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It’s like your children; you want to protect these vulnerable creatures.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_122182\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 600px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_1925-new.jpg\" alt=\"The post-fire remnants of Barker’s “pirate bee ships” on Suzy Fizell’s property in Santa Rosa.\" width=\"600\" class=\"size-full wp-image-122182\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_1925-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_1925-new-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_1925-new-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_1925-new-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_1925-new-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_1925-new-1180x1573.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_1925-new-960x1280.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_1925-new-240x320.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_1925-new-375x500.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_1925-new-520x693.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The post-fire remnants of Barker’s “pirate bee ships” on Suzy Fizell’s property in Santa Rosa. \u003ccite>(Dewitt Barker)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_122181\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 600px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_1923-new.jpg\" alt=\"The post-fire remnants of Barker’s “pirate bee ships” on Suzy Fizell’s property in Santa Rosa.\" width=\"600\" class=\"size-full wp-image-122181\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_1923-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_1923-new-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_1923-new-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_1923-new-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_1923-new-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_1923-new-1180x1573.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_1923-new-960x1280.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_1923-new-240x320.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_1923-new-375x500.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_1923-new-520x693.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The post-fire remnants of Barker’s “pirate bee ships” on Suzy Fizell’s property in Santa Rosa. \u003ccite>(Dewitt Barker)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The bees, he says, never had a chance in the face of the ferocious and fast-moving fire, which was propelled by hurricane force winds and reached temperatures high enough to melt glass and hubcaps. Plus, bees communicate through smell. With no warning, and a reluctance to fly out in the middle of the night, the bees were overwhelmed by the smoke, which impeded their usually strong ability to communicate and initiate an emergency response.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_122180\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 600px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_1460-new.jpg\" alt=\"DeWitt Barker with his bees in Graton.\" width=\"600\" class=\"size-full wp-image-122180\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_1460-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_1460-new-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_1460-new-800x1065.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_1460-new-768x1022.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_1460-new-1020x1358.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_1460-new-1180x1571.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_1460-new-960x1278.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_1460-new-240x320.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_1460-new-375x499.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_1460-new-520x692.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">DeWitt Barker with his bees in Graton. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of DeWitt Barker)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>It wasn’t an easy thing to take in for someone who calls beekeeping his “spiritual practice.” After leaving a career in the music industry, Barker studied beekeeping and queen bee rearing at UC Davis before launching his company in Sonoma County. He describes himself as a treatment-free beekeeper, which means he doesn’t apply \u003ca href=\"http://scientificbeekeeping.com/miticides-2011/\">miticides\u003c/a>, unlike most commercial beekeepers. He also has a deep interest in breeding and genetics, and mourns the loss of a decade of genetics acclimated to that specific location, calling it “a devastating loss of living colonies.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“These were very strong bees at the point that the fires took them out,” says Barker.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_122178\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 600px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_0955-new.jpg\" alt=\"Bees hard at work.\" width=\"600\" class=\"size-full wp-image-122178\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_0955-new.jpg 640w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_0955-new-160x284.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_0955-new-240x426.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_0955-new-375x666.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_0955-new-520x923.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bees hard at work. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of DeWitt Barker)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Over in the Sonoma Valley, Serge Labesque has been practicing natural beekeeping for twenty years. His unconventional approach to keeping honeybees has brought him notoriety in the North Bay where he teaches classes on natural beekeeping at Santa Rosa Junior College. According to Labesque, who is originally from France, most conventional beekeeping “goes against nature” for the benefit of humans.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>He handles honeybees like the wild creatures he believes them to be. “I keep the bees in mind,” he says. “Nature knows better than I do as a beekeeper. I try to respect the biology in my approach. I let the bees tell me what to do rather than forcing my intent on them.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Labesque keeps apiaries in four locations near his home in Glen Ellen. His main apiary is at \u003ca href=\"http://oakhillfarm.net\">Oak Hill Farm\u003c/a>, a small, diversified, organic and family-owned farm of Highway 12 near the \u003ca href=\"https://www.egret.org/preserves_bouverie\">Bouverie Wildflower Preserve\u003c/a>. The fires came within a few feet of the hives, but a fire break stopped the flames in their tracks. Everything around them was consumed and turned to ash, but the hives were spared. In what Labesque calls a miracle, the hives have yet to show any physical traces of fire whatsoever, an outcome he attributes to a combination of proximity to fire breaks and plain luck. A “good season” also means that the stores of honey and pollen are abundant.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Nonetheless, the bees' behavior indicates subtle negative impacts, perhaps stirred up by the fast-moving wildfire. Most notably, even as stores remain in top condition, the bees have shown signs of stress, mainly displayed as increased aggression. Labesque has discovered severed bee parts— legs and wings—torn away from the bees' bodies when they move too quickly within the hive. He’s also noticed some bees engaged in a behavior called “robbing,” when a strong colony attacks a weaker colony to settle honey.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“They are extremely agitated and very defensive much more than normal,” says Labesque. “I attribute that to the density of the smoke.” Despite these worrisome behaviors, he’s optimistic that once the smoke and the odor from burned vegetation and structures subside, the bees will return to normal pre-winter behaviors. They have plenty of food and forage from stands of eucalyptus and coyote brush that survived the fire. He’s not too worried about the bees' stores for the winter. They should have enough.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Labesque is encouraging fellow beekeepers to multiply and propagate those bees that make it through the coming winter.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We should multiply the bees that survived the fire and make them available to all the beekeepers who had lost their hives,” he says. “If we don’t do that, we’re going to be opening the door to the introduction bees that aren’t adapted to our local conditions. As we import bees, we import not only genetic material that is unfit to our area, but also new pests and pathogens that harm our bee population.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>One animal population that doesn’t get as much attention are local feral bees. Unlike their domesticated cousins, these native pollinators don’t typically keep stores and they live a solitary lifestyle, nesting in holes and leaves on the ground. According to Jon Sevigny, a beekeeper in Napa Valley, the recovery for these bees will be slow.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“These colonies that have survived will be in competition for food,” Sevigny said in a statement posted on the \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/NapaValleyBeekeepers/\">Napa Valley Beekeepers Facebook page.\u003c/a> “A lot of what they’re foraging will be concentrated where there are available food sources, like homes, gardens, and farmland.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Vineyards offer little sustenance to the bees, which means that until replacement plants like lupine spring up, the resources will be slim. But there are ways that people can help the bees rebound. Sevigny recommends planting a diverse assortment of seasonal and winter blooming flowers as bees can travel up to three miles in search of food sources. Rosemary, lavender, mint, and other flowering herbs are popular choices—just make sure they weren’t treated with pesticides or neonicotoids, which have been tied to \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colony_collapse_disorder\">Colony Collapse Disorder\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>He also suggests a gentle approach to gardening where leaves and underbrush are allowed to remain in place so as to prove nest locations where feral bees can overwinter. “Bees and more so, native pollinators, have been at this game since time began,” writes Sevigny. “They are resilient and resourceful. They will rebound.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>DeWitt Barker, despite the loss of 25 living colonies, shares this positive attitude. With over 60 hives spread throughout Sonoma County, he still has dozens of hives stationed on organic farms and other open spaces in Sebastopol, Graton, and parts of Santa Rosa that were unscathed by the fire.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“The bees are building up as we speak,” says Barker about his hives at Blue Lake Farms in east Santa Rosa.”Will, the farmer there, is cover cropping with buckwheat; I’m lucky to know people like him, who are doing the right thing and feeding bees during a time of the year when there is usually no nectar flow going.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_122179\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 600px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_1165-new.jpg\" alt=\"Dewitt Barker pulling honeycomb for the farmer’s market from Santa Rosa hives.\" width=\"600\" class=\"size-full wp-image-122179\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_1165-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_1165-new-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_1165-new-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_1165-new-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_1165-new-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_1165-new-1180x1573.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_1165-new-960x1280.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_1165-new-240x320.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_1165-new-375x500.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_1165-new-520x693.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dewitt Barker pulling honeycomb for the farmer’s market from Santa Rosa hives. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of DeWitt Barker)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>His bees also have strong, locally acclimated genetics, thanks to years of careful breeding. After refreshing his knowledge of queen bee breeding, Barker will work on building up baby colonies from his remaining hives. Urged on by a client, \u003ca href=\"https://www.goodeggs.com/sfbay/welcome/step/zip\">Good Eggs\u003c/a>, the organic grocery delivery service out of San Francisco, Barker is putting together a loan application through \u003ca href=\"https://www.kiva.org\">Kiva,\u003c/a> an online lending platform.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It’ll probably take about two years to build back his hives in the hills above Santa Rosa, but he’s up for the challenge.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“There’s nothing like this kind of firestorm to forge one’s will and determination to succeed,” says Barker. “I’m doubling down on my efforts to do my best with what remains, and I have a lot of confidence in the honeybees ability to generate more abundance. Because nature is regenerative; it heals itself.”\u003c/p>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003cem>Some North Bay beekeepers lost multiple hives to the North Bay fires, while others saw only behavioral changes in their bees. In the end, everyone was impacted.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>On a Monday morning, just a few hours after the most devastating wildfire in California history bore down from Calistoga into the northern edges of Santa Rosa, local apiarist Dewitt Barker received a text from his friend Susy Finzell. She’d had to flee her house in the middle of the night. The house was gone. Most likely, his 25 bee colonies had perished too.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Finzell lives on 27 acres of land on the backside of Fountaingrove with views of the Sonoma Valley and the Mayacamas Mountains. For eight years, Barker, the founder of \u003ca href=\"https://www.kisstheflowerhoney.com\">Kiss the Flower Honey Company\u003c/a>, had kept his main apiary there, on “pirate bee ships,” his name for large moveable trailers filled with living and empty bee hives.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A few days later, Barker saw the destruction with his own eyes. The entire bee-yard had been reduced to ash. Not a single bee had survived. Nothing remained but cinder blocks and five scorched bee boxes. He cried—a big, chest-heaving cry.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I felt such despair because I didn’t have an opportunity to run over there and try to move them,” he says. “There was no warning by the time the fire swept through. They were gone. It’s like your children; you want to protect these vulnerable creatures.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_122182\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 600px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_1925-new.jpg\" alt=\"The post-fire remnants of Barker’s “pirate bee ships” on Suzy Fizell’s property in Santa Rosa.\" width=\"600\" class=\"size-full wp-image-122182\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_1925-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_1925-new-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_1925-new-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_1925-new-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_1925-new-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_1925-new-1180x1573.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_1925-new-960x1280.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_1925-new-240x320.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_1925-new-375x500.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_1925-new-520x693.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The post-fire remnants of Barker’s “pirate bee ships” on Suzy Fizell’s property in Santa Rosa. \u003ccite>(Dewitt Barker)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_122181\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 600px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_1923-new.jpg\" alt=\"The post-fire remnants of Barker’s “pirate bee ships” on Suzy Fizell’s property in Santa Rosa.\" width=\"600\" class=\"size-full wp-image-122181\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_1923-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_1923-new-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_1923-new-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_1923-new-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_1923-new-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_1923-new-1180x1573.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_1923-new-960x1280.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_1923-new-240x320.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_1923-new-375x500.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_1923-new-520x693.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The post-fire remnants of Barker’s “pirate bee ships” on Suzy Fizell’s property in Santa Rosa. \u003ccite>(Dewitt Barker)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The bees, he says, never had a chance in the face of the ferocious and fast-moving fire, which was propelled by hurricane force winds and reached temperatures high enough to melt glass and hubcaps. Plus, bees communicate through smell. With no warning, and a reluctance to fly out in the middle of the night, the bees were overwhelmed by the smoke, which impeded their usually strong ability to communicate and initiate an emergency response.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_122180\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 600px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_1460-new.jpg\" alt=\"DeWitt Barker with his bees in Graton.\" width=\"600\" class=\"size-full wp-image-122180\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_1460-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_1460-new-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_1460-new-800x1065.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_1460-new-768x1022.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_1460-new-1020x1358.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_1460-new-1180x1571.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_1460-new-960x1278.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_1460-new-240x320.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_1460-new-375x499.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_1460-new-520x692.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">DeWitt Barker with his bees in Graton. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of DeWitt Barker)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>It wasn’t an easy thing to take in for someone who calls beekeeping his “spiritual practice.” After leaving a career in the music industry, Barker studied beekeeping and queen bee rearing at UC Davis before launching his company in Sonoma County. He describes himself as a treatment-free beekeeper, which means he doesn’t apply \u003ca href=\"http://scientificbeekeeping.com/miticides-2011/\">miticides\u003c/a>, unlike most commercial beekeepers. He also has a deep interest in breeding and genetics, and mourns the loss of a decade of genetics acclimated to that specific location, calling it “a devastating loss of living colonies.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“These were very strong bees at the point that the fires took them out,” says Barker.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_122178\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 600px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_0955-new.jpg\" alt=\"Bees hard at work.\" width=\"600\" class=\"size-full wp-image-122178\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_0955-new.jpg 640w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_0955-new-160x284.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_0955-new-240x426.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_0955-new-375x666.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_0955-new-520x923.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bees hard at work. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of DeWitt Barker)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Over in the Sonoma Valley, Serge Labesque has been practicing natural beekeeping for twenty years. His unconventional approach to keeping honeybees has brought him notoriety in the North Bay where he teaches classes on natural beekeeping at Santa Rosa Junior College. According to Labesque, who is originally from France, most conventional beekeeping “goes against nature” for the benefit of humans.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>He handles honeybees like the wild creatures he believes them to be. “I keep the bees in mind,” he says. “Nature knows better than I do as a beekeeper. I try to respect the biology in my approach. I let the bees tell me what to do rather than forcing my intent on them.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Labesque keeps apiaries in four locations near his home in Glen Ellen. His main apiary is at \u003ca href=\"http://oakhillfarm.net\">Oak Hill Farm\u003c/a>, a small, diversified, organic and family-owned farm of Highway 12 near the \u003ca href=\"https://www.egret.org/preserves_bouverie\">Bouverie Wildflower Preserve\u003c/a>. The fires came within a few feet of the hives, but a fire break stopped the flames in their tracks. Everything around them was consumed and turned to ash, but the hives were spared. In what Labesque calls a miracle, the hives have yet to show any physical traces of fire whatsoever, an outcome he attributes to a combination of proximity to fire breaks and plain luck. A “good season” also means that the stores of honey and pollen are abundant.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Nonetheless, the bees' behavior indicates subtle negative impacts, perhaps stirred up by the fast-moving wildfire. Most notably, even as stores remain in top condition, the bees have shown signs of stress, mainly displayed as increased aggression. Labesque has discovered severed bee parts— legs and wings—torn away from the bees' bodies when they move too quickly within the hive. He’s also noticed some bees engaged in a behavior called “robbing,” when a strong colony attacks a weaker colony to settle honey.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“They are extremely agitated and very defensive much more than normal,” says Labesque. “I attribute that to the density of the smoke.” Despite these worrisome behaviors, he’s optimistic that once the smoke and the odor from burned vegetation and structures subside, the bees will return to normal pre-winter behaviors. They have plenty of food and forage from stands of eucalyptus and coyote brush that survived the fire. He’s not too worried about the bees' stores for the winter. They should have enough.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Labesque is encouraging fellow beekeepers to multiply and propagate those bees that make it through the coming winter.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We should multiply the bees that survived the fire and make them available to all the beekeepers who had lost their hives,” he says. “If we don’t do that, we’re going to be opening the door to the introduction bees that aren’t adapted to our local conditions. As we import bees, we import not only genetic material that is unfit to our area, but also new pests and pathogens that harm our bee population.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>One animal population that doesn’t get as much attention are local feral bees. Unlike their domesticated cousins, these native pollinators don’t typically keep stores and they live a solitary lifestyle, nesting in holes and leaves on the ground. According to Jon Sevigny, a beekeeper in Napa Valley, the recovery for these bees will be slow.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“These colonies that have survived will be in competition for food,” Sevigny said in a statement posted on the \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/NapaValleyBeekeepers/\">Napa Valley Beekeepers Facebook page.\u003c/a> “A lot of what they’re foraging will be concentrated where there are available food sources, like homes, gardens, and farmland.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Vineyards offer little sustenance to the bees, which means that until replacement plants like lupine spring up, the resources will be slim. But there are ways that people can help the bees rebound. Sevigny recommends planting a diverse assortment of seasonal and winter blooming flowers as bees can travel up to three miles in search of food sources. Rosemary, lavender, mint, and other flowering herbs are popular choices—just make sure they weren’t treated with pesticides or neonicotoids, which have been tied to \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colony_collapse_disorder\">Colony Collapse Disorder\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>He also suggests a gentle approach to gardening where leaves and underbrush are allowed to remain in place so as to prove nest locations where feral bees can overwinter. “Bees and more so, native pollinators, have been at this game since time began,” writes Sevigny. “They are resilient and resourceful. They will rebound.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>DeWitt Barker, despite the loss of 25 living colonies, shares this positive attitude. With over 60 hives spread throughout Sonoma County, he still has dozens of hives stationed on organic farms and other open spaces in Sebastopol, Graton, and parts of Santa Rosa that were unscathed by the fire.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“The bees are building up as we speak,” says Barker about his hives at Blue Lake Farms in east Santa Rosa.”Will, the farmer there, is cover cropping with buckwheat; I’m lucky to know people like him, who are doing the right thing and feeding bees during a time of the year when there is usually no nectar flow going.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_122179\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 600px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_1165-new.jpg\" alt=\"Dewitt Barker pulling honeycomb for the farmer’s market from Santa Rosa hives.\" width=\"600\" class=\"size-full wp-image-122179\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_1165-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_1165-new-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_1165-new-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_1165-new-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_1165-new-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_1165-new-1180x1573.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_1165-new-960x1280.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_1165-new-240x320.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_1165-new-375x500.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/IMG_1165-new-520x693.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dewitt Barker pulling honeycomb for the farmer’s market from Santa Rosa hives. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of DeWitt Barker)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>His bees also have strong, locally acclimated genetics, thanks to years of careful breeding. After refreshing his knowledge of queen bee breeding, Barker will work on building up baby colonies from his remaining hives. Urged on by a client, \u003ca href=\"https://www.goodeggs.com/sfbay/welcome/step/zip\">Good Eggs\u003c/a>, the organic grocery delivery service out of San Francisco, Barker is putting together a loan application through \u003ca href=\"https://www.kiva.org\">Kiva,\u003c/a> an online lending platform.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It’ll probably take about two years to build back his hives in the hills above Santa Rosa, but he’s up for the challenge.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cp>With the \u003ca href=\"http://thepaleodiet.com/\">Paleo Diet\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://aiplifestyle.com/what-is-autoimmune-protocol-diet/\">AIP (Autoimmune Protocol)\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"http://www.gapsdiet.com/\">GAPS (Gut and Psychology Syndrome)\u003c/a> diets gaining more adherents all the time, it’s almost surprising that more restaurants like Kitava Kitchen haven’t opened.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Berkeley has its \u003ca href=\"http://www.missionheirloom.com/\">Mission: Heirloom Garden Café\u003c/a>, but San Francisco had remained free of any of these types of eateries. Until now, that is.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Enter Kitava Kitchen, which opened yesterday in an old McDonald’s on Mission Street, right off of 16\u003csup>th\u003c/sup>, a fast-casual restaurant by two former tech guys who both came to the benefits of eating this way through their own personal experience.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_122228\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-122228\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1461-new.jpg\" alt=\"Bryan Tublin (L) and Jeff Nobbs (R), owners of Kitava Kitchen.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1461-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1461-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1461-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1461-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1461-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1461-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1461-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1461-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1461-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1461-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bryan Tublin (L) and Jeff Nobbs (R), owners of Kitava Kitchen. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>For Bryan Tublin, it was a chronic pain injury that led him to attend \u003ca href=\"https://www.baumancollege.org/\">Bauman College\u003c/a>’s nutritionist training program and adopt an anti-inflammatory diet to heal. For Jeff Nobbs, it was the high rates of cancer and diabetes in his family that had him reading up on nutritional studies in his spare time.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I was trying to figure out the healthiest way to eat. It’s crazy to me that no one can agree on it,” Nobbs said, adding, “I always nerded out on the nutritional side.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>About two years ago, Nobbs founded Mealmade, a delivery service that he said was “like Munchery for the Paleo diet,” while Tublin founded Simmer, a company that sold nutrient-rich bone broths, and soups and stews made from the broth at farmers markets and through catering.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_122202\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-122202\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1229-new.jpg\" alt=\"Kitava Kitchen Food Philosophy.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1229-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1229-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1229-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1229-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1229-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1229-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1229-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1229-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1229-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1229-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kitava Kitchen Food Philosophy. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>A quick primer on these diets: the Paleo diet as well as AIP and GAPS have some differences, but they mostly avoid gluten and dairy as well as soy and corn. Some avoid all grains and legumes as well. Kitava has white rice – that’s the only one that’s permissible because it’s easier for the body to digest – but the Paleo-friendly cauliflower rice is also on offer. Some also avoid vegetables in the nightshade family: tomato, eggplant and peppers. This means that spices like cayenne and paprika can’t be used, either, since they are made of dried peppers. Some also avoid seeds, which can be left off most dishes at Kitava. While Kitava’s menus are clearly marked with what’s vegan and/or vegetarian, there’s a special menu given to those on the AIP diet.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_122204\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1231-new.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-122204\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1231-new.jpg\" alt=\"Kitava Kitchen menu.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1231-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1231-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1231-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1231-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1231-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1231-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1231-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1231-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1231-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1231-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kitava Kitchen menu. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>It’s a diet heavy in vegetables and protein; pastured and organic meats and wild fish. White refined sugar is also avoided; at Kitava, when sweetener is used, it’s either coconut sugar, maple syrup or honey. The only oils used are olive, coconut or sustainably-harvested palm, and any processed foods are avoided as well. These diets are also responsible for the rise of bone broth.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Even those doing the incredibly strict \u003ca href=\"https://whole30.com/whole30-program-rules/\">Whole 30\u003c/a> diet can find things to eat here.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_122209\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1247-new.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-122209\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1247-new.jpg\" alt=\"Interior of Kitava Kitchen.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1247-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1247-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1247-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1247-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1247-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1247-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1247-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1247-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1247-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1247-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Interior of Kitava Kitchen. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“We didn’t want to tie ourselves to one specific diet philosophy,” said Tublin. “We wanted to make this food philosophy approachable, which is why we don’t brand ourselves as only Paleo or only vegan.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>They also point out that so many vegetarian or vegan restaurants rely on heavily-processed foods, which minimize the health benefits.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Mainly, their diet philosophy is: “We want people to eat clean and more vegetables,” said Tublin.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The name Kitava comes from \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kitava\">an island off the coast of Papua New Guinea\u003c/a>, which was the focus of \u003ca href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8077891\">a study\u003c/a> led by \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Staffan_Lindeberg\">Staffan Lindeberg\u003c/a> that speculated people live longer and healthier lives due to their diets. This Paleo-type diet has qualities similar to the so-named \u003ca href=\"https://bluezones.com/\">“blue zones”\u003c/a> where people's diets and quality of life are thought to increase longevity and reduce disease.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_122236\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1224-new.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-122236\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1224-new.jpg\" alt=\"About the name Kitava\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1224-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1224-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1224-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1224-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1224-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1224-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1224-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1224-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1224-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1224-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">About the name Kitava \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>In choosing the name, “We wanted to honor traditional food cultures and the wisdom in those cultures,” said Tublin.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Tublin and Nobbs met about two years ago when they each had their respective businesses going. They talked about perhaps collaborating some day. But then both reached a point where they felt opening a restaurant was the next logical step to grow their businesses.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Bryan was catering, and I was in delivery,” explained Nobbs. “We were both wanting to open a restaurant, and we realized it would be silly to be competitors with identical food philosophies.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Given that neither of them are chefs, they have worked with several; now heading up the kitchen is Chef Todd Preston, who spent much of his career doing research and development and in different managerial positions at the \u003ca href=\"http://www.sfsoupco.com/\">San Francisco Soup Company\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_122235\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1531-new.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-122235\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1531-new.jpg\" alt=\"Chef Todd Preston.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1531-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1531-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1531-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1531-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1531-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1531-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1531-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1531-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1531-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1531-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kitava Chef Todd Preston. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The fact that they are in a former McDonald’s is not lost on them, of course.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_122231\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1508-new.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-122231\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1508-new.jpg\" alt=\"Big Mac sticker remains in the very large walk-in refrigerator.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1508-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1508-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1508-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1508-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1508-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1508-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1508-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1508-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1508-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1508-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Big Mac sticker remains in the very large walk-in refrigerator. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>While they’ve made some major improvements to the dining room, with blond wood, one wall painted a cheery dark teal, living walls with succulents throughout; and replaced much of the equipment to suit their own needs, traces of their former tenant remain -- mostly in the bathroom signage and metallic doors as well as the stickers for apple pies and other McDonald's fare that still adorn the freezer.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_122206\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1236-new.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-122206\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1236-new.jpg\" alt=\"Interior dining space at Kitava Kitchen designed by Hannah Collins Designs.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1236-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1236-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1236-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1236-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1236-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1236-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1236-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1236-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1236-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1236-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Interior dining space at Kitava Kitchen designed by Hannah Collins Designs. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_122211\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1253-new.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-122211\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1253-new.jpg\" alt=\"Large dining table with mural painted by local artist Megan Stevens from What Meg Creates.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1253-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1253-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1253-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1253-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1253-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1253-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1253-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1253-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1253-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1253-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Large dining table with mural painted by local artist Megan Stevens from What Meg Creates. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_122208\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1246-new.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-122208\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1246-new.jpg\" alt=\"Living reliefs that need to be watered every few days adorn the walls.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1246-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1246-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1246-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1246-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1246-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1246-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1246-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1246-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1246-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1246-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Living reliefs adorn the walls that need to be watered every few days. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“Of course there’s a pun-ny irony here, but we’re taking fast food to real food,” said Tublin. “We hope that by being in this neighborhood and in this location, we can provide accessible and approachable food; we have familiar items but healthi-fied, with nothing on the menu over $20.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Added Nobbs, “In an early mission statement, we said it should be as easy to get a Paleo burger with grass-fed meat as McDonalds, but most are so much more expensive,” he said. “While we had a lot of grease to clean out, McDonalds has always put their brilliance into optimizing the kitchen for making food quickly; so we can take advantage of that, but with using incredibly different ingredients.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_122233\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1523-new.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-122233\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1523-new.jpg\" alt=\"The very large kitchen space that will be used for catering.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1523-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1523-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1523-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1523-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1523-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1523-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1523-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1523-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1523-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1523-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The very large kitchen space that will also be used for catering. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_122232\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1511-new.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-122232\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1511-new.jpg\" alt=\"Bryan Tublin shows off the large walk-in cold storage space.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1511-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1511-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1511-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1511-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1511-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1511-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1511-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1511-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1511-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1511-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bryan Tublin shows off the large walk-in cold storage space. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>As for sourcing, Kitava is using the highest grade of \u003ca href=\"http://www.maryschickens.com/cabronze.htm\">Mary’s free-range, organic and pastured chicken\u003c/a> (Mary’s has at least five grades of chicken); heritage pork is from \u003ca href=\"http://www.marinsunfarms.com/\">Marin Sun Farms\u003c/a>, beef from \u003ca href=\"http://www.pacificpastures.com/\">Pacific Pastures\u003c/a> and salmon is wild Alaskan and troll caught.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_122218\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1313-new.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-122218\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1313-new.jpg\" alt=\"Roasted Brassica Salad with pastured chicken.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1313-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1313-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1313-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1313-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1313-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1313-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1313-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1313-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1313-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1313-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Roasted Brassica Salad with pastured chicken. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“Our protein sourcing is really important,” said Tublin. “Factory farming is terrible for everyone involved, it’s not healthy for us, nor the animals themselves, nor the environment.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Vegetables are local and organic when possible, with many coming from Oakland’s \u003ca href=\"http://www.mandelamarketplace.org/\">Mandela Marketplace\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>We tried some of the more popular dishes at Kitava.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_122216\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1298-new.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-122216\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1298-new.jpg\" alt=\"Butternut squash hummus and yucca chips. \" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1298-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1298-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1298-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1298-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1298-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1298-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1298-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1298-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1298-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1298-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Butternut squash hummus and yucca chips. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_122217\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1305-new.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-122217\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1305-new.jpg\" alt=\"Avocado mash with yucca chips.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1305-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1305-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1305-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1305-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1305-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1305-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1305-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1305-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1305-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1305-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Avocado mash with yucca chips. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>We found the butternut squash hummus (it has no chick peas) and yucca chips ($7) to be an interesting and delicious substitute for the real thing, while the avocado mash (also with yucca chips $6) tasted like just avocado and salt. While it wasn’t called guacamole on the menu, we wanted more acid or heat, to make it more interesting.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The General Tso’s Chicken is made up of chicken pieces deep-fried in cassava flour, with roasted broccoli over white or cauliflower rice ($14). Given the no soy rule, the sauce is a hoisin-coconut amino sauce blend. The sauce was a bit sweet for us; we obviously missed the saltiness of soy.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_122225\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1407-new.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-122225\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1407-new.jpg\" alt=\"General Tso’s Chicken with a hoisin-coconut amino sauce. \" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1407-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1407-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1407-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1407-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1407-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1407-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1407-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1407-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1407-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1407-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">General Tso’s Chicken with a hoisin-coconut amino sauce. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>For those having a meat craving, the Zoodles and Meatballs ($13) were a great choice (vegetarians could have this dish with king trumpet mushrooms instead).\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_122219\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1330-new.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-122219\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1330-new.jpg\" alt=\"Zoodles and Meatballs\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1330-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1330-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1330-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1330-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1330-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1330-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1330-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1330-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1330-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1330-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Zoodles and Meatballs \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The meatballs were hefty and generous, in a marinara sauce over spaghetti-like noodles made solely of zucchini; it was comfort food gone Paleo.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Our favorite dish by far was the tacos; we tried them with wild-caught salmon ($19) (they can also be had with chicken ($16) or beans $12). We found the cassava-almond flour tortillas to be excellent, with the texture and mouth-feel barely discernible from corn.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_122223\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1374-new.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-122223\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1374-new.jpg\" alt=\"Kitava Street Tacos with troll-caught salmon.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1374-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1374-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1374-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1374-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1374-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1374-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1374-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1374-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1374-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1374-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kitava's Street Tacos with troll-caught wild salmon. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>There are also numerous bowls on the menu, like the Cuban or Baja ($14 to $15) with various proteins and other fillings, salads, and a meatloaf with sweet potato mash ($15).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There are also other vegetable sides, like Roasted Broccoli with Lemon ($4.95) and Crispy Brussels Sprouts with Chipotle Aioli ($7) that can be shared as small plates.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And then there is the sweet section; where most of the desserts are made with almond flour and cashew milk ice cream. There are brownies ($4) and cookies ($3) and dates stuffed with almond butter, chocolate and sea salt ($5).\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_122227\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1444-new.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-122227\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1444-new.jpg\" alt=\"Kitava ice cream sandwich.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1444-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1444-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1444-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1444-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1444-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1444-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1444-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1444-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1444-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1444-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kitava ice cream sandwich. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>We were given an ice cream sandwich, which is made with cashew milk ice cream and maple syrup sandwiched between two almond flour cookies ($8).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Kitava is available not only at the restaurant, but by delivery with \u003ca href=\"https://www.ubereats.com/san_francisco/\">Uber Eats\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.grubhub.com/\">Grubhub\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://www.doordash.com/\">Doordash\u003c/a>. To-go orders can be taken \u003ca href=\"https://www.grubhub.com/restaurant/kitava-formerly-mealmade-2011-mission-st-san-francisco/354238?classicAffiliateId=%2Fr%2Fw%2F52382%2F&utm_source=content-cms.grubhub.com&utm_medium=OOL&utm_campaign=order%20online&utm_content=354238\">online\u003c/a>. They also offer catering, and eventually hope to expand.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Even with its impeccably-sourced proteins, Tublin and Nobbs feel people should be eating more vegetables than they often do.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Our menu is centered heavily around vegetables,” said Tublin. “Our bowls feature them prominently, and our small plates are all veggie- heavy. What we really want is for people to be eating more veggies.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_122212\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1265-new.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-122212\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1265-new.jpg\" alt=\"Kitava Kitchen logo on the doorway at Mission and 16th.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1265-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1265-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1265-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1265-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1265-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1265-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1265-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1265-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1265-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1265-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kitava Kitchen logo on the doorway at Mission and 16th. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kitava.com/\">\u003cstrong>Kitava Kitchen\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n2011 Mission St., San Francisco, CA 94110 [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/7fWJkT\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nHours: Open Mon-Sat 11am-9:30pm, Closed Sunday\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/kitavakitchen/?hc_ref=ARSpoet9_lItXksgSJpKV5b8sdlUhK7WaGSGSvGTLTkrkxGLKpr7efYTJMKURFFagxc&fref=gs&dti=1653881241517382&hc_location=group\">@kitavakitchen\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/kitavakitchen\">@kitavakitchen\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nInstagram: \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/kitavakitchen/\">@kitavakitchen\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $$ entrees average around $15\u003c/p>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>With the \u003ca href=\"http://thepaleodiet.com/\">Paleo Diet\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://aiplifestyle.com/what-is-autoimmune-protocol-diet/\">AIP (Autoimmune Protocol)\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"http://www.gapsdiet.com/\">GAPS (Gut and Psychology Syndrome)\u003c/a> diets gaining more adherents all the time, it’s almost surprising that more restaurants like Kitava Kitchen haven’t opened.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Berkeley has its \u003ca href=\"http://www.missionheirloom.com/\">Mission: Heirloom Garden Café\u003c/a>, but San Francisco had remained free of any of these types of eateries. Until now, that is.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Enter Kitava Kitchen, which opened yesterday in an old McDonald’s on Mission Street, right off of 16\u003csup>th\u003c/sup>, a fast-casual restaurant by two former tech guys who both came to the benefits of eating this way through their own personal experience.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_122228\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-122228\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1461-new.jpg\" alt=\"Bryan Tublin (L) and Jeff Nobbs (R), owners of Kitava Kitchen.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1461-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1461-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1461-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1461-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1461-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1461-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1461-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1461-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1461-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1461-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bryan Tublin (L) and Jeff Nobbs (R), owners of Kitava Kitchen. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>For Bryan Tublin, it was a chronic pain injury that led him to attend \u003ca href=\"https://www.baumancollege.org/\">Bauman College\u003c/a>’s nutritionist training program and adopt an anti-inflammatory diet to heal. For Jeff Nobbs, it was the high rates of cancer and diabetes in his family that had him reading up on nutritional studies in his spare time.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I was trying to figure out the healthiest way to eat. It’s crazy to me that no one can agree on it,” Nobbs said, adding, “I always nerded out on the nutritional side.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>About two years ago, Nobbs founded Mealmade, a delivery service that he said was “like Munchery for the Paleo diet,” while Tublin founded Simmer, a company that sold nutrient-rich bone broths, and soups and stews made from the broth at farmers markets and through catering.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_122202\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-122202\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1229-new.jpg\" alt=\"Kitava Kitchen Food Philosophy.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1229-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1229-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1229-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1229-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1229-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1229-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1229-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1229-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1229-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1229-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kitava Kitchen Food Philosophy. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>A quick primer on these diets: the Paleo diet as well as AIP and GAPS have some differences, but they mostly avoid gluten and dairy as well as soy and corn. Some avoid all grains and legumes as well. Kitava has white rice – that’s the only one that’s permissible because it’s easier for the body to digest – but the Paleo-friendly cauliflower rice is also on offer. Some also avoid vegetables in the nightshade family: tomato, eggplant and peppers. This means that spices like cayenne and paprika can’t be used, either, since they are made of dried peppers. Some also avoid seeds, which can be left off most dishes at Kitava. While Kitava’s menus are clearly marked with what’s vegan and/or vegetarian, there’s a special menu given to those on the AIP diet.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_122204\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1231-new.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-122204\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1231-new.jpg\" alt=\"Kitava Kitchen menu.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1231-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1231-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1231-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1231-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1231-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1231-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1231-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1231-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1231-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1231-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kitava Kitchen menu. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>It’s a diet heavy in vegetables and protein; pastured and organic meats and wild fish. White refined sugar is also avoided; at Kitava, when sweetener is used, it’s either coconut sugar, maple syrup or honey. The only oils used are olive, coconut or sustainably-harvested palm, and any processed foods are avoided as well. These diets are also responsible for the rise of bone broth.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Even those doing the incredibly strict \u003ca href=\"https://whole30.com/whole30-program-rules/\">Whole 30\u003c/a> diet can find things to eat here.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_122209\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1247-new.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-122209\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1247-new.jpg\" alt=\"Interior of Kitava Kitchen.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1247-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1247-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1247-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1247-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1247-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1247-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1247-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1247-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1247-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1247-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Interior of Kitava Kitchen. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“We didn’t want to tie ourselves to one specific diet philosophy,” said Tublin. “We wanted to make this food philosophy approachable, which is why we don’t brand ourselves as only Paleo or only vegan.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>They also point out that so many vegetarian or vegan restaurants rely on heavily-processed foods, which minimize the health benefits.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Mainly, their diet philosophy is: “We want people to eat clean and more vegetables,” said Tublin.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The name Kitava comes from \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kitava\">an island off the coast of Papua New Guinea\u003c/a>, which was the focus of \u003ca href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8077891\">a study\u003c/a> led by \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Staffan_Lindeberg\">Staffan Lindeberg\u003c/a> that speculated people live longer and healthier lives due to their diets. This Paleo-type diet has qualities similar to the so-named \u003ca href=\"https://bluezones.com/\">“blue zones”\u003c/a> where people's diets and quality of life are thought to increase longevity and reduce disease.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_122236\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1224-new.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-122236\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1224-new.jpg\" alt=\"About the name Kitava\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1224-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1224-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1224-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1224-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1224-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1224-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1224-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1224-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1224-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1224-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">About the name Kitava \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>In choosing the name, “We wanted to honor traditional food cultures and the wisdom in those cultures,” said Tublin.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Tublin and Nobbs met about two years ago when they each had their respective businesses going. They talked about perhaps collaborating some day. But then both reached a point where they felt opening a restaurant was the next logical step to grow their businesses.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Bryan was catering, and I was in delivery,” explained Nobbs. “We were both wanting to open a restaurant, and we realized it would be silly to be competitors with identical food philosophies.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Given that neither of them are chefs, they have worked with several; now heading up the kitchen is Chef Todd Preston, who spent much of his career doing research and development and in different managerial positions at the \u003ca href=\"http://www.sfsoupco.com/\">San Francisco Soup Company\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_122235\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1531-new.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-122235\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1531-new.jpg\" alt=\"Chef Todd Preston.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1531-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1531-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1531-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1531-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1531-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1531-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1531-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1531-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1531-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1531-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kitava Chef Todd Preston. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The fact that they are in a former McDonald’s is not lost on them, of course.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_122231\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1508-new.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-122231\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1508-new.jpg\" alt=\"Big Mac sticker remains in the very large walk-in refrigerator.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1508-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1508-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1508-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1508-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1508-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1508-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1508-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1508-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1508-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1508-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Big Mac sticker remains in the very large walk-in refrigerator. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>While they’ve made some major improvements to the dining room, with blond wood, one wall painted a cheery dark teal, living walls with succulents throughout; and replaced much of the equipment to suit their own needs, traces of their former tenant remain -- mostly in the bathroom signage and metallic doors as well as the stickers for apple pies and other McDonald's fare that still adorn the freezer.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_122206\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1236-new.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-122206\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1236-new.jpg\" alt=\"Interior dining space at Kitava Kitchen designed by Hannah Collins Designs.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1236-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1236-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1236-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1236-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1236-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1236-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1236-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1236-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1236-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1236-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Interior dining space at Kitava Kitchen designed by Hannah Collins Designs. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_122211\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1253-new.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-122211\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1253-new.jpg\" alt=\"Large dining table with mural painted by local artist Megan Stevens from What Meg Creates.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1253-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1253-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1253-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1253-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1253-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1253-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1253-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1253-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1253-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1253-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Large dining table with mural painted by local artist Megan Stevens from What Meg Creates. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_122208\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1246-new.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-122208\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1246-new.jpg\" alt=\"Living reliefs that need to be watered every few days adorn the walls.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1246-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1246-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1246-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1246-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1246-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1246-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1246-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1246-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1246-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1246-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Living reliefs adorn the walls that need to be watered every few days. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“Of course there’s a pun-ny irony here, but we’re taking fast food to real food,” said Tublin. “We hope that by being in this neighborhood and in this location, we can provide accessible and approachable food; we have familiar items but healthi-fied, with nothing on the menu over $20.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Added Nobbs, “In an early mission statement, we said it should be as easy to get a Paleo burger with grass-fed meat as McDonalds, but most are so much more expensive,” he said. “While we had a lot of grease to clean out, McDonalds has always put their brilliance into optimizing the kitchen for making food quickly; so we can take advantage of that, but with using incredibly different ingredients.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_122233\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1523-new.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-122233\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1523-new.jpg\" alt=\"The very large kitchen space that will be used for catering.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1523-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1523-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1523-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1523-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1523-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1523-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1523-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1523-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1523-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1523-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The very large kitchen space that will also be used for catering. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_122232\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1511-new.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-122232\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1511-new.jpg\" alt=\"Bryan Tublin shows off the large walk-in cold storage space.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1511-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1511-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1511-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1511-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1511-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1511-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1511-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1511-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1511-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1511-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bryan Tublin shows off the large walk-in cold storage space. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>As for sourcing, Kitava is using the highest grade of \u003ca href=\"http://www.maryschickens.com/cabronze.htm\">Mary’s free-range, organic and pastured chicken\u003c/a> (Mary’s has at least five grades of chicken); heritage pork is from \u003ca href=\"http://www.marinsunfarms.com/\">Marin Sun Farms\u003c/a>, beef from \u003ca href=\"http://www.pacificpastures.com/\">Pacific Pastures\u003c/a> and salmon is wild Alaskan and troll caught.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_122218\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1313-new.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-122218\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1313-new.jpg\" alt=\"Roasted Brassica Salad with pastured chicken.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1313-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1313-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1313-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1313-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1313-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1313-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1313-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1313-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1313-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1313-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Roasted Brassica Salad with pastured chicken. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“Our protein sourcing is really important,” said Tublin. “Factory farming is terrible for everyone involved, it’s not healthy for us, nor the animals themselves, nor the environment.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Vegetables are local and organic when possible, with many coming from Oakland’s \u003ca href=\"http://www.mandelamarketplace.org/\">Mandela Marketplace\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>We tried some of the more popular dishes at Kitava.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_122216\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1298-new.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-122216\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1298-new.jpg\" alt=\"Butternut squash hummus and yucca chips. \" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1298-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1298-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1298-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1298-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1298-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1298-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1298-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1298-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1298-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1298-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Butternut squash hummus and yucca chips. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_122217\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1305-new.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-122217\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1305-new.jpg\" alt=\"Avocado mash with yucca chips.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1305-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1305-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1305-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1305-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1305-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1305-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1305-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1305-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1305-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1305-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Avocado mash with yucca chips. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>We found the butternut squash hummus (it has no chick peas) and yucca chips ($7) to be an interesting and delicious substitute for the real thing, while the avocado mash (also with yucca chips $6) tasted like just avocado and salt. While it wasn’t called guacamole on the menu, we wanted more acid or heat, to make it more interesting.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The General Tso’s Chicken is made up of chicken pieces deep-fried in cassava flour, with roasted broccoli over white or cauliflower rice ($14). Given the no soy rule, the sauce is a hoisin-coconut amino sauce blend. The sauce was a bit sweet for us; we obviously missed the saltiness of soy.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_122225\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1407-new.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-122225\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1407-new.jpg\" alt=\"General Tso’s Chicken with a hoisin-coconut amino sauce. \" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1407-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1407-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1407-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1407-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1407-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1407-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1407-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1407-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1407-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1407-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">General Tso’s Chicken with a hoisin-coconut amino sauce. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>For those having a meat craving, the Zoodles and Meatballs ($13) were a great choice (vegetarians could have this dish with king trumpet mushrooms instead).\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_122219\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1330-new.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-122219\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1330-new.jpg\" alt=\"Zoodles and Meatballs\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1330-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1330-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1330-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1330-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1330-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1330-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1330-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1330-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1330-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1330-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Zoodles and Meatballs \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The meatballs were hefty and generous, in a marinara sauce over spaghetti-like noodles made solely of zucchini; it was comfort food gone Paleo.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Our favorite dish by far was the tacos; we tried them with wild-caught salmon ($19) (they can also be had with chicken ($16) or beans $12). We found the cassava-almond flour tortillas to be excellent, with the texture and mouth-feel barely discernible from corn.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_122223\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1374-new.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-122223\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1374-new.jpg\" alt=\"Kitava Street Tacos with troll-caught salmon.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1374-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1374-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1374-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1374-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1374-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1374-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1374-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1374-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1374-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1374-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kitava's Street Tacos with troll-caught wild salmon. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>There are also numerous bowls on the menu, like the Cuban or Baja ($14 to $15) with various proteins and other fillings, salads, and a meatloaf with sweet potato mash ($15).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There are also other vegetable sides, like Roasted Broccoli with Lemon ($4.95) and Crispy Brussels Sprouts with Chipotle Aioli ($7) that can be shared as small plates.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And then there is the sweet section; where most of the desserts are made with almond flour and cashew milk ice cream. There are brownies ($4) and cookies ($3) and dates stuffed with almond butter, chocolate and sea salt ($5).\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_122227\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1444-new.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-122227\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1444-new.jpg\" alt=\"Kitava ice cream sandwich.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1444-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1444-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1444-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1444-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1444-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1444-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1444-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1444-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1444-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1444-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kitava ice cream sandwich. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>We were given an ice cream sandwich, which is made with cashew milk ice cream and maple syrup sandwiched between two almond flour cookies ($8).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Kitava is available not only at the restaurant, but by delivery with \u003ca href=\"https://www.ubereats.com/san_francisco/\">Uber Eats\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.grubhub.com/\">Grubhub\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://www.doordash.com/\">Doordash\u003c/a>. To-go orders can be taken \u003ca href=\"https://www.grubhub.com/restaurant/kitava-formerly-mealmade-2011-mission-st-san-francisco/354238?classicAffiliateId=%2Fr%2Fw%2F52382%2F&utm_source=content-cms.grubhub.com&utm_medium=OOL&utm_campaign=order%20online&utm_content=354238\">online\u003c/a>. They also offer catering, and eventually hope to expand.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Even with its impeccably-sourced proteins, Tublin and Nobbs feel people should be eating more vegetables than they often do.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Our menu is centered heavily around vegetables,” said Tublin. “Our bowls feature them prominently, and our small plates are all veggie- heavy. What we really want is for people to be eating more veggies.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_122212\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1265-new.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-122212\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1265-new.jpg\" alt=\"Kitava Kitchen logo on the doorway at Mission and 16th.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1265-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1265-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1265-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1265-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1265-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1265-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1265-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1265-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1265-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/11/MG_1265-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kitava Kitchen logo on the doorway at Mission and 16th. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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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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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>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cp>North Bay residents have spent the days since Monday morning, October 9, experiencing terror, loss, and heartbreak. They’ve been fighting fires with garden hoses, preparing their homes against the onslaught of raging flames, and waiting in evacuation centers for news of loved ones and updates regarding the survival of their homes. In the past few days, firefighters battling blazes in Napa and Sonoma counties have continued to make gains, with containment numbers increasing. When the fires are quenched begins the road toward recovery.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In an effort to help rebuild their local community, Natalie and Vinnie Cilurzo, owners of Santa Rosa’s Russian River Brewing Company, have partnered with former professional cyclist Levi Leipheimer’s King Ridge Foundation to launch the charitable endeavor \u003ca href=\"http://www.sonomapride.com/\">Sonoma Pride\u003c/a>. The campaign will raise funds through direct donations to the King Ridge Foundation, sales of Sonoma Pride beer (to be released on October 31) and $25 donations for a chance to win Pliny the Younger line-cutting privileges in 2018.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_122017\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/Levi-Leipheimer-during-his-King-Ridge-GranFondo-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Professional cyclist Levi Leipheimer’s King Ridge Foundation is part of the Sonoma Pride campaign.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"size-full wp-image-122017\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/Levi-Leipheimer-during-his-King-Ridge-GranFondo-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/Levi-Leipheimer-during-his-King-Ridge-GranFondo-1024x683-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/Levi-Leipheimer-during-his-King-Ridge-GranFondo-1024x683-800x534.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/Levi-Leipheimer-during-his-King-Ridge-GranFondo-1024x683-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/Levi-Leipheimer-during-his-King-Ridge-GranFondo-1024x683-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/Levi-Leipheimer-during-his-King-Ridge-GranFondo-1024x683-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/Levi-Leipheimer-during-his-King-Ridge-GranFondo-1024x683-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/Levi-Leipheimer-during-his-King-Ridge-GranFondo-1024x683-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/Levi-Leipheimer-during-his-King-Ridge-GranFondo-1024x683-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Professional cyclist Levi Leipheimer’s King Ridge Foundation is part of the Sonoma Pride campaign. \u003ccite>(Photo courtesy of Levi Leipheimer)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The Sonoma Pride donation site, which has already realized over $162,959 in charitable contributions, will continue to collect and distribute funds through December; 100 percent of proceeds will be donated to victims of the Sonoma County wildfires.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Commenting on the Sonoma Pride campaign, Natalie Cilurzo says, “It was important to Vinnie and me to partner with a local non-profit that would ensure the money raised stays in Sonoma County…one with no overhead or administrative fees so all of the money goes directly to the wildfire victims.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>As part of this fundraising effort, Russian River Brewing Company has invited breweries from across Sonoma County and around the world to create beers under the Sonoma Pride label. Bear Republic Brewing Company in Healdsburg was the first to sign on for the collaboration.\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Being a retired firefighter myself” says Richard Norgrove Jr., Bear Republic owner and master brewer, “it was important for us to be a part of this.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_122009\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/BEARREPUB031_724989-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Richard Norgrove Jr., owner and master brewer at Bear Republic Brewing Company. Bear Republic has partnered with St. Florian’s Brewery and 101 North to make collaborative beers under the Sonoma Pride label.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"size-full wp-image-122009\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/BEARREPUB031_724989-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/BEARREPUB031_724989-1024x683-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/BEARREPUB031_724989-1024x683-800x534.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/BEARREPUB031_724989-1024x683-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/BEARREPUB031_724989-1024x683-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/BEARREPUB031_724989-1024x683-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/BEARREPUB031_724989-1024x683-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/BEARREPUB031_724989-1024x683-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/BEARREPUB031_724989-1024x683-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Richard Norgrove Jr., owner and master brewer at Bear Republic Brewing Company. Bear Republic has partnered with St. Florian’s Brewery and 101 North to make collaborative beers under the Sonoma Pride label. \u003ccite>(Photo courtesy of Bear Republic Brewing Company)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>As part of the Sonoma Pride campaign, Bear Republic has partnered with St. Florian’s Brewery in Windsor to make a collaborative beer called “Mutual Aid.” Firetrucks from Healdsburg and Windsor will be pictured on the label. Aron Levin, owner and master brewer at St. Florian’s Brewery (St. Florian is patron saint of firefighters), is a fire captain and has been fighting on the front line since the North Bay wildfires broke out.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_122013\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/CTJ0321_STFLORIANBREWERY1_639932.jpg\" alt=\"Aron and Amy Levin, owners of St. Florian's Brewery in Windsor. Aron is a fire captain and has been fighting on the front line since the North Bay wildfires broke out.\" width=\"800\" height=\"551\" class=\"size-full wp-image-122013\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/CTJ0321_STFLORIANBREWERY1_639932.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/CTJ0321_STFLORIANBREWERY1_639932-160x110.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/CTJ0321_STFLORIANBREWERY1_639932-768x529.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/CTJ0321_STFLORIANBREWERY1_639932-240x165.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/CTJ0321_STFLORIANBREWERY1_639932-375x258.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/CTJ0321_STFLORIANBREWERY1_639932-520x358.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Aron and Amy Levin, owners of St. Florian's Brewery in Windsor. Aron is a fire captain and has been fighting on the front line since the North Bay wildfires broke out. \u003ccite>(Conner Jay)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Bear Republic is planning a similar collaboration with Petaluma’s 101 North Brewing with a label representing Richard Norgrove’s and 101 North master brewer Joel Johnson’s alma mater Cardinal Newman. The proceeds from this collaborative brew will go directly toward rebuilding Cardinal Newman High School, which was damaged in the Tubbs Fire. Bear Republic Brewing is also donating 50 cents on ever case sold to help fire victims; the brewery estimates this will net $70,000 for the charitable endeavor.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Meanwhile, Sonoma Springs Brewing in Sonoma Valley plan to brew a juicy-style IPA under the Sonoma Pride label, which will be released on draft in November. On November 11th, the brewery will honor the Sonoma Valley Volunteer Fire Department at their annual Sottile Red Party fundraiser.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In addition to Russian River Brewing, Bear Republic, St. Florian’s, 101 North and Sonoma Springs, Santa Rosa breweries HenHouse and Cooperage are brewing a collaborative beer under the Sonoma Pride label and local breweries Plow, Third Street Aleworks, Seismic, Moonlight, Crooked Goat, Fogbelt, Barrel Brothers and 3 Disciples are also joining the fundraising effort.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[gallery type=\"slideshow\" link=\"none\" size=\"full\" ids=\"122020,122012,122011,122019,122018,122010,122016,122008\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>All Sonoma Pride beers will be available on draft from October 31.\u003c/strong> Russian River Brewery and Bear Republic will be producing 10,000 barrels; they will bottle some Sonoma Pride for national distribution. Russian River Brewing Company’s Sonoma Pride release party is scheduled on October 31st, more details can be found on the brewery’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/russianriverbrewing/\">Facebook page\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Locals and families affected by the fires can \u003ca href=\"https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfisTMwEVRNxBxG9u_yBZFzAI75PUXI8hp6Ob1KupemA8GuqA/viewform?usp=sf_link\">apply for funds\u003c/a> online through the King Ridge Foundation; families with children are given preference. The Sonoma Pride campaign has also secured donations from Trek and Specialized of 1,000 new bicycles; families with children who lost bikes in the fires or children who don’t own a bike may apply for one \u003ca href=\"https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd11a_87wl8M7Csd_IkfQlqYkjwJTnP5deqX6697nwuHjUzqA/viewform\">here.\u003c/a> North Bay residents who are in need of basic necessities like toiletries, shoes, and clothing may apply for assistance in obtaining those items \u003ca href=\"https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfazWnT-8oTpT-3mOOmUO7unfEvdjxqySwgJS2I6b1GOXCSqw/viewform\">here\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Get more information about Sonoma Pride, and how to make a donation at \u003ca href=\"http://www.sonomapride.com/\">sonomapride.com\u003c/a>.\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>National breweries planning to brew beers under the Sonoma Pride label include: \u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nAlvarado Street (Monterey, CA), New Bohemian (Santa Cruz, CA), Eight Bridges (Livermore, CA), Morgan Territory (Tracy, CA), The Bell Marker (San Diego, CA), Crux Fermentation Project (Bend, OR), Boneyard (Bend, OR), Creature Comforts (Athens, GA), Scarlet Lane (McCordsville, IN), Cigar City (Tampa, FL), Ballast Point (San Diego, CA), and Sierra Nevada (Chico, CA), Sante Adairius Rustic Ales (Capitola, CA), Bagby Beer Company (Oceanside, CA), Three Weavers (Inglewood, CA), St. Archer (San Diego, CA), J Dubs Brewing (Sarasota, FL), Allegory Brewing (McMinnville, OR), and Revision Brewing (Sparks, NV) — more are expected to join.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>This story was originally published on\u003c/em> \u003ca href=\"http://www.sonomamag.com/russian-river-brewing-launches-sonoma-pride-campaign-to-support-sonoma-county-fire-victims/\">\u003cem>Sonomamag.com\u003c/em>\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>North Bay residents have spent the days since Monday morning, October 9, experiencing terror, loss, and heartbreak. They’ve been fighting fires with garden hoses, preparing their homes against the onslaught of raging flames, and waiting in evacuation centers for news of loved ones and updates regarding the survival of their homes. In the past few days, firefighters battling blazes in Napa and Sonoma counties have continued to make gains, with containment numbers increasing. When the fires are quenched begins the road toward recovery.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In an effort to help rebuild their local community, Natalie and Vinnie Cilurzo, owners of Santa Rosa’s Russian River Brewing Company, have partnered with former professional cyclist Levi Leipheimer’s King Ridge Foundation to launch the charitable endeavor \u003ca href=\"http://www.sonomapride.com/\">Sonoma Pride\u003c/a>. The campaign will raise funds through direct donations to the King Ridge Foundation, sales of Sonoma Pride beer (to be released on October 31) and $25 donations for a chance to win Pliny the Younger line-cutting privileges in 2018.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_122017\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/Levi-Leipheimer-during-his-King-Ridge-GranFondo-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Professional cyclist Levi Leipheimer’s King Ridge Foundation is part of the Sonoma Pride campaign.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"size-full wp-image-122017\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/Levi-Leipheimer-during-his-King-Ridge-GranFondo-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/Levi-Leipheimer-during-his-King-Ridge-GranFondo-1024x683-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/Levi-Leipheimer-during-his-King-Ridge-GranFondo-1024x683-800x534.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/Levi-Leipheimer-during-his-King-Ridge-GranFondo-1024x683-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/Levi-Leipheimer-during-his-King-Ridge-GranFondo-1024x683-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/Levi-Leipheimer-during-his-King-Ridge-GranFondo-1024x683-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/Levi-Leipheimer-during-his-King-Ridge-GranFondo-1024x683-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/Levi-Leipheimer-during-his-King-Ridge-GranFondo-1024x683-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/Levi-Leipheimer-during-his-King-Ridge-GranFondo-1024x683-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Professional cyclist Levi Leipheimer’s King Ridge Foundation is part of the Sonoma Pride campaign. \u003ccite>(Photo courtesy of Levi Leipheimer)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The Sonoma Pride donation site, which has already realized over $162,959 in charitable contributions, will continue to collect and distribute funds through December; 100 percent of proceeds will be donated to victims of the Sonoma County wildfires.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Commenting on the Sonoma Pride campaign, Natalie Cilurzo says, “It was important to Vinnie and me to partner with a local non-profit that would ensure the money raised stays in Sonoma County…one with no overhead or administrative fees so all of the money goes directly to the wildfire victims.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>As part of this fundraising effort, Russian River Brewing Company has invited breweries from across Sonoma County and around the world to create beers under the Sonoma Pride label. Bear Republic Brewing Company in Healdsburg was the first to sign on for the collaboration.\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Being a retired firefighter myself” says Richard Norgrove Jr., Bear Republic owner and master brewer, “it was important for us to be a part of this.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_122009\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/BEARREPUB031_724989-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Richard Norgrove Jr., owner and master brewer at Bear Republic Brewing Company. Bear Republic has partnered with St. Florian’s Brewery and 101 North to make collaborative beers under the Sonoma Pride label.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"size-full wp-image-122009\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/BEARREPUB031_724989-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/BEARREPUB031_724989-1024x683-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/BEARREPUB031_724989-1024x683-800x534.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/BEARREPUB031_724989-1024x683-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/BEARREPUB031_724989-1024x683-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/BEARREPUB031_724989-1024x683-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/BEARREPUB031_724989-1024x683-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/BEARREPUB031_724989-1024x683-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/BEARREPUB031_724989-1024x683-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Richard Norgrove Jr., owner and master brewer at Bear Republic Brewing Company. Bear Republic has partnered with St. Florian’s Brewery and 101 North to make collaborative beers under the Sonoma Pride label. \u003ccite>(Photo courtesy of Bear Republic Brewing Company)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>As part of the Sonoma Pride campaign, Bear Republic has partnered with St. Florian’s Brewery in Windsor to make a collaborative beer called “Mutual Aid.” Firetrucks from Healdsburg and Windsor will be pictured on the label. Aron Levin, owner and master brewer at St. Florian’s Brewery (St. Florian is patron saint of firefighters), is a fire captain and has been fighting on the front line since the North Bay wildfires broke out.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_122013\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/CTJ0321_STFLORIANBREWERY1_639932.jpg\" alt=\"Aron and Amy Levin, owners of St. Florian's Brewery in Windsor. Aron is a fire captain and has been fighting on the front line since the North Bay wildfires broke out.\" width=\"800\" height=\"551\" class=\"size-full wp-image-122013\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/CTJ0321_STFLORIANBREWERY1_639932.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/CTJ0321_STFLORIANBREWERY1_639932-160x110.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/CTJ0321_STFLORIANBREWERY1_639932-768x529.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/CTJ0321_STFLORIANBREWERY1_639932-240x165.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/CTJ0321_STFLORIANBREWERY1_639932-375x258.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/CTJ0321_STFLORIANBREWERY1_639932-520x358.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Aron and Amy Levin, owners of St. Florian's Brewery in Windsor. Aron is a fire captain and has been fighting on the front line since the North Bay wildfires broke out. \u003ccite>(Conner Jay)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Bear Republic is planning a similar collaboration with Petaluma’s 101 North Brewing with a label representing Richard Norgrove’s and 101 North master brewer Joel Johnson’s alma mater Cardinal Newman. The proceeds from this collaborative brew will go directly toward rebuilding Cardinal Newman High School, which was damaged in the Tubbs Fire. Bear Republic Brewing is also donating 50 cents on ever case sold to help fire victims; the brewery estimates this will net $70,000 for the charitable endeavor.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Meanwhile, Sonoma Springs Brewing in Sonoma Valley plan to brew a juicy-style IPA under the Sonoma Pride label, which will be released on draft in November. On November 11th, the brewery will honor the Sonoma Valley Volunteer Fire Department at their annual Sottile Red Party fundraiser.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In addition to Russian River Brewing, Bear Republic, St. Florian’s, 101 North and Sonoma Springs, Santa Rosa breweries HenHouse and Cooperage are brewing a collaborative beer under the Sonoma Pride label and local breweries Plow, Third Street Aleworks, Seismic, Moonlight, Crooked Goat, Fogbelt, Barrel Brothers and 3 Disciples are also joining the fundraising effort.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cp>\u003cem>Jamaica native and chef Abraham “OB” Matterson serves up the flavors of his childhood at Scotch Bonnet, a new restaurant in Rincon Center.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>We knew we’d landed in the right place when we saw the Jamaican flag flying in the window of the as-yet unadorned Scotch Bonnet space in Rincon Center in downtown San Francisco. Staff were scurrying about filling containers with hot sauce and cleaning up from the lunch rush when Chef OB Matterson walked out, letting us know that we could take photos, but that they were still in the soft-opening phase, so the place was going to get a whole lot prettier. He has colorful art planned for the long white wall parallel to the kitchen that will evoke the feel of Jamaica.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121713\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-121713\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7943-new.jpg\" alt=\"Co-owner and Chef OB Matterson (R) and staff filling containers with Scotch Bonnet Pepper Sauce.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7943-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7943-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7943-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7943-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7943-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7943-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7943-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7943-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7943-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7943-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Co-owner and Chef OB Matterson (R) and staff filling containers with Scotch Bonnet Pepper Sauce. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121714\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-121714\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7940-new.jpg\" alt=\"Scotch Bonnet Pepper Sauce\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7940-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7940-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7940-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7940-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7940-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7940-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7940-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7940-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7940-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7940-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Scotch Bonnet Pepper Sauce \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>For now, gleaming with that new-kitchen look, the space is abuzz with the small staff multi-tasking at various stations to turn out the beautiful menu items, which currently include plates, burritos, patties and a la carte items full of Jamaican goodness.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121726\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-121726\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7892-new.jpg\" alt=\"Menu at Scotch Bonnet.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7892-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7892-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7892-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7892-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7892-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7892-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7892-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7892-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7892-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7892-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Menu at Scotch Bonnet. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Matterson, along with his wife Loris Mattox-Matterson, have owned and operated the popular Scotch Bonnet food truck parked on Sansome Street during weekday lunch, as well as at Off the Grid locations throughout the Bay in regular rotation. Matterson says the food truck will continue, but logistics are up in the air as they establish the new sit-down space.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121720\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-121720\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7926-new.jpg\" alt=\"Scotch Bonnet space in Rincon Center.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7926-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7926-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7926-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7926-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7926-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7926-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7926-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7926-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7926-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7926-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Scotch Bonnet space in Rincon Center. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>We tried three plates, all of which were exquisitely prepared, bright in flavor and presentation, and deeply satisfying. (Coincidentally, all plates happen to be gluten-free.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121723\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-121723\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7904-new.jpg\" alt=\"Staff preparing food at Scotch Bonnet.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7904-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7904-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7904-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7904-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7904-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7904-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7904-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7904-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7904-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7904-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Staff preparing food at Scotch Bonnet. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Perhaps the most traditional recipe on the menu, jerk chicken is one of those things that looks easy to make, but whose subtle complexity makes it fairly challenging to pull off. Chef OB does so with aplomb, using a secret method that likely involves brining and smoking the chicken after marinating it in a pungent sauce laden with chile, onion and lots of savory spices. The meat is tender and juicy, rich with flavor.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121708\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-121708\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7967-new.jpg\" alt=\"Jerk Chicken at Scotch Bonnet.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7967-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7967-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7967-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7967-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7967-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7967-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7967-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7967-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7967-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7967-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Jerk Chicken at Scotch Bonnet. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Curry goat is equally rich, long-stewed in homemade curry sauce with a mild chile kick. You won’t find goat in many places, locally, with the exception of some African and Mexican restaurants. The meat is a bit gamey, like lamb, and tender like some stew cuts of beef, with just enough fat to soften the protein over time.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121704\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-121704\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7986-new.jpg\" alt=\"Curry Goat at Scotch Bonnet.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7986-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7986-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7986-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7986-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7986-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7986-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7986-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7986-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7986-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7986-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Curry Goat at Scotch Bonnet. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Lastly, and my surprising favorite, the curry shrimp has a definite current of heat running through it, and the generous portion includes six large shrimp, meltingly tender and perfectly cooked. I ended up taking the sauce home to pour over rice for dinner.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121701\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-121701\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7995-new.jpg\" alt=\"Curry Shrimp at Scotch Bonnet.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7995-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7995-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7995-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7995-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7995-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7995-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7995-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7995-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7995-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7995-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Curry Shrimp at Scotch Bonnet. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>All plates come with the best fried plantains you’ll find for miles, along with a rice and beans combo and salad.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There’s a selection of imported non-alcoholic drinks, as well as homemade sorrel: sweetened hibiscus tea with ginger.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Scotch Bonnet’s welcome new brick-and-mortar restaurant is a perfect introduction to Jamaican food for the newcomer, as well as a soulful culinary journey for anyone craving a return to the island.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121717\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-121717\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7929-new.jpg\" alt=\"Co-owner and Chef OB Matterson (R).\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7929-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7929-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7929-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7929-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7929-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7929-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7929-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7929-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7929-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7929-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Co-owner and Chef OB Matterson (R). \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.scotchbonnet.us/\">\u003cstrong>Scotch Bonnet\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n101 Spear St.\u003cbr>\nSan Francisco, CA 94105 [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/t2hiNX\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 706-0720\u003cbr>\nHours: Tues-Sat, seatings at 5:30pm and 8:30pm\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $ ($9-$13)\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/ScotchBonnet510/\">@scotchbonnet510\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/ScotchBonnet510\">@scotchbonnet510\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nInstagram: \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/scotchbonnet510/\">@scotchbonnet510\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003cem>Jamaica native and chef Abraham “OB” Matterson serves up the flavors of his childhood at Scotch Bonnet, a new restaurant in Rincon Center.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>We knew we’d landed in the right place when we saw the Jamaican flag flying in the window of the as-yet unadorned Scotch Bonnet space in Rincon Center in downtown San Francisco. Staff were scurrying about filling containers with hot sauce and cleaning up from the lunch rush when Chef OB Matterson walked out, letting us know that we could take photos, but that they were still in the soft-opening phase, so the place was going to get a whole lot prettier. He has colorful art planned for the long white wall parallel to the kitchen that will evoke the feel of Jamaica.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121713\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-121713\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7943-new.jpg\" alt=\"Co-owner and Chef OB Matterson (R) and staff filling containers with Scotch Bonnet Pepper Sauce.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7943-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7943-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7943-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7943-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7943-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7943-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7943-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7943-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7943-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7943-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Co-owner and Chef OB Matterson (R) and staff filling containers with Scotch Bonnet Pepper Sauce. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121714\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-121714\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7940-new.jpg\" alt=\"Scotch Bonnet Pepper Sauce\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7940-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7940-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7940-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7940-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7940-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7940-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7940-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7940-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7940-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7940-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Scotch Bonnet Pepper Sauce \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>For now, gleaming with that new-kitchen look, the space is abuzz with the small staff multi-tasking at various stations to turn out the beautiful menu items, which currently include plates, burritos, patties and a la carte items full of Jamaican goodness.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121726\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-121726\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7892-new.jpg\" alt=\"Menu at Scotch Bonnet.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7892-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7892-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7892-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7892-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7892-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7892-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7892-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7892-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7892-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7892-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Menu at Scotch Bonnet. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Matterson, along with his wife Loris Mattox-Matterson, have owned and operated the popular Scotch Bonnet food truck parked on Sansome Street during weekday lunch, as well as at Off the Grid locations throughout the Bay in regular rotation. Matterson says the food truck will continue, but logistics are up in the air as they establish the new sit-down space.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121720\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-121720\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7926-new.jpg\" alt=\"Scotch Bonnet space in Rincon Center.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7926-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7926-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7926-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7926-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7926-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7926-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7926-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7926-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7926-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7926-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Scotch Bonnet space in Rincon Center. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>We tried three plates, all of which were exquisitely prepared, bright in flavor and presentation, and deeply satisfying. (Coincidentally, all plates happen to be gluten-free.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121723\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-121723\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7904-new.jpg\" alt=\"Staff preparing food at Scotch Bonnet.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7904-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7904-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7904-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7904-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7904-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7904-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7904-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7904-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7904-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7904-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Staff preparing food at Scotch Bonnet. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Perhaps the most traditional recipe on the menu, jerk chicken is one of those things that looks easy to make, but whose subtle complexity makes it fairly challenging to pull off. Chef OB does so with aplomb, using a secret method that likely involves brining and smoking the chicken after marinating it in a pungent sauce laden with chile, onion and lots of savory spices. The meat is tender and juicy, rich with flavor.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121708\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-121708\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7967-new.jpg\" alt=\"Jerk Chicken at Scotch Bonnet.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7967-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7967-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7967-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7967-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7967-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7967-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7967-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7967-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7967-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7967-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Jerk Chicken at Scotch Bonnet. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Curry goat is equally rich, long-stewed in homemade curry sauce with a mild chile kick. You won’t find goat in many places, locally, with the exception of some African and Mexican restaurants. The meat is a bit gamey, like lamb, and tender like some stew cuts of beef, with just enough fat to soften the protein over time.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121704\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-121704\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7986-new.jpg\" alt=\"Curry Goat at Scotch Bonnet.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7986-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7986-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7986-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7986-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7986-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7986-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7986-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7986-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7986-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7986-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Curry Goat at Scotch Bonnet. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Lastly, and my surprising favorite, the curry shrimp has a definite current of heat running through it, and the generous portion includes six large shrimp, meltingly tender and perfectly cooked. I ended up taking the sauce home to pour over rice for dinner.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121701\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-121701\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7995-new.jpg\" alt=\"Curry Shrimp at Scotch Bonnet.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7995-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7995-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7995-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7995-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7995-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7995-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7995-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7995-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7995-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7995-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Curry Shrimp at Scotch Bonnet. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>All plates come with the best fried plantains you’ll find for miles, along with a rice and beans combo and salad.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There’s a selection of imported non-alcoholic drinks, as well as homemade sorrel: sweetened hibiscus tea with ginger.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Scotch Bonnet’s welcome new brick-and-mortar restaurant is a perfect introduction to Jamaican food for the newcomer, as well as a soulful culinary journey for anyone craving a return to the island.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121717\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-121717\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7929-new.jpg\" alt=\"Co-owner and Chef OB Matterson (R).\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7929-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7929-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7929-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7929-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7929-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7929-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7929-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7929-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7929-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_7929-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Co-owner and Chef OB Matterson (R). \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.scotchbonnet.us/\">\u003cstrong>Scotch Bonnet\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n101 Spear St.\u003cbr>\nSan Francisco, CA 94105 [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/t2hiNX\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 706-0720\u003cbr>\nHours: Tues-Sat, seatings at 5:30pm and 8:30pm\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $ ($9-$13)\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/ScotchBonnet510/\">@scotchbonnet510\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/ScotchBonnet510\">@scotchbonnet510\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nInstagram: \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/scotchbonnet510/\">@scotchbonnet510\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\n\u003c/div>\u003c/p>",
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"content": "\u003cp>\u003cem>The Bay Area’s first European-style food hall is still its most complete and creatively curated.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Thirty years ago, before Oakland was a food capital of the West Coast, and before city-dwellers routinely hopped on BART to eat, drink and shop in the East Bay, Market Hall was a mere idea in the making. Longtime East Bay residents from New Zealand, Sara, Tony and Peter Wilson set about launching a community-oriented market, one where locals and visitors alike would feel welcome and would find not only everything they needed to cook for the week, but also make new discoveries in food and wine. Today, Rockridge Market Hall houses nine businesses under one roof: \u003ca href=\"http://rockridgemarkethall.com/highwire\">Highwire Coffee Roasters\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://rockridgemarkethall.com/hapuku-fish\">Hapuku Fish Shop\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://rockridgemarkethall.com/msf\">Marin Sun Farms Butcher Shop\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://rockridgemarkethall.com/paul-marcus\">Paul Marcus Wines\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://rockridgemarkethall.com/flower-and-the-b\">The Flower & The B florist\u003c/a>, and four “Market Hall” shops: \u003ca href=\"http://rockridgemarkethall.com/produce\">Produce\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://rockridgemarkethall.com/bakery\">Bakery\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.markethallcaterers.com/\">Caterers\u003c/a>, and \u003ca href=\"http://rockridgemarkethall.com/market-hall-foods\">Market Hall Foods\u003c/a> (called The Pasta Shop until 2016).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>A Neighborhood Market\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nManaging partner Sara Wilson says that, 30 years ago, she knew her customers would inform what the experience should be, so she didn’t worry so much about the specific details, understanding that the stores would evolve along with people’s palates and trends in the burgeoning local food culture. Sara her brothers wanted to create a space for daily shopping for Rockridge residents, a kind of European-style market with multiple vendors under one roof. Wilson says, “We live here and we all lived here when we created the project. We had a sense of what people wanted in a local market because we weren’t coming in from the outside, we were starting from the perspective of being in the neighborhood, ourselves.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>The Hub of Rockridge Market Hall: Market Hall Foods\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nOf the nine shops that comprise the hall, Market Hall Foods is the hub, itself a multi-department space. If there’s a worthy trend on the culinary horizon, you’ll find it represented here. Gluten-free crackers? Check. Yuzu condiment? Yep. Fermented chile sauce? Of course.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121213\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-121213\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/condiments-new.jpg\" alt=\"Condiments at Market Hall\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/condiments-new.jpg 1000w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/condiments-new-160x240.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/condiments-new-800x1200.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/condiments-new-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/condiments-new-960x1440.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/condiments-new-240x360.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/condiments-new-375x563.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/condiments-new-520x780.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Condiments at Market Hall \u003ccite>(Kim Westerman)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Food Pioneers: California Extra-Virgin Olive Oil\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nIn 1987, people in the Bay Area were certainly interested in food, but at the time there were very few olive oils available from California, and only a handful from Spain and France. Now, there’s an entire row in Market Hall Foods dedicated to carefully curated olive oils from around the world, currently 30-plus brands. The selections are weighted toward world-class bottles from California, including \u003ca href=\"http://www.sekahills.com/\">Séka Hills\u003c/a> from the Capay Valley and \u003ca href=\"https://www.bondolio.com/\">Bondolio\u003c/a>, from the Sacramento Valley, two of the finest oils available and produced a short drive from the Bay Area. Market Hall has been a supporter of the \u003ca href=\"https://www.cooc.com/\">California Olive Oil Council\u003c/a>, whose mission is to promote California-grown extra-virgin olive oil, since its inception in 1998.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121220\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-121220\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/olive-oil-new.jpg\" alt=\"Olive oil at Market Hall\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/olive-oil-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/olive-oil-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/olive-oil-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/olive-oil-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/olive-oil-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/olive-oil-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/olive-oil-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/olive-oil-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/olive-oil-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/olive-oil-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Olive oil at Market Hall \u003ccite>(Kim Westerman)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Pasta in All Shapes and Sizes\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nIn the beginning, homemade pasta was the main event, and in some ways, it still is. While the name of the original Pasta Shop changed to Market Hall Foods, the Pasta Shop remains as a brand that supplies wholesale fresh pasta to many area clients. More than a dozen kinds of fresh Pasta Shop ravioli are available at Market Hall Foods, some of which change seasonally. Perennial favorites include lemon ricotta, and mushroom with caramelized onion. There’s also tortellini, fusilli, rigatoni and other shapes, as well as dried specialty pastas from Italy and from California-produced and -milled \u003ca href=\"https://www.communitygrains.com/\">Community Grains\u003c/a>. This company specializes in products made from identity-preserved grain, completely traceable back to each farmer and the many hands that bring this food to us via the complex supply chain.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121218\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-121218\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/homemadepasta-new.jpg\" alt=\"Homemade pasta, cut fresh to order.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/homemadepasta-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/homemadepasta-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/homemadepasta-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/homemadepasta-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/homemadepasta-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/homemadepasta-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/homemadepasta-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/homemadepasta-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/homemadepasta-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/homemadepasta-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Homemade pasta, cut fresh to order. \u003ccite>(Kim Westerman)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121221\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-121221\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/pasta-new.jpg\" alt=\"A veritable wall of the highest quality dried pastas from Italy and the U.S.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/pasta-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/pasta-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/pasta-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/pasta-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/pasta-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/pasta-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/pasta-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/pasta-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/pasta-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/pasta-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A veritable wall of the highest quality dried pastas from Italy and the U.S. \u003ccite>(Kim Westerman)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>The Deli\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nWhile Rockridge Market Hall’s tenants have shifted over the years, one big change has been in the number of prepared foods stocked by Market Hall Foods. From whole roast chickens to elaborate prepared vegetables and salads, from fancy imported potato chips to housemade gravlax, and from salumi to olive varieties you won’t see anywhere else, a big swathe of Market Hall Foods’ real estate is devoted to ready-to-eat products.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121211\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-121211\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/charcuterie-new.jpg\" alt=\"Cured meats galore at the deli inside Market Hall Foods.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/charcuterie-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/charcuterie-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/charcuterie-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/charcuterie-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/charcuterie-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/charcuterie-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/charcuterie-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/charcuterie-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/charcuterie-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/charcuterie-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cured meats galore at the deli inside Market Hall Foods. \u003ccite>(Kim Westerman)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121235\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 4032px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-121235\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_4775-new.jpg\" alt=\"The deli at Market Hall offers prepared food\" width=\"4032\" height=\"3024\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_4775-new.jpg 4032w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_4775-new-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_4775-new-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_4775-new-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_4775-new-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_4775-new-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_4775-new-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_4775-new-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_4775-new-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_4775-new-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 4032px) 100vw, 4032px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The deli at Market Hall offers prepared food \u003ccite>(Kim Westerman)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Cheese, Cheese, and More Cheese\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nCheese takes up another corner of the store. Retail director Juliana Uruburu and cheese buyer Alma Avalos are the resident experts on cheese from all over the world, lovingly and logically organized and available for tasting before purchase. Someone is always on staff to answer questions about cheese, offer serving suggestions, and even make wine-pairing recommendations.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121212\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-121212\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/cheese-new.jpg\" alt=\"Just one section of the large cheese counter at Market Hall Foods.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/cheese-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/cheese-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/cheese-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/cheese-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/cheese-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/cheese-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/cheese-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/cheese-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/cheese-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/cheese-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Just one section of the large cheese counter at Market Hall Foods. \u003ccite>(Kim Westerman)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>The Other 8 Shops\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nBesides Market Hall Foods, there are eight other businesses in Rockridge Market Hall. The catering company counts as one, though it isn’t a shop, per se, rather a service, and a popular one.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Adjacent to Market Hall Foods is Highwire Coffee Roasters and Market Hall Bakery, which occupy a shared space fronting the College Avenue entrance to the hall. The bakery turns out breads, pastries, pizzas and more, and holds a “cookie happy hour” on Monday-Friday from 2-4pm, where a giant salted chocolate chip cookie is served to guests.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121217\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-121217\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/Highwire-new.jpg\" alt=\"Highwire co-owner Robert Myers enjoys a cup in front of his café’s current selections.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/Highwire-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/Highwire-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/Highwire-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/Highwire-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/Highwire-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/Highwire-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/Highwire-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/Highwire-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/Highwire-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/Highwire-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Highwire co-owner Robert Myers enjoys a cup in front of his café’s current selections. \u003ccite>(Kim Westerman)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121236\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-121236\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_4781-new.jpg\" alt=\"The always-hopping Market Hall Bakery.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_4781-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_4781-new-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_4781-new-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_4781-new-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_4781-new-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_4781-new-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_4781-new-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_4781-new-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_4781-new-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_4781-new-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The always-hopping Market Hall Bakery. \u003ccite>(Kim Westerman)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Highwire Coffee entered the space in 2011. Owned by expert coffee-cuppers, a World Barista Champion, and a dedicated green buyer, Highwire sources, roasts single-origin coffees and creates signature blends with clever names like “Tightrope” and “Conscientious Objector.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Hapuku is the Maori word for grouper-like fish, and Hapuku Fish Shop is managed by Jacob Benjamin, a quality-obsessed fish monger. The shop specializes in sustainably sourced raw fish, but also offers fish and chips with homemade fries, sushi, chowder and other treats, as well as some homemade and bottled sauces.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121216\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-121216\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/hapuku-new.jpg\" alt=\"Jacob Benjamin talks fish behind the counter of Hapuku Fish Shop.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/hapuku-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/hapuku-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/hapuku-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/hapuku-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/hapuku-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/hapuku-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/hapuku-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/hapuku-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/hapuku-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/hapuku-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Jacob Benjamin talks fish behind the counter of Hapuku Fish Shop. \u003ccite>(Kim Westerman)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Sustainability is also the main theme at Marin Sun Farms Butcher Shop, one of several branches of the highly regarded meat purveyor, founded by David Evans in 1999 on his family’s cattle ranch in Point Reyes National Seashore. Look for unusual cuts like Denver steak, kinds of meat you’ve never run across like Mangalitsa pork, as well all the usual choices in beef, lamb, chicken, pork and veal. Dry-aged cuts of beef are especially worth a splurge. All meat is farmed locally and with practices that cultivate healthy soil and promote the resilience of its ecosystem.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121210\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-121210\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/butcher-new.jpg\" alt=\"The elaborate meat display at Marin Sun Farms.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/butcher-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/butcher-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/butcher-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/butcher-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/butcher-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/butcher-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/butcher-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/butcher-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/butcher-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/butcher-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The elaborate meat display at Marin Sun Farms. \u003ccite>(Kim Westerman)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>In a large room at the west end of the hall is Market Hall Produce, packed full of seasonal fruits and vegetables, as well as cold cases for perishables and dry goods.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121222\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-121222\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/produce-new.jpg\" alt=\"Market Hall Produce packs a lot of fruits and vegetables into one room.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/produce-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/produce-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/produce-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/produce-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/produce-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/produce-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/produce-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/produce-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/produce-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/produce-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Market Hall Produce packs a lot of fruits and vegetables into one room. \u003ccite>(Kim Westerman)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Paul Marcus Wines, in between Market Hall Foods and Hapuku Fish, offers a European-leaning wine selection, often with great bargains from Italy and France, as well as a particularly well-selected collection of grower Champagnes.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121224\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-121224\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/wine-new.jpg\" alt=\"Paul Marcus Wines offers a selection of reasonably priced, mostly European wines.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/wine-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/wine-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/wine-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/wine-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/wine-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/wine-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/wine-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/wine-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/wine-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/wine-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Paul Marcus Wines offers a selection of reasonably priced, mostly European wines. \u003ccite>(Kim Westerman)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>And The Flower & the B ensures that your table will look and smell beautiful, with creative flower arrangements and seasonal selections for your own DIY presentations.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121233\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-121233\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_4763-new.jpg\" alt=\"The Flower & the B at Market Hall.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_4763-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_4763-new-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_4763-new-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_4763-new-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_4763-new-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_4763-new-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_4763-new-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_4763-new-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_4763-new-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_4763-new-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Flower & the B at Market Hall. \u003ccite>(Kim Westerman)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Though not officially among the Rockridge Market Hall Shops, \u003ca href=\"https://oliveto.com/\">Oliveto Restaurant & Café\u003c/a> occupies the northwest corner of the building and feels very much like part of the experience of the whole. Co-owner Bob Klein is a longtime neighborhood presence and has, for many years, kept the standards of Italian cooking high in the East Bay; he’s a founder of the aforementioned Community Grains as well.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121237\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 4032px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-121237\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_4785-new.jpg\" alt=\"Oliveto restaurant and cafe.\" width=\"4032\" height=\"3024\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_4785-new.jpg 4032w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_4785-new-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_4785-new-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_4785-new-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_4785-new-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_4785-new-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_4785-new-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_4785-new-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_4785-new-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_4785-new-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 4032px) 100vw, 4032px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Oliveto restaurant and cafe. \u003ccite>(Kim Westerman)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Prices at Market Hall are on the high side, but they are commensurate with quality and selection. If there’s a better specialty food market in all of the Bay Area, I haven’t found it.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>EVENT:\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nIn celebration of Rockridge Market Hall's 30th Anniversary, there's a free themed celebration each month of 2017.\u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/markethallfoods/posts/1852296651490712\"> October's theme is Harvest Day, held on Saturday, October 28th, from noon to 2pm\u003c/a>. Choose a free mini-pumpkin, enter to win an autumn gift basket by guessing the weight of a giant pumpkin, and sip and taste at stations throughout Market Hall.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://rockridgemarkethall.com/\">\u003cstrong>Rockridge Market Hall\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n5655 College Ave. [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/kJNmfA\">\u003cstrong>Map\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94618\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 250-6000\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon-Fri, 9am-8pm; Sat, 9am-7pm; Sun, 10am-7pm (Highwire Coffee Roasters and Market Hall Bakery open at 6:30am Mon-Fri and 7:30pm on Sat-Sun); The Flower & the B is open from 9:30am-7:30pm Mon-Fri, and 10am-7pm Sat-Sun).\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/rockridgemarkethall\">@rockridgemarkethall\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nInstagram: \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/markethallfoods/\">@markethallfoods\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/markethallfoods\">@markethallfoods\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003cem>The Bay Area’s first European-style food hall is still its most complete and creatively curated.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Thirty years ago, before Oakland was a food capital of the West Coast, and before city-dwellers routinely hopped on BART to eat, drink and shop in the East Bay, Market Hall was a mere idea in the making. Longtime East Bay residents from New Zealand, Sara, Tony and Peter Wilson set about launching a community-oriented market, one where locals and visitors alike would feel welcome and would find not only everything they needed to cook for the week, but also make new discoveries in food and wine. Today, Rockridge Market Hall houses nine businesses under one roof: \u003ca href=\"http://rockridgemarkethall.com/highwire\">Highwire Coffee Roasters\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://rockridgemarkethall.com/hapuku-fish\">Hapuku Fish Shop\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://rockridgemarkethall.com/msf\">Marin Sun Farms Butcher Shop\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://rockridgemarkethall.com/paul-marcus\">Paul Marcus Wines\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://rockridgemarkethall.com/flower-and-the-b\">The Flower & The B florist\u003c/a>, and four “Market Hall” shops: \u003ca href=\"http://rockridgemarkethall.com/produce\">Produce\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://rockridgemarkethall.com/bakery\">Bakery\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.markethallcaterers.com/\">Caterers\u003c/a>, and \u003ca href=\"http://rockridgemarkethall.com/market-hall-foods\">Market Hall Foods\u003c/a> (called The Pasta Shop until 2016).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>A Neighborhood Market\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nManaging partner Sara Wilson says that, 30 years ago, she knew her customers would inform what the experience should be, so she didn’t worry so much about the specific details, understanding that the stores would evolve along with people’s palates and trends in the burgeoning local food culture. Sara her brothers wanted to create a space for daily shopping for Rockridge residents, a kind of European-style market with multiple vendors under one roof. Wilson says, “We live here and we all lived here when we created the project. We had a sense of what people wanted in a local market because we weren’t coming in from the outside, we were starting from the perspective of being in the neighborhood, ourselves.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>The Hub of Rockridge Market Hall: Market Hall Foods\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nOf the nine shops that comprise the hall, Market Hall Foods is the hub, itself a multi-department space. If there’s a worthy trend on the culinary horizon, you’ll find it represented here. Gluten-free crackers? Check. Yuzu condiment? Yep. Fermented chile sauce? Of course.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121213\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-121213\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/condiments-new.jpg\" alt=\"Condiments at Market Hall\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/condiments-new.jpg 1000w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/condiments-new-160x240.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/condiments-new-800x1200.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/condiments-new-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/condiments-new-960x1440.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/condiments-new-240x360.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/condiments-new-375x563.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/condiments-new-520x780.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Condiments at Market Hall \u003ccite>(Kim Westerman)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Food Pioneers: California Extra-Virgin Olive Oil\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nIn 1987, people in the Bay Area were certainly interested in food, but at the time there were very few olive oils available from California, and only a handful from Spain and France. Now, there’s an entire row in Market Hall Foods dedicated to carefully curated olive oils from around the world, currently 30-plus brands. The selections are weighted toward world-class bottles from California, including \u003ca href=\"http://www.sekahills.com/\">Séka Hills\u003c/a> from the Capay Valley and \u003ca href=\"https://www.bondolio.com/\">Bondolio\u003c/a>, from the Sacramento Valley, two of the finest oils available and produced a short drive from the Bay Area. Market Hall has been a supporter of the \u003ca href=\"https://www.cooc.com/\">California Olive Oil Council\u003c/a>, whose mission is to promote California-grown extra-virgin olive oil, since its inception in 1998.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121220\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-121220\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/olive-oil-new.jpg\" alt=\"Olive oil at Market Hall\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/olive-oil-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/olive-oil-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/olive-oil-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/olive-oil-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/olive-oil-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/olive-oil-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/olive-oil-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/olive-oil-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/olive-oil-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/olive-oil-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Olive oil at Market Hall \u003ccite>(Kim Westerman)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Pasta in All Shapes and Sizes\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nIn the beginning, homemade pasta was the main event, and in some ways, it still is. While the name of the original Pasta Shop changed to Market Hall Foods, the Pasta Shop remains as a brand that supplies wholesale fresh pasta to many area clients. More than a dozen kinds of fresh Pasta Shop ravioli are available at Market Hall Foods, some of which change seasonally. Perennial favorites include lemon ricotta, and mushroom with caramelized onion. There’s also tortellini, fusilli, rigatoni and other shapes, as well as dried specialty pastas from Italy and from California-produced and -milled \u003ca href=\"https://www.communitygrains.com/\">Community Grains\u003c/a>. This company specializes in products made from identity-preserved grain, completely traceable back to each farmer and the many hands that bring this food to us via the complex supply chain.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121218\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-121218\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/homemadepasta-new.jpg\" alt=\"Homemade pasta, cut fresh to order.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/homemadepasta-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/homemadepasta-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/homemadepasta-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/homemadepasta-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/homemadepasta-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/homemadepasta-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/homemadepasta-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/homemadepasta-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/homemadepasta-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/homemadepasta-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Homemade pasta, cut fresh to order. \u003ccite>(Kim Westerman)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121221\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-121221\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/pasta-new.jpg\" alt=\"A veritable wall of the highest quality dried pastas from Italy and the U.S.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/pasta-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/pasta-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/pasta-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/pasta-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/pasta-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/pasta-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/pasta-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/pasta-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/pasta-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/pasta-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A veritable wall of the highest quality dried pastas from Italy and the U.S. \u003ccite>(Kim Westerman)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>The Deli\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nWhile Rockridge Market Hall’s tenants have shifted over the years, one big change has been in the number of prepared foods stocked by Market Hall Foods. From whole roast chickens to elaborate prepared vegetables and salads, from fancy imported potato chips to housemade gravlax, and from salumi to olive varieties you won’t see anywhere else, a big swathe of Market Hall Foods’ real estate is devoted to ready-to-eat products.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121211\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-121211\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/charcuterie-new.jpg\" alt=\"Cured meats galore at the deli inside Market Hall Foods.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/charcuterie-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/charcuterie-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/charcuterie-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/charcuterie-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/charcuterie-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/charcuterie-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/charcuterie-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/charcuterie-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/charcuterie-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/charcuterie-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cured meats galore at the deli inside Market Hall Foods. \u003ccite>(Kim Westerman)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121235\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 4032px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-121235\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_4775-new.jpg\" alt=\"The deli at Market Hall offers prepared food\" width=\"4032\" height=\"3024\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_4775-new.jpg 4032w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_4775-new-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_4775-new-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_4775-new-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_4775-new-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_4775-new-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_4775-new-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_4775-new-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_4775-new-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_4775-new-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 4032px) 100vw, 4032px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The deli at Market Hall offers prepared food \u003ccite>(Kim Westerman)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Cheese, Cheese, and More Cheese\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nCheese takes up another corner of the store. Retail director Juliana Uruburu and cheese buyer Alma Avalos are the resident experts on cheese from all over the world, lovingly and logically organized and available for tasting before purchase. Someone is always on staff to answer questions about cheese, offer serving suggestions, and even make wine-pairing recommendations.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121212\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-121212\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/cheese-new.jpg\" alt=\"Just one section of the large cheese counter at Market Hall Foods.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/cheese-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/cheese-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/cheese-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/cheese-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/cheese-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/cheese-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/cheese-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/cheese-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/cheese-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/cheese-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Just one section of the large cheese counter at Market Hall Foods. \u003ccite>(Kim Westerman)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>The Other 8 Shops\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nBesides Market Hall Foods, there are eight other businesses in Rockridge Market Hall. The catering company counts as one, though it isn’t a shop, per se, rather a service, and a popular one.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Adjacent to Market Hall Foods is Highwire Coffee Roasters and Market Hall Bakery, which occupy a shared space fronting the College Avenue entrance to the hall. The bakery turns out breads, pastries, pizzas and more, and holds a “cookie happy hour” on Monday-Friday from 2-4pm, where a giant salted chocolate chip cookie is served to guests.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121217\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-121217\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/Highwire-new.jpg\" alt=\"Highwire co-owner Robert Myers enjoys a cup in front of his café’s current selections.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/Highwire-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/Highwire-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/Highwire-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/Highwire-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/Highwire-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/Highwire-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/Highwire-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/Highwire-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/Highwire-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/Highwire-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Highwire co-owner Robert Myers enjoys a cup in front of his café’s current selections. \u003ccite>(Kim Westerman)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121236\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-121236\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_4781-new.jpg\" alt=\"The always-hopping Market Hall Bakery.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_4781-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_4781-new-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_4781-new-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_4781-new-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_4781-new-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_4781-new-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_4781-new-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_4781-new-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_4781-new-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_4781-new-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The always-hopping Market Hall Bakery. \u003ccite>(Kim Westerman)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Highwire Coffee entered the space in 2011. Owned by expert coffee-cuppers, a World Barista Champion, and a dedicated green buyer, Highwire sources, roasts single-origin coffees and creates signature blends with clever names like “Tightrope” and “Conscientious Objector.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Hapuku is the Maori word for grouper-like fish, and Hapuku Fish Shop is managed by Jacob Benjamin, a quality-obsessed fish monger. The shop specializes in sustainably sourced raw fish, but also offers fish and chips with homemade fries, sushi, chowder and other treats, as well as some homemade and bottled sauces.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121216\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-121216\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/hapuku-new.jpg\" alt=\"Jacob Benjamin talks fish behind the counter of Hapuku Fish Shop.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/hapuku-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/hapuku-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/hapuku-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/hapuku-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/hapuku-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/hapuku-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/hapuku-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/hapuku-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/hapuku-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/hapuku-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Jacob Benjamin talks fish behind the counter of Hapuku Fish Shop. \u003ccite>(Kim Westerman)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Sustainability is also the main theme at Marin Sun Farms Butcher Shop, one of several branches of the highly regarded meat purveyor, founded by David Evans in 1999 on his family’s cattle ranch in Point Reyes National Seashore. Look for unusual cuts like Denver steak, kinds of meat you’ve never run across like Mangalitsa pork, as well all the usual choices in beef, lamb, chicken, pork and veal. Dry-aged cuts of beef are especially worth a splurge. All meat is farmed locally and with practices that cultivate healthy soil and promote the resilience of its ecosystem.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121210\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-121210\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/butcher-new.jpg\" alt=\"The elaborate meat display at Marin Sun Farms.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/butcher-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/butcher-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/butcher-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/butcher-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/butcher-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/butcher-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/butcher-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/butcher-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/butcher-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/butcher-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The elaborate meat display at Marin Sun Farms. \u003ccite>(Kim Westerman)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>In a large room at the west end of the hall is Market Hall Produce, packed full of seasonal fruits and vegetables, as well as cold cases for perishables and dry goods.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121222\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-121222\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/produce-new.jpg\" alt=\"Market Hall Produce packs a lot of fruits and vegetables into one room.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/produce-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/produce-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/produce-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/produce-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/produce-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/produce-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/produce-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/produce-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/produce-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/produce-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Market Hall Produce packs a lot of fruits and vegetables into one room. \u003ccite>(Kim Westerman)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Paul Marcus Wines, in between Market Hall Foods and Hapuku Fish, offers a European-leaning wine selection, often with great bargains from Italy and France, as well as a particularly well-selected collection of grower Champagnes.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121224\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-121224\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/wine-new.jpg\" alt=\"Paul Marcus Wines offers a selection of reasonably priced, mostly European wines.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/wine-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/wine-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/wine-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/wine-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/wine-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/wine-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/wine-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/wine-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/wine-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/wine-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Paul Marcus Wines offers a selection of reasonably priced, mostly European wines. \u003ccite>(Kim Westerman)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>And The Flower & the B ensures that your table will look and smell beautiful, with creative flower arrangements and seasonal selections for your own DIY presentations.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121233\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-121233\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_4763-new.jpg\" alt=\"The Flower & the B at Market Hall.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_4763-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_4763-new-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_4763-new-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_4763-new-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_4763-new-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_4763-new-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_4763-new-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_4763-new-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_4763-new-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_4763-new-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Flower & the B at Market Hall. \u003ccite>(Kim Westerman)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Though not officially among the Rockridge Market Hall Shops, \u003ca href=\"https://oliveto.com/\">Oliveto Restaurant & Café\u003c/a> occupies the northwest corner of the building and feels very much like part of the experience of the whole. Co-owner Bob Klein is a longtime neighborhood presence and has, for many years, kept the standards of Italian cooking high in the East Bay; he’s a founder of the aforementioned Community Grains as well.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121237\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 4032px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-121237\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_4785-new.jpg\" alt=\"Oliveto restaurant and cafe.\" width=\"4032\" height=\"3024\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_4785-new.jpg 4032w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_4785-new-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_4785-new-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_4785-new-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_4785-new-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_4785-new-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_4785-new-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_4785-new-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_4785-new-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_4785-new-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 4032px) 100vw, 4032px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Oliveto restaurant and cafe. \u003ccite>(Kim Westerman)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Prices at Market Hall are on the high side, but they are commensurate with quality and selection. If there’s a better specialty food market in all of the Bay Area, I haven’t found it.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>EVENT:\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nIn celebration of Rockridge Market Hall's 30th Anniversary, there's a free themed celebration each month of 2017.\u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/markethallfoods/posts/1852296651490712\"> October's theme is Harvest Day, held on Saturday, October 28th, from noon to 2pm\u003c/a>. Choose a free mini-pumpkin, enter to win an autumn gift basket by guessing the weight of a giant pumpkin, and sip and taste at stations throughout Market Hall.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"disqusTitle": "Bay Area Bites Guide to 5 Sustainable Restaurants in San Francisco, Berkeley, Oakland and Sausalito",
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"content": "\u003cp>The Bay Area’s commitment to ethical food is almost taken for granted these day, with seemingly every new restaurant touting ingredients and sourcing that would make Michael Pollan proud. But that doesn’t mean that it’s become any less important to focus on sustainable food. Most of us don’t have the power to make the kind of large-scale decisions that affect our food systems the way say, a giant food conglomerate or the government can. But we can choose to buy organic, or select a restaurant that emphasizes sustainability for our Friday night date. Here are just a few of the restaurants in the Bay Area that are trying to create a better world through the growing, selection and preparation of the food they serve. But we know this list is just a sampling of the many great environmentally-friendly restaurants in the area. Did we miss your favorite? Let us know in the comments below.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Fish\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121137\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-121137\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0993.png\" alt=\"The fish and chips at Fish featured local cod.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1238\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0993.png 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0993-160x103.png 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0993-800x516.png 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0993-768x495.png 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0993-1020x658.png 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0993-1180x761.png 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0993-960x619.png 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0993-240x155.png 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0993-375x242.png 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0993-520x335.png 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The fish and chips at Fish featured local cod. \u003ccite>(Shelby Pope)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>If you have a craving for seafood and want to ensure you’re getting a sustainable option, head to Sausalito’s \u003cstrong>Fish.\u003c/strong> Just don’t forget your cash--or a pair of sunglasses. The cash-only restaurant features a selection of casual fish dishes like fish tacos, chowder and tuna melts similar to what you can find at any waterfront restaurant in the Bay Area with one significant difference: all the fish is sustainably sourced, much of it from local fishermen, with the higher prices that come with such conscientiousness. (The combination of casualness and high prices might not be for everyone: if you’re offended by the idea of a $36 crab roll paired with wine from a Mason jar, go elsewhere.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121136\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-121136\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0987.png\" alt=\"You can get the fish of the day--here, a rainbow trout--with pasta, salad or as part of a sandwich.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1295\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0987.png 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0987-160x108.png 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0987-800x540.png 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0987-768x518.png 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0987-1020x688.png 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0987-1180x796.png 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0987-960x648.png 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0987-240x162.png 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0987-375x253.png 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0987-520x351.png 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">You can get the fish of the day--here, a rainbow trout--with pasta, salad or as part of a sandwich. \u003ccite>(Shelby Pope)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121134\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-121134 size-full\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0945.png\" alt=\"Fish offers a several varieties types of sustainable fish. \" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0945.png 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0945-160x120.png 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0945-800x600.png 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0945-768x576.png 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0945-1020x765.png 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0945-1180x885.png 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0945-960x720.png 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0945-240x180.png 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0945-375x281.png 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0945-520x390.png 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fish offers a several varieties types of sustainable fish. \u003ccite>(Shelby Pope)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>For those willing to spend the money, it’s a charming experience. The restaurant overlooks Richardson Bay, so there’s a waterfront view as you enjoy winning renditions of classic dishes like fish and chips--shatteringly crispy, served with plump steak fries and an herbaceous tartar sauce. Their clam chowder is far better than the bowls of cream you get at Pier 39. It’s thinner but boasts a stronger clam flavor, with large pieces of bacon and even larger chunks of potatoes. They also feature several fish of the day, which you can get in a sandwich, with pasta or with a salad. On our visit it was squid, herring and trout. The rainbow trout, \u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/quest/2014/02/13/vegetarian-farmed-fish-may-be-key-to-sustainable-aquaculture/\">sustainably farmed from McFarland Springs\u003c/a>, was cooked perfectly, with a hint of char from their wood-fired grill. Atop a bed of greens and paired with a bright vinaigrette, it was an ideal lunch for a sunny Sausalito afternoon.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121138\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-121138\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_33652.png\" alt=\"Clam chowder from Fish.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_33652.png 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_33652-160x213.png 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_33652-800x1067.png 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_33652-768x1024.png 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_33652-1020x1360.png 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_33652-1180x1573.png 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_33652-960x1280.png 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_33652-240x320.png 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_33652-375x500.png 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_33652-520x693.png 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Clam chowder from Fish. \u003ccite>(Shelby Pope)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.331fish.com/\">\u003cstrong>Fish\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n350 Harbor Dr [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/ckHSKgeewGG2\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nSausalito, CA 94965\u003cbr>\nPh: (415) 331-3474\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon-Sun, 11:30m-8:30pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/Fish-Restaurant-177088469103/\">Fish Restaurant\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/FishinSausalito\">@FishinSausalito\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nInstagram: \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/fishrestaurantsausalito/\">@fishrestaurantsausalito\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $$$ (Entrees $18-$24)\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Vik’s Chaat & Market\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121118\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-121118\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0604.jpg\" alt=\"Crispy pani puri is just one of the delicious Indian snack foods Vik's offers.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0604.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0604-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0604-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0604-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0604-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0604-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0604-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0604-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0604-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0604-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Crispy pani puri is just one of the delicious Indian snack foods Vik's offers. \u003ccite>(Shelby Pope)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Every day, people flock to an unassuming part of West Berkeley for the Indian street food at \u003cstrong>Vik’s Chaat\u003c/strong>. For its fans, which range from groups of coworkers out for a birthday lunch to spandex-clad bikers debating the best post-workout meal (a peanut butter sandwich, one argued), the draw is the restaurant's mix of entrees and smaller dishes.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121120\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-121120\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0636.jpg\" alt=\"If you get the lunch special at Vik's, you'll receive a tray heavy with a variety of delicious sides.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0636.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0636-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0636-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0636-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0636-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0636-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0636-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0636-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0636-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0636-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">If you get the lunch special at Vik's, you'll receive a tray heavy with a variety of delicious sides. \u003ccite>(Shelby Pope)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121119\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1925px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-121119\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0626.jpg\" alt=\"The rapidly-deflating cholle bhature makes a perfect vehicle for scooping up chana masala.\" width=\"1925\" height=\"1444\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0626.jpg 1925w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0626-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0626-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0626-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0626-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0626-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0626-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0626-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0626-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0626-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1925px) 100vw, 1925px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The rapidly-deflating cholle bhature makes a perfect vehicle for scooping up chana masala. \u003ccite>(Shelby Pope)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>You can get a lunch special, where you’ll be presented with heavy tray of well-seasoned lamb (or chicken or fish if that’s your preference) served with rice, chapati, dal, achar, raita and papad. Or you can get a variety of smaller dishes to share, like the crunchy pani puri--a deep fried puff filled with chickpeas, just waiting to be filled with the accompanying mint water or a dollop of tamarind chutney. And there’s the drama of the cholle bhature--labeled on the menu as “the big puffy thing”-- which comes out towering and slowly deflates so you’re able to rip a piece off and top it with chana masala. But what most people don’t know is the restaurant is also a model of sustainability. Sure, they have separate trash cans for composting, but the building itself boasts \u003ca href=\"http://vikschaat.com/green-features/\">several eco-friendly touches\u003c/a>: it relies on skylights for cooling, instead of air conditioning; the wooden benches and wainscoting are recycled from a San Francisco gym; and part of the building’s outside was made from sand.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121121\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-121121\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0657.jpg\" alt=\"Popular Indian restaurant Vik's is housed in a building with several sustainable features, including skylights to moderate temperature instead of air conditioning.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0657.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0657-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0657-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0657-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0657-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0657-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0657-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0657-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0657-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0657-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Popular Indian restaurant Vik's is housed in a building with several sustainable features, including skylights to moderate temperature instead of air conditioning. \u003ccite>(Shelby Pope)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://vikschaat.com/\">\u003cstrong>Vik’s Chaat & Market\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n2390 Fourth St [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/QZhbkHpF1G82\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nBerkeley, CA 94710\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 644-4432\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon-Thu, 11am-6pm; Fri-Sun, 11am-8pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/ViksChaat/\">Vik’s Chaat\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>The Plant Cafe Organic\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121127\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-121127\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0844.jpg\" alt=\"Every ingredient at the Plant Cafe, including the condiments, are organic.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1153\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0844.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0844-160x96.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0844-800x480.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0844-768x461.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0844-1020x613.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0844-1180x709.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0844-960x577.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0844-240x144.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0844-375x225.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0844-520x312.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Every ingredient at the Plant Cafe, including the condiments, are organic. \u003ccite>(Shelby Pope)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The inclusion of “organic” in the name is the first tip off that the Bay Area fast casual restaurant chain The \u003cstrong>Plant Cafe Organic\u003c/strong>, with six locations scattered around San Francisco and Mill Valley, is committed to sustainability. And indeed, they are, with 100% of the restaurant's ingredients coming from organic sources. Even the condiments--ketchup, mustard, hot sauce--are organic. Their menu includes lots of healthy options like grain bowls, meal-worthy salads and smoothies (on my visit, many besuited Financial District workers were happily slurping tumblers of green liquids) but there’s also less wholesome options. A fried chicken sandwich was appropriately crispy, topped with a pile of crunchy, mildly spicy slaw. The restaurant also changes seasonally. Their summer cobb had all the best parts of the original--egg, blue cheese, avocado--but with an added crunch from roasted chickpeas and green beans and a freshness from a zingy lemon flax vinaigrette.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121129\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-121129\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0862.png\" alt=\"A crispy fried chicken sandwich with the soup of the day from the Plant Cafe Organic.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1295\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0862.png 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0862-160x108.png 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0862-800x540.png 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0862-768x518.png 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0862-1020x688.png 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0862-1180x796.png 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0862-960x648.png 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0862-240x162.png 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0862-375x253.png 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0862-520x351.png 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A crispy fried chicken sandwich with the soup of the day from the Plant Cafe Organic. \u003ccite>(Shelby Pope)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121188\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_0858.jpg\" alt=\"The menu at the Plant Cafe Organic changes seasonally to make room for dishes like this summer Cobb salad.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1422\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121188\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_0858.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_0858-160x119.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_0858-800x593.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_0858-768x569.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_0858-1020x755.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_0858-1180x874.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_0858-960x711.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_0858-240x178.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_0858-375x278.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_0858-520x385.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The menu at the Plant Cafe Organic changes seasonally to make room for dishes like this summer Cobb salad. \u003ccite>(Shelby Pope)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://theplantcafe.com/\">\u003cstrong>The Plant Cafe Organic\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nVarious locations in San Francisco and Mill Valley [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/XKekUc\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/theplantcafeorganic/\">The Plant Cafe Organic\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/theplantcafe\">@theplantcafe\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nInstagram: \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/theplantcafeorganic/\">@theplantcafeorganic\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $$ (Entrees $11-$17)\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Brown Sugar Kitchen\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121126\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-121126\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0752.jpg\" alt=\"The gumbo featured smoked chicken and shrimp.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0752.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0752-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0752-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0752-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0752-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0752-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0752-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0752-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0752-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0752-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The gumbo featured smoked chicken and shrimp. \u003ccite>(Shelby Pope)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Brown Sugar Kitchen\u003c/strong> has big plans for its future. There’s the forthcoming move from West Oakland \u003ca href=\"https://www.bizjournals.com/sanfrancisco/news/2017/06/07/uptown-oakland-restaurants-brown-sugar-bocanova.html\">to Uptown\u003c/a>, and new plans for a smaller spot \u003ca href=\"https://sf.eater.com/2017/9/21/16346774/tanya-holland-brown-sugar-kitchen-ferry-building\">at the Ferry Building\u003c/a>. It’s easy to understand why they’re eager to expand. They’re so beloved that a wait for their weekend brunch--featuring their star dish, chicken and waffles--can stretch into multiple hours.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121139\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-121139\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_07471yj.jpg\" alt=\"Brown Sugar Kitchen reduces their waste through composting with a local farm, and using ingredients in as many dishes as possible.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_07471yj.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_07471yj-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_07471yj-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_07471yj-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_07471yj-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_07471yj-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_07471yj-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_07471yj-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_07471yj-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_07471yj-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Brown Sugar Kitchen reduces their waste through composting with a local farm, and using ingredients in as many dishes as possible. \u003ccite>(Shelby Pope)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121125\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-121125\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0749.jpg\" alt=\"A pork hash exemplified the restaurant's zero waste policies, featuring pork leftover from making other dishes.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0749.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0749-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0749-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0749-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0749-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0749-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0749-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0749-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0749-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0749-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A pork hash exemplified the restaurant's zero waste policies, featuring pork leftover from making other dishes. \u003ccite>(Shelby Pope)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>In addition to their exemplary food, they’re also focused on reducing the amount of waste they produce. Chef Tanya Holland has committed to a new zero waste initiative, meaning that they’re focused on composting --a nearby community garden gets their food scraps and eggshells-- as well as stretching ingredients as far as they can. That means leftover vegetables from their veggie scramble might find their way into their swamp-colored gumbo, a rich, aromatic mix of vegetables and chilies tangled around shrimp and smoked chicken. Similarly, their hash features pork smoked in house and uses up leftovers from their pulled pork sandwiches. It’s then crisped together with potatoes, peppers and onions and topped with poached eggs for a filling, spicy meal.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://brownsugarkitchen.com/\">\u003cstrong>Brown Sugar Kitchen\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n2534 Mandela Pkwy [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/tcWQj5Rppik\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94607\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 839-7685\u003cbr>\nHours: Closed Monday; Tue-Sat 7am-3pm; Sun 8am-3pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/brownsugarkitchen/\">Brown Sugar Kitchen\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/BrownSugarKitch\">@BrownSugarKitch\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $$ Entrees ($11-$17)\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>The Perennial\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121130\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0884.png\" alt=\"The Perennial has a small fish tank in the restaurant to demonstrate the aquaponic system they use to grow their lettuce.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1718\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121130\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0884.png 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0884-160x143.png 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0884-800x716.png 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0884-768x687.png 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0884-1020x913.png 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0884-1180x1056.png 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0884-960x859.png 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0884-240x215.png 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0884-375x336.png 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0884-520x465.png 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Perennial has a small fish tank in the restaurant to demonstrate the aquaponic system they use to grow their lettuce. \u003ccite>(Shelby Pope)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>The Perennial\u003c/strong> wants to “fight climate change with delicious food and drinks.” This admirable goal is achieved through a \u003ca href=\"http://www.theperennialsf.com/projects/\">variety of creative methods\u003c/a> that go beyond the Bay Area mainstay of “local and organic produce.” They use an aquaponic greenhouse to raise their greens and fish. Their bread isn’t Acme or Tartine, but made in-house from Kernza, a perennial grain that’s better for the soil than wheat. Their meat comes from ranches that use carbon farming, a technique that produces less methane than traditional methods. They’ve received a lot of attention for their efforts--”Did you see the \u003ca href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/20/dining/san-francisco-chefs-climate-change.html?mcubz=0\">\u003cem>New York Times\u003c/em> article\u003c/a>?” a beaming server asked the table next to us--and on a recent weeknight, the place was filled with couples on dates and cheerful groups of coworkers.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121131\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-121131\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0895.jpg\" alt=\"The Perennial's bread is made from Kernza, an alternative to wheat that's better for the soil.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0895.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0895-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0895-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0895-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0895-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0895-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0895-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0895-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0895-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0895-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Perennial's bread is made from Kernza, an alternative to wheat that's better for the soil. \u003ccite>(Shelby Pope)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121132\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-121132\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0907.png\" alt=\"The restaurant's greens come from an aquaponic farm in West Oakland.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1436\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0907.png 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0907-160x120.png 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0907-800x598.png 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0907-768x574.png 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0907-1020x763.png 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0907-1180x883.png 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0907-960x718.png 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0907-240x180.png 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0907-375x280.png 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0907-520x389.png 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The restaurant's greens come from an aquaponic farm in West Oakland. \u003ccite>(Shelby Pope)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The menu is available as a three or four course meal, but is also available a la carte, our server said. When she found out that my friend and I wanted to order a few dishes and split an entree, she muttered something about needing to order two entrees and OpenTable points as she walked away. (I scoured my reservation email and the website, but didn’t see any such requirement.) Eventually she returned, dumping our dishes on the table. The Kernza bread was hearty and slightly nutty, similar to a levain sourdough. “If I could only eat this bread the rest of my life, I’d be ok with that,” my friend said, and I agreed. The aquaponic greens come from the restaurant's West Oakland greenhouse, and were crisp, delicately dressed in a vinaigrette atop a few dabs of a creamy, avocado based dressing. Our lamb (a note on the menu mentioned that a carbon ranching surcharge would be added to our bill “to reflect the true cost of beef and lamb”) was meltingly tender, surrounded by cauliflower prepared in a variety of methods. Some florets were pickled, others roasted, and the whole arrangement was accompanied by a slick of roasted cauliflower puree, assertively salted and almost cheesy tasting.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121133\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-121133\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0924.png\" alt='The lamb and cauliflower entree included a surcharge to \"reflect the true cost of beef and lamb.\"' width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0924.png 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0924-160x120.png 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0924-800x600.png 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0924-768x576.png 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0924-1020x765.png 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0924-1180x885.png 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0924-960x720.png 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0924-240x180.png 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0924-375x281.png 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0924-520x390.png 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The lamb and cauliflower entree included a surcharge to \"reflect the true cost of beef and lamb.\" \u003ccite>(Shelby Pope)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.theperennialsf.com/\">\u003cstrong>The Perennial\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n59 9th St [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/jipK63qpecB2\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nSan Francisco, CA 94103\u003cbr>\nPh: (415) 500-7788\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon-Sat, 5:30-9pm; Closed Sun\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/ThePerennialSF/\">The Perennial\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/theperennialsf\">@theperennialsf\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nInstagram: \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/theperennialsf/\">@theperennialsf\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $$$ (Entrees $18-$24)\u003c/p>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>The Bay Area’s commitment to ethical food is almost taken for granted these day, with seemingly every new restaurant touting ingredients and sourcing that would make Michael Pollan proud. But that doesn’t mean that it’s become any less important to focus on sustainable food. Most of us don’t have the power to make the kind of large-scale decisions that affect our food systems the way say, a giant food conglomerate or the government can. But we can choose to buy organic, or select a restaurant that emphasizes sustainability for our Friday night date. Here are just a few of the restaurants in the Bay Area that are trying to create a better world through the growing, selection and preparation of the food they serve. But we know this list is just a sampling of the many great environmentally-friendly restaurants in the area. Did we miss your favorite? Let us know in the comments below.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Fish\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121137\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-121137\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0993.png\" alt=\"The fish and chips at Fish featured local cod.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1238\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0993.png 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0993-160x103.png 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0993-800x516.png 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0993-768x495.png 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0993-1020x658.png 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0993-1180x761.png 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0993-960x619.png 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0993-240x155.png 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0993-375x242.png 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0993-520x335.png 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The fish and chips at Fish featured local cod. \u003ccite>(Shelby Pope)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>If you have a craving for seafood and want to ensure you’re getting a sustainable option, head to Sausalito’s \u003cstrong>Fish.\u003c/strong> Just don’t forget your cash--or a pair of sunglasses. The cash-only restaurant features a selection of casual fish dishes like fish tacos, chowder and tuna melts similar to what you can find at any waterfront restaurant in the Bay Area with one significant difference: all the fish is sustainably sourced, much of it from local fishermen, with the higher prices that come with such conscientiousness. (The combination of casualness and high prices might not be for everyone: if you’re offended by the idea of a $36 crab roll paired with wine from a Mason jar, go elsewhere.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121136\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-121136\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0987.png\" alt=\"You can get the fish of the day--here, a rainbow trout--with pasta, salad or as part of a sandwich.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1295\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0987.png 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0987-160x108.png 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0987-800x540.png 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0987-768x518.png 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0987-1020x688.png 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0987-1180x796.png 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0987-960x648.png 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0987-240x162.png 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0987-375x253.png 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0987-520x351.png 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">You can get the fish of the day--here, a rainbow trout--with pasta, salad or as part of a sandwich. \u003ccite>(Shelby Pope)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121134\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-121134 size-full\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0945.png\" alt=\"Fish offers a several varieties types of sustainable fish. \" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0945.png 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0945-160x120.png 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0945-800x600.png 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0945-768x576.png 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0945-1020x765.png 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0945-1180x885.png 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0945-960x720.png 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0945-240x180.png 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0945-375x281.png 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0945-520x390.png 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fish offers a several varieties types of sustainable fish. \u003ccite>(Shelby Pope)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>For those willing to spend the money, it’s a charming experience. The restaurant overlooks Richardson Bay, so there’s a waterfront view as you enjoy winning renditions of classic dishes like fish and chips--shatteringly crispy, served with plump steak fries and an herbaceous tartar sauce. Their clam chowder is far better than the bowls of cream you get at Pier 39. It’s thinner but boasts a stronger clam flavor, with large pieces of bacon and even larger chunks of potatoes. They also feature several fish of the day, which you can get in a sandwich, with pasta or with a salad. On our visit it was squid, herring and trout. The rainbow trout, \u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/quest/2014/02/13/vegetarian-farmed-fish-may-be-key-to-sustainable-aquaculture/\">sustainably farmed from McFarland Springs\u003c/a>, was cooked perfectly, with a hint of char from their wood-fired grill. Atop a bed of greens and paired with a bright vinaigrette, it was an ideal lunch for a sunny Sausalito afternoon.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121138\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-121138\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_33652.png\" alt=\"Clam chowder from Fish.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_33652.png 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_33652-160x213.png 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_33652-800x1067.png 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_33652-768x1024.png 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_33652-1020x1360.png 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_33652-1180x1573.png 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_33652-960x1280.png 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_33652-240x320.png 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_33652-375x500.png 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_33652-520x693.png 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Clam chowder from Fish. \u003ccite>(Shelby Pope)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.331fish.com/\">\u003cstrong>Fish\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n350 Harbor Dr [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/ckHSKgeewGG2\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nSausalito, CA 94965\u003cbr>\nPh: (415) 331-3474\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon-Sun, 11:30m-8:30pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/Fish-Restaurant-177088469103/\">Fish Restaurant\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/FishinSausalito\">@FishinSausalito\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nInstagram: \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/fishrestaurantsausalito/\">@fishrestaurantsausalito\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $$$ (Entrees $18-$24)\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Vik’s Chaat & Market\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121118\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-121118\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0604.jpg\" alt=\"Crispy pani puri is just one of the delicious Indian snack foods Vik's offers.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0604.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0604-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0604-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0604-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0604-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0604-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0604-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0604-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0604-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0604-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Crispy pani puri is just one of the delicious Indian snack foods Vik's offers. \u003ccite>(Shelby Pope)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Every day, people flock to an unassuming part of West Berkeley for the Indian street food at \u003cstrong>Vik’s Chaat\u003c/strong>. For its fans, which range from groups of coworkers out for a birthday lunch to spandex-clad bikers debating the best post-workout meal (a peanut butter sandwich, one argued), the draw is the restaurant's mix of entrees and smaller dishes.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121120\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-121120\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0636.jpg\" alt=\"If you get the lunch special at Vik's, you'll receive a tray heavy with a variety of delicious sides.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0636.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0636-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0636-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0636-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0636-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0636-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0636-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0636-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0636-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0636-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">If you get the lunch special at Vik's, you'll receive a tray heavy with a variety of delicious sides. \u003ccite>(Shelby Pope)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121119\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1925px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-121119\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0626.jpg\" alt=\"The rapidly-deflating cholle bhature makes a perfect vehicle for scooping up chana masala.\" width=\"1925\" height=\"1444\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0626.jpg 1925w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0626-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0626-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0626-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0626-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0626-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0626-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0626-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0626-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0626-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1925px) 100vw, 1925px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The rapidly-deflating cholle bhature makes a perfect vehicle for scooping up chana masala. \u003ccite>(Shelby Pope)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>You can get a lunch special, where you’ll be presented with heavy tray of well-seasoned lamb (or chicken or fish if that’s your preference) served with rice, chapati, dal, achar, raita and papad. Or you can get a variety of smaller dishes to share, like the crunchy pani puri--a deep fried puff filled with chickpeas, just waiting to be filled with the accompanying mint water or a dollop of tamarind chutney. And there’s the drama of the cholle bhature--labeled on the menu as “the big puffy thing”-- which comes out towering and slowly deflates so you’re able to rip a piece off and top it with chana masala. But what most people don’t know is the restaurant is also a model of sustainability. Sure, they have separate trash cans for composting, but the building itself boasts \u003ca href=\"http://vikschaat.com/green-features/\">several eco-friendly touches\u003c/a>: it relies on skylights for cooling, instead of air conditioning; the wooden benches and wainscoting are recycled from a San Francisco gym; and part of the building’s outside was made from sand.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121121\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-121121\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0657.jpg\" alt=\"Popular Indian restaurant Vik's is housed in a building with several sustainable features, including skylights to moderate temperature instead of air conditioning.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0657.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0657-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0657-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0657-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0657-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0657-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0657-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0657-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0657-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0657-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Popular Indian restaurant Vik's is housed in a building with several sustainable features, including skylights to moderate temperature instead of air conditioning. \u003ccite>(Shelby Pope)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://vikschaat.com/\">\u003cstrong>Vik’s Chaat & Market\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n2390 Fourth St [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/QZhbkHpF1G82\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nBerkeley, CA 94710\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 644-4432\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon-Thu, 11am-6pm; Fri-Sun, 11am-8pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/ViksChaat/\">Vik’s Chaat\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>The Plant Cafe Organic\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121127\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-121127\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0844.jpg\" alt=\"Every ingredient at the Plant Cafe, including the condiments, are organic.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1153\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0844.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0844-160x96.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0844-800x480.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0844-768x461.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0844-1020x613.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0844-1180x709.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0844-960x577.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0844-240x144.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0844-375x225.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0844-520x312.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Every ingredient at the Plant Cafe, including the condiments, are organic. \u003ccite>(Shelby Pope)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The inclusion of “organic” in the name is the first tip off that the Bay Area fast casual restaurant chain The \u003cstrong>Plant Cafe Organic\u003c/strong>, with six locations scattered around San Francisco and Mill Valley, is committed to sustainability. And indeed, they are, with 100% of the restaurant's ingredients coming from organic sources. Even the condiments--ketchup, mustard, hot sauce--are organic. Their menu includes lots of healthy options like grain bowls, meal-worthy salads and smoothies (on my visit, many besuited Financial District workers were happily slurping tumblers of green liquids) but there’s also less wholesome options. A fried chicken sandwich was appropriately crispy, topped with a pile of crunchy, mildly spicy slaw. The restaurant also changes seasonally. Their summer cobb had all the best parts of the original--egg, blue cheese, avocado--but with an added crunch from roasted chickpeas and green beans and a freshness from a zingy lemon flax vinaigrette.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121129\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-121129\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0862.png\" alt=\"A crispy fried chicken sandwich with the soup of the day from the Plant Cafe Organic.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1295\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0862.png 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0862-160x108.png 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0862-800x540.png 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0862-768x518.png 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0862-1020x688.png 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0862-1180x796.png 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0862-960x648.png 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0862-240x162.png 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0862-375x253.png 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0862-520x351.png 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A crispy fried chicken sandwich with the soup of the day from the Plant Cafe Organic. \u003ccite>(Shelby Pope)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121188\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_0858.jpg\" alt=\"The menu at the Plant Cafe Organic changes seasonally to make room for dishes like this summer Cobb salad.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1422\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121188\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_0858.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_0858-160x119.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_0858-800x593.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_0858-768x569.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_0858-1020x755.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_0858-1180x874.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_0858-960x711.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_0858-240x178.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_0858-375x278.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/10/IMG_0858-520x385.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The menu at the Plant Cafe Organic changes seasonally to make room for dishes like this summer Cobb salad. \u003ccite>(Shelby Pope)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://theplantcafe.com/\">\u003cstrong>The Plant Cafe Organic\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nVarious locations in San Francisco and Mill Valley [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/XKekUc\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/theplantcafeorganic/\">The Plant Cafe Organic\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/theplantcafe\">@theplantcafe\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nInstagram: \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/theplantcafeorganic/\">@theplantcafeorganic\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $$ (Entrees $11-$17)\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Brown Sugar Kitchen\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121126\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-121126\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0752.jpg\" alt=\"The gumbo featured smoked chicken and shrimp.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0752.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0752-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0752-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0752-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0752-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0752-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0752-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0752-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0752-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0752-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The gumbo featured smoked chicken and shrimp. \u003ccite>(Shelby Pope)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Brown Sugar Kitchen\u003c/strong> has big plans for its future. There’s the forthcoming move from West Oakland \u003ca href=\"https://www.bizjournals.com/sanfrancisco/news/2017/06/07/uptown-oakland-restaurants-brown-sugar-bocanova.html\">to Uptown\u003c/a>, and new plans for a smaller spot \u003ca href=\"https://sf.eater.com/2017/9/21/16346774/tanya-holland-brown-sugar-kitchen-ferry-building\">at the Ferry Building\u003c/a>. It’s easy to understand why they’re eager to expand. They’re so beloved that a wait for their weekend brunch--featuring their star dish, chicken and waffles--can stretch into multiple hours.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121139\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-121139\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_07471yj.jpg\" alt=\"Brown Sugar Kitchen reduces their waste through composting with a local farm, and using ingredients in as many dishes as possible.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_07471yj.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_07471yj-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_07471yj-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_07471yj-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_07471yj-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_07471yj-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_07471yj-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_07471yj-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_07471yj-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_07471yj-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Brown Sugar Kitchen reduces their waste through composting with a local farm, and using ingredients in as many dishes as possible. \u003ccite>(Shelby Pope)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121125\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-121125\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0749.jpg\" alt=\"A pork hash exemplified the restaurant's zero waste policies, featuring pork leftover from making other dishes.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0749.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0749-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0749-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0749-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0749-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0749-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0749-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0749-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0749-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0749-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A pork hash exemplified the restaurant's zero waste policies, featuring pork leftover from making other dishes. \u003ccite>(Shelby Pope)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>In addition to their exemplary food, they’re also focused on reducing the amount of waste they produce. Chef Tanya Holland has committed to a new zero waste initiative, meaning that they’re focused on composting --a nearby community garden gets their food scraps and eggshells-- as well as stretching ingredients as far as they can. That means leftover vegetables from their veggie scramble might find their way into their swamp-colored gumbo, a rich, aromatic mix of vegetables and chilies tangled around shrimp and smoked chicken. Similarly, their hash features pork smoked in house and uses up leftovers from their pulled pork sandwiches. It’s then crisped together with potatoes, peppers and onions and topped with poached eggs for a filling, spicy meal.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://brownsugarkitchen.com/\">\u003cstrong>Brown Sugar Kitchen\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n2534 Mandela Pkwy [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/tcWQj5Rppik\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94607\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 839-7685\u003cbr>\nHours: Closed Monday; Tue-Sat 7am-3pm; Sun 8am-3pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/brownsugarkitchen/\">Brown Sugar Kitchen\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/BrownSugarKitch\">@BrownSugarKitch\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $$ Entrees ($11-$17)\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>The Perennial\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121130\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0884.png\" alt=\"The Perennial has a small fish tank in the restaurant to demonstrate the aquaponic system they use to grow their lettuce.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1718\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121130\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0884.png 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0884-160x143.png 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0884-800x716.png 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0884-768x687.png 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0884-1020x913.png 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0884-1180x1056.png 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0884-960x859.png 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0884-240x215.png 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0884-375x336.png 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0884-520x465.png 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Perennial has a small fish tank in the restaurant to demonstrate the aquaponic system they use to grow their lettuce. \u003ccite>(Shelby Pope)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>The Perennial\u003c/strong> wants to “fight climate change with delicious food and drinks.” This admirable goal is achieved through a \u003ca href=\"http://www.theperennialsf.com/projects/\">variety of creative methods\u003c/a> that go beyond the Bay Area mainstay of “local and organic produce.” They use an aquaponic greenhouse to raise their greens and fish. Their bread isn’t Acme or Tartine, but made in-house from Kernza, a perennial grain that’s better for the soil than wheat. Their meat comes from ranches that use carbon farming, a technique that produces less methane than traditional methods. They’ve received a lot of attention for their efforts--”Did you see the \u003ca href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/20/dining/san-francisco-chefs-climate-change.html?mcubz=0\">\u003cem>New York Times\u003c/em> article\u003c/a>?” a beaming server asked the table next to us--and on a recent weeknight, the place was filled with couples on dates and cheerful groups of coworkers.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121131\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-121131\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0895.jpg\" alt=\"The Perennial's bread is made from Kernza, an alternative to wheat that's better for the soil.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0895.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0895-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0895-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0895-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0895-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0895-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0895-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0895-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0895-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0895-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Perennial's bread is made from Kernza, an alternative to wheat that's better for the soil. \u003ccite>(Shelby Pope)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121132\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-121132\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0907.png\" alt=\"The restaurant's greens come from an aquaponic farm in West Oakland.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1436\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0907.png 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0907-160x120.png 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0907-800x598.png 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0907-768x574.png 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0907-1020x763.png 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0907-1180x883.png 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0907-960x718.png 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0907-240x180.png 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0907-375x280.png 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0907-520x389.png 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The restaurant's greens come from an aquaponic farm in West Oakland. \u003ccite>(Shelby Pope)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The menu is available as a three or four course meal, but is also available a la carte, our server said. When she found out that my friend and I wanted to order a few dishes and split an entree, she muttered something about needing to order two entrees and OpenTable points as she walked away. (I scoured my reservation email and the website, but didn’t see any such requirement.) Eventually she returned, dumping our dishes on the table. The Kernza bread was hearty and slightly nutty, similar to a levain sourdough. “If I could only eat this bread the rest of my life, I’d be ok with that,” my friend said, and I agreed. The aquaponic greens come from the restaurant's West Oakland greenhouse, and were crisp, delicately dressed in a vinaigrette atop a few dabs of a creamy, avocado based dressing. Our lamb (a note on the menu mentioned that a carbon ranching surcharge would be added to our bill “to reflect the true cost of beef and lamb”) was meltingly tender, surrounded by cauliflower prepared in a variety of methods. Some florets were pickled, others roasted, and the whole arrangement was accompanied by a slick of roasted cauliflower puree, assertively salted and almost cheesy tasting.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121133\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-121133\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0924.png\" alt='The lamb and cauliflower entree included a surcharge to \"reflect the true cost of beef and lamb.\"' width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0924.png 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0924-160x120.png 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0924-800x600.png 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0924-768x576.png 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0924-1020x765.png 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0924-1180x885.png 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0924-960x720.png 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0924-240x180.png 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0924-375x281.png 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0924-520x390.png 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The lamb and cauliflower entree included a surcharge to \"reflect the true cost of beef and lamb.\" \u003ccite>(Shelby Pope)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cp>\u003cem>Eight Tables video by Vic Chin\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003cstrong>An elaborate 10-course tasting menu invites diners into the world of shi fan tsai, private chateau-style dining.\u003c/strong>\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Chinese cuisine is known for elaborate banquet spreads, and private dining is the elite flipside of the social hierarchy. Banquets tend to feature an array of different foods, often heavy, concluding with lots of rice, noodles and other starches in case you didn’t get your fill from proteins and other more expensive foods. \u003cem>Shi fan tsai\u003c/em>, on the other hand, is what you might be offered at the home of a wealthy family with a private chef: many small courses, plated individually, coursed out over a leisurely evening.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120956\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-120956\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6724-new.jpg\" alt=\"Table setting at Eight Tables\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6724-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6724-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6724-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6724-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6724-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6724-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6724-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6724-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6724-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6724-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Table setting at Eight Tables \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The entrance to \u003ca href=\"http://chinalivesf.com/fine-dining-in-san-francisco/\">Eight Tables\u003c/a> is on Kenneth Rexroth Lane in San Francisco’s Chinatown, an alley in back of a wrought-iron gate. After fighting for parking, we were greeted at the gate by two young women in black dresses. I looked to my left, and the woman asked, “May I see your prescription?” I looked to my right, and the other woman said, “Are you here to visit Eight Tables?” Relief.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120938\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 500px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-120938\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_1447-new.jpg\" alt=\"Entrance to Eight Tables\" width=\"500\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_1447-new.jpg 1000w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_1447-new-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_1447-new-800x1066.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_1447-new-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_1447-new-960x1280.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_1447-new-240x320.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_1447-new-375x500.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_1447-new-520x693.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Entrance to Eight Tables \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>An elevator ride to the second floor delivers us to another world, one of timeless, restrained decadence.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121024\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-121024\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7384-new.jpg\" alt=\"An elevator takes you upstairs to the dining area\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7384-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7384-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7384-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7384-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7384-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7384-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7384-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7384-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7384-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7384-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">An elevator takes you upstairs to the dining area \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Executive Chef George Chen\u003c/strong> is well known for his legendary Betelnut restaurant in the Marina District, which closed in 2015 after a 20-year run, as well as the upscale Shanghai 1930 in the Financial District, which closed in 2010, and several other San Francisco and Shanghai restaurants. \u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2017/03/18/china-lives-lunch-is-the-new-sf-power-lunch/\">China Live\u003c/a> is Chen’s 20,000-square-foot Chinese food emporium, along the lines of Eataly in New York (and now Chicago and Boston). Other players on this star-studded team include two Saison alums, \u003cstrong>Andrew Fuentes\u003c/strong> at the front of the house and mixologist \u003cstrong>Andrew Keels\u003c/strong> behind the bar. \u003cstrong>Tony Kim\u003c/strong>, most recently of the Redwood Room at The Clift Hotel, leads the wine program. \u003cstrong>Luis Villavelazquez\u003c/strong>, formerly of Absinthe, is the mastermind of the elaborate dessert creations to come.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120965\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-120965\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6753-new.jpg\" alt=\"Chef George Chen\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1672\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6753-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6753-new-160x139.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6753-new-800x697.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6753-new-768x669.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6753-new-1020x888.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6753-new-1180x1028.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6753-new-960x836.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6753-new-240x209.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6753-new-375x327.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6753-new-520x453.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Chef George Chen \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The luxurious Eight Tables space, on the second floor of China Live, all cream and golden in hue, was designed by \u003ca href=\"http://www.avroko.com/\">AvroKO\u003c/a>, which won a 2017 James Beard Award for \u003ca href=\"https://www.singlethreadfarms.com/\">Single Thread\u003c/a> in Healdsburg.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In the reception lounge, we were offered warm towels as we took off our coats. Behind us hung a large-format, crisply focused photo of Chen and his parents, the kind of photograph you might see in the private home of a family of means in China.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121097\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7378-new.jpg\" alt=\"Reception area with photo of George Chen and his parents.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121097\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7378-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7378-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7378-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7378-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7378-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7378-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7378-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7378-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7378-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7378-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Reception area with photo of George Chen and his parents. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cul>[gallery type=\"slideshow\" link=\"none\" size=\"full\" ids=\"120948,120949,120951,120952,120947,120954\"]\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>As we were escorted to our seats, we paused at the bar to ooh and aah at the mobile cart where Keels stands at the ready to dispense a cocktail. We had decided to do the wine pairings instead, designed by sommelier Kim to highlight the range of possibilities for pairing wine with classic Chinese flavors, a practice that isn’t terribly common.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120955\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-120955\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6722-new.jpg\" alt=\"Cocktail utensils atop rabbit fur at the mobile bar.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6722-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6722-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6722-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6722-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6722-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6722-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6722-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6722-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6722-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6722-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cocktail utensils atop rabbit fur at the mobile bar. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>One stunning detail is the textured walls. Chef Chen explains that the process involved using antique fabric from Chinese wedding dresses, pressed into wet plaster, and allowed to partially dry—enough to leave the pattern behind, while not tearing the material.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120962\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-120962\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6744-new.jpg\" alt=\"Textured walls were made using fabric from antique Chinese wedding dresses.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6744-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6744-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6744-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6744-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6744-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6744-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6744-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6744-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6744-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6744-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Textured walls were made using fabric from antique Chinese wedding dresses. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>There are eight tables in the graciously appointed room, a number considered to be the luckiest in Chinese culture. Servers in fawn-colored suits appear and disappear in choreographed, ballet-like motion throughout the night.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121021\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-121021\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7372-new.jpg\" alt=\"One of the eight tables\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7372-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7372-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7372-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7372-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7372-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7372-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7372-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7372-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7372-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7372-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">One of the eight tables \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120990\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-120990\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6942-new.jpg\" alt=\"Courses are presented in a choreographed manner. Mixologist Andrew Keels (L) and general manager Andrew Fuentes (R) participated in serving the meal.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6942-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6942-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6942-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6942-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6942-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6942-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6942-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6942-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6942-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6942-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Courses are presented in a choreographed manner. Mixologist Andrew Keels (L) and general manager Andrew Fuentes (R) participated in serving the meal. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Chen’s cooking, further developed and executed by \u003cstrong>Chef de Cuisine Robin Lin\u003c/strong>, translates this luxury to gathering at table for a lyrical and carefully crafted meal.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Jiu gong ge\u003c/em>, or nine essential flavors, is the name of the first course, and from a sensory perspective, it’s a microcosm of the other nine courses to follow, as it represents the full spectrum of possible flavors: sweet, salty, sour, bitter, numbing, spicy, nutty, sharp, and smoky. Each elegant bite is plated on dishes made for just the occasion and arranged in a complex numerology that forms a \u003cem>lo shu\u003c/em> grid, which adds up to 15 vertically, horizontally and diagonally, considered very lucky, even magical.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120935\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-120935\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6824-new.jpg\" alt=\"Jiu Gong Ge - Nine Essential Flavors\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6824-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6824-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6824-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6824-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6824-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6824-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6824-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6824-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6824-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6824-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Jiu Gong Ge - Nine Essential Flavors \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>You will have your favorite of the bites, as well as a logic for proceeding through them. The four people at our table all chose different paths through the maze. One preferred to save the sweet jujube stuffed with glutinous rice and chickpea hearts for the last bite, while another preferred to end with a local anchovy wok-smoked with black sugar and tea. We all placed the \u003cem>ma\u003c/em> (numbing) and \u003cem>la\u003c/em> (spicy), often combined, but distinct dishes here, in the middle of the experience. Each dish represented its category precisely and creatively. My own favorites were the “sharp” clam marinated in soy sauce with ginger and scallions and the gelatin of pork shank with (sour) vinegar and thin slices of ginger. The strangest and most interesting was a little (nutty) roulade of nori and yuba (tofu noodles). A tiny stack of bitter melon slices was bracing, as intended.\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>[gallery type=\"slideshow\" link=\"none\" size=\"full\" ids=\"120971,120972,120973,120974,120975,120976,120979,120978,120977\"]\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>The wine selected for pairing with this course was the sparkling \u003ca href=\"https://www.kermitlynch.com/our-wines/champagne-j-lassalle/\">Cuvée Angeline Brut Champagne\u003c/a> from \u003ca href=\"http://www.champagne-jlassalle.com/en/\">J. Lassalle\u003c/a>, whose crisp brightness stands up to the intense flavors and whose sweetness gives ballast to the spicier end of things.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120961\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-120961\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6739-new.jpg\" alt=\"Sommelier Tony Kim pours Cuvée Angeline Brut Champagne from J. Lassalle\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6739-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6739-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6739-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6739-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6739-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6739-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6739-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6739-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6739-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6739-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sommelier Tony Kim pours Cuvée Angeline Brut Champagne from J. Lassalle \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Perhaps the unanimous favorite dish of the night, course number two was a four-pronged shrimp dumpling topped with Osetra caviar, trout roe, sour cream topped with finger lime, and scallions, all in their respective quadrants and surrounded by micro-greens and Santa Barbara sea urchin on the plate.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120983\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-120983\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6876-new-1.jpg\" alt=\"Four Seas Dumpling - Russian Golden Osetra, Sea Urchin, Heirloom Salad\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6876-new-1.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6876-new-1-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6876-new-1-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6876-new-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6876-new-1-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6876-new-1-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6876-new-1-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6876-new-1-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6876-new-1-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6876-new-1-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Four Seas Dumpling - Russian Golden Osetra, Sea Urchin, Heirloom Salad \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>A brilliant wine pairing was the unusual \u003ca href=\"https://www.winex.com/product/33091/Valdespino_Palomino_Fino_Ojo_de_Gallo_2016.html\">Palomino Fino from Valdespino\u003c/a>, essentially unfortified sherry. It’s dry, but with a glimmer of sherry-toned fruit sweetness.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Barbecue “Shao Kao” features Kaluga caviar farmed in China! Though most diners might not have heard of it, this sturgeon caviar is being served by Lufthansa in its first-class cabins and has been vetted for sustainability and cleanliness (as China isn’t always known for environmental practices). Iberico pork (rather than the ham most of us are familiar with) is served chashu style alongside crispy duck skin and amazing little pearls of apple caviar made by Chen’s wife, Cindy.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120942\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-120942\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_1475-new.jpg\" alt=\"Barbecue “Shao Kao” - Kaluga on Peking Duck Skin, Iberico Char Siu\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_1475-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_1475-new-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_1475-new-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_1475-new-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_1475-new-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_1475-new-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_1475-new-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_1475-new-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_1475-new-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_1475-new-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Barbecue “Shao Kao” - Kaluga on Peking Duck Skin, Iberico Char Siu \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120988\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-120988\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6913-new.jpg\" alt=\"Mini pork sandwich\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6913-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6913-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6913-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6913-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6913-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6913-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6913-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6913-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6913-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6913-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mini pork sandwich \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The wine course here was a dry \u003ca href=\"http://www.cavicchioli.it/ing/vini.php?mcat=53&cat=63&id=279\">Lambrusco\u003c/a>, the sparkling Italian red wine that has reclaimed its rightful place at the table over the last decade.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>After much intensity on the palate, a gentler course comes next: gulf prawn consommé with glass noodles, a prawn ball and single peppery nasturtium leaf, paired with a Chardonnay from Santa Maria Valley (\u003ca href=\"http://www.nielsonwines.com/buy.asp\">Nielson by Byron\u003c/a>), buttery to the consommé’s salty sweetness. A whole fried shrimp wrapped in sea grass comes on the side; I could’ve eaten a bowl of just these.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120991\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-120991\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6951-new.jpg\" alt=\"Gulf Prawn Consommé - Glass Noodles, Prawn Ball, Nasturtium\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6951-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6951-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6951-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6951-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6951-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6951-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6951-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6951-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6951-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6951-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Gulf Prawn Consommé - Glass Noodles, Prawn Ball, Nasturtium \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120992\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-120992\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6957-new.jpg\" alt=\"Fried shrimp wrapped in sea grass.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6957-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6957-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6957-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6957-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6957-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6957-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6957-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6957-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6957-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6957-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fried shrimp wrapped in sea grass. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The other contender for my personal favorite dish was a Norwegian cod steamed in banana leaf with pickled white melon and bamboo “cannelloni” tucked inside, a slice of earthy-crisp lotus root on the bottom. The Champagne comes back out for this course—something I adore about this restaurant, sommelier Kim’s willingness to move in non-linear ways throughout the pairings—\u003ca href=\"http://www.champagne-gosset.com/eng\">a Gosset Brut\u003c/a>, classic non-vintage bubbly with notes of Fall fruits and tropical florals.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120995\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-120995\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7046-new.jpg\" alt=\"Black Cod Wrapped in Banana Leaf - Picked White Melon, Bamboo 'Cannelloni'\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7046-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7046-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7046-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7046-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7046-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7046-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7046-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7046-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7046-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7046-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Black Cod Wrapped in Banana Leaf - Picked White Melon, Bamboo 'Cannelloni' \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Velvet chicken, the next course, is surely unlike any version you’ve ever tried, made here with early-season truffles from Burgundy and matsutake mushrooms with veal \u003cem>jus\u003c/em>. We dip into red wine with a \u003ca href=\"http://m.henryfessy.com/en/wine/fleurie-2010.php\">Fleurie Crus Beaujolais by Henry Fessy\u003c/a>, fruit-forward and high-toned.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It comes with a handmade savory dumpling, much like a dinner roll in a Western restaurant.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120999\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-120999\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7097-new.jpg\" alt=\"Velvet Chicken - Burgundy Truffles, Trumpet Mushrooms, Veal Jus\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7097-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7097-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7097-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7097-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7097-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7097-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7097-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7097-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7097-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7097-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Velvet Chicken - Burgundy Truffles, Trumpet Mushrooms, Veal Jus \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120997\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-120997\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7083-new.jpg\" alt=\"Handmade savory dumpling\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7083-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7083-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7083-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7083-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7083-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7083-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7083-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7083-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7083-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7083-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Handmade savory dumpling \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>I was, at this point, quite honestly full, but I persisted on to the red braised pork, a rectangle of long-cooked meat with crispy skin served with a tea egg, fava beans and little strands of yuba noodles tied up into knots. A bowl of fried rice with tiny pieces of egg and a crisped-rice garnish is served alongside. The sweetness of this dish requires a bigger red wine, and the \u003ca href=\"http://www.petermichaelwinery.com/Wines/Les-Pavots/\">Peter Michael Les Pavots Bordeaux Blend\u003c/a> did the job, refusing to be overwhelmed by the sweetness, but also not obscuring it.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121002\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-121002\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7137-new.jpg\" alt=\"Red Braised Pork - Tea Egg, Fava Beans, Tofu Knots\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7137-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7137-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7137-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7137-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7137-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7137-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7137-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7137-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7137-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7137-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Red Braised Pork - Tea Egg, Fava Beans, Tofu Knots \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121004\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-121004\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7149-new.jpg\" alt=\"A bowl of fried rice with tiny pieces of egg and a crisped-rice garnish.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7149-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7149-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7149-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7149-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7149-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7149-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7149-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7149-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7149-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7149-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A bowl of fried rice with tiny pieces of egg and a crisped-rice garnish. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Perhaps the most clever and successful pairing of all was the Hudson Valley foie gras potsticker in beef noodle soup alongside a quite surprising wine choice: a pétillant naturel Chenin Blanc made in the little-known AVA of Clarksburg in, of all places, the Sacramento Valley (\u003ca href=\"https://haarmeyerwinecellars.com/\">Haarmeyer Wine Cellars, St. Rey\u003c/a>). But work it did, the rather funky, sweet-toned but crisp, lightly bubbly wine in harmony with the equally funky but directionally opposite duck liver.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121006\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-121006\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7245-new.jpg\" alt=\"Hudson Valley Foie Gras Potsticker - Beef Noodle Soup\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7245-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7245-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7245-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7245-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7245-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7245-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7245-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7245-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7245-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7245-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hudson Valley Foie Gras Potsticker - Beef Noodle Soup \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121047\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 500px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-121047\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7233-new.jpg\" alt=\"Hudson Valley Foie Gras Potsticker\" width=\"500\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7233-new.jpg 1000w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7233-new-160x240.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7233-new-800x1200.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7233-new-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7233-new-960x1440.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7233-new-240x360.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7233-new-375x563.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7233-new-520x780.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hudson Valley Foie Gras Potsticker\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Two dessert courses by Villavelaquez wrap up the meal, the first a palate cleanser of chrysanthemum granita with yogurt and preserved plum, and the latter a strange \u003cem>tour-de-force\u003c/em> of mesquite bubbles with fried seaweed and passion fruit cream. The seaweed and passion fruit made a beautiful marriage, while the mesquite foam went a long way on aroma alone. Its taste was perhaps more overwhelming than intended, but it worked as an aromatic accompaniment. The last glass of the night was a discrete counterpoint among the sweet-savory-smoky elements: a \u003ca href=\"https://www.rarewineco.com/rare-wine-co-historic-series-madeira\">Madeira from The Rare Wine Co., a Charleston Sercial\u003c/a> named for the Southern U.S. city where the dry style of Madeira caught on in the early 19\u003csup>th\u003c/sup> century.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121011\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-121011\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7267-new.jpg\" alt=\"Chrysanthemum Granita - Yogurt, Preserved Plum\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7267-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7267-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7267-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7267-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7267-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7267-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7267-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7267-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7267-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7267-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Chrysanthemum Granita - Yogurt, Preserved Plum \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121013\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-121013\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7302-new.jpg\" alt=\"Chinese Sea Grass - Passion Fruit, Mesquite Bubbles\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7302-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7302-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7302-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7302-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7302-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7302-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7302-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7302-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7302-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7302-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Chinese Sea Grass - Passion Fruit, Mesquite Bubbles \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The check comes stashed in the pages of a book by the aforementioned \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenneth_Rexroth\">Kenneth Rexroth\u003c/a>, an eminent translator of Chinese poetry, coming back around full-circle to the alley entrance that bears his name.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121017\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-121017\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7328-new.jpg\" alt=\"The check is delivered in a Kenneth Rexroth book.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7328-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7328-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7328-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7328-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7328-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7328-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7328-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7328-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7328-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7328-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The check is delivered in a Kenneth Rexroth book. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>We were sent home with beautiful boxes of microbatch bonbons by Oakland chocolatier \u003ca href=\"http://www.flyingnoir.net/\">Karen Urbanek\u003c/a>, stamped with symbols representing the four winds, and chopsticks with our names stamped into the enamel.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121015\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-121015\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7320-new.jpg\" alt=\"Microbatch bonbons by Oakland chocolatier Karen Urbanek\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7320-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7320-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7320-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7320-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7320-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7320-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7320-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7320-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7320-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7320-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Microbatch bonbons by Oakland chocolatier Karen Urbanek \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121026\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-121026\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7399-new.jpg\" alt=\"Chocolates stamped with symbols representing the four winds.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7399-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7399-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7399-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7399-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7399-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7399-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7399-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7399-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7399-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7399-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Chocolates stamped with symbols representing the four winds. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>And so we were carried out that evening and swept back in to the bustling streets of the city and our busy lives, taking with us the memory of culinary completeness—and full for days.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121063\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 600px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_1454-new.jpg\" alt=\"Eight Tables\" width=\"600\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121063\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_1454-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_1454-new-160x182.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_1454-new-800x908.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_1454-new-768x871.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_1454-new-1020x1157.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_1454-new-1180x1339.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_1454-new-960x1089.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_1454-new-240x272.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_1454-new-375x425.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_1454-new-520x590.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Eight Tables \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://chinalivesf.com/fine-dining-in-san-francisco/\">\u003cstrong>Eight Tables\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n8 Kenneth Rexroth Place\u003cbr>\nSan Francisco, CA 94133 [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/SBLpKz\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: (415) 788-8788\u003cbr>\nHours: Dinner, Tue-Sat, 5:30pm-9:30pm\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $$$$ (tasting menu $225; wine pairings $125)\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/ChinaLiveSF/\">China Live\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/ChinaLiveSF\">@ChinaLiveSF\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nInstagram: \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/chinalivesf/\">@chinalivesf\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003cem>Eight Tables video by Vic Chin\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003cstrong>An elaborate 10-course tasting menu invites diners into the world of shi fan tsai, private chateau-style dining.\u003c/strong>\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Chinese cuisine is known for elaborate banquet spreads, and private dining is the elite flipside of the social hierarchy. Banquets tend to feature an array of different foods, often heavy, concluding with lots of rice, noodles and other starches in case you didn’t get your fill from proteins and other more expensive foods. \u003cem>Shi fan tsai\u003c/em>, on the other hand, is what you might be offered at the home of a wealthy family with a private chef: many small courses, plated individually, coursed out over a leisurely evening.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120956\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-120956\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6724-new.jpg\" alt=\"Table setting at Eight Tables\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6724-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6724-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6724-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6724-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6724-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6724-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6724-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6724-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6724-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6724-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Table setting at Eight Tables \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The entrance to \u003ca href=\"http://chinalivesf.com/fine-dining-in-san-francisco/\">Eight Tables\u003c/a> is on Kenneth Rexroth Lane in San Francisco’s Chinatown, an alley in back of a wrought-iron gate. After fighting for parking, we were greeted at the gate by two young women in black dresses. I looked to my left, and the woman asked, “May I see your prescription?” I looked to my right, and the other woman said, “Are you here to visit Eight Tables?” Relief.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120938\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 500px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-120938\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_1447-new.jpg\" alt=\"Entrance to Eight Tables\" width=\"500\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_1447-new.jpg 1000w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_1447-new-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_1447-new-800x1066.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_1447-new-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_1447-new-960x1280.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_1447-new-240x320.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_1447-new-375x500.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_1447-new-520x693.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Entrance to Eight Tables \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>An elevator ride to the second floor delivers us to another world, one of timeless, restrained decadence.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121024\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-121024\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7384-new.jpg\" alt=\"An elevator takes you upstairs to the dining area\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7384-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7384-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7384-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7384-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7384-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7384-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7384-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7384-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7384-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7384-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">An elevator takes you upstairs to the dining area \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Executive Chef George Chen\u003c/strong> is well known for his legendary Betelnut restaurant in the Marina District, which closed in 2015 after a 20-year run, as well as the upscale Shanghai 1930 in the Financial District, which closed in 2010, and several other San Francisco and Shanghai restaurants. \u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2017/03/18/china-lives-lunch-is-the-new-sf-power-lunch/\">China Live\u003c/a> is Chen’s 20,000-square-foot Chinese food emporium, along the lines of Eataly in New York (and now Chicago and Boston). Other players on this star-studded team include two Saison alums, \u003cstrong>Andrew Fuentes\u003c/strong> at the front of the house and mixologist \u003cstrong>Andrew Keels\u003c/strong> behind the bar. \u003cstrong>Tony Kim\u003c/strong>, most recently of the Redwood Room at The Clift Hotel, leads the wine program. \u003cstrong>Luis Villavelazquez\u003c/strong>, formerly of Absinthe, is the mastermind of the elaborate dessert creations to come.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120965\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-120965\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6753-new.jpg\" alt=\"Chef George Chen\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1672\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6753-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6753-new-160x139.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6753-new-800x697.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6753-new-768x669.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6753-new-1020x888.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6753-new-1180x1028.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6753-new-960x836.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6753-new-240x209.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6753-new-375x327.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6753-new-520x453.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Chef George Chen \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The luxurious Eight Tables space, on the second floor of China Live, all cream and golden in hue, was designed by \u003ca href=\"http://www.avroko.com/\">AvroKO\u003c/a>, which won a 2017 James Beard Award for \u003ca href=\"https://www.singlethreadfarms.com/\">Single Thread\u003c/a> in Healdsburg.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In the reception lounge, we were offered warm towels as we took off our coats. Behind us hung a large-format, crisply focused photo of Chen and his parents, the kind of photograph you might see in the private home of a family of means in China.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121097\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7378-new.jpg\" alt=\"Reception area with photo of George Chen and his parents.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121097\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7378-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7378-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7378-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7378-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7378-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7378-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7378-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7378-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7378-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7378-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Reception area with photo of George Chen and his parents. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cul>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>As we were escorted to our seats, we paused at the bar to ooh and aah at the mobile cart where Keels stands at the ready to dispense a cocktail. We had decided to do the wine pairings instead, designed by sommelier Kim to highlight the range of possibilities for pairing wine with classic Chinese flavors, a practice that isn’t terribly common.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120955\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-120955\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6722-new.jpg\" alt=\"Cocktail utensils atop rabbit fur at the mobile bar.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6722-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6722-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6722-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6722-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6722-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6722-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6722-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6722-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6722-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6722-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cocktail utensils atop rabbit fur at the mobile bar. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>One stunning detail is the textured walls. Chef Chen explains that the process involved using antique fabric from Chinese wedding dresses, pressed into wet plaster, and allowed to partially dry—enough to leave the pattern behind, while not tearing the material.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120962\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-120962\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6744-new.jpg\" alt=\"Textured walls were made using fabric from antique Chinese wedding dresses.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6744-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6744-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6744-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6744-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6744-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6744-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6744-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6744-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6744-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6744-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Textured walls were made using fabric from antique Chinese wedding dresses. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>There are eight tables in the graciously appointed room, a number considered to be the luckiest in Chinese culture. Servers in fawn-colored suits appear and disappear in choreographed, ballet-like motion throughout the night.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121021\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-121021\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7372-new.jpg\" alt=\"One of the eight tables\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7372-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7372-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7372-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7372-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7372-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7372-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7372-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7372-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7372-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7372-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">One of the eight tables \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120990\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-120990\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6942-new.jpg\" alt=\"Courses are presented in a choreographed manner. Mixologist Andrew Keels (L) and general manager Andrew Fuentes (R) participated in serving the meal.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6942-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6942-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6942-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6942-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6942-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6942-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6942-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6942-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6942-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6942-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Courses are presented in a choreographed manner. Mixologist Andrew Keels (L) and general manager Andrew Fuentes (R) participated in serving the meal. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Chen’s cooking, further developed and executed by \u003cstrong>Chef de Cuisine Robin Lin\u003c/strong>, translates this luxury to gathering at table for a lyrical and carefully crafted meal.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Jiu gong ge\u003c/em>, or nine essential flavors, is the name of the first course, and from a sensory perspective, it’s a microcosm of the other nine courses to follow, as it represents the full spectrum of possible flavors: sweet, salty, sour, bitter, numbing, spicy, nutty, sharp, and smoky. 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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>The wine selected for pairing with this course was the sparkling \u003ca href=\"https://www.kermitlynch.com/our-wines/champagne-j-lassalle/\">Cuvée Angeline Brut Champagne\u003c/a> from \u003ca href=\"http://www.champagne-jlassalle.com/en/\">J. Lassalle\u003c/a>, whose crisp brightness stands up to the intense flavors and whose sweetness gives ballast to the spicier end of things.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120961\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-120961\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6739-new.jpg\" alt=\"Sommelier Tony Kim pours Cuvée Angeline Brut Champagne from J. Lassalle\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6739-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6739-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6739-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6739-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6739-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6739-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6739-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6739-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6739-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6739-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sommelier Tony Kim pours Cuvée Angeline Brut Champagne from J. Lassalle \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Perhaps the unanimous favorite dish of the night, course number two was a four-pronged shrimp dumpling topped with Osetra caviar, trout roe, sour cream topped with finger lime, and scallions, all in their respective quadrants and surrounded by micro-greens and Santa Barbara sea urchin on the plate.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120983\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-120983\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6876-new-1.jpg\" alt=\"Four Seas Dumpling - Russian Golden Osetra, Sea Urchin, Heirloom Salad\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6876-new-1.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6876-new-1-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6876-new-1-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6876-new-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6876-new-1-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6876-new-1-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6876-new-1-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6876-new-1-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6876-new-1-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6876-new-1-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Four Seas Dumpling - Russian Golden Osetra, Sea Urchin, Heirloom Salad \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>A brilliant wine pairing was the unusual \u003ca href=\"https://www.winex.com/product/33091/Valdespino_Palomino_Fino_Ojo_de_Gallo_2016.html\">Palomino Fino from Valdespino\u003c/a>, essentially unfortified sherry. It’s dry, but with a glimmer of sherry-toned fruit sweetness.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Barbecue “Shao Kao” features Kaluga caviar farmed in China! Though most diners might not have heard of it, this sturgeon caviar is being served by Lufthansa in its first-class cabins and has been vetted for sustainability and cleanliness (as China isn’t always known for environmental practices). Iberico pork (rather than the ham most of us are familiar with) is served chashu style alongside crispy duck skin and amazing little pearls of apple caviar made by Chen’s wife, Cindy.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120942\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-120942\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_1475-new.jpg\" alt=\"Barbecue “Shao Kao” - Kaluga on Peking Duck Skin, Iberico Char Siu\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_1475-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_1475-new-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_1475-new-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_1475-new-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_1475-new-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_1475-new-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_1475-new-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_1475-new-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_1475-new-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_1475-new-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Barbecue “Shao Kao” - Kaluga on Peking Duck Skin, Iberico Char Siu \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120988\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-120988\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6913-new.jpg\" alt=\"Mini pork sandwich\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6913-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6913-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6913-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6913-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6913-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6913-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6913-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6913-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6913-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6913-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mini pork sandwich \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The wine course here was a dry \u003ca href=\"http://www.cavicchioli.it/ing/vini.php?mcat=53&cat=63&id=279\">Lambrusco\u003c/a>, the sparkling Italian red wine that has reclaimed its rightful place at the table over the last decade.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>After much intensity on the palate, a gentler course comes next: gulf prawn consommé with glass noodles, a prawn ball and single peppery nasturtium leaf, paired with a Chardonnay from Santa Maria Valley (\u003ca href=\"http://www.nielsonwines.com/buy.asp\">Nielson by Byron\u003c/a>), buttery to the consommé’s salty sweetness. A whole fried shrimp wrapped in sea grass comes on the side; I could’ve eaten a bowl of just these.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120991\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-120991\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6951-new.jpg\" alt=\"Gulf Prawn Consommé - Glass Noodles, Prawn Ball, Nasturtium\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6951-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6951-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6951-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6951-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6951-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6951-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6951-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6951-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6951-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6951-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Gulf Prawn Consommé - Glass Noodles, Prawn Ball, Nasturtium \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120992\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-120992\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6957-new.jpg\" alt=\"Fried shrimp wrapped in sea grass.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6957-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6957-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6957-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6957-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6957-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6957-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6957-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6957-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6957-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6957-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fried shrimp wrapped in sea grass. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The other contender for my personal favorite dish was a Norwegian cod steamed in banana leaf with pickled white melon and bamboo “cannelloni” tucked inside, a slice of earthy-crisp lotus root on the bottom. The Champagne comes back out for this course—something I adore about this restaurant, sommelier Kim’s willingness to move in non-linear ways throughout the pairings—\u003ca href=\"http://www.champagne-gosset.com/eng\">a Gosset Brut\u003c/a>, classic non-vintage bubbly with notes of Fall fruits and tropical florals.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120995\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-120995\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7046-new.jpg\" alt=\"Black Cod Wrapped in Banana Leaf - Picked White Melon, Bamboo 'Cannelloni'\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7046-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7046-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7046-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7046-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7046-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7046-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7046-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7046-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7046-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7046-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Black Cod Wrapped in Banana Leaf - Picked White Melon, Bamboo 'Cannelloni' \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Velvet chicken, the next course, is surely unlike any version you’ve ever tried, made here with early-season truffles from Burgundy and matsutake mushrooms with veal \u003cem>jus\u003c/em>. We dip into red wine with a \u003ca href=\"http://m.henryfessy.com/en/wine/fleurie-2010.php\">Fleurie Crus Beaujolais by Henry Fessy\u003c/a>, fruit-forward and high-toned.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It comes with a handmade savory dumpling, much like a dinner roll in a Western restaurant.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120999\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-120999\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7097-new.jpg\" alt=\"Velvet Chicken - Burgundy Truffles, Trumpet Mushrooms, Veal Jus\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7097-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7097-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7097-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7097-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7097-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7097-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7097-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7097-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7097-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7097-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Velvet Chicken - Burgundy Truffles, Trumpet Mushrooms, Veal Jus \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120997\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-120997\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7083-new.jpg\" alt=\"Handmade savory dumpling\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7083-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7083-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7083-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7083-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7083-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7083-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7083-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7083-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7083-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7083-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Handmade savory dumpling \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>I was, at this point, quite honestly full, but I persisted on to the red braised pork, a rectangle of long-cooked meat with crispy skin served with a tea egg, fava beans and little strands of yuba noodles tied up into knots. A bowl of fried rice with tiny pieces of egg and a crisped-rice garnish is served alongside. The sweetness of this dish requires a bigger red wine, and the \u003ca href=\"http://www.petermichaelwinery.com/Wines/Les-Pavots/\">Peter Michael Les Pavots Bordeaux Blend\u003c/a> did the job, refusing to be overwhelmed by the sweetness, but also not obscuring it.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121002\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-121002\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7137-new.jpg\" alt=\"Red Braised Pork - Tea Egg, Fava Beans, Tofu Knots\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7137-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7137-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7137-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7137-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7137-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7137-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7137-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7137-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7137-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7137-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Red Braised Pork - Tea Egg, Fava Beans, Tofu Knots \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121004\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-121004\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7149-new.jpg\" alt=\"A bowl of fried rice with tiny pieces of egg and a crisped-rice garnish.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7149-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7149-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7149-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7149-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7149-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7149-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7149-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7149-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7149-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7149-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A bowl of fried rice with tiny pieces of egg and a crisped-rice garnish. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Perhaps the most clever and successful pairing of all was the Hudson Valley foie gras potsticker in beef noodle soup alongside a quite surprising wine choice: a pétillant naturel Chenin Blanc made in the little-known AVA of Clarksburg in, of all places, the Sacramento Valley (\u003ca href=\"https://haarmeyerwinecellars.com/\">Haarmeyer Wine Cellars, St. Rey\u003c/a>). But work it did, the rather funky, sweet-toned but crisp, lightly bubbly wine in harmony with the equally funky but directionally opposite duck liver.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121006\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-121006\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7245-new.jpg\" alt=\"Hudson Valley Foie Gras Potsticker - Beef Noodle Soup\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7245-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7245-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7245-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7245-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7245-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7245-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7245-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7245-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7245-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7245-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hudson Valley Foie Gras Potsticker - Beef Noodle Soup \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121047\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 500px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-121047\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7233-new.jpg\" alt=\"Hudson Valley Foie Gras Potsticker\" width=\"500\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7233-new.jpg 1000w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7233-new-160x240.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7233-new-800x1200.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7233-new-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7233-new-960x1440.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7233-new-240x360.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7233-new-375x563.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7233-new-520x780.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hudson Valley Foie Gras Potsticker\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Two dessert courses by Villavelaquez wrap up the meal, the first a palate cleanser of chrysanthemum granita with yogurt and preserved plum, and the latter a strange \u003cem>tour-de-force\u003c/em> of mesquite bubbles with fried seaweed and passion fruit cream. The seaweed and passion fruit made a beautiful marriage, while the mesquite foam went a long way on aroma alone. Its taste was perhaps more overwhelming than intended, but it worked as an aromatic accompaniment. The last glass of the night was a discrete counterpoint among the sweet-savory-smoky elements: a \u003ca href=\"https://www.rarewineco.com/rare-wine-co-historic-series-madeira\">Madeira from The Rare Wine Co., a Charleston Sercial\u003c/a> named for the Southern U.S. city where the dry style of Madeira caught on in the early 19\u003csup>th\u003c/sup> century.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121011\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-121011\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7267-new.jpg\" alt=\"Chrysanthemum Granita - Yogurt, Preserved Plum\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7267-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7267-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7267-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7267-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7267-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7267-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7267-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7267-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7267-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7267-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Chrysanthemum Granita - Yogurt, Preserved Plum \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121013\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-121013\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7302-new.jpg\" alt=\"Chinese Sea Grass - Passion Fruit, Mesquite Bubbles\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7302-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7302-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7302-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7302-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7302-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7302-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7302-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7302-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7302-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7302-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Chinese Sea Grass - Passion Fruit, Mesquite Bubbles \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The check comes stashed in the pages of a book by the aforementioned \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenneth_Rexroth\">Kenneth Rexroth\u003c/a>, an eminent translator of Chinese poetry, coming back around full-circle to the alley entrance that bears his name.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121017\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-121017\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7328-new.jpg\" alt=\"The check is delivered in a Kenneth Rexroth book.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7328-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7328-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7328-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7328-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7328-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7328-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7328-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7328-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7328-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7328-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The check is delivered in a Kenneth Rexroth book. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>We were sent home with beautiful boxes of microbatch bonbons by Oakland chocolatier \u003ca href=\"http://www.flyingnoir.net/\">Karen Urbanek\u003c/a>, stamped with symbols representing the four winds, and chopsticks with our names stamped into the enamel.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121015\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-121015\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7320-new.jpg\" alt=\"Microbatch bonbons by Oakland chocolatier Karen Urbanek\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7320-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7320-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7320-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7320-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7320-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7320-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7320-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7320-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7320-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7320-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Microbatch bonbons by Oakland chocolatier Karen Urbanek \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121026\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-121026\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7399-new.jpg\" alt=\"Chocolates stamped with symbols representing the four winds.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7399-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7399-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7399-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7399-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7399-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7399-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7399-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7399-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7399-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_7399-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Chocolates stamped with symbols representing the four winds. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>And so we were carried out that evening and swept back in to the bustling streets of the city and our busy lives, taking with us the memory of culinary completeness—and full for days.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121063\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 600px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_1454-new.jpg\" alt=\"Eight Tables\" width=\"600\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121063\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_1454-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_1454-new-160x182.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_1454-new-800x908.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_1454-new-768x871.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_1454-new-1020x1157.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_1454-new-1180x1339.jpg 1180w, 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"disqusTitle": "Preview: Barranco in Lafayette is the latest location for Peruvian-born chef Carlos Altamirano's growing empire",
"title": "Preview: Barranco in Lafayette is the latest location for Peruvian-born chef Carlos Altamirano's growing empire",
"headTitle": "Bay Area Bites | KQED Food",
"content": "\u003cp>Having just opened a new restaurant six months ago, it wasn’t like Chef Carlos Altamirano was looking to open another one right now.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But sometimes, things just fall into your lap.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>That was the case in Lafayette, a city in which it’s nearly impossible to find a space, unless another one closes – that is now known as Barranco Cocina Peruana.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120780\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 600px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-120780\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0742-new-1.jpg\" alt=\"Barranco Cocina Peruana exterior.\" width=\"600\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0742-new-1.jpg 1000w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0742-new-1-160x240.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0742-new-1-800x1200.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0742-new-1-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0742-new-1-960x1440.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0742-new-1-240x360.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0742-new-1-375x563.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0742-new-1-520x780.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Barranco Cocina Peruana exterior. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>On Mt. Diablo Blvd, it’s right downtown, and for commuters, it’s the first restaurant you come upon when exiting the BART station; perfect for a post-work cocktail and some small plates with friends.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We had wanted to do something in Lafayette for a long time now,” agreed Shu Dai Altamirano, his wife and business partner, “but couldn’t find anything.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“The landlord here loves \u003ca href=\"http://paradakitchen.com/\">Parada\u003c/a> and wanted us to do something here,” said Carlos Altamirano, referring to his Walnut Creek restaurant, now two years old.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When the space vacated, the landlord invited Altamirano to come see it.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120786\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-120786\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0764-new.jpg\" alt=\"The interior dining space at Barranco.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0764-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0764-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0764-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0764-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0764-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0764-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0764-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0764-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0764-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0764-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The interior dining space at Barranco. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“We checked it out,” he said, and that was that. Barranco opened Friday, September 15.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120784\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-120784\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0758-new-1.jpg\" alt=\"The bar at Barranco.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0758-new-1.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0758-new-1-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0758-new-1-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0758-new-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0758-new-1-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0758-new-1-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0758-new-1-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0758-new-1-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0758-new-1-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0758-new-1-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The bar at Barranco. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120785\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-120785\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0759-new.jpg\" alt=\"Festive artwork in the bar area at Barranco.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0759-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0759-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0759-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0759-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0759-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0759-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0759-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0759-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0759-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0759-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Festive artwork in the bar area at Barranco. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120830\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0748-new.jpg\" alt=\"The open kitchen at Barranco.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-120830\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0748-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0748-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0748-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0748-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0748-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0748-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0748-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0748-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0748-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0748-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The open kitchen at Barranco. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Barranco is named after one of Lima, Peru’s beach districts, where seafood is abundant, and it is the seventh Bay Area restaurant owned by the Peruvian-born chef and his wife.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://paradita.com/\">Paradita\u003c/a>, in Emeryville, was the latest to open. Others include \u003ca href=\"http://www.mochicasf.com/?gclid=CJnZmKCcpdYCFQ0yaQod-dALYg\">Mochica\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"http://www.piqueos.com/\">Piqueos\u003c/a> in San Francisco, \u003ca href=\"http://www.lacostanerarestaurant.com/\">La Costanera\u003c/a> in Montara which had a Michelin star two years running, and the food truck and catering service \u003ca href=\"http://www.sanguchonsf.com/\">Sanguchon\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Clearly opening a new place is no big deal for the chef by now; that was evident at a media preview on Wednesday September 13, where tastes of numerous dishes were on offer, and nearly every bite was delicious.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120788\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-120788\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0865-new.jpg\" alt=\"Slider at Barranco\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0865-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0865-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0865-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0865-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0865-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0865-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0865-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0865-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0865-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0865-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pork Slider at Barranco \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Lafayette extended a warm welcome, by a symbolic ribbon cutting ceremony last night with the mayor and others from the Chamber of Commerce in attendance.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120799\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-120799\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_1026-new.jpg\" alt=\"Ribbon-cutting ceremony at Barranco.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_1026-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_1026-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_1026-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_1026-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_1026-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_1026-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_1026-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_1026-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_1026-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_1026-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ribbon-cutting ceremony at Barranco. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Fans of Altamirano’s other restaurants will recognize some dishes from his other places, but that’s not at all a bad thing.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120787\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-120787\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0861-new.jpg\" alt=\"Roberto Rodriguez, Culinary Director for Altamirano Restaurant Group, and kitchen staff at Barranco.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0861-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0861-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0861-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0861-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0861-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0861-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0861-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0861-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0861-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0861-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Roberto Rodriguez, Culinary Director for Altamirano Restaurant Group (center), and kitchen staff at Barranco. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Given that Peruvian cuisine is not as well-known as some others, what’s on the menu?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Peruvian cuisine is unique because there are so many outside influences as Asians and Europeans settled there. It is also known for some distinctly Peruvian peppers, which make their way into sauces; rocoto and aji Amarillo are two of the most well-known.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120796\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0958-new.jpg\" alt=\"Chicken in aji Amarillo sauce\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-120796\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0958-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0958-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0958-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0958-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0958-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0958-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0958-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0958-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0958-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0958-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Chicken in aji Amarillo sauce \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Altamirano has a farm in Half Moon Bay where rocoto peppers are cultivated specifically for his restaurants, since they are not so easy to obtain otherwise.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Given that Barranco is billing itself primarily as a seafood restaurant, there is plenty of it, but carnivores and vegetarians will find plenty to enjoy as well.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120828\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0842-new.jpg\" alt=\"Shrimp appetizer\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-120828\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0842-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0842-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0842-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0842-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0842-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0842-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0842-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0842-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0842-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0842-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Shrimp appetizer \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The cebiche section has four different types; a fish of the day, an ahi tuna, a mixed seafood and a vegetable version. We tried the fish of the day, presented in a shot glass, and it was wonderfully acidic and refreshing.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120792\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-120792\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0921-new.jpg\" alt=\"Cebiche presented in a shot glass\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0921-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0921-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0921-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0921-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0921-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0921-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0921-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0921-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0921-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0921-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cebiche presented in a shot glass \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Causa is one of the most well-known Peruvian dishes, a kind of potato terrine lightly spiced with aji Amarillo, a fruit-foward Latin American chile, which turns the potatoes bright yellow. At Barranco it’s called causita and can be had stuffed with crab, tuna or octopus. The crab and potato made for a delicate combination.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120797\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-120797\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0964-new.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0964-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0964-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0964-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0964-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0964-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0964-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0964-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0964-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0964-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0964-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Causita (potato) with crab on a yucca chip \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The anticuchos or skewers section offers savory bites of beef heart, chicken, pork belly or Japanese eggplant. Deceptively simple but so delicious.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120804\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-120804\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_1088-new.jpg\" alt=\"Anticuchos - pork belly\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_1088-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_1088-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_1088-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_1088-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_1088-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_1088-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_1088-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_1088-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_1088-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_1088-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Anticuchos - pork belly \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120829\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0843-new.jpg\" alt=\"Pork Sparerib\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-120829\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0843-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0843-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0843-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0843-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0843-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0843-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0843-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0843-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0843-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0843-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pork Sparerib \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>There are also chicharrones of different types: chicken, calamari, oyster and wild mushroom.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The bocaditos or “snacks” section is varied, and it is from here that we had most of our tastes of the evening. Especially noteworthy were the empanadas; wonderfully flaky dough, filled with a savory beef filling and a slight dust of powdered sugar.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120793\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-120793\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0934-new.jpg\" alt=\"Empanadas\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0934-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0934-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0934-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0934-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0934-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0934-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0934-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0934-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0934-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0934-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Empanadas \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>We also especially loved the wontons stuffed with Oaxacan cheese, with a guacamole dipping sauce.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120803\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-120803\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_1082-new.jpg\" alt=\"Wontons stuffed with Oaxacan cheese, with a guacamole dipping sauce.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_1082-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_1082-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_1082-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_1082-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_1082-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_1082-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_1082-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_1082-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_1082-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_1082-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wontons stuffed with Oaxacan cheese, with a guacamole dipping sauce. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The entrée section includes two types of Peruvian seafood paella, one with squid ink; chicken in aji Amarillo curry sauce; several fish dishes and scallops with lamb and steak for those wanting red meat, and a quinoa dish as a vegetarian option.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Barranco also has a full bar, with Pisco, the Peruvian brandy-like spirit playing a prominent role. While the Pisco sour is always a favorite, there are plenty of other mixed cocktails, with all syrups and infusions made in-house. The sangria had strawberries and blueberries floating in it.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120790\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-120790\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0901-new.jpg\" alt=\"Pisco sour\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0901-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0901-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0901-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0901-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0901-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0901-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0901-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0901-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0901-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0901-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pisco sour \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120795\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-120795\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0941-new.jpg\" alt=\"Sangria\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0941-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0941-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0941-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0941-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0941-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0941-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0941-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0941-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0941-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0941-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sangria \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Altamirano’s story from dishwasher to empire-builder is a true immigrant success story. He began by helping out in his mother’s kitchen in Peru, feeding truck drivers passing through town. In San Francisco, he worked his way up from dishwasher to chef, to now, owning seven restaurants.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As to whether he is done building his empire, Altamirano said one or two more restaurants would suit him just fine, but he’s not putting too much thought into it; the opportunities keep coming to him.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“If I keep getting more opportunities, I’ll keep doing it,” he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I love what I do.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120809\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0797-new.jpg\" alt=\"Barranco Chef/Owner Carlos Altamirano\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-120809\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0797-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0797-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0797-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0797-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0797-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0797-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0797-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0797-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0797-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0797-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Barranco Chef/Owner Carlos Altamirano \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://barrancokitchen.com/\">\u003cstrong>Barranco Cocina Peruana\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n3596 Mt. Diablo Boulevard, Lafayette [\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/search/barranco,+lafayette/@37.8909073,-122.1242407,17z/data=!3m1!4b1\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nHours: Open daily for lunch from 11am-3pm; for dinner Sun, Tue-Thu from 3pm-9pm; Fri and Sat from 3pm-10:30pm. Closed Monday for dinner.\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/barrancokitchen/\">barrancokitchen\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/barrancokitchen\">@barrancokitchen\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nInstagram: \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/barrancokitchen/\">barrancokitchen\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $$ entrees between $19 and $38, with most in the $20 to $30 range.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120842\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0747-new1.jpg\" alt=\"Window signage at Barranco Cocina Peruana.\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1092\" class=\"size-full wp-image-120842\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0747-new1.jpg 1000w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0747-new1-160x175.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0747-new1-800x874.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0747-new1-768x839.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0747-new1-960x1048.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0747-new1-240x262.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0747-new1-375x410.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0747-new1-520x568.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Window signage at Barranco Cocina Peruana. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n",
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"excerpt": "Carlos Altamirano is well on his way to building an empire of Peruvian restaurants in the Bay Area, from the Sanguchon food truck and fast-casual Paradita in Emeryville to the upscale La Costanera in Montara. Barranco Cocina Peruana is his latest to open, this time in Lafayette, a sister restaurant to Parada in Walnut Creek.",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>Having just opened a new restaurant six months ago, it wasn’t like Chef Carlos Altamirano was looking to open another one right now.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But sometimes, things just fall into your lap.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>That was the case in Lafayette, a city in which it’s nearly impossible to find a space, unless another one closes – that is now known as Barranco Cocina Peruana.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120780\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 600px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-120780\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0742-new-1.jpg\" alt=\"Barranco Cocina Peruana exterior.\" width=\"600\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0742-new-1.jpg 1000w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0742-new-1-160x240.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0742-new-1-800x1200.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0742-new-1-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0742-new-1-960x1440.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0742-new-1-240x360.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0742-new-1-375x563.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0742-new-1-520x780.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Barranco Cocina Peruana exterior. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>On Mt. Diablo Blvd, it’s right downtown, and for commuters, it’s the first restaurant you come upon when exiting the BART station; perfect for a post-work cocktail and some small plates with friends.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We had wanted to do something in Lafayette for a long time now,” agreed Shu Dai Altamirano, his wife and business partner, “but couldn’t find anything.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“The landlord here loves \u003ca href=\"http://paradakitchen.com/\">Parada\u003c/a> and wanted us to do something here,” said Carlos Altamirano, referring to his Walnut Creek restaurant, now two years old.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When the space vacated, the landlord invited Altamirano to come see it.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120786\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-120786\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0764-new.jpg\" alt=\"The interior dining space at Barranco.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0764-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0764-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0764-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0764-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0764-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0764-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0764-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0764-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0764-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0764-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The interior dining space at Barranco. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“We checked it out,” he said, and that was that. Barranco opened Friday, September 15.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120784\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-120784\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0758-new-1.jpg\" alt=\"The bar at Barranco.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0758-new-1.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0758-new-1-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0758-new-1-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0758-new-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0758-new-1-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0758-new-1-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0758-new-1-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0758-new-1-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0758-new-1-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0758-new-1-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The bar at Barranco. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120785\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-120785\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0759-new.jpg\" alt=\"Festive artwork in the bar area at Barranco.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0759-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0759-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0759-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0759-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0759-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0759-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0759-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0759-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0759-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0759-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Festive artwork in the bar area at Barranco. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120830\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0748-new.jpg\" alt=\"The open kitchen at Barranco.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-120830\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0748-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0748-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0748-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0748-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0748-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0748-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0748-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0748-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0748-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0748-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The open kitchen at Barranco. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Barranco is named after one of Lima, Peru’s beach districts, where seafood is abundant, and it is the seventh Bay Area restaurant owned by the Peruvian-born chef and his wife.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://paradita.com/\">Paradita\u003c/a>, in Emeryville, was the latest to open. Others include \u003ca href=\"http://www.mochicasf.com/?gclid=CJnZmKCcpdYCFQ0yaQod-dALYg\">Mochica\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"http://www.piqueos.com/\">Piqueos\u003c/a> in San Francisco, \u003ca href=\"http://www.lacostanerarestaurant.com/\">La Costanera\u003c/a> in Montara which had a Michelin star two years running, and the food truck and catering service \u003ca href=\"http://www.sanguchonsf.com/\">Sanguchon\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Clearly opening a new place is no big deal for the chef by now; that was evident at a media preview on Wednesday September 13, where tastes of numerous dishes were on offer, and nearly every bite was delicious.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120788\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-120788\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0865-new.jpg\" alt=\"Slider at Barranco\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0865-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0865-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0865-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0865-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0865-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0865-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0865-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0865-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0865-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0865-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pork Slider at Barranco \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Lafayette extended a warm welcome, by a symbolic ribbon cutting ceremony last night with the mayor and others from the Chamber of Commerce in attendance.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120799\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-120799\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_1026-new.jpg\" alt=\"Ribbon-cutting ceremony at Barranco.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_1026-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_1026-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_1026-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_1026-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_1026-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_1026-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_1026-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_1026-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_1026-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_1026-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ribbon-cutting ceremony at Barranco. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Fans of Altamirano’s other restaurants will recognize some dishes from his other places, but that’s not at all a bad thing.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120787\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-120787\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0861-new.jpg\" alt=\"Roberto Rodriguez, Culinary Director for Altamirano Restaurant Group, and kitchen staff at Barranco.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0861-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0861-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0861-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0861-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0861-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0861-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0861-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0861-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0861-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0861-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Roberto Rodriguez, Culinary Director for Altamirano Restaurant Group (center), and kitchen staff at Barranco. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Given that Peruvian cuisine is not as well-known as some others, what’s on the menu?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Peruvian cuisine is unique because there are so many outside influences as Asians and Europeans settled there. It is also known for some distinctly Peruvian peppers, which make their way into sauces; rocoto and aji Amarillo are two of the most well-known.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120796\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0958-new.jpg\" alt=\"Chicken in aji Amarillo sauce\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-120796\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0958-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0958-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0958-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0958-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0958-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0958-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0958-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0958-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0958-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0958-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Chicken in aji Amarillo sauce \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Altamirano has a farm in Half Moon Bay where rocoto peppers are cultivated specifically for his restaurants, since they are not so easy to obtain otherwise.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Given that Barranco is billing itself primarily as a seafood restaurant, there is plenty of it, but carnivores and vegetarians will find plenty to enjoy as well.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120828\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0842-new.jpg\" alt=\"Shrimp appetizer\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-120828\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0842-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0842-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0842-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0842-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0842-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0842-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0842-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0842-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0842-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0842-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Shrimp appetizer \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The cebiche section has four different types; a fish of the day, an ahi tuna, a mixed seafood and a vegetable version. We tried the fish of the day, presented in a shot glass, and it was wonderfully acidic and refreshing.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120792\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-120792\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0921-new.jpg\" alt=\"Cebiche presented in a shot glass\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0921-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0921-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0921-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0921-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0921-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0921-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0921-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0921-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0921-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0921-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cebiche presented in a shot glass \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Causa is one of the most well-known Peruvian dishes, a kind of potato terrine lightly spiced with aji Amarillo, a fruit-foward Latin American chile, which turns the potatoes bright yellow. At Barranco it’s called causita and can be had stuffed with crab, tuna or octopus. The crab and potato made for a delicate combination.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120797\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-120797\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0964-new.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0964-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0964-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0964-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0964-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0964-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0964-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0964-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0964-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0964-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0964-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Causita (potato) with crab on a yucca chip \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The anticuchos or skewers section offers savory bites of beef heart, chicken, pork belly or Japanese eggplant. Deceptively simple but so delicious.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120804\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-120804\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_1088-new.jpg\" alt=\"Anticuchos - pork belly\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_1088-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_1088-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_1088-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_1088-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_1088-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_1088-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_1088-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_1088-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_1088-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_1088-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Anticuchos - pork belly \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120829\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0843-new.jpg\" alt=\"Pork Sparerib\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-120829\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0843-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0843-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0843-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0843-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0843-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0843-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0843-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0843-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0843-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0843-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pork Sparerib \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>There are also chicharrones of different types: chicken, calamari, oyster and wild mushroom.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The bocaditos or “snacks” section is varied, and it is from here that we had most of our tastes of the evening. Especially noteworthy were the empanadas; wonderfully flaky dough, filled with a savory beef filling and a slight dust of powdered sugar.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120793\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-120793\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0934-new.jpg\" alt=\"Empanadas\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0934-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0934-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0934-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0934-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0934-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0934-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0934-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0934-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0934-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0934-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Empanadas \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>We also especially loved the wontons stuffed with Oaxacan cheese, with a guacamole dipping sauce.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120803\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-120803\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_1082-new.jpg\" alt=\"Wontons stuffed with Oaxacan cheese, with a guacamole dipping sauce.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_1082-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_1082-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_1082-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_1082-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_1082-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_1082-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_1082-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_1082-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_1082-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_1082-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wontons stuffed with Oaxacan cheese, with a guacamole dipping sauce. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The entrée section includes two types of Peruvian seafood paella, one with squid ink; chicken in aji Amarillo curry sauce; several fish dishes and scallops with lamb and steak for those wanting red meat, and a quinoa dish as a vegetarian option.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Barranco also has a full bar, with Pisco, the Peruvian brandy-like spirit playing a prominent role. While the Pisco sour is always a favorite, there are plenty of other mixed cocktails, with all syrups and infusions made in-house. The sangria had strawberries and blueberries floating in it.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120790\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-120790\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0901-new.jpg\" alt=\"Pisco sour\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0901-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0901-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0901-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0901-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0901-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0901-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0901-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0901-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0901-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0901-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pisco sour \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120795\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-120795\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0941-new.jpg\" alt=\"Sangria\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0941-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0941-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0941-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0941-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0941-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0941-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0941-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0941-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0941-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0941-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sangria \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Altamirano’s story from dishwasher to empire-builder is a true immigrant success story. He began by helping out in his mother’s kitchen in Peru, feeding truck drivers passing through town. In San Francisco, he worked his way up from dishwasher to chef, to now, owning seven restaurants.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As to whether he is done building his empire, Altamirano said one or two more restaurants would suit him just fine, but he’s not putting too much thought into it; the opportunities keep coming to him.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“If I keep getting more opportunities, I’ll keep doing it,” he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I love what I do.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120809\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0797-new.jpg\" alt=\"Barranco Chef/Owner Carlos Altamirano\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-120809\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0797-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0797-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0797-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0797-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0797-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0797-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0797-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0797-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0797-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0797-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Barranco Chef/Owner Carlos Altamirano \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://barrancokitchen.com/\">\u003cstrong>Barranco Cocina Peruana\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n3596 Mt. Diablo Boulevard, Lafayette [\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/search/barranco,+lafayette/@37.8909073,-122.1242407,17z/data=!3m1!4b1\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nHours: Open daily for lunch from 11am-3pm; for dinner Sun, Tue-Thu from 3pm-9pm; Fri and Sat from 3pm-10:30pm. Closed Monday for dinner.\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/barrancokitchen/\">barrancokitchen\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/barrancokitchen\">@barrancokitchen\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nInstagram: \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/barrancokitchen/\">barrancokitchen\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $$ entrees between $19 and $38, with most in the $20 to $30 range.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120842\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0747-new1.jpg\" alt=\"Window signage at Barranco Cocina Peruana.\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1092\" class=\"size-full wp-image-120842\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0747-new1.jpg 1000w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0747-new1-160x175.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0747-new1-800x874.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0747-new1-768x839.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0747-new1-960x1048.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0747-new1-240x262.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0747-new1-375x410.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/MG_0747-new1-520x568.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Window signage at Barranco Cocina Peruana. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\u003c/div>\u003c/p>",
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"disqusTitle": "First Look: DOUGHP's Safe Cookie Dough Opens in SF's Castro",
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"content": "\u003cp>The Bay Area has seen several dessert trends in the last decade. There was the rise and fall of the cupcake. Then there was the fancy doughnut. And who can forget the cronut and its myriad imitators? Now, there’s a new dessert de jour: cookie dough, available from \u003cstrong>DOUGHP\u003c/strong>--pronounced “dope”-- which opened yesterday in the Castro.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120747\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-120747\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/blahhh.jpg\" alt=\"DOUGHP's kiosk at the Myriad.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1514\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/blahhh.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/blahhh-160x126.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/blahhh-800x631.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/blahhh-768x606.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/blahhh-1020x804.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/blahhh-1180x930.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/blahhh-960x757.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/blahhh-240x189.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/blahhh-375x296.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/blahhh-520x410.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">DOUGHP's kiosk at the Myriad. \u003ccite>(Shelby Pope)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Yes, cookie dough, the stuff you sneak from your mixing bowl, praying that you don’t get salmonella. No, DOUGHP’s dough doesn’t include raw egg (they use a flax seed mixture, and heat treat their flour \u003ca href=\"https://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm508450.htm\">to prevent E.coli\u003c/a>.) Yes, you can bake it into cookies. “Eat it or heat it,” founder and self-proclaimed “Doughp Dealer” Kelsey Witherow said with a chuckle.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120738\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-120738\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0342.jpg\" alt=\"DOUGHP's founder, Kelsey Witherow.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0342.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0342-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0342-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0342-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0342-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0342-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0342-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0342-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0342-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0342-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">DOUGHP's founder, \u003ccite>(Shelby Pope)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The 26-year-old Witherow, a cheery former techie who grew up in Sacramento, drew from her childhood when dreaming up DOUGHP. Her parents divorced when she was a kid, and when she visited her mom, Witherow was presented with a cookbook and her choice of what the two would make together. “Literally without fail, every time I would pick dessert,” Witherow said. Her obsession with sweets continued into adulthood, and when she flirted with veganism a few years ago, she eagerly dove into the world of vegan baking. She discovered that flaxseed served as a convincing egg substitute, and found that flax combined with real butter produced a delicious, safe cookie dough.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120743\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-120743\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0440.jpg\" alt=\"Don't like chocolate? Try the Lemon Chili or Matcha Dood.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0440.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0440-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0440-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0440-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0440-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0440-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0440-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0440-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0440-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0440-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Don't like chocolate? Try the Lemon Chili or Matcha Dood. \u003ccite>(Shelby Pope)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Witherow debuted DOUGHP earlier this year at perhaps the most welcoming of venues: 4/20 at Dolores Park. Since then, she’s catered events, shipped her dough to far-off fans, and operated as a pop-up. One customer bought some at a pop-up and headed to SFO for his flight. TSA agents stopped him, and informed him that the raw eggs in his cookie dough made transporting it out of the question. “They were able to take it on, but the TSA was like, ‘Please don’t bring this again,’” Witherow said with a laugh.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120740\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-120740\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0366.jpg\" alt=\"Eager fans lined up before the shop's opening.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1812\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0366.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0366-160x151.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0366-800x755.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0366-768x725.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0366-1020x963.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0366-1180x1114.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0366-960x906.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0366-240x227.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0366-375x354.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0366-520x491.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Eager fans lined up before the shop's opening. \u003ccite>(Shelby Pope)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>DOUGHP’s new permanent location is in airy Castro food hall \u003ca href=\"http://themyriad.com/\">The Myriad\u003c/a>. On opening night, a line of twenty-somethings (I counted one child, who excitedly devoured a cone of Witherow’s “Eminem” flavor) stretched down Market Street as confused runners jogged past, while a bemused passersby craned her neck at the line and told her friend, “Yeah, I guess they’re all in line for the cookie dough.” Witherow’s colorful kiosk included a gold banner reading “This is hella doughp” and an Instagram-ready backdrop. There were toppings like marshmallows and sprinkles, and sauces like caramel and Nutella, as well as a few sundae-like combinations, but the main draw was the dough itself. Workers clad in shirts urging customers to “Get your DOUGHP fix” served up scoops in a cup or cone (my Creamsicle flavored cone was almost eerily reminiscent of the real thing) in flavors ranging from traditional to trendy.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Their names are the opposite of the sedate corporate marketing materials Witherow produced in her past life. They’re over the top, and unabashedly marketed to millennials: the White Girl flavor had dried cranberries and white chocolate mixed into a sugar cookie base, while This S’more Is Hella Lit was stuffed with chocolate, marshmallow fluff and graham crackers, which provided a satisfying crunch. None of her base doughs are two sweet, so the mix-ins work well, producing a balanced dough--even in the M&M flecked Eminem won’t leave you with cavities or a stomachache. The chocolate chip cookie dough was a perfect replica of the eggy originally, while the vegan and gluten-free version she offered provided a reasonable facsimile. While chocolate chip cookie dough is probably popular enough to build a business around, Witherow’s experiments with other types of cookie doughs worked just as well. You Jelly? offered the comfort of a PB&J with strawberry preserves mixed into peanut butter dough, while the Matcha Dood nicely balanced the herbaceous tea with a snickerdoodle base. Two of my favorites were the Amber Rose, with its subtle notes of elderflower and rose in a cranberry sugar cookie dough, and the Lemon Chili, with its satisfying flash of heat at the finish.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120741\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-120741\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0393.jpg\" alt=\"A young fan eagerly awaits her dough.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0393.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0393-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0393-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0393-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0393-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0393-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0393-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0393-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0393-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0393-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A young fan eagerly awaits her dough. \u003ccite>(Shelby Pope)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The flavors and their names come from a variety of influences: flavor pairings she eats across the city, pop culture, black slang and rap culture. Her branding has \u003ca href=\"http://www.sfchronicle.com/insidescoop/article/Let-s-talk-about-Doughp-San-Francisco-s-new-12189426.php\">received criticism\u003c/a> from people accusing her of cultural appropriation. “I took a lot of different influences from my experiences growing up and the cultures I was shown,” she said of her flavor-building process, referencing a \u003ca href=\"http://www.doughpsf.com/blog/behind-the-brand\">recent blog post\u003c/a> she wrote on the subject. “There are so many beautiful cultures that have played a part in making DOUGHP what it is. I acknowledge that I'm not from them--I can see the color of my skin, that I'm white--but some of the commentary leading towards that I shouldn't be able to say some of these terms or even saying that holistically the brand itself is all one direction--I mean there's so many different aspects that play into [the brand]. When I come up with a flavor and I'm thinking about the name it's just me rattling off a million ideas, of what are funny things my friends and I say, what's going on in pop culture or who's a celebrity I know that has a name like this. I'm not trying to just go in one direction, it really is just--I don't know, it would feel disingenuous to change the way I've been doing anything because it feels so authentic and natural to me.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120734\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-120734\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0318.jpg\" alt=\"This Smore Is Hella Lit had a satisfying crunch from graham crackers.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0318.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0318-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0318-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0318-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0318-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0318-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0318-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0318-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0318-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0318-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">This Smore Is Hella Lit had a satisfying crunch from graham crackers. \u003ccite>(Shelby Pope)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>There’s obviously a demand for safe raw cookie dough, as evidenced by DOUGHP’s line and the recently-opened \u003ca href=\"https://www.cookiedoughparlor.com/\">Cookie Dough Parlor\u003c/a> in Pinole, which offers cookie dough and ice cream. “I really do think that nostalgia plays such a big factor in it,” Witherow said. “There’s really neat new stuff you can do but the core of what cookie dough brings is so many memories back.” She’s confident that cookie dough can have a more permanent popularity than other food trends. “I think it’s a really cool challenge to have, like how do I make something that has more staying power than the last dessert craze?” she said. “I really do think cookie dough is going to follow the same trend and there'll be a bunch of different shops to pop up, but I just have to focus on having the best tasting product and the most memorable experience. I think it can actually have some staying power. I mean look at cupcakes, right? Some of the big brands made it out and are thriving, still.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120739\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-120739\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0354.jpg\" alt=\"DOUGHP's menu.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0354.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0354-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0354-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0354-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0354-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0354-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0354-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0354-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0354-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0354-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">DOUGHP's menu. \u003ccite>(Shelby Pope)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>One of Witherow’s fans is seven-year-old Collin, who stumbled upon the DOUGHP kiosk on the first day at \u003ca href=\"http://sparksocialsf.com/\">Spark Social\u003c/a> in Mission Bay. He was receiving cancer treatment a the nearby UCSF children’s hospital, and promptly fell in love with Witherow’s dough. She worked with him to design a dough featuring his favorite candy (M&Ms) and donated 10% of the flavor’s profits to the family to help with their treatment expenses.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>She’s eager to continue using DOUGHP to give back. She donated a chunk of recent profits to Hurricane Harvey victims, and her co-packer is Berkeley’s \u003ca href=\"http://www.breadproject.org/\">Bread Project\u003c/a>, which provides employment opportunities for low-income individuals. Thursday was significant for Witherow not just because she opened a brick and mortar, but because it marks another, more personal milestone. “This Thursday will be my two year sober anniversary,” she said earlier this week. “It’s awesome to see that putting alcohol aside and getting those things out of the way really let me go back to what drives me and what makes me happy--and that’s making other people happy with food.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.doughpsf.com/\">\u003cstrong>DOUGHP\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> at \u003ca href=\"http://themyriad.com/\">The Myriad\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n2175 Market St [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/59NhPDyRDLt\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nSan Francisco, CA 94114\u003cbr>\nPh: (415) 741-0799\u003cbr>\nHours: Tue-Sat, 12-10pm; Sun, 12-8pm; closed Mon.\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/DoughpSF/\">DOUGHP\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/doughpsf\">@DoughpSF\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nInstagram: \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/doughpsf/\">@doughpsf\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $ (Entrees $10 and under)\u003c/p>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>The Bay Area has seen several dessert trends in the last decade. There was the rise and fall of the cupcake. Then there was the fancy doughnut. And who can forget the cronut and its myriad imitators? Now, there’s a new dessert de jour: cookie dough, available from \u003cstrong>DOUGHP\u003c/strong>--pronounced “dope”-- which opened yesterday in the Castro.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120747\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-120747\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/blahhh.jpg\" alt=\"DOUGHP's kiosk at the Myriad.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1514\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/blahhh.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/blahhh-160x126.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/blahhh-800x631.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/blahhh-768x606.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/blahhh-1020x804.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/blahhh-1180x930.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/blahhh-960x757.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/blahhh-240x189.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/blahhh-375x296.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/blahhh-520x410.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">DOUGHP's kiosk at the Myriad. \u003ccite>(Shelby Pope)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Yes, cookie dough, the stuff you sneak from your mixing bowl, praying that you don’t get salmonella. No, DOUGHP’s dough doesn’t include raw egg (they use a flax seed mixture, and heat treat their flour \u003ca href=\"https://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm508450.htm\">to prevent E.coli\u003c/a>.) Yes, you can bake it into cookies. “Eat it or heat it,” founder and self-proclaimed “Doughp Dealer” Kelsey Witherow said with a chuckle.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120738\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-120738\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0342.jpg\" alt=\"DOUGHP's founder, Kelsey Witherow.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0342.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0342-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0342-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0342-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0342-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0342-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0342-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0342-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0342-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0342-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">DOUGHP's founder, \u003ccite>(Shelby Pope)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The 26-year-old Witherow, a cheery former techie who grew up in Sacramento, drew from her childhood when dreaming up DOUGHP. Her parents divorced when she was a kid, and when she visited her mom, Witherow was presented with a cookbook and her choice of what the two would make together. “Literally without fail, every time I would pick dessert,” Witherow said. Her obsession with sweets continued into adulthood, and when she flirted with veganism a few years ago, she eagerly dove into the world of vegan baking. She discovered that flaxseed served as a convincing egg substitute, and found that flax combined with real butter produced a delicious, safe cookie dough.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120743\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-120743\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0440.jpg\" alt=\"Don't like chocolate? Try the Lemon Chili or Matcha Dood.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0440.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0440-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0440-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0440-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0440-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0440-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0440-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0440-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0440-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0440-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Don't like chocolate? Try the Lemon Chili or Matcha Dood. \u003ccite>(Shelby Pope)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Witherow debuted DOUGHP earlier this year at perhaps the most welcoming of venues: 4/20 at Dolores Park. Since then, she’s catered events, shipped her dough to far-off fans, and operated as a pop-up. One customer bought some at a pop-up and headed to SFO for his flight. TSA agents stopped him, and informed him that the raw eggs in his cookie dough made transporting it out of the question. “They were able to take it on, but the TSA was like, ‘Please don’t bring this again,’” Witherow said with a laugh.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120740\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-120740\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0366.jpg\" alt=\"Eager fans lined up before the shop's opening.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1812\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0366.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0366-160x151.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0366-800x755.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0366-768x725.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0366-1020x963.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0366-1180x1114.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0366-960x906.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0366-240x227.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0366-375x354.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0366-520x491.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Eager fans lined up before the shop's opening. \u003ccite>(Shelby Pope)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>DOUGHP’s new permanent location is in airy Castro food hall \u003ca href=\"http://themyriad.com/\">The Myriad\u003c/a>. On opening night, a line of twenty-somethings (I counted one child, who excitedly devoured a cone of Witherow’s “Eminem” flavor) stretched down Market Street as confused runners jogged past, while a bemused passersby craned her neck at the line and told her friend, “Yeah, I guess they’re all in line for the cookie dough.” Witherow’s colorful kiosk included a gold banner reading “This is hella doughp” and an Instagram-ready backdrop. There were toppings like marshmallows and sprinkles, and sauces like caramel and Nutella, as well as a few sundae-like combinations, but the main draw was the dough itself. Workers clad in shirts urging customers to “Get your DOUGHP fix” served up scoops in a cup or cone (my Creamsicle flavored cone was almost eerily reminiscent of the real thing) in flavors ranging from traditional to trendy.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Their names are the opposite of the sedate corporate marketing materials Witherow produced in her past life. They’re over the top, and unabashedly marketed to millennials: the White Girl flavor had dried cranberries and white chocolate mixed into a sugar cookie base, while This S’more Is Hella Lit was stuffed with chocolate, marshmallow fluff and graham crackers, which provided a satisfying crunch. None of her base doughs are two sweet, so the mix-ins work well, producing a balanced dough--even in the M&M flecked Eminem won’t leave you with cavities or a stomachache. The chocolate chip cookie dough was a perfect replica of the eggy originally, while the vegan and gluten-free version she offered provided a reasonable facsimile. While chocolate chip cookie dough is probably popular enough to build a business around, Witherow’s experiments with other types of cookie doughs worked just as well. You Jelly? offered the comfort of a PB&J with strawberry preserves mixed into peanut butter dough, while the Matcha Dood nicely balanced the herbaceous tea with a snickerdoodle base. Two of my favorites were the Amber Rose, with its subtle notes of elderflower and rose in a cranberry sugar cookie dough, and the Lemon Chili, with its satisfying flash of heat at the finish.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120741\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-120741\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0393.jpg\" alt=\"A young fan eagerly awaits her dough.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0393.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0393-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0393-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0393-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0393-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0393-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0393-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0393-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0393-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0393-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A young fan eagerly awaits her dough. \u003ccite>(Shelby Pope)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The flavors and their names come from a variety of influences: flavor pairings she eats across the city, pop culture, black slang and rap culture. Her branding has \u003ca href=\"http://www.sfchronicle.com/insidescoop/article/Let-s-talk-about-Doughp-San-Francisco-s-new-12189426.php\">received criticism\u003c/a> from people accusing her of cultural appropriation. “I took a lot of different influences from my experiences growing up and the cultures I was shown,” she said of her flavor-building process, referencing a \u003ca href=\"http://www.doughpsf.com/blog/behind-the-brand\">recent blog post\u003c/a> she wrote on the subject. “There are so many beautiful cultures that have played a part in making DOUGHP what it is. I acknowledge that I'm not from them--I can see the color of my skin, that I'm white--but some of the commentary leading towards that I shouldn't be able to say some of these terms or even saying that holistically the brand itself is all one direction--I mean there's so many different aspects that play into [the brand]. When I come up with a flavor and I'm thinking about the name it's just me rattling off a million ideas, of what are funny things my friends and I say, what's going on in pop culture or who's a celebrity I know that has a name like this. I'm not trying to just go in one direction, it really is just--I don't know, it would feel disingenuous to change the way I've been doing anything because it feels so authentic and natural to me.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120734\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-120734\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0318.jpg\" alt=\"This Smore Is Hella Lit had a satisfying crunch from graham crackers.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0318.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0318-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0318-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0318-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0318-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0318-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0318-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0318-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0318-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0318-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">This Smore Is Hella Lit had a satisfying crunch from graham crackers. \u003ccite>(Shelby Pope)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>There’s obviously a demand for safe raw cookie dough, as evidenced by DOUGHP’s line and the recently-opened \u003ca href=\"https://www.cookiedoughparlor.com/\">Cookie Dough Parlor\u003c/a> in Pinole, which offers cookie dough and ice cream. “I really do think that nostalgia plays such a big factor in it,” Witherow said. “There’s really neat new stuff you can do but the core of what cookie dough brings is so many memories back.” She’s confident that cookie dough can have a more permanent popularity than other food trends. “I think it’s a really cool challenge to have, like how do I make something that has more staying power than the last dessert craze?” she said. “I really do think cookie dough is going to follow the same trend and there'll be a bunch of different shops to pop up, but I just have to focus on having the best tasting product and the most memorable experience. I think it can actually have some staying power. I mean look at cupcakes, right? Some of the big brands made it out and are thriving, still.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120739\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-120739\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0354.jpg\" alt=\"DOUGHP's menu.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0354.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0354-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0354-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0354-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0354-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0354-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0354-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0354-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0354-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_0354-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">DOUGHP's menu. \u003ccite>(Shelby Pope)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>One of Witherow’s fans is seven-year-old Collin, who stumbled upon the DOUGHP kiosk on the first day at \u003ca href=\"http://sparksocialsf.com/\">Spark Social\u003c/a> in Mission Bay. He was receiving cancer treatment a the nearby UCSF children’s hospital, and promptly fell in love with Witherow’s dough. She worked with him to design a dough featuring his favorite candy (M&Ms) and donated 10% of the flavor’s profits to the family to help with their treatment expenses.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>She’s eager to continue using DOUGHP to give back. She donated a chunk of recent profits to Hurricane Harvey victims, and her co-packer is Berkeley’s \u003ca href=\"http://www.breadproject.org/\">Bread Project\u003c/a>, which provides employment opportunities for low-income individuals. Thursday was significant for Witherow not just because she opened a brick and mortar, but because it marks another, more personal milestone. “This Thursday will be my two year sober anniversary,” she said earlier this week. “It’s awesome to see that putting alcohol aside and getting those things out of the way really let me go back to what drives me and what makes me happy--and that’s making other people happy with food.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cp>The first thing we were told when we entered Esan Classic, the new Thai restaurant on the edge of the Tenderloin for a recent media preview was “this is the most expensive Thai restaurant project in San Francisco; it was two and a half years in the making.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>With an introduction like that, it’s hard not to have impossibly high expectations. Several courses in, one diner in our group declared that the Tom Yum Pla Kao, a hot and sour soup with black cod, was the best soup he had ever eaten in his life. Judging by that comment, our expectations were mostly met.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120674\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-120674\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6633-new.jpg\" alt=\"Hot & Sour Soup with Black Cod - Tom Yum Pla Kao\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6633-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6633-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6633-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6633-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6633-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6633-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6633-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6633-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6633-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6633-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hot & Sour Soup with Black Cod - Tom Yum Pla Kao \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Esan Classic is the fourth restaurant opened by owner Tom Silargorn, who owns the three popular \u003ca href=\"http://lersros.com/\">Lers Ros Thai\u003c/a> restaurants, with the original one being right across the street.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120664\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 500px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-120664\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6549-new.jpg\" alt=\"The entrance to Esan Classic\" width=\"500\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6549-new.jpg 1000w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6549-new-160x240.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6549-new-800x1200.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6549-new-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6549-new-960x1440.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6549-new-240x360.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6549-new-375x563.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6549-new-520x780.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The entrance to Esan Classic \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“The Esan province of Thailand has the most rare food, and there are not a lot of people doing it, and even when people are, the authenticity is not up to par” explained Rene Colorado, the restaurant group’s general manager. “You’ll taste certain flowers and herbs here that are very expensive to import, but they’re doing it to have the most authentic flavors.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Silargorn comes from the Esan province, (also spelled Isan or Isaan) which is in the northeast of Thailand. Given that it borders both Laos and Cambodia, there is significant overlap in both culture and food; for instance, while larb (a salad made from ground meat) is considered the national dish of Laos, it is also equally popular in Esan.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120671\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-120671\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6600-new.jpg\" alt=\"Ground Pork Salad - Larb Pork\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6600-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6600-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6600-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6600-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6600-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6600-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6600-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6600-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6600-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6600-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ground Pork Salad - Larb Pork \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>While Esan is also known as the poorest region of Thailand, as it does not see the same amount of tourism as the south, that is not apparent at the restaurant, which has a sleek, sunken dining room, high ceilings, and oversized images of women reminiscent of eighties artist \u003ca href=\"http://www.patricknagel.com/\">Patrick Nagel\u003c/a> on the walls. It has bit of a nightclub feel (though with sports on two tvs in the bar) and intends to stay open until 2 am on weekends, though as of now, there is wine and beer, but no liquor license.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120659\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-120659\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6522-new.jpg\" alt=\"The entrance to the kitchen at Esan Classic. Owner and chef Tom Silargorn is visible in the left window.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6522-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6522-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6522-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6522-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6522-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6522-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6522-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6522-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6522-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6522-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The entrance to the kitchen at Esan Classic. Owner and chef Tom Silargorn is visible in the left window. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120657\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-120657\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6514-new.jpg\" alt=\"The bar at Esan currently serves wine and beer.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6514-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6514-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6514-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6514-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6514-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6514-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6514-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6514-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6514-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6514-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The bar at Esan currently serves wine and beer. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>This media dinner was the first this reporter had ever been to where a host introduced each course with a microphone from a stage.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120649\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-120649\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6568-new.jpg\" alt=\"Goody Kay announces each course being served from a stage at Esan Classic's preview dinner.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6568-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6568-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6568-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6568-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6568-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6568-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6568-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6568-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6568-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6568-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Goody Kay announces each course being served from a stage at Esan Classic's preview dinner. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Although Goody Kay has lived here for years, he is somewhat of an influencer in Thailand, he told us privately, and was wearing sparkling silver shoes with spikes.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120680\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-120680\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6681-new.jpg\" alt=\"Goody Kay (L) introduces chef Chanon Hutasingh (R) who is overseeing the kitchen at Esan Classic.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6681-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6681-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6681-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6681-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6681-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6681-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6681-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6681-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6681-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6681-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Goody Kay (L) introduces chef Chanon Hutasingh (R) who is overseeing the kitchen at Esan Classic. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Guests were treated to eleven courses, handpicked by Silargorn and Chef Chanon Hutasingh as their favorite dishes, and most representative of Esan cuisine. (Hutasingh is the chef that will oversee the kitchen at Esan Classic). It probably goes without saying that there was no pad thai or peanut sauce in sight. It must have been a difficult choice, given the menu is oversized and runs 11 pages long and has over 120 dishes on offer.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120662\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-120662\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6534-new.jpg\" alt=\"Esan Classic media preview menu.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6534-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6534-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6534-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6534-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6534-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6534-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6534-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6534-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6534-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6534-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Esan Classic media preview menu. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>For the more adventurous eater, frogs legs and pork intestines and chicken hearts and gizzards are all on the menu.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120651\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 600px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-120651\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_1109-new.jpg\" alt=\"Serving soup tableside at Esan Classic. Lers Ros can be seen out the window across the street.\" width=\"600\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_1109-new.jpg 1000w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_1109-new-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_1109-new-800x1066.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_1109-new-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_1109-new-960x1280.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_1109-new-240x320.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_1109-new-375x500.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_1109-new-520x693.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Serving soup tableside at Esan Classic. Lers Ros can be seen out the window across the street. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>But we still experienced numerous flavors that were new to us; with the heat coming from both fresh and fried chilies, building up slowly throughout the meal. For instance, the above-mentioned tom yum soup had fresh chilies while the course that followed was a beef and chili powder soup.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://youtu.be/meNlzf1rQjM\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There were some misses. An appetizer of sun-dried calamari had guests wondering whether the squid – which looked almost like French fries – was best honored by this method. While it was certainly a new way to eat it, diners seemed more puzzled than wowed. A stewed beef plate made with tendon had a divine chili paste, but despite the long cooking time at very low heat, in some cases, there was much more fat than meat; large chunks were left on the plate. Despite Kay calling their larb “the best in the industry,” strings of fried pork fat were a bit too chewy to fully enjoy.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120668\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-120668\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6581-new.jpg\" alt=\"Sun-Dried Calamari - Pla Muk Haeng\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6581-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6581-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6581-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6581-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6581-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6581-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6581-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6581-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6581-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6581-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sun-Dried Calamari - Pla Muk Haeng \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120669\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-120669\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6587-new.jpg\" alt=\"Stewed Beef Plate - Nuer Peuay\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6587-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6587-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6587-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6587-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6587-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6587-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6587-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6587-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6587-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6587-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Stewed Beef Plate - Nuer Peuay \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>But other dishes were sublime. A dish called bitter melon salad, which had shrimp, scant pieces of bitter melon, and ground pork as the dominant ingredient (and also seemed rather larb-like) was a symphony of flavors, perfectly accentuated by chili and lime. “In Thailand, we believe that the more bitter something is, the better it is for you,” Kay instructed. It was that version of larb that we could have seen being called the best in the industry. The fish and beef soups were both so delicious and unusual, it was impossible to discern which we liked better. Mouth on fire, be damned, I kept going back for more. A sweet and spicy black bass came to the table fried into a shallow U, as if it were posing, head and tail perfectly aloft. A stir-fried green curry with beef was delicate and fragrant, a much more refined version than what we’re used to (which isn’t bad to begin with).\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120673\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-120673\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6622-new.jpg\" alt=\"Bitter Melon Salad - Yum Ma-Ra Koong Sod\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6622-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6622-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6622-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6622-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6622-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6622-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6622-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6622-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6622-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6622-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bitter Melon Salad - Yum Ma-Ra Koong Sod \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120675\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-120675\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6649-new.jpg\" alt=\"Sturgeon Stir-Fried with Black Pepper - Pla Prik Thai\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6649-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6649-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6649-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6649-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6649-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6649-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6649-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6649-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6649-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6649-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sturgeon Stir-Fried with Black Pepper - Pla Prik Thai \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120655\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-120655\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_1118-new.jpg\" alt=\"Black Bass Sweet and Spicy - Pla Sam Ros\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_1118-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_1118-new-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_1118-new-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_1118-new-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_1118-new-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_1118-new-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_1118-new-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_1118-new-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_1118-new-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_1118-new-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Black Bass Sweet and Spicy - Pla Sam Ros \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120676\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-120676\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6663-new.jpg\" alt=\"Crispy Catfish with Chili Paste - Prik Khing Pla Dook Fu\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6663-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6663-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6663-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6663-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6663-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6663-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6663-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6663-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6663-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6663-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Crispy Catfish with Chili Paste - Prik Khing Pla Dook Fu \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120677\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-120677\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6671-new.jpg\" alt=\"Stir-Fried Green Curry with Beef - Keawn Wan Pad Heang\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6671-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6671-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6671-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6671-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6671-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6671-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6671-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6671-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6671-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6671-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Stir-Fried Green Curry with Beef - Keawn Wan Pad Heang \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>We thought we’d leave most of the dessert untouched, a sweet black sticky rice with coconut milk and Longan, a cousin of the lychee, but that was not to happen; the unctuous rice with just the right amount of sweetness had us going back for more.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120678\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-120678\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6675-new.jpg\" alt=\"Dessert: Thai-Esan Sweet Black Sticky Rice with Longan\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6675-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6675-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6675-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6675-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6675-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6675-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6675-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6675-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6675-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6675-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dessert: Thai-Esan Sweet Black Sticky Rice with Longan \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>According to the introduction Kay gave us, Silagorn could have retired back to Thailand after opening Lers Ros, but instead he opened two more. “His passion is cooking,” Kay told us. “All he wants to do is cook.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Lucky San Francisco. With cooking like that, all we wanted to do was eat.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120665\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-120665\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6551-new.jpg\" alt=\"The view from outside looking into the Esan Classic main dining area.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6551-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6551-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6551-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6551-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6551-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6551-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6551-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6551-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6551-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6551-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The view from outside looking into the Esan Classic main dining area. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.esanclassic.com/\">\u003cstrong>Esan Classic\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> (website not active yet)\u003cbr>\n739 Larkin St. [\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Esan+Classic/@37.7849199,-122.4201876,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x808580912e647a7b:0x55950d43d285b814!8m2!3d37.7849157!4d-122.4179989\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nHours: Open Sun-Thu, 11am-12am and Fri-Sat, 11am-2am.\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/esanclassicsf/\">esanclassicsf\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nInstagram: \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/explore/locations/1513196112317547/esan-classic/\">@Esan-Classic\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $$ entrees from $10.95 to $35.95 (with most averaging around $15 to $20)\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120656\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 600px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-120656\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_1135-new.jpg\" alt=\"The neon sign at night outside Esan Classic \" width=\"600\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_1135-new.jpg 1000w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_1135-new-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_1135-new-800x1066.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_1135-new-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_1135-new-960x1280.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_1135-new-240x320.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_1135-new-375x500.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_1135-new-520x693.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The neon sign at night outside Esan Classic \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>The first thing we were told when we entered Esan Classic, the new Thai restaurant on the edge of the Tenderloin for a recent media preview was “this is the most expensive Thai restaurant project in San Francisco; it was two and a half years in the making.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>With an introduction like that, it’s hard not to have impossibly high expectations. Several courses in, one diner in our group declared that the Tom Yum Pla Kao, a hot and sour soup with black cod, was the best soup he had ever eaten in his life. Judging by that comment, our expectations were mostly met.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120674\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-120674\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6633-new.jpg\" alt=\"Hot & Sour Soup with Black Cod - Tom Yum Pla Kao\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6633-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6633-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6633-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6633-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6633-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6633-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6633-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6633-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6633-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6633-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hot & Sour Soup with Black Cod - Tom Yum Pla Kao \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Esan Classic is the fourth restaurant opened by owner Tom Silargorn, who owns the three popular \u003ca href=\"http://lersros.com/\">Lers Ros Thai\u003c/a> restaurants, with the original one being right across the street.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120664\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 500px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-120664\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6549-new.jpg\" alt=\"The entrance to Esan Classic\" width=\"500\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6549-new.jpg 1000w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6549-new-160x240.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6549-new-800x1200.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6549-new-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6549-new-960x1440.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6549-new-240x360.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6549-new-375x563.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6549-new-520x780.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The entrance to Esan Classic \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“The Esan province of Thailand has the most rare food, and there are not a lot of people doing it, and even when people are, the authenticity is not up to par” explained Rene Colorado, the restaurant group’s general manager. “You’ll taste certain flowers and herbs here that are very expensive to import, but they’re doing it to have the most authentic flavors.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Silargorn comes from the Esan province, (also spelled Isan or Isaan) which is in the northeast of Thailand. Given that it borders both Laos and Cambodia, there is significant overlap in both culture and food; for instance, while larb (a salad made from ground meat) is considered the national dish of Laos, it is also equally popular in Esan.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120671\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-120671\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6600-new.jpg\" alt=\"Ground Pork Salad - Larb Pork\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6600-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6600-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6600-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6600-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6600-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6600-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6600-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6600-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6600-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6600-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ground Pork Salad - Larb Pork \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>While Esan is also known as the poorest region of Thailand, as it does not see the same amount of tourism as the south, that is not apparent at the restaurant, which has a sleek, sunken dining room, high ceilings, and oversized images of women reminiscent of eighties artist \u003ca href=\"http://www.patricknagel.com/\">Patrick Nagel\u003c/a> on the walls. It has bit of a nightclub feel (though with sports on two tvs in the bar) and intends to stay open until 2 am on weekends, though as of now, there is wine and beer, but no liquor license.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120659\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-120659\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6522-new.jpg\" alt=\"The entrance to the kitchen at Esan Classic. Owner and chef Tom Silargorn is visible in the left window.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6522-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6522-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6522-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6522-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6522-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6522-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6522-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6522-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6522-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6522-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The entrance to the kitchen at Esan Classic. Owner and chef Tom Silargorn is visible in the left window. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120657\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-120657\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6514-new.jpg\" alt=\"The bar at Esan currently serves wine and beer.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6514-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6514-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6514-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6514-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6514-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6514-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6514-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6514-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6514-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6514-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The bar at Esan currently serves wine and beer. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>This media dinner was the first this reporter had ever been to where a host introduced each course with a microphone from a stage.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120649\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-120649\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6568-new.jpg\" alt=\"Goody Kay announces each course being served from a stage at Esan Classic's preview dinner.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6568-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6568-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6568-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6568-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6568-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6568-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6568-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6568-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6568-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6568-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Goody Kay announces each course being served from a stage at Esan Classic's preview dinner. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Although Goody Kay has lived here for years, he is somewhat of an influencer in Thailand, he told us privately, and was wearing sparkling silver shoes with spikes.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120680\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-120680\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6681-new.jpg\" alt=\"Goody Kay (L) introduces chef Chanon Hutasingh (R) who is overseeing the kitchen at Esan Classic.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6681-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6681-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6681-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6681-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6681-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6681-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6681-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6681-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6681-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6681-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Goody Kay (L) introduces chef Chanon Hutasingh (R) who is overseeing the kitchen at Esan Classic. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Guests were treated to eleven courses, handpicked by Silargorn and Chef Chanon Hutasingh as their favorite dishes, and most representative of Esan cuisine. (Hutasingh is the chef that will oversee the kitchen at Esan Classic). It probably goes without saying that there was no pad thai or peanut sauce in sight. It must have been a difficult choice, given the menu is oversized and runs 11 pages long and has over 120 dishes on offer.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120662\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-120662\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6534-new.jpg\" alt=\"Esan Classic media preview menu.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6534-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6534-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6534-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6534-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6534-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6534-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6534-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6534-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6534-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6534-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Esan Classic media preview menu. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>For the more adventurous eater, frogs legs and pork intestines and chicken hearts and gizzards are all on the menu.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120651\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 600px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-120651\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_1109-new.jpg\" alt=\"Serving soup tableside at Esan Classic. Lers Ros can be seen out the window across the street.\" width=\"600\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_1109-new.jpg 1000w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_1109-new-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_1109-new-800x1066.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_1109-new-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_1109-new-960x1280.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_1109-new-240x320.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_1109-new-375x500.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_1109-new-520x693.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Serving soup tableside at Esan Classic. Lers Ros can be seen out the window across the street. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>But we still experienced numerous flavors that were new to us; with the heat coming from both fresh and fried chilies, building up slowly throughout the meal. For instance, the above-mentioned tom yum soup had fresh chilies while the course that followed was a beef and chili powder soup.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\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/meNlzf1rQjM'\n title='//www.youtube.com/embed/meNlzf1rQjM'\n allowfullscreen='true'\n style='border:0;'>\u003c/iframe>\n \u003c/span>\n \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cp>There were some misses. An appetizer of sun-dried calamari had guests wondering whether the squid – which looked almost like French fries – was best honored by this method. While it was certainly a new way to eat it, diners seemed more puzzled than wowed. A stewed beef plate made with tendon had a divine chili paste, but despite the long cooking time at very low heat, in some cases, there was much more fat than meat; large chunks were left on the plate. Despite Kay calling their larb “the best in the industry,” strings of fried pork fat were a bit too chewy to fully enjoy.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120668\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-120668\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6581-new.jpg\" alt=\"Sun-Dried Calamari - Pla Muk Haeng\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6581-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6581-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6581-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6581-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6581-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6581-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6581-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6581-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6581-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6581-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sun-Dried Calamari - Pla Muk Haeng \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120669\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-120669\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6587-new.jpg\" alt=\"Stewed Beef Plate - Nuer Peuay\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6587-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6587-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6587-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6587-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6587-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6587-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6587-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6587-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6587-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6587-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Stewed Beef Plate - Nuer Peuay \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>But other dishes were sublime. A dish called bitter melon salad, which had shrimp, scant pieces of bitter melon, and ground pork as the dominant ingredient (and also seemed rather larb-like) was a symphony of flavors, perfectly accentuated by chili and lime. “In Thailand, we believe that the more bitter something is, the better it is for you,” Kay instructed. It was that version of larb that we could have seen being called the best in the industry. The fish and beef soups were both so delicious and unusual, it was impossible to discern which we liked better. Mouth on fire, be damned, I kept going back for more. A sweet and spicy black bass came to the table fried into a shallow U, as if it were posing, head and tail perfectly aloft. A stir-fried green curry with beef was delicate and fragrant, a much more refined version than what we’re used to (which isn’t bad to begin with).\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120673\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-120673\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6622-new.jpg\" alt=\"Bitter Melon Salad - Yum Ma-Ra Koong Sod\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6622-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6622-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6622-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6622-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6622-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6622-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6622-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6622-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6622-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6622-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bitter Melon Salad - Yum Ma-Ra Koong Sod \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120675\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-120675\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6649-new.jpg\" alt=\"Sturgeon Stir-Fried with Black Pepper - Pla Prik Thai\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6649-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6649-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6649-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6649-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6649-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6649-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6649-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6649-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6649-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6649-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sturgeon Stir-Fried with Black Pepper - Pla Prik Thai \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120655\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-120655\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_1118-new.jpg\" alt=\"Black Bass Sweet and Spicy - Pla Sam Ros\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_1118-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_1118-new-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_1118-new-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_1118-new-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_1118-new-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_1118-new-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_1118-new-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_1118-new-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_1118-new-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_1118-new-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Black Bass Sweet and Spicy - Pla Sam Ros \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120676\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-120676\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6663-new.jpg\" alt=\"Crispy Catfish with Chili Paste - Prik Khing Pla Dook Fu\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6663-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6663-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6663-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6663-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6663-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6663-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6663-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6663-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6663-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6663-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Crispy Catfish with Chili Paste - Prik Khing Pla Dook Fu \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120677\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-120677\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6671-new.jpg\" alt=\"Stir-Fried Green Curry with Beef - Keawn Wan Pad Heang\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6671-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6671-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6671-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6671-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6671-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6671-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6671-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6671-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6671-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6671-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Stir-Fried Green Curry with Beef - Keawn Wan Pad Heang \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>We thought we’d leave most of the dessert untouched, a sweet black sticky rice with coconut milk and Longan, a cousin of the lychee, but that was not to happen; the unctuous rice with just the right amount of sweetness had us going back for more.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120678\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-120678\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6675-new.jpg\" alt=\"Dessert: Thai-Esan Sweet Black Sticky Rice with Longan\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6675-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6675-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6675-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6675-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6675-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6675-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6675-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6675-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6675-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6675-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dessert: Thai-Esan Sweet Black Sticky Rice with Longan \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>According to the introduction Kay gave us, Silagorn could have retired back to Thailand after opening Lers Ros, but instead he opened two more. “His passion is cooking,” Kay told us. “All he wants to do is cook.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Lucky San Francisco. With cooking like that, all we wanted to do was eat.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120665\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-120665\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6551-new.jpg\" alt=\"The view from outside looking into the Esan Classic main dining area.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6551-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6551-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6551-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6551-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6551-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6551-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6551-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6551-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6551-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/IMG_6551-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The view from outside looking into the Esan Classic main dining area. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cp>My grandmother swore the secret to her moist Rosh Hashanah honey cake was the black cherry soda she added to the batter. Although I never discovered the origin of her quirky recipe, I have often recreated it to feel close to her memory.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This year, if I don’t have time to bake, no worries, as there’s a bevy of bakeries preparing classic treats to celebrate the Jewish New Year 5778 that begins the night of September 20. The traditional way to usher in Rosh Hashanah is with apple slices dipped in honey, signifying a wish for a sweet year ahead. Honey also has a starring role in dark, spiced honey cake, while the apples, which are believed to have healing properties, find their way into various cakes and baked goods. The third member of the edible holiday triumvirate is a round challah, whose circular shape symbolizes the cycle of life. Its chubby braided coils are variously described as a “turban,” “ring,” \"spiral\" or “crown.” The round loaves can be plain, studded with raisins or sprinkled with seeds or nuts.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120615\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-120615\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/2-apples-and-honey_am-new.jpg\" alt=\"Dipping apple slices in honey is the traditional way to wish for a sweet year ahead.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/2-apples-and-honey_am-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/2-apples-and-honey_am-new-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/2-apples-and-honey_am-new-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/2-apples-and-honey_am-new-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/2-apples-and-honey_am-new-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/2-apples-and-honey_am-new-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/2-apples-and-honey_am-new-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/2-apples-and-honey_am-new-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/2-apples-and-honey_am-new-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/2-apples-and-honey_am-new-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dipping apple slices in honey is the traditional way to wish for a sweet year ahead. \u003ccite>(Anna Mindess)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Jewish culture is by no means the only one to link eating sweet things with ensuring a new year filled with sweetness. A similarly optimistic coupling of food and future is enjoyed in New Year dishes from \u003ca href=\"https://www.justonecookbook.com/osechi-ryori-japanese-new-year-food/\">Japan\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2014/01/30/this-lunar-new-year-the-horse-gallops-in-with-traditional-foods-of-tet\">Vietnam\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2012/03/12/persian-new-year-welcomes-spring-with-symbolic-traditions-and-treats\">Persian Norooz\u003c/a>, to mention only a few. Among the multitude of \u003ca href=\"http://www.latimes.com/projects/la-fo-chinese-new-year-2017/\">meaningful dishes prepared for Chinese New Year\u003c/a>, \u003cem>\u003ca href=\"https://www.chinahighlights.com/travelguide/chinese-food/chinese-new-year-cake.htm\">nian gao \u003c/a>(\u003c/em>\u003cem>higher year\u003c/em>\u003cem>)\u003c/em> is a round, glutinous rice flour cake often decorated by an auspicious character for \"prosperity.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Where to find Rosh Hashanah Cakes and Challah in the Bay Area\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Although many outlets will have these special breads and cakes available from two days up to a week, to avoid disappointment, it’s a good idea to pre-order, either in person, online or by phone, depending on each store’s preference. Some of the bakeries listed below also have several locations, so it’s best to check directly with the one you are planning to visit.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120616\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-120616\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/3-Acme-Turban-Challah-_Sauls-new.jpg\" alt='Acme turban challah with raisins (you can see why they call it a \"turban\")' width=\"1920\" height=\"1645\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/3-Acme-Turban-Challah-_Sauls-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/3-Acme-Turban-Challah-_Sauls-new-160x137.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/3-Acme-Turban-Challah-_Sauls-new-800x685.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/3-Acme-Turban-Challah-_Sauls-new-768x658.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/3-Acme-Turban-Challah-_Sauls-new-1020x874.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/3-Acme-Turban-Challah-_Sauls-new-1180x1011.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/3-Acme-Turban-Challah-_Sauls-new-960x823.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/3-Acme-Turban-Challah-_Sauls-new-240x206.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/3-Acme-Turban-Challah-_Sauls-new-375x321.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/3-Acme-Turban-Challah-_Sauls-new-520x446.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Acme turban challah with raisins (you can see why they call it a \"turban\") \u003ccite>(Courtesy Saul's Restaurant and Delicatessen)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>\u003ca href=\"http://www.acmebread.com/locations\">Acme Bread\u003c/a>, Berkeley and San Francisco\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>Turban Challahs, either plain or with raisins\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Berkeley Store\u003c/strong> – Available Sept. 19, 20, 21, 29. They say they are making “plenty” but if you want to be sure, go in person and pre-pay up till two days before you want it.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>SF Ferry Building\u003c/strong> - Available Sept. 19, 20, 21, 29. They will have a few extra for retail sales, but you can go in, order and pre-pay up until noon the day before you want it.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>\u003ca href=\"https://www.arizmendibakery.com/\">Arizmendi\u003c/a>, San Francisco\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>Crown challah, either plain or raisin almond, and a honey tea cake loaf. Available Sept. 20 - 22 and 29 -30. Orders encouraged, call (415) 566-3117. Check with their other locations (San Rafael, Emeryville, Oakland) as each is independently owned.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120617\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-120617\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/4-Avi-Edri-Frena_am-new.jpg\" alt=\"Avi Edri, co-owner of Frena Bakery, with one of their honey cakes.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/4-Avi-Edri-Frena_am-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/4-Avi-Edri-Frena_am-new-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/4-Avi-Edri-Frena_am-new-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/4-Avi-Edri-Frena_am-new-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/4-Avi-Edri-Frena_am-new-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/4-Avi-Edri-Frena_am-new-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/4-Avi-Edri-Frena_am-new-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/4-Avi-Edri-Frena_am-new-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/4-Avi-Edri-Frena_am-new-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/4-Avi-Edri-Frena_am-new-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Avi Edri, co-owner of Frena Bakery, with one of their honey cakes. \u003ccite>(Anna Mindess)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>\u003ca href=\"https://www.frenabakery.com/\">Frena Bakery\u003c/a>, San Francisco\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>The acclaim is rising for this new Kosher bakery’s Israeli street food: savory stuffed breads, jelly doughnuts and assorted baked goods.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In its first nine months, Frena has already attracted a diverse clientele to its SoMa bakery and will now celebrate its first Rosh Hashanah. Co-owner Avi Edri described the two kinds of honey cake they will feature, one made with coffee, the other with orange juice. Do order in advance, as he already has over 1000 pre-orders for honey cake from local schools and other groups.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120618\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-120618\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/5-Frena-honey-cake_am-new.jpg\" alt=\"Frena Bakery's traditional honey cake.\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1210\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/5-Frena-honey-cake_am-new.jpg 1000w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/5-Frena-honey-cake_am-new-160x194.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/5-Frena-honey-cake_am-new-800x968.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/5-Frena-honey-cake_am-new-768x929.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/5-Frena-honey-cake_am-new-960x1162.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/5-Frena-honey-cake_am-new-240x290.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/5-Frena-honey-cake_am-new-375x454.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/5-Frena-honey-cake_am-new-520x629.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Frena Bakery's traditional honey cake. \u003ccite>(Anna Mindess)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Since my family is from Eastern Europe (Ashkenazi) and Frena’s owners trace Moroccan, Libyan and Iraqi roots (Sephardic), I was curious whether honey cake was also part of Edri’s family tradition.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"People always say it’s the traditional Rosh Hashanah sweet for Ashenazi Jews,\" agreed Edri, \"but my Libyan grandmother made it and told me she learned from her Libyan grandmother.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Frena will also make round challahs, although not with raisins, which, Edri informed me, interfere with optimal rising. \"The round challah is a symbol for the circle of life,\" he said. \"And the repeating cycle of the year.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While honey cake is apparently universal for the holidays, Edri informed me that \u003cem>kugel\u003c/em> (a baked pudding or casserole) is definitely an Ashenazi taste. “My mom says it’s too sweet. Sephardics prefer savory baked things. One Rosh Hashanah tradition that is very Sephardic is a bowl of pomegranate seeds eaten with sugar or honey,” Edri told me. (An explanation is that pomegranates are thought to have 613 arils, the same number of commandments in the Torah.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120619\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1750px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-120619\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/6-Challah-Noe-Valley-Bakery_Noe-Valley-Bakery-new.jpg\" alt=\"Variations on a spiral challah by Noe Valley Bakery.\" width=\"1750\" height=\"1167\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/6-Challah-Noe-Valley-Bakery_Noe-Valley-Bakery-new.jpg 1750w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/6-Challah-Noe-Valley-Bakery_Noe-Valley-Bakery-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/6-Challah-Noe-Valley-Bakery_Noe-Valley-Bakery-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/6-Challah-Noe-Valley-Bakery_Noe-Valley-Bakery-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/6-Challah-Noe-Valley-Bakery_Noe-Valley-Bakery-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/6-Challah-Noe-Valley-Bakery_Noe-Valley-Bakery-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/6-Challah-Noe-Valley-Bakery_Noe-Valley-Bakery-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/6-Challah-Noe-Valley-Bakery_Noe-Valley-Bakery-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/6-Challah-Noe-Valley-Bakery_Noe-Valley-Bakery-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/6-Challah-Noe-Valley-Bakery_Noe-Valley-Bakery-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1750px) 100vw, 1750px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Variations on a spiral challah by Noe Valley Bakery. \u003ccite>(Courtesy Noe Valley Bakery)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>\u003ca href=\"https://noevalleybakery.com/collections/rosh-hashanah\">Noe Valley Bakery\u003c/a>, San Francisco\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>Spiral challah, plain or topped with poppy or sesame seeds, Raisin challah topped with almonds. Honey cake, a moist spice cake made with earl grey tea and bourbon and an apple streusel cake.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Orders can be placed anytime and picked up at either of the bakery’s locations (Noe Valley and West Portal) between Sept 20-30.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120620\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1152px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-120620\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/7-Wise-Sons-Round-Raisin-Challah_Wise-Sons-new.jpg\" alt=\"Challah with golden raisins by Wise Sons Deli\" width=\"1152\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/7-Wise-Sons-Round-Raisin-Challah_Wise-Sons-new.jpg 1152w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/7-Wise-Sons-Round-Raisin-Challah_Wise-Sons-new-160x100.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/7-Wise-Sons-Round-Raisin-Challah_Wise-Sons-new-800x500.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/7-Wise-Sons-Round-Raisin-Challah_Wise-Sons-new-768x480.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/7-Wise-Sons-Round-Raisin-Challah_Wise-Sons-new-1020x638.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/7-Wise-Sons-Round-Raisin-Challah_Wise-Sons-new-960x600.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/7-Wise-Sons-Round-Raisin-Challah_Wise-Sons-new-240x150.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/7-Wise-Sons-Round-Raisin-Challah_Wise-Sons-new-375x234.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/7-Wise-Sons-Round-Raisin-Challah_Wise-Sons-new-520x325.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1152px) 100vw, 1152px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Challah with golden raisins by Wise Sons Deli \u003ccite>(Courtesy Wise Sons Deli)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>\u003ca href=\"http://wisesonsdeli.com/catering/highholidays/\">Wise Sons Deli\u003c/a>, San Francisco\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>Round raisin challah, from September 18 to the end of Yom Kippur (September 29-30) at all their locations, plus their retails partners, including Bi-rite Markets, Rainbow Grocery and Good Eggs.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120621\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-120621\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/8-Sauls-honey-and-apple-cakes_Sauls-new.jpg\" alt=\"Honey cake and apple upside down cake by Hana from Saul's.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1860\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/8-Sauls-honey-and-apple-cakes_Sauls-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/8-Sauls-honey-and-apple-cakes_Sauls-new-160x155.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/8-Sauls-honey-and-apple-cakes_Sauls-new-800x775.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/8-Sauls-honey-and-apple-cakes_Sauls-new-768x744.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/8-Sauls-honey-and-apple-cakes_Sauls-new-1020x988.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/8-Sauls-honey-and-apple-cakes_Sauls-new-1180x1143.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/8-Sauls-honey-and-apple-cakes_Sauls-new-960x930.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/8-Sauls-honey-and-apple-cakes_Sauls-new-240x233.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/8-Sauls-honey-and-apple-cakes_Sauls-new-375x363.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/8-Sauls-honey-and-apple-cakes_Sauls-new-520x504.jpg 520w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/8-Sauls-honey-and-apple-cakes_Sauls-new-32x32.jpg 32w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Honey cake and apple upside down cake by Hana from Saul's. \u003ccite>(Saul's Restaurant and Delicatessen)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>In the East Bay, three venerable spots happen to share the same stretch of North Berkeley’s Shattuck Avenue:\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>\u003ca href=\"http://www.saulsdeli.com/\">Saul’s Restaurant and Delicatessen\u003c/a>, Berkeley\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>Besides selling Acme’s turban challah, Saul’s features its own dessert creations: traditional moist honey cake and an upside down apple sponge cake are made by an Israeli baker named Hana. And Saul’s Executive chef and co-owner Peter Levitt adds his own spin on a “not-too-sweet apple noodle kugel” (maybe Avi Edri’s mother would even approve). All are available for pick-up Sept 20-21, which are the nights when Saul’s also serves an entire Rosh Hashanah dinner. \u003ca href=\"http://www.saulsdeli.com/rosh-hashanah/\">See menu\u003c/a>. Pre-order/reserve to be sure.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>\u003ca href=\"http://cheeseboardcollective.coop/\">Cheese Board Collective\u003c/a>, Berkeley\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>The cheese shop and bakery is the (older) sister store to the legendary Cheese Board Pizzeria. The collective is celebrating its 50\u003csup>th\u003c/sup> year and has been making round turban fruited challahs for Rosh Hashanah for the last 45, with dried apricots, golden raisins and currants. Choice of topping: plain, poppy seeds, or mixed seeds. Available Sept. 20, 21 and 29. Order by phone only (510) 549-3183.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120622\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-120622\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/9-Masses-apple-walnut-torte_am-new.jpg\" alt=\"Masse's Pastries' G/F apple walnut torte has layers of walnut almond sponge cake, sautéed apple compote and lightly spiced honey mascarpone Bavarian creme, encircled by a band of white chocolate, available in large and individual sizes.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/9-Masses-apple-walnut-torte_am-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/9-Masses-apple-walnut-torte_am-new-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/9-Masses-apple-walnut-torte_am-new-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/9-Masses-apple-walnut-torte_am-new-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/9-Masses-apple-walnut-torte_am-new-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/9-Masses-apple-walnut-torte_am-new-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/9-Masses-apple-walnut-torte_am-new-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/9-Masses-apple-walnut-torte_am-new-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/9-Masses-apple-walnut-torte_am-new-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/9-Masses-apple-walnut-torte_am-new-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Masse's Pastries' G/F apple walnut torte has layers of walnut almond sponge cake, sautéed apple compote and lightly spiced honey mascarpone Bavarian creme, encircled by a band of white chocolate, available in large and individual sizes. \u003ccite>(Anna Mindess)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>\u003ca href=\"http://www.massespastries.com/\">Masse’s Pastries\u003c/a>, Berkeley\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>If you are looking for something with a little more elegance, master pastry chef Paul Masse’s edible artwork may fill the bill. He trained in New York, worked in Switzerland and opened his intimate, stylish bakery 20 years ago. Paul and wife Marcia are committed to reflecting the cultural diversity of their North Berkeley neighborhood. Their creations honor a calendar full of holidays, from firecracker cakes for Lunar New Year to pomegranate cakes for Yalda, the Persian winter solstice celebration.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For Rosh Hashanah, Paul makes several items, including a spiced honey cake (recipe courtesy of a customer's mother in New Jersey), which he studs with pecans and orange slices, and a glazed apple frangipane tart with a hazelnut sablé crust. An apple walnut torte features a walnut sponge cake, caramelized apple compote and cinnamon mascarpone Bavarian crème. Heavenly layers, light as a cloud, and it’s also gluten-free! All cakes will be available starting Sept. 16, until the end of the month. Order by phone (510) 649-1004.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Speaking of gluten-free, if you need a \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2015/09/30/5-dedicated-gluten-free-bakeries-around-the-bay-area/\">\u003cstrong>“Dedicated Gluten Free Bakery”\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> here are two that make Rosh Hashanah treats:\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>\u003ca href=\"https://www.mariposabaking.com/\">Mariposa Bakery\u003c/a>, Oakland and San Francisco\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>Mariposa's G/F honey cake in a bundt spiral, topped with toasted almonds, available Sept. 14-21 and round challah available Sept. 19-21. They also do mail orders all over the country, if you want to send a loved one a G/F Rosh Hashanah treat.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120623\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 907px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-120623\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/Screen-Shot-of-Mariposas-g_f-honey-cake-new.jpg\" alt=\"Mariposa's G/F honey bundt cake.\" width=\"907\" height=\"682\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/Screen-Shot-of-Mariposas-g_f-honey-cake-new.jpg 907w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/Screen-Shot-of-Mariposas-g_f-honey-cake-new-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/Screen-Shot-of-Mariposas-g_f-honey-cake-new-800x602.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/Screen-Shot-of-Mariposas-g_f-honey-cake-new-768x577.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/Screen-Shot-of-Mariposas-g_f-honey-cake-new-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/Screen-Shot-of-Mariposas-g_f-honey-cake-new-375x282.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/Screen-Shot-of-Mariposas-g_f-honey-cake-new-520x391.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 907px) 100vw, 907px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mariposa's G/F honey bundt cake. \u003ccite>(Courtesy Mariposa Bakery)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>\u003ca href=\"http://flourcraftbakery.com/\"> Flour Craft Bakery\u003c/a>, San Anselmo\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>Owner and pastry chef Heather Hardcastle will make G/F large and small round challahs, and an apple and honey galette, Available Sept. 20-22.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Perusing the swarm of honey cake recipes, I am struck by a revelation: they each contain a wet, \"wild card.\" Besides the conventional cake ingredients of honey, flour, oil, spices and eggs, there is a variable fluid: sometimes coffee, tea, orange juice and/or whiskey or bourbon. My grandmother’s black cherry soda is just the liquid outlier that made her honey cake quintessentially hers!\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003cb>L'Shanah Tovah!\u003c/b>\u003c/em> (Happy New Year)!\u003c/p>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>My grandmother swore the secret to her moist Rosh Hashanah honey cake was the black cherry soda she added to the batter. Although I never discovered the origin of her quirky recipe, I have often recreated it to feel close to her memory.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This year, if I don’t have time to bake, no worries, as there’s a bevy of bakeries preparing classic treats to celebrate the Jewish New Year 5778 that begins the night of September 20. The traditional way to usher in Rosh Hashanah is with apple slices dipped in honey, signifying a wish for a sweet year ahead. Honey also has a starring role in dark, spiced honey cake, while the apples, which are believed to have healing properties, find their way into various cakes and baked goods. The third member of the edible holiday triumvirate is a round challah, whose circular shape symbolizes the cycle of life. Its chubby braided coils are variously described as a “turban,” “ring,” \"spiral\" or “crown.” The round loaves can be plain, studded with raisins or sprinkled with seeds or nuts.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120615\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-120615\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/2-apples-and-honey_am-new.jpg\" alt=\"Dipping apple slices in honey is the traditional way to wish for a sweet year ahead.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/2-apples-and-honey_am-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/2-apples-and-honey_am-new-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/2-apples-and-honey_am-new-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/2-apples-and-honey_am-new-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/2-apples-and-honey_am-new-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/2-apples-and-honey_am-new-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/2-apples-and-honey_am-new-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/2-apples-and-honey_am-new-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/2-apples-and-honey_am-new-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/2-apples-and-honey_am-new-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dipping apple slices in honey is the traditional way to wish for a sweet year ahead. \u003ccite>(Anna Mindess)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Jewish culture is by no means the only one to link eating sweet things with ensuring a new year filled with sweetness. A similarly optimistic coupling of food and future is enjoyed in New Year dishes from \u003ca href=\"https://www.justonecookbook.com/osechi-ryori-japanese-new-year-food/\">Japan\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2014/01/30/this-lunar-new-year-the-horse-gallops-in-with-traditional-foods-of-tet\">Vietnam\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2012/03/12/persian-new-year-welcomes-spring-with-symbolic-traditions-and-treats\">Persian Norooz\u003c/a>, to mention only a few. Among the multitude of \u003ca href=\"http://www.latimes.com/projects/la-fo-chinese-new-year-2017/\">meaningful dishes prepared for Chinese New Year\u003c/a>, \u003cem>\u003ca href=\"https://www.chinahighlights.com/travelguide/chinese-food/chinese-new-year-cake.htm\">nian gao \u003c/a>(\u003c/em>\u003cem>higher year\u003c/em>\u003cem>)\u003c/em> is a round, glutinous rice flour cake often decorated by an auspicious character for \"prosperity.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Where to find Rosh Hashanah Cakes and Challah in the Bay Area\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Although many outlets will have these special breads and cakes available from two days up to a week, to avoid disappointment, it’s a good idea to pre-order, either in person, online or by phone, depending on each store’s preference. Some of the bakeries listed below also have several locations, so it’s best to check directly with the one you are planning to visit.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120616\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-120616\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/3-Acme-Turban-Challah-_Sauls-new.jpg\" alt='Acme turban challah with raisins (you can see why they call it a \"turban\")' width=\"1920\" height=\"1645\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/3-Acme-Turban-Challah-_Sauls-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/3-Acme-Turban-Challah-_Sauls-new-160x137.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/3-Acme-Turban-Challah-_Sauls-new-800x685.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/3-Acme-Turban-Challah-_Sauls-new-768x658.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/3-Acme-Turban-Challah-_Sauls-new-1020x874.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/3-Acme-Turban-Challah-_Sauls-new-1180x1011.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/3-Acme-Turban-Challah-_Sauls-new-960x823.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/3-Acme-Turban-Challah-_Sauls-new-240x206.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/3-Acme-Turban-Challah-_Sauls-new-375x321.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/3-Acme-Turban-Challah-_Sauls-new-520x446.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Acme turban challah with raisins (you can see why they call it a \"turban\") \u003ccite>(Courtesy Saul's Restaurant and Delicatessen)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>\u003ca href=\"http://www.acmebread.com/locations\">Acme Bread\u003c/a>, Berkeley and San Francisco\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>Turban Challahs, either plain or with raisins\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Berkeley Store\u003c/strong> – Available Sept. 19, 20, 21, 29. They say they are making “plenty” but if you want to be sure, go in person and pre-pay up till two days before you want it.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>SF Ferry Building\u003c/strong> - Available Sept. 19, 20, 21, 29. They will have a few extra for retail sales, but you can go in, order and pre-pay up until noon the day before you want it.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>\u003ca href=\"https://www.arizmendibakery.com/\">Arizmendi\u003c/a>, San Francisco\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>Crown challah, either plain or raisin almond, and a honey tea cake loaf. Available Sept. 20 - 22 and 29 -30. Orders encouraged, call (415) 566-3117. Check with their other locations (San Rafael, Emeryville, Oakland) as each is independently owned.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120617\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-120617\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/4-Avi-Edri-Frena_am-new.jpg\" alt=\"Avi Edri, co-owner of Frena Bakery, with one of their honey cakes.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/4-Avi-Edri-Frena_am-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/4-Avi-Edri-Frena_am-new-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/4-Avi-Edri-Frena_am-new-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/4-Avi-Edri-Frena_am-new-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/4-Avi-Edri-Frena_am-new-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/4-Avi-Edri-Frena_am-new-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/4-Avi-Edri-Frena_am-new-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/4-Avi-Edri-Frena_am-new-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/4-Avi-Edri-Frena_am-new-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/4-Avi-Edri-Frena_am-new-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Avi Edri, co-owner of Frena Bakery, with one of their honey cakes. \u003ccite>(Anna Mindess)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>\u003ca href=\"https://www.frenabakery.com/\">Frena Bakery\u003c/a>, San Francisco\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>The acclaim is rising for this new Kosher bakery’s Israeli street food: savory stuffed breads, jelly doughnuts and assorted baked goods.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In its first nine months, Frena has already attracted a diverse clientele to its SoMa bakery and will now celebrate its first Rosh Hashanah. Co-owner Avi Edri described the two kinds of honey cake they will feature, one made with coffee, the other with orange juice. Do order in advance, as he already has over 1000 pre-orders for honey cake from local schools and other groups.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120618\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-120618\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/5-Frena-honey-cake_am-new.jpg\" alt=\"Frena Bakery's traditional honey cake.\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1210\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/5-Frena-honey-cake_am-new.jpg 1000w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/5-Frena-honey-cake_am-new-160x194.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/5-Frena-honey-cake_am-new-800x968.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/5-Frena-honey-cake_am-new-768x929.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/5-Frena-honey-cake_am-new-960x1162.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/5-Frena-honey-cake_am-new-240x290.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/5-Frena-honey-cake_am-new-375x454.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/5-Frena-honey-cake_am-new-520x629.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Frena Bakery's traditional honey cake. \u003ccite>(Anna Mindess)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Since my family is from Eastern Europe (Ashkenazi) and Frena’s owners trace Moroccan, Libyan and Iraqi roots (Sephardic), I was curious whether honey cake was also part of Edri’s family tradition.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"People always say it’s the traditional Rosh Hashanah sweet for Ashenazi Jews,\" agreed Edri, \"but my Libyan grandmother made it and told me she learned from her Libyan grandmother.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Frena will also make round challahs, although not with raisins, which, Edri informed me, interfere with optimal rising. \"The round challah is a symbol for the circle of life,\" he said. \"And the repeating cycle of the year.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While honey cake is apparently universal for the holidays, Edri informed me that \u003cem>kugel\u003c/em> (a baked pudding or casserole) is definitely an Ashenazi taste. “My mom says it’s too sweet. Sephardics prefer savory baked things. One Rosh Hashanah tradition that is very Sephardic is a bowl of pomegranate seeds eaten with sugar or honey,” Edri told me. (An explanation is that pomegranates are thought to have 613 arils, the same number of commandments in the Torah.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120619\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1750px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-120619\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/6-Challah-Noe-Valley-Bakery_Noe-Valley-Bakery-new.jpg\" alt=\"Variations on a spiral challah by Noe Valley Bakery.\" width=\"1750\" height=\"1167\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/6-Challah-Noe-Valley-Bakery_Noe-Valley-Bakery-new.jpg 1750w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/6-Challah-Noe-Valley-Bakery_Noe-Valley-Bakery-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/6-Challah-Noe-Valley-Bakery_Noe-Valley-Bakery-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/6-Challah-Noe-Valley-Bakery_Noe-Valley-Bakery-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/6-Challah-Noe-Valley-Bakery_Noe-Valley-Bakery-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/6-Challah-Noe-Valley-Bakery_Noe-Valley-Bakery-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/6-Challah-Noe-Valley-Bakery_Noe-Valley-Bakery-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/6-Challah-Noe-Valley-Bakery_Noe-Valley-Bakery-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/6-Challah-Noe-Valley-Bakery_Noe-Valley-Bakery-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/6-Challah-Noe-Valley-Bakery_Noe-Valley-Bakery-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1750px) 100vw, 1750px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Variations on a spiral challah by Noe Valley Bakery. \u003ccite>(Courtesy Noe Valley Bakery)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>\u003ca href=\"https://noevalleybakery.com/collections/rosh-hashanah\">Noe Valley Bakery\u003c/a>, San Francisco\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>Spiral challah, plain or topped with poppy or sesame seeds, Raisin challah topped with almonds. Honey cake, a moist spice cake made with earl grey tea and bourbon and an apple streusel cake.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Orders can be placed anytime and picked up at either of the bakery’s locations (Noe Valley and West Portal) between Sept 20-30.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120620\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1152px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-120620\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/7-Wise-Sons-Round-Raisin-Challah_Wise-Sons-new.jpg\" alt=\"Challah with golden raisins by Wise Sons Deli\" width=\"1152\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/7-Wise-Sons-Round-Raisin-Challah_Wise-Sons-new.jpg 1152w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/7-Wise-Sons-Round-Raisin-Challah_Wise-Sons-new-160x100.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/7-Wise-Sons-Round-Raisin-Challah_Wise-Sons-new-800x500.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/7-Wise-Sons-Round-Raisin-Challah_Wise-Sons-new-768x480.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/7-Wise-Sons-Round-Raisin-Challah_Wise-Sons-new-1020x638.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/7-Wise-Sons-Round-Raisin-Challah_Wise-Sons-new-960x600.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/7-Wise-Sons-Round-Raisin-Challah_Wise-Sons-new-240x150.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/7-Wise-Sons-Round-Raisin-Challah_Wise-Sons-new-375x234.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/7-Wise-Sons-Round-Raisin-Challah_Wise-Sons-new-520x325.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1152px) 100vw, 1152px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Challah with golden raisins by Wise Sons Deli \u003ccite>(Courtesy Wise Sons Deli)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>\u003ca href=\"http://wisesonsdeli.com/catering/highholidays/\">Wise Sons Deli\u003c/a>, San Francisco\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>Round raisin challah, from September 18 to the end of Yom Kippur (September 29-30) at all their locations, plus their retails partners, including Bi-rite Markets, Rainbow Grocery and Good Eggs.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120621\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-120621\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/8-Sauls-honey-and-apple-cakes_Sauls-new.jpg\" alt=\"Honey cake and apple upside down cake by Hana from Saul's.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1860\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/8-Sauls-honey-and-apple-cakes_Sauls-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/8-Sauls-honey-and-apple-cakes_Sauls-new-160x155.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/8-Sauls-honey-and-apple-cakes_Sauls-new-800x775.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/8-Sauls-honey-and-apple-cakes_Sauls-new-768x744.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/8-Sauls-honey-and-apple-cakes_Sauls-new-1020x988.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/8-Sauls-honey-and-apple-cakes_Sauls-new-1180x1143.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/8-Sauls-honey-and-apple-cakes_Sauls-new-960x930.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/8-Sauls-honey-and-apple-cakes_Sauls-new-240x233.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/8-Sauls-honey-and-apple-cakes_Sauls-new-375x363.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/8-Sauls-honey-and-apple-cakes_Sauls-new-520x504.jpg 520w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/8-Sauls-honey-and-apple-cakes_Sauls-new-32x32.jpg 32w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Honey cake and apple upside down cake by Hana from Saul's. \u003ccite>(Saul's Restaurant and Delicatessen)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>In the East Bay, three venerable spots happen to share the same stretch of North Berkeley’s Shattuck Avenue:\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>\u003ca href=\"http://www.saulsdeli.com/\">Saul’s Restaurant and Delicatessen\u003c/a>, Berkeley\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>Besides selling Acme’s turban challah, Saul’s features its own dessert creations: traditional moist honey cake and an upside down apple sponge cake are made by an Israeli baker named Hana. And Saul’s Executive chef and co-owner Peter Levitt adds his own spin on a “not-too-sweet apple noodle kugel” (maybe Avi Edri’s mother would even approve). All are available for pick-up Sept 20-21, which are the nights when Saul’s also serves an entire Rosh Hashanah dinner. \u003ca href=\"http://www.saulsdeli.com/rosh-hashanah/\">See menu\u003c/a>. Pre-order/reserve to be sure.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>\u003ca href=\"http://cheeseboardcollective.coop/\">Cheese Board Collective\u003c/a>, Berkeley\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>The cheese shop and bakery is the (older) sister store to the legendary Cheese Board Pizzeria. The collective is celebrating its 50\u003csup>th\u003c/sup> year and has been making round turban fruited challahs for Rosh Hashanah for the last 45, with dried apricots, golden raisins and currants. Choice of topping: plain, poppy seeds, or mixed seeds. Available Sept. 20, 21 and 29. Order by phone only (510) 549-3183.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120622\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-120622\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/9-Masses-apple-walnut-torte_am-new.jpg\" alt=\"Masse's Pastries' G/F apple walnut torte has layers of walnut almond sponge cake, sautéed apple compote and lightly spiced honey mascarpone Bavarian creme, encircled by a band of white chocolate, available in large and individual sizes.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/9-Masses-apple-walnut-torte_am-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/9-Masses-apple-walnut-torte_am-new-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/9-Masses-apple-walnut-torte_am-new-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/9-Masses-apple-walnut-torte_am-new-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/9-Masses-apple-walnut-torte_am-new-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/9-Masses-apple-walnut-torte_am-new-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/9-Masses-apple-walnut-torte_am-new-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/9-Masses-apple-walnut-torte_am-new-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/9-Masses-apple-walnut-torte_am-new-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/9-Masses-apple-walnut-torte_am-new-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Masse's Pastries' G/F apple walnut torte has layers of walnut almond sponge cake, sautéed apple compote and lightly spiced honey mascarpone Bavarian creme, encircled by a band of white chocolate, available in large and individual sizes. \u003ccite>(Anna Mindess)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>\u003ca href=\"http://www.massespastries.com/\">Masse’s Pastries\u003c/a>, Berkeley\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>If you are looking for something with a little more elegance, master pastry chef Paul Masse’s edible artwork may fill the bill. He trained in New York, worked in Switzerland and opened his intimate, stylish bakery 20 years ago. Paul and wife Marcia are committed to reflecting the cultural diversity of their North Berkeley neighborhood. Their creations honor a calendar full of holidays, from firecracker cakes for Lunar New Year to pomegranate cakes for Yalda, the Persian winter solstice celebration.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For Rosh Hashanah, Paul makes several items, including a spiced honey cake (recipe courtesy of a customer's mother in New Jersey), which he studs with pecans and orange slices, and a glazed apple frangipane tart with a hazelnut sablé crust. An apple walnut torte features a walnut sponge cake, caramelized apple compote and cinnamon mascarpone Bavarian crème. Heavenly layers, light as a cloud, and it’s also gluten-free! All cakes will be available starting Sept. 16, until the end of the month. Order by phone (510) 649-1004.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Speaking of gluten-free, if you need a \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2015/09/30/5-dedicated-gluten-free-bakeries-around-the-bay-area/\">\u003cstrong>“Dedicated Gluten Free Bakery”\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> here are two that make Rosh Hashanah treats:\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>\u003ca href=\"https://www.mariposabaking.com/\">Mariposa Bakery\u003c/a>, Oakland and San Francisco\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>Mariposa's G/F honey cake in a bundt spiral, topped with toasted almonds, available Sept. 14-21 and round challah available Sept. 19-21. They also do mail orders all over the country, if you want to send a loved one a G/F Rosh Hashanah treat.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_120623\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 907px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-120623\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/Screen-Shot-of-Mariposas-g_f-honey-cake-new.jpg\" alt=\"Mariposa's G/F honey bundt cake.\" width=\"907\" height=\"682\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/Screen-Shot-of-Mariposas-g_f-honey-cake-new.jpg 907w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/Screen-Shot-of-Mariposas-g_f-honey-cake-new-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/Screen-Shot-of-Mariposas-g_f-honey-cake-new-800x602.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/Screen-Shot-of-Mariposas-g_f-honey-cake-new-768x577.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/Screen-Shot-of-Mariposas-g_f-honey-cake-new-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/Screen-Shot-of-Mariposas-g_f-honey-cake-new-375x282.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/09/Screen-Shot-of-Mariposas-g_f-honey-cake-new-520x391.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 907px) 100vw, 907px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mariposa's G/F honey bundt cake. \u003ccite>(Courtesy Mariposa Bakery)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>\u003ca href=\"http://flourcraftbakery.com/\"> Flour Craft Bakery\u003c/a>, San Anselmo\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>Owner and pastry chef Heather Hardcastle will make G/F large and small round challahs, and an apple and honey galette, Available Sept. 20-22.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Perusing the swarm of honey cake recipes, I am struck by a revelation: they each contain a wet, \"wild card.\" Besides the conventional cake ingredients of honey, flour, oil, spices and eggs, there is a variable fluid: sometimes coffee, tea, orange juice and/or whiskey or bourbon. My grandmother’s black cherry soda is just the liquid outlier that made her honey cake quintessentially hers!\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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