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"content": "\u003cp>When Jake Freed and Hiroko Nakamura moved to Oakland four years ago, they were shocked at the lack of good ramen in the East Bay. The couple had been living in San Mateo, where ramen is relatively abundant. “It’s a whole different world over here,” said Freed.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Instead of taking to Yelp or lamenting the lack of tonokotsu in silence, Freed and Nakamura decided to tackle the problem head-on. About 18 months ago, they started plotting their own ramen shop.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Any day now, that restaurant, \u003ca href=\"http://www.shibaramen.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Shiba Ramen\u003c/a>, will open in Emeryville’s renovated \u003ca href=\"http://publicmarketemeryville.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Public Market\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_104569\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\" style=\"max-width: 288px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/12/Shiba-Ramen-before-opening-288x360.jpg\" alt=\"The new restaurant in the final stages of construction. \" width=\"288\" height=\"360\" class=\"size-full wp-image-104569\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The new restaurant in the final stages of construction. \u003ccite>(Shiba Ramen)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>It will not, Freed and Nakamura insist, be a clone of Oakland’s trendy Ramen Shop. “Ramen Shop is not really a ramen shop,” said Freed. “It’s a fancy restaurant that happens to serve ramen.” Instead, Shiba Ramen will be modeled on Japanese ramen shops — it will have counter service, a short menu, and low prices.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We’re taking the opposite approach to Ramen Shop,” said Nakamura. “Ramen doesn’t have to be expensive or made from specialty cuts of bone. We’re using things like chicken wing tips for broth.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Added Freed: “We’re trying to keep prices around $9 to $12, and we don’t want people to feel like they need to add a lot of toppings.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Freed and Nakamura’s measured approach to pricing also reflects the bigger goal of Shiba Ramen — to be approachable. “We are adjusting ramen for American tastes and culture,” said Nakamura. “We don’t have to be completely authentic.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We’re trying to strike a balance between authenticity and accessibility,” said Freed. “We want to bring ramen to people who aren’t San Francisco foodies. We want people to come here who are eating ramen for the first time.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It’s not necessarily an easy task. Both Freed and Nakamura are ex-chemists, not chefs. However, they’re channeling their scientific background into the restaurant planning process.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In order to develop the skills necessary to run the Shiba Ramen kitchen, Nakamura, who will be the restaurant’s chef, took an intensive, 10-day crash course at \u003ca href=\"http://www.syoku-doujyou.com/en-about/en-profile/\" target=\"_blank\">Syokuno Dojo\u003c/a>, a ramen school in Chiba, Japan earlier this year.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Over the summer, both Freed and Nakamura visited Japan for a whirlwind tasting of as many styles of ramen they could find.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_104568\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1238px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/12/Public-Market-Emeryville.jpg\" alt=\"Shiba Ramen will be located in Emeryville Public Market, which is currently undergoing a massive re-design and renovation. \" width=\"1238\" height=\"915\" class=\"size-full wp-image-104568\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/12/Public-Market-Emeryville.jpg 1238w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/12/Public-Market-Emeryville-400x296.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/12/Public-Market-Emeryville-800x591.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/12/Public-Market-Emeryville-1180x872.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/12/Public-Market-Emeryville-960x710.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1238px) 100vw, 1238px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Shiba Ramen will be located in Emeryville Public Market, which is currently undergoing a massive re-design and renovation. \u003ccite>(Public Market Emeryville)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“We thought that a great way to evaluate our own product would be to go to Tokyo and eat ramen day after day, trying styles and flavors and absorbing the atmosphere,” Freed wrote on his blog, \u003ca href=\"http://www.ramenchemistry.com\" target=\"_blank\">Ramen Chemistry\u003c/a>. “Daily ramen intake would help sharpen our ramen sensitivities, in a way that would be hard to achieve in the U.S. … This kind of experience would give us a better lens to look at what we’re doing with Shiba Ramen.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The pair even took a salinometer on the trip to measure the salt level in each bowl of soup. “Ramen in Japan is much saltier than here,” said Freed.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>They ate 13 different bowls of ramen over six days, mainly at restaurants that specialize in one particular style of ramen. Freed wrote: “We went to one restaurant that specializes in clam ramen, one that specializes in spicy ramens, with over-the-top use of high-flavor additives like bonito powder, and one that sells 1,500\u003cem> \u003c/em>bowls a day of Yokohama \u003cem>iekei\u003c/em>-style ramen (tonkotsu shoyu).”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_104566\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 720px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/12/IMG_4947-720x480.jpg\" alt=\"Shiba Ramen’s spicy ramen is a take on tan tan mein. \" width=\"720\" height=\"480\" class=\"size-full wp-image-104566\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/12/IMG_4947-720x480.jpg 720w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/12/IMG_4947-720x480-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Shiba Ramen’s spicy ramen is a take on tan tan mein. \u003ccite>(Jake Freed)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>At Shiba Ramen, however, Freed and Nakamura will offer a variety of styles. “We will have something for everyone,” said Freed. “It will be a very streamlined, ramen-focused menu.” Some items — miso ramen and shio ramen — will be familiar to those who frequent ramen shops, while others, like tori paitan, a creamy chicken ramen similar to tonkotsu, may not. Shiba Ramen will also offer a spicy tan tan mein and a dry, broth-less ramen that is hard to find in the Bay. There will always be a vegetarian option and a chicken option, as well as traditional pork-based soups.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>On the side will be fried chicken wings tossed with sesame seeds and black pepper, onigiri rice balls, gyoza dumplings, pickles, and one dessert — an ice cream sandwich made with Fenton’s ice cream and crisp mochi shells instead of cookies. (“It’s like a fastidiously Japanese ice-cream cone,” said Freed. “You bite down and smush the shells together and they protect the ice cream from dripping as it melts.”)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>To drink, rotating local brews and imported bottles of Japanese craft beer, including a curiously named beer called “Wednesday Cat.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>All of the dishes will have a unique name, in English. Tan tan mein will be called “spicy,” the shio ramen will be called “clear,” the tori paitan will be “white bird,” and that ice cream dessert will get the somewhat cutesy name “Shiba ‘Scream.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Each ramen will use noodles from Sun Noodle, called the “secret weapon of America’s best ramen shops,” on \u003ca href=\"http://www.eater.com/2014/7/22/6184305/inside-sun-noodle-the-secret-weapon-of-americas-best-ramen-shops\" target=\"_blank\">Eater\u003c/a>. Nakamura entertained the idea of making homemade noodles, but didn’t want to dedicate the space and time to noodle making. Further, she finds most homemade noodles too soft. And Sun Noodles are “really delicious,” she said. (For those who want to try a taste of Sun Noodle at home, its product line is available at Berkeley’s \u003ca href=\"http://www.tokyofish.net/\" target=\"_blank\">Tokyo Fish Market\u003c/a>.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_104567\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 720px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/12/IMG_5668-720x480.jpg\" alt=\"Shiba ‘Scream ice cream sandwiches feature Fenton’s ice cream. \" width=\"720\" height=\"480\" class=\"size-full wp-image-104567\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/12/IMG_5668-720x480.jpg 720w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/12/IMG_5668-720x480-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Shiba ‘Scream ice cream sandwiches feature Fenton’s ice cream. \u003ccite>(Jake Freed)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>This carefully constructed menu is all Shiba Ramen’s desire to be accessible. “We want to give people a new language to talk about our ramen,” said Freed. Similarly, the restaurant’s design is borrowing elements from Japan, while retaining a distinctly modern look. “Too often ramen places go too Japanese with their name, and it can be hard to remember,” said Freed. They also, Freed said, often follow too-traditional of a model for their design, which doesn’t distinguish the restaurant. (You can read much, much more about the restaurant’s design on \u003ca href=\"http://www.ramenchemistry.com/blog?category=Design\" target=\"_blank\">Freed’s blog\u003c/a>.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>These concepts are especially important for Freed and Nakamura because they hope to replicate Shiba Ramen in other places that aren’t well-served by ramen restaurants. “We hope this Shiba Ramen will be the first of many,” said Freed. “We’re designing it to be very scalable.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The other distinctive characteristic of Shiba Ramen will be its tipping model — it won’t exist. Shiba Ramen’s design and lack of table service makes this model easy to implement, but Freed and Nakamura said they wouldn’t have allowed tipping even in a full-service iteration of the restaurant: “It shouldn’t be the responsibility of the customer to determine how much money employees make. We’ll pay employees fairly with what we can afford to pay. We want to make it worth their while and want people to want to work here.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This lack of tipping also makes the restaurant a bit more Japanese. Neither full- or quick-service restaurants in Japan take tips. “In Japan, it was so refreshing,” said Freed. “We didn’t have to think about [tipping] and the service was better.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Shiba Ramen is currently in its final throes of health inspections, and Freed and Nakamura hope to hold a soft opening this week. Throughout December the restaurant will offer a limited dinner menu. It will hold a grand opening in January with the full menu.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://www.shibaramen.com\" target=\"_blank\">Shiba Ramen\u003c/a> will be at 5959 Shellmound St., Emeryville. Connect with the restaurant on \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/ramenchemistry\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/ramenchemistry\" target=\"_blank\">Twitter\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://instagram.com/ramenchemistry/\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram\u003c/a>.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Added Freed: “We’re trying to keep prices around $9 to $12, and we don’t want people to feel like they need to add a lot of toppings.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Freed and Nakamura’s measured approach to pricing also reflects the bigger goal of Shiba Ramen — to be approachable. “We are adjusting ramen for American tastes and culture,” said Nakamura. “We don’t have to be completely authentic.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We’re trying to strike a balance between authenticity and accessibility,” said Freed. “We want to bring ramen to people who aren’t San Francisco foodies. We want people to come here who are eating ramen for the first time.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It’s not necessarily an easy task. Both Freed and Nakamura are ex-chemists, not chefs. However, they’re channeling their scientific background into the restaurant planning process.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In order to develop the skills necessary to run the Shiba Ramen kitchen, Nakamura, who will be the restaurant’s chef, took an intensive, 10-day crash course at \u003ca href=\"http://www.syoku-doujyou.com/en-about/en-profile/\" target=\"_blank\">Syokuno Dojo\u003c/a>, a ramen school in Chiba, Japan earlier this year.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Over the summer, both Freed and Nakamura visited Japan for a whirlwind tasting of as many styles of ramen they could find.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_104568\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1238px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/12/Public-Market-Emeryville.jpg\" alt=\"Shiba Ramen will be located in Emeryville Public Market, which is currently undergoing a massive re-design and renovation. \" width=\"1238\" height=\"915\" class=\"size-full wp-image-104568\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/12/Public-Market-Emeryville.jpg 1238w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/12/Public-Market-Emeryville-400x296.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/12/Public-Market-Emeryville-800x591.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/12/Public-Market-Emeryville-1180x872.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/12/Public-Market-Emeryville-960x710.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1238px) 100vw, 1238px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Shiba Ramen will be located in Emeryville Public Market, which is currently undergoing a massive re-design and renovation. \u003ccite>(Public Market Emeryville)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“We thought that a great way to evaluate our own product would be to go to Tokyo and eat ramen day after day, trying styles and flavors and absorbing the atmosphere,” Freed wrote on his blog, \u003ca href=\"http://www.ramenchemistry.com\" target=\"_blank\">Ramen Chemistry\u003c/a>. “Daily ramen intake would help sharpen our ramen sensitivities, in a way that would be hard to achieve in the U.S. … This kind of experience would give us a better lens to look at what we’re doing with Shiba Ramen.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The pair even took a salinometer on the trip to measure the salt level in each bowl of soup. “Ramen in Japan is much saltier than here,” said Freed.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>They ate 13 different bowls of ramen over six days, mainly at restaurants that specialize in one particular style of ramen. Freed wrote: “We went to one restaurant that specializes in clam ramen, one that specializes in spicy ramens, with over-the-top use of high-flavor additives like bonito powder, and one that sells 1,500\u003cem> \u003c/em>bowls a day of Yokohama \u003cem>iekei\u003c/em>-style ramen (tonkotsu shoyu).”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_104566\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 720px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/12/IMG_4947-720x480.jpg\" alt=\"Shiba Ramen’s spicy ramen is a take on tan tan mein. \" width=\"720\" height=\"480\" class=\"size-full wp-image-104566\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/12/IMG_4947-720x480.jpg 720w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/12/IMG_4947-720x480-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Shiba Ramen’s spicy ramen is a take on tan tan mein. \u003ccite>(Jake Freed)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>At Shiba Ramen, however, Freed and Nakamura will offer a variety of styles. “We will have something for everyone,” said Freed. “It will be a very streamlined, ramen-focused menu.” Some items — miso ramen and shio ramen — will be familiar to those who frequent ramen shops, while others, like tori paitan, a creamy chicken ramen similar to tonkotsu, may not. Shiba Ramen will also offer a spicy tan tan mein and a dry, broth-less ramen that is hard to find in the Bay. There will always be a vegetarian option and a chicken option, as well as traditional pork-based soups.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>On the side will be fried chicken wings tossed with sesame seeds and black pepper, onigiri rice balls, gyoza dumplings, pickles, and one dessert — an ice cream sandwich made with Fenton’s ice cream and crisp mochi shells instead of cookies. (“It’s like a fastidiously Japanese ice-cream cone,” said Freed. “You bite down and smush the shells together and they protect the ice cream from dripping as it melts.”)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>To drink, rotating local brews and imported bottles of Japanese craft beer, including a curiously named beer called “Wednesday Cat.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>All of the dishes will have a unique name, in English. Tan tan mein will be called “spicy,” the shio ramen will be called “clear,” the tori paitan will be “white bird,” and that ice cream dessert will get the somewhat cutesy name “Shiba ‘Scream.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Each ramen will use noodles from Sun Noodle, called the “secret weapon of America’s best ramen shops,” on \u003ca href=\"http://www.eater.com/2014/7/22/6184305/inside-sun-noodle-the-secret-weapon-of-americas-best-ramen-shops\" target=\"_blank\">Eater\u003c/a>. Nakamura entertained the idea of making homemade noodles, but didn’t want to dedicate the space and time to noodle making. Further, she finds most homemade noodles too soft. And Sun Noodles are “really delicious,” she said. (For those who want to try a taste of Sun Noodle at home, its product line is available at Berkeley’s \u003ca href=\"http://www.tokyofish.net/\" target=\"_blank\">Tokyo Fish Market\u003c/a>.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_104567\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 720px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/12/IMG_5668-720x480.jpg\" alt=\"Shiba ‘Scream ice cream sandwiches feature Fenton’s ice cream. \" width=\"720\" height=\"480\" class=\"size-full wp-image-104567\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/12/IMG_5668-720x480.jpg 720w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/12/IMG_5668-720x480-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Shiba ‘Scream ice cream sandwiches feature Fenton’s ice cream. \u003ccite>(Jake Freed)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>This carefully constructed menu is all Shiba Ramen’s desire to be accessible. “We want to give people a new language to talk about our ramen,” said Freed. Similarly, the restaurant’s design is borrowing elements from Japan, while retaining a distinctly modern look. “Too often ramen places go too Japanese with their name, and it can be hard to remember,” said Freed. They also, Freed said, often follow too-traditional of a model for their design, which doesn’t distinguish the restaurant. (You can read much, much more about the restaurant’s design on \u003ca href=\"http://www.ramenchemistry.com/blog?category=Design\" target=\"_blank\">Freed’s blog\u003c/a>.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>These concepts are especially important for Freed and Nakamura because they hope to replicate Shiba Ramen in other places that aren’t well-served by ramen restaurants. “We hope this Shiba Ramen will be the first of many,” said Freed. “We’re designing it to be very scalable.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The other distinctive characteristic of Shiba Ramen will be its tipping model — it won’t exist. Shiba Ramen’s design and lack of table service makes this model easy to implement, but Freed and Nakamura said they wouldn’t have allowed tipping even in a full-service iteration of the restaurant: “It shouldn’t be the responsibility of the customer to determine how much money employees make. We’ll pay employees fairly with what we can afford to pay. We want to make it worth their while and want people to want to work here.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This lack of tipping also makes the restaurant a bit more Japanese. Neither full- or quick-service restaurants in Japan take tips. “In Japan, it was so refreshing,” said Freed. “We didn’t have to think about [tipping] and the service was better.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Shiba Ramen is currently in its final throes of health inspections, and Freed and Nakamura hope to hold a soft opening this week. Throughout December the restaurant will offer a limited dinner menu. It will hold a grand opening in January with the full menu.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cp>A San Francisco-based company that makes granola bars out of grains leftover from the beer-making process has launched \u003ca href=\"https://www.barnraiser.us/projects/eat-beer-help-regrained-grow\" target=\"_blank\">a crowdfunding campaign\u003c/a> on \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2014/08/15/barnraiser-hopes-to-change-the-food-system-one-project-at-a-time/\" target=\"_blank\">Barnraiser\u003c/a>. This platform provides the opportunity for sustainable food businesses to raise money to help them grow to the next level.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.regrained.com\" target=\"_blank\">ReGrained\u003c/a>, which has been selling its snack bars at outlets like \u003ca href=\"http://www.rainbow.coop\" target=\"_blank\">Rainbow Grocery\u003c/a> and at the \u003ca href=\"http://www.treasureislandflea.com\" target=\"_blank\">Treasure Island Flea\u003c/a>, is hoping to enhance the product's recipe, improve packaging and increase production volume with this next round of funding.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We have all these things we want to do to our product before we put the pedal to the medal and get regional distribution,” said Dan Kurzrock, ReGrained’s “executive grain officer,” as well as cofounder of the company with his business partner Jordan Schwartz.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Kurzrock and Schwartz, who both hail from the Peninsula, have known each other since childhood and attended UCLA together. By then, Schwartz had developed an avid interested in all things food-related, and Kurzrock had become a serious homebrewer, brewing five gallons of beer about every other week.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Like any homebrewer learns, that kind of habit produces an enormous amount of waste. Kurzrock was generating 15 to 20 pounds of spent grains with every five gallons of beer he made.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Coming from a household where food was never wasted, he was suddenly faced with a big problem: what to do with such large quantities of spent grains.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_104077\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/FoundersSmiling.png\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-104077\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/FoundersSmiling-800x448.png\" alt=\"Dan Kurzrock, left, and Jordan Schwartz came up with the idea for ReGrained while still in college at UCLA. \" width=\"800\" height=\"448\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/FoundersSmiling-800x448.png 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/FoundersSmiling-400x224.png 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/FoundersSmiling-960x538.png 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/FoundersSmiling.png 1016w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dan Kurzrock, left, and Jordan Schwartz came up with the idea for ReGrained while still in college at UCLA. \u003ccite>(Marc Atkinson/Jesse Rogala)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“I was living in a fraternity house where I didn’t have a yard or compost service,” he said. “It smelled great, so I tried it, and it tasted kind of like oatmeal,” which led him to wonder if there was anything edible that could be made from it.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In online forums for homebrewers, he learned that it was commonly used to bake bread.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I had never made bread before, but I started by making 20 loaves to see if I could sell it to people to buy the next round of ingredients for my next batch of homebrew. People were interested without even trying it. They loved that it came from the beer-making process and the story of it, which got me thinking about the bigger opportunity here,” said Kurzrock.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Ever the entrepreneur, Kurzrock realized that bread has a short shelf-life. He wondered what other products could be created with the spent grains, and that’s when he came up with the idea to make snack bars.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Since they first launched in 2012, they have produced two types of bars: honey almond IPA and chocolate coffee stout. Eventually, they’d like to branch out to produce other foods as well.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While the company has partnerships with three San Francisco breweries – \u003ca href=\"http://magnoliapub.com\" target=\"_blank\">Magnolia Gastropub & Brewery\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://21st-amendment.com\" target=\"_blank\">21\u003csup>st\u003c/sup> Amendment\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://www.triplevoodoo.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Triple VooDoo Brewery\u003c/a> – Kurzrock emphasized that the amount of grains they are using for their products is still a drop in the proverbial food-grade container.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_104078\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/FoundersBaking.png\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-104078\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/FoundersBaking-800x450.png\" alt=\"The founders busy at work making bars.\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/FoundersBaking-800x450.png 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/FoundersBaking-400x225.png 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/FoundersBaking-960x540.png 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/FoundersBaking.png 1013w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The founders busy at work making bars. \u003ccite>(Marc Atkinson/Jesse Rogala)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“We make a very insignificant dent,” he said. “We take a quarter of a brewery’s waste from one day of production every two weeks or so. They work with us because they like what we’re doing and want to see us grow, but it doesn’t mean we’re diverting all of the grain.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Many breweries that are in more rural areas have relationships with nearby farms, where they give their \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2014/06/18/going-against-the-grain-proposed-fda-rule-threatens-hidden-world-of-spent-grain/\" target=\"_blank\">spent grains to farmers\u003c/a>, who feed it to their animals. The farmers may then provide the brewery’s restaurant with produce or meat in return.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It’s that kind of thinking that inspires us. But in the ecosystem of breweries, there are now a really concentrated number of them opening up in urban areas,” said Kurzrock. “If you’re a farmer, why would you come into the city, when you have breweries five miles from your property?”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If the funding campaign succeeds -- it ends December 10 -- the team wants to improve the packaging as well as the recipe as the bars are currently a bit too crumbly. Automating the system would also speed up the production process considerably, allowing them to make more bars at a time.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Most of the ingredients in the bars are organic and Kurzrock pointed out that the grain itself is made up of both protein and dietary fiber. “This is a really big opportunity to have a sustainable plant-based source of nutrition,” though Kurzrock pointed out the taste is the most important thing to determine whether they will win over consumers or not.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I was able to taste the current recipe and could see why they want to improve the crumbliness factor. (It should be noted that despite the company’s “Eat Beer” slogan, there is no actual alcohol in the bars). While at first they tasted a bit dry, I found them to be comparable to other snack bars on the market. The Honey Almond IPA bar had strong cinnamon notes, while the Chocolate Coffee Stout Bar could be a excellent afternoon pick-me-up.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Although the company hopes to offer other products in addition to snack bars down the road, Kurzrock said the campaign is also just as much about raising broader awareness about their brand.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_104079\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/SpentGrainInVat.png\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-104079\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/SpentGrainInVat-800x449.png\" alt=\"The amount of spent grain breweries go through is staggering, and it's high in dietary fiber and protein.\" width=\"800\" height=\"449\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/SpentGrainInVat-800x449.png 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/SpentGrainInVat-400x224.png 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/SpentGrainInVat-960x538.png 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/SpentGrainInVat.png 1111w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The amount of spent grain breweries go through is staggering, and it's high in dietary fiber and protein. \u003ccite>(Marc Atkinson/Jesse Rogala)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>With the company’s motto of “Brew Good, Bake Good, Do Good,” Kurzrock said they’d like to be able to contribute in more meaningful ways in the future.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We’re doing good in the form of taking some waste and turning it into a healthy sustainable food,\" he said. \"But as we grow, we’d like to be a player in our community, working with urban farmers, and having more of a social mission beyond our core mission of reimagining beer waste as a resource.”\u003c/p>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Coming from a household where food was never wasted, he was suddenly faced with a big problem: what to do with such large quantities of spent grains.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_104077\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/FoundersSmiling.png\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-104077\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/FoundersSmiling-800x448.png\" alt=\"Dan Kurzrock, left, and Jordan Schwartz came up with the idea for ReGrained while still in college at UCLA. \" width=\"800\" height=\"448\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/FoundersSmiling-800x448.png 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/FoundersSmiling-400x224.png 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/FoundersSmiling-960x538.png 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/FoundersSmiling.png 1016w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dan Kurzrock, left, and Jordan Schwartz came up with the idea for ReGrained while still in college at UCLA. \u003ccite>(Marc Atkinson/Jesse Rogala)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“I was living in a fraternity house where I didn’t have a yard or compost service,” he said. “It smelled great, so I tried it, and it tasted kind of like oatmeal,” which led him to wonder if there was anything edible that could be made from it.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In online forums for homebrewers, he learned that it was commonly used to bake bread.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I had never made bread before, but I started by making 20 loaves to see if I could sell it to people to buy the next round of ingredients for my next batch of homebrew. People were interested without even trying it. They loved that it came from the beer-making process and the story of it, which got me thinking about the bigger opportunity here,” said Kurzrock.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Ever the entrepreneur, Kurzrock realized that bread has a short shelf-life. He wondered what other products could be created with the spent grains, and that’s when he came up with the idea to make snack bars.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Since they first launched in 2012, they have produced two types of bars: honey almond IPA and chocolate coffee stout. Eventually, they’d like to branch out to produce other foods as well.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While the company has partnerships with three San Francisco breweries – \u003ca href=\"http://magnoliapub.com\" target=\"_blank\">Magnolia Gastropub & Brewery\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://21st-amendment.com\" target=\"_blank\">21\u003csup>st\u003c/sup> Amendment\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://www.triplevoodoo.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Triple VooDoo Brewery\u003c/a> – Kurzrock emphasized that the amount of grains they are using for their products is still a drop in the proverbial food-grade container.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_104078\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/FoundersBaking.png\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-104078\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/FoundersBaking-800x450.png\" alt=\"The founders busy at work making bars.\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/FoundersBaking-800x450.png 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/FoundersBaking-400x225.png 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/FoundersBaking-960x540.png 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/FoundersBaking.png 1013w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The founders busy at work making bars. \u003ccite>(Marc Atkinson/Jesse Rogala)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“We make a very insignificant dent,” he said. “We take a quarter of a brewery’s waste from one day of production every two weeks or so. They work with us because they like what we’re doing and want to see us grow, but it doesn’t mean we’re diverting all of the grain.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Many breweries that are in more rural areas have relationships with nearby farms, where they give their \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2014/06/18/going-against-the-grain-proposed-fda-rule-threatens-hidden-world-of-spent-grain/\" target=\"_blank\">spent grains to farmers\u003c/a>, who feed it to their animals. The farmers may then provide the brewery’s restaurant with produce or meat in return.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It’s that kind of thinking that inspires us. But in the ecosystem of breweries, there are now a really concentrated number of them opening up in urban areas,” said Kurzrock. “If you’re a farmer, why would you come into the city, when you have breweries five miles from your property?”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If the funding campaign succeeds -- it ends December 10 -- the team wants to improve the packaging as well as the recipe as the bars are currently a bit too crumbly. Automating the system would also speed up the production process considerably, allowing them to make more bars at a time.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Most of the ingredients in the bars are organic and Kurzrock pointed out that the grain itself is made up of both protein and dietary fiber. “This is a really big opportunity to have a sustainable plant-based source of nutrition,” though Kurzrock pointed out the taste is the most important thing to determine whether they will win over consumers or not.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I was able to taste the current recipe and could see why they want to improve the crumbliness factor. (It should be noted that despite the company’s “Eat Beer” slogan, there is no actual alcohol in the bars). While at first they tasted a bit dry, I found them to be comparable to other snack bars on the market. The Honey Almond IPA bar had strong cinnamon notes, while the Chocolate Coffee Stout Bar could be a excellent afternoon pick-me-up.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Although the company hopes to offer other products in addition to snack bars down the road, Kurzrock said the campaign is also just as much about raising broader awareness about their brand.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_104079\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/SpentGrainInVat.png\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-104079\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/SpentGrainInVat-800x449.png\" alt=\"The amount of spent grain breweries go through is staggering, and it's high in dietary fiber and protein.\" width=\"800\" height=\"449\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/SpentGrainInVat-800x449.png 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/SpentGrainInVat-400x224.png 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/SpentGrainInVat-960x538.png 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/SpentGrainInVat.png 1111w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The amount of spent grain breweries go through is staggering, and it's high in dietary fiber and protein. \u003ccite>(Marc Atkinson/Jesse Rogala)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>With the company’s motto of “Brew Good, Bake Good, Do Good,” Kurzrock said they’d like to be able to contribute in more meaningful ways in the future.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We’re doing good in the form of taking some waste and turning it into a healthy sustainable food,\" he said. \"But as we grow, we’d like to be a player in our community, working with urban farmers, and having more of a social mission beyond our core mission of reimagining beer waste as a resource.”\u003c/p>\n\n\u003c/div>\u003c/p>",
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"content": "\u003cp>Fall is upon us and the first chill of winter is slowly creeping into the Bay Area, which means it's time for wool sweaters, umbrellas (if we're lucky) and warm comfort food. While one can appreciate soups, stews and sandwiches filled with melty goodness at any time of the year, these meals taste even better when we're curled up inside the toasty confines of one of our favorite restaurants. Lucky for us Oakland residents, there's plenty of places to find grilled cheese sandwiches -- like at the five suggested spots listed below. Let us know your favorites in the comments (and stay tuned for a follow-up post featuring melts.)\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>Come for the Grilled Cheese, Be Rewarded by All the Housemade Extras\u003c/h3>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_103896\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/IMG_69931.jpg\" alt=\"Cowgirl Creamery's Wagon Wheel cheese is the pungent foundation of gives Hog's Apothecary hefty sandwich.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1079\" class=\"size-full wp-image-103896\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/IMG_69931.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/IMG_69931-400x225.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/IMG_69931-800x450.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/IMG_69931-1440x809.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/IMG_69931-1180x663.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/IMG_69931-960x540.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cowgirl Creamery's Wagon Wheel cheese is the pungent foundation of gives Hog's Apothecary hefty sandwich. \u003ccite>(Jenny Oh)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>I've sung the praises of Hog's Apothecary in a \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2014/05/12/5-bites-suds-and-savory-sausage-in-oakland-and-berkeley/\" target=\"_blank\">previous \"5 Bites\" post\u003c/a>; it's one of my go-to places for hearty, seasonal cuisine and local craft beers (there's 25+ on tap.) If you're in the neighborhood around lunchtime, pop in to try their excellent \"Say Cheese\" grilled cheese sandwich. Cowgirl Creamery's semi-pungent \u003ca href=\"https://www.cowgirlcreamery.com/library-of-cheese/wagon-wheel\" target=\"_blank\">Wagon Wheel cheese\u003c/a> is melted onto thick slabs of toasted levain bread spread with Dijon mustard. For an added $2, you can pile on slices of their savory ham (it's made in-house from the whole hog that's delivered weekly and butchered on the premises.) Skip the mixed side salad and go for their housemade, lard-fried Kennebec potato chips and pickled vegetables; they're worth every calorie-laden bite.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.hogsapothecary.com/\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Hog’s Apothecary\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n375 40th Street [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/nRMuVyHoXJt\" target=\"_blank\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94609\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 338-3847\u003cbr>\nHours: Wed-Fri 11:30am-2:30pm (Lunch)\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/TheHogsApothecary\" target=\"_blank\">The Hog’s Apothecary\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/hogsapothecary\" target=\"_blank\">@HogsApothecary\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $ Sandwiches ($10 and under)\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>A Tasty Riff on a Classic Comfort Food Combo\u003c/h3>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_103897\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/IMG_6955.jpg\" alt=\"A classic combo: Sacred Wheel's "Trinity Sandwich" with tomato PBR soup.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" class=\"size-full wp-image-103897\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/IMG_6955.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/IMG_6955-400x225.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/IMG_6955-800x450.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/IMG_6955-1440x810.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/IMG_6955-1180x664.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/IMG_6955-960x540.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A classic combo: Sacred Wheel's \"Trinity Sandwich\" with tomato PBR soup. \u003ccite>(Jenny Oh)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>There's far too many temptations packed into \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.sacredwheelcheeseshop.com/\" target=\"_blank\">The Sacred Wheel\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>, a \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2011/02/20/cheese-in-temescal-sacred-wheel-and-homeroom/\" target=\"_blank\">cozy specialty cheese shop located in Temescal\u003c/a>. If you manage to tear yourself away from the gleaming refrigerated cases displaying dozens of local and imported cheeses (and the homey wooden shelves stocked with other gourmet foodstuffs), make your way to the back of the shop to peruse their blackboard menu. They feature several daily sandwich specials, but their \"Trinity Sandwich\" is one of their staples. Made with a rotating selection of three cheeses, you can choose from sourdough, rye, Texas Toast or \u003ca href=\"http://www.greaseboxoakland.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Grease Box's\u003c/a> gluten-free bread for your crispy, buttery sandwich. Highly recommended is their twist on the classic comfort food combo: a fresh, housemade tomato soup prepared with Pabst Blue Ribbon beer that gives it an extra twang of tangy flavor.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.sacredwheelcheeseshop.com/\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>The Sacred Wheel\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n4935 Shattuck Avenue [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/PGMLDanoroF2\" target=\"_blank\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94609\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 653-1353\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon-Thu 11am-8pm; Sun 12-6pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/SacredWheelOak\" target=\"_blank\">SacredWheelOak\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/SacredWheelOak\" target=\"_blank\">@SacredWheelOak\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $ Sandwiches ($10 and under)\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>For When You Want a Cocktail With Your Grilled Cheese\u003c/h3>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_104020\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/IMG_6998-1.jpg\" alt=\"The Lodge's signature grilled cheese sandwich with bacon chutney and their "Black Rider" cocktail. \" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" class=\"size-full wp-image-104020\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/IMG_6998-1.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/IMG_6998-1-400x225.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/IMG_6998-1-800x450.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/IMG_6998-1-1440x810.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/IMG_6998-1-1180x664.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/IMG_6998-1-960x540.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Lodge's signature grilled cheese sandwich with bacon chutney and their \"Black Rider\" cocktail. \u003ccite>(Jenny Oh)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/THELODGEONPIEDMONT/\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>The Lodge\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> rounds out Alexeis Filipello's Americana-themed trifecta (which includes Stag's Lunchette and Bar Dogwood) that opened up in September on Piedmont Avenue. All three carry its signature grilled cheese sandwich made with Berkeley's \u003ca href=\"http://www.belfiorecheese.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Belfiore\u003c/a> mozzarella and \u003ca href=\"http://www.beltoncheese.co.uk/\" target=\"_blank\">Belton Farms\u003c/a> white cheddar on sizable slices of buttery levain. Stellar spreadable add-ons -- bacon chutney, tomato jam and caramelized onion jam, to name a few -- are also available at each spot. Sip one of their house cocktails (the \"Black Rider\" mixed with \u003ca href=\"http://heavenhill.com/brand/23\" target=\"_blank\">Rittenhouse rye\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.nardini.it/en/amaro-nardini-bitter-liquor-229.html\" target=\"_blank\">Amaro Nardini\u003c/a> orange bitters and walnut bitters is a fine concoction that's similar to an \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Fashioned\" target=\"_blank\">Old-Fashioned\u003c/a>.) In winter months, it'll probably be too cold to relax outdoors, so try and snag a warm seat by the fireplace. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/THELODGEONPIEDMONT/\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>The Lodge\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n3758 Piedmont Avenue [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/ogKDVvRnX9N2\" target=\"_blank\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94611\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 350-8470\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon-Fri 4pm-12am; Sat-Sun 12am-12pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/THELODGEONPIEDMONT/\" target=\"_blank\">The Lodge on Piedmont\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $ Sandwiches ($10 and under)\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>A Most Exquisite Grilled Cheese Sandwich\u003c/h3>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_103796\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-103796\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/featured.jpg\" alt='The self-proclaimed \"best-ever, slow-cooked grilled cheese\" sandwich from The Cook and Her Farmer.' width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/featured.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/featured-400x225.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/featured-800x450.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/featured-1440x810.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/featured-1180x664.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/featured-960x540.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The self-proclaimed \"best-ever, slow-cooked grilled cheese\" sandwich from The Cook and Her Farmer. \u003ccite>(Jenny Oh)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>When a restaurant touts one of its dishes as the \"best-ever\" of its kind, it better live up to the promised hype of being at the top of its game. And certainly \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://thecookandherfarmer.com/\" target=\"_blank\">The Cook and Her Farmer's\u003c/a>\u003c/strong> creation is one of those photogenic sandwiches that will regularly pop up in your Instagram feed via aspiring food pornographers. Dusted with dreamy clouds of grated \u003cem>\u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pecorino_Romano\" target=\"_blank\">pecorino Romano\u003c/a>\u003c/em> cheese, its elegant presentation definitely earns it quite a few points in the eye candy department. Fat slices of \u003ca href=\"http://acmebread.com/bread\" target=\"_blank\">Acme levain\u003c/a> are stuffed with generous helpings of shredded aged Gruyère and dry Jack cheeses. (On a recent visit, however, it was disappointing to find that some of the cheese hadn't quite melted all the way down to its core despite their slow cooking process.) A seasonal, housemade \u003cem>\u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mostarda\" target=\"_blank\">mostarda di fruitta\u003c/a>\u003c/em> adds a sweet note to the sandwich (which was cranberry in a nod to the holidays) with some fresh arugula to balance out its rich flavors. It's a substantial sandwich that needs no additional sides to fill you up at lunch, although you do have the option to add avocado, heirloom tomatoes or even an egg if you're wanting to take it to the next level of decadence.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://thecookandherfarmer.com/\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>The Cook and Her Farmer\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n907 Washington Street [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/XV4BH73kMqQ2\" target=\"_blank\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94607\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 285-6140\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon 9am-4pm; Tue-Thu 9am-9pm; Fri-Sat 9am-10pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/thecookandherfarmer\" target=\"_blank\">The Cook and Her Farmer\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $$ Sandwiches ($11-$17)\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>Simple and Satisfyingly Delicious\u003c/h3>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_103901\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/IMG_6984.jpg\" alt=\"The whole grain mustard pairs well with the sharp cheddar on Grand Lake Kitchen's simple yet satisfying grilled cheese sandwich.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1079\" class=\"size-full wp-image-103901\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/IMG_6984.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/IMG_6984-400x225.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/IMG_6984-800x450.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/IMG_6984-1440x809.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/IMG_6984-1180x663.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/IMG_6984-960x540.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The whole grain mustard pairs well with the sharp cheddar on Grand Lake Kitchen's simple yet satisfying grilled cheese sandwich. \u003ccite>(Jenny Oh)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.grandlakekitchen.com/\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Grand Lake Kitchen's\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> grilled cheese sandwich is a no-frills affair: melted sharp cheddar oozes from two soft slices of sourdough bread spread with whole grain mustard. It's the affordable, adult-version of the grilled cheese you grew up eating as a kid, but this one's made with quality ingredients (local and seasonal) and pairs well with an optional side salad like baby kale greens. There's always a housemade soup of day, so feel free to splurge a little if you want a liquid sidekick with your sandwich. And they have a small deli that carries select grocery items, beer and wine for sale if you'd like to pick up some gourmet items to take home.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.grandlakekitchen.com/\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Grand Lake Kitchen\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n576 Grand Avenue [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/MT7hA4NBQj62\" target=\"_blank\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94610\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 922-9582\u003cbr>\nHours: 9am-9:30pm everyday; closed on Tuesdays\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/GrandLakeKitchen\" target=\"_blank\">Grand Lake Kitchen\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/GrandLakeKitch\" target=\"_blank\">@GrandLakeKitch\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $ (Entrees $10 and under) \u003c/p>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>Fall is upon us and the first chill of winter is slowly creeping into the Bay Area, which means it's time for wool sweaters, umbrellas (if we're lucky) and warm comfort food. While one can appreciate soups, stews and sandwiches filled with melty goodness at any time of the year, these meals taste even better when we're curled up inside the toasty confines of one of our favorite restaurants. Lucky for us Oakland residents, there's plenty of places to find grilled cheese sandwiches -- like at the five suggested spots listed below. Let us know your favorites in the comments (and stay tuned for a follow-up post featuring melts.)\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>Come for the Grilled Cheese, Be Rewarded by All the Housemade Extras\u003c/h3>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_103896\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/IMG_69931.jpg\" alt=\"Cowgirl Creamery's Wagon Wheel cheese is the pungent foundation of gives Hog's Apothecary hefty sandwich.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1079\" class=\"size-full wp-image-103896\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/IMG_69931.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/IMG_69931-400x225.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/IMG_69931-800x450.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/IMG_69931-1440x809.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/IMG_69931-1180x663.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/IMG_69931-960x540.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cowgirl Creamery's Wagon Wheel cheese is the pungent foundation of gives Hog's Apothecary hefty sandwich. \u003ccite>(Jenny Oh)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>I've sung the praises of Hog's Apothecary in a \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2014/05/12/5-bites-suds-and-savory-sausage-in-oakland-and-berkeley/\" target=\"_blank\">previous \"5 Bites\" post\u003c/a>; it's one of my go-to places for hearty, seasonal cuisine and local craft beers (there's 25+ on tap.) If you're in the neighborhood around lunchtime, pop in to try their excellent \"Say Cheese\" grilled cheese sandwich. Cowgirl Creamery's semi-pungent \u003ca href=\"https://www.cowgirlcreamery.com/library-of-cheese/wagon-wheel\" target=\"_blank\">Wagon Wheel cheese\u003c/a> is melted onto thick slabs of toasted levain bread spread with Dijon mustard. For an added $2, you can pile on slices of their savory ham (it's made in-house from the whole hog that's delivered weekly and butchered on the premises.) Skip the mixed side salad and go for their housemade, lard-fried Kennebec potato chips and pickled vegetables; they're worth every calorie-laden bite.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.hogsapothecary.com/\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Hog’s Apothecary\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n375 40th Street [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/nRMuVyHoXJt\" target=\"_blank\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94609\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 338-3847\u003cbr>\nHours: Wed-Fri 11:30am-2:30pm (Lunch)\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/TheHogsApothecary\" target=\"_blank\">The Hog’s Apothecary\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/hogsapothecary\" target=\"_blank\">@HogsApothecary\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $ Sandwiches ($10 and under)\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>A Tasty Riff on a Classic Comfort Food Combo\u003c/h3>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_103897\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/IMG_6955.jpg\" alt=\"A classic combo: Sacred Wheel's "Trinity Sandwich" with tomato PBR soup.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" class=\"size-full wp-image-103897\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/IMG_6955.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/IMG_6955-400x225.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/IMG_6955-800x450.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/IMG_6955-1440x810.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/IMG_6955-1180x664.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/IMG_6955-960x540.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A classic combo: Sacred Wheel's \"Trinity Sandwich\" with tomato PBR soup. \u003ccite>(Jenny Oh)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>There's far too many temptations packed into \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.sacredwheelcheeseshop.com/\" target=\"_blank\">The Sacred Wheel\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>, a \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2011/02/20/cheese-in-temescal-sacred-wheel-and-homeroom/\" target=\"_blank\">cozy specialty cheese shop located in Temescal\u003c/a>. If you manage to tear yourself away from the gleaming refrigerated cases displaying dozens of local and imported cheeses (and the homey wooden shelves stocked with other gourmet foodstuffs), make your way to the back of the shop to peruse their blackboard menu. They feature several daily sandwich specials, but their \"Trinity Sandwich\" is one of their staples. Made with a rotating selection of three cheeses, you can choose from sourdough, rye, Texas Toast or \u003ca href=\"http://www.greaseboxoakland.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Grease Box's\u003c/a> gluten-free bread for your crispy, buttery sandwich. Highly recommended is their twist on the classic comfort food combo: a fresh, housemade tomato soup prepared with Pabst Blue Ribbon beer that gives it an extra twang of tangy flavor.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.sacredwheelcheeseshop.com/\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>The Sacred Wheel\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n4935 Shattuck Avenue [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/PGMLDanoroF2\" target=\"_blank\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94609\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 653-1353\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon-Thu 11am-8pm; Sun 12-6pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/SacredWheelOak\" target=\"_blank\">SacredWheelOak\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/SacredWheelOak\" target=\"_blank\">@SacredWheelOak\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $ Sandwiches ($10 and under)\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>For When You Want a Cocktail With Your Grilled Cheese\u003c/h3>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_104020\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/IMG_6998-1.jpg\" alt=\"The Lodge's signature grilled cheese sandwich with bacon chutney and their "Black Rider" cocktail. \" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" class=\"size-full wp-image-104020\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/IMG_6998-1.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/IMG_6998-1-400x225.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/IMG_6998-1-800x450.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/IMG_6998-1-1440x810.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/IMG_6998-1-1180x664.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/IMG_6998-1-960x540.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Lodge's signature grilled cheese sandwich with bacon chutney and their \"Black Rider\" cocktail. \u003ccite>(Jenny Oh)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/THELODGEONPIEDMONT/\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>The Lodge\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> rounds out Alexeis Filipello's Americana-themed trifecta (which includes Stag's Lunchette and Bar Dogwood) that opened up in September on Piedmont Avenue. All three carry its signature grilled cheese sandwich made with Berkeley's \u003ca href=\"http://www.belfiorecheese.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Belfiore\u003c/a> mozzarella and \u003ca href=\"http://www.beltoncheese.co.uk/\" target=\"_blank\">Belton Farms\u003c/a> white cheddar on sizable slices of buttery levain. Stellar spreadable add-ons -- bacon chutney, tomato jam and caramelized onion jam, to name a few -- are also available at each spot. Sip one of their house cocktails (the \"Black Rider\" mixed with \u003ca href=\"http://heavenhill.com/brand/23\" target=\"_blank\">Rittenhouse rye\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.nardini.it/en/amaro-nardini-bitter-liquor-229.html\" target=\"_blank\">Amaro Nardini\u003c/a> orange bitters and walnut bitters is a fine concoction that's similar to an \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Fashioned\" target=\"_blank\">Old-Fashioned\u003c/a>.) In winter months, it'll probably be too cold to relax outdoors, so try and snag a warm seat by the fireplace. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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And certainly \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://thecookandherfarmer.com/\" target=\"_blank\">The Cook and Her Farmer's\u003c/a>\u003c/strong> creation is one of those photogenic sandwiches that will regularly pop up in your Instagram feed via aspiring food pornographers. Dusted with dreamy clouds of grated \u003cem>\u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pecorino_Romano\" target=\"_blank\">pecorino Romano\u003c/a>\u003c/em> cheese, its elegant presentation definitely earns it quite a few points in the eye candy department. Fat slices of \u003ca href=\"http://acmebread.com/bread\" target=\"_blank\">Acme levain\u003c/a> are stuffed with generous helpings of shredded aged Gruyère and dry Jack cheeses. (On a recent visit, however, it was disappointing to find that some of the cheese hadn't quite melted all the way down to its core despite their slow cooking process.) A seasonal, housemade \u003cem>\u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mostarda\" target=\"_blank\">mostarda di fruitta\u003c/a>\u003c/em> adds a sweet note to the sandwich (which was cranberry in a nod to the holidays) with some fresh arugula to balance out its rich flavors. It's a substantial sandwich that needs no additional sides to fill you up at lunch, although you do have the option to add avocado, heirloom tomatoes or even an egg if you're wanting to take it to the next level of decadence.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://thecookandherfarmer.com/\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>The Cook and Her Farmer\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n907 Washington Street [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/XV4BH73kMqQ2\" target=\"_blank\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94607\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 285-6140\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon 9am-4pm; Tue-Thu 9am-9pm; Fri-Sat 9am-10pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/thecookandherfarmer\" target=\"_blank\">The Cook and Her Farmer\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $$ Sandwiches ($11-$17)\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>Simple and Satisfyingly Delicious\u003c/h3>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_103901\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/IMG_6984.jpg\" alt=\"The whole grain mustard pairs well with the sharp cheddar on Grand Lake Kitchen's simple yet satisfying grilled cheese sandwich.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1079\" class=\"size-full wp-image-103901\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/IMG_6984.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/IMG_6984-400x225.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/IMG_6984-800x450.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/IMG_6984-1440x809.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/IMG_6984-1180x663.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/IMG_6984-960x540.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The whole grain mustard pairs well with the sharp cheddar on Grand Lake Kitchen's simple yet satisfying grilled cheese sandwich. \u003ccite>(Jenny Oh)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.grandlakekitchen.com/\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Grand Lake Kitchen's\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> grilled cheese sandwich is a no-frills affair: melted sharp cheddar oozes from two soft slices of sourdough bread spread with whole grain mustard. It's the affordable, adult-version of the grilled cheese you grew up eating as a kid, but this one's made with quality ingredients (local and seasonal) and pairs well with an optional side salad like baby kale greens. There's always a housemade soup of day, so feel free to splurge a little if you want a liquid sidekick with your sandwich. And they have a small deli that carries select grocery items, beer and wine for sale if you'd like to pick up some gourmet items to take home.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cp>Along with rising rents and shifting demographics, another sign of change has come to the East Bay: two new health-focused grocery stores--both which emphasize their affordable prices-- will open in Oakland and Emeryville over the next two years. Each is estimated to create around 100 jobs.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Nationwide chain \u003ca href=\"https://www.sprouts.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Sprouts Farmers Market\u003c/a>, which is currently being built on Oakland’s Auto Row, will open January 13 of next year, and Portland-based \u003ca href=\"http://www.newseasonsmarket.com/\" target=\"_blank\">New Seasons Market\u003c/a> will open their second California location in the Emeryville Public Market in early 2017. \u003cstrong>\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>Smaller stores but still strong competitors\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_103011\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/edited1.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-103011\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/edited1.jpg\" alt=\"The future site of the Sprouts in Oakland on Broadway and 30th.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1434\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/edited1.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/edited1-400x299.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/edited1-800x598.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/edited1-1440x1076.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/edited1-1180x881.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/edited1-960x717.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The future site of the Sprouts in Oakland on Broadway and 30th. \u003ccite>(Shelby Pope )\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Sprouts, which opened its first store in 2002 in Chandler, Arizona, and now has over 200 stores nationwide, focuses on organic and healthy products. A Sprouts store is also smaller than most grocery stores--an average Sprouts store is only 20,000-30,000 square feet, compared to Safeway’s average of 46,000 square feet--making it a good fit for urban locations. The new Oakland store, Diego Romero, Sprouts’ corporate communications manager said, is essentially filling in the distribution gaps in the store’s expansive reach, which stretches throughout the Bay Area and include locations in Petaluma, Walnut Creek, San Ramon.\u003c/p>\n\u003cblockquote>\u003cp>“We do really well in California because it’s such a healthy-minded state,” Diego Romero, Sprouts’ corporate communications manager\u003c/p>\u003c/blockquote>\n\u003cp>Over the last few years, Sprouts has positioned itself as a worthy competitor to Whole Foods. The company \u003ca href=\"http://quotes.wsj.com/SFM\" target=\"_blank\">went public\u003c/a> in 2013, and received praise for its combination of low prices--unlike Whole Foods, they have a weekly circular ad with frequent promotions--and quality produce. In the years following, they’ve expanded aggressively, opening more stores in the Southwest.\u003cstrong>\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>A B Corporation pioneer\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_103010\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/edited2.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-103010\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/edited2.jpg\" alt=\"A New Seasons in Beaverton, OR.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1470\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/edited2.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/edited2-400x306.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/edited2-800x613.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/edited2-1440x1103.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/edited2-1180x903.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/edited2-960x735.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A New Seasons in Beaverton, OR. \u003ccite>(New Seasons Market)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>New Seasons is a newer addition to the Bay Area. The Portland-based mini chain, which opened its first store in 2000, has 16 stores in the Oregon, one in Washington and one in San Jose. Like Whole Foods, New Seasons promotes its employee perks, which include profit sharing, and paid time off to volunteer. They’re also the first grocery store to be certified \u003ca href=\"https://www.bcorporation.net/community/new-seasons-market\" target=\"_blank\">as a B Corporation\u003c/a>, a certification awarded to by the nonprofit B Lab to companies that demonstrate “rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The company recently announced their expansion into two new areas, the Puget Sound region and Northern California. And while this is only the second official New Seasons store in Northern California, they’re already familiar with the area. New Seasons also owns five \u003ca href=\"http://www.newleaf.com/\" target=\"_blank\">New Leaf Community Markets\u003c/a> in the Santa Cruz area, a collection of similarly healthy food stores.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Comparable to Sprouts and Whole Foods, the Emeryville New Seasons will feature large amounts of healthy, local and organic products. Jerry Chevassus, New Seasons Market Head of Store Development, said that about a third of products in a typical New Seasons store are locally sourced. But, unlike their competitors, New Seasons aims to be a one-stop shop through being what’s called a \"dual line grocer,\" meaning that it serves as both a general grocery store and specialty store. Chevassus estimates that about 75% of their products fall under the “healthy” umbrella--local, organic, or non-GMO--but the other 25% of their products are more conventional, traditional offerings.\u003c/p>\n\u003cblockquote>\u003cp>“You can come into a New Seasons Market and get locally sourced organic, grass fed beef--and you can also get your Cheerios,” he said. “We want to give our customers a choice.\"\u003c/p>\u003c/blockquote>\n\u003cp>“I was working in one of our latest grand openings and a women came up to me with her cart and she said, almost in a whisper, ‘Where’s your Diet Pepsi?’ She didn’t want anyone to know. I just started laughing and said, ‘Yeah, I’ll show you where it is.’”\u003cstrong>\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>A crowded field of competitors\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And while parts of the East Bay--such as food desert neighborhoods like West Oakland that \u003ca href=\"https://nextcity.org/daily/entry/oakland-grocery-store-peoples-community-market-site\" target=\"_blank\">struggle to get\u003c/a> just a single grocery store -- both new stores will go into areas rife with competitors. Sprouts will be located across from discount grocer \u003ca href=\"https://groceryoutlet.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Grocery Outlet\u003c/a> and down the street from the \u003ca href=\"http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/oakland\" target=\"_blank\">Oakland Whole Foods\u003c/a>. Similarly, the New Seasons is close to both local favorite \u003ca href=\"http://www.berkeleybowl.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Berkeley Bowl West\u003c/a> and the \u003ca href=\"http://www.safeway.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Pak N Save\u003c/a> on the Oakland/Emeryville border.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But Chevassus said they’re not worried about the competition. “I know there’s a lot of competition in the area, healthy grocery stores,” he said. “But we bring something pretty unique to the table that I think the people in Emeryville and really the entire Bay Area are going to love.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Sprouts isn’t worried either, confident that their commitment to low prices--a \u003ca href=\"http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2014-05-22/sprouts-beating-whole-foods-in-price-war-analysis-shows\" target=\"_blank\">2014 Bloomberg analysis\u003c/a> found that Sprouts’ items were about 13% cheaper than their counterparts at Whole Foods--will endear them to Oaklanders.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Sprouts makes healthy living affordable. We lead with healthy food at great prices, and we really go to market with produce. We’re really looking to give healthy food options to the everyday shopper,” said Romero. “We have such a high sales volume of produce, [and] we do have a larger margin than most stores because of our volume. But we are willing to accept a lower profit margin to offer the best price.”\u003c/p>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>Along with rising rents and shifting demographics, another sign of change has come to the East Bay: two new health-focused grocery stores--both which emphasize their affordable prices-- will open in Oakland and Emeryville over the next two years. Each is estimated to create around 100 jobs.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Nationwide chain \u003ca href=\"https://www.sprouts.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Sprouts Farmers Market\u003c/a>, which is currently being built on Oakland’s Auto Row, will open January 13 of next year, and Portland-based \u003ca href=\"http://www.newseasonsmarket.com/\" target=\"_blank\">New Seasons Market\u003c/a> will open their second California location in the Emeryville Public Market in early 2017. \u003cstrong>\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>Smaller stores but still strong competitors\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_103011\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/edited1.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-103011\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/edited1.jpg\" alt=\"The future site of the Sprouts in Oakland on Broadway and 30th.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1434\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/edited1.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/edited1-400x299.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/edited1-800x598.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/edited1-1440x1076.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/edited1-1180x881.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/edited1-960x717.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The future site of the Sprouts in Oakland on Broadway and 30th. \u003ccite>(Shelby Pope )\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Sprouts, which opened its first store in 2002 in Chandler, Arizona, and now has over 200 stores nationwide, focuses on organic and healthy products. A Sprouts store is also smaller than most grocery stores--an average Sprouts store is only 20,000-30,000 square feet, compared to Safeway’s average of 46,000 square feet--making it a good fit for urban locations. The new Oakland store, Diego Romero, Sprouts’ corporate communications manager said, is essentially filling in the distribution gaps in the store’s expansive reach, which stretches throughout the Bay Area and include locations in Petaluma, Walnut Creek, San Ramon.\u003c/p>\n\u003cblockquote>\u003cp>“We do really well in California because it’s such a healthy-minded state,” Diego Romero, Sprouts’ corporate communications manager\u003c/p>\u003c/blockquote>\n\u003cp>Over the last few years, Sprouts has positioned itself as a worthy competitor to Whole Foods. The company \u003ca href=\"http://quotes.wsj.com/SFM\" target=\"_blank\">went public\u003c/a> in 2013, and received praise for its combination of low prices--unlike Whole Foods, they have a weekly circular ad with frequent promotions--and quality produce. In the years following, they’ve expanded aggressively, opening more stores in the Southwest.\u003cstrong>\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>A B Corporation pioneer\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_103010\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/edited2.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-103010\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/edited2.jpg\" alt=\"A New Seasons in Beaverton, OR.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1470\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/edited2.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/edited2-400x306.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/edited2-800x613.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/edited2-1440x1103.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/edited2-1180x903.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/edited2-960x735.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A New Seasons in Beaverton, OR. \u003ccite>(New Seasons Market)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>New Seasons is a newer addition to the Bay Area. The Portland-based mini chain, which opened its first store in 2000, has 16 stores in the Oregon, one in Washington and one in San Jose. Like Whole Foods, New Seasons promotes its employee perks, which include profit sharing, and paid time off to volunteer. They’re also the first grocery store to be certified \u003ca href=\"https://www.bcorporation.net/community/new-seasons-market\" target=\"_blank\">as a B Corporation\u003c/a>, a certification awarded to by the nonprofit B Lab to companies that demonstrate “rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The company recently announced their expansion into two new areas, the Puget Sound region and Northern California. And while this is only the second official New Seasons store in Northern California, they’re already familiar with the area. New Seasons also owns five \u003ca href=\"http://www.newleaf.com/\" target=\"_blank\">New Leaf Community Markets\u003c/a> in the Santa Cruz area, a collection of similarly healthy food stores.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Comparable to Sprouts and Whole Foods, the Emeryville New Seasons will feature large amounts of healthy, local and organic products. Jerry Chevassus, New Seasons Market Head of Store Development, said that about a third of products in a typical New Seasons store are locally sourced. But, unlike their competitors, New Seasons aims to be a one-stop shop through being what’s called a \"dual line grocer,\" meaning that it serves as both a general grocery store and specialty store. Chevassus estimates that about 75% of their products fall under the “healthy” umbrella--local, organic, or non-GMO--but the other 25% of their products are more conventional, traditional offerings.\u003c/p>\n\u003cblockquote>\u003cp>“You can come into a New Seasons Market and get locally sourced organic, grass fed beef--and you can also get your Cheerios,” he said. “We want to give our customers a choice.\"\u003c/p>\u003c/blockquote>\n\u003cp>“I was working in one of our latest grand openings and a women came up to me with her cart and she said, almost in a whisper, ‘Where’s your Diet Pepsi?’ She didn’t want anyone to know. I just started laughing and said, ‘Yeah, I’ll show you where it is.’”\u003cstrong>\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>A crowded field of competitors\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And while parts of the East Bay--such as food desert neighborhoods like West Oakland that \u003ca href=\"https://nextcity.org/daily/entry/oakland-grocery-store-peoples-community-market-site\" target=\"_blank\">struggle to get\u003c/a> just a single grocery store -- both new stores will go into areas rife with competitors. Sprouts will be located across from discount grocer \u003ca href=\"https://groceryoutlet.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Grocery Outlet\u003c/a> and down the street from the \u003ca href=\"http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/oakland\" target=\"_blank\">Oakland Whole Foods\u003c/a>. Similarly, the New Seasons is close to both local favorite \u003ca href=\"http://www.berkeleybowl.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Berkeley Bowl West\u003c/a> and the \u003ca href=\"http://www.safeway.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Pak N Save\u003c/a> on the Oakland/Emeryville border.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But Chevassus said they’re not worried about the competition. “I know there’s a lot of competition in the area, healthy grocery stores,” he said. “But we bring something pretty unique to the table that I think the people in Emeryville and really the entire Bay Area are going to love.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Sprouts isn’t worried either, confident that their commitment to low prices--a \u003ca href=\"http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2014-05-22/sprouts-beating-whole-foods-in-price-war-analysis-shows\" target=\"_blank\">2014 Bloomberg analysis\u003c/a> found that Sprouts’ items were about 13% cheaper than their counterparts at Whole Foods--will endear them to Oaklanders.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Sprouts makes healthy living affordable. We lead with healthy food at great prices, and we really go to market with produce. We’re really looking to give healthy food options to the everyday shopper,” said Romero. “We have such a high sales volume of produce, [and] we do have a larger margin than most stores because of our volume. But we are willing to accept a lower profit margin to offer the best price.”\u003c/p>\n\n\u003c/div>\u003c/p>",
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"content": "\u003cp>The Ethiopian community in the Easy Bay is largely concentrated along Telegraph Avenue from uptown Oakland to south Berkeley. The most visible sign of this thriving sub-culture is its restaurants and cafés which are mostly located along the main drag. While all of these places are casual, they vary widely in terms of service and wait times for food. But they’re all friendly, with the staff (often the owners) eager to share their cuisine. Everything's scooped up with \u003cem>\u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Injera\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">injera\u003c/a>\u003c/em>, a spongy flatbread made from sourdough teff or some combination of wheat, barley, corn, and rice. And they’re welcoming to kids — after all, you eat with your hands! I tried the vegetarian and meat combos at each spot, as well as the honey wine, the traditional beverage pairing, whenever a brand was recommended by the server. (Be aware that many local Ethiopian restaurants have bars separate from their dining spaces, but all serve alcohol at the tables and in the bar.) And a final disclaimer: Though coffee is an Ethiopian tradition, I didn’t find any spots that stood out for great coffee preparation or service.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_102759\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-102759\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/Abesha_meat.jpg\" alt=\"The meat combination plate at Abesha.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/Abesha_meat.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/Abesha_meat-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/Abesha_meat-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/Abesha_meat-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/Abesha_meat-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/Abesha_meat-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The meat combination plate at Abesha. \u003ccite>(Kim Westerman)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>One of the best on this list for food, service, and all-around experience is the spare, sunlit space that is \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/abesha-ethiopian-cuisine-oakland\">Abesha\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>, in an otherwise nondescript block that is technically in Temescal. One of the big advantages to ordering combo platters here is that you get to choose your own items. My favorite among the veggie choices are the \u003cem>timatim fifit\u003c/em>, sort of like a bread salad, with tomatoes, onions and jalapeños mixed with \u003cem>injera\u003c/em> and the \u003cem>gomen\u003c/em>, chopped collard greens in \u003cem>\u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berbere\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">berbere\u003c/a>\u003c/em> sauce. All the meat dishes I sampled were tender and flavorful, especially the beef \u003cem>wot\u003c/em>, simmered in a mild red pepper sauce. Servers are gracious and happy to answer questions.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/abesha-ethiopian-cuisine-oakland\">\u003cstrong>Abesha Ethiopian Cuisine\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n4929 Shattuck Ave. [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/14uIf0\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94609\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 653-8383\u003cbr>\nHours: Daily 11am-10pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/pages/Abesha/157752227589346?fref=ts\">Abesha Ethiopian Restaurant\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $$ Entrees ($11-$17)\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_102761\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-102761\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/Addis-food.jpg\" alt=\"Addis' meat and vegetable combination plates served on one platter.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/Addis-food.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/Addis-food-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/Addis-food-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/Addis-food-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/Addis-food-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/Addis-food-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Addis' meat and vegetable combination plates served on one platter. \u003ccite>(Kim Westerman)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.addisethiopian.com\">Addis\u003c/a>\u003c/strong> is one of the more upscale spots on this list with white tablecloths and slightly more formal service than the others. The food is also more muted, with milder flavors across the board and \u003cem>injera\u003c/em> that is less sour than average. \u003cem>Alicha denich\u003c/em>, potatoes and carrots stewed in a turmeric-laden spice blend with onions and garlic, was among my favorite vegetarian dishes, second only to \u003cem>shiro wot\u003c/em>, split peas in a mild \u003cem>berbere\u003c/em> sauce and butter. The standout among meat dishes was the \u003cem>yedoro wot\u003c/em>, chicken legs stewed in a \u003cem>berbere\u003c/em> sauce and served traditionally with a boiled egg. Service is efficient and prompt, which is not necessarily the norm, and should be considered if you have time constraints.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.addisethiopian.com/\">\u003cstrong>Addis Ethiopian Restaurant\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n6100 Telegraph Avenue [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/5yzdjt\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nBerkeley, CA 94609\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 563-3456\u003cbr>\nHours: Daily 11:30am-10pm\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $$ Entrees ($11-$17)\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_102771\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-102771\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/Asmara_food.jpg\" alt=\"The meat and vegetable combination plates served on one platter.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/Asmara_food.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/Asmara_food-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/Asmara_food-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/Asmara_food-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/Asmara_food-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/Asmara_food-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The meat and vegetable combination plates served on one platter at Asmara. \u003ccite>(Kim Westerman)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>In the heart of Temescal’s hipster-ville, \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://asmararestaurant.com/About\">Asmara\u003c/a>\u003c/strong> is a welcome change of pace from the overpriced food of the neighborhood. Servers are super-friendly and will gladly chat with you about the menu. The \u003cem>injera\u003c/em> here is particularly sour, a style I like a lot, and I’d recommend this place on that basis alone. The menu also describes each dish in detail, including spice level, which is a useful feature. The winner on the vegetarian combo plate was \u003cem>kik alicha\u003c/em>, yellow split peas and onions (mild) and the best meat dish we tried was \u003cem>ye-beg alicha\u003c/em>, chunks of lamb stewed in a mild curry sauce.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://asmararestaurant.com/\">Asmara Restaurant\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n5020 Telegraph Avenue [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/5FBO7C\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94609\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 547-5100\u003cbr>\nHours: Tue-Sun 11:30am-11pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/Asmara-Restaurant-258888564137683/\">Asmara Restaurant\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $$ Entrees ($11-$17)\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_102775\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-102775\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/Barcote_food.jpg\" alt=\"The meat and vegetable combination plates served on one platter.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/Barcote_food.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/Barcote_food-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/Barcote_food-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/Barcote_food-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/Barcote_food-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/Barcote_food-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Barcote's meat and vegetable combination plates served on one platter. \u003ccite>(Kim Westerman)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://barcote.com/\">Barcote\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>, located directly across the street from the more popular, but less inviting Café Colucci, is a personal favorite of mine because it operates in an almost timeless zone that is whimsical and sometimes even ad hoc. There are four dining spaces: a few tables on the street, two small dining rooms on either side of the kitchen and a wonderful patio out back that I never knew existed until recently. Service is exceedingly slow, but utterly delightful, and each dish is prepared thoughtfully and lovingly, not by rote. The spice profiles are vibrant, in primary colors, not muted in an attempt to satisfy more sensitive or “refined” palates. All the food was excellent, and in the home-style “comfort” category. Standouts include \u003cem>atakilt wat\u003c/em>, stewed cabbage with potatoes and \u003cem>doro tibs\u003c/em>, boneless chicken with garlic, onions and jalapeños.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://barcote.com/index.html\">\u003cstrong>Barcote Ethiopian Restaurant\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n6430 Telegraph Avenue [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/EGywsu\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nBerkeley, CA 94609\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 923-6181\u003cbr>\nHours: Daily 11am-10pm\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $$ Entrees ($11-$17)\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_102769\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-102769\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/Bole_food.jpg\" alt=\"The meat and vegetable combination plates served on one platter.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/Bole_food.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/Bole_food-400x225.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/Bole_food-800x450.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/Bole_food-1440x810.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/Bole_food-1180x664.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/Bole_food-960x540.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bole's meat and vegetable combination plates served on one platter. \u003ccite>(Kim Westerman)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/bole-ethiopian-restaurant-oakland-2\">Bole\u003c/a>\u003c/strong> is where I tried Enat, my favorite honey wine. It's a widely available brand but served properly here (cold and in a wine stem). There are two choices: dry and sweet. The sweet version is downright syrupy, what regular wine drinkers in the U.S. would consider a dessert wine. The “dry” wine has residual sugar, too, but goes well as a table wine with the food, especially the spicier dishes, which Bole excels at. Order the \u003cem>quanta firfir\u003c/em>, a staple in the Eritrean tradition: dried beef stewed in a spicy tomato sauce. \u003cem>Mitten shiro\u003c/em>, chickpeas stewed with onions and herbs, is a great veggie option. Servers are welcoming, but there’s only one cook in the kitchen. Their dishes -- while carefully prepared and presented -- can arrive slowly.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/bole-ethiopian-restaurant-oakland-2\">\u003cstrong>Bole Ethiopian Restaurant\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n2805 Telegraph Avenue [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/beAiZB\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94609\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 645-1111\u003cbr>\nHours: Wed-Fri and Mon 11am-3pm and 5-10pm; Sat 12-10pm; Sun 12-9pm; Closed Tue\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $$ Entrees ($11-$17)\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_102764\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-102764\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/Colucci_food.jpg\" alt=\"The meat and vegetable combination plates served on one platter.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/Colucci_food.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/Colucci_food-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/Colucci_food-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/Colucci_food-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/Colucci_food-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/Colucci_food-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Café Colucci's meat and vegetable combination plates served on one platter. \u003ccite>(Kim Westerman)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>While \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://cafecolucci.com/\">Café Colucci\u003c/a>\u003c/strong> is arguably the most popular Ethiopian restaurant in the East Bay, and the food it serves is solid, the service is often slapdash, especially a peak times. Still, it’s worth a visit for the house-ground spice blends and careful cooking. Destination dishes include \u003cem>ayeb\u003c/em>, homemade buttermilk cheese; \u003cem>awaze\u003c/em>, beef with Ethiopian mustard in a mild \u003cem>berbere\u003c/em> sauce; and eggplant \u003cem>tibs\u003c/em> with onions and turmeric. This is also a great place to try a flax-seed smoothie, a nutty, fiber-laden drink that pairs well with all the food. Just be forewarned that you might have to get up to track your server down.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.cafecolucci.com/\">Café Colucci\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n6427 Telegraph Avenue [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/t07YOH\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nBerkeley, CA 94609\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 601-7999\u003cbr>\nHours: Daily 8am-10pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/Cafecolucci.brundo/\">Café Colucci\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/ethiopianspices\">@EthiopianSpices\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $$ Entrees ($11-$17)\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_102765\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-102765\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/RedSea_food.jpg\" alt=\"The meat and vegetable combination plates served on one platter.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/RedSea_food.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/RedSea_food-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/RedSea_food-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/RedSea_food-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/RedSea_food-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/RedSea_food-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Red Sea's meat and vegetable combination plates served on one platter. \u003ccite>(Kim Westerman)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.redsearestaurantbar.com/home.html\">Red Sea\u003c/a>\u003c/strong> is among the oldest spots on this list, and it remains a contender for its presentation of classic dishes. The best among them are \u003cem>bamiya\u003c/em>, stewed okra and potatoes, and \u003cem>gored\u003c/em>, cubed beef sautéed in spiced butter and lemon juice and cooked to medium. Servers are knowledgeable and accommodating and the kitchen turns out food fairly quickly. The \u003cem>injera\u003c/em> here is particularly light and spongy, really nice for soaking up the juicier sauces.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.redsearestaurantbar.com/home.html\">\u003cstrong>Red Sea Restaurant\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n5200 Claremont Avenue [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/KhRt2x\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94618\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 655-3757\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon-Fri 11am-10pm; Sat-Sun Noon-10pm\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $$ Entrees ($11-$17)\u003c/p>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>The Ethiopian community in the Easy Bay is largely concentrated along Telegraph Avenue from uptown Oakland to south Berkeley. The most visible sign of this thriving sub-culture is its restaurants and cafés which are mostly located along the main drag. While all of these places are casual, they vary widely in terms of service and wait times for food. But they’re all friendly, with the staff (often the owners) eager to share their cuisine. Everything's scooped up with \u003cem>\u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Injera\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">injera\u003c/a>\u003c/em>, a spongy flatbread made from sourdough teff or some combination of wheat, barley, corn, and rice. And they’re welcoming to kids — after all, you eat with your hands! I tried the vegetarian and meat combos at each spot, as well as the honey wine, the traditional beverage pairing, whenever a brand was recommended by the server. (Be aware that many local Ethiopian restaurants have bars separate from their dining spaces, but all serve alcohol at the tables and in the bar.) And a final disclaimer: Though coffee is an Ethiopian tradition, I didn’t find any spots that stood out for great coffee preparation or service.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_102759\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-102759\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/Abesha_meat.jpg\" alt=\"The meat combination plate at Abesha.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/Abesha_meat.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/Abesha_meat-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/Abesha_meat-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/Abesha_meat-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/Abesha_meat-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/Abesha_meat-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The meat combination plate at Abesha. \u003ccite>(Kim Westerman)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>One of the best on this list for food, service, and all-around experience is the spare, sunlit space that is \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/abesha-ethiopian-cuisine-oakland\">Abesha\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>, in an otherwise nondescript block that is technically in Temescal. One of the big advantages to ordering combo platters here is that you get to choose your own items. My favorite among the veggie choices are the \u003cem>timatim fifit\u003c/em>, sort of like a bread salad, with tomatoes, onions and jalapeños mixed with \u003cem>injera\u003c/em> and the \u003cem>gomen\u003c/em>, chopped collard greens in \u003cem>\u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berbere\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">berbere\u003c/a>\u003c/em> sauce. All the meat dishes I sampled were tender and flavorful, especially the beef \u003cem>wot\u003c/em>, simmered in a mild red pepper sauce. Servers are gracious and happy to answer questions.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/abesha-ethiopian-cuisine-oakland\">\u003cstrong>Abesha Ethiopian Cuisine\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n4929 Shattuck Ave. [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/14uIf0\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94609\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 653-8383\u003cbr>\nHours: Daily 11am-10pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/pages/Abesha/157752227589346?fref=ts\">Abesha Ethiopian Restaurant\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $$ Entrees ($11-$17)\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_102761\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-102761\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/Addis-food.jpg\" alt=\"Addis' meat and vegetable combination plates served on one platter.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/Addis-food.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/Addis-food-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/Addis-food-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/Addis-food-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/Addis-food-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/Addis-food-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Addis' meat and vegetable combination plates served on one platter. \u003ccite>(Kim Westerman)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.addisethiopian.com\">Addis\u003c/a>\u003c/strong> is one of the more upscale spots on this list with white tablecloths and slightly more formal service than the others. The food is also more muted, with milder flavors across the board and \u003cem>injera\u003c/em> that is less sour than average. \u003cem>Alicha denich\u003c/em>, potatoes and carrots stewed in a turmeric-laden spice blend with onions and garlic, was among my favorite vegetarian dishes, second only to \u003cem>shiro wot\u003c/em>, split peas in a mild \u003cem>berbere\u003c/em> sauce and butter. The standout among meat dishes was the \u003cem>yedoro wot\u003c/em>, chicken legs stewed in a \u003cem>berbere\u003c/em> sauce and served traditionally with a boiled egg. Service is efficient and prompt, which is not necessarily the norm, and should be considered if you have time constraints.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.addisethiopian.com/\">\u003cstrong>Addis Ethiopian Restaurant\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n6100 Telegraph Avenue [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/5yzdjt\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nBerkeley, CA 94609\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 563-3456\u003cbr>\nHours: Daily 11:30am-10pm\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $$ Entrees ($11-$17)\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_102771\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-102771\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/Asmara_food.jpg\" alt=\"The meat and vegetable combination plates served on one platter.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/Asmara_food.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/Asmara_food-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/Asmara_food-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/Asmara_food-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/Asmara_food-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/Asmara_food-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The meat and vegetable combination plates served on one platter at Asmara. \u003ccite>(Kim Westerman)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>In the heart of Temescal’s hipster-ville, \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://asmararestaurant.com/About\">Asmara\u003c/a>\u003c/strong> is a welcome change of pace from the overpriced food of the neighborhood. Servers are super-friendly and will gladly chat with you about the menu. The \u003cem>injera\u003c/em> here is particularly sour, a style I like a lot, and I’d recommend this place on that basis alone. The menu also describes each dish in detail, including spice level, which is a useful feature. The winner on the vegetarian combo plate was \u003cem>kik alicha\u003c/em>, yellow split peas and onions (mild) and the best meat dish we tried was \u003cem>ye-beg alicha\u003c/em>, chunks of lamb stewed in a mild curry sauce.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://asmararestaurant.com/\">Asmara Restaurant\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n5020 Telegraph Avenue [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/5FBO7C\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94609\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 547-5100\u003cbr>\nHours: Tue-Sun 11:30am-11pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/Asmara-Restaurant-258888564137683/\">Asmara Restaurant\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $$ Entrees ($11-$17)\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_102775\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-102775\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/Barcote_food.jpg\" alt=\"The meat and vegetable combination plates served on one platter.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/Barcote_food.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/Barcote_food-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/Barcote_food-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/Barcote_food-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/Barcote_food-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/Barcote_food-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Barcote's meat and vegetable combination plates served on one platter. \u003ccite>(Kim Westerman)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://barcote.com/\">Barcote\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>, located directly across the street from the more popular, but less inviting Café Colucci, is a personal favorite of mine because it operates in an almost timeless zone that is whimsical and sometimes even ad hoc. There are four dining spaces: a few tables on the street, two small dining rooms on either side of the kitchen and a wonderful patio out back that I never knew existed until recently. Service is exceedingly slow, but utterly delightful, and each dish is prepared thoughtfully and lovingly, not by rote. The spice profiles are vibrant, in primary colors, not muted in an attempt to satisfy more sensitive or “refined” palates. All the food was excellent, and in the home-style “comfort” category. Standouts include \u003cem>atakilt wat\u003c/em>, stewed cabbage with potatoes and \u003cem>doro tibs\u003c/em>, boneless chicken with garlic, onions and jalapeños.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://barcote.com/index.html\">\u003cstrong>Barcote Ethiopian Restaurant\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n6430 Telegraph Avenue [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/EGywsu\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nBerkeley, CA 94609\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 923-6181\u003cbr>\nHours: Daily 11am-10pm\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $$ Entrees ($11-$17)\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_102769\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-102769\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/Bole_food.jpg\" alt=\"The meat and vegetable combination plates served on one platter.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/Bole_food.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/Bole_food-400x225.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/Bole_food-800x450.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/Bole_food-1440x810.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/Bole_food-1180x664.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/11/Bole_food-960x540.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bole's meat and vegetable combination plates served on one platter. \u003ccite>(Kim Westerman)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/bole-ethiopian-restaurant-oakland-2\">Bole\u003c/a>\u003c/strong> is where I tried Enat, my favorite honey wine. It's a widely available brand but served properly here (cold and in a wine stem). There are two choices: dry and sweet. The sweet version is downright syrupy, what regular wine drinkers in the U.S. would consider a dessert wine. The “dry” wine has residual sugar, too, but goes well as a table wine with the food, especially the spicier dishes, which Bole excels at. Order the \u003cem>quanta firfir\u003c/em>, a staple in the Eritrean tradition: dried beef stewed in a spicy tomato sauce. \u003cem>Mitten shiro\u003c/em>, chickpeas stewed with onions and herbs, is a great veggie option. Servers are welcoming, but there’s only one cook in the kitchen. Their dishes -- while carefully prepared and presented -- can arrive slowly.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/bole-ethiopian-restaurant-oakland-2\">\u003cstrong>Bole Ethiopian Restaurant\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n2805 Telegraph Avenue [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/beAiZB\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94609\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 645-1111\u003cbr>\nHours: Wed-Fri and Mon 11am-3pm and 5-10pm; Sat 12-10pm; Sun 12-9pm; Closed Tue\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $$ Entrees ($11-$17)\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_102764\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-102764\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/Colucci_food.jpg\" alt=\"The meat and vegetable combination plates served on one platter.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/Colucci_food.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/Colucci_food-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/Colucci_food-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/Colucci_food-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/Colucci_food-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/Colucci_food-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Café Colucci's meat and vegetable combination plates served on one platter. \u003ccite>(Kim Westerman)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>While \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://cafecolucci.com/\">Café Colucci\u003c/a>\u003c/strong> is arguably the most popular Ethiopian restaurant in the East Bay, and the food it serves is solid, the service is often slapdash, especially a peak times. Still, it’s worth a visit for the house-ground spice blends and careful cooking. Destination dishes include \u003cem>ayeb\u003c/em>, homemade buttermilk cheese; \u003cem>awaze\u003c/em>, beef with Ethiopian mustard in a mild \u003cem>berbere\u003c/em> sauce; and eggplant \u003cem>tibs\u003c/em> with onions and turmeric. This is also a great place to try a flax-seed smoothie, a nutty, fiber-laden drink that pairs well with all the food. Just be forewarned that you might have to get up to track your server down.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.cafecolucci.com/\">Café Colucci\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n6427 Telegraph Avenue [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/t07YOH\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nBerkeley, CA 94609\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 601-7999\u003cbr>\nHours: Daily 8am-10pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/Cafecolucci.brundo/\">Café Colucci\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/ethiopianspices\">@EthiopianSpices\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $$ Entrees ($11-$17)\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_102765\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-102765\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/RedSea_food.jpg\" alt=\"The meat and vegetable combination plates served on one platter.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/RedSea_food.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/RedSea_food-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/RedSea_food-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/RedSea_food-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/RedSea_food-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/RedSea_food-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Red Sea's meat and vegetable combination plates served on one platter. \u003ccite>(Kim Westerman)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.redsearestaurantbar.com/home.html\">Red Sea\u003c/a>\u003c/strong> is among the oldest spots on this list, and it remains a contender for its presentation of classic dishes. The best among them are \u003cem>bamiya\u003c/em>, stewed okra and potatoes, and \u003cem>gored\u003c/em>, cubed beef sautéed in spiced butter and lemon juice and cooked to medium. Servers are knowledgeable and accommodating and the kitchen turns out food fairly quickly. The \u003cem>injera\u003c/em> here is particularly light and spongy, really nice for soaking up the juicier sauces.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"disqusTitle": "5 Bites: Ridiculously Good Asian Rice Bowls in Berkeley and Oakland",
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"content": "\u003cp>Whether its mac 'n' cheese or samosas, chocolate chip cookies or tamales, everyone has their own notions of comfort food. Growing up in a Korean-American home, rice was the foundation for many of my meals. We always had our rice cooker plugged in on our kitchen countertop, warming a big potful of rice I'd dig into for a fast after school snack. Cracking a raw egg into a bowl filled with hot white rice, butter and soy sauce, I'd mix it all together to let the heat cook the egg. I'm still partial to rice bowls, and here’s four places in Oakland -- plus one in Berkeley -- where you'll find an excellent selection of Asian options. Please let us know your favorites in the comments, and check out my companion post about \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2015/10/16/5-bites-a-list-asian-rice-plates-in-oakland/\" target=\"_blank\">rice plates\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>\u003cstrong>Best Daily Donburi\u003c/strong>\u003c/h3>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_102536\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-102536\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/IMG_6829.jpg\" alt=\"A recent donburi at Ramen Shop featured pork chashu and yellowfin tuna tonnato with charmoula-stuffed pimento pepper, scallions, ginger, kombu and sansho Tokyo turnips. \" width=\"1920\" height=\"1079\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/IMG_6829.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/IMG_6829-400x225.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/IMG_6829-800x450.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/IMG_6829-1440x809.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/IMG_6829-1180x663.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/IMG_6829-960x540.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A recent donburi at Ramen Shop featured pork chashu and yellowfin tuna tonnato with charmoula-stuffed pimento pepper, scallions, ginger, kombu and sansho Tokyo turnips. \u003ccite>(Jenny Oh)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>There's a gazillion variations of \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donburi\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cem>donburi\u003c/em>\u003c/a>, which literally means bowl in Japanese. While Rockridge's \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.ramenshop.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ramen Shop\u003c/a>\u003c/strong> is known for its eponymous menu item, it also features a delightful \u003cem>donburi\u003c/em> that changes on a daily basis. Depending on what's in season or stocked at the nearby \u003ca href=\"http://www.montereymarket.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Monterey Market\u003c/a>, you'll just have to check in to see what magical combination Ramen Shop has heaped into their bowl. A recent special featured pork \u003cem>\u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Char_siu\" target=\"_blank\">chashu\u003c/a>\u003c/em> and yellowfin tuna \u003cem>\u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vitello_tonnato\" target=\"_blank\">tonnato\u003c/a>\u003c/em> with charmoula-stuffed pimento pepper, scallions, ginger, kombu and \u003cem>\u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zanthoxylum_piperitum\" target=\"_blank\">sansho\u003c/a>\u003c/em> Tokyo turnips.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.ramenshop.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ramen Shop\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nAddress: 5812 College Avenue [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/m2uKDJZz5Bm\" target=\"_blank\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94618\u003cbr>\nPh: 510-788-6370\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon-Thu 5-10:30pm; Fri 5pm-Midnight; Sat 12pm-Midnight; Sun 12pm-10:30pm\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/ramenoakland\" target=\"_blank\">@ramenoakland\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nInstagram: \u003ca href=\"https://instagram.com/ramenshopoakland\" target=\"_blank\">@ramenshopoakland\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $$ Entrees ($11-$17)\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>\u003cstrong>Best Rice Bowl That's Also a Traditional Lunch Box \u003c/strong>\u003c/h3>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_102457\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-102457\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/MUSH3.jpg\" alt=\"Kani Wappa Meshi at Musashi has a generous helping of real crab and shredded egg over steamed rice.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/MUSH3.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/MUSH3-400x225.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/MUSH3-800x450.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/MUSH3-1440x810.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/MUSH3-1180x664.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/MUSH3-960x540.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u003cem>Kani Wappa Meshi\u003c/em> at Musashi has a generous helping of real crab and shredded omelette over steamed rice. \u003ccite>(Jenny Oh)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://www.tif.ne.jp/lang/en/foods/topic.html?id=1&category=1\" target=\"_blank\">Wappa meshi\u003c/a>\u003c/em> is a traditional Japanese dish that functioned as both a lunch box and cooking vessel for woodcutters from the Fukushima prefecture; river fish and wild vegetables were steamed together with rice in a wooden bowl. Berkeley's \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.musashiofberkeley.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Musashi\u003c/a>\u003c/strong> has a multitude of choices: you can get ground or sliced beef, marinated chicken or seafood with slivers of omelette over white rice. It's served with miso soup, \u003cem>\u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tsukemono\" target=\"_blank\">tsukemono\u003c/a>\u003c/em> (pickled vegetables) and a piping hot ceramic bowl of \u003cem>\u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chawanmushi\" target=\"_blank\">chawanmushi\u003c/a>\u003c/em>. This custard-like steamed egg dish is flavored with chunks of seafood, slices of mushroom and fish cake, seaweed and \u003cem>\u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dashi\" target=\"_blank\">dashi\u003c/a>\u003c/em>. They've also got a fine selection of other \u003cem>\u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donburi\" target=\"_blank\">donburi\u003c/a> \u003c/em>such as sautéed chicken, egg, onion and mushroom (\u003cem>oyako don\u003c/em>) and \u003cem>\u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unadon\" target=\"_blank\">unaju\u003c/a>\u003c/em> (eel). A special mention should also be made for their excellent \u003cem>chirashi\u003c/em>, which is a veritable buffet of raw fish over sushi rice.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.musashiofberkeley.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Musashi\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n2126 Dwight Way [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/Y7CcCfvEeEv\" target=\"_blank\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nBerkeley, CA 94704\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 843-2017\u003cbr>\nHours: Lunch Tue-Fri: 11:30am-2pm; Dinner Tue-Thu 5:30pm-9pm Fri-Sat 5:30pm-9:30pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/Musashiya.berkeley?rf=116153461746308\" target=\"_blank\">Musashiya Berkeley\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $$$ Entrees ($18-$24)\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>\u003cstrong>Best Rice Bowl with a Sizzling Soundtrack \u003c/strong>\u003c/h3>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_102101\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-102101\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/IMG_6512.jpg\" alt=\"A symphony of sounds and flavors come with the sizzling dol sot bi bim bap at Bowl'd.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1079\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/IMG_6512.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/IMG_6512-400x225.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/IMG_6512-800x450.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/IMG_6512-1440x809.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/IMG_6512-1180x663.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/IMG_6512-960x540.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A symphony of sounds and flavors come with the sizzling \u003cem>dol sot bi bim bap\u003c/em> at Bowl'd. \u003ccite>(Jenny Oh)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cem> \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bibimbap\" target=\"_blank\">Bi bim bap\u003c/a>\u003c/em>, which means \"mixed rice\" in Korean, is a smorgasbord of ingredients arranged on top of a big bowl of steamed rice. My favorite version is \u003cem>dol sot bi bim bap. \u003c/em>The dish is served in a hot stone bowl -- and it's really hot, so don't touch the sides! -- which announces its arrival at your table with an enticing sizzling sound. While I'm also a fan of the \u003cem>bim bim bap\u003c/em> at \u003ca href=\"http://issuu.com/adnote/docs/pyeongchang/7?e=4318403/4889627\" target=\"_blank\">Pyeongchang Tofu House\u003c/a> in \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2014/06/26/5-bites-korean-food-on-temescals-kimchi-row/\" target=\"_blank\">Temescal\u003c/a>, \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.bowldbbq.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Bowl'd BBQ\u003c/a>\u003c/strong> on Telegraph has a slight edge as they also offer a mixed grain option with barley, quinoa and several varieties of rice. Choose your protein (meat, tofu or fish) to accompany your assortment of fresh or sautéed vegetables. It's crowned with an over easy fried egg, but before you dig in, squeeze some \u003cem>\u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gochujang\" target=\"_blank\">gochuchang\u003c/a>, \u003c/em>or spicy fermented soybean paste, over the bowl. As you throughly mix it all together with your spoon, the egg yolk will cook quickly from the heat radiating from the bowl. And you'll love the tasty finale: eating the crispy, browned bits of rice that await you when you reach the bottom. Save some room for the complimentary \u003cem>\u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banchan\" target=\"_blank\">banchan\u003c/a>\u003c/em> that comes with your meal, too.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.bowldbbq.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Bowl'd BBQ\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n4869 Telegraph Avenue [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/EGKvoB9LS6M2\" target=\"_blank\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94609 (Additional locations in Albany and Berkeley; Check website for details.)\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 654-2000\u003cbr>\nHours: Everyday 11am-10pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/Bowld-Korean-Rice-Bar-101188123296333/timeline/\" target=\"_blank\">Bowl'd Korean Rice Bar\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $$ Entrees ($11-$17)\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>\u003cstrong>Best Chinese Cheap Eats in a Clay Pot\u003c/strong>\u003c/h3>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_102545\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-102545\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/gumwah.jpg\" alt=\"Gum Wah's pork spareribs in black bean sauce over sticky rice is an affordable and filling lunch.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1079\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/gumwah.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/gumwah-400x225.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/gumwah-800x450.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/gumwah-1440x809.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/gumwah-1180x663.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/gumwah-960x540.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Gum Wah's pork spareribs in black bean sauce over sticky rice is an affordable and filling lunch. \u003ccite>(Jenny Oh)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>If you have some extra time, head on over to downtown Oakland's Chinatown and stop in \u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/gum-wah-restaurant-oakland\" target=\"_blank\">Gum Wah\u003c/a> for one of their no-frills \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clay_pot_cooking\" target=\"_blank\">clay pots\u003c/a>. Each one is made to order, so the rice takes about 15-20 minutes to cook inside the pot. Choose between jasmine or sticky rice (for a slight surcharge). The tender, gingery pork spareribs in black bean sauce is a classic choice, but there's also eel, quail and even frog if you're looking for something besides the usual meaty offerings. Be sure to scrape the sides of the bowl so you can enjoy the crunchy crust of rice coating its sides at the end of your meal. Other house specialties include \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rice_noodle_roll\" target=\"_blank\">rice noodle rolls\u003c/a>, Chinese-style BBQ and porridge. And if this small establishment is packed with patrons, there's also Gum Kuo, Best Taste, Tay Ho or Binh Minh Quan nearby (see my previous \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2013/07/18/5-bites-chow-down-in-oaklands-chinatown/\" target=\"_blank\">'5 Bites' guides on Chinese \u003c/a>and \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2013/07/30/5-bites-un-pho-gettable-vietnamese-food-in-oakland/\" target=\"_blank\">Vietnamese food\u003c/a> in Oakland.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/gum-wah-restaurant-oakland\" target=\"_blank\">Gum Wah Restaurant\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n345 8th Street [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/rQEpQpnTg982\" target=\"_blank\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94607\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 834-3103\u003cbr>\nHours: Everyday 8:30am-7pm\u003cbr>\n$ (Entrees $10 and under)\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>Best Filipino Feast in a Bowl\u003c/h3>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_102540\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-102540\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/IMG_6535.jpg\" alt=\"The sweet and tangy pork menudo at Fruitvale's Lucky Three Seven.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1079\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/IMG_6535.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/IMG_6535-400x225.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/IMG_6535-800x450.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/IMG_6535-1440x809.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/IMG_6535-1180x663.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/IMG_6535-960x540.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The sweet and tangy pork menudo at Fruitvale's Lucky Three Seven. \u003ccite>(Jenny Oh)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The steam table at \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://luckythreeseven.webs.com/\">Lucky Three Seven's\u003c/a>\u003c/strong> is brimming with traditional Filipino stews, noodles and sides. They're available a la carte, but the best way to savor their menu is to pile it all on a large bowl of steamed white rice. Lucky Three Seven offers several standard items -- like juicy \u003cem>\u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Longaniza\" target=\"_blank\">longaniza\u003c/a>\u003c/em> sausage and chicken \u003cem>\u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adobo\" target=\"_blank\">adobo\u003c/a>\u003c/em> -- as well as a few rotating daily specials. Choose small or large containers for one item over rice; it's $2 more for extra items (and the specials are another $2-3.) Their pork \u003cem>menudo\u003c/em>, a rich stew packed with tender chunks of pork, carrots and peppers in a sweet, tangy tomato sauce is perfect for a hearty lunch. Get your meal to go or sit out front in the sunshine on their outdoor deck.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://luckythreeseven.webs.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Lucky Three Seven\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n2868 Fruitvale Avenue [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/cHKyE13eux62\" target=\"_blank\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94602\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 789-6343\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon-Sun 7am-7pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/LuckyThreeSevenFilipino\" target=\"_blank\">Lucky Three Seven Fillipino\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/lucky37oakland\" target=\"_blank\">@lucky37oakland\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $$ Entrees ($11-$17)\u003c/p>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>Whether its mac 'n' cheese or samosas, chocolate chip cookies or tamales, everyone has their own notions of comfort food. Growing up in a Korean-American home, rice was the foundation for many of my meals. We always had our rice cooker plugged in on our kitchen countertop, warming a big potful of rice I'd dig into for a fast after school snack. Cracking a raw egg into a bowl filled with hot white rice, butter and soy sauce, I'd mix it all together to let the heat cook the egg. I'm still partial to rice bowls, and here’s four places in Oakland -- plus one in Berkeley -- where you'll find an excellent selection of Asian options. Please let us know your favorites in the comments, and check out my companion post about \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2015/10/16/5-bites-a-list-asian-rice-plates-in-oakland/\" target=\"_blank\">rice plates\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>\u003cstrong>Best Daily Donburi\u003c/strong>\u003c/h3>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_102536\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-102536\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/IMG_6829.jpg\" alt=\"A recent donburi at Ramen Shop featured pork chashu and yellowfin tuna tonnato with charmoula-stuffed pimento pepper, scallions, ginger, kombu and sansho Tokyo turnips. \" width=\"1920\" height=\"1079\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/IMG_6829.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/IMG_6829-400x225.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/IMG_6829-800x450.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/IMG_6829-1440x809.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/IMG_6829-1180x663.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/IMG_6829-960x540.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A recent donburi at Ramen Shop featured pork chashu and yellowfin tuna tonnato with charmoula-stuffed pimento pepper, scallions, ginger, kombu and sansho Tokyo turnips. \u003ccite>(Jenny Oh)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>There's a gazillion variations of \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donburi\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cem>donburi\u003c/em>\u003c/a>, which literally means bowl in Japanese. While Rockridge's \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.ramenshop.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ramen Shop\u003c/a>\u003c/strong> is known for its eponymous menu item, it also features a delightful \u003cem>donburi\u003c/em> that changes on a daily basis. Depending on what's in season or stocked at the nearby \u003ca href=\"http://www.montereymarket.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Monterey Market\u003c/a>, you'll just have to check in to see what magical combination Ramen Shop has heaped into their bowl. A recent special featured pork \u003cem>\u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Char_siu\" target=\"_blank\">chashu\u003c/a>\u003c/em> and yellowfin tuna \u003cem>\u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vitello_tonnato\" target=\"_blank\">tonnato\u003c/a>\u003c/em> with charmoula-stuffed pimento pepper, scallions, ginger, kombu and \u003cem>\u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zanthoxylum_piperitum\" target=\"_blank\">sansho\u003c/a>\u003c/em> Tokyo turnips.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.ramenshop.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ramen Shop\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nAddress: 5812 College Avenue [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/m2uKDJZz5Bm\" target=\"_blank\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94618\u003cbr>\nPh: 510-788-6370\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon-Thu 5-10:30pm; Fri 5pm-Midnight; Sat 12pm-Midnight; Sun 12pm-10:30pm\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/ramenoakland\" target=\"_blank\">@ramenoakland\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nInstagram: \u003ca href=\"https://instagram.com/ramenshopoakland\" target=\"_blank\">@ramenshopoakland\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $$ Entrees ($11-$17)\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>\u003cstrong>Best Rice Bowl That's Also a Traditional Lunch Box \u003c/strong>\u003c/h3>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_102457\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-102457\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/MUSH3.jpg\" alt=\"Kani Wappa Meshi at Musashi has a generous helping of real crab and shredded egg over steamed rice.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/MUSH3.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/MUSH3-400x225.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/MUSH3-800x450.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/MUSH3-1440x810.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/MUSH3-1180x664.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/MUSH3-960x540.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u003cem>Kani Wappa Meshi\u003c/em> at Musashi has a generous helping of real crab and shredded omelette over steamed rice. \u003ccite>(Jenny Oh)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://www.tif.ne.jp/lang/en/foods/topic.html?id=1&category=1\" target=\"_blank\">Wappa meshi\u003c/a>\u003c/em> is a traditional Japanese dish that functioned as both a lunch box and cooking vessel for woodcutters from the Fukushima prefecture; river fish and wild vegetables were steamed together with rice in a wooden bowl. Berkeley's \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.musashiofberkeley.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Musashi\u003c/a>\u003c/strong> has a multitude of choices: you can get ground or sliced beef, marinated chicken or seafood with slivers of omelette over white rice. It's served with miso soup, \u003cem>\u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tsukemono\" target=\"_blank\">tsukemono\u003c/a>\u003c/em> (pickled vegetables) and a piping hot ceramic bowl of \u003cem>\u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chawanmushi\" target=\"_blank\">chawanmushi\u003c/a>\u003c/em>. This custard-like steamed egg dish is flavored with chunks of seafood, slices of mushroom and fish cake, seaweed and \u003cem>\u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dashi\" target=\"_blank\">dashi\u003c/a>\u003c/em>. They've also got a fine selection of other \u003cem>\u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donburi\" target=\"_blank\">donburi\u003c/a> \u003c/em>such as sautéed chicken, egg, onion and mushroom (\u003cem>oyako don\u003c/em>) and \u003cem>\u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unadon\" target=\"_blank\">unaju\u003c/a>\u003c/em> (eel). A special mention should also be made for their excellent \u003cem>chirashi\u003c/em>, which is a veritable buffet of raw fish over sushi rice.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.musashiofberkeley.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Musashi\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n2126 Dwight Way [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/Y7CcCfvEeEv\" target=\"_blank\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nBerkeley, CA 94704\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 843-2017\u003cbr>\nHours: Lunch Tue-Fri: 11:30am-2pm; Dinner Tue-Thu 5:30pm-9pm Fri-Sat 5:30pm-9:30pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/Musashiya.berkeley?rf=116153461746308\" target=\"_blank\">Musashiya Berkeley\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $$$ Entrees ($18-$24)\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>\u003cstrong>Best Rice Bowl with a Sizzling Soundtrack \u003c/strong>\u003c/h3>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_102101\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-102101\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/IMG_6512.jpg\" alt=\"A symphony of sounds and flavors come with the sizzling dol sot bi bim bap at Bowl'd.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1079\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/IMG_6512.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/IMG_6512-400x225.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/IMG_6512-800x450.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/IMG_6512-1440x809.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/IMG_6512-1180x663.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/IMG_6512-960x540.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A symphony of sounds and flavors come with the sizzling \u003cem>dol sot bi bim bap\u003c/em> at Bowl'd. \u003ccite>(Jenny Oh)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cem> \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bibimbap\" target=\"_blank\">Bi bim bap\u003c/a>\u003c/em>, which means \"mixed rice\" in Korean, is a smorgasbord of ingredients arranged on top of a big bowl of steamed rice. My favorite version is \u003cem>dol sot bi bim bap. \u003c/em>The dish is served in a hot stone bowl -- and it's really hot, so don't touch the sides! -- which announces its arrival at your table with an enticing sizzling sound. While I'm also a fan of the \u003cem>bim bim bap\u003c/em> at \u003ca href=\"http://issuu.com/adnote/docs/pyeongchang/7?e=4318403/4889627\" target=\"_blank\">Pyeongchang Tofu House\u003c/a> in \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2014/06/26/5-bites-korean-food-on-temescals-kimchi-row/\" target=\"_blank\">Temescal\u003c/a>, \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.bowldbbq.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Bowl'd BBQ\u003c/a>\u003c/strong> on Telegraph has a slight edge as they also offer a mixed grain option with barley, quinoa and several varieties of rice. Choose your protein (meat, tofu or fish) to accompany your assortment of fresh or sautéed vegetables. It's crowned with an over easy fried egg, but before you dig in, squeeze some \u003cem>\u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gochujang\" target=\"_blank\">gochuchang\u003c/a>, \u003c/em>or spicy fermented soybean paste, over the bowl. As you throughly mix it all together with your spoon, the egg yolk will cook quickly from the heat radiating from the bowl. And you'll love the tasty finale: eating the crispy, browned bits of rice that await you when you reach the bottom. Save some room for the complimentary \u003cem>\u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banchan\" target=\"_blank\">banchan\u003c/a>\u003c/em> that comes with your meal, too.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.bowldbbq.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Bowl'd BBQ\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n4869 Telegraph Avenue [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/EGKvoB9LS6M2\" target=\"_blank\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94609 (Additional locations in Albany and Berkeley; Check website for details.)\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 654-2000\u003cbr>\nHours: Everyday 11am-10pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/Bowld-Korean-Rice-Bar-101188123296333/timeline/\" target=\"_blank\">Bowl'd Korean Rice Bar\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $$ Entrees ($11-$17)\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>\u003cstrong>Best Chinese Cheap Eats in a Clay Pot\u003c/strong>\u003c/h3>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_102545\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-102545\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/gumwah.jpg\" alt=\"Gum Wah's pork spareribs in black bean sauce over sticky rice is an affordable and filling lunch.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1079\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/gumwah.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/gumwah-400x225.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/gumwah-800x450.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/gumwah-1440x809.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/gumwah-1180x663.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/gumwah-960x540.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Gum Wah's pork spareribs in black bean sauce over sticky rice is an affordable and filling lunch. \u003ccite>(Jenny Oh)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>If you have some extra time, head on over to downtown Oakland's Chinatown and stop in \u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/gum-wah-restaurant-oakland\" target=\"_blank\">Gum Wah\u003c/a> for one of their no-frills \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clay_pot_cooking\" target=\"_blank\">clay pots\u003c/a>. Each one is made to order, so the rice takes about 15-20 minutes to cook inside the pot. Choose between jasmine or sticky rice (for a slight surcharge). The tender, gingery pork spareribs in black bean sauce is a classic choice, but there's also eel, quail and even frog if you're looking for something besides the usual meaty offerings. Be sure to scrape the sides of the bowl so you can enjoy the crunchy crust of rice coating its sides at the end of your meal. Other house specialties include \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rice_noodle_roll\" target=\"_blank\">rice noodle rolls\u003c/a>, Chinese-style BBQ and porridge. And if this small establishment is packed with patrons, there's also Gum Kuo, Best Taste, Tay Ho or Binh Minh Quan nearby (see my previous \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2013/07/18/5-bites-chow-down-in-oaklands-chinatown/\" target=\"_blank\">'5 Bites' guides on Chinese \u003c/a>and \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2013/07/30/5-bites-un-pho-gettable-vietnamese-food-in-oakland/\" target=\"_blank\">Vietnamese food\u003c/a> in Oakland.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/gum-wah-restaurant-oakland\" target=\"_blank\">Gum Wah Restaurant\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n345 8th Street [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/rQEpQpnTg982\" target=\"_blank\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94607\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 834-3103\u003cbr>\nHours: Everyday 8:30am-7pm\u003cbr>\n$ (Entrees $10 and under)\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>Best Filipino Feast in a Bowl\u003c/h3>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_102540\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-102540\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/IMG_6535.jpg\" alt=\"The sweet and tangy pork menudo at Fruitvale's Lucky Three Seven.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1079\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/IMG_6535.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/IMG_6535-400x225.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/IMG_6535-800x450.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/IMG_6535-1440x809.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/IMG_6535-1180x663.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/IMG_6535-960x540.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The sweet and tangy pork menudo at Fruitvale's Lucky Three Seven. \u003ccite>(Jenny Oh)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The steam table at \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://luckythreeseven.webs.com/\">Lucky Three Seven's\u003c/a>\u003c/strong> is brimming with traditional Filipino stews, noodles and sides. They're available a la carte, but the best way to savor their menu is to pile it all on a large bowl of steamed white rice. Lucky Three Seven offers several standard items -- like juicy \u003cem>\u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Longaniza\" target=\"_blank\">longaniza\u003c/a>\u003c/em> sausage and chicken \u003cem>\u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adobo\" target=\"_blank\">adobo\u003c/a>\u003c/em> -- as well as a few rotating daily specials. Choose small or large containers for one item over rice; it's $2 more for extra items (and the specials are another $2-3.) Their pork \u003cem>menudo\u003c/em>, a rich stew packed with tender chunks of pork, carrots and peppers in a sweet, tangy tomato sauce is perfect for a hearty lunch. Get your meal to go or sit out front in the sunshine on their outdoor deck.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cp>While the Bay Area may not have best best \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2015/08/28/bay-area-bites-guide-to-6-favorite-falafel-joints-in-the-bay/\">falafel\u003c/a> or \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2015/05/10/tasting-some-local-hummus-options-are-better-than-others/\">hummus\u003c/a>, we do live in a blessed place for corn tortillas. The East Bay in particular is chock full of factories, churning out fresh, affordable tortillas each and every day. Local restaurants are also getting into the game — some are even \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nixtamalization\" target=\"_blank\">nixtamalizing\u003c/a> heirloom corn in house and making their own masa. Other small producers bring their unique hand-formed tortillas to farmers markets and small grocery stores around town.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It is, in other words, a good time to be a tortilla lover.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But with so many options, it is hard to know where to turn when you’re looking for the best wraps for your taco fillings. We got out to some of the Bay’s best factories and restaurants to find the answer. It turns out, however, that the answer is not so simple — the “best” tortillas are really dependent on what you’re looking for. We sampled each tortilla fresh (if it was sold hot) or steamed (if it was sold cold) and then reheated in two ways: toasted over a gas burner and fried in a little vegetable oil.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Best Traditional Tortillas:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"http://www.mipueblo.com/mipueblo/departamentos/tortilleria/\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Mi Pueblo Food Center Corn Tortillas\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_102625\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/mi-pueblo-packaging-horizontal.jpg\" alt=\"Mi Pueblo corn tortillas.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-102625\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/mi-pueblo-packaging-horizontal.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/mi-pueblo-packaging-horizontal-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/mi-pueblo-packaging-horizontal-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/mi-pueblo-packaging-horizontal-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/mi-pueblo-packaging-horizontal-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/mi-pueblo-packaging-horizontal-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mi Pueblo corn tortillas. \u003ccite>(Kate Williams)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_102626\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/mi-pueblo-unwrapped.jpg\" alt=\"Mi Pueblo’s tortillas are made in house and sold hot.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1300\" class=\"size-full wp-image-102626\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/mi-pueblo-unwrapped.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/mi-pueblo-unwrapped-400x271.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/mi-pueblo-unwrapped-800x542.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/mi-pueblo-unwrapped-1440x975.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/mi-pueblo-unwrapped-1180x799.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/mi-pueblo-unwrapped-960x650.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mi Pueblo’s tortillas are made in house and sold hot. \u003ccite>(Kate Williams)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Mi Pueblo is a large Mexican grocery store chain with locations throughout Northern California. It’s not a particularly remarkable store until you smell the tortillas. The tortilleria churns out what must be thousands of freshly made corn tortillas each day, packaged in towering stacks in plastic bags and kept warm in massive coolers. I didn’t even make it to my car before ripping into the bag and tearing off a sample. Fresh out of the bag, the thin, flaky tortillas are well-seasoned with a subtle sweetness from the corn. When toasted, these tortillas puff delightfully like a pita, but they turn a little tough and dry around the edges. It’s far better to reheat these guys in a little oil or by steaming — these methods enhance the sweet notes of the corn and keep the texture soft and pliable. They’d make excellent enchilada tortillas.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Runner-up Traditional Tortillas: \u003c/strong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.lafincatortilleria.com/products/corn-tortillas\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>La Finca Taquito Corn Tortillas\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_102620\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/la-finca-packaging-horizontal.jpg\" alt=\"La Finca Taquito Corn Tortillas.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-102620\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/la-finca-packaging-horizontal.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/la-finca-packaging-horizontal-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/la-finca-packaging-horizontal-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/la-finca-packaging-horizontal-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/la-finca-packaging-horizontal-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/la-finca-packaging-horizontal-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">La Finca Taquito Corn Tortillas. \u003ccite>(Kate Williams)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_102621\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/la-finca-unwrapped-2.jpg\" alt=\"La Finca’s tortillas are used in many of the taco trucks and taqueria’s in Oakland.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1320\" class=\"size-full wp-image-102621\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/la-finca-unwrapped-2.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/la-finca-unwrapped-2-400x275.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/la-finca-unwrapped-2-800x550.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/la-finca-unwrapped-2-1440x990.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/la-finca-unwrapped-2-1180x811.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/la-finca-unwrapped-2-960x660.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">La Finca’s tortillas are used in many of the taco trucks and taqueria’s in Oakland. \u003ccite>(Kate Williams)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>I didn’t love La Finca’s tortillas the first time I tasted them. They’re basic, fairly neutral specimens, with barely noticeable corn flavor and a far more distinctive plastic-y note, likely from sitting hot in a plastic bag for hours. Steaming and toasting didn’t help the issue, but frying the tortilla in oil did offer a hint. La Finca’s tortillas are most commonly found at taco trucks and taquerias in Oakland’s Fruitvale district. What the tortillas need, then, is a slick of hot oil and a flavorful accompaniment. I later used leftovers to make carnitas tacos and forgot my earlier quibbles. The tortilla’s flaws when eaten solo are its greatest strengths when used to build a taco — it provides a chewy, stretchy blank canvas for hearty, flavorful meat fillings and piquant salsas. For those who aren’t afraid of hot fryer oil, La Finca tortillas also make excellent homemade chips.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Best Hearty Tortillas:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"http://www.lapalmasf.com/about.html\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>La Palma Handmade Corn Tortillas\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_102622\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/la-palma-in-bag-e1446070996317.jpg\" alt=\"La Palma handmade corn tortillas.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1524\" class=\"size-full wp-image-102622\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">La Palma handmade corn tortillas. \u003ccite>(Kate Williams)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_102623\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/la-palma-unwrapped-1.jpg\" alt=\"For the best hearty, handmade tortillas, look no further than La Palma.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1371\" class=\"size-full wp-image-102623\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/la-palma-unwrapped-1.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/la-palma-unwrapped-1-400x286.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/la-palma-unwrapped-1-800x571.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/la-palma-unwrapped-1-1440x1028.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/la-palma-unwrapped-1-1180x843.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/la-palma-unwrapped-1-960x686.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">For the best hearty, handmade tortillas, look no further than La Palma. \u003ccite>(Kate Williams)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Ask anyone in the know where to find the best tortillas in the Bay and you’ll always get the same two-word answer: “La Palma.” The Mexicatessen at 24th and Florida in San Francisco’s Mission District is indeed notable for its commitment to high-quality masa products. It sells fresh, house-made masa and tamales in addition to both handmade and machine made tortillas. The effort is evident. La Palma’s handmade tortillas are some of the best I’ve eaten. They’re gigantic, thick, and bread-like, with serious corn flavor and a hint of toastiness. These tortillas are excellent straight out of the bag, but they don’t suffer from reheating. Toasting on a burner just enhances the flavor of the corn and doesn’t dry the crazy-moist tortillas out in the slightest. A dip in hot oil turns the tortilla flaky — a pleasant surprise.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Runner-up Hearty Tortillas:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"http://www.primaveratamales.com/html/products.php\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Primavera Large Stone Ground Organic Tortillas\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_102627\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/primavera-packaging.jpg\" alt=\"Primavera stone ground organic tortillas.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-102627\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/primavera-packaging.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/primavera-packaging-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/primavera-packaging-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/primavera-packaging-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/primavera-packaging-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/primavera-packaging-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Primavera stone ground organic tortillas. \u003ccite>(Kate Williams)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_102628\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/primavera-unwrapped.jpg\" alt=\"Primavera’s tortillas are widely available across the Bay Area.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1313\" class=\"size-full wp-image-102628\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/primavera-unwrapped.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/primavera-unwrapped-400x274.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/primavera-unwrapped-800x547.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/primavera-unwrapped-1440x985.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/primavera-unwrapped-1180x807.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/primavera-unwrapped-960x657.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Primavera’s tortillas are widely available across the Bay Area. \u003ccite>(Kate Williams)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Also on the thick and hearty side are Primavera’s tortillas. The popular tortilla and tamale company bases its recipes on Diana Kennedy’s The Cuisines of Mexico, and this rustic, homemade style certainly comes through in the final product. Each tortilla is distinctive and thick, with distinct nutty and sweet corn notes. While the tortillas could use some salt, they’re still a solid option, steamed, toasted and fried. While expensive ($6.49 for a dozen) Primavera tortillas are made with non-GMO organic corn. The price could be worth the cost if you are concerned about such things.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Best Heirloom Tortillas:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"http://calaveraoakland.com/menu/\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Calavera Blue Corn Tortillas\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_102617\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/calavera-unwrapped-2.jpg\" alt=\"Calavera’s tortillas are available for dine-in or take-out.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1331\" class=\"size-full wp-image-102617\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/calavera-unwrapped-2.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/calavera-unwrapped-2-400x277.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/calavera-unwrapped-2-800x555.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/calavera-unwrapped-2-1440x998.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/calavera-unwrapped-2-1180x818.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/calavera-unwrapped-2-960x666.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Calavera’s tortillas are available for dine-in or take-out. \u003ccite>(Kate Williams)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Like La Palma and Primavera, Calavera makes its own masa in-house and hand-presses tortillas to order. But what sets this new Oakland restaurant apart is the corn it sources to make both its blue and yellow tortillas. Calavera brings in its corn from Anson Mills, one of the best (okay, probably the best) source for heirloom varieties of American grains like corn. And the results are outstanding. Calavera’s tortillas, which you can taste while dining at the restaurant or order ahead for take-out, are earthy and rich in ways that tortillas made with standard varieties of corn can never reach. The tortillas are soft, moist, and pliable, even when eaten cold — not an easy accomplishment. They’re also impeccably seasoned, making the tortillas an excellent snack, sans toppings. I preferred steaming these tortillas to reheat them, although toasting is not a bad option. Hot oil detracts from the complexity of the corn, so I would likely not go that route again.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Runner-up Heirloom Tortillas:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"http://tortillasdelatierra.com/products\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Tortillas de la Tierra White Corn Delgadas\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_102618\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/de-la-tierra-packaging.jpg\" alt=\"Tortillas de la Tierra tortillas.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1371\" class=\"size-full wp-image-102618\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/de-la-tierra-packaging.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/de-la-tierra-packaging-400x286.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/de-la-tierra-packaging-800x571.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/de-la-tierra-packaging-1440x1028.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/de-la-tierra-packaging-1180x843.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/de-la-tierra-packaging-960x686.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tortillas de la Tierra tortillas. \u003ccite>(Kate Williams)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_102619\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/de-la-tierra-unwrapped.jpg\" alt=\"Tortillas from de la Tierra are subtle and sweet.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1307\" class=\"size-full wp-image-102619\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/de-la-tierra-unwrapped.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/de-la-tierra-unwrapped-400x272.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/de-la-tierra-unwrapped-800x545.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/de-la-tierra-unwrapped-1440x980.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/de-la-tierra-unwrapped-1180x803.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/de-la-tierra-unwrapped-960x654.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tortillas from de la Tierra are subtle and sweet. \u003ccite>(Kate Williams)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>In a similar vein are the products from Novato-based Tortillas de la Tierra. The small company sells cornmeal and masa made from organic and heirloom grains, in addition to a line-up of a couple different sized tortillas. Their white corn delgadas are petite and thick, with a very moist interior and slightly flaky texture. The corn flavor is subtle, and could have been enhanced with a slightly heavier hand with the salt. Still, they’re solid tortillas, and taste even better when lightly toasted. Steaming is also a good option for reheating, but I’d skip the hot oil. Like the tortillas from Calavera, the extra fat overpowers the distinctive sweetness of the corn.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Information\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.mipueblo.com/mipueblo/\" target=\"_blank\">Mi Pueblo\u003c/a> tortillas are available at \u003ca href=\"http://www.mipueblo.com/mipueblo/stores/\" target=\"_blank\">Mi Pueblo Food Center\u003c/a>. $2.99 for 80.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.lafincatortilleria.com\" target=\"_blank\">La Finca\u003c/a> tortillas are available at various \u003ca href=\"http://www.lafincatortilleria.com/about/where-to-buy\" target=\"_blank\">East Bay Mexican grocery stores\u003c/a> and at \u003ca href=\"http://www.lafincatortilleria.com/about\" target=\"_blank\">La Finca Tortilleria’s retail store\u003c/a>. $1.69 for five dozen.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.lapalmasf.com/home.html\" target=\"_blank\">La Palma\u003c/a> tortillas are available at \u003ca href=\"http://www.lapalmasf.com/contact.html\" target=\"_blank\">La Palma\u003c/a>. $4.39 for one dozen.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.primaveratamales.com\" target=\"_blank\">Primavera\u003c/a> tortillas are available at \u003ca href=\"http://www.andronicos.com\" target=\"_blank\">Andronico’s\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.berkeleybowl.com\" target=\"_blank\">Berkeley Bowl\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.biritemarket.com\" target=\"_blank\">Bi-Rite Market\u003c/a>, the \u003ca href=\"http://www.cuesa.org/markets\" target=\"_blank\">Ferry Plaza Farmers Market\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.goodeggs.com/sfbay/primavera/large-organic-tortillas/51881e745e3312020000011d\" target=\"_blank\">Good Eggs\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://rockridgemarkethall.com\" target=\"_blank\">Market Hall\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://molliestones.com\" target=\"_blank\">Mollie Stone’s\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.montereymarket.com\" target=\"_blank\">Monterey Market\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.rainbow.coop\" target=\"_blank\">Rainbow Grocery\u003c/a>, and select \u003ca href=\"https://www.wholefoodsmarket.com\" target=\"_blank\">Whole Foods\u003c/a>. $5.99 to 6.49 for one dozen.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://calaveraoakland.com\" target=\"_blank\">Calavera\u003c/a> tortillas are available for to-go orders at \u003ca href=\"http://calaveraoakland.com/contact/\" target=\"_blank\">Calavera\u003c/a>. $3 for four.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://tortillasdelatierra.com\" target=\"_blank\">Tortillas de la Tierra\u003c/a> are available on \u003ca href=\"https://www.goodeggs.com/sfbay/tortillasdelatierra/white-corn-delgadas/55dd2d7ddeecec030000243a?utm_source=goodeggs&utm_medium=email&utm_content=White%20Corn%20Delgadas&utm_campaign=receipt_order_billed_with_delivery_reminder_New%20Version\" target=\"_blank\">Good Eggs\u003c/a>, the \u003ca href=\"http://www.pointreyesfarmersmarket.org\" target=\"_blank\">Saturday Point Reyes Farmers Market\u003c/a>, and the \u003ca href=\"http://www.sanrafaelmarket.org\" target=\"_blank\">Sunday San Rafael Farmers Market\u003c/a>. $6.49 for 10.\u003c/p>\n\n",
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"excerpt": "Where can you find the best corn tortillas in the Bay Area? Well, it depends on what you're looking for. Kate Williams tried the best of the best to help you find your favorites, whether you're looking for a traditional tortilla or one made from high-end heirloom corn.",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>While the Bay Area may not have best best \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2015/08/28/bay-area-bites-guide-to-6-favorite-falafel-joints-in-the-bay/\">falafel\u003c/a> or \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2015/05/10/tasting-some-local-hummus-options-are-better-than-others/\">hummus\u003c/a>, we do live in a blessed place for corn tortillas. The East Bay in particular is chock full of factories, churning out fresh, affordable tortillas each and every day. Local restaurants are also getting into the game — some are even \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nixtamalization\" target=\"_blank\">nixtamalizing\u003c/a> heirloom corn in house and making their own masa. Other small producers bring their unique hand-formed tortillas to farmers markets and small grocery stores around town.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It is, in other words, a good time to be a tortilla lover.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But with so many options, it is hard to know where to turn when you’re looking for the best wraps for your taco fillings. We got out to some of the Bay’s best factories and restaurants to find the answer. It turns out, however, that the answer is not so simple — the “best” tortillas are really dependent on what you’re looking for. We sampled each tortilla fresh (if it was sold hot) or steamed (if it was sold cold) and then reheated in two ways: toasted over a gas burner and fried in a little vegetable oil.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Best Traditional Tortillas:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"http://www.mipueblo.com/mipueblo/departamentos/tortilleria/\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Mi Pueblo Food Center Corn Tortillas\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_102625\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/mi-pueblo-packaging-horizontal.jpg\" alt=\"Mi Pueblo corn tortillas.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-102625\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/mi-pueblo-packaging-horizontal.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/mi-pueblo-packaging-horizontal-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/mi-pueblo-packaging-horizontal-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/mi-pueblo-packaging-horizontal-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/mi-pueblo-packaging-horizontal-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/mi-pueblo-packaging-horizontal-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mi Pueblo corn tortillas. \u003ccite>(Kate Williams)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_102626\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/mi-pueblo-unwrapped.jpg\" alt=\"Mi Pueblo’s tortillas are made in house and sold hot.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1300\" class=\"size-full wp-image-102626\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/mi-pueblo-unwrapped.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/mi-pueblo-unwrapped-400x271.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/mi-pueblo-unwrapped-800x542.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/mi-pueblo-unwrapped-1440x975.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/mi-pueblo-unwrapped-1180x799.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/mi-pueblo-unwrapped-960x650.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mi Pueblo’s tortillas are made in house and sold hot. \u003ccite>(Kate Williams)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Mi Pueblo is a large Mexican grocery store chain with locations throughout Northern California. It’s not a particularly remarkable store until you smell the tortillas. The tortilleria churns out what must be thousands of freshly made corn tortillas each day, packaged in towering stacks in plastic bags and kept warm in massive coolers. I didn’t even make it to my car before ripping into the bag and tearing off a sample. Fresh out of the bag, the thin, flaky tortillas are well-seasoned with a subtle sweetness from the corn. When toasted, these tortillas puff delightfully like a pita, but they turn a little tough and dry around the edges. It’s far better to reheat these guys in a little oil or by steaming — these methods enhance the sweet notes of the corn and keep the texture soft and pliable. They’d make excellent enchilada tortillas.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Runner-up Traditional Tortillas: \u003c/strong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.lafincatortilleria.com/products/corn-tortillas\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>La Finca Taquito Corn Tortillas\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_102620\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/la-finca-packaging-horizontal.jpg\" alt=\"La Finca Taquito Corn Tortillas.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-102620\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/la-finca-packaging-horizontal.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/la-finca-packaging-horizontal-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/la-finca-packaging-horizontal-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/la-finca-packaging-horizontal-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/la-finca-packaging-horizontal-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/la-finca-packaging-horizontal-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">La Finca Taquito Corn Tortillas. \u003ccite>(Kate Williams)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_102621\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/la-finca-unwrapped-2.jpg\" alt=\"La Finca’s tortillas are used in many of the taco trucks and taqueria’s in Oakland.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1320\" class=\"size-full wp-image-102621\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/la-finca-unwrapped-2.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/la-finca-unwrapped-2-400x275.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/la-finca-unwrapped-2-800x550.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/la-finca-unwrapped-2-1440x990.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/la-finca-unwrapped-2-1180x811.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/la-finca-unwrapped-2-960x660.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">La Finca’s tortillas are used in many of the taco trucks and taqueria’s in Oakland. \u003ccite>(Kate Williams)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>I didn’t love La Finca’s tortillas the first time I tasted them. They’re basic, fairly neutral specimens, with barely noticeable corn flavor and a far more distinctive plastic-y note, likely from sitting hot in a plastic bag for hours. Steaming and toasting didn’t help the issue, but frying the tortilla in oil did offer a hint. La Finca’s tortillas are most commonly found at taco trucks and taquerias in Oakland’s Fruitvale district. What the tortillas need, then, is a slick of hot oil and a flavorful accompaniment. I later used leftovers to make carnitas tacos and forgot my earlier quibbles. The tortilla’s flaws when eaten solo are its greatest strengths when used to build a taco — it provides a chewy, stretchy blank canvas for hearty, flavorful meat fillings and piquant salsas. For those who aren’t afraid of hot fryer oil, La Finca tortillas also make excellent homemade chips.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Best Hearty Tortillas:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"http://www.lapalmasf.com/about.html\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>La Palma Handmade Corn Tortillas\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_102622\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/la-palma-in-bag-e1446070996317.jpg\" alt=\"La Palma handmade corn tortillas.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1524\" class=\"size-full wp-image-102622\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">La Palma handmade corn tortillas. \u003ccite>(Kate Williams)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_102623\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/la-palma-unwrapped-1.jpg\" alt=\"For the best hearty, handmade tortillas, look no further than La Palma.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1371\" class=\"size-full wp-image-102623\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/la-palma-unwrapped-1.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/la-palma-unwrapped-1-400x286.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/la-palma-unwrapped-1-800x571.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/la-palma-unwrapped-1-1440x1028.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/la-palma-unwrapped-1-1180x843.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/la-palma-unwrapped-1-960x686.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">For the best hearty, handmade tortillas, look no further than La Palma. \u003ccite>(Kate Williams)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Ask anyone in the know where to find the best tortillas in the Bay and you’ll always get the same two-word answer: “La Palma.” The Mexicatessen at 24th and Florida in San Francisco’s Mission District is indeed notable for its commitment to high-quality masa products. It sells fresh, house-made masa and tamales in addition to both handmade and machine made tortillas. The effort is evident. La Palma’s handmade tortillas are some of the best I’ve eaten. They’re gigantic, thick, and bread-like, with serious corn flavor and a hint of toastiness. These tortillas are excellent straight out of the bag, but they don’t suffer from reheating. Toasting on a burner just enhances the flavor of the corn and doesn’t dry the crazy-moist tortillas out in the slightest. A dip in hot oil turns the tortilla flaky — a pleasant surprise.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Runner-up Hearty Tortillas:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"http://www.primaveratamales.com/html/products.php\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Primavera Large Stone Ground Organic Tortillas\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_102627\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/primavera-packaging.jpg\" alt=\"Primavera stone ground organic tortillas.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-102627\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/primavera-packaging.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/primavera-packaging-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/primavera-packaging-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/primavera-packaging-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/primavera-packaging-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/primavera-packaging-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Primavera stone ground organic tortillas. \u003ccite>(Kate Williams)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_102628\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/primavera-unwrapped.jpg\" alt=\"Primavera’s tortillas are widely available across the Bay Area.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1313\" class=\"size-full wp-image-102628\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/primavera-unwrapped.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/primavera-unwrapped-400x274.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/primavera-unwrapped-800x547.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/primavera-unwrapped-1440x985.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/primavera-unwrapped-1180x807.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/primavera-unwrapped-960x657.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Primavera’s tortillas are widely available across the Bay Area. \u003ccite>(Kate Williams)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Also on the thick and hearty side are Primavera’s tortillas. The popular tortilla and tamale company bases its recipes on Diana Kennedy’s The Cuisines of Mexico, and this rustic, homemade style certainly comes through in the final product. Each tortilla is distinctive and thick, with distinct nutty and sweet corn notes. While the tortillas could use some salt, they’re still a solid option, steamed, toasted and fried. While expensive ($6.49 for a dozen) Primavera tortillas are made with non-GMO organic corn. The price could be worth the cost if you are concerned about such things.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Best Heirloom Tortillas:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"http://calaveraoakland.com/menu/\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Calavera Blue Corn Tortillas\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_102617\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/calavera-unwrapped-2.jpg\" alt=\"Calavera’s tortillas are available for dine-in or take-out.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1331\" class=\"size-full wp-image-102617\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/calavera-unwrapped-2.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/calavera-unwrapped-2-400x277.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/calavera-unwrapped-2-800x555.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/calavera-unwrapped-2-1440x998.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/calavera-unwrapped-2-1180x818.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/calavera-unwrapped-2-960x666.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Calavera’s tortillas are available for dine-in or take-out. \u003ccite>(Kate Williams)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Like La Palma and Primavera, Calavera makes its own masa in-house and hand-presses tortillas to order. But what sets this new Oakland restaurant apart is the corn it sources to make both its blue and yellow tortillas. Calavera brings in its corn from Anson Mills, one of the best (okay, probably the best) source for heirloom varieties of American grains like corn. And the results are outstanding. Calavera’s tortillas, which you can taste while dining at the restaurant or order ahead for take-out, are earthy and rich in ways that tortillas made with standard varieties of corn can never reach. The tortillas are soft, moist, and pliable, even when eaten cold — not an easy accomplishment. They’re also impeccably seasoned, making the tortillas an excellent snack, sans toppings. I preferred steaming these tortillas to reheat them, although toasting is not a bad option. Hot oil detracts from the complexity of the corn, so I would likely not go that route again.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Runner-up Heirloom Tortillas:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"http://tortillasdelatierra.com/products\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Tortillas de la Tierra White Corn Delgadas\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_102618\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/de-la-tierra-packaging.jpg\" alt=\"Tortillas de la Tierra tortillas.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1371\" class=\"size-full wp-image-102618\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/de-la-tierra-packaging.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/de-la-tierra-packaging-400x286.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/de-la-tierra-packaging-800x571.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/de-la-tierra-packaging-1440x1028.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/de-la-tierra-packaging-1180x843.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/de-la-tierra-packaging-960x686.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tortillas de la Tierra tortillas. \u003ccite>(Kate Williams)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_102619\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/de-la-tierra-unwrapped.jpg\" alt=\"Tortillas from de la Tierra are subtle and sweet.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1307\" class=\"size-full wp-image-102619\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/de-la-tierra-unwrapped.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/de-la-tierra-unwrapped-400x272.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/de-la-tierra-unwrapped-800x545.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/de-la-tierra-unwrapped-1440x980.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/de-la-tierra-unwrapped-1180x803.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/de-la-tierra-unwrapped-960x654.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tortillas from de la Tierra are subtle and sweet. \u003ccite>(Kate Williams)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>In a similar vein are the products from Novato-based Tortillas de la Tierra. The small company sells cornmeal and masa made from organic and heirloom grains, in addition to a line-up of a couple different sized tortillas. Their white corn delgadas are petite and thick, with a very moist interior and slightly flaky texture. The corn flavor is subtle, and could have been enhanced with a slightly heavier hand with the salt. Still, they’re solid tortillas, and taste even better when lightly toasted. Steaming is also a good option for reheating, but I’d skip the hot oil. 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"content": "\u003cp>If you drive through Marin or Sonoma, chances are you'll see thousands and thousands of dairy cows. The area has long been the main provider of milk and dairy products in Northern California. And in recent years, the vast majority of those farms have gone organic. Seems like it should be easy, then, to buy delicious, fresh, local, organic milk, right?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Unfortunately, it's a bit more complicated than just ringing up the milkman. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Because of the economics of distributing milk widely -- processing it, pasteurizing it, bottling it, and getting it into stores, all while making sure it complies with federal health and safety regulations within a short shelf life -- most local dairies simply don't find it feasible to sell their milk directly to consumers. The milk from the vast majority of the cows you see is sold to a distributor -- ie. a larger milk and dairy company.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Now, fortunately, around here there are a few very good companies to sell to. Many of the local organic dairy farms sell their milk either to \u003ca href=\"http://strausfamilycreamery.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Straus Family Creamery\u003c/a> or to \u003ca href=\"http://www.cloverpetaluma.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Clover Stornetta Farms\u003c/a>. Straus, based in Marin, was the first certified organic dairy in the west and makes a whole range of organic dairy products now, which it sells at many Bay Area stores. (\u003ca href=\"http://strausfamilycreamery.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Check their website for store locations\u003c/a>.) Clover, based in Petaluma, has been around since the early 1900s and focuses on organic, sustainable dairy products, which are also sold at many, many Bay Area stores. (\u003ca href=\"http://www.cloverpetaluma.com/where-to-buy/\" target=\"_blank\">Check their website for locations\u003c/a>.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>With those as the two main purveyors of organic milk in the Bay Area, the other options are somewhat limited. Some local farmers instead sell to \u003ca href=\"http://www.organicvalley.coop/products/milk/\" target=\"_blank\">Organic Valley\u003c/a>, a national co-op of farmers that has a California branch. And, around the Bay Area, \u003ca href=\"http://www.berkeleyfarms.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Berkeley Farms\u003c/a> is also a popular choice for dairy farmers to contract with. Berkeley Farms is a brand of the national company \u003ca href=\"http://www.deanfoods.com/brands/berkeley.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Dean Foods\u003c/a>, and \u003ca href=\"http://www.berkeleyfarms.com/products/organic/\" target=\"_blank\">Berkeley Farms sells Horizon Organics' products\u003c/a> as a distributor of the brand. But Horizon Organics is actually a brand of WhiteWave, which \u003ca href=\"http://www.deanfoods.com/our-company/news-room/press-release.aspx?StoryID=1813833\" target=\"_blank\">spun-off from Dean Foods in 2013\u003c/a> -- though that Horizon line has come under \u003ca href=\"http://www.cornucopia.org/2014/02/horizon-organic-factory-farm-accused-improprieties/\" target=\"_blank\">some criticism\u003c/a> in the past. It, however, was found to be meeting all the federal organic standards and has said that it holds up \u003ca href=\"https://www.horizondairy.com/standards-of-care\" target=\"_blank\">the highest standards of care\u003c/a>. (Or, if you're looking for raw milk, the two main California options are based a little further afield: \u003ca href=\"http://claravalefarm.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Claravale Farms\u003c/a> in Panoche or \u003ca href=\"http://www.organicpastures.com/stores\" target=\"_blank\">Organic Pastures\u003c/a> in Fresno.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>We, then, instead, went in search of local Bay Area creameries and dairies that offered other options. While there are countless cheesemakers -- in fact, many of the dairies that sell to Straus or Clover keep a certain amount of their own milk to make cheeses -- we were looking for other non-cheese dairy products. Here are a few of our favorites. If we missed your favorite, let us know in the comments. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[gallery type=\"slideshow\" link=\"none\" size=\"full\" ids=\"102413,102412,102411,102409,102410,102408,102415,102414\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Saint Benoît\u003c/strong> is one of the rare local, organic dairies that sells its own milk directly to consumers. It does that in glass bottles -- both small grab-and-go sizes and larger servings -- which you put a deposit on and return after you're done. The whole milk is from about 500 Jersey cows, who roam on 1,000 acres of land at the dairy farm outside Petaluma. That milk is then vat-pasteurized at the creamery on the farm, which allows it to be heated to a much lower temperature. While Saint Benoît sells thousands of bottles of milk now, the company's first passion was its yogurt. When Benoît de Korsak and his brother, David, founded the creamery in 2004 it was all about the French-style yogurt of their youth: yogurt that's smooth, mild, and has very little added to it. Their Meyer lemon French-style yogurt won a \u003ca href=\"http://www.goodfoodawards.org/2015-winners/\" target=\"_blank\">Good Food award\u003c/a> earlier this year. Now they sell yogurt, milk, a kind of coffee milk, yogurt cheese, and ice milk -- like ice cream but without the cream. The goal is sustainable, healthy, fresh products that you'd want to eat and want your kids to eat. Saint Benoît's milk is only sold in California at \u003ca href=\"http://www.stbenoit.com/find-our-products/\" target=\"_blank\">local stores and farmers markets\u003c/a>, but its other products are sold nationwide. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.stbenoit.com/\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Saint Benoît\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n1796 Pepper Rd. 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In fact, \u003cstrong>McClelland's Dairy\u003c/strong> in Petaluma, headed up by the McClelland parents and their daughter, Jana, is just one of two local dairies run by different branches of the family. (The other is operated by Jana's brother and his wife, Jolynn, herself an heir of another long-standing dairy family.) McClelland's Dairy has about 1,000 milking cows, and another few hundred babies and non-milking cows at any point, on over 500 acres. While the main farm houses the milking barn and a barn where the cows can come inside when it's too rainy or hot, the dairy also has a number of other ranches around the area. Once the babies reach a certain age, they're sent to one farm to graze and grow. Another farm houses the chickens, whose eggs can help sick cows with digestion issues, and a herd of goats. The whole operation is finely tuned, with a rotation system for the cows and a nutritionist taking care of all their dietary needs. For the last dozen years, the farm has been all organic. During dry seasons, the cows are fed organic grass mixed with nutrients, like kelp and aloe vera. Most of the dairy's milk is sold to \u003ca href=\"http://www.organicvalley.coop/\" target=\"_blank\">Organic Valley\u003c/a>, a national co-op for organic farmers. In California, Organic Valley has about seven farmers, who it then collectively serves as the distributor for. In 2003, McClelland's also began selling butter, which is made at the \u003ca href=\"http://www.petalumacreamerycheeseshop.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Petaluma Creamery\u003c/a>. And, the farm now sells its fresh eggs, squashes, and lavender bundles as well. In October, they also operate a pumpkin patch on weekends -- with a hay bale maze and games for the kids.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.mcclellandsdairy.com/\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>McClelland's Dairy\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n6475 Bodega Ave. [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/4Cpkaq\" target=\"_blank\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPetaluma, CA 94952\u003cbr>\nPh: (707) 664-0452\u003cbr>\nHours: No public hours; pumpkin patch open Sat-Sun, 10am-5pm\u003cbr>\nWhere to buy: Milk - through the co-op Organic Valley; check \u003ca href=\"http://www.organicvalley.coop/store-locator/where-to-buy/\" target=\"_blank\">Organic Valley's website\u003c/a> for store locations. 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The 378-acre farm, closer to Valley Ford than Petaluma, produces and sells sheep's milk, along with one-of-a-kind sheep's milk ice cream and sheep's milk butter. (While they have plans to make their own cheeses eventually as well, right now the farm sells some of its milk to \u003ca href=\"http://www.bellwetherfarms.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Bellwether Farms\u003c/a>, which makes sheep's milk cheese and yogurt.) Started in 2010 by Joe and Missy Adiego, and Joe's parents, Haverton Hill is the family's attempt to get back to the land. Though the two initially thought of raising goats, they ultimately decided to go with something not many people do around here: sheep. There are now about 900 sheep -- though only 350 to 700 are milking at any given time, depending on the season. Along with the main farm, the family also has another 130 acres that's predominantly for the baby sheep, and leases some 100 acres nearby for pasture at certain times of the year. Though the milk isn't certified organic, because the sheep are fed non-organic alfalfa, the pastures are all organic. In 2014, Haverton Hill also opened a very small creamery on the main farm to make ice cream and butter. But it's a small operation. Milk is bottled just twice per week and the whole thing is run by the family and one employee, who was hired when Missy was pregnant with their third kid. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.havertonhill.com/\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Haverton Hill\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n5110 Bloomfield Rd. 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Jennifer Lynn Bice took over for her parents in the late 1970s and over the years the operation has massively expanded -- as has the public acceptance of goat milk. Now, the main 20-acre farm is home to 300 goats and the company contracts with eight other farms to buy their milk as well. While its goat milk products aren't certified organic, Redwood Hill Farm was the first goat farm to be certified humane and now all the farms it works with have to be certified humane as well. In 2004, they opened a fairly large creamery in Sebastopol to make goat milk kefir, goat milk yogurt, and goat cheese. While Redwood Hill Farm stopped selling pure goat milk a few years ago, they did launch an organic lactose-free line in 2010, called \u003ca href=\"http://greenvalleylactosefree.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Green Valley Organics\u003c/a>. Green Valley Organics makes kefir, yogurt, sour cream, and cream cheese. The idea is that many people who have trouble processing dairy find goat milk products easier to digest -- and, in turn, tasty lactose-free products. The company's cheeses are only sold on the West Coast, but the rest of its yogurts, kefirs, sour creams, and cream cheese can be found around the country.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.redwoodhill.com/\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Redwood Hill\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n2064 Gravenstein Hwy. 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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>If you drive through Marin or Sonoma, chances are you'll see thousands and thousands of dairy cows. The area has long been the main provider of milk and dairy products in Northern California. And in recent years, the vast majority of those farms have gone organic. Seems like it should be easy, then, to buy delicious, fresh, local, organic milk, right?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Unfortunately, it's a bit more complicated than just ringing up the milkman. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Because of the economics of distributing milk widely -- processing it, pasteurizing it, bottling it, and getting it into stores, all while making sure it complies with federal health and safety regulations within a short shelf life -- most local dairies simply don't find it feasible to sell their milk directly to consumers. The milk from the vast majority of the cows you see is sold to a distributor -- ie. a larger milk and dairy company.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Now, fortunately, around here there are a few very good companies to sell to. Many of the local organic dairy farms sell their milk either to \u003ca href=\"http://strausfamilycreamery.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Straus Family Creamery\u003c/a> or to \u003ca href=\"http://www.cloverpetaluma.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Clover Stornetta Farms\u003c/a>. Straus, based in Marin, was the first certified organic dairy in the west and makes a whole range of organic dairy products now, which it sells at many Bay Area stores. (\u003ca href=\"http://strausfamilycreamery.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Check their website for store locations\u003c/a>.) Clover, based in Petaluma, has been around since the early 1900s and focuses on organic, sustainable dairy products, which are also sold at many, many Bay Area stores. (\u003ca href=\"http://www.cloverpetaluma.com/where-to-buy/\" target=\"_blank\">Check their website for locations\u003c/a>.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>With those as the two main purveyors of organic milk in the Bay Area, the other options are somewhat limited. Some local farmers instead sell to \u003ca href=\"http://www.organicvalley.coop/products/milk/\" target=\"_blank\">Organic Valley\u003c/a>, a national co-op of farmers that has a California branch. And, around the Bay Area, \u003ca href=\"http://www.berkeleyfarms.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Berkeley Farms\u003c/a> is also a popular choice for dairy farmers to contract with. Berkeley Farms is a brand of the national company \u003ca href=\"http://www.deanfoods.com/brands/berkeley.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Dean Foods\u003c/a>, and \u003ca href=\"http://www.berkeleyfarms.com/products/organic/\" target=\"_blank\">Berkeley Farms sells Horizon Organics' products\u003c/a> as a distributor of the brand. But Horizon Organics is actually a brand of WhiteWave, which \u003ca href=\"http://www.deanfoods.com/our-company/news-room/press-release.aspx?StoryID=1813833\" target=\"_blank\">spun-off from Dean Foods in 2013\u003c/a> -- though that Horizon line has come under \u003ca href=\"http://www.cornucopia.org/2014/02/horizon-organic-factory-farm-accused-improprieties/\" target=\"_blank\">some criticism\u003c/a> in the past. It, however, was found to be meeting all the federal organic standards and has said that it holds up \u003ca href=\"https://www.horizondairy.com/standards-of-care\" target=\"_blank\">the highest standards of care\u003c/a>. (Or, if you're looking for raw milk, the two main California options are based a little further afield: \u003ca href=\"http://claravalefarm.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Claravale Farms\u003c/a> in Panoche or \u003ca href=\"http://www.organicpastures.com/stores\" target=\"_blank\">Organic Pastures\u003c/a> in Fresno.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>We, then, instead, went in search of local Bay Area creameries and dairies that offered other options. While there are countless cheesemakers -- in fact, many of the dairies that sell to Straus or Clover keep a certain amount of their own milk to make cheeses -- we were looking for other non-cheese dairy products. Here are a few of our favorites. If we missed your favorite, let us know in the comments. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Saint Benoît\u003c/strong> is one of the rare local, organic dairies that sells its own milk directly to consumers. It does that in glass bottles -- both small grab-and-go sizes and larger servings -- which you put a deposit on and return after you're done. The whole milk is from about 500 Jersey cows, who roam on 1,000 acres of land at the dairy farm outside Petaluma. That milk is then vat-pasteurized at the creamery on the farm, which allows it to be heated to a much lower temperature. While Saint Benoît sells thousands of bottles of milk now, the company's first passion was its yogurt. When Benoît de Korsak and his brother, David, founded the creamery in 2004 it was all about the French-style yogurt of their youth: yogurt that's smooth, mild, and has very little added to it. Their Meyer lemon French-style yogurt won a \u003ca href=\"http://www.goodfoodawards.org/2015-winners/\" target=\"_blank\">Good Food award\u003c/a> earlier this year. Now they sell yogurt, milk, a kind of coffee milk, yogurt cheese, and ice milk -- like ice cream but without the cream. The goal is sustainable, healthy, fresh products that you'd want to eat and want your kids to eat. Saint Benoît's milk is only sold in California at \u003ca href=\"http://www.stbenoit.com/find-our-products/\" target=\"_blank\">local stores and farmers markets\u003c/a>, but its other products are sold nationwide. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.stbenoit.com/\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Saint Benoît\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n1796 Pepper Rd. [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/cD9mqv\" target=\"_blank\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPetaluma, CA 94952\u003cbr>\nHours: No public hours\u003cbr>\nWhere to buy: Online at GoodEggs.com; at San Rafael Civic Center Farmers Market, Ferry Plaza Farmers Market, Temescal Farmers Market, and others; at most Bay Area natural food stores -- see \u003ca href=\"http://www.stbenoit.com/find-our-products/\" target=\"_blank\">full list of locations on their website\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/saintbenoitcreamery\" target=\"_blank\">Saint Benoît Creamery\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cp>Sandwiches, burritos, slices of pizza -- these are all solid options if you want a fast, affordable meal. But as a Korean-American who grew up eating rice with breakfast, lunch and dinner, my idea of a \"meat and three\" often includes this staple grain from Asia. Given the \u003ca href=\"http://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/Asian-population-swells-in-Bay-Area-state-nation-3425777.php\" target=\"_blank\">diverse ethnic population of the Bay Area\u003c/a>, there's no shortage of restaurants to order a humble rice plate -- in its numerous incarnations -- around the clock. Here's five places that I've selected to show the range of tasty rice plates that are available in Oakland; please let us know your favorites in the comments. (And stay tuned for my follow-up post about rice bowls.)\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>\u003cstrong>Tastiest Breakfast-For-Dinner Rice Plate\u003c/strong>\u003c/h3>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_101920\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-101920\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/IMG_6283.jpg\" alt=\"Chilli Padi's nasi lemak is a spicy melange of salty, fishy and savory flavors.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1079\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/IMG_6283.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/IMG_6283-400x225.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/IMG_6283-800x450.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/IMG_6283-1440x809.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/IMG_6283-1180x663.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/IMG_6283-960x540.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Chilli Padi's nasi lemak is a spicy melange of salty, fishy and savory flavors. \u003ccite>(Jenny Oh)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Whenever I head to \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://chillipadimalaysiancuisine.com/index.html\" target=\"_blank\">Chilli Padi Malaysian Cuisine\u003c/a>\u003c/strong> -- which is located right in the heart of downtown Oakland's Chinatown -- I admit I'm rather lazy and default to ordering one of two of my favorite Malay dishes: a big bowl of \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laksa\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cem>laksa mee\u003c/em>\u003c/a>, a spicy coconut milk noodle soup, or \u003cem>\u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nasi_lemak\" target=\"_blank\">nasi lemak\u003c/a>, \u003c/em>which is considered\u003cem> \u003c/em>the country's national dish. Typically eaten for breakfast, it's now consumed all day in Malaysia and neighboring Southeast Asian countries. There's myriad incarnations, but a traditional version, like the one served at Chilli Padi, contains the following mini-buffet: stir-fried, chili-infused anchovies; roasted, salted peanuts; half of a hard-boiled egg, curried meat (in this case, tender slices chicken with potatoes); fresh cucumbers; and \u003cem>\u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sambal\" target=\"_blank\">sambal\u003c/a>\u003c/em>, or chili paste. They also include a small side of pickled cabbage that's reminiscent of a milder form of \u003cem>\u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kimchi\" target=\"_blank\">kimchi\u003c/a>\u003c/em>. But the most alluring component is its centerpiece: an aromatic mound of coconut milk rice flavored with cloves and \u003cem>\u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pandanus\" target=\"_blank\">pandan\u003c/a>\u003c/em> leaves. (Sometimes the entire dish is wrapped in or served on top of one of these leaves as well.) Its rich flavor lives up to the dish's name, as \u003cem>nasi lemak \u003c/em>translates to \"fat rice\" (although from a culinary standpoint, \u003ca href=\"http://zesterdaily.com/cooking/malaysian-rice-dish-nasi-lemak-recipe/\" target=\"_blank\">it means \"enriched\"\u003c/a>.) There's a good chance you'll leave the restaurant a little bit fatter and happier afterwards.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://chillipadimalaysiancuisine.com/index.html\" target=\"_blank\">Chilli Padi\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n366 8th Street [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/Px7wDH83gDr\" target=\"_blank\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94607\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 891-8862\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon-Thu and Sun 11am-10pm; Fri-Sat 11am-10:30pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/chillipadimalaysiancuisine\" target=\"_blank\">Chilli Padi Malaysian Cuisine\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $ (Rice Plates $10 and under)\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>\u003cstrong>Best Cinderella-esque Rice Plate\u003c/strong>\u003c/h3>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_102179\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/BUN.jpg\" alt=\"Bún Mam Sóc Trang's plentiful broken rice plate also comes with a small bowl of clear chicken-pork broth. \" width=\"1920\" height=\"1079\" class=\"size-full wp-image-102179\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/BUN.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/BUN-400x225.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/BUN-800x450.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/BUN-1440x809.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/BUN-1180x663.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/BUN-960x540.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bún Mam Sóc Trang's plentiful broken rice plate also comes with a small bowl of clear chicken-pork broth. \u003ccite>(Jenny Oh)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>I've heaped loads of praise upon \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/b%C3%BAn-mam-s%C3%B3c-trang-oakland-2\" target=\"_blank\">Bún Mam Sóc Trang\u003c/a> \u003c/strong>in my previous '5 Bites' write-up about \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2013/07/30/5-bites-un-pho-gettable-vietnamese-food-in-oakland/\" target=\"_blank\">excellent Vietnamese food in Oakland\u003c/a>. It's worth trekking out to East Oakland to eat anything and everything that emerges from their homestyle kitchen -- but you can't go wrong with ordering the beloved Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City) street food dish, \u003cem>\u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/C%C6%A1m_t%E1%BA%A5m\" target=\"_blank\">cơm tấm\u003c/a>\u003c/em>, or broken rice plates. (The dish originates from southern Vietnamese farmers that repurposed the unsellable grains that were broken during the milling process into cheap meals.) There's 11 to choose from on their menu, depending on whether you want grilled or shredded pork, crispy chicken or simmered prawns. They're paired with great sides such as \u003cem>s\u003c/em>\u003ci>trứng hấp, \u003c/i>or steamed\u003ci> \u003c/i>egg cakes filled with translucent noodles and pork and fried shrimp cakes with a delicate, flaky crust. Be sure to dip your meat in the \u003cem>nuoc cham\u003c/em> made from fermented fish sauce.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/b%C3%BAn-mam-s%C3%B3c-trang-oakland-2\" target=\"_blank\">Bún Mam Sóc Trang\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n1326 E 18th Street [\u003ca href=\"http://goo.gl/maps/lCuGK\" target=\"_blank\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94606\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 534-2828\u003cbr>\nHours: Tue-Sun 8am-6pm; From 4-6pm, Take-Out Only\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $ (Rice Plates $10 and under)\u003cbr>\nCash only \u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>\u003cstrong>The Best Polynesian Rice Plate with Thanksgiving-Sized Portions\u003c/strong>\u003c/h3>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_102024\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-102024\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/IMG_6357.jpg\" alt=\"The overflowing BBQ Plate at Mo's Hut is more like a full-size platter of food.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/IMG_6357.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/IMG_6357-400x225.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/IMG_6357-800x450.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/IMG_6357-1440x810.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/IMG_6357-1180x664.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/IMG_6357-960x540.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The overflowing BBQ Plate at Mo's Hut is more like a full-size platter of food. \u003ccite>(Jenny Oh)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>As global explorers landed on Hawaii's shores throughout its history of settlement, native foods that were gradually introduced -- such as \u003cem>\u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malasada\" target=\"_blank\">malasadas\u003c/a>\u003c/em> (Portugal) and \u003cem>\u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cha_siu_bao\" target=\"_blank\">manapua\u003c/a>\u003c/em> (China) -- helped create a diverse indigenous cuisine. Japan's influence is most evident, with unique dishes like \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spam_musubi\" target=\"_blank\">Spam \u003cem>musubi\u003c/em>\u003c/a>, \u003cem>\u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poke_(fish_salad)\" target=\"_blank\">poke\u003c/a>\u003c/em> and \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shave_ice\" target=\"_blank\">shave ice\u003c/a>. Over at \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/mos-hut-oakland\" target=\"_blank\">Mo's Hut\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>, a cozy \u003ca href=\"http://www.eastbayexpress.com/oakland/food-tastes-better-when-youre-having-fun/Content?oid=4247574\" target=\"_blank\">Samoan-Hawaiian venue\u003c/a> in Fruitvale, you can get a quintessential Hawaiian \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plate_lunch\" target=\"_blank\">plate lunch\u003c/a> with platter-sized portions. The standard two scoops of white rice and macaroni salad (with a hefty addition of potatoes and imitation crab) are crammed into a container that barely holds a huge pile of grilled short ribs (prepared and seasoned like Korean \u003cem>\u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galbi\" target=\"_blank\">kalbi\u003c/a>\u003c/em>) and barbecued chicken thighs and beef that are glazed with a sweet teriyaki sauce. This feast will easily feed two people, so sharing is encouraged. If you're in the mood for something different, they also have the \"Mo's Special\" with corned beef, \u003cem>chop suey\u003c/em>, barbecued chicken and coconut milk bananas.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/mos-hut-oakland\" target=\"_blank\">Mo's Hut\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n2676 Fruitvale Avenue [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/k7sn2iuxAT52\" target=\"_blank\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94601\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 328-1677\u003cbr>\nHours: Tue-Fri 10am-7pm; Sat 9am-7pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/mos.hut.7\" target=\"_blank\">Mo's Hut\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $$ (Rice Plates $11-$17)\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>\u003cstrong>The Rice Plate with the Best International Pedigree\u003c/strong>\u003c/h3>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_101991\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-101991\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/Dama.jpg\" alt=\"Juicy pork tonkatsu swims in a pool of savory curry sauce from AS B-Dama.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1079\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/Dama.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/Dama-400x225.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/Dama-800x450.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/Dama-1440x809.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/Dama-1180x663.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/Dama-960x540.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Juicy pork tonkatsu swims in a pool of savory curry sauce from AS B-Dama. \u003ccite>(Jenny Oh)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Curry rice, or \u003cem>\u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_curry\" target=\"_blank\">karē raisu\u003c/a>\u003c/em>, is a fusion dish that dates back to the 19th century. \u003ca href=\"http://www.seriouseats.com/2010/06/big-in-japan-kare-raisu-japanese-curry-rice.html\" target=\"_blank\">It was introduced to the Japanese by the British\u003c/a> (who developed a taste for curry during the era of colonial rule in India.) A part of my mom's repertoire of Korean \"fast food,\" it was one of the quick-and-easy dinners she'd throw together for my brother and me. She'd sautée chopped onions, carrots and potatoes with chunks of beef, then simmer the mixture with water and cubes of concentrated curry spices from the popular \u003ca href=\"http://www.sbfoods-worldwide.com/foodCulture/curry/foods.html\" target=\"_blank\">S & B \"Golden Curry\" brand\u003c/a>. (Koreans also became partial to curry rice through similar wartime circumstances; they were influenced by Japanese culture during the \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Korea_under_Japanese_rule\" target=\"_blank\">35-year period of occupation\u003c/a> in the early 20th century.) The \u003ci>katsu-karē\u003c/i> variant comes with a breaded, deep-fried pork cutlet that downtown Oakland's \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.asbdama.com/\" target=\"_blank\">AS B-Dama\u003c/a>\u003c/strong> offers on its lunchtime menu. With no added vegetables, their earthy, flavorful curry is less like a stew and functions more as a dipping sauce for their juicy \u003cem>\u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tonkatsu\" target=\"_blank\">tonkatsu\u003c/a>\u003c/em>. And a fresh garden salad with ginger dressing nicely balances the substantial helpings of starch and protein. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.asbdama.com/\" target=\"_blank\">AS B-Dama\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nSwan’s Market, 907 Washington Street [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/k2qXvgaucZx\" target=\"_blank\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94607\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 251-1113\u003cbr>\nHours: Everyday 11:30am-2pm; 5:30-10pm; Closed Sunday\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/asbdama\" target=\"_blank\">AS B-Dama\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $$ (Rice Plates $11-$17)\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>\u003cstrong>Best Thai Comfort Food Rice Plate\u003c/strong>\u003c/h3>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_101923\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-101923\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/IMG_6279.jpg\" alt=\"Khao mun gai is a classic Thai comfort food dish.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1079\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/IMG_6279.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/IMG_6279-400x225.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/IMG_6279-800x450.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/IMG_6279-1440x809.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/IMG_6279-1180x663.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/IMG_6279-960x540.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Khao mun gai is a classic Thai comfort food dish. \u003ccite>(Jenny Oh)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>I've been a fan of Oakland's \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.hawkerfare.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Hawker Fare\u003c/a>\u003c/strong> since its opening back in 2011 when I first \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2011/06/04/hawker-fare/\" target=\"_blank\">reviewed it for Bay Area Bites\u003c/a>. They've tweaked their offerings over the years and now serve nine rice plates, instead of bowls, at lunchtime. It's no surprise that \u003ca title=\"Hainanese chicken rice\" href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hainanese_chicken_rice\">Hainanese chicken rice\u003c/a>, one of Singapore's national dishes (which originally hailed from southern China), is featured on Hawker Fare's street food-centric menu. They serve the Thai rendition here (\u003cem>khao mun gai\u003c/em>) but the basic components are similar: poached, boneless chicken that's silkily soft in texture; unctuous rice cooked in chicken broth and fat; crisp cucumber slices; sprigs of cilantro; and a thick, fermented bean dipping sauce. (Chili sauce or chicken broth often accompanies the Singapore or Malay versions.) Be sure to add an over easy fried egg for $1.50 to up the umami quotient.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.hawkerfare.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Hawker Fare\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nAddress: 2300 Webster Street [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/GNPZALUqjvR2\" target=\"_blank\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94612\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 832-8896\u003cbr>\nHours: Lunch: Mon–Fri 11am–2:30pm; Dinner: Tue–Thu 5:30pm-9:30pm Fri-Sat 5:30pm–10pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hawker-Fare/149165815151519\" target=\"_blank\">Hawker Fare\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/hawkerfareOAK\">@hawkerfareOAK\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $$ (Rice Plates $11-$17)\u003c/p>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>Sandwiches, burritos, slices of pizza -- these are all solid options if you want a fast, affordable meal. But as a Korean-American who grew up eating rice with breakfast, lunch and dinner, my idea of a \"meat and three\" often includes this staple grain from Asia. Given the \u003ca href=\"http://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/Asian-population-swells-in-Bay-Area-state-nation-3425777.php\" target=\"_blank\">diverse ethnic population of the Bay Area\u003c/a>, there's no shortage of restaurants to order a humble rice plate -- in its numerous incarnations -- around the clock. Here's five places that I've selected to show the range of tasty rice plates that are available in Oakland; please let us know your favorites in the comments. (And stay tuned for my follow-up post about rice bowls.)\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>\u003cstrong>Tastiest Breakfast-For-Dinner Rice Plate\u003c/strong>\u003c/h3>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_101920\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-101920\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/IMG_6283.jpg\" alt=\"Chilli Padi's nasi lemak is a spicy melange of salty, fishy and savory flavors.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1079\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/IMG_6283.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/IMG_6283-400x225.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/IMG_6283-800x450.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/IMG_6283-1440x809.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/IMG_6283-1180x663.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/IMG_6283-960x540.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Chilli Padi's nasi lemak is a spicy melange of salty, fishy and savory flavors. \u003ccite>(Jenny Oh)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Whenever I head to \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://chillipadimalaysiancuisine.com/index.html\" target=\"_blank\">Chilli Padi Malaysian Cuisine\u003c/a>\u003c/strong> -- which is located right in the heart of downtown Oakland's Chinatown -- I admit I'm rather lazy and default to ordering one of two of my favorite Malay dishes: a big bowl of \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laksa\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cem>laksa mee\u003c/em>\u003c/a>, a spicy coconut milk noodle soup, or \u003cem>\u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nasi_lemak\" target=\"_blank\">nasi lemak\u003c/a>, \u003c/em>which is considered\u003cem> \u003c/em>the country's national dish. Typically eaten for breakfast, it's now consumed all day in Malaysia and neighboring Southeast Asian countries. There's myriad incarnations, but a traditional version, like the one served at Chilli Padi, contains the following mini-buffet: stir-fried, chili-infused anchovies; roasted, salted peanuts; half of a hard-boiled egg, curried meat (in this case, tender slices chicken with potatoes); fresh cucumbers; and \u003cem>\u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sambal\" target=\"_blank\">sambal\u003c/a>\u003c/em>, or chili paste. They also include a small side of pickled cabbage that's reminiscent of a milder form of \u003cem>\u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kimchi\" target=\"_blank\">kimchi\u003c/a>\u003c/em>. But the most alluring component is its centerpiece: an aromatic mound of coconut milk rice flavored with cloves and \u003cem>\u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pandanus\" target=\"_blank\">pandan\u003c/a>\u003c/em> leaves. (Sometimes the entire dish is wrapped in or served on top of one of these leaves as well.) Its rich flavor lives up to the dish's name, as \u003cem>nasi lemak \u003c/em>translates to \"fat rice\" (although from a culinary standpoint, \u003ca href=\"http://zesterdaily.com/cooking/malaysian-rice-dish-nasi-lemak-recipe/\" target=\"_blank\">it means \"enriched\"\u003c/a>.) There's a good chance you'll leave the restaurant a little bit fatter and happier afterwards.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://chillipadimalaysiancuisine.com/index.html\" target=\"_blank\">Chilli Padi\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n366 8th Street [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/Px7wDH83gDr\" target=\"_blank\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94607\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 891-8862\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon-Thu and Sun 11am-10pm; Fri-Sat 11am-10:30pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/chillipadimalaysiancuisine\" target=\"_blank\">Chilli Padi Malaysian Cuisine\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $ (Rice Plates $10 and under)\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>\u003cstrong>Best Cinderella-esque Rice Plate\u003c/strong>\u003c/h3>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_102179\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/BUN.jpg\" alt=\"Bún Mam Sóc Trang's plentiful broken rice plate also comes with a small bowl of clear chicken-pork broth. \" width=\"1920\" height=\"1079\" class=\"size-full wp-image-102179\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/BUN.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/BUN-400x225.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/BUN-800x450.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/BUN-1440x809.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/BUN-1180x663.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/BUN-960x540.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bún Mam Sóc Trang's plentiful broken rice plate also comes with a small bowl of clear chicken-pork broth. \u003ccite>(Jenny Oh)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>I've heaped loads of praise upon \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/b%C3%BAn-mam-s%C3%B3c-trang-oakland-2\" target=\"_blank\">Bún Mam Sóc Trang\u003c/a> \u003c/strong>in my previous '5 Bites' write-up about \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2013/07/30/5-bites-un-pho-gettable-vietnamese-food-in-oakland/\" target=\"_blank\">excellent Vietnamese food in Oakland\u003c/a>. It's worth trekking out to East Oakland to eat anything and everything that emerges from their homestyle kitchen -- but you can't go wrong with ordering the beloved Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City) street food dish, \u003cem>\u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/C%C6%A1m_t%E1%BA%A5m\" target=\"_blank\">cơm tấm\u003c/a>\u003c/em>, or broken rice plates. (The dish originates from southern Vietnamese farmers that repurposed the unsellable grains that were broken during the milling process into cheap meals.) There's 11 to choose from on their menu, depending on whether you want grilled or shredded pork, crispy chicken or simmered prawns. They're paired with great sides such as \u003cem>s\u003c/em>\u003ci>trứng hấp, \u003c/i>or steamed\u003ci> \u003c/i>egg cakes filled with translucent noodles and pork and fried shrimp cakes with a delicate, flaky crust. Be sure to dip your meat in the \u003cem>nuoc cham\u003c/em> made from fermented fish sauce.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/b%C3%BAn-mam-s%C3%B3c-trang-oakland-2\" target=\"_blank\">Bún Mam Sóc Trang\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n1326 E 18th Street [\u003ca href=\"http://goo.gl/maps/lCuGK\" target=\"_blank\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94606\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 534-2828\u003cbr>\nHours: Tue-Sun 8am-6pm; From 4-6pm, Take-Out Only\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $ (Rice Plates $10 and under)\u003cbr>\nCash only \u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>\u003cstrong>The Best Polynesian Rice Plate with Thanksgiving-Sized Portions\u003c/strong>\u003c/h3>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_102024\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-102024\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/IMG_6357.jpg\" alt=\"The overflowing BBQ Plate at Mo's Hut is more like a full-size platter of food.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/IMG_6357.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/IMG_6357-400x225.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/IMG_6357-800x450.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/IMG_6357-1440x810.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/IMG_6357-1180x664.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/IMG_6357-960x540.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The overflowing BBQ Plate at Mo's Hut is more like a full-size platter of food. \u003ccite>(Jenny Oh)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>As global explorers landed on Hawaii's shores throughout its history of settlement, native foods that were gradually introduced -- such as \u003cem>\u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malasada\" target=\"_blank\">malasadas\u003c/a>\u003c/em> (Portugal) and \u003cem>\u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cha_siu_bao\" target=\"_blank\">manapua\u003c/a>\u003c/em> (China) -- helped create a diverse indigenous cuisine. Japan's influence is most evident, with unique dishes like \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spam_musubi\" target=\"_blank\">Spam \u003cem>musubi\u003c/em>\u003c/a>, \u003cem>\u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poke_(fish_salad)\" target=\"_blank\">poke\u003c/a>\u003c/em> and \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shave_ice\" target=\"_blank\">shave ice\u003c/a>. Over at \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/mos-hut-oakland\" target=\"_blank\">Mo's Hut\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>, a cozy \u003ca href=\"http://www.eastbayexpress.com/oakland/food-tastes-better-when-youre-having-fun/Content?oid=4247574\" target=\"_blank\">Samoan-Hawaiian venue\u003c/a> in Fruitvale, you can get a quintessential Hawaiian \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plate_lunch\" target=\"_blank\">plate lunch\u003c/a> with platter-sized portions. The standard two scoops of white rice and macaroni salad (with a hefty addition of potatoes and imitation crab) are crammed into a container that barely holds a huge pile of grilled short ribs (prepared and seasoned like Korean \u003cem>\u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galbi\" target=\"_blank\">kalbi\u003c/a>\u003c/em>) and barbecued chicken thighs and beef that are glazed with a sweet teriyaki sauce. This feast will easily feed two people, so sharing is encouraged. If you're in the mood for something different, they also have the \"Mo's Special\" with corned beef, \u003cem>chop suey\u003c/em>, barbecued chicken and coconut milk bananas.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/mos-hut-oakland\" target=\"_blank\">Mo's Hut\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n2676 Fruitvale Avenue [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/k7sn2iuxAT52\" target=\"_blank\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94601\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 328-1677\u003cbr>\nHours: Tue-Fri 10am-7pm; Sat 9am-7pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/mos.hut.7\" target=\"_blank\">Mo's Hut\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $$ (Rice Plates $11-$17)\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>\u003cstrong>The Rice Plate with the Best International Pedigree\u003c/strong>\u003c/h3>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_101991\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-101991\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/Dama.jpg\" alt=\"Juicy pork tonkatsu swims in a pool of savory curry sauce from AS B-Dama.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1079\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/Dama.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/Dama-400x225.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/Dama-800x450.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/Dama-1440x809.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/Dama-1180x663.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/Dama-960x540.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Juicy pork tonkatsu swims in a pool of savory curry sauce from AS B-Dama. \u003ccite>(Jenny Oh)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Curry rice, or \u003cem>\u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_curry\" target=\"_blank\">karē raisu\u003c/a>\u003c/em>, is a fusion dish that dates back to the 19th century. \u003ca href=\"http://www.seriouseats.com/2010/06/big-in-japan-kare-raisu-japanese-curry-rice.html\" target=\"_blank\">It was introduced to the Japanese by the British\u003c/a> (who developed a taste for curry during the era of colonial rule in India.) A part of my mom's repertoire of Korean \"fast food,\" it was one of the quick-and-easy dinners she'd throw together for my brother and me. She'd sautée chopped onions, carrots and potatoes with chunks of beef, then simmer the mixture with water and cubes of concentrated curry spices from the popular \u003ca href=\"http://www.sbfoods-worldwide.com/foodCulture/curry/foods.html\" target=\"_blank\">S & B \"Golden Curry\" brand\u003c/a>. (Koreans also became partial to curry rice through similar wartime circumstances; they were influenced by Japanese culture during the \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Korea_under_Japanese_rule\" target=\"_blank\">35-year period of occupation\u003c/a> in the early 20th century.) The \u003ci>katsu-karē\u003c/i> variant comes with a breaded, deep-fried pork cutlet that downtown Oakland's \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.asbdama.com/\" target=\"_blank\">AS B-Dama\u003c/a>\u003c/strong> offers on its lunchtime menu. With no added vegetables, their earthy, flavorful curry is less like a stew and functions more as a dipping sauce for their juicy \u003cem>\u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tonkatsu\" target=\"_blank\">tonkatsu\u003c/a>\u003c/em>. And a fresh garden salad with ginger dressing nicely balances the substantial helpings of starch and protein. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.asbdama.com/\" target=\"_blank\">AS B-Dama\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nSwan’s Market, 907 Washington Street [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/k2qXvgaucZx\" target=\"_blank\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94607\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 251-1113\u003cbr>\nHours: Everyday 11:30am-2pm; 5:30-10pm; Closed Sunday\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/asbdama\" target=\"_blank\">AS B-Dama\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $$ (Rice Plates $11-$17)\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>\u003cstrong>Best Thai Comfort Food Rice Plate\u003c/strong>\u003c/h3>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_101923\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-101923\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/IMG_6279.jpg\" alt=\"Khao mun gai is a classic Thai comfort food dish.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1079\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/IMG_6279.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/IMG_6279-400x225.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/IMG_6279-800x450.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/IMG_6279-1440x809.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/IMG_6279-1180x663.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/IMG_6279-960x540.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Khao mun gai is a classic Thai comfort food dish. \u003ccite>(Jenny Oh)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>I've been a fan of Oakland's \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.hawkerfare.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Hawker Fare\u003c/a>\u003c/strong> since its opening back in 2011 when I first \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2011/06/04/hawker-fare/\" target=\"_blank\">reviewed it for Bay Area Bites\u003c/a>. They've tweaked their offerings over the years and now serve nine rice plates, instead of bowls, at lunchtime. It's no surprise that \u003ca title=\"Hainanese chicken rice\" href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hainanese_chicken_rice\">Hainanese chicken rice\u003c/a>, one of Singapore's national dishes (which originally hailed from southern China), is featured on Hawker Fare's street food-centric menu. They serve the Thai rendition here (\u003cem>khao mun gai\u003c/em>) but the basic components are similar: poached, boneless chicken that's silkily soft in texture; unctuous rice cooked in chicken broth and fat; crisp cucumber slices; sprigs of cilantro; and a thick, fermented bean dipping sauce. (Chili sauce or chicken broth often accompanies the Singapore or Malay versions.) Be sure to add an over easy fried egg for $1.50 to up the umami quotient.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cp>An avid climber, Evan Sims found that a diet high in animal fats worked best to give him the energy he needed. In fact, it wasn’t unheard of for Sims to drink a pint of heavy cream for dinner, and eat half a stick of butter before scaling a peak. (He tried to eat a whole one, but couldn’t).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>He did this before scaling a granite monolith called the Incredible Hulk in the Sierras, “and it was the first time I really showed myself you can fuel these activities with fat.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Sims, who lives in San Francisco and worked as a chemical engineer – specifically in fermentation – for about five years, is starting a new venture, with a product unlike anything on the market. He’s calling it “triple cream yogurt.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I was ready for something different, and I’ve gotten really interested in nutrition and health food in a serious way,” he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While “Peak Yogurt” (the brand name) isn’t available yet, Sims has launched a \u003ca href=\"http://igg.me/at/peak\" target=\"_blank\">crowdfunding campaign\u003c/a> to help bring it to market.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And savvy marketer that he is, he already has the endorsement of San Francisco’s \u003ca href=\"http://www.biritemarket.com\" target=\"_blank\">Bi-Rite Market\u003c/a>, whose owner Sam Mogannam has given the yogurt his highest endorsement, saying “The Greek yogurt is the best I’ve ever tasted.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_102040\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\" style=\"max-width: 400px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-102040\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/Evan-with-Yogurt-400x600.jpg\" alt=\"Evan Sims has been known to eat a half stick of butter before mountain climbing. Now he eats his own yogurt.\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/Evan-with-Yogurt-400x600.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/Evan-with-Yogurt-800x1200.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/Evan-with-Yogurt-1440x2161.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/Evan-with-Yogurt-1180x1771.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/Evan-with-Yogurt-960x1441.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Evan Sims has been known to eat a half stick of butter before mountain climbing. Now he eats his own yogurt. \u003ccite>(courtesy of Peak Yogurt)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>A self-described “former sugar junkie,” Sims has now become an evangelist for animal fat. He’s cut out all sugar from his diet, as well as gluten, and while he pretty much believes in the \u003ca href=\"http://thepaleodiet.com\" target=\"_blank\">Paleo diet\u003c/a>, he doesn’t want his yogurt to be limited to Paleo followers, as “it’s hard to put the stuff in your mouth and not fall for the explosion of creamy smoothness that it has,” he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While he hopes the pro-animal fat Paleo crowd will buy his product, there is a whole other segment of people who “just like good food and taste it and love it and don’t have strong views about nutrition or any particular diet trends. Just tasting it and liking it is enough to get them excited about it,” said Sims.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Peak Yogurt is unique, he said, because the yogurts with the highest fat content on the market tend to be marketed as dessert.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Furthermore, he said, many yogurt brands have numerous chemicals in them, as well as lots of added sugar. “Most of what’s out there is nonfat or lowfat and really sugary,” he said. “It’s like a hidden junk food.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As a chemical engineer Sims worked on the cultures that the major manufacturers use to make yogurt. He then began by making his own yogurt, adding heavy cream to a base of whole milk in a three to one ratio.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Making your own yogurt, Sims said, is “easy to learn and really fun as you just heat up some milk, put the culture in, let it set in an incubator and taste it the morning.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Whole milk yogurt at the supermarket is usually 3.5 percent milk fat, while Peak Yogurt is 12 percent; whole milk Greek yogurt at the supermarket is usually around five or six percent, while Peak Greek Yogurt is 18 percent.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The crowdfunding campaign is to bring only the Greek yogurt to market, as Peak Yogurt's first product.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I call these triple cream yogurts because the ratio from fat to protein is three to one. Triple cream brie is similar,” he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_102041\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-102041\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/Yogurt-pint-with-berries2-1920.jpg\" alt=\"Peak Yogurt tastes great with berries or honey, says Sims, just like other yogurts.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/Yogurt-pint-with-berries2-1920.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/Yogurt-pint-with-berries2-1920-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/Yogurt-pint-with-berries2-1920-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/Yogurt-pint-with-berries2-1920-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/Yogurt-pint-with-berries2-1920-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/Yogurt-pint-with-berries2-1920-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Peak Yogurt tastes great with berries or honey, says Sims, just like other yogurts. \u003ccite>(courtesy of Peak Yogurt)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Sims already has made significant headway in bringing his product to market. He will source all of his dairy products – organic, of course – from \u003ca href=\"http://www.cloverpetaluma.com\" target=\"_blank\">Clover Stornetta\u003c/a> in Petaluma, and \u003ca href=\"http://pavels.net\" target=\"_blank\">Pavel’s Yogurt\u003c/a> in San Leandro will be the co-packer, meaning the company will make it separately as per Sims’ instructions and package it for him in its preexisting facility.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The question of how much animal fat one should consume remains highly controversial.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Sims believes that conventional wisdom about too much animal fat being bad for you “never had a strong scientific basis, it was an idea that was driven by politics and special interests in the food industry rather than any kind of scientific consensus.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>However, such major medical centers such as the \u003ca href=\"http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/fat/art-20045550\" target=\"_blank\">Mayo Clinic\u003c/a> continue to advise people to eat a diet low in saturated fat, noting that it can cause a heightened risk of cardiovascular disease or type 2 diabetes.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>By launching Peak Yogurt, Sims said he is inventing a new category of yogurt. While he’s thinking of adding flavors in the future, he’s adamant there won’t be any sugar in them, because “every food in the supermarket probably has added sugar in it.” He recommends eating his with a bit of honey if desired, as you can control how much you use.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“One fact that startled me was that most popular nonfat yogurts, which historically sell the best, their added sugar makes up 35 to 55 percent of the calories,\" said Sims. \"People think of fruit-flavored yogurt as a healthy alternative but it’s not accurate.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As someone who loves the natural tang of plain yogurt, I missed it here. And I can’t say I’m actively seeking ways to get more animal fat into my diet. Yet Peak Yogurt tastes as Sims said – the creamy mouth feel gets you upon first spoonful.\u003c/p>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And savvy marketer that he is, he already has the endorsement of San Francisco’s \u003ca href=\"http://www.biritemarket.com\" target=\"_blank\">Bi-Rite Market\u003c/a>, whose owner Sam Mogannam has given the yogurt his highest endorsement, saying “The Greek yogurt is the best I’ve ever tasted.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_102040\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\" style=\"max-width: 400px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-102040\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/Evan-with-Yogurt-400x600.jpg\" alt=\"Evan Sims has been known to eat a half stick of butter before mountain climbing. Now he eats his own yogurt.\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/Evan-with-Yogurt-400x600.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/Evan-with-Yogurt-800x1200.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/Evan-with-Yogurt-1440x2161.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/Evan-with-Yogurt-1180x1771.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/Evan-with-Yogurt-960x1441.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Evan Sims has been known to eat a half stick of butter before mountain climbing. Now he eats his own yogurt. \u003ccite>(courtesy of Peak Yogurt)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>A self-described “former sugar junkie,” Sims has now become an evangelist for animal fat. He’s cut out all sugar from his diet, as well as gluten, and while he pretty much believes in the \u003ca href=\"http://thepaleodiet.com\" target=\"_blank\">Paleo diet\u003c/a>, he doesn’t want his yogurt to be limited to Paleo followers, as “it’s hard to put the stuff in your mouth and not fall for the explosion of creamy smoothness that it has,” he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While he hopes the pro-animal fat Paleo crowd will buy his product, there is a whole other segment of people who “just like good food and taste it and love it and don’t have strong views about nutrition or any particular diet trends. Just tasting it and liking it is enough to get them excited about it,” said Sims.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Peak Yogurt is unique, he said, because the yogurts with the highest fat content on the market tend to be marketed as dessert.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Furthermore, he said, many yogurt brands have numerous chemicals in them, as well as lots of added sugar. “Most of what’s out there is nonfat or lowfat and really sugary,” he said. “It’s like a hidden junk food.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As a chemical engineer Sims worked on the cultures that the major manufacturers use to make yogurt. He then began by making his own yogurt, adding heavy cream to a base of whole milk in a three to one ratio.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Making your own yogurt, Sims said, is “easy to learn and really fun as you just heat up some milk, put the culture in, let it set in an incubator and taste it the morning.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Whole milk yogurt at the supermarket is usually 3.5 percent milk fat, while Peak Yogurt is 12 percent; whole milk Greek yogurt at the supermarket is usually around five or six percent, while Peak Greek Yogurt is 18 percent.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The crowdfunding campaign is to bring only the Greek yogurt to market, as Peak Yogurt's first product.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I call these triple cream yogurts because the ratio from fat to protein is three to one. Triple cream brie is similar,” he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_102041\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-102041\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/Yogurt-pint-with-berries2-1920.jpg\" alt=\"Peak Yogurt tastes great with berries or honey, says Sims, just like other yogurts.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/Yogurt-pint-with-berries2-1920.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/Yogurt-pint-with-berries2-1920-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/Yogurt-pint-with-berries2-1920-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/Yogurt-pint-with-berries2-1920-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/Yogurt-pint-with-berries2-1920-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/Yogurt-pint-with-berries2-1920-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Peak Yogurt tastes great with berries or honey, says Sims, just like other yogurts. \u003ccite>(courtesy of Peak Yogurt)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Sims already has made significant headway in bringing his product to market. He will source all of his dairy products – organic, of course – from \u003ca href=\"http://www.cloverpetaluma.com\" target=\"_blank\">Clover Stornetta\u003c/a> in Petaluma, and \u003ca href=\"http://pavels.net\" target=\"_blank\">Pavel’s Yogurt\u003c/a> in San Leandro will be the co-packer, meaning the company will make it separately as per Sims’ instructions and package it for him in its preexisting facility.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The question of how much animal fat one should consume remains highly controversial.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Sims believes that conventional wisdom about too much animal fat being bad for you “never had a strong scientific basis, it was an idea that was driven by politics and special interests in the food industry rather than any kind of scientific consensus.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>However, such major medical centers such as the \u003ca href=\"http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/fat/art-20045550\" target=\"_blank\">Mayo Clinic\u003c/a> continue to advise people to eat a diet low in saturated fat, noting that it can cause a heightened risk of cardiovascular disease or type 2 diabetes.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>By launching Peak Yogurt, Sims said he is inventing a new category of yogurt. 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"content": "\u003cp>Experienced international travelers will tell you that eating street food is always a gamble. Delicious yet not without risks, street food will delight you now but may betray you later. Fortunately, San Francisco and Berkeley host a plethora of chefs from around the world who recreate dishes from their native countries that aim to please both the street food-phobic and the more adventurous souls who brave dysentery for a decent \u003cem>\u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baleada\" target=\"_blank\">baleada\u003c/a>\u003c/em>. This list represents eight local spots where you'll find some of our favorite international street foods; be sure and let us know yours in the comments.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>Indian: Pani Puri\u003c/h3>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_101664\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/Dosa-panipuri.jpg\" alt=\"DOSA's Pani Puri, available on Monday nights\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1285\" class=\"size-full wp-image-101664\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/Dosa-panipuri.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/Dosa-panipuri-400x268.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/Dosa-panipuri-800x535.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/Dosa-panipuri-1440x964.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/Dosa-panipuri-1180x790.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/Dosa-panipuri-960x643.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">DOSA's Pani Puri, available on Monday nights \u003ccite>(Renée Alexander)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>India is awash in street food, and \u003cem>\u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panipuri\" target=\"_blank\">pani puri\u003c/a>\u003c/em> is the most ubiquitous. (It might also be the closest you'll get to nirvana.) Roughly the size of a walnut, one \u003cem>pani puri\u003c/em> nestles comfortably on your tongue. When you crunch down on the crispy shell, resilient mung beans pop between your teeth while a juicy deluge of sweet, spicy tartness drenches your palate. In India, \u003cem>pani puri\u003c/em> is served by roadside vendors - always men - who punch a thumb through the top of a puffed disc of \u003cem>puri\u003c/em>. It's stuffed with spiced potatoes and beans, then roughly equal amounts of minty, spiced \"\u003cem>pani\u003c/em>\" water and tangy, tamarind chutney are ladled inside before handing over each bite-sized bubble.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In San Francisco, you can get \u003cem>pani puri\u003c/em> every Monday at \u003ca href=\"http://dosasf.com/dosa-on-valencia/\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>DOSA Valencia\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> on Valencia during \"Chaat Night,\" which also features a few other Indian street food specialties like \u003cem>\u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bhelpuri\" target=\"_blank\">bhel puri\u003c/a>\u003c/em>, \u003cem>\u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sevpuri\" target=\"_blank\">sev puri\u003c/a>\u003c/em> and \u003cem>\u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vada_pav\" target=\"_blank\">vada pav\u003c/a>\u003c/em>. DOSA's \u003cem>pani puri\u003c/em> \"kit\" is served artfully on a single plate with all the ingredients you'll need to make your own mini flavor bomb, and your server will \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJSX8_BWFRg\" target=\"_blank\">demonstrate the proper procedure on request\u003c/a>. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://dosasf.com/dosa-on-valencia/\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>DOSA Valencia\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n995 Valencia St., San Francisco [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/3hSp63\" target=\"_blank\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: (415) 642-3672\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon-Wed 5:30-10pm; Thu 5:30-11pm; Fri 5:30-midnight; Sat 11:30am-midnight; Sun 11:30am-10pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/DOSA-on-Valencia-196326700404830/timeline/\" target=\"_blank\">DOSA on Valencia\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $ ( $10 and under)\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_101659\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/ViksPaniPuri2-1920.jpg\" alt=\"Pani Puri at Vik's Chaat\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1285\" class=\"size-full wp-image-101659\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/ViksPaniPuri2-1920.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/ViksPaniPuri2-1920-400x268.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/ViksPaniPuri2-1920-800x535.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/ViksPaniPuri2-1920-1440x964.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/ViksPaniPuri2-1920-1180x790.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/ViksPaniPuri2-1920-960x643.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pani Puri at Vik's Chaat \u003ccite>(Renée Alexander)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://vikschaat.com/\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Vik's Chaat\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> in Berkeley serves \u003cem>pani puri\u003c/em> everyday on the same kind of cafeteria-style metal trays you'll find all over India. What Vic's lacks in presentation, it makes up for in flavor. Their version of \u003cem>pani puri\u003c/em> features garbanzo beans instead of mung beans, and the green \u003cem>pani\u003c/em> juice is served in a small bowl that encourages you to dip your stuffed \u003cem>puri\u003c/em> directly into the dish. You're encouraged to lick your fingers afterwards; after all, \"chaat\" means \"to lick\" in Hindi. And if you're in the South Bay, you'll find tasty \u003cem>pani puri\u003c/em> at \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2014/03/31/5-bites-satisfy-your-indian-curry-and-chaat-cravings-in-and-around-fremont/\" target=\"_blank\">several Indian restaurants\u003c/a>. \u003ca href=\"http://chaatbhavan.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Chaat Bhavan\u003c/a> in Fremont is universally praised by my chaat-loving Indian friends.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://vikschaat.com/\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Vik's Chaat\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n2390 Fourth St., Berkeley [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/CaiUTJ\" target=\"_blank\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 644-4432\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon-Thu 11am-6pm; Fri-Sun 11am-8pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/ViksChaat\" target=\"_blank\">Vik's Chaat\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/ViksChaat\" target=\"_blank\">@ViksChaat\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $ ( $10 and under)\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>Honduran: Baleadas and Pastelitos de Carne\u003c/h3>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_101666\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/ElPaisaBaleada-1920.jpg\" alt=\"Baleadas at El Paisa Restaurante \" width=\"1920\" height=\"1285\" class=\"size-full wp-image-101666\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/ElPaisaBaleada-1920.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/ElPaisaBaleada-1920-400x268.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/ElPaisaBaleada-1920-800x535.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/ElPaisaBaleada-1920-1440x964.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/ElPaisaBaleada-1920-1180x790.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/ElPaisaBaleada-1920-960x643.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Baleadas at El Paisa Restaurante \u003ccite>(Renée Alexander)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>In its simplest form, the \u003cem>baleada\u003c/em> is a thick, folded flour tortilla filled with refried beans. But this humble description does scant justice to Honduras' de facto national dish. They're made fresh by mostly middle-aged women at makeshift streetside stalls equipped with only rickety table and a Coleman-style camping stove. And for just a dollar, one \u003cem>baleada\u003c/em> will stave off hunger for about an hour. Starting with malleable dough made from wheat flour, the \"\u003cem>baleada\u003c/em> lady\" flattens a ping-pong-sized ball between her palms into a disc, then slaps and spins it back-and-forth between her hands until it stretches beyond her fingers. Then she fries it in a dry skillet, turning it by hand to brown on both sides. While it's still piping hot, she smears on a layer of flavorful Salvadorean red beans that have been mashed and refried to a spreadable consistency. Upon request, she might top it with crumbled cheese and \u003cem>crema\u003c/em>, avocado, or \u003cem>\u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chismol\" target=\"_blank\">chismol\u003c/a>\u003c/em> (diced tomato, onion, and bell pepper), which are all folded inside the soft, slightly chewy flour tortilla. Unlike thin tortillas that exist primarily to keep burritos intact, these slightly-puffed flatbreads take a starring role in this warm and comforting Honduran-style taco.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_101668\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/ElPaisaPastelito1920.jpg\" alt=\"Pastelito de Carne at El Paisa\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1285\" class=\"size-full wp-image-101668\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/ElPaisaPastelito1920.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/ElPaisaPastelito1920-400x268.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/ElPaisaPastelito1920-800x535.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/ElPaisaPastelito1920-1440x964.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/ElPaisaPastelito1920-1180x790.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/ElPaisaPastelito1920-960x643.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pastelito de Carne at El Paisa \u003ccite>(Renée Alexander)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Pastelitos\u003c/em> are nearly as popular as \u003cem>baleadas\u003c/em> on Honduran streets, and they cost about the same. These deep-fried, meat-filled pockets typically feature ground beef and potatoes or shredded chicken. The corn-flour dough -- made from \u003ca href=\"http://www.mimaseca.com/en/productos-maseca/d/maseca-corn-flour/1\" target=\"_blank\">Maseca\u003c/a> or homemade \u003cem>\u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Masa\" target=\"_blank\">masa harina\u003c/a>\u003c/em> -- is flattened into a disc, then molded into a half-moon shape around a fistful of meat filling before being pan-fried in an oiled skillet over a camping stove flame. \u003cem>Pastelitos\u003c/em> are always served warm with a ketchup-consistency tomato salsa and a lightly fermented cabbage relish called \"\u003cem>\u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curtido\" target=\"_blank\">curtido\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\" that has a mild, salty crunch. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You'll find both at \u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/restaurante-el-paisa-san-francisco\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>El Paisa Restaurante\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> in the Mission. Their \u003cem>baleadas\u003c/em> are as soft, chewy and fulfilling as any of the street food versions I tried in Honduras, and their \u003cem>pastelitos\u003c/em> are as crispy as I remember (and juicier). Though the \u003cem>baleadas\u003c/em> are listed on the Spanish-only menu, you'll have to ask for the \u003cem>pastelitos\u003c/em> by name from the \"secret menu.\" \u003cem>Baleadas\u003c/em> are available in three different versions: \u003cem>sampedranas\u003c/em> with beans, cheese and Honduran crema; \u003cem>ceibeñas\u003c/em> with beans, cheese, crema and avocado; and \u003cem>al paisa\u003c/em> with beans, cheese, crema, avocado, eggs and chorizo. The \u003cem>pastelito de pollo\u003c/em> is stuffed with spiced shredded chicken, while the \u003cem>pastelito de re\u003c/em>s is filled with ground beef and potatoes. Both are topped with \u003cem>curtido\u003c/em> and warm tomato sauce.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/restaurante-el-paisa-san-francisco\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>El Paisa Restaurante\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n3322 Mission Street, San Francisco [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/9Onmmy\" target=\"_blank\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: (415) 550-0557\u003cbr>\nHours: Daily 9am-9pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/pages/El-Paisa-Restaurante-Jenny-Jesse/111487272208171?fref=ts\" target=\"_blank\">El Paisa Restaurante-Jenny & Jesse\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $ ( $10 and under) CASH ONLY\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>Salvadoran: Pupusas and Tamales de Elote\u003c/h3>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_101670\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/BalompiePupusa-1920.jpg\" alt=\"Balompie Café Pupusas\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1285\" class=\"size-full wp-image-101670\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/BalompiePupusa-1920.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/BalompiePupusa-1920-400x268.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/BalompiePupusa-1920-800x535.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/BalompiePupusa-1920-1440x964.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/BalompiePupusa-1920-1180x790.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/BalompiePupusa-1920-960x643.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Balompie Café Pupusas \u003ccite>(Renée Alexander)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Honduras and El Salvador share more than a border. The same red beans inside \u003cem>baleadas\u003c/em> and the Maseca dough used to make \u003cem>pastelitos\u003c/em> in Honduras are turned into \u003cem>\u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pupusa\" target=\"_blank\">pupusas\u003c/a>\u003c/em> in El Salvador. If you've walked down 16th Street between Valencia and Mission on a weekend evening, you've probably seen these stuffed tortillas being hand-slapped into shape at the sidewalk stall in front of Panchita's. Pupusas are similar to South American \u003cem>\u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arepa\" target=\"_blank\">arepas\u003c/a>\u003c/em> and Mexican \u003cem>\u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gordita\" target=\"_blank\">gorditas\u003c/a>\u003c/em>, except that they are stuffed prior to cooking instead of after. Typical fillings include any combination of beans, \u003cem>queso\u003c/em> (cheese), \u003cem>chicharrones\u003c/em> (fried pork skins), shredded pork, and \u003cem>\u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fernaldia_pandurata\" target=\"_blank\">loroco\u003c/a>\u003c/em>, a succulent, green vine with edible flower buds. Pupusas are also served hot off the griddle with \u003cem>curtido\u003c/em> and tomato sauce; smother your \u003cem>pupusa\u003c/em> with the condiments and devour it all with a knife and fork, or tear off strips and use them as a utensil for grabbing condiments.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_101673\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/BalompieTamalesDeElote2-1920.jpg\" alt=\"Balompie Café Tamales de Elote\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1285\" class=\"size-full wp-image-101673\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/BalompieTamalesDeElote2-1920.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/BalompieTamalesDeElote2-1920-400x268.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/BalompieTamalesDeElote2-1920-800x535.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/BalompieTamalesDeElote2-1920-1440x964.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/BalompieTamalesDeElote2-1920-1180x790.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/BalompieTamalesDeElote2-1920-960x643.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Balompie Café Tamales de Elote \u003ccite>(Renée Alexander)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Maseca dough is also a main ingredient in \u003cem>tamales de elote\u003c/em>, or corn tamales. Slightly sweet and lightly studded with corn kernels, these fresh corn cakes can be served steamed or fried, usually for breakfast or as a starchy side dish with lunch or dinner. \u003cem>Tamales de elote\u003c/em> are usually topped with Salvadoran crema, which is creamier than sour cream and tastes like \u003cem>crème fraîche\u003c/em>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://balompiecafe.com/balompie3.html\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Balompie Café\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> (pronounced bah-loam-PEE-ay) has been serving handmade \u003cem>pupusas\u003c/em> and \u003cem>tamales de elote\u003c/em> in San Francisco's Mission District for over 25 years. Their pupusas are as good as they get, with a wide variety of traditional and specialty stuffings such as shrimp, prosciutto, ground beef and \u003cem>jalapeños\u003c/em>. While I can attest to the finger-licking goodness of the basic bean and \u003cem>chicharrón\u003c/em> versions, \u003cem>loroco\u003c/em> and cheese was my favorite flavor by far. The \u003cem>curtido\u003c/em> and tomato salsa were served on the side in separate dishes, and no one batted an eye when I set aside the silverware and dug in with my bare hands. You'll also find \u003cem>tamales de elote\u003c/em> on Balompie's menu, both steamed and fried, presented with a side ramekin of Salvadoran \u003cem>crema\u003c/em>. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://balompiecafe.com/balompie3.html\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Balompie Café\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n3349 18th Street, San Francisco [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/pShVZ4\" target=\"_blank\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: (415) 648-9199\u003cbr>\nHours: Tue-Sun 8am-9:30pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/pages/Balompie-Cafe/1163377030344568?fref=ts&rf=111240085565671\" target=\"_blank\">Balompie Cafe\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $ ( $10 and under)\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_101677\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/ElsyPupusa2-1920.jpg\" alt=\"Elsy’s Pupusas\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1285\" class=\"size-full wp-image-101677\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/ElsyPupusa2-1920.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/ElsyPupusa2-1920-400x268.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/ElsyPupusa2-1920-800x535.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/ElsyPupusa2-1920-1440x964.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/ElsyPupusa2-1920-1180x790.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/ElsyPupusa2-1920-960x643.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Elsy’s Pupusas \u003ccite>(Renée Alexander)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Another source of Salvadoran street food is \u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/elsys-restaurant-san-francisco\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Elsy's Pupusas y Mas!\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>, located next door to La Taqueria on Mission at 25th. This neighborhood eatery is prized more for its authenticity than its ambiance, and you can watch your \u003cem>pupusas\u003c/em> being made to order in the open kitchen with traditional fillings of beans, cheese, pork and \u003cem>loroco\u003c/em>. They're available individually or on a platter with up to four pupusas, with \u003cem>curtido\u003c/em> and tomato salsa served on the side.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_101678\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/ElsyTamalesDeElote1-1920.jpg\" alt=\"Elsy’s Tamales de Elote\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1285\" class=\"size-full wp-image-101678\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/ElsyTamalesDeElote1-1920.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/ElsyTamalesDeElote1-1920-400x268.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/ElsyTamalesDeElote1-1920-800x535.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/ElsyTamalesDeElote1-1920-1440x964.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/ElsyTamalesDeElote1-1920-1180x790.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/ElsyTamalesDeElote1-1920-960x643.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Elsy’s Tamales de Elote \u003ccite>(Renée Alexander)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Elsy's \u003cem>tamales de elote\u003c/em> aren't listed on the menu; instead, they are advertised on a handwritten sign posted by the counter. Available both steamed and fried, they're served with a dollop of \u003cem>crema\u003c/em> and a small portion of \u003cem>casamiento\u003c/em>, which is a \"marriage\" of beans and rice. The steamed version is soft, moist, and slightly sweet, with fresh kernels of corn cooked inside. The fried version is the same, with a crispy exterior. For a taste bud trifecta, combine \u003cem>tamal\u003c/em>, \u003cem>casamiento\u003c/em> and \u003cem>crema\u003c/em> into a single bite.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/elsys-restaurant-san-francisco\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Elsy's Restaurant\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n2893 Mission St., San Francisco [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/BdMZ1m\" target=\"_blank\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: (415) 642-0104\u003cbr>\nHours: Daily 9am-9pm\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $ ( $10 and under)\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>Nepalese: Momos\u003c/h3>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_101682\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/BinisMomo3-1920.jpg\" alt=\"Momos from Bini's Kitchen, topped with tomato sauce\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1285\" class=\"size-full wp-image-101682\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/BinisMomo3-1920.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/BinisMomo3-1920-400x268.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/BinisMomo3-1920-800x535.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/BinisMomo3-1920-1440x964.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/BinisMomo3-1920-1180x790.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/BinisMomo3-1920-960x643.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Momos from Bini's Kitchen, topped with tomato sauce \u003ccite>(Renée Alexander)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>If you've traveled in or near the Himalayas, you've probably had a \u003cem>\u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Momo_(dumpling)\" target=\"_blank\">momo\u003c/a>\u003c/em>. Sold in restaurants and at roadside stalls throughout Nepal and some parts of northeastern India, these handmade dumplings are traditionally filled with meat from a freshly-slaughtered water buffalo, steamed and topped with a spicy tomato sauce. \u003cem>Momos\u003c/em> can also be fried or stuffed with vegetables, and they are eaten at all times of day as a snack or a meal.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_101680\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/BinisMomo1-1920.jpg\" alt=\"Momos ready for steaming at Bini's Kitchen\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1285\" class=\"size-full wp-image-101680\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/BinisMomo1-1920.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/BinisMomo1-1920-400x268.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/BinisMomo1-1920-800x535.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/BinisMomo1-1920-1440x964.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/BinisMomo1-1920-1180x790.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/BinisMomo1-1920-960x643.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Momos ready for steaming at Bini's Kitchen \u003ccite>(Renée Alexander)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Lacking a water buffalo supplier, Binita Pradhan of \u003ca href=\"http://biniskitchen.com/\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Bini's Kitchen\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> makes turkey \u003cem>momos\u003c/em> and vegetarian versions which she sells at \u003ca href=\"http://offthegridsf.com/markets/fort-mason-center#about\" target=\"_blank\">Fort Mason's Off the Grid on Friday nights\u003c/a>. Each round \u003cem>momo\u003c/em> is a treasure of functional art, featuring a thumbprint-sized opening in the top to accommodate a bit of tomato cilantro sauce. The slightly chewy wrapper of Bini's turkey \u003cem>momo\u003c/em> provides just the right amount of resistance before your teeth pierce a tender morsel of spiced ground meat, releasing a warm cascade of savory juices that slides across your tongue. Pradhan takes great pride in her \u003cem>momos\u003c/em>, going so far as to dry, grind and mix her own imported spices for the sauce and fillings. She learned the recipe from her mother, who worked as a royal chef in Nepal, although she's toned down the heat of her tomato sauce to cater to local palates. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://biniskitchen.com/\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Bini's Kitchen\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nOff the Grid at Fort Mason on Fridays\u003cbr>\nFort Mason Center, 2 Marina Blvd., San Francisco [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/8Ued4p\" target=\"_blank\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: (415) 361-6911\u003cbr>\nHours: Fridays 5pm-10pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/biniskitchen?fref=ts\" target=\"_blank\">Bini's Kitchen\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $ ( $10 and under)\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_101684\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/LittleNepalMomo3-1920.jpg\" alt=\"Momos at Little Nepal\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1285\" class=\"size-full wp-image-101684\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/LittleNepalMomo3-1920.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/LittleNepalMomo3-1920-400x268.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/LittleNepalMomo3-1920-800x535.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/LittleNepalMomo3-1920-1440x964.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/LittleNepalMomo3-1920-1180x790.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/LittleNepalMomo3-1920-960x643.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Momos at Little Nepal \u003ccite>(Renée Alexander)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>If you want a \u003cem>momo\u003c/em> with a little more kick, try Little Nepal in Bernal Heights. Available in minced chicken, pork, and vegetable varieties, these \u003cem>momos\u003c/em> are crescent-shaped and served six to a platter, alongside a dish of tomato chutney sauce spiced heavily with chilis, roasted sesame, garlic, ginger and cumin. Little Nepal's \u003cem>momos\u003c/em> may not be as pretty as Bini's, but they're unapologetically spicy and available six nights a week.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.littlenepalsf.com/\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Little Nepal\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n925 Cortland Avenue, San Francisco [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/mkxk5z\" target=\"_blank\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: (415) 643-3881\u003cbr>\nHours: Tue-Sun 5pm-10pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/littlenepalsf?fref=ts\" target=\"_blank\">Little Nepal Restaurant\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $ ( $10 and under)\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>Sri Lankan: Kottu Roti and Egg Hopper\u003c/h3>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_101687\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/1601KottuRoti1-1920.jpg\" alt=\"Kottu Roti at 1601 Bar & Kitchen\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1285\" class=\"size-full wp-image-101687\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/1601KottuRoti1-1920.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/1601KottuRoti1-1920-400x268.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/1601KottuRoti1-1920-800x535.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/1601KottuRoti1-1920-1440x964.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/1601KottuRoti1-1920-1180x790.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/1601KottuRoti1-1920-960x643.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kottu Roti at 1601 Bar & Kitchen \u003ccite>(Renée Alexander)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Sri Lankan \u003cem>\u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kottu\" target=\"_blank\">kottu roti\u003c/a>\u003c/em> might be the only street food that produces \"music\" while it's being cooked. Roadside vendors stir-fry shredded \u003cem>roti\u003c/em> (a thin flatbread), egg, vegetables, spices and sometimes leftover chicken curry on a griddle, then chop and tos the mixture with a pair of handheld blades that look like oversized dough scrapers. Each \u003cem>kottu roti\u003c/em> maker \u003ca href=\"https://youtu.be/qSnqHbH19KA?t=3m3s\" target=\"_blank\">chops to his own beat\u003c/a>, creating a signature rhythm for his dish. The customer decides how much of each ingredient goes into the mix, so every \u003cem>kottu roti\u003c/em> is an original work of edible, audible art.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_101686\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/1601Hopper3-1920.jpg\" alt=\"The Egg Hopper at 1601 Bar & Kitchen\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1285\" class=\"size-full wp-image-101686\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/1601Hopper3-1920.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/1601Hopper3-1920-400x268.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/1601Hopper3-1920-800x535.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/1601Hopper3-1920-1440x964.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/1601Hopper3-1920-1180x790.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/1601Hopper3-1920-960x643.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Egg Hopper at 1601 Bar & Kitchen \u003ccite>(Renée Alexander)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Sri Lanka's other favorite street food, the egg hopper, is a cup-shaped crepe cradling a steamed egg topped with spicy condiments such as chili paste and \u003cem>\u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pol_Sambola_(Coconut_Sambol)\" target=\"_blank\">sambol\u003c/a>\u003c/em>, which is similar to a chutney or relish. Made from a batter of fermented rice flour and coconut milk, the crepes are crispy around the edges and easy to eat with your fingers. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You can try both street foods at 1601 Bar and Kitchen, a Sri Lankan-inspired SOMA eatery with a French flair. 1601's egg hopper is served with spicy chili paste, sweet and tangy onion \u003cem>sambal\u003c/em> and toasty coconut \u003cem>sambal\u003c/em>. If Chef Brian Fernando had his druthers, he'd toss all the condiments into the hopper himself to give diners a medley of diverse flavors he knows and loves from Sri Lanka. Instead, he provides generous portions of the onion and coconut \u003cem>sambols\u003c/em> on the side, with a big dollop of chili paste to spice things up.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The \u003cem>kottu roti\u003c/em> at 1601 is a tapas-sized dish topped with a fried Chesapeake Bay soft-shell crab. Toothsome strips of \u003cem>roti\u003c/em> provide a stable stage for shredded carrots and cabbage that are stir-fried with spices and sauces that bring all the ingredients together without stealing the limelight from the tender crab.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://1601sf.com/\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>1601 Bar & Kitchen\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n1601 Howard Street, San Francisco [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/muFIKx\" target=\"_blank\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: (415) 552-1601\u003cbr>\nHours: Tue-Fri 6-10pm; Sat 5:30-10pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/1601BarAndKitchen?fref=ts\" target=\"_blank\">1601 Bar & Kitchen\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"http://www.twitter.com/1601sf\" target=\"_blank\">@1601SF\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $ ( $10 and under)\u003c/p>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>Experienced international travelers will tell you that eating street food is always a gamble. Delicious yet not without risks, street food will delight you now but may betray you later. Fortunately, San Francisco and Berkeley host a plethora of chefs from around the world who recreate dishes from their native countries that aim to please both the street food-phobic and the more adventurous souls who brave dysentery for a decent \u003cem>\u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baleada\" target=\"_blank\">baleada\u003c/a>\u003c/em>. This list represents eight local spots where you'll find some of our favorite international street foods; be sure and let us know yours in the comments.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>Indian: Pani Puri\u003c/h3>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_101664\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/Dosa-panipuri.jpg\" alt=\"DOSA's Pani Puri, available on Monday nights\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1285\" class=\"size-full wp-image-101664\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/Dosa-panipuri.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/Dosa-panipuri-400x268.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/Dosa-panipuri-800x535.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/Dosa-panipuri-1440x964.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/Dosa-panipuri-1180x790.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/Dosa-panipuri-960x643.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">DOSA's Pani Puri, available on Monday nights \u003ccite>(Renée Alexander)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>India is awash in street food, and \u003cem>\u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panipuri\" target=\"_blank\">pani puri\u003c/a>\u003c/em> is the most ubiquitous. (It might also be the closest you'll get to nirvana.) Roughly the size of a walnut, one \u003cem>pani puri\u003c/em> nestles comfortably on your tongue. When you crunch down on the crispy shell, resilient mung beans pop between your teeth while a juicy deluge of sweet, spicy tartness drenches your palate. In India, \u003cem>pani puri\u003c/em> is served by roadside vendors - always men - who punch a thumb through the top of a puffed disc of \u003cem>puri\u003c/em>. It's stuffed with spiced potatoes and beans, then roughly equal amounts of minty, spiced \"\u003cem>pani\u003c/em>\" water and tangy, tamarind chutney are ladled inside before handing over each bite-sized bubble.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In San Francisco, you can get \u003cem>pani puri\u003c/em> every Monday at \u003ca href=\"http://dosasf.com/dosa-on-valencia/\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>DOSA Valencia\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> on Valencia during \"Chaat Night,\" which also features a few other Indian street food specialties like \u003cem>\u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bhelpuri\" target=\"_blank\">bhel puri\u003c/a>\u003c/em>, \u003cem>\u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sevpuri\" target=\"_blank\">sev puri\u003c/a>\u003c/em> and \u003cem>\u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vada_pav\" target=\"_blank\">vada pav\u003c/a>\u003c/em>. DOSA's \u003cem>pani puri\u003c/em> \"kit\" is served artfully on a single plate with all the ingredients you'll need to make your own mini flavor bomb, and your server will \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJSX8_BWFRg\" target=\"_blank\">demonstrate the proper procedure on request\u003c/a>. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://dosasf.com/dosa-on-valencia/\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>DOSA Valencia\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n995 Valencia St., San Francisco [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/3hSp63\" target=\"_blank\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: (415) 642-3672\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon-Wed 5:30-10pm; Thu 5:30-11pm; Fri 5:30-midnight; Sat 11:30am-midnight; Sun 11:30am-10pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/DOSA-on-Valencia-196326700404830/timeline/\" target=\"_blank\">DOSA on Valencia\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $ ( $10 and under)\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_101659\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/ViksPaniPuri2-1920.jpg\" alt=\"Pani Puri at Vik's Chaat\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1285\" class=\"size-full wp-image-101659\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/ViksPaniPuri2-1920.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/ViksPaniPuri2-1920-400x268.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/ViksPaniPuri2-1920-800x535.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/ViksPaniPuri2-1920-1440x964.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/ViksPaniPuri2-1920-1180x790.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/ViksPaniPuri2-1920-960x643.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pani Puri at Vik's Chaat \u003ccite>(Renée Alexander)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://vikschaat.com/\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Vik's Chaat\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> in Berkeley serves \u003cem>pani puri\u003c/em> everyday on the same kind of cafeteria-style metal trays you'll find all over India. What Vic's lacks in presentation, it makes up for in flavor. Their version of \u003cem>pani puri\u003c/em> features garbanzo beans instead of mung beans, and the green \u003cem>pani\u003c/em> juice is served in a small bowl that encourages you to dip your stuffed \u003cem>puri\u003c/em> directly into the dish. You're encouraged to lick your fingers afterwards; after all, \"chaat\" means \"to lick\" in Hindi. And if you're in the South Bay, you'll find tasty \u003cem>pani puri\u003c/em> at \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2014/03/31/5-bites-satisfy-your-indian-curry-and-chaat-cravings-in-and-around-fremont/\" target=\"_blank\">several Indian restaurants\u003c/a>. \u003ca href=\"http://chaatbhavan.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Chaat Bhavan\u003c/a> in Fremont is universally praised by my chaat-loving Indian friends.\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://vikschaat.com/\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Vik's Chaat\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n2390 Fourth St., Berkeley [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/CaiUTJ\" target=\"_blank\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 644-4432\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon-Thu 11am-6pm; Fri-Sun 11am-8pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/ViksChaat\" target=\"_blank\">Vik's Chaat\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/ViksChaat\" target=\"_blank\">@ViksChaat\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $ ( $10 and under)\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>Honduran: Baleadas and Pastelitos de Carne\u003c/h3>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_101666\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/ElPaisaBaleada-1920.jpg\" alt=\"Baleadas at El Paisa Restaurante \" width=\"1920\" height=\"1285\" class=\"size-full wp-image-101666\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/ElPaisaBaleada-1920.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/ElPaisaBaleada-1920-400x268.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/ElPaisaBaleada-1920-800x535.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/ElPaisaBaleada-1920-1440x964.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/ElPaisaBaleada-1920-1180x790.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/ElPaisaBaleada-1920-960x643.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Baleadas at El Paisa Restaurante \u003ccite>(Renée Alexander)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>In its simplest form, the \u003cem>baleada\u003c/em> is a thick, folded flour tortilla filled with refried beans. But this humble description does scant justice to Honduras' de facto national dish. They're made fresh by mostly middle-aged women at makeshift streetside stalls equipped with only rickety table and a Coleman-style camping stove. And for just a dollar, one \u003cem>baleada\u003c/em> will stave off hunger for about an hour. Starting with malleable dough made from wheat flour, the \"\u003cem>baleada\u003c/em> lady\" flattens a ping-pong-sized ball between her palms into a disc, then slaps and spins it back-and-forth between her hands until it stretches beyond her fingers. Then she fries it in a dry skillet, turning it by hand to brown on both sides. While it's still piping hot, she smears on a layer of flavorful Salvadorean red beans that have been mashed and refried to a spreadable consistency. Upon request, she might top it with crumbled cheese and \u003cem>crema\u003c/em>, avocado, or \u003cem>\u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chismol\" target=\"_blank\">chismol\u003c/a>\u003c/em> (diced tomato, onion, and bell pepper), which are all folded inside the soft, slightly chewy flour tortilla. Unlike thin tortillas that exist primarily to keep burritos intact, these slightly-puffed flatbreads take a starring role in this warm and comforting Honduran-style taco.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_101668\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/ElPaisaPastelito1920.jpg\" alt=\"Pastelito de Carne at El Paisa\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1285\" class=\"size-full wp-image-101668\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/ElPaisaPastelito1920.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/ElPaisaPastelito1920-400x268.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/ElPaisaPastelito1920-800x535.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/ElPaisaPastelito1920-1440x964.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/ElPaisaPastelito1920-1180x790.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/ElPaisaPastelito1920-960x643.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pastelito de Carne at El Paisa \u003ccite>(Renée Alexander)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Pastelitos\u003c/em> are nearly as popular as \u003cem>baleadas\u003c/em> on Honduran streets, and they cost about the same. These deep-fried, meat-filled pockets typically feature ground beef and potatoes or shredded chicken. The corn-flour dough -- made from \u003ca href=\"http://www.mimaseca.com/en/productos-maseca/d/maseca-corn-flour/1\" target=\"_blank\">Maseca\u003c/a> or homemade \u003cem>\u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Masa\" target=\"_blank\">masa harina\u003c/a>\u003c/em> -- is flattened into a disc, then molded into a half-moon shape around a fistful of meat filling before being pan-fried in an oiled skillet over a camping stove flame. \u003cem>Pastelitos\u003c/em> are always served warm with a ketchup-consistency tomato salsa and a lightly fermented cabbage relish called \"\u003cem>\u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curtido\" target=\"_blank\">curtido\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\" that has a mild, salty crunch. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You'll find both at \u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/restaurante-el-paisa-san-francisco\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>El Paisa Restaurante\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> in the Mission. Their \u003cem>baleadas\u003c/em> are as soft, chewy and fulfilling as any of the street food versions I tried in Honduras, and their \u003cem>pastelitos\u003c/em> are as crispy as I remember (and juicier). Though the \u003cem>baleadas\u003c/em> are listed on the Spanish-only menu, you'll have to ask for the \u003cem>pastelitos\u003c/em> by name from the \"secret menu.\" \u003cem>Baleadas\u003c/em> are available in three different versions: \u003cem>sampedranas\u003c/em> with beans, cheese and Honduran crema; \u003cem>ceibeñas\u003c/em> with beans, cheese, crema and avocado; and \u003cem>al paisa\u003c/em> with beans, cheese, crema, avocado, eggs and chorizo. The \u003cem>pastelito de pollo\u003c/em> is stuffed with spiced shredded chicken, while the \u003cem>pastelito de re\u003c/em>s is filled with ground beef and potatoes. Both are topped with \u003cem>curtido\u003c/em> and warm tomato sauce.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/restaurante-el-paisa-san-francisco\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>El Paisa Restaurante\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n3322 Mission Street, San Francisco [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/9Onmmy\" target=\"_blank\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: (415) 550-0557\u003cbr>\nHours: Daily 9am-9pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/pages/El-Paisa-Restaurante-Jenny-Jesse/111487272208171?fref=ts\" target=\"_blank\">El Paisa Restaurante-Jenny & Jesse\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $ ( $10 and under) CASH ONLY\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>Salvadoran: Pupusas and Tamales de Elote\u003c/h3>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_101670\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/BalompiePupusa-1920.jpg\" alt=\"Balompie Café Pupusas\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1285\" class=\"size-full wp-image-101670\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/BalompiePupusa-1920.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/BalompiePupusa-1920-400x268.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/BalompiePupusa-1920-800x535.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/BalompiePupusa-1920-1440x964.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/BalompiePupusa-1920-1180x790.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/BalompiePupusa-1920-960x643.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Balompie Café Pupusas \u003ccite>(Renée Alexander)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Honduras and El Salvador share more than a border. The same red beans inside \u003cem>baleadas\u003c/em> and the Maseca dough used to make \u003cem>pastelitos\u003c/em> in Honduras are turned into \u003cem>\u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pupusa\" target=\"_blank\">pupusas\u003c/a>\u003c/em> in El Salvador. If you've walked down 16th Street between Valencia and Mission on a weekend evening, you've probably seen these stuffed tortillas being hand-slapped into shape at the sidewalk stall in front of Panchita's. Pupusas are similar to South American \u003cem>\u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arepa\" target=\"_blank\">arepas\u003c/a>\u003c/em> and Mexican \u003cem>\u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gordita\" target=\"_blank\">gorditas\u003c/a>\u003c/em>, except that they are stuffed prior to cooking instead of after. Typical fillings include any combination of beans, \u003cem>queso\u003c/em> (cheese), \u003cem>chicharrones\u003c/em> (fried pork skins), shredded pork, and \u003cem>\u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fernaldia_pandurata\" target=\"_blank\">loroco\u003c/a>\u003c/em>, a succulent, green vine with edible flower buds. Pupusas are also served hot off the griddle with \u003cem>curtido\u003c/em> and tomato sauce; smother your \u003cem>pupusa\u003c/em> with the condiments and devour it all with a knife and fork, or tear off strips and use them as a utensil for grabbing condiments.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_101673\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/BalompieTamalesDeElote2-1920.jpg\" alt=\"Balompie Café Tamales de Elote\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1285\" class=\"size-full wp-image-101673\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/BalompieTamalesDeElote2-1920.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/BalompieTamalesDeElote2-1920-400x268.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/BalompieTamalesDeElote2-1920-800x535.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/BalompieTamalesDeElote2-1920-1440x964.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/BalompieTamalesDeElote2-1920-1180x790.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/BalompieTamalesDeElote2-1920-960x643.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Balompie Café Tamales de Elote \u003ccite>(Renée Alexander)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Maseca dough is also a main ingredient in \u003cem>tamales de elote\u003c/em>, or corn tamales. Slightly sweet and lightly studded with corn kernels, these fresh corn cakes can be served steamed or fried, usually for breakfast or as a starchy side dish with lunch or dinner. \u003cem>Tamales de elote\u003c/em> are usually topped with Salvadoran crema, which is creamier than sour cream and tastes like \u003cem>crème fraîche\u003c/em>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://balompiecafe.com/balompie3.html\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Balompie Café\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> (pronounced bah-loam-PEE-ay) has been serving handmade \u003cem>pupusas\u003c/em> and \u003cem>tamales de elote\u003c/em> in San Francisco's Mission District for over 25 years. Their pupusas are as good as they get, with a wide variety of traditional and specialty stuffings such as shrimp, prosciutto, ground beef and \u003cem>jalapeños\u003c/em>. While I can attest to the finger-licking goodness of the basic bean and \u003cem>chicharrón\u003c/em> versions, \u003cem>loroco\u003c/em> and cheese was my favorite flavor by far. The \u003cem>curtido\u003c/em> and tomato salsa were served on the side in separate dishes, and no one batted an eye when I set aside the silverware and dug in with my bare hands. You'll also find \u003cem>tamales de elote\u003c/em> on Balompie's menu, both steamed and fried, presented with a side ramekin of Salvadoran \u003cem>crema\u003c/em>. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://balompiecafe.com/balompie3.html\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Balompie Café\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n3349 18th Street, San Francisco [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/pShVZ4\" target=\"_blank\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: (415) 648-9199\u003cbr>\nHours: Tue-Sun 8am-9:30pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/pages/Balompie-Cafe/1163377030344568?fref=ts&rf=111240085565671\" target=\"_blank\">Balompie Cafe\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $ ( $10 and under)\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_101677\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/ElsyPupusa2-1920.jpg\" alt=\"Elsy’s Pupusas\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1285\" class=\"size-full wp-image-101677\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/ElsyPupusa2-1920.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/ElsyPupusa2-1920-400x268.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/ElsyPupusa2-1920-800x535.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/ElsyPupusa2-1920-1440x964.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/ElsyPupusa2-1920-1180x790.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/ElsyPupusa2-1920-960x643.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Elsy’s Pupusas \u003ccite>(Renée Alexander)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Another source of Salvadoran street food is \u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/elsys-restaurant-san-francisco\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Elsy's Pupusas y Mas!\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>, located next door to La Taqueria on Mission at 25th. This neighborhood eatery is prized more for its authenticity than its ambiance, and you can watch your \u003cem>pupusas\u003c/em> being made to order in the open kitchen with traditional fillings of beans, cheese, pork and \u003cem>loroco\u003c/em>. They're available individually or on a platter with up to four pupusas, with \u003cem>curtido\u003c/em> and tomato salsa served on the side.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_101678\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/ElsyTamalesDeElote1-1920.jpg\" alt=\"Elsy’s Tamales de Elote\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1285\" class=\"size-full wp-image-101678\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/ElsyTamalesDeElote1-1920.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/ElsyTamalesDeElote1-1920-400x268.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/ElsyTamalesDeElote1-1920-800x535.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/ElsyTamalesDeElote1-1920-1440x964.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/ElsyTamalesDeElote1-1920-1180x790.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/ElsyTamalesDeElote1-1920-960x643.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Elsy’s Tamales de Elote \u003ccite>(Renée Alexander)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Elsy's \u003cem>tamales de elote\u003c/em> aren't listed on the menu; instead, they are advertised on a handwritten sign posted by the counter. Available both steamed and fried, they're served with a dollop of \u003cem>crema\u003c/em> and a small portion of \u003cem>casamiento\u003c/em>, which is a \"marriage\" of beans and rice. The steamed version is soft, moist, and slightly sweet, with fresh kernels of corn cooked inside. The fried version is the same, with a crispy exterior. 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Each round \u003cem>momo\u003c/em> is a treasure of functional art, featuring a thumbprint-sized opening in the top to accommodate a bit of tomato cilantro sauce. The slightly chewy wrapper of Bini's turkey \u003cem>momo\u003c/em> provides just the right amount of resistance before your teeth pierce a tender morsel of spiced ground meat, releasing a warm cascade of savory juices that slides across your tongue. Pradhan takes great pride in her \u003cem>momos\u003c/em>, going so far as to dry, grind and mix her own imported spices for the sauce and fillings. 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Available in minced chicken, pork, and vegetable varieties, these \u003cem>momos\u003c/em> are crescent-shaped and served six to a platter, alongside a dish of tomato chutney sauce spiced heavily with chilis, roasted sesame, garlic, ginger and cumin. 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Roadside vendors stir-fry shredded \u003cem>roti\u003c/em> (a thin flatbread), egg, vegetables, spices and sometimes leftover chicken curry on a griddle, then chop and tos the mixture with a pair of handheld blades that look like oversized dough scrapers. Each \u003cem>kottu roti\u003c/em> maker \u003ca href=\"https://youtu.be/qSnqHbH19KA?t=3m3s\" target=\"_blank\">chops to his own beat\u003c/a>, creating a signature rhythm for his dish. The customer decides how much of each ingredient goes into the mix, so every \u003cem>kottu roti\u003c/em> is an original work of edible, audible art.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_101686\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/1601Hopper3-1920.jpg\" alt=\"The Egg Hopper at 1601 Bar & Kitchen\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1285\" class=\"size-full wp-image-101686\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/1601Hopper3-1920.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/1601Hopper3-1920-400x268.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/1601Hopper3-1920-800x535.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/1601Hopper3-1920-1440x964.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/1601Hopper3-1920-1180x790.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/10/1601Hopper3-1920-960x643.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Egg Hopper at 1601 Bar & Kitchen \u003ccite>(Renée Alexander)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Sri Lanka's other favorite street food, the egg hopper, is a cup-shaped crepe cradling a steamed egg topped with spicy condiments such as chili paste and \u003cem>\u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pol_Sambola_(Coconut_Sambol)\" target=\"_blank\">sambol\u003c/a>\u003c/em>, which is similar to a chutney or relish. 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