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"content": "\u003cp>\u003cem>Today is National Margarita Day! Here’s where to celebrate.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>No matter how you like yours – frozen or on the rocks, with or without salt, flavor-infused or classic – Sonoma serves up marvelous margaritas.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Did we miss one of your favorites? 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It comprises lime, strawberry (or mango) with muddled jalapeño peppers served on the rocks. If heat isn't your thing, try one of their 12 other margaritas, or keep it simple with a sip of tequila from their expansive \u003ca href=\"http://www.sonomamag.com/breweries-bars-wineries-to-visit-in-sonoma-county/\">bar\u003c/a>, which features over 180 artisan tequilas. \u003cem>(707) 523-3663, 500 4th St., Santa Rosa\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_125188\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 641px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-125188\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/Coat-Rack-Margarita-641x800.jpg\" alt=\"La Casa Restaurant\" width=\"641\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/Coat-Rack-Margarita-641x800.jpg 641w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/Coat-Rack-Margarita-641x800-160x200.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/Coat-Rack-Margarita-641x800-240x300.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/Coat-Rack-Margarita-641x800-375x468.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/Coat-Rack-Margarita-641x800-520x649.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 641px) 100vw, 641px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">La Casa Restaurant \u003ccite>(Sarah Stierch)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://lacasarestaurants.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">La Casa Restaurant\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nThe oldest restaurant in \u003ca href=\"http://www.sonomamag.com/sonoma-county-town-makes-la-times-california-bucket-list/\">Sonoma\u003c/a> knows how to throw down the margaritas - they offer six types - many use recipes that date back to the restaurant's founding in 1967. Try the Coat Rack, which uses Cazadores Reposado tequila, Cointreau, and fresh squeezed lime ($9.95), or grab a house margarita during happy hour ($5). \u003cem>(707) 996-3406, 121 E. 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Local fans describe Mi Pueblo's margaritas as being \"the size of a mixing bowl\" and therefore shareable for two - but would you really want to share your margarita? \u003cem>(707) 769-9066, 1008 Kentucky St., Petaluma\u003c/em>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_125192\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 600px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-125192\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/FullSizeRender-600x800.jpg\" alt=\"Oso Sonoma\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/FullSizeRender-600x800.jpg 600w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/FullSizeRender-600x800-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/FullSizeRender-600x800-240x320.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/FullSizeRender-600x800-375x500.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/FullSizeRender-600x800-520x693.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Oso Sonoma \u003ccite>(courtesy of Sonoma Magazine)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://ososonoma.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Oso Sonoma\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nNamed one of the top 100 restaurants in the Bay Area by the \u003cem>San Francisco Chronicle\u003c/em>, Oso's food is pretty great - but so are their cocktails. Their seasonal cocktails use fresh fruit and \u003ca href=\"http://www.sonomamag.com/japanese-restaurants/\">saké\u003c/a> liquors, providing a low alcohol twist on classic drinks. Pair Oso's molé braised pork shoulder tacos ($14) with a blood orange margarita ($10), which uses Sabé Teq, blood orange puree, lime, agave and salt. \u003cem>(707) 931-6926\u003c/em>, \u003ci>9 E. Spain St., Sonoma\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_125196\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-125196\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/MG_3796-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"Maya Restaurant\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/MG_3796-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/MG_3796-1024x683-160x107.jpeg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/MG_3796-1024x683-800x534.jpeg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/MG_3796-1024x683-768x512.jpeg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/MG_3796-1024x683-1020x680.jpeg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/MG_3796-1024x683-960x640.jpeg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/MG_3796-1024x683-240x160.jpeg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/MG_3796-1024x683-375x250.jpeg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/MG_3796-1024x683-520x347.jpeg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Maya Restaurant \u003ccite>(courtesy of Maya Restaurant)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://mayarestaurant.squarespace.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Maya Restaurant\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nSonoma's Maya Restaurant serves contemporary \u003ca href=\"http://www.sonomamag.com/new-cal-cuisine-restaurant-opens-on-sonoma-coast/\">cuisine\u003c/a> from the Yucatan and they also offer the largest tequila selection in town. All of their margaritas use 100% Blue Weber Agave tequila and their house margarita is no joke ($8.50) - it packs a punch with silver tequila, orange liqueur, and fresh lemon and lime juice. Grab one at happy hour for $5.50. For something a bit more fruity, try their pomegranate margarita ($9.50). \u003cem>(707) 935-3500\u003c/em>, \u003cem>101 E. Napa St., Sonoma\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_125194\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 600px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-125194\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/margarita-600x800.jpg\" alt=\"Taqueria La Hacienda\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/margarita-600x800.jpg 600w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/margarita-600x800-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/margarita-600x800-240x320.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/margarita-600x800-375x500.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/margarita-600x800-520x693.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Taqueria La Hacienda \u003ccite>(Sarah Stierch)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/pages/Taqueria-La-Hacienda/111753968859849\">\u003cstrong>Taqueria La Hacienda\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nSonoma locals clamor to La Hacienda not just for their hearty portions of \u003ca href=\"http://www.sonomamag.com/best-burritos-in-sonoma-county/\">Mexican food\u003c/a>, including the best homemade molé in town, but for their gigantic margaritas. Skip the house margarita and go top shelf ($8.25) which uses their famous margarita mix and El Jimador Tequila Blanco Triple Sec, topped with floats of Grand Marnier and Cointreau. They also offer a margarita using organic tequila. ($10.99). \u003ci>(707) 939-8226, 17960 Sonoma Hwy, Sonoma\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_125185\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-125185\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/13584692_1706993129561594_100171410129379923_o-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Mateo's Cocina Latina\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/13584692_1706993129561594_100171410129379923_o-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/13584692_1706993129561594_100171410129379923_o-1024x683-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/13584692_1706993129561594_100171410129379923_o-1024x683-800x534.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/13584692_1706993129561594_100171410129379923_o-1024x683-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/13584692_1706993129561594_100171410129379923_o-1024x683-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/13584692_1706993129561594_100171410129379923_o-1024x683-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/13584692_1706993129561594_100171410129379923_o-1024x683-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/13584692_1706993129561594_100171410129379923_o-1024x683-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/13584692_1706993129561594_100171410129379923_o-1024x683-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mateo's Cocina Latina \u003ccite>(courtesy of Mateo's Cucina Latina)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.mateoscocinalatina.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mateo's Cocina Latina\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nYucatán-born chef Mateo Granados takes great pride in his gourmet cuisine, which has earned him numerous awards including being named one of food critic Michael Bauer's favorite restaurants in \u003ca href=\"http://www.sonomamag.com/healdsburg-wine-tasting-rooms/\">Healdsburg\u003c/a>. Using sustainable and locally grown ingredients, Granados cocktail program is no joke either. Go for the heat with the margarita caliente with Cimarron Blanco, radish, cilantro, jalapeño and agave nectar ($11.50) or keep it cool with a house margarita ($10). \u003cem>(707) 433-1520, 214 Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_125201\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 468px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-125201\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/Rustic-Bar_-Photo-Amanda-Marsalis-h.jpg\" alt=\"Rustic Francis's Favorites\" width=\"468\" height=\"625\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/Rustic-Bar_-Photo-Amanda-Marsalis-h.jpg 468w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/Rustic-Bar_-Photo-Amanda-Marsalis-h-160x214.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/Rustic-Bar_-Photo-Amanda-Marsalis-h-240x321.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/Rustic-Bar_-Photo-Amanda-Marsalis-h-375x501.jpg 375w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 468px) 100vw, 468px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rustic Francis's Favorites \u003ccite>(Amanda Marsalis)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.francisfordcoppolawinery.com/en/visit/dine-at-the-winery/rustic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Rustic Francis's Favorites\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nItalian isn't the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about margaritas, but, North County locals swear by the agave honey margarita ($13) at Francis Ford Coppola's restaurant at his namesake winery in Geyserville. A simple blend of tequila, agave honey, Cointreau and lime, the recipe is based on a traditional Mexican recipe from the 1930s. Enjoy it at the art deco bar or \u003ca href=\"http://www.sonomamag.com/pool-party-coppola-winerys-pool-opens-april-1/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">poolside\u003c/a>. \u003ci>(707) 857-1485, 300 Via Archimedes, Geyserville\u003c/i>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_125200\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 645px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-125200\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/plaza-tequila-645x800.jpg\" alt=\"Plaza Tequila\" width=\"645\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/plaza-tequila-645x800.jpg 645w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/plaza-tequila-645x800-160x198.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/plaza-tequila-645x800-240x298.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/plaza-tequila-645x800-375x465.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/plaza-tequila-645x800-520x645.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 645px) 100vw, 645px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Plaza Tequila \u003ccite>(courtesy of Plaza Tequila)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.plazatequila.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Plaza Tequila\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nPopular with \u003ca href=\"http://www.sonomamag.com/best-happy-hours-sonoma-county/\">happy hour\u003c/a> enthusiasts, Plaza Tequila offers margarita lovers plenty of options to pair with their expansive menu. Treat yourself to a top shelf margarita ($6 during happy hour), which is topped off with a float of Cointreau, and sit back and relax on their shaded patio. \u003cem>(707) 776-4949, 600 E. Washington, Petaluma. \u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_125189\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-125189\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/Edward-G-Agave.jpg\" alt=\"Agave\" width=\"1000\" height=\"562\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/Edward-G-Agave.jpg 1000w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/Edward-G-Agave-160x90.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/Edward-G-Agave-800x450.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/Edward-G-Agave-768x432.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/Edward-G-Agave-960x540.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/Edward-G-Agave-240x135.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/Edward-G-Agave-375x211.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/Edward-G-Agave-520x292.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Agave \u003ccite>(courtesy Sonoma Magazine)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.agave-mex.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Agave\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nKnown for their vast tequila selection (one of the largest collections in the county), Agave hosts tequila tastings. Go for a house margarita or go big with Le Reyna del Sur, which is made with Herradura silver tequila, fresh squeezed lime, and Grand Marnier. Enjoy your margarita \u003ca href=\"http://www.sonomamag.com/the-38-best-outdoor-dining-restaurants-in-sonoma-county/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">al fresco\u003c/a> with Chef Octavio Diaz's mother's speciality, traditional molé from Oaxaca ($14.99). \u003cem>(707) 433-2411, 1063 Vine St., Healdsburg.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_125191\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 960px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-125191\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/el-farolito-margaritas.jpg\" alt=\"El Farolito\" width=\"960\" height=\"716\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/el-farolito-margaritas.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/el-farolito-margaritas-160x119.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/el-farolito-margaritas-800x597.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/el-farolito-margaritas-768x573.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/el-farolito-margaritas-240x179.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/el-farolito-margaritas-375x280.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/el-farolito-margaritas-520x388.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">El Farolito \u003ccite>(courtesy of El Farolito)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.elfarolito2000.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">El Farolito\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nWindsor's El Farolito features El Rey, a Mezcaleria bar in the heart of the restaurant, which serves up tasty craft cocktail margaritas. Fans of El Farolito praise the Trés Pedros, which is made with Azunia Platinum Blanco tequila, tamarind, hibiscus, and lime juice. If you're a smoky mezcal lover, you'll find mezcal margaritas, including the Maria Sabina, which comprises San Juan del Rio mezcal, \u003ca href=\"http://www.sonomamag.com/history-petaluma-eggs/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">egg\u003c/a> white, lime juice, agave nectar and amaretto. \u003cem>(707) 838-9511, 8465 Old Redwood Hwy, Windsor\u003c/em>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_125193\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-125193\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/Kin-Patio-1024x668.jpg\" alt=\"Kin\" width=\"1024\" height=\"668\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/Kin-Patio-1024x668.jpg 1024w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/Kin-Patio-1024x668-160x104.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/Kin-Patio-1024x668-800x522.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/Kin-Patio-1024x668-768x501.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/Kin-Patio-1024x668-1020x665.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/Kin-Patio-1024x668-960x626.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/Kin-Patio-1024x668-240x157.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/Kin-Patio-1024x668-375x245.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/Kin-Patio-1024x668-520x339.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kin \u003ccite>(courtesy of Kin)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.kinwindsor.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kin\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003c/strong>The patio at Windsor's Kin makes for a fabulous place to kick back and \u003ca href=\"http://www.sonomamag.com/zen-garden-in-your-backyard/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">relax\u003c/a> with a KIN margarita ($11) in hand. The margarita uses Hacienda Vieja Reposado tequila, Beauchant orange liqueur, fresh lime juice, sour mix, and salt - be sure to ask for pomegranate juice, too! Enjoy it with mahi mahi fish tacos ($15) or a fajita chicken salad ($14). \u003cem>(707) 837-7546, 740 McClelland Dr., Windsor.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_125190\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-125190\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/el-barrio-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"El Barrio\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/el-barrio-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/el-barrio-1024x682-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/el-barrio-1024x682-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/el-barrio-1024x682-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/el-barrio-1024x682-1020x679.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/el-barrio-1024x682-960x639.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/el-barrio-1024x682-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/el-barrio-1024x682-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/el-barrio-1024x682-520x346.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">El Barrio \u003ccite>(Kelly Pulieo)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://elbarriobar.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">El Barrio\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nOne of the hottest spots in \u003ca href=\"http://www.sonomamag.com/guerneville-welcomes-its-first-wine-tasting-room-bank-club/\">Guerneville\u003c/a>, El Barrio pairs tequila and mezcal craft cocktails with small Mexican plates. \u003cem>USA Today\u003c/em> calls their La Adelita margarita - made with Cebeza tequila, Cointreau, hibiscus, and lime ($9) - \"sultry.\" They also offer mezcal margaritas, like the El Barrio, which uses just a few simple ingredients: Fidencio mezcal, agave and lime juice ($9). Grab some Mexican deviled eggs ($5) and chill on the patio with drinks in hand. \u003cem>(707) 604-7601, 16230 Main St., Guerneville. \u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_125202\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-125202\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/underwood2.jpeg\" alt=\"Underwood Bar and Grill\" width=\"800\" height=\"494\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/underwood2.jpeg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/underwood2-160x99.jpeg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/underwood2-768x474.jpeg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/underwood2-240x148.jpeg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/underwood2-375x232.jpeg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/underwood2-520x321.jpeg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Underwood Bar and Grill \u003ccite>(courtesy Sonoma Magazine)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.underwoodgraton.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Underwood Bar and Grill\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nA popular hangout for locals, including winemakers and artists, the Underwood offers a top notch craft cocktail program - which of course includes a margarita. Their Mercury margarita ($12.50) uses Herradura Blanco tequila, Grand Marnier, Cointreau, house-made sweet & sour, and fresh orange juice. It's a perfect match with their signature grilled \u003ca href=\"http://www.sonomamag.com/hbg-in-healdsburg-best-burger-in-america/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">hamburger\u003c/a>($14.50). \u003cem>(707) 823-7023, 9113 Graton Rd., Graton.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_125184\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 960px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-125184\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/300027_229132243814505_503211754_n.jpg\" alt=\"El Coronel Mexican Restaurant\" width=\"960\" height=\"639\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/300027_229132243814505_503211754_n.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/300027_229132243814505_503211754_n-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/300027_229132243814505_503211754_n-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/300027_229132243814505_503211754_n-768x511.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/300027_229132243814505_503211754_n-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/300027_229132243814505_503211754_n-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/300027_229132243814505_503211754_n-520x346.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">El Coronel Mexican Restaurant \u003ccite>(courtesy of El Coronel Restaurant)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.elcoronelrestaurant.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">El Coronel Mexican Restaurant\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003c/strong>A Sebastopol favorite, El Coronel is a family-friendly establishment with an \u003ca href=\"http://www.sonomamag.com/best-outdoor-dining-restaurants-in-sonoma-county-2017/\">outdoor patio\u003c/a> that makes for a great spot to enjoy one of El Coronel's nine speciality margaritas - especially if you love a more fruity twist. Their Pink Cadillac margarita stars Chambord, giving it a distinct raspberry flavor, and the Georgia Peach features peach Schnapps. \u003cem>(707) 829-7010, 1015 Gravenstein Hwy S., Sebastopol.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_125199\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-125199\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/Paul-V.-.jpg\" alt=\"La Bodeguita\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/Paul-V.-.jpg 1000w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/Paul-V.--160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/Paul-V.--800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/Paul-V.--768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/Paul-V.--960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/Paul-V.--240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/Paul-V.--375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/Paul-V.--520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">La Bodeguita \u003ccite>(Paul V.))\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/pages/La-Bodegita-Mexican-Grill/258065254357581\">La Bodeguita\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003c/strong>Bodega Bay's only Mexican restaurant, La Bodeguita, serves up traditional Mexican food with a \u003ca href=\"http://www.sonomamag.com/sonoma-coast-hotels/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">seaside\u003c/a> twist. Both locals and travelers along Highway 1 stop by for frozen margaritas, which come in a giant goblet that requires two hands to hold. Nibble on your margarita with chips and fresh salsa, followed by the fish taco of the day. \u003cem>(707) 875-9190, 2001 CA-1, Bodega Bay\u003c/em>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_125195\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-125195\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/Margarita-800x800.jpg\" alt=\"Ricardo's Bar & Grill\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/Margarita-800x800.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/Margarita-800x800-160x160.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/Margarita-800x800-768x768.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/Margarita-800x800-240x240.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/Margarita-800x800-375x375.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/Margarita-800x800-520x520.jpg 520w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/Margarita-800x800-32x32.jpg 32w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/Margarita-800x800-50x50.jpg 50w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/Margarita-800x800-64x64.jpg 64w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/Margarita-800x800-96x96.jpg 96w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/Margarita-800x800-128x128.jpg 128w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/Margarita-800x800-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ricardo's Bar & Grill \u003ccite>(courtesy of Ricardo's Bar & Grill)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://ricardosbarandgrill.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ricardo's Bar & Grill\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nThe hangout of choice for Bennett Valley locals, Ricardo's serves up not only tasty martinis, but also a delicious house margarita during happy hour ($4) that uses Sauza Blue tequila and is served on the rocks in a tall, skinny glass. Or go big with their top shelf ($9) - it's worth the upgrade. Serve it up with shrimp tacos from the \u003ca href=\"http://www.sonomamag.com/santa-rosa-breakfast/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">secret\u003c/a> menu (seriously) and you'll be satisfied. \u003cem>(707) 545-7696, 2700 Yulupa, Santa Rosa.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_125186\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-125186\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/17264361_10154990749464774_2192521297559484824_n.jpg\" alt=\"Rocker Oysterfeller's\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/17264361_10154990749464774_2192521297559484824_n.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/17264361_10154990749464774_2192521297559484824_n-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/17264361_10154990749464774_2192521297559484824_n-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/17264361_10154990749464774_2192521297559484824_n-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/17264361_10154990749464774_2192521297559484824_n-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/17264361_10154990749464774_2192521297559484824_n-520x346.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rocker Oysterfeller's \u003ccite>(Paige Green Photography)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.rockeroysterfellers.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Rocker Oysterfeller's\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003c/strong>A historic haunt, the Rocker Oysterfeller's saloon offers contemporary twists on classics, including the margarita, which comprises fresh lime, Arette tequila, Patron Citronage, and agave ($10). Enjoy it with their beer battered fish tacos, served with apple-fennel slaw and a spicy remoulade sauce ($14). If you have too many margaritas, you can crash at their onsite \u003ca href=\"http://www.sonomamag.com/waterfront-vacation-rentals-hotels-on-the-sonoma-coast/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">hotel\u003c/a>. \u003cem>(707) 876-1983, 14415 Highway 1, Valley Ford.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_125197\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 493px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-125197\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/Mi-Ranchito-La-Borracha-Margarita.jpg\" alt=\"Mi Ranchito\" width=\"493\" height=\"678\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/Mi-Ranchito-La-Borracha-Margarita.jpg 493w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/Mi-Ranchito-La-Borracha-Margarita-160x220.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/Mi-Ranchito-La-Borracha-Margarita-240x330.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/Mi-Ranchito-La-Borracha-Margarita-375x516.jpg 375w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 493px) 100vw, 493px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mi Ranchito \u003ccite>(courtesy of Mi Ranchito)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.miranchitocotati.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mi Ranchito\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nCotati's Mi Ranchito loves tequila so much they have their own tequila club. Their speciality margaritas run the gamut of colors, tastes and sizes. Try La Borracha, which is topped off with a mini-Corona \u003ca href=\"http://www.sonomamag.com/sonoma-session-beers/\">beer\u003c/a> or a refreshing cucumber margarita that uses Milagro silver tequila. During happy hour, margaritas are a mere $3.50! \u003cem>(707) 795-7600, 7600 Commerce Blvd, Cotati.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>This guide was originally published on\u003c/em> \u003ca href=\"http://www.sonomamag.com/margaritas-in-sonoma-county/#slide-1\">\u003cem>Sonoma Magazine.\u003c/em>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003cem>Today is National Margarita Day! Here’s where to celebrate.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>No matter how you like yours – frozen or on the rocks, with or without salt, flavor-infused or classic – Sonoma serves up marvelous margaritas.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Did we miss one of your favorites? Let us know in the comments.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_125187\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-125187\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/BS_081215_LAROSA8_743425-1024x751.jpg\" alt=\"La Rosa Tequileria & Grille\" width=\"1024\" height=\"751\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/BS_081215_LAROSA8_743425-1024x751.jpg 1024w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/BS_081215_LAROSA8_743425-1024x751-160x117.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/BS_081215_LAROSA8_743425-1024x751-800x587.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/BS_081215_LAROSA8_743425-1024x751-768x563.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/BS_081215_LAROSA8_743425-1024x751-1020x748.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/BS_081215_LAROSA8_743425-1024x751-960x704.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/BS_081215_LAROSA8_743425-1024x751-240x176.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/BS_081215_LAROSA8_743425-1024x751-375x275.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/BS_081215_LAROSA8_743425-1024x751-520x381.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">La Rosa Tequileria & Grille \u003ccite>(courtesy Sonoma Magazine)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.larosasantarosa.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">La Rosa Tequileria & Grille\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nDining Editor Heather Irwin has declared the La Rosa's La Diabla ($9) margarita her favorite. It comprises lime, strawberry (or mango) with muddled jalapeño peppers served on the rocks. If heat isn't your thing, try one of their 12 other margaritas, or keep it simple with a sip of tequila from their expansive \u003ca href=\"http://www.sonomamag.com/breweries-bars-wineries-to-visit-in-sonoma-county/\">bar\u003c/a>, which features over 180 artisan tequilas. \u003cem>(707) 523-3663, 500 4th St., Santa Rosa\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_125188\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 641px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-125188\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/Coat-Rack-Margarita-641x800.jpg\" alt=\"La Casa Restaurant\" width=\"641\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/Coat-Rack-Margarita-641x800.jpg 641w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/Coat-Rack-Margarita-641x800-160x200.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/Coat-Rack-Margarita-641x800-240x300.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/Coat-Rack-Margarita-641x800-375x468.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/Coat-Rack-Margarita-641x800-520x649.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 641px) 100vw, 641px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">La Casa Restaurant \u003ccite>(Sarah Stierch)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://lacasarestaurants.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">La Casa Restaurant\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nThe oldest restaurant in \u003ca href=\"http://www.sonomamag.com/sonoma-county-town-makes-la-times-california-bucket-list/\">Sonoma\u003c/a> knows how to throw down the margaritas - they offer six types - many use recipes that date back to the restaurant's founding in 1967. Try the Coat Rack, which uses Cazadores Reposado tequila, Cointreau, and fresh squeezed lime ($9.95), or grab a house margarita during happy hour ($5). \u003cem>(707) 996-3406, 121 E. Spain St., Sonoma\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_125198\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 600px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-125198\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/o-600x800.jpg\" alt=\"Mi Pueblo\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/o-600x800.jpg 600w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/o-600x800-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/o-600x800-240x320.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/o-600x800-375x500.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/o-600x800-520x693.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mi Pueblo \u003ccite>(Anita V)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.mipueblorest.com/mi-pueblo-petaluma-el-centro-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mi Pueblo\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nMi Pueblo, located in the heart \u003ca href=\"http://www.sonomamag.com/things-to-do-in-petaluma-according-to-la-time\">Petaluma's\u003c/a> historic downtown, hosts a well regarded happy hour, where speciality margaritas, such as their jalopeño margarita, are a mere $4.50. Local fans describe Mi Pueblo's margaritas as being \"the size of a mixing bowl\" and therefore shareable for two - but would you really want to share your margarita? \u003cem>(707) 769-9066, 1008 Kentucky St., Petaluma\u003c/em>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_125192\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 600px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-125192\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/FullSizeRender-600x800.jpg\" alt=\"Oso Sonoma\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/FullSizeRender-600x800.jpg 600w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/FullSizeRender-600x800-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/FullSizeRender-600x800-240x320.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/FullSizeRender-600x800-375x500.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/FullSizeRender-600x800-520x693.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Oso Sonoma \u003ccite>(courtesy of Sonoma Magazine)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://ososonoma.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Oso Sonoma\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nNamed one of the top 100 restaurants in the Bay Area by the \u003cem>San Francisco Chronicle\u003c/em>, Oso's food is pretty great - but so are their cocktails. Their seasonal cocktails use fresh fruit and \u003ca href=\"http://www.sonomamag.com/japanese-restaurants/\">saké\u003c/a> liquors, providing a low alcohol twist on classic drinks. Pair Oso's molé braised pork shoulder tacos ($14) with a blood orange margarita ($10), which uses Sabé Teq, blood orange puree, lime, agave and salt. \u003cem>(707) 931-6926\u003c/em>, \u003ci>9 E. Spain St., Sonoma\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_125196\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-125196\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/MG_3796-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"Maya Restaurant\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/MG_3796-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/MG_3796-1024x683-160x107.jpeg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/MG_3796-1024x683-800x534.jpeg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/MG_3796-1024x683-768x512.jpeg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/MG_3796-1024x683-1020x680.jpeg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/MG_3796-1024x683-960x640.jpeg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/MG_3796-1024x683-240x160.jpeg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/MG_3796-1024x683-375x250.jpeg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/MG_3796-1024x683-520x347.jpeg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Maya Restaurant \u003ccite>(courtesy of Maya Restaurant)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://mayarestaurant.squarespace.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Maya Restaurant\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nSonoma's Maya Restaurant serves contemporary \u003ca href=\"http://www.sonomamag.com/new-cal-cuisine-restaurant-opens-on-sonoma-coast/\">cuisine\u003c/a> from the Yucatan and they also offer the largest tequila selection in town. All of their margaritas use 100% Blue Weber Agave tequila and their house margarita is no joke ($8.50) - it packs a punch with silver tequila, orange liqueur, and fresh lemon and lime juice. Grab one at happy hour for $5.50. For something a bit more fruity, try their pomegranate margarita ($9.50). \u003cem>(707) 935-3500\u003c/em>, \u003cem>101 E. Napa St., Sonoma\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_125194\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 600px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-125194\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/margarita-600x800.jpg\" alt=\"Taqueria La Hacienda\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/margarita-600x800.jpg 600w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/margarita-600x800-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/margarita-600x800-240x320.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/margarita-600x800-375x500.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/margarita-600x800-520x693.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Taqueria La Hacienda \u003ccite>(Sarah Stierch)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/pages/Taqueria-La-Hacienda/111753968859849\">\u003cstrong>Taqueria La Hacienda\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nSonoma locals clamor to La Hacienda not just for their hearty portions of \u003ca href=\"http://www.sonomamag.com/best-burritos-in-sonoma-county/\">Mexican food\u003c/a>, including the best homemade molé in town, but for their gigantic margaritas. Skip the house margarita and go top shelf ($8.25) which uses their famous margarita mix and El Jimador Tequila Blanco Triple Sec, topped with floats of Grand Marnier and Cointreau. They also offer a margarita using organic tequila. ($10.99). \u003ci>(707) 939-8226, 17960 Sonoma Hwy, Sonoma\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_125185\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-125185\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/13584692_1706993129561594_100171410129379923_o-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Mateo's Cocina Latina\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/13584692_1706993129561594_100171410129379923_o-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/13584692_1706993129561594_100171410129379923_o-1024x683-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/13584692_1706993129561594_100171410129379923_o-1024x683-800x534.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/13584692_1706993129561594_100171410129379923_o-1024x683-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/13584692_1706993129561594_100171410129379923_o-1024x683-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/13584692_1706993129561594_100171410129379923_o-1024x683-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/13584692_1706993129561594_100171410129379923_o-1024x683-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/13584692_1706993129561594_100171410129379923_o-1024x683-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/13584692_1706993129561594_100171410129379923_o-1024x683-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mateo's Cocina Latina \u003ccite>(courtesy of Mateo's Cucina Latina)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.mateoscocinalatina.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mateo's Cocina Latina\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nYucatán-born chef Mateo Granados takes great pride in his gourmet cuisine, which has earned him numerous awards including being named one of food critic Michael Bauer's favorite restaurants in \u003ca href=\"http://www.sonomamag.com/healdsburg-wine-tasting-rooms/\">Healdsburg\u003c/a>. Using sustainable and locally grown ingredients, Granados cocktail program is no joke either. Go for the heat with the margarita caliente with Cimarron Blanco, radish, cilantro, jalapeño and agave nectar ($11.50) or keep it cool with a house margarita ($10). \u003cem>(707) 433-1520, 214 Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_125201\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 468px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-125201\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/Rustic-Bar_-Photo-Amanda-Marsalis-h.jpg\" alt=\"Rustic Francis's Favorites\" width=\"468\" height=\"625\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/Rustic-Bar_-Photo-Amanda-Marsalis-h.jpg 468w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/Rustic-Bar_-Photo-Amanda-Marsalis-h-160x214.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/Rustic-Bar_-Photo-Amanda-Marsalis-h-240x321.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/Rustic-Bar_-Photo-Amanda-Marsalis-h-375x501.jpg 375w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 468px) 100vw, 468px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rustic Francis's Favorites \u003ccite>(Amanda Marsalis)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.francisfordcoppolawinery.com/en/visit/dine-at-the-winery/rustic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Rustic Francis's Favorites\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nItalian isn't the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about margaritas, but, North County locals swear by the agave honey margarita ($13) at Francis Ford Coppola's restaurant at his namesake winery in Geyserville. A simple blend of tequila, agave honey, Cointreau and lime, the recipe is based on a traditional Mexican recipe from the 1930s. Enjoy it at the art deco bar or \u003ca href=\"http://www.sonomamag.com/pool-party-coppola-winerys-pool-opens-april-1/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">poolside\u003c/a>. \u003ci>(707) 857-1485, 300 Via Archimedes, Geyserville\u003c/i>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_125200\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 645px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-125200\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/plaza-tequila-645x800.jpg\" alt=\"Plaza Tequila\" width=\"645\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/plaza-tequila-645x800.jpg 645w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/plaza-tequila-645x800-160x198.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/plaza-tequila-645x800-240x298.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/plaza-tequila-645x800-375x465.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/plaza-tequila-645x800-520x645.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 645px) 100vw, 645px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Plaza Tequila \u003ccite>(courtesy of Plaza Tequila)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.plazatequila.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Plaza Tequila\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nPopular with \u003ca href=\"http://www.sonomamag.com/best-happy-hours-sonoma-county/\">happy hour\u003c/a> enthusiasts, Plaza Tequila offers margarita lovers plenty of options to pair with their expansive menu. Treat yourself to a top shelf margarita ($6 during happy hour), which is topped off with a float of Cointreau, and sit back and relax on their shaded patio. \u003cem>(707) 776-4949, 600 E. Washington, Petaluma. \u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_125189\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-125189\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/Edward-G-Agave.jpg\" alt=\"Agave\" width=\"1000\" height=\"562\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/Edward-G-Agave.jpg 1000w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/Edward-G-Agave-160x90.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/Edward-G-Agave-800x450.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/Edward-G-Agave-768x432.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/Edward-G-Agave-960x540.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/Edward-G-Agave-240x135.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/Edward-G-Agave-375x211.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/Edward-G-Agave-520x292.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Agave \u003ccite>(courtesy Sonoma Magazine)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.agave-mex.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Agave\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nKnown for their vast tequila selection (one of the largest collections in the county), Agave hosts tequila tastings. Go for a house margarita or go big with Le Reyna del Sur, which is made with Herradura silver tequila, fresh squeezed lime, and Grand Marnier. Enjoy your margarita \u003ca href=\"http://www.sonomamag.com/the-38-best-outdoor-dining-restaurants-in-sonoma-county/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">al fresco\u003c/a> with Chef Octavio Diaz's mother's speciality, traditional molé from Oaxaca ($14.99). \u003cem>(707) 433-2411, 1063 Vine St., Healdsburg.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_125191\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 960px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-125191\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/el-farolito-margaritas.jpg\" alt=\"El Farolito\" width=\"960\" height=\"716\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/el-farolito-margaritas.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/el-farolito-margaritas-160x119.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/el-farolito-margaritas-800x597.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/el-farolito-margaritas-768x573.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/el-farolito-margaritas-240x179.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/el-farolito-margaritas-375x280.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/el-farolito-margaritas-520x388.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">El Farolito \u003ccite>(courtesy of El Farolito)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.elfarolito2000.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">El Farolito\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nWindsor's El Farolito features El Rey, a Mezcaleria bar in the heart of the restaurant, which serves up tasty craft cocktail margaritas. Fans of El Farolito praise the Trés Pedros, which is made with Azunia Platinum Blanco tequila, tamarind, hibiscus, and lime juice. If you're a smoky mezcal lover, you'll find mezcal margaritas, including the Maria Sabina, which comprises San Juan del Rio mezcal, \u003ca href=\"http://www.sonomamag.com/history-petaluma-eggs/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">egg\u003c/a> white, lime juice, agave nectar and amaretto. \u003cem>(707) 838-9511, 8465 Old Redwood Hwy, Windsor\u003c/em>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_125193\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-125193\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/Kin-Patio-1024x668.jpg\" alt=\"Kin\" width=\"1024\" height=\"668\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/Kin-Patio-1024x668.jpg 1024w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/Kin-Patio-1024x668-160x104.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/Kin-Patio-1024x668-800x522.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/Kin-Patio-1024x668-768x501.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/Kin-Patio-1024x668-1020x665.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/Kin-Patio-1024x668-960x626.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/Kin-Patio-1024x668-240x157.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/Kin-Patio-1024x668-375x245.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/Kin-Patio-1024x668-520x339.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kin \u003ccite>(courtesy of Kin)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.kinwindsor.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kin\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003c/strong>The patio at Windsor's Kin makes for a fabulous place to kick back and \u003ca href=\"http://www.sonomamag.com/zen-garden-in-your-backyard/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">relax\u003c/a> with a KIN margarita ($11) in hand. The margarita uses Hacienda Vieja Reposado tequila, Beauchant orange liqueur, fresh lime juice, sour mix, and salt - be sure to ask for pomegranate juice, too! Enjoy it with mahi mahi fish tacos ($15) or a fajita chicken salad ($14). \u003cem>(707) 837-7546, 740 McClelland Dr., Windsor.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_125190\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-125190\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/el-barrio-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"El Barrio\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/el-barrio-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/el-barrio-1024x682-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/el-barrio-1024x682-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/el-barrio-1024x682-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/el-barrio-1024x682-1020x679.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/el-barrio-1024x682-960x639.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/el-barrio-1024x682-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/el-barrio-1024x682-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/el-barrio-1024x682-520x346.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">El Barrio \u003ccite>(Kelly Pulieo)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://elbarriobar.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">El Barrio\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nOne of the hottest spots in \u003ca href=\"http://www.sonomamag.com/guerneville-welcomes-its-first-wine-tasting-room-bank-club/\">Guerneville\u003c/a>, El Barrio pairs tequila and mezcal craft cocktails with small Mexican plates. \u003cem>USA Today\u003c/em> calls their La Adelita margarita - made with Cebeza tequila, Cointreau, hibiscus, and lime ($9) - \"sultry.\" They also offer mezcal margaritas, like the El Barrio, which uses just a few simple ingredients: Fidencio mezcal, agave and lime juice ($9). Grab some Mexican deviled eggs ($5) and chill on the patio with drinks in hand. \u003cem>(707) 604-7601, 16230 Main St., Guerneville. \u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_125202\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-125202\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/underwood2.jpeg\" alt=\"Underwood Bar and Grill\" width=\"800\" height=\"494\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/underwood2.jpeg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/underwood2-160x99.jpeg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/underwood2-768x474.jpeg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/underwood2-240x148.jpeg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/underwood2-375x232.jpeg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/underwood2-520x321.jpeg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Underwood Bar and Grill \u003ccite>(courtesy Sonoma Magazine)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.underwoodgraton.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Underwood Bar and Grill\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nA popular hangout for locals, including winemakers and artists, the Underwood offers a top notch craft cocktail program - which of course includes a margarita. Their Mercury margarita ($12.50) uses Herradura Blanco tequila, Grand Marnier, Cointreau, house-made sweet & sour, and fresh orange juice. It's a perfect match with their signature grilled \u003ca href=\"http://www.sonomamag.com/hbg-in-healdsburg-best-burger-in-america/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">hamburger\u003c/a>($14.50). \u003cem>(707) 823-7023, 9113 Graton Rd., Graton.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_125184\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 960px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-125184\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/300027_229132243814505_503211754_n.jpg\" alt=\"El Coronel Mexican Restaurant\" width=\"960\" height=\"639\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/300027_229132243814505_503211754_n.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/300027_229132243814505_503211754_n-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/300027_229132243814505_503211754_n-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/300027_229132243814505_503211754_n-768x511.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/300027_229132243814505_503211754_n-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/300027_229132243814505_503211754_n-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/300027_229132243814505_503211754_n-520x346.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">El Coronel Mexican Restaurant \u003ccite>(courtesy of El Coronel Restaurant)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.elcoronelrestaurant.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">El Coronel Mexican Restaurant\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003c/strong>A Sebastopol favorite, El Coronel is a family-friendly establishment with an \u003ca href=\"http://www.sonomamag.com/best-outdoor-dining-restaurants-in-sonoma-county-2017/\">outdoor patio\u003c/a> that makes for a great spot to enjoy one of El Coronel's nine speciality margaritas - especially if you love a more fruity twist. Their Pink Cadillac margarita stars Chambord, giving it a distinct raspberry flavor, and the Georgia Peach features peach Schnapps. \u003cem>(707) 829-7010, 1015 Gravenstein Hwy S., Sebastopol.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_125199\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-125199\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/Paul-V.-.jpg\" alt=\"La Bodeguita\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/Paul-V.-.jpg 1000w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/Paul-V.--160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/Paul-V.--800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/Paul-V.--768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/Paul-V.--960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/Paul-V.--240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/Paul-V.--375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/Paul-V.--520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">La Bodeguita \u003ccite>(Paul V.))\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/pages/La-Bodegita-Mexican-Grill/258065254357581\">La Bodeguita\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003c/strong>Bodega Bay's only Mexican restaurant, La Bodeguita, serves up traditional Mexican food with a \u003ca href=\"http://www.sonomamag.com/sonoma-coast-hotels/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">seaside\u003c/a> twist. Both locals and travelers along Highway 1 stop by for frozen margaritas, which come in a giant goblet that requires two hands to hold. Nibble on your margarita with chips and fresh salsa, followed by the fish taco of the day. \u003cem>(707) 875-9190, 2001 CA-1, Bodega Bay\u003c/em>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_125195\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-125195\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/Margarita-800x800.jpg\" alt=\"Ricardo's Bar & Grill\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/Margarita-800x800.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/Margarita-800x800-160x160.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/Margarita-800x800-768x768.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/Margarita-800x800-240x240.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/Margarita-800x800-375x375.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/Margarita-800x800-520x520.jpg 520w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/Margarita-800x800-32x32.jpg 32w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/Margarita-800x800-50x50.jpg 50w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/Margarita-800x800-64x64.jpg 64w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/Margarita-800x800-96x96.jpg 96w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/Margarita-800x800-128x128.jpg 128w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/Margarita-800x800-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ricardo's Bar & Grill \u003ccite>(courtesy of Ricardo's Bar & Grill)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://ricardosbarandgrill.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ricardo's Bar & Grill\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nThe hangout of choice for Bennett Valley locals, Ricardo's serves up not only tasty martinis, but also a delicious house margarita during happy hour ($4) that uses Sauza Blue tequila and is served on the rocks in a tall, skinny glass. Or go big with their top shelf ($9) - it's worth the upgrade. Serve it up with shrimp tacos from the \u003ca href=\"http://www.sonomamag.com/santa-rosa-breakfast/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">secret\u003c/a> menu (seriously) and you'll be satisfied. \u003cem>(707) 545-7696, 2700 Yulupa, Santa Rosa.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_125186\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-125186\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/17264361_10154990749464774_2192521297559484824_n.jpg\" alt=\"Rocker Oysterfeller's\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/17264361_10154990749464774_2192521297559484824_n.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/17264361_10154990749464774_2192521297559484824_n-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/17264361_10154990749464774_2192521297559484824_n-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/17264361_10154990749464774_2192521297559484824_n-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/17264361_10154990749464774_2192521297559484824_n-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/17264361_10154990749464774_2192521297559484824_n-520x346.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rocker Oysterfeller's \u003ccite>(Paige Green Photography)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.rockeroysterfellers.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Rocker Oysterfeller's\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003c/strong>A historic haunt, the Rocker Oysterfeller's saloon offers contemporary twists on classics, including the margarita, which comprises fresh lime, Arette tequila, Patron Citronage, and agave ($10). Enjoy it with their beer battered fish tacos, served with apple-fennel slaw and a spicy remoulade sauce ($14). If you have too many margaritas, you can crash at their onsite \u003ca href=\"http://www.sonomamag.com/waterfront-vacation-rentals-hotels-on-the-sonoma-coast/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">hotel\u003c/a>. \u003cem>(707) 876-1983, 14415 Highway 1, Valley Ford.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_125197\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 493px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-125197\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/Mi-Ranchito-La-Borracha-Margarita.jpg\" alt=\"Mi Ranchito\" width=\"493\" height=\"678\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/Mi-Ranchito-La-Borracha-Margarita.jpg 493w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/Mi-Ranchito-La-Borracha-Margarita-160x220.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/Mi-Ranchito-La-Borracha-Margarita-240x330.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/Mi-Ranchito-La-Borracha-Margarita-375x516.jpg 375w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 493px) 100vw, 493px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mi Ranchito \u003ccite>(courtesy of Mi Ranchito)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.miranchitocotati.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mi Ranchito\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nCotati's Mi Ranchito loves tequila so much they have their own tequila club. Their speciality margaritas run the gamut of colors, tastes and sizes. Try La Borracha, which is topped off with a mini-Corona \u003ca href=\"http://www.sonomamag.com/sonoma-session-beers/\">beer\u003c/a> or a refreshing cucumber margarita that uses Milagro silver tequila. During happy hour, margaritas are a mere $3.50! \u003cem>(707) 795-7600, 7600 Commerce Blvd, Cotati.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cp>Share some love this Valentine's Day by making sweet and savory heartfelt treats. Here is a recipe roundup from Bay Area Bites to celebrate the holiday of love.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_124937\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2015/02/12/valentines-day-heart-shaped-chocolate-cookie-strawberry-ice-cream-sandwiches/\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/sandwiches-finish2.jpg\" alt=\"Heart-Shaped Ice Cream Sandwiches\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-124937\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/sandwiches-finish2.jpg 1000w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/sandwiches-finish2-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/sandwiches-finish2-800x534.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/sandwiches-finish2-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/sandwiches-finish2-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/sandwiches-finish2-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/sandwiches-finish2-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/sandwiches-finish2-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Heart-Shaped Ice Cream Sandwiches \u003ccite>(Recipe: Kim Laidlaw, Photo: Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2015/02/12/valentines-day-heart-shaped-chocolate-cookie-strawberry-ice-cream-sandwiches/\">\u003cstrong>Valentine’s Day Heart-Shaped Chocolate Cookie Strawberry Ice Cream Sandwiches\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTender dark chocolate cookies press lovingly against sweet strawberry ice cream to make these fun, heart-shaped treats, perfect for Valentine’s Day.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_124934\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2015/02/11/sexy-sweet-valentines-day-recipe-salted-pistachio-candied-orange-and-dark-chocolate-bark/\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/bark-final2.jpg\" alt=\"Dark Chocolate Bark with Salted Pistachios and Candied Orange\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-124934\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/bark-final2.jpg 1000w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/bark-final2-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/bark-final2-800x534.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/bark-final2-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/bark-final2-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/bark-final2-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/bark-final2-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/bark-final2-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dark Chocolate Bark with Salted Pistachios and Candied Orange \u003ccite>(Recipe: Kim Laidlaw, Photo: Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2015/02/11/sexy-sweet-valentines-day-recipe-salted-pistachio-candied-orange-and-dark-chocolate-bark/\">\u003cstrong>Sexy & Sweet Valentine’s Day Recipe: Salted Pistachio, Candied Orange, and Dark Chocolate Bark\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nSay I love you/want you/need you with this deep dark chocolate bark studded with salty-sweet pistachios and chewy candied orange.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_124941\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2013/02/11/homemade-nutella-souffles/\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/2011-02-02-nutella-souffle-stephanie-hua-lick-my-spoon-12.jpg\" alt=\"Homemade Nutella Soufflés\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-124941\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/2011-02-02-nutella-souffle-stephanie-hua-lick-my-spoon-12.jpg 1000w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/2011-02-02-nutella-souffle-stephanie-hua-lick-my-spoon-12-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/2011-02-02-nutella-souffle-stephanie-hua-lick-my-spoon-12-800x534.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/2011-02-02-nutella-souffle-stephanie-hua-lick-my-spoon-12-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/2011-02-02-nutella-souffle-stephanie-hua-lick-my-spoon-12-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/2011-02-02-nutella-souffle-stephanie-hua-lick-my-spoon-12-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/2011-02-02-nutella-souffle-stephanie-hua-lick-my-spoon-12-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/2011-02-02-nutella-souffle-stephanie-hua-lick-my-spoon-12-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Homemade Nutella Soufflés \u003ccite>( Recipe and Photo: Stephanie Hua)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2013/02/11/homemade-nutella-souffles/\">\u003cstrong>Homemade Nutella Soufflés\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nValentine’s Day can be kitschy overkill. Still, there are some things that just never go out of style. Like chocolate. Sure, a box of chocolates is great, but you’re looking to impress, right? Step it up with Homemade Nutella Soufflés and bask in the adoration.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_124940\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2013/02/14/home-is-where-the-heart-is-on-valentines-day/\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/2011-02-09-valentines-day-beet-salad-stephanie-hua-lick-my-spoon-22.jpg\" alt=\" Heart Beet Salad\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-124940\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/2011-02-09-valentines-day-beet-salad-stephanie-hua-lick-my-spoon-22.jpg 1000w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/2011-02-09-valentines-day-beet-salad-stephanie-hua-lick-my-spoon-22-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/2011-02-09-valentines-day-beet-salad-stephanie-hua-lick-my-spoon-22-800x534.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/2011-02-09-valentines-day-beet-salad-stephanie-hua-lick-my-spoon-22-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/2011-02-09-valentines-day-beet-salad-stephanie-hua-lick-my-spoon-22-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/2011-02-09-valentines-day-beet-salad-stephanie-hua-lick-my-spoon-22-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/2011-02-09-valentines-day-beet-salad-stephanie-hua-lick-my-spoon-22-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/2011-02-09-valentines-day-beet-salad-stephanie-hua-lick-my-spoon-22-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Heart Beet Salad \u003ccite>( Recipe and Photo: Stephanie Hua)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2013/02/14/home-is-where-the-heart-is-on-valentines-day/\">\u003cstrong>Home Is Where the Heart Is On Valentine’s Day\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nEnjoy a special dinner made with love at home this Valentine's Day. All the fancy, none of the fuss: heart-shaped Beet and Goat Cheese Napoleon Salad, Salmon with Dill Beurre Blanc, and Braised Fennel with Pancetta.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_124935\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2014/02/11/diy-conversation-hearts-are-a-fun-project-for-valentines-day/\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/happy-valentines-day.jpg\" alt=\"DIY Conversation Hearts\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-124935\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/happy-valentines-day.jpg 1000w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/happy-valentines-day-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/happy-valentines-day-800x534.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/happy-valentines-day-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/happy-valentines-day-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/happy-valentines-day-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/happy-valentines-day-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/happy-valentines-day-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">DIY Conversation Hearts \u003ccite>(Recipe and Photo: Kate Williams)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2014/02/11/diy-conversation-hearts-are-a-fun-project-for-valentines-day/\">\u003cstrong>DIY Conversation Hearts are a Fun Project for Valentine’s Day\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nHomemade valentines don't have to be made exclusively from chocolate. This year, try making your own conversation hearts—they're fun to make, infinitely variable, and easy to personalize. Kate Williams will show you how.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_106899\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2016/02/vd-cookies-sprinkleheart.jpg\" alt=\"Decorate with the sugar or sprinkles.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-106899\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/02/vd-cookies-sprinkleheart.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/02/vd-cookies-sprinkleheart-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/02/vd-cookies-sprinkleheart-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/02/vd-cookies-sprinkleheart-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/02/vd-cookies-sprinkleheart-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/02/vd-cookies-sprinkleheart-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/02/vd-cookies-sprinkleheart-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Red Velvet Sugar Cookie Hearts with Cream Cheese Frosting \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2016/02/13/happy-valentines-day-red-velvet-sugar-cookie-hearts-with-cream-cheese-frosting/\">\u003cstrong>Happy Valentine’s Day: Red Velvet Sugar Cookie Hearts with Cream Cheese Frosting\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nHere’s a fun take on red velvet for Valentine’s Day: fancy heart-shaped cookies slathered with cream cheese frosting. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>Share some love this Valentine's Day by making sweet and savory heartfelt treats. Here is a recipe roundup from Bay Area Bites to celebrate the holiday of love.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_124937\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2015/02/12/valentines-day-heart-shaped-chocolate-cookie-strawberry-ice-cream-sandwiches/\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/sandwiches-finish2.jpg\" alt=\"Heart-Shaped Ice Cream Sandwiches\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-124937\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/sandwiches-finish2.jpg 1000w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/sandwiches-finish2-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/sandwiches-finish2-800x534.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/sandwiches-finish2-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/sandwiches-finish2-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/sandwiches-finish2-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/sandwiches-finish2-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/sandwiches-finish2-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Heart-Shaped Ice Cream Sandwiches \u003ccite>(Recipe: Kim Laidlaw, Photo: Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2015/02/12/valentines-day-heart-shaped-chocolate-cookie-strawberry-ice-cream-sandwiches/\">\u003cstrong>Valentine’s Day Heart-Shaped Chocolate Cookie Strawberry Ice Cream Sandwiches\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTender dark chocolate cookies press lovingly against sweet strawberry ice cream to make these fun, heart-shaped treats, perfect for Valentine’s Day.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_124934\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2015/02/11/sexy-sweet-valentines-day-recipe-salted-pistachio-candied-orange-and-dark-chocolate-bark/\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/bark-final2.jpg\" alt=\"Dark Chocolate Bark with Salted Pistachios and Candied Orange\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-124934\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/bark-final2.jpg 1000w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/bark-final2-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/bark-final2-800x534.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/bark-final2-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/bark-final2-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/bark-final2-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/bark-final2-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/bark-final2-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dark Chocolate Bark with Salted Pistachios and Candied Orange \u003ccite>(Recipe: Kim Laidlaw, Photo: Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2015/02/11/sexy-sweet-valentines-day-recipe-salted-pistachio-candied-orange-and-dark-chocolate-bark/\">\u003cstrong>Sexy & Sweet Valentine’s Day Recipe: Salted Pistachio, Candied Orange, and Dark Chocolate Bark\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nSay I love you/want you/need you with this deep dark chocolate bark studded with salty-sweet pistachios and chewy candied orange.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_124941\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2013/02/11/homemade-nutella-souffles/\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/2011-02-02-nutella-souffle-stephanie-hua-lick-my-spoon-12.jpg\" alt=\"Homemade Nutella Soufflés\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-124941\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/2011-02-02-nutella-souffle-stephanie-hua-lick-my-spoon-12.jpg 1000w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/2011-02-02-nutella-souffle-stephanie-hua-lick-my-spoon-12-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/2011-02-02-nutella-souffle-stephanie-hua-lick-my-spoon-12-800x534.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/2011-02-02-nutella-souffle-stephanie-hua-lick-my-spoon-12-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/2011-02-02-nutella-souffle-stephanie-hua-lick-my-spoon-12-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/2011-02-02-nutella-souffle-stephanie-hua-lick-my-spoon-12-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/2011-02-02-nutella-souffle-stephanie-hua-lick-my-spoon-12-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/2011-02-02-nutella-souffle-stephanie-hua-lick-my-spoon-12-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Homemade Nutella Soufflés \u003ccite>( Recipe and Photo: Stephanie Hua)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2013/02/11/homemade-nutella-souffles/\">\u003cstrong>Homemade Nutella Soufflés\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nValentine’s Day can be kitschy overkill. Still, there are some things that just never go out of style. Like chocolate. Sure, a box of chocolates is great, but you’re looking to impress, right? Step it up with Homemade Nutella Soufflés and bask in the adoration.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_124940\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2013/02/14/home-is-where-the-heart-is-on-valentines-day/\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/2011-02-09-valentines-day-beet-salad-stephanie-hua-lick-my-spoon-22.jpg\" alt=\" Heart Beet Salad\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-124940\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/2011-02-09-valentines-day-beet-salad-stephanie-hua-lick-my-spoon-22.jpg 1000w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/2011-02-09-valentines-day-beet-salad-stephanie-hua-lick-my-spoon-22-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/2011-02-09-valentines-day-beet-salad-stephanie-hua-lick-my-spoon-22-800x534.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/2011-02-09-valentines-day-beet-salad-stephanie-hua-lick-my-spoon-22-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/2011-02-09-valentines-day-beet-salad-stephanie-hua-lick-my-spoon-22-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/2011-02-09-valentines-day-beet-salad-stephanie-hua-lick-my-spoon-22-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/2011-02-09-valentines-day-beet-salad-stephanie-hua-lick-my-spoon-22-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/2011-02-09-valentines-day-beet-salad-stephanie-hua-lick-my-spoon-22-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Heart Beet Salad \u003ccite>( Recipe and Photo: Stephanie Hua)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2013/02/14/home-is-where-the-heart-is-on-valentines-day/\">\u003cstrong>Home Is Where the Heart Is On Valentine’s Day\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nEnjoy a special dinner made with love at home this Valentine's Day. All the fancy, none of the fuss: heart-shaped Beet and Goat Cheese Napoleon Salad, Salmon with Dill Beurre Blanc, and Braised Fennel with Pancetta.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_124935\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2014/02/11/diy-conversation-hearts-are-a-fun-project-for-valentines-day/\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/happy-valentines-day.jpg\" alt=\"DIY Conversation Hearts\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-124935\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/happy-valentines-day.jpg 1000w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/happy-valentines-day-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/happy-valentines-day-800x534.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/happy-valentines-day-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/happy-valentines-day-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/happy-valentines-day-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/happy-valentines-day-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/happy-valentines-day-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">DIY Conversation Hearts \u003ccite>(Recipe and Photo: Kate Williams)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2014/02/11/diy-conversation-hearts-are-a-fun-project-for-valentines-day/\">\u003cstrong>DIY Conversation Hearts are a Fun Project for Valentine’s Day\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nHomemade valentines don't have to be made exclusively from chocolate. This year, try making your own conversation hearts—they're fun to make, infinitely variable, and easy to personalize. Kate Williams will show you how.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_106899\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2016/02/vd-cookies-sprinkleheart.jpg\" alt=\"Decorate with the sugar or sprinkles.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-106899\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/02/vd-cookies-sprinkleheart.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/02/vd-cookies-sprinkleheart-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/02/vd-cookies-sprinkleheart-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/02/vd-cookies-sprinkleheart-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/02/vd-cookies-sprinkleheart-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/02/vd-cookies-sprinkleheart-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/02/vd-cookies-sprinkleheart-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Red Velvet Sugar Cookie Hearts with Cream Cheese Frosting \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2016/02/13/happy-valentines-day-red-velvet-sugar-cookie-hearts-with-cream-cheese-frosting/\">\u003cstrong>Happy Valentine’s Day: Red Velvet Sugar Cookie Hearts with Cream Cheese Frosting\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nHere’s a fun take on red velvet for Valentine’s Day: fancy heart-shaped cookies slathered with cream cheese frosting. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cp>Looking for winning snacks for the Super Bowl? Rock your game with these indulgent classics (which all go really well with beer!). From homemade meatball sandwiches to smoky-spicy chicken wings and over-the-top steak fajita nachos to slow-cooker BBQ pulled pork tacos and mac and cheese made from scratch, you can’t lose with these recipes.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2017/02/01/get-your-super-bowl-on-homemade-meatball-sandwiches-with-provolone/\">\u003cstrong>Get Your Super Bowl On: Homemade Meatball Sandwiches with Provolone\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nStuffed with homemade meatballs, tangy sauce, and melty Provolone, this is one hefty sandwich that is sure to please your game day crowd.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_124824\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2017/02/01/get-your-super-bowl-on-homemade-meatball-sandwiches-with-provolone/\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/meatball-sandwich-final-1.jpg\" alt=\"Homemade Meatball Sandwiches with Provolone\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" class=\"size-full wp-image-124824\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/meatball-sandwich-final-1.jpg 2000w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/meatball-sandwich-final-1-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/meatball-sandwich-final-1-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/meatball-sandwich-final-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/meatball-sandwich-final-1-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/meatball-sandwich-final-1-1180x786.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/meatball-sandwich-final-1-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/meatball-sandwich-final-1-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/meatball-sandwich-final-1-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/meatball-sandwich-final-1-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Homemade Meatball Sandwiches with Provolone \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2016/02/05/get-your-super-bowl-on-buttermilk-chicken-fried-chicken-fingers/\">\u003cstrong>Get Your Super Bowl On: Buttermilk Chicken Fried Chicken Fingers\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nNeed a great recipe for the Big Game this weekend? This Texas classic with a twist will be a sure winner!\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_124801\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2016/02/05/get-your-super-bowl-on-buttermilk-chicken-fried-chicken-fingers/\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/chicken-fingers-final.jpg\" alt=\"Buttermilk Chicken Fried Chicken Fingers\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-124801\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/chicken-fingers-final.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/chicken-fingers-final-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/chicken-fingers-final-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/chicken-fingers-final-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/chicken-fingers-final-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/chicken-fingers-final-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/chicken-fingers-final-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/chicken-fingers-final-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/chicken-fingers-final-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/chicken-fingers-final-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Buttermilk Chicken Fried Chicken Fingers \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2016/02/05/get-your-super-bowl-on-vietnamese-pork-meatballs-with-sweet-tangy-garlic-dipping-sauce/\">\u003cstrong>Get Your Super Bowl On: Vietnamese Pork Meatballs with Sweet-Tangy Garlic Dipping Sauce\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nIf you want a meatball that explodes with flavor when you bite in, look no further than these little porky gems.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_124805\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2016/02/05/get-your-super-bowl-on-vietnamese-pork-meatballs-with-sweet-tangy-garlic-dipping-sauce/\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/meatballs-final-dip.jpg\" alt=\"Vietnamese Pork Meatballs with Sweet-Tangy Garlic Dipping Sauce\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-124805\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/meatballs-final-dip.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/meatballs-final-dip-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/meatballs-final-dip-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/meatballs-final-dip-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/meatballs-final-dip-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/meatballs-final-dip-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/meatballs-final-dip-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/meatballs-final-dip-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/meatballs-final-dip-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/meatballs-final-dip-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Vietnamese Pork Meatballs with Sweet-Tangy Garlic Dipping Sauce \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2017/02/02/get-your-super-bowl-on-homemade-mac-and-cheese-please/\">\u003cstrong>Get Your Comfort Food On: Homemade Mac and Cheese, Please!\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nThe ultimate comfort food recipe made easily from scratch. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_124825\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2017/02/02/get-your-super-bowl-on-homemade-mac-and-cheese-please/\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/macheese-final-spoon.jpg\" alt=\"Homemade Mac and Cheese, Please!\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" class=\"size-full wp-image-124825\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/macheese-final-spoon.jpg 2000w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/macheese-final-spoon-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/macheese-final-spoon-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/macheese-final-spoon-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/macheese-final-spoon-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/macheese-final-spoon-1180x786.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/macheese-final-spoon-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/macheese-final-spoon-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/macheese-final-spoon-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/macheese-final-spoon-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Homemade Mac and Cheese, Please! \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2015/01/28/super-bowl-party-food-a-mountain-of-grilled-steak-fajita-nachos-with-chile-con-queso/\">\u003cstrong>Super Bowl Party Food: A Mountain of Grilled Steak Fajita Nachos with Chile con Queso\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPiled high with tender marinated steak, black beans, and lashings of gooey chile con queso, these nachos will be the star of your Super Bowl party.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_92438\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2015/01/28/super-bowl-party-food-a-mountain-of-grilled-steak-fajita-nachos-with-chile-con-queso/\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/01/nachos-closeup1.jpg\" alt=\"Grilled Steak Fajita Nachos with Chile con Queso. Photo: Wendy Goodfriend\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-92438\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Grilled Steak Fajita Nachos with Chile con Queso (Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2015/01/28/cheese-please-tex-mex-chile-con-queso-dip-for-your-super-bowl-party/\">\u003cstrong>Cheese Please: Tex-Mex Chile Con Queso Dip For Your Super Bowl Party\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nRich and gooey, this molten cheese dip is studded with tomatoes, chiles, and onions and just waiting for you to plunge your tortilla chip into it.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_92399\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2015/01/28/cheese-please-tex-mex-chile-con-queso-dip-for-your-super-bowl-party/\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/01/queso-final-dip1.jpg\" alt=\"Tex-Mex Chile Con Queso Dip. Photo: Wendy Goodfriend\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-92399\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tex-Mex Chile Con Queso Dip (Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2015/01/27/bold-brash-and-succulent-slow-cooker-bbq-pulled-pork-tacos-for-super-bowl-sunday/\">\u003cstrong>Bold, Brash, and Succulent: Slow-Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork Tacos for Super Bowl Sunday\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nHere’s a mash-up you won’t want to pass up: Meltingly tender pulled pork with BBQ sauce, stuffed into a warm tortilla, and topped with pickled onions and jalapenos and cooling queso fresco.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_92366\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2015/01/27/bold-brash-and-succulent-slow-cooker-bbq-pulled-pork-tacos-for-super-bowl-sunday/\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/01/tacos-closeup.jpg\" alt=\"Slow-Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork Tacos. Photo: Wendy Goodfriend\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-92366\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Slow-Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork Tacos (Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2015/01/29/super-bowl-snack-finger-licking-crispy-spicy-chipotle-buffalo-wings/\">\u003cstrong>Super Bowl Snack: Finger-Licking, Crispy Spicy Chipotle Buffalo Wings\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nCrisp-skinned chicken wings are bathed in a vibrant, spicy sauce that’s been highlighted by smoky chipotle chiles. The perfect pair to your ice-cold beer during The Big Game!\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_92481\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2015/01/29/super-bowl-snack-finger-licking-crispy-spicy-chipotle-buffalo-wings/\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/01/wings-final1.jpg\" alt=\"Finger-Licking, Crispy Spicy Chipotle Buffalo Wings. Photo: Wendy Goodfriend\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-92481\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Finger-Licking, Crispy Spicy Chipotle Buffalo Wings (Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2016/02/06/get-your-super-bowl-on-moms-chicken-and-veggie-eggrolls/\">\u003cstrong>Get Your Super Bowl On: Mom’s Chicken and Veggie Eggrolls\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nHomemade eggrolls? Yes you can.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_124814\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2016/02/06/get-your-super-bowl-on-moms-chicken-and-veggie-eggrolls/\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/eggrolls-finish4.jpg\" alt=\"Mom’s Chicken and Veggie Eggrolls\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-124814\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/eggrolls-finish4.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/eggrolls-finish4-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/eggrolls-finish4-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/eggrolls-finish4-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/eggrolls-finish4-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/eggrolls-finish4-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/eggrolls-finish4-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/eggrolls-finish4-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/eggrolls-finish4-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/eggrolls-finish4-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mom’s Chicken and Veggie Eggrolls\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Beyond Beer:\u003c/strong> Keeping with the Tex-Mex spirit here are a couple of sporty margarita cocktail recipes from \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/author/jerryjamesstone/\">Jerry James Stone\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2013/02/01/roasted-grapefruit-habanero-margarita/\">\u003cstrong>Roasted Grapefruit & Habanero Margarita\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nInstead of being tart as one would expect from a grapefruit-based drink, this margarita is slightly smokey, crisp, and just a little spicy. It's perfect for winter. It's also perfect for the Big Game as there isn't a food or snack it won't go with. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_92517\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2013/02/01/roasted-grapefruit-habanero-margarita/\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/01/grapefruit-habanero-margarita.jpg\" alt=\"Roasted Grapefruit & Habanero Margarita. Photo: Jerry James Stone\" width=\"1000\" height=\"751\" class=\"size-full wp-image-92517\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Roasted Grapefruit & Habanero Margarita (Jerry James Stone)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2013/01/25/frosty-mexican-bulldog-margarita/\">\u003cstrong>Frosty Mexican Bulldog Margarita\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nThis little gem comes from one of my many trips to Texas. Austin, Texas to be specific.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_92520\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2013/01/25/frosty-mexican-bulldog-margarita/\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/01/bulldog-margarita.jpg\" alt=\"Frosty Mexican Bulldog Margarita. Photo: Jerry James Stone\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-92520\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Frosty Mexican Bulldog Margarita (Jerry James Stone)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>Looking for winning snacks for the Super Bowl? Rock your game with these indulgent classics (which all go really well with beer!). From homemade meatball sandwiches to smoky-spicy chicken wings and over-the-top steak fajita nachos to slow-cooker BBQ pulled pork tacos and mac and cheese made from scratch, you can’t lose with these recipes.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2017/02/01/get-your-super-bowl-on-homemade-meatball-sandwiches-with-provolone/\">\u003cstrong>Get Your Super Bowl On: Homemade Meatball Sandwiches with Provolone\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nStuffed with homemade meatballs, tangy sauce, and melty Provolone, this is one hefty sandwich that is sure to please your game day crowd.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_124824\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2017/02/01/get-your-super-bowl-on-homemade-meatball-sandwiches-with-provolone/\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/meatball-sandwich-final-1.jpg\" alt=\"Homemade Meatball Sandwiches with Provolone\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" class=\"size-full wp-image-124824\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/meatball-sandwich-final-1.jpg 2000w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/meatball-sandwich-final-1-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/meatball-sandwich-final-1-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/meatball-sandwich-final-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/meatball-sandwich-final-1-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/meatball-sandwich-final-1-1180x786.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/meatball-sandwich-final-1-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/meatball-sandwich-final-1-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/meatball-sandwich-final-1-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/meatball-sandwich-final-1-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Homemade Meatball Sandwiches with Provolone \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2016/02/05/get-your-super-bowl-on-buttermilk-chicken-fried-chicken-fingers/\">\u003cstrong>Get Your Super Bowl On: Buttermilk Chicken Fried Chicken Fingers\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nNeed a great recipe for the Big Game this weekend? This Texas classic with a twist will be a sure winner!\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_124801\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2016/02/05/get-your-super-bowl-on-buttermilk-chicken-fried-chicken-fingers/\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/chicken-fingers-final.jpg\" alt=\"Buttermilk Chicken Fried Chicken Fingers\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-124801\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/chicken-fingers-final.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/chicken-fingers-final-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/chicken-fingers-final-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/chicken-fingers-final-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/chicken-fingers-final-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/chicken-fingers-final-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/chicken-fingers-final-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/chicken-fingers-final-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/chicken-fingers-final-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/chicken-fingers-final-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Buttermilk Chicken Fried Chicken Fingers \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2016/02/05/get-your-super-bowl-on-vietnamese-pork-meatballs-with-sweet-tangy-garlic-dipping-sauce/\">\u003cstrong>Get Your Super Bowl On: Vietnamese Pork Meatballs with Sweet-Tangy Garlic Dipping Sauce\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nIf you want a meatball that explodes with flavor when you bite in, look no further than these little porky gems.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_124805\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2016/02/05/get-your-super-bowl-on-vietnamese-pork-meatballs-with-sweet-tangy-garlic-dipping-sauce/\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/meatballs-final-dip.jpg\" alt=\"Vietnamese Pork Meatballs with Sweet-Tangy Garlic Dipping Sauce\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-124805\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/meatballs-final-dip.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/meatballs-final-dip-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/meatballs-final-dip-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/meatballs-final-dip-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/meatballs-final-dip-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/meatballs-final-dip-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/meatballs-final-dip-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/meatballs-final-dip-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/meatballs-final-dip-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/meatballs-final-dip-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Vietnamese Pork Meatballs with Sweet-Tangy Garlic Dipping Sauce \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2017/02/02/get-your-super-bowl-on-homemade-mac-and-cheese-please/\">\u003cstrong>Get Your Comfort Food On: Homemade Mac and Cheese, Please!\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nThe ultimate comfort food recipe made easily from scratch. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_124825\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2017/02/02/get-your-super-bowl-on-homemade-mac-and-cheese-please/\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/macheese-final-spoon.jpg\" alt=\"Homemade Mac and Cheese, Please!\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" class=\"size-full wp-image-124825\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/macheese-final-spoon.jpg 2000w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/macheese-final-spoon-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/macheese-final-spoon-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/macheese-final-spoon-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/macheese-final-spoon-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/macheese-final-spoon-1180x786.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/macheese-final-spoon-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/macheese-final-spoon-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/macheese-final-spoon-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/macheese-final-spoon-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Homemade Mac and Cheese, Please! \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2015/01/28/super-bowl-party-food-a-mountain-of-grilled-steak-fajita-nachos-with-chile-con-queso/\">\u003cstrong>Super Bowl Party Food: A Mountain of Grilled Steak Fajita Nachos with Chile con Queso\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPiled high with tender marinated steak, black beans, and lashings of gooey chile con queso, these nachos will be the star of your Super Bowl party.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_92438\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2015/01/28/super-bowl-party-food-a-mountain-of-grilled-steak-fajita-nachos-with-chile-con-queso/\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/01/nachos-closeup1.jpg\" alt=\"Grilled Steak Fajita Nachos with Chile con Queso. Photo: Wendy Goodfriend\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-92438\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Grilled Steak Fajita Nachos with Chile con Queso (Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2015/01/28/cheese-please-tex-mex-chile-con-queso-dip-for-your-super-bowl-party/\">\u003cstrong>Cheese Please: Tex-Mex Chile Con Queso Dip For Your Super Bowl Party\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nRich and gooey, this molten cheese dip is studded with tomatoes, chiles, and onions and just waiting for you to plunge your tortilla chip into it.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_92399\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2015/01/28/cheese-please-tex-mex-chile-con-queso-dip-for-your-super-bowl-party/\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/01/queso-final-dip1.jpg\" alt=\"Tex-Mex Chile Con Queso Dip. Photo: Wendy Goodfriend\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-92399\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tex-Mex Chile Con Queso Dip (Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2015/01/27/bold-brash-and-succulent-slow-cooker-bbq-pulled-pork-tacos-for-super-bowl-sunday/\">\u003cstrong>Bold, Brash, and Succulent: Slow-Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork Tacos for Super Bowl Sunday\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nHere’s a mash-up you won’t want to pass up: Meltingly tender pulled pork with BBQ sauce, stuffed into a warm tortilla, and topped with pickled onions and jalapenos and cooling queso fresco.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_92366\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2015/01/27/bold-brash-and-succulent-slow-cooker-bbq-pulled-pork-tacos-for-super-bowl-sunday/\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/01/tacos-closeup.jpg\" alt=\"Slow-Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork Tacos. Photo: Wendy Goodfriend\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-92366\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Slow-Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork Tacos (Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2015/01/29/super-bowl-snack-finger-licking-crispy-spicy-chipotle-buffalo-wings/\">\u003cstrong>Super Bowl Snack: Finger-Licking, Crispy Spicy Chipotle Buffalo Wings\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nCrisp-skinned chicken wings are bathed in a vibrant, spicy sauce that’s been highlighted by smoky chipotle chiles. The perfect pair to your ice-cold beer during The Big Game!\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_92481\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2015/01/29/super-bowl-snack-finger-licking-crispy-spicy-chipotle-buffalo-wings/\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/01/wings-final1.jpg\" alt=\"Finger-Licking, Crispy Spicy Chipotle Buffalo Wings. Photo: Wendy Goodfriend\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-92481\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Finger-Licking, Crispy Spicy Chipotle Buffalo Wings (Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2016/02/06/get-your-super-bowl-on-moms-chicken-and-veggie-eggrolls/\">\u003cstrong>Get Your Super Bowl On: Mom’s Chicken and Veggie Eggrolls\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nHomemade eggrolls? Yes you can.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_124814\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2016/02/06/get-your-super-bowl-on-moms-chicken-and-veggie-eggrolls/\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/eggrolls-finish4.jpg\" alt=\"Mom’s Chicken and Veggie Eggrolls\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-124814\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/eggrolls-finish4.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/eggrolls-finish4-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/eggrolls-finish4-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/eggrolls-finish4-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/eggrolls-finish4-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/eggrolls-finish4-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/eggrolls-finish4-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/eggrolls-finish4-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/eggrolls-finish4-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/eggrolls-finish4-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mom’s Chicken and Veggie Eggrolls\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Beyond Beer:\u003c/strong> Keeping with the Tex-Mex spirit here are a couple of sporty margarita cocktail recipes from \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/author/jerryjamesstone/\">Jerry James Stone\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cp>The first time I ever had poke was out of the deli case at a small grocery store on the Big Island of Hawaii. There weren't toppings or sides. It was simply a question of which of the three freshly caught marinaded fish options I wanted spooned into a small plastic deli bowl, paid for by the pound. And it was mind-blowingly delicious. In fact, everywhere I had poke in Hawaii had a distinct fresh flavor, hard to capture elsewhere. There the snack has a long history.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While there is much argument about when the word \"poke\" was first used and how the dish has developed over the years, Hawaiians have long been cutting up fresh fish, seasoning it with local ingredients (often seaweed, salt, and crushed nuts), and making a tasty sort of raw fish salad. It wasn't, however, until the last 40-50 years that poke as a dish really gained widespread popularity. \"Poke\" technically just means to cut cross-wise into pieces, but over the years the word has come to primarily refer to the sort of pieces of fresh, raw, seasoned fish we know.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As the dish has stormed through the trendy food world in the last few years, what exactly constitutes \"Hawaiian-style poke\" has also become hotly contested. In Hawaii, poke tends to be served as a pre-mixed marinade either eaten on its own or simply with a small side of rice and perhaps seaweed, crab meat, or kimchee. One of the most popular versions is a bowl of ahi shoyu poke (a mix of tuna, soy sauce, sesame oil, green onions, white onions, and chili pepper). Of course, there are regional poke varieties everywhere and a range of styles even in Hawaii, where the legendary chef Sam Choy also serves up fried poke. But here in the Bay Area, poke bowls have taken on a customizable aura, with customers choosing from a variety of bases, proteins, toppings, and sauces. It's not exactly the same, but it's not exactly different either.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you're looking for poke bowls in San Francisco, here are five places to start with — though there are a constantly growing number of options. If we missed your favorite, let us know in the comments.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Our Poke Place\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_124500\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180110_132023-e1516473172881.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-124500\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180110_132023-e1516473172881.jpg\" alt=\"Our Poke Place\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Our Poke Place \u003ccite>(Kelly O'Mara)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>If make-your-own assembly-line-style poke bowls are the San Francisco version of the dish, then Our Poke Place (abbreviated O.P.P.) takes that up a level with its array of topping choices and its California touches. Go down the counter line and pick your poke bowl makings from the array of options. Along with the standard bases (brown rice, white rice, or salad), Our Poke Place has a sunomono base (a cucumber salad). And then add your fish or tofu, toppings, premium toppings, and sauces. It's the range of toppings and sauces that Our Poke Place is known for. That includes things like Inari (a type of rice ball), strawberries, or even a dusting of Flamin' Hot Cheetos. I, however, stuck with the standard poke bowl makings.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Jeannie Ho opened Our Poke Place in early-2017 in the Mission, next door to her parent's sushi restaurant, Tao Yin, which has since closed and reopened as Little Kite. The place is small and bright, with teal green counters and a dozen seats. Think of it as your neighborhood quick poke spot: small, clean, and fresh.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_124497\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/ourpoke2.png\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-124497\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/ourpoke2-e1516473220362.png\" alt=\"A make-your-own bowl at Our Poke Place.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1296\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A make-your-own bowl at Our Poke Place. \u003ccite>(Kelly O'Mara)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>I made my own bowl, with a mix of my favorite poke combos: tuna, salmon, and their own \"traditional mix,\" and then added crab meat, masago, cucumber and onions on top. You can add your own seasonings and furikake at the counter. The portions were very generous and hard to finish, though the \"bowl\" comes in a large brown paper to-go container, which can get a bit unwieldy and soggy. The fish tasted fresh, though fairly bland; it was more of a blank slate to add sauces and toppings to. This is the place to go for a quick, healthy, inexpensive meal — and make it what you want.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://ourpokeplace.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Our Poke Place\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n3515 20th St\u003cbr>\nSan Francisco, CA 94110 [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/VvLDY8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nTelephone: (415) 624-3029\u003cbr>\nHours: Daily, 11:15am-8pm\u003cbr>\nPrice: $ ($6-13)\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/OurPokePlace\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Our Poke Place\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nInstagram: \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/ourpokeplace/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@ourpokeplace\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/ourpokeplace\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@ourpokeplace\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>I'a Poke\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_124494\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180120_134710-e1516470596598.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-124494\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180120_134710-e1516470596598.jpg\" alt=\"The Tango bowl at I'a Poke.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2024\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Tango bowl at I'a Poke. \u003ccite>(Kelly O'Mara)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Opened in April of 2016, I'a does poke bowls and sushi burritos — both with make-your-own options or their signature recipes. If you opt to make your own, the process is fairly standard: choose a white or brown rice or salad base, pick your fish, add toppings like seasoned seaweed, mango, radish sprouts or cucumbers, and then top with a sauce. If you order a large bowl (or burrito), then you also get unlimited toppings. Owner Raymond Chu has said he gets his salmon farmed from Canada, Norway and Scotland, and tuna fresh from Hawaii.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Though I went to the original I'a Poke in the Castro on Church Street, the sushi burrito and poke restaurant actually has two locations now, with a third scheduled to open on Fillmore later this year. The Church Street spot is primarily for take-out, with just a handful of counter seats, but is clean and modern-looking.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_124489\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 4032px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_135215.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-124489\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_135215.jpg\" alt=\"I'a Poke's assembly line.\" width=\"4032\" height=\"3024\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_135215.jpg 4032w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_135215-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_135215-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_135215-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_135215-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_135215-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_135215-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_135215-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_135215-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_135215-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 4032px) 100vw, 4032px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">I'a Poke's assembly line. \u003ccite>(Kelly O'Mara)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_124487\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1440px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_135634-e1516461892695.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-124487\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_135634-e1516461892695.jpg\" alt=\"I'a Poke\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1920\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_135634-e1516461892695.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_135634-e1516461892695-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_135634-e1516461892695-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_135634-e1516461892695-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_135634-e1516461892695-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_135634-e1516461892695-1180x1573.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_135634-e1516461892695-960x1280.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_135634-e1516461892695-240x320.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_135634-e1516461892695-375x500.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_135634-e1516461892695-520x693.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">I'a Poke \u003ccite>(Kelly O'Mara)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>To get the I'a flavor, I tried one of their signature poke bowls, the Tango bowl, which comes with tuna, shrimp, salmon, octopus, green onions, mango, cucumber, lemon, friend onions, and ponzu sauce. The staff behind the counter mixes everything together in a separate bowl, so that all your toppings and protein are fully combined and flavored with your chosen sauce before being poured on top of your base. It may not be as pretty that way, but it does guarantee a better distribution of flavor.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The Tango bowl was fruity and sweet, though the sauce was fairly light and not overwhelming. While I wasn't in love with the octopus, which was slightly tough, the salmon and tuna were both fresh and were complimented well by the onions, lemon, and mango. If I go back, I would consider building my own sintead to take advantage of the full spread, and I'd order some of their popular spam musubi on the side.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_124488\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1440px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_135509-e1516461871405.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-124488\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_135509-e1516461871405.jpg\" alt=\"The Tango bowl at I'a.\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1920\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_135509-e1516461871405.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_135509-e1516461871405-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_135509-e1516461871405-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_135509-e1516461871405-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_135509-e1516461871405-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_135509-e1516461871405-1180x1573.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_135509-e1516461871405-960x1280.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_135509-e1516461871405-240x320.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_135509-e1516461871405-375x500.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_135509-e1516461871405-520x693.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Tango bowl at I'a. \u003ccite>(Kelly O'Mara)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.fishfacepokebar.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fish Face Poke Bar\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n314 Church St.\u003cbr>\nSan Francisco, CA 94114 [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/3MJJ6N\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nTelephone: (415) 829-8030\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon-Sat, 11:30am-8pm; Sun, 11:30am-7pm\u003cbr>\nPrice: $$ ($9.75-$14.55)\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/iapoke/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">I'a Poke\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nInstagram: \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/iapokesf/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@iapokesf\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Amitis Deli and Cafe\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_124507\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/deli-1-e1516553368117.png\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-124507\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/deli-1-e1516553368117.png\" alt=\"The poke bowl at Amitis.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1998\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The poke bowl at Amitis. \u003ccite>(Kelly O'Mara)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>This deli and cafe near the Panhandle might be the oddest place on our list, but tucked amid the corgi- and dog-themed decor are some fresh and popular sushi burritos and poke bowls. The cafe used to be a straight-forward sandwich and salad spot, but began serving poke bowls and sushi burritos in mid-2016. The choices are relatively simple — salmon, ahi tuna, spicy tuna, with sides like edamame, onion, and seaweed salad — but it's known for the quality of its ingredients, even sourcing its salmon from fresh catches. The only downside is they can run out of ingredients early in the day.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_124505\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180111_155905-e1516476547894.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-124505\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180111_155905-e1516476547894.jpg\" alt=\"Amitis Deli & Cafe\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Amitis Deli & Cafe \u003ccite>(Kelly O'Mara)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>As opposed to moving down a cafeteria line and picking out your bowl preferences, here you have to ask for an order form and check off what you want. Since you can't always see what looks good or is still available, the staff is ready to answer questions and make suggestions. Toppings and sauces are unlimited and you can either have two scoops of protein for $12 or three for $14. I opted for a classic poke bowl with the salmon and ahi tuna, seaweed salad, onion, cucumber, masago, avocado, and the unagi sauce (though, if you're looking for spice, the wasabi mayo is highly recommended).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Preparation takes longer than your typical make-your-own poke place, and the toppings (which they call \"sides\") are laid attractively on top of your base instead of all mixed together. I found everything very light and fresh, with surprisingly high-quality fish and very tender ahi tuna. Though the toppings aren't particularly unique, the seaweed salad complimented the rest of the bowl well, and really it's all about the fish here. The small bowl was a decent-sized snack, but not overwhelmingly filling. There are plenty of tables in the cafe to sit and enjoy your food, or pop a lid on the bowl and take it to go.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_124503\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180111_160336-e1516476532274.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-124503\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180111_160336-e1516476532274.jpg\" alt=\"Poke bowl from Amitis.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Poke bowl from Amitis. \u003ccite>(Kelly O'Mara)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://amitiscafe117.wixsite.com/amitiscafe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amitis Cafe\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n800 Masonic Ave.\u003cbr>\nSan Francisco, CA 94117 [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/wchdkZ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nTelephone: (415) 563-2828\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon-Thu, 10:30am-6pm; Fri, Sat, 10:30am-3pm\u003cbr>\nPrice: $$ ($12-14)\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Poke Delish\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_124513\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/delish3.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-124513\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/delish3.jpg\" alt=\"Poke Delish\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/delish3.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/delish3-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/delish3-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/delish3-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/delish3-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/delish3-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/delish3-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/delish3-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/delish3-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/delish3-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Poke Delish \u003ccite>(Kelly O'Mara)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>A word of warning: The food hall Myriad Market, which has been Poke Delish's home base since it opened in early 2016, is closing at the end of February. Until then, Poke Delish's owner Danny Eng is offering a 50% discount on your second bowl if you order two. The poke restaurant also has launched a food truck based out of \u003ca href=\"http://sparksocialsf.com/schedule\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spark Social\u003c/a>, and plans to open another location in Chinatown later this year. So you'll still be able to get your Delish poke.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_124516\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/delish.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-124516\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/delish.jpg\" alt=\"The Poke Delish stand in Myriad Market.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2301\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/delish.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/delish-160x192.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/delish-800x959.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/delish-768x920.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/delish-1020x1222.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/delish-1180x1414.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/delish-960x1151.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/delish-240x288.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/delish-375x449.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/delish-520x623.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Poke Delish stand in Myriad Market. \u003ccite>(Kelly O'Mara)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Poke Delish was opened by brothers Danny and Johnny, who also own Seattle-based Tailgate Seafood. They've tried to maintain their fish standards with their poke endeavors, and have said they source the salmon from antibiotic-free fish farms in Norway and bring in seasonal specials, like tuna from Hawaii.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While Poke Delish was one of the earlier Bay Area spots to launch a customizable poke bowl, at this point the process will seem normal. Start with a base of rice (brown or white) or salad, pick salmon, tuna shrimp or tofu (which comes marinated), then add things like masago, pineapple, kimchi or crab salad, and top with your choice of seasonings, including furikake or macadamia nuts. The store also sells Hawaiian drinks, like cans of lychee juice and Lilikoi Passion.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_124514\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/delish2.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-124514\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/delish2.jpg\" alt=\"A Poke Delish bowl.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/delish2.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/delish2-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/delish2-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/delish2-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/delish2-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/delish2-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/delish2-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/delish2-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/delish2-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/delish2-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A Poke Delish bowl. \u003ccite>(Kelly O'Mara)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>One of the things that makes Poke Delish stand out are the house-made marinades. I opted for my salmon in their specialty Johnny Yaki sauce, a sort of sweet and mildly spicy Teriyaki sauce, and got my tuna in the shoyu sauce. Letting the fish marinade definitely allows more flavor to soak in and gives the bowl more oomph. Toppings are unlimited and can weigh down the bowl, which probably isn't worth it, since you want to be able to taste what it's really all about: the fish. The only downside was, by the end, I still had rice left, but nothing to go with it.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://pokedelish.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Poke Delish\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n2175 Market St.\u003cbr>\nSan Francisco, CA 94114 [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/P6jT35\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nTelephone: (628) 777-6772\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon-Thu, 11:30am-8:30pm; Fri, Sat, 11:30am-9:30pm; Sun, 12-8pm\u003cbr>\nPrice: $$ ($12.95)\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/pokedelish/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Poke Delish\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Blue Hawaii Acai Cafe\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_124523\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_143224.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-124523\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_143224.jpg\" alt=\"Blue Hawaii's poke bowl\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_143224.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_143224-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_143224-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_143224-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_143224-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_143224-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_143224-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_143224-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_143224-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_143224-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Blue Hawaii's poke bowl \u003ccite>(Kelly O'Mara)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>In the debate over Hawaiian-style poke, Blue Hawaii Acai Cafe lands in the more traditionalist camp. Owner Ken Weller opened this spot on Davis Street, on the first floor of the Embarcadero Center, in 2010 after opening another shop in Honolulu. He does acai bowls (another Hawaii classic), smoothies, and poke bowls out of the small cafe with surfboard shaped tables. But this is not your make-your-own poke bar. Poke bowls come in only one style: a small cardboard bowl with brown rice and topped with furikake, ginger, and kimchee. You simply pick if you want spicy, mild, garlic, or a combination.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_124521\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_143557.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-124521\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_143557.jpg\" alt=\"Blue Hawaii Acai Cafe\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_143557.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_143557-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_143557-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_143557-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_143557-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_143557-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_143557-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_143557-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_143557-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_143557-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Blue Hawaii Acai Cafe \u003ccite>(Kelly O'Mara)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>They start serving up poke at 11 a.m. one weekdays, and when I got there at 2:30 p.m. they had just run out (though they assured me they were hoping to start extending their service soon). The staff did find a little bit of poke left, not enough for a full bowl, but enough for me to have a small tasting. I opted for mild, but it was still fairly spicy. While the normal-sized servings are still small and some people may miss the variety of toppings, the focus here is 100% on the fish, which is seasoned and marinaded before it comes to you. Add double the poke for $5.75.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_124522\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_143316.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-124522\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_143316.jpg\" alt=\"Blue Hawaii's poke bowl\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_143316.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_143316-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_143316-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_143316-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_143316-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_143316-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_143316-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_143316-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_143316-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_143316-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Blue Hawaii's poke bowl \u003ccite>(Kelly O'Mara)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.bluehawaiisf.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Blue Hawaii Acai Cafe\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n2 Embarcadero Center\u003cbr>\nSan Francisco, CA 9411 [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/56uLtB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nTelephone: (415) 248-0011\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon-Thu, 8am-5pm; Fri, 8am-4pm; Sat, 10am-4pm; Sun, 12-4pm\u003cbr>\nPrice: $$ ($10.65 or $16.40 for a double portion)\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/BlueHawaiiSF/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Blue Hawaii SF\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/bluehawaiisf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@bluehawaiisf\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>The first time I ever had poke was out of the deli case at a small grocery store on the Big Island of Hawaii. There weren't toppings or sides. It was simply a question of which of the three freshly caught marinaded fish options I wanted spooned into a small plastic deli bowl, paid for by the pound. And it was mind-blowingly delicious. In fact, everywhere I had poke in Hawaii had a distinct fresh flavor, hard to capture elsewhere. There the snack has a long history.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While there is much argument about when the word \"poke\" was first used and how the dish has developed over the years, Hawaiians have long been cutting up fresh fish, seasoning it with local ingredients (often seaweed, salt, and crushed nuts), and making a tasty sort of raw fish salad. It wasn't, however, until the last 40-50 years that poke as a dish really gained widespread popularity. \"Poke\" technically just means to cut cross-wise into pieces, but over the years the word has come to primarily refer to the sort of pieces of fresh, raw, seasoned fish we know.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As the dish has stormed through the trendy food world in the last few years, what exactly constitutes \"Hawaiian-style poke\" has also become hotly contested. In Hawaii, poke tends to be served as a pre-mixed marinade either eaten on its own or simply with a small side of rice and perhaps seaweed, crab meat, or kimchee. One of the most popular versions is a bowl of ahi shoyu poke (a mix of tuna, soy sauce, sesame oil, green onions, white onions, and chili pepper). Of course, there are regional poke varieties everywhere and a range of styles even in Hawaii, where the legendary chef Sam Choy also serves up fried poke. But here in the Bay Area, poke bowls have taken on a customizable aura, with customers choosing from a variety of bases, proteins, toppings, and sauces. It's not exactly the same, but it's not exactly different either.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you're looking for poke bowls in San Francisco, here are five places to start with — though there are a constantly growing number of options. If we missed your favorite, let us know in the comments.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Our Poke Place\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_124500\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180110_132023-e1516473172881.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-124500\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180110_132023-e1516473172881.jpg\" alt=\"Our Poke Place\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Our Poke Place \u003ccite>(Kelly O'Mara)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>If make-your-own assembly-line-style poke bowls are the San Francisco version of the dish, then Our Poke Place (abbreviated O.P.P.) takes that up a level with its array of topping choices and its California touches. Go down the counter line and pick your poke bowl makings from the array of options. Along with the standard bases (brown rice, white rice, or salad), Our Poke Place has a sunomono base (a cucumber salad). And then add your fish or tofu, toppings, premium toppings, and sauces. It's the range of toppings and sauces that Our Poke Place is known for. That includes things like Inari (a type of rice ball), strawberries, or even a dusting of Flamin' Hot Cheetos. I, however, stuck with the standard poke bowl makings.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Jeannie Ho opened Our Poke Place in early-2017 in the Mission, next door to her parent's sushi restaurant, Tao Yin, which has since closed and reopened as Little Kite. The place is small and bright, with teal green counters and a dozen seats. Think of it as your neighborhood quick poke spot: small, clean, and fresh.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_124497\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/ourpoke2.png\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-124497\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/ourpoke2-e1516473220362.png\" alt=\"A make-your-own bowl at Our Poke Place.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1296\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A make-your-own bowl at Our Poke Place. \u003ccite>(Kelly O'Mara)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>I made my own bowl, with a mix of my favorite poke combos: tuna, salmon, and their own \"traditional mix,\" and then added crab meat, masago, cucumber and onions on top. You can add your own seasonings and furikake at the counter. The portions were very generous and hard to finish, though the \"bowl\" comes in a large brown paper to-go container, which can get a bit unwieldy and soggy. The fish tasted fresh, though fairly bland; it was more of a blank slate to add sauces and toppings to. This is the place to go for a quick, healthy, inexpensive meal — and make it what you want.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://ourpokeplace.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Our Poke Place\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n3515 20th St\u003cbr>\nSan Francisco, CA 94110 [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/VvLDY8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nTelephone: (415) 624-3029\u003cbr>\nHours: Daily, 11:15am-8pm\u003cbr>\nPrice: $ ($6-13)\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/OurPokePlace\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Our Poke Place\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nInstagram: \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/ourpokeplace/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@ourpokeplace\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/ourpokeplace\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@ourpokeplace\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>I'a Poke\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_124494\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180120_134710-e1516470596598.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-124494\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180120_134710-e1516470596598.jpg\" alt=\"The Tango bowl at I'a Poke.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2024\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Tango bowl at I'a Poke. \u003ccite>(Kelly O'Mara)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Opened in April of 2016, I'a does poke bowls and sushi burritos — both with make-your-own options or their signature recipes. If you opt to make your own, the process is fairly standard: choose a white or brown rice or salad base, pick your fish, add toppings like seasoned seaweed, mango, radish sprouts or cucumbers, and then top with a sauce. If you order a large bowl (or burrito), then you also get unlimited toppings. Owner Raymond Chu has said he gets his salmon farmed from Canada, Norway and Scotland, and tuna fresh from Hawaii.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Though I went to the original I'a Poke in the Castro on Church Street, the sushi burrito and poke restaurant actually has two locations now, with a third scheduled to open on Fillmore later this year. The Church Street spot is primarily for take-out, with just a handful of counter seats, but is clean and modern-looking.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_124489\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 4032px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_135215.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-124489\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_135215.jpg\" alt=\"I'a Poke's assembly line.\" width=\"4032\" height=\"3024\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_135215.jpg 4032w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_135215-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_135215-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_135215-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_135215-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_135215-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_135215-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_135215-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_135215-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_135215-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 4032px) 100vw, 4032px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">I'a Poke's assembly line. \u003ccite>(Kelly O'Mara)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_124487\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1440px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_135634-e1516461892695.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-124487\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_135634-e1516461892695.jpg\" alt=\"I'a Poke\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1920\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_135634-e1516461892695.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_135634-e1516461892695-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_135634-e1516461892695-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_135634-e1516461892695-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_135634-e1516461892695-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_135634-e1516461892695-1180x1573.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_135634-e1516461892695-960x1280.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_135634-e1516461892695-240x320.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_135634-e1516461892695-375x500.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_135634-e1516461892695-520x693.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">I'a Poke \u003ccite>(Kelly O'Mara)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>To get the I'a flavor, I tried one of their signature poke bowls, the Tango bowl, which comes with tuna, shrimp, salmon, octopus, green onions, mango, cucumber, lemon, friend onions, and ponzu sauce. The staff behind the counter mixes everything together in a separate bowl, so that all your toppings and protein are fully combined and flavored with your chosen sauce before being poured on top of your base. It may not be as pretty that way, but it does guarantee a better distribution of flavor.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The Tango bowl was fruity and sweet, though the sauce was fairly light and not overwhelming. While I wasn't in love with the octopus, which was slightly tough, the salmon and tuna were both fresh and were complimented well by the onions, lemon, and mango. If I go back, I would consider building my own sintead to take advantage of the full spread, and I'd order some of their popular spam musubi on the side.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_124488\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1440px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_135509-e1516461871405.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-124488\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_135509-e1516461871405.jpg\" alt=\"The Tango bowl at I'a.\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1920\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_135509-e1516461871405.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_135509-e1516461871405-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_135509-e1516461871405-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_135509-e1516461871405-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_135509-e1516461871405-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_135509-e1516461871405-1180x1573.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_135509-e1516461871405-960x1280.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_135509-e1516461871405-240x320.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_135509-e1516461871405-375x500.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_135509-e1516461871405-520x693.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Tango bowl at I'a. \u003ccite>(Kelly O'Mara)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.fishfacepokebar.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fish Face Poke Bar\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n314 Church St.\u003cbr>\nSan Francisco, CA 94114 [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/3MJJ6N\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nTelephone: (415) 829-8030\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon-Sat, 11:30am-8pm; Sun, 11:30am-7pm\u003cbr>\nPrice: $$ ($9.75-$14.55)\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/iapoke/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">I'a Poke\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nInstagram: \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/iapokesf/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@iapokesf\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Amitis Deli and Cafe\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_124507\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/deli-1-e1516553368117.png\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-124507\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/deli-1-e1516553368117.png\" alt=\"The poke bowl at Amitis.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1998\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The poke bowl at Amitis. \u003ccite>(Kelly O'Mara)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>This deli and cafe near the Panhandle might be the oddest place on our list, but tucked amid the corgi- and dog-themed decor are some fresh and popular sushi burritos and poke bowls. The cafe used to be a straight-forward sandwich and salad spot, but began serving poke bowls and sushi burritos in mid-2016. The choices are relatively simple — salmon, ahi tuna, spicy tuna, with sides like edamame, onion, and seaweed salad — but it's known for the quality of its ingredients, even sourcing its salmon from fresh catches. The only downside is they can run out of ingredients early in the day.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_124505\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180111_155905-e1516476547894.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-124505\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180111_155905-e1516476547894.jpg\" alt=\"Amitis Deli & Cafe\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Amitis Deli & Cafe \u003ccite>(Kelly O'Mara)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>As opposed to moving down a cafeteria line and picking out your bowl preferences, here you have to ask for an order form and check off what you want. Since you can't always see what looks good or is still available, the staff is ready to answer questions and make suggestions. Toppings and sauces are unlimited and you can either have two scoops of protein for $12 or three for $14. I opted for a classic poke bowl with the salmon and ahi tuna, seaweed salad, onion, cucumber, masago, avocado, and the unagi sauce (though, if you're looking for spice, the wasabi mayo is highly recommended).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Preparation takes longer than your typical make-your-own poke place, and the toppings (which they call \"sides\") are laid attractively on top of your base instead of all mixed together. I found everything very light and fresh, with surprisingly high-quality fish and very tender ahi tuna. Though the toppings aren't particularly unique, the seaweed salad complimented the rest of the bowl well, and really it's all about the fish here. The small bowl was a decent-sized snack, but not overwhelmingly filling. There are plenty of tables in the cafe to sit and enjoy your food, or pop a lid on the bowl and take it to go.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_124503\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180111_160336-e1516476532274.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-124503\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180111_160336-e1516476532274.jpg\" alt=\"Poke bowl from Amitis.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Poke bowl from Amitis. \u003ccite>(Kelly O'Mara)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://amitiscafe117.wixsite.com/amitiscafe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amitis Cafe\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n800 Masonic Ave.\u003cbr>\nSan Francisco, CA 94117 [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/wchdkZ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nTelephone: (415) 563-2828\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon-Thu, 10:30am-6pm; Fri, Sat, 10:30am-3pm\u003cbr>\nPrice: $$ ($12-14)\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Poke Delish\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_124513\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/delish3.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-124513\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/delish3.jpg\" alt=\"Poke Delish\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/delish3.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/delish3-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/delish3-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/delish3-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/delish3-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/delish3-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/delish3-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/delish3-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/delish3-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/delish3-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Poke Delish \u003ccite>(Kelly O'Mara)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>A word of warning: The food hall Myriad Market, which has been Poke Delish's home base since it opened in early 2016, is closing at the end of February. Until then, Poke Delish's owner Danny Eng is offering a 50% discount on your second bowl if you order two. The poke restaurant also has launched a food truck based out of \u003ca href=\"http://sparksocialsf.com/schedule\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spark Social\u003c/a>, and plans to open another location in Chinatown later this year. So you'll still be able to get your Delish poke.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_124516\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/delish.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-124516\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/delish.jpg\" alt=\"The Poke Delish stand in Myriad Market.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2301\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/delish.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/delish-160x192.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/delish-800x959.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/delish-768x920.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/delish-1020x1222.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/delish-1180x1414.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/delish-960x1151.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/delish-240x288.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/delish-375x449.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/delish-520x623.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Poke Delish stand in Myriad Market. \u003ccite>(Kelly O'Mara)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Poke Delish was opened by brothers Danny and Johnny, who also own Seattle-based Tailgate Seafood. They've tried to maintain their fish standards with their poke endeavors, and have said they source the salmon from antibiotic-free fish farms in Norway and bring in seasonal specials, like tuna from Hawaii.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While Poke Delish was one of the earlier Bay Area spots to launch a customizable poke bowl, at this point the process will seem normal. Start with a base of rice (brown or white) or salad, pick salmon, tuna shrimp or tofu (which comes marinated), then add things like masago, pineapple, kimchi or crab salad, and top with your choice of seasonings, including furikake or macadamia nuts. The store also sells Hawaiian drinks, like cans of lychee juice and Lilikoi Passion.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_124514\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/delish2.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-124514\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/delish2.jpg\" alt=\"A Poke Delish bowl.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/delish2.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/delish2-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/delish2-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/delish2-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/delish2-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/delish2-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/delish2-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/delish2-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/delish2-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/delish2-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A Poke Delish bowl. \u003ccite>(Kelly O'Mara)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>One of the things that makes Poke Delish stand out are the house-made marinades. I opted for my salmon in their specialty Johnny Yaki sauce, a sort of sweet and mildly spicy Teriyaki sauce, and got my tuna in the shoyu sauce. Letting the fish marinade definitely allows more flavor to soak in and gives the bowl more oomph. Toppings are unlimited and can weigh down the bowl, which probably isn't worth it, since you want to be able to taste what it's really all about: the fish. The only downside was, by the end, I still had rice left, but nothing to go with it.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://pokedelish.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Poke Delish\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n2175 Market St.\u003cbr>\nSan Francisco, CA 94114 [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/P6jT35\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nTelephone: (628) 777-6772\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon-Thu, 11:30am-8:30pm; Fri, Sat, 11:30am-9:30pm; Sun, 12-8pm\u003cbr>\nPrice: $$ ($12.95)\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/pokedelish/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Poke Delish\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Blue Hawaii Acai Cafe\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_124523\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_143224.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-124523\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_143224.jpg\" alt=\"Blue Hawaii's poke bowl\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_143224.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_143224-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_143224-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_143224-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_143224-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_143224-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_143224-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_143224-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_143224-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_143224-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Blue Hawaii's poke bowl \u003ccite>(Kelly O'Mara)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>In the debate over Hawaiian-style poke, Blue Hawaii Acai Cafe lands in the more traditionalist camp. Owner Ken Weller opened this spot on Davis Street, on the first floor of the Embarcadero Center, in 2010 after opening another shop in Honolulu. He does acai bowls (another Hawaii classic), smoothies, and poke bowls out of the small cafe with surfboard shaped tables. But this is not your make-your-own poke bar. Poke bowls come in only one style: a small cardboard bowl with brown rice and topped with furikake, ginger, and kimchee. You simply pick if you want spicy, mild, garlic, or a combination.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_124521\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_143557.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-124521\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_143557.jpg\" alt=\"Blue Hawaii Acai Cafe\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_143557.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_143557-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_143557-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_143557-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_143557-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_143557-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_143557-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_143557-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_143557-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_143557-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Blue Hawaii Acai Cafe \u003ccite>(Kelly O'Mara)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>They start serving up poke at 11 a.m. one weekdays, and when I got there at 2:30 p.m. they had just run out (though they assured me they were hoping to start extending their service soon). The staff did find a little bit of poke left, not enough for a full bowl, but enough for me to have a small tasting. I opted for mild, but it was still fairly spicy. While the normal-sized servings are still small and some people may miss the variety of toppings, the focus here is 100% on the fish, which is seasoned and marinaded before it comes to you. Add double the poke for $5.75.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_124522\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_143316.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-124522\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_143316.jpg\" alt=\"Blue Hawaii's poke bowl\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_143316.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_143316-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_143316-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_143316-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_143316-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_143316-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_143316-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_143316-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_143316-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/20180116_143316-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Blue Hawaii's poke bowl \u003ccite>(Kelly O'Mara)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cp>Sure, we all love a \u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2012/12/21/cranberry-rosemary-white-christmas-sangria/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cranberry & rosemary white “Christmas” sangria\u003c/a> during the winter. But don't just make drinks January. Even though the weather's turn cold and rainy, you can still make delicious, fresh, home-cooked meals too.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>We've picked out some of our favorite winter recipes, from prime rib to soufflé, and some comfort food classics, like homemade mac and cheese. Try out one of these warm and toasty dishes this winter.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2016/12/16/a-holiday-classic-slow-roasted-beef-prime-rib-roast/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Slow-Roasted Beef Prime Rib Roast\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>To create the ultimate steakhouse dinner, make this prime rib roast with the jus (a well-seasoned, light gravy) along with \u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2016/12/19/a-holiday-christmas-classic-yorkshire-puddings/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yorkshire puddings\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2016/12/20/a-christmas-holiday-classic-creamed-spinach/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">creamed spinach\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_124406\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1180px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/prime-rib-final-1180x787.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-124406\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/prime-rib-final-1180x787.jpg\" alt=\"Slow-Roasted Beef Prime Rib Roast\" width=\"1180\" height=\"787\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/prime-rib-final-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/prime-rib-final-1180x787-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/prime-rib-final-1180x787-800x534.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/prime-rib-final-1180x787-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/prime-rib-final-1180x787-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/prime-rib-final-1180x787-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/prime-rib-final-1180x787-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/prime-rib-final-1180x787-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/prime-rib-final-1180x787-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1180px) 100vw, 1180px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Slow-Roasted Beef Prime Rib Roast \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2015/12/22/holiday-dinner-side-dish-butternut-sformato-with-crunchy-winter-endive-and-shaved-fennel-salad/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Butternut Sformato with Crunchy Winter Endive and Shaved Fennel Salad\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A sformato is kind of like a soufflé-like pudding or flan, lightened by egg whites, and often savory. It is incredibly versatile and can be made from any sort of cooked and pureed vegetables, or even cheese such as ricotta, or pasta or rice. Despite it’s elegant name, it is really a very simple dish to prepare.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_124405\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/butternutsquash-fennel-final1920.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-124405\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/butternutsquash-fennel-final1920.jpg\" alt=\"Butternut Sformato with Crunchy Winter Endive and Shaved Fennel Salad\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/butternutsquash-fennel-final1920.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/butternutsquash-fennel-final1920-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/butternutsquash-fennel-final1920-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/butternutsquash-fennel-final1920-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/butternutsquash-fennel-final1920-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/butternutsquash-fennel-final1920-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/butternutsquash-fennel-final1920-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/butternutsquash-fennel-final1920-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/butternutsquash-fennel-final1920-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/butternutsquash-fennel-final1920-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Butternut Sformato with Crunchy Winter Endive and Shaved Fennel Salad \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2015/12/19/holiday-dinner-side-dish-rich-spinach-and-gruyere-souffle/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rich Spinach and Gruyere Soufflé\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you can whip an egg white, you have absolutely no reason to be intimidated by a soufflé. Rich, creamy, and extra cheesy, don't hesitate to serve these as part of a stunning holiday feast, or even as a light lunch for a special gathering.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_124404\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/spinachsouffle-final1920.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-124404\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/spinachsouffle-final1920.jpg\" alt=\"Rich Spinach and Gruyere Soufflé\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/spinachsouffle-final1920.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/spinachsouffle-final1920-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/spinachsouffle-final1920-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/spinachsouffle-final1920-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/spinachsouffle-final1920-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/spinachsouffle-final1920-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/spinachsouffle-final1920-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/spinachsouffle-final1920-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/spinachsouffle-final1920-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/spinachsouffle-final1920-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rich Spinach and Gruyere Soufflé \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2014/11/10/roasted-brussels-sprouts-with-dried-cranberries-toasted-hazelnuts-and-orange-zest/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Dried Cranberries, Toasted Hazelnuts, and Orange Zest\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While our \u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2015/11/12/thanksgiving-side-dish-creamy-brussels-sprouts-gratin-and-bacon-gratin-with-shallots-and-gruyere/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">brussels sprouts with bacon and gruyère\u003c/a> might be one of our most popular recipes, there are other tasty ways to cook this classic vegetable. Roasted until caramelized with a crisp golden-brown exterior, these little cabbages are then tossed with sweet-tart cranberries, toasty hazelnuts, and just enough orange zest to add a bit of zing.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_124403\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/brussels-sprouts-final1.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-124403\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/brussels-sprouts-final1.jpg\" alt=\"Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Dried Cranberries, Toasted Hazelnuts, and Orange Zest\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/brussels-sprouts-final1.jpg 1000w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/brussels-sprouts-final1-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/brussels-sprouts-final1-800x534.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/brussels-sprouts-final1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/brussels-sprouts-final1-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/brussels-sprouts-final1-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/brussels-sprouts-final1-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/brussels-sprouts-final1-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Dried Cranberries, Toasted Hazelnuts, and Orange Zest \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2014/12/21/forget-mashed-potatoes-this-root-vegetable-mash-is-the-bomb/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Root Vegetable Mash\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Forget mashed potatoes; this is all about mashed root veggies. This lovely trio of roots–celery root (celeriac), parsnips, and russet potatoes–brings nuance and depth to a side that can range from lumpy and bland to overwhelmingly rich. It feels special, and interesting.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_124402\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/mash-finish.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-124402\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/mash-finish.jpg\" alt=\"Celery Root–Parsnip–Potato Mash\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/mash-finish.jpg 1000w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/mash-finish-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/mash-finish-800x534.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/mash-finish-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/mash-finish-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/mash-finish-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/mash-finish-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/mash-finish-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Celery Root–Parsnip–Potato Mash \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2017/02/02/get-your-super-bowl-on-homemade-mac-and-cheese-please/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Homemade Mac and Cheese\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Typically, you would serve this as a main dish with plenty of steamed or roasted veggies alongside. But it also works as a side dish to roasted or barbecued meats. You can easily double this recipe for a crowd, and if you want to get fancy, divide the mixture between individual ramekins so everyone gets their own special portion.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_124401\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/macheese-final-spoon2.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-124401\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/macheese-final-spoon2.jpg\" alt=\"Homemade Mac and Cheese\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/macheese-final-spoon2.jpg 2000w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/macheese-final-spoon2-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/macheese-final-spoon2-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/macheese-final-spoon2-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/macheese-final-spoon2-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/macheese-final-spoon2-1180x786.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/macheese-final-spoon2-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/macheese-final-spoon2-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/macheese-final-spoon2-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/macheese-final-spoon2-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Homemade Mac and Cheese \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>Sure, we all love a \u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2012/12/21/cranberry-rosemary-white-christmas-sangria/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cranberry & rosemary white “Christmas” sangria\u003c/a> during the winter. But don't just make drinks January. Even though the weather's turn cold and rainy, you can still make delicious, fresh, home-cooked meals too.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>We've picked out some of our favorite winter recipes, from prime rib to soufflé, and some comfort food classics, like homemade mac and cheese. Try out one of these warm and toasty dishes this winter.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2016/12/16/a-holiday-classic-slow-roasted-beef-prime-rib-roast/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Slow-Roasted Beef Prime Rib Roast\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>To create the ultimate steakhouse dinner, make this prime rib roast with the jus (a well-seasoned, light gravy) along with \u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2016/12/19/a-holiday-christmas-classic-yorkshire-puddings/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yorkshire puddings\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2016/12/20/a-christmas-holiday-classic-creamed-spinach/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">creamed spinach\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_124406\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1180px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/prime-rib-final-1180x787.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-124406\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/prime-rib-final-1180x787.jpg\" alt=\"Slow-Roasted Beef Prime Rib Roast\" width=\"1180\" height=\"787\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/prime-rib-final-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/prime-rib-final-1180x787-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/prime-rib-final-1180x787-800x534.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/prime-rib-final-1180x787-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/prime-rib-final-1180x787-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/prime-rib-final-1180x787-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/prime-rib-final-1180x787-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/prime-rib-final-1180x787-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/prime-rib-final-1180x787-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1180px) 100vw, 1180px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Slow-Roasted Beef Prime Rib Roast \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2015/12/22/holiday-dinner-side-dish-butternut-sformato-with-crunchy-winter-endive-and-shaved-fennel-salad/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Butternut Sformato with Crunchy Winter Endive and Shaved Fennel Salad\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A sformato is kind of like a soufflé-like pudding or flan, lightened by egg whites, and often savory. It is incredibly versatile and can be made from any sort of cooked and pureed vegetables, or even cheese such as ricotta, or pasta or rice. Despite it’s elegant name, it is really a very simple dish to prepare.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_124405\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/butternutsquash-fennel-final1920.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-124405\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/butternutsquash-fennel-final1920.jpg\" alt=\"Butternut Sformato with Crunchy Winter Endive and Shaved Fennel Salad\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/butternutsquash-fennel-final1920.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/butternutsquash-fennel-final1920-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/butternutsquash-fennel-final1920-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/butternutsquash-fennel-final1920-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/butternutsquash-fennel-final1920-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/butternutsquash-fennel-final1920-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/butternutsquash-fennel-final1920-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/butternutsquash-fennel-final1920-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/butternutsquash-fennel-final1920-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/butternutsquash-fennel-final1920-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Butternut Sformato with Crunchy Winter Endive and Shaved Fennel Salad \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2015/12/19/holiday-dinner-side-dish-rich-spinach-and-gruyere-souffle/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rich Spinach and Gruyere Soufflé\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you can whip an egg white, you have absolutely no reason to be intimidated by a soufflé. Rich, creamy, and extra cheesy, don't hesitate to serve these as part of a stunning holiday feast, or even as a light lunch for a special gathering.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_124404\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/spinachsouffle-final1920.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-124404\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/spinachsouffle-final1920.jpg\" alt=\"Rich Spinach and Gruyere Soufflé\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/spinachsouffle-final1920.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/spinachsouffle-final1920-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/spinachsouffle-final1920-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/spinachsouffle-final1920-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/spinachsouffle-final1920-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/spinachsouffle-final1920-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/spinachsouffle-final1920-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/spinachsouffle-final1920-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/spinachsouffle-final1920-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/spinachsouffle-final1920-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rich Spinach and Gruyere Soufflé \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2014/11/10/roasted-brussels-sprouts-with-dried-cranberries-toasted-hazelnuts-and-orange-zest/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Dried Cranberries, Toasted Hazelnuts, and Orange Zest\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While our \u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2015/11/12/thanksgiving-side-dish-creamy-brussels-sprouts-gratin-and-bacon-gratin-with-shallots-and-gruyere/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">brussels sprouts with bacon and gruyère\u003c/a> might be one of our most popular recipes, there are other tasty ways to cook this classic vegetable. Roasted until caramelized with a crisp golden-brown exterior, these little cabbages are then tossed with sweet-tart cranberries, toasty hazelnuts, and just enough orange zest to add a bit of zing.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_124403\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/brussels-sprouts-final1.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-124403\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/brussels-sprouts-final1.jpg\" alt=\"Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Dried Cranberries, Toasted Hazelnuts, and Orange Zest\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/brussels-sprouts-final1.jpg 1000w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/brussels-sprouts-final1-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/brussels-sprouts-final1-800x534.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/brussels-sprouts-final1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/brussels-sprouts-final1-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/brussels-sprouts-final1-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/brussels-sprouts-final1-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/brussels-sprouts-final1-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Dried Cranberries, Toasted Hazelnuts, and Orange Zest \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2014/12/21/forget-mashed-potatoes-this-root-vegetable-mash-is-the-bomb/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Root Vegetable Mash\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Forget mashed potatoes; this is all about mashed root veggies. This lovely trio of roots–celery root (celeriac), parsnips, and russet potatoes–brings nuance and depth to a side that can range from lumpy and bland to overwhelmingly rich. It feels special, and interesting.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_124402\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/mash-finish.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-124402\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/mash-finish.jpg\" alt=\"Celery Root–Parsnip–Potato Mash\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/mash-finish.jpg 1000w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/mash-finish-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/mash-finish-800x534.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/mash-finish-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/mash-finish-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/mash-finish-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/mash-finish-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/mash-finish-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Celery Root–Parsnip–Potato Mash \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2017/02/02/get-your-super-bowl-on-homemade-mac-and-cheese-please/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Homemade Mac and Cheese\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Typically, you would serve this as a main dish with plenty of steamed or roasted veggies alongside. But it also works as a side dish to roasted or barbecued meats. You can easily double this recipe for a crowd, and if you want to get fancy, divide the mixture between individual ramekins so everyone gets their own special portion.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_124401\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/macheese-final-spoon2.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-124401\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/macheese-final-spoon2.jpg\" alt=\"Homemade Mac and Cheese\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/macheese-final-spoon2.jpg 2000w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/macheese-final-spoon2-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/macheese-final-spoon2-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/macheese-final-spoon2-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/macheese-final-spoon2-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/macheese-final-spoon2-1180x786.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/macheese-final-spoon2-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/macheese-final-spoon2-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/macheese-final-spoon2-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/macheese-final-spoon2-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Homemade Mac and Cheese \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\u003c/div>\u003c/p>",
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"content": "\u003cp>I’ve seen friends nearly come to blows over where to find the best burritos in Wine Country. Everyone has a favorite taco truck or hole-in-the-wall taqueria they’re convinced has the secret sauce for making the world’s best burrito. Whether it’s the mole sauce, the rice, the refried beans, or a favorite style of carne asada, it all comes down to that perfect combination of textures and flavors, all wrapped up in a handy tortilla. With the help of dozens of foodie Facebook fans, we’ve come up with a list of 15 burritos spots in Sonoma County – from the obvious to the undiscovered. Adding to our opinions, we’ve included direct quotes from Facebookers who responded to our call out for “The Best Burritos in Sonoma County.” Provecho!\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_123820\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/JL1107_MIPUEBLO_BURRITO_624028.jpg\" alt=\"Mi Pueblo, Petaluma\" width=\"800\" height=\"660\" class=\"size-full wp-image-123820\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/JL1107_MIPUEBLO_BURRITO_624028.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/JL1107_MIPUEBLO_BURRITO_624028-160x132.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/JL1107_MIPUEBLO_BURRITO_624028-768x634.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/JL1107_MIPUEBLO_BURRITO_624028-240x198.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/JL1107_MIPUEBLO_BURRITO_624028-375x309.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/JL1107_MIPUEBLO_BURRITO_624028-520x429.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mi Pueblo, Petaluma \u003ccite>(Jeff Kan Lee)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.yelp.com/biz/mi-pueblo-petaluma-petaluma-2\">\u003cstrong>Mi Pueblo, Petaluma:\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> The Macho, with meat, rice, cheese, sour cream, onion, cilantro, salsa and tomatoes gets the wet treatment with a splash of “burrito sauce.” The Padre doubles the amount in the Macho, and the Gordo triples it for $35. \u003cem>7384 Commerce Blvd, Cotati\u003c/em> 707-792-4380 \u003cem>and 800 Petaluma Blvd. North, Petaluma,\u003c/em> 707-762-8192.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_123821\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/JL1114_LASPALMAS_BURRITO_360361-1-1024x652.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"652\" class=\"size-full wp-image-123821\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/JL1114_LASPALMAS_BURRITO_360361-1-1024x652.jpg 1024w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/JL1114_LASPALMAS_BURRITO_360361-1-1024x652-160x102.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/JL1114_LASPALMAS_BURRITO_360361-1-1024x652-800x509.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/JL1114_LASPALMAS_BURRITO_360361-1-1024x652-768x489.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/JL1114_LASPALMAS_BURRITO_360361-1-1024x652-1020x649.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/JL1114_LASPALMAS_BURRITO_360361-1-1024x652-960x611.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/JL1114_LASPALMAS_BURRITO_360361-1-1024x652-240x153.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/JL1114_LASPALMAS_BURRITO_360361-1-1024x652-375x239.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/JL1114_LASPALMAS_BURRITO_360361-1-1024x652-520x331.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Las Palmas, Santa Rosa \u003ccite>(Jeff Kan Lee)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.yelp.com/biz/taqueria-las-palmas-santa-rosa\">\u003cstrong>Las Palmas, Santa Rosa:\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> This unassuming taqueria off Santa Rosa Avenue is a sleeper, but always popular with authentic Mexican street food fans and off-duty chefs. Carne asada and al pastor burritos are a go-to. \u003cem>415 Santa Rosa Ave., Santa Rosa,\u003c/em> 707-546-3091.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_123823\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 960px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/LOSTRESNOMANCHES.jpg\" alt=\"Los Tres Chiles, Santa Rosa\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" class=\"size-full wp-image-123823\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/LOSTRESNOMANCHES.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/LOSTRESNOMANCHES-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/LOSTRESNOMANCHES-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/LOSTRESNOMANCHES-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/LOSTRESNOMANCHES-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/LOSTRESNOMANCHES-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/LOSTRESNOMANCHES-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Los Tres Chiles, Santa Rosa \u003ccite>(Facebook via Sonoma Magazine )\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp> \u003ca href=\"https://www.yelp.com/biz/los-tres-chiles-santa-rosa\">\u003cstrong>Los Tres Chiles, Santa Rosa:\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> \"No Manches\" Burrito is about the size of 10 regular burritos. If you can eat it in 60 minutes, it's free. Otherwise, $26.95. \u003cem>2765 Yulupa Ave, Santa Rosa,\u003c/em> 707-304-5724. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_123819\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/JL0916_ELFAVORITO_BURRITO_528180-1024x713.jpg\" alt=\"Taqueria El Favorito, Santa Rosa\" width=\"1024\" height=\"713\" class=\"size-full wp-image-123819\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/JL0916_ELFAVORITO_BURRITO_528180-1024x713.jpg 1024w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/JL0916_ELFAVORITO_BURRITO_528180-1024x713-160x111.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/JL0916_ELFAVORITO_BURRITO_528180-1024x713-800x557.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/JL0916_ELFAVORITO_BURRITO_528180-1024x713-768x535.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/JL0916_ELFAVORITO_BURRITO_528180-1024x713-1020x710.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/JL0916_ELFAVORITO_BURRITO_528180-1024x713-960x668.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/JL0916_ELFAVORITO_BURRITO_528180-1024x713-240x167.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/JL0916_ELFAVORITO_BURRITO_528180-1024x713-375x261.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/JL0916_ELFAVORITO_BURRITO_528180-1024x713-520x362.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Taqueria El Favorito, Santa Rosa \u003ccite>(via Sonoma Magazine)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.yelp.com/biz/taqueria-el-favorito-santa-rosa-2\">\u003cstrong>Taqueria El Favorito, Santa Rosa:\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> Mission-style burritos. ”El Favorito on Sebastopol Road in Santa Rosa originated in the SF Mission district,” says Yarrow. \u003cem>565 Sebastopol Rd, Santa Rosa,\u003c/em> 707-526-7444.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_123811\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/ADTBreakfast_0265.jpg\" alt=\"Breakfast burrito in a bowl, Amy’s Drive-Thru\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" class=\"size-full wp-image-123811\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/ADTBreakfast_0265.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/ADTBreakfast_0265-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/ADTBreakfast_0265-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/ADTBreakfast_0265-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/ADTBreakfast_0265-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/ADTBreakfast_0265-520x346.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Breakfast burrito in a bowl, Amy’s Drive-Thru \u003ccite>(via Sonoma Magazine)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.yelp.com/biz/amys-drive-thru-rohnert-park\">\u003cstrong>Breakfast burrito in a bowl, Amy’s Drive-Thru:\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> We had to add this one after a quick stop at this plant-based drive-through from Amy’s Kitchen. Instead of eggs and bacon, this version has roasted potatoes, tofu scramble, spinach, salsa, cheese and sour cream (vegan versions available). \u003cem>58 Golf Course Dr W, Rohnert Park,\u003c/em> 707-755-3629.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_123813\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/CC0814_BESTTACOTRUCK_CROWD_743916-1024x675.jpg\" alt=\"El Roy's, Petaluma\" width=\"1024\" height=\"675\" class=\"size-full wp-image-123813\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/CC0814_BESTTACOTRUCK_CROWD_743916-1024x675.jpg 1024w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/CC0814_BESTTACOTRUCK_CROWD_743916-1024x675-160x105.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/CC0814_BESTTACOTRUCK_CROWD_743916-1024x675-800x527.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/CC0814_BESTTACOTRUCK_CROWD_743916-1024x675-768x506.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/CC0814_BESTTACOTRUCK_CROWD_743916-1024x675-1020x672.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/CC0814_BESTTACOTRUCK_CROWD_743916-1024x675-960x633.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/CC0814_BESTTACOTRUCK_CROWD_743916-1024x675-240x158.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/CC0814_BESTTACOTRUCK_CROWD_743916-1024x675-375x247.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/CC0814_BESTTACOTRUCK_CROWD_743916-1024x675-520x343.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">El Roy's, Petaluma \u003ccite>(Christopher Chung)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.yelp.com/biz/el-roys-mexican-grill-petaluma-2\">\u003cstrong>El Roy's, Petaluma:\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> Popular Petaluma restaurant and Santa Rosa taco truck with authentic eats. Samantha says: “I'm a little obsessed with El Roy’s these days, everything they make is so good and fresh! Their burritos are great but I'm stuck on their tostadas.\" \u003cem>210 Edith St, Petaluma,\u003c/em> 707-774-3738 and \u003cem>760 Sebastopol Rd, Santa Rosa (truck)\u003c/em>. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_123815\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/CJ1126_JUANITAJUANITA07_713894-1-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"Juanita Juanita, Sonoma\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" class=\"size-full wp-image-123815\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/CJ1126_JUANITAJUANITA07_713894-1-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/CJ1126_JUANITAJUANITA07_713894-1-1024x684-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/CJ1126_JUANITAJUANITA07_713894-1-1024x684-800x534.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/CJ1126_JUANITAJUANITA07_713894-1-1024x684-768x513.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/CJ1126_JUANITAJUANITA07_713894-1-1024x684-1020x681.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/CJ1126_JUANITAJUANITA07_713894-1-1024x684-960x641.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/CJ1126_JUANITAJUANITA07_713894-1-1024x684-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/CJ1126_JUANITAJUANITA07_713894-1-1024x684-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/CJ1126_JUANITAJUANITA07_713894-1-1024x684-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Juanita Juanita, Sonoma \u003ccite>(Crista Jeremiason)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.yelp.com/biz/juanita-juanita-sonoma\">\u003cstrong>Juanita Juanita, Sonoma:\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> We say go nuts on the \"Garlic Garlic Burrito,\" and never worry about vampires again. “I'm partial to their Carnitas Pastor Tacos,” says Tony. \u003cem>19114 Arnold Dr., Sonoma,\u003c/em> 707-935-3981.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_123818\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/JB0501_MEXMARKETS_HOTSAUCE2_731455-1024x579.jpg\" alt=\"Lola's Market, Santa Rosa\" width=\"1024\" height=\"579\" class=\"size-full wp-image-123818\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/JB0501_MEXMARKETS_HOTSAUCE2_731455-1024x579.jpg 1024w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/JB0501_MEXMARKETS_HOTSAUCE2_731455-1024x579-160x90.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/JB0501_MEXMARKETS_HOTSAUCE2_731455-1024x579-800x452.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/JB0501_MEXMARKETS_HOTSAUCE2_731455-1024x579-768x434.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/JB0501_MEXMARKETS_HOTSAUCE2_731455-1024x579-1020x577.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/JB0501_MEXMARKETS_HOTSAUCE2_731455-1024x579-960x543.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/JB0501_MEXMARKETS_HOTSAUCE2_731455-1024x579-240x136.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/JB0501_MEXMARKETS_HOTSAUCE2_731455-1024x579-375x212.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/JB0501_MEXMARKETS_HOTSAUCE2_731455-1024x579-520x294.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Lola's Market, Santa Rosa \u003ccite>(John Burgess)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.yelp.com/biz/lolas-market-santa-rosa\">\u003cstrong>Lola's Market, Santa Rosa:\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> Hispanic grocer with family-friendly prices and solid carnitas. “Huge, and great prices too,” says Michelle. \u003cem>1680 Petaluma Hill Road, Santa Rosa,\u003c/em> 707-577-8846, \u003cem>also 440 Dutton Ave, Santa Rosa.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_123814\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/CC0820_BESTOF_ELFAROLITO_DINERS_702539-1024x678.jpg\" alt=\"El Farolito, Healdsburg\" width=\"1024\" height=\"678\" class=\"size-full wp-image-123814\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/CC0820_BESTOF_ELFAROLITO_DINERS_702539-1024x678.jpg 1024w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/CC0820_BESTOF_ELFAROLITO_DINERS_702539-1024x678-160x106.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/CC0820_BESTOF_ELFAROLITO_DINERS_702539-1024x678-800x530.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/CC0820_BESTOF_ELFAROLITO_DINERS_702539-1024x678-768x509.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/CC0820_BESTOF_ELFAROLITO_DINERS_702539-1024x678-1020x675.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/CC0820_BESTOF_ELFAROLITO_DINERS_702539-1024x678-960x636.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/CC0820_BESTOF_ELFAROLITO_DINERS_702539-1024x678-240x159.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/CC0820_BESTOF_ELFAROLITO_DINERS_702539-1024x678-375x248.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/CC0820_BESTOF_ELFAROLITO_DINERS_702539-1024x678-520x344.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">El Farolito, Healdsburg \u003ccite>(Christopher Chung)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.yelp.com/biz/el-farolito-healdsburg\">\u003cstrong>El Farolito, Healdsburg:\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> Surf and turf burrito, with steak, chorizo rice and spicy shrimp. We’re partial to this Healdsburg spot that’s more than just a taqueria. A good selection of tequilas and traditional Oaxacan dishes lead us here again and again. \u003cem>128 Plaza St., Healdsburg,\u003c/em> 707-433-2807.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_123812\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/BS_081015_BROTHERS1_743200-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"In this photo, Brothers Pedro, left, and Octavio Diaz at their store Casa del Mole Mercado and Carniceria.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" class=\"size-full wp-image-123812\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/BS_081015_BROTHERS1_743200-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/BS_081015_BROTHERS1_743200-1024x684-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/BS_081015_BROTHERS1_743200-1024x684-800x534.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/BS_081015_BROTHERS1_743200-1024x684-768x513.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/BS_081015_BROTHERS1_743200-1024x684-1020x681.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/BS_081015_BROTHERS1_743200-1024x684-960x641.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/BS_081015_BROTHERS1_743200-1024x684-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/BS_081015_BROTHERS1_743200-1024x684-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/BS_081015_BROTHERS1_743200-1024x684-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">In this photo, Brothers Pedro, left, and Octavio Diaz at their store Casa del Mole Mercado and Carniceria. \u003ccite>(Beth Schlanker)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.yelp.com/biz/casa-del-mole-healdsburg-2\">\u003cstrong>Casa del Mole, Healdsburg:\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> Diego's Burrito is a favorite, with al pastor, grilled onions, peppers, mushrooms, organic potatoes, sour cream, guacamole and melted Monterey jack cheese. But you’re really here for the mole, which is prepared the old-fashioned way, with dozens of ingredients including Mexican chocolate. \u003cem>434 Center St, Healdsburg,\u003c/em> 707-433-4138. Related: Agave Mexican Restaurant (owned by the same family): “Get the Chile Relleno burrito,” says Marsha. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_123817\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/Guadalajara-1024x682.jpg\" alt='In this photo, Delia Nieto at her favorite \"hidden gem\" in Healdsburg.' width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" class=\"size-full wp-image-123817\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/Guadalajara-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/Guadalajara-1024x682-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/Guadalajara-1024x682-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/Guadalajara-1024x682-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/Guadalajara-1024x682-1020x679.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/Guadalajara-1024x682-960x639.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/Guadalajara-1024x682-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/Guadalajara-1024x682-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/Guadalajara-1024x682-520x346.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">In this photo, Delia Nieto at her favorite \"hidden gem\" in Healdsburg. \u003ccite>(\u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/DeliaNietoRealtor/\">Facebook\u003c/a> via Sonoma Magazine)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.yelp.com/biz/taqueria-guadalajara-healdsburg\">\u003cstrong>El Guadalajara, Healdsburg:\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> “Try the Burrito Manadero! It has the best Mole sauce!” says Sue. “It rivals a Mission (SF) Burrito - the gold standard,” says Christopher. Tina says, “Chili Verde Burrito, best avo-green salsa.” \u003cem>125 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg,\u003c/em> 707-433-1052. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_123816\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 926px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/DONJULIO-1.jpg\" alt=\"Don Julios, Rohnert Park\" width=\"926\" height=\"520\" class=\"size-full wp-image-123816\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/DONJULIO-1.jpg 926w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/DONJULIO-1-160x90.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/DONJULIO-1-800x449.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/DONJULIO-1-768x431.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/DONJULIO-1-240x135.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/DONJULIO-1-375x211.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/DONJULIO-1-520x292.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 926px) 100vw, 926px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Don Julios, Rohnert Park \u003ccite>(via Sonoma Magazine)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.yelp.com/biz/don-julios-rincon-latin-grill-and-pupusas-rohnert-park\">\u003cstrong>Don Julios, Rohnert Park:\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> This secret little gem is well-known to foodies for its pupusas, but readers really love their burritos as well. “You MUST try their al pastor. I've eaten at a lot of burrito spots and drive further for this place. Please. Try it,” says Brent, “Superior!” \u003cem>217 Southwest Blvd, Rohnert Park\u003c/em>, 707-242-3160.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_123825\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 960px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/tacotruck.jpg\" alt=\"Guerneville Taco Truck\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" class=\"size-full wp-image-123825\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/tacotruck.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/tacotruck-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/tacotruck-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/tacotruck-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/tacotruck-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/tacotruck-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/tacotruck-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Guerneville Taco Truck \u003ccite>(Facebook via Sonoma Magazine )\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.yelp.com/biz/guerneville-taco-truck-guerneville\">\u003cstrong>Guerneville Taco Truck:\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> No one really remembers what the truck is called, but they do remember the burritos. Usually parked in front of Safeway. “Can’t be beat,” says Michael. \u003cem>16632 Main St, Guerneville.\u003c/em> \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_123822\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 600px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/LAPALAPAS-1-600x800.jpg\" alt=\"La Palapa, Santa Rosa\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" class=\"size-full wp-image-123822\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/LAPALAPAS-1-600x800.jpg 600w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/LAPALAPAS-1-600x800-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/LAPALAPAS-1-600x800-240x320.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/LAPALAPAS-1-600x800-375x500.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/LAPALAPAS-1-600x800-520x693.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">La Palapa, Santa Rosa \u003ccite>(Facebook via Sonoma Magazine )\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.yelp.com/biz/la-palapa-santa-rosa\">\u003cstrong>La Palapa, Santa Rosa:\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> “By far the best burrito I have ever had anywhere is the wet Terminator with Diabla Sauce at La Palapa. Enough for two normal people and then some,” says PepperHead. \u003cem>590 Lewis Rd, Santa Rosa,\u003c/em> 707-569-9210. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_123824\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/OLIVERS-1-800x800.jpg\" alt=\"Oliver’s Market\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" class=\"size-full wp-image-123824\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/OLIVERS-1-800x800.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/OLIVERS-1-800x800-160x160.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/OLIVERS-1-800x800-768x768.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/OLIVERS-1-800x800-240x240.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/OLIVERS-1-800x800-375x375.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/OLIVERS-1-800x800-520x520.jpg 520w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/OLIVERS-1-800x800-32x32.jpg 32w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/OLIVERS-1-800x800-50x50.jpg 50w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/OLIVERS-1-800x800-64x64.jpg 64w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/OLIVERS-1-800x800-96x96.jpg 96w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/OLIVERS-1-800x800-128x128.jpg 128w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/OLIVERS-1-800x800-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Oliver’s Market \u003ccite>(via Sonoma Magazine)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.oliversmarket.com/\">\u003cstrong>Oliver’s Market:\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> You might not expect to find a top-notch burrito here, but fresh ingredients and impressive carne asada impressed several readers. “The breakfast one is my fave,” says Chris. “Wet Burrito,” says Toby. \u003cem>Locations in Cotati, Windsor and Santa Rosa.\u003c/em> \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>This story was originally published on \u003ca href=\"http://www.sonomamag.com/best-burritos-in-sonoma-county/\">Sonomamag.com\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>I’ve seen friends nearly come to blows over where to find the best burritos in Wine Country. Everyone has a favorite taco truck or hole-in-the-wall taqueria they’re convinced has the secret sauce for making the world’s best burrito. Whether it’s the mole sauce, the rice, the refried beans, or a favorite style of carne asada, it all comes down to that perfect combination of textures and flavors, all wrapped up in a handy tortilla. With the help of dozens of foodie Facebook fans, we’ve come up with a list of 15 burritos spots in Sonoma County – from the obvious to the undiscovered. Adding to our opinions, we’ve included direct quotes from Facebookers who responded to our call out for “The Best Burritos in Sonoma County.” Provecho!\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_123820\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/JL1107_MIPUEBLO_BURRITO_624028.jpg\" alt=\"Mi Pueblo, Petaluma\" width=\"800\" height=\"660\" class=\"size-full wp-image-123820\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/JL1107_MIPUEBLO_BURRITO_624028.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/JL1107_MIPUEBLO_BURRITO_624028-160x132.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/JL1107_MIPUEBLO_BURRITO_624028-768x634.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/JL1107_MIPUEBLO_BURRITO_624028-240x198.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/JL1107_MIPUEBLO_BURRITO_624028-375x309.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/JL1107_MIPUEBLO_BURRITO_624028-520x429.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mi Pueblo, Petaluma \u003ccite>(Jeff Kan Lee)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.yelp.com/biz/mi-pueblo-petaluma-petaluma-2\">\u003cstrong>Mi Pueblo, Petaluma:\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> The Macho, with meat, rice, cheese, sour cream, onion, cilantro, salsa and tomatoes gets the wet treatment with a splash of “burrito sauce.” The Padre doubles the amount in the Macho, and the Gordo triples it for $35. \u003cem>7384 Commerce Blvd, Cotati\u003c/em> 707-792-4380 \u003cem>and 800 Petaluma Blvd. North, Petaluma,\u003c/em> 707-762-8192.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_123821\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/JL1114_LASPALMAS_BURRITO_360361-1-1024x652.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"652\" class=\"size-full wp-image-123821\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/JL1114_LASPALMAS_BURRITO_360361-1-1024x652.jpg 1024w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/JL1114_LASPALMAS_BURRITO_360361-1-1024x652-160x102.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/JL1114_LASPALMAS_BURRITO_360361-1-1024x652-800x509.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/JL1114_LASPALMAS_BURRITO_360361-1-1024x652-768x489.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/JL1114_LASPALMAS_BURRITO_360361-1-1024x652-1020x649.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/JL1114_LASPALMAS_BURRITO_360361-1-1024x652-960x611.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/JL1114_LASPALMAS_BURRITO_360361-1-1024x652-240x153.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/JL1114_LASPALMAS_BURRITO_360361-1-1024x652-375x239.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/JL1114_LASPALMAS_BURRITO_360361-1-1024x652-520x331.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Las Palmas, Santa Rosa \u003ccite>(Jeff Kan Lee)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.yelp.com/biz/taqueria-las-palmas-santa-rosa\">\u003cstrong>Las Palmas, Santa Rosa:\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> This unassuming taqueria off Santa Rosa Avenue is a sleeper, but always popular with authentic Mexican street food fans and off-duty chefs. Carne asada and al pastor burritos are a go-to. \u003cem>415 Santa Rosa Ave., Santa Rosa,\u003c/em> 707-546-3091.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_123823\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 960px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/LOSTRESNOMANCHES.jpg\" alt=\"Los Tres Chiles, Santa Rosa\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" class=\"size-full wp-image-123823\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/LOSTRESNOMANCHES.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/LOSTRESNOMANCHES-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/LOSTRESNOMANCHES-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/LOSTRESNOMANCHES-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/LOSTRESNOMANCHES-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/LOSTRESNOMANCHES-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/LOSTRESNOMANCHES-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Los Tres Chiles, Santa Rosa \u003ccite>(Facebook via Sonoma Magazine )\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp> \u003ca href=\"https://www.yelp.com/biz/los-tres-chiles-santa-rosa\">\u003cstrong>Los Tres Chiles, Santa Rosa:\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> \"No Manches\" Burrito is about the size of 10 regular burritos. If you can eat it in 60 minutes, it's free. Otherwise, $26.95. \u003cem>2765 Yulupa Ave, Santa Rosa,\u003c/em> 707-304-5724. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_123819\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/JL0916_ELFAVORITO_BURRITO_528180-1024x713.jpg\" alt=\"Taqueria El Favorito, Santa Rosa\" width=\"1024\" height=\"713\" class=\"size-full wp-image-123819\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/JL0916_ELFAVORITO_BURRITO_528180-1024x713.jpg 1024w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/JL0916_ELFAVORITO_BURRITO_528180-1024x713-160x111.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/JL0916_ELFAVORITO_BURRITO_528180-1024x713-800x557.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/JL0916_ELFAVORITO_BURRITO_528180-1024x713-768x535.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/JL0916_ELFAVORITO_BURRITO_528180-1024x713-1020x710.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/JL0916_ELFAVORITO_BURRITO_528180-1024x713-960x668.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/JL0916_ELFAVORITO_BURRITO_528180-1024x713-240x167.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/JL0916_ELFAVORITO_BURRITO_528180-1024x713-375x261.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/JL0916_ELFAVORITO_BURRITO_528180-1024x713-520x362.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Taqueria El Favorito, Santa Rosa \u003ccite>(via Sonoma Magazine)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.yelp.com/biz/taqueria-el-favorito-santa-rosa-2\">\u003cstrong>Taqueria El Favorito, Santa Rosa:\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> Mission-style burritos. ”El Favorito on Sebastopol Road in Santa Rosa originated in the SF Mission district,” says Yarrow. \u003cem>565 Sebastopol Rd, Santa Rosa,\u003c/em> 707-526-7444.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_123811\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/ADTBreakfast_0265.jpg\" alt=\"Breakfast burrito in a bowl, Amy’s Drive-Thru\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" class=\"size-full wp-image-123811\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/ADTBreakfast_0265.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/ADTBreakfast_0265-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/ADTBreakfast_0265-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/ADTBreakfast_0265-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/ADTBreakfast_0265-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/ADTBreakfast_0265-520x346.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Breakfast burrito in a bowl, Amy’s Drive-Thru \u003ccite>(via Sonoma Magazine)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.yelp.com/biz/amys-drive-thru-rohnert-park\">\u003cstrong>Breakfast burrito in a bowl, Amy’s Drive-Thru:\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> We had to add this one after a quick stop at this plant-based drive-through from Amy’s Kitchen. Instead of eggs and bacon, this version has roasted potatoes, tofu scramble, spinach, salsa, cheese and sour cream (vegan versions available). \u003cem>58 Golf Course Dr W, Rohnert Park,\u003c/em> 707-755-3629.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_123813\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/CC0814_BESTTACOTRUCK_CROWD_743916-1024x675.jpg\" alt=\"El Roy's, Petaluma\" width=\"1024\" height=\"675\" class=\"size-full wp-image-123813\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/CC0814_BESTTACOTRUCK_CROWD_743916-1024x675.jpg 1024w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/CC0814_BESTTACOTRUCK_CROWD_743916-1024x675-160x105.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/CC0814_BESTTACOTRUCK_CROWD_743916-1024x675-800x527.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/CC0814_BESTTACOTRUCK_CROWD_743916-1024x675-768x506.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/CC0814_BESTTACOTRUCK_CROWD_743916-1024x675-1020x672.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/CC0814_BESTTACOTRUCK_CROWD_743916-1024x675-960x633.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/CC0814_BESTTACOTRUCK_CROWD_743916-1024x675-240x158.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/CC0814_BESTTACOTRUCK_CROWD_743916-1024x675-375x247.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/CC0814_BESTTACOTRUCK_CROWD_743916-1024x675-520x343.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">El Roy's, Petaluma \u003ccite>(Christopher Chung)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.yelp.com/biz/el-roys-mexican-grill-petaluma-2\">\u003cstrong>El Roy's, Petaluma:\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> Popular Petaluma restaurant and Santa Rosa taco truck with authentic eats. Samantha says: “I'm a little obsessed with El Roy’s these days, everything they make is so good and fresh! Their burritos are great but I'm stuck on their tostadas.\" \u003cem>210 Edith St, Petaluma,\u003c/em> 707-774-3738 and \u003cem>760 Sebastopol Rd, Santa Rosa (truck)\u003c/em>. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_123815\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/CJ1126_JUANITAJUANITA07_713894-1-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"Juanita Juanita, Sonoma\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" class=\"size-full wp-image-123815\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/CJ1126_JUANITAJUANITA07_713894-1-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/CJ1126_JUANITAJUANITA07_713894-1-1024x684-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/CJ1126_JUANITAJUANITA07_713894-1-1024x684-800x534.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/CJ1126_JUANITAJUANITA07_713894-1-1024x684-768x513.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/CJ1126_JUANITAJUANITA07_713894-1-1024x684-1020x681.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/CJ1126_JUANITAJUANITA07_713894-1-1024x684-960x641.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/CJ1126_JUANITAJUANITA07_713894-1-1024x684-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/CJ1126_JUANITAJUANITA07_713894-1-1024x684-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/CJ1126_JUANITAJUANITA07_713894-1-1024x684-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Juanita Juanita, Sonoma \u003ccite>(Crista Jeremiason)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.yelp.com/biz/juanita-juanita-sonoma\">\u003cstrong>Juanita Juanita, Sonoma:\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> We say go nuts on the \"Garlic Garlic Burrito,\" and never worry about vampires again. “I'm partial to their Carnitas Pastor Tacos,” says Tony. \u003cem>19114 Arnold Dr., Sonoma,\u003c/em> 707-935-3981.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_123818\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/JB0501_MEXMARKETS_HOTSAUCE2_731455-1024x579.jpg\" alt=\"Lola's Market, Santa Rosa\" width=\"1024\" height=\"579\" class=\"size-full wp-image-123818\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/JB0501_MEXMARKETS_HOTSAUCE2_731455-1024x579.jpg 1024w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/JB0501_MEXMARKETS_HOTSAUCE2_731455-1024x579-160x90.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/JB0501_MEXMARKETS_HOTSAUCE2_731455-1024x579-800x452.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/JB0501_MEXMARKETS_HOTSAUCE2_731455-1024x579-768x434.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/JB0501_MEXMARKETS_HOTSAUCE2_731455-1024x579-1020x577.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/JB0501_MEXMARKETS_HOTSAUCE2_731455-1024x579-960x543.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/JB0501_MEXMARKETS_HOTSAUCE2_731455-1024x579-240x136.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/JB0501_MEXMARKETS_HOTSAUCE2_731455-1024x579-375x212.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/JB0501_MEXMARKETS_HOTSAUCE2_731455-1024x579-520x294.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Lola's Market, Santa Rosa \u003ccite>(John Burgess)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.yelp.com/biz/lolas-market-santa-rosa\">\u003cstrong>Lola's Market, Santa Rosa:\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> Hispanic grocer with family-friendly prices and solid carnitas. “Huge, and great prices too,” says Michelle. \u003cem>1680 Petaluma Hill Road, Santa Rosa,\u003c/em> 707-577-8846, \u003cem>also 440 Dutton Ave, Santa Rosa.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_123814\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/CC0820_BESTOF_ELFAROLITO_DINERS_702539-1024x678.jpg\" alt=\"El Farolito, Healdsburg\" width=\"1024\" height=\"678\" class=\"size-full wp-image-123814\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/CC0820_BESTOF_ELFAROLITO_DINERS_702539-1024x678.jpg 1024w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/CC0820_BESTOF_ELFAROLITO_DINERS_702539-1024x678-160x106.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/CC0820_BESTOF_ELFAROLITO_DINERS_702539-1024x678-800x530.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/CC0820_BESTOF_ELFAROLITO_DINERS_702539-1024x678-768x509.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/CC0820_BESTOF_ELFAROLITO_DINERS_702539-1024x678-1020x675.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/CC0820_BESTOF_ELFAROLITO_DINERS_702539-1024x678-960x636.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/CC0820_BESTOF_ELFAROLITO_DINERS_702539-1024x678-240x159.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/CC0820_BESTOF_ELFAROLITO_DINERS_702539-1024x678-375x248.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/CC0820_BESTOF_ELFAROLITO_DINERS_702539-1024x678-520x344.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">El Farolito, Healdsburg \u003ccite>(Christopher Chung)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.yelp.com/biz/el-farolito-healdsburg\">\u003cstrong>El Farolito, Healdsburg:\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> Surf and turf burrito, with steak, chorizo rice and spicy shrimp. We’re partial to this Healdsburg spot that’s more than just a taqueria. A good selection of tequilas and traditional Oaxacan dishes lead us here again and again. \u003cem>128 Plaza St., Healdsburg,\u003c/em> 707-433-2807.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_123812\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/BS_081015_BROTHERS1_743200-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"In this photo, Brothers Pedro, left, and Octavio Diaz at their store Casa del Mole Mercado and Carniceria.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" class=\"size-full wp-image-123812\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/BS_081015_BROTHERS1_743200-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/BS_081015_BROTHERS1_743200-1024x684-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/BS_081015_BROTHERS1_743200-1024x684-800x534.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/BS_081015_BROTHERS1_743200-1024x684-768x513.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/BS_081015_BROTHERS1_743200-1024x684-1020x681.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/BS_081015_BROTHERS1_743200-1024x684-960x641.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/BS_081015_BROTHERS1_743200-1024x684-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/BS_081015_BROTHERS1_743200-1024x684-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/BS_081015_BROTHERS1_743200-1024x684-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">In this photo, Brothers Pedro, left, and Octavio Diaz at their store Casa del Mole Mercado and Carniceria. \u003ccite>(Beth Schlanker)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.yelp.com/biz/casa-del-mole-healdsburg-2\">\u003cstrong>Casa del Mole, Healdsburg:\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> Diego's Burrito is a favorite, with al pastor, grilled onions, peppers, mushrooms, organic potatoes, sour cream, guacamole and melted Monterey jack cheese. But you’re really here for the mole, which is prepared the old-fashioned way, with dozens of ingredients including Mexican chocolate. \u003cem>434 Center St, Healdsburg,\u003c/em> 707-433-4138. Related: Agave Mexican Restaurant (owned by the same family): “Get the Chile Relleno burrito,” says Marsha. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_123817\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/Guadalajara-1024x682.jpg\" alt='In this photo, Delia Nieto at her favorite \"hidden gem\" in Healdsburg.' width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" class=\"size-full wp-image-123817\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/Guadalajara-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/Guadalajara-1024x682-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/Guadalajara-1024x682-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/Guadalajara-1024x682-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/Guadalajara-1024x682-1020x679.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/Guadalajara-1024x682-960x639.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/Guadalajara-1024x682-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/Guadalajara-1024x682-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/Guadalajara-1024x682-520x346.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">In this photo, Delia Nieto at her favorite \"hidden gem\" in Healdsburg. \u003ccite>(\u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/DeliaNietoRealtor/\">Facebook\u003c/a> via Sonoma Magazine)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.yelp.com/biz/taqueria-guadalajara-healdsburg\">\u003cstrong>El Guadalajara, Healdsburg:\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> “Try the Burrito Manadero! It has the best Mole sauce!” says Sue. “It rivals a Mission (SF) Burrito - the gold standard,” says Christopher. Tina says, “Chili Verde Burrito, best avo-green salsa.” \u003cem>125 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg,\u003c/em> 707-433-1052. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_123816\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 926px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/DONJULIO-1.jpg\" alt=\"Don Julios, Rohnert Park\" width=\"926\" height=\"520\" class=\"size-full wp-image-123816\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/DONJULIO-1.jpg 926w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/DONJULIO-1-160x90.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/DONJULIO-1-800x449.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/DONJULIO-1-768x431.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/DONJULIO-1-240x135.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/DONJULIO-1-375x211.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/DONJULIO-1-520x292.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 926px) 100vw, 926px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Don Julios, Rohnert Park \u003ccite>(via Sonoma Magazine)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.yelp.com/biz/don-julios-rincon-latin-grill-and-pupusas-rohnert-park\">\u003cstrong>Don Julios, Rohnert Park:\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> This secret little gem is well-known to foodies for its pupusas, but readers really love their burritos as well. “You MUST try their al pastor. I've eaten at a lot of burrito spots and drive further for this place. Please. Try it,” says Brent, “Superior!” \u003cem>217 Southwest Blvd, Rohnert Park\u003c/em>, 707-242-3160.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_123825\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 960px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/tacotruck.jpg\" alt=\"Guerneville Taco Truck\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" class=\"size-full wp-image-123825\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/tacotruck.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/tacotruck-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/tacotruck-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/tacotruck-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/tacotruck-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/tacotruck-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/tacotruck-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Guerneville Taco Truck \u003ccite>(Facebook via Sonoma Magazine )\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.yelp.com/biz/guerneville-taco-truck-guerneville\">\u003cstrong>Guerneville Taco Truck:\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> No one really remembers what the truck is called, but they do remember the burritos. Usually parked in front of Safeway. “Can’t be beat,” says Michael. \u003cem>16632 Main St, Guerneville.\u003c/em> \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_123822\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 600px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/LAPALAPAS-1-600x800.jpg\" alt=\"La Palapa, Santa Rosa\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" class=\"size-full wp-image-123822\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/LAPALAPAS-1-600x800.jpg 600w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/LAPALAPAS-1-600x800-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/LAPALAPAS-1-600x800-240x320.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/LAPALAPAS-1-600x800-375x500.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/LAPALAPAS-1-600x800-520x693.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">La Palapa, Santa Rosa \u003ccite>(Facebook via Sonoma Magazine )\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.yelp.com/biz/la-palapa-santa-rosa\">\u003cstrong>La Palapa, Santa Rosa:\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> “By far the best burrito I have ever had anywhere is the wet Terminator with Diabla Sauce at La Palapa. Enough for two normal people and then some,” says PepperHead. \u003cem>590 Lewis Rd, Santa Rosa,\u003c/em> 707-569-9210. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_123824\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/OLIVERS-1-800x800.jpg\" alt=\"Oliver’s Market\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" class=\"size-full wp-image-123824\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/OLIVERS-1-800x800.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/OLIVERS-1-800x800-160x160.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/OLIVERS-1-800x800-768x768.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/OLIVERS-1-800x800-240x240.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/OLIVERS-1-800x800-375x375.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/OLIVERS-1-800x800-520x520.jpg 520w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/OLIVERS-1-800x800-32x32.jpg 32w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/OLIVERS-1-800x800-50x50.jpg 50w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/OLIVERS-1-800x800-64x64.jpg 64w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/OLIVERS-1-800x800-96x96.jpg 96w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/OLIVERS-1-800x800-128x128.jpg 128w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/OLIVERS-1-800x800-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Oliver’s Market \u003ccite>(via Sonoma Magazine)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.oliversmarket.com/\">\u003cstrong>Oliver’s Market:\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> You might not expect to find a top-notch burrito here, but fresh ingredients and impressive carne asada impressed several readers. “The breakfast one is my fave,” says Chris. “Wet Burrito,” says Toby. \u003cem>Locations in Cotati, Windsor and Santa Rosa.\u003c/em> \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cp>From the foods that nourish us to the drinks that fortify us, and all the opportunities food creates every day for us to experience the world—including helping others—here’s our guide to the most thoughtful food gifts for the holiday season—all available right here in the Bay Area.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Always in Fashion: Classic Holiday Gifts\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Some gifts never get old. These classic choices are perennial favorites, and all are made in the Bay Area, but shippable anywhere.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_123445\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1280px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/Olive-oil.jpg\" alt=\"Séka Hills Picual Orchard. \" width=\"1280\" height=\"856\" class=\"size-full wp-image-123445\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/Olive-oil.jpg 1280w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/Olive-oil-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/Olive-oil-800x535.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/Olive-oil-768x514.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/Olive-oil-1020x682.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/Olive-oil-1180x789.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/Olive-oil-960x642.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/Olive-oil-240x161.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/Olive-oil-375x251.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/Olive-oil-520x348.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Séka Hills Picual Orchard. \u003ccite>(DL Cunningham Photography)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>California Olive Oil\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nCalifornia olive oil has fully come into its own, and two of our favorite producers are \u003ca href=\"http://www.sekahills.com/\">Séka Hills\u003c/a>, grown by members of the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation in the Capay Valley, and \u003ca href=\"https://www.bondolio.com\">Bondolio\u003c/a>, between the towns of Davis and Winters in the Sacramento Valley.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Spices From Oaktown\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://oaktownspiceshop.com/\">Oaktown Spice Shop\u003c/a>, which started as a tiny space on Oakland’s Grand Avenue, has grown into a big retail extravaganza, including a brand new outpost on Solano Avenue in Albany. This is your one-stop-shop for salts, herbs, peppers rubs, and items both staple and esoteric.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Local Panettone\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nNo longer a culinary territory exclusively held by Italy, panettone, the deceptively simple, sweet bread confection that makes fruitcake seem poor by comparison, is elegantly crafted by Oakland’s \u003ca href=\"https://thisisfromroy.com/\">Roy Shvartzapel\u003c/a>. Get one before they’re gone.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Food Art\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nA gift without an expiration date: Maria Schoettler's \u003ca href=\"http://www.mariaschoettler.com\">annual produce calendar\u003c/a>, which celebrates the seasons with botanical illustrations on calendars, notecards, linens and prints.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Experiences, Not Things\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Here are five choices for local gift-giving that won’t clutter recipients’ lives—because the gift is experiential rather than material.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_123446\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/Olivia-new.jpg\" alt='Chef Olivia Wu in her Moss Beach \"learning kitchen.\" ' width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-123446\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/Olivia-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/Olivia-new-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/Olivia-new-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/Olivia-new-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/Olivia-new-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/Olivia-new-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/Olivia-new-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/Olivia-new-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/Olivia-new-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/Olivia-new-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Chef Olivia Wu in her Moss Beach \"learning kitchen.\" \u003ccite>(Kim Westerman)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Cooking Classes on the Coast With Olivia Wu\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nOlivia Wu is a rare combination of master chef and master teacher, not to mention writer extraordinaire. The former Google chef now offers cooking classes in her Moss Beach “\u003ca href=\"http://www.livcookeat.com/\">learning kitchen\u003c/a>” for individuals and groups, including team building retreats.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Pizza-Making 101 at Lucia’s\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nThe best pizzeria in the East Bay, \u003ca href=\"http://www.luciaspizzeria.com/\">Lucia’s\u003c/a> on Shattuck Avenue in Berkeley is offering up their world famous pizzaiolo, Gambero Rosso award-winning Ernesto Palmieri, for lessons in pizza-making the Neapolitan way. Buy a gift certificate now for classes in January.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Preserve It at Preserved\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.preservedgoods.com/\">Preserved in Temescal\u003c/a> is the place to learn about all things fermented, brewed, cultured and jarred. January classes include deep dives into kimchi, bitters, kombucha, sourdough bread and ricotta. Choose your gift or purchase a gift certificate for open-ended use.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Celebrate the Arrival of Legal Cannabis\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.curiouscannabissalon.com/\">Curious Cannabis Salon\u003c/a>, an offshoot of local food-tour company \u003ca href=\"https://edibleexcursions.net/\">Edible Excursions\u003c/a>, is a new series of educational adventures designed to demystify this medical and recreational herb. Look for dinners, product fairs, and other hosted gatherings with trustworthy and knowledgeable speakers. (Prescription card required prior to official legalization.) Gift certificates available.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Sensory Immersion at Stags’ Leap Winery in Napa\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nThe Apothecary Garden Experience at \u003ca href=\"https://www.stagsleap.com/\">Stags’ Leap Winery\u003c/a> in Napa is like a spa for the nose and palate, with an aroma and tasting experience set in the property’s lush garden planted with herbs and flowers that relate to winemaker Christophe Paubert’s Bordeaux-style wines.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Rituals & Rejuvenation\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>If ever there were a year for relying on comforting rituals that encourage reflection and rejuvenation, 2017 would be it. Whether your inclination is to cultivate alertness via coffee or tea or to relax into your thoughts by way of wine or cannabis (soon to be legal in California), these gifts allow for wide-ranging options.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_123447\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/PortofMokha-new.jpg\" alt=\"Gift box set of Yemen coffees from Port of Mokha.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1358\" class=\"size-full wp-image-123447\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/PortofMokha-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/PortofMokha-new-160x113.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/PortofMokha-new-800x566.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/PortofMokha-new-768x543.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/PortofMokha-new-1020x721.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/PortofMokha-new-1180x835.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/PortofMokha-new-960x679.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/PortofMokha-new-240x170.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/PortofMokha-new-375x265.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/PortofMokha-new-520x368.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Gift box set of Yemen coffees from Port of Mokha. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of Port of Mokha)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Port of Mokha: Coffee From Its First Origin\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nMokhtar Alkhanshali is from Yemen, a country under siege, the country where coffee was born, and the place currently producing the finest coffees in the world. \u003ca href=\"http://www.portofmokha.com/\">Port of Mokha\u003c/a> is the result of Alkhanshali’s obsession with quality coffee, and their gift box, The Yemen Trilogy, is the most exciting gift any coffee-lover on your list could possible receive.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Robert Mondavi Winery’s To Kalon Vineyard: Classic and Rare Wines\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nEveryone knows \u003ca href=\"https://www.robertmondaviwinery.com/To-Kalon-Exclusives\">Robert Mondavi Winery\u003c/a>, but few have the opportunity to taste Fumé Blanc and Cabernet Sauvignon from To Kalon, one of Napa’s most exclusive vineyards. The highly allocated wines, a splurge well worth every sip, are available at the winery or by phone: (707) 968-2020. We Mondavi for their above-and-beyond work for fire relief (their For the Love of Napa concert raised $90K, alone). See below for more philanthropic gifts to help with the recovery of our Wine Country neighbors.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Quantitea For You and For Me\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nSan Francisco’s Chris Kornblatt launched \u003ca href=\"https://quantitea.com/\">Quantitea\u003c/a> last year as a way of sharing his love for the world’s highest-quality teas. Kornblatt personally sources each selection and provides detailed tasting notes, as well as brewing and serving suggestions.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>The Magic of Micro-Dosing\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nThere are lots of cannabis edibles on the market in anticipation of legalization, and \u003ca href=\"https://herbabuena.com/storefront/\">Herba Buena\u003c/a> is a top choice for purity-tested, full-spectrum organic and biodynamic cannabis products. We love their tinctures, in particular. (Prescription card required prior to official legalization.)\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>DIY: Do-It-Yourself\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>If there’s anything we love more than dining out, it’s cooking for ourselves. With a year-round abundance of the freshest produce, Californians are perhaps the luckiest cooks in the country. Here are our top five cookbooks this year that will push your palate and teach you a thing or two about technique.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_123449\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 640px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/Lure_Cover.jpg\" alt=\"Lure: Sustainable Seafood Recipes From the West Coast. By Ned Bell with Valerie Howes\" width=\"640\" class=\"size-full wp-image-123449\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/Lure_Cover.jpg 1350w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/Lure_Cover-160x178.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/Lure_Cover-800x889.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/Lure_Cover-768x853.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/Lure_Cover-1020x1133.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/Lure_Cover-1180x1311.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/Lure_Cover-960x1067.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/Lure_Cover-240x267.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/Lure_Cover-375x417.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/Lure_Cover-520x578.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1350px) 100vw, 1350px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Lure: Sustainable Seafood Recipes From the West Coast. By Ned Bell with Valerie Howes\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Local, Sustainable Seafood\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nActivist Ned Bell is a seafood expert who encourages us to go beyond salmon and tuna. His new book, \u003ca href=\"http://www.figure1publishing.com/book/lure/\">Lure: Sustainable Seafood Recipes From the West Coast\u003c/a> spotlights the wild, sustainable fish available locally and offers recipes to prepare it simply and nutritiously.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Eating and Activism\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"http://www.chroniclebooks.com/titles/feed-the-resistance.html\">Feed the Resistance: Recipes + Ideas for Getting Involved\u003c/a> is Julia Turschen’s ode to hope in difficult times, set at the intersection of the communal table and political activism. The book will feed your ideas for change with its optimism and practical advice for making the world a better place from your own kitchen table.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Indian Food For Everyone\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nOakland chef Preeti Mistry’s brilliant pan-Indian cooking comes alive on the page in \u003ca href=\"http://www.juhubeachclub.com/cookbook\">The Juhu Beach Club Cookbook\u003c/a> (with Berkeley food writer \u003ca href=\"http://sarahhenrywriter.com/\">Sarah Henry\u003c/a>). From comfort food to street food to fancy restaurant dishes, the recipes are accessible to the home cook and bold in aroma and flavor.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Samin Nosrat’s Singular Cooking Primer\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nWe knew Nosrat before she wrote \u003ca href=\"https://www.saltfatacidheat.com/\">Salt Fat Acid Heat\u003c/a>, a New York Times bestselling cookbook and the best cooking primer since Julia Child’s famous tomes. With a foreword by Michael Pollan and illustrations by Wendy MacNaughton.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Back to Italian Basics\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nFood importer Manicaretti’s founder, Rolando Beramendi, has crafted a beautiful guide to simple, seasonal Italian cooking, at the heart of which is a properly curated pantry. \u003ca href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Autentico-Cooking-Italian-Authentic-Way/dp/1250124972/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8&sa-no-redirect=1\">Autentico: Cooking Italian the Authentic Way\u003c/a> is a philosophical exploration of one of the world’s most satisfying cuisines.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Lending a Helping Hand\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>While every season is appropriate for giving, and there are as many ways to help as there are those in need, one local cause is dear to us: Wine Country fire relief. There’s much good work going on; here are just a few suggestions for chipping in. Do it in someone’s name for a thoughtful gift.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_123448\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1280px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/tote.jpeg\" alt=\"100% of proceeds donated to fire relief.\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1240\" class=\"size-full wp-image-123448\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/tote.jpeg 1280w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/tote-160x155.jpeg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/tote-800x775.jpeg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/tote-768x744.jpeg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/tote-1020x988.jpeg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/tote-1180x1143.jpeg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/tote-960x930.jpeg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/tote-240x233.jpeg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/tote-375x363.jpeg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/tote-520x504.jpeg 520w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/tote-32x32.jpeg 32w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">100% of proceeds donated to fire relief. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of Olive and Poppy)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Olive and Poppy Sonoma Tote\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nA full 100% of the proceeds from the sale of the Sonoma version of \u003ca href=\"https://www.oliveandpoppy.com/products/appellation-tote-bags?variant=31757954628\">Olive and Poppy’s Sonoma Tote\u003c/a>, a heavyweight canvas bag perfect for the farmer’s market or a picnic lunch, go to the Sonoma County Resilience Fund.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Vintage Wine Estates’ “Heart of the Vine” Campaign\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"http://www.vintagewineestates.com\">Vintage Wine Estates\u003c/a>, which owns Clos Pegase, Swanson, and other fine wineries, has raised nearly $140,000 for direct fire relief through a Go Fund Me campaign called “\u003ca href=\"https://www.gofundme.com/vweheartofthevine\">Heart of the Vine\u003c/a>.” The concept is simple: Proceeds go to purchase gift cards to distribute to their employees and their families, as well as to first responders and those who find themselves starting over, many of them rebuilding their lives, literally, from nothing.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Gary Farrell Winery\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nRenowned Russian River Valley winery \u003ca href=\"https://www.garyfarrellwinery.com/\">Gary Farrell\u003c/a> is donating $2 for every bottle of wine sold through the Sonoma tasting room, phone or website through the end of the year to fire relief. Donations will be given to the North Bay Fire Relief Fund and the Sonoma County Grape Growers Foundation Wildfire Relief Fund (for agricultural workers displaced from their homes by the fires). \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Heath Ceramics\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nKnown the world over for quintessential California design style, \u003ca href=\"http://www.heathceramics.com/\">Heath Ceramics\u003c/a> is helping neighbors devastated by fire to get back to basics. Heath has collected dishware and other household essentials for those trying to begin again, as well as donating proceeds from their annual sale to fire relief. Support their efforts by shopping online or at their Ferry Building or Sausalito stores.\u003c/p>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>From the foods that nourish us to the drinks that fortify us, and all the opportunities food creates every day for us to experience the world—including helping others—here’s our guide to the most thoughtful food gifts for the holiday season—all available right here in the Bay Area.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Always in Fashion: Classic Holiday Gifts\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Some gifts never get old. These classic choices are perennial favorites, and all are made in the Bay Area, but shippable anywhere.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_123445\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1280px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/Olive-oil.jpg\" alt=\"Séka Hills Picual Orchard. \" width=\"1280\" height=\"856\" class=\"size-full wp-image-123445\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/Olive-oil.jpg 1280w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/Olive-oil-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/Olive-oil-800x535.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/Olive-oil-768x514.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/Olive-oil-1020x682.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/Olive-oil-1180x789.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/Olive-oil-960x642.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/Olive-oil-240x161.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/Olive-oil-375x251.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/Olive-oil-520x348.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Séka Hills Picual Orchard. \u003ccite>(DL Cunningham Photography)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>California Olive Oil\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nCalifornia olive oil has fully come into its own, and two of our favorite producers are \u003ca href=\"http://www.sekahills.com/\">Séka Hills\u003c/a>, grown by members of the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation in the Capay Valley, and \u003ca href=\"https://www.bondolio.com\">Bondolio\u003c/a>, between the towns of Davis and Winters in the Sacramento Valley.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Spices From Oaktown\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://oaktownspiceshop.com/\">Oaktown Spice Shop\u003c/a>, which started as a tiny space on Oakland’s Grand Avenue, has grown into a big retail extravaganza, including a brand new outpost on Solano Avenue in Albany. This is your one-stop-shop for salts, herbs, peppers rubs, and items both staple and esoteric.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Local Panettone\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nNo longer a culinary territory exclusively held by Italy, panettone, the deceptively simple, sweet bread confection that makes fruitcake seem poor by comparison, is elegantly crafted by Oakland’s \u003ca href=\"https://thisisfromroy.com/\">Roy Shvartzapel\u003c/a>. Get one before they’re gone.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Food Art\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nA gift without an expiration date: Maria Schoettler's \u003ca href=\"http://www.mariaschoettler.com\">annual produce calendar\u003c/a>, which celebrates the seasons with botanical illustrations on calendars, notecards, linens and prints.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Experiences, Not Things\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Here are five choices for local gift-giving that won’t clutter recipients’ lives—because the gift is experiential rather than material.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_123446\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/Olivia-new.jpg\" alt='Chef Olivia Wu in her Moss Beach \"learning kitchen.\" ' width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-123446\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/Olivia-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/Olivia-new-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/Olivia-new-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/Olivia-new-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/Olivia-new-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/Olivia-new-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/Olivia-new-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/Olivia-new-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/Olivia-new-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/Olivia-new-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Chef Olivia Wu in her Moss Beach \"learning kitchen.\" \u003ccite>(Kim Westerman)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Cooking Classes on the Coast With Olivia Wu\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nOlivia Wu is a rare combination of master chef and master teacher, not to mention writer extraordinaire. The former Google chef now offers cooking classes in her Moss Beach “\u003ca href=\"http://www.livcookeat.com/\">learning kitchen\u003c/a>” for individuals and groups, including team building retreats.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Pizza-Making 101 at Lucia’s\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nThe best pizzeria in the East Bay, \u003ca href=\"http://www.luciaspizzeria.com/\">Lucia’s\u003c/a> on Shattuck Avenue in Berkeley is offering up their world famous pizzaiolo, Gambero Rosso award-winning Ernesto Palmieri, for lessons in pizza-making the Neapolitan way. Buy a gift certificate now for classes in January.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Preserve It at Preserved\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.preservedgoods.com/\">Preserved in Temescal\u003c/a> is the place to learn about all things fermented, brewed, cultured and jarred. January classes include deep dives into kimchi, bitters, kombucha, sourdough bread and ricotta. Choose your gift or purchase a gift certificate for open-ended use.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Celebrate the Arrival of Legal Cannabis\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.curiouscannabissalon.com/\">Curious Cannabis Salon\u003c/a>, an offshoot of local food-tour company \u003ca href=\"https://edibleexcursions.net/\">Edible Excursions\u003c/a>, is a new series of educational adventures designed to demystify this medical and recreational herb. Look for dinners, product fairs, and other hosted gatherings with trustworthy and knowledgeable speakers. (Prescription card required prior to official legalization.) Gift certificates available.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Sensory Immersion at Stags’ Leap Winery in Napa\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nThe Apothecary Garden Experience at \u003ca href=\"https://www.stagsleap.com/\">Stags’ Leap Winery\u003c/a> in Napa is like a spa for the nose and palate, with an aroma and tasting experience set in the property’s lush garden planted with herbs and flowers that relate to winemaker Christophe Paubert’s Bordeaux-style wines.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Rituals & Rejuvenation\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>If ever there were a year for relying on comforting rituals that encourage reflection and rejuvenation, 2017 would be it. Whether your inclination is to cultivate alertness via coffee or tea or to relax into your thoughts by way of wine or cannabis (soon to be legal in California), these gifts allow for wide-ranging options.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_123447\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/PortofMokha-new.jpg\" alt=\"Gift box set of Yemen coffees from Port of Mokha.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1358\" class=\"size-full wp-image-123447\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/PortofMokha-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/PortofMokha-new-160x113.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/PortofMokha-new-800x566.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/PortofMokha-new-768x543.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/PortofMokha-new-1020x721.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/PortofMokha-new-1180x835.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/PortofMokha-new-960x679.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/PortofMokha-new-240x170.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/PortofMokha-new-375x265.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/PortofMokha-new-520x368.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Gift box set of Yemen coffees from Port of Mokha. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of Port of Mokha)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Port of Mokha: Coffee From Its First Origin\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nMokhtar Alkhanshali is from Yemen, a country under siege, the country where coffee was born, and the place currently producing the finest coffees in the world. \u003ca href=\"http://www.portofmokha.com/\">Port of Mokha\u003c/a> is the result of Alkhanshali’s obsession with quality coffee, and their gift box, The Yemen Trilogy, is the most exciting gift any coffee-lover on your list could possible receive.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Robert Mondavi Winery’s To Kalon Vineyard: Classic and Rare Wines\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nEveryone knows \u003ca href=\"https://www.robertmondaviwinery.com/To-Kalon-Exclusives\">Robert Mondavi Winery\u003c/a>, but few have the opportunity to taste Fumé Blanc and Cabernet Sauvignon from To Kalon, one of Napa’s most exclusive vineyards. The highly allocated wines, a splurge well worth every sip, are available at the winery or by phone: (707) 968-2020. We Mondavi for their above-and-beyond work for fire relief (their For the Love of Napa concert raised $90K, alone). See below for more philanthropic gifts to help with the recovery of our Wine Country neighbors.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Quantitea For You and For Me\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nSan Francisco’s Chris Kornblatt launched \u003ca href=\"https://quantitea.com/\">Quantitea\u003c/a> last year as a way of sharing his love for the world’s highest-quality teas. Kornblatt personally sources each selection and provides detailed tasting notes, as well as brewing and serving suggestions.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>The Magic of Micro-Dosing\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nThere are lots of cannabis edibles on the market in anticipation of legalization, and \u003ca href=\"https://herbabuena.com/storefront/\">Herba Buena\u003c/a> is a top choice for purity-tested, full-spectrum organic and biodynamic cannabis products. We love their tinctures, in particular. (Prescription card required prior to official legalization.)\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>DIY: Do-It-Yourself\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>If there’s anything we love more than dining out, it’s cooking for ourselves. With a year-round abundance of the freshest produce, Californians are perhaps the luckiest cooks in the country. Here are our top five cookbooks this year that will push your palate and teach you a thing or two about technique.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_123449\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 640px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/Lure_Cover.jpg\" alt=\"Lure: Sustainable Seafood Recipes From the West Coast. By Ned Bell with Valerie Howes\" width=\"640\" class=\"size-full wp-image-123449\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/Lure_Cover.jpg 1350w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/Lure_Cover-160x178.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/Lure_Cover-800x889.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/Lure_Cover-768x853.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/Lure_Cover-1020x1133.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/Lure_Cover-1180x1311.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/Lure_Cover-960x1067.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/Lure_Cover-240x267.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/Lure_Cover-375x417.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/Lure_Cover-520x578.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1350px) 100vw, 1350px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Lure: Sustainable Seafood Recipes From the West Coast. By Ned Bell with Valerie Howes\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Local, Sustainable Seafood\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nActivist Ned Bell is a seafood expert who encourages us to go beyond salmon and tuna. His new book, \u003ca href=\"http://www.figure1publishing.com/book/lure/\">Lure: Sustainable Seafood Recipes From the West Coast\u003c/a> spotlights the wild, sustainable fish available locally and offers recipes to prepare it simply and nutritiously.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Eating and Activism\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"http://www.chroniclebooks.com/titles/feed-the-resistance.html\">Feed the Resistance: Recipes + Ideas for Getting Involved\u003c/a> is Julia Turschen’s ode to hope in difficult times, set at the intersection of the communal table and political activism. The book will feed your ideas for change with its optimism and practical advice for making the world a better place from your own kitchen table.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Indian Food For Everyone\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nOakland chef Preeti Mistry’s brilliant pan-Indian cooking comes alive on the page in \u003ca href=\"http://www.juhubeachclub.com/cookbook\">The Juhu Beach Club Cookbook\u003c/a> (with Berkeley food writer \u003ca href=\"http://sarahhenrywriter.com/\">Sarah Henry\u003c/a>). From comfort food to street food to fancy restaurant dishes, the recipes are accessible to the home cook and bold in aroma and flavor.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Samin Nosrat’s Singular Cooking Primer\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nWe knew Nosrat before she wrote \u003ca href=\"https://www.saltfatacidheat.com/\">Salt Fat Acid Heat\u003c/a>, a New York Times bestselling cookbook and the best cooking primer since Julia Child’s famous tomes. With a foreword by Michael Pollan and illustrations by Wendy MacNaughton.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Back to Italian Basics\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nFood importer Manicaretti’s founder, Rolando Beramendi, has crafted a beautiful guide to simple, seasonal Italian cooking, at the heart of which is a properly curated pantry. \u003ca href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Autentico-Cooking-Italian-Authentic-Way/dp/1250124972/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8&sa-no-redirect=1\">Autentico: Cooking Italian the Authentic Way\u003c/a> is a philosophical exploration of one of the world’s most satisfying cuisines.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Lending a Helping Hand\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>While every season is appropriate for giving, and there are as many ways to help as there are those in need, one local cause is dear to us: Wine Country fire relief. There’s much good work going on; here are just a few suggestions for chipping in. Do it in someone’s name for a thoughtful gift.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_123448\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1280px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/tote.jpeg\" alt=\"100% of proceeds donated to fire relief.\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1240\" class=\"size-full wp-image-123448\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/tote.jpeg 1280w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/tote-160x155.jpeg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/tote-800x775.jpeg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/tote-768x744.jpeg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/tote-1020x988.jpeg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/tote-1180x1143.jpeg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/tote-960x930.jpeg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/tote-240x233.jpeg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/tote-375x363.jpeg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/tote-520x504.jpeg 520w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/12/tote-32x32.jpeg 32w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">100% of proceeds donated to fire relief. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of Olive and Poppy)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Olive and Poppy Sonoma Tote\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nA full 100% of the proceeds from the sale of the Sonoma version of \u003ca href=\"https://www.oliveandpoppy.com/products/appellation-tote-bags?variant=31757954628\">Olive and Poppy’s Sonoma Tote\u003c/a>, a heavyweight canvas bag perfect for the farmer’s market or a picnic lunch, go to the Sonoma County Resilience Fund.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Vintage Wine Estates’ “Heart of the Vine” Campaign\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"http://www.vintagewineestates.com\">Vintage Wine Estates\u003c/a>, which owns Clos Pegase, Swanson, and other fine wineries, has raised nearly $140,000 for direct fire relief through a Go Fund Me campaign called “\u003ca href=\"https://www.gofundme.com/vweheartofthevine\">Heart of the Vine\u003c/a>.” The concept is simple: Proceeds go to purchase gift cards to distribute to their employees and their families, as well as to first responders and those who find themselves starting over, many of them rebuilding their lives, literally, from nothing.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Gary Farrell Winery\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nRenowned Russian River Valley winery \u003ca href=\"https://www.garyfarrellwinery.com/\">Gary Farrell\u003c/a> is donating $2 for every bottle of wine sold through the Sonoma tasting room, phone or website through the end of the year to fire relief. Donations will be given to the North Bay Fire Relief Fund and the Sonoma County Grape Growers Foundation Wildfire Relief Fund (for agricultural workers displaced from their homes by the fires). \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cp>\u003cem>Empanadas, a Latin and South American food staple, are top-notch at these five San Francisco restaurants.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Virtually every culture in the world has some form of savory pastry-based food. The French have gougéres, the Chinese have steamed buns, Greeks and Turks have stuffed vegetable and meat pies, Indians have samosas, and Brits have all manner of savory stuffed dough.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>American cooking has a history of piecing together traditions from other cultures, and the savory pastries that have most caught on in the U.S. are calzones, meat turnovers, and savory breakfast concoctions involving flour and butter. The South American tradition of empanadas, which can be savory or sweet, has taken root in San Francisco, not as an Americanized food, but straight out of Argentina, widely considered to be the home of the world’s best empanadas. This guide covers the five top spots for empanadas in the city, four Argentinian—plus one that happens to be Chilean, a variation on the usual theme.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Basically, empanadas are street food: portable, easy to manage with one hand, and good at room temperature or heated. So, it’s no wonder that they’re a popular choice in a major American city where sit-down meals are expensive and time-consuming. The range of variety among fillings is also impressive. All are baked, and not fried, which is an important distinction from some of the less authentic (and greasier) versions you might encounter.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>El Sur Empanadas\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_123035\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 500px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-123035\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5649-new.jpg\" alt=\"El Sur Empanadas\" width=\"500\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5649-new.jpg 1000w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5649-new-160x240.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5649-new-800x1200.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5649-new-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5649-new-960x1440.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5649-new-240x360.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5649-new-375x563.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5649-new-520x780.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">El Sur Empanadas \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The best empanadas we found in San Francisco are, hands-down, those at the new brick-and-mortar version of the food truck Marianne Despres has operated out of a vintage 1970s Citroën since 2012. Her new shop, \u003ca href=\"http://www.elsursf.com/\">El Sur\u003c/a>, is now open in Potrero Hill. The secret of Despues’ success, aside from her many years spent in Argentina, might simply be attributed to the homemade suet rendered in house that makes the dough so flaky. But the fillings here are also of the highest quality, both in terms of ingredients and their combination. And the homemade sauces, both the traditional chimichurri and and spicy salsa criolla, are the final touch that lands these at the top of our list.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_123018\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-123018\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5800-new.jpg\" alt=\"Inside El Sur's storefront.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5800-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5800-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5800-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5800-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5800-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5800-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5800-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5800-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5800-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5800-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Inside El Sur's storefront. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>We tried all five of the empanadas on the menu, which also includes salads and gluten-free skewers options. It was impossible to choose a favorite. The pastry, pressed into various shapes after stuffing to indicate each filling, is crisp, flaky, moist and absorbent, basically everything you might ask of a dough.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_123047\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-123047\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5650-new1.jpg\" alt=\"El Sur empanadas\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5650-new1.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5650-new1-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5650-new1-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5650-new1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5650-new1-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5650-new1-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5650-new1-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5650-new1-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5650-new1-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5650-new1-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">El Sur empanadas \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The “traditional” is stuffed with hand-cut grassfed beef from Five Dot Ranch, onion, oregano, olive, pimentón and egg. This is a good place to start, as it features the balanced flavors of the region: meat with sweet red peppers and salty olives, offset by eggs. Pollo saltado is stuffed with chicken, onion, tomato, parsley, and a pleasing hint of serrano chile. The Parisien is as rich as the name implies: Kurobuta ham with a creamy sauce made of five cheeses, along with another ham, prosciutto, and two kinds of onions, green and chives.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_123023\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-123023\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5739-new.jpg\" alt=\"The “traditional” is stuffed with hand-cut grassfed beef from Five Dot Ranch.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5739-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5739-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5739-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5739-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5739-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5739-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5739-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5739-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5739-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5739-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The “traditional” is stuffed with hand-cut grassfed beef from Five Dot Ranch. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_123022\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-123022\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5761-new.jpg\" alt=\"Pollo Saltado\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5761-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5761-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5761-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5761-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5761-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5761-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5761-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5761-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5761-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5761-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pollo Saltado \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_123021\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-123021\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5780-new.jpg\" alt=\"The Parisien\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5780-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5780-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5780-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5780-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5780-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5780-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5780-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5780-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5780-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5780-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Parisien \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>There are two vegetarian options, verde and champiñones, the former with Swiss chard, spinach, onion, cheese sauce, olive and egg, and the latter with buttery button mushrooms sautéed with shallots, mixed with provolone (stringy rather than creamy), crème fraîche and chives. In lieu of the suet used for the non-vegetarian empanadas, Despres makes a special dough with eggs and butter for these.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_123025\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-123025\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5719-new.jpg\" alt=\"The Verde includes with Swiss chard, spinach, onion, cheese sauce, olive and egg.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5719-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5719-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5719-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5719-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5719-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5719-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5719-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5719-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5719-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5719-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Verde includes with Swiss chard, spinach, onion, cheese sauce, olive and egg. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_123024\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-123024\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5725-new.jpg\" alt=\"The champiñones includes buttery button mushrooms sautéed with shallots, mixed with provolone, crème fraîche and chives.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5725-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5725-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5725-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5725-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5725-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5725-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5725-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5725-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5725-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5725-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The champiñones includes buttery button mushrooms sautéed with shallots, mixed with provolone, crème fraîche and chives. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The two sauces go with all five of the empanadas equally. I have a slight preference for the traditional chimichurri on the beef- and chicken-stuffed empanadas and the spicy criolla, higher in acidity, on the empanadas with creamier sauces (the Parisien and the verde). The mushroom was quite good without any adornment.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[gallery type=\"columns\" link=\"none\" columns=\"2\" size=\"full\" ids=\"123027,123026\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The new sit-down space is light-filled, service is friendly and well organized, and a glimpse into the huge kitchen reveals a precise, smooth-running operation. We’ll be back to try the rest of the menu.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_123016\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-123016\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5807-new.jpg\" alt=\"El Sur empanadas being made in the kitchen\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5807-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5807-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5807-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5807-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5807-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5807-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5807-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5807-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5807-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5807-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">El Sur empanadas being made in the kitchen \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.elsursf.com/\">\u003cstrong>El Sur Empanadas\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n300 De Haro St., Ste. 342\u003cbr>\nSan Francisco, CA 94103 [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/QAuCUC\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: (415) 530-2803\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon-Fri, 10am-2pm; closed Sat and Sun\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/elsursf\">@elsursf\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://www.twitter.com/elsursf\"> @elsursf\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nInstagram: @ \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/elsursf\">elsursf\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $ (under $10)\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Chile Lindo\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_123049\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-123049\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5973-new.jpg\" alt=\"Outdoor seating at Chile Lindo.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5973-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5973-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5973-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5973-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5973-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5973-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5973-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5973-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5973-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5973-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Outdoor seating at Chile Lindo in the Mission. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The Chilean entry on our list of five empanada spots, \u003ca href=\"http://www.chilelindo.com/\">Chile Lindo\u003c/a>, doubles as a fun place to immerse oneself in the Mission District, as all the seating is at an outdoor counter (just five stools) and most of the business is to-go orders which people line up for down the block.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Inside, chef-owner Paula Tejada works solo and steadily, prepping and baking her handmade stuffed-dough delights.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_123050\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-123050\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5980-new.jpg\" alt=\"Chef-owner Paula Tejada working inside Chile Lindo.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5980-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5980-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5980-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5980-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5980-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5980-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5980-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5980-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5980-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5980-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Chef-owner Paula Tejada working inside Chile Lindo. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The main difference between Chilean and Argentinian empanadas is that Chilean dough tends to be more bready (less flaky) and the filling-to-dough ration tends to be a bit more substantial than the typical Argentinian empanada. It also seems that seasonings here are more elaborate than at the Argentinian spots (though they’re the same for all the empanadas).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And, of course, the stuffings feature regional variations, as well. We tried all six empanadas available the day we visited, and all were stuffed generously with a variety of fillings.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The “classic pino” is made with Niman Ranch beef, onions, raisins, olive and egg, seasoned with cumin, paprika, rock salt and fresh-ground pepper. The raisins give the mixture a sweetness that’s nicely offset by the spice mixture. The olives (the black Mission olives we rarely see on California menus anymore) are carefully placed one on each side, so that if you cut the empanada in half, each side contains a salty morsel.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[gallery type=\"columns\" link=\"none\" columns=\"2\" size=\"full\" ids=\"123054,123055\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Also traditional is the Goooool Al Merken, a spicy version of the class pino, kicked up with the addition of merken chiles, a Mapuche spice. This was my favorite of the bunch, and it’s also the most distinctively Chilean (because of the addition of this unique chile).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[gallery type=\"columns\" link=\"none\" columns=\"2\" size=\"full\" ids=\"123057,123058\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The straight-ahead pollo empanada is made with Mary’s chicken, cooked with onions and the same spice mixture that flavor the two above.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[gallery type=\"columns\" link=\"none\" columns=\"2\" size=\"full\" ids=\"123063,123064\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The chilanga and the jamón y queso are both cheese- and jalapeno-stuffed, the latter with ham as well.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[gallery type=\"columns\" link=\"none\" columns=\"2\" size=\"large\" ids=\"123061,123062\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[gallery type=\"columns\" link=\"none\" columns=\"2\" size=\"full\" ids=\"123059,123060\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The strangest menu item, essential in a trendy SF neighborhood, is the vegan empanada, whose main ingredient is Yves Meatless soy-based meat substitute (again, seasoned with the above spice mixture). It’s not the kind of thing most people would order, unless pressed by dietary restrictions, largely because it doesn’t have the fat required to make the whole mixture hang together.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[gallery type=\"columns\" link=\"none\" columns=\"2\" size=\"full\" ids=\"123065,123066\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The experience of sitting at the counter and watching the action, both inside the tiny kitchen and outside on the street, is a big draw. And the bags the goods are served in give re-heating instructions, with the important “DO NOT MICROWAVE” in all-caps. That, of course, would ruin the crispness of the dough.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.chilelindo.com/\">\u003cstrong>Chile Lindo\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n2944 16\u003csup>th\u003c/sup> St.\u003cbr>\nSan Francisco, CA 94103 [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/29rj5B\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: (415) 621-6108\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon-Fri, 8am-8pm; Sat, 10am-6pm; closed Sun\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/ChileLindoSF/\">@ChileLindoSF\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/chilelindo?lang=en\">@chilelindo\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $ (under $10)\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Venga Empanadas\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_123077\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-123077\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5815-new.jpg\" alt=\"Inside Venga Empanadas\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5815-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5815-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5815-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5815-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5815-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5815-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5815-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5815-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5815-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5815-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Inside Venga Empanadas \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.vengaempanadas.com/\">Venga Empanadas,\u003c/a> also in the Mission, offers an exhaustive menu of 20 choices, such that we could only try a fraction of the possibilities. This counter-service place is hopping pretty much all day long, with folks stopping in to get breakfast empanadas to go and others settling in for lunch, inside or outside, with salads and other non-empanada menu items and wine and beer for later in the day. Homemade fruit drinks are excellent accompaniments. (We had the mango and the strawberry.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_123079\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-123079\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5836-new.jpg\" alt=\"Homemade fruit drinks (mango and strawberry) are excellent accompaniments.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5836-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5836-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5836-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5836-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5836-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5836-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5836-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5836-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5836-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5836-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Homemade fruit drinks (mango and strawberry) are excellent accompaniments. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The empanadas here tend to be baked to greater doneness that at the other spots, lending more crispness to the final product. The name of the place, Venga, is stamped into the crimped part of the dough, called the “repulge.” Venga is certainly the spot among the five on this list that offers the widest range of fillings, from a Californiafied veggie option that includes Napa cabbage to a traditional “aji gallina,” version of chicken with yellow peppers.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_123093\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-123093\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5856-new.jpg\" alt=\"Venga, is stamped into the crimped part of the dough, called the “repulge.”\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5856-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5856-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5856-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5856-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5856-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5856-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5856-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5856-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5856-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5856-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Venga, is stamped into the crimped part of the dough, called the “repulge.” \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Of the seven we tried, my favorites were the most traditional: the aforementioned aji gallina; the mushroom with zucchini, onions and fresh herbs; the ground beef with onions, red bell pepper and hardboiled egg; and the sweet corn with red bell pepper and mozzarella. The chimichurri sauce here is particularly mild, but a hot chile sauce available on all the tables remedies that.\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>[gallery type=\"slideshow\" link=\"none\" size=\"full\" ids=\"123085,123086,123084,123096\"]\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>What’s great about Venga is that the dough is consistently prepared and baked, so all you need to do is decide what fillings you prefer. The rest takes care of itself.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.vengaempanadas.com/\">\u003cstrong>Venga Empanadas\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n443 Valencia St.\u003cbr>\nSan Francisco, CA 94103 [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/bxxgaJ\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: (415) 552-5895\u003cbr>\nHours: Sun and Mon-Thu, 8:30am-8pm; Fri-Sat, 8:30am-10pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/Vengaempanadas\">@Vengaempanadas\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/vengaempanadas\">@VengaEmpanadas\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $ (under $10)\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>El Porteño\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_122973\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-122973\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_7854-new.jpg\" alt=\"El Porteño empanadas\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_7854-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_7854-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_7854-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_7854-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_7854-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_7854-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_7854-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_7854-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_7854-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_7854-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">El Porteño empanadas \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://elportenosf.com/\">El Porteño\u003c/a> is, perhaps, the best-known spot on this list. With an active truck that also covers the East Bay, and an always-busy Ferry Building location, El Porteño has a reputation in the city for serving some of the best empanadas.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_122964\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-122964\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_7805-new.jpg\" alt=\"El Porteño counter in Ferry Building\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_7805-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_7805-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_7805-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_7805-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_7805-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_7805-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_7805-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_7805-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_7805-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_7805-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">El Porteño counter in Ferry Building \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Our experience was good, if not great. Important to note is that, at the Ferry Building location, our server didn’t offer to heat the empanadas. It’s not a huge oversight, as many people worldwide eat room-temperature empanadas every day; in fact, these were still warm, though not hot. But a bit of crisping up, in my estimation, would’ve benefited the batch of six we ordered. At the very least, it would’ve been nice to have been offered the option.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>We tried the camarones (shrimp), acelga (chard), jamón y queso (prosciutto and cheese), carne (beef) and champiñones (mushroom), then threw in a manzana (apple) just to try a non-savory empanada.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[gallery type=\"columns\" link=\"none\" columns=\"2\" size=\"full\" ids=\"122975,122976\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[gallery type=\"columns\" link=\"none\" columns=\"2\" size=\"full\" ids=\"122979,122980\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The camarones was a favorite: Bay shrimp with aged parmesan and green onions, a lovely combination of sweet seafood and tangy onions and cheese. Also a hit was the acelga, with organic Swiss chard, gruyere and toasted pinenuts.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[gallery type=\"columns\" link=\"none\" columns=\"2\" size=\"full\" ids=\"122967,122968\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The mushroom version, which turned out to be a throughline across all five spots, was particularly rich, shallot-laden and mixed with parmesan and crème fraîche.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[gallery type=\"columns\" link=\"none\" size=\"full\" columns=\"2\" ids=\"122977,122978\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The traditional carne, also a selection we tried at all five venues, was a bit flat here. The filling mixture of ground beef, onion, olives, raisins and eggs was rather bland, but the chimichurri, with lots of vinegar, helped.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[gallery type=\"columns\" link=\"none\" columns=\"2\" size=\"full\" ids=\"122971,122970\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The apple empanada would’ve been more satisfying if it had contained a bit more fruit to all the dough, but the flavor was nice.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[gallery type=\"columns\" link=\"none\" columns=\"2\" size=\"full\" ids=\"122981,122982\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There’s nowhere to sit inside the Ferry Building, so take your lunch outside. But beware of hungry seagulls, who’ll snatch your food right up if you turn your back, even for a second.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[gallery type=\"columns\" link=\"none\" columns=\"2\" size=\"full\" ids=\"122974,122966\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://elportenosf.com/\">\u003cstrong>El Porteño\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nOne Ferry Building, #18\u003cbr>\nSan Francisco, CA 94111 [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/DVC2YM\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 513-4529\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon-Fri, 9am-7pm; Sat, 8am-7pm; 10am-5pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/pages/El-Porte%C3%B1o-Empanadas/283395721258?ref=br_tf\">@El-Porteno-Empanadas\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/ElPorteno\">@ElPorteno\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $ (under $10)\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Tanguito\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_123116\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-123116\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_8426-new.jpg\" alt=\"Tanguito empanadas\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_8426-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_8426-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_8426-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_8426-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_8426-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_8426-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_8426-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_8426-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_8426-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_8426-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tanguito empanadas \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The final spot on our empanada tour, \u003ca href=\"https://www.yelp.com/biz/tanguito-san-francisco\">Tanguito,\u003c/a> we sought out upon recommendation from a number of friends. A truck in the odd location of Fisherman’s Wharf (odd because it’s not particularly a tourist place) does a good job with a limited menu of empanada choices, and draws a local lunch crowd of neighborhood workers who gather at picnic tables in the tented seating area adjacent to the truck.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_123114\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-123114\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_8416-new.jpg\" alt=\"Tanguito truck and dining area.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_8416-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_8416-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_8416-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_8416-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_8416-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_8416-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_8416-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_8416-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_8416-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_8416-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tanguito truck and dining area. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>We tried six kinds of empanadas here, and they were all solidly constructed, prepared and served. The menu leans more toward the tradition Argentinean recipes, perhaps more than any other place we visited, and simplicity is also a value here. The tiny kitchen staff of two took the time to carefully heat the emapanadas we ordered to a perfect crisp.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_123111\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-123111\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_8387-new.jpg\" alt=\"Ordering at the Tanguito truck.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_8387-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_8387-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_8387-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_8387-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_8387-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_8387-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_8387-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_8387-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_8387-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_8387-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ordering at the Tanguito truck. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Spinach, ground beef, chicken, corn, ham and cheese, and onion empanadas were all very generously stuffed, each prepared with few ingredients, featuring instead the main draw. So, the beef was mostly beef, spiced with onion and a bit of chile pepper; the chicken was simply that, stewed and pulled, sautéed with onion and red bell pepper and carrot.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[gallery type=\"columns\" link=\"none\" columns=\"2\" size=\"full\" ids=\"123119,123120\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[gallery type=\"columns\" link=\"none\" columns=\"2\" size=\"large\" ids=\"123124,123125\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[gallery type=\"columns\" link=\"none\" columns=\"2\" size=\"full\" ids=\"123121,123123\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The corn, obviously frozen, but sweet and tender, was lightly cheesy. Ham and cheese was something even a picky kid would eat. The surprising favorite had a traditional filling of sautéed onion with a bit of melted cheese: simple, hearty, rich.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[gallery type=\"columns\" link=\"none\" columns=\"2\" size=\"full\" ids=\"123126,123127\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[gallery type=\"columns\" link=\"none\" columns=\"2\" size=\"full\" ids=\"123117,123118\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[gallery type=\"columns\" link=\"none\" columns=\"2\" size=\"full\" ids=\"123129,123130\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/checkplease/2011/10/20/tanguito-restaurant-info/\">\u003cem>Watch Tanguito reviewed in 2011 on Check, Please! Bay Area.\u003c/em>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.yelp.com/biz/tanguito-san-francisco\">\u003cstrong>Tanguito\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n2850 Jones St.\u003cbr>\nSan Francisco, CA 94133 [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/oovgsa\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: (415) 577-4233\u003cbr>\nHours: Tues-Fri, 11:30am-6:30pm; Sat, noon-7:30pm; Sun, noon-6:30pm; closed Mon\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/tanguitoargentineangrill/\">@tanguitoargintineangrill\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $ (under $10) Cash only\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When you need a savory carb fix, empanadas are abundant in San Francisco, and you’ll do well at any of these five spots that offer both traditional and contemporarily interpreted stuffed pastries. And you can’t beat the prices.\u003c/p>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003cem>Empanadas, a Latin and South American food staple, are top-notch at these five San Francisco restaurants.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Virtually every culture in the world has some form of savory pastry-based food. The French have gougéres, the Chinese have steamed buns, Greeks and Turks have stuffed vegetable and meat pies, Indians have samosas, and Brits have all manner of savory stuffed dough.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>American cooking has a history of piecing together traditions from other cultures, and the savory pastries that have most caught on in the U.S. are calzones, meat turnovers, and savory breakfast concoctions involving flour and butter. The South American tradition of empanadas, which can be savory or sweet, has taken root in San Francisco, not as an Americanized food, but straight out of Argentina, widely considered to be the home of the world’s best empanadas. This guide covers the five top spots for empanadas in the city, four Argentinian—plus one that happens to be Chilean, a variation on the usual theme.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Basically, empanadas are street food: portable, easy to manage with one hand, and good at room temperature or heated. So, it’s no wonder that they’re a popular choice in a major American city where sit-down meals are expensive and time-consuming. The range of variety among fillings is also impressive. All are baked, and not fried, which is an important distinction from some of the less authentic (and greasier) versions you might encounter.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>El Sur Empanadas\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_123035\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 500px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-123035\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5649-new.jpg\" alt=\"El Sur Empanadas\" width=\"500\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5649-new.jpg 1000w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5649-new-160x240.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5649-new-800x1200.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5649-new-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5649-new-960x1440.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5649-new-240x360.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5649-new-375x563.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5649-new-520x780.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">El Sur Empanadas \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The best empanadas we found in San Francisco are, hands-down, those at the new brick-and-mortar version of the food truck Marianne Despres has operated out of a vintage 1970s Citroën since 2012. Her new shop, \u003ca href=\"http://www.elsursf.com/\">El Sur\u003c/a>, is now open in Potrero Hill. The secret of Despues’ success, aside from her many years spent in Argentina, might simply be attributed to the homemade suet rendered in house that makes the dough so flaky. But the fillings here are also of the highest quality, both in terms of ingredients and their combination. And the homemade sauces, both the traditional chimichurri and and spicy salsa criolla, are the final touch that lands these at the top of our list.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_123018\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-123018\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5800-new.jpg\" alt=\"Inside El Sur's storefront.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5800-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5800-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5800-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5800-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5800-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5800-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5800-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5800-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5800-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5800-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Inside El Sur's storefront. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>We tried all five of the empanadas on the menu, which also includes salads and gluten-free skewers options. It was impossible to choose a favorite. The pastry, pressed into various shapes after stuffing to indicate each filling, is crisp, flaky, moist and absorbent, basically everything you might ask of a dough.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_123047\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-123047\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5650-new1.jpg\" alt=\"El Sur empanadas\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5650-new1.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5650-new1-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5650-new1-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5650-new1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5650-new1-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5650-new1-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5650-new1-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5650-new1-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5650-new1-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5650-new1-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">El Sur empanadas \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The “traditional” is stuffed with hand-cut grassfed beef from Five Dot Ranch, onion, oregano, olive, pimentón and egg. This is a good place to start, as it features the balanced flavors of the region: meat with sweet red peppers and salty olives, offset by eggs. Pollo saltado is stuffed with chicken, onion, tomato, parsley, and a pleasing hint of serrano chile. The Parisien is as rich as the name implies: Kurobuta ham with a creamy sauce made of five cheeses, along with another ham, prosciutto, and two kinds of onions, green and chives.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_123023\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-123023\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5739-new.jpg\" alt=\"The “traditional” is stuffed with hand-cut grassfed beef from Five Dot Ranch.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5739-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5739-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5739-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5739-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5739-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5739-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5739-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5739-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5739-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5739-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The “traditional” is stuffed with hand-cut grassfed beef from Five Dot Ranch. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_123022\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-123022\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5761-new.jpg\" alt=\"Pollo Saltado\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5761-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5761-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5761-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5761-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5761-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5761-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5761-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5761-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5761-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5761-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pollo Saltado \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_123021\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-123021\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5780-new.jpg\" alt=\"The Parisien\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5780-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5780-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5780-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5780-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5780-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5780-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5780-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5780-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5780-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5780-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Parisien \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>There are two vegetarian options, verde and champiñones, the former with Swiss chard, spinach, onion, cheese sauce, olive and egg, and the latter with buttery button mushrooms sautéed with shallots, mixed with provolone (stringy rather than creamy), crème fraîche and chives. In lieu of the suet used for the non-vegetarian empanadas, Despres makes a special dough with eggs and butter for these.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_123025\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-123025\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5719-new.jpg\" alt=\"The Verde includes with Swiss chard, spinach, onion, cheese sauce, olive and egg.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5719-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5719-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5719-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5719-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5719-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5719-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5719-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5719-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5719-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5719-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Verde includes with Swiss chard, spinach, onion, cheese sauce, olive and egg. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_123024\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-123024\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5725-new.jpg\" alt=\"The champiñones includes buttery button mushrooms sautéed with shallots, mixed with provolone, crème fraîche and chives.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5725-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5725-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5725-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5725-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5725-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5725-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5725-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5725-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5725-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5725-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The champiñones includes buttery button mushrooms sautéed with shallots, mixed with provolone, crème fraîche and chives. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The two sauces go with all five of the empanadas equally. I have a slight preference for the traditional chimichurri on the beef- and chicken-stuffed empanadas and the spicy criolla, higher in acidity, on the empanadas with creamier sauces (the Parisien and the verde). The mushroom was quite good without any adornment.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The new sit-down space is light-filled, service is friendly and well organized, and a glimpse into the huge kitchen reveals a precise, smooth-running operation. We’ll be back to try the rest of the menu.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_123016\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-123016\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5807-new.jpg\" alt=\"El Sur empanadas being made in the kitchen\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5807-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5807-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5807-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5807-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5807-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5807-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5807-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5807-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5807-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5807-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">El Sur empanadas being made in the kitchen \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.elsursf.com/\">\u003cstrong>El Sur Empanadas\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n300 De Haro St., Ste. 342\u003cbr>\nSan Francisco, CA 94103 [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/QAuCUC\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: (415) 530-2803\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon-Fri, 10am-2pm; 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That, of course, would ruin the crispness of the dough.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.chilelindo.com/\">\u003cstrong>Chile Lindo\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n2944 16\u003csup>th\u003c/sup> St.\u003cbr>\nSan Francisco, CA 94103 [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/29rj5B\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: (415) 621-6108\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon-Fri, 8am-8pm; Sat, 10am-6pm; closed Sun\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/ChileLindoSF/\">@ChileLindoSF\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/chilelindo?lang=en\">@chilelindo\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $ (under $10)\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Venga Empanadas\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_123077\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-123077\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5815-new.jpg\" alt=\"Inside Venga Empanadas\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5815-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5815-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5815-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5815-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5815-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5815-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5815-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5815-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5815-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5815-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Inside Venga Empanadas \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.vengaempanadas.com/\">Venga Empanadas,\u003c/a> also in the Mission, offers an exhaustive menu of 20 choices, such that we could only try a fraction of the possibilities. This counter-service place is hopping pretty much all day long, with folks stopping in to get breakfast empanadas to go and others settling in for lunch, inside or outside, with salads and other non-empanada menu items and wine and beer for later in the day. Homemade fruit drinks are excellent accompaniments. 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The name of the place, Venga, is stamped into the crimped part of the dough, called the “repulge.” Venga is certainly the spot among the five on this list that offers the widest range of fillings, from a Californiafied veggie option that includes Napa cabbage to a traditional “aji gallina,” version of chicken with yellow peppers.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_123093\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-123093\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5856-new.jpg\" alt=\"Venga, is stamped into the crimped part of the dough, called the “repulge.”\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5856-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5856-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5856-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5856-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5856-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5856-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5856-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5856-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5856-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_5856-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Venga, is stamped into the crimped part of the dough, called the “repulge.” \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Of the seven we tried, my favorites were the most traditional: the aforementioned aji gallina; the mushroom with zucchini, onions and fresh herbs; the ground beef with onions, red bell pepper and hardboiled egg; and the sweet corn with red bell pepper and mozzarella. 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A truck in the odd location of Fisherman’s Wharf (odd because it’s not particularly a tourist place) does a good job with a limited menu of empanada choices, and draws a local lunch crowd of neighborhood workers who gather at picnic tables in the tented seating area adjacent to the truck.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_123114\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-123114\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_8416-new.jpg\" alt=\"Tanguito truck and dining area.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_8416-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_8416-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_8416-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_8416-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_8416-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_8416-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_8416-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_8416-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_8416-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_8416-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tanguito truck and dining area. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>We tried six kinds of empanadas here, and they were all solidly constructed, prepared and served. 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"content": "\u003cp>Opening and sustaining a restaurant in today’s Bay Area is rife with \u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2016/12/27/heres-why-2016-was-rough-for-bay-area-restaurants/\">potential dangers\u003c/a>. Labor is expensive, food is expensive, rent is expensive, and on top of it all, maybe the city your restaurant is located in isn’t as supportive as you’d like. It’s an exhausting, fickle industry. But some restaurants think they’ve found a solution--by turning to a co-op business model.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Instead of a traditional restaurant, where profits go to an owner or investors, a cooperative is owned by its workers, and profits are distributed equally between them. They also make decisions collaboratively, with each member having an equal say in business decisions. And since they can offer more autonomy and good benefits, they usually have higher employee retention rates than other restaurants. (Co-op and collective are often used interchangeably, but \u003ca href=\"http://cultivate.coop/wiki/Differences_Between_Worker_Cooperatives_and_Collectives\">they're different\u003c/a>: cooperative refers to who owns a business, while a collective is a style of management.) It can be difficult to sustain, but as Momo Chang pointed out in a \u003ca href=\"https://www.eastbayexpress.com/oakland/are-co-ops-the-future-of-a-sustainable-restaurant-industry/Content?oid=9423964\">recent piece for the East Bay Express\u003c/a>, it can be an effective way for restaurants to sustain themselves in a time when it’s hard to find labor. We’ve featured the East Bay’s co-op restaurants below--if there’s one we missed, please let us know in the comments.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_122034\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-122034\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1474.jpg\" alt=\"Customers enjoy a sunny afternoon at Cheeseboard in North Berkeley.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1491\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1474.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1474-160x124.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1474-800x621.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1474-768x596.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1474-1020x792.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1474-1180x916.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1474-960x746.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1474-240x186.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1474-375x291.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1474-520x404.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Customers enjoy a sunny afternoon at Cheeseboard in North Berkeley. \u003ccite>(Shelby Pope)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>These days, you can’t walk a block in San Francisco without bumping into a line of people in line for coffee, poke or cookie dough. At North Berkeley’s \u003cstrong>Cheeseboard Pizzeria\u003c/strong>, people have been lining up for the restaurant's pizza of the day since 1985, when some workers from the Cheeseboard bakery and cheese shop started offering vegetarian pizza at night. The business started as a traditional for-profit shop in 1967, but the owners \u003ca href=\"http://cheeseboardcollective.coop/about-us/about-main/\">sold it to the workers in 1971\u003c/a>. As the years passed, the pizzeria has adapted with the times, adding gluten-free and vegan options, and helped start the Arizmendi \u003ca href=\"http://www.arizmendibakery.coop/\">group of collectives\u003c/a> in the '90s. On a recent visit, everyone from Cal students to businessmen queued up for the day’s pizza while children danced to a jaunty band singing about a nefarious ex from Grass Valley.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_122033\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-122033\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1466.jpg\" alt=\"Cheeseboard's tomato pizza, featuring locally-grown, dry farmed organic tomatoes, is a rare seasonal treat.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1458\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1466.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1466-160x122.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1466-800x608.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1466-768x583.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1466-1020x775.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1466-1180x896.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1466-960x729.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1466-240x182.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1466-375x285.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1466-520x395.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cheeseboard's tomato pizza, featuring locally-grown, dry farmed organic tomatoes, is a rare seasonal treat. \u003ccite>(Shelby Pope)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_122035\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-122035\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1479.jpg\" alt=\"Cheeseboard's salad of the day: a roasted corn salad with pickled onions and peppers atop organic greens.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1479.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1479-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1479-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1479-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1479-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1479-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1479-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1479-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1479-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1479-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cheeseboard's salad of the day: a roasted corn salad with pickled onions and peppers atop organic greens. \u003ccite>(Shelby Pope)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Their tomato pizza (a rare seasonal treat, as they usually eschew tomatoes in favor of creative vegetable and cheese combinations) showed off their commitment to sustainable produce with sweet, dry farmed local tomatoes while a roasted corn salad featured a satisfying mix of pickled onions and pasilla peppers and a sweet buttermilk dressing.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://cheeseboardcollective.coop/\">\u003cstrong>Cheese Board Pizza\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n1512 Shattuck Ave. [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/rvnLcNxcBN22\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nBerkeley, CA 94709\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 549-3183\u003cbr>\nHours: Tues-Sat, 11:30am-3pm 4:30-8pm; closed Sun-Mon\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/cheeseboard/\">The Cheese Board Collective\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/CheeseBoardColl\">@CheeseBoardColl\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nInstagram: \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/cheeseboardcoll/\">@cheeseboardcoll\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $-$$ (Pizza slice $2.75, Whole Pizza $22-$28)\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_122036\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-122036\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1517.jpg\" alt=\"Three Stone Hearth offers walk-in purchases in addition to their meal subscription program.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1350\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1517.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1517-160x113.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1517-800x563.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1517-768x540.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1517-1020x717.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1517-1180x830.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1517-960x675.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1517-240x169.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1517-375x264.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1517-520x366.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Three Stone Hearth offers walk-in purchases in addition to their meal subscription program. \u003ccite>(Shelby Pope)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Three Stone Hearth\u003c/strong> isn’t a restaurant or food store, but a community supported kitchen. Just like in a CSA, customers help maintain the business by purchasing in advance. Only in this case, instead of produce, they’re buying nutrient dense prepared meals, inspired by traditional cooking preparations and methods (fermented foods and bone broth are both mainstays). The business, which is run by a cooperative of 19 worker-owners, is also open to the public, so anyone can pick up a jar of one of the week’s soups--a carrot soup with a bold gingery kick and a whisper of coconut on my visit--or something a little more filling, like their tender, well-spiced pulled pork, just begging to be piled atop some polenta (or perhaps sandwiched between slices of gluten-free sourdough, also available for purchase at their University Ave. location).\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_122031\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-122031\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/DSC_2362.jpg\" alt=\"Three Stone Hearth also offers sustainable meat options, like honey pulled pork from Marin Sun Farms' pastured pork.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1354\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/DSC_2362.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/DSC_2362-160x113.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/DSC_2362-800x564.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/DSC_2362-768x542.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/DSC_2362-1020x719.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/DSC_2362-1180x832.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/DSC_2362-960x677.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/DSC_2362-240x169.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/DSC_2362-375x264.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/DSC_2362-520x367.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Three Stone Hearth also offers sustainable meat options, like honey pulled pork from Marin Sun Farms' pastured pork. \u003ccite>(Shelby Pope)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_122032\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-122032\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/DSC_2366.jpg\" alt=\"Three Stone Hearth offers a variety of soups, including this carrot ginger version.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1253\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/DSC_2366.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/DSC_2366-160x104.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/DSC_2366-800x522.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/DSC_2366-768x501.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/DSC_2366-1020x666.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/DSC_2366-1180x770.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/DSC_2366-960x627.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/DSC_2366-240x157.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/DSC_2366-375x245.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/DSC_2366-520x339.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Three Stone Hearth offers a variety of soups, including this carrot ginger version. \u003ccite>(Shelby Pope)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.threestonehearth.com/\">\u003cstrong>Three Stone Hearth\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n1581 University Ave. [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/xEF87hYcbKs\">Map]\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nBerkeley, CA 94703\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 981-1334\u003cbr>\nHours: Wed, 4-7pm; Thur, 10am-4pm; Fri, 2pm-6pm; Sat, 9am-2pm; closed Sun-Tue\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/threestonehearth/\">Three Stone Hearth\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/3stonehearth\">@3StoneHearth\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nInstagram: \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/threestonehearth/\">@threestonehearth\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $$ (Entrees $11-$17)\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_122044\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-122044\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1606.jpg\" alt=\"A slice of chantilly cake from A Taste of Denmark.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1402\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1606.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1606-160x117.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1606-800x584.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1606-768x561.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1606-1020x745.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1606-1180x862.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1606-960x701.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1606-240x175.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1606-375x274.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1606-520x380.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A slice of chantilly cake from A Taste of Denmark. \u003ccite>(Shelby Pope)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_122045\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-122045\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1607.jpg\" alt=\"A lemon meringue tart from A Taste of Denmark.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1510\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1607.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1607-160x126.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1607-800x629.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1607-768x604.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1607-1020x802.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1607-1180x928.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1607-960x755.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1607-240x189.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1607-375x295.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1607-520x409.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A lemon meringue tart from A Taste of Denmark. \u003ccite>(Shelby Pope)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>When \u003ca href=\"https://localwiki.org/oakland/Neldam%27s_Danish_Bakery\">Neldam’s Danish Bakery\u003c/a>, an Oakland institution for more than 80 years, was forced to close in 2010 after money troubles, its workers didn’t know what to do. Many had worked there for decades. Pastry was all they knew. So, they decided to reopen in 2010 as a cooperative, renaming themselves \u003cstrong>A Taste of Denmark\u003c/strong>. It’s a nostalgic establishment, with row after row of treats laid out in gleaming cases, stately armchairs and a sign reminding you that stressed spelled backwards is desserts. While they still offer Scandinavian treats like cardamom bread and buttery danishes, they’ve expanded their selection of pastries. Don’t miss their traditional American desserts, like a mini lemon meringue pie topped with a giant tower of bronzed meringue or the chantilly cake, a chocolate chiffon and whipped cream creation that resembles a far superior Ho-Ho. A Taste of Denmark also offers an assortment of decorated cakes, wedding cakes, pies, and cookies.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_122030\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-122030\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/1920.jpg\" alt=\"A Taste of Denmark offers a huge variety of pastries.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1370\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/1920.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/1920-160x114.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/1920-800x571.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/1920-768x548.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/1920-1020x728.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/1920-1180x842.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/1920-960x685.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/1920-240x171.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/1920-375x268.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/1920-520x371.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A Taste of Denmark offers a huge variety of pastries. \u003ccite>(Shelby Pope)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://tastedenmark.com/\">\u003cstrong>A Taste of Denmark Bakery\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n3401 Telegraph Ave. [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/oTkCYsQ9GBv\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94609\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 420-8889\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon-Wed, 7am-3pm; Thur-Fri, 7am-5pm; Sat, 8am-5pm; Sun, 10am-3pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/TasteofDenmark/\">A Taste of Denmark Bakery\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/Tasteof_Denmark\">@Tasteof_Denmark\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $ (Pastries/Bread $10 and under, Cakes $19-$102)\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_122037\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-122037\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1545.jpg\" alt=\"Red Bay offers intriguing drinks like a charcoal vanilla latte and a honey lavender cappuccino in addition to their drip coffee.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1313\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1545.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1545-160x109.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1545-800x547.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1545-768x525.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1545-1020x698.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1545-1180x807.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1545-960x657.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1545-240x164.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1545-375x256.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1545-520x356.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Red Bay offers intriguing drinks like a charcoal vanilla latte and a honey lavender cappuccino in addition to their drip coffee. \u003ccite>(Shelby Pope)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Red Bay’s Coffee\u003c/strong>’s tagline is “beautiful coffee to the people,” which the company practices in a few different ways. On the supplier side of things, founder Keba Konte prioritizes buying coffee directly from farmers--\u003ca href=\"https://www.redbaycoffee.com/products/sweet-unity\">one of their single origins\u003c/a> is grown by Jackie Robinson’s son--which ensures they receive a fair share of the profits. He also approaches recruitment differently. He prioritizes employing a racially diverse staff and offers career pathways to those usually denied such opportunities, including formerly incarcerated individuals and former foster children. While Red Bay isn’t an official cooperative, the profits from their Uptown cafe are shared equally between the company’s two dozen workers, depending on how many hours they worked that month.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_122039\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-122039\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1561.jpg\" alt=\"Red Bay Coffee's cafe repurposes an old shipping container.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1561.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1561-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1561-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1561-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1561-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1561-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1561-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1561-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1561-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1561-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Red Bay Coffee's cafe repurposes an old shipping container. \u003ccite>(Shelby Pope)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>At that cafe, a former shipping container in the Hive shopping center, they serve rotating coffee blends (on my visit, their bright, chocolatey East Fourteenth) as well as more unusual offerings. A honey lavender cappuccino was herbal and not too sweet, while a vanilla charcoal latte--according to our server, the charcoal rounds out the espresso flavor while offering some \u003ca href=\"https://www.eater.com/2017/6/7/15750526/activated-charcoal-black-food-trend\">debated health benefits\u003c/a>--wasn’t as cloying as the typical vanilla latte, thanks to the the cafe’s balanced homemade vanilla syrup.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.redbaycoffee.com/\">\u003cstrong>Red Bay Cafe\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n2327 Broadway [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/wLcL77unUvB2\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94612\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 517-5582\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon-Thur, 7am-4:30pm; Fri, 7am-6pm; Sat, 9am-6pm; Sun, 10am-3pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/redbaycoffee/\">Red Bay Coffee\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/redbaycoffee\">@redbaycoffee\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nInstagram: \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/redbaycoffee/\">@redbaycoffee\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice range: Price range: $ (Coffee drinks $10 and under, 1lb Coffee $16-$19)\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_122047\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-122047\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1601-e1508900078797.jpg\" alt=\"The Juice Bar Collective is small with a mighty output. \" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Juice Bar Collective is small with a mighty output. \u003ccite>(Shelby Pope)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_122043\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-122043\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1571.jpg\" alt=\"The JBC Kale smoothie from the Juice Bar Collective in North Berkeley.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1468\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1571.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1571-160x122.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1571-800x612.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1571-768x587.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1571-1020x780.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1571-1180x902.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1571-960x734.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1571-240x184.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1571-375x287.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1571-520x398.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The JBC Kale smoothie from the Juice Bar Collective in North Berkeley. \u003ccite>(Shelby Pope)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The \u003cstrong>Juice Bar Collective\u003c/strong>, also in North Berkeley, doesn't seem to be the easiest place to work. It’s the size of a wealthy person’s walk-in closet, requiring staffers to work in very cozy proximity to their coworkers. And while they specialize in juices and smoothies--like a virtuous, viridescent JBC Kale--they also produce a menu of sandwiches, salads and hot dishes. This means that at any given moment, there’s a blender whirring while someone else is pulling a tray of mac and cheese out of the oven (a richer, spicier and less austere version than what you’d expect from such a '70s health food store environs), someone else is making sandwiches (don’t miss their turkey sandwiches, with thick slices of local and sustainable turkey breast) and someone else is calmly taking orders from a line of customers that often snakes out the door and down Vine Street.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_122042\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-122042\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1567.jpg\" alt=\"The turkey sandwich from the Juice Bar Collective.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1147\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1567.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1567-160x96.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1567-800x478.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1567-768x459.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1567-1020x609.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1567-1180x705.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1567-960x574.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1567-240x143.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1567-375x224.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1567-520x311.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The turkey sandwich from the Juice Bar Collective. \u003ccite>(Shelby Pope)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_122041\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-122041\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1565.jpg\" alt=\"While they specialize in juices and smoothies, the Juice Bar Collective also offers less virtuous fare, like their mac and cheese.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1565.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1565-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1565-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1565-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1565-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1565-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1565-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1565-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1565-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1565-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">While they specialize in juices and smoothies, the Juice Bar Collective also offers less virtuous fare, like their mac and cheese. \u003ccite>(Shelby Pope)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>But any employee annoyances are eased by the cooperative’s policy of regularly rotating employee duties, so no one is forced to be stuck in a role they don’t enjoy for too long. Plus, as we found out in our \u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2011/05/16/lessons-from-berkeleys-juice-bar-collective/\">previous profile\u003c/a> of the Juice Bar Collective, workers also get full health, vision, and dental benefits, as well as a month of vacation.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.juicebarcollective.com/\">\u003cstrong>Juice Bar Collective\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n2114 Vine St. [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/hvzfiQ4qPCN2\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nBerkeley, CA 94709\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 548-8473\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon-Sat, 10am-4pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/JuiceBarCollective/\">Juice Bar Collective\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $ (Entrees $10 and under)\u003c/p>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>Opening and sustaining a restaurant in today’s Bay Area is rife with \u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2016/12/27/heres-why-2016-was-rough-for-bay-area-restaurants/\">potential dangers\u003c/a>. Labor is expensive, food is expensive, rent is expensive, and on top of it all, maybe the city your restaurant is located in isn’t as supportive as you’d like. It’s an exhausting, fickle industry. But some restaurants think they’ve found a solution--by turning to a co-op business model.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Instead of a traditional restaurant, where profits go to an owner or investors, a cooperative is owned by its workers, and profits are distributed equally between them. They also make decisions collaboratively, with each member having an equal say in business decisions. And since they can offer more autonomy and good benefits, they usually have higher employee retention rates than other restaurants. (Co-op and collective are often used interchangeably, but \u003ca href=\"http://cultivate.coop/wiki/Differences_Between_Worker_Cooperatives_and_Collectives\">they're different\u003c/a>: cooperative refers to who owns a business, while a collective is a style of management.) It can be difficult to sustain, but as Momo Chang pointed out in a \u003ca href=\"https://www.eastbayexpress.com/oakland/are-co-ops-the-future-of-a-sustainable-restaurant-industry/Content?oid=9423964\">recent piece for the East Bay Express\u003c/a>, it can be an effective way for restaurants to sustain themselves in a time when it’s hard to find labor. We’ve featured the East Bay’s co-op restaurants below--if there’s one we missed, please let us know in the comments.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_122034\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-122034\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1474.jpg\" alt=\"Customers enjoy a sunny afternoon at Cheeseboard in North Berkeley.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1491\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1474.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1474-160x124.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1474-800x621.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1474-768x596.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1474-1020x792.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1474-1180x916.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1474-960x746.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1474-240x186.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1474-375x291.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1474-520x404.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Customers enjoy a sunny afternoon at Cheeseboard in North Berkeley. \u003ccite>(Shelby Pope)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>These days, you can’t walk a block in San Francisco without bumping into a line of people in line for coffee, poke or cookie dough. At North Berkeley’s \u003cstrong>Cheeseboard Pizzeria\u003c/strong>, people have been lining up for the restaurant's pizza of the day since 1985, when some workers from the Cheeseboard bakery and cheese shop started offering vegetarian pizza at night. The business started as a traditional for-profit shop in 1967, but the owners \u003ca href=\"http://cheeseboardcollective.coop/about-us/about-main/\">sold it to the workers in 1971\u003c/a>. As the years passed, the pizzeria has adapted with the times, adding gluten-free and vegan options, and helped start the Arizmendi \u003ca href=\"http://www.arizmendibakery.coop/\">group of collectives\u003c/a> in the '90s. On a recent visit, everyone from Cal students to businessmen queued up for the day’s pizza while children danced to a jaunty band singing about a nefarious ex from Grass Valley.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_122033\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-122033\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1466.jpg\" alt=\"Cheeseboard's tomato pizza, featuring locally-grown, dry farmed organic tomatoes, is a rare seasonal treat.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1458\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1466.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1466-160x122.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1466-800x608.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1466-768x583.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1466-1020x775.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1466-1180x896.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1466-960x729.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1466-240x182.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1466-375x285.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1466-520x395.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cheeseboard's tomato pizza, featuring locally-grown, dry farmed organic tomatoes, is a rare seasonal treat. \u003ccite>(Shelby Pope)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_122035\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-122035\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1479.jpg\" alt=\"Cheeseboard's salad of the day: a roasted corn salad with pickled onions and peppers atop organic greens.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1479.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1479-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1479-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1479-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1479-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1479-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1479-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1479-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1479-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1479-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cheeseboard's salad of the day: a roasted corn salad with pickled onions and peppers atop organic greens. \u003ccite>(Shelby Pope)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Their tomato pizza (a rare seasonal treat, as they usually eschew tomatoes in favor of creative vegetable and cheese combinations) showed off their commitment to sustainable produce with sweet, dry farmed local tomatoes while a roasted corn salad featured a satisfying mix of pickled onions and pasilla peppers and a sweet buttermilk dressing.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://cheeseboardcollective.coop/\">\u003cstrong>Cheese Board Pizza\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n1512 Shattuck Ave. [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/rvnLcNxcBN22\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nBerkeley, CA 94709\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 549-3183\u003cbr>\nHours: Tues-Sat, 11:30am-3pm 4:30-8pm; closed Sun-Mon\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/cheeseboard/\">The Cheese Board Collective\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/CheeseBoardColl\">@CheeseBoardColl\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nInstagram: \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/cheeseboardcoll/\">@cheeseboardcoll\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $-$$ (Pizza slice $2.75, Whole Pizza $22-$28)\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_122036\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-122036\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1517.jpg\" alt=\"Three Stone Hearth offers walk-in purchases in addition to their meal subscription program.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1350\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1517.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1517-160x113.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1517-800x563.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1517-768x540.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1517-1020x717.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1517-1180x830.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1517-960x675.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1517-240x169.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1517-375x264.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1517-520x366.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Three Stone Hearth offers walk-in purchases in addition to their meal subscription program. \u003ccite>(Shelby Pope)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Three Stone Hearth\u003c/strong> isn’t a restaurant or food store, but a community supported kitchen. Just like in a CSA, customers help maintain the business by purchasing in advance. Only in this case, instead of produce, they’re buying nutrient dense prepared meals, inspired by traditional cooking preparations and methods (fermented foods and bone broth are both mainstays). The business, which is run by a cooperative of 19 worker-owners, is also open to the public, so anyone can pick up a jar of one of the week’s soups--a carrot soup with a bold gingery kick and a whisper of coconut on my visit--or something a little more filling, like their tender, well-spiced pulled pork, just begging to be piled atop some polenta (or perhaps sandwiched between slices of gluten-free sourdough, also available for purchase at their University Ave. location).\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_122031\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-122031\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/DSC_2362.jpg\" alt=\"Three Stone Hearth also offers sustainable meat options, like honey pulled pork from Marin Sun Farms' pastured pork.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1354\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/DSC_2362.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/DSC_2362-160x113.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/DSC_2362-800x564.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/DSC_2362-768x542.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/DSC_2362-1020x719.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/DSC_2362-1180x832.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/DSC_2362-960x677.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/DSC_2362-240x169.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/DSC_2362-375x264.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/DSC_2362-520x367.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Three Stone Hearth also offers sustainable meat options, like honey pulled pork from Marin Sun Farms' pastured pork. \u003ccite>(Shelby Pope)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_122032\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-122032\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/DSC_2366.jpg\" alt=\"Three Stone Hearth offers a variety of soups, including this carrot ginger version.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1253\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/DSC_2366.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/DSC_2366-160x104.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/DSC_2366-800x522.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/DSC_2366-768x501.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/DSC_2366-1020x666.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/DSC_2366-1180x770.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/DSC_2366-960x627.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/DSC_2366-240x157.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/DSC_2366-375x245.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/DSC_2366-520x339.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Three Stone Hearth offers a variety of soups, including this carrot ginger version. \u003ccite>(Shelby Pope)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.threestonehearth.com/\">\u003cstrong>Three Stone Hearth\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n1581 University Ave. [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/xEF87hYcbKs\">Map]\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nBerkeley, CA 94703\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 981-1334\u003cbr>\nHours: Wed, 4-7pm; Thur, 10am-4pm; Fri, 2pm-6pm; Sat, 9am-2pm; closed Sun-Tue\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/threestonehearth/\">Three Stone Hearth\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/3stonehearth\">@3StoneHearth\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nInstagram: \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/threestonehearth/\">@threestonehearth\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $$ (Entrees $11-$17)\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_122044\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-122044\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1606.jpg\" alt=\"A slice of chantilly cake from A Taste of Denmark.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1402\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1606.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1606-160x117.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1606-800x584.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1606-768x561.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1606-1020x745.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1606-1180x862.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1606-960x701.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1606-240x175.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1606-375x274.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1606-520x380.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A slice of chantilly cake from A Taste of Denmark. \u003ccite>(Shelby Pope)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_122045\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-122045\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1607.jpg\" alt=\"A lemon meringue tart from A Taste of Denmark.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1510\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1607.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1607-160x126.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1607-800x629.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1607-768x604.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1607-1020x802.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1607-1180x928.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1607-960x755.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1607-240x189.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1607-375x295.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1607-520x409.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A lemon meringue tart from A Taste of Denmark. \u003ccite>(Shelby Pope)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>When \u003ca href=\"https://localwiki.org/oakland/Neldam%27s_Danish_Bakery\">Neldam’s Danish Bakery\u003c/a>, an Oakland institution for more than 80 years, was forced to close in 2010 after money troubles, its workers didn’t know what to do. Many had worked there for decades. Pastry was all they knew. So, they decided to reopen in 2010 as a cooperative, renaming themselves \u003cstrong>A Taste of Denmark\u003c/strong>. It’s a nostalgic establishment, with row after row of treats laid out in gleaming cases, stately armchairs and a sign reminding you that stressed spelled backwards is desserts. While they still offer Scandinavian treats like cardamom bread and buttery danishes, they’ve expanded their selection of pastries. Don’t miss their traditional American desserts, like a mini lemon meringue pie topped with a giant tower of bronzed meringue or the chantilly cake, a chocolate chiffon and whipped cream creation that resembles a far superior Ho-Ho. A Taste of Denmark also offers an assortment of decorated cakes, wedding cakes, pies, and cookies.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_122030\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-122030\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/1920.jpg\" alt=\"A Taste of Denmark offers a huge variety of pastries.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1370\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/1920.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/1920-160x114.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/1920-800x571.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/1920-768x548.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/1920-1020x728.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/1920-1180x842.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/1920-960x685.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/1920-240x171.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/1920-375x268.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/1920-520x371.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A Taste of Denmark offers a huge variety of pastries. \u003ccite>(Shelby Pope)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://tastedenmark.com/\">\u003cstrong>A Taste of Denmark Bakery\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n3401 Telegraph Ave. [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/oTkCYsQ9GBv\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94609\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 420-8889\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon-Wed, 7am-3pm; Thur-Fri, 7am-5pm; Sat, 8am-5pm; Sun, 10am-3pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/TasteofDenmark/\">A Taste of Denmark Bakery\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/Tasteof_Denmark\">@Tasteof_Denmark\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $ (Pastries/Bread $10 and under, Cakes $19-$102)\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_122037\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-122037\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1545.jpg\" alt=\"Red Bay offers intriguing drinks like a charcoal vanilla latte and a honey lavender cappuccino in addition to their drip coffee.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1313\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1545.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1545-160x109.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1545-800x547.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1545-768x525.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1545-1020x698.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1545-1180x807.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1545-960x657.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1545-240x164.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1545-375x256.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1545-520x356.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Red Bay offers intriguing drinks like a charcoal vanilla latte and a honey lavender cappuccino in addition to their drip coffee. \u003ccite>(Shelby Pope)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Red Bay’s Coffee\u003c/strong>’s tagline is “beautiful coffee to the people,” which the company practices in a few different ways. On the supplier side of things, founder Keba Konte prioritizes buying coffee directly from farmers--\u003ca href=\"https://www.redbaycoffee.com/products/sweet-unity\">one of their single origins\u003c/a> is grown by Jackie Robinson’s son--which ensures they receive a fair share of the profits. He also approaches recruitment differently. He prioritizes employing a racially diverse staff and offers career pathways to those usually denied such opportunities, including formerly incarcerated individuals and former foster children. While Red Bay isn’t an official cooperative, the profits from their Uptown cafe are shared equally between the company’s two dozen workers, depending on how many hours they worked that month.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_122039\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-122039\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1561.jpg\" alt=\"Red Bay Coffee's cafe repurposes an old shipping container.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1561.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1561-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1561-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1561-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1561-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1561-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1561-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1561-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1561-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1561-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Red Bay Coffee's cafe repurposes an old shipping container. \u003ccite>(Shelby Pope)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>At that cafe, a former shipping container in the Hive shopping center, they serve rotating coffee blends (on my visit, their bright, chocolatey East Fourteenth) as well as more unusual offerings. A honey lavender cappuccino was herbal and not too sweet, while a vanilla charcoal latte--according to our server, the charcoal rounds out the espresso flavor while offering some \u003ca href=\"https://www.eater.com/2017/6/7/15750526/activated-charcoal-black-food-trend\">debated health benefits\u003c/a>--wasn’t as cloying as the typical vanilla latte, thanks to the the cafe’s balanced homemade vanilla syrup.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.redbaycoffee.com/\">\u003cstrong>Red Bay Cafe\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n2327 Broadway [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/wLcL77unUvB2\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94612\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 517-5582\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon-Thur, 7am-4:30pm; Fri, 7am-6pm; Sat, 9am-6pm; Sun, 10am-3pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/redbaycoffee/\">Red Bay Coffee\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/redbaycoffee\">@redbaycoffee\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nInstagram: \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/redbaycoffee/\">@redbaycoffee\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice range: Price range: $ (Coffee drinks $10 and under, 1lb Coffee $16-$19)\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_122047\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-122047\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1601-e1508900078797.jpg\" alt=\"The Juice Bar Collective is small with a mighty output. \" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Juice Bar Collective is small with a mighty output. \u003ccite>(Shelby Pope)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_122043\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-122043\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1571.jpg\" alt=\"The JBC Kale smoothie from the Juice Bar Collective in North Berkeley.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1468\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1571.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1571-160x122.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1571-800x612.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1571-768x587.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1571-1020x780.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1571-1180x902.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1571-960x734.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1571-240x184.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1571-375x287.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1571-520x398.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The JBC Kale smoothie from the Juice Bar Collective in North Berkeley. \u003ccite>(Shelby Pope)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The \u003cstrong>Juice Bar Collective\u003c/strong>, also in North Berkeley, doesn't seem to be the easiest place to work. It’s the size of a wealthy person’s walk-in closet, requiring staffers to work in very cozy proximity to their coworkers. And while they specialize in juices and smoothies--like a virtuous, viridescent JBC Kale--they also produce a menu of sandwiches, salads and hot dishes. This means that at any given moment, there’s a blender whirring while someone else is pulling a tray of mac and cheese out of the oven (a richer, spicier and less austere version than what you’d expect from such a '70s health food store environs), someone else is making sandwiches (don’t miss their turkey sandwiches, with thick slices of local and sustainable turkey breast) and someone else is calmly taking orders from a line of customers that often snakes out the door and down Vine Street.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_122042\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-122042\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1567.jpg\" alt=\"The turkey sandwich from the Juice Bar Collective.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1147\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1567.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1567-160x96.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1567-800x478.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1567-768x459.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1567-1020x609.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1567-1180x705.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1567-960x574.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1567-240x143.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1567-375x224.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1567-520x311.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The turkey sandwich from the Juice Bar Collective. \u003ccite>(Shelby Pope)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_122041\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-122041\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1565.jpg\" alt=\"While they specialize in juices and smoothies, the Juice Bar Collective also offers less virtuous fare, like their mac and cheese.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1565.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1565-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1565-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1565-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1565-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1565-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1565-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1565-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1565-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_1565-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">While they specialize in juices and smoothies, the Juice Bar Collective also offers less virtuous fare, like their mac and cheese. \u003ccite>(Shelby Pope)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>But any employee annoyances are eased by the cooperative’s policy of regularly rotating employee duties, so no one is forced to be stuck in a role they don’t enjoy for too long. 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"content": "\u003cp>For many years, I \u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2014/11/08/throw-your-turkey-on-the-grill-this-thanksgiving/\">grilled the turkey\u003c/a> on my trusty Weber charcoal kettle grill over indirect heat. I discovered wet brining, then \u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2015/11/09/homemade-thanksgiving-classic-dry-brined-and-butter-basted-roast-turkey-with-herbs/\">dry brining\u003c/a>, and have since \u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2013/11/13/deconstructed-turkey-a-succulent-alternative-to-a-thanksgiving-classic/\">deconstructed\u003c/a>, braised, \u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2016/11/14/mexican-style-thanksgiving-chile-rubbed-roast-turkey/\">chile-rubbed and roasted\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2016/11/08/thanksgiving-recipe-fast-easy-spatchcock-roast-turkey/\">spatchcocked\u003c/a>, and even deep fried a turkey once (I don’t recommend that, too messy, too dangerous, and, just…no). After many iterations, here is our Bay Area Bites guide to preparing turkey six different ways for Thanksgiving.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2017/10/21/recipe-thanksgiving-smoked-turkey-with-spice-rub/\">\u003cstrong>Recipe: Thanksgiving Smoked Turkey with Spice Rub\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nThis year, we are throwing the Thanksgiving turkey on the smoker and kissing it with Applewood smoke. This deeply burnished bird is especially good on next-days sandwiches.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121732\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-121732\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_8636-new1.jpg\" alt=\"Thanksgiving Smoked Turkey with Spice Rub\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_8636-new1.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_8636-new1-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_8636-new1-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_8636-new1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_8636-new1-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_8636-new1-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_8636-new1-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_8636-new1-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_8636-new1-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_8636-new1-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Thanksgiving Smoked Turkey with Spice Rub \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2016/11/14/mexican-style-thanksgiving-chile-rubbed-roast-turkey/\">\u003cstrong>Mexican-Style Thanksgiving: Chile-Rubbed Roast Turkey\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nSmoky-sweet and slightly spicy, this chile-rubbed turkey is packed with flavor, bringing a whole new dimension to your Thanksgiving feast.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121804\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-121804\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/chile-turkey-rice-beans-finish.jpg\" alt=\"Chile-Rubbed Roast Turkey served with Savory Black Beans, Mexican Rice and Mole Gravy.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/chile-turkey-rice-beans-finish.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/chile-turkey-rice-beans-finish-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/chile-turkey-rice-beans-finish-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/chile-turkey-rice-beans-finish-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/chile-turkey-rice-beans-finish-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/chile-turkey-rice-beans-finish-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/chile-turkey-rice-beans-finish-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/chile-turkey-rice-beans-finish-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/chile-turkey-rice-beans-finish-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/chile-turkey-rice-beans-finish-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Chile-Rubbed Roast Turkey served with Savory Black Beans, Mexican Rice and Mole Gravy. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2016/11/08/thanksgiving-recipe-fast-easy-spatchcock-roast-turkey/\">\u003cstrong>Thanksgiving Recipe: Fast, Easy Spatchcock Roast Turkey\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nLooking for a way to make a juicy roast turkey with crisp skin in less time than usual? Spatchcock it!\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121808\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1180px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-121808\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/spatchcock-final-1180x787.jpg\" alt=\"Quick and Easy Spatchcocked Roast Turkey.\" width=\"1180\" height=\"787\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/spatchcock-final-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/spatchcock-final-1180x787-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/spatchcock-final-1180x787-800x534.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/spatchcock-final-1180x787-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/spatchcock-final-1180x787-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/spatchcock-final-1180x787-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/spatchcock-final-1180x787-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/spatchcock-final-1180x787-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/spatchcock-final-1180x787-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1180px) 100vw, 1180px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Quick and Easy Spatchcocked Roast Turkey. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2015/11/09/homemade-thanksgiving-classic-dry-brined-and-butter-basted-roast-turkey-with-herbs/\">\u003cstrong>Homemade Thanksgiving: Classic Dry-Brined and Butter-Basted Roast Turkey with Herbs\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nLooking for the best recipe for a succulent and impressive roast turkey? Look no further than this simple-to-prepare bird and wow your guests this holiday.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121811\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-121811\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/turkey-roasted-final1.jpg\" alt=\"Dry-Brined Herbed Roast Turkey.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/turkey-roasted-final1.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/turkey-roasted-final1-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/turkey-roasted-final1-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/turkey-roasted-final1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/turkey-roasted-final1-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/turkey-roasted-final1-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/turkey-roasted-final1-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/turkey-roasted-final1-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/turkey-roasted-final1-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/turkey-roasted-final1-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dry-Brined Herbed Roast Turkey. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2014/11/08/throw-your-turkey-on-the-grill-this-thanksgiving/\">\u003cstrong>Throw Your Turkey On The Grill This Thanksgiving!\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nThere is nothing quite as spectacular as bringing this mahogany-colored, smoky-flavored bird to the Thanksgiving table. This year, impress your guest by slow-grill roasting your bird on the BBQ.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121815\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-121815\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/turkey-grill-baste.jpg\" alt=\"Brined BBQ Turkey.\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/turkey-grill-baste.jpg 1000w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/turkey-grill-baste-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/turkey-grill-baste-800x534.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/turkey-grill-baste-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/turkey-grill-baste-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/turkey-grill-baste-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/turkey-grill-baste-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/turkey-grill-baste-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Brined BBQ Turkey. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2013/11/13/deconstructed-turkey-a-succulent-alternative-to-a-thanksgiving-classic/\">\u003cstrong>Deconstructed Turkey: A Succulent Alternative to a Thanksgiving Classic\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPerhaps it is unthinkable to sit down to your Thanksgiving dinner without the ceremony of bringing a whole golden brown bird to the table and carving it to applause. But if it’s succulent flavor you are after, you really can’t go wrong with this version.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121817\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-121817\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/deconstructed-turkey1000.jpg\" alt=\"Deconstructed Turkey.\" width=\"1000\" height=\"669\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/deconstructed-turkey1000.jpg 1000w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/deconstructed-turkey1000-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/deconstructed-turkey1000-800x535.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/deconstructed-turkey1000-768x514.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/deconstructed-turkey1000-960x642.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/deconstructed-turkey1000-240x161.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/deconstructed-turkey1000-375x251.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/deconstructed-turkey1000-520x348.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Deconstructed Turkey. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>For many years, I \u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2014/11/08/throw-your-turkey-on-the-grill-this-thanksgiving/\">grilled the turkey\u003c/a> on my trusty Weber charcoal kettle grill over indirect heat. I discovered wet brining, then \u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2015/11/09/homemade-thanksgiving-classic-dry-brined-and-butter-basted-roast-turkey-with-herbs/\">dry brining\u003c/a>, and have since \u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2013/11/13/deconstructed-turkey-a-succulent-alternative-to-a-thanksgiving-classic/\">deconstructed\u003c/a>, braised, \u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2016/11/14/mexican-style-thanksgiving-chile-rubbed-roast-turkey/\">chile-rubbed and roasted\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2016/11/08/thanksgiving-recipe-fast-easy-spatchcock-roast-turkey/\">spatchcocked\u003c/a>, and even deep fried a turkey once (I don’t recommend that, too messy, too dangerous, and, just…no). After many iterations, here is our Bay Area Bites guide to preparing turkey six different ways for Thanksgiving.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2017/10/21/recipe-thanksgiving-smoked-turkey-with-spice-rub/\">\u003cstrong>Recipe: Thanksgiving Smoked Turkey with Spice Rub\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nThis year, we are throwing the Thanksgiving turkey on the smoker and kissing it with Applewood smoke. This deeply burnished bird is especially good on next-days sandwiches.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121732\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-121732\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_8636-new1.jpg\" alt=\"Thanksgiving Smoked Turkey with Spice Rub\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_8636-new1.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_8636-new1-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_8636-new1-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_8636-new1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_8636-new1-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_8636-new1-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_8636-new1-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_8636-new1-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_8636-new1-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_8636-new1-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Thanksgiving Smoked Turkey with Spice Rub \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2016/11/14/mexican-style-thanksgiving-chile-rubbed-roast-turkey/\">\u003cstrong>Mexican-Style Thanksgiving: Chile-Rubbed Roast Turkey\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nSmoky-sweet and slightly spicy, this chile-rubbed turkey is packed with flavor, bringing a whole new dimension to your Thanksgiving feast.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121804\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-121804\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/chile-turkey-rice-beans-finish.jpg\" alt=\"Chile-Rubbed Roast Turkey served with Savory Black Beans, Mexican Rice and Mole Gravy.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/chile-turkey-rice-beans-finish.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/chile-turkey-rice-beans-finish-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/chile-turkey-rice-beans-finish-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/chile-turkey-rice-beans-finish-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/chile-turkey-rice-beans-finish-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/chile-turkey-rice-beans-finish-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/chile-turkey-rice-beans-finish-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/chile-turkey-rice-beans-finish-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/chile-turkey-rice-beans-finish-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/chile-turkey-rice-beans-finish-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Chile-Rubbed Roast Turkey served with Savory Black Beans, Mexican Rice and Mole Gravy. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2016/11/08/thanksgiving-recipe-fast-easy-spatchcock-roast-turkey/\">\u003cstrong>Thanksgiving Recipe: Fast, Easy Spatchcock Roast Turkey\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nLooking for a way to make a juicy roast turkey with crisp skin in less time than usual? Spatchcock it!\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121808\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1180px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-121808\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/spatchcock-final-1180x787.jpg\" alt=\"Quick and Easy Spatchcocked Roast Turkey.\" width=\"1180\" height=\"787\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/spatchcock-final-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/spatchcock-final-1180x787-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/spatchcock-final-1180x787-800x534.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/spatchcock-final-1180x787-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/spatchcock-final-1180x787-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/spatchcock-final-1180x787-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/spatchcock-final-1180x787-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/spatchcock-final-1180x787-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/spatchcock-final-1180x787-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1180px) 100vw, 1180px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Quick and Easy Spatchcocked Roast Turkey. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2015/11/09/homemade-thanksgiving-classic-dry-brined-and-butter-basted-roast-turkey-with-herbs/\">\u003cstrong>Homemade Thanksgiving: Classic Dry-Brined and Butter-Basted Roast Turkey with Herbs\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nLooking for the best recipe for a succulent and impressive roast turkey? Look no further than this simple-to-prepare bird and wow your guests this holiday.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121811\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-121811\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/turkey-roasted-final1.jpg\" alt=\"Dry-Brined Herbed Roast Turkey.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/turkey-roasted-final1.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/turkey-roasted-final1-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/turkey-roasted-final1-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/turkey-roasted-final1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/turkey-roasted-final1-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/turkey-roasted-final1-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/turkey-roasted-final1-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/turkey-roasted-final1-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/turkey-roasted-final1-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/turkey-roasted-final1-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dry-Brined Herbed Roast Turkey. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2014/11/08/throw-your-turkey-on-the-grill-this-thanksgiving/\">\u003cstrong>Throw Your Turkey On The Grill This Thanksgiving!\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nThere is nothing quite as spectacular as bringing this mahogany-colored, smoky-flavored bird to the Thanksgiving table. This year, impress your guest by slow-grill roasting your bird on the BBQ.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121815\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-121815\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/turkey-grill-baste.jpg\" alt=\"Brined BBQ Turkey.\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/turkey-grill-baste.jpg 1000w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/turkey-grill-baste-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/turkey-grill-baste-800x534.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/turkey-grill-baste-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/turkey-grill-baste-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/turkey-grill-baste-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/turkey-grill-baste-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/turkey-grill-baste-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Brined BBQ Turkey. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2013/11/13/deconstructed-turkey-a-succulent-alternative-to-a-thanksgiving-classic/\">\u003cstrong>Deconstructed Turkey: A Succulent Alternative to a Thanksgiving Classic\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPerhaps it is unthinkable to sit down to your Thanksgiving dinner without the ceremony of bringing a whole golden brown bird to the table and carving it to applause. 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"headTitle": "Bay Area Bites | KQED Food",
"content": "\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://publicmarketemeryville.com/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Emeryville's Public Market\u003c/a> has been around since the late 1980s, but a few years ago the market announced a major renovation and upgrade project. While it's best known for the dining hall, the new project will include a grocery store from \u003ca href=\"https://www.newseasonsmarket.com/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">New Seasons Market\u003c/a>, a number of retail shops, housing, and an overhaul to that popular food court taking it in the trendy fast-casual direction. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>What is fast casual? It's hard to exactly put a finger on. Think of it as fast food, but fancier. It's a concept that promotes its chefs, ingredients, higher-quality food, but all within a low-key, bus your own dishes, set-up. It may be so hard to exactly define because \u003ca href=\"https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/food/fast-casual-nation-the-movement-thats-changing-how-we-eat/2017/08/28/23f6d710-86c5-11e7-961d-2f373b3977ee_story.html?utm_term=.1b9a6b57605c\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">fast-casual can basically describe a huge majority of restaurants now\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The next big national trend seems to be bringing all those former food trucks and fast-casual stalls into one higher-end location. \u003ca href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/12/business/food-hall-development.html?emc=edit_nn_20170915&nl=morning-briefing&nlid=22635790&te=1&_r=1&referer=\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Not so much a food court, but a dining hall\u003c/a> — which tends to focus on local or artisan purveyors and shy away from the old conceptions of cheap and tacky mall food courts.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As planned, the newly refreshed Public Market in Emeryville falls solidly in that space. There have been some delays in the multi-phase construction and a number of vendors have said they're struggling with business while parking remains a bit of a disaster. Ultimately, though, the plan will have nearly 20 stalls representing a range of international food and drink, with skylights, large communal tables in addition to individualized seating, and living walls and greenery.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Already, a number of new exciting spots (outlined below) have opened this year in the market. And Michelin Bib Gourmand award-winner \u003ca href=\"https://evilleeye.com/news-commentary/oxbows-award-winning-taqueria-c-casa-expanding-to-emeryville-public-market/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">C CASA has said it will open in January\u003c/a> and Public Bar is expected later this fall. If you're looking for a lunch that's a step up from boring or a quick dinner before shopping nearby, then the Public Market is still a go-to spot. For the full experience, we went for lunch, struggled with parking, tried a number of items from different stalls, and enjoyed snacking and drinking in the communal space. Here's the standouts and a guide to everything you can eat there.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Fish Face Poke Bar\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121573\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 4032px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_133521.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-121573\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_133521.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"4032\" height=\"3024\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_133521.jpg 4032w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_133521-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_133521-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_133521-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_133521-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_133521-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_133521-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_133521-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_133521-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_133521-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 4032px) 100vw, 4032px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Poke bowl from Fish Face Poke \u003ccite>(Kelly O'Mara)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>With two locations in Sacramento, Fish Face Poke Bar opened its first Bay Area spot last month in the Emeryville market, as part of the poke craze sweeping the Bay Area. Chef Billy Ngo is also the owner of \u003ca href=\"http://krurestaurant.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kru\u003c/a>, a contemporary Japanese restaurant in Sacramento.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For anyone who's had a poke bowl before, the Fish Face counter will look very familiar: pick your size, your protein (I went with octopus and salmon, since they were out of tuna), pick your sauce, and pick your toppings (I chose ponzu sauce with avocado, cucumber and masago). Unlike most poke spots, though, Fish Face doesn't pack its bowls — $8.50 for a small, $16.50 for a large — with toppings; those are all extra. The standard bowl, before your toppings, comes with green onions, seaweed, and sesame seeds. The bowl doesn't come with a base layer of rice either — also extra money.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While the poke bowls are the main attraction, there are also hand rolls and sides like seaweed and kimchi. Or choose the chef's choice chirashi, a bowl of sushi rice with a mix of sauces, raw and cooked seafood, and toppings — chef's choice. Beers and sake are on tap.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Unlike the standard out-of-the-box poke popping up all over the Bay, Fish Face isn't simply filled with imitation crab or cheap seafood covered up by too many toppings. The focus is on the fish, primarily sourced locally and sustainably, done up in a more traditional Hawaiian poke style. A word of warning, though: with that kind of focus, it can take a while for them to make what seems like a simple bowl. And the spot can be busy at lunch; popular items sell out.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121578\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 4032px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_131455.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-121578\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_131455.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"4032\" height=\"3024\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_131455.jpg 4032w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_131455-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_131455-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_131455-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_131455-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_131455-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_131455-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_131455-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_131455-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_131455-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 4032px) 100vw, 4032px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Fish Face Poke Bar counter. \u003ccite>(Kelly O'Mara)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.fishfacepokebar.com/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Fish Face Poke Bar\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nTelephone: (510) 907-3947\u003cbr>\nPrice: $$ ($8.50-$16.50)\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/fishfacepokebar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fish Face Poke Bar\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nInstagram: \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/fishfacepokebar/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@fishfacepokebar\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/fishfacepokebar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@fishfacepokebar\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>KoJa Kitchen\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121575\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 3024px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_125526-e1507613057573.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_125526-e1507613057573.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"3024\" height=\"4032\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121575\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_125526-e1507613057573.jpg 3024w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_125526-e1507613057573-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_125526-e1507613057573-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_125526-e1507613057573-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_125526-e1507613057573-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_125526-e1507613057573-1180x1573.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_125526-e1507613057573-960x1280.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_125526-e1507613057573-240x320.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_125526-e1507613057573-375x500.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_125526-e1507613057573-520x693.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 3024px) 100vw, 3024px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Umami fries at Koja Kitchen. \u003ccite>(Kelly O'Mara)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Originally a popular food truck, this twist on Korean-Japanese opened its second brick-and-mortar location in the Public Market in 2015. (KoJa is a mash-up of \"Korean\" and \"Japanese.\") The signature burger is also called the KoJa — the original comes with Korean BBQ ribs in their special sauce between garlic rice buns.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There are countless lunch items on the menu: BBQ, braised pork, and even soy/mushroom KoJa burgers ($6.50-$9.75); bowls full of that same unique BBQ, braised pork, and tuna ($7-$12); and additional tacos and salads. Add a fried egg to the top of anything. There's also a house-made strawberry-mango-mint lemonade. But what I really wanted to try was the famous fries. We've written before about \u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2017/06/29/the-bay-area-bites-guide-to-5-favorite-french-fry-dishes-in-oakland-berkeley-and-richmond/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">the kamikaze fries\u003c/a>, but I ordered the umami version. It's a pile of delicious and filling braised pork, special sauce, garlic aioli, masago, and fried onions. I know people might order the fries on the side, but they require a fork and could serve as a small lunch all on their own. The only downside is that you might need to balance out all the intense flavors. KoJa is also primarily a lunch location, so keep in mind it might be closed by the time you show up for dinner.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121574\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 3024px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_124801-e1507686806148.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_124801-e1507686806148.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"3024\" height=\"4032\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121574\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_124801-e1507686806148.jpg 3024w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_124801-e1507686806148-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_124801-e1507686806148-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_124801-e1507686806148-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_124801-e1507686806148-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_124801-e1507686806148-1180x1573.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_124801-e1507686806148-960x1280.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_124801-e1507686806148-240x320.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_124801-e1507686806148-375x500.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_124801-e1507686806148-520x693.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 3024px) 100vw, 3024px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">KoJa Kitchen \u003ccite>(Kelly O'Mara)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.kojakitchen.com/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">KoJa Kitchen\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nTelephone: (510) 350-8034\u003cbr>\nPrice: $$\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/KoJaKitchen/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">KoJa Kitchen\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nInstagram: \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/kojakitchen/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@kojakitchen\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/kojakitchen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@kojakitchen\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>The Periodic Table & Shiba Ramen\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121571\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 3024px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_132608-e1507612936461.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_132608-e1507612936461.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"3024\" height=\"4032\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121571\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_132608-e1507612936461.jpg 3024w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_132608-e1507612936461-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_132608-e1507612936461-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_132608-e1507612936461-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_132608-e1507612936461-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_132608-e1507612936461-1180x1573.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_132608-e1507612936461-960x1280.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_132608-e1507612936461-240x320.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_132608-e1507612936461-375x500.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_132608-e1507612936461-520x693.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 3024px) 100vw, 3024px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Triple Voodoo Inception Belgian Golden Strong Ale and the Bloody Mariko at the Periodic Table. \u003ccite>(Kelly O'Mara)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Serving up ramen for almost two years now, Shiba Ramen has become a destination in the East Bay — and one \u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2016/02/02/shiba-ramen-emeryvilles-first-destination-restaurant/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">we've covered before\u003c/a>. Now, the husband-wife team Jake Freed and Hiroko Nakamura have opened The Periodic Table next door as part of an effort to bring a taproom and sake bar to the area. It's their effort to show the Bay Area Japanese drinking culture and to complement what they've done with ramen. The whole place is also done up with a simple, modern chemistry theme, since the duo were PhD chemistry students when they met.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The Periodic Table features a rotating line-up of local taps, of which I tried the \u003ca href=\"https://www.triplevoodoo.com/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Triple Voodoo\u003c/a> Inception Belgian Golden, which was light and refreshing. The primary focus, though, is on Japanese spirits, cocktails, and sake. One of the signature drinks is the Bloody Mariko, a take on the Bloody Mary with shochu and wasabi ($10). I'm not a huge Bloody Mary fan, but it's smooth with a nice bite. The sake menu is also long and detailed.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In addition, there's a simple bar menu, with some bites from Shiba next door, like the TPT Burger with yuzu kosho mayo and shiso, griddled onions ($11), Shiba wings ($7.50 for six pieces, $13 for twelve pieces), chashu pies stuffed with miso pork chashu ($4) and, of course, ramen ($10.50 – $13.50). While you can't bring food from other restaurants into the bar, you can take your drinks out into the common market seating — which may ultimately hurt the draw of sitting inside the sleek space. Though, if the market starts to attract more of a dinner crowd, then the combo of Shiba and Periodic Table will be a draw.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121609\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1080px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/22219737_1443568309046304_4905569237136919094_o.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/22219737_1443568309046304_4905569237136919094_o.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1080\" height=\"912\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121609\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/22219737_1443568309046304_4905569237136919094_o.jpg 1080w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/22219737_1443568309046304_4905569237136919094_o-160x135.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/22219737_1443568309046304_4905569237136919094_o-800x676.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/22219737_1443568309046304_4905569237136919094_o-768x649.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/22219737_1443568309046304_4905569237136919094_o-1020x861.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/22219737_1443568309046304_4905569237136919094_o-960x811.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/22219737_1443568309046304_4905569237136919094_o-240x203.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/22219737_1443568309046304_4905569237136919094_o-375x317.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/22219737_1443568309046304_4905569237136919094_o-520x439.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Curry veggie ramen at Shiba \u003ccite>(Courtesy of Shiba Ramen)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.theperiodictable.bar/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Periodic Table\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.shibaramen.com/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Shiba Ramen\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nTelephone: (510) 985-8309\u003cbr>\nPrice: $$ (ramen: $10.50-$12.50)\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/pg/shibaramen/about/?ref=page_internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shiba Ramen\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nInstagram: \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/shibaramen/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@shibaramen\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/shiba_ramen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@shiba_ramen\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Paradita Eatery\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121579\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 4032px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_125823.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_125823.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"4032\" height=\"3024\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121579\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_125823.jpg 4032w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_125823-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_125823-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_125823-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_125823-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_125823-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_125823-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_125823-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_125823-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_125823-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 4032px) 100vw, 4032px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The pollo a la brasa at Paradita. \u003ccite>(Kelly O'Mara)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Chef Carlos Altamirano may have just opened another restaurant, \u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2017/09/16/preview-barranco-in-lafayette-is-the-latest-location-for-peruvian-born-chef-carlos-altamiranos-growing-empire/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Barranco Cocina Peruana in Lafayette\u003c/a>, but his Peruvian empire first expanded earlier this year with Paradita's opening in Emeryville. Altamirano also owns Mochica in Potrero Hill, Piqueos in Bernal Heights, La Costanera in Montara, the Sanguchon food trucks, and Parada in Walnut Creek — which Paradita's name is a play off of. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As opposed to his more upscale restaurants, Paradita is the fast-casual version: primarily lunch items, roast chickens, and stews. While the menu varies somewhat, there are sandwiches like the Pan con Chicharron ($9.75), and bowls of rice, meat, and vegetables, like the Aji de Gallina stewed chicken ($12.75). You can also get skewers and empanadas, and pisco sours to drink. Everything in this casual concept comes in paper or compostable containers.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>We ate the pollo a la brasa (half $13.50; whole $23.50). The Peruvian rotisserie chicken specialty of the place comes with fries, which you can upgrade to the tastier Yucca fries. The chicken is covered in a spice mix and roasted until the skin is crispy. There are also two sauces for dipping on the side — a huancaína or a chimichurri. While the chicken is tender and juicy, it needs the sauces to really add flavor. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The place, itself, is bigger than most of the other restaurants in the market hall. With secluded tables and bar seats, along with spots outside and its own colorful entrance, Paradita feels more like a mini-lunch spot than part of a larger food court. But it still has the perks of extra options right around the corner.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121577\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 4032px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_125307.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_125307.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"4032\" height=\"3024\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121577\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_125307.jpg 4032w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_125307-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_125307-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_125307-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_125307-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_125307-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_125307-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_125307-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_125307-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_125307-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 4032px) 100vw, 4032px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Paradita Eatery \u003ccite>(Kelly O'Mara)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://paradita.com/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Paradita Eatery\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nTelephone: (510) 808-5073\u003cbr>\nPrice: $$ ($9-$13.50)\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/ParaditaEatery/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Paradita Eatery\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nInstagram: \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/ParaditaEatery/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@paraditaeatery\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/ParaditaEatery/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@paraditaeatery\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121569\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 4032px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_131817.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_131817.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"4032\" height=\"3024\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121569\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_131817.jpg 4032w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_131817-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_131817-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_131817-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_131817-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_131817-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_131817-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_131817-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_131817-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_131817-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 4032px) 100vw, 4032px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The dining hall at the Public Market. \u003ccite>(Kelly O'Mara)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The rest of the market is largely a mix of things coming soon and those that have been in place for a year or two. In the middle are large dining tables, bar tables, and smaller tables for couples or groups. But just because it's all still under construction and parking can be confusing doesn't mean there aren't lots of great places to eat inside. Along with a \u003ca href=\"https://www.peets.com/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIrNLSpIL21gIVBgtpCh117waAEAAYASAAEgJX2fD_BwE\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Peet's Coffee\u003c/a>, here are the rest of the dining options in the market. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.hotitalian.net/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Hot Italian\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nWith two locations in Sacramento and Davis, this is Hot Italian's first Bay Area restaurant serving up what they call 'new Italian.' But you'll recognize some old classics: paninis, calzones, salads, salumi. It's really about the pizza, though. Zoning rules wouldn't allow a wood-burning oven, so it's all electric here, but they've still attracted a following with fresh ingredients, unique combinations, and dishes named for famous Italians.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.mayomustard.com/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Mayo & Mustard\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nOriginally a food truck, Mayo & Mustard's sandwiches have loyal fans. Make your own or choose one of their specials, like the tri tip w/ BBQ and horseradish on a Dutch crunch roll. With fresh bread and ingredients, the shop can close down when they run out and hours are sometimes sporadic depending on staffing and capacity. Think of this as a small but delicious operation.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.mrdewies.com/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Mr. Dewie’s Cashew Creamery\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nThere's a reason Mr. Dewie's was included in \u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2017/06/13/the-bay-area-bites-guide-to-ice-cream-in-berkeley-emeryville-and-oakland/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">our guide to East Bay ice cream\u003c/a>. The cashew-based ice cream is dairy-free, additive-free, vegan, gluten-free, soy-free, and organic. It's also good. Try the classic roasted cashew or the one of their other 15 regular flavors. There are also ice cream cookie sandwiches, bon bons, and fudge toppings. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.nyumbai.com/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Nyum Bai\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nWhen the much-anticipated Cambodian noodle spot opened in February, \u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2017/02/10/noodle-soups-share-cambodian-culture-at-nyum-bai/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">we ran a review on its second day of business\u003c/a>. Owner Nite Yun's goal then and now is to bring \u003cem>kuy teav\u003c/em>, Cambodian noodle soup, to the Bay Area. The rice or egg noodles and rich broth are topped with things like sliced and ground pork, braised beef, bok choy, garlic, scallions, and bean sprouts. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.ouiouimacaron.com/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Oui Oui! Macaron\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nAlthough its original Daly City location has closed, Oui Oui!'s Emeryville shop is still going strong with chef Cat Li at the helm. It took her years to perfect her recipe for the perfect truly French macaron: a crispy shell with rich fillings. Across from Mr. Dewie's, in the corner, are macarons of all flavors — salted caramel, raspberry, cookie butter, green tea, guava. It's $11 for a half-dozen. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.wazwan.com/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Wazwan Indian Cuisine\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nAlthough Wazwan might look new, the family Indian restaurant has actually been in the market since the space originally opened in 1987. In fact, it's the only stall to have survived the decades and changes. The main difference is this most recent renovation brought new individual steam pots each with the day's specials (instead of the old steam table set-up). With a large vegetarian menu, there are also chicken daily specials, curry, naan, samosas, and tandoori.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.wesushi.net/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">We Sushi\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nWhen Thomas Wu decided to open his own place, We Sushi became the first food truck in the Bay Area serving fresh sushi — which included regular stops at the Emeryville Public Market's Off the Grid back in the day. It's brick-and-mortar now offers more than the truck, like its popular lobster crunch roll, bowls, bento boxes, and sushi burritos. \u003c/p>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://publicmarketemeryville.com/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Emeryville's Public Market\u003c/a> has been around since the late 1980s, but a few years ago the market announced a major renovation and upgrade project. While it's best known for the dining hall, the new project will include a grocery store from \u003ca href=\"https://www.newseasonsmarket.com/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">New Seasons Market\u003c/a>, a number of retail shops, housing, and an overhaul to that popular food court taking it in the trendy fast-casual direction. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>What is fast casual? It's hard to exactly put a finger on. Think of it as fast food, but fancier. It's a concept that promotes its chefs, ingredients, higher-quality food, but all within a low-key, bus your own dishes, set-up. It may be so hard to exactly define because \u003ca href=\"https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/food/fast-casual-nation-the-movement-thats-changing-how-we-eat/2017/08/28/23f6d710-86c5-11e7-961d-2f373b3977ee_story.html?utm_term=.1b9a6b57605c\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">fast-casual can basically describe a huge majority of restaurants now\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The next big national trend seems to be bringing all those former food trucks and fast-casual stalls into one higher-end location. \u003ca href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/12/business/food-hall-development.html?emc=edit_nn_20170915&nl=morning-briefing&nlid=22635790&te=1&_r=1&referer=\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Not so much a food court, but a dining hall\u003c/a> — which tends to focus on local or artisan purveyors and shy away from the old conceptions of cheap and tacky mall food courts.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As planned, the newly refreshed Public Market in Emeryville falls solidly in that space. There have been some delays in the multi-phase construction and a number of vendors have said they're struggling with business while parking remains a bit of a disaster. Ultimately, though, the plan will have nearly 20 stalls representing a range of international food and drink, with skylights, large communal tables in addition to individualized seating, and living walls and greenery.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Already, a number of new exciting spots (outlined below) have opened this year in the market. And Michelin Bib Gourmand award-winner \u003ca href=\"https://evilleeye.com/news-commentary/oxbows-award-winning-taqueria-c-casa-expanding-to-emeryville-public-market/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">C CASA has said it will open in January\u003c/a> and Public Bar is expected later this fall. If you're looking for a lunch that's a step up from boring or a quick dinner before shopping nearby, then the Public Market is still a go-to spot. For the full experience, we went for lunch, struggled with parking, tried a number of items from different stalls, and enjoyed snacking and drinking in the communal space. Here's the standouts and a guide to everything you can eat there.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Fish Face Poke Bar\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121573\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 4032px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_133521.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-121573\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_133521.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"4032\" height=\"3024\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_133521.jpg 4032w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_133521-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_133521-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_133521-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_133521-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_133521-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_133521-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_133521-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_133521-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_133521-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 4032px) 100vw, 4032px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Poke bowl from Fish Face Poke \u003ccite>(Kelly O'Mara)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>With two locations in Sacramento, Fish Face Poke Bar opened its first Bay Area spot last month in the Emeryville market, as part of the poke craze sweeping the Bay Area. Chef Billy Ngo is also the owner of \u003ca href=\"http://krurestaurant.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kru\u003c/a>, a contemporary Japanese restaurant in Sacramento.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For anyone who's had a poke bowl before, the Fish Face counter will look very familiar: pick your size, your protein (I went with octopus and salmon, since they were out of tuna), pick your sauce, and pick your toppings (I chose ponzu sauce with avocado, cucumber and masago). Unlike most poke spots, though, Fish Face doesn't pack its bowls — $8.50 for a small, $16.50 for a large — with toppings; those are all extra. The standard bowl, before your toppings, comes with green onions, seaweed, and sesame seeds. The bowl doesn't come with a base layer of rice either — also extra money.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While the poke bowls are the main attraction, there are also hand rolls and sides like seaweed and kimchi. Or choose the chef's choice chirashi, a bowl of sushi rice with a mix of sauces, raw and cooked seafood, and toppings — chef's choice. Beers and sake are on tap.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Unlike the standard out-of-the-box poke popping up all over the Bay, Fish Face isn't simply filled with imitation crab or cheap seafood covered up by too many toppings. The focus is on the fish, primarily sourced locally and sustainably, done up in a more traditional Hawaiian poke style. A word of warning, though: with that kind of focus, it can take a while for them to make what seems like a simple bowl. And the spot can be busy at lunch; popular items sell out.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121578\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 4032px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_131455.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-121578\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_131455.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"4032\" height=\"3024\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_131455.jpg 4032w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_131455-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_131455-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_131455-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_131455-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_131455-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_131455-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_131455-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_131455-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_131455-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 4032px) 100vw, 4032px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Fish Face Poke Bar counter. \u003ccite>(Kelly O'Mara)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.fishfacepokebar.com/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Fish Face Poke Bar\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nTelephone: (510) 907-3947\u003cbr>\nPrice: $$ ($8.50-$16.50)\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/fishfacepokebar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fish Face Poke Bar\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nInstagram: \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/fishfacepokebar/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@fishfacepokebar\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/fishfacepokebar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@fishfacepokebar\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>KoJa Kitchen\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121575\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 3024px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_125526-e1507613057573.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_125526-e1507613057573.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"3024\" height=\"4032\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121575\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_125526-e1507613057573.jpg 3024w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_125526-e1507613057573-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_125526-e1507613057573-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_125526-e1507613057573-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_125526-e1507613057573-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_125526-e1507613057573-1180x1573.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_125526-e1507613057573-960x1280.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_125526-e1507613057573-240x320.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_125526-e1507613057573-375x500.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_125526-e1507613057573-520x693.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 3024px) 100vw, 3024px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Umami fries at Koja Kitchen. \u003ccite>(Kelly O'Mara)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Originally a popular food truck, this twist on Korean-Japanese opened its second brick-and-mortar location in the Public Market in 2015. (KoJa is a mash-up of \"Korean\" and \"Japanese.\") The signature burger is also called the KoJa — the original comes with Korean BBQ ribs in their special sauce between garlic rice buns.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There are countless lunch items on the menu: BBQ, braised pork, and even soy/mushroom KoJa burgers ($6.50-$9.75); bowls full of that same unique BBQ, braised pork, and tuna ($7-$12); and additional tacos and salads. Add a fried egg to the top of anything. There's also a house-made strawberry-mango-mint lemonade. But what I really wanted to try was the famous fries. We've written before about \u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2017/06/29/the-bay-area-bites-guide-to-5-favorite-french-fry-dishes-in-oakland-berkeley-and-richmond/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">the kamikaze fries\u003c/a>, but I ordered the umami version. It's a pile of delicious and filling braised pork, special sauce, garlic aioli, masago, and fried onions. I know people might order the fries on the side, but they require a fork and could serve as a small lunch all on their own. The only downside is that you might need to balance out all the intense flavors. KoJa is also primarily a lunch location, so keep in mind it might be closed by the time you show up for dinner.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121574\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 3024px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_124801-e1507686806148.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_124801-e1507686806148.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"3024\" height=\"4032\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121574\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_124801-e1507686806148.jpg 3024w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_124801-e1507686806148-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_124801-e1507686806148-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_124801-e1507686806148-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_124801-e1507686806148-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_124801-e1507686806148-1180x1573.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_124801-e1507686806148-960x1280.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_124801-e1507686806148-240x320.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_124801-e1507686806148-375x500.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_124801-e1507686806148-520x693.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 3024px) 100vw, 3024px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">KoJa Kitchen \u003ccite>(Kelly O'Mara)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.kojakitchen.com/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">KoJa Kitchen\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nTelephone: (510) 350-8034\u003cbr>\nPrice: $$\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/KoJaKitchen/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">KoJa Kitchen\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nInstagram: \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/kojakitchen/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@kojakitchen\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/kojakitchen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@kojakitchen\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>The Periodic Table & Shiba Ramen\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121571\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 3024px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_132608-e1507612936461.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_132608-e1507612936461.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"3024\" height=\"4032\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121571\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_132608-e1507612936461.jpg 3024w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_132608-e1507612936461-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_132608-e1507612936461-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_132608-e1507612936461-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_132608-e1507612936461-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_132608-e1507612936461-1180x1573.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_132608-e1507612936461-960x1280.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_132608-e1507612936461-240x320.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_132608-e1507612936461-375x500.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_132608-e1507612936461-520x693.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 3024px) 100vw, 3024px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Triple Voodoo Inception Belgian Golden Strong Ale and the Bloody Mariko at the Periodic Table. \u003ccite>(Kelly O'Mara)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Serving up ramen for almost two years now, Shiba Ramen has become a destination in the East Bay — and one \u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2016/02/02/shiba-ramen-emeryvilles-first-destination-restaurant/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">we've covered before\u003c/a>. Now, the husband-wife team Jake Freed and Hiroko Nakamura have opened The Periodic Table next door as part of an effort to bring a taproom and sake bar to the area. It's their effort to show the Bay Area Japanese drinking culture and to complement what they've done with ramen. The whole place is also done up with a simple, modern chemistry theme, since the duo were PhD chemistry students when they met.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The Periodic Table features a rotating line-up of local taps, of which I tried the \u003ca href=\"https://www.triplevoodoo.com/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Triple Voodoo\u003c/a> Inception Belgian Golden, which was light and refreshing. The primary focus, though, is on Japanese spirits, cocktails, and sake. One of the signature drinks is the Bloody Mariko, a take on the Bloody Mary with shochu and wasabi ($10). I'm not a huge Bloody Mary fan, but it's smooth with a nice bite. The sake menu is also long and detailed.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In addition, there's a simple bar menu, with some bites from Shiba next door, like the TPT Burger with yuzu kosho mayo and shiso, griddled onions ($11), Shiba wings ($7.50 for six pieces, $13 for twelve pieces), chashu pies stuffed with miso pork chashu ($4) and, of course, ramen ($10.50 – $13.50). While you can't bring food from other restaurants into the bar, you can take your drinks out into the common market seating — which may ultimately hurt the draw of sitting inside the sleek space. Though, if the market starts to attract more of a dinner crowd, then the combo of Shiba and Periodic Table will be a draw.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121609\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1080px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/22219737_1443568309046304_4905569237136919094_o.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/22219737_1443568309046304_4905569237136919094_o.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1080\" height=\"912\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121609\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/22219737_1443568309046304_4905569237136919094_o.jpg 1080w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/22219737_1443568309046304_4905569237136919094_o-160x135.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/22219737_1443568309046304_4905569237136919094_o-800x676.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/22219737_1443568309046304_4905569237136919094_o-768x649.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/22219737_1443568309046304_4905569237136919094_o-1020x861.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/22219737_1443568309046304_4905569237136919094_o-960x811.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/22219737_1443568309046304_4905569237136919094_o-240x203.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/22219737_1443568309046304_4905569237136919094_o-375x317.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/22219737_1443568309046304_4905569237136919094_o-520x439.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Curry veggie ramen at Shiba \u003ccite>(Courtesy of Shiba Ramen)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.theperiodictable.bar/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Periodic Table\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.shibaramen.com/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Shiba Ramen\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nTelephone: (510) 985-8309\u003cbr>\nPrice: $$ (ramen: $10.50-$12.50)\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/pg/shibaramen/about/?ref=page_internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shiba Ramen\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nInstagram: \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/shibaramen/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@shibaramen\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/shiba_ramen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@shiba_ramen\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Paradita Eatery\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121579\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 4032px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_125823.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_125823.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"4032\" height=\"3024\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121579\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_125823.jpg 4032w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_125823-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_125823-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_125823-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_125823-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_125823-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_125823-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_125823-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_125823-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_125823-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 4032px) 100vw, 4032px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The pollo a la brasa at Paradita. \u003ccite>(Kelly O'Mara)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Chef Carlos Altamirano may have just opened another restaurant, \u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2017/09/16/preview-barranco-in-lafayette-is-the-latest-location-for-peruvian-born-chef-carlos-altamiranos-growing-empire/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Barranco Cocina Peruana in Lafayette\u003c/a>, but his Peruvian empire first expanded earlier this year with Paradita's opening in Emeryville. Altamirano also owns Mochica in Potrero Hill, Piqueos in Bernal Heights, La Costanera in Montara, the Sanguchon food trucks, and Parada in Walnut Creek — which Paradita's name is a play off of. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As opposed to his more upscale restaurants, Paradita is the fast-casual version: primarily lunch items, roast chickens, and stews. While the menu varies somewhat, there are sandwiches like the Pan con Chicharron ($9.75), and bowls of rice, meat, and vegetables, like the Aji de Gallina stewed chicken ($12.75). You can also get skewers and empanadas, and pisco sours to drink. Everything in this casual concept comes in paper or compostable containers.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>We ate the pollo a la brasa (half $13.50; whole $23.50). The Peruvian rotisserie chicken specialty of the place comes with fries, which you can upgrade to the tastier Yucca fries. The chicken is covered in a spice mix and roasted until the skin is crispy. There are also two sauces for dipping on the side — a huancaína or a chimichurri. While the chicken is tender and juicy, it needs the sauces to really add flavor. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The place, itself, is bigger than most of the other restaurants in the market hall. With secluded tables and bar seats, along with spots outside and its own colorful entrance, Paradita feels more like a mini-lunch spot than part of a larger food court. But it still has the perks of extra options right around the corner.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121577\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 4032px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_125307.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_125307.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"4032\" height=\"3024\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121577\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_125307.jpg 4032w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_125307-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_125307-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_125307-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_125307-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_125307-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_125307-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_125307-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_125307-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_125307-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 4032px) 100vw, 4032px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Paradita Eatery \u003ccite>(Kelly O'Mara)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://paradita.com/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Paradita Eatery\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nTelephone: (510) 808-5073\u003cbr>\nPrice: $$ ($9-$13.50)\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/ParaditaEatery/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Paradita Eatery\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nInstagram: \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/ParaditaEatery/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@paraditaeatery\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/ParaditaEatery/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@paraditaeatery\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121569\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 4032px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_131817.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_131817.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"4032\" height=\"3024\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121569\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_131817.jpg 4032w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_131817-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_131817-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_131817-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_131817-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_131817-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_131817-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_131817-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_131817-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/20170926_131817-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 4032px) 100vw, 4032px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The dining hall at the Public Market. \u003ccite>(Kelly O'Mara)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The rest of the market is largely a mix of things coming soon and those that have been in place for a year or two. In the middle are large dining tables, bar tables, and smaller tables for couples or groups. But just because it's all still under construction and parking can be confusing doesn't mean there aren't lots of great places to eat inside. Along with a \u003ca href=\"https://www.peets.com/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIrNLSpIL21gIVBgtpCh117waAEAAYASAAEgJX2fD_BwE\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Peet's Coffee\u003c/a>, here are the rest of the dining options in the market. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.hotitalian.net/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Hot Italian\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nWith two locations in Sacramento and Davis, this is Hot Italian's first Bay Area restaurant serving up what they call 'new Italian.' But you'll recognize some old classics: paninis, calzones, salads, salumi. It's really about the pizza, though. Zoning rules wouldn't allow a wood-burning oven, so it's all electric here, but they've still attracted a following with fresh ingredients, unique combinations, and dishes named for famous Italians.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.mayomustard.com/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Mayo & Mustard\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nOriginally a food truck, Mayo & Mustard's sandwiches have loyal fans. Make your own or choose one of their specials, like the tri tip w/ BBQ and horseradish on a Dutch crunch roll. With fresh bread and ingredients, the shop can close down when they run out and hours are sometimes sporadic depending on staffing and capacity. Think of this as a small but delicious operation.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.mrdewies.com/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Mr. Dewie’s Cashew Creamery\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nThere's a reason Mr. Dewie's was included in \u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2017/06/13/the-bay-area-bites-guide-to-ice-cream-in-berkeley-emeryville-and-oakland/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">our guide to East Bay ice cream\u003c/a>. The cashew-based ice cream is dairy-free, additive-free, vegan, gluten-free, soy-free, and organic. It's also good. Try the classic roasted cashew or the one of their other 15 regular flavors. There are also ice cream cookie sandwiches, bon bons, and fudge toppings. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.nyumbai.com/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Nyum Bai\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nWhen the much-anticipated Cambodian noodle spot opened in February, \u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2017/02/10/noodle-soups-share-cambodian-culture-at-nyum-bai/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">we ran a review on its second day of business\u003c/a>. Owner Nite Yun's goal then and now is to bring \u003cem>kuy teav\u003c/em>, Cambodian noodle soup, to the Bay Area. The rice or egg noodles and rich broth are topped with things like sliced and ground pork, braised beef, bok choy, garlic, scallions, and bean sprouts. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.ouiouimacaron.com/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Oui Oui! Macaron\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nAlthough its original Daly City location has closed, Oui Oui!'s Emeryville shop is still going strong with chef Cat Li at the helm. It took her years to perfect her recipe for the perfect truly French macaron: a crispy shell with rich fillings. Across from Mr. Dewie's, in the corner, are macarons of all flavors — salted caramel, raspberry, cookie butter, green tea, guava. It's $11 for a half-dozen. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.wazwan.com/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Wazwan Indian Cuisine\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nAlthough Wazwan might look new, the family Indian restaurant has actually been in the market since the space originally opened in 1987. In fact, it's the only stall to have survived the decades and changes. The main difference is this most recent renovation brought new individual steam pots each with the day's specials (instead of the old steam table set-up). With a large vegetarian menu, there are also chicken daily specials, curry, naan, samosas, and tandoori.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cp>What’s a bunny chow? How about kitfo and fufu? Those are just three of the signatures for a trio of different cuisines from the giant continent of Africa. And, for a continent of its vast size and staggering number of unique cultures, it’s surprising how small of an impact its cuisines have had on the Bay Area. Outside of Moroccan restaurants and Ethiopian ones, the Bay Area is limited to a handful of restaurants representing countries from South Africa to Tunisia to Nigeria.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>That’s too bad for curious local diners. But, there are exciting opportunities to learn about several cuisines with a little bit of research. As we learned eating our way around the continent by exploring Africa’s cuisines around the Bay Area, there are many gems to be found, whether it’s a perfectly spiced piece of goat or a destination-worthy Moroccan pastry. Join us for a tour around ten different specific African cuisine and African-inspired restaurants.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Amawele’s South African Kitchen\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121318\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/amaweles-2-dishes.jpg\" alt=\"Peri peri chicken and Cape Malay quinoa with chicken\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121318\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/amaweles-2-dishes.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/amaweles-2-dishes-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/amaweles-2-dishes-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/amaweles-2-dishes-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/amaweles-2-dishes-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/amaweles-2-dishes-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/amaweles-2-dishes-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/amaweles-2-dishes-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/amaweles-2-dishes-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/amaweles-2-dishes-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Peri peri chicken and Cape Malay quinoa with chicken \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121322\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0697-new.jpg\" alt=\"Amawele's South African Kitchen\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121322\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0697-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0697-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0697-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0697-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0697-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0697-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0697-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0697-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0697-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0697-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Amawele's South African Kitchen \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>There is no \u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/checkplease/2014/04/24/south-african-wines-check-please-bay-area-wine-tips/\">Chenin Blanc or Pinotage\u003c/a> at the city’s lone South African food kiosk. You’ll have to head to a wine store for the country’s wines, which are far better known in the U.S. than South African cuisine.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Thanks to amaweles (a Zulu word for twins), Pam and Wendy Michaelson, San Francisco has one spot for learning about this diverse country that is somewhat similar to California climate-wise but almost exactly half a world away from here.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The identical twin sisters grew up in Durban, South Africa’s third-largest major city (think Chicago with Los Angeles’ location). It’s a fun, easy-going beach vibe that’s also a giant city on the Indian Ocean. It’s also quite notable for its dining scene, reflecting the diversity of its country. South Africa’s indigenous population and immigrants from centuries of being a colony for European empires have led to a decidedly eclectic cuisine. On the plate, influences come from England, the Netherlands, Malaysia, India, Portugal and the local African history.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Pam and Wendy initially lived in the country’s capital and largest city, Johannesburg, and tried to make it as professional singers, while working in the mundane world of finance. One career didn’t quite pan out and the other wasn’t fulfilling. So, they decided to explore traveling around the U.S. as childcare providers. The mutual love of cooking led them to their current restaurant home, \u003ca href=\"http://www.amawelessouthafricankitchen.com/\">Amawele’s South African Kitchen\u003c/a>, in San Francisco, curiously located in the FiDi’s Rincon Center (best known as the home of \u003ca href=\"http://yanksing.com/\">Yank Sing\u003c/a>). Fast-casual tends to be more of a niche for burritos, sandwiches, salads and the like — not complex curries and obscure names like bunny chow.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121320\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0730-new.jpg\" alt=\"Bunny Chow\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121320\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0730-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0730-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0730-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0730-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0730-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0730-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0730-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0730-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0730-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0730-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bunny Chow \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>If you’re after the Instagram likes, South Africa’s fast food favorite, bunny chow, is obligatory. It’s not colorful but it’s pretty profound visually. There are no rabbits involved — rather a deeply nuanced and carefully spiced curry full of tender beef hunks in a hollowed out bread bowl. SF diners, I know what you’re thinking but this bread is more like a thick, fluffy white loaf than hearty sourdough à la Fisherman’s Wharf clam chowder in sourdough bowls. Except here, the curry doesn’t just stay in the bread bowl. It overflows filling the whole container. Talk about a dish not meant for take-out but has to be served to-go. Eat with caution.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Also on the fast food-drunk food side of South African cuisine and a popular item at Amawele’s is frikadella, a Dutch-style meatball that usually is served on soggy fries but here the two are served together as a wrap (hello, fast-casual!). It’s the South African version of Primanti Brothers, the everything-in-one sandwich behemoth from Pittsburgh (try it in SF at Giordano’s Bros. in the Mission).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Along with the bunny chow, peri peri chicken is a must at Amawele’s, where the sauce made in-house (also sold by the bottle) boasts a sharp, bright chile kick that burns but doesn’t hurt when slathered on chicken and served paleo-style on vegetables. It’s too bad the chicken breast is dry but just focus on the sauce.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Also on trend, like the paleo section of the menu, quinoa can replace the Cape Malay spiced rice dish with proteins of your choice on top. It works particularly well with sweet potatoes and a host of non-seasonal vegetables (carrots, broccoli) that taste fine but are an uninspiring diet-friendly ensemble. Paleo or quinoa bowl, both are very fitting for a weekday lunch that will power you into the afternoon, not weigh you down at the 3 PM meeting. But, honestly, if you’re exploring South African cuisine, get the bunny chow. Leave the paleo stuff for later.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121334\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_0714-new.jpg\" alt=\"Amawele's South African Kitchen menu.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121334\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_0714-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_0714-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_0714-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_0714-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_0714-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_0714-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_0714-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_0714-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_0714-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_0714-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Amawele's South African Kitchen menu. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Once you’re through your giant meal (the bunny chow can easily serve two), linger with the housemade rooibos tea on a seating cushion by Rincon Center’s fountain and think how peaceful this is compared to the mad rush for dim sum a few steps away at Yank Sing. Eating bunny chow gazing at the upside-down fountain is one of those quirky “this can only happen here” moments that can liven up any routine weekday lunch hour.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121335\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_0706-new.jpg\" alt=\"Rincon Center’s fountain is a scenic spot to enjoy to-go lunch.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121335\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_0706-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_0706-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_0706-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_0706-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_0706-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_0706-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_0706-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_0706-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_0706-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_0706-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rincon Center’s fountain is a scenic spot to enjoy to-go lunch. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.amawelessouthafricankitchen.com/\">\u003cstrong>Amawele’s South African Kitchen\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n101 Spear St.\u003cbr>\nSan Francisco, CA 94105 [\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Amawele's+South+African+Kitchen/@37.7924983,-122.3931387,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x4d36863a53860af0?sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiM8aHnjoLVAhVXzWMKHT_QAdMQ_BIIgQEwCg\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: (415) 536-5900\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon-Fri, 10:30am-2:30pm; Closed Saturday and Sunday\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/amaweles/\">Amawele's South African Kitchen\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/afterpartychefs?lang=en\">@afterpartychefs\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nInstagram: \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/afterpartychefs/\">#afterpartychefs\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $ ($8-$10 per diner)\u003cbr>\nYelp: \u003ca href=\"https://www.yelp.com/biz/amaweles-south-african-kitchen-san-francisco-2\">Amawele’s South African Kitchen\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Safari Kitchen\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121371\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1632px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_9662-new.jpg\" alt=\"Somali food trailer that houses Safari kitchen.\" width=\"1632\" height=\"1224\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121371\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_9662-new.jpg 1632w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_9662-new-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_9662-new-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_9662-new-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_9662-new-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_9662-new-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_9662-new-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_9662-new-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_9662-new-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_9662-new-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1632px) 100vw, 1632px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Somali food trailer that houses Safari kitchen. \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>There is no seating, no park nearby to picnic at and congested parking in the narrow parking lot where the months-old Somali food trailer, \u003ca href=\"http://www.safarikitchensj.com\">Safari Kitchen\u003c/a>, resides in. It’s decidedly no-frills and feels like Austin, Texas both with the fact that it’s a niche cuisine food trailer and the roaring summer heat on one visit. Continuing the no-frills agenda, the menu doesn’t provide much choice either. You’ll have a bed of rice topped with beef, chicken, beef and chicken, or vegetables. So, you better like rice.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121341\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1632px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/Beef-and-Chicken-Combo-Rice-Plate-at-Safari-Kitchen-in-San-Jose-new.jpg\" alt=\"Beef and Chicken combo rice plate at Safari Kitchen in San Jose.\" width=\"1632\" height=\"1224\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121341\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/Beef-and-Chicken-Combo-Rice-Plate-at-Safari-Kitchen-in-San-Jose-new.jpg 1632w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/Beef-and-Chicken-Combo-Rice-Plate-at-Safari-Kitchen-in-San-Jose-new-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/Beef-and-Chicken-Combo-Rice-Plate-at-Safari-Kitchen-in-San-Jose-new-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/Beef-and-Chicken-Combo-Rice-Plate-at-Safari-Kitchen-in-San-Jose-new-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/Beef-and-Chicken-Combo-Rice-Plate-at-Safari-Kitchen-in-San-Jose-new-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/Beef-and-Chicken-Combo-Rice-Plate-at-Safari-Kitchen-in-San-Jose-new-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/Beef-and-Chicken-Combo-Rice-Plate-at-Safari-Kitchen-in-San-Jose-new-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/Beef-and-Chicken-Combo-Rice-Plate-at-Safari-Kitchen-in-San-Jose-new-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/Beef-and-Chicken-Combo-Rice-Plate-at-Safari-Kitchen-in-San-Jose-new-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/Beef-and-Chicken-Combo-Rice-Plate-at-Safari-Kitchen-in-San-Jose-new-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1632px) 100vw, 1632px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Beef and Chicken combo rice plate at Safari Kitchen in San Jose. \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Those familiar with \u003ca href=\"http://thehalalguys.com/\">The Halal Guys\u003c/a> will notice this Somali staple isn’t dissimilar (there is even mild white sauce and a hot red sauce to squeeze on) but miles superior in everything from the recent New York transplant addition to SF — from the quality of meat to the heavy hand in seasoning to the slickness of the rice. A host of spices (“all starting with “C” as the cook in the Safari Kitchen trailer joked) including coriander, cumin, cinnamon and cardamom penetrate every cube of chicken and beef, along with the base of buttery, perky basmati rice. Imagine the flavor profile of barbecue with a supporting element of tandoori. Combined it’s smoky, sweet, salty and has a hint of umami that keeps bite after bite of meat and rice seem far more enticing than it sounds like. Sure, it’s enough food for two hungry eaters but who can complain about leftovers?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You’ll round out the meal with \u003cem>samusas\u003c/em>, which are exactly like the better-known \u003cem>samosas\u003c/em> in several other cultures around Africa, the Middle East and Asia. The flaky phyllo triangles filled with beautifully spiced, juicy ground beef. Also try the sweet version with cherry preserves that might be less traditional but will compete with any fruit preserve hand pie you’ve encountered before. The fry is perfect in both versions with not a speck of grease anywhere. It’s easy to fill up on these alone. Don’t do it.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121342\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1632px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/Beef-Sambusa-at-Safari-Kitchen-new.jpg\" alt=\"Beef Sambusa at Safari Kitchen.\" width=\"1632\" height=\"1224\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121342\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/Beef-Sambusa-at-Safari-Kitchen-new.jpg 1632w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/Beef-Sambusa-at-Safari-Kitchen-new-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/Beef-Sambusa-at-Safari-Kitchen-new-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/Beef-Sambusa-at-Safari-Kitchen-new-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/Beef-Sambusa-at-Safari-Kitchen-new-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/Beef-Sambusa-at-Safari-Kitchen-new-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/Beef-Sambusa-at-Safari-Kitchen-new-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/Beef-Sambusa-at-Safari-Kitchen-new-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/Beef-Sambusa-at-Safari-Kitchen-new-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/Beef-Sambusa-at-Safari-Kitchen-new-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1632px) 100vw, 1632px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Beef Sambusa at Safari Kitchen. \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>At just a few months old, Safari Kitchen is still in its youthful stage and awaiting its first academic year with the nearby college students (it's right between Downtown and San Jose State). Co-owners Amin Munye and Guled Yousef met as undergraduate students at Arizona State University and both ended up in the Bay Area afterwards — Guled in tech and Amin as a barber at The Barbers Inc. The two decided to give entrepreneurship a try but originally had no idea what type of business to do. Munye is originally from Somalia and moved to the US when he was 14. His older sister worked for the US embassy in Somalia and was given the option to move to the US for health reasons. A few years later, Amin and his family were able to join her in the US where they settled in the South Bay. After all sorts of business plan brainstorms, the two budding entrepreneurs thought, “Why not do a food truck with a few dishes from Somalia served?” The Safari Kitchen then was born and the hope is to eventually have a more substantial menu and sit-down experience at a brick and mortar restaurant. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This is definitely not your average food trailer (or truck or stand or vendor or what not). The logo of a zebra made of cooking utensils is even pretty startling, just like the tenderness of the meat and deft hand with a cupboard of spices. Thinking about the rice plates, we’re ready for our next Somali lunch.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.safarikitchensj.com\">\u003cstrong>Safari Kitchen\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n17 S 8\u003csup>th\u003c/sup> St.\u003cbr>\nSan Jose, CA 95112 [\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Safari+Kitchen/@37.3393401,-121.883042,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xdd01d0010cc2b31d!8m2!3d37.3393401!4d-121.883042\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: (408) 367-9416\u003cbr>\nHours: Tue-Sat, 11am-6pm; Closed Sunday and Monday\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100013627202314\">Safari Kitchen\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nInstagram: \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/safarikitchensj/\">@safarikitchensj\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $ ($8-$10 per diner)\u003cbr>\nYelp: \u003ca href=\"https://www.yelp.com/biz/safari-kitchen-san-jose-5\">Safari Kitchen\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Jubba Restaurant\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121380\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWRoasted-goat-cutlet-on-the-left-and-beef-suqaar-kay-kay-on-the-right.jpg\" alt=\"Roasted goat cutlet (L) and beef suqaar kay kay (R).\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121380\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWRoasted-goat-cutlet-on-the-left-and-beef-suqaar-kay-kay-on-the-right.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWRoasted-goat-cutlet-on-the-left-and-beef-suqaar-kay-kay-on-the-right-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWRoasted-goat-cutlet-on-the-left-and-beef-suqaar-kay-kay-on-the-right-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWRoasted-goat-cutlet-on-the-left-and-beef-suqaar-kay-kay-on-the-right-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWRoasted-goat-cutlet-on-the-left-and-beef-suqaar-kay-kay-on-the-right-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWRoasted-goat-cutlet-on-the-left-and-beef-suqaar-kay-kay-on-the-right-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWRoasted-goat-cutlet-on-the-left-and-beef-suqaar-kay-kay-on-the-right-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWRoasted-goat-cutlet-on-the-left-and-beef-suqaar-kay-kay-on-the-right-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWRoasted-goat-cutlet-on-the-left-and-beef-suqaar-kay-kay-on-the-right-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWRoasted-goat-cutlet-on-the-left-and-beef-suqaar-kay-kay-on-the-right-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Roasted goat cutlet (L) and beef suqaar kay kay (R). \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The sit-down restaurant \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/JUBBA-SOMALI-RESTUARANT-383846341730571/\">Jubba\u003c/a> is Safari Kitchen’s contrast, on the opposite side of the sprawling city of San Jose and boasting the same no-frills vibe but there are chairs, tables and air conditioning. Other than the aforementioned heavily spiced meat-on- basmati rice plates, arguably the two most celebrated dishes of Somali cooking are a platter of similarly spice rubbed goat and a sweet and sour stir-fry of sorts called \u003cem>kay kay\u003c/em>. Both can be found at nine-year old Jubba, located in a mostly non-commercial residential community, right by the busy Santa Teresa VTA light rail station. In that \u003cem>kay kay\u003c/em>, seemingly two pounds beef cubes (called beef \u003cem>suqaar\u003c/em>) with no gristle (often a stir-fry’s downfall) gets tossed with chapatti (like flatbread shreds), bananas, onions, about a pound of nicely softened broccoli and snap pears, and an extreme amount of sesame oil that will definitely leave you wanting plenty of water from the salt rush. Ultimately, it’s the banana that ends up as the over-arching flavoring agent. Beef \u003cem>suqaar\u003c/em>, flatbread and banana? Who knew it could be a hit?\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121377\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWJubba-Interior.jpg\" alt=\"Jubba interior.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121377\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWJubba-Interior.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWJubba-Interior-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWJubba-Interior-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWJubba-Interior-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWJubba-Interior-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWJubba-Interior-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWJubba-Interior-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWJubba-Interior-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWJubba-Interior-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWJubba-Interior-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Jubba interior. \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121378\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWKay-kay-a-stir-fry-with-beef-suqaar-at-Jubba-in-San-Jose.jpg\" alt=\"Kay kay, a stir-fry with beef suqaar at Jubba.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121378\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWKay-kay-a-stir-fry-with-beef-suqaar-at-Jubba-in-San-Jose.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWKay-kay-a-stir-fry-with-beef-suqaar-at-Jubba-in-San-Jose-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWKay-kay-a-stir-fry-with-beef-suqaar-at-Jubba-in-San-Jose-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWKay-kay-a-stir-fry-with-beef-suqaar-at-Jubba-in-San-Jose-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWKay-kay-a-stir-fry-with-beef-suqaar-at-Jubba-in-San-Jose-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWKay-kay-a-stir-fry-with-beef-suqaar-at-Jubba-in-San-Jose-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWKay-kay-a-stir-fry-with-beef-suqaar-at-Jubba-in-San-Jose-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWKay-kay-a-stir-fry-with-beef-suqaar-at-Jubba-in-San-Jose-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWKay-kay-a-stir-fry-with-beef-suqaar-at-Jubba-in-San-Jose-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWKay-kay-a-stir-fry-with-beef-suqaar-at-Jubba-in-San-Jose-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kay kay, a stir-fry with beef suqaar at Jubba. \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>For the next specialty, goat comes as bone-in hunks, ranging from dry and flabby to fork tender. The meat itself doesn’t have the barnyard smirk that can make a Mexican birria specialist’s goat taste so polarizing and also so special. Jubba’s goat tastes of indifferent meat and the berbere spice mix doesn’t coat the meat with the same unabashed punch as at Safari Kitchen.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121379\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWRoasted-goat-cutlet-at-Jubba.jpg\" alt=\"Roasted goat cutlet.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121379\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWRoasted-goat-cutlet-at-Jubba.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWRoasted-goat-cutlet-at-Jubba-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWRoasted-goat-cutlet-at-Jubba-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWRoasted-goat-cutlet-at-Jubba-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWRoasted-goat-cutlet-at-Jubba-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWRoasted-goat-cutlet-at-Jubba-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWRoasted-goat-cutlet-at-Jubba-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWRoasted-goat-cutlet-at-Jubba-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWRoasted-goat-cutlet-at-Jubba-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWRoasted-goat-cutlet-at-Jubba-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Roasted goat cutlet. \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The main mode of eating at Jubba appears to be the chapatti wraps. It’s essentially a Somali burrito in size and just swaps out rice, beans and guacamole for onions and peppers joining tilapia, beef or chicken. The only reason to opt for this over the other platters is serving size. Yes, they’re more than enough for one but the platters are really for 2-3 people (a steal for $12-13). The Sports Plate gets two people two proteins on one tire-sized plate with basmati rice or spaghetti for $26 and seems perfectly geared to diners looking more for leftovers than anything else. Like with Ethiopia’s cuisine often having Italian components from its colonial history, the same is the case for Somalia. Spaghetti seems like a strange match for deftly spiced goat but it’s a diet staple — and we certainly saw several diners digging into their pile of spaghetti with beef \u003cem>suqaar\u003c/em>. Yes, this is not your typical meatballs and marinara.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Our vote for platter accompaniment goes to the injera bread that is much thicker and a less tart than most versions at Bay Area Ethiopian restaurants (like the Italian influence, here’s another nod to the similarities of Ethiopian and Somali dining). But, the injera does have the same function (use your hands!) here as at any Ethiopian restaurant. Unlike in Ethiopia, though, the food is not served on the injera itself. Since most Somalian dishes aren’t curry or sauce based like in Ethiopia, you’ll end up using a fork and knife and rip off some injera as a palate cleanser.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121381\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWSambusa-and-mandasi-pastries-at-Jubba.jpg\" alt=\"Sambusa and mandasi pastries at Jubba.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121381\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWSambusa-and-mandasi-pastries-at-Jubba.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWSambusa-and-mandasi-pastries-at-Jubba-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWSambusa-and-mandasi-pastries-at-Jubba-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWSambusa-and-mandasi-pastries-at-Jubba-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWSambusa-and-mandasi-pastries-at-Jubba-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWSambusa-and-mandasi-pastries-at-Jubba-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWSambusa-and-mandasi-pastries-at-Jubba-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWSambusa-and-mandasi-pastries-at-Jubba-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWSambusa-and-mandasi-pastries-at-Jubba-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWSambusa-and-mandasi-pastries-at-Jubba-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sambusa and mandasi pastries at Jubba. \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>No matter what entrée lies ahead, start with a \u003cem>samusa\u003c/em>, fried to perfection with no hint of grease and a filling of ground beef and spices that come tumbling out dramatically after your initial bite. \u003cem>Mandasi\u003c/em>, a sweet potato pastry that tastes and looks like a flattened yam beignet, has pretty little to recommend for it in the shadow of the samosa. It’s a harmless version of fried dough if that’s a needed part of your meal. For both, make sure to dunk the pastries in the medium hot green spice condiment that come on the side.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121383\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWThe-ground-beef-filling-of-sambusa.jpg\" alt=\"The ground beef filling of the sambusa.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121383\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWThe-ground-beef-filling-of-sambusa.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWThe-ground-beef-filling-of-sambusa-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWThe-ground-beef-filling-of-sambusa-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWThe-ground-beef-filling-of-sambusa-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWThe-ground-beef-filling-of-sambusa-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWThe-ground-beef-filling-of-sambusa-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWThe-ground-beef-filling-of-sambusa-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWThe-ground-beef-filling-of-sambusa-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWThe-ground-beef-filling-of-sambusa-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWThe-ground-beef-filling-of-sambusa-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The ground beef filling of the sambusa. \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121382\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWSomalian-art-decorations-at-Jubba.jpg\" alt=\"Somalian art decorations at Jubba.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121382\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWSomalian-art-decorations-at-Jubba.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWSomalian-art-decorations-at-Jubba-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWSomalian-art-decorations-at-Jubba-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWSomalian-art-decorations-at-Jubba-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWSomalian-art-decorations-at-Jubba-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWSomalian-art-decorations-at-Jubba-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWSomalian-art-decorations-at-Jubba-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWSomalian-art-decorations-at-Jubba-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWSomalian-art-decorations-at-Jubba-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWSomalian-art-decorations-at-Jubba-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Somalian art decorations at Jubba. \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>There’s a lot to love about this opposite of flashy family-run operation, from the food to the fact that decor is limited to a few woven objects on the wall, a placard of Somali crops and fruits and a TV on CNN by the entrance. It’s not an elaborate set-up but has a lot of heart and is clearly a local favorite with the African community. Diners stream in randomly to order, then savor, the free pour-yourself sweet tea that comes out blazing hot (use two espresso-sized paper cups!) and packs more sugar than the typical sweet tea on a porch in Mississippi. Somehow, its over the top quirky sweetness seems to taste just right when eating some \u003cem>kay kay\u003c/em> in this far corner of San Jose.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121376\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWJubba-exterior.jpg\" alt=\"Jubba exterior.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121376\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWJubba-exterior.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWJubba-exterior-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWJubba-exterior-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWJubba-exterior-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWJubba-exterior-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWJubba-exterior-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWJubba-exterior-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWJubba-exterior-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWJubba-exterior-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWJubba-exterior-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Jubba exterior. \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.yelp.com/biz/jubba-restaurant-san-jose\">\u003cstrong>Jubba Restaurant\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n5330 Terner Way\u003cbr>\nSan Jose, CA 95136 [\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Jubba+Somali+Restaurant/@37.2573964,-121.8607531,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x5774614b48934b2?sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjHyNfelLTVAhVhxlQKHWdtB6EQ_BIIgAEwCg\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: (408) 440-1504\u003cbr>\nHours: Daily, 11am-9:30pm; Closed Wednesdays\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/JUBBA-SOMALI-RESTUARANT-383846341730571/\">Jubba Somali Restaurant\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $S ($13-$15 per diner)\u003cbr>\nYelp: \u003ca href=\"https://www.yelp.com/biz/jubba-restaurant-san-jose\">Jubba Restaurant\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Miliki\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121423\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2416-new.jpg\" alt=\"Combination RIce and Bean Plate with Fish at Miliki.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121423\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2416-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2416-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2416-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2416-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2416-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2416-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2416-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2416-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2416-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2416-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Combination RIce and Bean Plate with Fish at Miliki. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>It was an inauspicious start when we arrived at \u003ca href=\"http://www.milikispot.com\">Miliki\u003c/a> one recent weekday, wondering if the place was even open. There were no diners eating lunch. The menu outside only says that American diner-style food is served. Yet, somehow there has to be some of the Nigerian food that we ventured to Oakland’s Laurel District (it’s a stretch of MacArthur Blvd. by 580, southeast of Downtown) for, right? Noticing us stalling outside, the gracious waitress and mother of a co-owner, Enny Aregbe, came outside to say that only African food was available at that time.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You can sense our relief.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121416\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2365-new.jpg\" alt=\"Miliki menu\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121416\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2365-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2365-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2365-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2365-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2365-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2365-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2365-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2365-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2365-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2365-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Miliki menu \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>It turns out that the American food is served in the morning when chef Kirk Roberts runs the kitchen. Roberts previously owned Full House Cafe next door but it closed and became the ultra popular Sequoia Diner under new owners. Now for two years, Roberts has run essentially a permanent breakfast pop-up at Miliki (word of advice: for Nigerian food, come after 1pm to be sure it’s being served). So, as tempting as biscuits and gravy and bacon hash sound, we wanted fufu. And we got plenty of it.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Nigeria is a country of 186 million people, making it the largest country on the continent and over twice the size of second place Ethiopia. The country’s largest city, Lagos, is one of the fastest growing cities in the world, yet according \u003ca href=\"https://www.ft.com/content/8b24d40a-c064-11e1-982d-00144feabdc0?mhq5j=e1\">to a study by the Financial Times\u003c/a>, nearly 2/3 of the city lives in slums. It’s a city that represents the cultural and economic possibilities of a whole country on the western coast of Africa — and its struggles.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For whatever reason, be it lack of tourists visiting and craving the food or hard to find ingredients, Nigerian cuisine hasn’t made the big leap to the U.S., and certainly the Bay Area, like Moroccan and Ethiopian cuisines. But as Miliki will teach you, it’s an extensive cuisine full of huge flavor like you’d expect from a country of Nigeria’s size.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121418\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2375-new.jpg\" alt=\"Goat served on the bone in the rustic, chunky tomato and spinach stew with mashed egusi. Served with Fufu.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121418\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2375-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2375-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2375-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2375-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2375-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2375-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2375-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2375-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2375-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2375-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Goat served on the bone in the rustic, chunky tomato and spinach stew with mashed egusi. Served with Fufu. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The core of the menu is based on hearty entrées that are customizable in a mix and match style (just wait for the Nigerian fast-casual concept, coming soon to the FiDi!). Diners choose an \u003cem>okele\u003c/em> (starch), stew and meat. It’s confusing because the menu says that three meats can be served per stew, yet we only were given the option of one. One does indeed seem like plenty.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Goat served on the bone in the rustic, chunky tomato and spinach stew with mashed \u003cem>egusi\u003c/em> (a melon seed), had a beautiful gamey flavor but lurked on the dry side texture-wise. It needed to bathe in the stew, fragrant in the earthy-herbal profile like a thoughtfully made marinara sauce with \u003cem>egusi\u003c/em> looking and even tasting a bit like you added some Parmesan.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Our chosen \u003cem>okele\u003c/em> for this was fufu, essentially a pile of mashed yams that has the cloying consistency of mochi and, as a dining companion correctly pointed out, tastes identical to Betty Crocker’s instant mashed potatoes. Fufu is pretty boring stuff, yet necessary for ripping and grabbing that goat meat (forks are discouraged but offered). It’s also the best known Nigerian diet staple, seen at practically every meal everywhere in the country, like baguettes in France.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121420\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2388-new.jpg\" alt=\"Fufu\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121420\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2388-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2388-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2388-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2388-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2388-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2388-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2388-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2388-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2388-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2388-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fufu \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The \u003cem>egusi\u003c/em> was a sign of rewarding flavors to come. Dish after dish presented careful but forceful spicing. Even the seemingly banal scoop of rice on the combination platter scored with tomato, peppers and onions alongside flaky tilapia. That rice, by the way, is jollof rice — one of the key parts of Nigeria’s cuisine and very similar to what is called dirty rice in New Orleans. Every component lifts the other — the rice, fish and trio of smoky, slow-cooked beans, tender stewed greens, and sweet fried plantains. It’s the must-order at Miliki.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When it comes to spice, Miliki’s pepper soup had a sharp, pungent style of spice courtesy of the aggressive alligator pepper. Think of ash and Tabasco sauce combined. It’s weird. It’s not great. It’s not bad. The broth was too watery to stand up to tough beef and tender tripe (fish is probably the way to go). Try it once but chances are it won’t be a dish you come back again and again for. But you never know if you don’t try...\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121421\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2402-new.jpg\" alt=\"Pepper Soup\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121421\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2402-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2402-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2402-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2402-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2402-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2402-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2402-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2402-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2402-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2402-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pepper Soup \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Black eyed pea fritters called \u003cem>akara\u003c/em>, \u003cem>suya\u003c/em> (beef skewers) and sweet, fried balls of dough, appropriately called “puff puff,” are the main appetizers. They seem more like hunger-satiating snack munchies to accompany the almost sugary non-alcoholic Malta Guinness beer from Nigeria or one of the various non-craft beer bottles available before heading towards the stews and starches.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121424\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2432-new.jpg\" alt=\"Miliki interior dining area with host Enny Aregbe in background.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121424\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2432-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2432-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2432-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2432-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2432-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2432-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2432-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2432-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2432-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2432-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Miliki interior dining area with host Enny Aregbe in background. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121417\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2367-new.jpg\" alt=\"The bar at Miliki.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121417\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2367-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2367-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2367-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2367-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2367-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2367-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2367-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2367-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2367-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2367-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The bar at Miliki. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Decor isn’t Miliki’s strength with a faded, worn look to the booths and tables, though some art on the walls and the front bar makes thing look like they get pretty exciting at some point. That exciting time would be Friday nights when a DJ takes over and Miliki offers a fun evening of music and food “to keep the community together” as Enny told us. That’s vital right now knowing the many issues facing Oakland, from gentrification to crime. Enny’s son Bayo started the restaurant almost eight years ago with his friend Ishmael Okunade and, together, three have helped steer the restaurant through some tough times.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Just a year ago, Miliki almost was part of that rapid gentrification when a landlord looked to replace it with a craft beer garden. Just look at the brunch lines at \u003ca href=\"http://www.sequoiadiner.com\">Sequoia Diner\u003c/a>, the forthcoming opening of \u003ca href=\"http://www.4505meats.com\">4505 Meats\u003c/a> in the retro Glenn’s Hot Dog location and the construction right outside of Miliki on MacArthur — the area is changing and it’s not hard to see the gentrification coming, for better or for worse. Luckily, we still have Miliki. And there’s plenty of fufu and pepper soup to sample because of that.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121425\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2435-new.jpg\" alt=\"Miliki exterior on MacArthur Ave. in Oakland's Laurel district.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121425\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2435-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2435-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2435-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2435-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2435-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2435-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2435-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2435-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2435-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2435-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Miliki exterior on MacArthur Ave. in Oakland's Laurel district. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.milikispot.com\">\u003cstrong>Miliki\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n3725 MacArthur Blvd.\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94619 [\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Miliki/@37.7917405,-122.1990904,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0xbb785b0de8350c01?sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwj5maK4iYLVAhUI_mMKHR-YArgQ_BIIazAK\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 531-6970\u003cbr>\nHours: Tue-Sun 8am- 8:30pm but Nigerian food starts roughly around noon; Closed Monday\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/MILIKI-RESTAURANT-141005385924687/?rf=159835614156280\">Miliki Restaurant\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $$ ($11-$15 per diner)\u003cbr>\nYelp: \u003ca href=\"https://www.yelp.com/biz/miliki-oakland\">Miliki\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Tadu Ethiopian Kitchen\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121397\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2296-new.jpg\" alt=\"Combo platter: Vegetable dishes and Kitfo.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121397\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2296-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2296-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2296-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2296-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2296-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2296-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2296-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2296-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2296-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2296-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Combo platter: Vegetable dishes and Kitfo. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Outside of the couscous and tagines of Morocco, Ethiopia’s communal injera-based platters and strong cups of coffee from the country’s renowned beans is the best-known African cuisine in the U.S. Washington D.C. and Los Angeles have their own Little Ethiopia enclaves where avid diners visit the different Ethiopian spots and everyone has their particular favorite amidst stiff competition like we talk about dim sum in the Richmond or Mission burritos. It’s not quite the same in San Francisco. Oakland and Berkeley are home to some fantastic Ethiopian destinations as our \u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2015/11/04/bay-area-bites-guide-to-7-favorite-ethiopian-restaurants-in-berkeley-and-oakland/\">guide\u003c/a> will show you. The city has a handful of Ethiopian restaurants but for the most part, diners head across the Bay for their kitfo fix.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Except, at the two-and-a-half-year old \u003ca href=\"http://www.taduethiopiankitchen.com\">Tadu\u003c/a>, named for the owner’s grandmother and honoring her lifetime of warmth and love. Owner Elias Shawel, a former limousine driver, opened the restaurant because he couldn’t find a good place for kitfo. He definitely solved that issue.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121391\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2345-new.jpg\" alt=\"Inside Tadu Ethiopian Kitchen.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121391\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2345-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2345-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2345-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2345-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2345-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2345-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2345-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2345-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2345-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2345-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Inside Tadu Ethiopian Kitchen. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Tadu is at the edge of the Tenderloin now. When it opened, Tadu was truly \u003cem>in\u003c/em> the thick of it — a classic example of the rapid changes going on around this particular San Francisco neighborhood. Inside the restaurant, you’ll find orange splashed walls with Ethiopian art and maps, a semi-open kitchen and a central register where diners come and go every few minutes picking up to-go orders — a strange thing since this doesn’t seem like food that can travel well. Well, there is a kitfo sandwich. But you’re not coming to Tadu for a sandwich, are you? No, you’re here for the grand injera platters.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You can feel the childlike giddiness when one of the round platters arrives à la a pizza at the center of the table. This is a meal for everyone, from the solo diner to a party of six. Be it lunch or dinner, the entire meal sits on injera made in Oakland and driven back to Tadu daily. Injera covers the entire platter and additional rolled up injera is served on the side functioning as fork, knife, and spoon — heck, it might be the napkin and a water glass too if you’re really going for it. Bitter as a grapefruit, injera begs to be covered in other flavors, instead of being consumed on its own. Remember, it's a utensil. There are no off tastes but you won’t crave injera like a Josey Baker bread or Tartine’s country loaf.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121394\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2320-new.jpg\" alt=\"Rolls of Injera at Tadu\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121394\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2320-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2320-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2320-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2320-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2320-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2320-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2320-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2320-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2320-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2320-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rolls of Injera at Tadu \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Ethiopian cuisine is particularly great for vegetarian and vegan diners since the standout dish is the vegetarian sampler. The injera is covered by various spreads, dips and wots (stew-like curries. \u003cem>Azifa\u003c/em>, a preparation of lentils fragrant with mustard seeds and jalapeño, wins big, while the \u003cem>misir wot\u003c/em> (a lentil sauce with berbere spices) provides a nice dose of heat but isn’t much more than a pile of lentils. \u003cem>Buticha\u003c/em>, mashed chickpeas, comes on a lettuce salad and could be a fine hummus at a party. The sautéed collard greens, known as \u003cem>gomen\u003c/em>, are passable but far better when ordered with lamb since some of the meat’s juices rub off. When countless rolls of injera have been ripped, dunked and eaten, it’s the \u003cem>shiro wot\u003c/em> (a dark purée of chickpeas, ginger, and tomatoes) and the refreshing \u003cem>alicha tikil gomen\u003c/em> (precisely cut, turmeric-stained potatoes and carrots with fresh cabbage) that emerge as winners.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Kitfo is the other iconic dish you’ll see on the majority of tables at any Ethiopian restaurants. It’s essentially ultra buttery ground beef, best ordered raw like how it’d be consumed in Ethiopia. That being said, many diners hesitate and opt for it medium rare to medium but sadly the gamey funk and soft texture leaves. It becomes greasy hamburger meat. You have the option to liven things up with jalapeño and cheese. Skip the cheese (there’s enough butter already) but do go for the spice since ground beef on its own has little taste.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Cubes of chicken, lamb and beef known as “tibs” are the other main dish to know, beautifully seasoned with berbere spices and jalapenos. Diners can start with \u003cem>sambussas\u003c/em>, filled with ground beef or lentils, but, trust us, you won’t need more than what comes on the injera. Just sip some of the thick and kind of bland telba (a flax seed and honey drink) or grab some more injera, and you’ll be more than content.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121389\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2354-new.jpg\" alt=\"The entrance to Tadu Ethiopian Kitchen.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121389\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2354-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2354-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2354-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2354-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2354-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2354-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2354-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2354-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2354-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2354-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The entrance to Tadu Ethiopian Kitchen. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.taduethiopiankitchen.com/\">\u003cstrong>Tadu Ethiopian Kitchen\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n484 Ellis St.\u003cbr>\nSan Francisco, CA 94102 [\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Tadu+Ethiopian+Kitchen/@37.7848875,-122.4140304,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xfd7fee08026bbee4!8m2!3d37.7848875!4d-122.4140304\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: (415) 409-6649\u003cbr>\nHours: Daily 11:30am-9pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/taduethiopiankitchen\">Tadu Ethiopian Kitchen\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/taduethiopian\">@taduethiopian\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $$ ($11-$15 per diner)\u003cbr>\nYelp: \u003ca href=\"https://www.yelp.com/biz/tadu-ethiopian-kitchen-san-francisco-3\">Tadu Ethiopian Kitchen\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Suya\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121436\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2462-new.jpg\" alt=\"The suya spice worked about as well on nicely grilled prawns, while the jerk seasoning was surprisingly tame in contrast on chicken.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121436\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2462-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2462-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2462-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2462-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2462-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2462-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2462-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2462-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2462-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2462-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The suya spice worked about as well on nicely grilled prawns, while the jerk seasoning was surprisingly tame in contrast on chicken. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>On the menu of the aforementioned Miliki, suya is a traditional beef skewer coated in a rub of myriad spices, chilies and crushed peanuts. At Uptown Oakland’s African and Caribbean fast-casual spot, \u003ca href=\"http://www.suyaafricangrill.com\">Suya\u003c/a>, “suya” is referred to as a West African spice rub. Will the real suya please stand up? The answer is: both. Suya is a term for a spice and that spice on grilled skewers of meat. In the case of Suya the restaurant suya is the spice rub.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121434\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2448-new.jpg\" alt=\"The menu at Suya.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121434\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2448-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2448-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2448-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2448-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2448-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2448-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2448-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2448-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2448-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2448-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The menu at Suya. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Now that we’ve answered this question, here come a few more. Remember, this is the fast-casual world where customization is key. So the question isn’t just which protein but also which spice: Jamaican jerk or suya?\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121440\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2479-new.jpg\" alt=\"It was all about the suya and it truly is the highlight on beef, chicken, prawns, vegetables or tilapia. \" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121440\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2479-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2479-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2479-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2479-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2479-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2479-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2479-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2479-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2479-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2479-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">It was all about the suya and it truly is the highlight on beef, chicken, prawns, vegetables or tilapia. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>For our purposes, it was all about the suya and it truly is the highlight on beef, chicken, prawns, vegetables or tilapia (only suya spicing is allowed on the beef). The suya is an earthy, slightly sweet rub that slowly grows in heat to a point where a glass of water is needed but there’s no raging fire to put out. In contrast, the jerk seasoning on the chicken was tame.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121435\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2455-new.jpg\" alt=\"The interior space at Suya in Oakland.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121435\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2455-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2455-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2455-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2455-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2455-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2455-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2455-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2455-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2455-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2455-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The interior space at Suya in Oakland. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>We got ahead of ourselves. Protein and spice selection are step three. Step one for this fast-casual menu is method of eating: skewers, entrée salad or wrap? Most diners seem to stick to wraps because if there’s one thing we’ve learned from the fast-casual world, it’s that SF diners love anything in a wrap (see: \u003ca href=\"http://www.souvlasf.com\">Souvla\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.sushirrito.com\">Sushirrito\u003c/a>). Unfortunately, perfectly suya-spiced beef was lost amidst a filling of 95% lettuce mix and scattered raw mushrooms in the wrap. The suya spice worked about as well on nicely grilled prawns, while the jerk seasoning was surprisingly tame in contrast on chicken. I’d steer you towards the skewers with two sides but the grilled corn was weeping from dry kernels and a mushy grilled plantain would have been the nightmare of anyone who’s found a banana lost in their backpack a week later. Solution: opt for the salad since the sides are lacking and wraps need some tweaking.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121441\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2482-new.jpg\" alt=\" Suya-spiced beef wrap.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121441\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2482-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2482-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2482-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2482-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2482-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2482-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2482-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2482-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2482-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2482-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Suya-spiced beef wrap. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121443\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2489-new.jpg\" alt=\"Inside the suya-spiced beef wrap.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121443\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2489-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2489-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2489-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2489-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2489-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2489-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2489-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2489-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2489-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2489-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Inside the suya-spiced beef wrap. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Suya is a smart idea and one that was ahead of its time when husband-and-wife team Seun and Zain Oke (he’s from Nigeria, she’s from Oakland and attended Cal) saw the overlap of Caribbean and African cooking and decided together to package it as a student-friendly fast-casual concept. The space is bare other than a single West African painting but the vibe isn’t subdued. Bob Marley is on the stereo, after all. Suya is an interesting concept and one that is clearly a hit with East Bay diners. The original location is in Berkeley near the Cal campus. This second one was somewhat crowded on one recent weekday lunch hour with some groups sticking around to eat some jerk chicken and sneak in a Friday Corona treat, while others hustled back to Pandora and the other companies in this rapidly growing tech hub. The concept's popularity in this area recently led to the opening of a third Suya, just a few blocks away in the heart of downtown Oakland.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Strangely, for a fast-casual spot, conveniences and details are lacking. Diners have to ask for water, silverware or napkins. The Jamaican ginger beer tastes like straight sugar syrup, lacking any of the desired sharp ginger bite. But, hey don’t worry, just focus on the suya beef skewers and every little thing will be alright.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121433\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2444-new.jpg\" alt=\"Suya African-Caribbean Grill exterior.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121433\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2444-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2444-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2444-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2444-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2444-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2444-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2444-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2444-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2444-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2444-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Suya African-Caribbean Grill exterior. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.suyaafricangrill.com\">\u003cstrong>Suya African-Caribbean Grill\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n408 22\u003csup>nd\u003c/sup> St.\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94102 [\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/search?q=suya%20african%20grill%20oakland&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&npsic=0&rflfq=1&rlha=0&rllag=37840630,-122266236,3297&tbm=lcl&rldimm=2432587280784251209&ved=0ahUKEwjNl7f4l7TVAhWFiVQKHay8BMEQvS4IPTAA&rldoc=1&tbs=lrf:!2m1!1e3!3sIAE,lf:1,lf_ui:4\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 465-7892\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon-Fri, 11am-3pm, 5pm-8pm; Sat 12pm-5pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/SuyaAfricanGrill/\">Suya African Caribbean Grill\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/SuyaAfricanGril\">@SuyaAfricanGril\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nInstagram: \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/suyaafricangrill/?hl=en\">@suyaafricangrill\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $ ($8-$10 per diner)\u003cbr>\nYelp: \u003ca href=\"https://www.yelp.com/biz/suya-african-caribbean-grill-oakland\">Suya African-Caribbean Grill\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Bissap Baobab\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121476\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2515-new.jpg\" alt=\"Bissap Baobab festive interior.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121476\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2515-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2515-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2515-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2515-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2515-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2515-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2515-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2515-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2515-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2515-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bissap Baobab festive interior. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>There’s no lacking decor at this Downtown Oakland Senegalese restaurant. Everywhere you look is something — a car, colorful posters, even ceiling art installations that look like clouds. Festive as an adjective for the atmosphere is putting it lightly. You’re going to have a good time. It’s a different type of good time than at the older sibling in SF’s Mission District, where the original \u003ca href=\"http://www.bissapbaobab.com\">Bissap Baobab\u003c/a> is better known for dancing and late night drinks. You can get that weekends in Oakland, too, but lunch is only served in Oakland.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You can still get a hibiscus margarita and other fruit-spiked cocktails in the daytime or a more lunch-friendly bracing ginger and pineapple juice or kale, ginger, apple and carrot smoothie. In Oakland, it’s fully about the Senegalese cuisine. The Senegalese cuisine in turn, is really about a holy trinity of sauces (different than the holy trinity of ingredients in New Orleans cooking).\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121477\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 640px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2518-new.jpg\" alt=\"Kale, ginger, apple and carrot smoothie (L) or ginger and pineapple juice (R).\" width=\"640\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121477\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2518-new.jpg 1000w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2518-new-160x240.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2518-new-800x1200.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2518-new-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2518-new-960x1440.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2518-new-240x360.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2518-new-375x563.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2518-new-520x780.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kale, ginger, apple and carrot smoothie (L) or ginger and pineapple juice (R). \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Mafe\u003c/em> is a peanut stew that tastes more of unsalted nut butter than what you’re probably used to from a sweetened creamy jar of Jif. It coats cubes of lamb perfectly but is slightly on the awkward greasy side.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121481\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2547-new.jpg\" alt=\"Mafe plate with lamb.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121481\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2547-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2547-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2547-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2547-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2547-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2547-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2547-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2547-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2547-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2547-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mafe plate with lamb. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Yassa\u003c/em> is for the mustard fans in the house, where the honey mustard-like base gets a necessary burst of acidity from lemon and works well coating a flaky filet of tilapia.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121479\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2523-new.jpg\" alt=\"Yassa with fish.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121479\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2523-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2523-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2523-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2523-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2523-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2523-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2523-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2523-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2523-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2523-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Yassa with tilapia. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Most assertive is a nameless spicy coconut curry that has such a resolute coconut-forward taste, you won’t notice what protein it’s with. If, like this writer, you swear by coconut, this is the sauce for you. However, any subtleties of tilapia beneath it will be completely lost, so try to have it coat the rice and not the protein.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The focus on being a sauce-based cuisine is largely from the French colonial influence on Senegal, one of the few Francophone countries in Africa. It’s not a direct pipeline of Escoffier to Senegal but diners certainly can see and taste the connection. These are flavor-packed sauces that aren’t fussy and aren’t overly heavy on the stomach, like say a buttery béarnaise. Some additional spice could be welcome and that’s where the on-point pepper condiment comes in handy adding just the right jolt when you’re ready (don’t add too much and drink ginger juice at the same time!). It’s a fun type of cooking and great when things are kicked off with a Créole dish of spicy and jasmine rice filling a halved avocado or a clean, proper “tropical” salad of greens and citrus slices. That salad joins the three sauce preparations for a steal of a lunch deal running $12 to $13 and can feed two. That lunch platter also comes with perfectly fried plantains and rice (the couscous one time was clearly undercooked, so avoid it). It’s no secret why Oakland office workers try to sneak here for a vacation at lunch that will fill them up but not weigh them down and feel like they’re 3,000 miles from the cubicle.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121474\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2505-new.jpg\" alt=\"The dining area at Oakland Bissap Baobab. \" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121474\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2505-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2505-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2505-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2505-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2505-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2505-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2505-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2505-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2505-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2505-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The dining area at Oakland Bissap Baobab. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The original Bissap Baobab just entered its third decade in business, an eternity in restaurant years, especially after a fire that closed it a few years ago and led the owners to seek out the Oakland location. The SF one is back and busy as ever. So, both sides of the Bay can count on good times and enjoyable, reliable Senegalese food at Bissap Baobab. It’s time for another round of hibiscus margaritas.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121472\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2502-new.jpg\" alt=\"Bissap Baobab exterior.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121472\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2502-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2502-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2502-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2502-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2502-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2502-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2502-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2502-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2502-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2502-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bissap Baobab exterior. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp> \u003ca href=\"http://www.bissapbaobab.com\">\u003cstrong>Bissap Baobab\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n381 15\u003csup>th\u003c/sup> St.\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94612 [\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Bissap+Baobab/@37.8045286,-122.2690933,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x3104f41bf48c1f6?sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwirqrn5mLTVAhVqr1QKHQMbA44Q_BIIgQEwCg\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 817-4722\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon-Fri, 11:30am-2:30pm; Wed-Sat, 5:30pm-9:30pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/Bissap-Baobab-Oakland-485809194852671/\">Bissap Baobab Oakland\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/bissapbaobab?lang=en\">@BissapBaobab\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nInstagram: \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/bissapbaobab/\">@bissapbaobab\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $$ ($15-$18 per diner)\u003cbr>\nYelp: \u003ca href=\"https://www.yelp.com/biz/bissap-baobab-oakland-oakland\">Bissap Baobab Oakland\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Radio Africa Kitchen\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121497\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2584-new.jpg\" alt=\"Eskender Aseged, owner/chef at Radio Africa.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121497\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2584-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2584-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2584-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2584-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2584-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2584-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2584-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2584-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2584-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2584-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Eskender Aseged, owner/chef at Radio Africa. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Mourad Lahlou and Eskender Aseged are the two Bay Area chefs from African nations who have reached the level of being household names for many Bay Area diners. What’s interesting is how neither is cooking anything traditional. Lahlou did cook traditional Moroccan with Californian influences at Aziza and now his namesake FiDi restaurant, \u003ca href=\"http://mouradsf.com/\">Mourad\u003c/a>, is really the inverse as a contemporary Californian restaurant with Moroccan elements.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121494\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2564-new.jpg\" alt=\"The counter and menu inside Radio Africa.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121494\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2564-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2564-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2564-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2564-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2564-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2564-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2564-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2564-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2564-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2564-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The counter and menu inside Radio Africa. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>While Mourad is a lavish dining room with soaring ceilings and chandeliers on the ground level of the spectacular gothic skyscraper on New Montgomery Street that also houses Yelp’s headquarters, Aseged is quietly cooking in the far southeast corner of the city. His restaurant, \u003ca href=\"http://www.radioafricakitchen.com\">Radio Africa\u003c/a>, opened along Third Street in the Bayview in 2012 and the expected movement of gentrification to the neighborhood following its lead hasn’t really happened as expected — yet, at least.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Inside Radio Africa, you’ll find an abundance of flora and fauna, cactus, communal tables, and ample natural light. It feels like you’re eating in a greenhouse, a contrast to the often frantic vibe outside the restaurant. That relaxed, virtuous vibe extends to Aseged’s plates.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121498\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2589-new.jpg\" alt=\"Radio Africa interior.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121498\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2589-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2589-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2589-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2589-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2589-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2589-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2589-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2589-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2589-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2589-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Radio Africa interior. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The dishes are virtuous and simple with very basic embellishments in the fashion that Whole Foods and meal-kit deliveries are trying to promote (think Healthyish and holistic diets). There might be an African spice here and there, maybe a housemade chermoula condiment on one dish. Let’s be honest, though, it’s mostly yoga cuisine and that’s not a bad thing when you feel great and the food isn’t dull.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121508\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2662-new.jpg\" alt=\"Wild salmon comes simply with quinoa and cooked spinach.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121508\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2662-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2662-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2662-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2662-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2662-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2662-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2662-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2662-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2662-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2662-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wild salmon comes simply with quinoa and cooked spinach. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Wild salmon comes simply with quinoa and cooked spinach is a dish that could please both James Beard (perfectly cooked piece of fish and equally perfect quinoa) and Weight Watchers. An arugula salad with roasted beets had a few surprise bursts of early summer tomatoes, scattered goat cheese and a pesto sauce that tied everything together without becoming uncomfortably oily. It’s nothing trailblazing but also not just #anotherbeetsandgoatcheesesalad.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121500\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2601-new.jpg\" alt=\"Arugula salad with roasted beets, early summer tomatoes, scattered goat cheese and a pesto sauce.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121500\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2601-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2601-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2601-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2601-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2601-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2601-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2601-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2601-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2601-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2601-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Arugula salad with roasted beets, early summer tomatoes, scattered goat cheese and a pesto sauce. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>A chicken jambalaya has very little to do with the spicy tomato-based rice dish of New Orleans. The sauce is a lightly spiced pepper-base one mixed with wilted kale and long grain rice. There’s no shrimp. It’s just bite-size skinless chicken pieces that are one notch from being dry but saved by the well composed other parts on the plate. It’s not a perfect dish. It’s satisfying, however. It’s also a dish that makes you think about jambalaya being served as a rowdy good times touristy dish on Bourbon Street but has serious roots in the Low Country slaves and reaching further back to Africa pre-slave trade centuries ago.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121509\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2665-new.jpg\" alt=\"Chicken jambalaya.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121509\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2665-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2665-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2665-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2665-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2665-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2665-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2665-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2665-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2665-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2665-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Chicken jambalaya. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121502\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2615-new.jpg\" alt=\"Eskender Aseged, owner/chef at Radio Africa, cooking in the kitchen.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121502\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2615-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2615-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2615-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2615-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2615-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2615-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2615-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2615-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2615-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2615-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Eskender Aseged, owner/chef at Radio Africa, cooking in the kitchen. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>What’s more important to note about Radio Africa than the food is the powerful story of Aseged himself. The chef hails from Ethiopia and escaped to Sudan before immigrating to the U.S. His big break came as a cook in the kitchen of Square One, Joyce Goldstein’s restaurant that for much of the 80s and 90s was one of the post-Chez Panisse second wave of Californian cuisine trailblazers with the likes of Boulevard, Stars and Zuni Cafe. Aseged worked front and back of the house elsewhere at the likes of Boulevard and Campton Place before fulfilling his Radio Africa dream as one of the pivotal early pop-ups in SF around the same time the likes of Mr. Pollo and Lazy Bear started. Now five years in, it’s clear the restaurant is a centerpiece of the neighborhood judging from everyone who stopped in for lunch and a (sweetened just right) hibiscus lemonade.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121499\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2593-new.jpg\" alt=\"Hibiscus lemonade.\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121499\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2593-new.jpg 1000w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2593-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2593-new-800x534.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2593-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2593-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2593-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2593-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2593-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hibiscus lemonade. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Aseged even gives a neighborhood shoutout on the beer front with the 3\u003csup>rd\u003c/sup> St. Pale Ale from Bayview’s year-old \u003ca href=\"http://www.laughingmonkbrewing.com/\">Laughing Monk Brewing\u003c/a>, a neighborhood newcomer that followed Radio Africa’s lead and is seeing success at its tap room. See, Radio Africa is much more than just an enjoyable lunch of salmon and quinoa.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121492\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2561-new.jpg\" alt=\"Radio Africa Kitchen exterior in Bayview.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121492\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2561-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2561-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2561-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2561-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2561-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2561-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2561-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2561-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2561-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2561-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Radio Africa Kitchen exterior in Bayview. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.radioafricakitchen.com\">\u003cstrong>Radio Africa Kitchen\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n4800 3rd St.\u003cbr>\nSan Francisco, CA 94124 [\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Radio+Africa+Kitchen/@37.7347738,-122.3909829,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x880ced93f51fdc2b?sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwicwc_dmbTVAhUmxFQKHdQXC9oQ_BIIgQEwCw\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: (415) 826-9660\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon-Fri 12pm-2:30pm, 5:30pm-8pm; Closed Sat-Sun\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/Radio-Africa-Kitchen-214817898543835/\">Radio Africa & Kitchen\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nInstagram: \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/radioafricakitchen/\">@radioafricakitchen\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $$ ($11-$15 per diner)\u003cbr>\nYelp: \u003ca href=\"https://www.yelp.com/biz/radio-africa-kitchen-san-francisco\">Radio Africa Kitchen\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Aicha Moroccan Cuisine\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121515\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2799-new.jpg\" alt=\"Aicha interior.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121515\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2799-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2799-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2799-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2799-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2799-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2799-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2799-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2799-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2799-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2799-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Aicha interior. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Most of the Moroccan restaurants in the city of San Francisco share three traits — they’re formal affairs open only for dinner (with belly dancing frequently on weekends), sport an intricate interior design, and are located in the Lower Nob Hill area around Polk Street.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The six-year old \u003ca href=\"http://yoratech.com/aichacuisine/\">Aicha\u003c/a>, started by a first-time restaurateur from the tech industry (long before that was the cliché it is today in 2017) only satisfies the latter of that trio. It is indeed open for lunch and its dark, warm space with lanterns dangling above the kitchen, Moroccan art pieces scattered on the walls cushions and low-back banquettes covered with sheets that provide a calm escape from the relentless bar crawl of Polk Gulch outside but hardly an ornate environment like at a ritzy Marrakech hotel. It feels a little musty, like a well-worn living room of an apartment where most of the apartment is an open kitchen and food storage.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The main standards of Moroccan cuisine make up Aicha’s menu, led by kebab-on rice “grillades” and 15 total choices for tagines and couscous plates.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121520\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2829-new.jpg\" alt=\"Lamb shank tagine.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121520\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2829-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2829-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2829-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2829-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2829-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2829-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2829-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2829-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2829-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2829-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Lamb shank tagine. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Everything was enjoyable but seemed a tick off in some regard. A lamb shank tagine had a subdued broth and the lamb itself a bit on the overcooked side, missing the hoped for gaminess and fork-tender flakiness (and I wish the tagine itself was at least presented tableside). Bread with the tagine is limp and pale, like a cake-textured white bread (compared to the baguette at Cafe Zitouna mentioned below). The plump prunes on the tagine plate were the best part of the dish — not exactly what you’d hope for. A royal kebab platter provides an assortment of various meats that vary from being a juicy, rewarding kefta (ground beef and lamb) to fine but uninspiring (merguez and chicken) to being clearly left on the grill too long (beef). We should mention the accompanying rice and salad (with craisins and olives!) were a step above the norm. However, even the tea just didn’t have the mint intensity that often is found at similar establishments.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121523\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2846-new.jpg\" alt=\"Royal kebab platter.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121523\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2846-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2846-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2846-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2846-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2846-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2846-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2846-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2846-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2846-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2846-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Royal kebab platter. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The reasons to highly recommend Aicha are how the dishes that show Moroccan cuisine’s classic intense sweet meets savory contrast are the ones that thrive. Do you like Cinnamon Toast Crunch? Then don’t think twice about a side order of the cinnamon and sugar dusted couscous with regular and golden raisins. This is not a subtle dish in any way and it’s hard not to love its sweet-edged rustic sensibility.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121528\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2892-new.jpg\" alt=\"Cinnamon and sugar dusted couscous with regular and golden raisins.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121528\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2892-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2892-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2892-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2892-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2892-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2892-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2892-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2892-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2892-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2892-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cinnamon and sugar dusted couscous with regular and golden raisins. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Whatever you’re main part of the meal is, start with the \u003cem>basteeya\u003c/em>, Morocco’s version of a warm protein-filled pastry coated with cinnamon and sugar. Aicha’s version is right on par with the best that Mourad Lahlou has offered at Mourad and Aziza. Saffron, turmeric and ginger come billowing out with the smoke when you crack the flaky phyllo crust and have a first bite of the moist chicken. There’s a lot going on. And, the portion is generous (keep in mind it’s an appetizer!). Each bite is a thrilling moment. Of course, couscous, tagines and kebabs get all the attention. Heck, Moroccan mint tea even is more talked about in most dining circles. This \u003cem>basteeya\u003c/em> will remind you that it deserves a place on the table, as well. Just make room for the main courses because Aicha’s small tables’ space gets filled up really quickly.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121518\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2821-new.jpg\" alt=\"Basteeya at Aicha.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121518\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2821-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2821-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2821-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2821-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2821-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2821-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2821-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2821-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2821-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2821-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Basteeya at Aicha. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121530\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 5184px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2913-new.jpg\" alt=\"Moroccan mint tea served tableside.\" width=\"5184\" height=\"3456\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121530\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2913-new.jpg 5184w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2913-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2913-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2913-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2913-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2913-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2913-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2913-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2913-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2913-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 5184px) 100vw, 5184px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Moroccan mint tea served tableside. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121532\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2923-new.jpg\" alt=\"Moroccan mint tea.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121532\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2923-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2923-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2923-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2923-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2923-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2923-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2923-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2923-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2923-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2923-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Moroccan mint tea. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121514\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2793-new.jpg\" alt=\"Aicha Moroccan Cuisine exterior.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121514\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2793-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2793-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2793-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2793-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2793-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2793-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2793-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2793-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2793-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2793-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Aicha Moroccan Cuisine exterior. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://yoratech.com/aichacuisine/\">\u003cstrong>Aicha Moroccan Cuisine\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n1303 Polk St.\u003cbr>\nSan Francisco, CA 94109 [\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Aicha+Moroccan+Restaurant+In+san+Francisco/@37.788877,-122.420473,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x746b5ba3c67b8026?sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwivyqvfmrTVAhXHrlQKHezQAkQQ_BIIfzAK\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: (415) 345-9947\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon, Tue and Thu, 11:30am-9:15pm; Wed, 4:30pm-9:15pm; Fri-Sat, 11:30am-9:45pm; Sun, 11:45am-9pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/Aicha-Moroccan-Restaurant-247879919075/\">Aicha Moroccan Restaurant\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $$ ($15-$20 per diner)\u003cbr>\nYelp: \u003ca href=\"https://www.yelp.com/biz/aicha-san-francisco\">Aicha\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Cafe Zitouna\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121554\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2791-new.jpg\" alt=\"The dessert is called <em>basboussa</em>, an orange blossom water spiked semolina cake topped with pistachios that ultimately tastes like a floral-tinged baklava with the texture of a syrup-soaked Belgian waffle.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121554\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2791-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2791-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2791-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2791-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2791-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2791-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2791-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2791-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2791-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2791-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The dessert is called \u003cem>basboussa\u003c/em>, an orange blossom water spiked semolina cake topped with pistachios that ultimately tastes like a floral-tinged baklava with the texture of a syrup-soaked Belgian waffle. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>It was almost fate. Just a few moments after discussing why restaurant writers never start reviews with dessert, here came a complimentary dessert that sounded humble and seemed like a nice gesture that will usually end in a ceremonial couple of respectful bites. It proved to be one of the essential dishes of any African cuisine in the Bay Area. The dessert is called \u003cem>basboussa\u003c/em>, an orange blossom water spiked semolina cake topped with pistachios that ultimately tastes like a floral-tinged baklava with the texture of a syrup-soaked Belgian waffle. After a series of tagines and couscous platters, it’s hard to imagine diners yearning for dessert. Well, please take our advice — save room. Or, eat dessert first. Trust us. This is why dessert is mentioned first for this Moroccan-Tunisian restaurant in Lower Nob Hill.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121587\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2689-new.jpg\" alt=\"Cafe Zitouna beverage area.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121587\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2689-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2689-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2689-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2689-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2689-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2689-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2689-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2689-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2689-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2689-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cafe Zitouna beverage area. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121539\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2690-new.jpg\" alt=\"Counter with open kitchen at Cafe Zitouna.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121539\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2690-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2690-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2690-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2690-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2690-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2690-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2690-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2690-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2690-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2690-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Counter with open kitchen at Cafe Zitouna. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>With spartan white walls, bare topped utilitarian tables, Paris bistro wicker chairs and a diner-style open kitchen running the length of the room with a counter of a couple antique Moroccan cooking vessels serving as the lone decoration, \u003ca href=\"http://www.sfcafezitouna.com/\">Cafe Zitouna\u003c/a> can’t exactly be called a \u003cem>grande dame\u003c/em> in anything but age. The main design point is the abundant sunlight streaming in from the windows along Polk Street.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121547\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 500px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2755-new.jpg\" alt=\"The owner of Cafe Zitouna, Najib Rebia.\" width=\"500\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121547\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2755-new.jpg 1000w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2755-new-160x240.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2755-new-800x1200.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2755-new-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2755-new-960x1440.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2755-new-240x360.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2755-new-375x563.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2755-new-520x780.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The owner of Cafe Zitouna, Najib Rebia. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Design doesn’t matter here. There are no belly dancers here, either. Cafe Zitouna is one of the longtime stalwarts of Northern African cooking in San Francisco and screams if the confidence that only a longtime neighborhood fixture can boast. You’ll find many of the classic Moroccan standards, like the soothing lentil soup, \u003cem>harira\u003c/em>, that soothes upon first scoop but needs a few dashes of the housemade harissa condiment to become fully realized. In the daytime, the owner Najib Rebia is busy making couscous himself in giant bowls at a table on one side of the restaurant. That is your cue that couscous is mandatory and indeed it is — fluffy to the point of almost dissolving on the palate. A host of soft, almost velvety vegetables (carrots, turnips, zucchini, potatoes, bell peppers) sit in a thin tomato-like broth and get ladled into the couscous on individual plates. Again, harissa is needed to add some pizazz but most importantly, try the couscous on its own. Couscous comes with all sorts of meats and fish, as well, like a housemade merguez that has the right perky texture but lacks the smoke-spice balance of its peers in the city (most notably at 4505).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://youtu.be/Q5ehY_TS-0M\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121550\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2765-new.jpg\" alt=\"Couscous with chickpeas and vegetables.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121550\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2765-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2765-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2765-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2765-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2765-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2765-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2765-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2765-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2765-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2765-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Traditional Vegetarian Couscous with chickpeas and vegetables. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>While Aicha missed on some details, every corner seems to be thought out by Cafe Zitouna — remarkable for a restaurant staffed by Rebia in the front-of-house and a single chef in the kitchen when we visited and are told that is usually the case. The mint tea here comes with sugar and is already lightly sweetened right at the perfect level. You’ll be flying off the walls but not getting a sugar-induced toothache. Every table gets crusty fresh baguette, first for dunking in olive oil, then the \u003cem>harira\u003c/em> and finally the tagine sauces. Between the couscous and this baguette, don’t even dream of bypassing carbs at this place.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121559\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2720-new.jpg\" alt=\"Every table gets crusty fresh baguette, first for dunking in olive oil.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121559\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2720-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2720-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2720-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2720-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2720-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2720-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2720-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2720-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2720-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2720-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Every table gets crusty fresh baguette, first for dunking in olive oil. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Like Aicha, Cafe Zitouna is a strictly Halal restaurant. There is a wide range of diners who visit Cafe Zitouna, from older regulars coming to tote several doggy bags for subsequent meals to the exploring types curious what this version of basteeya (with egg) is like to guests coming directly from the neighboring mosque on Sutter Street.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But what makes Cafe Zitouna stand out are the half dozen items from Tunisia, Rebia’s homeland, that lean heavily on aggressive, brighter spices. Oh, and, everything seems to have an egg on it. Mediterranean and French colonial flavors, so there are lots of bell peppers, tomatoes and capers, along with lighter spices like parsley and thyme instead of the darker berbere spice blends. Note the olive oil on tables and how it’s used for cooking meats. Tunisian salads are bright and light, like in \u003cem>taktuka\u003c/em> boasting the abrupt anise notes of caraway seed with bell peppers, tomatoes and onions. For something hearty from the Tunisian repertoire, look to the tomato-based tagines with kufta meatballs or merguez that are nothing like the sweet and savory tagine combination so popular in next door Morocco.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121543\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2734-new.jpg\" alt=\"A crepe called <em>breek</em>.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121543\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2734-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2734-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2734-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2734-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2734-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2734-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2734-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2734-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2734-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2734-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A crepe called \u003cem>breek\u003c/em>. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121561\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2745-new.jpg\" alt=\"The inside of breek.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121561\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2745-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2745-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2745-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2745-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2745-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2745-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2745-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2745-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2745-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2745-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The inside of breek. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121542\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2726-new.jpg\" alt=\"Traditional Harira, Moroccan lentil soup at Cafe Zitouna.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121542\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2726-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2726-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2726-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2726-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2726-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2726-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2726-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2726-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2726-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2726-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Traditional Harira, Moroccan lentil soup at Cafe Zitouna. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>If you’re thinking this seems a little like ground meat and marinara, well, you’re not far off. The quirky Tunisian specialty that can only be found here is a crepe called \u003cem>breek\u003c/em> with a ready for Instagram soft yolk egg in the center. It’s filled with tuna, potatoes and capers, a nod towards the Mediterranean coast Tunisia borders. A finishing squeeze of lemon is yet another warm weather, coastal element and a necessary one to round out the \u003cem>breek\u003c/em>. Start with \u003cem>breek\u003c/em>, have some lively conversation over couscous and tea, then finish with \u003cem>basboussa\u003c/em>, and get lost in a meal of Morocco, Tunisia and warm hospitality. You’ll be full, you’ll have had a great time and you’ll have learned a lot about new flavors and places. Isn’t this what dining out is all about?\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121546\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2754-new.jpg\" alt=\"Moroccan mint tea at Cafe Zitouna.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121546\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2754-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2754-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2754-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2754-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2754-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2754-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2754-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2754-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2754-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2754-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Moroccan mint tea at Cafe Zitouna. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121538\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2679-new.jpg\" alt=\"Cafe Zitouna in San Francisco's Lower Nob Hill.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121538\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2679-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2679-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2679-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2679-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2679-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2679-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2679-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2679-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2679-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2679-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cafe Zitouna in San Francisco's Lower Nob Hill. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.sfcafezitouna.com/\">\u003cstrong>Cafe Zitouna\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n1201 Sutter St.\u003cbr>\nSan Francisco, CA 94109 [\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Cafe+Zitouna/@37.7876407,-122.4202681,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x698cf43d4c42b19c?sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwi_uYuxnLTVAhUiiVQKHc6DCM4Q_BIIfjAK\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: (415) 673-2622\u003cbr>\nHours: Tue-Thu and Sat-Sun, 11:30am-9pm; Fri, 2pm-9pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/pages/Cafe-Zitouna/107278449309797\">Cafe Zitouna\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $$ ($15-$20 per diner)\u003cbr>\nYelp: \u003ca href=\"https://www.yelp.com/biz/cafe-zitouna-san-francisco\">Cafe Zitouna\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>What’s a bunny chow? How about kitfo and fufu? Those are just three of the signatures for a trio of different cuisines from the giant continent of Africa. And, for a continent of its vast size and staggering number of unique cultures, it’s surprising how small of an impact its cuisines have had on the Bay Area. Outside of Moroccan restaurants and Ethiopian ones, the Bay Area is limited to a handful of restaurants representing countries from South Africa to Tunisia to Nigeria.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>That’s too bad for curious local diners. But, there are exciting opportunities to learn about several cuisines with a little bit of research. As we learned eating our way around the continent by exploring Africa’s cuisines around the Bay Area, there are many gems to be found, whether it’s a perfectly spiced piece of goat or a destination-worthy Moroccan pastry. Join us for a tour around ten different specific African cuisine and African-inspired restaurants.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Amawele’s South African Kitchen\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121318\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/amaweles-2-dishes.jpg\" alt=\"Peri peri chicken and Cape Malay quinoa with chicken\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121318\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/amaweles-2-dishes.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/amaweles-2-dishes-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/amaweles-2-dishes-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/amaweles-2-dishes-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/amaweles-2-dishes-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/amaweles-2-dishes-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/amaweles-2-dishes-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/amaweles-2-dishes-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/amaweles-2-dishes-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/amaweles-2-dishes-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Peri peri chicken and Cape Malay quinoa with chicken \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121322\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0697-new.jpg\" alt=\"Amawele's South African Kitchen\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121322\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0697-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0697-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0697-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0697-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0697-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0697-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0697-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0697-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0697-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0697-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Amawele's South African Kitchen \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>There is no \u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/checkplease/2014/04/24/south-african-wines-check-please-bay-area-wine-tips/\">Chenin Blanc or Pinotage\u003c/a> at the city’s lone South African food kiosk. You’ll have to head to a wine store for the country’s wines, which are far better known in the U.S. than South African cuisine.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Thanks to amaweles (a Zulu word for twins), Pam and Wendy Michaelson, San Francisco has one spot for learning about this diverse country that is somewhat similar to California climate-wise but almost exactly half a world away from here.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The identical twin sisters grew up in Durban, South Africa’s third-largest major city (think Chicago with Los Angeles’ location). It’s a fun, easy-going beach vibe that’s also a giant city on the Indian Ocean. It’s also quite notable for its dining scene, reflecting the diversity of its country. South Africa’s indigenous population and immigrants from centuries of being a colony for European empires have led to a decidedly eclectic cuisine. On the plate, influences come from England, the Netherlands, Malaysia, India, Portugal and the local African history.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Pam and Wendy initially lived in the country’s capital and largest city, Johannesburg, and tried to make it as professional singers, while working in the mundane world of finance. One career didn’t quite pan out and the other wasn’t fulfilling. So, they decided to explore traveling around the U.S. as childcare providers. The mutual love of cooking led them to their current restaurant home, \u003ca href=\"http://www.amawelessouthafricankitchen.com/\">Amawele’s South African Kitchen\u003c/a>, in San Francisco, curiously located in the FiDi’s Rincon Center (best known as the home of \u003ca href=\"http://yanksing.com/\">Yank Sing\u003c/a>). Fast-casual tends to be more of a niche for burritos, sandwiches, salads and the like — not complex curries and obscure names like bunny chow.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121320\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0730-new.jpg\" alt=\"Bunny Chow\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121320\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0730-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0730-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0730-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0730-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0730-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0730-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0730-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0730-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0730-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0730-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bunny Chow \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>If you’re after the Instagram likes, South Africa’s fast food favorite, bunny chow, is obligatory. It’s not colorful but it’s pretty profound visually. There are no rabbits involved — rather a deeply nuanced and carefully spiced curry full of tender beef hunks in a hollowed out bread bowl. SF diners, I know what you’re thinking but this bread is more like a thick, fluffy white loaf than hearty sourdough à la Fisherman’s Wharf clam chowder in sourdough bowls. Except here, the curry doesn’t just stay in the bread bowl. It overflows filling the whole container. Talk about a dish not meant for take-out but has to be served to-go. Eat with caution.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Also on the fast food-drunk food side of South African cuisine and a popular item at Amawele’s is frikadella, a Dutch-style meatball that usually is served on soggy fries but here the two are served together as a wrap (hello, fast-casual!). It’s the South African version of Primanti Brothers, the everything-in-one sandwich behemoth from Pittsburgh (try it in SF at Giordano’s Bros. in the Mission).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Along with the bunny chow, peri peri chicken is a must at Amawele’s, where the sauce made in-house (also sold by the bottle) boasts a sharp, bright chile kick that burns but doesn’t hurt when slathered on chicken and served paleo-style on vegetables. It’s too bad the chicken breast is dry but just focus on the sauce.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Also on trend, like the paleo section of the menu, quinoa can replace the Cape Malay spiced rice dish with proteins of your choice on top. It works particularly well with sweet potatoes and a host of non-seasonal vegetables (carrots, broccoli) that taste fine but are an uninspiring diet-friendly ensemble. Paleo or quinoa bowl, both are very fitting for a weekday lunch that will power you into the afternoon, not weigh you down at the 3 PM meeting. But, honestly, if you’re exploring South African cuisine, get the bunny chow. Leave the paleo stuff for later.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121334\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_0714-new.jpg\" alt=\"Amawele's South African Kitchen menu.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121334\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_0714-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_0714-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_0714-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_0714-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_0714-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_0714-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_0714-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_0714-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_0714-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_0714-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Amawele's South African Kitchen menu. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Once you’re through your giant meal (the bunny chow can easily serve two), linger with the housemade rooibos tea on a seating cushion by Rincon Center’s fountain and think how peaceful this is compared to the mad rush for dim sum a few steps away at Yank Sing. Eating bunny chow gazing at the upside-down fountain is one of those quirky “this can only happen here” moments that can liven up any routine weekday lunch hour.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121335\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_0706-new.jpg\" alt=\"Rincon Center’s fountain is a scenic spot to enjoy to-go lunch.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121335\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_0706-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_0706-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_0706-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_0706-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_0706-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_0706-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_0706-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_0706-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_0706-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_0706-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rincon Center’s fountain is a scenic spot to enjoy to-go lunch. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.amawelessouthafricankitchen.com/\">\u003cstrong>Amawele’s South African Kitchen\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n101 Spear St.\u003cbr>\nSan Francisco, CA 94105 [\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Amawele's+South+African+Kitchen/@37.7924983,-122.3931387,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x4d36863a53860af0?sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiM8aHnjoLVAhVXzWMKHT_QAdMQ_BIIgQEwCg\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: (415) 536-5900\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon-Fri, 10:30am-2:30pm; Closed Saturday and Sunday\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/amaweles/\">Amawele's South African Kitchen\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/afterpartychefs?lang=en\">@afterpartychefs\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nInstagram: \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/afterpartychefs/\">#afterpartychefs\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $ ($8-$10 per diner)\u003cbr>\nYelp: \u003ca href=\"https://www.yelp.com/biz/amaweles-south-african-kitchen-san-francisco-2\">Amawele’s South African Kitchen\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Safari Kitchen\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121371\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1632px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_9662-new.jpg\" alt=\"Somali food trailer that houses Safari kitchen.\" width=\"1632\" height=\"1224\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121371\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_9662-new.jpg 1632w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_9662-new-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_9662-new-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_9662-new-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_9662-new-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_9662-new-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_9662-new-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_9662-new-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_9662-new-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_9662-new-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1632px) 100vw, 1632px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Somali food trailer that houses Safari kitchen. \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>There is no seating, no park nearby to picnic at and congested parking in the narrow parking lot where the months-old Somali food trailer, \u003ca href=\"http://www.safarikitchensj.com\">Safari Kitchen\u003c/a>, resides in. It’s decidedly no-frills and feels like Austin, Texas both with the fact that it’s a niche cuisine food trailer and the roaring summer heat on one visit. Continuing the no-frills agenda, the menu doesn’t provide much choice either. You’ll have a bed of rice topped with beef, chicken, beef and chicken, or vegetables. So, you better like rice.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121341\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1632px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/Beef-and-Chicken-Combo-Rice-Plate-at-Safari-Kitchen-in-San-Jose-new.jpg\" alt=\"Beef and Chicken combo rice plate at Safari Kitchen in San Jose.\" width=\"1632\" height=\"1224\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121341\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/Beef-and-Chicken-Combo-Rice-Plate-at-Safari-Kitchen-in-San-Jose-new.jpg 1632w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/Beef-and-Chicken-Combo-Rice-Plate-at-Safari-Kitchen-in-San-Jose-new-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/Beef-and-Chicken-Combo-Rice-Plate-at-Safari-Kitchen-in-San-Jose-new-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/Beef-and-Chicken-Combo-Rice-Plate-at-Safari-Kitchen-in-San-Jose-new-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/Beef-and-Chicken-Combo-Rice-Plate-at-Safari-Kitchen-in-San-Jose-new-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/Beef-and-Chicken-Combo-Rice-Plate-at-Safari-Kitchen-in-San-Jose-new-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/Beef-and-Chicken-Combo-Rice-Plate-at-Safari-Kitchen-in-San-Jose-new-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/Beef-and-Chicken-Combo-Rice-Plate-at-Safari-Kitchen-in-San-Jose-new-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/Beef-and-Chicken-Combo-Rice-Plate-at-Safari-Kitchen-in-San-Jose-new-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/Beef-and-Chicken-Combo-Rice-Plate-at-Safari-Kitchen-in-San-Jose-new-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1632px) 100vw, 1632px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Beef and Chicken combo rice plate at Safari Kitchen in San Jose. \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Those familiar with \u003ca href=\"http://thehalalguys.com/\">The Halal Guys\u003c/a> will notice this Somali staple isn’t dissimilar (there is even mild white sauce and a hot red sauce to squeeze on) but miles superior in everything from the recent New York transplant addition to SF — from the quality of meat to the heavy hand in seasoning to the slickness of the rice. A host of spices (“all starting with “C” as the cook in the Safari Kitchen trailer joked) including coriander, cumin, cinnamon and cardamom penetrate every cube of chicken and beef, along with the base of buttery, perky basmati rice. Imagine the flavor profile of barbecue with a supporting element of tandoori. Combined it’s smoky, sweet, salty and has a hint of umami that keeps bite after bite of meat and rice seem far more enticing than it sounds like. Sure, it’s enough food for two hungry eaters but who can complain about leftovers?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You’ll round out the meal with \u003cem>samusas\u003c/em>, which are exactly like the better-known \u003cem>samosas\u003c/em> in several other cultures around Africa, the Middle East and Asia. The flaky phyllo triangles filled with beautifully spiced, juicy ground beef. Also try the sweet version with cherry preserves that might be less traditional but will compete with any fruit preserve hand pie you’ve encountered before. The fry is perfect in both versions with not a speck of grease anywhere. It’s easy to fill up on these alone. Don’t do it.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121342\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1632px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/Beef-Sambusa-at-Safari-Kitchen-new.jpg\" alt=\"Beef Sambusa at Safari Kitchen.\" width=\"1632\" height=\"1224\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121342\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/Beef-Sambusa-at-Safari-Kitchen-new.jpg 1632w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/Beef-Sambusa-at-Safari-Kitchen-new-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/Beef-Sambusa-at-Safari-Kitchen-new-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/Beef-Sambusa-at-Safari-Kitchen-new-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/Beef-Sambusa-at-Safari-Kitchen-new-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/Beef-Sambusa-at-Safari-Kitchen-new-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/Beef-Sambusa-at-Safari-Kitchen-new-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/Beef-Sambusa-at-Safari-Kitchen-new-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/Beef-Sambusa-at-Safari-Kitchen-new-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/Beef-Sambusa-at-Safari-Kitchen-new-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1632px) 100vw, 1632px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Beef Sambusa at Safari Kitchen. \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>At just a few months old, Safari Kitchen is still in its youthful stage and awaiting its first academic year with the nearby college students (it's right between Downtown and San Jose State). Co-owners Amin Munye and Guled Yousef met as undergraduate students at Arizona State University and both ended up in the Bay Area afterwards — Guled in tech and Amin as a barber at The Barbers Inc. The two decided to give entrepreneurship a try but originally had no idea what type of business to do. Munye is originally from Somalia and moved to the US when he was 14. His older sister worked for the US embassy in Somalia and was given the option to move to the US for health reasons. A few years later, Amin and his family were able to join her in the US where they settled in the South Bay. After all sorts of business plan brainstorms, the two budding entrepreneurs thought, “Why not do a food truck with a few dishes from Somalia served?” The Safari Kitchen then was born and the hope is to eventually have a more substantial menu and sit-down experience at a brick and mortar restaurant. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This is definitely not your average food trailer (or truck or stand or vendor or what not). The logo of a zebra made of cooking utensils is even pretty startling, just like the tenderness of the meat and deft hand with a cupboard of spices. Thinking about the rice plates, we’re ready for our next Somali lunch.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.safarikitchensj.com\">\u003cstrong>Safari Kitchen\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n17 S 8\u003csup>th\u003c/sup> St.\u003cbr>\nSan Jose, CA 95112 [\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Safari+Kitchen/@37.3393401,-121.883042,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xdd01d0010cc2b31d!8m2!3d37.3393401!4d-121.883042\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: (408) 367-9416\u003cbr>\nHours: Tue-Sat, 11am-6pm; Closed Sunday and Monday\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100013627202314\">Safari Kitchen\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nInstagram: \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/safarikitchensj/\">@safarikitchensj\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $ ($8-$10 per diner)\u003cbr>\nYelp: \u003ca href=\"https://www.yelp.com/biz/safari-kitchen-san-jose-5\">Safari Kitchen\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Jubba Restaurant\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121380\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWRoasted-goat-cutlet-on-the-left-and-beef-suqaar-kay-kay-on-the-right.jpg\" alt=\"Roasted goat cutlet (L) and beef suqaar kay kay (R).\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121380\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWRoasted-goat-cutlet-on-the-left-and-beef-suqaar-kay-kay-on-the-right.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWRoasted-goat-cutlet-on-the-left-and-beef-suqaar-kay-kay-on-the-right-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWRoasted-goat-cutlet-on-the-left-and-beef-suqaar-kay-kay-on-the-right-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWRoasted-goat-cutlet-on-the-left-and-beef-suqaar-kay-kay-on-the-right-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWRoasted-goat-cutlet-on-the-left-and-beef-suqaar-kay-kay-on-the-right-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWRoasted-goat-cutlet-on-the-left-and-beef-suqaar-kay-kay-on-the-right-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWRoasted-goat-cutlet-on-the-left-and-beef-suqaar-kay-kay-on-the-right-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWRoasted-goat-cutlet-on-the-left-and-beef-suqaar-kay-kay-on-the-right-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWRoasted-goat-cutlet-on-the-left-and-beef-suqaar-kay-kay-on-the-right-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWRoasted-goat-cutlet-on-the-left-and-beef-suqaar-kay-kay-on-the-right-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Roasted goat cutlet (L) and beef suqaar kay kay (R). \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The sit-down restaurant \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/JUBBA-SOMALI-RESTUARANT-383846341730571/\">Jubba\u003c/a> is Safari Kitchen’s contrast, on the opposite side of the sprawling city of San Jose and boasting the same no-frills vibe but there are chairs, tables and air conditioning. Other than the aforementioned heavily spiced meat-on- basmati rice plates, arguably the two most celebrated dishes of Somali cooking are a platter of similarly spice rubbed goat and a sweet and sour stir-fry of sorts called \u003cem>kay kay\u003c/em>. Both can be found at nine-year old Jubba, located in a mostly non-commercial residential community, right by the busy Santa Teresa VTA light rail station. In that \u003cem>kay kay\u003c/em>, seemingly two pounds beef cubes (called beef \u003cem>suqaar\u003c/em>) with no gristle (often a stir-fry’s downfall) gets tossed with chapatti (like flatbread shreds), bananas, onions, about a pound of nicely softened broccoli and snap pears, and an extreme amount of sesame oil that will definitely leave you wanting plenty of water from the salt rush. Ultimately, it’s the banana that ends up as the over-arching flavoring agent. Beef \u003cem>suqaar\u003c/em>, flatbread and banana? Who knew it could be a hit?\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121377\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWJubba-Interior.jpg\" alt=\"Jubba interior.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121377\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWJubba-Interior.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWJubba-Interior-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWJubba-Interior-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWJubba-Interior-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWJubba-Interior-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWJubba-Interior-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWJubba-Interior-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWJubba-Interior-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWJubba-Interior-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWJubba-Interior-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Jubba interior. \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121378\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWKay-kay-a-stir-fry-with-beef-suqaar-at-Jubba-in-San-Jose.jpg\" alt=\"Kay kay, a stir-fry with beef suqaar at Jubba.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121378\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWKay-kay-a-stir-fry-with-beef-suqaar-at-Jubba-in-San-Jose.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWKay-kay-a-stir-fry-with-beef-suqaar-at-Jubba-in-San-Jose-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWKay-kay-a-stir-fry-with-beef-suqaar-at-Jubba-in-San-Jose-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWKay-kay-a-stir-fry-with-beef-suqaar-at-Jubba-in-San-Jose-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWKay-kay-a-stir-fry-with-beef-suqaar-at-Jubba-in-San-Jose-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWKay-kay-a-stir-fry-with-beef-suqaar-at-Jubba-in-San-Jose-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWKay-kay-a-stir-fry-with-beef-suqaar-at-Jubba-in-San-Jose-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWKay-kay-a-stir-fry-with-beef-suqaar-at-Jubba-in-San-Jose-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWKay-kay-a-stir-fry-with-beef-suqaar-at-Jubba-in-San-Jose-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWKay-kay-a-stir-fry-with-beef-suqaar-at-Jubba-in-San-Jose-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kay kay, a stir-fry with beef suqaar at Jubba. \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>For the next specialty, goat comes as bone-in hunks, ranging from dry and flabby to fork tender. The meat itself doesn’t have the barnyard smirk that can make a Mexican birria specialist’s goat taste so polarizing and also so special. Jubba’s goat tastes of indifferent meat and the berbere spice mix doesn’t coat the meat with the same unabashed punch as at Safari Kitchen.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121379\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWRoasted-goat-cutlet-at-Jubba.jpg\" alt=\"Roasted goat cutlet.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121379\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWRoasted-goat-cutlet-at-Jubba.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWRoasted-goat-cutlet-at-Jubba-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWRoasted-goat-cutlet-at-Jubba-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWRoasted-goat-cutlet-at-Jubba-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWRoasted-goat-cutlet-at-Jubba-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWRoasted-goat-cutlet-at-Jubba-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWRoasted-goat-cutlet-at-Jubba-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWRoasted-goat-cutlet-at-Jubba-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWRoasted-goat-cutlet-at-Jubba-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWRoasted-goat-cutlet-at-Jubba-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Roasted goat cutlet. \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The main mode of eating at Jubba appears to be the chapatti wraps. It’s essentially a Somali burrito in size and just swaps out rice, beans and guacamole for onions and peppers joining tilapia, beef or chicken. The only reason to opt for this over the other platters is serving size. Yes, they’re more than enough for one but the platters are really for 2-3 people (a steal for $12-13). The Sports Plate gets two people two proteins on one tire-sized plate with basmati rice or spaghetti for $26 and seems perfectly geared to diners looking more for leftovers than anything else. Like with Ethiopia’s cuisine often having Italian components from its colonial history, the same is the case for Somalia. Spaghetti seems like a strange match for deftly spiced goat but it’s a diet staple — and we certainly saw several diners digging into their pile of spaghetti with beef \u003cem>suqaar\u003c/em>. Yes, this is not your typical meatballs and marinara.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Our vote for platter accompaniment goes to the injera bread that is much thicker and a less tart than most versions at Bay Area Ethiopian restaurants (like the Italian influence, here’s another nod to the similarities of Ethiopian and Somali dining). But, the injera does have the same function (use your hands!) here as at any Ethiopian restaurant. Unlike in Ethiopia, though, the food is not served on the injera itself. Since most Somalian dishes aren’t curry or sauce based like in Ethiopia, you’ll end up using a fork and knife and rip off some injera as a palate cleanser.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121381\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWSambusa-and-mandasi-pastries-at-Jubba.jpg\" alt=\"Sambusa and mandasi pastries at Jubba.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121381\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWSambusa-and-mandasi-pastries-at-Jubba.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWSambusa-and-mandasi-pastries-at-Jubba-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWSambusa-and-mandasi-pastries-at-Jubba-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWSambusa-and-mandasi-pastries-at-Jubba-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWSambusa-and-mandasi-pastries-at-Jubba-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWSambusa-and-mandasi-pastries-at-Jubba-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWSambusa-and-mandasi-pastries-at-Jubba-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWSambusa-and-mandasi-pastries-at-Jubba-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWSambusa-and-mandasi-pastries-at-Jubba-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWSambusa-and-mandasi-pastries-at-Jubba-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sambusa and mandasi pastries at Jubba. \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>No matter what entrée lies ahead, start with a \u003cem>samusa\u003c/em>, fried to perfection with no hint of grease and a filling of ground beef and spices that come tumbling out dramatically after your initial bite. \u003cem>Mandasi\u003c/em>, a sweet potato pastry that tastes and looks like a flattened yam beignet, has pretty little to recommend for it in the shadow of the samosa. It’s a harmless version of fried dough if that’s a needed part of your meal. For both, make sure to dunk the pastries in the medium hot green spice condiment that come on the side.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121383\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWThe-ground-beef-filling-of-sambusa.jpg\" alt=\"The ground beef filling of the sambusa.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121383\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWThe-ground-beef-filling-of-sambusa.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWThe-ground-beef-filling-of-sambusa-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWThe-ground-beef-filling-of-sambusa-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWThe-ground-beef-filling-of-sambusa-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWThe-ground-beef-filling-of-sambusa-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWThe-ground-beef-filling-of-sambusa-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWThe-ground-beef-filling-of-sambusa-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWThe-ground-beef-filling-of-sambusa-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWThe-ground-beef-filling-of-sambusa-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWThe-ground-beef-filling-of-sambusa-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The ground beef filling of the sambusa. \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121382\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWSomalian-art-decorations-at-Jubba.jpg\" alt=\"Somalian art decorations at Jubba.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121382\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWSomalian-art-decorations-at-Jubba.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWSomalian-art-decorations-at-Jubba-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWSomalian-art-decorations-at-Jubba-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWSomalian-art-decorations-at-Jubba-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWSomalian-art-decorations-at-Jubba-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWSomalian-art-decorations-at-Jubba-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWSomalian-art-decorations-at-Jubba-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWSomalian-art-decorations-at-Jubba-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWSomalian-art-decorations-at-Jubba-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWSomalian-art-decorations-at-Jubba-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Somalian art decorations at Jubba. \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>There’s a lot to love about this opposite of flashy family-run operation, from the food to the fact that decor is limited to a few woven objects on the wall, a placard of Somali crops and fruits and a TV on CNN by the entrance. It’s not an elaborate set-up but has a lot of heart and is clearly a local favorite with the African community. Diners stream in randomly to order, then savor, the free pour-yourself sweet tea that comes out blazing hot (use two espresso-sized paper cups!) and packs more sugar than the typical sweet tea on a porch in Mississippi. Somehow, its over the top quirky sweetness seems to taste just right when eating some \u003cem>kay kay\u003c/em> in this far corner of San Jose.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121376\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWJubba-exterior.jpg\" alt=\"Jubba exterior.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121376\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWJubba-exterior.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWJubba-exterior-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWJubba-exterior-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWJubba-exterior-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWJubba-exterior-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWJubba-exterior-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWJubba-exterior-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWJubba-exterior-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWJubba-exterior-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/NEWJubba-exterior-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Jubba exterior. \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.yelp.com/biz/jubba-restaurant-san-jose\">\u003cstrong>Jubba Restaurant\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n5330 Terner Way\u003cbr>\nSan Jose, CA 95136 [\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Jubba+Somali+Restaurant/@37.2573964,-121.8607531,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x5774614b48934b2?sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjHyNfelLTVAhVhxlQKHWdtB6EQ_BIIgAEwCg\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: (408) 440-1504\u003cbr>\nHours: Daily, 11am-9:30pm; Closed Wednesdays\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/JUBBA-SOMALI-RESTUARANT-383846341730571/\">Jubba Somali Restaurant\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $S ($13-$15 per diner)\u003cbr>\nYelp: \u003ca href=\"https://www.yelp.com/biz/jubba-restaurant-san-jose\">Jubba Restaurant\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Miliki\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121423\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2416-new.jpg\" alt=\"Combination RIce and Bean Plate with Fish at Miliki.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121423\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2416-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2416-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2416-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2416-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2416-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2416-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2416-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2416-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2416-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2416-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Combination RIce and Bean Plate with Fish at Miliki. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>It was an inauspicious start when we arrived at \u003ca href=\"http://www.milikispot.com\">Miliki\u003c/a> one recent weekday, wondering if the place was even open. There were no diners eating lunch. The menu outside only says that American diner-style food is served. Yet, somehow there has to be some of the Nigerian food that we ventured to Oakland’s Laurel District (it’s a stretch of MacArthur Blvd. by 580, southeast of Downtown) for, right? Noticing us stalling outside, the gracious waitress and mother of a co-owner, Enny Aregbe, came outside to say that only African food was available at that time.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You can sense our relief.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121416\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2365-new.jpg\" alt=\"Miliki menu\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121416\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2365-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2365-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2365-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2365-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2365-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2365-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2365-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2365-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2365-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2365-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Miliki menu \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>It turns out that the American food is served in the morning when chef Kirk Roberts runs the kitchen. Roberts previously owned Full House Cafe next door but it closed and became the ultra popular Sequoia Diner under new owners. Now for two years, Roberts has run essentially a permanent breakfast pop-up at Miliki (word of advice: for Nigerian food, come after 1pm to be sure it’s being served). So, as tempting as biscuits and gravy and bacon hash sound, we wanted fufu. And we got plenty of it.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Nigeria is a country of 186 million people, making it the largest country on the continent and over twice the size of second place Ethiopia. The country’s largest city, Lagos, is one of the fastest growing cities in the world, yet according \u003ca href=\"https://www.ft.com/content/8b24d40a-c064-11e1-982d-00144feabdc0?mhq5j=e1\">to a study by the Financial Times\u003c/a>, nearly 2/3 of the city lives in slums. It’s a city that represents the cultural and economic possibilities of a whole country on the western coast of Africa — and its struggles.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For whatever reason, be it lack of tourists visiting and craving the food or hard to find ingredients, Nigerian cuisine hasn’t made the big leap to the U.S., and certainly the Bay Area, like Moroccan and Ethiopian cuisines. But as Miliki will teach you, it’s an extensive cuisine full of huge flavor like you’d expect from a country of Nigeria’s size.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121418\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2375-new.jpg\" alt=\"Goat served on the bone in the rustic, chunky tomato and spinach stew with mashed egusi. Served with Fufu.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121418\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2375-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2375-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2375-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2375-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2375-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2375-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2375-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2375-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2375-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2375-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Goat served on the bone in the rustic, chunky tomato and spinach stew with mashed egusi. Served with Fufu. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The core of the menu is based on hearty entrées that are customizable in a mix and match style (just wait for the Nigerian fast-casual concept, coming soon to the FiDi!). Diners choose an \u003cem>okele\u003c/em> (starch), stew and meat. It’s confusing because the menu says that three meats can be served per stew, yet we only were given the option of one. One does indeed seem like plenty.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Goat served on the bone in the rustic, chunky tomato and spinach stew with mashed \u003cem>egusi\u003c/em> (a melon seed), had a beautiful gamey flavor but lurked on the dry side texture-wise. It needed to bathe in the stew, fragrant in the earthy-herbal profile like a thoughtfully made marinara sauce with \u003cem>egusi\u003c/em> looking and even tasting a bit like you added some Parmesan.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Our chosen \u003cem>okele\u003c/em> for this was fufu, essentially a pile of mashed yams that has the cloying consistency of mochi and, as a dining companion correctly pointed out, tastes identical to Betty Crocker’s instant mashed potatoes. Fufu is pretty boring stuff, yet necessary for ripping and grabbing that goat meat (forks are discouraged but offered). It’s also the best known Nigerian diet staple, seen at practically every meal everywhere in the country, like baguettes in France.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121420\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2388-new.jpg\" alt=\"Fufu\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121420\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2388-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2388-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2388-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2388-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2388-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2388-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2388-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2388-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2388-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2388-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fufu \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The \u003cem>egusi\u003c/em> was a sign of rewarding flavors to come. Dish after dish presented careful but forceful spicing. Even the seemingly banal scoop of rice on the combination platter scored with tomato, peppers and onions alongside flaky tilapia. That rice, by the way, is jollof rice — one of the key parts of Nigeria’s cuisine and very similar to what is called dirty rice in New Orleans. Every component lifts the other — the rice, fish and trio of smoky, slow-cooked beans, tender stewed greens, and sweet fried plantains. It’s the must-order at Miliki.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When it comes to spice, Miliki’s pepper soup had a sharp, pungent style of spice courtesy of the aggressive alligator pepper. Think of ash and Tabasco sauce combined. It’s weird. It’s not great. It’s not bad. The broth was too watery to stand up to tough beef and tender tripe (fish is probably the way to go). Try it once but chances are it won’t be a dish you come back again and again for. But you never know if you don’t try...\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121421\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2402-new.jpg\" alt=\"Pepper Soup\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121421\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2402-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2402-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2402-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2402-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2402-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2402-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2402-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2402-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2402-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2402-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pepper Soup \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Black eyed pea fritters called \u003cem>akara\u003c/em>, \u003cem>suya\u003c/em> (beef skewers) and sweet, fried balls of dough, appropriately called “puff puff,” are the main appetizers. They seem more like hunger-satiating snack munchies to accompany the almost sugary non-alcoholic Malta Guinness beer from Nigeria or one of the various non-craft beer bottles available before heading towards the stews and starches.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121424\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2432-new.jpg\" alt=\"Miliki interior dining area with host Enny Aregbe in background.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121424\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2432-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2432-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2432-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2432-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2432-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2432-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2432-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2432-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2432-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2432-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Miliki interior dining area with host Enny Aregbe in background. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121417\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2367-new.jpg\" alt=\"The bar at Miliki.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121417\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2367-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2367-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2367-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2367-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2367-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2367-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2367-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2367-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2367-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2367-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The bar at Miliki. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Decor isn’t Miliki’s strength with a faded, worn look to the booths and tables, though some art on the walls and the front bar makes thing look like they get pretty exciting at some point. That exciting time would be Friday nights when a DJ takes over and Miliki offers a fun evening of music and food “to keep the community together” as Enny told us. That’s vital right now knowing the many issues facing Oakland, from gentrification to crime. Enny’s son Bayo started the restaurant almost eight years ago with his friend Ishmael Okunade and, together, three have helped steer the restaurant through some tough times.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Just a year ago, Miliki almost was part of that rapid gentrification when a landlord looked to replace it with a craft beer garden. Just look at the brunch lines at \u003ca href=\"http://www.sequoiadiner.com\">Sequoia Diner\u003c/a>, the forthcoming opening of \u003ca href=\"http://www.4505meats.com\">4505 Meats\u003c/a> in the retro Glenn’s Hot Dog location and the construction right outside of Miliki on MacArthur — the area is changing and it’s not hard to see the gentrification coming, for better or for worse. Luckily, we still have Miliki. And there’s plenty of fufu and pepper soup to sample because of that.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121425\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2435-new.jpg\" alt=\"Miliki exterior on MacArthur Ave. in Oakland's Laurel district.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121425\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2435-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2435-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2435-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2435-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2435-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2435-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2435-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2435-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2435-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2435-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Miliki exterior on MacArthur Ave. in Oakland's Laurel district. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.milikispot.com\">\u003cstrong>Miliki\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n3725 MacArthur Blvd.\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94619 [\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Miliki/@37.7917405,-122.1990904,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0xbb785b0de8350c01?sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwj5maK4iYLVAhUI_mMKHR-YArgQ_BIIazAK\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 531-6970\u003cbr>\nHours: Tue-Sun 8am- 8:30pm but Nigerian food starts roughly around noon; Closed Monday\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/MILIKI-RESTAURANT-141005385924687/?rf=159835614156280\">Miliki Restaurant\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $$ ($11-$15 per diner)\u003cbr>\nYelp: \u003ca href=\"https://www.yelp.com/biz/miliki-oakland\">Miliki\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Tadu Ethiopian Kitchen\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121397\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2296-new.jpg\" alt=\"Combo platter: Vegetable dishes and Kitfo.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121397\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2296-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2296-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2296-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2296-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2296-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2296-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2296-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2296-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2296-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2296-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Combo platter: Vegetable dishes and Kitfo. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Outside of the couscous and tagines of Morocco, Ethiopia’s communal injera-based platters and strong cups of coffee from the country’s renowned beans is the best-known African cuisine in the U.S. Washington D.C. and Los Angeles have their own Little Ethiopia enclaves where avid diners visit the different Ethiopian spots and everyone has their particular favorite amidst stiff competition like we talk about dim sum in the Richmond or Mission burritos. It’s not quite the same in San Francisco. Oakland and Berkeley are home to some fantastic Ethiopian destinations as our \u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2015/11/04/bay-area-bites-guide-to-7-favorite-ethiopian-restaurants-in-berkeley-and-oakland/\">guide\u003c/a> will show you. The city has a handful of Ethiopian restaurants but for the most part, diners head across the Bay for their kitfo fix.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Except, at the two-and-a-half-year old \u003ca href=\"http://www.taduethiopiankitchen.com\">Tadu\u003c/a>, named for the owner’s grandmother and honoring her lifetime of warmth and love. Owner Elias Shawel, a former limousine driver, opened the restaurant because he couldn’t find a good place for kitfo. He definitely solved that issue.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121391\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2345-new.jpg\" alt=\"Inside Tadu Ethiopian Kitchen.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121391\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2345-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2345-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2345-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2345-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2345-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2345-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2345-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2345-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2345-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2345-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Inside Tadu Ethiopian Kitchen. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Tadu is at the edge of the Tenderloin now. When it opened, Tadu was truly \u003cem>in\u003c/em> the thick of it — a classic example of the rapid changes going on around this particular San Francisco neighborhood. Inside the restaurant, you’ll find orange splashed walls with Ethiopian art and maps, a semi-open kitchen and a central register where diners come and go every few minutes picking up to-go orders — a strange thing since this doesn’t seem like food that can travel well. Well, there is a kitfo sandwich. But you’re not coming to Tadu for a sandwich, are you? No, you’re here for the grand injera platters.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You can feel the childlike giddiness when one of the round platters arrives à la a pizza at the center of the table. This is a meal for everyone, from the solo diner to a party of six. Be it lunch or dinner, the entire meal sits on injera made in Oakland and driven back to Tadu daily. Injera covers the entire platter and additional rolled up injera is served on the side functioning as fork, knife, and spoon — heck, it might be the napkin and a water glass too if you’re really going for it. Bitter as a grapefruit, injera begs to be covered in other flavors, instead of being consumed on its own. Remember, it's a utensil. There are no off tastes but you won’t crave injera like a Josey Baker bread or Tartine’s country loaf.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121394\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2320-new.jpg\" alt=\"Rolls of Injera at Tadu\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121394\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2320-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2320-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2320-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2320-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2320-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2320-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2320-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2320-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2320-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2320-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rolls of Injera at Tadu \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Ethiopian cuisine is particularly great for vegetarian and vegan diners since the standout dish is the vegetarian sampler. The injera is covered by various spreads, dips and wots (stew-like curries. \u003cem>Azifa\u003c/em>, a preparation of lentils fragrant with mustard seeds and jalapeño, wins big, while the \u003cem>misir wot\u003c/em> (a lentil sauce with berbere spices) provides a nice dose of heat but isn’t much more than a pile of lentils. \u003cem>Buticha\u003c/em>, mashed chickpeas, comes on a lettuce salad and could be a fine hummus at a party. The sautéed collard greens, known as \u003cem>gomen\u003c/em>, are passable but far better when ordered with lamb since some of the meat’s juices rub off. When countless rolls of injera have been ripped, dunked and eaten, it’s the \u003cem>shiro wot\u003c/em> (a dark purée of chickpeas, ginger, and tomatoes) and the refreshing \u003cem>alicha tikil gomen\u003c/em> (precisely cut, turmeric-stained potatoes and carrots with fresh cabbage) that emerge as winners.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Kitfo is the other iconic dish you’ll see on the majority of tables at any Ethiopian restaurants. It’s essentially ultra buttery ground beef, best ordered raw like how it’d be consumed in Ethiopia. That being said, many diners hesitate and opt for it medium rare to medium but sadly the gamey funk and soft texture leaves. It becomes greasy hamburger meat. You have the option to liven things up with jalapeño and cheese. Skip the cheese (there’s enough butter already) but do go for the spice since ground beef on its own has little taste.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Cubes of chicken, lamb and beef known as “tibs” are the other main dish to know, beautifully seasoned with berbere spices and jalapenos. Diners can start with \u003cem>sambussas\u003c/em>, filled with ground beef or lentils, but, trust us, you won’t need more than what comes on the injera. Just sip some of the thick and kind of bland telba (a flax seed and honey drink) or grab some more injera, and you’ll be more than content.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121389\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2354-new.jpg\" alt=\"The entrance to Tadu Ethiopian Kitchen.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121389\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2354-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2354-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2354-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2354-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2354-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2354-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2354-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2354-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2354-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2354-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The entrance to Tadu Ethiopian Kitchen. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.taduethiopiankitchen.com/\">\u003cstrong>Tadu Ethiopian Kitchen\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n484 Ellis St.\u003cbr>\nSan Francisco, CA 94102 [\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Tadu+Ethiopian+Kitchen/@37.7848875,-122.4140304,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xfd7fee08026bbee4!8m2!3d37.7848875!4d-122.4140304\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: (415) 409-6649\u003cbr>\nHours: Daily 11:30am-9pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/taduethiopiankitchen\">Tadu Ethiopian Kitchen\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/taduethiopian\">@taduethiopian\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $$ ($11-$15 per diner)\u003cbr>\nYelp: \u003ca href=\"https://www.yelp.com/biz/tadu-ethiopian-kitchen-san-francisco-3\">Tadu Ethiopian Kitchen\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Suya\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121436\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2462-new.jpg\" alt=\"The suya spice worked about as well on nicely grilled prawns, while the jerk seasoning was surprisingly tame in contrast on chicken.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121436\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2462-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2462-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2462-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2462-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2462-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2462-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2462-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2462-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2462-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2462-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The suya spice worked about as well on nicely grilled prawns, while the jerk seasoning was surprisingly tame in contrast on chicken. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>On the menu of the aforementioned Miliki, suya is a traditional beef skewer coated in a rub of myriad spices, chilies and crushed peanuts. At Uptown Oakland’s African and Caribbean fast-casual spot, \u003ca href=\"http://www.suyaafricangrill.com\">Suya\u003c/a>, “suya” is referred to as a West African spice rub. Will the real suya please stand up? The answer is: both. Suya is a term for a spice and that spice on grilled skewers of meat. In the case of Suya the restaurant suya is the spice rub.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121434\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2448-new.jpg\" alt=\"The menu at Suya.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121434\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2448-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2448-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2448-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2448-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2448-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2448-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2448-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2448-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2448-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2448-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The menu at Suya. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Now that we’ve answered this question, here come a few more. Remember, this is the fast-casual world where customization is key. So the question isn’t just which protein but also which spice: Jamaican jerk or suya?\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121440\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2479-new.jpg\" alt=\"It was all about the suya and it truly is the highlight on beef, chicken, prawns, vegetables or tilapia. \" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121440\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2479-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2479-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2479-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2479-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2479-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2479-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2479-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2479-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2479-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2479-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">It was all about the suya and it truly is the highlight on beef, chicken, prawns, vegetables or tilapia. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>For our purposes, it was all about the suya and it truly is the highlight on beef, chicken, prawns, vegetables or tilapia (only suya spicing is allowed on the beef). The suya is an earthy, slightly sweet rub that slowly grows in heat to a point where a glass of water is needed but there’s no raging fire to put out. In contrast, the jerk seasoning on the chicken was tame.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121435\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2455-new.jpg\" alt=\"The interior space at Suya in Oakland.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121435\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2455-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2455-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2455-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2455-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2455-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2455-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2455-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2455-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2455-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2455-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The interior space at Suya in Oakland. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>We got ahead of ourselves. Protein and spice selection are step three. Step one for this fast-casual menu is method of eating: skewers, entrée salad or wrap? Most diners seem to stick to wraps because if there’s one thing we’ve learned from the fast-casual world, it’s that SF diners love anything in a wrap (see: \u003ca href=\"http://www.souvlasf.com\">Souvla\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.sushirrito.com\">Sushirrito\u003c/a>). Unfortunately, perfectly suya-spiced beef was lost amidst a filling of 95% lettuce mix and scattered raw mushrooms in the wrap. The suya spice worked about as well on nicely grilled prawns, while the jerk seasoning was surprisingly tame in contrast on chicken. I’d steer you towards the skewers with two sides but the grilled corn was weeping from dry kernels and a mushy grilled plantain would have been the nightmare of anyone who’s found a banana lost in their backpack a week later. Solution: opt for the salad since the sides are lacking and wraps need some tweaking.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121441\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2482-new.jpg\" alt=\" Suya-spiced beef wrap.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121441\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2482-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2482-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2482-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2482-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2482-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2482-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2482-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2482-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2482-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2482-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Suya-spiced beef wrap. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121443\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2489-new.jpg\" alt=\"Inside the suya-spiced beef wrap.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121443\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2489-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2489-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2489-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2489-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2489-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2489-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2489-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2489-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2489-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2489-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Inside the suya-spiced beef wrap. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Suya is a smart idea and one that was ahead of its time when husband-and-wife team Seun and Zain Oke (he’s from Nigeria, she’s from Oakland and attended Cal) saw the overlap of Caribbean and African cooking and decided together to package it as a student-friendly fast-casual concept. The space is bare other than a single West African painting but the vibe isn’t subdued. Bob Marley is on the stereo, after all. Suya is an interesting concept and one that is clearly a hit with East Bay diners. The original location is in Berkeley near the Cal campus. This second one was somewhat crowded on one recent weekday lunch hour with some groups sticking around to eat some jerk chicken and sneak in a Friday Corona treat, while others hustled back to Pandora and the other companies in this rapidly growing tech hub. The concept's popularity in this area recently led to the opening of a third Suya, just a few blocks away in the heart of downtown Oakland.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Strangely, for a fast-casual spot, conveniences and details are lacking. Diners have to ask for water, silverware or napkins. The Jamaican ginger beer tastes like straight sugar syrup, lacking any of the desired sharp ginger bite. But, hey don’t worry, just focus on the suya beef skewers and every little thing will be alright.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121433\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2444-new.jpg\" alt=\"Suya African-Caribbean Grill exterior.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121433\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2444-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2444-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2444-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2444-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2444-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2444-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2444-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2444-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2444-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2444-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Suya African-Caribbean Grill exterior. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.suyaafricangrill.com\">\u003cstrong>Suya African-Caribbean Grill\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n408 22\u003csup>nd\u003c/sup> St.\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94102 [\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/search?q=suya%20african%20grill%20oakland&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&npsic=0&rflfq=1&rlha=0&rllag=37840630,-122266236,3297&tbm=lcl&rldimm=2432587280784251209&ved=0ahUKEwjNl7f4l7TVAhWFiVQKHay8BMEQvS4IPTAA&rldoc=1&tbs=lrf:!2m1!1e3!3sIAE,lf:1,lf_ui:4\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 465-7892\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon-Fri, 11am-3pm, 5pm-8pm; Sat 12pm-5pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/SuyaAfricanGrill/\">Suya African Caribbean Grill\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/SuyaAfricanGril\">@SuyaAfricanGril\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nInstagram: \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/suyaafricangrill/?hl=en\">@suyaafricangrill\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $ ($8-$10 per diner)\u003cbr>\nYelp: \u003ca href=\"https://www.yelp.com/biz/suya-african-caribbean-grill-oakland\">Suya African-Caribbean Grill\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Bissap Baobab\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121476\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2515-new.jpg\" alt=\"Bissap Baobab festive interior.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121476\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2515-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2515-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2515-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2515-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2515-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2515-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2515-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2515-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2515-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2515-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bissap Baobab festive interior. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>There’s no lacking decor at this Downtown Oakland Senegalese restaurant. Everywhere you look is something — a car, colorful posters, even ceiling art installations that look like clouds. Festive as an adjective for the atmosphere is putting it lightly. You’re going to have a good time. It’s a different type of good time than at the older sibling in SF’s Mission District, where the original \u003ca href=\"http://www.bissapbaobab.com\">Bissap Baobab\u003c/a> is better known for dancing and late night drinks. You can get that weekends in Oakland, too, but lunch is only served in Oakland.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You can still get a hibiscus margarita and other fruit-spiked cocktails in the daytime or a more lunch-friendly bracing ginger and pineapple juice or kale, ginger, apple and carrot smoothie. In Oakland, it’s fully about the Senegalese cuisine. The Senegalese cuisine in turn, is really about a holy trinity of sauces (different than the holy trinity of ingredients in New Orleans cooking).\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121477\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 640px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2518-new.jpg\" alt=\"Kale, ginger, apple and carrot smoothie (L) or ginger and pineapple juice (R).\" width=\"640\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121477\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2518-new.jpg 1000w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2518-new-160x240.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2518-new-800x1200.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2518-new-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2518-new-960x1440.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2518-new-240x360.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2518-new-375x563.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2518-new-520x780.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kale, ginger, apple and carrot smoothie (L) or ginger and pineapple juice (R). \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Mafe\u003c/em> is a peanut stew that tastes more of unsalted nut butter than what you’re probably used to from a sweetened creamy jar of Jif. It coats cubes of lamb perfectly but is slightly on the awkward greasy side.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121481\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2547-new.jpg\" alt=\"Mafe plate with lamb.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121481\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2547-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2547-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2547-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2547-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2547-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2547-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2547-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2547-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2547-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2547-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mafe plate with lamb. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Yassa\u003c/em> is for the mustard fans in the house, where the honey mustard-like base gets a necessary burst of acidity from lemon and works well coating a flaky filet of tilapia.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121479\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2523-new.jpg\" alt=\"Yassa with fish.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121479\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2523-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2523-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2523-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2523-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2523-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2523-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2523-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2523-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2523-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2523-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Yassa with tilapia. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Most assertive is a nameless spicy coconut curry that has such a resolute coconut-forward taste, you won’t notice what protein it’s with. If, like this writer, you swear by coconut, this is the sauce for you. However, any subtleties of tilapia beneath it will be completely lost, so try to have it coat the rice and not the protein.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The focus on being a sauce-based cuisine is largely from the French colonial influence on Senegal, one of the few Francophone countries in Africa. It’s not a direct pipeline of Escoffier to Senegal but diners certainly can see and taste the connection. These are flavor-packed sauces that aren’t fussy and aren’t overly heavy on the stomach, like say a buttery béarnaise. Some additional spice could be welcome and that’s where the on-point pepper condiment comes in handy adding just the right jolt when you’re ready (don’t add too much and drink ginger juice at the same time!). It’s a fun type of cooking and great when things are kicked off with a Créole dish of spicy and jasmine rice filling a halved avocado or a clean, proper “tropical” salad of greens and citrus slices. That salad joins the three sauce preparations for a steal of a lunch deal running $12 to $13 and can feed two. That lunch platter also comes with perfectly fried plantains and rice (the couscous one time was clearly undercooked, so avoid it). It’s no secret why Oakland office workers try to sneak here for a vacation at lunch that will fill them up but not weigh them down and feel like they’re 3,000 miles from the cubicle.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121474\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2505-new.jpg\" alt=\"The dining area at Oakland Bissap Baobab. \" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121474\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2505-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2505-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2505-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2505-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2505-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2505-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2505-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2505-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2505-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2505-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The dining area at Oakland Bissap Baobab. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The original Bissap Baobab just entered its third decade in business, an eternity in restaurant years, especially after a fire that closed it a few years ago and led the owners to seek out the Oakland location. The SF one is back and busy as ever. So, both sides of the Bay can count on good times and enjoyable, reliable Senegalese food at Bissap Baobab. It’s time for another round of hibiscus margaritas.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121472\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2502-new.jpg\" alt=\"Bissap Baobab exterior.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121472\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2502-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2502-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2502-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2502-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2502-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2502-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2502-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2502-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2502-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2502-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bissap Baobab exterior. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp> \u003ca href=\"http://www.bissapbaobab.com\">\u003cstrong>Bissap Baobab\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n381 15\u003csup>th\u003c/sup> St.\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94612 [\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Bissap+Baobab/@37.8045286,-122.2690933,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x3104f41bf48c1f6?sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwirqrn5mLTVAhVqr1QKHQMbA44Q_BIIgQEwCg\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 817-4722\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon-Fri, 11:30am-2:30pm; Wed-Sat, 5:30pm-9:30pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/Bissap-Baobab-Oakland-485809194852671/\">Bissap Baobab Oakland\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/bissapbaobab?lang=en\">@BissapBaobab\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nInstagram: \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/bissapbaobab/\">@bissapbaobab\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $$ ($15-$18 per diner)\u003cbr>\nYelp: \u003ca href=\"https://www.yelp.com/biz/bissap-baobab-oakland-oakland\">Bissap Baobab Oakland\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Radio Africa Kitchen\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121497\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2584-new.jpg\" alt=\"Eskender Aseged, owner/chef at Radio Africa.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121497\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2584-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2584-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2584-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2584-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2584-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2584-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2584-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2584-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2584-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2584-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Eskender Aseged, owner/chef at Radio Africa. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Mourad Lahlou and Eskender Aseged are the two Bay Area chefs from African nations who have reached the level of being household names for many Bay Area diners. What’s interesting is how neither is cooking anything traditional. Lahlou did cook traditional Moroccan with Californian influences at Aziza and now his namesake FiDi restaurant, \u003ca href=\"http://mouradsf.com/\">Mourad\u003c/a>, is really the inverse as a contemporary Californian restaurant with Moroccan elements.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121494\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2564-new.jpg\" alt=\"The counter and menu inside Radio Africa.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121494\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2564-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2564-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2564-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2564-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2564-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2564-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2564-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2564-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2564-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2564-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The counter and menu inside Radio Africa. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>While Mourad is a lavish dining room with soaring ceilings and chandeliers on the ground level of the spectacular gothic skyscraper on New Montgomery Street that also houses Yelp’s headquarters, Aseged is quietly cooking in the far southeast corner of the city. His restaurant, \u003ca href=\"http://www.radioafricakitchen.com\">Radio Africa\u003c/a>, opened along Third Street in the Bayview in 2012 and the expected movement of gentrification to the neighborhood following its lead hasn’t really happened as expected — yet, at least.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Inside Radio Africa, you’ll find an abundance of flora and fauna, cactus, communal tables, and ample natural light. It feels like you’re eating in a greenhouse, a contrast to the often frantic vibe outside the restaurant. That relaxed, virtuous vibe extends to Aseged’s plates.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121498\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2589-new.jpg\" alt=\"Radio Africa interior.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121498\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2589-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2589-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2589-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2589-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2589-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2589-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2589-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2589-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2589-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2589-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Radio Africa interior. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The dishes are virtuous and simple with very basic embellishments in the fashion that Whole Foods and meal-kit deliveries are trying to promote (think Healthyish and holistic diets). There might be an African spice here and there, maybe a housemade chermoula condiment on one dish. Let’s be honest, though, it’s mostly yoga cuisine and that’s not a bad thing when you feel great and the food isn’t dull.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121508\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2662-new.jpg\" alt=\"Wild salmon comes simply with quinoa and cooked spinach.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121508\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2662-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2662-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2662-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2662-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2662-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2662-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2662-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2662-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2662-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2662-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wild salmon comes simply with quinoa and cooked spinach. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Wild salmon comes simply with quinoa and cooked spinach is a dish that could please both James Beard (perfectly cooked piece of fish and equally perfect quinoa) and Weight Watchers. An arugula salad with roasted beets had a few surprise bursts of early summer tomatoes, scattered goat cheese and a pesto sauce that tied everything together without becoming uncomfortably oily. It’s nothing trailblazing but also not just #anotherbeetsandgoatcheesesalad.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121500\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2601-new.jpg\" alt=\"Arugula salad with roasted beets, early summer tomatoes, scattered goat cheese and a pesto sauce.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121500\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2601-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2601-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2601-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2601-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2601-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2601-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2601-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2601-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2601-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2601-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Arugula salad with roasted beets, early summer tomatoes, scattered goat cheese and a pesto sauce. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>A chicken jambalaya has very little to do with the spicy tomato-based rice dish of New Orleans. The sauce is a lightly spiced pepper-base one mixed with wilted kale and long grain rice. There’s no shrimp. It’s just bite-size skinless chicken pieces that are one notch from being dry but saved by the well composed other parts on the plate. It’s not a perfect dish. It’s satisfying, however. It’s also a dish that makes you think about jambalaya being served as a rowdy good times touristy dish on Bourbon Street but has serious roots in the Low Country slaves and reaching further back to Africa pre-slave trade centuries ago.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121509\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2665-new.jpg\" alt=\"Chicken jambalaya.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121509\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2665-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2665-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2665-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2665-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2665-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2665-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2665-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2665-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2665-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2665-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Chicken jambalaya. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121502\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2615-new.jpg\" alt=\"Eskender Aseged, owner/chef at Radio Africa, cooking in the kitchen.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121502\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2615-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2615-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2615-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2615-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2615-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2615-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2615-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2615-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2615-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2615-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Eskender Aseged, owner/chef at Radio Africa, cooking in the kitchen. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>What’s more important to note about Radio Africa than the food is the powerful story of Aseged himself. The chef hails from Ethiopia and escaped to Sudan before immigrating to the U.S. His big break came as a cook in the kitchen of Square One, Joyce Goldstein’s restaurant that for much of the 80s and 90s was one of the post-Chez Panisse second wave of Californian cuisine trailblazers with the likes of Boulevard, Stars and Zuni Cafe. Aseged worked front and back of the house elsewhere at the likes of Boulevard and Campton Place before fulfilling his Radio Africa dream as one of the pivotal early pop-ups in SF around the same time the likes of Mr. Pollo and Lazy Bear started. Now five years in, it’s clear the restaurant is a centerpiece of the neighborhood judging from everyone who stopped in for lunch and a (sweetened just right) hibiscus lemonade.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121499\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2593-new.jpg\" alt=\"Hibiscus lemonade.\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121499\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2593-new.jpg 1000w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2593-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2593-new-800x534.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2593-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2593-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2593-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2593-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2593-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hibiscus lemonade. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Aseged even gives a neighborhood shoutout on the beer front with the 3\u003csup>rd\u003c/sup> St. Pale Ale from Bayview’s year-old \u003ca href=\"http://www.laughingmonkbrewing.com/\">Laughing Monk Brewing\u003c/a>, a neighborhood newcomer that followed Radio Africa’s lead and is seeing success at its tap room. See, Radio Africa is much more than just an enjoyable lunch of salmon and quinoa.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121492\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2561-new.jpg\" alt=\"Radio Africa Kitchen exterior in Bayview.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121492\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2561-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2561-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2561-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2561-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2561-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2561-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2561-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2561-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2561-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2561-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Radio Africa Kitchen exterior in Bayview. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.radioafricakitchen.com\">\u003cstrong>Radio Africa Kitchen\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n4800 3rd St.\u003cbr>\nSan Francisco, CA 94124 [\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Radio+Africa+Kitchen/@37.7347738,-122.3909829,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x880ced93f51fdc2b?sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwicwc_dmbTVAhUmxFQKHdQXC9oQ_BIIgQEwCw\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: (415) 826-9660\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon-Fri 12pm-2:30pm, 5:30pm-8pm; Closed Sat-Sun\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/Radio-Africa-Kitchen-214817898543835/\">Radio Africa & Kitchen\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nInstagram: \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/radioafricakitchen/\">@radioafricakitchen\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $$ ($11-$15 per diner)\u003cbr>\nYelp: \u003ca href=\"https://www.yelp.com/biz/radio-africa-kitchen-san-francisco\">Radio Africa Kitchen\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Aicha Moroccan Cuisine\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121515\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2799-new.jpg\" alt=\"Aicha interior.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121515\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2799-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2799-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2799-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2799-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2799-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2799-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2799-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2799-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2799-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2799-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Aicha interior. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Most of the Moroccan restaurants in the city of San Francisco share three traits — they’re formal affairs open only for dinner (with belly dancing frequently on weekends), sport an intricate interior design, and are located in the Lower Nob Hill area around Polk Street.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The six-year old \u003ca href=\"http://yoratech.com/aichacuisine/\">Aicha\u003c/a>, started by a first-time restaurateur from the tech industry (long before that was the cliché it is today in 2017) only satisfies the latter of that trio. It is indeed open for lunch and its dark, warm space with lanterns dangling above the kitchen, Moroccan art pieces scattered on the walls cushions and low-back banquettes covered with sheets that provide a calm escape from the relentless bar crawl of Polk Gulch outside but hardly an ornate environment like at a ritzy Marrakech hotel. It feels a little musty, like a well-worn living room of an apartment where most of the apartment is an open kitchen and food storage.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The main standards of Moroccan cuisine make up Aicha’s menu, led by kebab-on rice “grillades” and 15 total choices for tagines and couscous plates.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121520\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2829-new.jpg\" alt=\"Lamb shank tagine.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121520\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2829-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2829-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2829-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2829-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2829-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2829-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2829-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2829-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2829-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2829-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Lamb shank tagine. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Everything was enjoyable but seemed a tick off in some regard. A lamb shank tagine had a subdued broth and the lamb itself a bit on the overcooked side, missing the hoped for gaminess and fork-tender flakiness (and I wish the tagine itself was at least presented tableside). Bread with the tagine is limp and pale, like a cake-textured white bread (compared to the baguette at Cafe Zitouna mentioned below). The plump prunes on the tagine plate were the best part of the dish — not exactly what you’d hope for. A royal kebab platter provides an assortment of various meats that vary from being a juicy, rewarding kefta (ground beef and lamb) to fine but uninspiring (merguez and chicken) to being clearly left on the grill too long (beef). We should mention the accompanying rice and salad (with craisins and olives!) were a step above the norm. However, even the tea just didn’t have the mint intensity that often is found at similar establishments.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121523\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2846-new.jpg\" alt=\"Royal kebab platter.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121523\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2846-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2846-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2846-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2846-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2846-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2846-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2846-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2846-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2846-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2846-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Royal kebab platter. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The reasons to highly recommend Aicha are how the dishes that show Moroccan cuisine’s classic intense sweet meets savory contrast are the ones that thrive. Do you like Cinnamon Toast Crunch? Then don’t think twice about a side order of the cinnamon and sugar dusted couscous with regular and golden raisins. This is not a subtle dish in any way and it’s hard not to love its sweet-edged rustic sensibility.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121528\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2892-new.jpg\" alt=\"Cinnamon and sugar dusted couscous with regular and golden raisins.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121528\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2892-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2892-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2892-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2892-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2892-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2892-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2892-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2892-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2892-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2892-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cinnamon and sugar dusted couscous with regular and golden raisins. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Whatever you’re main part of the meal is, start with the \u003cem>basteeya\u003c/em>, Morocco’s version of a warm protein-filled pastry coated with cinnamon and sugar. Aicha’s version is right on par with the best that Mourad Lahlou has offered at Mourad and Aziza. Saffron, turmeric and ginger come billowing out with the smoke when you crack the flaky phyllo crust and have a first bite of the moist chicken. There’s a lot going on. And, the portion is generous (keep in mind it’s an appetizer!). Each bite is a thrilling moment. Of course, couscous, tagines and kebabs get all the attention. Heck, Moroccan mint tea even is more talked about in most dining circles. This \u003cem>basteeya\u003c/em> will remind you that it deserves a place on the table, as well. Just make room for the main courses because Aicha’s small tables’ space gets filled up really quickly.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121518\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2821-new.jpg\" alt=\"Basteeya at Aicha.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121518\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2821-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2821-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2821-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2821-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2821-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2821-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2821-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2821-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2821-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2821-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Basteeya at Aicha. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121530\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 5184px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2913-new.jpg\" alt=\"Moroccan mint tea served tableside.\" width=\"5184\" height=\"3456\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121530\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2913-new.jpg 5184w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2913-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2913-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2913-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2913-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2913-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2913-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2913-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2913-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2913-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 5184px) 100vw, 5184px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Moroccan mint tea served tableside. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121532\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2923-new.jpg\" alt=\"Moroccan mint tea.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121532\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2923-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2923-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2923-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2923-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2923-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2923-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2923-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2923-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2923-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2923-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Moroccan mint tea. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121514\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2793-new.jpg\" alt=\"Aicha Moroccan Cuisine exterior.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121514\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2793-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2793-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2793-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2793-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2793-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2793-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2793-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2793-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2793-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2793-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Aicha Moroccan Cuisine exterior. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://yoratech.com/aichacuisine/\">\u003cstrong>Aicha Moroccan Cuisine\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n1303 Polk St.\u003cbr>\nSan Francisco, CA 94109 [\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Aicha+Moroccan+Restaurant+In+san+Francisco/@37.788877,-122.420473,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x746b5ba3c67b8026?sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwivyqvfmrTVAhXHrlQKHezQAkQQ_BIIfzAK\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: (415) 345-9947\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon, Tue and Thu, 11:30am-9:15pm; Wed, 4:30pm-9:15pm; Fri-Sat, 11:30am-9:45pm; Sun, 11:45am-9pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/Aicha-Moroccan-Restaurant-247879919075/\">Aicha Moroccan Restaurant\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $$ ($15-$20 per diner)\u003cbr>\nYelp: \u003ca href=\"https://www.yelp.com/biz/aicha-san-francisco\">Aicha\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Cafe Zitouna\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121554\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2791-new.jpg\" alt=\"The dessert is called <em>basboussa</em>, an orange blossom water spiked semolina cake topped with pistachios that ultimately tastes like a floral-tinged baklava with the texture of a syrup-soaked Belgian waffle.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121554\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2791-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2791-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2791-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2791-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2791-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2791-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2791-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2791-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2791-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2791-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The dessert is called \u003cem>basboussa\u003c/em>, an orange blossom water spiked semolina cake topped with pistachios that ultimately tastes like a floral-tinged baklava with the texture of a syrup-soaked Belgian waffle. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>It was almost fate. Just a few moments after discussing why restaurant writers never start reviews with dessert, here came a complimentary dessert that sounded humble and seemed like a nice gesture that will usually end in a ceremonial couple of respectful bites. It proved to be one of the essential dishes of any African cuisine in the Bay Area. The dessert is called \u003cem>basboussa\u003c/em>, an orange blossom water spiked semolina cake topped with pistachios that ultimately tastes like a floral-tinged baklava with the texture of a syrup-soaked Belgian waffle. After a series of tagines and couscous platters, it’s hard to imagine diners yearning for dessert. Well, please take our advice — save room. Or, eat dessert first. Trust us. This is why dessert is mentioned first for this Moroccan-Tunisian restaurant in Lower Nob Hill.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121587\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2689-new.jpg\" alt=\"Cafe Zitouna beverage area.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121587\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2689-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2689-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2689-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2689-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2689-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2689-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2689-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2689-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2689-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2689-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cafe Zitouna beverage area. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121539\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2690-new.jpg\" alt=\"Counter with open kitchen at Cafe Zitouna.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121539\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2690-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2690-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2690-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2690-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2690-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2690-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2690-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2690-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2690-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2690-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Counter with open kitchen at Cafe Zitouna. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>With spartan white walls, bare topped utilitarian tables, Paris bistro wicker chairs and a diner-style open kitchen running the length of the room with a counter of a couple antique Moroccan cooking vessels serving as the lone decoration, \u003ca href=\"http://www.sfcafezitouna.com/\">Cafe Zitouna\u003c/a> can’t exactly be called a \u003cem>grande dame\u003c/em> in anything but age. The main design point is the abundant sunlight streaming in from the windows along Polk Street.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121547\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 500px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2755-new.jpg\" alt=\"The owner of Cafe Zitouna, Najib Rebia.\" width=\"500\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121547\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2755-new.jpg 1000w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2755-new-160x240.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2755-new-800x1200.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2755-new-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2755-new-960x1440.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2755-new-240x360.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2755-new-375x563.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2755-new-520x780.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The owner of Cafe Zitouna, Najib Rebia. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Design doesn’t matter here. There are no belly dancers here, either. Cafe Zitouna is one of the longtime stalwarts of Northern African cooking in San Francisco and screams if the confidence that only a longtime neighborhood fixture can boast. You’ll find many of the classic Moroccan standards, like the soothing lentil soup, \u003cem>harira\u003c/em>, that soothes upon first scoop but needs a few dashes of the housemade harissa condiment to become fully realized. In the daytime, the owner Najib Rebia is busy making couscous himself in giant bowls at a table on one side of the restaurant. That is your cue that couscous is mandatory and indeed it is — fluffy to the point of almost dissolving on the palate. A host of soft, almost velvety vegetables (carrots, turnips, zucchini, potatoes, bell peppers) sit in a thin tomato-like broth and get ladled into the couscous on individual plates. Again, harissa is needed to add some pizazz but most importantly, try the couscous on its own. Couscous comes with all sorts of meats and fish, as well, like a housemade merguez that has the right perky texture but lacks the smoke-spice balance of its peers in the city (most notably at 4505).\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutube'>\n \u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutubeInside'>\n \u003ciframe\n loading='lazy'\n class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__youtubePlayer'\n type='text/html'\n src='//www.youtube.com/embed/Q5ehY_TS-0M'\n title='//www.youtube.com/embed/Q5ehY_TS-0M'\n allowfullscreen='true'\n style='border:0;'>\u003c/iframe>\n \u003c/span>\n \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121550\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2765-new.jpg\" alt=\"Couscous with chickpeas and vegetables.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121550\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2765-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2765-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2765-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2765-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2765-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2765-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2765-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2765-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2765-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2765-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Traditional Vegetarian Couscous with chickpeas and vegetables. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>While Aicha missed on some details, every corner seems to be thought out by Cafe Zitouna — remarkable for a restaurant staffed by Rebia in the front-of-house and a single chef in the kitchen when we visited and are told that is usually the case. The mint tea here comes with sugar and is already lightly sweetened right at the perfect level. You’ll be flying off the walls but not getting a sugar-induced toothache. Every table gets crusty fresh baguette, first for dunking in olive oil, then the \u003cem>harira\u003c/em> and finally the tagine sauces. Between the couscous and this baguette, don’t even dream of bypassing carbs at this place.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121559\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2720-new.jpg\" alt=\"Every table gets crusty fresh baguette, first for dunking in olive oil.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121559\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2720-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2720-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2720-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2720-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2720-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2720-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2720-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2720-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2720-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2720-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Every table gets crusty fresh baguette, first for dunking in olive oil. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Like Aicha, Cafe Zitouna is a strictly Halal restaurant. There is a wide range of diners who visit Cafe Zitouna, from older regulars coming to tote several doggy bags for subsequent meals to the exploring types curious what this version of basteeya (with egg) is like to guests coming directly from the neighboring mosque on Sutter Street.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But what makes Cafe Zitouna stand out are the half dozen items from Tunisia, Rebia’s homeland, that lean heavily on aggressive, brighter spices. Oh, and, everything seems to have an egg on it. Mediterranean and French colonial flavors, so there are lots of bell peppers, tomatoes and capers, along with lighter spices like parsley and thyme instead of the darker berbere spice blends. Note the olive oil on tables and how it’s used for cooking meats. Tunisian salads are bright and light, like in \u003cem>taktuka\u003c/em> boasting the abrupt anise notes of caraway seed with bell peppers, tomatoes and onions. 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The quirky Tunisian specialty that can only be found here is a crepe called \u003cem>breek\u003c/em> with a ready for Instagram soft yolk egg in the center. It’s filled with tuna, potatoes and capers, a nod towards the Mediterranean coast Tunisia borders. A finishing squeeze of lemon is yet another warm weather, coastal element and a necessary one to round out the \u003cem>breek\u003c/em>. Start with \u003cem>breek\u003c/em>, have some lively conversation over couscous and tea, then finish with \u003cem>basboussa\u003c/em>, and get lost in a meal of Morocco, Tunisia and warm hospitality. You’ll be full, you’ll have had a great time and you’ll have learned a lot about new flavors and places. Isn’t this what dining out is all about?\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121546\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2754-new.jpg\" alt=\"Moroccan mint tea at Cafe Zitouna.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121546\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2754-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2754-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2754-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2754-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2754-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2754-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2754-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2754-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2754-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2754-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Moroccan mint tea at Cafe Zitouna. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121538\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2679-new.jpg\" alt=\"Cafe Zitouna in San Francisco's Lower Nob Hill.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121538\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2679-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2679-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2679-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2679-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2679-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2679-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2679-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2679-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2679-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_2679-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cafe Zitouna in San Francisco's Lower Nob Hill. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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