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I want to come back for their crispy rice salad (\u003cem>nam kao tod\u003c/em>) and fried egg salad (\u003cem>yum chai dao\u003c/em>)—I love how the Thai cooks fry their eggs—and I’d even try their pad thai here, expecting something authentically made without any shortcuts.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>A Special Fundraiser to Help Support Children with Their Education: Small World Big Flavors\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/small-world-big-flavors-tickets-52336351436\">Small World Big Flavors\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nCambria Gallery\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/UMVCJFHDoPv\">1045 Bryant St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/small-world-big-flavors-tickets-52336351436\">Tickets\u003c/a>: $75\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132203\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132203\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/PFK-800x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Thai students (both Boy and Girl Scouts!) and their new backpacks from Pencils for Kids Inc. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Coming up on Thursday, January 31, is the annual fundraiser for \u003ca href=\"https://pencilsforkidsinc.com/\">Pencils for Kids, Inc.\u003c/a> called \u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/small-world-big-flavors-tickets-52336351436\">\u003cstrong>Small World Big Flavors\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>, in order to raise funds to support PFK’s annual mission trips to Thailand, Bali, and Myanmar. PFK delivers backpacks, school supplies, and uniforms to children in need, and will reach over 2,200 children this year. I was so fortunate to attend an inspiring mission trip to Northern Thailand in 2017 and was so moved by everything this organization does to help children in developing countries to attend school and build a foundation for a better future. An education is something a child will have forever, and PFK has been committed to this mission for ten years (and counting!). But they can’t do it without your help. (If you are unable to attend, but would like to make a donation, please \u003ca href=\"https://pencilsforkidsinc.com/#donate\">visit here\u003c/a>.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Guests who attend and support \u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/small-world-big-flavors-tickets-52336351436\">Small World Big Flavors\u003c/a> will find dishes from SF restaurants like Azalina’s, Beyond Burma, ChiliCali, Esan Classic, Garden Creamery, Liholiho Yacht Club, and the soon-to-open ONE65. There will also be beverages provided by Remy-Cointreau and HelioRoast Coffee, plus wines too.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You'll be able to bid on silent auction prizes, and there will be an amazing raffle prize:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003cb>round-trip tickets for two to Hong Kong on Cathay Pacific\u003c/b> in Premium Economy and three nights at a hotel. Good luck!\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Start Planning Your Week of Dining for SF Restaurant Week\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.sfrestaurantweek.com\">SF Restaurant Week\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nJanuary 23–31\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132204\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132204\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/china-live-800x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">China Live's \"working hands\" dumplings come with sesame butter and peppercorn-chile broth. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>It’s that time of the year when over 100 SF restaurants are suddenly offering prix-fixe menus: it’s \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.sfrestaurantweek.com\">SF Restaurant Week\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>! 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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>Whether you’re in SF or the 510, here are two places for khao mun gai (Thai chicken and rice), plus deals for SF Restaurant Week, check out the Peruvian tasting menu at JORA, and don’t miss an important (and delicious) Pencils for Kids fundraiser.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Explore Peruvian Ingredients and Unique Dishes in JORA’s Tasting Menu\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.joraperuviancuisine.com\">JORA\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPop-up: San Francisco location\u003cbr>\nSaturday dinners\u003cbr>\nReserve on \u003ca href=\"https://eatfeastly.com/account/profile/rodrigo.f@@8bed3e6e/\">Feastly\u003c/a>, $85\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132209\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132209\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/carapulcra-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Carapulcra at JORA: dry potato stew with pork tenderloin, leg confit, smashed yuca, pickled mustard seeds, port reduction, and toqto (pork rind). \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>When was the last time you’ve had Peruvian food? Have you ever tried canchita chulpi, or chicken and cashew soup? At the \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.joraperuviancuisine.com\">JORA Peruvian Cuisine\u003c/a>\u003c/strong> (pronounced “hor-ah”) pop-up in SoMa, chef Rodrigo Fernandini offers a seasonal tasting menu that will introduce you to new ingredients and regional dishes, but if you’re a native Peruvian, you'll enjoy his updated spin on the flavors of home.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Fernandini graduated from Le Cordon Bleu in Lima, Perú, and the past ten years has cooked at top local restaurants, including Madera in Menlo Park, Adega (San Jose), Zola (Palo Alto), and Quattro (East Palo Alto). He's taking a break from the grueling hours working in other restaurant kitchens so he can dedicate his time to fine-tune JORA's tasting menu and concept with his business partner for their future restaurant.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>He’s especially proud of the leche de tigre in his \u003cem>ceviche con sentimiento\u003c/em>, made with mahi mahi, sweet potato, crunchy red onion, Cuzco giant corn, and canchita chulpi (which tastes like corn nuts). It’s truly excellent. And the \u003cem>inchicapi\u003c/em> is something special: it’s an Amazonian stew made with chicken stock and cashews (which he smokes and toasts), and he nestles bits of fried chicken, fried yucca, and bacon in the creamy stew, plus pine nut purée and cilantro oil.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132210\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132210\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/tres-leches-jora-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tres leches cake for dessert.\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>While the experience feels a bit steep for $85 (especially when dining in a dark pop-up space with wobbly benches, but at least you have your own table), it’s definitely an abundant five-course menu with a great deal of prep and thought put into it (and a chance to try new and unique ingredients). The timing is also a well-oiled machine, unlike some pop-ups. There have been some recent issues with alcoholic beverages at the venue, and you can’t BYOB, but there's the option of a pairing with non-alcoholic Peruvian drinks for now—they hope the venue has the license sorted out within a month or so. The dinners sell out, so look at the \u003ca href=\"https://www.joraperuviancuisine.com/events\">calendar\u003c/a> and book your spot on Feastly soon.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>A Simple and Affordable Meal at Gai in the Castro\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.gaiandrice.com\">Gai\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/Es3EoG3dkDE2\">3463 16th St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nOpen daily 11:30 am–8:30 pm\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132200\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132200\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/gai-800x1201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1201\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The classic khao mun gai with their Thai sauce at Gai \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>If you’re looking for a simple meal, one that is fulfilling and homey and won’t break the bank, the new khao mun gai spot in the Castro, \u003ca href=\"https://www.gaiandrice.com\">\u003cb>Gai\u003c/b>\u003c/a>, should fit the bill. It’s in the former Sofia Cafe, and the menu is focused on just one thing: khao mun gai (Thai slow-poached chicken over chicken fat rice, with a side of chicken broth and sliced cucumbers seasoned with a lightly spicy sesame dressing). It’s a classic dish in Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam, and the three sauces they offer reflect the three locales: the Thai sauce here is made of soy, ginger, and cilantro; in Singapore, it’s called \u003ci>hainan gai\u003c/i>, served with a sauce of ginger and spring onions; while in Vietnam at Hoi An, it would be \u003ci>com ga\u003c/i>, with a sauce of ginger, citrus, and fish sauce.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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The staff cares about eliminating food waste by using the whole chicken, but some of the non-environmentally conscious serveware was a disconnect, like the plastic cups for water, and if a guest is dining at the restaurant, there’s no need to put a lid on the soup before bringing it to them.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>A Charming Berkeley Restaurant for Casual But Thoughtfully Prepared Thai Food\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.funkyelephantthai.com\">Funky Elephant\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/1DQG4Sq4iLr\">313 Ninth St., Suite 120, Berkeley\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nOpen Tue-Thu 11:30am–3pm and 5pm –9pm, Fri 11:30am–3pm and 5pm –9:30pm, Sat 12pm–9:30pm, and Sun 12pm–9pm.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132201\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132201\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/funky-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kanom jean at Funky Elephant in Berkeley. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Over in West Berkeley off Gilman, there’s a casual Thai spot called \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.funkyelephantthai.com\">Funky Elephant\u003c/a>\u003c/strong> that feels like the Thai version of Nyum Bai when you walk in—it's a quirky and tiny space with creative seating options (and tables covered in colorful oilcloth like you see in Thai street markets). It wafts pleasantly of fish sauce, and the Beach Boys were playing, and I was instantly charmed—and I hadn’t even seen the disco bathroom light yet. It’s perfect for lunch: dishes are well-made, and taste so fresh and so clean clean. It’s not about quantity here (with sub-par ingredients)—it’s more about being just-right and quality. Chef Supasit Puttikaew worked at Hawker Fare in San Francisco, and makes everything by hand, from the curries to sausage.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132202\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132202\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/funky-KMG-800x1201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1201\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Khao mun gai at Funky Elephant. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>I tried their khao mun gai ($15), which came with perfectly poached (organic) chicken breast, although their rice doesn’t feature any chicken fat magic—just ginger and garlic. But their KMG sauce with fermented soy beans more than made up for it flavorwise—it reminded me of the vibrant sauces I tried in Bangkok, ka-pow. The clear broth was also full of chicken-y magic flavor.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Another dish I tried is one I haven’t seen since traveling in Thailand: kanom jeen ($15). Here, it’s a delicate, housemade red curry, with tender rock cod filet, vermicelli noodles, and a side of bean sprouts, cabbage, cilantro, and a spritz of lime that you add. (This dish is part of their \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/p/Bsg69CKBAeL/\">menu\u003c/a> for Berkeley Restaurant Week, through January 27.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>My server was so friendly (anyone who offers you extra KMG sauce to go with your leftovers is a star). I want to come back for their crispy rice salad (\u003cem>nam kao tod\u003c/em>) and fried egg salad (\u003cem>yum chai dao\u003c/em>)—I love how the Thai cooks fry their eggs—and I’d even try their pad thai here, expecting something authentically made without any shortcuts.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>A Special Fundraiser to Help Support Children with Their Education: Small World Big Flavors\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/small-world-big-flavors-tickets-52336351436\">Small World Big Flavors\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nCambria Gallery\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/UMVCJFHDoPv\">1045 Bryant St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/small-world-big-flavors-tickets-52336351436\">Tickets\u003c/a>: $75\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132203\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132203\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/PFK-800x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Thai students (both Boy and Girl Scouts!) and their new backpacks from Pencils for Kids Inc. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Coming up on Thursday, January 31, is the annual fundraiser for \u003ca href=\"https://pencilsforkidsinc.com/\">Pencils for Kids, Inc.\u003c/a> called \u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/small-world-big-flavors-tickets-52336351436\">\u003cstrong>Small World Big Flavors\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>, in order to raise funds to support PFK’s annual mission trips to Thailand, Bali, and Myanmar. 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"disqusTitle": "5 Bay Area Coffee Shops You Should Visit Before They Disappear",
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"content": "\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Leave the brightly lit terrariums for the youthful that require to be seen for their own vanity. Leave the dimly lit and questionable used napkin strewn countertop greasy spoons to me.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">If I’m not stepping into a coffee shop diner that feels like I’m stepping back in time, I don’t want anything to do with it. We created a list of five Bay Area diners where you can be left alone while you eat, or bring your gaggle of friends for a weekend brunch. But, why you would want to ruin a perfectly good diner with your loud bottomless mimosa-chasing friends?\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">[contextly_sidebar id=\"3L6CA8D0gytuZifcrcw8YJ18OUgY4YiG\"]\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Age has buried diners all across the country. San Francisco is no stranger to losing some of its beloved diners. Gone the way of the dinosaurs have been Lafayatte Coffee Shop, Lucky Penny (closed for condos) and the most beloved, 24 hour Sparky’s on Church and Market. In political correctness landia, the straight forward diner server we associate with some of our memorable cinematic moments would not be allowed to thrive in most of California. \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Along with the disappearance of this independent spirit, is the disappearance of mom-and-pop coffee shops. With formica countertops and vinyl booths, these simple, and often small, restaurants offer a no-frills experience for those who just want to indulge in the comforts of Americana breakfast and lunch staples. Luckily, the Bay Area’s definition of Americana — like its definition of almost everything else — is a spectrum. So, even your most Americana diner will have spam and eggs over rice, bulgogi stuffed hash browns, loco mocos and chilaquiles with homemade salsa.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Anna's Family Coffee\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/444+Jackson+St,+Hayward,+CA+94544/@37.6626982,-122.0866655,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x808f915f91d9dad5:0x2589f129d090e487!8m2!3d37.6626982!4d-122.0844768\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">444 Jackson St\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nHayward, California\u003cbr>\n94544\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130982\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-130982 size-medium\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-3.10.20-AM-800x797.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"797\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-3.10.20-AM-800x797.png 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-3.10.20-AM-160x159.png 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-3.10.20-AM-768x765.png 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-3.10.20-AM-1020x1017.png 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-3.10.20-AM-1180x1176.png 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-3.10.20-AM-960x957.png 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-3.10.20-AM-240x239.png 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-3.10.20-AM-375x374.png 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-3.10.20-AM-520x518.png 520w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-3.10.20-AM-32x32.png 32w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-3.10.20-AM-50x50.png 50w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-3.10.20-AM-64x64.png 64w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-3.10.20-AM-96x96.png 96w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-3.10.20-AM-128x128.png 128w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-3.10.20-AM-150x150.png 150w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-3.10.20-AM.png 1186w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Chilaquiles at Anna's Family Coffee Shop (\u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/p/BjfSeJohDhs/?taken-at=9271220\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@keenster321\u003c/a> via Instagram)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Everyone knows that the only thing you should even consider ordering in this wood panel veneered spot is the chilaquiles. That’s not actually true, as they have a wicked huevos con nopales dish.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Chilaquiles is a dish consisting of corn tortillas torn into pieces and pan fried until crispy, then simmered in your choice of sauce (sometimes roja, verde or even mole) until the tortilla starts to submit to the sauce and softens. It seems counterintuitive to fry and then simmer, but somehow Anna’s manages to retain the crispy edges of the tortilla pieces and tops it with your choice of egg (please let it be a runny yolk). Some people even ask them to mix in carne asada. But, do yourself a favor and ask them to mix in some chorizo. The Chilaquiles sauce starts to samba with the rich egg yolks and the spicy chorizo fat is constantly trying to cut in and boogaloo. Did I mention the plate comes with Spanish rice and refried beans?\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Fifth Wheel\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/898+San+Leandro+Blvd,+San+Leandro,+CA+94577/@37.7262534,-122.1649023,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x808f8f9005d205b3:0x8f7164f36009725a!8m2!3d37.7262492!4d-122.1627083\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">898 San Leandro Blvd\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nSan Leandro, California\u003cbr>\n94577\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130980\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-130980 size-medium\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-2.52.43-AM-800x595.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"595\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-2.52.43-AM-800x595.png 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-2.52.43-AM-160x119.png 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-2.52.43-AM-768x571.png 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-2.52.43-AM-1020x759.png 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-2.52.43-AM-1180x878.png 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-2.52.43-AM-960x714.png 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-2.52.43-AM-240x179.png 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-2.52.43-AM-375x279.png 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-2.52.43-AM-520x387.png 520w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-2.52.43-AM.png 1188w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Loco Moco at Fifth Wheel (\u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/p/BDOMkSRRwND/?taken-at=609284\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@chief_bolo510\u003c/a> via Instagram)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.fifthwheelfood.com/\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Fifth Wheel’s\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"> menu states that the restaurant was established in the 1950s. Before John and Lisa Lee took over in 1978, there had only been two previous owners and the restaurant ran 24 hours a day. In 2016, dedicated patrons impatiently sat by and chomped at the bit while their favorite breakfast spot was temporarily closed for upwards of a year, possibly two.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Luckily, the Lees are back to whipping up favorites like chicken fried steak with your choice of country or brown gravy, fluffy golden pancakes, chicken teriyaki and grits. Diners can be seen mixing and matching dish components and side orders, creating their own comforting classics like\u003c/span>\u003ci>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"> loco moco: \u003c/span>\u003c/i>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">hamburger patty served over rice, covered in brown gravy and topped with an egg. This is not a place to bring a large group, as it only has 11 counter stools and enough table seating for 16. Aside from the delicious and affordable eats, the limited seating explains why there is constantly a line out of the door.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Han's Coffee Shop\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/900+Sutter+St,+San+Francisco,+CA+94109/@37.7884706,-122.4175196,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x8085809233948181:0xa44e2a87bc9c0c98!8m2!3d37.7884664!4d-122.4153256\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">900 Sutter St\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nSan Francisco, California\u003cbr>\n\u003cb>94109\u003c/b>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130971\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-130971 size-medium\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-12.09.55-AM-800x804.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"804\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-12.09.55-AM-800x804.png 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-12.09.55-AM-160x161.png 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-12.09.55-AM-768x772.png 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-12.09.55-AM-1020x1025.png 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-12.09.55-AM-1180x1186.png 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-12.09.55-AM-960x965.png 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-12.09.55-AM-240x241.png 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-12.09.55-AM-375x377.png 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-12.09.55-AM-520x523.png 520w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-12.09.55-AM-32x32.png 32w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-12.09.55-AM-50x50.png 50w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-12.09.55-AM-64x64.png 64w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-12.09.55-AM-96x96.png 96w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-12.09.55-AM-128x128.png 128w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-12.09.55-AM-150x150.png 150w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-12.09.55-AM.png 1186w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bulgogi Omelette at Hans Coffee Shop in SF (\u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/pikacamcooks/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@pikacamcooks\u003c/a> via Instagram)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Two words: Bulgogi Omelette. Nothing like a protein overload to sustain your life as a cubicle jockey at the local tech company. But, who can resist a soy sauce flavored rice encased inside a gossamer thin omelette topped with hard seared pieces of beef marinated in soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, garlic and pureed Asian pears. Bibimbap served to you in an oversized metal mixing bowl for the glutton you are. And if you’re not in the mood for Korean bbq with your breakfast, that’s ok. \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">They still have all the best hits of American diner classics such as a corned beef hash that sits on the flat top to develop an otherworldly exterior crust. One of the regulars, who is a nearby neighbor, informed me that this site has functioned as a diner for upwards of 40-years, changing ownership often. But, it’s only since 2009 that it’s been owned by Han.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Ole's Waffle Shop\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/1507+Park+St,+Alameda,+CA+94501/@37.7656785,-122.2440064,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x808f8695ed4bc803:0x955beac3c9a363bb!8m2!3d37.7656743!4d-122.2418124\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">1507 Park St\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nAlameda, California\u003cbr>\n\u003cb>94501\u003c/b>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130972\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-130972 size-medium\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/16819266_10154558980992830_8168143866982391592_o-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/16819266_10154558980992830_8168143866982391592_o-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/16819266_10154558980992830_8168143866982391592_o-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/16819266_10154558980992830_8168143866982391592_o-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/16819266_10154558980992830_8168143866982391592_o-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/16819266_10154558980992830_8168143866982391592_o-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/16819266_10154558980992830_8168143866982391592_o-1180x786.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/16819266_10154558980992830_8168143866982391592_o-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/16819266_10154558980992830_8168143866982391592_o-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/16819266_10154558980992830_8168143866982391592_o-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/16819266_10154558980992830_8168143866982391592_o-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ole's Waffle Shop exterior photo (Ole’s Waffle Shop)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.oleswaffleshop.com/\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ole’s Waffle Shop\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is named after Ole Swanson, an immigrant that established this waffle centric location in the 1930s. Then “in 1972, Bob Adams purchased the diner from Ole himself on his way home from a movie with nothing more than a handshake and a promise.” And a $100 down payment.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">KQED may have listed Ole’s as one of the top five places in the\u003c/span>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/109759/bay-area-bites-guide-to-5-favorite-waffles-in-san-francisco-alameda-oakland-and-berkeley\"> \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Bay Area to get a waffle\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">, but they may have overlooked their fried chicken. These days, it seems fried chicken is always served in one of two forms: exorbitantly priced from being served up as some truffle coated gold dusted trend or bucketed up via drive thru. Sit in one of Ole’s burnt orange vinyl booths or take a stool at the low coffee counter and order the Southern fried chicken and waffles for a different experience. The chicken thighs are barely coated on the outside, allowing the oil to have maximum contact with the skin until it turns dark golden brown. Jaggedy ridges and valleys form on the exterior and, as your teeth sink into the dark meat, you can hear the crispy crackle. Ole’s waffles are not of the Belgian kind, they are of the Waffle Shop variety: thin and wide with shallow crevices. Pair the two together with some warm pancake syrup and you’ve got a winner.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ole’s isn’t interested in changing to benefit trends, just ask one of their servers who has been there for nearly 40-years. Opened seven days a week, Ole’s serves breakfast, lunch and dinner from 5:30AM most days, closing at midnight on weekends.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Art's Cafe\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/747+Irving+St,+San+Francisco,+CA+94122/@37.7639372,-122.4682413,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x8085875c49aadf13:0x501e6b9fac5b1aa9!8m2!3d37.763933!4d-122.4660473\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">747 Irving St\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nSan Francisco, California\u003cbr>\n\u003cb>94122\u003c/b>\u003cbr>\n\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130981\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-130981 size-medium\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-3.04.54-AM-800x602.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"602\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-3.04.54-AM-800x602.png 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-3.04.54-AM-160x120.png 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-3.04.54-AM-768x578.png 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-3.04.54-AM-1020x767.png 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-3.04.54-AM-1180x887.png 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-3.04.54-AM-960x722.png 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-3.04.54-AM-240x181.png 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-3.04.54-AM-375x282.png 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-3.04.54-AM-520x391.png 520w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-3.04.54-AM.png 1186w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Spinach hash brown sandwich at Art's Cafe (\u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/p/BLZGBSBBcSQ/?taken-at=90951\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@drunkeats\u003c/a> via Instagram)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">As soon as you walk in, it’s hard not to notice Owner Hae Ryong Yoon’s (who emigrated from Korea in 1982) sort of pensive face. The second thing you notice is Hae flipping the one thing that seems to dominate the elongated flat top just a foot away from diners mulling away their breakfast at the counter: hash browns. The special here is hash brown sandwiches; a large hash brown square cooked on the flat top and folded over your choice of stuffing.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">These hash brown eiderdowns seem to be cooked until they’re at their crispiest and then filled with things like teriyaki beef, spinach, tofu or mushrooms. Grilled banana and walnut french toast is your basic sandwich bread cut into four sectors, dunked into an egg batter and cooked on the flat top. But what separates the quality of Art’s is the fact that the bananas are also grilled on the flat top so they get wobbly and caramelized. The champion bite is hot buttery grilled french toast, earthy toasted walnuts, sweet and warmed through caramelized banana and a bit of salty sausage or bacon. While Art’s has been in this location for around 60-years, Hae and his wife Sarah have been serving up these addictive flavorings since 1989.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">This is not a place to bring a group or even more than another person. It’s counter seating only and there are only a dozen stools. Cash Only.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Leave the brightly lit terrariums for the youthful that require to be seen for their own vanity. Leave the dimly lit and questionable used napkin strewn countertop greasy spoons to me.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">If I’m not stepping into a coffee shop diner that feels like I’m stepping back in time, I don’t want anything to do with it. We created a list of five Bay Area diners where you can be left alone while you eat, or bring your gaggle of friends for a weekend brunch. But, why you would want to ruin a perfectly good diner with your loud bottomless mimosa-chasing friends?\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Age has buried diners all across the country. San Francisco is no stranger to losing some of its beloved diners. Gone the way of the dinosaurs have been Lafayatte Coffee Shop, Lucky Penny (closed for condos) and the most beloved, 24 hour Sparky’s on Church and Market. In political correctness landia, the straight forward diner server we associate with some of our memorable cinematic moments would not be allowed to thrive in most of California. \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Along with the disappearance of this independent spirit, is the disappearance of mom-and-pop coffee shops. With formica countertops and vinyl booths, these simple, and often small, restaurants offer a no-frills experience for those who just want to indulge in the comforts of Americana breakfast and lunch staples. Luckily, the Bay Area’s definition of Americana — like its definition of almost everything else — is a spectrum. So, even your most Americana diner will have spam and eggs over rice, bulgogi stuffed hash browns, loco mocos and chilaquiles with homemade salsa.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Anna's Family Coffee\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/444+Jackson+St,+Hayward,+CA+94544/@37.6626982,-122.0866655,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x808f915f91d9dad5:0x2589f129d090e487!8m2!3d37.6626982!4d-122.0844768\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">444 Jackson St\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nHayward, California\u003cbr>\n94544\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130982\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-130982 size-medium\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-3.10.20-AM-800x797.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"797\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-3.10.20-AM-800x797.png 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-3.10.20-AM-160x159.png 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-3.10.20-AM-768x765.png 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-3.10.20-AM-1020x1017.png 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-3.10.20-AM-1180x1176.png 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-3.10.20-AM-960x957.png 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-3.10.20-AM-240x239.png 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-3.10.20-AM-375x374.png 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-3.10.20-AM-520x518.png 520w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-3.10.20-AM-32x32.png 32w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-3.10.20-AM-50x50.png 50w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-3.10.20-AM-64x64.png 64w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-3.10.20-AM-96x96.png 96w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-3.10.20-AM-128x128.png 128w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-3.10.20-AM-150x150.png 150w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-3.10.20-AM.png 1186w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Chilaquiles at Anna's Family Coffee Shop (\u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/p/BjfSeJohDhs/?taken-at=9271220\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@keenster321\u003c/a> via Instagram)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Everyone knows that the only thing you should even consider ordering in this wood panel veneered spot is the chilaquiles. That’s not actually true, as they have a wicked huevos con nopales dish.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Chilaquiles is a dish consisting of corn tortillas torn into pieces and pan fried until crispy, then simmered in your choice of sauce (sometimes roja, verde or even mole) until the tortilla starts to submit to the sauce and softens. It seems counterintuitive to fry and then simmer, but somehow Anna’s manages to retain the crispy edges of the tortilla pieces and tops it with your choice of egg (please let it be a runny yolk). Some people even ask them to mix in carne asada. But, do yourself a favor and ask them to mix in some chorizo. The Chilaquiles sauce starts to samba with the rich egg yolks and the spicy chorizo fat is constantly trying to cut in and boogaloo. Did I mention the plate comes with Spanish rice and refried beans?\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Fifth Wheel\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/898+San+Leandro+Blvd,+San+Leandro,+CA+94577/@37.7262534,-122.1649023,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x808f8f9005d205b3:0x8f7164f36009725a!8m2!3d37.7262492!4d-122.1627083\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">898 San Leandro Blvd\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nSan Leandro, California\u003cbr>\n94577\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130980\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-130980 size-medium\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-2.52.43-AM-800x595.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"595\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-2.52.43-AM-800x595.png 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-2.52.43-AM-160x119.png 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-2.52.43-AM-768x571.png 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-2.52.43-AM-1020x759.png 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-2.52.43-AM-1180x878.png 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-2.52.43-AM-960x714.png 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-2.52.43-AM-240x179.png 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-2.52.43-AM-375x279.png 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-2.52.43-AM-520x387.png 520w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-2.52.43-AM.png 1188w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Loco Moco at Fifth Wheel (\u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/p/BDOMkSRRwND/?taken-at=609284\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@chief_bolo510\u003c/a> via Instagram)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.fifthwheelfood.com/\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Fifth Wheel’s\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"> menu states that the restaurant was established in the 1950s. Before John and Lisa Lee took over in 1978, there had only been two previous owners and the restaurant ran 24 hours a day. In 2016, dedicated patrons impatiently sat by and chomped at the bit while their favorite breakfast spot was temporarily closed for upwards of a year, possibly two.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Luckily, the Lees are back to whipping up favorites like chicken fried steak with your choice of country or brown gravy, fluffy golden pancakes, chicken teriyaki and grits. Diners can be seen mixing and matching dish components and side orders, creating their own comforting classics like\u003c/span>\u003ci>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"> loco moco: \u003c/span>\u003c/i>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">hamburger patty served over rice, covered in brown gravy and topped with an egg. This is not a place to bring a large group, as it only has 11 counter stools and enough table seating for 16. Aside from the delicious and affordable eats, the limited seating explains why there is constantly a line out of the door.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Han's Coffee Shop\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/900+Sutter+St,+San+Francisco,+CA+94109/@37.7884706,-122.4175196,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x8085809233948181:0xa44e2a87bc9c0c98!8m2!3d37.7884664!4d-122.4153256\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">900 Sutter St\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nSan Francisco, California\u003cbr>\n\u003cb>94109\u003c/b>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130971\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-130971 size-medium\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-12.09.55-AM-800x804.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"804\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-12.09.55-AM-800x804.png 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-12.09.55-AM-160x161.png 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-12.09.55-AM-768x772.png 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-12.09.55-AM-1020x1025.png 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-12.09.55-AM-1180x1186.png 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-12.09.55-AM-960x965.png 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-12.09.55-AM-240x241.png 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-12.09.55-AM-375x377.png 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-12.09.55-AM-520x523.png 520w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-12.09.55-AM-32x32.png 32w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-12.09.55-AM-50x50.png 50w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-12.09.55-AM-64x64.png 64w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-12.09.55-AM-96x96.png 96w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-12.09.55-AM-128x128.png 128w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-12.09.55-AM-150x150.png 150w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-12.09.55-AM.png 1186w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bulgogi Omelette at Hans Coffee Shop in SF (\u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/pikacamcooks/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@pikacamcooks\u003c/a> via Instagram)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Two words: Bulgogi Omelette. Nothing like a protein overload to sustain your life as a cubicle jockey at the local tech company. But, who can resist a soy sauce flavored rice encased inside a gossamer thin omelette topped with hard seared pieces of beef marinated in soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, garlic and pureed Asian pears. Bibimbap served to you in an oversized metal mixing bowl for the glutton you are. And if you’re not in the mood for Korean bbq with your breakfast, that’s ok. \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">They still have all the best hits of American diner classics such as a corned beef hash that sits on the flat top to develop an otherworldly exterior crust. One of the regulars, who is a nearby neighbor, informed me that this site has functioned as a diner for upwards of 40-years, changing ownership often. But, it’s only since 2009 that it’s been owned by Han.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Ole's Waffle Shop\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/1507+Park+St,+Alameda,+CA+94501/@37.7656785,-122.2440064,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x808f8695ed4bc803:0x955beac3c9a363bb!8m2!3d37.7656743!4d-122.2418124\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">1507 Park St\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nAlameda, California\u003cbr>\n\u003cb>94501\u003c/b>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130972\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-130972 size-medium\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/16819266_10154558980992830_8168143866982391592_o-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/16819266_10154558980992830_8168143866982391592_o-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/16819266_10154558980992830_8168143866982391592_o-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/16819266_10154558980992830_8168143866982391592_o-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/16819266_10154558980992830_8168143866982391592_o-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/16819266_10154558980992830_8168143866982391592_o-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/16819266_10154558980992830_8168143866982391592_o-1180x786.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/16819266_10154558980992830_8168143866982391592_o-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/16819266_10154558980992830_8168143866982391592_o-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/16819266_10154558980992830_8168143866982391592_o-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/16819266_10154558980992830_8168143866982391592_o-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ole's Waffle Shop exterior photo (Ole’s Waffle Shop)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.oleswaffleshop.com/\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ole’s Waffle Shop\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is named after Ole Swanson, an immigrant that established this waffle centric location in the 1930s. Then “in 1972, Bob Adams purchased the diner from Ole himself on his way home from a movie with nothing more than a handshake and a promise.” And a $100 down payment.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">KQED may have listed Ole’s as one of the top five places in the\u003c/span>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/109759/bay-area-bites-guide-to-5-favorite-waffles-in-san-francisco-alameda-oakland-and-berkeley\"> \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Bay Area to get a waffle\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">, but they may have overlooked their fried chicken. These days, it seems fried chicken is always served in one of two forms: exorbitantly priced from being served up as some truffle coated gold dusted trend or bucketed up via drive thru. Sit in one of Ole’s burnt orange vinyl booths or take a stool at the low coffee counter and order the Southern fried chicken and waffles for a different experience. The chicken thighs are barely coated on the outside, allowing the oil to have maximum contact with the skin until it turns dark golden brown. Jaggedy ridges and valleys form on the exterior and, as your teeth sink into the dark meat, you can hear the crispy crackle. Ole’s waffles are not of the Belgian kind, they are of the Waffle Shop variety: thin and wide with shallow crevices. Pair the two together with some warm pancake syrup and you’ve got a winner.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ole’s isn’t interested in changing to benefit trends, just ask one of their servers who has been there for nearly 40-years. Opened seven days a week, Ole’s serves breakfast, lunch and dinner from 5:30AM most days, closing at midnight on weekends.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Art's Cafe\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/747+Irving+St,+San+Francisco,+CA+94122/@37.7639372,-122.4682413,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x8085875c49aadf13:0x501e6b9fac5b1aa9!8m2!3d37.763933!4d-122.4660473\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">747 Irving St\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nSan Francisco, California\u003cbr>\n\u003cb>94122\u003c/b>\u003cbr>\n\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130981\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-130981 size-medium\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-3.04.54-AM-800x602.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"602\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-3.04.54-AM-800x602.png 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-3.04.54-AM-160x120.png 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-3.04.54-AM-768x578.png 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-3.04.54-AM-1020x767.png 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-3.04.54-AM-1180x887.png 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-3.04.54-AM-960x722.png 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-3.04.54-AM-240x181.png 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-3.04.54-AM-375x282.png 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-3.04.54-AM-520x391.png 520w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-3.04.54-AM.png 1186w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Spinach hash brown sandwich at Art's Cafe (\u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/p/BLZGBSBBcSQ/?taken-at=90951\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@drunkeats\u003c/a> via Instagram)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">As soon as you walk in, it’s hard not to notice Owner Hae Ryong Yoon’s (who emigrated from Korea in 1982) sort of pensive face. 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"content": "\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\">\u003cem>Video by \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/author/vicchin\">Vic Chin\u003c/a>, Photos and Words by \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/author/gcheung\">Grace Cheung\u003c/a>, Animation by \u003ca href=\"https://www.headexplodie.co/contact/\">Annie Wong\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Are unicorn foods, edible gold, the Instant Pot, and other food trends actually tasty or just Instagram-friendly foods? People on the streets and in KQED weigh in on camera, and we share where you can get your own \"Instagram-friendly\" treats around the Bay below.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>How many of these have you tried?\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Unicorn Foods\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>[contextly_sidebar id=\"H76wOzs3A3bH2A5GDbgwflm6tDvyxth4\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You might remember this little old trend from 2017, but it made a comeback in 2018 to cover pretty much anything that was a vibrant color explosion (and \"super cute\"). In fact, the #1 Google search for food in 2018 was the term \u003ca href=\"https://trends.google.com/trends/yis/2018/US/\">\"unicorn cake.\"\u003c/a> What's the appeal? We'll have to assume it's for the gram!\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132132\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-132132\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/IMG_0317-e1547487812208.jpg\" alt='A \"unicorn\" birthday cake latte from Home Cafe' width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A \"unicorn\" birthday cake latte from Home Cafe \u003ccite>(Grace Cheung)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The term \"unicorn\" covers a lot, but it's generally going to be anything very colorful with a lot of blues, pinks, and purples for a whimsical fairy tale feel. If you're not over the unicorn craze, try \u003ca href=\"https://comstocksaloon.com/\">\u003cstrong>Comstock Saloon\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> or \u003ca href=\"http://homecoffeesf.com/menu/\">\u003cstrong>Home Cafe\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> for bursts of color on your table and in your latte.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Plant-Based Burgers\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132133\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-132133\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/429A5522-E692-42CA-BD35-E1E8C8E2BB5E-e1547487888490.jpg\" alt=\"The Impossible Burger can be found at restaurants like Umami Burger\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Impossible Burger can be found at restaurants like Umami Burger \u003ccite>(Grace Cheung)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>If Beyonce and Jay-Z recommend going vegan, we're doing it. Just kidding, but the plant-based diet craze has really boomed in the last few years and the most recognized name in the game (or the news) was probably the Impossible Burger. This company promised their scientifically-engineered patty would do the impossible: replace meat with you barely noticing the difference.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132159\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-132159\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/impossible-burger-bleed.jpg\" alt=\"The Impossible Burger even bleeds like a real meat patty.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/impossible-burger-bleed.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/impossible-burger-bleed-160x90.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/impossible-burger-bleed-800x450.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/impossible-burger-bleed-768x432.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/impossible-burger-bleed-1020x574.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/impossible-burger-bleed-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/impossible-burger-bleed-1180x664.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/impossible-burger-bleed-960x540.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/impossible-burger-bleed-240x135.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/impossible-burger-bleed-375x211.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/impossible-burger-bleed-520x293.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Impossible Burger even bleeds like a real meat patty. \u003ccite>(Vic Chin)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Surprisingly, they didn't land too far off from this promise, and, despite a long stand-off with the FDA, their patty was widely adopted by many restaurants around the country! They even appeared in fast-food restaurants like White Castle, Hopdoddy's and Umami, and are making moves to be sold in grocery stores.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you're craving it or just want to try one, hit up \u003ca href=\"https://www.umamiburger.com/\">\u003cstrong>Umami Burger\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://cockscombsf.com/\">\u003cstrong>Cockscomb\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>, or the robot burger-making restaurant \u003ca href=\"http://creator.rest/\">\u003cstrong>Creator\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>!\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Cheese Tea\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132134\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-132134\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/IMG_0307-e1547487952647.jpg\" alt=\"At Tancca, you have cheese foam, puff cream, and other topping options.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">At Tancca, you have cheese foam, puff cream, and other topping options. \u003ccite>(Grace Cheung)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Cheese foam might sound off-putting, but it's actually quite tasty! The foam is a topping for your tea (milk or not) and has a sweet and savory taste — almost like a cream cheese foam (does that sound any better?). It adds a savory finish to your tea, and can give you that lovely white mustache that you envied in Got Milk? commercials.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Eater wrote that cheese tea \u003ca href=\"https://www.eater.com/2018/9/21/17846630/cheese-tea-trend-explained\">\"is still waiting to achieve widespread popularity,\"\u003c/a> but we think the trend has already hit the Bay Area. In a place where boba is entrenched in daily life, the taste and visual appeal of cheese tea make it a popular beverage for a lot of people!\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you want cheese tea, a few places we've found them are \u003cb>\u003ca href=\"https://www.yelp.com/search?find_desc=tancca&find_loc=San+Francisco%2C+CA&ns=1\">Tancca\u003c/a>\u003c/b>, \u003cb>\u003ca href=\"https://www.steapteabar.com/\">Steap\u003c/a>\u003c/b>, and \u003cb>\u003ca href=\"http://www.happy-lemon.com/en/\">Happy Lemon\u003c/a>\u003c/b>.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Instant Pot\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132157\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 640px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-132157\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/instant-pot-chili.gif\" alt=\"All the ingredients for chili thrown into an Instant Pot.\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">All the ingredients for chili thrown into an Instant Pot. \u003ccite>(Vic Chin)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Oh, the instant pot. Home cooks are obsessed with it because it can speed up your cooking by an insane percentage — even taking into consideration all the prep work and how long it takes the pot to reach full pressure. But wait, it's not \u003ci>just\u003c/i> a pressure cooker! It's a multi-use tool for steaming, baking, heating up leftovers AND high-pressure cooking. Want some beef stew but all you have is frozen beef in the freezer and hungry kids at the table? Throw it all in the Instant Pot and your meal is ready in minutes.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[contextly_sidebar id=\"Pumau2vxH3umPLW4lRUxUs7DrSj3ny9t\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A hop and a skip away, there is even a community of megafans on Facebook (at the time this was written, the \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/groups/InstantPotCommunity/\">Instant Pot Community group\u003c/a> was at 1,808,894 members) sharing their successes, failures, favorite recipes and advice with each other. When asked about favorite features, one member said, \"It [the Instant Pot] warms food too; it’s not JUST for cooking! I use my IP to reheat leftovers ALL THE TIME anymore. We don’t microwave. Our toaster oven works but takes forever. Stovetop takes too much minding. I just set it for 0 minutes and high pressure, quick release and enjoy the effortless hot food!\" It's not magic, guys, it's the power of technology that was developed by some geniuses in Canada.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Maybe there are some professional kitchens around the Bay using the Instant Pot, but it's most likely that you own one or have a friend/family member that swears by it and has one (or more) at home.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Edible Gold\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132135\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-132135\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/IMG_9848-e1547488031584.jpg\" alt=\"A hojicha ice cream cone at Matcha Cafe Maiko can be adorned with a gold sheet for a few extra bucks.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A hojicha ice cream cone at Matcha Cafe Maiko can be adorned with a gold sheet for a few extra bucks. \u003ccite>(Grace Cheung)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Treat. your. self. That seemed to be the mantra in 2018, which is why we might have seen the explosion of gold-covered food and drink last year. Do they have any nutritional value? No. Do they add anything taste-wise? Nope. Does the gold make you feel like you're worth millions of dollars when you see it garnishing or sometimes completely covering what you're about to eat? Maybe just a little.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Those shiny treats make great Instagram fodder and make you feel a little richer (without the cost of getting actual gold jewelry). You can even get the gold leaf in flake or sheet form to put on your homemade food! The sheets are extremely delicate and can rip easily, so be careful when handling them.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>We spotted gold-adorned foods at \u003ca href=\"http://www.matchacafe-maiko.com/eng/\">\u003cb>Matcha Cafe Maiko\u003c/b>\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.maruyasf.org/\">\u003cstrong>Maruya\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://www.theshotasf.com/\">\u003cstrong>The Shota\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> to name a few, but there are plenty of spots around the Bay dipping into this trend.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>What are the food trends you're predicting for 2019? Is it more alternative milks? Maybe a twist on cannabis cuisine? Tag us on \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/bayareabites/\">Facebook\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/kqedbayareabites/\">Instagram\u003c/a>, or \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/bayareabites\">Twitter\u003c/a> with your guesses.\u003c/p>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\">\u003cem>Video by \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/author/vicchin\">Vic Chin\u003c/a>, Photos and Words by \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/author/gcheung\">Grace Cheung\u003c/a>, Animation by \u003ca href=\"https://www.headexplodie.co/contact/\">Annie Wong\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Are unicorn foods, edible gold, the Instant Pot, and other food trends actually tasty or just Instagram-friendly foods? People on the streets and in KQED weigh in on camera, and we share where you can get your own \"Instagram-friendly\" treats around the Bay below.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>How many of these have you tried?\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Unicorn Foods\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You might remember this little old trend from 2017, but it made a comeback in 2018 to cover pretty much anything that was a vibrant color explosion (and \"super cute\"). In fact, the #1 Google search for food in 2018 was the term \u003ca href=\"https://trends.google.com/trends/yis/2018/US/\">\"unicorn cake.\"\u003c/a> What's the appeal? We'll have to assume it's for the gram!\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132132\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-132132\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/IMG_0317-e1547487812208.jpg\" alt='A \"unicorn\" birthday cake latte from Home Cafe' width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A \"unicorn\" birthday cake latte from Home Cafe \u003ccite>(Grace Cheung)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The term \"unicorn\" covers a lot, but it's generally going to be anything very colorful with a lot of blues, pinks, and purples for a whimsical fairy tale feel. If you're not over the unicorn craze, try \u003ca href=\"https://comstocksaloon.com/\">\u003cstrong>Comstock Saloon\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> or \u003ca href=\"http://homecoffeesf.com/menu/\">\u003cstrong>Home Cafe\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> for bursts of color on your table and in your latte.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Plant-Based Burgers\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132133\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-132133\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/429A5522-E692-42CA-BD35-E1E8C8E2BB5E-e1547487888490.jpg\" alt=\"The Impossible Burger can be found at restaurants like Umami Burger\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Impossible Burger can be found at restaurants like Umami Burger \u003ccite>(Grace Cheung)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>If Beyonce and Jay-Z recommend going vegan, we're doing it. Just kidding, but the plant-based diet craze has really boomed in the last few years and the most recognized name in the game (or the news) was probably the Impossible Burger. This company promised their scientifically-engineered patty would do the impossible: replace meat with you barely noticing the difference.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132159\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-132159\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/impossible-burger-bleed.jpg\" alt=\"The Impossible Burger even bleeds like a real meat patty.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/impossible-burger-bleed.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/impossible-burger-bleed-160x90.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/impossible-burger-bleed-800x450.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/impossible-burger-bleed-768x432.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/impossible-burger-bleed-1020x574.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/impossible-burger-bleed-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/impossible-burger-bleed-1180x664.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/impossible-burger-bleed-960x540.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/impossible-burger-bleed-240x135.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/impossible-burger-bleed-375x211.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/impossible-burger-bleed-520x293.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Impossible Burger even bleeds like a real meat patty. \u003ccite>(Vic Chin)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Surprisingly, they didn't land too far off from this promise, and, despite a long stand-off with the FDA, their patty was widely adopted by many restaurants around the country! 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The foam is a topping for your tea (milk or not) and has a sweet and savory taste — almost like a cream cheese foam (does that sound any better?). It adds a savory finish to your tea, and can give you that lovely white mustache that you envied in Got Milk? commercials.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Eater wrote that cheese tea \u003ca href=\"https://www.eater.com/2018/9/21/17846630/cheese-tea-trend-explained\">\"is still waiting to achieve widespread popularity,\"\u003c/a> but we think the trend has already hit the Bay Area. In a place where boba is entrenched in daily life, the taste and visual appeal of cheese tea make it a popular beverage for a lot of people!\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you want cheese tea, a few places we've found them are \u003cb>\u003ca href=\"https://www.yelp.com/search?find_desc=tancca&find_loc=San+Francisco%2C+CA&ns=1\">Tancca\u003c/a>\u003c/b>, \u003cb>\u003ca href=\"https://www.steapteabar.com/\">Steap\u003c/a>\u003c/b>, and \u003cb>\u003ca href=\"http://www.happy-lemon.com/en/\">Happy Lemon\u003c/a>\u003c/b>.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Instant Pot\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132157\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 640px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-132157\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/instant-pot-chili.gif\" alt=\"All the ingredients for chili thrown into an Instant Pot.\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">All the ingredients for chili thrown into an Instant Pot. \u003ccite>(Vic Chin)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Oh, the instant pot. Home cooks are obsessed with it because it can speed up your cooking by an insane percentage — even taking into consideration all the prep work and how long it takes the pot to reach full pressure. But wait, it's not \u003ci>just\u003c/i> a pressure cooker! It's a multi-use tool for steaming, baking, heating up leftovers AND high-pressure cooking. Want some beef stew but all you have is frozen beef in the freezer and hungry kids at the table? Throw it all in the Instant Pot and your meal is ready in minutes.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A hop and a skip away, there is even a community of megafans on Facebook (at the time this was written, the \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/groups/InstantPotCommunity/\">Instant Pot Community group\u003c/a> was at 1,808,894 members) sharing their successes, failures, favorite recipes and advice with each other. When asked about favorite features, one member said, \"It [the Instant Pot] warms food too; it’s not JUST for cooking! I use my IP to reheat leftovers ALL THE TIME anymore. We don’t microwave. Our toaster oven works but takes forever. Stovetop takes too much minding. I just set it for 0 minutes and high pressure, quick release and enjoy the effortless hot food!\" It's not magic, guys, it's the power of technology that was developed by some geniuses in Canada.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Maybe there are some professional kitchens around the Bay using the Instant Pot, but it's most likely that you own one or have a friend/family member that swears by it and has one (or more) at home.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Edible Gold\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132135\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-132135\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/IMG_9848-e1547488031584.jpg\" alt=\"A hojicha ice cream cone at Matcha Cafe Maiko can be adorned with a gold sheet for a few extra bucks.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A hojicha ice cream cone at Matcha Cafe Maiko can be adorned with a gold sheet for a few extra bucks. \u003ccite>(Grace Cheung)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Treat. your. self. That seemed to be the mantra in 2018, which is why we might have seen the explosion of gold-covered food and drink last year. Do they have any nutritional value? No. Do they add anything taste-wise? Nope. Does the gold make you feel like you're worth millions of dollars when you see it garnishing or sometimes completely covering what you're about to eat? Maybe just a little.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Those shiny treats make great Instagram fodder and make you feel a little richer (without the cost of getting actual gold jewelry). You can even get the gold leaf in flake or sheet form to put on your homemade food! The sheets are extremely delicate and can rip easily, so be careful when handling them.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>We spotted gold-adorned foods at \u003ca href=\"http://www.matchacafe-maiko.com/eng/\">\u003cb>Matcha Cafe Maiko\u003c/b>\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.maruyasf.org/\">\u003cstrong>Maruya\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://www.theshotasf.com/\">\u003cstrong>The Shota\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> to name a few, but there are plenty of spots around the Bay dipping into this trend.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>What are the food trends you're predicting for 2019? Is it more alternative milks? Maybe a twist on cannabis cuisine? Tag us on \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/bayareabites/\">Facebook\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/kqedbayareabites/\">Instagram\u003c/a>, or \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/bayareabites\">Twitter\u003c/a> with your guesses.\u003c/p>\n\n\u003c/div>\u003c/p>",
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"content": "\u003cp>Plan a visit to Obispo on 24th Street for rum and savory dishes, warm up with bone marrow ramen at Ushi Taro, check out the new Pizzeria Delfina Downtown, and two pop-up events with roasted pig and a wagyu tasting menu.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Explore the Many Facets of Rum at Obispo\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.obisposf.com\">Obispo\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Obispo/@37.7524495,-122.4200217,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m13!1m7!3m6!1s0x808f7e4748f5ef1f:0x75cf92f01403fb8e!2s3266+24th+St,+San+Francisco,+CA+94110!3b1!8m2!3d37.7524495!4d-122.417833!3m4!1s0x808f7f679ce51835:0xf5c2861488b8029f!8m2!3d37.7524495!4d-122.417833\">3266 24th St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nMon–Sat 6pm–2am\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132116\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132116\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/obispo-bar-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The bar at Obispo. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Now open in the Mission is \u003ca href=\"https://www.obisposf.com\">\u003cstrong>Obispo\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>, the latest project from Bar Agricole and Trou Normand’s Thad Vogler, who has created a very special homage to rum, its origins and challenging history, its craft, and many expressions. Vogler is known for his passion for terroir and the artisan, so don’t expect any umbrella drinks: if you want to really get to know rum, you’ll drink it neat here. The bar offering is highly edited and carefully curated.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132119\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132119\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/obispo-presidente-800x1201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1201\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">El Presidente. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The cocktails include a trio of Mojitos, the dreamy El Presidente made with vermouth, the National with a welcome hit of pineapple, and the ‘Ti Punch features the funky kick of rhum agricole (which is distilled from fresh cane sugar). All the cocktails are priced at $14 and under (most are closer to $10) — Vogler wanted to ensure they were affordable for the neighborhood.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132117\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132117\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/obispo-empanadas-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Empanadas with chimichurri. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Seth Stowaway has built a menu that highlights dishes from places and cultures where rum is produced, from Jamaican oxtail stew ($15/$28) to a hearty cubano ($15) to choripan ($12) in Argentina. The can’t-miss dish is the spicy, juicy, grilled pollo de Obispo ($18/$34 for a whole bird) — it has a wonderful smoky kiss. You can get it in a plate lunch that comes with two sides ($20), like the creamy maduros, macaroni salad (it has a high nostalgia factor), congrí (rice and beans), collards, and more. Or you can just nibble on some beef or potato empanadas ($4 each) with chimichurri.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132118\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132118\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/obispo-back-800x532.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The back dining room. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Obispo is unexpectedly spacious — there’s seating at tables in the front, the bar, and then there's a back room with even more tables and a look into the semi-open kitchen; Wylie Price designed the space. The handcrafted simplicity of all the wood tables and chairs pairs with the reproduced folk mural above the bar from artist Bill Traylor (who was born into slavery) — Vogler partnered with SF’s Museum of the African Diaspora for ongoing art installations, which can help remind and educate guests about rum's history (and roots in slavery and colonialism). He also worked with Calle 24 on being mindful of the needs of the neighborhood (keeping prices affordable, all the staff speaks Spanish, and the menu is in Spanish) to help preserve its character; both organizations will also receive some profits.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There’s a wonderful atmosphere in the bar, from the Latin music to the soft candlelight to the smell of mint (and smoky chicken), the sound of cocktails being stirred, and a room full of industry folks coming by to check it out. You should too.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Roasted Pig Pop-Up with Prubechu at Harmonic Brewing\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://harmonicbrewing.com\">Harmonic Brewing\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/erJSLnKHDuA2\">1050 26th St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nFriday January 18, 4pm–9pm\u003cbr>\n$12 \u003ca href=\"https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4047403\">pre-order\u003c/a>, $14 on premise\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132120\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132120\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/prubechu-800x450.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Prubechu's whole-roasted pig. \u003ccite>(Shawn Camacho)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Anyone who has been missing the Chamorro cooking of \u003ca href=\"http://www.prubechu.com\">\u003cstrong>Prubechu\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> in the Mission (the former Guamanian restaurant from chef Shawn Naputi and general manager Shawn Camacho) won’t want to miss their \u003ca href=\"http://www.prubechu.com/upcoming-special-events/\">pop-up\u003c/a> at \u003ca href=\"http://harmonicbrewing.com\">Harmonic Brewing\u003c/a>. On Friday, January 18, they will be cooking a whole-roasted pig, and serving it with red rice and pickles. You can \u003ca href=\"https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4047403\">pre-order\u003c/a> a plate for $12, or hope to get one on-premise for $14. Enjoy some of Harmonic's amazing brews, and it’s kid- and dog-friendly, so bring the whole fam!\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Pizzeria Delfina Opens Downtown with Some New Offerings\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.pizzeriadelfina.com/downtown\">Pizzeria Delfina Downtown\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n688 Mission St., San Francisco\u003cbr>\nMon-Sun 11:30am–10pm and Sun 11:30am–9pm\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132121\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132121\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/pizzeriadelfina-duo-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Carbonara and amatriciana pizzas. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Fans of Pizzeria Delfina’s crispy crust pizzas and antipasti (like their chilled tripe!) have a new location to visit for lunch or dinner:\u003cb> \u003c/b>\u003ca href=\"http://www.pizzeriadelfina.com/downtown\">\u003cb>Pizzeria Delfina Downtown\u003c/b>\u003c/a>. The 46-seat space has a clean and airy look, complete with a fun SF mural by Shawn Bullen — there’s outdoor seating too.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The pizzas are as good as ever — don’t miss the carbonara (with guanciale, egg, pecorino, scallions, black pepper) and if you want another pasta dish for your pizza, there’s their amatriciana (guanciale, chile, tomato, pecorino, black pepper) — both were $19 each. Some new things to note: there are a few pasta options from chef de cuisine Madison Montoto (similar to the expanded menu offered at the Pacific Heights location) that rotate weekly, plus some seasonal vegetable sides, and you’ll also find an expanded wine list from wine director Sally Kim of Italian and Californian selections, including two special wines for Pizzeria Delfina from Scribe (a chardonnay poured en magnum!) and De Conciliis.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The other fun addition happening is their new soft-serve from Double 8 Dairy: fior di latte or chocolate or swirl (made with creamy buffalo milk) — you definitely want to save room for dessert.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Something to Try: Decadent Beef Ramen with Bone Marrow\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://ushitaroramen.com\">Ushi Taro\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/iu1Qjuz3QHM2\">1382 9th Ave., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nMon–Fri 5pm–9:30pm, Sat–Sun 11:30am–2:30pm, 5pm–9:30pm\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132123\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132123\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/ushi-paitan-800x1201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1201\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Beef paitan with filet and bone marrow. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>If you’re a lover of bone marrow, there’s a ramen shop in the Inner Sunset that is known for offering a bone marrow supplement to your bowl of noodles called\u003cstrong> \u003ca href=\"https://ushitaroramen.com\">Ushi Taro\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>. There are five kinds of broth (beef paitan or spicy, shio, vegan, or oxtail and tomato) and bowls that range from $12–$15, and while they call it ramen, I think ramen purists will be happier if they think of it as a tasty bowl of noodles, but not a pinnacle of ramen broth technique and noodle sourcing.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The bone marrow supplement is $6, which gets hit with a swath of black truffle paste and is torched before being added on top of your bowl (you scoop it into your bowl for a big flavor boost, but be careful to not burn your fingers on the bone). Oxtail or beef tenderloin are other supplements, for $5 each. The bowls come with meaty oyster mushrooms, which are a great pairing with the beefy notes. Sadly the sliced onsen egg shows up cold in the bowl ($1.50 extra for some bowls), but at least the yolk was custardy and flavorful.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132124\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132124\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/oxtail-ushi-800x1201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1201\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Oxtail and tomato with bone marrow. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Personally, I loved the heartiness of the oxtail and tomato, which is more of a Cantonese pairing than Japanese, and was perfect on a rainy night. My friend enjoyed his beef paitan, with notes of kelp and bonito, but the oxtail and tomato was the unexpected winner for full flavor (and richness).\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Appetizers include juicy beef gyoza with spicy soy, a few tempura options (okra, mushroom), and other beefy options. There’s also an oxtail stew and tomato rice bowl option, and gyudon. There is no alcohol served nor is BYOB allowed, so your tab will stay reasonable. It’s a casual spot, with people coming in for a bowl at communal tables or the counters, and then heading out soon thereafter.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Enjoy a Wagyu Tasting Menu from the Upcoming Gozu with Avery\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.averysf.com\">Avery\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/iYHtjT7RnEP2\">1552 Fillmore St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nJanuary 23–25\u003cbr>\nFirst seating at 5:30pm, last seating at 9:30pm\u003cbr>\n$98 set menu with optional supplements and beverage pairings. 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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>Plan a visit to Obispo on 24th Street for rum and savory dishes, warm up with bone marrow ramen at Ushi Taro, check out the new Pizzeria Delfina Downtown, and two pop-up events with roasted pig and a wagyu tasting menu.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Explore the Many Facets of Rum at Obispo\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.obisposf.com\">Obispo\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Obispo/@37.7524495,-122.4200217,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m13!1m7!3m6!1s0x808f7e4748f5ef1f:0x75cf92f01403fb8e!2s3266+24th+St,+San+Francisco,+CA+94110!3b1!8m2!3d37.7524495!4d-122.417833!3m4!1s0x808f7f679ce51835:0xf5c2861488b8029f!8m2!3d37.7524495!4d-122.417833\">3266 24th St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nMon–Sat 6pm–2am\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132116\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132116\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/obispo-bar-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The bar at Obispo. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Now open in the Mission is \u003ca href=\"https://www.obisposf.com\">\u003cstrong>Obispo\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>, the latest project from Bar Agricole and Trou Normand’s Thad Vogler, who has created a very special homage to rum, its origins and challenging history, its craft, and many expressions. Vogler is known for his passion for terroir and the artisan, so don’t expect any umbrella drinks: if you want to really get to know rum, you’ll drink it neat here. The bar offering is highly edited and carefully curated.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132119\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132119\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/obispo-presidente-800x1201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1201\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">El Presidente. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The cocktails include a trio of Mojitos, the dreamy El Presidente made with vermouth, the National with a welcome hit of pineapple, and the ‘Ti Punch features the funky kick of rhum agricole (which is distilled from fresh cane sugar). All the cocktails are priced at $14 and under (most are closer to $10) — Vogler wanted to ensure they were affordable for the neighborhood.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132117\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132117\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/obispo-empanadas-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Empanadas with chimichurri. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Seth Stowaway has built a menu that highlights dishes from places and cultures where rum is produced, from Jamaican oxtail stew ($15/$28) to a hearty cubano ($15) to choripan ($12) in Argentina. The can’t-miss dish is the spicy, juicy, grilled pollo de Obispo ($18/$34 for a whole bird) — it has a wonderful smoky kiss. You can get it in a plate lunch that comes with two sides ($20), like the creamy maduros, macaroni salad (it has a high nostalgia factor), congrí (rice and beans), collards, and more. Or you can just nibble on some beef or potato empanadas ($4 each) with chimichurri.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132118\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132118\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/obispo-back-800x532.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The back dining room. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Obispo is unexpectedly spacious — there’s seating at tables in the front, the bar, and then there's a back room with even more tables and a look into the semi-open kitchen; Wylie Price designed the space. The handcrafted simplicity of all the wood tables and chairs pairs with the reproduced folk mural above the bar from artist Bill Traylor (who was born into slavery) — Vogler partnered with SF’s Museum of the African Diaspora for ongoing art installations, which can help remind and educate guests about rum's history (and roots in slavery and colonialism). He also worked with Calle 24 on being mindful of the needs of the neighborhood (keeping prices affordable, all the staff speaks Spanish, and the menu is in Spanish) to help preserve its character; both organizations will also receive some profits.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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You should too.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Roasted Pig Pop-Up with Prubechu at Harmonic Brewing\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://harmonicbrewing.com\">Harmonic Brewing\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/erJSLnKHDuA2\">1050 26th St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nFriday January 18, 4pm–9pm\u003cbr>\n$12 \u003ca href=\"https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4047403\">pre-order\u003c/a>, $14 on premise\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132120\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132120\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/prubechu-800x450.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Prubechu's whole-roasted pig. \u003ccite>(Shawn Camacho)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Anyone who has been missing the Chamorro cooking of \u003ca href=\"http://www.prubechu.com\">\u003cstrong>Prubechu\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> in the Mission (the former Guamanian restaurant from chef Shawn Naputi and general manager Shawn Camacho) won’t want to miss their \u003ca href=\"http://www.prubechu.com/upcoming-special-events/\">pop-up\u003c/a> at \u003ca href=\"http://harmonicbrewing.com\">Harmonic Brewing\u003c/a>. On Friday, January 18, they will be cooking a whole-roasted pig, and serving it with red rice and pickles. You can \u003ca href=\"https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4047403\">pre-order\u003c/a> a plate for $12, or hope to get one on-premise for $14. Enjoy some of Harmonic's amazing brews, and it’s kid- and dog-friendly, so bring the whole fam!\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Pizzeria Delfina Opens Downtown with Some New Offerings\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.pizzeriadelfina.com/downtown\">Pizzeria Delfina Downtown\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n688 Mission St., San Francisco\u003cbr>\nMon-Sun 11:30am–10pm and Sun 11:30am–9pm\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132121\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132121\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/pizzeriadelfina-duo-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Carbonara and amatriciana pizzas. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Fans of Pizzeria Delfina’s crispy crust pizzas and antipasti (like their chilled tripe!) have a new location to visit for lunch or dinner:\u003cb> \u003c/b>\u003ca href=\"http://www.pizzeriadelfina.com/downtown\">\u003cb>Pizzeria Delfina Downtown\u003c/b>\u003c/a>. The 46-seat space has a clean and airy look, complete with a fun SF mural by Shawn Bullen — there’s outdoor seating too.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The pizzas are as good as ever — don’t miss the carbonara (with guanciale, egg, pecorino, scallions, black pepper) and if you want another pasta dish for your pizza, there’s their amatriciana (guanciale, chile, tomato, pecorino, black pepper) — both were $19 each. Some new things to note: there are a few pasta options from chef de cuisine Madison Montoto (similar to the expanded menu offered at the Pacific Heights location) that rotate weekly, plus some seasonal vegetable sides, and you’ll also find an expanded wine list from wine director Sally Kim of Italian and Californian selections, including two special wines for Pizzeria Delfina from Scribe (a chardonnay poured en magnum!) and De Conciliis.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The other fun addition happening is their new soft-serve from Double 8 Dairy: fior di latte or chocolate or swirl (made with creamy buffalo milk) — you definitely want to save room for dessert.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Something to Try: Decadent Beef Ramen with Bone Marrow\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://ushitaroramen.com\">Ushi Taro\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/iu1Qjuz3QHM2\">1382 9th Ave., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nMon–Fri 5pm–9:30pm, Sat–Sun 11:30am–2:30pm, 5pm–9:30pm\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132123\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132123\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/ushi-paitan-800x1201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1201\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Beef paitan with filet and bone marrow. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>If you’re a lover of bone marrow, there’s a ramen shop in the Inner Sunset that is known for offering a bone marrow supplement to your bowl of noodles called\u003cstrong> \u003ca href=\"https://ushitaroramen.com\">Ushi Taro\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>. There are five kinds of broth (beef paitan or spicy, shio, vegan, or oxtail and tomato) and bowls that range from $12–$15, and while they call it ramen, I think ramen purists will be happier if they think of it as a tasty bowl of noodles, but not a pinnacle of ramen broth technique and noodle sourcing.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The bone marrow supplement is $6, which gets hit with a swath of black truffle paste and is torched before being added on top of your bowl (you scoop it into your bowl for a big flavor boost, but be careful to not burn your fingers on the bone). Oxtail or beef tenderloin are other supplements, for $5 each. The bowls come with meaty oyster mushrooms, which are a great pairing with the beefy notes. Sadly the sliced onsen egg shows up cold in the bowl ($1.50 extra for some bowls), but at least the yolk was custardy and flavorful.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132124\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132124\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/oxtail-ushi-800x1201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1201\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Oxtail and tomato with bone marrow. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Personally, I loved the heartiness of the oxtail and tomato, which is more of a Cantonese pairing than Japanese, and was perfect on a rainy night. My friend enjoyed his beef paitan, with notes of kelp and bonito, but the oxtail and tomato was the unexpected winner for full flavor (and richness).\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Appetizers include juicy beef gyoza with spicy soy, a few tempura options (okra, mushroom), and other beefy options. There’s also an oxtail stew and tomato rice bowl option, and gyudon. There is no alcohol served nor is BYOB allowed, so your tab will stay reasonable. It’s a casual spot, with people coming in for a bowl at communal tables or the counters, and then heading out soon thereafter.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Enjoy a Wagyu Tasting Menu from the Upcoming Gozu with Avery\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.averysf.com\">Avery\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/iYHtjT7RnEP2\">1552 Fillmore St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nJanuary 23–25\u003cbr>\nFirst seating at 5:30pm, last seating at 9:30pm\u003cbr>\n$98 set menu with optional supplements and beverage pairings. 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"content": "\u003cp>Freshly motivated to accomplish New Year’s resolutions after the excess of the holidays, a lot of people choose to scale back drinking alcohol during January. A “dry January” looks different for each person, depending on what they’re trying to accomplish — maybe they keep the glass of wine with dinner but skip the bar outings on Friday night. Or maybe they limit themselves to one drink only at the company happy hour.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Regardless, skipping drinking can sometimes feel like it's costing you your social life. Whether you’re suffering FOMO seeing your friends at the newest wine bar or compromising your goal for a second beer at game night, finding ways to stick to your guns when everyone around you is drinking can be rough. But, it can be a positive to stick it out according to life coach and speaker \u003ca href=\"http://alliestarkwellness.com/\">Allie Stark.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Deciding to cut back or stop consuming alcohol after the excess of the holiday season is an active change in a behavior that will inherently influence your thoughts and your feelings,” says Stark. “This can have a large impact on your relationships, your motivation at work, your internal confidence, and so much more.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Stark suggests communicating your goals clearly and openly with friends and family, then stick to the folk who understand why you’re choosing not to drink — at least for a little bit. “Actively choose to surround yourself with friends and family that respect your decision to not drink for the time being, as it will allow for an easier and more enjoyable experience while it is taking place,” says Stark.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Luckily, there is an endless combination of places to meet friends and enjoy one another in the Bay Area that don’t involve alcohol. Here are just a few to get you started:\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Church of Eight Wheels\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/x6VZ6bZjWCr\">554 Fillmore St\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nSan Francisco, CA 94117\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131947\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 828px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/IMG_5307.jpg\" alt=\"Skaters zip by the DJ booth at the Church of Eight Wheels.\" width=\"828\" height=\"1472\" class=\"size-full wp-image-131947\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/IMG_5307.jpg 828w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/IMG_5307-160x284.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/IMG_5307-800x1422.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/IMG_5307-768x1365.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/IMG_5307-675x1200.jpg 675w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/IMG_5307-240x427.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/IMG_5307-375x667.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/IMG_5307-520x924.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 828px) 100vw, 828px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Skaters zip by the DJ booth at the Church of Eight Wheels. \u003ccite>(Melanie Burke)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">For more than 40 years, The Church of 8 Wheels has operated a lively roller disco in a former Catholic church on Fillmore street. Friday and Saturday nights are 18+ skates, and for $15 cash (entrance and skate rental) you can join fellow roller enthusiasts underneath the stained glass and disco ball. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or this is your first time strapping on skates, you’ll fit right in the circular flow, and you don’t have to worry about falling. Not only does \u003c/span>\u003ci>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">everyone \u003c/span>\u003c/i>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">do it, but safety staff will scoot to your side in no time to keep you from getting run over and help you back on your wheels. \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Aside from satisfying that internal whimsy we all have — who doesn’t look at a massive open space like a church and think, “dang, I could roller skate in here?” — a Friday night at The Church of 8 Wheels hits more than a couple of the usual New Year’s resolution marks. You’ll be exercising, trying something new, and because there’s no alcohol on the premises, you’ll be swapping a beer for a Gatorade or Coca-cola. If you like to be resolute as a family, The Church offers a family skate on Saturdays, 3-5 pm.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Grand Lake Theatre\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/M6huXmqKdUv\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">3200 Grand Ave\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Oakland, CA 94610\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131976\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/IMG_3086-e1547226104993.jpg\" alt=\"The Grand Lake Theatre has been a community staple for moviegoers in Oakland since 1926. Photo courtesy the author.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-131976\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Grand Lake Theatre has been a community staple for moviegoers in Oakland since 1926. Photo courtesy the author. \u003ccite>(Melanie Burke)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Opened in 1926, the \u003c/span>\u003ca href=\"http://www.renaissancerialto.com/\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Grand Lake Theatre\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"> has been showing movies in Oakland for more than 90 years. Nestled between Lakeshore and Grand Ave, the theatre’s long-standing presence and declarative marquee messages have made it a community staple. While their matinee prices are a draw on their own at $6 (and $5 all day Tuesday!), the theatre itself makes seeing a movie at Grand Lake a full-on experience. \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Upon entering, you’re greeted by a chandelier and plush, dark antique carpeting that winds up a stunning grand staircase. The original main screen has maintained its jazz-age glam with greek columns and ceiling filigree. The additional screens were added and redesigned in the 80’s, pulling inspiration from the theatre’s decade of origin — one is “Egyptian,” the other “Moorish.” \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">So far as snacks go, Grand Lake offers standard fare like popcorn, soda, and favorite movie sweets all at the expected movie prices. There don’t seem to be designs to add in pizza or beer like at other independent movie theatres in the bay — and that’s okay. In pursuit of supporting a local institution, however, the few extra dollars for a snack are worth it, meaning your potential resolution to skip alcohol and do more in your neighborhood will hit the mark.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Teance Fine Teas\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/5ju5xf5Cnq32\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">1780 Fourth St \u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Berkeley, CA 94710\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131977\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/IMG_3401-e1547226032835.jpg\" alt=\"Experience new teas from around the world with a tea flight at Teance Fine Teas.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-131977\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Experience new teas from around the world with a tea flight at Teance Fine Teas. \u003ccite>(Melanie Burke)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Grabbing a coffee together is always a popular alternative to going for a drink, but not everyone enjoys pour-overs or lattes. For the discerning tea drinker, \u003c/span>\u003ca href=\"https://www.teance.com/\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Teance Fine Teas\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"> offers an inviting and tranquil place to enjoy a seemingly endless variety of loose leaf teas. \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Pronounced “tee-ahnce,” (think “ambiance” and “tea” together) the tea shop has been in Berkeley for more than a decade, expanding into its current space on the popular fourth street. While customers can come in and pick up a favorite tea to take home, they’re also more than welcome to share a pot of house tea ($5) or a fine tea blend ($7) together in the upstairs seating area. The space is quiet, with sleek modern lines and a fountain in the center of the store with real live koi.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">For a full experience beyond simply having a cuppa, you can do a tea flight at the downstairs counter. Each flight is three types of tea of your choice ($27) and a staff member will guide you through each, offering samples of different steeps, talking through the history of the tea, and answering your questions. Tea varieties include white, green (Chinese and Japanese), oolong (Chinese and Taiwanese), red, and pu-erh, the last of which comes in a tightly compacted disc and requires a knife to break off for steeping, which puts a little excitement into an otherwise soothing experience. \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">The specially designed counter features space for small groups to experience a tea flight together and one flight is absolutely shareable with two people. For groups of four or more, however, you should call ahead to book an appointment as space is limited.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Creme Brewlee Bistro\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/y4giUqqUsM32\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">2948 S Norfolk St\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">San Mateo, CA 94403\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131978\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/IMG_3159-e1547225989536.jpg\" alt=\"Friends with a meg-sweet tooth will love meeting up at Creme Brewlee for a shaved snow, pictured here.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-131978\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Friends with a meg-sweet tooth will love meeting up at Creme Brewlee for a shaved snow, pictured here. \u003ccite>(Melanie Burke)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Sometimes the best surprises are in unassuming places. \u003c/span>\u003ca href=\"https://www.yelp.com/biz/creme-brewlee-bistro-san-mateo\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Creme Brewlee\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is one such adventure, a combination bistro and dessert spot in the Marina Plaza Shopping Center in San Mateo. The menu includes a diverse array of items that range halfway across the globe and back: coffee, lattes, gelato, hot pot, shaved snow, and of course, the titular creme brulee. \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">One of the most unique sweets is the shaved snow, a fluffy, layered take on its crunchier cousin of the icy variety. Snow at Creme Brewlee is $8 and includes your choice of snow flavor, syrup, and two toppings (with additional toppings for fifty cents apiece). It’s not overwhelmingly sweet despite being made entirely of frozen sugar, and the soft crunch on each bite is exactly like eating snow when you were a kid. Except, of course, this snow is \u003c/span>\u003ci>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">meant \u003c/span>\u003c/i>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">to be eaten. Bring a friend or a loved one for this snow pile, however, as your $8 buys you a literal mound of dessert.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Creme Brewlee doesn’t do much for your resolution to eat healthier, but you’ll be exploring a new neighborhood, a new dessert style, and most importantly, skipping sugary cocktails in favor of something super “cool.”\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Albany Bowl\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/724xFPMGttS2\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">540 San Pablo Ave\u003c/span>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u003cbr>\n\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Albany, CA 94706\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131979\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/IMG_3151-e1547225952655.jpg\" alt=\"Albany Bowl is a great spot to share french fries and a few games with friends.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-131979\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Albany Bowl is a great spot to share french fries and a few games with friends. \u003ccite>(Melanie Burke)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Finally, what better way to enjoy a little sober fun with friends than bowling? You may be outraged at the very idea of entering a bowling alley without also purchasing a pitcher to split, but \u003c/span>\u003ca href=\"http://www.thealbanybowl.com/\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Albany Bowl \u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">has more than enough french fries, onion rings, and sweet pin knockdowns to make you forget you wanted a beer in the first place. \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Located right on San Pablo Avenue in Albany, this retro bowling alley has been in operation since 1949. Regular rates run $6 per game per person, with a $4.50 flat shoe rental if you don’t already have your own. However, each day of the week brings its own discounts or specials, like $1.50 games on Monday and Tuesday nights or a killer 2 games-for-1 deal for groups of Cal-Berkeley students.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Little J’s Cafe attaches directly to Albany Bowl and offers American diner favorites like burgers and tater tots. If you’re hoping to order snacks while avoiding temptation, the bar is all the way in the back of the bowling alley far and away from Little J’s. Order your french fries and enjoy your resolute choices without ever having to think twice. \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>Freshly motivated to accomplish New Year’s resolutions after the excess of the holidays, a lot of people choose to scale back drinking alcohol during January. A “dry January” looks different for each person, depending on what they’re trying to accomplish — maybe they keep the glass of wine with dinner but skip the bar outings on Friday night. Or maybe they limit themselves to one drink only at the company happy hour.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Regardless, skipping drinking can sometimes feel like it's costing you your social life. Whether you’re suffering FOMO seeing your friends at the newest wine bar or compromising your goal for a second beer at game night, finding ways to stick to your guns when everyone around you is drinking can be rough. But, it can be a positive to stick it out according to life coach and speaker \u003ca href=\"http://alliestarkwellness.com/\">Allie Stark.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Deciding to cut back or stop consuming alcohol after the excess of the holiday season is an active change in a behavior that will inherently influence your thoughts and your feelings,” says Stark. “This can have a large impact on your relationships, your motivation at work, your internal confidence, and so much more.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Stark suggests communicating your goals clearly and openly with friends and family, then stick to the folk who understand why you’re choosing not to drink — at least for a little bit. “Actively choose to surround yourself with friends and family that respect your decision to not drink for the time being, as it will allow for an easier and more enjoyable experience while it is taking place,” says Stark.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Luckily, there is an endless combination of places to meet friends and enjoy one another in the Bay Area that don’t involve alcohol. Here are just a few to get you started:\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Church of Eight Wheels\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/x6VZ6bZjWCr\">554 Fillmore St\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nSan Francisco, CA 94117\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131947\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 828px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/IMG_5307.jpg\" alt=\"Skaters zip by the DJ booth at the Church of Eight Wheels.\" width=\"828\" height=\"1472\" class=\"size-full wp-image-131947\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/IMG_5307.jpg 828w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/IMG_5307-160x284.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/IMG_5307-800x1422.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/IMG_5307-768x1365.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/IMG_5307-675x1200.jpg 675w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/IMG_5307-240x427.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/IMG_5307-375x667.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/IMG_5307-520x924.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 828px) 100vw, 828px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Skaters zip by the DJ booth at the Church of Eight Wheels. \u003ccite>(Melanie Burke)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">For more than 40 years, The Church of 8 Wheels has operated a lively roller disco in a former Catholic church on Fillmore street. Friday and Saturday nights are 18+ skates, and for $15 cash (entrance and skate rental) you can join fellow roller enthusiasts underneath the stained glass and disco ball. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or this is your first time strapping on skates, you’ll fit right in the circular flow, and you don’t have to worry about falling. Not only does \u003c/span>\u003ci>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">everyone \u003c/span>\u003c/i>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">do it, but safety staff will scoot to your side in no time to keep you from getting run over and help you back on your wheels. \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Aside from satisfying that internal whimsy we all have — who doesn’t look at a massive open space like a church and think, “dang, I could roller skate in here?” — a Friday night at The Church of 8 Wheels hits more than a couple of the usual New Year’s resolution marks. You’ll be exercising, trying something new, and because there’s no alcohol on the premises, you’ll be swapping a beer for a Gatorade or Coca-cola. If you like to be resolute as a family, The Church offers a family skate on Saturdays, 3-5 pm.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Grand Lake Theatre\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/M6huXmqKdUv\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">3200 Grand Ave\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Oakland, CA 94610\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131976\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/IMG_3086-e1547226104993.jpg\" alt=\"The Grand Lake Theatre has been a community staple for moviegoers in Oakland since 1926. Photo courtesy the author.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-131976\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Grand Lake Theatre has been a community staple for moviegoers in Oakland since 1926. Photo courtesy the author. \u003ccite>(Melanie Burke)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Opened in 1926, the \u003c/span>\u003ca href=\"http://www.renaissancerialto.com/\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Grand Lake Theatre\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"> has been showing movies in Oakland for more than 90 years. Nestled between Lakeshore and Grand Ave, the theatre’s long-standing presence and declarative marquee messages have made it a community staple. While their matinee prices are a draw on their own at $6 (and $5 all day Tuesday!), the theatre itself makes seeing a movie at Grand Lake a full-on experience. \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Upon entering, you’re greeted by a chandelier and plush, dark antique carpeting that winds up a stunning grand staircase. The original main screen has maintained its jazz-age glam with greek columns and ceiling filigree. The additional screens were added and redesigned in the 80’s, pulling inspiration from the theatre’s decade of origin — one is “Egyptian,” the other “Moorish.” \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">So far as snacks go, Grand Lake offers standard fare like popcorn, soda, and favorite movie sweets all at the expected movie prices. There don’t seem to be designs to add in pizza or beer like at other independent movie theatres in the bay — and that’s okay. In pursuit of supporting a local institution, however, the few extra dollars for a snack are worth it, meaning your potential resolution to skip alcohol and do more in your neighborhood will hit the mark.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Teance Fine Teas\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/5ju5xf5Cnq32\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">1780 Fourth St \u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Berkeley, CA 94710\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131977\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/IMG_3401-e1547226032835.jpg\" alt=\"Experience new teas from around the world with a tea flight at Teance Fine Teas.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-131977\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Experience new teas from around the world with a tea flight at Teance Fine Teas. \u003ccite>(Melanie Burke)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Grabbing a coffee together is always a popular alternative to going for a drink, but not everyone enjoys pour-overs or lattes. For the discerning tea drinker, \u003c/span>\u003ca href=\"https://www.teance.com/\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Teance Fine Teas\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"> offers an inviting and tranquil place to enjoy a seemingly endless variety of loose leaf teas. \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Pronounced “tee-ahnce,” (think “ambiance” and “tea” together) the tea shop has been in Berkeley for more than a decade, expanding into its current space on the popular fourth street. While customers can come in and pick up a favorite tea to take home, they’re also more than welcome to share a pot of house tea ($5) or a fine tea blend ($7) together in the upstairs seating area. The space is quiet, with sleek modern lines and a fountain in the center of the store with real live koi.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">For a full experience beyond simply having a cuppa, you can do a tea flight at the downstairs counter. Each flight is three types of tea of your choice ($27) and a staff member will guide you through each, offering samples of different steeps, talking through the history of the tea, and answering your questions. Tea varieties include white, green (Chinese and Japanese), oolong (Chinese and Taiwanese), red, and pu-erh, the last of which comes in a tightly compacted disc and requires a knife to break off for steeping, which puts a little excitement into an otherwise soothing experience. \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">The specially designed counter features space for small groups to experience a tea flight together and one flight is absolutely shareable with two people. For groups of four or more, however, you should call ahead to book an appointment as space is limited.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Creme Brewlee Bistro\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/y4giUqqUsM32\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">2948 S Norfolk St\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">San Mateo, CA 94403\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131978\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/IMG_3159-e1547225989536.jpg\" alt=\"Friends with a meg-sweet tooth will love meeting up at Creme Brewlee for a shaved snow, pictured here.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-131978\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Friends with a meg-sweet tooth will love meeting up at Creme Brewlee for a shaved snow, pictured here. \u003ccite>(Melanie Burke)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Sometimes the best surprises are in unassuming places. \u003c/span>\u003ca href=\"https://www.yelp.com/biz/creme-brewlee-bistro-san-mateo\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Creme Brewlee\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is one such adventure, a combination bistro and dessert spot in the Marina Plaza Shopping Center in San Mateo. The menu includes a diverse array of items that range halfway across the globe and back: coffee, lattes, gelato, hot pot, shaved snow, and of course, the titular creme brulee. \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">One of the most unique sweets is the shaved snow, a fluffy, layered take on its crunchier cousin of the icy variety. Snow at Creme Brewlee is $8 and includes your choice of snow flavor, syrup, and two toppings (with additional toppings for fifty cents apiece). It’s not overwhelmingly sweet despite being made entirely of frozen sugar, and the soft crunch on each bite is exactly like eating snow when you were a kid. Except, of course, this snow is \u003c/span>\u003ci>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">meant \u003c/span>\u003c/i>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">to be eaten. Bring a friend or a loved one for this snow pile, however, as your $8 buys you a literal mound of dessert.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Creme Brewlee doesn’t do much for your resolution to eat healthier, but you’ll be exploring a new neighborhood, a new dessert style, and most importantly, skipping sugary cocktails in favor of something super “cool.”\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Albany Bowl\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/724xFPMGttS2\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">540 San Pablo Ave\u003c/span>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u003cbr>\n\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Albany, CA 94706\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131979\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/IMG_3151-e1547225952655.jpg\" alt=\"Albany Bowl is a great spot to share french fries and a few games with friends.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-131979\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Albany Bowl is a great spot to share french fries and a few games with friends. \u003ccite>(Melanie Burke)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Finally, what better way to enjoy a little sober fun with friends than bowling? You may be outraged at the very idea of entering a bowling alley without also purchasing a pitcher to split, but \u003c/span>\u003ca href=\"http://www.thealbanybowl.com/\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Albany Bowl \u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">has more than enough french fries, onion rings, and sweet pin knockdowns to make you forget you wanted a beer in the first place. \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Located right on San Pablo Avenue in Albany, this retro bowling alley has been in operation since 1949. Regular rates run $6 per game per person, with a $4.50 flat shoe rental if you don’t already have your own. However, each day of the week brings its own discounts or specials, like $1.50 games on Monday and Tuesday nights or a killer 2 games-for-1 deal for groups of Cal-Berkeley students.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cp>This week takes a look at the recently opened Ayala, offering beautiful seafood and a chic style, while a trip across the Bay reveals innovative and affordable dishes at Dosa by Dosa, and you can check them out during Oakland Restaurant Week (among many other places). Boot and Shoe Service hosts a fire relief dinner series, and say cheers to Winter Cocktails of the Farmers Market.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>A Chic Seafood Restaurant Opens Downtown: Ayala\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.ayalarestaurant.com\">Ayala\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/5mjvEAHYWH52\">398 Geary St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nOpen nightly for dinner 5:30pm–10pm, with Martini Hour Mon–Thu 4:30pm–5:30pm and Fri–Sat 4pm–5:30pm.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131925\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131925\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/ayala-uni-clams-800x1201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1201\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A selection of seafood from the \"lightly dressed\" section: uni, littleneck clams, oysters. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>For locals, it can be tough to think of a cool and stylish place to eat downtown that doesn’t cater to tourist tastes — especially if it’s in a hotel — but the newly opened \u003ca href=\"https://www.ayalarestaurant.com\">\u003cstrong>Ayala\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> has got it going on. Located in Union Square’s Hotel G, the airy dining room and bar have an easygoing style that feels more Los Angeles than San Francisco. It’s a California seafood–centric restaurant, and chef-partner Bill Montagne brought on the talented executive chef Melissa Perfit (Bar Crudo, Hard Water), who is skilled in doing creative and delicious things with seafood (and sourcing the good stuff).\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131926\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131926\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/ayala-charcuterie-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Seafood charcuterie at Ayala. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>You don’t want to miss the beautiful seafood “charcuterie” plate ($21), which includes four seafood presentations, like halibut with grapefruit and fennel, and black cod with kombu and chartreuse. The lightly dressed section includes the freshest littleneck clams on the half-shell in a bright green frothy sauce, with jicama, cucumber, black tobiko, and lobster oil ($11 for 3). Salads include a perfect Louie ($21), with Dungeness, prawns, creamy egg, and avocado. Everything pairs well with their lighter cocktails, like A Diving Bell, and the aromatic Officer and a Gentian. The wine selections from GM Essam Kardosh (Del Popolo) and wine director Nick Tilly are also full of food-friendly beauties.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131927\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131927\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/ayala-cioppino-800x1201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1201\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cioppino verde and lobster butter toast. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Larger dishes include the decadent nori spaghettini ($29), with Dungeness, white miso, and topped with furikake and a pop of acidity from Buddha’s hand. It’s a treat to have cioppino ($37) prepared with such respect for the seafood within: here, it’s a cioppino verde, a tomatillo-poblano broth, filled with Dungeness, prawns, squid, and lobster butter toast on the side that you’ll dunk in the broth. It’s a touch on the spendy side, and quality seafood isn’t cheap, but let the bread fill you up. You also want the English muffin with herb-cultured butter ($6). I was tempted to order an extra one to bring home for breakfast.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131928\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131928\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/ayala-dining-room-800x1201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1201\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The dining room at the end of a busy evening. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>We finished our evening at the bar, the best way to experience a nightcap from their inspired cocktail list from bar director Julian Cox (Tartine), and try an amaro from their extensive list.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>The Fine-Casual Dosa by Dosa in Oakland Has New Tricks Up Its Kurta Sleeves\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.dosasf.com/dosa-oakland\">Dosa by Dosa\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/sHEHToTAD1x\">2301 Broadway, Oakland\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nOpen Sun–Thu 11am–9:30pm, Fri–Sat 11am–10pm, weekend brunch Sat–Sun 9am–3pm.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131930\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131930\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/idli-dosa-800x1201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1201\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Don't miss the idli fries. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Oakland is lucky to have a fast/fine-casual version of San Francisco’s popular South Indian Dosa — \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.dosasf.com/dosa-oakland\">Dosa by Dosa\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>. On a recent visit, there were dishes that made me really wish we had a location in SF! The all-day, street food \u003ca href=\"https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5a00c7f4e45a7c496632d895/t/5bb1b693eef1a191b65f8174/1538373268332/dosa+by+DOSA+Oakland+Menu+PRIMARY+9-15-2018.pdf\">menu\u003c/a> includes small plates, like their popular vada pav (spiced potato slider with caramelized onions, peppers, and served in a soft Parker House-style bun, a fulfilling bite for $4.95), and the inventive idli fries ($4.95) were a brilliant type of South Indian French fry, made of rice and lentil patties, sliced, and served with a roasted chile-garlic chutney (don’t miss them). There’s also a variety of stuffed naan, like a fluffy one filled with cheese ($5.50), served with a bright chutney.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>More new items include their salad bowls, like a delightfully flavorful one with seasonal greens and spiced, free-range lamb kebab (just $13.95) with red onion, tomato, cucumber, a hearty base of lemon rice, and dill-raita dressing, or you can opt for their rice bowls with four kinds of curries, like butternut squash dal. And the street wraps are like rice-free burritos made with grilled and tender roti dipped in egg (so good), with fillings like butter chicken or prawn masala, plus pickled red onion, cucumber, tomato, and cilantro (the most expensive one is $12.95). Or, of course, there’s an entire section of dosas.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131929\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131929\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/dosa-slushie-800x1201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1201\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">It doesn't have to be summer to enjoy a slushie. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The location has a full bar, offering classic Dosa cocktails like their Peony, to the spiritous Dirty Chutney, a spin on an Indian martini (all just $11). There are slushies, lassis, and non-alcoholic picks, chai and spiced coconut cold brew, wine, and beer — you will not go thirsty. And don’t miss the happy hour Mon–Fri 4pm–6pm for even better deals.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Oakland Restaurant Week Offers a Chance to Explore Oakland’s Vibrant Dining Scene\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://link.email.dynect.net/link.php?DynEngagement=true&H=FcQ5do3Mtm%2F2JnP%2FxXFcY%2BL9mOkU%2Fad4G7kfqxVfSdnPf%2FAGm4t7uYVsAPvqP1%2Fps%2Bstzz90eCpQa7V5pmMCyrZnIlVPSuj6xaOqKYucCD3tnXLb40OmskRsqDQ1MHPa&G=856&R=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oaklandrestaurantweek.org%2F&I=20190103230804.0000026d2190%40mail6-41-usnbn1&X=MHwxMDM1MzA2Om9ha2xhbmQuc2ltcGxldmlld2NybS5jb207MXwxMDM1MzA3OiUyMkFsbGllK05lYWwlMjIrJTNDYWxsaWUlNDB2aXNpdG9ha2xhbmQuY29tJTNFOw%3D%3D&S=iwqZki77DHILTqcLxy4m1kA4m2ZS2rI4Bhq3iBgrce8\">Oakland Restaurant Week\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nJanuary 11–20\u003cbr>\nVarious locations\u003cb>\u003c/b>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131933\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131933\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/ORW-Tacos-01-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">During Oakland Restaurant Week, there will be tacos. \u003ccite>(Visit Oakland)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://link.email.dynect.net/link.php?DynEngagement=true&H=FcQ5do3Mtm%2F2JnP%2FxXFcY%2BL9mOkU%2Fad4G7kfqxVfSdnPf%2FAGm4t7uYVsAPvqP1%2Fps%2Bstzz90eCpQa7V5pmMCyrZnIlVPSuj6xaOqKYucCD3tnXLb40OmskRsqDQ1MHPa&G=856&R=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oaklandrestaurantweek.org%2F&I=20190103230804.0000026d2190%40mail6-41-usnbn1&X=MHwxMDM1MzA2Om9ha2xhbmQuc2ltcGxldmlld2NybS5jb207MXwxMDM1MzA3OiUyMkFsbGllK05lYWwlMjIrJTNDYWxsaWUlNDB2aXNpdG9ha2xhbmQuY29tJTNFOw%3D%3D&S=iwqZki77DHILTqcLxy4m1kA4m2ZS2rI4Bhq3iBgrce8\">\u003cb>Oakland Restaurant Week\u003c/b>\u003c/a> returns January 11–20, with over 100 Oakland restaurants participating, which means they will offer prix-fixe lunch and/or dinner menus at $10, $20, $30, $40 and $50 price points (the promotional prices reflect up to 25% off regular à la carte items). Participating restaurants include top spots like Reem’s California, Itani Ramen, A16 Rockridge, Grand Lake Kitchen, and Dosa by Dosa, and it’s a chance to check out newcomers like Farmhouse Kitchen and the new Bardo Lounge & Supper Club. Check the site for details on their special offers.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There are also a few \u003ca href=\"https://www.visitoakland.com/events/annual-events/restaurant-week/exclusive-dining-experiences/\">special events\u003c/a>, like a benefit dinner for Oakland Restaurant Week’s non-profit partner, Alameda County Community Food Bank, at Bardo on Monday, January 14, among other events, like a progressive dinner.\u003cb> \u003c/b>Another bonus: Local Food Adventures Oakland Food Tours, an East Bay walking food tour company, will offer tours in Oakland’s Grand Lake and Rockridge neighborhoods during both weekends of ORW for 20 percent off (use the code ORW19, book tours \u003ca href=\"http://link.email.dynect.net/link.php?DynEngagement=true&H=FcQ5do3Mtm%2F2JnP%2FxXFcY%2BL9mOkU%2Fad4G7kfqxVfSdnPf%2FAGm4t7uYVsAPvqP1%2Fps%2Bstzz90eCpQa7V5pmMCyrZnIlVPSuj6xaOqKYucCD3tnXLb40OmskRsqDQ1MHPa&G=856&R=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.localfoodadventures.com%2Ffood-tours%2F&I=20190103230804.0000026d2190%40mail6-41-usnbn1&X=MHwxMDM1MzA2Om9ha2xhbmQuc2ltcGxldmlld2NybS5jb207MXwxMDM1MzA3OiUyMkFsbGllK05lYWwlMjIrJTNDYWxsaWUlNDB2aXNpdG9ha2xhbmQuY29tJTNFOw%3D%3D&S=HUXsDODw8D7eajSAO68gTX3KnReJKa32Esg9T7Jt55M\">here\u003c/a>).\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Wintertime Produce Is Ready to Make an Appearance in Cocktails at the Farmers Market\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Winter Cocktails of the Farmers Market\u003cbr>\nSan Francisco Ferry Building\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/AUsH4nQAFfE2\">1 The Embarcadero, San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nWednesday, January 30, 5:30pm–8pm\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cheers-to-change-makers-winter-cocktails-of-the-farmers-market-tickets-53192320663?ref=ebtnebtckt\">Tickets\u003c/a>: $60 (+ $3.99 fee) until January 23, $65 after\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131932\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131932\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/0101_2.15.17_CUESA_WinterCocktails_AH_7328-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">It's time for Winter Cocktails at the Ferry Building. \u003ccite>(amandalynn.co)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Cocktail lovers know how much fun the CUESA and NorCal USBG Cocktails of Farmers Market series is, and the next event is happening on January 30 at the Ferry Building: \u003ca href=\"https://cuesa.org/event/2019/cheers-change-makers-winter-cocktails-farmers-market\">\u003cb>Cheers to Change Makers: Winter Cocktails of the Farmers Market\u003c/b>\u003c/a>. At this walk-around happy hour tasting, 13 SF bartenders (like Kaiyo, 1760, and Pacific Cocktail Haven) and 3 chefs (Nicolette Manescalchi, A16 Rockridge; Chris Cosentino, Cockscomb; and Monica Martinez, Don Bugito; with more added soon!) will be transforming winter produce into creative drinks and bites. Guests receive three full-sized signature cocktails and tasty bites from each restaurant, along with unlimited sample-size sips.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It’s all in celebration of CUESA’s new public art installation: \u003ca href=\"https://cuesa.org/article/food-change-coming-2019\">The Food Change\u003c/a>, featuring photo-murals of the diverse farmers, advocates, and visionaries in our midst. Cheers!\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003cb>Fire Relief Dinner Series at Boot and Shoe Service\u003c/b>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Boot and Shoe Service\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/mgQaoCVeecC2\">3308 Grand Ave., Oakland\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nVarious dates\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://bootfirereliefdinner.brownpapertickets.com\">Tickets\u003c/a>: $250.00 ($259.74 with service fee)\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131935\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131935\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/IMG_2001-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Break bread in an intimate dinner series for fire relief at the Boot and Shoe. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The 2018 Camp Fire created so much devastation and loss (nearly 14,000 homes and 5,000 other structures were destroyed), and the \u003ca href=\"http://bootandshoeservice.com\">Boot and Shoe Service\u003c/a> restaurant in Oakland is hosting a \u003cstrong>fundraiser series of dinners\u003c/strong> to help provide relief. In fact, 100 percent of the proceeds will go to the \u003ca href=\"https://bootandshoeservice.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9a76b304232e76a07930a6157&id=7105682346&e=dccae99b49\">Camp Fire Evacuation Relief Fund\u003c/a>, which supports evacuation centers that opened their doors and pantries to people who lost their homes, and will transition the funds into long-term recovery efforts as soon as immediate needs are met.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The dinners only have 10 seats, and will be prepared by celebrated local chefs in Boot and Shoe’s private back kitchen. Guests will dine on a large communal table as they engage in conversation with the chefs as they prepare and plate a multi-course dinner at the table served with paired wines and beverages.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The first two dinners are sold out, but the next one is on February 13 with the talented Sophina Uong, and then February 23: Kelly Mariani and Emma Lip, Scribe Winery; March 13: Brandon Jew of Mister Jiu’s and Dominica Rice of Cosecha; and March 27: Chris Lee: The Old Fashioned Butcher with son, Tom Lee, and Suzanne Drexhage of Bartavelle.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Thanks to the following donors for their assistance with these meals: Marin Sun Farms, Liberty Duck Farm, Beaune Imports, Ordinaire Wine Shop, Kermit Lynch, Oakland Yard Wine Shop, and Bedrock Wine Co.\u003c/p>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>This week takes a look at the recently opened Ayala, offering beautiful seafood and a chic style, while a trip across the Bay reveals innovative and affordable dishes at Dosa by Dosa, and you can check them out during Oakland Restaurant Week (among many other places). Boot and Shoe Service hosts a fire relief dinner series, and say cheers to Winter Cocktails of the Farmers Market.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>A Chic Seafood Restaurant Opens Downtown: Ayala\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.ayalarestaurant.com\">Ayala\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/5mjvEAHYWH52\">398 Geary St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nOpen nightly for dinner 5:30pm–10pm, with Martini Hour Mon–Thu 4:30pm–5:30pm and Fri–Sat 4pm–5:30pm.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131925\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131925\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/ayala-uni-clams-800x1201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1201\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A selection of seafood from the \"lightly dressed\" section: uni, littleneck clams, oysters. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>For locals, it can be tough to think of a cool and stylish place to eat downtown that doesn’t cater to tourist tastes — especially if it’s in a hotel — but the newly opened \u003ca href=\"https://www.ayalarestaurant.com\">\u003cstrong>Ayala\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> has got it going on. Located in Union Square’s Hotel G, the airy dining room and bar have an easygoing style that feels more Los Angeles than San Francisco. It’s a California seafood–centric restaurant, and chef-partner Bill Montagne brought on the talented executive chef Melissa Perfit (Bar Crudo, Hard Water), who is skilled in doing creative and delicious things with seafood (and sourcing the good stuff).\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131926\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131926\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/ayala-charcuterie-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Seafood charcuterie at Ayala. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>You don’t want to miss the beautiful seafood “charcuterie” plate ($21), which includes four seafood presentations, like halibut with grapefruit and fennel, and black cod with kombu and chartreuse. The lightly dressed section includes the freshest littleneck clams on the half-shell in a bright green frothy sauce, with jicama, cucumber, black tobiko, and lobster oil ($11 for 3). Salads include a perfect Louie ($21), with Dungeness, prawns, creamy egg, and avocado. Everything pairs well with their lighter cocktails, like A Diving Bell, and the aromatic Officer and a Gentian. The wine selections from GM Essam Kardosh (Del Popolo) and wine director Nick Tilly are also full of food-friendly beauties.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131927\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131927\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/ayala-cioppino-800x1201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1201\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cioppino verde and lobster butter toast. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Larger dishes include the decadent nori spaghettini ($29), with Dungeness, white miso, and topped with furikake and a pop of acidity from Buddha’s hand. It’s a treat to have cioppino ($37) prepared with such respect for the seafood within: here, it’s a cioppino verde, a tomatillo-poblano broth, filled with Dungeness, prawns, squid, and lobster butter toast on the side that you’ll dunk in the broth. It’s a touch on the spendy side, and quality seafood isn’t cheap, but let the bread fill you up. You also want the English muffin with herb-cultured butter ($6). I was tempted to order an extra one to bring home for breakfast.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131928\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131928\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/ayala-dining-room-800x1201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1201\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The dining room at the end of a busy evening. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>We finished our evening at the bar, the best way to experience a nightcap from their inspired cocktail list from bar director Julian Cox (Tartine), and try an amaro from their extensive list.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>The Fine-Casual Dosa by Dosa in Oakland Has New Tricks Up Its Kurta Sleeves\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.dosasf.com/dosa-oakland\">Dosa by Dosa\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/sHEHToTAD1x\">2301 Broadway, Oakland\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nOpen Sun–Thu 11am–9:30pm, Fri–Sat 11am–10pm, weekend brunch Sat–Sun 9am–3pm.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131930\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131930\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/idli-dosa-800x1201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1201\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Don't miss the idli fries. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Oakland is lucky to have a fast/fine-casual version of San Francisco’s popular South Indian Dosa — \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.dosasf.com/dosa-oakland\">Dosa by Dosa\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>. 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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>More new items include their salad bowls, like a delightfully flavorful one with seasonal greens and spiced, free-range lamb kebab (just $13.95) with red onion, tomato, cucumber, a hearty base of lemon rice, and dill-raita dressing, or you can opt for their rice bowls with four kinds of curries, like butternut squash dal. And the street wraps are like rice-free burritos made with grilled and tender roti dipped in egg (so good), with fillings like butter chicken or prawn masala, plus pickled red onion, cucumber, tomato, and cilantro (the most expensive one is $12.95). Or, of course, there’s an entire section of dosas.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131929\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131929\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/dosa-slushie-800x1201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1201\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">It doesn't have to be summer to enjoy a slushie. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The location has a full bar, offering classic Dosa cocktails like their Peony, to the spiritous Dirty Chutney, a spin on an Indian martini (all just $11). There are slushies, lassis, and non-alcoholic picks, chai and spiced coconut cold brew, wine, and beer — you will not go thirsty. And don’t miss the happy hour Mon–Fri 4pm–6pm for even better deals.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Oakland Restaurant Week Offers a Chance to Explore Oakland’s Vibrant Dining Scene\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://link.email.dynect.net/link.php?DynEngagement=true&H=FcQ5do3Mtm%2F2JnP%2FxXFcY%2BL9mOkU%2Fad4G7kfqxVfSdnPf%2FAGm4t7uYVsAPvqP1%2Fps%2Bstzz90eCpQa7V5pmMCyrZnIlVPSuj6xaOqKYucCD3tnXLb40OmskRsqDQ1MHPa&G=856&R=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oaklandrestaurantweek.org%2F&I=20190103230804.0000026d2190%40mail6-41-usnbn1&X=MHwxMDM1MzA2Om9ha2xhbmQuc2ltcGxldmlld2NybS5jb207MXwxMDM1MzA3OiUyMkFsbGllK05lYWwlMjIrJTNDYWxsaWUlNDB2aXNpdG9ha2xhbmQuY29tJTNFOw%3D%3D&S=iwqZki77DHILTqcLxy4m1kA4m2ZS2rI4Bhq3iBgrce8\">Oakland Restaurant Week\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nJanuary 11–20\u003cbr>\nVarious locations\u003cb>\u003c/b>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131933\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131933\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/ORW-Tacos-01-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">During Oakland Restaurant Week, there will be tacos. \u003ccite>(Visit Oakland)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://link.email.dynect.net/link.php?DynEngagement=true&H=FcQ5do3Mtm%2F2JnP%2FxXFcY%2BL9mOkU%2Fad4G7kfqxVfSdnPf%2FAGm4t7uYVsAPvqP1%2Fps%2Bstzz90eCpQa7V5pmMCyrZnIlVPSuj6xaOqKYucCD3tnXLb40OmskRsqDQ1MHPa&G=856&R=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oaklandrestaurantweek.org%2F&I=20190103230804.0000026d2190%40mail6-41-usnbn1&X=MHwxMDM1MzA2Om9ha2xhbmQuc2ltcGxldmlld2NybS5jb207MXwxMDM1MzA3OiUyMkFsbGllK05lYWwlMjIrJTNDYWxsaWUlNDB2aXNpdG9ha2xhbmQuY29tJTNFOw%3D%3D&S=iwqZki77DHILTqcLxy4m1kA4m2ZS2rI4Bhq3iBgrce8\">\u003cb>Oakland Restaurant Week\u003c/b>\u003c/a> returns January 11–20, with over 100 Oakland restaurants participating, which means they will offer prix-fixe lunch and/or dinner menus at $10, $20, $30, $40 and $50 price points (the promotional prices reflect up to 25% off regular à la carte items). Participating restaurants include top spots like Reem’s California, Itani Ramen, A16 Rockridge, Grand Lake Kitchen, and Dosa by Dosa, and it’s a chance to check out newcomers like Farmhouse Kitchen and the new Bardo Lounge & Supper Club. Check the site for details on their special offers.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There are also a few \u003ca href=\"https://www.visitoakland.com/events/annual-events/restaurant-week/exclusive-dining-experiences/\">special events\u003c/a>, like a benefit dinner for Oakland Restaurant Week’s non-profit partner, Alameda County Community Food Bank, at Bardo on Monday, January 14, among other events, like a progressive dinner.\u003cb> \u003c/b>Another bonus: Local Food Adventures Oakland Food Tours, an East Bay walking food tour company, will offer tours in Oakland’s Grand Lake and Rockridge neighborhoods during both weekends of ORW for 20 percent off (use the code ORW19, book tours \u003ca href=\"http://link.email.dynect.net/link.php?DynEngagement=true&H=FcQ5do3Mtm%2F2JnP%2FxXFcY%2BL9mOkU%2Fad4G7kfqxVfSdnPf%2FAGm4t7uYVsAPvqP1%2Fps%2Bstzz90eCpQa7V5pmMCyrZnIlVPSuj6xaOqKYucCD3tnXLb40OmskRsqDQ1MHPa&G=856&R=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.localfoodadventures.com%2Ffood-tours%2F&I=20190103230804.0000026d2190%40mail6-41-usnbn1&X=MHwxMDM1MzA2Om9ha2xhbmQuc2ltcGxldmlld2NybS5jb207MXwxMDM1MzA3OiUyMkFsbGllK05lYWwlMjIrJTNDYWxsaWUlNDB2aXNpdG9ha2xhbmQuY29tJTNFOw%3D%3D&S=HUXsDODw8D7eajSAO68gTX3KnReJKa32Esg9T7Jt55M\">here\u003c/a>).\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Wintertime Produce Is Ready to Make an Appearance in Cocktails at the Farmers Market\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Winter Cocktails of the Farmers Market\u003cbr>\nSan Francisco Ferry Building\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/AUsH4nQAFfE2\">1 The Embarcadero, San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nWednesday, January 30, 5:30pm–8pm\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cheers-to-change-makers-winter-cocktails-of-the-farmers-market-tickets-53192320663?ref=ebtnebtckt\">Tickets\u003c/a>: $60 (+ $3.99 fee) until January 23, $65 after\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131932\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131932\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/0101_2.15.17_CUESA_WinterCocktails_AH_7328-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">It's time for Winter Cocktails at the Ferry Building. \u003ccite>(amandalynn.co)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Cocktail lovers know how much fun the CUESA and NorCal USBG Cocktails of Farmers Market series is, and the next event is happening on January 30 at the Ferry Building: \u003ca href=\"https://cuesa.org/event/2019/cheers-change-makers-winter-cocktails-farmers-market\">\u003cb>Cheers to Change Makers: Winter Cocktails of the Farmers Market\u003c/b>\u003c/a>. At this walk-around happy hour tasting, 13 SF bartenders (like Kaiyo, 1760, and Pacific Cocktail Haven) and 3 chefs (Nicolette Manescalchi, A16 Rockridge; Chris Cosentino, Cockscomb; and Monica Martinez, Don Bugito; with more added soon!) will be transforming winter produce into creative drinks and bites. Guests receive three full-sized signature cocktails and tasty bites from each restaurant, along with unlimited sample-size sips.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It’s all in celebration of CUESA’s new public art installation: \u003ca href=\"https://cuesa.org/article/food-change-coming-2019\">The Food Change\u003c/a>, featuring photo-murals of the diverse farmers, advocates, and visionaries in our midst. Cheers!\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003cb>Fire Relief Dinner Series at Boot and Shoe Service\u003c/b>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Boot and Shoe Service\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/mgQaoCVeecC2\">3308 Grand Ave., Oakland\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nVarious dates\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://bootfirereliefdinner.brownpapertickets.com\">Tickets\u003c/a>: $250.00 ($259.74 with service fee)\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131935\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131935\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/IMG_2001-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Break bread in an intimate dinner series for fire relief at the Boot and Shoe. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The 2018 Camp Fire created so much devastation and loss (nearly 14,000 homes and 5,000 other structures were destroyed), and the \u003ca href=\"http://bootandshoeservice.com\">Boot and Shoe Service\u003c/a> restaurant in Oakland is hosting a \u003cstrong>fundraiser series of dinners\u003c/strong> to help provide relief. In fact, 100 percent of the proceeds will go to the \u003ca href=\"https://bootandshoeservice.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9a76b304232e76a07930a6157&id=7105682346&e=dccae99b49\">Camp Fire Evacuation Relief Fund\u003c/a>, which supports evacuation centers that opened their doors and pantries to people who lost their homes, and will transition the funds into long-term recovery efforts as soon as immediate needs are met.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The dinners only have 10 seats, and will be prepared by celebrated local chefs in Boot and Shoe’s private back kitchen. Guests will dine on a large communal table as they engage in conversation with the chefs as they prepare and plate a multi-course dinner at the table served with paired wines and beverages.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The first two dinners are sold out, but the next one is on February 13 with the talented Sophina Uong, and then February 23: Kelly Mariani and Emma Lip, Scribe Winery; March 13: Brandon Jew of Mister Jiu’s and Dominica Rice of Cosecha; and March 27: Chris Lee: The Old Fashioned Butcher with son, Tom Lee, and Suzanne Drexhage of Bartavelle.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cp>Warm up with spicy beef noodle soup and made-to-order dumplings in the Outer Sunset, enjoy authentic Greek baked goods (and much more) in an unexpected location, and have you ever eaten a Danish tebirkes? To do: the new food zine, \u003cem>California Eating\u003c/em>, is throwing a release party, and The Cheesemonger Invitational returns.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Made-to-Order Dumplings in the Outer Sunset\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Yuanbao Jiaozi\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/rGURR9BQutp\">2110 Irving St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nOpen Mon, Wed–Fri 11am–3:30pm, 5pm–10pm; Sat–Sun 11am–10pm; closed Tue\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131813\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131813\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/yuanbao-dumplings-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Made-to-order dumplings. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The weather has turned chilly in SF, and it seems like everyone has a cold. Spicy beef noodle soup to the rescue! And \u003cstrong>Yuanbao Jiaozi\u003c/strong>’s handmade dumplings, too! This Outer Sunset spot is tiny and popular, so you should definitely expect a wait. Come in a pair or as a four-top — larger parties will be challenging. I was dining solo and ended up sharing a table with a friendly couple — space is not wasted here.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The Northern Chinese menu is very concise: there are eight appetizers, like garlicky cucumber salad (good to fight your cold), tofu skin salad, and shredded pig ear in chile oil, all $7.99 and under. You can nibble on these small plates while you wait for your dumplings, which are made to order by the fab ladies in the windowed room in the back of the restaurant (be sure to head back and watch after you place your order).\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131814\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131814\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/jiaozi-ladies-800x1201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1201\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The busy dumpling-makers at Yuanbao Jiaozi. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The rustic dumplings come with your choice of fillings, like green pepper and fish (which some customers who were waiting outside with me recommended, try them!), pork or shrimp with three delicacies (chive, egg, and shrimp), shrimp and zucchini, napa cabbage and pork, and more (eight kinds in all, all $8.99 for 12). You have the option of getting them in a light soup, but I say get them plain and freshly boiled — you can dip them in your own combination of soy sauce, vinegar, and more. The wrappers are silky and not too thick, and the fillings are delicately savory and feature a balanced ratio with the wrapper. Everything tastes really clean and simple and fresh. Made-to-order dumplings, such a tender treat.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131811\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131811\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/yuanbao-soup-plain-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Warm up with beef noodle soup at Yuanbao Jiaozi. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The only other item on the menu is the beef noodle soup that you can order regular or spicy, which comes with a big spoonful of chile and oil in the middle of your bowl — it will clear your nostrils promptly, but it wasn’t too spicy. There was a trio of beef cuts (thin slices and cubes) and cilantro, baby boy choy, green onion, and a flavorful and lightly sweet broth that wasn’t salty or too strong. The noodles were a little softer than I prefer, but it was a hearty and cold-busting bowl for $10.99.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The place is immaculate, and the busy staff is kind but will definitely hustle you out once the bill hits the table.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>An Authentic Taste of Greece in an Unexpected Location\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://the-argentum-project.business.site\">The Argentum Project\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/GZL9zy9ELmF2\">47 6th St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nMon–Fri 8am–3:30pm\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131815\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131815\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/bougatsa-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bougatsa, a traditional pastry from Serres, Greece. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>There’s a new Greek café, bakery, and retail shop that recently opened on Sixth Street in the Tenderloin/SoMa, \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://the-argentum-project.business.site\">The Argentum Project\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>, and it’s a special little culinary oasis from a couple, the vivacious Katerina and her baker husband Dimitrios Kalessis. The front counter is stocked full of housemade baked goods, ranging from the well-known, like spanakopita, and tiropita triangles filled with cheese, and the sesame-studded bread rings you see on the streets of Greece (koulouria thessalonikis). But then there’s the rustic-looking hortopita with wild greens and feta and a braided edge, a specialty from the Northern Greek area where Dimitrios is from (Serres). There’s also the rectangular cheese bougasta with tangy feta that they cut into slices, or get a slice filled with spinach and cheese, and then there’s a version with sweet custard cream inside (bougatsa me krema) that gets chopped up into squares, with cinnamon on top and it’s simply incredible. You have to try it—the layers of the crisp pastry that contrast the custardy filling are a delight.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131816\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131816\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/moussaka-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">There are trays of moussaka and pastitsio you can warm up at home. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>You can take home a little tray of pastitsio that you can warm up later for dinner, which comes with layers of Greek tube pasta, seasoned ground beef, cheese, and it's covered with béchamel on top. Let me tell you, after you warm that baby up in your oven, and get the top all nice and golden, you will be happy with your life choices. (There’s also moussaka you can bring home.) They are both $15 and offer two hearty portions.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131817\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131817\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/tahinopita-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The unique tahinopita, a roll topped with sweet tahini. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The counter is full of sweets under glass domes, including baklava made with walnut, koulourakia (a classic citrus-butter cookie), loukoumi, molasses cookies, and I was so lucky to try some holiday cookies. (Don’t let the lack of signage deter you—Katerina is happy to tell you what everything is.) In the case, there was also a semolina-coconut cake soaked with syrup, revani. And don’t miss the tahinopita: a breakfast roll with a layer of sweet tahini crumble on top—it’s marvelous with your coffee.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131818\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131818\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/sweet-bougatsa-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The sweet bougatsa, with sweet custard crème. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>They have two imported frozen strained Greek yogurt flavors, either original (tart) or vanilla, which you can top with honey syrup, sour cherry syrup, or baklava crumbles. There’s full Greek or Italian coffee service (including a cappuccino freddo!), a bunch of pita sandwiches, salads, and Katerina made me her favorite snack (which is not on the menu): fluffy pita topped with caramelized onions and feta that gets warmed up in the oven, and then finished with a glug of Greek olive oil. (They should really put it on the menu.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131819\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131819\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/onion-feta-pita-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The off-the-menu pita with caramelized onions and feta. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The lovingly curated retail offering includes imported feta, olive oils, wines, beers, jams, honeys, candy, yogurt, juices, and all kinds of nostalgic treats. Anyone who is Greek is going to be in heaven here, while food lovers have a lot to explore and stock their pantry with. There’s a counter up against the brick wall where you can perch, or you can get your treats to go, and they also offer catering. The weekly hours can make it tricky to visit, but it’s a worthy mission.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>An Obscure Danish You Should Meet\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://kantinesf.com\">Kantine\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/2YAKZDSaQBH2\">1906 Market St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTue–Fri 7:30am–3pm, Sat–Sun 9am-3pm\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131821\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131821\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/tebirkes-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Danish tebirkes at Kantine. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The Scandinavian-inspired \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://kantinesf.com\">Kantine\u003c/a>\u003c/strong> on Market Street has a variety of baked treats and breads from chef-owner Nichole Accettola, and there’s a special danish she’s making that you won’t find anywhere else in the city: terbirkes. (If you have seen it somewhere else, please let me know!) It’s about the size of a typical pain au chocolat, but the flaky pastry is topped with a full blanket of poppy seeds, and inside is a creamy almond filling, ever-so-lightly sweet. It offers a unique pairing of flavors and textures, one that will keep you mulling as you nibble. This is a classic pastry from Denmark, but the only place I’ve ever had it in the U.S. was in New York, from Bien Cuit. So here’s something delicious for you fellow poppy seed and almond lovers to track down to enjoy with your morning coffee. (Just be sure to check your teeth after you eat it.)\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Celebrate the Launch of California Eating\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>BiteUnite\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/17dRNJgDtCJ2\">600 S. Van Ness Ave., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nSaturday, January 5, 5pm–8pm\u003cbr>\nFree\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131827\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-131827\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/CalEatingCoverFINAL-mg.jpg\" alt=\"Pick up the inaugural issue of California Eating at a release party.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2880\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/CalEatingCoverFINAL-mg.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/CalEatingCoverFINAL-mg-160x240.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/CalEatingCoverFINAL-mg-800x1200.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/CalEatingCoverFINAL-mg-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/CalEatingCoverFINAL-mg-1020x1530.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/CalEatingCoverFINAL-mg-1180x1770.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/CalEatingCoverFINAL-mg-960x1440.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/CalEatingCoverFINAL-mg-240x360.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/CalEatingCoverFINAL-mg-375x563.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/CalEatingCoverFINAL-mg-520x780.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pick up the inaugural issue of California Eating at a release party. \u003ccite>(Tamara Palmer)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Local writer Tamara Palmer took on the hefty task of launching a new quarterly publication, \u003cem>\u003ca href=\"https://www.californiaeating.com\">California Eating\u003c/a>\u003c/em>. She’s describing it as a small-batch food zine, and she's doing her own photography as well. It’s fun, quirky, and highlights dishes, people, and food culture from all over California. She's holding a release party on January 5, where you can pick up the inaugural issue, get some cute merch (some for free and some for purchase), and enjoy bites by Dario Barbone, Jake Godby (of Humphry Slocombe, making his infamous duck fat Chex mix), Jasleen Kaur (paneer in different flavors), and Luis Villavelazquez (dragon beard candy).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The event is free, bites are free, and the magazine is $20 for the first issue. Or, you can get Issue 1 for free if you pre-order Issue 2 and a special California Eating x Charles Chocolates collaborative candy bar on Kickstarter while at the event.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you can’t make it, you can pick up a copy at \u003ca href=\"http://www.vinyldreamssf.com\">Vinyl Dreams\u003c/a> (593 Haight Street) and \u003ca href=\"http://www.douglassf.com\">Douglas\u003c/a> (1598 Sanchez Street), or order it \u003ca href=\"http://www.blurb.com/b/9192430-california-eating\">online\u003c/a>. Look for Palmer's second Kickstarter campaign in January to produce the limited first edition (100 copies) of the second issue, which will include that collaborative chocolate bar. A monthly podcast is also coming in 2019.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>A Dream Event for Cheese Lovers\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.cheesemongerinvitational.com\">The Cheesemonger Invitational\u003c/a>\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003cbr>\nThe Midway\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/iu7NeFgBHLE2\">900 Marin St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nSunday, January 13, 3pm\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.cheesemongerinvitational.com/tickets\">Tickets\u003c/a>: $65 + $3.27 service fee\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131828\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-131828\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/cheesemonger.jpg\" alt=\"Eat all the cheese at The Cheesemonger Invitational\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2880\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/cheesemonger.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/cheesemonger-160x240.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/cheesemonger-800x1200.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/cheesemonger-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/cheesemonger-1020x1530.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/cheesemonger-1180x1770.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/cheesemonger-960x1440.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/cheesemonger-240x360.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/cheesemonger-375x563.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/cheesemonger-520x780.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Eat all the cheese at The Cheesemonger Invitational. \u003ccite>(Ellen Mary Cronin)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Cheese fans, this event is for you: \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.cheesemongerinvitational.com\">The Cheesemonger Invitational\u003c/a>\u003c/strong> returns to San Francisco on January 13, and this year’s competition (the sixth) will be in a bigger venue (The Midway) with the doors opening earlier too. Cheesemongers from around the country will compete on a variety of tests (like cutting, wrapping, blind taste tests) and then guests get to enjoy the fruits of their labor starting at 3pm: unlimited cheese bites, pairing bites, and perfect bites.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Award-winning cheesemakers will be featured throughout the event, including Cowgirl Creamery, The Cellars at Jasper Hill, Neal’s Yard Dairy, Vermont Creamery, Essex Street Cheese, and many more. There will also be fondue, grilled cheese, arancini, and many other cheesy bites.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>21 and over. Drinks are not included in the ticket price.\u003c/p>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>Warm up with spicy beef noodle soup and made-to-order dumplings in the Outer Sunset, enjoy authentic Greek baked goods (and much more) in an unexpected location, and have you ever eaten a Danish tebirkes? To do: the new food zine, \u003cem>California Eating\u003c/em>, is throwing a release party, and The Cheesemonger Invitational returns.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Made-to-Order Dumplings in the Outer Sunset\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Yuanbao Jiaozi\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/rGURR9BQutp\">2110 Irving St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nOpen Mon, Wed–Fri 11am–3:30pm, 5pm–10pm; Sat–Sun 11am–10pm; closed Tue\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131813\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131813\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/yuanbao-dumplings-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Made-to-order dumplings. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The weather has turned chilly in SF, and it seems like everyone has a cold. Spicy beef noodle soup to the rescue! And \u003cstrong>Yuanbao Jiaozi\u003c/strong>’s handmade dumplings, too! This Outer Sunset spot is tiny and popular, so you should definitely expect a wait. Come in a pair or as a four-top — larger parties will be challenging. I was dining solo and ended up sharing a table with a friendly couple — space is not wasted here.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The Northern Chinese menu is very concise: there are eight appetizers, like garlicky cucumber salad (good to fight your cold), tofu skin salad, and shredded pig ear in chile oil, all $7.99 and under. You can nibble on these small plates while you wait for your dumplings, which are made to order by the fab ladies in the windowed room in the back of the restaurant (be sure to head back and watch after you place your order).\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131814\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131814\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/jiaozi-ladies-800x1201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1201\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The busy dumpling-makers at Yuanbao Jiaozi. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The rustic dumplings come with your choice of fillings, like green pepper and fish (which some customers who were waiting outside with me recommended, try them!), pork or shrimp with three delicacies (chive, egg, and shrimp), shrimp and zucchini, napa cabbage and pork, and more (eight kinds in all, all $8.99 for 12). You have the option of getting them in a light soup, but I say get them plain and freshly boiled — you can dip them in your own combination of soy sauce, vinegar, and more. The wrappers are silky and not too thick, and the fillings are delicately savory and feature a balanced ratio with the wrapper. Everything tastes really clean and simple and fresh. Made-to-order dumplings, such a tender treat.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131811\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131811\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/yuanbao-soup-plain-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Warm up with beef noodle soup at Yuanbao Jiaozi. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The only other item on the menu is the beef noodle soup that you can order regular or spicy, which comes with a big spoonful of chile and oil in the middle of your bowl — it will clear your nostrils promptly, but it wasn’t too spicy. There was a trio of beef cuts (thin slices and cubes) and cilantro, baby boy choy, green onion, and a flavorful and lightly sweet broth that wasn’t salty or too strong. The noodles were a little softer than I prefer, but it was a hearty and cold-busting bowl for $10.99.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The place is immaculate, and the busy staff is kind but will definitely hustle you out once the bill hits the table.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>An Authentic Taste of Greece in an Unexpected Location\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://the-argentum-project.business.site\">The Argentum Project\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/GZL9zy9ELmF2\">47 6th St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nMon–Fri 8am–3:30pm\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131815\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131815\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/bougatsa-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bougatsa, a traditional pastry from Serres, Greece. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>There’s a new Greek café, bakery, and retail shop that recently opened on Sixth Street in the Tenderloin/SoMa, \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://the-argentum-project.business.site\">The Argentum Project\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>, and it’s a special little culinary oasis from a couple, the vivacious Katerina and her baker husband Dimitrios Kalessis. The front counter is stocked full of housemade baked goods, ranging from the well-known, like spanakopita, and tiropita triangles filled with cheese, and the sesame-studded bread rings you see on the streets of Greece (koulouria thessalonikis). But then there’s the rustic-looking hortopita with wild greens and feta and a braided edge, a specialty from the Northern Greek area where Dimitrios is from (Serres). There’s also the rectangular cheese bougasta with tangy feta that they cut into slices, or get a slice filled with spinach and cheese, and then there’s a version with sweet custard cream inside (bougatsa me krema) that gets chopped up into squares, with cinnamon on top and it’s simply incredible. You have to try it—the layers of the crisp pastry that contrast the custardy filling are a delight.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131816\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131816\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/moussaka-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">There are trays of moussaka and pastitsio you can warm up at home. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>You can take home a little tray of pastitsio that you can warm up later for dinner, which comes with layers of Greek tube pasta, seasoned ground beef, cheese, and it's covered with béchamel on top. Let me tell you, after you warm that baby up in your oven, and get the top all nice and golden, you will be happy with your life choices. (There’s also moussaka you can bring home.) They are both $15 and offer two hearty portions.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131817\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131817\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/tahinopita-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The unique tahinopita, a roll topped with sweet tahini. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The counter is full of sweets under glass domes, including baklava made with walnut, koulourakia (a classic citrus-butter cookie), loukoumi, molasses cookies, and I was so lucky to try some holiday cookies. (Don’t let the lack of signage deter you—Katerina is happy to tell you what everything is.) In the case, there was also a semolina-coconut cake soaked with syrup, revani. And don’t miss the tahinopita: a breakfast roll with a layer of sweet tahini crumble on top—it’s marvelous with your coffee.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131818\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131818\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/sweet-bougatsa-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The sweet bougatsa, with sweet custard crème. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>They have two imported frozen strained Greek yogurt flavors, either original (tart) or vanilla, which you can top with honey syrup, sour cherry syrup, or baklava crumbles. There’s full Greek or Italian coffee service (including a cappuccino freddo!), a bunch of pita sandwiches, salads, and Katerina made me her favorite snack (which is not on the menu): fluffy pita topped with caramelized onions and feta that gets warmed up in the oven, and then finished with a glug of Greek olive oil. (They should really put it on the menu.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131819\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131819\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/onion-feta-pita-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The off-the-menu pita with caramelized onions and feta. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The lovingly curated retail offering includes imported feta, olive oils, wines, beers, jams, honeys, candy, yogurt, juices, and all kinds of nostalgic treats. Anyone who is Greek is going to be in heaven here, while food lovers have a lot to explore and stock their pantry with. There’s a counter up against the brick wall where you can perch, or you can get your treats to go, and they also offer catering. The weekly hours can make it tricky to visit, but it’s a worthy mission.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>An Obscure Danish You Should Meet\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://kantinesf.com\">Kantine\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/2YAKZDSaQBH2\">1906 Market St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTue–Fri 7:30am–3pm, Sat–Sun 9am-3pm\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131821\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131821\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/tebirkes-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Danish tebirkes at Kantine. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The Scandinavian-inspired \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://kantinesf.com\">Kantine\u003c/a>\u003c/strong> on Market Street has a variety of baked treats and breads from chef-owner Nichole Accettola, and there’s a special danish she’s making that you won’t find anywhere else in the city: terbirkes. (If you have seen it somewhere else, please let me know!) It’s about the size of a typical pain au chocolat, but the flaky pastry is topped with a full blanket of poppy seeds, and inside is a creamy almond filling, ever-so-lightly sweet. It offers a unique pairing of flavors and textures, one that will keep you mulling as you nibble. This is a classic pastry from Denmark, but the only place I’ve ever had it in the U.S. was in New York, from Bien Cuit. So here’s something delicious for you fellow poppy seed and almond lovers to track down to enjoy with your morning coffee. (Just be sure to check your teeth after you eat it.)\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Celebrate the Launch of California Eating\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>BiteUnite\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/17dRNJgDtCJ2\">600 S. Van Ness Ave., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nSaturday, January 5, 5pm–8pm\u003cbr>\nFree\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131827\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-131827\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/CalEatingCoverFINAL-mg.jpg\" alt=\"Pick up the inaugural issue of California Eating at a release party.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2880\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/CalEatingCoverFINAL-mg.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/CalEatingCoverFINAL-mg-160x240.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/CalEatingCoverFINAL-mg-800x1200.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/CalEatingCoverFINAL-mg-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/CalEatingCoverFINAL-mg-1020x1530.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/CalEatingCoverFINAL-mg-1180x1770.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/CalEatingCoverFINAL-mg-960x1440.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/CalEatingCoverFINAL-mg-240x360.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/CalEatingCoverFINAL-mg-375x563.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/CalEatingCoverFINAL-mg-520x780.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pick up the inaugural issue of California Eating at a release party. \u003ccite>(Tamara Palmer)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Local writer Tamara Palmer took on the hefty task of launching a new quarterly publication, \u003cem>\u003ca href=\"https://www.californiaeating.com\">California Eating\u003c/a>\u003c/em>. She’s describing it as a small-batch food zine, and she's doing her own photography as well. It’s fun, quirky, and highlights dishes, people, and food culture from all over California. She's holding a release party on January 5, where you can pick up the inaugural issue, get some cute merch (some for free and some for purchase), and enjoy bites by Dario Barbone, Jake Godby (of Humphry Slocombe, making his infamous duck fat Chex mix), Jasleen Kaur (paneer in different flavors), and Luis Villavelazquez (dragon beard candy).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The event is free, bites are free, and the magazine is $20 for the first issue. Or, you can get Issue 1 for free if you pre-order Issue 2 and a special California Eating x Charles Chocolates collaborative candy bar on Kickstarter while at the event.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you can’t make it, you can pick up a copy at \u003ca href=\"http://www.vinyldreamssf.com\">Vinyl Dreams\u003c/a> (593 Haight Street) and \u003ca href=\"http://www.douglassf.com\">Douglas\u003c/a> (1598 Sanchez Street), or order it \u003ca href=\"http://www.blurb.com/b/9192430-california-eating\">online\u003c/a>. Look for Palmer's second Kickstarter campaign in January to produce the limited first edition (100 copies) of the second issue, which will include that collaborative chocolate bar. A monthly podcast is also coming in 2019.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>A Dream Event for Cheese Lovers\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.cheesemongerinvitational.com\">The Cheesemonger Invitational\u003c/a>\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003cbr>\nThe Midway\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/iu7NeFgBHLE2\">900 Marin St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nSunday, January 13, 3pm\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.cheesemongerinvitational.com/tickets\">Tickets\u003c/a>: $65 + $3.27 service fee\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131828\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-131828\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/cheesemonger.jpg\" alt=\"Eat all the cheese at The Cheesemonger Invitational\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2880\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/cheesemonger.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/cheesemonger-160x240.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/cheesemonger-800x1200.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/cheesemonger-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/cheesemonger-1020x1530.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/cheesemonger-1180x1770.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/cheesemonger-960x1440.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/cheesemonger-240x360.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/cheesemonger-375x563.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/cheesemonger-520x780.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Eat all the cheese at The Cheesemonger Invitational. \u003ccite>(Ellen Mary Cronin)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Cheese fans, this event is for you: \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.cheesemongerinvitational.com\">The Cheesemonger Invitational\u003c/a>\u003c/strong> returns to San Francisco on January 13, and this year’s competition (the sixth) will be in a bigger venue (The Midway) with the doors opening earlier too. Cheesemongers from around the country will compete on a variety of tests (like cutting, wrapping, blind taste tests) and then guests get to enjoy the fruits of their labor starting at 3pm: unlimited cheese bites, pairing bites, and perfect bites.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Award-winning cheesemakers will be featured throughout the event, including Cowgirl Creamery, The Cellars at Jasper Hill, Neal’s Yard Dairy, Vermont Creamery, Essex Street Cheese, and many more. There will also be fondue, grilled cheese, arancini, and many other cheesy bites.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cp>The San Francisco Bay Area is known for a lot of things—avocado toast, skyrocketing rental rates, and that oh-so-specific sourdough bread. But there’s something a little more caffeinated that doesn’t always make the list—unique specialty coffee. While brands like Blue Bottle or Philz may pop immediately into your mind when it comes to coffee, there are an overwhelming number of independent coffee roasters that call the Bay their home.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[contextly_sidebar id=\"aTGejvu0cwVLfTAmIwatXAWmRQsodeSp\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>These roasters bring their own unique background, history, and skillset to the beans they serve, making each brew a little different from the next. Whether you’re a light-roast aficionado, a morning grump looking for a little joy, or you’re simply trying to find your new favorite cafe to work for the day, this guide has a hand-crafted selection for everyone.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Ritual Coffee Roasters\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/432b+Octavia+St,+San+Francisco,+CA+94102/@37.7763909,-122.4263826,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x808580a20a465a0d:0xd231e0baf37d07b7!8m2!3d37.7763909!4d-122.4241939?hl=en\">432b Octavia St\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nSan Francisco, CA 94102\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130687\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-130687\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Ritual-800x547.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"547\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Ritual-800x547.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Ritual-160x109.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Ritual-768x526.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Ritual-1020x698.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Ritual-1200x821.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Ritual-1180x807.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Ritual-960x657.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Ritual-240x164.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Ritual-375x257.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Ritual-520x356.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Green Coffee Buyer Aaron roasts on vintage German Probat roaster. / Image via Ritual Coffee Roasters\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“I think San Francisco is one of the best cities in the entire world for coffee—if not the best,” says Eileen Rinaldi, founder and owner of \u003ca href=\"https://www.ritualroasters.com/\">Ritual Coffee Roasters\u003c/a> in San Francisco.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Rinaldi takes a lot of pride in creating a physical product in a city now known largely for its technology production. “I think there’s something about the ecology of the Bay Area,” says Rinaldi. “It’s part of our ethos to push the boundaries further and see how we can do things better...We’re just never satisfied with the coffee. We love it, but we always want to do better.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Ritual joins a long line of San Francisco coffee roasters—including famous brands like Folgers and Hills Bros.—and product manufacturers that aren’t always associated with the city’s booming industries. “I’m excited about this scene of San Francisco coffee roasters that is connected to a scene of manufacturing in San Francisco” says Rinaldi, “And I think that’s critical to us maintaining a diverse economy here.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Rinaldi says that Ritual specializes in lighter roasts, a process that is delicate and difficult to produce in large quantities. Where some would compare roasting coffee to steaks on a grill, Rinaldi prefers to use baking a cake in her analogy.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“If you throw steaks on a grill, it’s great if the inside is pretty much still raw,” says Rinaldi. “But when you bake a cake and the inside isn’t cooked, it’s inedible. [With] light roasting, you want to get the center of the bean fully cooked essentially without scorching the outside.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“What makes that especially challenging for roasters is different beans have different densities, different moisture contents,” continues Rinaldi. It’s only a few seconds that separates not-quite-roasted coffee that doesn’t brew properly from a roast with a lot of flavor.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Ritual has cafes all across San Francisco, and one in Napa, where you can grab a cup for yourself—the location in Hayes Valley is just about perfect if you’re looking for some window shopping. If you’d rather craft your brew at home, you can check out their \u003ca href=\"https://www.ritualroasters.com/#brew-guides\">handy brew guides\u003c/a> that will walk you through just about every way to make coffee you can think of—and a couple you might not have known before.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Highwire Coffee Roasters\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Rockridge+Market+Hall/@37.843811,-122.251821,14z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x475cb8118390fde8!8m2!3d37.843811!4d-122.251821?hl=en-US\">5655 College Ave\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94618\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130689\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-130689\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/RR.coffeebags-800x511.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"511\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/RR.coffeebags-800x511.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/RR.coffeebags-160x102.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/RR.coffeebags-768x491.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/RR.coffeebags-1020x652.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/RR.coffeebags-1200x767.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/RR.coffeebags-1180x754.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/RR.coffeebags-960x614.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/RR.coffeebags-240x153.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/RR.coffeebags-375x240.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/RR.coffeebags-520x332.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Some of the distinctive packaging from Highwire Coffee Roasters / Image via Chelsea Dier\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>With four locations all across the Bay Area, and many more cafes serving their beans, you’ve most likely seen \u003ca href=\"https://www.highwirecoffee.com/\">Highwire’s\u003c/a> striking packaging while in search of your morning cup—simple brown bags with bold black typeface and intricate images reminiscent of woodblock prints that were created in Highwire’s early days by a barista and graphic designer named Katie Miller. With names like “The Core” and “Conscientious Objector,” the whole presentation is hard to ignore—much like the ethos behind the company itself.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Robert Myers, one of the co-founders of Highwire, got his start in coffee in the Bay Area while working at Peet’s. He saw coffee’s ability to build community and was inspired to start his own roaster—one that makes space for people to help one another.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Most of the people I’ve ever met who work in coffee are just good people. They’re interesting people,” says Myers, “When I became a coffee roaster I didn’t want to be in competition.I didn’t see that it needed to be competition.” His admiration for the people in the coffee business has impacted his business ethos in a deep way. In fact, over the last few years, Highwire has helped several small roasters get their start by teaching them how to roast (if they need it) and renting them space within their own roastery.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“One of the biggest barriers to entry for people who want to realize their dream in coffee is how prohibitive buying a coffee roaster has always been,” says Myers. “We could open up our space [at Highwire] to other business people and really be part of people realizing their dream. And that to me is a much nicer space than who’s doing better in sales or who has more followers on social media.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Myers says it’s gratifying to see roasters graduate to their own space and continue to contribute to the diverse voices within the Bay Area coffee scene.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Bicycle Coffee\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Bicycle+Coffee/@37.7955256,-122.276469,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x808f80c8515db049:0x56d0ae0e4d6330c1!8m2!3d37.7955256!4d-122.2742803\">364 2nd St\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94607\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130691\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-130691\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_9704-800x633.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"633\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_9704-800x633.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_9704-160x127.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_9704-768x607.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_9704-1020x807.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_9704-1200x949.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_9704-1180x933.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_9704-960x759.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_9704-240x190.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_9704-375x297.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_9704-520x411.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Some of the CBD drinks and fresh roasted coffee sold by Bicycle Coffee / Image via Bicycle Coffee\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.bicyclecoffeeco.com/\">Bicycle Coffee\u003c/a> has the type of over-the-top scrappy origin story that makes it distinctly Bay Area—including roasting their first batch in a popcorn maker and getting it into the hands of top-floor FiDi execs via a little phone-call trickery. Now, Bicycle is an international enterprise with locations in the Bay, Los Angeles, and Tokyo.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The roastery takes its name from their delivery method. All orders are delivered via bicycle, with the bags of coffee stacked into small trailers specially designed for the task.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We have trailers we designed and built ourselves,” says Brad Butler, co-founder. “They hold hundreds of pounds [of coffee] and there’s nothing else like them on the market.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Initially, bicycles were the most cost-effective form of delivery they had. But they later discovered that it was also a great way to beat traffic and avoid parking fees in San Francisco’s downtown area. Butler also feels that by moving through their local communities via bicycle, it helps keep them connected with their customers in a more personal way.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“You have a competitive advantage if you do everything you can to do good and create community with your business,” says Butler. And after doing business in the Bay Area for nearly ten years, he says that’s been key to staying power in a place changing as rapidly as their home-base in Oakland.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“You see old-timey places going away,” says Butler. “You see new places popping up and [then] going away...you feel the squeeze, and recognize that the only way [you’ll] win is by building long-term relationships. \"Butler explains that those relationships expand to everyone who walks through the door of each Bicycle location—either via a simple conversation while the coffee is brewed or through offering free cups of coffee every Friday.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Slojoy\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Slojoy+Coffee+Roasters/@37.8047433,-122.269734,17z/data=!4m8!1m2!2m1!1s1528+Webster+St.+Oakland,+Ca+94612!3m4!1s0x808f80b364b3ffff:0x59f882cb239323e1!8m2!3d37.8047419!4d-122.2674934\">1528 Webster St\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94612\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130693\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-130693\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/41575501_1845149032234084_1873526960001384448_o-800x530.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"530\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/41575501_1845149032234084_1873526960001384448_o-800x530.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/41575501_1845149032234084_1873526960001384448_o-160x106.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/41575501_1845149032234084_1873526960001384448_o-768x509.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/41575501_1845149032234084_1873526960001384448_o-1020x675.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/41575501_1845149032234084_1873526960001384448_o-1200x795.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/41575501_1845149032234084_1873526960001384448_o-1180x781.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/41575501_1845149032234084_1873526960001384448_o-960x636.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/41575501_1845149032234084_1873526960001384448_o-240x159.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/41575501_1845149032234084_1873526960001384448_o-375x248.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/41575501_1845149032234084_1873526960001384448_o-520x344.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The walk-up window at Slojoy. / Image via Slojoy\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The newest roaster on this list, \u003ca href=\"https://www.slojoy.com/\">Slojoy\u003c/a> has only been in Oakland for four years, but in that time they’ve graduated from a small space in the back of a local market to their very own walk-up window on Webster street.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Christopher Stites, founder, says that his path to coffee was quick and borderline spontaneous. “We came back from a visit in Maui to a coffee farm and fell in love with the process,” says Stites. He started roasting in his kitchen, sending bags to friends and family, then rapidly graduated to their current location.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Slojoy’s signature slogan is “spread joy,” which comes from the founder’s desire to deliver something joyful in coffee and community faith building. Stites is both a coffee roaster and a pastor, helping lead services at \u003ca href=\"https://www.themovement.us/\">The Movement church\u003c/a> in East Oakland.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Joy is different from happiness where it’s slow, but it’s lasting,” says Stites of the roastery’s name.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Part of the “joy” in “Slojoy” is that each batch of coffee is small—usually around 50 to 60 pounds a week—and is roasted just about every 6 or 7 days. In addition to a dedication to freshness, each cup of Slojoy coffee served at the window comes with a little something special to put a perk in your step.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We just want to encourage folks,” says Stites. “We write a handwritten note for every cup that goes out. We have a built-in ‘pay-it-forward’ option where we’ve seen over $600 go through of people buying other people coffee.”\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Timeless Coffee\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Timeless+Coffee/@36.723241,-113.9446786,4z/data=!4m8!1m2!2m1!1sTimeless!3m4!1s0x80857df6c7e27317:0xf25f018ec0b75f12!8m2!3d37.8282129!4d-122.2497777\">4252 Piedmont Ave\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94611\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130694\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-130694\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/A40A0526-800x478.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"478\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/A40A0526-800x478.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/A40A0526-160x96.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/A40A0526-768x459.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/A40A0526-1020x610.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/A40A0526-1200x717.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/A40A0526-1180x705.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/A40A0526-960x574.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/A40A0526-240x143.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/A40A0526-375x224.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/A40A0526-520x311.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Timeless Coffee in the Piedmont neighborhood of Oakland. / Image via Timeless Coffee\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Finally, for the vegan coffee lover who doesn’t want to second-guess their pastry choices, there’s \u003ca href=\"https://timelesscoffee.com/\">Timeless\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Founder RJ Leimpeter was working in San Francisco at Sightglass when he decided he wanted to bring a specialized cafe to his own neighborhood in Oakland.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I grew up in the East Bay,” says Leimpeter. “I really wanted to be part of my neighborhood.” He also really wanted to create a shop with all-vegan offerings.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We make everything in house and our entire kitchen is vegan,” says Leimpeter. But despite his life-long coffee career, he needed some help in the baked-goods department.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Violett Slocum was a major part of the reason why I started the business,” says Leimpeter. “She’s so talented at baking, and I got her to join on with me to do all the kitchen stuff. All the food stuff is her.” The pastry options at Timeless range from donuts and other single-serve items to entire cakes which you can custom order for your next special occasion.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Leimpeter also wanted to keep things as local as possible. “One of the key things that we do is the importers we use are based in Oakland,” says Leimpeter, citing\u003ca href=\"https://www.coffeeshrub.com/\"> Coffee Shrub\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"http://www.redfoxcoffeemerchants.com/\">Red Fox Coffee Merchants\u003c/a> as a few of the importers he works with. “Their practices of importing beans are top-notch.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Timeless now has two locations—one in the Piedmont and one in Berkeley on College Ave—and a coffee subscription service where you can get their fresh-roasted beans delivered to your front door.\u003c/p>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>The San Francisco Bay Area is known for a lot of things—avocado toast, skyrocketing rental rates, and that oh-so-specific sourdough bread. But there’s something a little more caffeinated that doesn’t always make the list—unique specialty coffee. While brands like Blue Bottle or Philz may pop immediately into your mind when it comes to coffee, there are an overwhelming number of independent coffee roasters that call the Bay their home.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>These roasters bring their own unique background, history, and skillset to the beans they serve, making each brew a little different from the next. Whether you’re a light-roast aficionado, a morning grump looking for a little joy, or you’re simply trying to find your new favorite cafe to work for the day, this guide has a hand-crafted selection for everyone.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Ritual Coffee Roasters\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/432b+Octavia+St,+San+Francisco,+CA+94102/@37.7763909,-122.4263826,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x808580a20a465a0d:0xd231e0baf37d07b7!8m2!3d37.7763909!4d-122.4241939?hl=en\">432b Octavia St\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nSan Francisco, CA 94102\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130687\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-130687\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Ritual-800x547.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"547\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Ritual-800x547.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Ritual-160x109.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Ritual-768x526.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Ritual-1020x698.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Ritual-1200x821.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Ritual-1180x807.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Ritual-960x657.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Ritual-240x164.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Ritual-375x257.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Ritual-520x356.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Green Coffee Buyer Aaron roasts on vintage German Probat roaster. / Image via Ritual Coffee Roasters\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“I think San Francisco is one of the best cities in the entire world for coffee—if not the best,” says Eileen Rinaldi, founder and owner of \u003ca href=\"https://www.ritualroasters.com/\">Ritual Coffee Roasters\u003c/a> in San Francisco.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Rinaldi takes a lot of pride in creating a physical product in a city now known largely for its technology production. “I think there’s something about the ecology of the Bay Area,” says Rinaldi. “It’s part of our ethos to push the boundaries further and see how we can do things better...We’re just never satisfied with the coffee. We love it, but we always want to do better.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Ritual joins a long line of San Francisco coffee roasters—including famous brands like Folgers and Hills Bros.—and product manufacturers that aren’t always associated with the city’s booming industries. “I’m excited about this scene of San Francisco coffee roasters that is connected to a scene of manufacturing in San Francisco” says Rinaldi, “And I think that’s critical to us maintaining a diverse economy here.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Rinaldi says that Ritual specializes in lighter roasts, a process that is delicate and difficult to produce in large quantities. Where some would compare roasting coffee to steaks on a grill, Rinaldi prefers to use baking a cake in her analogy.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“If you throw steaks on a grill, it’s great if the inside is pretty much still raw,” says Rinaldi. “But when you bake a cake and the inside isn’t cooked, it’s inedible. [With] light roasting, you want to get the center of the bean fully cooked essentially without scorching the outside.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“What makes that especially challenging for roasters is different beans have different densities, different moisture contents,” continues Rinaldi. It’s only a few seconds that separates not-quite-roasted coffee that doesn’t brew properly from a roast with a lot of flavor.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Ritual has cafes all across San Francisco, and one in Napa, where you can grab a cup for yourself—the location in Hayes Valley is just about perfect if you’re looking for some window shopping. If you’d rather craft your brew at home, you can check out their \u003ca href=\"https://www.ritualroasters.com/#brew-guides\">handy brew guides\u003c/a> that will walk you through just about every way to make coffee you can think of—and a couple you might not have known before.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Highwire Coffee Roasters\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Rockridge+Market+Hall/@37.843811,-122.251821,14z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x475cb8118390fde8!8m2!3d37.843811!4d-122.251821?hl=en-US\">5655 College Ave\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94618\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130689\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-130689\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/RR.coffeebags-800x511.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"511\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/RR.coffeebags-800x511.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/RR.coffeebags-160x102.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/RR.coffeebags-768x491.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/RR.coffeebags-1020x652.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/RR.coffeebags-1200x767.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/RR.coffeebags-1180x754.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/RR.coffeebags-960x614.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/RR.coffeebags-240x153.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/RR.coffeebags-375x240.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/RR.coffeebags-520x332.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Some of the distinctive packaging from Highwire Coffee Roasters / Image via Chelsea Dier\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>With four locations all across the Bay Area, and many more cafes serving their beans, you’ve most likely seen \u003ca href=\"https://www.highwirecoffee.com/\">Highwire’s\u003c/a> striking packaging while in search of your morning cup—simple brown bags with bold black typeface and intricate images reminiscent of woodblock prints that were created in Highwire’s early days by a barista and graphic designer named Katie Miller. With names like “The Core” and “Conscientious Objector,” the whole presentation is hard to ignore—much like the ethos behind the company itself.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Robert Myers, one of the co-founders of Highwire, got his start in coffee in the Bay Area while working at Peet’s. He saw coffee’s ability to build community and was inspired to start his own roaster—one that makes space for people to help one another.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Most of the people I’ve ever met who work in coffee are just good people. They’re interesting people,” says Myers, “When I became a coffee roaster I didn’t want to be in competition.I didn’t see that it needed to be competition.” His admiration for the people in the coffee business has impacted his business ethos in a deep way. In fact, over the last few years, Highwire has helped several small roasters get their start by teaching them how to roast (if they need it) and renting them space within their own roastery.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“One of the biggest barriers to entry for people who want to realize their dream in coffee is how prohibitive buying a coffee roaster has always been,” says Myers. “We could open up our space [at Highwire] to other business people and really be part of people realizing their dream. And that to me is a much nicer space than who’s doing better in sales or who has more followers on social media.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Myers says it’s gratifying to see roasters graduate to their own space and continue to contribute to the diverse voices within the Bay Area coffee scene.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Bicycle Coffee\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Bicycle+Coffee/@37.7955256,-122.276469,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x808f80c8515db049:0x56d0ae0e4d6330c1!8m2!3d37.7955256!4d-122.2742803\">364 2nd St\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94607\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130691\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-130691\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_9704-800x633.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"633\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_9704-800x633.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_9704-160x127.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_9704-768x607.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_9704-1020x807.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_9704-1200x949.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_9704-1180x933.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_9704-960x759.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_9704-240x190.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_9704-375x297.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_9704-520x411.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Some of the CBD drinks and fresh roasted coffee sold by Bicycle Coffee / Image via Bicycle Coffee\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.bicyclecoffeeco.com/\">Bicycle Coffee\u003c/a> has the type of over-the-top scrappy origin story that makes it distinctly Bay Area—including roasting their first batch in a popcorn maker and getting it into the hands of top-floor FiDi execs via a little phone-call trickery. Now, Bicycle is an international enterprise with locations in the Bay, Los Angeles, and Tokyo.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The roastery takes its name from their delivery method. All orders are delivered via bicycle, with the bags of coffee stacked into small trailers specially designed for the task.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We have trailers we designed and built ourselves,” says Brad Butler, co-founder. “They hold hundreds of pounds [of coffee] and there’s nothing else like them on the market.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Initially, bicycles were the most cost-effective form of delivery they had. But they later discovered that it was also a great way to beat traffic and avoid parking fees in San Francisco’s downtown area. Butler also feels that by moving through their local communities via bicycle, it helps keep them connected with their customers in a more personal way.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“You have a competitive advantage if you do everything you can to do good and create community with your business,” says Butler. And after doing business in the Bay Area for nearly ten years, he says that’s been key to staying power in a place changing as rapidly as their home-base in Oakland.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“You see old-timey places going away,” says Butler. “You see new places popping up and [then] going away...you feel the squeeze, and recognize that the only way [you’ll] win is by building long-term relationships. \"Butler explains that those relationships expand to everyone who walks through the door of each Bicycle location—either via a simple conversation while the coffee is brewed or through offering free cups of coffee every Friday.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Slojoy\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Slojoy+Coffee+Roasters/@37.8047433,-122.269734,17z/data=!4m8!1m2!2m1!1s1528+Webster+St.+Oakland,+Ca+94612!3m4!1s0x808f80b364b3ffff:0x59f882cb239323e1!8m2!3d37.8047419!4d-122.2674934\">1528 Webster St\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94612\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130693\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-130693\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/41575501_1845149032234084_1873526960001384448_o-800x530.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"530\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/41575501_1845149032234084_1873526960001384448_o-800x530.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/41575501_1845149032234084_1873526960001384448_o-160x106.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/41575501_1845149032234084_1873526960001384448_o-768x509.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/41575501_1845149032234084_1873526960001384448_o-1020x675.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/41575501_1845149032234084_1873526960001384448_o-1200x795.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/41575501_1845149032234084_1873526960001384448_o-1180x781.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/41575501_1845149032234084_1873526960001384448_o-960x636.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/41575501_1845149032234084_1873526960001384448_o-240x159.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/41575501_1845149032234084_1873526960001384448_o-375x248.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/41575501_1845149032234084_1873526960001384448_o-520x344.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The walk-up window at Slojoy. / Image via Slojoy\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The newest roaster on this list, \u003ca href=\"https://www.slojoy.com/\">Slojoy\u003c/a> has only been in Oakland for four years, but in that time they’ve graduated from a small space in the back of a local market to their very own walk-up window on Webster street.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Christopher Stites, founder, says that his path to coffee was quick and borderline spontaneous. “We came back from a visit in Maui to a coffee farm and fell in love with the process,” says Stites. He started roasting in his kitchen, sending bags to friends and family, then rapidly graduated to their current location.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Slojoy’s signature slogan is “spread joy,” which comes from the founder’s desire to deliver something joyful in coffee and community faith building. Stites is both a coffee roaster and a pastor, helping lead services at \u003ca href=\"https://www.themovement.us/\">The Movement church\u003c/a> in East Oakland.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Joy is different from happiness where it’s slow, but it’s lasting,” says Stites of the roastery’s name.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Part of the “joy” in “Slojoy” is that each batch of coffee is small—usually around 50 to 60 pounds a week—and is roasted just about every 6 or 7 days. In addition to a dedication to freshness, each cup of Slojoy coffee served at the window comes with a little something special to put a perk in your step.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We just want to encourage folks,” says Stites. “We write a handwritten note for every cup that goes out. We have a built-in ‘pay-it-forward’ option where we’ve seen over $600 go through of people buying other people coffee.”\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Timeless Coffee\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Timeless+Coffee/@36.723241,-113.9446786,4z/data=!4m8!1m2!2m1!1sTimeless!3m4!1s0x80857df6c7e27317:0xf25f018ec0b75f12!8m2!3d37.8282129!4d-122.2497777\">4252 Piedmont Ave\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94611\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130694\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-130694\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/A40A0526-800x478.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"478\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/A40A0526-800x478.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/A40A0526-160x96.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/A40A0526-768x459.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/A40A0526-1020x610.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/A40A0526-1200x717.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/A40A0526-1180x705.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/A40A0526-960x574.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/A40A0526-240x143.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/A40A0526-375x224.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/A40A0526-520x311.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Timeless Coffee in the Piedmont neighborhood of Oakland. / Image via Timeless Coffee\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Finally, for the vegan coffee lover who doesn’t want to second-guess their pastry choices, there’s \u003ca href=\"https://timelesscoffee.com/\">Timeless\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Founder RJ Leimpeter was working in San Francisco at Sightglass when he decided he wanted to bring a specialized cafe to his own neighborhood in Oakland.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I grew up in the East Bay,” says Leimpeter. “I really wanted to be part of my neighborhood.” He also really wanted to create a shop with all-vegan offerings.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We make everything in house and our entire kitchen is vegan,” says Leimpeter. 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"content": "\u003cp>One could say that Christmas has been commercialized with all the ads we see for toys and appliances to make your friends and family happier...but what makes someone happier than knowing you put time and effort into handmaking their gift? It's even better if your friend or family member is hard to shop for but can truly appreciate a good DIY. And, if s/he is a self-proclaimed foodie, these following DIY giftables will really fit the bill of the perfect present for them!\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Keep in mind that some of these are adult-only presents. For anything cannabis-infused, you can easily make it non-infused by just switching out the cannabis butter for regular, unsalted butter. Also, make sure to label your gifts properly so they go to the right person!\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/131287/bourbon-bacon-jam-with-dark-fruits\">Bourbon Bacon Jam\u003c/a>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131290\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/KQED_MonicaLo_Holiday2018_BaconJam-5614-e1545169881294.jpg\" alt=\"Bourbon Bacon Jam on toasted bread.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1413\" class=\"size-full wp-image-131290\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bourbon Bacon Jam on toasted bread. \u003ccite>(Monica Lo)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Love both sweet and savory foods and don't want to commit to either one? This Bourbon Bacon Jam recipe is great with cheese, on a burger, or just by the spoonful (we're not judging). Your gift also has a little secret: it's sugar-free!\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/131251/cannabis-infused-praline-popcorn\">Cannabis-Infused Praline Popcorn\u003c/a>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131253\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/KQED_MonicaLo_Holiday2018_Praline-5638-e1542165206646.jpg\" alt=\"Holiday Giftables: Cannabis-infused praline popcorn.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1273\" class=\"size-full wp-image-131253\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Holiday Giftables: Cannabis-infused praline popcorn. \u003ccite>(Monica Lo)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>A good praline is made from caramelized sugar and studded with toasted nuts: it's super satisfying to crunch into! There's also something about the holidays that make rich, buttery pralines extra special when you're eating it by the fireplace or with a hot cup of coffee in hand. This pecan praline popcorn gets an added kick from sous vide cannabis butter, but you can make it friendly for everyone by using regular unsalted butter instead.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/131281/diy-wine-gummies\">DIY Wine Gummies\u003c/a>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131283\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/KQED_MonicaLo_Holiday2018_WineGummies-5784-e1542165075589.jpg\" alt=\"Homemade wine gummies in prosecco, pinor noir, and rose.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-131283\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Homemade wine gummies in prosecco, pinor noir, and rose. \u003ccite>(Monica Lo)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Do you have a friend that is a self-proclaimed wino? Turn all of his or her favorite wines into a picture-perfect treat as their Christmas present! Wine-infused gummies are easy to make at home and hopefully, your friend will share this gift after opening it.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/131261/salted-caramel-pretzel-bark-infused-with-cannabis\">Cannabis-Infused Salted Caramel Pretzel Bark\u003c/a>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131267\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/KQED_MonicaLo_Holiday2018_PretzelBark-5687-e1542165342425.jpg\" alt=\"Salted Caramel Pretzel Bark Infused with Cannabis.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1372\" class=\"size-full wp-image-131267\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Salted Caramel Pretzel Bark Infused with Cannabis. \u003ccite>(Monica Lo)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Infused or not, this decadent chocolatey, salted caramel covered treat makes for a delicious gift. The sweet and salty combo, like the bourbon bacon jam, is great for anyone that can't decide between sweet and savory foods. Save this recipe for party treats or birthday gifts too! \u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/104058/christmas-cookies-festive-slice-and-bake-peppermint-pinwheels\">Peppermint Pinwheels\u003c/a>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_104406\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/12/peppermint-pinwheels-finish1a.jpg\" alt=\"Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-104406\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/12/peppermint-pinwheels-finish1a.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/12/peppermint-pinwheels-finish1a-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/12/peppermint-pinwheels-finish1a-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/12/peppermint-pinwheels-finish1a-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/12/peppermint-pinwheels-finish1a-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/12/peppermint-pinwheels-finish1a-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>A swirl of color, the sparkle of sugar, and a hint of peppermint make these festive cookies perfect for the holidays. What's great about them is that they are also the perfect base. You can change up the recipe by switching the peppermint for another flavor of extract or by using different colors of nonpareils or different food coloring in your decorating to create a unique batch for each person!\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Plan on making any of these treats for a loved one? Tag #bayareabites on your social media accounts for us to see, and we'll share our favorites!\u003c/p>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>One could say that Christmas has been commercialized with all the ads we see for toys and appliances to make your friends and family happier...but what makes someone happier than knowing you put time and effort into handmaking their gift? It's even better if your friend or family member is hard to shop for but can truly appreciate a good DIY. And, if s/he is a self-proclaimed foodie, these following DIY giftables will really fit the bill of the perfect present for them!\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Keep in mind that some of these are adult-only presents. For anything cannabis-infused, you can easily make it non-infused by just switching out the cannabis butter for regular, unsalted butter. Also, make sure to label your gifts properly so they go to the right person!\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/131287/bourbon-bacon-jam-with-dark-fruits\">Bourbon Bacon Jam\u003c/a>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131290\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/KQED_MonicaLo_Holiday2018_BaconJam-5614-e1545169881294.jpg\" alt=\"Bourbon Bacon Jam on toasted bread.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1413\" class=\"size-full wp-image-131290\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bourbon Bacon Jam on toasted bread. \u003ccite>(Monica Lo)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Love both sweet and savory foods and don't want to commit to either one? This Bourbon Bacon Jam recipe is great with cheese, on a burger, or just by the spoonful (we're not judging). Your gift also has a little secret: it's sugar-free!\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/131251/cannabis-infused-praline-popcorn\">Cannabis-Infused Praline Popcorn\u003c/a>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131253\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/KQED_MonicaLo_Holiday2018_Praline-5638-e1542165206646.jpg\" alt=\"Holiday Giftables: Cannabis-infused praline popcorn.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1273\" class=\"size-full wp-image-131253\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Holiday Giftables: Cannabis-infused praline popcorn. \u003ccite>(Monica Lo)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>A good praline is made from caramelized sugar and studded with toasted nuts: it's super satisfying to crunch into! There's also something about the holidays that make rich, buttery pralines extra special when you're eating it by the fireplace or with a hot cup of coffee in hand. This pecan praline popcorn gets an added kick from sous vide cannabis butter, but you can make it friendly for everyone by using regular unsalted butter instead.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/131281/diy-wine-gummies\">DIY Wine Gummies\u003c/a>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131283\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/KQED_MonicaLo_Holiday2018_WineGummies-5784-e1542165075589.jpg\" alt=\"Homemade wine gummies in prosecco, pinor noir, and rose.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-131283\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Homemade wine gummies in prosecco, pinor noir, and rose. \u003ccite>(Monica Lo)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Do you have a friend that is a self-proclaimed wino? Turn all of his or her favorite wines into a picture-perfect treat as their Christmas present! Wine-infused gummies are easy to make at home and hopefully, your friend will share this gift after opening it.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/131261/salted-caramel-pretzel-bark-infused-with-cannabis\">Cannabis-Infused Salted Caramel Pretzel Bark\u003c/a>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131267\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/KQED_MonicaLo_Holiday2018_PretzelBark-5687-e1542165342425.jpg\" alt=\"Salted Caramel Pretzel Bark Infused with Cannabis.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1372\" class=\"size-full wp-image-131267\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Salted Caramel Pretzel Bark Infused with Cannabis. \u003ccite>(Monica Lo)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Infused or not, this decadent chocolatey, salted caramel covered treat makes for a delicious gift. 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"content": "\u003cp>Track down Detroit-style pizza at this San Francisco pop-up, celebrate Humphry Slocombe’s tenth birthday, snack on Chilean empanadas, warm up with special holiday cocktails, and experience a show-stopping timballo on New Year’s Eve!\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>You’re So Square: Experience Detroit-Style Pizza at This Weekly Pop-Up\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://squarepieguys.com\">Square Pie Guys\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nVinyl\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/eTLq7Q3cr262\">359 Divisadero St.\u003c/a>, San Francisco\u003cbr>\nThu–Fri 7pm–10pm\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131736\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131736\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/square-pugilista-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The El Pugilista special. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Detroit-style pizza is a type you would probably only be acquainted with here in San Francisco if you were a native Detroiter, or you have diligently worked your way through Tony Gemignani’s menu at Tony’s Pizza Napoletana. But, there’s a new Detroit-style pizza in town, popping up at Vinyl on Divisadero, as well as Harmonic Brewing, and at Prizefighter in the East Bay. \u003ca href=\"https://squarepieguys.com\">\u003cstrong>Square Pie Guys\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> is from Marc Schechter (a self-taught pizza obsessive who has worked weekends for some fellow obsessives around town, like PizzaHacker and Casey’s Pizza) and Danny Stoller, who has worked in Seattle restaurants for 12 years.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Detroit-style pizza is baked in a square pan (the blue steel pans were used in Detroit auto factories), and the thick, Sicilian-style pizza gets wonderfully crispy along the base and dark edges — the best part is where the cheese along the corners and edges gets all crispy (like a dream grilled cheese sandwich). The dough has great developed flavor, and the toppings are assembled with care.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131737\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131737\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/square-broccoli-800x1201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1201\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A sampling of slices from Square Pie Guys. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>They have put together a fun and well-thought-out menu of pies, from the clever Ron-i-Burgundy (Pavone cupping pepperoni, cheddar cheese edge, mozzarella, Bianco DiNapoli tomatoes) that deserves a tag on \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/ronicups/\">@ronicups\u003c/a> ($6/slice), and there’s a simple cheese ($5/slice), and the Mean Green Sausage Machine comes with a cheddar cheese edge, mozzarella, fennel sausage, ricotta cream sauce, charred broccoli, red pepper, and garlic ($6/slice), which they secretly finish with a drizzle of Mike’s Hot Honey on top. There was also a special one night, El Pugilista, with red sauce, mozzarella, Mexican chorizo, pickled jalapeño, chopped white onion and tomato, and finished with cilantro and lime crema ($7/slice).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The best strategy for your first time is of course to try all the different slices (ideally go with a friend so you don’t slide into a food coma). But honestly, a couple of our slices felt a little shrimpy for the price — the better deal is to get a whole pan. For example, the Ron-i-Burgundy, which you have to get, is $20 for the full pie (vs. $6 per slice). I also think you’ll end up getting a hotter pizza (the slices can sit out for a bit). Our slices didn’t come out hot enough (they were lukewarm in the middle), but when we were asked what we thought of the pizza and told them about the temp issue, they kindly sent out a couple more slices that were better. Very thoughtful service — they care about everyone having a good experience.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Vinyl has some good wines you can get by the glass, and there are also a couple salads on the menu you should probably order to go with all that bread and cheese.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Pro tip: you can \u003ca href=\"https://squarepieguys.com/order/\">order\u003c/a> your pizza ahead of time (up to three pies), that way it will be ready for you at your desired time. And you don’t have to run the risk of them being sold out, which happens around 8:45pm when they tend to sell through their 50 pies. Follow \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/squarepieguys/\">@squarepieguys\u003c/a> on Instagram to keep up with their pop-ups and more.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Humphry Slocombe Turns 10 and Is Throwing a Flavor Party!\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.humphryslocombe.com\">Humphry Slocombe\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nMission shop: \u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/GFUMgfgL5wz\">2790A Harrison St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nDecember 28\u003cbr>\n12pm–12am\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131738\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131738\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/humphry-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Celebrate Humphry Slocombe's tenth birthday with a Charcuterie Board. \u003ccite>(Humphry Slocombe)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Can you believe \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.humphryslocombe.com\">Humphry Slocombe\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cb> \u003c/b>is celebrating their tenth anniversary?\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>What is San Francisco without Secret Breakfast? They’re throwing a big fat ice cream party at their Mission shop on Friday, December 28, 2018 from 12pm until 12am. They will be scooping up free scoops, with a recommended $1 donation to their long-term charity partner, Project Open Hand. There will also be drag queens and prizes, so a good time is pretty much guaranteed.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>They are also bringing back a bunch of their OG flavors (some with a twist) to celebrate their birthday this December: Foie with Cherries, Government Cheez-It, Honey Ham with Bacon Brittle, Jesus Juice (wine and Coca-Cola with a hint of cinnamon), Candy Cap with Chocolate, Peanut Butter Curry, and After School Special (French vanilla ice cream with chocolate–covered, ridged potato chips and caramel). All month, they’re offering a special called the Charcuterie Board that will feature mini scoops of the first five flavors listed above (for $7.50). You can try all these flavors at all their scoop shops.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Handmade Chilean Empanadas Make the Best Snack\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://chilelindo.com\">Chile Lindo\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/wrVCcqP3dtT2\">2944 16th St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131739\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131739\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/chilelindo-empanada-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Goooooooool at Merkén from Chile Lindo. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>When you’re out running errands or you skipped lunch and you want something snacky, a visit to \u003ca href=\"http://chilelindo.com\">\u003cstrong>Chile Lindo\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> in the Mission will help you out with their handmade empanadas. Owner and baker Paula Tejeda (aka The Girl From Empanada) is a native New Yorker of Chilean ancestry, and she does everything she can to promote Chilean culture — she even just held the inaugural Chilean film festival here in SF, Cine Chileno. She was known for going around the Mission with her basket of empanadas years ago but has had her own café since 2010 (it’s a walk-up window where you order, with a counter outside where you can perch with your coffee and empanada).\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131740\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131740\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/chilelindo-exterior-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The charming exterior of Chile Lindo. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The empanadas are made on-site by hand and feature a variety of fillings (“pino”), including the classic made with Niman Ranch ground beef, onion, cumin, paprika, rock salt, raisins, black olive, and a slice of hard-boiled egg. You can up the exotic factor with the Goooooooool at Merkén, which adds the smoked merkén spice from the Mapuche people in Patagonia. She uses Mary’s free-range chicken in her pollo version (with green olives), and there’s jamón y queso, chilanga (cheese and jalapeño), and a vegan version too.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>They are $6.95 each, but considering the quality of the ingredients she is using and the labor that goes into them, let alone the rent she must be paying, I’m okay with paying a little more than I would like to support this business. They warm the empanada up for you, and after a couple bites of this flaky and savory treat (which you will dip into the small container of pebre, which is like a Chilean salsa), hopefully, you’ll feel the same way.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Holiday Cheers with Vintage Holiday Cocktails\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.elixirsf.com\">Elixir\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/wDM4sj9hbiJ2\">3200 16th St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"http://www.stookeysclubmoderne.com\">Stookey’s Club Moderne\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/f6eiCJV235w\">895 Bush St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131741\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131741\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/stookeys-800x796.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"796\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A selection of holiday cocktails at Stookey's Club Moderne. \u003ccite>(Matt Solario)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>One of the best things about the holidays are all the festive cocktails that are designed to warm you up (in many ways). It’s also a time when some vintage and old-school holiday drinks make their appearance. One of them is the classic Tom and Jerry, made with a frothy housemade batter of eggs, sugar, nutmeg, vanilla, rum, cognac, and hot frothed milk. \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.elixirsf.com\">Elixir\u003c/a>\u003c/strong> in the Mission serves a Tom and Jerry from December 15–December 25 (yup, they open on Christmas Day at 7pm), and \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.stookeysclubmoderne.com\">Stookey’s Club Moderne\u003c/a>\u003c/strong> will be mixing and serving them up on Christmas Eve, starting around 10:30pm if you want to come by for a nightcap. 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Very thoughtful service — they care about everyone having a good experience.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Vinyl has some good wines you can get by the glass, and there are also a couple salads on the menu you should probably order to go with all that bread and cheese.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Pro tip: you can \u003ca href=\"https://squarepieguys.com/order/\">order\u003c/a> your pizza ahead of time (up to three pies), that way it will be ready for you at your desired time. And you don’t have to run the risk of them being sold out, which happens around 8:45pm when they tend to sell through their 50 pies. Follow \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/squarepieguys/\">@squarepieguys\u003c/a> on Instagram to keep up with their pop-ups and more.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Humphry Slocombe Turns 10 and Is Throwing a Flavor Party!\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.humphryslocombe.com\">Humphry Slocombe\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nMission shop: \u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/GFUMgfgL5wz\">2790A Harrison St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nDecember 28\u003cbr>\n12pm–12am\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131738\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131738\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/humphry-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Celebrate Humphry Slocombe's tenth birthday with a Charcuterie Board. \u003ccite>(Humphry Slocombe)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Can you believe \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.humphryslocombe.com\">Humphry Slocombe\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cb> \u003c/b>is celebrating their tenth anniversary?\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>What is San Francisco without Secret Breakfast? They’re throwing a big fat ice cream party at their Mission shop on Friday, December 28, 2018 from 12pm until 12am. They will be scooping up free scoops, with a recommended $1 donation to their long-term charity partner, Project Open Hand. There will also be drag queens and prizes, so a good time is pretty much guaranteed.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>They are also bringing back a bunch of their OG flavors (some with a twist) to celebrate their birthday this December: Foie with Cherries, Government Cheez-It, Honey Ham with Bacon Brittle, Jesus Juice (wine and Coca-Cola with a hint of cinnamon), Candy Cap with Chocolate, Peanut Butter Curry, and After School Special (French vanilla ice cream with chocolate–covered, ridged potato chips and caramel). All month, they’re offering a special called the Charcuterie Board that will feature mini scoops of the first five flavors listed above (for $7.50). You can try all these flavors at all their scoop shops.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Handmade Chilean Empanadas Make the Best Snack\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://chilelindo.com\">Chile Lindo\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/wrVCcqP3dtT2\">2944 16th St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131739\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131739\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/chilelindo-empanada-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Goooooooool at Merkén from Chile Lindo. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>When you’re out running errands or you skipped lunch and you want something snacky, a visit to \u003ca href=\"http://chilelindo.com\">\u003cstrong>Chile Lindo\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> in the Mission will help you out with their handmade empanadas. Owner and baker Paula Tejeda (aka The Girl From Empanada) is a native New Yorker of Chilean ancestry, and she does everything she can to promote Chilean culture — she even just held the inaugural Chilean film festival here in SF, Cine Chileno. She was known for going around the Mission with her basket of empanadas years ago but has had her own café since 2010 (it’s a walk-up window where you order, with a counter outside where you can perch with your coffee and empanada).\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131740\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131740\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/chilelindo-exterior-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The charming exterior of Chile Lindo. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The empanadas are made on-site by hand and feature a variety of fillings (“pino”), including the classic made with Niman Ranch ground beef, onion, cumin, paprika, rock salt, raisins, black olive, and a slice of hard-boiled egg. You can up the exotic factor with the Goooooooool at Merkén, which adds the smoked merkén spice from the Mapuche people in Patagonia. She uses Mary’s free-range chicken in her pollo version (with green olives), and there’s jamón y queso, chilanga (cheese and jalapeño), and a vegan version too.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>They are $6.95 each, but considering the quality of the ingredients she is using and the labor that goes into them, let alone the rent she must be paying, I’m okay with paying a little more than I would like to support this business. They warm the empanada up for you, and after a couple bites of this flaky and savory treat (which you will dip into the small container of pebre, which is like a Chilean salsa), hopefully, you’ll feel the same way.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Holiday Cheers with Vintage Holiday Cocktails\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.elixirsf.com\">Elixir\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/wDM4sj9hbiJ2\">3200 16th St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"http://www.stookeysclubmoderne.com\">Stookey’s Club Moderne\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/f6eiCJV235w\">895 Bush St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131741\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131741\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/stookeys-800x796.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"796\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A selection of holiday cocktails at Stookey's Club Moderne. \u003ccite>(Matt Solario)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>One of the best things about the holidays are all the festive cocktails that are designed to warm you up (in many ways). It’s also a time when some vintage and old-school holiday drinks make their appearance. One of them is the classic Tom and Jerry, made with a frothy housemade batter of eggs, sugar, nutmeg, vanilla, rum, cognac, and hot frothed milk. \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.elixirsf.com\">Elixir\u003c/a>\u003c/strong> in the Mission serves a Tom and Jerry from December 15–December 25 (yup, they open on Christmas Day at 7pm), and \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.stookeysclubmoderne.com\">Stookey’s Club Moderne\u003c/a>\u003c/strong> will be mixing and serving them up on Christmas Eve, starting around 10:30pm if you want to come by for a nightcap. Stookey’s will also be serving Swedish glögg, and hot buttered rum, pfeffernüsse (their liquid version of the German spice cookies), and a Christmas martini for December.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Elixir’s holiday cocktail menu also includes their house egg nog (and añogo, made with añejo tequila!), Hot Butt Rum (with housemade hot buttered rum batter: vanilla ice cream, butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, vanilla, and cardamom), their Kentucky Pilgrim (Wild Turkey 101 Bourbon infused with cardamom, cinnamon, and dried cranberry, Luxardo Maraschino, lemon, and Demerara syrup; shaken and served up with a lemon twist and made on request), the Friar Serra Flip (you gotta ask for that one too), and hot spiced cider.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Timballo for New Year’s Eve\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.dopoadesso.com\">Dopo\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/1Nz1uLP1Wcy\">4293 Piedmont Ave., Oakland\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131742\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131742\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/timballo-800x800.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The making of Dopo's timballo. \u003ccite>(Jon Smulewitz)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cp>San Francisco is Dungeness crab territory — there’s no doubt about it. Whether it’s steamed, in a cake, part of chowder, or layered in a cheesy melt sandwich, our beloved Pacific coast crab is the Crustacean King in these parts.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>However, you’d be forgiven for thinking that lobsters have clawed their way to the top of the shellfish world in San Francisco, based on how many New England seafood shacks specializing in lobster rolls have opened around the Bay Area. People really love their lobster rolls and aren’t afraid to pay the average $25-$35 price tag for buttery or mayonnaise-enriched lobster morsels in an oversized fluffy bun (since when was there a rule to have more bun than meat?). With the opening of Luke’s Lobster this fall, we decided to check out the wildly different lobster roll renditions at the handful of options in the Bay Area serving them.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[contextly_sidebar id=\"3K1SKal2TXHQboYjflSHDsqZd7hb3xue\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>We learned a few things:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cb>Butter or mayonnaise — it doesn’t matter\u003c/b>. What matters is the moderation because there are several lobster rolls that get overpowered by butter or mayonnaise.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cb>The bun matters.\u003c/b> Way too many lobster rolls have buns that are too big and you end up tasting more bread than lobster.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cb>Above all, the meat matters.\u003c/b> Our favorite lobster rolls had a nice variety of lobster chunk sizes, ranging from tiny shreds to substantial chunks. What is vital, though, is the lobster meat’s briny sweetness and tender, clean texture. Stringy, bland lobster meat need not apply.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>Luke’s Lobster\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/K4MbxbCDMun\">92 2nd St.\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nSan Francisco\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131370\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-131370\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/DSC00479-e1542243176542.jpg\" alt=\"A classic lobster roll from Luke's Lobster in San Francisco.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A classic lobster roll from Luke's Lobster in San Francisco. \u003ccite>(Grace Cheung)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>San Francisco is notoriously averse to chains, which makes \u003ca href=\"https://www.lukeslobster.com/SoMa/\">Luke’s Lobster\u003c/a>’s decision to make the city’s FiDi/SoMa area its first West Coast home a very peculiar one. Its location on Second Street is in the midst of all the Sales Force Transit Center/Sales Force Tower construction chaos that supposedly will be ending soon. It’s also curiously about 30 steps from another lobster roll favorite (more on that place in a later blurb).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>However, despite those challenges, Luke’s is without question very good at doing what they do. After all, the concept began nine years ago as a small solo spot in Manhattan’s East Village and has bloomed into 42 locations — from Japan to Miami to Las Vegas and much more — according to their website listings. Despite the size, Luke’s locations always tell customers where the seafood is coming from, and they focus on partnering with local businesses, like Marine Layer for t-shirts in San Francisco or fellow SoMa neighbor Blackhammer Brewing for a lobster shell and kelp saison that was brewed for the store opening (and will hopefully return again).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The roll itself is generally ordered as part of a trio with a crab one and shrimp one, hence it’s decidedly cheaper and smaller than the significant majority of its peers. Luke’s size and power has a benefit in that the company can directly work with its owner fisherman partners in Maine and the Atlantic coast of Canada. So, the meat is indeed far better than you’d expect if simply told you’re visiting a fast-casual lobster roll chain.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The lightly toasted split-top bun comes from the East Coast and is pleasantly not out of proportion to the quarter-pound of lobster meat. This is the rare both slightly mayonnaise, slightly butter-based lobster roll and they kind of cancel each other out — you don’t notice either. There is a small smear of mayonnaise on the bun and a touch of butter mingling with the lobster meat. That makes for a slightly boring lobster roll experience but also one that unequivocally focuses on the meat itself. If you don’t want an over the top lobster roll and just want pure, sweet meat with a little bit of bread as a serving vessel, this rendition is your best bet in San Francisco.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Woodhouse Fish Co.\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/gBdUqEHF6sM2\">2073 Market St.\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nSan Francisco\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131413\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-131413\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/IMG_3844-e1544810309833.jpg\" alt=\"Mayo-based lobster roll at Woodhouse Fish Co.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mayo-based lobster roll at Woodhouse Fish Co. \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The most well-known lobster rolls in the Bay Area come from the duo of maritime/nautical themed \u003ca href=\"http://woodhousefish.com/\">Woodhouse Fish Co.\u003c/a> locations, created by the same family who owns the intensely eclectic Buck’s of Woodside. There is all kinds of seafood to choose from — cioppino to fried Ipswich clams to Baja-style fish tacos — but the majority of diners make a beeline for the two sizes of split-top lobster rolls. The decision between the two simply depends on how hungry you are (the large for $38 can be a bit much for one comfortable sitting; the small for $23 might require a few oysters and clams to help fill you up).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Guests have the option of having a plain butter lobster roll but the house specialty is a mayonnaise-based roll. Don’t flinch when we say this — if you like tuna salad or chicken salad sandwiches, this is the lobster roll for you. It’s definitely the most mayonnaise-heavy of the ones we tried and that works wonderfully in tandem with the diced celery mingling with the lobster chunks, chives flecked over the top, and the lemon on the side waiting to be squirted on everything. That latter element is a brilliant addition because the acidity brings out more of the natural briny flavor of the lobster.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The lobster itself is terrific as a nice blend of claw, chunky-textured and thinner strands of meat. You get it all and it’s pleasantly not spilling out of the fluffy, not overbearing bun. This can actually be eaten like a sandwich. Call it the lobster salad sandwich.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Anchor & Hope\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/836FTZ7PVxN2\">83 Minna St.\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nSan Francisco\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131414\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-131414\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/IMG_4229-e1544810468884.jpg\" alt=\"Butter-based lobster roll at Anchor & Hope\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Butter-based lobster roll at Anchor & Hope \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>For lobster rolls, sometimes simpler is better. For Mitchell Rosenthal, the Executive Chef/Owner of FiDi/SoMa seafood destination \u003ca href=\"http://anchorandhopesf.com/\">Anchor & Hope\u003c/a> (and Stock & Bones Restaurant Group siblings Town Hall and Salt House), a lobster roll is all about, well, the \u003ci>lobster\u003c/i>. His world-renowned chef mentor shared that belief: “When we were Executive Chefs at Postrio, I remember when Wolfgang Puck responded to other chefs using a lot of ingredients on a lobster roll, and he said ‘why do you want to cover gold?’ I carry that same ethos, the star of the show is incredible lobster and a great bun.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The restaurant ships fresh lobster in from Maine four times a week, which explains for the consistent quality of the meat. Rosenthal also emphasizes the “mouthfeel” of a lobster roll, which diners may not notice at Anchor & Hope until they think about that concept. You can actually get one bite of Panoramic Baking pain de mie, medium-sized morsels of lobster (Rosenthal isn’t a fan of giant chunks of meat) and a little moisture from aioli or butter, and have everything be in harmony. Of all the lobster rolls we tried, it’s the most “textbook” lobster roll. If you were at a beach shack in Kennebunkport, this is what you’d expect, minus the hot dog bun.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131415\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-131415\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/IMG_4233-e1544810538400.jpg\" alt=\"The restaurant ships fresh lobster in from Maine four times a week\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The restaurant ships fresh lobster in from Maine four times a week \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Anchor & Hope guests can opt for drawn butter or a subtle Old Bay and lemon aioli, and after trying both, we can attest that it’s strictly a matter of personal preference. If you’re a giant Old Bay fan, you might not feel a bit let down since the classic Baltimore crab seasoning doesn’t have a commanding presence, but does nicely enhance the seafaring umami profile of this aioli.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Leo’s Oyster Bar\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/ga6cQBSTNh82\">568 Sacramento St.\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nSan Francisco\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131416\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-131416\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/IMG_4590-e1544810576441.jpg\" alt=\"Maine lobster roll at Leo's Oyster Bar\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Maine lobster roll at Leo's Oyster Bar \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>There is no avoiding two unique traits about the lobster roll at the Big Night Group’s \u003ca href=\"https://leossf.com/\">gorgeous FiDi seafood spot\u003c/a>: there is uni butter involved (!) and it’s $35. Sure, lobster rolls are inherently expensive because lobster is a luxury commodity. But, yes, $35 is a lot of money for one sandwich no matter how you spin it.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Here’s the good news: it’s a fantastic lobster roll. In Leo’s early days after opening in, I found the lobster roll underdressed, the lobster meat itself to be somewhat pale and the whole ensemble way too dominated by bread. Things have changed drastically for the better. The glamour of uni butter isn’t quite what it sounds like. It’s not like a few uni slabs are marinating the lobster meat. It’s like a low humming saltwater spritz to the superb Maine lobster meat nestled inside a slightly toasted Acme brioche roll that has more in common with a fluffy brioche doughnut than the dense, ultra-buttery brioche bricks often found at bakeries. Of all the lobster rolls, this was one of the few perfect sized ones. Bonus points should be awarded because you can choose between fries, salad and chips.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Old Port Lobster Shack\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/GM5yiFJGPa42\">20 Woodside Rd.\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nRedwood City\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131417\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-131417\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/IMG_3778-e1544810395400.jpg\" alt=\"Mayonnaise-based lobster roll at Old Port Lobster Shack.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mayonnaise-based lobster roll at Old Port Lobster Shack. \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Redwood City is not just the “Climate Best by Government Test” city, a reference to its eccentric welcoming sign. It’s now the Lobster Roll Best by Taste Test city, too. Originally, this article was going to focus exclusively on San Francisco, but many passionate lobster roll voices raved about \u003ca href=\"https://oldportlobster.com/\">Old Port Lobster Shack\u003c/a> in Redwood City. We now understand why.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A hybrid lobster shack-BBQ restaurant in a Redwood City shopping plaza isn’t exactly where you would initially expect a standout lobster roll to be. We’re definitely not talking about a weathered beach shack on the rocky Atlantic coast here. However, once you grab an outdoor table and the lobster roll arrives, it doesn’t matter where you are.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This is a massive roll with a spectacular amount of lobster meat spilling out. You cannot possibly have more than one bite holding the composition before it starts making a mess. For those who debate whether a lobster roll is a sandwich or not, then here’s a strong case as to how it isn’t technically a sandwich. The meat had a gorgeous sweetness to it and was very lightly dressed with mayonnaise, speckled with a couple green onions that contributed more in appearance than any herbal flavor. Each lobster morsel was tender — no strings or weak pieces. Of all the lobster rolls, this one had the most vividly “lobster flavored” lobster, as if it truly was just steamed and picked from the shell. This was a big lobster roll with even bigger excitement as well. It’s a lobster roll that we’re pretty sure even the most experienced Maine seaside shack goer would approve of.\u003c/p>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>San Francisco is Dungeness crab territory — there’s no doubt about it. Whether it’s steamed, in a cake, part of chowder, or layered in a cheesy melt sandwich, our beloved Pacific coast crab is the Crustacean King in these parts.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>However, you’d be forgiven for thinking that lobsters have clawed their way to the top of the shellfish world in San Francisco, based on how many New England seafood shacks specializing in lobster rolls have opened around the Bay Area. People really love their lobster rolls and aren’t afraid to pay the average $25-$35 price tag for buttery or mayonnaise-enriched lobster morsels in an oversized fluffy bun (since when was there a rule to have more bun than meat?). With the opening of Luke’s Lobster this fall, we decided to check out the wildly different lobster roll renditions at the handful of options in the Bay Area serving them.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>We learned a few things:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cb>Butter or mayonnaise — it doesn’t matter\u003c/b>. What matters is the moderation because there are several lobster rolls that get overpowered by butter or mayonnaise.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cb>The bun matters.\u003c/b> Way too many lobster rolls have buns that are too big and you end up tasting more bread than lobster.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cb>Above all, the meat matters.\u003c/b> Our favorite lobster rolls had a nice variety of lobster chunk sizes, ranging from tiny shreds to substantial chunks. What is vital, though, is the lobster meat’s briny sweetness and tender, clean texture. Stringy, bland lobster meat need not apply.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>Luke’s Lobster\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/K4MbxbCDMun\">92 2nd St.\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nSan Francisco\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131370\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-131370\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/DSC00479-e1542243176542.jpg\" alt=\"A classic lobster roll from Luke's Lobster in San Francisco.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A classic lobster roll from Luke's Lobster in San Francisco. \u003ccite>(Grace Cheung)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>San Francisco is notoriously averse to chains, which makes \u003ca href=\"https://www.lukeslobster.com/SoMa/\">Luke’s Lobster\u003c/a>’s decision to make the city’s FiDi/SoMa area its first West Coast home a very peculiar one. Its location on Second Street is in the midst of all the Sales Force Transit Center/Sales Force Tower construction chaos that supposedly will be ending soon. It’s also curiously about 30 steps from another lobster roll favorite (more on that place in a later blurb).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>However, despite those challenges, Luke’s is without question very good at doing what they do. After all, the concept began nine years ago as a small solo spot in Manhattan’s East Village and has bloomed into 42 locations — from Japan to Miami to Las Vegas and much more — according to their website listings. Despite the size, Luke’s locations always tell customers where the seafood is coming from, and they focus on partnering with local businesses, like Marine Layer for t-shirts in San Francisco or fellow SoMa neighbor Blackhammer Brewing for a lobster shell and kelp saison that was brewed for the store opening (and will hopefully return again).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The roll itself is generally ordered as part of a trio with a crab one and shrimp one, hence it’s decidedly cheaper and smaller than the significant majority of its peers. Luke’s size and power has a benefit in that the company can directly work with its owner fisherman partners in Maine and the Atlantic coast of Canada. So, the meat is indeed far better than you’d expect if simply told you’re visiting a fast-casual lobster roll chain.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The lightly toasted split-top bun comes from the East Coast and is pleasantly not out of proportion to the quarter-pound of lobster meat. This is the rare both slightly mayonnaise, slightly butter-based lobster roll and they kind of cancel each other out — you don’t notice either. There is a small smear of mayonnaise on the bun and a touch of butter mingling with the lobster meat. That makes for a slightly boring lobster roll experience but also one that unequivocally focuses on the meat itself. If you don’t want an over the top lobster roll and just want pure, sweet meat with a little bit of bread as a serving vessel, this rendition is your best bet in San Francisco.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Woodhouse Fish Co.\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/gBdUqEHF6sM2\">2073 Market St.\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nSan Francisco\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131413\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-131413\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/IMG_3844-e1544810309833.jpg\" alt=\"Mayo-based lobster roll at Woodhouse Fish Co.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mayo-based lobster roll at Woodhouse Fish Co. \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The most well-known lobster rolls in the Bay Area come from the duo of maritime/nautical themed \u003ca href=\"http://woodhousefish.com/\">Woodhouse Fish Co.\u003c/a> locations, created by the same family who owns the intensely eclectic Buck’s of Woodside. There is all kinds of seafood to choose from — cioppino to fried Ipswich clams to Baja-style fish tacos — but the majority of diners make a beeline for the two sizes of split-top lobster rolls. The decision between the two simply depends on how hungry you are (the large for $38 can be a bit much for one comfortable sitting; the small for $23 might require a few oysters and clams to help fill you up).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Guests have the option of having a plain butter lobster roll but the house specialty is a mayonnaise-based roll. Don’t flinch when we say this — if you like tuna salad or chicken salad sandwiches, this is the lobster roll for you. It’s definitely the most mayonnaise-heavy of the ones we tried and that works wonderfully in tandem with the diced celery mingling with the lobster chunks, chives flecked over the top, and the lemon on the side waiting to be squirted on everything. That latter element is a brilliant addition because the acidity brings out more of the natural briny flavor of the lobster.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The lobster itself is terrific as a nice blend of claw, chunky-textured and thinner strands of meat. You get it all and it’s pleasantly not spilling out of the fluffy, not overbearing bun. This can actually be eaten like a sandwich. Call it the lobster salad sandwich.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Anchor & Hope\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/836FTZ7PVxN2\">83 Minna St.\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nSan Francisco\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131414\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-131414\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/IMG_4229-e1544810468884.jpg\" alt=\"Butter-based lobster roll at Anchor & Hope\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Butter-based lobster roll at Anchor & Hope \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>For lobster rolls, sometimes simpler is better. For Mitchell Rosenthal, the Executive Chef/Owner of FiDi/SoMa seafood destination \u003ca href=\"http://anchorandhopesf.com/\">Anchor & Hope\u003c/a> (and Stock & Bones Restaurant Group siblings Town Hall and Salt House), a lobster roll is all about, well, the \u003ci>lobster\u003c/i>. His world-renowned chef mentor shared that belief: “When we were Executive Chefs at Postrio, I remember when Wolfgang Puck responded to other chefs using a lot of ingredients on a lobster roll, and he said ‘why do you want to cover gold?’ I carry that same ethos, the star of the show is incredible lobster and a great bun.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The restaurant ships fresh lobster in from Maine four times a week, which explains for the consistent quality of the meat. Rosenthal also emphasizes the “mouthfeel” of a lobster roll, which diners may not notice at Anchor & Hope until they think about that concept. You can actually get one bite of Panoramic Baking pain de mie, medium-sized morsels of lobster (Rosenthal isn’t a fan of giant chunks of meat) and a little moisture from aioli or butter, and have everything be in harmony. Of all the lobster rolls we tried, it’s the most “textbook” lobster roll. If you were at a beach shack in Kennebunkport, this is what you’d expect, minus the hot dog bun.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131415\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-131415\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/IMG_4233-e1544810538400.jpg\" alt=\"The restaurant ships fresh lobster in from Maine four times a week\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The restaurant ships fresh lobster in from Maine four times a week \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Anchor & Hope guests can opt for drawn butter or a subtle Old Bay and lemon aioli, and after trying both, we can attest that it’s strictly a matter of personal preference. If you’re a giant Old Bay fan, you might not feel a bit let down since the classic Baltimore crab seasoning doesn’t have a commanding presence, but does nicely enhance the seafaring umami profile of this aioli.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Leo’s Oyster Bar\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/ga6cQBSTNh82\">568 Sacramento St.\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nSan Francisco\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131416\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-131416\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/IMG_4590-e1544810576441.jpg\" alt=\"Maine lobster roll at Leo's Oyster Bar\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Maine lobster roll at Leo's Oyster Bar \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>There is no avoiding two unique traits about the lobster roll at the Big Night Group’s \u003ca href=\"https://leossf.com/\">gorgeous FiDi seafood spot\u003c/a>: there is uni butter involved (!) and it’s $35. Sure, lobster rolls are inherently expensive because lobster is a luxury commodity. But, yes, $35 is a lot of money for one sandwich no matter how you spin it.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Here’s the good news: it’s a fantastic lobster roll. In Leo’s early days after opening in, I found the lobster roll underdressed, the lobster meat itself to be somewhat pale and the whole ensemble way too dominated by bread. Things have changed drastically for the better. The glamour of uni butter isn’t quite what it sounds like. It’s not like a few uni slabs are marinating the lobster meat. It’s like a low humming saltwater spritz to the superb Maine lobster meat nestled inside a slightly toasted Acme brioche roll that has more in common with a fluffy brioche doughnut than the dense, ultra-buttery brioche bricks often found at bakeries. Of all the lobster rolls, this was one of the few perfect sized ones. Bonus points should be awarded because you can choose between fries, salad and chips.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Old Port Lobster Shack\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/GM5yiFJGPa42\">20 Woodside Rd.\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nRedwood City\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131417\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-131417\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/IMG_3778-e1544810395400.jpg\" alt=\"Mayonnaise-based lobster roll at Old Port Lobster Shack.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mayonnaise-based lobster roll at Old Port Lobster Shack. \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Redwood City is not just the “Climate Best by Government Test” city, a reference to its eccentric welcoming sign. It’s now the Lobster Roll Best by Taste Test city, too. Originally, this article was going to focus exclusively on San Francisco, but many passionate lobster roll voices raved about \u003ca href=\"https://oldportlobster.com/\">Old Port Lobster Shack\u003c/a> in Redwood City. We now understand why.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A hybrid lobster shack-BBQ restaurant in a Redwood City shopping plaza isn’t exactly where you would initially expect a standout lobster roll to be. We’re definitely not talking about a weathered beach shack on the rocky Atlantic coast here. However, once you grab an outdoor table and the lobster roll arrives, it doesn’t matter where you are.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cp>There’s a new Japanese-inspired brunch you’ll want to try, and the Mission has a cozy ramen spot (with incredible taro soft-serve!). The holidays are in full swing with Dungeness crab specials, chiles rellenos en nogada, and special lunch service at Bix and Campton Place Restaurant.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Brunch Item Alert: Soft-Shell Crab Benedict! And Other Japanese-Inspired Dishes.\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/asahiru415/\">Asahiru\u003c/a>\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003cbr>\nAt Nabe\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/9SriMWMd9Rm\">1325 9th Ave., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nSat–Sun 9:30am–2:30pm (subject to change)\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131670\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131670\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/asahiru-crab-800x1201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1201\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Soft-shell crab Benedict at Asahiru. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>There’s a new weekend pop-up happening in Nabe in the Inner Sunset: meet \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/asahiru415/\">Asahiru\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>, a Japanese-inspired brunch from chef Hiro Makiyama (who has returned from training in Japan for three years) and Alex Tao. Their signature item is their brilliant soft-shell crab Benedict, with yuzu-infused hollandaise and a pop of bright green flavor from the shiso garnish, plus a side salad. I love how they griddled and pressed the English muffin, and the poached egg yolk and hollandaise will run into the country potatoes on the plate as well (so decadent). One crab is plenty ($18), or get two for $27, or three for $36 (but that would be incredibly rich). There’s also the option to get their panko-fried, thick-cut Canadian bacon as the base ($14 or $18 for two), or a side for $3 (do it).\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131671\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131671\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/asahiru-denver-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Denver-style tamago soft scramble. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Other options include a tamago soft-scramble (they use dashi in the eggs), and they cleverly subbed green bell pepper with shishito peppers in their Denver-style scramble, $15. There’s also a kimcheese version.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131672\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131672\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/asahiru-ham-800x1201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1201\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Thick-cut Canadian bacon katsu--you want this. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>There are many side items, from pork or chicken katsu, croquettes, and we enjoyed the fried pumpkin special. Any of these would be a great addition to the vegetarian breakfast curry ($8), which looked so good — I’m coming back for that! You can also indulge in the lunchier side of brunch with the Wagyudon ($12), with wagyu beef and onions simmered in a mildly sweet au jus over rice.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>The name asahiru comes from \u003cem>asa\u003c/em>, which means morning, and \u003cem>hiru\u003c/em>, which means noon, so you can decide where you fit best on the spectrum.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Warm Up with New Ramen at Ramenwell, But Don't Miss the Taro Soft-Serve\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Ramen-Restaurant/Ramenwell-162718027778118/\">Ramenwell\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n3378 18th St., San Francisco\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131673\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131673\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/ramenwell-back-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The back dining room at Ramenwell. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Cooler nights have arrived, which means a bowl of steamy ramen is especially welcome. There’s a new and friendly ramen spot in the Mission that took over the former Ken Ken Ramen space called \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Ramen-Restaurant/Ramenwell-162718027778118/\">Ramenwell\u003c/a>. The place has a new and sleek look, with groovy lighting, a front bar, upbeat music, and the back has a counter flanking the kitchen (perfect for solo diners) and tables too. The chef-owner is Chicago transplant Harold Jurado (Yusho, Chizakaya), who offers a menu of creative and non-traditional ramen bowls, from 20-hour pork tonkotsu to tori paitan (creamy chicken) to a vegetarian mushroom shoyu, all for $15 and under.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I went for the spicy tori tantanmen, with creamy chicken broth, spicy miso chicken tantan, bean sprouts, scallions, cilantro, and spicy sesame oil. Chicken and turkey are ground and cured overnight with miso, giving a rich and fuller flavor. What really stood out is the golden egg, cured with sake, soy, mirin, garlic, and ginger — it’s a bright yellow yolk, creamy and tangier than others. Many ramen places serve eggs that are still cold, but here, the temperature was just right.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The noodles are a definite al dente — but it means they hold up until you’re at the very end of your bowl without getting mushy (the chef sources them from Hawaii). At first, I thought the bowl was a little heavy on the oil, but as you start digging in, it all comes together in a satisfying way.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I also had a taste of their holiday special ramen, which featured the ends of barbecue pork belly that they have 4505 Burgers and BBQ smoke for them. The ends are chopped up with chile oil and serve with the tori paitan broth. It was like a smoky love child of barbecue and ramen and you really should order it. It wasn’t too fatty either — they use a pork belly that is less fatty than most.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131674\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131674\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/ramenwell-taro-800x1201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1201\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">It doesn't matter how cold out it is, get the taro soft-serve. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>There are some other small plates on the menu (the wagyu tataki and hamachi with bone marrow are reportedly a big hit), a varied selection of sake, American and Japanese beers, cider, and some wines that interestingly aren’t listed with a producer but okay, and the photo finish is the taro soft-serve. Don’t let the matcha tempt you, it’s all about the captivating taro, which is earthy, creamy, and rich. Loved the fresh and crisp vanilla cone, what a delight for $5.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Dungeness Crab Specials at Gott's Roadside\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.gotts.com/\">Gott’s Roadside\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nAt all Gott's Bay Area and Wine Country locations\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131675\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131675\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/CrabShrimpSaladwCrabSandwich-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Two Dungeness crab specials at Gott's Roadside. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Dungeness crab season is in full swing and \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.gotts.com/\">Gott’s Roadside\u003c/a>\u003c/strong> is now offering their seasonal crab specials at all Bay Area locations through January 31, 2019 (contingent on the crab season). The Dungeness crab is sourced from local purveyors and piled into their\u003cb> \u003c/b>Dungeness Crab Sandwich with housemade Meyer lemon aioli, green onions, and romaine lettuce (yeah, it’s back!) on a toasted brioche bun ($19.99).\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But then there’s the Dungeness Crab & Bay Shrimp Louie, with sliced avocado, tomatoes, hard-boiled egg, lemon wedge, and a side of secret sauce, all on crisp romaine lettuce lightly tossed in lemon-dijon vinaigrette (also $19.99). Yeah, it’s great to get avocado AND crab in the winter.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And just in case you’re in the mood for a holiday treat, you can also get their new egg nog shake (available until December 31, 2018), made with organic Three Twins egg nog ice cream, and hand-spun to order with Clover Egg Nog ($6.99–$7.99).\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>A Holiday Tradition: Chiles Rellenos en Nogada\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.donatomas.com/\">Doña Tomás\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/vv7GZ6NPNgR2\">5004 Telegraph Ave., Oakland\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131683\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131683\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/DTFFX-4648-800x1199.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1199\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The annual holiday special of chiles rellenos en nogada at Doña Tomás. \u003ccite>(Kristen Loken)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>One of the best parts about the holidays are all the special dishes that come around, and \u003ca href=\"https://www.donatomas.com/\">\u003cstrong>Doña Tomás\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> in Oakland will be serving a customer favorite and annual tradition: \u003cstrong>chiles rellenos en nogada\u003c/strong>. You get a roasted poblano chile stuffed with cheese, yams, and herbs, covered in a walnut-cream sauce and sprinkled with pomegranate seeds! The dish is served with black beans and housemade corn tortillas and costs $23. Be sure to swing by during the month of December to enjoy it.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Special Holiday Lunch Service at Bix and Campton Place\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.bixrestaurant.com\">Bix\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/aeb3APvBxUp\">56 Gold St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.tajcamptonplace.com/dining/\">Campton Place Restaurant\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/pTjv8jwS6Ro\">340 Stockton St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131677\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131677\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/bix-burger-800x1067.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1067\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Holiday lunch perfection is the Bix burger, fries, and martini. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>One of the most festive places to celebrate the holidays is \u003ca href=\"http://www.bixrestaurant.com\">\u003cstrong>Bix\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>, which recently celebrated 30 years of pouring us strong martinis. Cheers to that! A fun tradition they have is to offer holiday lunch service throughout the week instead of their usual Friday-only service. From now until December 21, they are open every weekday for lunch starting at 11:30am, except December 14, when they will be closed for a private event. Be sure to make a reservation. And don’t miss the potato pillows with caviar!\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The elegant \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.tajcamptonplace.com/dining/\">Campton Place Restaurant\u003c/a>\u003c/strong> is right on Union Square, and they decided to open for holiday lunch service Thu–Sat from 11:30am–1:45pm through January. Chef Srijith Gopinathan — who just maintained one Michelin star for the restaurant — has put together a menu with dishes like chestnut soup with grilled beech mushrooms, Asian pear, Cognac, and salted boondi; guinea hen “samosa” with tomato butter, fuyu persimmon, and frisée salad; and Maine lobster with coconut curry, romanesco, puffed black rice, and potatoes. For the full menu, please see \u003ca href=\"https://www.dropbox.com/s/zq2ydpdcyr1222z/Holiday%20Lunch%20Menu.pdf?dl=0\">here\u003c/a>. You can walk off the lunch while holiday shopping in Union Square.\u003c/p>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>There’s a new Japanese-inspired brunch you’ll want to try, and the Mission has a cozy ramen spot (with incredible taro soft-serve!). The holidays are in full swing with Dungeness crab specials, chiles rellenos en nogada, and special lunch service at Bix and Campton Place Restaurant.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Brunch Item Alert: Soft-Shell Crab Benedict! And Other Japanese-Inspired Dishes.\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/asahiru415/\">Asahiru\u003c/a>\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003cbr>\nAt Nabe\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/9SriMWMd9Rm\">1325 9th Ave., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nSat–Sun 9:30am–2:30pm (subject to change)\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131670\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131670\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/asahiru-crab-800x1201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1201\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Soft-shell crab Benedict at Asahiru. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>There’s a new weekend pop-up happening in Nabe in the Inner Sunset: meet \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/asahiru415/\">Asahiru\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>, a Japanese-inspired brunch from chef Hiro Makiyama (who has returned from training in Japan for three years) and Alex Tao. Their signature item is their brilliant soft-shell crab Benedict, with yuzu-infused hollandaise and a pop of bright green flavor from the shiso garnish, plus a side salad. I love how they griddled and pressed the English muffin, and the poached egg yolk and hollandaise will run into the country potatoes on the plate as well (so decadent). One crab is plenty ($18), or get two for $27, or three for $36 (but that would be incredibly rich). There’s also the option to get their panko-fried, thick-cut Canadian bacon as the base ($14 or $18 for two), or a side for $3 (do it).\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131671\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131671\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/asahiru-denver-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Denver-style tamago soft scramble. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Other options include a tamago soft-scramble (they use dashi in the eggs), and they cleverly subbed green bell pepper with shishito peppers in their Denver-style scramble, $15. There’s also a kimcheese version.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131672\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131672\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/asahiru-ham-800x1201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1201\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Thick-cut Canadian bacon katsu--you want this. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>There are many side items, from pork or chicken katsu, croquettes, and we enjoyed the fried pumpkin special. Any of these would be a great addition to the vegetarian breakfast curry ($8), which looked so good — I’m coming back for that! You can also indulge in the lunchier side of brunch with the Wagyudon ($12), with wagyu beef and onions simmered in a mildly sweet au jus over rice.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>The name asahiru comes from \u003cem>asa\u003c/em>, which means morning, and \u003cem>hiru\u003c/em>, which means noon, so you can decide where you fit best on the spectrum.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Warm Up with New Ramen at Ramenwell, But Don't Miss the Taro Soft-Serve\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Ramen-Restaurant/Ramenwell-162718027778118/\">Ramenwell\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n3378 18th St., San Francisco\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131673\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131673\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/ramenwell-back-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The back dining room at Ramenwell. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Cooler nights have arrived, which means a bowl of steamy ramen is especially welcome. There’s a new and friendly ramen spot in the Mission that took over the former Ken Ken Ramen space called \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Ramen-Restaurant/Ramenwell-162718027778118/\">Ramenwell\u003c/a>. The place has a new and sleek look, with groovy lighting, a front bar, upbeat music, and the back has a counter flanking the kitchen (perfect for solo diners) and tables too. The chef-owner is Chicago transplant Harold Jurado (Yusho, Chizakaya), who offers a menu of creative and non-traditional ramen bowls, from 20-hour pork tonkotsu to tori paitan (creamy chicken) to a vegetarian mushroom shoyu, all for $15 and under.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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At first, I thought the bowl was a little heavy on the oil, but as you start digging in, it all comes together in a satisfying way.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I also had a taste of their holiday special ramen, which featured the ends of barbecue pork belly that they have 4505 Burgers and BBQ smoke for them. The ends are chopped up with chile oil and serve with the tori paitan broth. It was like a smoky love child of barbecue and ramen and you really should order it. It wasn’t too fatty either — they use a pork belly that is less fatty than most.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131674\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131674\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/ramenwell-taro-800x1201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1201\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">It doesn't matter how cold out it is, get the taro soft-serve. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>There are some other small plates on the menu (the wagyu tataki and hamachi with bone marrow are reportedly a big hit), a varied selection of sake, American and Japanese beers, cider, and some wines that interestingly aren’t listed with a producer but okay, and the photo finish is the taro soft-serve. Don’t let the matcha tempt you, it’s all about the captivating taro, which is earthy, creamy, and rich. Loved the fresh and crisp vanilla cone, what a delight for $5.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Dungeness Crab Specials at Gott's Roadside\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.gotts.com/\">Gott’s Roadside\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nAt all Gott's Bay Area and Wine Country locations\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131675\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131675\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/CrabShrimpSaladwCrabSandwich-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Two Dungeness crab specials at Gott's Roadside. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Dungeness crab season is in full swing and \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.gotts.com/\">Gott’s Roadside\u003c/a>\u003c/strong> is now offering their seasonal crab specials at all Bay Area locations through January 31, 2019 (contingent on the crab season). The Dungeness crab is sourced from local purveyors and piled into their\u003cb> \u003c/b>Dungeness Crab Sandwich with housemade Meyer lemon aioli, green onions, and romaine lettuce (yeah, it’s back!) on a toasted brioche bun ($19.99).\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But then there’s the Dungeness Crab & Bay Shrimp Louie, with sliced avocado, tomatoes, hard-boiled egg, lemon wedge, and a side of secret sauce, all on crisp romaine lettuce lightly tossed in lemon-dijon vinaigrette (also $19.99). Yeah, it’s great to get avocado AND crab in the winter.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And just in case you’re in the mood for a holiday treat, you can also get their new egg nog shake (available until December 31, 2018), made with organic Three Twins egg nog ice cream, and hand-spun to order with Clover Egg Nog ($6.99–$7.99).\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>A Holiday Tradition: Chiles Rellenos en Nogada\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.donatomas.com/\">Doña Tomás\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/vv7GZ6NPNgR2\">5004 Telegraph Ave., Oakland\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131683\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131683\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/DTFFX-4648-800x1199.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1199\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The annual holiday special of chiles rellenos en nogada at Doña Tomás. \u003ccite>(Kristen Loken)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>One of the best parts about the holidays are all the special dishes that come around, and \u003ca href=\"https://www.donatomas.com/\">\u003cstrong>Doña Tomás\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> in Oakland will be serving a customer favorite and annual tradition: \u003cstrong>chiles rellenos en nogada\u003c/strong>. You get a roasted poblano chile stuffed with cheese, yams, and herbs, covered in a walnut-cream sauce and sprinkled with pomegranate seeds! The dish is served with black beans and housemade corn tortillas and costs $23. Be sure to swing by during the month of December to enjoy it.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Special Holiday Lunch Service at Bix and Campton Place\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.bixrestaurant.com\">Bix\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/aeb3APvBxUp\">56 Gold St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.tajcamptonplace.com/dining/\">Campton Place Restaurant\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/pTjv8jwS6Ro\">340 Stockton St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131677\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131677\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/bix-burger-800x1067.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1067\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Holiday lunch perfection is the Bix burger, fries, and martini. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>One of the most festive places to celebrate the holidays is \u003ca href=\"http://www.bixrestaurant.com\">\u003cstrong>Bix\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>, which recently celebrated 30 years of pouring us strong martinis. Cheers to that! A fun tradition they have is to offer holiday lunch service throughout the week instead of their usual Friday-only service. From now until December 21, they are open every weekday for lunch starting at 11:30am, except December 14, when they will be closed for a private event. Be sure to make a reservation. And don’t miss the potato pillows with caviar!\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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