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"content": "\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_83663\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1280px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/dykemarch2005.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/dykemarch2005.jpg\" alt=\"San Francisco Dyke March. Photo: Wendy Goodfriend\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" class=\"size-full wp-image-83663\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">San Francisco Dyke March. Photo: \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/author/wendy-goodfriend/\">Wendy Goodfriend\u003c/a>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>June is LGBT Pride Month and on Saturday June 28 in San Francisco, the \u003ca href=\"http://www.thedykemarch.org/\">Dyke March\u003c/a> kicks off with a rally at 4 p.m. and march at 6 p.m. The Dyke March starts at Dolores Park and works its way through the Mission and over to the Castro. With any large gathering, my thoughts inevitably turn to food and drink: after all, people watching and marching can make anyone ravenous and wondering “where's my next snack?” Dykes and in-the-know San Franciscans from all over the Kinsey spectrum had tips about the Dyke March. One advised to bring food from home and a longtime Castro resident said to seek out eateries off of the parade path. But if you don't feel like prepping food and don't want to miss out on the festivities we have collected a list of eateries and bars that are on the traditional march route.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Three of the most popular hangouts are on one block of 18th Street: Dolores Park Cafe, Delfina, and Pizzeria Delfina. For these three hot spots, I was able to find out what it's like for those always popular eateries to participate in the Dyke March. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_83648\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/Dyke-March-photo-courtesy-DPCafe1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/Dyke-March-photo-courtesy-DPCafe1000.jpg\" alt=\"Dyke March at Dolores Park Cafe. Photo courtesy of Dolores Park Cafe\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" class=\"size-full wp-image-83648\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dyke March at Dolores Park Cafe. Photo courtesy of Dolores Park Cafe\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>More than a few folks named Dolores Park Cafe as the best spot to people watch. Dolores Park Cafe's Rachel Herbert told Bay Area Bites that: \u003c/p>\n\u003cblockquote>\u003cp>“We have special menu items for Dyke March and Pride every year. This year we are working on breast rainbow cakes (cupcakes), custom rainbow pops, and some special fresh squeezed organic juice combinations as well as Hunky Bear burgers & jello shots. The Hunky Bear burger is an eight ounce grass fed burger on a home-made challah bun with wild arugula, Roma tomatoes and our secret sauce. It's all organic, including the flour used to make the bun.”\u003c/p>\u003c/blockquote>\n\u003cp>[gallery link=\"file\" ids=\"83650,83649,83647\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Pizzeria Delfina and Delfina are also great spots to take in the eye candy. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Delfina's Ashley Bellview said: \u003c/p>\n\u003cblockquote>\u003cp>“We love that the Dyke March passes right by us. It's something that we look forward to every year and with our prime front row seating -- it's something that our guests look forward too as well. To help support the March, we both supported it financially as a sponsor as well as donate proceeds from our special edition Pizzeria PRIDE t-shirts.”\u003c/p>\u003c/blockquote>\n\u003cp> According to Bellview, the shirts are being finalized and can be purchased for $25 and will be available through all pizzeria locations. Look to their upcoming newsletter for more details. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The restaurants, eateries and bars are listed roughly in order of the Dyke March's typical flow from start to finish.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.namusf.com/\">Namu Gaji\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n499 Dolores [\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/dir//Namu+Gaji,+499+Dolores+St,+San+Francisco,+CA+94110/@37.761597,-122.425881,17z/data=!4m12!1m3!3m2!1s0x0:0x777eb3bba3da73ef!2sNamu+Gaji!4m7!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x808f7e1839392491:0x777eb3bba3da73ef!2m2!1d-122.425881!2d37.761597?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: 415-431-6268\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/NamuSF\" target=\"_blank\">@NamuSF\u003c/a> \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.doloresparkcafe.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Dolores Park Cafe\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n501 Dolores [\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/dir//Dolores+Park+Cafe,+501+Dolores+St,+San+Francisco,+CA+94110/@37.761351,-122.425861,17z/data=!4m12!1m3!3m2!1s0x808f7e183c664247:0x104673cba0e1881e!2sDolores+Park+Cafe!4m7!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x808f7e183c664247:0x104673cba0e1881e!2m2!1d-122.425861!2d37.761351\" target=\"_blank\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: 415-621-2936\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/DoloresParkCafe\" target=\"_blank\">@DoloresParkCafe\u003c/a> \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.biritemarket.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Bi-Rite Market\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n3639 18th St. [\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/preview?hl=en&ie=UTF-8&fb=1&gl=us&q=Bi-Rite+Market&cid=16741008033048840660&ei=GouWU_7HDujJ8wH14YDIDQ&ved=0CJUBEPwSMA0\" target=\"_blank\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: 415-241-9760\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/BiRiteSF\" target=\"_blank\">@BiRiteSF\u003c/a> \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://biritecreamery.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Bi-Rite Creamery\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n3692 18th St. [\u003ca href=\"http://goo.gl/X64DJw\" target=\"_blank\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: 415-626-5600\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/BiRiteCreamery\" target=\"_blank\">@BiRiteCreamery\u003c/a> \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/fayes-video-and-espresso-bar-san-francisco\" target=\"_blank\">Fayes Video & Espresso Bar\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n3614 18th St. [\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/preview?hl=en&ie=UTF-8&fb=1&gl=us&q=Faye%27s+Video&cid=7709365626872796693&ei=DIyWU_2kDeHx8AGwroCABw&ved=0CIwBEPwSMAs\" target=\"_blank\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: 415-522-0434\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.delfinasf.com/restaurant/\" target=\"_blank\">Delfina\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n3621 18th St. [\u003ca 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href=\"https://twitter.com/pizzeriadelfina\" target=\"_blank\">@pizzeriadelfina\u003c/a> \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://yuzukisf.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Izakaya Yuzuki\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n598 Guerrero St. [\u003ca href=\"http://goo.gl/lneG9C\" target=\"_blank\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: 415-556-9898\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/IzakayaYuzuki\" target=\"_blank\">@IzakayaYuzuki\u003c/a> \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.farina-foods.com/intro.php?url=restaurants\" target=\"_blank\">Farina Focaccia & Cucina Italiana\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n3560 18th St. [\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Farina+Focaccia+%26+Cucina+Italiana/@37.761771,-122.422953,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0xae49baf06aa02208?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: 415-565-0360\u003cbr>\nThe ginormous windows and pesto pasta are the biggest draws here.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://curryupnow.com/restaurants\" target=\"_blank\">Curry Up Now, Mortar & Pestle Bar\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n659 Valencia St. [\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/preview?hl=en&ie=UTF-8&fb=1&gl=us&q=Curry+Up+Now-Indian+Street+Food&cid=3872219278016254201&ei=pZSWU971KrfNsQSQ3YHYAQ&sqi=2&ved=0CH4Q_BIwDQ\" target=\"_blank\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: 415-504-3631\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/CurryUpNow\" target=\"_blank\">@CurryUpNow\u003c/a> \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Curry Up Now is the only place where you can order naughty naan and sexy fries in the Mission. Yes, you probably want to share; just saying “naughty” and “sexy” out loud often helps move things along... at least in my mind. The Tikka Masala burrito is filling and fun. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Owners Akash and Rana Kapoor just launched Mortar & Pestle Bar inside the space, and feature low-proof cocktails that are made with tinctures, oleo and bitters. Designated marchers aka those wishing to stay sober can instead sip tasty sounding craft bottled sodas: Kola, pineapple-vanilla phosphate, cardamom-raspberry Rickey and mango Chai. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Go ahead and break the seal and pee here: there is reportedly no wait for bathrooms. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/la-rondalla-restaurant-and-cantina-san-francisco\" target=\"_blank\">La Rondalla Restaurant and Cantina\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n901 Valencia St. [\u003ca href=\"http://goo.gl/k5mSp0\" target=\"_blank\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: 415-829-8444\u003cbr>\n La Rondalla just re-opened after a long shuttering and is known more for its strong margaritas and festive atmosphere.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_83665\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/dykemarch-wgoofriend-portrait.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/dykemarch-wgoofriend-portrait.jpg\" alt=\"Dyke March festivities on 16th Street. Photo: Wendy Goodfriend\" width=\"1000\" height=\"669\" class=\"size-full wp-image-83665\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dyke March festivities on 16th Street. Photo: \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/author/wendy-goodfriend/\">Wendy Goodfriend\u003c/a>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/sunflower-authentic-vietnamese-restaurant-san-francisco-2\" target=\"_blank\">Sunflower Restaurant\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n3111 16th St. [\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Sunflower+Restaurant,+3111+16th+St,+San+Francisco,+CA+94103//@37.7577,-122.4376,12z/data=!4m8!4m7!1m5!1m1!1s0x808f7e22438cbc2d:0x749e3e4abd830ecc!2m2!1d-122.422037!2d37.764668!1m0\" target=\"_blank\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: 415-626-5023\u003cbr>\nPho, veggie rice plates and other straightforward Vietnamese dishes.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://plus.google.com/104910831519987407190/about?gl=us&hl=en\" target=\"_blank\">Arinell Pizza\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n509 Valencia St. [\u003ca href=\"http://goo.gl/YzY1GY\" target=\"_blank\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: 415-255-1303\u003cbr>\nCounter spot with piping hot (quality) slices of pizza that fold over for easier eating. Bonus: open way late.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://sfpanchovilla.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Pancho Villa\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n30171 16th St. [\u003ca href=\"http://sfpanchovilla.com/#loc\" target=\"_blank\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: 415-864-8840\u003cbr>\nEasy access, fast and friendly to-go burritos are a good option here. Or stay for the full-plate meals, agua fresca and Mexican beers in festive yet casual atmosphere. Service is efficient and able to handle the crowds -- meaning they'll quickly take care of the hangry types in your midst.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.trulymedsf.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Truly Mediterranean\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n3109 16th St. [\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Truly+Mediterranean/@37.764851,-122.422319,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0xbbfb95d305938fa8?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: 415-252-7482\u003cbr>\nThe menu is short and sweet, and you're toughest decision may be to get the falafel deluxe or shawarma, which makes for walk-as-you-eat-ease or settle into the more hearty combo plate, which rocks a light Baba ghanoush, hummus and other delights. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.superdupersf.com/contact.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Super Duper Burgers\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n2304 Market St. [\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/preview?hl=en&ie=UTF-8&fb=1&gl=us&q=Super+Duper+Burgers+-+Castro&cid=13401849708039486650&ei=MJaWU_C6C6-2sAS22oH4DA&sqi=2&ved=0CKUBEPwSMA8\" target=\"_blank\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: 415-558-8124\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/SuperDuperSF\" target=\"_blank\">@SuperDuperSF\u003c/a> \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://cafeflore.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Cafe Flore\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n2298 Market St. [\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/preview?hl=en&ie=UTF-8&fb=1&gl=us&q=cafe+flore+sf&cid=174762262933614065&ei=hJaWU7z0GIaQ8QH8kIGAAw&ved=0CJwBEPwSMAo\" target=\"_blank\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: 415-621-8179\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/CafeFloreSF\" target=\"_blank\">@CafeFloreSF\u003c/a> \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.lookoutsf.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Lookout Bar\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n3600 16th St. [\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/preview?hl=en&ie=UTF-8&fb=1&gl=us&q=Lookout&cid=11728488527513942549&ei=7ZaWU4DiFqOf8AH6ioGYBA&ved=0CJEBEPwSMAo\" target=\"_blank\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: 415-431-0306\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/LookoutSF\" target=\"_blank\">@LookoutSF\u003c/a> \u003c/p>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Delfina's Ashley Bellview said: \u003c/p>\n\u003cblockquote>\u003cp>“We love that the Dyke March passes right by us. It's something that we look forward to every year and with our prime front row seating -- it's something that our guests look forward too as well. To help support the March, we both supported it financially as a sponsor as well as donate proceeds from our special edition Pizzeria PRIDE t-shirts.”\u003c/p>\u003c/blockquote>\n\u003cp> According to Bellview, the shirts are being finalized and can be purchased for $25 and will be available through all pizzeria locations. Look to their upcoming newsletter for more details. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The restaurants, eateries and bars are listed roughly in order of the Dyke March's typical flow from start to finish.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.namusf.com/\">Namu Gaji\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n499 Dolores [\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/dir//Namu+Gaji,+499+Dolores+St,+San+Francisco,+CA+94110/@37.761597,-122.425881,17z/data=!4m12!1m3!3m2!1s0x0:0x777eb3bba3da73ef!2sNamu+Gaji!4m7!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x808f7e1839392491:0x777eb3bba3da73ef!2m2!1d-122.425881!2d37.761597?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: 415-431-6268\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/NamuSF\" target=\"_blank\">@NamuSF\u003c/a> \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.doloresparkcafe.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Dolores Park Cafe\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n501 Dolores [\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/dir//Dolores+Park+Cafe,+501+Dolores+St,+San+Francisco,+CA+94110/@37.761351,-122.425861,17z/data=!4m12!1m3!3m2!1s0x808f7e183c664247:0x104673cba0e1881e!2sDolores+Park+Cafe!4m7!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x808f7e183c664247:0x104673cba0e1881e!2m2!1d-122.425861!2d37.761351\" target=\"_blank\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: 415-621-2936\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/DoloresParkCafe\" target=\"_blank\">@DoloresParkCafe\u003c/a> \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.biritemarket.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Bi-Rite Market\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n3639 18th St. [\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/preview?hl=en&ie=UTF-8&fb=1&gl=us&q=Bi-Rite+Market&cid=16741008033048840660&ei=GouWU_7HDujJ8wH14YDIDQ&ved=0CJUBEPwSMA0\" target=\"_blank\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: 415-241-9760\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/BiRiteSF\" target=\"_blank\">@BiRiteSF\u003c/a> \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://biritecreamery.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Bi-Rite Creamery\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n3692 18th St. [\u003ca href=\"http://goo.gl/X64DJw\" target=\"_blank\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: 415-626-5600\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/BiRiteCreamery\" target=\"_blank\">@BiRiteCreamery\u003c/a> \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/fayes-video-and-espresso-bar-san-francisco\" target=\"_blank\">Fayes Video & Espresso Bar\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n3614 18th St. [\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/preview?hl=en&ie=UTF-8&fb=1&gl=us&q=Faye%27s+Video&cid=7709365626872796693&ei=DIyWU_2kDeHx8AGwroCABw&ved=0CIwBEPwSMAs\" target=\"_blank\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: 415-522-0434\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.delfinasf.com/restaurant/\" target=\"_blank\">Delfina\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n3621 18th St. [\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/dir//Delfina+Restaurant,+3621+18th+St,+San+Francisco,+CA+94110/@37.761315,-122.424394,17z/data=!4m12!1m3!3m2!1s0x808f7e1806c213b1:0x8317eb3aad3a6eb!2sDelfina+Restaurant!4m7!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x808f7e1806c213b1:0x8317eb3aad3a6eb!2m2!1d-122.424394!2d37.761315?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: 415-522-4055\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/delfinasf\" target=\"_blank\">@delfinasf\u003c/a> \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://pizzeriadelfina.com/mission/\" target=\"_blank\">Pizzeria Delfina\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n3621 18th St. [\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/dir//Pizzeria+Delfina,+3611+18th+St,+San+Francisco,+CA+94110/@37.761452,-122.424246,17z/data=!4m12!1m3!3m2!1s0x808f7e180701da5f:0x682048185cf080e7!2sPizzeria+Delfina!4m7!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x808f7e180701da5f:0x682048185cf080e7!2m2!1d-122.424246!2d37.761452\" target=\"_blank\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: 415-437-6800\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/pizzeriadelfina\" target=\"_blank\">@pizzeriadelfina\u003c/a> \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://yuzukisf.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Izakaya Yuzuki\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n598 Guerrero St. [\u003ca href=\"http://goo.gl/lneG9C\" target=\"_blank\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: 415-556-9898\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/IzakayaYuzuki\" target=\"_blank\">@IzakayaYuzuki\u003c/a> \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.farina-foods.com/intro.php?url=restaurants\" target=\"_blank\">Farina Focaccia & Cucina Italiana\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n3560 18th St. [\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Farina+Focaccia+%26+Cucina+Italiana/@37.761771,-122.422953,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0xae49baf06aa02208?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: 415-565-0360\u003cbr>\nThe ginormous windows and pesto pasta are the biggest draws here.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://curryupnow.com/restaurants\" target=\"_blank\">Curry Up Now, Mortar & Pestle Bar\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n659 Valencia St. [\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/preview?hl=en&ie=UTF-8&fb=1&gl=us&q=Curry+Up+Now-Indian+Street+Food&cid=3872219278016254201&ei=pZSWU971KrfNsQSQ3YHYAQ&sqi=2&ved=0CH4Q_BIwDQ\" target=\"_blank\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: 415-504-3631\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/CurryUpNow\" target=\"_blank\">@CurryUpNow\u003c/a> \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Curry Up Now is the only place where you can order naughty naan and sexy fries in the Mission. Yes, you probably want to share; just saying “naughty” and “sexy” out loud often helps move things along... at least in my mind. The Tikka Masala burrito is filling and fun. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Owners Akash and Rana Kapoor just launched Mortar & Pestle Bar inside the space, and feature low-proof cocktails that are made with tinctures, oleo and bitters. Designated marchers aka those wishing to stay sober can instead sip tasty sounding craft bottled sodas: Kola, pineapple-vanilla phosphate, cardamom-raspberry Rickey and mango Chai. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Go ahead and break the seal and pee here: there is reportedly no wait for bathrooms. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/la-rondalla-restaurant-and-cantina-san-francisco\" target=\"_blank\">La Rondalla Restaurant and Cantina\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n901 Valencia St. [\u003ca href=\"http://goo.gl/k5mSp0\" target=\"_blank\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: 415-829-8444\u003cbr>\n La Rondalla just re-opened after a long shuttering and is known more for its strong margaritas and festive atmosphere.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_83665\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/dykemarch-wgoofriend-portrait.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/dykemarch-wgoofriend-portrait.jpg\" alt=\"Dyke March festivities on 16th Street. Photo: Wendy Goodfriend\" width=\"1000\" height=\"669\" class=\"size-full wp-image-83665\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dyke March festivities on 16th Street. Photo: \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/author/wendy-goodfriend/\">Wendy Goodfriend\u003c/a>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/sunflower-authentic-vietnamese-restaurant-san-francisco-2\" target=\"_blank\">Sunflower Restaurant\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n3111 16th St. [\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Sunflower+Restaurant,+3111+16th+St,+San+Francisco,+CA+94103//@37.7577,-122.4376,12z/data=!4m8!4m7!1m5!1m1!1s0x808f7e22438cbc2d:0x749e3e4abd830ecc!2m2!1d-122.422037!2d37.764668!1m0\" target=\"_blank\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: 415-626-5023\u003cbr>\nPho, veggie rice plates and other straightforward Vietnamese dishes.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://plus.google.com/104910831519987407190/about?gl=us&hl=en\" target=\"_blank\">Arinell Pizza\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n509 Valencia St. [\u003ca href=\"http://goo.gl/YzY1GY\" target=\"_blank\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: 415-255-1303\u003cbr>\nCounter spot with piping hot (quality) slices of pizza that fold over for easier eating. Bonus: open way late.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://sfpanchovilla.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Pancho Villa\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n30171 16th St. [\u003ca href=\"http://sfpanchovilla.com/#loc\" target=\"_blank\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: 415-864-8840\u003cbr>\nEasy access, fast and friendly to-go burritos are a good option here. Or stay for the full-plate meals, agua fresca and Mexican beers in festive yet casual atmosphere. Service is efficient and able to handle the crowds -- meaning they'll quickly take care of the hangry types in your midst.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.trulymedsf.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Truly Mediterranean\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n3109 16th St. [\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Truly+Mediterranean/@37.764851,-122.422319,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0xbbfb95d305938fa8?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: 415-252-7482\u003cbr>\nThe menu is short and sweet, and you're toughest decision may be to get the falafel deluxe or shawarma, which makes for walk-as-you-eat-ease or settle into the more hearty combo plate, which rocks a light Baba ghanoush, hummus and other delights. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.superdupersf.com/contact.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Super Duper Burgers\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n2304 Market St. [\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/preview?hl=en&ie=UTF-8&fb=1&gl=us&q=Super+Duper+Burgers+-+Castro&cid=13401849708039486650&ei=MJaWU_C6C6-2sAS22oH4DA&sqi=2&ved=0CKUBEPwSMA8\" target=\"_blank\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: 415-558-8124\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/SuperDuperSF\" target=\"_blank\">@SuperDuperSF\u003c/a> \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://cafeflore.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Cafe Flore\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n2298 Market St. [\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/preview?hl=en&ie=UTF-8&fb=1&gl=us&q=cafe+flore+sf&cid=174762262933614065&ei=hJaWU7z0GIaQ8QH8kIGAAw&ved=0CJwBEPwSMAo\" target=\"_blank\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: 415-621-8179\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/CafeFloreSF\" target=\"_blank\">@CafeFloreSF\u003c/a> \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.lookoutsf.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Lookout Bar\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n3600 16th St. [\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/preview?hl=en&ie=UTF-8&fb=1&gl=us&q=Lookout&cid=11728488527513942549&ei=7ZaWU4DiFqOf8AH6ioGYBA&ved=0CJEBEPwSMAo\" target=\"_blank\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: 415-431-0306\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/LookoutSF\" target=\"_blank\">@LookoutSF\u003c/a> \u003c/p>\n\n\u003c/div>\u003c/p>",
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"content": "\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_82557\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 682px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/05/Commissary-Portraits-16.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-82557\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/05/Commissary-Portraits-16-682x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Chefs Reylon Agustin, Robbie Lewis and Traci Des Jardins inside The Commissary Kitchen. Photo: Aubrie Pick\" width=\"682\" height=\"1024\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Chefs Reylon Agustin, Robbie Lewis and Traci Des Jardins inside The Commissary Kitchen. Photo: Aubrie Pick\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>With so many hot new food projects it can be hard to keep track of them all and this month is especially buzz-y. Here are fresh updates including one from chef Traci Des Jardins, \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2012/09/18/qa-with-traci-des-jardins-happy-15th-birthday-jardiniere-restaurant/\" target=\"_blank\">who is no stranger to Bay Area Bites\u003c/a>. Her new restaurant, \u003ca href=\"http://www.presidio.gov/food/Pages/Commissary.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">The Commissary\u003c/a>, opened this week in a restored building that once housed barracks. This eatery is being run in conjunction with \u003ca href=\"http://www.presidio.gov/Pages/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">the Presidio Trust\u003c/a> and Bon Appetit Management Company, and serves up more Spanish flavors than Des Jardins' other spots: \u003ca href=\"http://www.jardiniere.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Jardinière Restaurant\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.mijitasf.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Mijita\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.publichousesf.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Public House\u003c/a>, and \u003ca href=\"http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/LakeTahoe/Dining/manzanita/Default.htm?wbc_purpose=Basic\" target=\"_blank\">Manzanita\u003c/a>. Des Jardins is in the Commissary kitchen right now, but once things settle down kitchen duties will go to executive chefs Reylon Agustin and Robbie Lewis, pictured above. You may want to call ahead since the hours during the soft opening are varied.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_82558\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/05/Commissary-Food-002.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-82558\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/05/Commissary-Food-002.jpg\" alt=\"Cheese with quince paste and Marcona almonds at The Commissary. Photo: Aubrie Pick\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cheese with quince paste and Marcona almonds at The Commissary. Photo: Aubrie Pick\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>I caught up with Des Jardins at a preview event while plates of fingerling potato with chorizo and aioli came out of the kitchen, followed by beautiful and tasty sardines with fava beans, radish and garlic. A hearty cheese board was also on offer and other guests who were taking in the airy and open space included Craig Middleton of the Presidio Trust, photographer Frankie Frankeny, Susie and Mark Buell, Liz Einbinder, James Stolich (Cook with James), Jennifer Roy, Joe Brown (his bread from Marla Bakery is used), and Culinary Consultant Laiko Bahrs. The chef's comments have been edited for content and clarity.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_82559\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/05/Commissary-Food-029.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-82559\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/05/Commissary-Food-029.jpg\" alt=\"Fava beans at The Commissary. Photo: Aubrie Pick\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fava beans at The Commissary. Photo: Aubrie Pick\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites:\u003c/strong> How's the opening going?\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Des Jardins:\u003c/strong> It's always crazy. You know how it is. I'll be here through it all.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites:\u003c/strong> What are some of your favorite dishes and what's the menu like?\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Des Jardins:\u003c/strong> It's very improvisational and will change. We're getting seafood that's rated well by the \u003ca href=\"http://www.seafoodwatch.org/cr/seafoodwatch.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Monterey Seafood Watch\u003c/a> and is local, like sardines in escabeche. We do some of our own curing here. There's also grilled squid and garbanzo beans with fennel and aioli; striped bass, clams and toasted almond picada; as well as roasted chicken, liver toast, Marcona almonds and dates.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_82560\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 720px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/05/chino.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-82560\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/05/chino.jpg\" alt=\"Joe Hargrave inside Chino during current construction, art work by Drew Kelly. Photo: Chino\" width=\"720\" height=\"540\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Joe Hargrave inside Chino during current construction, art work by Drew Kelly. Photo: Chino\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The wait for Chino (which is Spanish for Chinese), a modern Chinese spot from the folks at \u003ca href=\"http://tacolicious.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Tacolicious\u003c/a>, is almost over. Chino, which is still under construction, has been eagerly anticipated because it means a new place in the Mission District to eat steamed buns known as baos, noodles, “grab pancakes” of the zhōng zhuā bǐng (蔥抓餅) variety, dumplings and other small plates, with or without adult beverages. \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2013/10/22/alembics-danny-louie-talks-cocktails-creativity-and-shares-a-seasonal-drink-recipe/\" target=\"_blank\">Danny Louie\u003c/a> had a hand in helping create the bar program, and drinks of interest include the Shanghai Buck (Pampero aniversario rum, ginger, bitters & lime) and Chinatown Iced Tea (Baijiu, almond milk, passion fruit, Lipton tea and lemon). Chino will open this Wednesday, May 28 in a space that for years housed a tapas eatery called Andalu.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_82561\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2736px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/05/IMG_1906-e1401129415958.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-82561\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/05/IMG_1906-e1401129415958.jpg\" alt=\"Bao de chicharon pork belly bun. Photo: Chino\" width=\"2736\" height=\"3648\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bao de chicharon pork belly bun. Photo: Chino\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Joe Hargrave came up with the idea for the casual Chinese spot with his wife, Sara Deseran, who is a \u003ca href=\"http://www.modernluxury.com/san-francisco\" target=\"_blank\">San Francisco Magazine\u003c/a> editor and food writer. The menu was crafted with an assist from chef Telmo Faria (who has long been associated with Tacolicious) and initial work was done by chef Brandon Jew, who is no longer on the project after a friendly parting. Chino started as a pop-up at the Ferry Building and Hargrave traveled to some fun spots for a little R+D before moving into the brick-and-mortar location. Hargrave updated me on what to expect. His comments have been edited for content and clarity.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites:\u003c/strong> What dishes can customers look forward to?\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Hargrave:\u003c/strong> It’s a funny concept and not totally different than Tacolicious, which we took a lot of heat for. I have a super love of noodles and dumplings and you can go to a few places in the Avenues, but overall it's just not prevalent and available here. Sara wrote \u003ca href=\"http://books.google.com/books/about/Asian_vegetables.html?id=Rq5QAQAAIAAJ\" target=\"_blank\">a book 12 years ago about Asian vegetables\u003c/a>, and it's a topic that she really knows a lot about. We're going to have vegetables and cocktails along with baos and Dan Dan noodles that will be authentic, whatever that means. Look for Korean and Japanese flavors. It's not going to be fusion.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites:\u003c/strong> What are the tough parts about opening?\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Hargrave:\u003c/strong> We don’t speak Mandarin, so sourcing ingredients means I have to take a picture, and go to a market in Chinatown, because I don’t have any words. If I go to La Palma for Tacolicious, I can speak Spanish and order 50,000 tortillas. If I go to Chinatown, I am not able to do that.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It's just amazing, when people tell me “if you’re going to do a Chinese restaurant you have to have a wok and these are the dishes you have to do.” I say no, I don’t have to do a wok station, it’s just not my concept. San Franciscans are very funny about authenticity.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_82563\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 640px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/05/chino2.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-82563\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/05/chino2.jpg\" alt=\"Cucumbers all busted up dish. Photo: Chino\" width=\"640\" height=\"640\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cucumbers all busted up dish. Photo: Chino\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>I was in Taipei, Taiwan and there was super mashed-up food showing Japanese influence and lots of fresh seafood. We went to a place called Addiction Aquatic, that has the most amazing fish market. The pork with peanut in spongey white bread is Taiwanese and we're bringing that back.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Chairman Bao and \u003ca href=\"http://tastemychina.com/san-francisco/home/275\" target=\"_blank\">M.Y. China\u003c/a> use Peking duck. At Tacolicious we do a taco of the week; the bao is almost replaceable with a tortilla. At \u003ca href=\"http://momofuku.com/toronto/noodle-bar-to/menu/\" target=\"_blank\">Momofuku\u003c/a>, I tried a pastrami bao that was delicious and really good. There is also a Cubano with chile cheese, and pork that was pressed... those things would bug the purists to no end.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.presidio.gov/food/Pages/Commissary.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">The Commissary\u003c/a> \u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n101 Montgomery St. (at Sheridan Ave.), San Francisco\u003cbr>\n(415) 561-3600\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/TheCommissarySF\" target=\"_blank\">TheCommissarySF\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/TheCommissarySF\" target=\"_blank\">www.facebook.com/TheCommissarySF\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://chinosf.tumblr.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Chino\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n3198 16th St. (at Guerrero), San Francisco\u003cbr>\n(415) 420-9869\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/SFChino\" target=\"_blank\">SFChino\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/chinorestaurant\" target=\"_blank\">www.facebook.com/chinorestaurant\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Post updated 6/4/14\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_82557\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 682px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/05/Commissary-Portraits-16.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-82557\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/05/Commissary-Portraits-16-682x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Chefs Reylon Agustin, Robbie Lewis and Traci Des Jardins inside The Commissary Kitchen. Photo: Aubrie Pick\" width=\"682\" height=\"1024\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Chefs Reylon Agustin, Robbie Lewis and Traci Des Jardins inside The Commissary Kitchen. Photo: Aubrie Pick\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>With so many hot new food projects it can be hard to keep track of them all and this month is especially buzz-y. Here are fresh updates including one from chef Traci Des Jardins, \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2012/09/18/qa-with-traci-des-jardins-happy-15th-birthday-jardiniere-restaurant/\" target=\"_blank\">who is no stranger to Bay Area Bites\u003c/a>. Her new restaurant, \u003ca href=\"http://www.presidio.gov/food/Pages/Commissary.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">The Commissary\u003c/a>, opened this week in a restored building that once housed barracks. This eatery is being run in conjunction with \u003ca href=\"http://www.presidio.gov/Pages/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">the Presidio Trust\u003c/a> and Bon Appetit Management Company, and serves up more Spanish flavors than Des Jardins' other spots: \u003ca href=\"http://www.jardiniere.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Jardinière Restaurant\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.mijitasf.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Mijita\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.publichousesf.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Public House\u003c/a>, and \u003ca href=\"http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/LakeTahoe/Dining/manzanita/Default.htm?wbc_purpose=Basic\" target=\"_blank\">Manzanita\u003c/a>. Des Jardins is in the Commissary kitchen right now, but once things settle down kitchen duties will go to executive chefs Reylon Agustin and Robbie Lewis, pictured above. You may want to call ahead since the hours during the soft opening are varied.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_82558\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/05/Commissary-Food-002.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-82558\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/05/Commissary-Food-002.jpg\" alt=\"Cheese with quince paste and Marcona almonds at The Commissary. Photo: Aubrie Pick\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cheese with quince paste and Marcona almonds at The Commissary. Photo: Aubrie Pick\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>I caught up with Des Jardins at a preview event while plates of fingerling potato with chorizo and aioli came out of the kitchen, followed by beautiful and tasty sardines with fava beans, radish and garlic. A hearty cheese board was also on offer and other guests who were taking in the airy and open space included Craig Middleton of the Presidio Trust, photographer Frankie Frankeny, Susie and Mark Buell, Liz Einbinder, James Stolich (Cook with James), Jennifer Roy, Joe Brown (his bread from Marla Bakery is used), and Culinary Consultant Laiko Bahrs. The chef's comments have been edited for content and clarity.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_82559\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/05/Commissary-Food-029.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-82559\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/05/Commissary-Food-029.jpg\" alt=\"Fava beans at The Commissary. Photo: Aubrie Pick\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fava beans at The Commissary. Photo: Aubrie Pick\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites:\u003c/strong> How's the opening going?\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Des Jardins:\u003c/strong> It's always crazy. You know how it is. I'll be here through it all.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites:\u003c/strong> What are some of your favorite dishes and what's the menu like?\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Des Jardins:\u003c/strong> It's very improvisational and will change. We're getting seafood that's rated well by the \u003ca href=\"http://www.seafoodwatch.org/cr/seafoodwatch.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Monterey Seafood Watch\u003c/a> and is local, like sardines in escabeche. We do some of our own curing here. There's also grilled squid and garbanzo beans with fennel and aioli; striped bass, clams and toasted almond picada; as well as roasted chicken, liver toast, Marcona almonds and dates.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_82560\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 720px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/05/chino.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-82560\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/05/chino.jpg\" alt=\"Joe Hargrave inside Chino during current construction, art work by Drew Kelly. Photo: Chino\" width=\"720\" height=\"540\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Joe Hargrave inside Chino during current construction, art work by Drew Kelly. Photo: Chino\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The wait for Chino (which is Spanish for Chinese), a modern Chinese spot from the folks at \u003ca href=\"http://tacolicious.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Tacolicious\u003c/a>, is almost over. Chino, which is still under construction, has been eagerly anticipated because it means a new place in the Mission District to eat steamed buns known as baos, noodles, “grab pancakes” of the zhōng zhuā bǐng (蔥抓餅) variety, dumplings and other small plates, with or without adult beverages. \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2013/10/22/alembics-danny-louie-talks-cocktails-creativity-and-shares-a-seasonal-drink-recipe/\" target=\"_blank\">Danny Louie\u003c/a> had a hand in helping create the bar program, and drinks of interest include the Shanghai Buck (Pampero aniversario rum, ginger, bitters & lime) and Chinatown Iced Tea (Baijiu, almond milk, passion fruit, Lipton tea and lemon). Chino will open this Wednesday, May 28 in a space that for years housed a tapas eatery called Andalu.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_82561\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2736px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/05/IMG_1906-e1401129415958.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-82561\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/05/IMG_1906-e1401129415958.jpg\" alt=\"Bao de chicharon pork belly bun. Photo: Chino\" width=\"2736\" height=\"3648\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bao de chicharon pork belly bun. Photo: Chino\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Joe Hargrave came up with the idea for the casual Chinese spot with his wife, Sara Deseran, who is a \u003ca href=\"http://www.modernluxury.com/san-francisco\" target=\"_blank\">San Francisco Magazine\u003c/a> editor and food writer. The menu was crafted with an assist from chef Telmo Faria (who has long been associated with Tacolicious) and initial work was done by chef Brandon Jew, who is no longer on the project after a friendly parting. Chino started as a pop-up at the Ferry Building and Hargrave traveled to some fun spots for a little R+D before moving into the brick-and-mortar location. Hargrave updated me on what to expect. His comments have been edited for content and clarity.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"disqusTitle": "Michael Mina Dishes Details for Pabu and The Ramen Bar",
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"content": "\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_80197\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 500px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/03/Michael-Mina-headshot700.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/03/Michael-Mina-headshot700.jpg\" alt=\"Michael Mina. Photo credit: Mina Group\" width=\"500\" class=\"size-full wp-image-80197\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Michael Mina. Photo credit: Mina Group\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://michaelmina.net/\" target=\"_blank\">Chef Michael Mina\u003c/a> may be an expert in refined American cuisine and seafood, creating dishes that are elevated, memorable and delicious—his beef tartare from the now shuttered but much beloved Aqua Restaurant is a fine Exhibit A. The Master Chef is also adept at launching restaurants that are exciting and on-trend. For the Bay Area, we can look forward to the opening of Pabu and The Ramen Bar in the near future. Mina shared tasty details about the concepts with Bay Area Bites recently. His comments have been edited for content and clarity.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_80199\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/03/Robatayaki-Chicken1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/03/Robatayaki-Chicken1000.jpg\" alt=\"Robatayaki Chicken. Photo credit: Mina Group \" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-80199\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Robatayaki Chicken. Photo credit: Mina Group \u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp> \u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: Tell us about Pabu and The Ramen Bar.\u003cbr>\n\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Mina:\u003c/strong> We couldn’t be more excited about this opening. Pabu and The Ramen Bar are slated to open in mid-June at 101 California in the FiDi. Pabu and The Ramen Bar is a collaboration and partnership between myself and \u003ca href=\"http://www.hanajapanese.com/chef.html\" target=\"_blank\">Ken Tominaga\u003c/a>, owner and chef of the famed Hana Sushi in Sonoma County. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>My family and I have been regulars at Ken’s restaurant for years, and I’ve been looking for the right project to work with him on. I have been very fortunate, and at this stage in my career, the most rewarding opportunity is to build partnerships with chefs like Ken that need and deserve a showcase that this opening will create. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Ken has always wanted to do a big Japanese concept in San Francisco – it’s been a lifelong dream of his. When this opportunity presented itself and 101 California Street became available, I toured it and knew immediately that it would be perfect our collaboration. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_80196\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/03/Lotus-Root1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/03/Lotus-Root1000.jpg\" alt=\"Lotus root. Photo credit: Mina Group \" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-80196\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Lotus root. 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This space will also include a unique bar concept highlighting the best in Japanese whisky, beer and sake. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_80201\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/03/Sashimi1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/03/Sashimi1000.jpg\" alt=\"Sashimi. Photo credit: Mina Group \" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" class=\"size-full wp-image-80201\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sashimi. Photo credit: Mina Group \u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: What dishes can folks look forward to for both spots?\u003cbr>\n\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Mina:\u003c/strong> We’ve got a lot of really cool things: at Pabu, an a la carte menu will be available in the \u003ca href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Izakaya\">\u003cem>izakaya\u003c/em>\u003c/a> and dining room highlighting seasonal small plates, grilled items from a robata grill, rice, and noodle and soup dishes for the everyday.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_80198\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/03/Okonomiyaki1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/03/Okonomiyaki1000.jpg\" alt=\"Okonomiyaki. Photo credit: Mina Group \" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-80198\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Okonomiyaki. Photo credit: Mina Group \u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Some of my favorites from the menu include Ken’s award-winning sushi and sashimi, skewers, and tempura, as well as Ken’s “Happy Spoon” oyster topped with uni, ikura, tobiko and ponzu crème fraiche.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_80195\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/03/Happy-Spoon1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/03/Happy-Spoon1000.jpg\" alt=\"Happy Spoon. Photo credit: Mina Group\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-80195\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Happy Spoon. 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I’ve known 101 California as a neighbor for many years, and always thought it could be the perfect spot for an upcoming project. When the space became available, I showed it to Ken, and he fell in love with it immediately. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Obviously this project will be much bigger than the Baltimore restaurant – in terms of space. We have 10,000 square feet to work with, and are excited to take full advantage of the picturesque and natural indoor and outdoor setting to grow our own downtown herb and vegetable garden. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: What do you think the ramen scene is like in the Bay Area? How do we compare with other cities like Baltimore?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Mina:\u003c/strong> In many ways, I think the ramen scene in the Bay Area, especially in San Francisco, is still burgeoning. It still exists in the underground and has an almost cult following. With The Ramen Bar, I want to create a bigger platform for this style of Japanese cuisine, and make it more accessible for locals. Our location at 101 California is perfect for this, and why we’ve decided on doing both dine in and take out options with The Ramen Bar. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: What’s your guilty food pleasure?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Mina:\u003c/strong> I love roasted nuts, especially pistachios. They are my go-to late night snack.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: Are you still doing the East Indian concept on Steuart Street?\u003c/strong> \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Mina:\u003c/strong> Right now we are focusing all of our attention and energy on the opening of Pabu and The Ramen Bar. It’s the concept I’ve always wanted to do in San Francisco, and feel incredibly lucky to have Ken to partner with on this opening.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Information:\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nPabu and The Ramen Bar (slated to open in mid-June)\u003cbr>\n101 California Street \u003ca href=\"http://goo.gl/mflXrD\">Map\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nSan Francisco, CA 94111\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/ChefMichaelMina\" target=\"_blank\">@ChefMichaelMina\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/PabuSF\" target=\"_blank\">@PabuSF\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/RamenBarSF\" target=\"_blank\">@RamenBarSF\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\n",
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Photo credit: Mina Group \u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: What dishes can folks look forward to for both spots?\u003cbr>\n\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Mina:\u003c/strong> We’ve got a lot of really cool things: at Pabu, an a la carte menu will be available in the \u003ca href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Izakaya\">\u003cem>izakaya\u003c/em>\u003c/a> and dining room highlighting seasonal small plates, grilled items from a robata grill, rice, and noodle and soup dishes for the everyday.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_80198\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/03/Okonomiyaki1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/03/Okonomiyaki1000.jpg\" alt=\"Okonomiyaki. Photo credit: Mina Group \" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-80198\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Okonomiyaki. Photo credit: Mina Group \u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Some of my favorites from the menu include Ken’s award-winning sushi and sashimi, skewers, and tempura, as well as Ken’s “Happy Spoon” oyster topped with uni, ikura, tobiko and ponzu crème fraiche.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_80195\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/03/Happy-Spoon1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/03/Happy-Spoon1000.jpg\" alt=\"Happy Spoon. Photo credit: Mina Group\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-80195\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Happy Spoon. 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"content": "\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_79153\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/03/humphry-slocombe-service1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/03/humphry-slocombe-service1000.jpg\" alt=\"Ice cream service at the new Humphry Slocombe shop at the SF Ferry Building. Photo: Sean Vahey, Humphry Slocombe\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" class=\"size-full wp-image-79153\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ice cream service at the new Humphry Slocombe shop at the SF Ferry Building.\u003cbr>Photo credit: Sean Vahey, Humphry Slocombe\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>With so many hot new food projects happening it can be hard to keep track of them all. Here are the fresh updates on folks we've profiled in the past: the \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2010/11/12/food-secrets-of-humphry-slocombes-jake-godby-sean-vahey/\">Humphry Slocombe\u003c/a> team, as well as Dave McLean of \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2013/05/28/into-the-cellar-with-dave-mclean-brews-dogpatch-news/\">Magnolia Brewery\u003c/a> fame. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Fans of the wildly popular artisan \u003ca href=\"http://www.humphryslocombe.com/www.humphryslocombe.com/Home.html\" target=\"_blank\">Humphry Slocombe\u003c/a> ice cream store, from Sean Vahey and Jake Godby, are able to now enjoy scoop action at a new Ferry Building outpost (Ferry Plaza Farmers Market at The Embarcadero), which opened earlier this month. We caught up with Vahey to find out more. His comments have been edited for content and clarity.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_79154\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/03/humphry-slocombe-sign1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/03/humphry-slocombe-sign1000.jpg\" alt=\"Humphry Slocombe signage at Ferry Building. Photo: Sean Vahey, Humphry Slocombe\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-79154\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Humphry Slocombe signage at Ferry Building\u003cbr>Photo: Sean Vahey, Humphry Slocombe\u003cbr>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: Tell us about your new spot.\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Vahey:\u003c/strong> The Ferry Building approached us and we're honored to be asked. We'd been doing the Tuesday market outside and have a lot of great relationships with folks in the building like \u003ca href=\"http://www.bluebottlecoffee.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Blue Bottle coffee\u003c/a>--they serve our ice cream with their affogato. There's also \u003ca href=\"http://www.farwestfungi.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Far West Fungi\u003c/a>, who helped us do our candy cap popsicles. Some say they taste like waffles, or pancakes, I say “Who cares?” It's that maple-y, \"Who knew mushrooms could taste like that?\" thing.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_79151\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 487px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/03/Frankeny-Viet-Coffee-Slocombe.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/03/Frankeny-Viet-Coffee-Slocombe.jpg\" alt=\"Blue Bottle Coffee Co. Vietnamese Coffee Humphry Slocombe ice cream with Brownie. Photo: Frankeny Images\" width=\"487\" height=\"576\" class=\"size-full wp-image-79151\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Blue Bottle Coffee Co. Vietnamese Coffee Humphry Slocombe ice cream with Brownie. Photo: Frankeny Images\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Other relationships include \u003ca href=\"http://www.mcevoyranch.com/\" target=\"_blank\">McEvoy Ranch Olive Oil\u003c/a>, who has our pints. And then there's \u003ca href=\"http://www.boccalone.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Boccalone Salumeria\u003c/a> who worked on our lard caramels. Since we're involved with so many people at the Ferry Building, it's a good fit for us.\u003cbr>\n \u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: Tell us about what folks can look forward to now that you're open. \u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Vahey:\u003c/strong> The first thing people ask is “You will have Secret Breakfast, right?” I love the look on everyone's face—they have their nose down and this sort of panicked look. Yes, we will have Secret Breakfast, and very similar flavors as our Mission shop: Tahitian Vanilla, Blue Bottle Vietnamese coffee and Secret Breakfast will always be offered so people can get their fix.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Some flavors will change and there's no rhyme or reason to it, like in the Mission. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>We are most proud of the space--Jane Martin at \u003ca href=\"http://www.shiftdesignstudio.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Shift Design\u003c/a> is our Mission neighbor and that's how we got to know her. She's also a friend and customer. Her idea on how to change the space really went along with what we were thinking -- it was darker and we wanted it be more interactive. We fought her on some things -- the open up wall, that continues the space out into the breezeway, makes the store appear bigger and more welcoming. We'll have stand up tables, because we want customers to stay and hang out.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_79184\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 500px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/03/humphry-slocombe-ingredients.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/03/humphry-slocombe-ingredients-645x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Humphry Slocombe ingredients. Photo: Sean Vahey, Humphry Slocombe\" width=\"500\" class=\"size-large wp-image-79184\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Humphry Slocombe ingredients. Photo: Sean Vahey, Humphry Slocombe\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: What is the toughest part about opening?\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Vahey:\u003c/strong> Probably the transition of the space, which took a lot longer than we thought. We demolished the whole space, and made it completely our own.\u003cbr>\n \u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: What do you have planned for the future?\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Vahey:\u003c/strong> We want to get the Ferry Building spot up and running. We do all of our production out of the Mission shop. It's almost 24 hour production at this point. We have a great kitchen manager and bought a new bigger machine. I do see us growing out of that space.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>We're so lucky to be working with \u003ca href=\"http://www.virginamerica.com/press-release/2014/virgin-america-introduces-posh-new-first-class-food-service.html\" target=\"_blank\">Virgin America\u003c/a>, which will serve our Butter By Moodlight flavor on eastbound flights. It's a creamy combination of brown butter and blueberry glaze and was voted in based on a people's choice contest on Twitter. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: What’s your guilty food pleasure?\u003cbr>\n\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Vahey:\u003c/strong> Salt and vinegar chips, and fries--anything that has salt and vinegar in front of it. I can't believe I just said that.\u003cbr>\n \u003c/p>\n\u003chr>\n\u003cp>The wait for a new brewery and BBQ spot—called Smokestack (2505 3rd St. at 22nd St.) -- from \u003ca href=\"http://www.magnoliapub.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Dave McLean\u003c/a> has been eagerly anticipated and means a new place to eat and drink in the increasingly popular Dogpatch neighborhood. The brewery is reportedly up and running and played host to SF Beer Week and Strong Beer Month happenings--but it's not yet open for business. The targeted opening remains uncertain but is said to be as soon as this month. McLean filled us in on what to expect; his comments have been edited for content and clarity.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_62690\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 640px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/05/davemclean640x360b.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/05/davemclean640x360b.jpg\" alt=\"Dave Mclean at Magnolia Brewery. Screenshot from video Magnolia Dogpatch coming soon\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" class=\"size-full wp-image-62690\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dave Mclean at Magnolia Brewery. Screenshot from video \u003ca href=\"http://vimeo.com/59381997\">Magnolia Dogpatch coming soon\u003c/a>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: Tell us about your new spot.\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>McLean:\u003c/strong> It’s a BBQ place, Smokestack, in the front of our new production brewery in the Dogpatch. Like brewing, BBQ is a time-honored craft, full of tradition and regional variation but ultimately an opportunity for creative expression in the hands of people who love it and dedicate themselves to it. For us, it’s a great extension of many of our longtime culinary values, especially sustainable sourcing, in-house butchery and making everything from scratch. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Beer and BBQ just go so well together. So do bourbon and BBQ, and Smokestack has an extensive whiskey selection, focusing on American producers, and a somewhat whiskey-centric cocktail menu developed by bar manager, Eric Quilty. We forged an exciting partnership with Dennis Lee to man the smokers and bring our BBQ vision to life in a unique and expressive way. I’ve always loved his food and it’s exciting to be working with him. Smokestack brings together a great team of people, along with products and ideas that we love, in a special place that we hope exudes both warm hospitality and a nod to the neighborhood’s industrial past. Like the original Magnolia Pub as well as Alembic, we hope it further highlights the delicious interconnectedness of beer and brewing with all manner of food and other beverages. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: For food, what can folks look forward to?\u003cbr>\n\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>McLean:\u003c/strong> The heart of the kitchen is in its smokers. In fact, everything in the kitchen is wood-fired. It’s an order by the pound at the counter place so diners will get to try a lot of different items, especially if they bring a hungry friend or two. The selection will vary based on availability but look for smoked pork belly, beef brisket and house-made sausages like Thai chili cheddar pork. Sides include burnt ends heirloom beans, collard greens with Kölsch, miso and chili, and Namu’s signature old family recipe kimchee. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: And share about the beers of course!\u003cbr>\n\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>McLean:\u003c/strong> We’ve brewed over 75 different beers since Magnolia opened in 1997 and our new brewery in the Dogpatch allows us to experiment even more. The beer selection will rotate often, as it does at the original Haight pub, but we have a core lineup that includes our Kalifornia Kölsch, Proving Ground IPA, and Blue Bell Bitter, which is our ode to the great heirloom barley from the UK, Maris Otter. Alongside those and others, there will be Magnolia beers at Smokestack that are only available at our own two pubs. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: What is the toughest part about opening?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>McLean: It’s the classic adage — everything takes a lot longer and costs a lot more than planned, no matter how well you plan. I think it might be a little different every time, in terms of which variables are the toughest to figure out. It has its challenging moments but in the end love for what we do keeps enthusiasm high and there’s plenty of energy to weather the hurdles and delays. \u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>Which of these new spots are you excited to try? What other openings are on your list?\u003c/h3>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Vahey:\u003c/strong> The first thing people ask is “You will have Secret Breakfast, right?” I love the look on everyone's face—they have their nose down and this sort of panicked look. Yes, we will have Secret Breakfast, and very similar flavors as our Mission shop: Tahitian Vanilla, Blue Bottle Vietnamese coffee and Secret Breakfast will always be offered so people can get their fix.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Some flavors will change and there's no rhyme or reason to it, like in the Mission. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>We are most proud of the space--Jane Martin at \u003ca href=\"http://www.shiftdesignstudio.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Shift Design\u003c/a> is our Mission neighbor and that's how we got to know her. She's also a friend and customer. Her idea on how to change the space really went along with what we were thinking -- it was darker and we wanted it be more interactive. We fought her on some things -- the open up wall, that continues the space out into the breezeway, makes the store appear bigger and more welcoming. We'll have stand up tables, because we want customers to stay and hang out.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_79184\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 500px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/03/humphry-slocombe-ingredients.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/03/humphry-slocombe-ingredients-645x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Humphry Slocombe ingredients. Photo: Sean Vahey, Humphry Slocombe\" width=\"500\" class=\"size-large wp-image-79184\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Humphry Slocombe ingredients. Photo: Sean Vahey, Humphry Slocombe\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: What is the toughest part about opening?\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Vahey:\u003c/strong> Probably the transition of the space, which took a lot longer than we thought. We demolished the whole space, and made it completely our own.\u003cbr>\n \u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: What do you have planned for the future?\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Vahey:\u003c/strong> We want to get the Ferry Building spot up and running. We do all of our production out of the Mission shop. It's almost 24 hour production at this point. We have a great kitchen manager and bought a new bigger machine. I do see us growing out of that space.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>We're so lucky to be working with \u003ca href=\"http://www.virginamerica.com/press-release/2014/virgin-america-introduces-posh-new-first-class-food-service.html\" target=\"_blank\">Virgin America\u003c/a>, which will serve our Butter By Moodlight flavor on eastbound flights. It's a creamy combination of brown butter and blueberry glaze and was voted in based on a people's choice contest on Twitter. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: What’s your guilty food pleasure?\u003cbr>\n\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Vahey:\u003c/strong> Salt and vinegar chips, and fries--anything that has salt and vinegar in front of it. I can't believe I just said that.\u003cbr>\n \u003c/p>\n\u003chr>\n\u003cp>The wait for a new brewery and BBQ spot—called Smokestack (2505 3rd St. at 22nd St.) -- from \u003ca href=\"http://www.magnoliapub.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Dave McLean\u003c/a> has been eagerly anticipated and means a new place to eat and drink in the increasingly popular Dogpatch neighborhood. The brewery is reportedly up and running and played host to SF Beer Week and Strong Beer Month happenings--but it's not yet open for business. The targeted opening remains uncertain but is said to be as soon as this month. McLean filled us in on what to expect; his comments have been edited for content and clarity.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_62690\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 640px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/05/davemclean640x360b.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/05/davemclean640x360b.jpg\" alt=\"Dave Mclean at Magnolia Brewery. Screenshot from video Magnolia Dogpatch coming soon\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" class=\"size-full wp-image-62690\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dave Mclean at Magnolia Brewery. 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We forged an exciting partnership with Dennis Lee to man the smokers and bring our BBQ vision to life in a unique and expressive way. I’ve always loved his food and it’s exciting to be working with him. Smokestack brings together a great team of people, along with products and ideas that we love, in a special place that we hope exudes both warm hospitality and a nod to the neighborhood’s industrial past. Like the original Magnolia Pub as well as Alembic, we hope it further highlights the delicious interconnectedness of beer and brewing with all manner of food and other beverages. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: For food, what can folks look forward to?\u003cbr>\n\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>McLean:\u003c/strong> The heart of the kitchen is in its smokers. In fact, everything in the kitchen is wood-fired. It’s an order by the pound at the counter place so diners will get to try a lot of different items, especially if they bring a hungry friend or two. 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The New Dehli native is moving into the increasingly popular Mid-Market corridor with a still-unnamed restaurant, and adjacent bar and lounge, slated to open this fall. His first restaurant on the West Coast will come into in the NEMA building (14 10th Street), across the street from Twitter. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Along with earning the first Michelin star for an Indian restaurant in America, while at \u003ca href=\"http://www.devinyc.com/home.html\" target=\"_blank\">Devi\u003c/a> in New York, Saran has appeared on Top Chef Masters and penned several cookbooks. Saran's most recent book, \u003ca href=\"http://suvir.com/Masala_Farm.html\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cem>Masala Farm\u003c/em>\u003c/a>, focuses on the upstate New York farm where he’s been spending much of his time since leaving Devi last year. This ethos will show up in the new restaurant with a seasonal approach as part of the operating plan. Bay Area Bites caught up with Saran recently. His comments have been edited for content and clarity.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: Tell us about your new restaurant.\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Saran:\u003c/strong> My new project will be at 10th and Market, in San Francisco’s NEMA building. The overall concept is my version of California cuisine, a reflection of my Indian birth as well as flavors from the countries I have traveled. The staff will be a mosaic of hospitable people from all walks of life; a grouping that echoes the population of San Francisco, as well as the complexity of my food.\u003cbr>\n \u003cbr>\nWhen I first moved to New York, I lived in Greenwich Village and frequented the nearby Meatpacking District, which at that time was a forgotten part of the city. Over the years I saw the Meatpacking District go through a transformation, becoming the city’s ‘most fashionable’ neighborhood. I see a similarity between San Francisco’s Mid-Market area now and New York City’s Meatpacking District from the 1990s, and am excited to invest in this community’s revitalization and give San Francisco another wonderful restaurant to enjoy.\u003cbr>\n \u003cbr>\nThe restaurant will offer something for everyone: a welcoming and comforting environment with the main focus always being that of serving delicious and memorable food and drinks to our guests. Our goal is to have the overall experience linger on your taste buds long after you leave our doors.\u003cbr>\n \u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: Do you have a name for the spot yet?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Saran:\u003c/strong> Currently, we are deciding between two or three and will be choosing one in the next few weeks.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_78966\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 479px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/03/friedchicken3.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/03/friedchicken3.jpg\" alt=\"Saran's fried chicken. Photo: Ben Fink\" width=\"479\" height=\"640\" class=\"size-full wp-image-78966\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Saran's fried chicken. 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Luckily, financials have not been an issue as I have at my side entrepreneur extraordinaire, Paresh Ghelani. Paresh believes in me, believes in San Francisco and believes in gracious hospitality, generosity and good food.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_78965\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 512px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/03/farm1.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/03/farm1.jpg\" alt=\"Saran shows off berries at his farm. Photo: Ben Fink\" width=\"512\" height=\"768\" class=\"size-full wp-image-78965\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Saran shows off berries at his farm. Photo: Ben Fink\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp> \u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: What do you think the Indian/farm-to-table scene is like in the Bay Area? 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Photo: Eric Wolfinger Photography\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.chefcaseythompson.com\" target=\"_blank\">Casey Thompson\u003c/a> may be a familiar face from her \u003cem>Top Chef\u003c/em> appearance as a finalist during Season 3, but the Bay Area is anxiously awaiting her local debut, soon to come with \u003ca href=\"http://avelinesf.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Aveline\u003c/a> and The European, a restaurant and cocktail bar both slated to open soon inside the Warwick Hotel in San Francisco. Thompson moved here from Dallas and spent three years helping wineries pair up with local farms. She also served as the US Ambassador for Terrazas de los Andes, a Moet-Hennessey brand.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Aveline's menu is billed as San Francisco-centric, and the bar space will feature craft-meets-classic drinks created by Master Barman Adam Wilson. Bay Area Bites caught up with Thompson recently. Her comments have been edited for length and clarity.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: Tell us about Aveline & The European, your first business foray on the Bay Area scene.\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Thompson:\u003c/strong> Aveline is my baby. Not literally, but close. These are the dishes I have had dancing around in my thoughts for the past two years. The name, Aveline, is a combination of my two grandmothers that have each had a strong culinary influence on me. The menu is essentially Californian in style, but also a reflection of me, my career, and my path as a chef. It is all of my travels, my experiences, and my favorite things in the form of a restaurant.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_78876\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 825px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/03/Aveline_Iberico_Porl.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-78876\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/03/Aveline_Iberico_Porl.jpg\" alt=\"Iberico pork with pig ear, buttermilk curd and ranch consommé. Photo: Eric Wolfinger Photography. \" width=\"825\" height=\"1024\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Iberico pork with pig ear, buttermilk curd and ranch consommé. Photo: Eric Wolfinger Photography.\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The staff is a talented group of people that I have sought out or collaborated with before on past projects. They have all worked for talented chefs and trained hard to get where they are now. I couldn’t be happier and more excited that we get to experience this project together. It is as much theirs as it is mine. As for location, we are located at the Warwick San Francisco at 490 Geary Street, just outside of Union Square in the Tenderloin.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The European, which will be located across the lobby from the restaurant, is in many ways the brother concept to Aveline. Where Aveline is light and feminine, The European is dark, rich, sexy, and masculine. The European is the mastermind of industry veteran Adam Wilson. Although this project is very much a collaboration with Adam and myself (I will be providing a bar exclusive menu for the new space), the stars of the show are most definitely Adam’s beautiful, hand-tailored cocktails. Featuring a selection of aperitif, champagne, and lower-proof cocktails, Adam’s list is European in overall style, but also very evocative of West Coast cocktail trends -– really letting the freshness and vibrancy of the ingredients shine and guide the overall experience of each cocktail.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_78878\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 885px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/03/The_European_The_European_Cocktail.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-78878\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/03/The_European_The_European_Cocktail.jpg\" alt=\"The European (Campari, grapefruit, lemon, seltzer and gum). Photo: Eric Wolfinger Photography. \" width=\"885\" height=\"1024\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The European (Campari, grapefruit, lemon, seltzer and gum). Photo: Eric Wolfinger Photography.\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>My personal favorites from Adam’s list are The European (Campari, grapefruit, lemon, seltzer and gum) and the Violet Fizz (gin, raspberry, cream, seltzer). Both, as with all of his cocktails, are stunningly gorgeous.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: What are your favorite dishes on the food menu?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Thompson:\u003c/strong> Chicken skins, charred onion, and eggplant with trout roe is just plain delicious. The skins are crisped slowly in the oven and brushed with honey.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Wagyu, fatback, and cheese toast is going to be a favorite. The toast is run through a pasta machine and fried quickly, which puffs it into a doughnut shape. After, the Wagyu and fatback is laid on top and then melted.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Vegetable garden with turtle beans, nori, chicory, and mustard cream is healthy and beautiful. Someone recently said they wanted to shrink themselves and walk amongst the landscape. It was such a genius thought. Now I want to walk in the garden as well.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_78875\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 914px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/03/Aveline_Vegetable_Garden.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-78875\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/03/Aveline_Vegetable_Garden.jpg\" alt=\"Vegetable Garden dish. Photo: Eric Wolfinger Photography. \" width=\"914\" height=\"1024\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Vegetable Garden dish. Photo: Eric Wolfinger Photography.\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Iberico Pork grilled over white Binchotan charcoal, seared medium rare, and served with pig ear, buttermilk curd, and ranch consommé is another one of my favorites from the menu.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: What is the toughest part about opening? \u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Thompson:\u003c/strong> Opening a restaurant isn’t the easiest thing to do, but it is a fun and exciting experience. In many ways it is similar to coordinating a wedding (for those that enjoy planning them), except no one is getting married.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: What do you think the restaurant scene is like in the Bay Area? And how do we compare with other cities?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Thompson:\u003c/strong> I love San Francisco. I have wanted to live and chef here for many years. My dream is finally coming true. It is one of, if not the best, food cities in our nation. I am so proud to be cooking in it.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_78877\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 729px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/03/The_European_Violet_Fizz_Cocktail.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-78877\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/03/The_European_Violet_Fizz_Cocktail.jpg\" alt=\"Violet Fizz cocktail: gin, raspberry, cream, seltzer. Photo: Eric Wolfinger Photography. \" width=\"729\" height=\"1024\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Violet Fizz cocktail: gin, raspberry, cream, seltzer. Photo: Eric Wolfinger Photography.\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: What’s your guilty food pleasure? \u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Thompson:\u003c/strong> Did someone tell you Cheetos is one of my favorite guilty pleasures? Did someone also mention I am making house-made Cheetos for the bar snack?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: What else is new?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Thompson:\u003c/strong> My focus is on this opening. I still continue to do other projects, as chefs do these days, and enjoy them all. I like to stay busy. I look forward to many other projects as the years go on – including writing a beautiful cookbook.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>Information:\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Aveline and The European\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"http://avelinesf.com/\" target=\"_blank\">www.avelinesf.com\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n490 Geary St. (at Taylor)\u003cbr>\n415-292-6430\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/AvelineSF\" target=\"_blank\">@Aveline\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/AvelineSF\">Aveline\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\n",
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Featuring a selection of aperitif, champagne, and lower-proof cocktails, Adam’s list is European in overall style, but also very evocative of West Coast cocktail trends -– really letting the freshness and vibrancy of the ingredients shine and guide the overall experience of each cocktail.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_78878\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 885px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/03/The_European_The_European_Cocktail.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-78878\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/03/The_European_The_European_Cocktail.jpg\" alt=\"The European (Campari, grapefruit, lemon, seltzer and gum). Photo: Eric Wolfinger Photography. \" width=\"885\" height=\"1024\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The European (Campari, grapefruit, lemon, seltzer and gum). Photo: Eric Wolfinger Photography.\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>My personal favorites from Adam’s list are The European (Campari, grapefruit, lemon, seltzer and gum) and the Violet Fizz (gin, raspberry, cream, seltzer). Both, as with all of his cocktails, are stunningly gorgeous.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: What are your favorite dishes on the food menu?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Thompson:\u003c/strong> Chicken skins, charred onion, and eggplant with trout roe is just plain delicious. The skins are crisped slowly in the oven and brushed with honey.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Wagyu, fatback, and cheese toast is going to be a favorite. The toast is run through a pasta machine and fried quickly, which puffs it into a doughnut shape. After, the Wagyu and fatback is laid on top and then melted.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Vegetable garden with turtle beans, nori, chicory, and mustard cream is healthy and beautiful. Someone recently said they wanted to shrink themselves and walk amongst the landscape. It was such a genius thought. Now I want to walk in the garden as well.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_78875\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 914px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/03/Aveline_Vegetable_Garden.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-78875\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/03/Aveline_Vegetable_Garden.jpg\" alt=\"Vegetable Garden dish. Photo: Eric Wolfinger Photography. \" width=\"914\" height=\"1024\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Vegetable Garden dish. 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It is one of, if not the best, food cities in our nation. I am so proud to be cooking in it.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_78877\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 729px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/03/The_European_Violet_Fizz_Cocktail.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-78877\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/03/The_European_Violet_Fizz_Cocktail.jpg\" alt=\"Violet Fizz cocktail: gin, raspberry, cream, seltzer. Photo: Eric Wolfinger Photography. \" width=\"729\" height=\"1024\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Violet Fizz cocktail: gin, raspberry, cream, seltzer. Photo: Eric Wolfinger Photography.\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: What’s your guilty food pleasure? \u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Thompson:\u003c/strong> Did someone tell you Cheetos is one of my favorite guilty pleasures? 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"content": "\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_78728\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1533px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/Robyn-Wagoneering-Mural.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-78728\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/Robyn-Wagoneering-Mural.jpg\" alt=\"Robyn Sue Fisher and her red wagon. Photo: Courtesty of Smitten Ice Cream\" width=\"1533\" height=\"1026\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Robyn Sue Fisher and her red wagon. Photo: Courtesty of Smitten Ice Cream\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Everyone loves ice cream, and all the better when it incorporates components that amp up the science “wow” factor in a big and fun show. Around here, that means Robyn Sue Fisher, who is the founder of \u003ca href=\"http://smittenicecream.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Smitten Ice Cream\u003c/a>, started out of an (adorable) red Radio Flyer wagon. She's outgrew the wagon, though, and set up shop in a stylish shipping container in Hayes Valley. Fisher has now expanded and recently opened a new outpost of Smitten in the Whole Foods Market in Los Altos and has plans to open in Rockridge in April and Lafayette further east in May.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>At Smitten, Fisher and her crew of Brristas create velvety creamy batches of remarkably tasty desserts in a matter of three minutes with the use of liquid nitrogen. For many, the show is as much fun as eating the results. There are gourmet flavors from salted caramel (still very much a trend) to the seasonal blood orange with pistachio shortbread to Meyer lemon to fresh mint that is miles away from the bright green sweets of yesteryear. Bay Area Bites caught up with Fisher to find out what’s new and what’s in store for ice cream (and science) fans.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_78729\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 620px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/Meyer-Lemon-Brrr-Isabelle-Engler-PhotoCred.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-78729\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/Meyer-Lemon-Brrr-Isabelle-Engler-PhotoCred.jpg\" alt=\"Meyer lemon ice cream getting made. Photo: Isabelle Enger\" width=\"620\" height=\"417\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Meyer lemon ice cream getting made. Photo: Isabelle Enger\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: Congratulations on opening in Los Altos. Next, you’ll have spots in Rockridge & Lafayette. What has the expansion process been like? \u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Fisher: \u003c/strong>It's been really exciting. We have built an awesome team to make sure we have all of our ducks in a row. We have been working for several years on our next generation Brrr(TM) machine -- our one-of-a-kind patented ice cream churning machine that makes ice cream with liquid nitrogen to create the freshest and smoothest ice cream on earth. And we'll have six of these Brrr machines in each new location so that we can have six made-to-order flavors each day, rather than four at Hayes Valley. Our amazing pastry chef, \u003ca href=\"http://www.tcho.com/tcho-pro/smitten-ice-cream/\" target=\"_blank\">Robyn Lenzi\u003c/a>, has also been working on some fun and super tasty new products, such as our Brrrgers (i.e., homemade Brioche ice cream sandwiches, which look like mini ice cream burgers).\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_78730\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 409px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/Photo-cred-Nathan-Michael.jpeg\">\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-78730 \" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/Photo-cred-Nathan-Michael.jpeg\" alt=\"Smitten Ice Cream cone topped with housemade pistachio brittle. Photo courtesy of Nathan Michael\" width=\"409\" height=\"614\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Smitten Ice Cream cone topped with housemade pistachio brittle. Photo courtesy of Nathan Michael\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>We have also been working with an awesome team of architects to design our new locations so that they have a really unique and special feel -- sticking with our roots but taking it one step further and bringing it to a brick and mortar location. The new Smitten Ice Cream shops definitely make the Hayes Valley location look like a kiosk, as the new shops are more than three times bigger and are ready to make even more people smitten with made-to-order scoops and homemade pairings (i.e., toppings)!\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: The use of liquid nitrogen means you get the ice cream to a customer after 90 seconds of brrr cold. How do you get the product to still be so creamy?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Fisher:\u003c/strong> Our patented Brrr machines (literally invented by my team and I in a basement shop and prototyped on the streets of San Francisco out of our Radio Flyer Wagon) are specially designed to make the creamiest scoop possible. The Brrr machine uses liquid nitrogen, which is -321 degrees Fahrenheit. Freezing the ice cream at such a low temperature and with the special patented helical mixing blades creates exceptionally small ice crystals. These small ice crystals are why our product is smoother and creamier than any other ice cream out there. Our Brrr machine also has patented software that senses viscosity to ensure the ice cream has the perfect texture.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_78732\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 560px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/SF-Weekly-Wagon.jpeg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-78732\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/SF-Weekly-Wagon.jpeg\" alt=\"Robyn Sue Fisher in her wagon. Photo: Courtesy of SF Weekly\" width=\"560\" height=\"371\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Robyn Sue Fisher in her wagon. Photo: Courtesy of SF Weekly\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: Is the ice cream set up different for your new locations? What tools do you use?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Fisher:\u003c/strong> Our new locations have six of our next generation Brrr machines. These next generation machines churn more ice cream at one time and do so quicker. The six Brrr machines allow us to serve six flavors, rather than four.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: Where do you get your recipes? What are the best sellers?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Fisher: \u003c/strong>Our awesome pastry chef, Robyn Lenzi, creates all of our recipes from the finest ingredients in the Bay Area. Our best sellers are our salted caramel; our fresh mint chip, which is made with fresh organic mint, rather than extract, and homemade chocolate chips; and our seasonal flavors, which are made with fresh, organic, just picked local fruit (e.g., blood orange with pistachio shortbread in March rhubarb crisp in April, and strawberry white balsamic in May).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: Why did you start making ice cream? What sorts of sweets did you grow up with?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Fisher:\u003c/strong> Ice cream has always been the food I loved most, and I wanted to take that product I loved and make it even better. I was bothered that ice cream, in today's \"modern\" day and age, had become laden with preservatives, emulsifiers and stabilizers to last throughout the labyrinth distribution chain from production to end consumer. I wanted to take all of that away and make every batch of ice cream to-order with only fresh, pure ingredients. With our unique production technique, we could throw all of the compromises and sacrifices out the window and focus only on taste.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Ice cream has ALWAYS been my favorite sweet. My mom used to say that I had two stomachs, and one was solely reserved for ice cream. 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"content": "\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_78538\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/Hale-ICHI_HighRes-07.gif\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-78538\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/Hale-ICHI_HighRes-07.gif\" alt=\"Omakase platter from ICHI Sushi & NI Bar. Photo: Alanna Hale\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Omakase platter from ICHI Sushi & NI Bar. Photo: Alanna Hale\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>San Francisco is bursting with so many hot new food projects it can be hard to keep track of them all. Here are the juiciest updates on spots from Tim & Erin Archuleta, Ryan Farr, and Matt McNamara and Teague Moriarty.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Fans of the wildly popular \u003ca href=\"http://ichisushi.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ICHI Sushi\u003c/a>, from \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/tag/tim-and-erin-archuleta/\">Tim and Erin Archuleta\u003c/a>, are able to now enjoy sushi and sake or shoju cocktails at the new 30-seat ICHI Sushi & NI Bar (3282 Mission). Chef Tim Archuleta even went to six spots in Japan to source the new grill, which has a glass top. While eating, guests can also get a “how-to” tutorial on eating sushi properly via a fun mural by artist Erik Marinovich.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[vimeo 87116974]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Archuleta clued Bay Area Bites into the can’t miss items and recommends trying the “omakase at ICHI--we're expanding our fish offerings.\" She said, \"There’s also the Sanbaizu Sunomono, which includes ebi, Japanese cucumbers, and tremella. And the miso Asari clams are clams with ground pork and Kuro oil.” The grill rightly has a starring role and will be used to prepare dishes such as Momo Yakitori (chicken thighs), Kaka Niku Kushiyaki (miso-braised pork shoulder), and Gyu Kushiyaki (flank steak).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Next in our round-up is the reigning king of meat a.k.a. \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2010/06/05/farr-out-bay-area-eats-with-ryan-and-cesalee-farr-of-4505-meats/\">Ryan Farr\u003c/a>, who is putting finishing touches on a quick service operation out of a building from the 1930s. His 4505 Burgers and BBQ (705 Divisadero) is slated to open in late April. In-the-know carnivores likely remember the site previously had a run as Da Pitt and as a popular BBQ outfit named Brother-in-Laws. Farr told Bay Area Bites that his menu will be pretty simple and the same as can be found at the \u003ca href=\"http://4505meats.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">4505 Meats\u003c/a> shop and ferry building outposts: smoked meat sandwiches; the 4505 burger, served on a buttered bun and topped with shaved Pecorino (it’s worth it to get a fried egg on top); sausages along the lines of the ‘Zilla dog, which is a hot dog covered with bacon and topped with 4505 chicharrones and kimchee from Namu. For the new outfit, Farr promises one potentially addictive add-on for that brisket or pulled pork sandwich: center cut bacon.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“People always ask us for bacon with their orders, so we’re going to go with that. What’s better than one slice of bacon? Two slices. Ours is really thick, and you’ll definitely know that yes, you’re eating bacon,\" he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Farr does recommend following something of a formula when ordering: do a BBQ sandwich with the smoked meat of your choice and a side. But there should be plenty of variations on that formula with what he calls a “simple but delicious” menu. The meat expert, butcher, and Mission District resident has also apparently found good luck at the new spot, which was once a stable. “We found an old horseshoe that was buried. I’m all into good luck so I was totally ecstatic about that.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There will be patio seating and Farr said he is intent on taking the time to build things correctly and not cut corners, while of course staying within budget. “We want to do it right and plan on being there for a long time,” he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_78537\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 682px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/Hale_MattandTeague_Credit-Alanna-Hale.gif\">\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-78537\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/Hale_MattandTeague_Credit-Alanna-Hale-682x1024.gif\" alt=\"Matt McNamara and Teague Moriarty. Photo: Alanna Hale\" width=\"682\" height=\"1024\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Matt McNamara and Teague Moriarty. Photo: Alanna Hale\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.thesquaresf.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Square\u003c/a> (1707 Powell St.) is the widely anticipated modern American North Beach 100-seat restaurant and bar due to open this weekend, on March 1, from chefs Matt McNamara and Teague Moriarty. The duo earned raves with both their 2010 Michelin-starred Sons & Daughters restaurant and with their lunch spot Sweet Woodruff.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There’s no denying the new site comes with its own reputation. For decades it was lovingly referred to as “The Washbag” and “The Square” when it was The Washington Square Bar & Grill, where celebs, like Herb Caen, and politicians would knock back a few Vitamin V vodka martinis before digging into a bowl of fried calamari or pasta carbonara.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Moriarty told Bay Area Bites that the menu from Chefs Duncan Holmes and Galen Vasquez will include: “dishes that we are excited about: our shared plates, including a whole roast Dungeness Crab with herbed butter, Romesco sauce, and grilled bread. We will also do a whole rack of ribs with polenta and cucumber salad. Both are really fun delicious dishes that you can dig into with your hands. We think that it is a really fun way of dining.” There will also be dishes like as March pickles and bresaola, chicken fried quail with Romesco, and barley and green garlic risotto.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>Which of the new restaurants are you excited to try? 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I enjoy their ice cream sandwiches, pints and scoops because the flavors are interesting and refreshing. There's an altruistic approach to this company--from fundraisers for Hurricane Katrina victims to donating to land conservation via \u003ca href=\"http://onepercentfortheplanet.org/\">1% for the Planet\u003c/a>. Equally interesting and totally fun is the fact that Founder Neil Gottlieb and sometimes his staff wear the catchiest outfits to industry events. To add to the fun, Gottlieb launched a Sergio Romo flavor last September -- \"\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/news/2013/06/12/sergio-romo-ice-cream/\">Sergio Romo's Mexican Chocolate\u003c/a>\"--a cheeky reference to the baseball star wearing an \"I Just Look Illegal\" t-shirt to much controversy. The flavor's tagline claims: \"It only tastes illegal.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/Romo-Ice-Cream.png\">\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-78003\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/Romo-Ice-Cream.png\" alt=\"Three Twins Sergio Romo's Mexican Chocolate - It Only Tastes Illegal\" width=\"500\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Gottlieb is a Cornell University grad and decided to strike out on his own in the ice cream industry rather than attend business school. He went with a loan from his parents, a dedicated duo that have been seen selling Three Twins at farmers’ markets. Although his family helped with the hard work of starting up the business, the operation is exclusively Neil’s.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The first storefront for Three Twins was in San Rafael, and there are now other shops in San Francisco, Napa and Larkspur. There’s also a much larger production site housing an ice cream factory in Petaluma's dairy belt. With an eye toward sustainability, the company is able to partner with nearby farms that provide milk and cream and are within a 17-mile radius.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Three Twins is available in many Bay Area restaurants, and has national distribution in Whole Foods Market, The Fresh Market and other independent grocers. To find out more, Bay Area Bites recently caught up with Gottlieb. His comments have been edited for length and clarity.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_77990\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 639px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/Scoops-Three-Twins.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-77990\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/Scoops-Three-Twins.jpg\" alt=\"Three Twins scoops of organic ice cream Photo: Three Twins\" width=\"639\" height=\"426\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Three Twins scoops of organic ice cream\u003cbr>Photo: Three Twins\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: How and why did you start making ice cream?\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Gottlieb:\u003c/strong> I had never actually made ice cream before deciding to start an ice cream company. But, I decided to set forth building the next great American ice cream brand, so I started making ice cream at home, then took a commercial ice cream making class, which lasted two days and was terrifying. Almost every ice cream involved something out of a little brown bottle. It was like chemistry class without the Bunsen burners. When I actually opened up the business in 2005, I had only made a couple dozen batches of ice cream, so most of my learning was hands on.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_77989\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 639px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/Lemon-Cookie-Production-at-Factory.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-77989\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/Lemon-Cookie-Production-at-Factory.jpg\" alt=\"Lemon cookie ice cream production at the Three Twins factory Photo: Three Twins\" width=\"639\" height=\"426\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Lemon cookie ice cream production at the Three Twins factory\u003cbr>Photo: Three Twins\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: Where do you get your recipes: Dad’s cardamom, lemon cookie, chocolate orange confetti, strawberry Je Ne Sais Quoi and so on?\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Gottlieb:\u003c/strong> They are developed in-house. It's not actually that hard to make great ice cream if you use good ingredients and leave out the crap. Inspiration comes from all realms -- from the spice rack, favorite flavor combinations, and making flavors organic for the first time that were previously only available in conventional ice cream, like our Sea Salted Caramel. Or, in the case of Sergio Romo's Mexican Chocolate with the tagline \"it only tastes illegal,\" the inspiration came from his infamous t-shirt.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_78008\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 615px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/SergioRomoLg.gif\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-78008\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/SergioRomoLg.gif\" alt=\"Sergio Romo at 2012 Giants World Series parade in San Francisco. Photo: Michael Marconi\" width=\"615\" height=\"288\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sergio Romo at 2012 Giants World Series parade in San Francisco. Photo: Michael Marconi\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: Congratulations on re-opening in the Haight. That process took over two years after a fire shuttered operations. What was it like?\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Gottlieb:\u003c/strong> It was a full 833 days. The process was reminiscent of one long trip to the dentist. Without Novocain. But, we are thrilled to be reopened and back in the neighborhood.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: You offer ice cream sandwiches at the Haight shop and pints of Sergio Romo’s Mexican chocolate. What are your favorites?\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Gottlieb:\u003c/strong> My favorite flavor at the Haight shop is the Pliny the Elder around the corner at \u003ca href=\"http://www.toronado.com/\">Toronado\u003c/a>. I am very proud of what we're doing: bringing inconceivably delicious organic ice cream to the world at a reasonable price and giving back at the same time through our land conservation initiative, \u003ca href=\"http://threetwinsicecream.com/icecreamforacres\">Ice Cream for Acres\u003c/a>. Also, Cookies & Cream or one of our Fair Trade ice cream sandwiches with Chocolate Chip Cookies and Vanilla Ice Cream are some of my favorites.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_77998\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 500px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/threetwins600.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-77998\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/threetwins600.jpg\" alt=\"Neil Gottlieb at the 2012 San Francisco Street Food Festival. Photo: Wendy Goodfriend\" width=\"500\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Neil Gottlieb at the 2012 San Francisco Street Food Festival. Photo: \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/author/wendy-goodfriend/\">Wendy Goodfriend\u003c/a>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: You often make a splash at events like the Fancy Food Show by wearing a crazy costume. Where are the costumes stored? Did you dress up a lot as a kid? (Or not at all… and this is a way of making up for that?)\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Gottlieb:\u003c/strong> Crazy is subjective. I believe that a little dose of personal branding can go a long way, especially when your mug and signature are imprinted on millions of ice cream containers each year. So, if it means that I show a little of what my momma gave me or sport custom ice cream cone pants in order to help build the brand, why not? Plus, nothing will ever be as potentially damning to future political aspirations as what I wore to run Bay to Breakers one year.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Information:\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Three Twins Ice Cream\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/threetwins\" target=\"_blank\">@threetwins \u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/threetwinsicecream?ref=br_tf\" target=\"_blank\">Three Twins\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\n",
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There’s also a much larger production site housing an ice cream factory in Petaluma's dairy belt. With an eye toward sustainability, the company is able to partner with nearby farms that provide milk and cream and are within a 17-mile radius.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Three Twins is available in many Bay Area restaurants, and has national distribution in Whole Foods Market, The Fresh Market and other independent grocers. To find out more, Bay Area Bites recently caught up with Gottlieb. His comments have been edited for length and clarity.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_77990\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 639px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/Scoops-Three-Twins.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-77990\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/Scoops-Three-Twins.jpg\" alt=\"Three Twins scoops of organic ice cream Photo: Three Twins\" width=\"639\" height=\"426\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Three Twins scoops of organic ice cream\u003cbr>Photo: Three Twins\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: How and why did you start making ice cream?\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Gottlieb:\u003c/strong> I had never actually made ice cream before deciding to start an ice cream company. But, I decided to set forth building the next great American ice cream brand, so I started making ice cream at home, then took a commercial ice cream making class, which lasted two days and was terrifying. Almost every ice cream involved something out of a little brown bottle. It was like chemistry class without the Bunsen burners. When I actually opened up the business in 2005, I had only made a couple dozen batches of ice cream, so most of my learning was hands on.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_77989\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 639px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/Lemon-Cookie-Production-at-Factory.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-77989\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/Lemon-Cookie-Production-at-Factory.jpg\" alt=\"Lemon cookie ice cream production at the Three Twins factory Photo: Three Twins\" width=\"639\" height=\"426\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Lemon cookie ice cream production at the Three Twins factory\u003cbr>Photo: Three Twins\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: Where do you get your recipes: Dad’s cardamom, lemon cookie, chocolate orange confetti, strawberry Je Ne Sais Quoi and so on?\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Gottlieb:\u003c/strong> They are developed in-house. It's not actually that hard to make great ice cream if you use good ingredients and leave out the crap. Inspiration comes from all realms -- from the spice rack, favorite flavor combinations, and making flavors organic for the first time that were previously only available in conventional ice cream, like our Sea Salted Caramel. Or, in the case of Sergio Romo's Mexican Chocolate with the tagline \"it only tastes illegal,\" the inspiration came from his infamous t-shirt.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_78008\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 615px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/SergioRomoLg.gif\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-78008\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/SergioRomoLg.gif\" alt=\"Sergio Romo at 2012 Giants World Series parade in San Francisco. 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"content": "\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_78081\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/Shelley_Greg1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/Shelley_Greg1000.jpg\" alt=\" Shelley and Greg Lindgren. Photo courtesy of the Lindgrens\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" class=\"size-full wp-image-78081\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Shelley and Greg Lindgren. Photo courtesy of the Lindgrens\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>This is the sweet story of Greg and \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2013/01/15/qa-with-shelley-lindgren-wine-director-restaurateur-author/\">Shelley Lindgren\u003c/a>. He is co-owner of some of the top craft cocktail bars in the city (\u003ca href=\"http://www.ryesf.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Rye\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.15romolo.com/\" target=\"_blank\">15 Romolo\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.rosewoodbar.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Rosewood Bar\u003c/a>), as well as co-owner of the craft cocktail catering company in the city, \u003ca href=\"http://www.ryeontheroad.com/\">Rye on the Road\u003c/a>. Shelley is the owner and wine director of \u003ca href=\"http://www.spqrsf.com/\" target=\"_blank\">SPQR\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.a16sf.com/\" target=\"_blank\">A16\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"http://www.a16rockridge.com/\" target=\"_blank\">A16 Rockridge\u003c/a> as well as being a cookbook author and teacher. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>She is like the fairy godmother of wine and Italian food. Very few people can make you feel so comfortable and she possesses a deep wisdom about wine. Greg is somewhat of a cocktail savant with encyclopedic knowledge on the history of cocktails. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The Lindgrens caught up with Bay Area Bites recently and shared Valentine’s wine and cocktail recommendations that work no matter what one’s love status may be. Their comments have been edited for clarity.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: How did you two meet?\u003c/strong> \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Shelley Lindgren:\u003c/strong> We met the summer of 1998 while I was working at Fleur De Lys. Greg and Jon had just opened 15 Romolo, and the Fleur staff would go there every night after work. Greg always had my drink waiting for me. One night, he asked me to a breakfast date at Suppenküche in Hayes Valley. The rest is history. We've been married 13 years.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: What is it like to work in similar and overlapping industries?\u003c/strong> \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Shelley Lindgren:\u003c/strong> We try and keep work separate so that we don't become overwhelmed with the everyday grind, but we use each other as sounding boards for ideas, and, of course, wine and cocktail recommendations. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: How do you negotiate work vs. home life?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Greg Lindgren:\u003c/strong> We check in with each other, and see who can pick up kids and if we need to book a last minute sitter. Some weeks are more packed than others, but we're used to juggling and late hours. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_78095\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 500px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/dressy-family-pic.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/dressy-family-pic.jpg\" alt=\"Lindgren family photo. Photo courtesy of the Lindgrens\" width=\"500\" class=\"size-full wp-image-78095\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Lindgren family photo. Photo courtesy of the Lindgrens\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: A16 SF is at the ten-year mark and Greg, you are seeing growth in your businesses. What else is new?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Shelley Lindgren:\u003c/strong> A16 catering recently had our first event alongside Rye on the Road. We had a blast and are looking forward to more events. Greg has been instrumental sharing advice from his experience in this department with Rye on the Road. There is still so much research and work to develop both A16 and SPQR. It is a marathon lifestyle and something we always want to grow with our wonderful team. We love what we do!\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Greg Lindgren:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"http://www.ryeontheroad.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Rye on the Road\u003c/a> is getting it’s own commissary/studio in SOMA this year. For the last several years we have been running our offsite operations from the bar. This space will allow us to maintain our growth, and serve as a resource where we develop our bar ideas.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: Who pours at home? What are you drinking these days?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Shelley Lindgren:\u003c/strong> Sometimes we don't want to open a bottle of wine, so we happily opt for dabbling into Greg's Amaro collection that he has been building over the last 14 years. When we do drink at home, everyone pours (mostly wine). Our boys Finn and Asher take great pride in pouring a glass for Mom and Dad. We are starting them in service early! Tasting will have to wait until they are older though.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: What are you serving for Valentine’s Day?\u003c/strong> \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Shelley Lindgren:\u003c/strong> We are beaming with excitement to welcome back as a guest A16's opening executive chef, Christophe Hille, whom we owe so much for our menu focus and food development at A16. It's wonderfully nostalgic and a great reminder of how fortunate we are to have so many people who have supported us all these years. Party time! Also, Valentine's Day is A16's anniversary.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Greg Lindgren: \u003c/strong>My cocktail, My Bitter Valentine, is the special of the day for Rye. It’s a cocktail for everyone else on Valentine’s Day, not just couples.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: What’s your favorite drink?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Greg Lindgren:\u003c/strong> I love a Sazerac, or a Highball made with Japanese whisky.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Shelley Lindgren: \u003c/strong>I’m a Negroni girl, and have been for years and years.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: Where do you get inspiration for your work?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Greg Lindgren:\u003c/strong> Life here in San Francisco, and travel. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Shelley Lindgren:\u003c/strong> I learn so much from our Italian winemaker friends, many who make the journey to San Francisco this time of year for events. It is a reminder to always put our best foot forward and show as much hospitality as possible. I love it and feel inspired every year I get to see them here. The world seems very small sometimes.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Shelley’s Wine Recommendations:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.damianociolli.it/en/\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Damiano Ciolli\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>, '\u003ca href=\"http://www.damianociolli.it/en/wines.html\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Silene\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>', \u003cstrong>Olevano Cesanese, Lazio 2009\u003c/strong>:\u003cbr>\nFor many years, Cesane-based red wines were not easy to find exported outside the demands of Rome. Quality-focused, small producers, like Damiano Ciolli, make incredibly versatile wines that I have had so much fun pairing with a wide range of foods from artichokes to porchetta. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://omwines.com/germano-ettore\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Ettore Germano\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> \u003cstrong>'Rosanna,' Brut Rose, Piemonte\u003c/strong>:\u003cbr>\nI often think pink with bubbles on Valentine's Day. In fact, we always offer at least one rose sparkling at A16, SPQR and A16 Rockridge. As a longtime fan of Sergio Germano and his talented winemaking, his newest sparkling release, 'Rosanna' is my new obsession. Sergio likes to drink great Champagne and it shows with the quality of Nebbiolo sparkling he was able to create here. It has great effervescence, rose petals, biscuity nose and elegance that have me wanting to pour it for everyone.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.cantiniereimports.com/uploads/1/4/8/5/14856718/pietracupa_web.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Pietracupa\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>, \u003cstrong>Greco di Tufo, Campania 2012\u003c/strong>:\u003cbr>\nSabino Loffredo will be joining us for our 10th anniversary at A16. He is not only one of the most talented white winemakers in Italy, he is a star of Campania. He makes wines he believes in and they have become a benchmark for greatness of Fiano di Avellino and Greco di Tufo. From bitter greens like kale and dandelion to fish and braised meats, this fabulous Greco di Tufo is complex and delicate, making it a really fun wine to recommend and a go-to for drinking.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_78079\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 661px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/My_Bitter_Valentine700.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/My_Bitter_Valentine700-661x1024.jpg\" alt=\"My Bitter Valentine. Photo: Ryan Robles Public Relations\" width=\"661\" height=\"1024\" class=\"size-large wp-image-78079\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">My Bitter Valentine. Photo: Ryan Robles Public Relations\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Greg’s “My Bitter Valentine” Cocktail Recipe\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cstrong>Ingredients:\u003c/strong>\n\u003cli>3/4 oz. Campari\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1/2 oz. Aperol\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>3/4 oz. Cocchi Vermouth\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1/2 oz. Blood Orange Juice\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>3 oz. 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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_78081\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/Shelley_Greg1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/Shelley_Greg1000.jpg\" alt=\" Shelley and Greg Lindgren. Photo courtesy of the Lindgrens\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" class=\"size-full wp-image-78081\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Shelley and Greg Lindgren. Photo courtesy of the Lindgrens\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>This is the sweet story of Greg and \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2013/01/15/qa-with-shelley-lindgren-wine-director-restaurateur-author/\">Shelley Lindgren\u003c/a>. He is co-owner of some of the top craft cocktail bars in the city (\u003ca href=\"http://www.ryesf.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Rye\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.15romolo.com/\" target=\"_blank\">15 Romolo\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.rosewoodbar.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Rosewood Bar\u003c/a>), as well as co-owner of the craft cocktail catering company in the city, \u003ca href=\"http://www.ryeontheroad.com/\">Rye on the Road\u003c/a>. Shelley is the owner and wine director of \u003ca href=\"http://www.spqrsf.com/\" target=\"_blank\">SPQR\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.a16sf.com/\" target=\"_blank\">A16\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"http://www.a16rockridge.com/\" target=\"_blank\">A16 Rockridge\u003c/a> as well as being a cookbook author and teacher. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>She is like the fairy godmother of wine and Italian food. Very few people can make you feel so comfortable and she possesses a deep wisdom about wine. Greg is somewhat of a cocktail savant with encyclopedic knowledge on the history of cocktails. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The Lindgrens caught up with Bay Area Bites recently and shared Valentine’s wine and cocktail recommendations that work no matter what one’s love status may be. Their comments have been edited for clarity.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: How did you two meet?\u003c/strong> \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Shelley Lindgren:\u003c/strong> We met the summer of 1998 while I was working at Fleur De Lys. Greg and Jon had just opened 15 Romolo, and the Fleur staff would go there every night after work. Greg always had my drink waiting for me. One night, he asked me to a breakfast date at Suppenküche in Hayes Valley. The rest is history. We've been married 13 years.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: What is it like to work in similar and overlapping industries?\u003c/strong> \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Shelley Lindgren:\u003c/strong> We try and keep work separate so that we don't become overwhelmed with the everyday grind, but we use each other as sounding boards for ideas, and, of course, wine and cocktail recommendations. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: How do you negotiate work vs. home life?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Greg Lindgren:\u003c/strong> We check in with each other, and see who can pick up kids and if we need to book a last minute sitter. Some weeks are more packed than others, but we're used to juggling and late hours. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_78095\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 500px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/dressy-family-pic.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/dressy-family-pic.jpg\" alt=\"Lindgren family photo. Photo courtesy of the Lindgrens\" width=\"500\" class=\"size-full wp-image-78095\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Lindgren family photo. Photo courtesy of the Lindgrens\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: A16 SF is at the ten-year mark and Greg, you are seeing growth in your businesses. What else is new?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Shelley Lindgren:\u003c/strong> A16 catering recently had our first event alongside Rye on the Road. We had a blast and are looking forward to more events. Greg has been instrumental sharing advice from his experience in this department with Rye on the Road. There is still so much research and work to develop both A16 and SPQR. It is a marathon lifestyle and something we always want to grow with our wonderful team. We love what we do!\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Greg Lindgren:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"http://www.ryeontheroad.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Rye on the Road\u003c/a> is getting it’s own commissary/studio in SOMA this year. For the last several years we have been running our offsite operations from the bar. This space will allow us to maintain our growth, and serve as a resource where we develop our bar ideas.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: Who pours at home? What are you drinking these days?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Shelley Lindgren:\u003c/strong> Sometimes we don't want to open a bottle of wine, so we happily opt for dabbling into Greg's Amaro collection that he has been building over the last 14 years. When we do drink at home, everyone pours (mostly wine). Our boys Finn and Asher take great pride in pouring a glass for Mom and Dad. We are starting them in service early! Tasting will have to wait until they are older though.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: What are you serving for Valentine’s Day?\u003c/strong> \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Shelley Lindgren:\u003c/strong> We are beaming with excitement to welcome back as a guest A16's opening executive chef, Christophe Hille, whom we owe so much for our menu focus and food development at A16. It's wonderfully nostalgic and a great reminder of how fortunate we are to have so many people who have supported us all these years. Party time! Also, Valentine's Day is A16's anniversary.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Greg Lindgren: \u003c/strong>My cocktail, My Bitter Valentine, is the special of the day for Rye. It’s a cocktail for everyone else on Valentine’s Day, not just couples.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: What’s your favorite drink?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Greg Lindgren:\u003c/strong> I love a Sazerac, or a Highball made with Japanese whisky.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Shelley Lindgren: \u003c/strong>I’m a Negroni girl, and have been for years and years.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: Where do you get inspiration for your work?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Greg Lindgren:\u003c/strong> Life here in San Francisco, and travel. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Shelley Lindgren:\u003c/strong> I learn so much from our Italian winemaker friends, many who make the journey to San Francisco this time of year for events. It is a reminder to always put our best foot forward and show as much hospitality as possible. I love it and feel inspired every year I get to see them here. The world seems very small sometimes.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Shelley’s Wine Recommendations:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.damianociolli.it/en/\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Damiano Ciolli\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>, '\u003ca href=\"http://www.damianociolli.it/en/wines.html\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Silene\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>', \u003cstrong>Olevano Cesanese, Lazio 2009\u003c/strong>:\u003cbr>\nFor many years, Cesane-based red wines were not easy to find exported outside the demands of Rome. Quality-focused, small producers, like Damiano Ciolli, make incredibly versatile wines that I have had so much fun pairing with a wide range of foods from artichokes to porchetta. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://omwines.com/germano-ettore\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Ettore Germano\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> \u003cstrong>'Rosanna,' Brut Rose, Piemonte\u003c/strong>:\u003cbr>\nI often think pink with bubbles on Valentine's Day. In fact, we always offer at least one rose sparkling at A16, SPQR and A16 Rockridge. As a longtime fan of Sergio Germano and his talented winemaking, his newest sparkling release, 'Rosanna' is my new obsession. Sergio likes to drink great Champagne and it shows with the quality of Nebbiolo sparkling he was able to create here. It has great effervescence, rose petals, biscuity nose and elegance that have me wanting to pour it for everyone.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.cantiniereimports.com/uploads/1/4/8/5/14856718/pietracupa_web.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Pietracupa\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>, \u003cstrong>Greco di Tufo, Campania 2012\u003c/strong>:\u003cbr>\nSabino Loffredo will be joining us for our 10th anniversary at A16. He is not only one of the most talented white winemakers in Italy, he is a star of Campania. He makes wines he believes in and they have become a benchmark for greatness of Fiano di Avellino and Greco di Tufo. From bitter greens like kale and dandelion to fish and braised meats, this fabulous Greco di Tufo is complex and delicate, making it a really fun wine to recommend and a go-to for drinking.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_78079\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 661px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/My_Bitter_Valentine700.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/My_Bitter_Valentine700-661x1024.jpg\" alt=\"My Bitter Valentine. Photo: Ryan Robles Public Relations\" width=\"661\" height=\"1024\" class=\"size-large wp-image-78079\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">My Bitter Valentine. Photo: Ryan Robles Public Relations\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Greg’s “My Bitter Valentine” Cocktail Recipe\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cstrong>Ingredients:\u003c/strong>\n\u003cli>3/4 oz. 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"content": "\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_78019\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/Paco-Mat1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/Paco-Mat1000.jpg\" alt=\"Paco and Mat in San Sebastián, Spain. Photo courtesy of Canela\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" class=\"size-full wp-image-78019\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Paco and Mat in San Sebastián, Spain. Photo courtesy of Canela\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>This is the sweet story of love and a restaurant. Chef Mat Schuster and wine expert Francisco \"Paco\" Cifuentes opened \u003ca href=\"http://www.canelasf.com/\">Canela Bistro & Wine Bar\u003c/a> in the Castro in 2011 and are partners in business and life. They aren't your typical \"mom and pop\" restauranteurs, but rather \"pop and pop\" restauranteurs who put all of their effort and passion into Canela as sole investors. Bay Area Bites recently caught up with the two to find out about delicious Spanish-inspired Valentine’s food and wine recommendations. Their comments have been edited for clarity.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: How did you two meet?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Paco:\u003c/strong> The old-fashioned way, at a neighborhood sports bar. The first time I saw him, he was having a conversation with somebody else so I did not pay that much attention. Then I kept running into him and thought it was a bit strange and too many times for it to be by chance.... Then we met at that same bar again and Mat asked me if I would let him buy me a drink and invited me to join him and his friends. The rest is history! \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: Paco, you are known for your wine expertise. Who pours at home and what are you drinking lately?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Paco:\u003c/strong> I pour at home. Mat is almost perfect on everything else, but he is not a wine drinker. I am the one who chooses the wine for dinner parties and am always drinking from several bottles at a time. I don't drink several bottles on the same day because I have a wine preserver system. Right now I am drinking a Godello from Spain, a great Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina, and an amazing \u003ca href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brunello_di_Montalcino\">2004 Brunello di Montalcino\u003c/a>. I am in heaven with all of them! \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: What is it like to work together? How do you negotiate work versus home life\u003c/strong>?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Mat:\u003c/strong> People told us that we were going to fight if we started working together. We have a spirited relationship anyway and now we fight about much more interesting things then whose turn it is to buy toilet paper! We do have to make an effort to stop talking about work to maintain just a little bit of sanity.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Paco:\u003c/strong> It is hard but fun at the same time. There is nobody that I trust as much I trust Mat and I think he feels the same way. We are constantly leaning on each other to move the business forward. It is also hard because the lines between work and home life are blurry. I don't mind. I think we know each other in a way that most couples can not and I always love what I see.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_78017\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/canela1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/canela1000.jpg\" alt=\"Canela interior. Photo courtesy of Canela\" width=\"1000\" height=\"639\" class=\"size-full wp-image-78017\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Canela interior. Photo courtesy of Canela\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: What’s new at the restaurant?\u003c/strong> \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Mat:\u003c/strong> We are constantly changing things to make ourselves better whether it be the food, decor, processes. We never sit around too long to pat ourselves on the back. As a relatively new business, there is always something to improve! I just got a small smoking gun food smoker and I have been having fun with that smoking different oils. I am going to try a smoked gazpacho next!\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Paco:\u003c/strong> One of the things I love about this business is that no one night is the same as another. We went through a major renovation that has brought a more intense \"soul\" to Canela, the kind of soul that Mat and I always envisioned. Mat also changes the menu all the time. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_78020\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 801px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/Paella-800.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/Paella-800.jpg\" alt=\"Paella at Canela. Photo courtesy of Canela\" width=\"801\" height=\"573\" class=\"size-full wp-image-78020\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Paella at Canela. Photo courtesy of Canela\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>There are also some new fantastic wines that we started introducing this fall: Riojas, Albariño, Toro, and our first vino from Navarra.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: What are you serving up for Valentine’s Day? And what recommendations would you give for food and wine?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Mat:\u003c/strong> We are doing 3 seatings and 4 courses with optional vegetarian courses and wine flights available. The menu is:\u003c/p>\n\u003cblockquote>\u003cp>\u003cem>Amuse of grape and almond white gazpacho\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Cava saffron braised fish cocochas (Cheeks)\u003cbr>\nor\u003cbr>\nWild mushroom buenuelo with tarragon Aioli\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Calamari en su tinta (squid ink) with puree of Spanish white beans\u003cbr>\nor\u003cbr>\nCastilian onion and garlic soup with Manchego crouton\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Braised lamb shank with chocolate lentils\u003cbr>\nor\u003cbr>\nPotaje of garbanzos and spinach\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Leche frita with creme anglaise and honey poached fig\u003cbr>\nor\u003cbr>\nTrio of chocolate truffles: vanilla cinnamon, toasted sesame seed and hazelnut sea salt\u003c/p>\u003c/blockquote>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Paco:\u003c/strong> We love that day, and take it very seriously. Mat spends tons of time developing the tasting menu and it is very special for us. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For wine, I would start with some bubbles, such as a glass of \"\u003ca href=\"http://www.wine-searcher.com/wine-152455-0000-font-i-jordana-reserva-brut-cava-catalonia-spain\">Font i Jordana\u003c/a>,\" an amazing Cava from Spain. Then I would follow with a glass of a well-rounded white wine, with some floral notes, such as the \u003ca href=\"http://www.wine-searcher.com/find/a+coroa+godello+valdeorras+galicia+spain/2010\">2010 \"200 Cestos\"\u003c/a> an amazing Godello from Valdeorras, Spain that will help you feel the enchantment of the night. And then I would definitely go with a sophisticated but bold red, like a Rivera del Duero or a Toro. A glass of \u003ca href=\"http://www.wine-searcher.com/wine-23554-2009-bodegas-hermanos-sastre-vina-sastre-regina-vides-ribera-del-duero-spain\">2009 \"Viña Sastre, Regina Vides\"\u003c/a> is perfect for the main dishes. These wines will make you love everything that night.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: Where are your Bay Area favorite romantic spots?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Paco:\u003c/strong> The combination of farmland, wild nature and charming little towns makes Sonoma County incredibly romantic! I always want to bring Mat to Sebastopol and the Russian River and get him out of his kitchen. For brunch or dinner, we end up at \u003ca href=\"http://frenchgardenrestaurant.com/\">The French Garden\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/marthas-old-mexico-sebastopol?ob=1\">Martha's Old Mexico\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: What’s your guilty food pleasure?\u003c/strong> \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Mat:\u003c/strong> Chinese Food pig out. I love to try lots of things, either old favorites from a new place or new items I have not had before. 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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: What is it like to work together? How do you negotiate work versus home life\u003c/strong>?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Mat:\u003c/strong> People told us that we were going to fight if we started working together. We have a spirited relationship anyway and now we fight about much more interesting things then whose turn it is to buy toilet paper! We do have to make an effort to stop talking about work to maintain just a little bit of sanity.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Paco:\u003c/strong> It is hard but fun at the same time. There is nobody that I trust as much I trust Mat and I think he feels the same way. We are constantly leaning on each other to move the business forward. It is also hard because the lines between work and home life are blurry. I don't mind. I think we know each other in a way that most couples can not and I always love what I see.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_78017\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/canela1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/canela1000.jpg\" alt=\"Canela interior. Photo courtesy of Canela\" width=\"1000\" height=\"639\" class=\"size-full wp-image-78017\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Canela interior. Photo courtesy of Canela\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: What’s new at the restaurant?\u003c/strong> \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Mat:\u003c/strong> We are constantly changing things to make ourselves better whether it be the food, decor, processes. We never sit around too long to pat ourselves on the back. As a relatively new business, there is always something to improve! I just got a small smoking gun food smoker and I have been having fun with that smoking different oils. I am going to try a smoked gazpacho next!\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Paco:\u003c/strong> One of the things I love about this business is that no one night is the same as another. We went through a major renovation that has brought a more intense \"soul\" to Canela, the kind of soul that Mat and I always envisioned. Mat also changes the menu all the time. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_78020\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 801px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/Paella-800.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/Paella-800.jpg\" alt=\"Paella at Canela. 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The menu is:\u003c/p>\n\u003cblockquote>\u003cp>\u003cem>Amuse of grape and almond white gazpacho\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Cava saffron braised fish cocochas (Cheeks)\u003cbr>\nor\u003cbr>\nWild mushroom buenuelo with tarragon Aioli\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Calamari en su tinta (squid ink) with puree of Spanish white beans\u003cbr>\nor\u003cbr>\nCastilian onion and garlic soup with Manchego crouton\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Braised lamb shank with chocolate lentils\u003cbr>\nor\u003cbr>\nPotaje of garbanzos and spinach\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Leche frita with creme anglaise and honey poached fig\u003cbr>\nor\u003cbr>\nTrio of chocolate truffles: vanilla cinnamon, toasted sesame seed and hazelnut sea salt\u003c/p>\u003c/blockquote>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Paco:\u003c/strong> We love that day, and take it very seriously. 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These wines will make you love everything that night.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: Where are your Bay Area favorite romantic spots?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Paco:\u003c/strong> The combination of farmland, wild nature and charming little towns makes Sonoma County incredibly romantic! I always want to bring Mat to Sebastopol and the Russian River and get him out of his kitchen. For brunch or dinner, we end up at \u003ca href=\"http://frenchgardenrestaurant.com/\">The French Garden\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/marthas-old-mexico-sebastopol?ob=1\">Martha's Old Mexico\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: What’s your guilty food pleasure?\u003c/strong> \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Mat:\u003c/strong> Chinese Food pig out. I love to try lots of things, either old favorites from a new place or new items I have not had before. 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"content": "\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_77481\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/Bruce-Hill-credit-Heimo-Schmidt1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/Bruce-Hill-credit-Heimo-Schmidt1000.jpg\" alt=\"Chef Bruce Hill. Photo: Heimo Schmidt\" width=\"1000\" height=\"655\" class=\"size-full wp-image-77481\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Chef Bruce Hill. Photo: Heimo Schmidt\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Chef Bruce Hill has for years been one to watch for his mastery of craveable dishes: Neapolitan thin crust pizza; frozen custard perfection; and the best bar burger -- his dishes often made via wood-fired grill with the use of his patented stainless steel Chef's press. Hill is self-taught and trained with Jeremiah Tower at Stars as well as in the kitchen at Aqua. He is currently involved with the newly revamped \u003ca href=\"http://fogcitysf.com/\">Fog City\u003c/a> as well as \u003ca href=\"http://www.zerozerosf.com/\">Zero Zero\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.bixrestaurant.com/\">Bix\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.pizzeriapicco.com/\">Pizzeria Picco\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"http://www.restaurantpicco.com/\">Picco\u003c/a> in Marin. His restaurants tend to get favorable notice from the San Francisco Chronicle and other publications and he is known as a cook with a great palate and a consistent manner.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_77482\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 500px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/fogcity-Burger-credit-Kristen-Loken700.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/fogcity-Burger-credit-Kristen-Loken700.jpg\" alt=\"Fog City Cheeseburger. 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The building works now, and we changed the flow. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Being back in the building brings up a whole range of emotions. There are some very joyous days and there are some days we have to work hard to get people to understand what our product is. We challenged ourselves with keeping the two words of Fog City. You see the Yelps and they say, “This isn’t the Fog City Diner we remember.” \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_77483\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 500px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/Hand-cut-Furikake-Fries-credit-Kristen-Loken700.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/Hand-cut-Furikake-Fries-credit-Kristen-Loken700.jpg\" alt=\"Fog City handcut Furikake Fries. Photo: Kristen Loken \" width=\"500\" class=\"size-full wp-image-77483\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fog City handcut Furikake Fries. 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