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My favorite was the \u003cstrong>bún bò hué\u003c/strong>, spicy lemongrass pork, with rectangles of congealed pork blood, semi-circles of fish cakes, and a banana-leaf garnish, with piles of the requisite herbs (Thai basil and mint) and both bean sprouts and cabbage.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/b%C3%BAn-mam-s%C3%B3c-trang-oakland-2\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Bún Măm Sóc Trăng\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n1326 E. 18th St., Oakland [\u003ca href=\"http://goo.gl/Xwlz8y\" target=\"_blank\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 534-2828\u003cbr>\nHours: Tues-Sun, 8am-5pm; closed Monday\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $ (Entrees $10 and under) Cash only\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[gallery type=\"slideshow\" link=\"file\" ids=\"90922,90921,90920\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A tried and true spot for local Thai food is \u003cstrong>Chai Thai Noodles\u003c/strong> on International Blvd. in Oakland. While its most popular dishes tend to be the more Americanized ones, like pad Thai (which is overly sweet), the soups are more traditional, more balanced in terms of sweet, salty, spicy, and sour flavors, which is why the \u003cstrong>tom yum\u003c/strong> is a winner: bright, tangy, and very spicy. Shrimp are gently cooked, and mushrooms and galangal provide the requisite earthiness essential to this dish. The small room is airily cheerful, and servers are friendly and knowledgeable. Despite its size, the dining area is family-friendly, and there tend to be kids running around at all hours of the day.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.chaithainoodle.com/\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Chai Thai Noodles\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n545 International Blvd., Ste. B, Oakland [\u003ca href=\"http://goo.gl/Eqmg3g\" target=\"_blank\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 832-2500\u003cbr>\nHours: Sun-Thurs, 11am-9:30pm; Fri-Sat, 11am-10pm\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $ (Entrees $10 and under)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[gallery type=\"slideshow\" link=\"file\" ids=\"90938,90937,90939,90936\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Champa Garden\u003c/strong> is a well-known entity, and Lao food is its calling card. Indeed, the grilled Lao sausages and deservedly famous fried rice balls are destinations unto themselves. But the soups are equally marvelous, two in particular: \u003cstrong>homemade noodle soup\u003c/strong> is a rich version of classic chicken soup, with chewy, hand-pulled rice noodles, fried shallots, and cilantro. \u003cstrong>Lue’s noodle soup\u003c/strong> is made with ho fun (wide, flat rice noodles), fermented bean paste, and pork. There’s even good wine to go alongside from Navarro in Mendocino County; the Edelzwicker is just right for Thai spiciness.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/champa-garden-oakland\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Champa Garden\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n2012 8th Ave, Oakland [\u003ca href=\"http://goo.gl/SsgyOX\" target=\"_blank\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 238-8819\u003cbr>\nHours: Daily, 11:30am-3:30pm and 5pm-9pm\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $ (Entrees $10 and under)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[gallery type=\"slideshow\" link=\"file\" ids=\"90944,90943,90942\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Chef Lau’s Chinese Seafood\u003c/strong> is a sweet little spot in the heart of Oakland’s Chinatown, with a large menu of traditional Cantonese dishes. The go-to soup here is a simple, fragrant bowl of \u003cstrong>Cantonese seafood soup: homemade chicken broth and egg, chopped shrimp, and crunchy fish tripe\u003c/strong>. It’s hard to find a spicy accompaniment on the menu, so I put in a small spoonful of chili paste, not a traditional move, but a delicious one. Service is a bit brusque, but nonetheless efficient. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/chef-laus-oakland\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Chef Lau’s Chinese Seafood\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> [CLOSED]\u003cbr>\n301 8th St., Oakland [\u003ca href=\"http://goo.gl/SZTWFR\" target=\"_blank\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 835-3288\u003cbr>\nHours: Daily, 8:30am-10pm\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $$ (Entrees $11-$17)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[gallery type=\"slideshow\" link=\"file\" ids=\"90950,90949,90948\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A couple of storefronts down from Chef Lau’s is a bustling dim sum house, \u003cstrong>Joy Luck Restaurant\u003c/strong>, where the server was a bit perturbed that I’d asked for a menu. But I’d come for the \u003cstrong>wonton soup\u003c/strong>, at the recommendation of a friend from Taiwan, and, though it took nearly a half-hour to get the soup, it was well worth the wait. The homemade wontons were as good as any I’ve ever eaten, and the “house special” version comes with catfish, shrimp, and bok choy in a salty chicken broth. I would certainly go back and try the dim sum. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/joy-luck-restaurant-oakland\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Joy Luck Restaurant\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> [CLOSED]\u003cbr>\n301 8th St., Oakland [\u003ca href=\"http://goo.gl/VTikxY\" target=\"_blank\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 832-4270\u003cbr>\nHours: Daily, 8:30am-10pm\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $ (Entrees $10 and under)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[gallery type=\"slideshow\" link=\"file\" ids=\"90954,90953,90952\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I drove over to Alameda, at the recommendation of a friend who’d spent time in Japan, for \u003cstrong>ishikari nabe\u003c/strong> at \u003cstrong>Kamakura\u003c/strong>, a gorgeous bowl of miso broth with generous chunks of skin-on salmon, tofu, and cabbage, sprinkled with togarishi. To my knowledge, Kamakura is the only East Bay restaurant that serves this particular soup. The restaurant appeared to be filled with neighborhood regulars; it seemed as if I was the only newcomer in the room, and I was welcomed warmly. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.kamakurarestaurant.com/\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Kamakura\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n2549 Santa Clara Ave., Alameda [\u003ca href=\"http://goo.gl/NUOGyG\" target=\"_blank\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 521-9121\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon-Thurs, 11:30am-2pm and 5pm-9pm; Fri, 11:30am-2pm and 5pm-9:30pm; Sun, 5pm-9pm\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $$ (Entrees $11-$17)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[gallery type=\"slideshow\" link=\"file\" ids=\"90959,90958,90957\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>One of the better pho houses in Oakland is \u003cstrong>KangNam\u003c/strong>, which has been rooted in Temescal since long before the neighborhood became oh-so trendy. Aside from a few appetizers and rice plates, it’s all pho, all the time. And all the choices are dandy, but my personal favorite is \u003cstrong>number seven: tai, nam, gan\u003c/strong> (rare steak, well-done flank, and tendon). The broth is particularly nice, slightly redolent of sweet anise and ginger. 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The soups are often overlooked here, but shouldn’t be. \u003cstrong>Samosa soup\u003c/strong> is vegan, with handmade samosas, cabbage, falafel, lentils, and red onions, made slightly sour by a touch of tamarind. And \u003cstrong>onoh kawt swe—coconut noodle soup\u003c/strong>—is a thick bisque-style soup with flour noodles, chicken, onion, lemon, and cilantro, with a bit of tamarind and lemon for tart balance.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.rangoonsuperstars.com/\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Rangoon Super Stars\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> [new name: \u003cstrong>Royal Rangoon\u003c/strong>]\u003cbr>\n2826 Telegraph Ave., Berkeley [\u003ca href=\"http://goo.gl/O3FJ8c\" target=\"_blank\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 647-9744\u003cbr>\nHours: Daily, 11:30am-2:30pm and 5pm-10pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/RangoonSuperStars\" target=\"_blank\">Rangoon Super Stars\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: @\u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/RangoonSS\" target=\"_blank\">RangoonSS\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $$ (Entrees $11-$17)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This is, by no means, an exhaustive list of non-ramen options, but it’s a laudable start, should your winter soup habits need some rejuvenating.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Please share you favorite East Bay Asian soup spots in the comments.\u003c/p>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cp>Large, floppy New York-style pizza slices served on a paper plate. Crispy thin Neapolitan-style pizza served fresh from a blistering hot wood-fired oven. A deep dish pie with thick and chewy crust, loaded with meat, oozing cheese and veggies. Are you drooling already? It’s hard not to love pizza but it may be a little more difficult to pin down a list of favorites with so many styles to choose from. Here is a helpful guide highlighting ten popular pizza restaurants in the South Bay Area. Of course, there are plenty more than ten restaurants in the South Bay that are worthy of making this list and the following were considered contenders: \u003ca href=\"http://www.napoletanapizzeria.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Napoletana Pizzeria\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.pizzaboccalupo.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Pizza Bocca Lupo\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://pizzamyheart.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Pizza My Heart\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://bluelinepizza.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Blue Line Pizza\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"http://www.vestarwc.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Vesta\u003c/a> (Redwood City).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Please feel free to share your favorite places for pizza in the South Bay that are not included in this guide.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[gallery type=\"slideshow\" link=\"file\" ids=\"90628,90626,90627,90624,90625\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A funky, fun spot for pizza, Oak & Rye has grown into a new popular destination for pizza in the South Bay. The neighborhood pizza place offers a short list of wood-fired pies, small plates and a drink menu of craft cocktails, beer and Italian wines. Delicious pizzas take whimsical names such as the TMNT (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) and the Scottie 2 Hottie. The creative theme repeats itself in the restaurant’s decor with framed vinyl records, a black light lit restroom complete with a VHS collection and a pizza oven covered in copper pennies.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.oakandryepizza.com/\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Oak & Rye\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n303 N Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos [\u003ca href=\"http://goo.gl/Ebh6oS\" target=\"_blank\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: (408) 395-4441\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon 5pm-11pm; Tue-Fri 11am-11pm; Sat-Sun 9am-11pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/pages/Oak-Rye/570298836338514\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Oak & Rye\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $$ (entrees $11-$17)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[gallery type=\"slideshow\" link=\"file\" ids=\"90637,90636,90638,90635,90634\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Taking their name from Northern Italian slang for “farmworker,” Terún celebrates the rustic dishes of Southern Italy, the main attraction being their Neapolitan-style pizza. Terún ia a proud member of the American Delegation of the Associazione Vera Pizza Napoletana. Membership is hard to obtain and includes a strict inspection of the oven (which must be wood-burning), ingredients and, of course, final product. The signature Terún pizza is topped with three simple ingredients of San Marzano tomato sauce, fior di latte mozzarella and cured spicy sausage.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://terunpizza.com/\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Terún\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n448 S California Ave, Palo Alto [\u003ca href=\"http://goo.gl/0Ia0BO\" target=\"_blank\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: (650) 600-8310\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon-Sat 11:30am-2:30pm 5-10pm; Sun 11:30am-2:30pm 5-9pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/terunpizza\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Terun\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/Terunpizza\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>@Terunpizza\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $$ (entrees $11-$17)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[gallery type=\"slideshow\" link=\"file\" ids=\"90620,90619,90618,90617,90616\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Peninsula chef and restaurateur, Howard Bulka, left his role as executive chef at Marché in Menlo Park in 2008 to open his ideal vision of an East Coast artisan pizzeria. At Howie’s Artisan Pizza, Bulka uses house made ingredients, a brick-lined 600 degree oven and a scientific approach to making pizza dough. All the efforts result in wildly popular pizzas, with perfectly crisp crust and delicious toppings such as sausage and roasted red onions.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.howiesartisanpizza.com/\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Howie’s Artisan Pizza\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTown & Country Village, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto [\u003ca href=\"http://goo.gl/rvTpcE\" target=\"_blank\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: (650) 327-4992\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon-Sun 11:30am-9pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/HowiesArtisanPizza/info\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Howie’s Artisan Pizza\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/ArtisanPizza\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>@ArtisanPizza\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $$ (entrees $11-$17)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[gallery type=\"slideshow\" link=\"file\" ids=\"90630,90629,90631,90633,90632\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Located in a space smaller than an affordable Manhattan apartment, A Slice of New York is Kirk Vartan’s edible ode to New York. While there are just a handful of stools, the restaurant's popularity often leaves the place standing room only as hungry patrons enjoy pizza by the slice. The restaurant is covered in New York memorabilia from subway station signs, iconic NYC photographs and even handholds from a subway train. A Slice of New York serves slices and whole pies, including square Sicilian-style pan pizzas.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.asliceofny.com/\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>A Slice of New York\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n3443 Stevens Creek Blvd, San Jose [\u003ca href=\"http://goo.gl/nfmnlR\" target=\"_blank\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: (408) 247-5423\u003cbr>\nHours: Tue-Sat 11am-12am; Sun 12:30pm-12am\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/pages/A-Slice-of-New-York/97815817993\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>A Slice of New York\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/aSliceOfNY\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>@aSliceOfNY\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $ (entrees under $10)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[gallery type=\"slideshow\" link=\"file\" ids=\"90608,90610,90606,90607,90609, 90711\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This South Bay location from the popular San Francisco pizzeria serves Neapolitan style pizzas. Pizzeria Delfina also has a full bar featuring Italian spirits and liqueurs. Several pizzas can easily be shared among friends and the prosciutto pie with generous servings of arugula, mozzarella, panna, caciocavallo and prosciutto is an excellent start. If you still have room afterwards, Pizzeria Delfina serves housemade gelato.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://pizzeriadelfina.com/paloalto/\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Pizzeria Delfina\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n651 Emerson St, Palo Alto [\u003ca href=\"http://goo.gl/JiCRHH\" target=\"_blank\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: (650) 353-2208\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon-Sun 11:30am-10pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/pages/Pizzeria-Delfina-Palo-Alto/229309703925348\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Pizzeria Delfina\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/pizzeriadelfina\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>@pizzeriadelfina\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $$ (entrees $11-$17)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[gallery type=\"slideshow\" link=\"file\" ids=\"90596,90595,90594,90593,90592\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Pizza Antica has become a popular destination on Santana Row for both date night or just stopping in for lunch for a break from shopping. The pizzas are thin crust-style and use seasonal, locally sourced ingredients. The location in an enjoyable spot to grab a table on the patio and do some people watching while sharing a pizza or two. In addition to pizzas, the restaurant serves rustic Italian pasta dishes and main entrees.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://pizzaantica.com/\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Pizza Antica\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n334 Santana Row #1065, San Jose [\u003ca href=\"http://goo.gl/0GAcrI\" target=\"_blank\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: (408) 557-8373\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon-Sun 11:30am-10pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/pages/Pizza-Antica-San-Jose/76623298515\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Pizza Antica San Jose\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/PizzaAntica\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>@PizzaAntica\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $$ (entrees $11-$17)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[gallery type=\"slideshow\" link=\"file\" ids=\"90615,90614,90613,90612,90611\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A San Jose institution, Tony Di Maggio’s Pizza has been a family-run pizza parlor for more than three decades. Decorated with Italian-American knick knacks, photos and newspaper clipping, Di Maggio’s has the warm feel of a proud, neighborhood eatery. While this list is about pizza, this restaurant’s main attraction is their stromboli. Akin to an inside out pizza, the stromboli is a mixture of cheeses, Italian sausage, ham, salami and a streak of tangy yellow mustard all wrapped in pizza dough and covered in slowly-simmered marinara sauce. 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Bibo’s uses a generous helping of a special blend of buffalo and cow’s milk mozzarella cheese on their pizzas, giving the pies incredibly creamy and fresh flavor. The 20” inch pies come with massive New York-style slices that become very filling, very quickly. 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"disqusTitle": "Bay Area Bites Guide to 7 Exceptional Japanese Izakayas in the East Bay",
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"content": "\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_90020\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/11/kushido13.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-90020\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/11/kushido13.jpg\" alt=\"Assorted Yakitori\" width=\"1000\" height=\"715\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Assorted Yakitori: pork belly; chicken breast tender; chicken skin; bacon-wrapped scallops; shrimp; quail eggs from Kushido in Oakland.\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>It's 5 o'clock, and perhaps you're leaving the office in search of some post-work libations and snacks before dinner. You could go the traditional happy hour route -- where you're limited to a few drink and appetizer specials within a short window of time -- or you could up the ante and visit an \u003ca href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Izakaya\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003cem>izakaya\u003c/em>\u003c/a>. These special Japanese establishments are known for the quality of their food, their extensive selection of \u003cem>sake\u003c/em>, beer and other alcoholic beverages and a leisurely pace of drinking and dining is encouraged. Whet your appetite with their small plates or make a meal of grilled meat, \u003cem>sashimi\u003c/em>, fried tofu and other traditional dishes. Here's our a list of our favorites in the East Bay; let us know yours in the comments.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[slideshow ids=\"90124,90125,90126,90127,90128,90129,90130,90131,90132,90133,90134,90135,90136,90137,90138,90139,90140,90141,90142,90143,90144,90145,90146\" exclude=\"89925,89924,89926,89932,89930,89929,89928,89927,90082,90083,90084,90085,90086,90087,90088,90089,90090,90091,90092,90093,90094,90095,90096,90097,90098,90099,90008,90009,90010,90011,90030,90015,90016,90017,90018,90019,90020,90021,90022,90023,90024,90025,90026,90027,90028,90013,90012,90014,90029,90082,90083,90084,90085,90086,90087,90088,90089,90090,90091,90092,90093,90094,90095,90096,90097,90098,90099,90186,90173,90174,90175,90176,90178,90180,90182,90181,90184,90185,90183,90179,90191,90192,90197,90201,90202,90194,90195,90196,90198,90199,90200,90193,90203,90204,90225,90226,90227,90228,90229,90230,90231,90235,90238,90232,90236,90233,90237,90234,90239,90240,90283,90284,90285,90286,90287,90288,90289,90290,90291,90292,90293,90294,90295,90296,90297,90298\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Unless you make a reservation (which requires a minimum of $30 per person, not including alcohol), add your name to the list and get ready to wait for a coveted spot at Kiraku: a lively, popular spot in Berkeley, it's not unusual to see many flushed, smiling faces of diners as they shakily exit the small restaurant. If you're lucky enough to score a table, wipe your hands with the courtesy warm towel given to you as you study the wealth of options on their menu. Definitely choose some items from their daily specials; on a recent Thursday evening, the lush snow crab and avocado dip, a generous portion of delicately fried \u003cem>anago\u003c/em> (conger eel) \u003cem>tempura\u003c/em> and maitake mushroom \u003cem>tempura\u003c/em> with \u003cem>kabosu\u003c/em> citrus and Japanese pepper salt were fantastic dishes. And if you're craving more deep-fried delights, go for the \u003cem>tempura\u003c/em> rock shrimp with mayonnaise or the chewy, crispy chicken cartilage. For lighter tastes, their tsunami sampler ---- where you choose items from the starter section -- pickled \u003ca href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brassica_juncea\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">takana\u003c/a> leaves, octopus marinated with \u003cem>wasabi\u003c/em> and seasoned seaweed make a great trio. There's also silky homemade tofu covered in a waterfall of shaved bonito flakes, blanched spinach, roasted broccoli with anchovy flakes, pine nuts and garlic in a mini-cast iron pan, albacore \u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tataki\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tataki\u003c/a>\u003c/em> and albacore \u003cem>yuzu\u003c/em> ceviche. For the ultimate in \u003cem>umami\u003c/em> flavors, try the \u003cem>nasu miso\u003c/em>, or globe eggplant thickly lacquered in dark, rich miso glaze, the black pork belly skewer with housemade spicy miso and the fusion noodle dish of \u003cem>yaki udon\u003c/em> with mushrooms, baby octopus and basil pesto. And don't neglect the \u003cem>sake\u003c/em>; if you order it hot, you'll get to choose your cup from the collection of homemade ceramics.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.kirakuberkeley.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kiraku\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n2566B Telegraph Ave. [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/zUeIn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nBerkeley, CA 94707\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 848-2758\u003cbr>\nHours: Wed-Thu 5:30-10pm; Fri-Sat 5:30-11pm; Sun 5:30-9pm; Closed Mon-Tue\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/pages/Kiraku-Restaurant/112425408849689\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kiraku Restaurant\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $$ Entrees ($11-$17)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[slideshow ids=\"90082,90083,90084,90085,90086,90087,90088,90089,90090,90091,90092,90093,90094,90095,90096,90097,90098,90099\" exclude=\"89925,89924,89926,89932,89930,89929,89928,89927,90008,90009,90010,90011,90030,90015,90016,90017,90018,90019,90020,90021,90022,90023,90024,90025,90026,90027,90028,90013,90012,90014,90029,90124,90125,90126,90127,90128,90129,90130,90131,90132,90133,90134,90135,90136,90137,90138,90139,90140,90141,90142,90143,90144,90145,90146,90186,90173,90174,90175,90176,90178,90180,90182,90181,90184,90185,90183,90179,90191,90192,90197,90201,90202,90194,90195,90196,90198,90199,90200,90193,90203,90204,90225,90226,90227,90228,90229,90230,90231,90235,90238,90232,90236,90233,90237,90234,90239,90240,90283,90284,90285,90286,90287,90288,90289,90290,90291,90292,90293,90294,90295,90296,90297,90298\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Ippuku, a \u003ca href=\"http://www.michelintravel.com/selections/2015-san-francisco-michelin-selections/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Michelin Gourmand Bib-restaurant\u003c/a> expertly overseen by chef Christian Geideman, is worth the hour-long wait you might face if you don't make a reservation. Hungry customers crowd the entrance as they bide their time, hovering by the bar or squeezing in together on wooden benches. There's cocktails, beer, whiskey and \u003cem>sake\u003c/em> that will appeal to a wide range of tastes and budgets from under $10 to upwards of $300. If you're lucky, you'll score one of the traditional \u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tatami\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tatami\u003c/a>\u003c/em> mat-lined rooms with low tables, or \u003cem>zashiki\u003c/em>, with a sunken floor -- be sure to remove your shoes before you slide onto the cushions. The menu is organized by the suggested sequence you should order your food; after the complimentary dish of raw cabbage with mayonnaise dressing, the \u003cem>jidori gyoza\u003c/em> (housemade pan-fried chicken dumplings) chicken \u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karaage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">karage\u003c/a>\u003c/em> and \u003cem>dashi maki\u003c/em>, or sweet egg omelette, are mouthwatering starters for your meal. If you're uncertain which of the \u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yakitori\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">yakitori\u003c/a>\u003c/em>, or skewered meats and vegetables, you should order, defer to the chef's choice: \u003cem>omakase gushi\u003c/em>. Then move onto their signature dishes, such as the creamy, bechamel sauced-Dungeness crab croquettes, the sublime \u003cem>uni-pon\u003c/em>, or sea urchin with \u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ponzu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ponzu\u003c/a>\u003c/em> sauce, \u003cem>ikasumi chahan\u003c/em> (squid ink fried rice) and \u003cem>yaki onigiri\u003c/em> (grilled rice balls). They also serve \u003ca href=\"http://www.dailycal.org/2013/09/19/soba-noodles-at-ippuku/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">housemade soba\u003c/a> on Monday and Tuesday evenings from 5-10PM.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.ippukuberkeley.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ippuku\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n2130 Center St. [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/dkQdi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nBerkeley, CA 94704\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 665-1969\u003cbr>\nHours: Wed-Thu, Sun 5-10pm; Fri-Sat 5-11pm\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $$$$ (Entrees more than $25)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[slideshow ids=\"89925,89924,89926,89932,89930,89929,89928,89927\" exclude=\"90008,90009,90010,90011,90030,90015,90016,90017,90018,90019,90020,90021,90022,90023,90024,90025,90026,90027,90028,90013,90012,90014,90029,90082,90083,90084,90085,90086,90087,90088,90089,90090,90091,90092,90093,90094,90095,90096,90097,90098,90099,90124,90125,90126,90127,90128,90129,90130,90131,90132,90133,90134,90135,90136,90137,90138,90139,90140,90141,90142,90143,90144,90145,90146,90186,90173,90174,90175,90176,90178,90180,90182,90181,90184,90185,90183,90179,90191,90192,90197,90201,90202,90194,90195,90196,90198,90199,90200,90193,90203,90204,90225,90226,90227,90228,90229,90230,90231,90235,90238,90232,90236,90233,90237,90234,90239,90240,90283,90284,90285,90286,90287,90288,90289,90290,90291,90292,90293,90294,90295,90296,90297,90298\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Chef-owner Chikara Ono recently relocated his homey B-Dama \u003cem>izakaya\u003c/em> from Piedmont Avenue to roomier digs in downtown Oakland's Swan's Market (and renamed it AS B-Dama using the initials of two of his chefs.) There's plenty of communal seating in the shared space (\u003ca href=\"http://www.cosechacafe.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cosecha\u003c/a> and Taylor's Sausage are neighbors) either at wooden tables or at the counter. Although their previous offerings have been pared down, there's still quite a few of the familiar favorites included on its revamped menus; be sure to check out the bulletin board that announces rotating daily specials. The lunch menu features \u003cem>bento\u003c/em>-style sets and \u003cem>sushi\u003c/em> rolls, while there's more elegant entrees for dinner like fresh \u003cem>sashimi\u003c/em> platters and broiled fish. Their substantial portions are perfect for sharing between 3-4 diners and, of course, there's a number of \u003cem>sake\u003c/em> and beer options to choose from to wash down your chicken \u003cem>karage\u003c/em> or \u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agedashi_tofu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">agedashi\u003cbr>\ntofu\u003c/a>\u003c/em>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.asbdama.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AS B-Dama\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nSwan's Market, 907 Washington St. [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/dUXlu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94607\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 251-1113\u003cbr>\nHours: 11:30am-2pm; 5:30-10pm; Closed Sunday\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/asbdama\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AS B-Dama\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $$ Entrees ($11-$17)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[slideshow ids=\"90283,90284,90285,90286,90287,90288,90289,90290,90291,90292,90293,90294,90295,90296,90297,90298\" exclude=\"89925,89924,89926,89932,89930,89929,89928,89927,90082,90083,90084,90085,90086,90087,90088,90089,90090,90091,90092,90093,90094,90095,90096,90097,90098,90099,90124,90125,90126,90127,90128,90129,90130,90131,90132,90133,90134,90135,90136,90137,90138,90139,90140,90141,90142,90143,90144,90145,90146,90008,90009,90010,90011,90030,90015,90016,90017,90018,90019,90020,90021,90022,90023,90024,90025,90026,90027,90028,90013,90012,90014,90029,90191,90192,90197,90201,90202,90194,90195,90196,90198,90199,90200,90193,90203,90204,90186,90173,90174,90175,90176,90178,90180,90182,90181,90184,90185,90183,90179,90225,90226,90227,90228,90229,90230,90231,90235,90238,90232,90236,90233,90237,90234,90239,90240\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A perennial favorite of Berkeley residents for over 15 years -- the evening crowds frequently lined up for a table are a testament to its revered status -- Kirala serves up marvelous \u003cem>sushi\u003c/em> and other traditional Japanese dishes. As you can only order items from its sizable list of \u003cem>yakitori\u003c/em> at night, try and sit front and center to the \u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robatayaki\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">robatayaki\u003c/a>\u003c/em> setup so you can get your skewers piping hot off the grill. Ground chicken wrapped in \u003cem>shiso\u003c/em> leaves, a juicy lamb chop , ground chicken stuffed in bell peppers, grilled mackerel and salmon are absolutely delectable, while the grilled \u003cem>shishito\u003c/em> (Japanese bell peppers) topped with shredded dried \u003cem>bonito\u003c/em> flakes will give you a subtly spicy kick. For raw dishes, the ocean trout \u003cem>sushi\u003c/em>, as well as the eel and avocado roll are superb, and the \u003cem>ikura\u003c/em> (salmon roe) \u003cem>sushi\u003c/em> and \u003cem>uni\u003c/em> (sea urchin) will appeal to more adventurous palates. If you sit at the bar, chat up the bartender and have him recommend you some beer, \u003cem>sake\u003c/em> or \u003cem>sake\u003c/em> cocktails off of their prodigious menu; the \u003cem>Tedorigawa \"Yamahai Junmai\"\u003c/em> is crisp and dry. Two other items of note are their seafood \u003cem>gyoza\u003c/em> and \u003cem>kaki\u003c/em>, or fried oysters. They also host a to-go spot within \u003ca href=\"http://www.kiralaberkeley.com/kiralatogo/kiralatogo.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Epicurious Garden\u003c/a> for bento boxes, \u003cem>sushi\u003c/em> and other quick meals. And learn more about Kirala in this previous episode of \u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2008/10/31/kirala-reviews/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Check, Please.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.kiralaberkeley.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kirala\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n2100 Ward St. [\u003ca href=\"http://www.kiralaberkeley.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nBerkeley, CA 94705\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 549-3486\u003cbr>\nHours: Lunch: Mon-Fri 11:30am-2pm; Dinner: Tue-Thu 5-9:30pm; Fri-Sat 5-10pm; Sun 5-9:30pm\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $$$ Entrees ($18-$24)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[slideshow ids=\"90191,90192,90197,90201,90202,90194,90195,90196,90198,90199,90200,90193,90203,90204\" exclude=\"89925,89924,89926,89932,89930,89929,89928,89927,90082,90083,90084,90085,90086,90087,90088,90089,90090,90091,90092,90093,90094,90095,90096,90097,90098,90099,90124,90125,90126,90127,90128,90129,90130,90131,90132,90133,90134,90135,90136,90137,90138,90139,90140,90141,90142,90143,90144,90145,90146,90008,90009,90010,90011,90030,90015,90016,90017,90018,90019,90020,90021,90022,90023,90024,90025,90026,90027,90028,90013,90012,90014,90029,90186,90173,90174,90175,90176,90178,90180,90182,90181,90184,90185,90183,90179,90225,90226,90227,90228,90229,90230,90231,90235,90238,90232,90236,90233,90237,90234,90239,90240,90283,90284,90285,90286,90287,90288,90289,90290,90291,90292,90293,90294,90295,90296,90297,90298\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A pop-up restaurant located inside \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/pages/Garden-House/111522842221364\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Garden House\u003c/a> 4 nights a week, Abura-Ya is a collaboration between Adachi Hiroyuki, Angelo Hernandez, and Rodrigo de la Reza that specializes in Japanese fried chicken (read more about their business from \u003ca href=\"http://www.eastbayexpress.com/WhatTheFork/archives/2014/06/26/pop-up-alert-abura-ya-brings-japanese-fried-chicken-to-downtown-oakland\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">East Bay Express\u003c/a>). While there's no alcohol served yet, they cook up a variety of dishes that would be right at home in an \u003cem>izakaya\u003c/em> setting. With a cornstarch marinade and seasoned with \u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://www.saveur.com/article/kitchen/shio-koji\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">shio koji\u003c/a>\u003c/em> and pepper (but with no added corn syrup or sugar), their all-natural, boneless chunks of fried chicken thighs are prepared with an assortment of flavors, such as curry, Japanese BBQ or agave ginger teriyaki. Prices vary depending on portion size and orders are served with sliced raw cabbage and miso ranch dressing. Check their handwritten menu board for other savory items to sample; one evening featured \u003cem>tako poke\u003c/em> carpaccio, or sliced boiled octopus, lemon jalapeño salt and sesame oil; vegetarian \u003cem>okonomiyaki\u003c/em>, sans the usual seafood but topped with mayonnaise, \u003cem>tonkatsu sauce\u003c/em> and sprouts; raw sesame kale salad with sesame \u003cem>ponzu\u003c/em> dressing; roasted beets crostini with avocado, miso ranch dressing, lemon jalapeño salt, sprouts and Parmesan cheese on toast. It's cash only, so be sure to hit the ATM before you go.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/aburayafriedchicken\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Abura-Ya\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n380 15th St. [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/y7W9o\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94612\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 835-9515\u003cbr>\nHours: Wed-Sat 6-10pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/aburayafriedchicken\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Abura-Ya\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/aburayaoakland\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@ABURAYAOAKLAND\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $$ Entrees ($11-$17)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[slideshow ids=\"90186,90173,90174,90175,90176,90178,90180,90182,90181,90184,90185,90183,90179\" exclude=\"89925,89924,89926,89932,89930,89929,89928,89927,90082,90083,90084,90085,90086,90087,90088,90089,90090,90091,90092,90093,90094,90095,90096,90097,90098,90099,90124,90125,90126,90127,90128,90129,90130,90131,90132,90133,90134,90135,90136,90137,90138,90139,90140,90141,90142,90143,90144,90145,90146,90008,90009,90010,90011,90030,90015,90016,90017,90018,90019,90020,90021,90022,90023,90024,90025,90026,90027,90028,90013,90012,90014,90029,90191,90192,90197,90201,90202,90194,90195,90196,90198,90199,90200,90193,90203,90204,90225,90226,90227,90228,90229,90230,90231,90235,90238,90232,90236,90233,90237,90234,90239,90240,90283,90284,90285,90286,90287,90288,90289,90290,90291,90292,90293,90294,90295,90296,90297,90298\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Situated on the main drag of downtown Walnut Creek in a former meat market, Sasa's rustic contemporary interior has a long bar, high tables, a cozy, window-facing lounge and a quiet, heated outdoor patio for patrons to enjoy their Japanese-style tapas. Also open for lunch, this Michelin Guide-recommended restaurant's daytime menu has many of the same California-fusion items served in the evening. Try the steamed spinach with chilled sesame dressing and bonito flakes, or \u003cem>moromi\u003c/em>, a glass of crunchy, raw vegetables accompanied by a barley miso dip. Highlights include \u003cem>sashimi omakase\u003c/em>, chicken meatballs seasoned with a ginger-soy glaze and sesame seeds, salmon \u003cem>yakitori\u003c/em> with sea salt, lemon and sancho pepper and \u003cem>tempura\u003c/em> shrimp lettuce wraps with walnuts, black sesame seeds, miso aioli. \"\u003cem>Izakaya\u003c/em> Tuesdays\" (from 4PM until closing) and \"Wine Wednesdays\" offer specials on select dishes and drinks. Check \u003ca href=\"http://sasawc.com/wp-content/uploads/menus/Libations.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">online\u003c/a> to learn more about their \u003cem>sake\u003c/em>, cocktail and alcohol menu.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://sasawc.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sasa\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n1432 N. Main St. [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/44PtC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nWalnut Creek, CA 94596\u003cbr>\nPh: (925) 210-0188\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon 11:30am-9pm; Tue-Thu 11:30am-10pm; Fri-Sat 11:30am-10:30pm; Sun 12-9pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/sasawalnutcreek?fref=nf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sasa Walnut Creek\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/Sasa_Restaurant\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@Sasa_Restaurant\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $$$$ (Entrees more than $25)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[slideshow ids=\"90225,90226,90227,90228,90229,90230,90231,90235,90238,90232,90236,90233,90237,90234,90239,90240\" exclude=\"89925,89924,89926,89932,89930,89929,89928,89927,90082,90083,90084,90085,90086,90087,90088,90089,90090,90091,90092,90093,90094,90095,90096,90097,90098,90099,90124,90125,90126,90127,90128,90129,90130,90131,90132,90133,90134,90135,90136,90137,90138,90139,90140,90141,90142,90143,90144,90145,90146,90008,90009,90010,90011,90030,90015,90016,90017,90018,90019,90020,90021,90022,90023,90024,90025,90026,90027,90028,90013,90012,90014,90029,90191,90192,90197,90201,90202,90194,90195,90196,90198,90199,90200,90193,90203,90204,90186,90173,90174,90175,90176,90178,90180,90182,90181,90184,90185,90183,90179,90283,90284,90285,90286,90287,90288,90289,90290,90291,90292,90293,90294,90295,90296,90297,90298\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Located in the Dublin Ulferts Center as \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2014/01/27/5-bites-delightful-bay-area-dim-sum/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Koi Palace's Dublin outposts\u003c/a>, Yakitori West opened in July in the space formerly occupied by Yakitori Hiroshi. There's no bar, so customers sit either at wooden tables or one of the few traditional \u003cem>zashiki\u003c/em> tables with recessed floors. The restaurant's best dishes are their solid \u003cem>sashimi\u003c/em> and fish offerings: \u003cem>hamachi carpaccio\u003c/em> in a \u003cem>yuzu\u003c/em> sauce; \u003cem>hirame\u003c/em> or halibut; \u003cem>ankimo\u003c/em> (monk fish liver); sea bass \u003cem>misoyaki\u003c/em>, or grilled wild Chilean sea bass with soybean paste. (Although on a recent visit, the \u003cem>maguro\u003c/em> steak, or grilled tuna belly, was a tad overdone.) Fried bites like their pork \u003cem>gyoza\u003c/em> dumplings, soft shell crab and \u003cem>yaki onigiri\u003c/em> with bits of seaweed and salmon go well with a carafe of their house hot or cold \u003cem>sake\u003c/em>. You can order individual \u003cem>yakitori\u003c/em> skewers or dig into a chef's \u003cem>omakase\u003c/em> sampler. They also sell a small range of beer, wine and \u003cem>sake\u003c/em> and have a short list of desserts, including green tea ice cream.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/yakitori-west-dublin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yakitori West\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n4288 Dublin Blvd., Ste. 109, (Ulferts Center) [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/nnA3b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nDublin, CA 94608\u003cbr>\nPh: (925) 828-7765\u003cbr>\nHours: Tue-Thu and Sun 5-9:30pm; Fri-Sat 5-10pm\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $$ Entrees ($11-$17)\u003c/p>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_90020\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/11/kushido13.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-90020\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/11/kushido13.jpg\" alt=\"Assorted Yakitori\" width=\"1000\" height=\"715\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Assorted Yakitori: pork belly; chicken breast tender; chicken skin; bacon-wrapped scallops; shrimp; quail eggs from Kushido in Oakland.\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>It's 5 o'clock, and perhaps you're leaving the office in search of some post-work libations and snacks before dinner. You could go the traditional happy hour route -- where you're limited to a few drink and appetizer specials within a short window of time -- or you could up the ante and visit an \u003ca href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Izakaya\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003cem>izakaya\u003c/em>\u003c/a>. These special Japanese establishments are known for the quality of their food, their extensive selection of \u003cem>sake\u003c/em>, beer and other alcoholic beverages and a leisurely pace of drinking and dining is encouraged. Whet your appetite with their small plates or make a meal of grilled meat, \u003cem>sashimi\u003c/em>, fried tofu and other traditional dishes. Here's our a list of our favorites in the East Bay; let us know yours in the comments.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[slideshow ids=\"90124,90125,90126,90127,90128,90129,90130,90131,90132,90133,90134,90135,90136,90137,90138,90139,90140,90141,90142,90143,90144,90145,90146\" exclude=\"89925,89924,89926,89932,89930,89929,89928,89927,90082,90083,90084,90085,90086,90087,90088,90089,90090,90091,90092,90093,90094,90095,90096,90097,90098,90099,90008,90009,90010,90011,90030,90015,90016,90017,90018,90019,90020,90021,90022,90023,90024,90025,90026,90027,90028,90013,90012,90014,90029,90082,90083,90084,90085,90086,90087,90088,90089,90090,90091,90092,90093,90094,90095,90096,90097,90098,90099,90186,90173,90174,90175,90176,90178,90180,90182,90181,90184,90185,90183,90179,90191,90192,90197,90201,90202,90194,90195,90196,90198,90199,90200,90193,90203,90204,90225,90226,90227,90228,90229,90230,90231,90235,90238,90232,90236,90233,90237,90234,90239,90240,90283,90284,90285,90286,90287,90288,90289,90290,90291,90292,90293,90294,90295,90296,90297,90298\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Unless you make a reservation (which requires a minimum of $30 per person, not including alcohol), add your name to the list and get ready to wait for a coveted spot at Kiraku: a lively, popular spot in Berkeley, it's not unusual to see many flushed, smiling faces of diners as they shakily exit the small restaurant. If you're lucky enough to score a table, wipe your hands with the courtesy warm towel given to you as you study the wealth of options on their menu. Definitely choose some items from their daily specials; on a recent Thursday evening, the lush snow crab and avocado dip, a generous portion of delicately fried \u003cem>anago\u003c/em> (conger eel) \u003cem>tempura\u003c/em> and maitake mushroom \u003cem>tempura\u003c/em> with \u003cem>kabosu\u003c/em> citrus and Japanese pepper salt were fantastic dishes. And if you're craving more deep-fried delights, go for the \u003cem>tempura\u003c/em> rock shrimp with mayonnaise or the chewy, crispy chicken cartilage. For lighter tastes, their tsunami sampler ---- where you choose items from the starter section -- pickled \u003ca href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brassica_juncea\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">takana\u003c/a> leaves, octopus marinated with \u003cem>wasabi\u003c/em> and seasoned seaweed make a great trio. There's also silky homemade tofu covered in a waterfall of shaved bonito flakes, blanched spinach, roasted broccoli with anchovy flakes, pine nuts and garlic in a mini-cast iron pan, albacore \u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tataki\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tataki\u003c/a>\u003c/em> and albacore \u003cem>yuzu\u003c/em> ceviche. For the ultimate in \u003cem>umami\u003c/em> flavors, try the \u003cem>nasu miso\u003c/em>, or globe eggplant thickly lacquered in dark, rich miso glaze, the black pork belly skewer with housemade spicy miso and the fusion noodle dish of \u003cem>yaki udon\u003c/em> with mushrooms, baby octopus and basil pesto. And don't neglect the \u003cem>sake\u003c/em>; if you order it hot, you'll get to choose your cup from the collection of homemade ceramics.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.kirakuberkeley.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kiraku\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n2566B Telegraph Ave. [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/zUeIn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nBerkeley, CA 94707\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 848-2758\u003cbr>\nHours: Wed-Thu 5:30-10pm; Fri-Sat 5:30-11pm; Sun 5:30-9pm; Closed Mon-Tue\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/pages/Kiraku-Restaurant/112425408849689\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kiraku Restaurant\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $$ Entrees ($11-$17)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[slideshow ids=\"90082,90083,90084,90085,90086,90087,90088,90089,90090,90091,90092,90093,90094,90095,90096,90097,90098,90099\" exclude=\"89925,89924,89926,89932,89930,89929,89928,89927,90008,90009,90010,90011,90030,90015,90016,90017,90018,90019,90020,90021,90022,90023,90024,90025,90026,90027,90028,90013,90012,90014,90029,90124,90125,90126,90127,90128,90129,90130,90131,90132,90133,90134,90135,90136,90137,90138,90139,90140,90141,90142,90143,90144,90145,90146,90186,90173,90174,90175,90176,90178,90180,90182,90181,90184,90185,90183,90179,90191,90192,90197,90201,90202,90194,90195,90196,90198,90199,90200,90193,90203,90204,90225,90226,90227,90228,90229,90230,90231,90235,90238,90232,90236,90233,90237,90234,90239,90240,90283,90284,90285,90286,90287,90288,90289,90290,90291,90292,90293,90294,90295,90296,90297,90298\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Ippuku, a \u003ca href=\"http://www.michelintravel.com/selections/2015-san-francisco-michelin-selections/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Michelin Gourmand Bib-restaurant\u003c/a> expertly overseen by chef Christian Geideman, is worth the hour-long wait you might face if you don't make a reservation. Hungry customers crowd the entrance as they bide their time, hovering by the bar or squeezing in together on wooden benches. There's cocktails, beer, whiskey and \u003cem>sake\u003c/em> that will appeal to a wide range of tastes and budgets from under $10 to upwards of $300. If you're lucky, you'll score one of the traditional \u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tatami\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tatami\u003c/a>\u003c/em> mat-lined rooms with low tables, or \u003cem>zashiki\u003c/em>, with a sunken floor -- be sure to remove your shoes before you slide onto the cushions. The menu is organized by the suggested sequence you should order your food; after the complimentary dish of raw cabbage with mayonnaise dressing, the \u003cem>jidori gyoza\u003c/em> (housemade pan-fried chicken dumplings) chicken \u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karaage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">karage\u003c/a>\u003c/em> and \u003cem>dashi maki\u003c/em>, or sweet egg omelette, are mouthwatering starters for your meal. If you're uncertain which of the \u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yakitori\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">yakitori\u003c/a>\u003c/em>, or skewered meats and vegetables, you should order, defer to the chef's choice: \u003cem>omakase gushi\u003c/em>. Then move onto their signature dishes, such as the creamy, bechamel sauced-Dungeness crab croquettes, the sublime \u003cem>uni-pon\u003c/em>, or sea urchin with \u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ponzu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ponzu\u003c/a>\u003c/em> sauce, \u003cem>ikasumi chahan\u003c/em> (squid ink fried rice) and \u003cem>yaki onigiri\u003c/em> (grilled rice balls). They also serve \u003ca href=\"http://www.dailycal.org/2013/09/19/soba-noodles-at-ippuku/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">housemade soba\u003c/a> on Monday and Tuesday evenings from 5-10PM.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.ippukuberkeley.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ippuku\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n2130 Center St. [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/dkQdi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nBerkeley, CA 94704\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 665-1969\u003cbr>\nHours: Wed-Thu, Sun 5-10pm; Fri-Sat 5-11pm\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $$$$ (Entrees more than $25)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[slideshow ids=\"89925,89924,89926,89932,89930,89929,89928,89927\" exclude=\"90008,90009,90010,90011,90030,90015,90016,90017,90018,90019,90020,90021,90022,90023,90024,90025,90026,90027,90028,90013,90012,90014,90029,90082,90083,90084,90085,90086,90087,90088,90089,90090,90091,90092,90093,90094,90095,90096,90097,90098,90099,90124,90125,90126,90127,90128,90129,90130,90131,90132,90133,90134,90135,90136,90137,90138,90139,90140,90141,90142,90143,90144,90145,90146,90186,90173,90174,90175,90176,90178,90180,90182,90181,90184,90185,90183,90179,90191,90192,90197,90201,90202,90194,90195,90196,90198,90199,90200,90193,90203,90204,90225,90226,90227,90228,90229,90230,90231,90235,90238,90232,90236,90233,90237,90234,90239,90240,90283,90284,90285,90286,90287,90288,90289,90290,90291,90292,90293,90294,90295,90296,90297,90298\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Chef-owner Chikara Ono recently relocated his homey B-Dama \u003cem>izakaya\u003c/em> from Piedmont Avenue to roomier digs in downtown Oakland's Swan's Market (and renamed it AS B-Dama using the initials of two of his chefs.) There's plenty of communal seating in the shared space (\u003ca href=\"http://www.cosechacafe.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cosecha\u003c/a> and Taylor's Sausage are neighbors) either at wooden tables or at the counter. Although their previous offerings have been pared down, there's still quite a few of the familiar favorites included on its revamped menus; be sure to check out the bulletin board that announces rotating daily specials. The lunch menu features \u003cem>bento\u003c/em>-style sets and \u003cem>sushi\u003c/em> rolls, while there's more elegant entrees for dinner like fresh \u003cem>sashimi\u003c/em> platters and broiled fish. Their substantial portions are perfect for sharing between 3-4 diners and, of course, there's a number of \u003cem>sake\u003c/em> and beer options to choose from to wash down your chicken \u003cem>karage\u003c/em> or \u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agedashi_tofu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">agedashi\u003cbr>\ntofu\u003c/a>\u003c/em>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.asbdama.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AS B-Dama\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nSwan's Market, 907 Washington St. [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/dUXlu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94607\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 251-1113\u003cbr>\nHours: 11:30am-2pm; 5:30-10pm; Closed Sunday\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/asbdama\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AS B-Dama\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $$ Entrees ($11-$17)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[slideshow ids=\"90283,90284,90285,90286,90287,90288,90289,90290,90291,90292,90293,90294,90295,90296,90297,90298\" exclude=\"89925,89924,89926,89932,89930,89929,89928,89927,90082,90083,90084,90085,90086,90087,90088,90089,90090,90091,90092,90093,90094,90095,90096,90097,90098,90099,90124,90125,90126,90127,90128,90129,90130,90131,90132,90133,90134,90135,90136,90137,90138,90139,90140,90141,90142,90143,90144,90145,90146,90008,90009,90010,90011,90030,90015,90016,90017,90018,90019,90020,90021,90022,90023,90024,90025,90026,90027,90028,90013,90012,90014,90029,90191,90192,90197,90201,90202,90194,90195,90196,90198,90199,90200,90193,90203,90204,90186,90173,90174,90175,90176,90178,90180,90182,90181,90184,90185,90183,90179,90225,90226,90227,90228,90229,90230,90231,90235,90238,90232,90236,90233,90237,90234,90239,90240\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A perennial favorite of Berkeley residents for over 15 years -- the evening crowds frequently lined up for a table are a testament to its revered status -- Kirala serves up marvelous \u003cem>sushi\u003c/em> and other traditional Japanese dishes. As you can only order items from its sizable list of \u003cem>yakitori\u003c/em> at night, try and sit front and center to the \u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robatayaki\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">robatayaki\u003c/a>\u003c/em> setup so you can get your skewers piping hot off the grill. Ground chicken wrapped in \u003cem>shiso\u003c/em> leaves, a juicy lamb chop , ground chicken stuffed in bell peppers, grilled mackerel and salmon are absolutely delectable, while the grilled \u003cem>shishito\u003c/em> (Japanese bell peppers) topped with shredded dried \u003cem>bonito\u003c/em> flakes will give you a subtly spicy kick. For raw dishes, the ocean trout \u003cem>sushi\u003c/em>, as well as the eel and avocado roll are superb, and the \u003cem>ikura\u003c/em> (salmon roe) \u003cem>sushi\u003c/em> and \u003cem>uni\u003c/em> (sea urchin) will appeal to more adventurous palates. If you sit at the bar, chat up the bartender and have him recommend you some beer, \u003cem>sake\u003c/em> or \u003cem>sake\u003c/em> cocktails off of their prodigious menu; the \u003cem>Tedorigawa \"Yamahai Junmai\"\u003c/em> is crisp and dry. Two other items of note are their seafood \u003cem>gyoza\u003c/em> and \u003cem>kaki\u003c/em>, or fried oysters. They also host a to-go spot within \u003ca href=\"http://www.kiralaberkeley.com/kiralatogo/kiralatogo.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Epicurious Garden\u003c/a> for bento boxes, \u003cem>sushi\u003c/em> and other quick meals. And learn more about Kirala in this previous episode of \u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2008/10/31/kirala-reviews/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Check, Please.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.kiralaberkeley.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kirala\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n2100 Ward St. [\u003ca href=\"http://www.kiralaberkeley.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nBerkeley, CA 94705\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 549-3486\u003cbr>\nHours: Lunch: Mon-Fri 11:30am-2pm; Dinner: Tue-Thu 5-9:30pm; Fri-Sat 5-10pm; Sun 5-9:30pm\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $$$ Entrees ($18-$24)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[slideshow ids=\"90191,90192,90197,90201,90202,90194,90195,90196,90198,90199,90200,90193,90203,90204\" exclude=\"89925,89924,89926,89932,89930,89929,89928,89927,90082,90083,90084,90085,90086,90087,90088,90089,90090,90091,90092,90093,90094,90095,90096,90097,90098,90099,90124,90125,90126,90127,90128,90129,90130,90131,90132,90133,90134,90135,90136,90137,90138,90139,90140,90141,90142,90143,90144,90145,90146,90008,90009,90010,90011,90030,90015,90016,90017,90018,90019,90020,90021,90022,90023,90024,90025,90026,90027,90028,90013,90012,90014,90029,90186,90173,90174,90175,90176,90178,90180,90182,90181,90184,90185,90183,90179,90225,90226,90227,90228,90229,90230,90231,90235,90238,90232,90236,90233,90237,90234,90239,90240,90283,90284,90285,90286,90287,90288,90289,90290,90291,90292,90293,90294,90295,90296,90297,90298\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A pop-up restaurant located inside \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/pages/Garden-House/111522842221364\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Garden House\u003c/a> 4 nights a week, Abura-Ya is a collaboration between Adachi Hiroyuki, Angelo Hernandez, and Rodrigo de la Reza that specializes in Japanese fried chicken (read more about their business from \u003ca href=\"http://www.eastbayexpress.com/WhatTheFork/archives/2014/06/26/pop-up-alert-abura-ya-brings-japanese-fried-chicken-to-downtown-oakland\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">East Bay Express\u003c/a>). While there's no alcohol served yet, they cook up a variety of dishes that would be right at home in an \u003cem>izakaya\u003c/em> setting. With a cornstarch marinade and seasoned with \u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://www.saveur.com/article/kitchen/shio-koji\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">shio koji\u003c/a>\u003c/em> and pepper (but with no added corn syrup or sugar), their all-natural, boneless chunks of fried chicken thighs are prepared with an assortment of flavors, such as curry, Japanese BBQ or agave ginger teriyaki. Prices vary depending on portion size and orders are served with sliced raw cabbage and miso ranch dressing. Check their handwritten menu board for other savory items to sample; one evening featured \u003cem>tako poke\u003c/em> carpaccio, or sliced boiled octopus, lemon jalapeño salt and sesame oil; vegetarian \u003cem>okonomiyaki\u003c/em>, sans the usual seafood but topped with mayonnaise, \u003cem>tonkatsu sauce\u003c/em> and sprouts; raw sesame kale salad with sesame \u003cem>ponzu\u003c/em> dressing; roasted beets crostini with avocado, miso ranch dressing, lemon jalapeño salt, sprouts and Parmesan cheese on toast. It's cash only, so be sure to hit the ATM before you go.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/aburayafriedchicken\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Abura-Ya\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n380 15th St. [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/y7W9o\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94612\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 835-9515\u003cbr>\nHours: Wed-Sat 6-10pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/aburayafriedchicken\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Abura-Ya\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/aburayaoakland\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@ABURAYAOAKLAND\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $$ Entrees ($11-$17)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[slideshow ids=\"90186,90173,90174,90175,90176,90178,90180,90182,90181,90184,90185,90183,90179\" exclude=\"89925,89924,89926,89932,89930,89929,89928,89927,90082,90083,90084,90085,90086,90087,90088,90089,90090,90091,90092,90093,90094,90095,90096,90097,90098,90099,90124,90125,90126,90127,90128,90129,90130,90131,90132,90133,90134,90135,90136,90137,90138,90139,90140,90141,90142,90143,90144,90145,90146,90008,90009,90010,90011,90030,90015,90016,90017,90018,90019,90020,90021,90022,90023,90024,90025,90026,90027,90028,90013,90012,90014,90029,90191,90192,90197,90201,90202,90194,90195,90196,90198,90199,90200,90193,90203,90204,90225,90226,90227,90228,90229,90230,90231,90235,90238,90232,90236,90233,90237,90234,90239,90240,90283,90284,90285,90286,90287,90288,90289,90290,90291,90292,90293,90294,90295,90296,90297,90298\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Situated on the main drag of downtown Walnut Creek in a former meat market, Sasa's rustic contemporary interior has a long bar, high tables, a cozy, window-facing lounge and a quiet, heated outdoor patio for patrons to enjoy their Japanese-style tapas. Also open for lunch, this Michelin Guide-recommended restaurant's daytime menu has many of the same California-fusion items served in the evening. Try the steamed spinach with chilled sesame dressing and bonito flakes, or \u003cem>moromi\u003c/em>, a glass of crunchy, raw vegetables accompanied by a barley miso dip. Highlights include \u003cem>sashimi omakase\u003c/em>, chicken meatballs seasoned with a ginger-soy glaze and sesame seeds, salmon \u003cem>yakitori\u003c/em> with sea salt, lemon and sancho pepper and \u003cem>tempura\u003c/em> shrimp lettuce wraps with walnuts, black sesame seeds, miso aioli. \"\u003cem>Izakaya\u003c/em> Tuesdays\" (from 4PM until closing) and \"Wine Wednesdays\" offer specials on select dishes and drinks. Check \u003ca href=\"http://sasawc.com/wp-content/uploads/menus/Libations.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">online\u003c/a> to learn more about their \u003cem>sake\u003c/em>, cocktail and alcohol menu.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://sasawc.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sasa\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n1432 N. Main St. [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/44PtC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nWalnut Creek, CA 94596\u003cbr>\nPh: (925) 210-0188\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon 11:30am-9pm; Tue-Thu 11:30am-10pm; Fri-Sat 11:30am-10:30pm; Sun 12-9pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/sasawalnutcreek?fref=nf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sasa Walnut Creek\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/Sasa_Restaurant\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@Sasa_Restaurant\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $$$$ (Entrees more than $25)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[slideshow ids=\"90225,90226,90227,90228,90229,90230,90231,90235,90238,90232,90236,90233,90237,90234,90239,90240\" exclude=\"89925,89924,89926,89932,89930,89929,89928,89927,90082,90083,90084,90085,90086,90087,90088,90089,90090,90091,90092,90093,90094,90095,90096,90097,90098,90099,90124,90125,90126,90127,90128,90129,90130,90131,90132,90133,90134,90135,90136,90137,90138,90139,90140,90141,90142,90143,90144,90145,90146,90008,90009,90010,90011,90030,90015,90016,90017,90018,90019,90020,90021,90022,90023,90024,90025,90026,90027,90028,90013,90012,90014,90029,90191,90192,90197,90201,90202,90194,90195,90196,90198,90199,90200,90193,90203,90204,90186,90173,90174,90175,90176,90178,90180,90182,90181,90184,90185,90183,90179,90283,90284,90285,90286,90287,90288,90289,90290,90291,90292,90293,90294,90295,90296,90297,90298\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Located in the Dublin Ulferts Center as \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2014/01/27/5-bites-delightful-bay-area-dim-sum/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Koi Palace's Dublin outposts\u003c/a>, Yakitori West opened in July in the space formerly occupied by Yakitori Hiroshi. There's no bar, so customers sit either at wooden tables or one of the few traditional \u003cem>zashiki\u003c/em> tables with recessed floors. The restaurant's best dishes are their solid \u003cem>sashimi\u003c/em> and fish offerings: \u003cem>hamachi carpaccio\u003c/em> in a \u003cem>yuzu\u003c/em> sauce; \u003cem>hirame\u003c/em> or halibut; \u003cem>ankimo\u003c/em> (monk fish liver); sea bass \u003cem>misoyaki\u003c/em>, or grilled wild Chilean sea bass with soybean paste. (Although on a recent visit, the \u003cem>maguro\u003c/em> steak, or grilled tuna belly, was a tad overdone.) Fried bites like their pork \u003cem>gyoza\u003c/em> dumplings, soft shell crab and \u003cem>yaki onigiri\u003c/em> with bits of seaweed and salmon go well with a carafe of their house hot or cold \u003cem>sake\u003c/em>. You can order individual \u003cem>yakitori\u003c/em> skewers or dig into a chef's \u003cem>omakase\u003c/em> sampler. They also sell a small range of beer, wine and \u003cem>sake\u003c/em> and have a short list of desserts, including green tea ice cream.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_90065\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/11/sanctuary12.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/11/sanctuary12.jpg\" alt=\"Socca Cakes\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" class=\"size-full wp-image-90065\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Socca Cakes: chickpea griddlecakes with roasted butternut squash, housemade cashew \"cheese\", scallions and cherry tomatoes at Sanctuary Bistro in Berkeley.\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>As a follow-up guide to \"\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2014/10/27/5-bites-excellent-vegan-eats-in-oakland/\" target=\"_blank\">Excellent Vegan Eats in Oakland\u003c/a>,\" here's our recommendations for wonderful vegan fare in Berkeley (and one in Albany). And please let us know your favorites in the comments. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[gallery type=\"slideshow\" link=\"file\" ids=\"90055,90056,90057,90058,90059,90060,90061,90062,90063,90064,90066\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Looking for a refined, upscale vegan dining experience? Sanctuary Cafe, Executive Chef Barry Horton and Jennifer Jones Horton's newish establishment (they opened their doors this past August through a successful Kickstarter campaign bolstered by their thriving catering business), serves exquisite dishes using 100% organic, local and seasonal ingredients. Their prix-fixe lunch menu can be customized for one, two or three courses. Rotating daily specials are highlighted on their chalkboard, including kombuchas on tap. A recent selection included a floral lavender drink from Ventura-based \u003ca href=\"http://thebukombucha.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Bu Kombucha\u003c/a> and Health-Ade's \u003ca href=\"http://health-ade.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Pink Apple\u003c/a> flavor. The soup of the day, a rich cream of broccoli soup garnished with crisp porcini mushrooms was an excellent starter, along with a romaine lettuce, avocado and \u003ca href=\"http://www.eatwell.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Eatwell Farm\u003c/a> cherry tomato salad tossed with tempeh croutons and macadamia miso dressing. A vibrantly-colored entree, chickpea griddlecakes or \u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Farinata\" target=\"_blank\">\"socca cakes\"\u003c/a>\u003c/em>, were accompanied by roasted butternut squash, a tangy cashew \"cheese\" reminiscent of crème fraîche, scallions and cherry tomatoes. An ample serving of savory \"crab-less\" cakes were prepared with oyster mushrooms and Old Bay Seasoning-flecked remoulade. The self-described \"decadent chocolate parfait\" was indeed a deliciously indulgent dessert, with chocolate mousse, coconut whipped cream and an almond butter cup as a finishing touch -- and paired well with the single-serve drip coffee made fresh to order. Check their website for sample brunch and dinner menus. 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"content": "\u003cp>If you read \"\u003ca href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ramen\" target=\"_blank\">ramen\u003c/a>\" and the image you conjure up is a packaged brick of instant noodles from your dormitory days, this guide is for you. It is not clear whether the Chinese or the Japanese get credit for the creation of ramen. But Momofuku Ando, the Taiwanese-Japanese founder and chairman of Nissin Foods invented instant noodles in 1958 which made ramen inexpensive and easily accessible. In the \u003ca href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ramen\" target=\"_blank\">1980s ramen became a Japanese cultural icon\u003c/a> and its popularity spread internationally. The reality is the while the noodle soup is a popular option for those on their lunch hour, the restaurants serving the dish often spend hours preparing noodles and simmering their broth which have a broad range of interpretations and styles. 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If you finally get a seat, you will be rewarded with a bowl of chewy noodles in a delicious broth made from organic chicken and Canadian black pork, that simmered for more than 18 hours. Orenchi just expanded its reach to open \u003ca href=\"http://www.orenchi-beyond.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Orenchi Beyond\u003c/a> in San Francisco.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.orenchi-ramen.com/\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Orenchi Ramen\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n3540 Homestead Rd, Santa Clara [\u003ca href=\"http://goo.gl/ckqncK\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>map\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: (408) 246-2955\u003cbr>\nHours: Tue-Thu 11:30am-1:30pm 6-9pm; Fri-Sat 11:30am-1:30pm 6-9:30pm; Sun 11:30am-1:30pm 5-8:30pm\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $$ (entrees $11-$17)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[gallery type=\"slideshow\" link=\"file\" ids=\"89425,89424,89423\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Located across Homestead road from Orenchi, Misoya may seem to be overshadowed by its neighbor but a menu of miso ramen from various Japanese regions keeps this noodle house a popular location in the South Bay, just one of several Misoya locations that operate around the world. 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Each bowl of ramen starts out as a traditional tonkotsu pork broth and can be dressed up to the customers choosing. The main attraction is the restaurant’s spicy miso ramen which adds a slightly sweet, spicy and nutty flavor to the already rich and flavorful tonkotsu base.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.ramenshalala.com/\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Shalala\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n698 W Dana St, Mountain View [\u003ca href=\"http://goo.gl/Yeo0Va\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>map\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: (650) 965-8001\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon-Thu 11:30am-2pm 5:30-9:30pm; Fri 11:30am-2pm 5:30-11:30pm; Sat 11:30am-2:30pm 5:30-11:30pm; Sun 11:30am-2:30pm 5:30-9pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000994378957\" target=\"_blank\">Ramen Shalala\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $$ (entrees $11-$17)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[gallery type=\"slideshow\" link=\"file\" ids=\"89442,89439,89440,89441\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This international ramen franchise has an ever-popular South Bay location inside the food court at Mitsuwa Marketplace. The ramen combinations here run the gamut and can make your head spin slightly. Choose from soy, pork bone, miso or soybean broth bases which then can be altered with different toppings, extra noodles or made spicy. The most popular ramen is the #7 special pork toroniku. Be aware that it is cash only and the line to order can be a lengthy ordeal.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/santouka-san-jose-2\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Santouka\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n675 Saratoga Ave, San Jose [\u003ca href=\"http://goo.gl/LgIqlg\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>map\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: (408) 446-1101\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon-Sun 11am-7:30pm\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $$ (entrees $11-$17) Cash only\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[gallery type=\"slideshow\" link=\"file\" ids=\"89448,89447,89446\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Tucked away in a strip mall speckled with other Asian restaurants and grocers, guests converge outside Kotetsu Ramen as they wait to get inside during lunch and dinner service. On the menu you will find the popular ramen offerings available as kuro (soy sauce) or shoyu (sea salt) based, as well as Japanese small plates and draft beer. The broth here is rich, comforting and very filling.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/kotetsu-santa-clara\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Kotetsu Ramen\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n2089 El Camino Real, Santa Clara [\u003ca href=\"http://goo.gl/QiCBbW\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>map\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: (408) 557-0822\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon-Sat 11:30am-1:30pm 6-9:30pm; Sun 11:30am-2pm 6-9pm\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $$ (entrees $11-$17)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[gallery type=\"slideshow\" link=\"file\" ids=\"89454,89453,89455\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A stones throw from Santa Clara University, Ramen Taka prepares a hakata style ramen which uses a thinner noodle compared to the traditional wavy, Chinese wheat noodles. The standard Taka Ramen is made from a buttery traditional pork bone broth but a miso and shio base are also available. 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In addition to a traditional, milky tonkotsu pork broth Maru Ichi prepares a special kuro broth which comes out with a black, oily sheen from slow-roasted garlic oil. The result is a indescribable savory blend of goodness that lends well to the the chewy, fresh noodles.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/maru-ichi-mountain-view\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Maru Ichi\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n368 Castro St, Mountain View [\u003ca href=\"http://goo.gl/zOTsl5\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>map\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: (650) 564-9931\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon-Thu 11:30am-2:30pm 5-9:30pm; Sat 11:30am-10pm; Sun 11:30am-9pm\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $ (Entrees $10 and under)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[gallery type=\"slideshow\" link=\"file\" ids=\"89468,89469,89467\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Ramen House Ryowa remains a crowd favorite in Mountain View for enjoying comforting bowls of butter corn or the velvety tonkotsu ramen. Seating is only available at one of the two horseshoe shaped booths which face televisions that continually play reruns of amusing Japanese game shows. 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"content": "\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_87458\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/09/mammas4.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/09/mammas4.jpg\" alt=\"Californian Florentine\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" class=\"size-full wp-image-87458\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Californian Florentine from Two Mammas' Vegan Kitchen in Oakland.\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Need a break from BBQ, or prefer dining on dairy and meat-free cuisine? There's loads of wonderful options in the East Bay, with many restaurants that exclusively serve fine vegan fare in Oakland. Here's a selection of five of our favorites; let us know your top choices in the comments. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[gallery type=\"slideshow\" link=\"file\" ids=\"87455,87456,87457,87459\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Just a few blocks down from Fruitvale BART resides the homey Two Mammas' Vegan Kitchen, run by the partners in life and business Jess and Jules Piovarcsik-Diliberto. Stop in for breakfast, lunch or weekend brunch prepared with local, seasonal and organic ingredients. Try the \"California Florentine\" with sautéed mushrooms, fresh tomato slices and avocado on English muffins dressed with a curry-infused vegan hollandaise sauce, or a savory crepe stuffed with sautéed spinach, tomato and almond \"ricotta\" cheese topped with an amazingly rich and creamy basil pesto. Entrees are served with a side salad that includes fresh fruit, nuts and 20-year aged balsamic vinaigrette or roasted potatoes topped with spicy cashew cheese. There's also fresh juices and smoothies made to order, such as the kale, almond, avocado and cocoa smoothie. For diners eschewing wheat, there's plenty of gluten-free options to choose from, as well as homemade pastries and ice cream, too. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.twomammasvegankitchen.com\" target=\"_blank\">Two Mammas’ Vegan Kitchen\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003c/strong>3700 E. 12th St. [\u003ca href=\"http://goo.gl/K3LMdr\" target=\"_blank\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94601\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 606-0596\u003cbr>\nHours: Everyday 10am-3pm, Closed Tuesday\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/TwoMammasVeganKitchen\" target=\"_blank\">Two Mammas Vegan Kitchen\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $$ Entrees ($11-$17)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[gallery type=\"slideshow\" link=\"file\" ids=\"84229,84243,84241,84242,84229,84231\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Spot the giant hot pink doughnut parked on the sidewalk on San Pablo Avenue near 60th Street, and you’ll find the entrance to Pepples Donut Farm. This bakery is one of those local gems that will make you skeptical that there's no butter, cream or other dairy-based ingredients used in their rich, decadent confections. And you’ll find no stale doughnuts here; all of their baked goods are prepared fresh daily from organic ingredients. If you’re in the mood for something more substantial, they serve up excellent lunches and weekend brunch, too. Try their breakfast burrito or a bowl of their homemade granola with fresh fruit and your choice of soy or hemp milk. 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You choose from their daily specials (posted \u003ca href=\"http://www.shangri-lavegan.com/\" target=\"_blank\">online on their website\u003c/a>) and basically decide how much you want to eat: full, moderate or simple portions (which is also spice / salt-free). But you'll be impressed by their flavorful food, such as the offerings on one moderate plate: steamed mixed brown rice; curried garbanzo beans with leeks and garlic; baked red beets and turnips, rutabaga and kabocha seasoned with garlic and dill; steamed kale and collard greens with a creamy shiitake mushroom garlic sauce; a mixed green salad dressed with pureed beets, basil, vinegar, tahini and agave syrup. 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Dyson's restaurant, Souley Vegan, is her take on classic Southern and soul food dishes made without refined sugars, artificial ingredients and other additives, and also serves local and organic produce when possible. Check the blackboard for their daily specials, like chicken-fried \"steak\" or deep-fried seitan, grilled onions and gravy with a baked potato, \"butter\" and asparagus. Portions are substantial, so if you're going for the \"Monster Salad\", a garden-sized helping of lettuce, baby spinach, falafel crumbles, 5-spice tofu cubes, avocado, tomatoes and cucumber tossed with with a creamy, Caesar-like dressing -- it's enough to share among 3-4 people, plus it comes with a side of white or whole wheat \u003cem>zapaton\u003c/em> bread (Italian for \"long shoe\"). Ditto goes for the sampler platter, an overflowing smorgasbord of food, and you can add on extra items for a few more dollars. It comes with Southern-fried tofu (fried in a cornmeal crust with a texture and appearance reminiscent of catfish), BBQ tofu, black-eyed peas, lentils, sauteed greens, mashed yams, potato salad, sweet cornbread, mac n' \"cheese\", red beans and rice and fried okra (accompanied with a vegan tartar-like dipping sauce.) If you have room for dessert, there's an assortment of cobblers, cakes and other treats to choose from, including the strawberry lemon cupcake with grated coconut. 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"content": "\u003cp>Over the last few years, the number of places to get a bagel in the Bay Area has increased, along with the diversity of bagels offered: the puffy, “roll with a hole” bagels California is infamous for have been jettisoned for more intriguing options. This list highlights ten of the best places to get a bagel in the East Bay, ranging from traditional New York style bagels to bagels with a decidedly Bay Area twist, like gluten-free bagels and vegan cream cheese.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Your favorite’s not on the list? Let us know in the comments.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[gallery type=\"slideshow\" link=\"file\" ids=\"88604,88609,88603,88605,88606\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Authentic Bagel is the product of two Rhode Island brothers who made their way West and decided to replicate the bagels of their childhood with the skills they picked up at culinary school. Their dense, chewy bagels are the result of an East Coast meets West Coast combination of their grandmother’s recipe and sourdough starter, with the same mentality extending to the rest of their menu: classics like a corned beef sandwich (a bagel piled high with their tender house made corned beef) share space with Bay Area friendly offerings like a tempeh and vegan cream cheese sandwich. Don’t miss their custom Roast Co coffee blend or the bagel-sized chocolate chip cookies.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://abagelcompany.com/home\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Authentic Bagel Company\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n463 2nd St, Oakland, CA 94607 [\u003ca href=\"http://goo.gl/IaZwKt\" target=\"_blank\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 459-1201\u003cbr>\nHours: Wed-Mon 8am-3pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/abagelco\" target=\"_blank\">Authentic Bagel Company\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/BagelCo\" target=\"_blank\">@BagelCo\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $ (Entrees $10 and under)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[gallery type=\"slideshow\" link=\"file\" ids=\"88611,88612,88610,88614,88613\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Sometimes when you toast a bready bagel, there’s no textural difference between the crust and interior, just an endless flabby mass. The bagels that Baron Baking produces are the antithesis of that doughy hell: they’re a wonder, with a crunchy exterior that gives way to a pleasantly chewy interior. They’re available at several locations around the Bay Area, but Stag’s Lunchette gives them the royal treatment with their bagel plate, where they’re topped with a hefty portion of smoked trout. Ex Saul’s Deli cook Dan Graf developed his recipe after a series of obsessive tests to discover what made the perfect bagel, and the care is evident in each bite. But don’t just take my word for it: even \u003ca href=\"http://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/26/dining/in-northern-california-bagels-come-full-circle.html\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cem>The New York Times\u003c/em>\u003c/a> approves.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://baronbaking.com/index.html\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Baron Baking\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nAvailable at \u003ca href=\"http://saulsdeli.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Saul's Restaurant & Delicatessen\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.oaklandchopbar.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Chop Bar\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://stagslunchette.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Stags Lunchette\u003c/a> and the \u003ca href=\"http://www.eastbayexpress.com/WhatTheFork/archives/2014/09/10/mid-week-menu-bar-dogwoods-new-spinoff-barons-big-bagel-account-and-dollar-oysters-galore\" target=\"_blank\">Oakland Whole Foods\u003c/a>.\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"http://www.facebook.com/BaronBaking\" target=\"_blank\">Baron Baking\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/BaronBaking\" target=\"_blank\">@BaronBaking\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $ (Entrees $10 and under)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[gallery type=\"slideshow\" link=\"file\" ids=\"88651,88652,88658,88657,88650,88653,88654\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The bagels at Beauty’s are the only ones in the East Bay made in the Montreal style: they’re boiled in honey water, baked throughout the day in their wood fired oven, then tossed in the air before being covered in toppings:\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_88649\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 225px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/10/bagel_flip.gif\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-88649\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/10/bagel_flip.gif\" alt=\"Beauty's Bagels owner Blake Joffe taking bagels out of their (10,000 pound) wood fired oven\" width=\"225\" height=\"400\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Beauty's Bagels owner Blake Joffe taking bagels out of their wood fired oven\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The process leaves the bagels with a crisp crust and tender interior. Try one of their decadent lunch options (the fried chicken with beet coleslaw, or the After School Special with liver and pickled onions) on their exceptional salt and pepper bagel.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.beautysbagelshop.com/\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Beauty's Bagel Shop\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n3838 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94609 [\u003ca href=\"http://goo.gl/dpBu9q\" target=\"_blank\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 788-6098\u003cbr>\nHours: Tue-Fri 7am-3pm, Sat-Sun 8am-3pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/beautysbagelshop\" target=\"_blank\">Beauty's Bagel Shop\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/beautysbagel\" target=\"_blank\">@beautysbagel\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $ (Entrees $10 and under)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[gallery type=\"slideshow\" link=\"file\" ids=\"88618,88617,88616,88619\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Berkeley Bagels is a place of excess: You want choices? The staggeringly large menu stretches the length of the store’s wall. Like cream cheese? The ungodly amount they use is enough for three bagels. Fan of poppy seed bagels? How about upgrading to a Super Seed bagel? The bagel sandwiches are huge, the jalapeño cream cheese pleasantly spicy, and you won’t even resent them for the nap you’ll need afterwards.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/berkeley-bagels-berkeley\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Berkeley Bagels\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n1281 Gilman St, Berkeley, CA 94706 [\u003ca href=\"http://goo.gl/ppuEZh\" target=\"_blank\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 524-3104\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon-Fri 6:30am-5pm, Sat 7am-5pm, Sun 7am-4pm\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $ (Entrees $10 and under)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[gallery type=\"slideshow\" link=\"file\" ids=\"88622,88621,88620,88623,88624\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The Berkeley institution makes one bagel, and it’s a good one: a pitch black, caraway heavy rye-pumpernickel option that’s not overwhelmingly bready, despite being made with the bakery’s sourdough starter. And it’s cheap: since it’s only a dollar, you’ll have money left over to grab something from the nearby cheese counter.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.cheeseboardcollective.coop/\">\u003cstrong>The Cheese Board Collective\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n1504 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA 94709 [map]\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 549-3183\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon 7am-1pm, Tue-Fri 7am-6pm, Sat 8am-5pm \u003cstrong>Bagels available Tue and Sat\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"http://goo.gl/i7HwmP\" target=\"_blank\">The Cheese Board Collective\u003c/a> Twitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/CheeseBoardColl\" target=\"_blank\">@CheeseBoardColl\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $ (Entrees $10 and under)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[gallery type=\"slideshow\" link=\"file\" ids=\"88626,88627,88625,88628,88629\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If Beauty’s, Baron Baking and Authentic are part of a second wave of Bay Area bagel makers, Bagel St Café is unabashedly first wave: an unpretentious place to go for a large, stately bagels topped with excessive amounts of cheese and meats. The bagel flavors are creative (honey corn, pumpkin), the prices are low, and the thing to get is a pizza bagel, of which they offer an impressive five varieties, all piled high with toppings and boasting a layer of lightly browned, perfectly melted cheese.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.bagelstreetcafe.net/locations/berkeley\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Bagel Street Cáfe\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n2148 Center St Berkeley, CA 94704 [\u003ca href=\"http://goo.gl/2FPnSX\" target=\"_blank\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 704-0199\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon-Fri 6am-6pm, Sat 7am-5pm, Sun 7am-5pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bagel-Street-C%C3%A1fe/509988725780056?ref=br_tf\" target=\"_blank\">Bagel Street Cáfe\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $ (Entrees $10 and under)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[gallery type=\"slideshow\" link=\"file\" ids=\"88631,88632,88633,88630,88634\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This dependable Alameda institution boils and bakes their bagels every morning and sticks mainly to the classics (although they do offer honey butter as a topping and an intriguing sounding French toast bagel that was sold out when I got there) with good results: a supple bagel with a crispy crust that’s slightly taller and slightly larger than most. 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"content": "\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Disclaimer #1:\u003c/strong> As all matters of taste, burgers are a subjective business. My priorities are as follows:\u003c/p>\n\u003col>\n\u003cli>Meat should be sourced with an eye toward sustainability.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Burgers should be cooked consistently to temperature.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>They should not be too tricked out; classic condiments and presentations are best.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ol>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Disclaimer #2:\u003c/strong> I’ve spent the last month checking out the most highly regarded burgers in Berkeley and Oakland (16 spots), and I’ve narrowed these down to nine. I’ve just heard of three places I didn’t try (that sound like potential winners) and three new places that are soon headed our way. It’s time to stop the madness and publish this current list, which will certainly evolve.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>If I’ve missed your favorite, please share in the comments.\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Without further ado, here are my top picks, in alphabetical order:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[gallery type=\"slideshow\" link=\"file\" ids=\"88162,88164,88163\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You’ve heard about their famous Bloody Mary with bacon; \u003cstrong>Chop Bar\u003c/strong>’s burger is of the same high caliber. House-ground \u003ca href=\"http://preferredmeats.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Preferred Meats\u003c/a> chuck is cooked to a perfect medium rare and served on an \u003ca href=\"http://www.acmebread.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Acme\u003c/a> Kaiser roll with bacon, avocado, sliced heirloom tomatoes, and aioli. (Cheese and grilled onions are optional.) It comes with an arugula salad; I suggest also ordering a side of the jo-jos, crispy potato wedges with chimichurri. There’s a nice wine list that includes Roederer Brut, a sparkling wine that pairs well with a juicy burger. The space is indoor-outdoor rustic, and the servers are chatty and welcoming.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.oaklandchopbar.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003cstrong>Chop Bar\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n247 4th St., #111, Oakland [\u003ca href=\"http://goo.gl/61pS6g\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">map]\u003cbr>\n\u003c/a>Ph: (510) 834-2467\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon-Thu 8am-10pm; Sat 9am-11pm; Sun 9am-10pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/chopbar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chop Bar\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/ChopBar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@ChopBar\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $$ (Entrees $11-$17, Burger $13)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[gallery type=\"slideshow\" link=\"file\" ids=\"88158,88159,88157\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Handlebar\u003c/strong>, the latest burger joint to hit the Berkeley scene, is a fabulous one of the artisanal variety, but served in a bar setting, so all the better (casual excellence). Roland Robles, of \u003ca href=\"http://www.fivetenburger.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fivetenburger\u003c/a> food-truck notoriety, has gone brick-and-mortar with serious bartenders, a menu of hangover cures (including a “pig in a blanket,” which is a pancake-battered sausage) and a $14 burger that is worth every penny. Think grass-fed, dry-aged beef, cooked rare, served on a homemade bun with the simplest of fixin’s: pickles, tomatoes, red onion, and butter lettuce. It comes with lightly truffled tater tots.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.handlebar984.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003cstrong>Handlebar\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n984 University Ave., Berkeley \u003ca href=\"http://goo.gl/mTBNWb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[map]\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 984-2125\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon 11am-11pm; Tue-Fri 5-11pm; Sat-Sun 11am-11pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/handlebarco\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Handlebar\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/fivetenburger\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@fivetenburger\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $$ (Entrees $11-$17, Burger $14)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[gallery type=\"slideshow\" link=\"file\" ids=\"88166,88168,88167\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Though \u003cstrong>MUA\u003c/strong> is a full-service restaurant and bar, the dishes we tried—other than the burger—were underwhelming. But the burger is worth the trip. Chuck is coarsely ground in-house and seared, served on a toasted white bun that is thin enough to allow the meat to take center stage. Accompaniments are the standard lettuce, tomato, and red onion, with a homemade aioli twist, and the whole package arrives with a huge steak knife wedged through the middle, the better for sharing. The space is a beautiful 6,500-square-foot artist-designed loft, owned by Hisuk Dong, reminiscent of something you might find in Amsterdam or Copenhagen.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.muaoakland.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003cstrong>MUA\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n2442a Webster St., Oakland \u003ca href=\"http://goo.gl/mdt2mO\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[map]\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 228-1100\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon-Thu 11:30am-3pm and 5:30-11pm; Fri-Sat 5:30-midnight; Sun 5-10pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mua-Oakland/176539579059283\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mua Oakland\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/MUAOakland\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@MUAOakland\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $$ (Entrees $11-$17, Burger $15)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[gallery type=\"slideshow\" link=\"file\" ids=\"88174,88176,88177,88175\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Known primarily as a great local breakfast spot, \u003cstrong>900 Grayson\u003c/strong>, which looks like someone’s little house on the corner, is also a West Berkeley burger destination. Chef Nick Spelletich uses beef from \u003ca href=\"http://www.goldengatemeatcompany.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Golden Gate Meats\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.acmebread.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Acme\u003c/a> buns, local Smokehouse bacon, and tops the whole shebang with batter-fried onion rings. Given the latter, it’s best to ask for a side salad instead of the fries.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.900grayson.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003cstrong>900 Grayson\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n900 Grayson St., Berkeley \u003ca href=\"http://goo.gl/zVJa50\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[map]\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 704-9900\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon-Fri 8-10:45am and 11:30am-3pm; Sat 8am-2:30pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/900Grayson\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">900 Grayson\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $$ (Entrees $11-$17, Burger $12)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[gallery type=\"slideshow\" link=\"file\" ids=\"88182,88181,88180\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The thorough goodness of \u003cstrong>Phil’s Sliders\u003c/strong> was a revelation to me. The restaurant, mixed in with a bunch of cheap college dives on Shattuck Avenue in Berkeley, looks like just another fast-food joint, but it’s not. These burgers are made with care, with \u003ca href=\"http://www.marinsunfarms.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Marin Sun\u003c/a> beef, griddled to medium-rare and served on cute little sesame-seed buns with just iceberg lettuce (the right choice, as it is crunchy and unobtrusive in terms of flavor) and a secret sauce akin to Russian dressing. The “famous tots” are a work of art, perfect rectangular cubes fried to a decadent crisp.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.philssliders.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003cstrong>Phil’s Sliders\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n2024 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley \u003ca href=\"http://goo.gl/9zLWGw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[map]\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 845-5060\u003cbr>\nHours: Daily 11am-9pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/philssliders\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Phil's Sliders\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/phils_sliders\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@phils_sliders\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $ (Entrees under $10, Sliders $2.75 )\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[gallery type=\"slideshow\" link=\"file\" ids=\"88192,88194,88193,88195,88191\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When we walked into \u003cstrong>TrueBurger\u003c/strong>, my wife immediately said, “This should be a drive-in,” which makes sense given the efficient assembly line of cooks systematically getting properly cooked burgers on to trays (a la \u003ca href=\"http://www.in-n-out.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">In-N-Out\u003c/a>) or tables. We noticed right away that the coarse-ground meat wasn’t flattened by the grilling process, and then identified why. The meat gets handed to the griller in the shape of a ball, and is only gently pressed down to be cooked; this process has a nice effect on the final burger, served in a white paper bag with lettuce, tomato, pickles, and a mildly garlicky aioli. At $5.25 a pop, this burger has the best value-to-quality ratio on the list.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://trueburgeroakland.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003cstrong>TrueBurger\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n146 Grand Ave., Oakland \u003ca href=\"http://goo.gl/OZkjRZ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[map]\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 208-5678\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon 11am-3pm; Tue-Sat 11am-9:30pm; Sun noon-7pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/pages/Trueburger/186633031087\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trueburger\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/Trueburger\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@Trueburger\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $ (Entrees under $10, Burger $5.25)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[gallery type=\"slideshow\" link=\"file\" ids=\"88203,88206,88205,88207,88208,88209,88204\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I don’t usually go for chains, but this L.A.-based company has got it going on in the burger department. \u003cstrong>Umami\u003c/strong>'s specialty is truffle-laced burgers; while they taste good, it’s not the kind of thing I’d choose on a regular basis. Their “original” is nearly too overwrought for me, but who can resist a “frico” (parmesan crisp) in any context? And the meat is always cooked to perfection. Big draws here are the fat onion rings and the pickle plate.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.umamiburger.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003cstrong>Umami Burger\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n2100 Franklin St., #2190, Oakland \u003ca href=\"http://goo.gl/ND7He8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[map]\u003cbr>\n\u003c/a>Ph: (510) 899-8626\u003cbr>\nHours: Sun-Thu 11am-10pm; Fri-Sat 11am-11pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/pages/Umami-Burger-Oakland/533663293359665\">Umami Burger, Oakland\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/umamiburger\">@umamiburger\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $$ (Entrees $11-$17, Burger $12)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[gallery type=\"slideshow\" link=\"file\" ids=\"88200,88197,88198,88199\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I have a fondness for \u003cstrong>Victory Burger\u003c/strong>, attached, literally and metaphorically, to \u003ca href=\"http://actualcafe.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Actual Café\u003c/a>, because it is consistently delicious, low-key, and friendly. I always have to debate between the burger—made with \u003ca href=\"http://www.fivedotranch.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Five Dot Ranch beef\u003c/a> (grass-fed, grain-finished) on an \u003ca href=\"http://www.acmebread.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Acme\u003c/a> Kaiser roll with lettuce and onion and the chicken banh mi (with homemade pickles and chicken-skin mayo). While they are both excellent choices, the burger takes the edge, if for no other reason than the homemade ketchup. And it goes better with the obligatory \u003ca href=\"http://strausfamilycreamery.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Strauss\u003c/a> vanilla milkshake. The fries, cut in-house and cooked in rice bran oil, are as good as fries get.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://victoryburger.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003cstrong>Victory Burger\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n1099 Alcatraz Ave., Oakland \u003ca href=\"http://goo.gl/8MmWHQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[map]\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 653-8322\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon-Fri 11:30am-9pm; Sat 11am-9pm; Sun 11am-8pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/victoryburger\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Victory Burger\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/victoryburger\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@victoryburger\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $ (Entrees under $10, Burger $8.50)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[gallery type=\"slideshow\" link=\"file\" ids=\"88211,88213,88212\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Wood Tavern\u003c/strong> is one of Oakland’s longest-standing fine-dining restaurants, which makes it even more lovely that they serve a burger. It’s made with tried and true \u003ca href=\"http://store.nimanranch.com/c-1-beef.aspx?gclid=CMn8k7e3icECFVVsfgodtYEALg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Niman Ranch\u003c/a> beef on an \u003ca href=\"http://www.acmebread.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Acme\u003c/a> baguette (despite the round patty on a rectangular “bun,” it works), and more homemade shoestring fries than two people can rightly eat. 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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Known primarily as a great local breakfast spot, \u003cstrong>900 Grayson\u003c/strong>, which looks like someone’s little house on the corner, is also a West Berkeley burger destination. Chef Nick Spelletich uses beef from \u003ca href=\"http://www.goldengatemeatcompany.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Golden Gate Meats\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.acmebread.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Acme\u003c/a> buns, local Smokehouse bacon, and tops the whole shebang with batter-fried onion rings. Given the latter, it’s best to ask for a side salad instead of the fries.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.900grayson.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003cstrong>900 Grayson\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n900 Grayson St., Berkeley \u003ca href=\"http://goo.gl/zVJa50\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[map]\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 704-9900\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon-Fri 8-10:45am and 11:30am-3pm; Sat 8am-2:30pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/900Grayson\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">900 Grayson\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $$ (Entrees $11-$17, Burger $12)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When we walked into \u003cstrong>TrueBurger\u003c/strong>, my wife immediately said, “This should be a drive-in,” which makes sense given the efficient assembly line of cooks systematically getting properly cooked burgers on to trays (a la \u003ca href=\"http://www.in-n-out.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">In-N-Out\u003c/a>) or tables. We noticed right away that the coarse-ground meat wasn’t flattened by the grilling process, and then identified why. The meat gets handed to the griller in the shape of a ball, and is only gently pressed down to be cooked; this process has a nice effect on the final burger, served in a white paper bag with lettuce, tomato, pickles, and a mildly garlicky aioli. At $5.25 a pop, this burger has the best value-to-quality ratio on the list.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://trueburgeroakland.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003cstrong>TrueBurger\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n146 Grand Ave., Oakland \u003ca href=\"http://goo.gl/OZkjRZ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[map]\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 208-5678\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon 11am-3pm; Tue-Sat 11am-9:30pm; Sun noon-7pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/pages/Trueburger/186633031087\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trueburger\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/Trueburger\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@Trueburger\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $ (Entrees under $10, Burger $5.25)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cp>The restaurant scene is roaring back to life in the South Bay and a common theme among them is restaurants featuring a unique bar program paired to a dining menu equal in creativity. While the concept of bringing together your favorite bar with gourmet bar bites is no new feat, here are 13 top-notch gastropubs in the South Bay.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[gallery type=\"slideshow\" link=\"file\" ids=\"86415,86416,86417\"]\u003cbr>\nTransformed from a cozy wine and dessert bar, \u003cstrong>55 South\u003c/strong> now serves craft cocktails and local brews alongside a menu of modern pub bites. Using small-batch spirits, old favorites such as the Moscow Mule get the craft cocktail treatment. A newly added menu of small plates is served Tuesday through Saturday nights.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://the55south.com/\">\u003cstrong>55 South\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n55 S 1st Street, San Jose [\u003ca href=\"http://goo.gl/GBMRhF\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: (408) 288-6000\u003cbr>\nHours: Sun. - Tue. 7PM – 12AM; Wed. - Sat. 7PM – 2AM\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/the55southdtsj\">55 South\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/the55south\">@the55south\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $$ (Entrees $11-$17) \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[gallery type=\"slideshow\" link=\"file\" ids=\"86420,86421,86422\"]\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Bierhaus\u003c/strong> in Mountain View brings the feel of a German beer garden to the South Bay. The gastropub offers beers from Germany and Europe as well as a select few craft beers from the States. Grass-fed beef burgers and small plates such as the spaetzle with mushrooms and ham are hearty pairings made to enjoy alongside your litter of beer in the large outdoor beer garden.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://bierha.us/\">\u003cstrong>Bierhaus\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n383 Castro Street, Mountain View [\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Bierhaus/@37.391441,-122.080161,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0xd65609045ee62dc6\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: (650) 395-8209\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon. 4PM - 9PM; Tues. - Sun. 11AM - 9PM\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/bierhausMV\">Bierhaus\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/BierhausMV\">@bierhausMV\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $$ (Entrees $11-$17)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[gallery type=\"slideshow\" link=\"file\" ids=\"86430,86428,86429,86431\"]\u003cbr>\nAt \u003cstrong>Liquid Bread\u003c/strong>, executive chef, John Burke pairs his experience in fine dining with his appreciation for beer varieties at this Campbell gastropub. While there are no table clothes in sight, the food menu reads gourmet with a beer selection to impress any beer lover. Perfect for hoppy ale, the rich burger with béarnaise sauce and herbed potatoes is a crowd pleaser as is the locally sourced chicken and waffles. With more than twenty taps and a fridge of bottles (also available to go) the beer selection ranges from Bay Area breweries, popular domestic craft beers and European imports.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.liquidbreadcampbell.com/\">\u003cstrong>Liquid Bread Gastropub\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n379 E Campbell Avenue, Campbell [\u003ca href=\"http://goo.gl/yevG57\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: (408) 370-3400\u003cbr>\nHours: Tue. – Sat. 3pm – 11pm; Sun. 1pm - 9pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/LiquidBreadCampbell/info\">Liquid Bread Gastropub\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/LBgastropub\">@LBgastropub\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $$$ (Entrees $18-$24)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[gallery type=\"slideshow\" link=\"file\" ids=\"86435,86436\"]\u003cbr>\nTucked away from the main drag of Los Gatos, \u003cstrong>Jack Rose Libation House\u003c/strong> pays homage to John Steinbeck (whose former residence butts up against the bars property) with a unique literary themed décor. In honor of the author’s favorite cocktail, the house specialty is the Jack Rose, a refreshing concoction of Laird’s Applejack, house made grenadine, lime juice and simple syrup. The staff makes syrups, bitters and shrubs in house for their cocktail creations. 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Dishes such as the jerk tofu and vegan bao Buddha bun pair deliciously to Good Karma’s impressive selection of craft beers on tap. With the occasional exceptions for a few imports, the majority of the taps are devoted to local microbreweries. 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Not to be missed dishes include the artfully plated, textures of beet, with strawberries and honey mascarpone, as well as the Maitake mushrooms, with creamy burrata and toasted crumbs. The restaurant’s bar program features curious cocktail creations made with small batch spirits, craft beer and limited-production wine. Co-founder and bartender, Jimmy Marino develops many of the cocktails including the novel, yet enjoyable Coffee & Cigarettes.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.thelexlg.com/\">\u003cstrong>Lexington House\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n40 N. 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After making up your mind on where to eat, then comes the harder option: selecting a beer that fits your taste from the several refrigerator cases. Market Beer Company carries a hearty collection of bottled beers from craft breweries around the country as well as imported selections. Bottles are available for take away or to be enjoyed at San Pedro Square Market. Additionally, be on the lookout for special tap takeover events with various local breweries.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.marketbeercompany.com/\">\u003cstrong>Market Beer Company\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n100 N. 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"content": "\u003cp>Sandwiches have been a staple of your diet since you were a kid and your mom was still cutting off the crust. But, these days there's more options than ham and cheese or peanut butter and jelly. And, in the Bay Area those options pretty much cover anything you can put in between bread. Most of what you can put in a roll, it turns out, are high-quality delicious ingredients. So, stop packing a sad lunch and pick up a sandwich. The only problem is that even if you eat sandwiches everyday during your lunch hour, you'll never taste all that the Bay has to offer.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Here are some of our favorite sandwiches in the Bay Area. Share your favorites in the comments and we'll add them to the list. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_84184\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 190px\">\u003ca href=\"http://www.bakesalebetty.com/\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/437300542_5828fb9c47_z-190x190.jpg\" alt=\"Photo: _e.t/Flickr\" width=\"190\" height=\"190\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-84184\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: \u003ca href=\"https://www.flickr.com/photos/45688285@N00/437300542/in/photolist-4QFGMY-5177K9-4ksmJu-jcURb-jcUQi-jcUPA-jcUNu-jcUSP-EDhdw-EDhta-dKZ9R2-4R8Ev2-4RcRZE-5kkZbc-4R8E4i-5kkZut-4R8DdD-cpM2Th-52UJ5S-52LUuA\" target=\"_blank\">_e.t/Flickr\u003c/a>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.bakesalebetty.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Bakesale Betty\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n5098 Telegraph Ave., Oakland\u003cbr>\n(510) 985-1213\u003cbr>\nTues-Sat, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Why?\u003c/strong> Bakesale Betty may have slightly changed their signature recipe earlier this year, but the buttermilk fried chicken sandwich is still a Bay Area classic, with lines around the block of its Oakland location to buy one of the $9 sandwiches. The place makes about 600 sandwiches each day -- more on Fridays and Saturdays. Australian chef Alison Barakat mans the kitchen in her blue wig, where the fried chicken sandwich may be the crown jewel but the cookies aren't bad either. \u003cbr clear=\"all\">\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_84194\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 190px\">\u003ca href=\"http://www.genovadeli.net/\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/secdelipic-190x140.jpg\" alt=\"Photo: Courtesy of Genova's Deli\" width=\"190\" height=\"140\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-84194\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Courtesy of Genova's Deli\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.genovadeli.net/\" target=\"_blank\">Genova's Delicatessen and Ravioli\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n5095 Telegraph Ave. #A, Oakland (additional locations in Walnut Creek)\u003cbr>\n(510) 652-7401\u003cbr>\nMon-Sat, 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Sun, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Why?\u003c/strong> While this place is a full deli and sort of a market, the Italian-style sandwiches are truly the highlight. Try the Italian combo with Dutch crunch roll or the roast beef sourdough with prosciutto. Get a ticket number as soon as you walk in, because it may be a wait. And, if you go during the busy lunch hour they may be out of Dutch crunch roll, so it's worth going early. \u003cbr clear=\"all\">\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_84185\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 190px\">\u003ca href=\"http://www.roliroti.com/porchetta\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/4394985765_1766c684ea_z-190x190.jpg\" alt=\"Photo: pyrogenic/Flickr\" width=\"190\" height=\"190\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-84185\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: \u003ca href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/pyrogenic/4394985765/in/photolist-8xEHNT-7Gnrt8-7GnrQT-7GrnRQ-7GrnDG-8xEJrM-8wxUsu-apuPwq-8xYuN3-4kjhbB-7Grnxu-7Gns9D-5Rwuea-7GroFf-8y6n2E-7Uasxn-8S5xWr-8xYvp9-6jjnSs-8xYuNN-5hwYPw-ajf7iP-ebkGsM-dVHjTJ-dVHk6A-4NWDpV-9hJGxA-9hJGBs-8eEDXX-7Wj7yZ-9yVqfA-9hFB5K-7foZkQ-4nDtZc-ajf6Mt-76UKDv-8eECtR-aLgc5D-8xVsEV-9rn3wJ-dVmiex-4P1U15-8eHV9J-ahaNZu-8eHWvC-do1hF4-8nFaDL-e8Pvn5-89orb2-9ySpSv\" target=\"_blank\">pyrogenic/Flickr\u003c/a>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.roliroti.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Roli Roti\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"http://www.cuesa.org/markets\" target=\"_blank\">Ferry Building Farmers' Market\u003c/a> - Saturday and Thursday and \u003ca href=\"http://somastreatfoodpark.com/\" target=\"_blank\">SOMA StrEat Food Park\u003c/a> - Friday (\u003ca href=\"http://www.roliroti.com/markets/intro\" target=\"_blank\">additional farmers' market locations)\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n(510) 780-0300\u003cbr>\nThurs, 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.; Fri, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.; Sat, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Why?\u003c/strong> Roli Roti may be known for its rotisserie chicken food trucks. But, the porchetta sandwich has become a Bay Area favorite since being served in 2006. While the Roli Roti truck travels to farmers' market, the porchetta is only offered at certain locations -- primarily on Thursday and Saturdays at the Ferry Building and Fridays at the SOMA StrEat Food Park. The pork is juicy from cooking on a spit and served with onion and fennel.\u003cbr clear=\"all\">\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_84186\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 190px\">\u003ca href=\"http://www.littlelucca.com/\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/3370474121_e8ec60cfe5_z-190x190.jpg\" alt=\"Photo: Jason Ku/Flickr\" width=\"190\" height=\"190\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-84186\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: \u003ca href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/jsnku/3370474121/in/photolist-68QywM-3UiPeE-RjEaG-7cK8gt-e2XB7o-dRM2i5-7dHka8-8UCmVa-4vaDgc-7cHfRV-rZyRK-akGkz3-3JrHiG-hfEdYy-A657V-75SCYf-8spH7-dALiC2-4HwsAj-A6fR-8R2NmN-8rcoLU-4veHQf-7pUxwE-5wkqSx-5y68tk-5yaunJ-3aeUfU-6sLkEL-8dwCi7-jG79h-4veHGW-5zV1ny-8LVRdL-3tf4rR-3tjB4W-haYPSz-5xpP65-4t2dW-ohJaW-3C3kD-cY3Qzh-6NpBHw-3YcEX3-6Cfcyb-cEy657-6CaHmc-6Cf1SJ-76K8Qz-6CeRuQ\" target=\"_blank\">Jason Ku/Flickr\u003c/a>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.littlelucca.com/\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Little Lucca\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n724 El Camino Real, South San Francisco\u003cbr>\n(650) 589-8916\u003cbr>\nMon-Fri, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sat, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sun, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.\u003cbr>\nBurlingame Shopping Plaza, Burlingame\u003cbr>\n(650) 697-8389\u003cbr>\nMon-Fri, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sat, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sun, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Why?\u003c/strong> The sandwiches are huge and the choices are nearly unlimited, but the real reason the line is out the door is for the special sauces. Get anything that comes with the original garlic sauce. It changes a good sandwich into a great sandwich. You can also call ahead and pick-up if you don't want to wait in line.\u003cbr clear=\"all\">\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_84187\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 190px\">\u003ca href=\"http://southieoakland.com/\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/southie_33-540x240-190x190.jpg\" alt=\"Photo: Courtesy of Southie\" width=\"190\" height=\"190\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-84187\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Courtesy of Southie\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://southieoakland.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Southie (from Wood Tavern)\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n6311 College Ave., Oakland\u003cbr>\n(510) 654-0100\u003cbr>\nMon-Sat, 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Sun, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Why?\u003c/strong> Opened in 2011 as a casual sister restaurant right next to Wood Tavern, Southie offers a changing menu of sandwiches that locals and out-of-towners love. The giant meatball sandwich gets a lot of attention, but the Dungeness crab sandwich is worth trying during crab season and the pork belly sandwich is covered with carrot, kohlrabi slaw, and crispy jalapeños. Why not follow it up with a different kind of sandwich: an ice cream sandwich -- homemade cherry vanilla ice cream in between two gluten-free brownies. \u003cbr clear=\"all\">\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_84188\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 190px\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/pages/Rheas-Deli-Market/165988900133033\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/10406381_701676226564295_3372531855998866719_n-190x190.jpg\" alt=\"Photo: Courtesy of Rhea's Deli\" width=\"190\" height=\"190\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-84188\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Courtesy of Rhea's Deli\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/pages/Rheas-Deli-Market/165988900133033\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Rhea's Deli\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n800 Valencia St., San Francisco\u003cbr>\n(415) 282-5255\u003cbr>\nMon-Thurs, 11:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Fri-Sun, 1:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Why?\u003c/strong> For the Korean steak sandwich. The deli may be in a small shop, but the meat on the Korean steak sandiwch is juicy and tender and comes with a variety of flavors: spicy chili-garlic sauce, garlic aioli, lettuce, cheese, jalapenos, and multiple kinds of onions. Be careful about the spicy sauce, unless you really like things spicy. \u003cbr clear=\"all\">\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_84189\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 190px\">\u003ca href=\"http://wisesonsdeli.com/\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/cplusn_clubsandwich_soda_1465_logo-190x190.jpg\" alt=\"Photo: Courtesy of Wise Sons Deli\" width=\"190\" height=\"190\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-84189\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Courtesy of Wise Sons Deli\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://wisesonsdeli.com/\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Wise Sons Jewish Delicatessen\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n3150 24th St., San Francisco\u003cbr>\n(415) 787-3354\u003cbr>\nWed-Fri, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.; Sat, Sun, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.\u003cbr>\nFerry Building Farmers' Market\u003cbr>\nTues, Thurs, 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.\u003cbr>\n736 Mission St., San Francisco (inside the Contemporary Jewish Museum)\u003cbr>\n(415) 655-7887\u003cbr>\nEveryday, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Why?\u003c/strong> This New York-style deli is considered one of the best in the city. It was named by \u003cem>Bon Appetit\u003c/em> one of the four best Jewish delis in the country. Try the pastrami. The Semite sandwich, which won over the \u003cem>Bon Appetit\u003c/em> critics, is pastrami, Swiss cheese, and fried egg on rye. The sandwiches aren't huge and the menu isn't limitless, but your stomach won't mind. \u003cbr clear=\"all\">\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_84191\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 190px\">\u003ca href=\"http://www.thesentinelsf.com/\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/4425890010_69647c11a0_z-190x190.jpg\" alt=\"Photo: Vince Maniago/Flickr\" width=\"190\" height=\"190\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-84191\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: \u003ca href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/uvince/4425890010/\" target=\"_blank\">Vince Maniago/Flickr\u003c/a>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.thesentinelsf.com/\" target=\"_blank\">The Sentinel\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n37 New Montgomery St., San Francisco\u003cbr>\n284-9960\u003cbr>\nMon-Fri, breakfast 7:30 - 10:30 a.m., lunch 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Why?\u003c/strong> The menu changes, but the classic corned beef sandwich is one of the best in the Bay Area and typically on the menu. The meat comes on fresh-baked foccacia with Russian dressing and shredded cabbage. Bonus: you also get a housemade pickle and an Andes mint for after. \u003cbr clear=\"all\">\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_84192\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 190px\">\u003ca href=\"http://saigon-sandwich.com/\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/6145757563_bc83e69d63_z-190x190.jpg\" alt=\"Photo: Karen Neoh/Flickr\" width=\"190\" height=\"190\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-84192\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: \u003ca href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/kneoh/6145757563/in/photolist-dwnuHm-7ACVT-an5BBi-b5QGkP-cs9Zaw-25Xo31-9WgKtR-6zCPp-6XRvo-6zCMv-7Vhb8L-7U4uLH-8GFrw-6XEGQp-3mPxk-9KHix-ekVFi-3mPwY-DrSdW-8aK2t4-fzgLRa-d7QuMf-d7QuA1-8fceVZ-dH36Qb-dGYkNF-aqhiQK-6XhDJQ-fzgMaM-5bmL6T-afhzT2-awSnjJ-4SaYQp-4Yy4Pe-6RpgdY-64Lksx-7HAqT3-672rHq-a6TZX-an5C7p-8GWVGV-bgMky2-7BRQN8-2dQxvT-2dV595-brmjZ-duRRmx-ixJKe-cTF3F-duRRj4\" target=\"_blank\">Karen Neoh/Flickr\u003c/a>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/saigon-sandwich-san-francisco\" target=\"_blank\">Saigon Sandwich\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n560 Larkin St., San Francisco\u003cbr>\n(415) 474-5698\u003cbr>\nEveryday, 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Why?\u003c/strong> Tucked into the Tenderloin, Saigon Sandwich specializes in banh mi -- the traditional French-Vietnamese sandwich with grilled meat and crunchy, pickled veggies on a baguette. \u003cem>The New York Times\u003c/em> recommends Saigon Sandwich's combo as some of the best banh mi in the country, though locals also love the meatball pork sandwich. And, anyone can love the price: less than $4.\u003cbr clear=\"all\">\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_84193\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 190px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ilikeikesplace.com/\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/3692332879_d558bffd96_z-190x190.jpg\" alt=\"Photo: Yesica/Flickr\" width=\"190\" height=\"190\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-84193\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: \u003ca href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/digiyesica/3692332879/in/photolist-6ChaVH-7gutsL-a8hPaA-7gutru-7gutrS-6zsSfp-7gqx6c-7guttd-7gqx5z-5tF4vq-7nB8wc-7nB8R6-7nF3V3-7nB8FZ-93XG1V-7MiR7b-8yRW2Z-7FXn6g-9r7pQt-74oJB4-72jx97-72jw6o-72jvrA-9ramVq-9eCfuF-ecwaMa-jPsKgL-dJxdsi-4Mgfna-7G2hLb-dUKXxT-6dyXv8-72fx4n-4MgeTi-4Mgf3v-4MkoCw-4Mgei6-4Mgebg-4MkpCC-4MkpdC-4Mgf6H-4Mgf1a-4MkpnQ-4MkpiA-4MgffF-4MgeRz-4MgeH4-4MkppW-4MgeED-4Mgfd2\" target=\"_blank\">Yesica/Flickr\u003c/a>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://ilikeikesplace.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ike's Place\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n3489 16th St. San Francisco (\u003ca href=\"http://ilikeikesplace.com/\" target=\"_blank\">multiple other locations\u003c/a>)\u003cbr>\n(415) 553‑6888\u003cbr>\nEveryday, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Why?\u003c/strong> Ike's has become a Bay Area staple, with a dozen locations. And, it got that way by delivering a massive selection of delicious sandwiches, including gluten-free options. But, the favorite is Kryptonite (only you're no Superman) -- a massive stuffed sandwich with six kinds of meat, avocado, beer-battered onion rings, extra pepper Jack cheese, mozzarella sticks, pesto, and jalapeno poppers. If you're looking to put yourself in a sandwich coma, or just order a normal-sized lunch, call ahead.\u003cbr clear=\"all\">\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>The Bay’s Best Sandwiches, According To KQED’s Social Media Fans:\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>“The \u003cstrong>pollo sandwich\u003c/strong> at \u003ca href=\"http://www.solfoodrestaurant.com/\">Sol Food\u003c/a> with the hot sauce & a side of maduros. Worth crossing the Golden Gate.”\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Ava Zavora, Twitter\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“The \u003cstrong>banh mi\u003c/strong> at \u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/castro-tarts-san-francisco\">Castro Tarts\u003c/a> is the best ever.”\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Robert la Bohème, Facebook\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“As a vegan, the best sandwich I've ever had would be the \u003cstrong>tempeh/quinoa sliders\u003c/strong> at \u003ca href=\"http://www.portaloakland.com/\">Portal\u003c/a> in Oakland. I'm actually kind of angry I'm not eating one right now.”\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Logan Bartling, Facebook\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“\u003cstrong>Irish breakfast sandwich\u003c/strong> at \u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/beachside-coffee-bar-and-kitchen-san-francisco\">Beachside Coffee Bar and Kitchen\u003c/a>. Best sandwich in the world!”\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Patrick Maguire, Facebook\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“\u003cstrong>Pastrami with everything\u003c/strong> at \u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/the-yellow-submarine-san-francisco\">Yellow Submarine\u003c/a>!”\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Jason Thorpe, Facebook\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“\u003cstrong>Spicy turkey\u003c/strong> from \u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/cafe-algiers-san-francisco\">Cafe Algiers\u003c/a>... Come on now.”\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Tobia Martens, Facebook\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“\u003cstrong>The turkey sandwich\u003c/strong> at \u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/arguello-super-market-san-francisco\">Arguello Supermarket\u003c/a>”\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Seth Heller, Facebook\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“\u003cstrong>The Tri Tip Sandwich\u003c/strong> from \u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/brazil-cafe-berkeley-4\">Brazil Cafe\u003c/a>. Olive, pineapples and jalepenos, oh my!”\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Joey Lee, Facebook\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“\u003cstrong>The Cuban style pork & ham pressed sandwich\u003c/strong> at '\u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/wichcraft-san-francisco\">wichcraft\u003c/a> in downtown SF is fantastic! Crunchy and tender at the same time with great flavors: pickles, aji verde & melted gruyère on ciabatta roll”\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Glenn Huang, Facebook\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“\u003cstrong>Build Your Own\u003c/strong> from \u003ca href=\"http://www.lunardis.com/fresh-bakery.html\">Lunardi’s Bakery\u003c/a> is my favorite. Quality ingredients and the price is right!”\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Kacey Scherf, Facebook\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“\u003cstrong>Niman Ranch Pulled Pork\u003c/strong> at \u003ca href=\"http://www.slowberkeley.com/\">Slow, Berkeley\u003c/a>!”\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Sophie Van Ronsele, Facebook\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Daly City, \u003ca href=\"http://www.dcmrpickles.com/\">Mr. Pickle’s Sandwich\u003c/a>: '\u003cstrong>DCFD\u003c/strong>' or ‘\u003cstrong>The Fog\u003c/strong>.’”\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Britta Katharina Lorenz, Facebook\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“\u003ca href=\"http://www.ducloimarket.com/\">Duc Loi\u003c/a> on 18th & Mission has the best damn \u003cstrong>pork barbecue sandwich\u003c/strong> in the city and it's only $5.”\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Javier Leocadio Colón, Facebook\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“\u003ca href=\"http://www.cowgirlcreamery.com/san-francisco-ferry-building-cheese-shop\">Cowgirl Creamery\u003c/a> \u003cstrong>grilled cheese\u003c/strong> at the Ferry Building, San Francisco.”\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Jonathan T. White, Facebook\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/genova-delicatessen-oakland\">Genova's\u003c/a>: outstanding! Went to the Oakland location for many years and now the Napa location. Fave is \u003cstrong>roast beef on Dutch crunch with a side of 3 bean salad\u003c/strong>.\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Geoffrey Hargrove, Facebook\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>How is almost ANY sandwich from \u003ca href=\"http://www.memphisminnies.com/\">Memphis Minnie's\u003c/a> [San Francisco] not on this list? \u003cstrong>The pulled pork\u003c/strong>? Their in \u003cstrong>housemade pastrami\u003c/strong>, available only on Wednesdays. The \u003cstrong>smoked, then fried chicken sandwich\u003c/strong>? \u003cstrong>Tri tip\u003c/strong>?\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Laurie Cahn, Facebook\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>The Lobster Rolls\u003c/strong> at \u003ca href=\"http://www.oplobster.com/\">Old Port Lobster Shack\u003c/a> in Redwood City are phenomenal.\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Noelle McReynolds, BAB comments\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I cannot believe the \u003ca href=\"http://www.submarinecenter.com/\">The Submarine Center\u003c/a> in West Portal [San Francisco] is not on this list. Their \u003cstrong>Hot Pastrami\u003c/strong> is unbeatable.\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Janet Lynn, BAB comments\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>The Chris sandwich\u003c/strong> at \u003ca href=\"http://www.wglavilla.com/\">La Villa's deli\u003c/a> in San Jose is not to be missed. They don’t tell you exactly what’s in it. But man, is it worth trying!\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Lindsay Taylor, BAB comments\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.daveyjonesdeli.com/#about\">Davey Jones Deli\u003c/a> [Sausalito], hands down. \u003cstrong>Make your own sandwich with Punjabi carnitas\u003c/strong>, \u003cstrong>roasted real turkey\u003c/strong> (as in Thanksgiving) or \u003cstrong>fresh brisket\u003c/strong>, add fixings, homemade sauces. YUM!\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Grace Hoffman, BAB comments\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/california-sourdough-san-jose\">California Sourdough\u003c/a> in Northeast San Jose is my favorite place, but their sister location, Freshly Baked in downtown is just as good. Their \u003cstrong>house-seasoned spicy turkey on their steaming fresh sourdough rolls\u003c/strong> (also made in-house) is to die for.\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Carlos Orellana, BAB comments\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>The Oakland Sandwich\u003c/strong> from \u003ca href=\"http://www.grandtavern.net\">The Grand Tavern\u003c/a> [Oakland] is truly divine. Gluten free funnel cake bread, grilled ham & turkey, bacon, pickled onion, dijonaise, and Swiss cheese. Uh-MAZING!\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Courtney Baxter, BAB comments \u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>Sandwiches have been a staple of your diet since you were a kid and your mom was still cutting off the crust. But, these days there's more options than ham and cheese or peanut butter and jelly. And, in the Bay Area those options pretty much cover anything you can put in between bread. Most of what you can put in a roll, it turns out, are high-quality delicious ingredients. So, stop packing a sad lunch and pick up a sandwich. The only problem is that even if you eat sandwiches everyday during your lunch hour, you'll never taste all that the Bay has to offer.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Here are some of our favorite sandwiches in the Bay Area. Share your favorites in the comments and we'll add them to the list. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_84184\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 190px\">\u003ca href=\"http://www.bakesalebetty.com/\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/437300542_5828fb9c47_z-190x190.jpg\" alt=\"Photo: _e.t/Flickr\" width=\"190\" height=\"190\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-84184\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: \u003ca href=\"https://www.flickr.com/photos/45688285@N00/437300542/in/photolist-4QFGMY-5177K9-4ksmJu-jcURb-jcUQi-jcUPA-jcUNu-jcUSP-EDhdw-EDhta-dKZ9R2-4R8Ev2-4RcRZE-5kkZbc-4R8E4i-5kkZut-4R8DdD-cpM2Th-52UJ5S-52LUuA\" target=\"_blank\">_e.t/Flickr\u003c/a>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.bakesalebetty.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Bakesale Betty\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n5098 Telegraph Ave., Oakland\u003cbr>\n(510) 985-1213\u003cbr>\nTues-Sat, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Why?\u003c/strong> Bakesale Betty may have slightly changed their signature recipe earlier this year, but the buttermilk fried chicken sandwich is still a Bay Area classic, with lines around the block of its Oakland location to buy one of the $9 sandwiches. The place makes about 600 sandwiches each day -- more on Fridays and Saturdays. Australian chef Alison Barakat mans the kitchen in her blue wig, where the fried chicken sandwich may be the crown jewel but the cookies aren't bad either. \u003cbr clear=\"all\">\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_84194\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 190px\">\u003ca href=\"http://www.genovadeli.net/\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/secdelipic-190x140.jpg\" alt=\"Photo: Courtesy of Genova's Deli\" width=\"190\" height=\"140\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-84194\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Courtesy of Genova's Deli\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.genovadeli.net/\" target=\"_blank\">Genova's Delicatessen and Ravioli\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n5095 Telegraph Ave. #A, Oakland (additional locations in Walnut Creek)\u003cbr>\n(510) 652-7401\u003cbr>\nMon-Sat, 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Sun, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Why?\u003c/strong> While this place is a full deli and sort of a market, the Italian-style sandwiches are truly the highlight. Try the Italian combo with Dutch crunch roll or the roast beef sourdough with prosciutto. Get a ticket number as soon as you walk in, because it may be a wait. And, if you go during the busy lunch hour they may be out of Dutch crunch roll, so it's worth going early. \u003cbr clear=\"all\">\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_84185\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 190px\">\u003ca href=\"http://www.roliroti.com/porchetta\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/4394985765_1766c684ea_z-190x190.jpg\" alt=\"Photo: pyrogenic/Flickr\" width=\"190\" height=\"190\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-84185\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: \u003ca href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/pyrogenic/4394985765/in/photolist-8xEHNT-7Gnrt8-7GnrQT-7GrnRQ-7GrnDG-8xEJrM-8wxUsu-apuPwq-8xYuN3-4kjhbB-7Grnxu-7Gns9D-5Rwuea-7GroFf-8y6n2E-7Uasxn-8S5xWr-8xYvp9-6jjnSs-8xYuNN-5hwYPw-ajf7iP-ebkGsM-dVHjTJ-dVHk6A-4NWDpV-9hJGxA-9hJGBs-8eEDXX-7Wj7yZ-9yVqfA-9hFB5K-7foZkQ-4nDtZc-ajf6Mt-76UKDv-8eECtR-aLgc5D-8xVsEV-9rn3wJ-dVmiex-4P1U15-8eHV9J-ahaNZu-8eHWvC-do1hF4-8nFaDL-e8Pvn5-89orb2-9ySpSv\" target=\"_blank\">pyrogenic/Flickr\u003c/a>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.roliroti.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Roli Roti\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"http://www.cuesa.org/markets\" target=\"_blank\">Ferry Building Farmers' Market\u003c/a> - Saturday and Thursday and \u003ca href=\"http://somastreatfoodpark.com/\" target=\"_blank\">SOMA StrEat Food Park\u003c/a> - Friday (\u003ca href=\"http://www.roliroti.com/markets/intro\" target=\"_blank\">additional farmers' market locations)\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n(510) 780-0300\u003cbr>\nThurs, 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.; Fri, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.; Sat, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Why?\u003c/strong> Roli Roti may be known for its rotisserie chicken food trucks. But, the porchetta sandwich has become a Bay Area favorite since being served in 2006. While the Roli Roti truck travels to farmers' market, the porchetta is only offered at certain locations -- primarily on Thursday and Saturdays at the Ferry Building and Fridays at the SOMA StrEat Food Park. The pork is juicy from cooking on a spit and served with onion and fennel.\u003cbr clear=\"all\">\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_84186\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 190px\">\u003ca href=\"http://www.littlelucca.com/\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/3370474121_e8ec60cfe5_z-190x190.jpg\" alt=\"Photo: Jason Ku/Flickr\" width=\"190\" height=\"190\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-84186\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: \u003ca href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/jsnku/3370474121/in/photolist-68QywM-3UiPeE-RjEaG-7cK8gt-e2XB7o-dRM2i5-7dHka8-8UCmVa-4vaDgc-7cHfRV-rZyRK-akGkz3-3JrHiG-hfEdYy-A657V-75SCYf-8spH7-dALiC2-4HwsAj-A6fR-8R2NmN-8rcoLU-4veHQf-7pUxwE-5wkqSx-5y68tk-5yaunJ-3aeUfU-6sLkEL-8dwCi7-jG79h-4veHGW-5zV1ny-8LVRdL-3tf4rR-3tjB4W-haYPSz-5xpP65-4t2dW-ohJaW-3C3kD-cY3Qzh-6NpBHw-3YcEX3-6Cfcyb-cEy657-6CaHmc-6Cf1SJ-76K8Qz-6CeRuQ\" target=\"_blank\">Jason Ku/Flickr\u003c/a>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.littlelucca.com/\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Little Lucca\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n724 El Camino Real, South San Francisco\u003cbr>\n(650) 589-8916\u003cbr>\nMon-Fri, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sat, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sun, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.\u003cbr>\nBurlingame Shopping Plaza, Burlingame\u003cbr>\n(650) 697-8389\u003cbr>\nMon-Fri, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sat, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sun, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Why?\u003c/strong> The sandwiches are huge and the choices are nearly unlimited, but the real reason the line is out the door is for the special sauces. Get anything that comes with the original garlic sauce. It changes a good sandwich into a great sandwich. You can also call ahead and pick-up if you don't want to wait in line.\u003cbr clear=\"all\">\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_84187\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 190px\">\u003ca href=\"http://southieoakland.com/\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/southie_33-540x240-190x190.jpg\" alt=\"Photo: Courtesy of Southie\" width=\"190\" height=\"190\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-84187\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Courtesy of Southie\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://southieoakland.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Southie (from Wood Tavern)\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n6311 College Ave., Oakland\u003cbr>\n(510) 654-0100\u003cbr>\nMon-Sat, 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Sun, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Why?\u003c/strong> Opened in 2011 as a casual sister restaurant right next to Wood Tavern, Southie offers a changing menu of sandwiches that locals and out-of-towners love. The giant meatball sandwich gets a lot of attention, but the Dungeness crab sandwich is worth trying during crab season and the pork belly sandwich is covered with carrot, kohlrabi slaw, and crispy jalapeños. Why not follow it up with a different kind of sandwich: an ice cream sandwich -- homemade cherry vanilla ice cream in between two gluten-free brownies. \u003cbr clear=\"all\">\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_84188\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 190px\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/pages/Rheas-Deli-Market/165988900133033\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/10406381_701676226564295_3372531855998866719_n-190x190.jpg\" alt=\"Photo: Courtesy of Rhea's Deli\" width=\"190\" height=\"190\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-84188\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Courtesy of Rhea's Deli\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/pages/Rheas-Deli-Market/165988900133033\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Rhea's Deli\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n800 Valencia St., San Francisco\u003cbr>\n(415) 282-5255\u003cbr>\nMon-Thurs, 11:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Fri-Sun, 1:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Why?\u003c/strong> For the Korean steak sandwich. The deli may be in a small shop, but the meat on the Korean steak sandiwch is juicy and tender and comes with a variety of flavors: spicy chili-garlic sauce, garlic aioli, lettuce, cheese, jalapenos, and multiple kinds of onions. Be careful about the spicy sauce, unless you really like things spicy. \u003cbr clear=\"all\">\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_84189\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 190px\">\u003ca href=\"http://wisesonsdeli.com/\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/cplusn_clubsandwich_soda_1465_logo-190x190.jpg\" alt=\"Photo: Courtesy of Wise Sons Deli\" width=\"190\" height=\"190\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-84189\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Courtesy of Wise Sons Deli\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://wisesonsdeli.com/\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Wise Sons Jewish Delicatessen\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n3150 24th St., San Francisco\u003cbr>\n(415) 787-3354\u003cbr>\nWed-Fri, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.; Sat, Sun, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.\u003cbr>\nFerry Building Farmers' Market\u003cbr>\nTues, Thurs, 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.\u003cbr>\n736 Mission St., San Francisco (inside the Contemporary Jewish Museum)\u003cbr>\n(415) 655-7887\u003cbr>\nEveryday, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Why?\u003c/strong> This New York-style deli is considered one of the best in the city. It was named by \u003cem>Bon Appetit\u003c/em> one of the four best Jewish delis in the country. Try the pastrami. The Semite sandwich, which won over the \u003cem>Bon Appetit\u003c/em> critics, is pastrami, Swiss cheese, and fried egg on rye. The sandwiches aren't huge and the menu isn't limitless, but your stomach won't mind. \u003cbr clear=\"all\">\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_84191\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 190px\">\u003ca href=\"http://www.thesentinelsf.com/\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/4425890010_69647c11a0_z-190x190.jpg\" alt=\"Photo: Vince Maniago/Flickr\" width=\"190\" height=\"190\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-84191\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: \u003ca href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/uvince/4425890010/\" target=\"_blank\">Vince Maniago/Flickr\u003c/a>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.thesentinelsf.com/\" target=\"_blank\">The Sentinel\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n37 New Montgomery St., San Francisco\u003cbr>\n284-9960\u003cbr>\nMon-Fri, breakfast 7:30 - 10:30 a.m., lunch 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Why?\u003c/strong> The menu changes, but the classic corned beef sandwich is one of the best in the Bay Area and typically on the menu. The meat comes on fresh-baked foccacia with Russian dressing and shredded cabbage. Bonus: you also get a housemade pickle and an Andes mint for after. \u003cbr clear=\"all\">\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_84192\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 190px\">\u003ca href=\"http://saigon-sandwich.com/\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/6145757563_bc83e69d63_z-190x190.jpg\" alt=\"Photo: Karen Neoh/Flickr\" width=\"190\" height=\"190\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-84192\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: \u003ca href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/kneoh/6145757563/in/photolist-dwnuHm-7ACVT-an5BBi-b5QGkP-cs9Zaw-25Xo31-9WgKtR-6zCPp-6XRvo-6zCMv-7Vhb8L-7U4uLH-8GFrw-6XEGQp-3mPxk-9KHix-ekVFi-3mPwY-DrSdW-8aK2t4-fzgLRa-d7QuMf-d7QuA1-8fceVZ-dH36Qb-dGYkNF-aqhiQK-6XhDJQ-fzgMaM-5bmL6T-afhzT2-awSnjJ-4SaYQp-4Yy4Pe-6RpgdY-64Lksx-7HAqT3-672rHq-a6TZX-an5C7p-8GWVGV-bgMky2-7BRQN8-2dQxvT-2dV595-brmjZ-duRRmx-ixJKe-cTF3F-duRRj4\" target=\"_blank\">Karen Neoh/Flickr\u003c/a>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/saigon-sandwich-san-francisco\" target=\"_blank\">Saigon Sandwich\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n560 Larkin St., San Francisco\u003cbr>\n(415) 474-5698\u003cbr>\nEveryday, 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Why?\u003c/strong> Tucked into the Tenderloin, Saigon Sandwich specializes in banh mi -- the traditional French-Vietnamese sandwich with grilled meat and crunchy, pickled veggies on a baguette. \u003cem>The New York Times\u003c/em> recommends Saigon Sandwich's combo as some of the best banh mi in the country, though locals also love the meatball pork sandwich. And, anyone can love the price: less than $4.\u003cbr clear=\"all\">\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_84193\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 190px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ilikeikesplace.com/\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/3692332879_d558bffd96_z-190x190.jpg\" alt=\"Photo: Yesica/Flickr\" width=\"190\" height=\"190\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-84193\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: \u003ca href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/digiyesica/3692332879/in/photolist-6ChaVH-7gutsL-a8hPaA-7gutru-7gutrS-6zsSfp-7gqx6c-7guttd-7gqx5z-5tF4vq-7nB8wc-7nB8R6-7nF3V3-7nB8FZ-93XG1V-7MiR7b-8yRW2Z-7FXn6g-9r7pQt-74oJB4-72jx97-72jw6o-72jvrA-9ramVq-9eCfuF-ecwaMa-jPsKgL-dJxdsi-4Mgfna-7G2hLb-dUKXxT-6dyXv8-72fx4n-4MgeTi-4Mgf3v-4MkoCw-4Mgei6-4Mgebg-4MkpCC-4MkpdC-4Mgf6H-4Mgf1a-4MkpnQ-4MkpiA-4MgffF-4MgeRz-4MgeH4-4MkppW-4MgeED-4Mgfd2\" target=\"_blank\">Yesica/Flickr\u003c/a>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://ilikeikesplace.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ike's Place\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n3489 16th St. San Francisco (\u003ca href=\"http://ilikeikesplace.com/\" target=\"_blank\">multiple other locations\u003c/a>)\u003cbr>\n(415) 553‑6888\u003cbr>\nEveryday, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Why?\u003c/strong> Ike's has become a Bay Area staple, with a dozen locations. And, it got that way by delivering a massive selection of delicious sandwiches, including gluten-free options. But, the favorite is Kryptonite (only you're no Superman) -- a massive stuffed sandwich with six kinds of meat, avocado, beer-battered onion rings, extra pepper Jack cheese, mozzarella sticks, pesto, and jalapeno poppers. If you're looking to put yourself in a sandwich coma, or just order a normal-sized lunch, call ahead.\u003cbr clear=\"all\">\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>The Bay’s Best Sandwiches, According To KQED’s Social Media Fans:\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>“The \u003cstrong>pollo sandwich\u003c/strong> at \u003ca href=\"http://www.solfoodrestaurant.com/\">Sol Food\u003c/a> with the hot sauce & a side of maduros. Worth crossing the Golden Gate.”\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Ava Zavora, Twitter\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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Best sandwich in the world!”\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Patrick Maguire, Facebook\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“\u003cstrong>Pastrami with everything\u003c/strong> at \u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/the-yellow-submarine-san-francisco\">Yellow Submarine\u003c/a>!”\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Jason Thorpe, Facebook\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“\u003cstrong>Spicy turkey\u003c/strong> from \u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/cafe-algiers-san-francisco\">Cafe Algiers\u003c/a>... Come on now.”\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Tobia Martens, Facebook\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“\u003cstrong>The turkey sandwich\u003c/strong> at \u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/arguello-super-market-san-francisco\">Arguello Supermarket\u003c/a>”\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Seth Heller, Facebook\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“\u003cstrong>The Tri Tip Sandwich\u003c/strong> from \u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/brazil-cafe-berkeley-4\">Brazil Cafe\u003c/a>. Olive, pineapples and jalepenos, oh my!”\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Joey Lee, Facebook\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“\u003cstrong>The Cuban style pork & ham pressed sandwich\u003c/strong> at '\u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/wichcraft-san-francisco\">wichcraft\u003c/a> in downtown SF is fantastic! Crunchy and tender at the same time with great flavors: pickles, aji verde & melted gruyère on ciabatta roll”\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Glenn Huang, Facebook\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“\u003cstrong>Build Your Own\u003c/strong> from \u003ca href=\"http://www.lunardis.com/fresh-bakery.html\">Lunardi’s Bakery\u003c/a> is my favorite. Quality ingredients and the price is right!”\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Kacey Scherf, Facebook\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“\u003cstrong>Niman Ranch Pulled Pork\u003c/strong> at \u003ca href=\"http://www.slowberkeley.com/\">Slow, Berkeley\u003c/a>!”\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Sophie Van Ronsele, Facebook\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Daly City, \u003ca href=\"http://www.dcmrpickles.com/\">Mr. Pickle’s Sandwich\u003c/a>: '\u003cstrong>DCFD\u003c/strong>' or ‘\u003cstrong>The Fog\u003c/strong>.’”\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Britta Katharina Lorenz, Facebook\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“\u003ca href=\"http://www.ducloimarket.com/\">Duc Loi\u003c/a> on 18th & Mission has the best damn \u003cstrong>pork barbecue sandwich\u003c/strong> in the city and it's only $5.”\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Javier Leocadio Colón, Facebook\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“\u003ca href=\"http://www.cowgirlcreamery.com/san-francisco-ferry-building-cheese-shop\">Cowgirl Creamery\u003c/a> \u003cstrong>grilled cheese\u003c/strong> at the Ferry Building, San Francisco.”\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Jonathan T. 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The \u003cstrong>smoked, then fried chicken sandwich\u003c/strong>? \u003cstrong>Tri tip\u003c/strong>?\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Laurie Cahn, Facebook\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>The Lobster Rolls\u003c/strong> at \u003ca href=\"http://www.oplobster.com/\">Old Port Lobster Shack\u003c/a> in Redwood City are phenomenal.\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Noelle McReynolds, BAB comments\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I cannot believe the \u003ca href=\"http://www.submarinecenter.com/\">The Submarine Center\u003c/a> in West Portal [San Francisco] is not on this list. Their \u003cstrong>Hot Pastrami\u003c/strong> is unbeatable.\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Janet Lynn, BAB comments\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>The Chris sandwich\u003c/strong> at \u003ca href=\"http://www.wglavilla.com/\">La Villa's deli\u003c/a> in San Jose is not to be missed. They don’t tell you exactly what’s in it. 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"content": "\u003cp>What's better than beer? Beer that's enjoyed outdoors -- whether in the summer sun or with warm evening breezes. Here's a guide to popular beer gardens, breweries and bars with al fresco seating in Alameda, Berkeley, Emeryville, Oakland and San Leandro. And let us know your favorites in the comments. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/westbrae12.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-83363\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/westbrae12.jpg\" alt=\"Westbrae Biergarten\" width=\"1000\" height=\"561\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://westbraebiergarten.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Westbrae Biergarten\u003c/a> \u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n1280 Gilman St. [\u003ca href=\"http://goo.gl/uZNjnK\" target=\"_blank\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nBerkeley, CA 94706\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 647-9079\u003cbr>\nHours: Sun-Thu 11am-9pm; Fri-Sat 11am-10pm\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $ (Entrees $10 and under)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Husband-and-wife co-owners Carl and Linda Lasagna (whose grandfather founded the adjacent Westbrae Nursery) have created a family-oriented oasis in the heart of north Berkeley. Soccer fans are in luck, as Westbrae will be providing ongoing coverage of the World Cup on its two widescreen monitors for fans. And a second outpost of \u003ca href=\"http://brazilcafeberkeley.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Pedro’s Brazil Cafe\u003c/a> now sells its popular South American cuisine onsite.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/05/telegraph03.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-81369\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/05/telegraph03.jpg\" alt=\"Outdoor Patio\" width=\"1000\" height=\"561\">\u003c/a> \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://telegraphoakland.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Telegraph\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n2318 Telegraph Ave. [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/JNlx2\" target=\"_blank\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94612\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 444-8353\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon 4pm-12am; Tue-Thu 11-12am; Fri-Sat 11-2am; Sun 11-12am\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/TelegraphOAK\" target=\"_blank\">TelegraphOAK\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/TelegraphOAK\" target=\"_blank\">@TelegraphOAK\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $$ Entrees ($11-$17)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In the former space of the \u003ca href=\"http://www.eastbayexpress.com/oakland/on-telegraph-and-transformation/Content?oid=3192045\" target=\"_blank\">now departed Mama Buzz coffeehouse\u003c/a>, you'll find reasonably priced comfort food in an urban beer garden setting at Telegraph. Two spacious patios (one indoors) furnished with wooden picnic tables and an eclectic collection of local art -- including a \"Lost Sloth\" mural and pop-up shop by Oakland artist J. Otto Seibold -- can accommodate lots of customers. There’s an array of appetizing housemade sausages offered daily, and numerous sandwiches, burgers and breakfast items are also available. There’s no shortage of beverages either; they’ve got a variety of local and regional draft and bottled beers — including Oakland’s \u003ca href=\"http://www.line51beer.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Line 51 Brewing\u003c/a>’s Imperial India Pale Ale — and soda, coffee and Temescal kombucha made by \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2011/12/14/a-cafe-community-grows-in-oakland-arbor-cafe-is-open-for-business/\" target=\"_blank\">Arbor Cafe\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/05/trappist10.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-81593\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/05/trappist10.jpg\" alt=\"Back Patio\" width=\"1000\" height=\"561\">\u003c/a> \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.thetrappist.com/trappist.php\" target=\"_blank\">The Trappist Beer Cafe\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n460 8th St. [\u003ca href=\"http://goo.gl/FmfDmI\" target=\"_blank\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94607\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 238-8900\u003cbr>\nHours: Everyday 12pm-12am; Fri-Sat 12pm-1am\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Trappist-Insiders-Page/201086836586427?rf=266197976744169\" target=\"_blank\">The Trappist's Insider Page\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/TheTrappist\" target=\"_blank\">@TheTrappist\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $$ Entrees ($11-$17)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The veteran venue on the list, Chuck Stilphen and Aaron Porter's Belgian-style pub has been pouring brews in the Old Oakland neighborhood for over 8 years. Customers can unwind in the Old World brick-and-wood ambience of the front or back bars or relax in their outdoors back patio. There's also a limited food menu, including a plump, juicy bratwurst poached in Sculpin IPA with a potato hash and the delectable pastrami sandwich with Gruyère, housemade sauerkraut and dressing on rye.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/05/lostandfound13-e1400998569828.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-82526\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/05/lostandfound13-e1400998569828.jpg\" alt=\"Lost and Found\" width=\"640\" height=\"359\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.lostandfound510.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Lost and Found\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n2040 Telegraph Ave. [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/0FcAG\" target=\"_blank\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94612\u003cbr>\nPhone: (510) 763-2040\u003cbr>\nHours: Tue-Thu 11:30am-10pm; Fri-Sat 11:30am-12pm; Sun 11:30am-10pm; Closed Mondays\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/LostANDFound510\" target=\"_blank\">Lost and Found \u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $$ Entrees ($11-$17)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>From the owners of the music and art lounge \u003ca href=\"http://oaklandlayover.com/\" target=\"_blank\">The Layover\u003c/a>, husband-and-wife team Christi Vaughn and Tim Martinez debuted the renovated 9,000 sq. foot building and patio in mid-April. The airy indoor space has several communal tables and two adjacent bars where patrons can drink and dine, while the sprawling outdoor patio is a literal beer garden that's decorated with flowers and plants maintained \u003ca href=\"http://insidescoopsf.sfgate.com/blog/2014/04/18/lost-found-beer-garden-set-to-open-in-uptown/\" target=\"_blank\">by graduates from a gardening program at San Quentin\u003c/a>. There's numerous cafe and picnic tables as well as a smattering of cozy nooks for kicking back in the casual setting. And for customers in a more playful mood, there's also a ping pong table and bean bag toss for fun and games. Lost and Found has 20 beers on draft -- many of which are local offerings, like the \u003ca href=\"http://www.101northbeer.com/heroine\" target=\"_blank\">101 North Heroine\u003c/a> IPA from Petaluma -- although they're currently limited to just beer and wine. Food-wise, Chef Dennis Yadroff (whose previous stints include \u003ca href=\"http://www.havenoakland.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Haven\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.sweetwoodruffsf.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Sweet Woodruff\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"http://fuseboxoakland.com/\" target=\"_blank\">FuseBox\u003c/a>) has created an eclectic menu with global influences like kimchi deviled eggs with green garlic.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/dock06.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-82989\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/dock06.jpg\" alt=\"The Beer Shed\" width=\"1000\" height=\"561\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.thedockoakland.com/\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>The Beer Shed at The Dock\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n95 Linden St. [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/zruFB\" target=\"_blank\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94607\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 338-3965\u003cbr>\nHours: Tue-Thu 5-9pm; Fri-Sat 5-9:30pm\u003cbr>\nBeer Shed: Tue-Fri 4:30-9:30pm; Sat 3-9:30; Sun 3-8pm; Sunday Supper 4-8pm\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/THEDOCKoakland\" target=\"_blank\">@THEDOCKoakland\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $$ Entrees ($11-$17)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The Beer Shed is \u003ca href=\"http://www.lindenbeer.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Linden Street Brewery\u003c/a>'s newly revamped tasting room with both indoor and outdoor seating. They feature their own beers as well as other California breweries on tap. You can nosh on soft pretzels or popcorn, or head on over to \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2014/06/07/first-impressions-the-dock-at-linden-street/\" target=\"_blank\">James Syhabout's The Dock\u003c/a> for gourmet dishes such as fried fennel and onion petals and a falafel waffle.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/faction1.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-84003\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/faction1.jpg\" alt=\"Faction Brewing\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://factionbrewing.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Faction Brewing\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n2501 Monarch St. [\u003ca href=\"http://goo.gl/HGNT31\" target=\"_blank\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nAlameda, CA 94501\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 523-BREW\u003cbr>\nHours: Wed-Sat 12-8pm; Sun 12-6pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/FactionBrewing\" target=\"_blank\">Faction Brewing\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/factionbrewing\" target=\"_blank\">@factionbrewing\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $ (Entrees $10 and under)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Located between \u003ca href=\"http://www.stgeorgespirits.com/\" target=\"_blank\">St. George Spirits\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"http://www.rockwallwines.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Rock Wall Wine Company\u003c/a> on the western boundary of Alameda Point, Faction's kid and dog-friendly outdoor concrete patio with picnic table seating affords a scenic view of the city. There's also an indoor tasting room and shop that sells growlers and other merchandise. Try their tasting flight that offers 5 oz. samples of their six beers. And check online to see if any food trucks will be available onsite in case you're hungry for snacks to accompany your beer.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/drakes1.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-84004\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/drakes1.jpg\" alt=\"Drake's\" width=\"1000\" height=\"561\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://drinkdrakes.com/barrelhouse/\" target=\"_blank\">Drake’s Barrel House\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n1933 Davis St. [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/c7cer\" target=\"_blank\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nSan Leandro, CA 94577\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 568-BREW\u003cbr>\nMon-Wed 3-9pm; Thu 12-9pm; Fri-Sat 12-10pm; Sun 12-7pm\u003cbr>\n(First Fridays: 12-4pm full service, 4-6pm to-go & retail only)\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/DrakesBrewing\" target=\"_blank\">Drake's Brewing\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/DrakesBrewery\" target=\"_blank\">@DrakesBrewery\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $$ Entrees ($11-$17)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The Barrel House, the tap room and retail shop for Drake's Brewery, has a big warehouse with indoor seating as well as a deluxe outdoor patio. There's usually a food truck parked onsite during tasting hours, so check their schedule to see what's available -- or buy one of the locally-produced edibles they have for sale. Sample a taster tray to easily peruse their 24 beers, and you can also purchase growlers, six-packs, 22 oz. “bombers\" and kegs.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/beerrev1-e1403764567595.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/beerrev1-e1403764567595.jpg\" alt=\"beergarden_featured\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-84013\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/beer-revolution-oakland\" target=\"_blank\">Beer Revolution\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n464 3rd St. [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/IXGYD\" target=\"_blank\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94607\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 452-2337\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon-Thu 12-10pm; Fri-Sat 12-11pm; Sun 12-9pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/pages/Beer-Revolution/171407719086?rf=126249867392667\" target=\"_blank\">Beer Revolution\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/BeerRevolution_\" target=\"_blank\">@BeerRevolution\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $$ Entrees ($11-$17)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This is a true beer aficionado's spot as Beer Revolution has 50 rotating taps and hundreds of domestic and imported bottles for sale in their indoor coolers (you can take them to go or drink one down right there for a $1 surcharge.) Grab food from their neighbors -- \u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/annex-burger-oakland\" target=\"_blank\">Annex Burger\u003c/a> or \u003ca href=\"http://souleyvegan.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Souley Vegan\u003c/a> -- to eat inside the bar or outside on their comfortable wooden patio. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/heinhold1.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/heinhold1.jpg\" alt=\"Heinhold's\" width=\"1000\" height=\"561\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-84082\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/heinolds-first-and-last-chance-saloon-oakland\" target=\"_blank\">Heinold’s First And Last Chance Saloon\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n48 Webster St. at Jack London Square [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/QCgCT\" target=\"_blank\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94607\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 839-6761\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon-Thu 12-11pm; Fri-Sat 12-1am; Sun 12-11pm\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $$ Entrees ($11-$17)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This \u003ca href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heinold's_First_and_Last_Chance_Saloon\" target=\"_blank\">legendary bar\u003c/a> (now a designated historic landmark) has been pouring drinks since the late 1800s in the heart of Jack London Square. You can either squeeze into the tiny indoor pub and marvel as its collection of artifacts plastered on the walls and ceilings (and try not to spill your drink on its famous slanted bar), or sit out front on the patio that faces the waterfront. Neighboring restaurants \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2013/05/08/bocanova-willis-wine-bar-the-rotunda-of-neiman-marcus-check-please-bay-area-reviews/\" target=\"_blank\">Bocanova\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.theforgepizza.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Forge\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2012/01/10/let-them-cook-for-you-haven/\" target=\"_blank\">Haven\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2013/02/08/coastal-italian-fare-comes-to-jack-london-square-with-lungomare/\" target=\"_blank\">Lungomare\u003c/a> also have ample outdoor seating. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/prizefighter1-e1403851942638.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/prizefighter1-e1403851942638.jpg\" alt=\"Prizefighter\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-84075\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://prizefighterbar.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Prizefighter\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n6702 Hollis St. [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/WfKfX\" target=\"_blank\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nEmeryville, CA 94608\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 428-1470\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon-Fri 4pm-2am; Sat-Sun 2pm-2am\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/prizefighterbar\" target=\"_blank\">Prizefighter\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/prizefighterbar\" target=\"_blank\">@Prizefighter\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $$ Entrees ($11-$17)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This boxing-themed bar with a minimalist, lounge-like interior and enclosed wooden patio sanctuary is a fine retreat to imbibe all manner of beers, wines and spirits. While they have an excellent list of local and imported brews on their menu, their whiskey, tequila, mezcal and cocktails are the true highlights. And just a few doors down is \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2013/08/06/5-bites-grab-a-slice-at-these-east-bay-pizzerias/\" target=\"_blank\">Rotten City\u003c/a>; head on over or call for delivery if you're craving a delicious slice of pizza. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/05/brotzeit01.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-81500\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/05/brotzeit01.jpg\" alt=\"Brotzeit Lokal\" width=\"1000\" height=\"561\">\u003c/a> \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://brotzeitbiergarten.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Brotzeit Lokal\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n1000 Embarcadero [\u003ca href=\"http://goo.gl/c0II4h\" target=\"_blank\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94606\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 645-1905\u003cbr>\nHours: Tue-Thu 11:30am-11pm (kitchen closes at 9:30pm); Fri 11:30am-12pm (kitchen closes at 10pm); Sat 10am-12pm (kitchen closes at 10pm); Sun 10am-9:30pm (kitchen closes at 9pm)\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/BrotzeitLokal\" target=\"_blank\">Brozeit Lokal\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/Brotzeit_Lokal\" target=\"_blank\">@Brotzeit_Lokal\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $$ Entrees ($11-$17)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Just past Jack London Square off of the Embarcadero, \u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2012/10/31/chop-bar-restaurant-info/\" target=\"_blank\">Chop Bar\u003c/a>'s Lev Delany has created a waterfront oasis that's perfect for large crowds in fine weather. Brotzeit Lokal's kitchen utilizes whole animal butchery in preparing their sausages and burgers, and all of their sauerkraut, sauces, pickles and mustards are also housemade. There's also a rotating menu of German, Belgian and Californian craft beers; if you're feeling extra thirsty, go for a liter of Kolsch or a two-liter boot while you admire the view of the Brooklyn Basin.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/05/moxypatio.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-62530\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/05/moxypatio.jpg\" alt=\"Moxy patio\" width=\"1000\" height=\"561\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://moxybeergarden.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Moxy Beer Garden\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n3136 Sacramento St. [\u003ca href=\"http://goo.gl/maps/qpB3l\" target=\"_blank\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nBerkeley, CA 94702\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 547-6699\u003cbr>\nHours: Kitchen 11:30am-9:30pm; Bar 11:30am-11:30pm; Closed Mondays\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/pages/Moxy/347734152001996\" target=\"_blank\">Moxy\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $ (Entrees $10 and under)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Berkeley’s Moxy Beer Garden has transformed the old Casa Vino wine bar into a casual venue with plenty of seating for groups in their covered outdoor patio or inside the bar. They offer a wide selection of beers on tap from \u003ca href=\"http://drinkdrakes.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Drake’s\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.blackdiamondbrew.com/main/\" target=\"_blank\">Black Diamond\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://thirstybear.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Thirsty Bear\u003c/a> and several other local breweries. Moxy also serves an extensive menu including burgers made with premium beef sourced from \u003ca href=\"http://www.pacificpastures.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Pacific Pastures Farm\u003c/a> in Hydesville, CA.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/lakechalet-e1403852853683.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/lakechalet-e1403852853683.jpg\" alt=\"Lake Chalet\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-84079\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.thelakechalet.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Lake Chalet Seafood Bar & Grill\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n1520 Lakeside Dr. [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/VlPbc\" target=\"_blank\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94612\u003cbr>\nPh:(510) 208-5253\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon-Fri 11am-10pm; Sat 10am-11pm; Sun 10am-10pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/lakechalet\" target=\"_blank\">Lake Chalet\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/lakechalet\" target=\"_blank\">@LakeChalet\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $$$$ (Entrees more than $25)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While Lake Chalet has their own beers on draft produced by their sister location, the \u003ca href=\"http://www.beachchalet.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Beach Chalet\u003c/a> in San Francisco, the main reason to head to this restaurant is to take in the lovely views of Lake Merritt from its expansive outdoor area -- especially at night, when a twinkling constellation of lights illuminates the waterfront. Have lunch, brunch or dinner, or you can catch a \u003ca href=\"http://gondolaservizio.com/\" target=\"_blank\">gondola ride\u003c/a> from its deck if you're in a romantic mood.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/01/Outdoor-sidewalk-beer-garden.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/01/Outdoor-sidewalk-beer-garden.jpg\" alt=\"Outdoor sidewalk beer garden\" width=\"1000\" height=\"561\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-54304\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://rosamundesausagegrill.com/downtown-oakland/\" target=\"_blank\">Rosamunde Downtown Oakland\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nSwan's Marketplace, 911 Washington St. [\u003ca href=\"http://goo.gl/VcjV5D\" target=\"_blank\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94607\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 338-3108\u003cbr>\nHours: Sun-Wed 11am-10pm; Thu-Sat 11am-11pm\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Facebook:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/RosamundeSausageGrillSF\" target=\"_blank\">Rosamunde Sausage Grill\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Twitter:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/rosamundesf\" target=\"_blank\">@rosamundesf\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $ (Entrees $10 and under) \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Downtown Oakland's Rosamunde is conveniently located right next to Taylor’s Sausage in Swan’s Marketplace, a venerable 20-year-old institution that supplies some of its delicious meats to its neighbor. They've got the same sausage-laden menu as their Mission and Lower Haight counterparts, and there's 16 craft beers on tap that you can drink outside on their sidewalk patio or at one of the communal tables indoors. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Two other places I left off my original list but also highly recommend are the German restaurant \u003ca href=\"http://www.speisekammer.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Speisenkammen\u003c/a> in Alameda and one-of-a-kind \u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/warehouse-caf%C3%A9-port-costa-2\" target=\"_blank\">Warehouse Cafe\u003c/a> in Port Costa. Several other readers also suggested \u003ca href=\"http://tap-25.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Tap 25\u003c/a> in Livermore, as well as \u003ca href=\"http://berkeleyfreehouse.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Freehouse\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"http://www.jupiterbeer.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Jupiter\u003c/a> in Berkeley. \u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Photos by Jenny Oh. This post was updated on April 7, 2016.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>What's better than beer? Beer that's enjoyed outdoors -- whether in the summer sun or with warm evening breezes. Here's a guide to popular beer gardens, breweries and bars with al fresco seating in Alameda, Berkeley, Emeryville, Oakland and San Leandro. And let us know your favorites in the comments. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/westbrae12.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-83363\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/westbrae12.jpg\" alt=\"Westbrae Biergarten\" width=\"1000\" height=\"561\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://westbraebiergarten.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Westbrae Biergarten\u003c/a> \u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n1280 Gilman St. [\u003ca href=\"http://goo.gl/uZNjnK\" target=\"_blank\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nBerkeley, CA 94706\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 647-9079\u003cbr>\nHours: Sun-Thu 11am-9pm; Fri-Sat 11am-10pm\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $ (Entrees $10 and under)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Husband-and-wife co-owners Carl and Linda Lasagna (whose grandfather founded the adjacent Westbrae Nursery) have created a family-oriented oasis in the heart of north Berkeley. Soccer fans are in luck, as Westbrae will be providing ongoing coverage of the World Cup on its two widescreen monitors for fans. And a second outpost of \u003ca href=\"http://brazilcafeberkeley.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Pedro’s Brazil Cafe\u003c/a> now sells its popular South American cuisine onsite.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/05/telegraph03.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-81369\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/05/telegraph03.jpg\" alt=\"Outdoor Patio\" width=\"1000\" height=\"561\">\u003c/a> \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://telegraphoakland.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Telegraph\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n2318 Telegraph Ave. [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/JNlx2\" target=\"_blank\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94612\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 444-8353\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon 4pm-12am; Tue-Thu 11-12am; Fri-Sat 11-2am; Sun 11-12am\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/TelegraphOAK\" target=\"_blank\">TelegraphOAK\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/TelegraphOAK\" target=\"_blank\">@TelegraphOAK\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $$ Entrees ($11-$17)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In the former space of the \u003ca href=\"http://www.eastbayexpress.com/oakland/on-telegraph-and-transformation/Content?oid=3192045\" target=\"_blank\">now departed Mama Buzz coffeehouse\u003c/a>, you'll find reasonably priced comfort food in an urban beer garden setting at Telegraph. Two spacious patios (one indoors) furnished with wooden picnic tables and an eclectic collection of local art -- including a \"Lost Sloth\" mural and pop-up shop by Oakland artist J. Otto Seibold -- can accommodate lots of customers. There’s an array of appetizing housemade sausages offered daily, and numerous sandwiches, burgers and breakfast items are also available. There’s no shortage of beverages either; they’ve got a variety of local and regional draft and bottled beers — including Oakland’s \u003ca href=\"http://www.line51beer.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Line 51 Brewing\u003c/a>’s Imperial India Pale Ale — and soda, coffee and Temescal kombucha made by \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2011/12/14/a-cafe-community-grows-in-oakland-arbor-cafe-is-open-for-business/\" target=\"_blank\">Arbor Cafe\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/05/trappist10.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-81593\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/05/trappist10.jpg\" alt=\"Back Patio\" width=\"1000\" height=\"561\">\u003c/a> \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.thetrappist.com/trappist.php\" target=\"_blank\">The Trappist Beer Cafe\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n460 8th St. [\u003ca href=\"http://goo.gl/FmfDmI\" target=\"_blank\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94607\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 238-8900\u003cbr>\nHours: Everyday 12pm-12am; Fri-Sat 12pm-1am\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Trappist-Insiders-Page/201086836586427?rf=266197976744169\" target=\"_blank\">The Trappist's Insider Page\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/TheTrappist\" target=\"_blank\">@TheTrappist\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $$ Entrees ($11-$17)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The veteran venue on the list, Chuck Stilphen and Aaron Porter's Belgian-style pub has been pouring brews in the Old Oakland neighborhood for over 8 years. Customers can unwind in the Old World brick-and-wood ambience of the front or back bars or relax in their outdoors back patio. There's also a limited food menu, including a plump, juicy bratwurst poached in Sculpin IPA with a potato hash and the delectable pastrami sandwich with Gruyère, housemade sauerkraut and dressing on rye.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/05/lostandfound13-e1400998569828.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-82526\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/05/lostandfound13-e1400998569828.jpg\" alt=\"Lost and Found\" width=\"640\" height=\"359\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.lostandfound510.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Lost and Found\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n2040 Telegraph Ave. [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/0FcAG\" target=\"_blank\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94612\u003cbr>\nPhone: (510) 763-2040\u003cbr>\nHours: Tue-Thu 11:30am-10pm; Fri-Sat 11:30am-12pm; Sun 11:30am-10pm; Closed Mondays\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/LostANDFound510\" target=\"_blank\">Lost and Found \u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $$ Entrees ($11-$17)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>From the owners of the music and art lounge \u003ca href=\"http://oaklandlayover.com/\" target=\"_blank\">The Layover\u003c/a>, husband-and-wife team Christi Vaughn and Tim Martinez debuted the renovated 9,000 sq. foot building and patio in mid-April. The airy indoor space has several communal tables and two adjacent bars where patrons can drink and dine, while the sprawling outdoor patio is a literal beer garden that's decorated with flowers and plants maintained \u003ca href=\"http://insidescoopsf.sfgate.com/blog/2014/04/18/lost-found-beer-garden-set-to-open-in-uptown/\" target=\"_blank\">by graduates from a gardening program at San Quentin\u003c/a>. There's numerous cafe and picnic tables as well as a smattering of cozy nooks for kicking back in the casual setting. And for customers in a more playful mood, there's also a ping pong table and bean bag toss for fun and games. Lost and Found has 20 beers on draft -- many of which are local offerings, like the \u003ca href=\"http://www.101northbeer.com/heroine\" target=\"_blank\">101 North Heroine\u003c/a> IPA from Petaluma -- although they're currently limited to just beer and wine. Food-wise, Chef Dennis Yadroff (whose previous stints include \u003ca href=\"http://www.havenoakland.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Haven\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.sweetwoodruffsf.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Sweet Woodruff\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"http://fuseboxoakland.com/\" target=\"_blank\">FuseBox\u003c/a>) has created an eclectic menu with global influences like kimchi deviled eggs with green garlic.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/dock06.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-82989\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/dock06.jpg\" alt=\"The Beer Shed\" width=\"1000\" height=\"561\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.thedockoakland.com/\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>The Beer Shed at The Dock\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n95 Linden St. [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/zruFB\" target=\"_blank\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94607\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 338-3965\u003cbr>\nHours: Tue-Thu 5-9pm; Fri-Sat 5-9:30pm\u003cbr>\nBeer Shed: Tue-Fri 4:30-9:30pm; Sat 3-9:30; Sun 3-8pm; Sunday Supper 4-8pm\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/THEDOCKoakland\" target=\"_blank\">@THEDOCKoakland\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $$ Entrees ($11-$17)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The Beer Shed is \u003ca href=\"http://www.lindenbeer.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Linden Street Brewery\u003c/a>'s newly revamped tasting room with both indoor and outdoor seating. They feature their own beers as well as other California breweries on tap. You can nosh on soft pretzels or popcorn, or head on over to \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2014/06/07/first-impressions-the-dock-at-linden-street/\" target=\"_blank\">James Syhabout's The Dock\u003c/a> for gourmet dishes such as fried fennel and onion petals and a falafel waffle.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/faction1.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-84003\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/faction1.jpg\" alt=\"Faction Brewing\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://factionbrewing.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Faction Brewing\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n2501 Monarch St. [\u003ca href=\"http://goo.gl/HGNT31\" target=\"_blank\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nAlameda, CA 94501\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 523-BREW\u003cbr>\nHours: Wed-Sat 12-8pm; Sun 12-6pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/FactionBrewing\" target=\"_blank\">Faction Brewing\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/factionbrewing\" target=\"_blank\">@factionbrewing\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $ (Entrees $10 and under)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Located between \u003ca href=\"http://www.stgeorgespirits.com/\" target=\"_blank\">St. George Spirits\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"http://www.rockwallwines.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Rock Wall Wine Company\u003c/a> on the western boundary of Alameda Point, Faction's kid and dog-friendly outdoor concrete patio with picnic table seating affords a scenic view of the city. There's also an indoor tasting room and shop that sells growlers and other merchandise. Try their tasting flight that offers 5 oz. samples of their six beers. And check online to see if any food trucks will be available onsite in case you're hungry for snacks to accompany your beer.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/drakes1.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-84004\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/drakes1.jpg\" alt=\"Drake's\" width=\"1000\" height=\"561\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://drinkdrakes.com/barrelhouse/\" target=\"_blank\">Drake’s Barrel House\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n1933 Davis St. [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/c7cer\" target=\"_blank\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nSan Leandro, CA 94577\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 568-BREW\u003cbr>\nMon-Wed 3-9pm; Thu 12-9pm; Fri-Sat 12-10pm; Sun 12-7pm\u003cbr>\n(First Fridays: 12-4pm full service, 4-6pm to-go & retail only)\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/DrakesBrewing\" target=\"_blank\">Drake's Brewing\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/DrakesBrewery\" target=\"_blank\">@DrakesBrewery\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $$ Entrees ($11-$17)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The Barrel House, the tap room and retail shop for Drake's Brewery, has a big warehouse with indoor seating as well as a deluxe outdoor patio. There's usually a food truck parked onsite during tasting hours, so check their schedule to see what's available -- or buy one of the locally-produced edibles they have for sale. Sample a taster tray to easily peruse their 24 beers, and you can also purchase growlers, six-packs, 22 oz. “bombers\" and kegs.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/beerrev1-e1403764567595.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/beerrev1-e1403764567595.jpg\" alt=\"beergarden_featured\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-84013\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/beer-revolution-oakland\" target=\"_blank\">Beer Revolution\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n464 3rd St. [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/IXGYD\" target=\"_blank\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94607\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 452-2337\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon-Thu 12-10pm; Fri-Sat 12-11pm; Sun 12-9pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/pages/Beer-Revolution/171407719086?rf=126249867392667\" target=\"_blank\">Beer Revolution\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/BeerRevolution_\" target=\"_blank\">@BeerRevolution\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $$ Entrees ($11-$17)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This is a true beer aficionado's spot as Beer Revolution has 50 rotating taps and hundreds of domestic and imported bottles for sale in their indoor coolers (you can take them to go or drink one down right there for a $1 surcharge.) Grab food from their neighbors -- \u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/annex-burger-oakland\" target=\"_blank\">Annex Burger\u003c/a> or \u003ca href=\"http://souleyvegan.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Souley Vegan\u003c/a> -- to eat inside the bar or outside on their comfortable wooden patio. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/heinhold1.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/heinhold1.jpg\" alt=\"Heinhold's\" width=\"1000\" height=\"561\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-84082\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/heinolds-first-and-last-chance-saloon-oakland\" target=\"_blank\">Heinold’s First And Last Chance Saloon\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n48 Webster St. at Jack London Square [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/QCgCT\" target=\"_blank\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94607\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 839-6761\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon-Thu 12-11pm; Fri-Sat 12-1am; Sun 12-11pm\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $$ Entrees ($11-$17)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This \u003ca href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heinold's_First_and_Last_Chance_Saloon\" target=\"_blank\">legendary bar\u003c/a> (now a designated historic landmark) has been pouring drinks since the late 1800s in the heart of Jack London Square. You can either squeeze into the tiny indoor pub and marvel as its collection of artifacts plastered on the walls and ceilings (and try not to spill your drink on its famous slanted bar), or sit out front on the patio that faces the waterfront. 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They offer a wide selection of beers on tap from \u003ca href=\"http://drinkdrakes.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Drake’s\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.blackdiamondbrew.com/main/\" target=\"_blank\">Black Diamond\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://thirstybear.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Thirsty Bear\u003c/a> and several other local breweries. 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Have lunch, brunch or dinner, or you can catch a \u003ca href=\"http://gondolaservizio.com/\" target=\"_blank\">gondola ride\u003c/a> from its deck if you're in a romantic mood.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/01/Outdoor-sidewalk-beer-garden.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/01/Outdoor-sidewalk-beer-garden.jpg\" alt=\"Outdoor sidewalk beer garden\" width=\"1000\" height=\"561\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-54304\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://rosamundesausagegrill.com/downtown-oakland/\" target=\"_blank\">Rosamunde Downtown Oakland\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nSwan's Marketplace, 911 Washington St. [\u003ca href=\"http://goo.gl/VcjV5D\" target=\"_blank\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94607\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 338-3108\u003cbr>\nHours: Sun-Wed 11am-10pm; Thu-Sat 11am-11pm\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Facebook:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/RosamundeSausageGrillSF\" target=\"_blank\">Rosamunde Sausage Grill\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Twitter:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/rosamundesf\" target=\"_blank\">@rosamundesf\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $ (Entrees $10 and under) \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Downtown Oakland's Rosamunde is conveniently located right next to Taylor’s Sausage in Swan’s Marketplace, a venerable 20-year-old institution that supplies some of its delicious meats to its neighbor. They've got the same sausage-laden menu as their Mission and Lower Haight counterparts, and there's 16 craft beers on tap that you can drink outside on their sidewalk patio or at one of the communal tables indoors. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Two other places I left off my original list but also highly recommend are the German restaurant \u003ca href=\"http://www.speisekammer.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Speisenkammen\u003c/a> in Alameda and one-of-a-kind \u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/warehouse-caf%C3%A9-port-costa-2\" target=\"_blank\">Warehouse Cafe\u003c/a> in Port Costa. Several other readers also suggested \u003ca href=\"http://tap-25.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Tap 25\u003c/a> in Livermore, as well as \u003ca href=\"http://berkeleyfreehouse.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Freehouse\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"http://www.jupiterbeer.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Jupiter\u003c/a> in Berkeley. \u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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