2026—Slowly braised and tender Korean-style short ribs, served with aromatic kimchi fried rice and a medley of crisp, seasonal vegetables. Dessert: golden Asian pear tart, the perfect finish to a wonderful meal.

  • January 29, 2026—Burgundy Beef—a slow-simmered French stew of tender beef and roasted carrots, paired with velvety cheesy polenta. Dessert: airy, decadent chocolate mousse.

  • February 26, 2026—Flame-grilled burgers and sausages with all the fixings, served alongside crispy tater tots and a bright, refreshing fruit salad.

  • March 5, 2026—Smoky, savory barbecue chicken with creamy potato salad, slow-baked beans. Dessert: a golden, bubbling fruit cobbler.

  • March 26, 2026—Perfectly grilled fresh catch of the day with tangy tartar sauce, crisp coleslaw, and fragrant rice. Dessert: classic strawberry shortcake.

  • April 16, 2026—Homemade Lasagna, layered with rich sauce, tender pasta, and perfectly melted cheese, served alongside a crisp garden salad and warm, buttery garlic bread. Dessert: delicate chocolate-dipped pistachio cannoli bring a sweet taste of Italy to the table.

  • April 30, 2026—Abundant sandwich board with artisanal meats, cheeses, fresh vegetables, and flavorful spreads. Choice of potato or macaroni salad. Dessert: chewy cookies or rich brownies.

  • May 14, 2026—Tender turkey loin in mole sauce, served with fragrant Spanish rice and savory black beans. Dessert: silky caramel flan.

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