Mulvaney's B&L
New American restaurant · Mansion Flats ·
Seasonal New American fare in converted firehouse, farm-to-fork
Seasonal New American fare in converted firehouse, farm-to-fork
"A firehouse in its previous life, this Sacramento gem features food that will have you returning time and again, but sentimentalists beware, as the menu changes daily. While you can’t be sure what’s on offer here, fresh, seasonal and satisfying cooking is a guarantee. Imagine the likes of tortellini stuffed with winter squash, followed by a “beggar’s purse” filled with pumpkin pie, and you’ll be in no doubt as to the time of year.The waitstaff is well versed in the carte and ingredients—watch them name drop local farms like a celebrity stylist on the rise. If the heirloom tomato and mozzarella is available, don’t hesitate. It’s the most popular dish for a reason, starring ripe Ray Yeung Farms heirloom tomatoes and hand-pulled, still-warm cheese." - Michelin Inspector
"Led by a chef-owner who admits to a temper in the past, the restaurant served as the launching point for a peer-support model designed with the Innovation Learning Network: staff designate a trained peer counselor called the “purple hand,” use anonymous mood cards on clock-in, and discuss staffing needs during a daily lineup so teams can support members who report being ‘in the weeds’ or troubled. The pilot stabilized communication and behavior, helped a combative employee seek help instead of being immediately disciplined, and expanded to a 12-restaurant Sacramento pilot that attracted attention from the James Beard Foundation and regional health systems as it moves toward national scaling." - Carolyn Alburger
"Mulvaney’s B&L, co-owned by Patrick Mulvaney, is another notable restaurant in Sacramento. Patrick Mulvaney admired Biba Caggiano and acknowledged the high standards she set." - Caleb Pershan
"A Sacramento restaurant known for pioneering farm-to-fork practices and aggressively cutting food waste, with a notable back room used for high-level meetings. After a string of deaths in the local hospitality community, the owner launched a peer-led mental health initiative called “I Got Your Back,” partnering with health and philanthropic organizations to train identifiable peer mentors (marked by a purple hand) to spot distress, check in with coworkers, and provide near-peer support. The restaurant also hosts seminars and is developing online resources, aiming to scale the program across all types of eateries and into other states." - J. Ama Mantey
"Mulvaney’s B&L is often credited as one of Sacramento’s most influential farm-to-table restaurants. The menu changes daily and always credits local farms, though it’s worth noting a few seasonal staples: seared foie gras, tomato and hand-pulled mozzarella salad, and grilled double-cut pork chop." - Janelle Bitker