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All the commercial kitchens were about $40/hour and required minimums of somewhere around 60 hours/month.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>At the time, Chang was staying at her mom's house and using the kitchen, which she acknowledges you're not supposed to do under commercial food regulations. The whole thing \"was not a good set-up,\" she said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When she had to shut down abruptly after eight months, she just kept thinking about how hard it was to get off the ground as a food business. \"I kept thinking why aren't there kitchens that will help businesses,\" she said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>She thought about it when she went to work as the production manager for \u003ca href=\"http://teacakebakeshop.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Teacake Bake Shop\u003c/a>, running their online shipping warehouse. 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Photo: Courtesy of Kitchener\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>That was the birth of \u003ca href=\"http://www.kitcheneroakland.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Kitchener Oakland\u003c/a>, a commercial community kitchen that provides kitchen space for small local food businesses at cheaper rates -- $13-20/hour instead of $25-40/hour. Costs are kept low by having the kitchen shared among up to four different chefs, bakers or juicers at one time. 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The food businesses that use the kitchen will all have a chance to sell and Chang is eager to try and mix in other pop-ups and Oakland food-makers, like the popular local grilled cheese guy.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_78460\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 960px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/kitchener4.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/kitchener4.jpg\" alt='\"The empanada guy\" makes empanadas at Kitchener Oakland and thought up the idea for the take-out windows. Photo: Courtesy of Kitchener ' width=\"960\" height=\"637\" class=\"size-full wp-image-78460\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">\"The empanada guy\" makes empanadas at Kitchener Oakland and thought up the idea for the take-out windows. Photo: Courtesy of Kitchener\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Food-makers will pay either $5/hour to share the window with one other vendor or $10/hour to have it for themselves. But, most of the vendors are excited about sharing, said Chang, since there can be some interesting and fun combinations.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>To build out of the windows will require about $25,000. Chang plans to add counters, awnings, a sign to advertise who is serving up food, and exterior paint. There will also be extensive work inside to add equipment, plumbing and pull the electrical from the kitchen to the windows. To raise that money, Chang turned to \u003ca href=\"https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1381454414/a-food-lovers-dream-the-kitchener-snack-bar\" target=\"_blank\">Kickstarter\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cdiv class->\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"420\" src=\"https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1381454414/a-food-lovers-dream-the-kitchener-snack-bar/widget/video.html\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/div>\n\u003cp>The Kickstarter is still open for funding until tomorrow, but $28,000 has already been raised. And, no wonder. The rewards for donations are mostly food credits to use once the windows open. A $100 pledge could get you $115 in food. Chang says Kitchener then pays all those credits to the vendors when they're redeemed, but it was necessary to have the money upfront in order to get the windows up and running.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_78466\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\" style=\"max-width: 186px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/kitchener-sophia.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/kitchener-sophia-186x290.jpg\" alt=\"Sophia Chang founded Kitchener Oakland. Photo: Courtesy of Kitchener\" width=\"186\" height=\"290\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-78466\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sophia Chang founded Kitchener Oakland. Photo: Courtesy of Kitchener\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\"We consider it a loan,\" said Chang.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The plans have already been approved by the Oakland Health Department and Chang simply has to get final permits from the planning department. She's also made a request to create a parklet with tables and chairs so that people can enjoy their food next to the windows. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The windows, to be called The Kitchener Snack Bar, could be open as soon as April. Once they are, Kitchener will advertise the schedule of who is serving up food on its website as well as on the marquee in front. Ultimately, there will be regular hours (with late night hours on weekends) and, ideally, a regular rotation of certain food-makers on certain days. That way you know when to get your empanadas and when to load upon cupcakes! \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While there are a handful of incubator kitchens around the Bay Area like \u003ca href=\"http://www.lacocinasf.org/\" target=\"_blank\">La Cocina\u003c/a> in San Francisco and \u003ca href=\"http://rencentermarin.org/open-kitchen/\" target=\"_blank\">the Renaissance Center\u003c/a> in Marin County and there are certainly a wealth of pop-ups and food truck markets, the creation of rotating take-out in a brick-and-mortar location with different fresh local food may be a new (and delicious) take on creating a way for the wealth of Bay Area food makers to get their goods to our mouths.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.kitcheneroakland.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Kitchener Oakland\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n372 24th St., Oakland\u003cbr>\n510-835-5885\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/KitchenerOAK\" target=\"_blank\">www.facebook.com/KitchenerOAK\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Now, the next step for Chang is turning the community kitchen into a community pop-up take-out window too -- or two windows, to be exact.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_78458\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1426px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/kitchener.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/kitchener.jpg\" alt=\"Rendering of what the Kitchener take-out windows will look like. Photo: Courtesy of Kitchener\" width=\"1426\" height=\"1102\" class=\"size-full wp-image-78458\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rendering of what the Kitchener take-out windows will look like. Photo: Courtesy of Kitchener\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The newest plan started when \u003ca href=\"http://javiscooking.com/about/\" target=\"_blank\">the empanada guy\u003c/a> wanted to sell empanadas out of the two windows in Chang's office that face the street. Kiosk food stands are common in Argentina and he wanted to do the same here. The windows look just like take-out windows, except that they're industrial office windows with bars over them. At first, Chang didn't want to have her office turned into a take-out food stand. But, she came around. The only problem was \"it wouldn't have been fair if it was just him,\" she said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>So, Kitchener is instead planning to open two windows that will each have two food-makers selling out of them. The food businesses that use the kitchen will all have a chance to sell and Chang is eager to try and mix in other pop-ups and Oakland food-makers, like the popular local grilled cheese guy.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_78460\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 960px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/kitchener4.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/kitchener4.jpg\" alt='\"The empanada guy\" makes empanadas at Kitchener Oakland and thought up the idea for the take-out windows. Photo: Courtesy of Kitchener ' width=\"960\" height=\"637\" class=\"size-full wp-image-78460\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">\"The empanada guy\" makes empanadas at Kitchener Oakland and thought up the idea for the take-out windows. Photo: Courtesy of Kitchener\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Food-makers will pay either $5/hour to share the window with one other vendor or $10/hour to have it for themselves. But, most of the vendors are excited about sharing, said Chang, since there can be some interesting and fun combinations.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>To build out of the windows will require about $25,000. Chang plans to add counters, awnings, a sign to advertise who is serving up food, and exterior paint. There will also be extensive work inside to add equipment, plumbing and pull the electrical from the kitchen to the windows. To raise that money, Chang turned to \u003ca href=\"https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1381454414/a-food-lovers-dream-the-kitchener-snack-bar\" target=\"_blank\">Kickstarter\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cdiv class->\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"420\" src=\"https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1381454414/a-food-lovers-dream-the-kitchener-snack-bar/widget/video.html\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/div>\n\u003cp>The Kickstarter is still open for funding until tomorrow, but $28,000 has already been raised. And, no wonder. The rewards for donations are mostly food credits to use once the windows open. A $100 pledge could get you $115 in food. Chang says Kitchener then pays all those credits to the vendors when they're redeemed, but it was necessary to have the money upfront in order to get the windows up and running.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_78466\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\" style=\"max-width: 186px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/kitchener-sophia.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/kitchener-sophia-186x290.jpg\" alt=\"Sophia Chang founded Kitchener Oakland. Photo: Courtesy of Kitchener\" width=\"186\" height=\"290\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-78466\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sophia Chang founded Kitchener Oakland. Photo: Courtesy of Kitchener\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\"We consider it a loan,\" said Chang.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The plans have already been approved by the Oakland Health Department and Chang simply has to get final permits from the planning department. She's also made a request to create a parklet with tables and chairs so that people can enjoy their food next to the windows. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The windows, to be called The Kitchener Snack Bar, could be open as soon as April. Once they are, Kitchener will advertise the schedule of who is serving up food on its website as well as on the marquee in front. Ultimately, there will be regular hours (with late night hours on weekends) and, ideally, a regular rotation of certain food-makers on certain days. That way you know when to get your empanadas and when to load upon cupcakes! \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While there are a handful of incubator kitchens around the Bay Area like \u003ca href=\"http://www.lacocinasf.org/\" target=\"_blank\">La Cocina\u003c/a> in San Francisco and \u003ca href=\"http://rencentermarin.org/open-kitchen/\" target=\"_blank\">the Renaissance Center\u003c/a> in Marin County and there are certainly a wealth of pop-ups and food truck markets, the creation of rotating take-out in a brick-and-mortar location with different fresh local food may be a new (and delicious) take on creating a way for the wealth of Bay Area food makers to get their goods to our mouths.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.kitcheneroakland.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Kitchener Oakland\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n372 24th St., Oakland\u003cbr>\n510-835-5885\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/KitchenerOAK\" target=\"_blank\">www.facebook.com/KitchenerOAK\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\n\u003c/div>\u003c/p>",
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From track and field stars like gold medalists Jim Hines and Archie Williams, to boxer Andre Ward and figure skater James Grogan, the city has been well represented on the podium.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But this year in Sochi, Russia, Oakland’s presence at the Olympiad has more to do with what’s inside people’s stomachs than their athleticism.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Back in September, John Crisafulli, president of \u003ca href=\"http://www.btscenes.com/homepage.html\" target=\"_blank\">Behind the Scenes Catering and Events\u003c/a>, was well into his search for the finest ingredients to feed U.S. and Canadian media members — as well as some American athletes — when he called \u003ca href=\"http://oaklandlocal.com/2013/11/oakland-olive-oilveronica-foods-oct-30/\" target=\"_blank\">Veronica Foods\u003c/a> on Oakland’s Embarcadero.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Crisafulli has been serving food around the clock at the Olympics since the 2000 summer games in Sydney, Australia.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We originally started doing backstage concerts in San Diego and Los Angeles, but quickly grew into large sporting events including the America’s Cup,” he said. “In 1997, we started doing the X Games with ESPN and got into relationships with broadcasters.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In Sydney, the catering company served food at ten different venues and has been picking up new clients at every Olympics since. According to Crisafulli, broadcast companies bring nearly 3,000 hungry employees to the games, everyone from anchors and reporters to engineers and graphics people. One commissary feeds as many as 1,800 people, never closes and includes a Starbucks, fruit bar and grill.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Crisafulli says he normally likes to source food locally at the games and at home, but in Russia things are a bit different.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Sochi is a very small town. It’s equivalent to doing an Olympics in a small suburb of 100,000 people. There’s one grocery store, four or five gas stations. It’s not a big area, nothing in volume,” he said. “And the quality of food is not that same as what we’re used to. Locally-grown produce is covered in mud and dirt and there are weird-shaped carrots. It’s normal here. People peel and wash. But it’s not normal for us.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While Crisafulli was able to secure European produce and U.S. beef from distributors in Moscow, he was forced to look closer to home for most of his product. This meant he had to create a local supply chain and cold storage delivery system from scratch, and for security purposes, had to know everything about the products’ origins.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Everything we have here I can trace back to where it came from, how it’s packaged, and how it’s held,” he said. “Every item we use I can trace back to the growers. Suppliers have background check forms. We visit warehouses. Growing companies can verify how they clean and process the food. It’s a lot more complicated than most people think, and all for quality and safety.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It was this stringent search for quality that led Crisafulli to Veronica Foods.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_78424\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\" style=\"max-width: 225px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/Oil-in-Olympics-225x300.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/Oil-in-Olympics-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"Oakland’s own Veronica Foods olive oil behind the scenes at the Sochi Olympics. Photo: Courtesy\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" class=\"size-full wp-image-78424\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Oakland’s own Veronica Foods olive oil behind the scenes at the Sochi Olympics. Photo: Courtesy\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Veronica Foods specializes in what they call \u003ca href=\"http://upextravirginoliveoil.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ultra Premium Olive Oil\u003c/a>, a strict standard above extra virgin that tests for freshness by taste and chemical composition. For a while now, Behind the Scenes Catering has been sourcing its olive oil and balsamic vinegars through a San Diego store called \u003ca href=\"http://bakerandolive.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Baker and Olive\u003c/a> based on a recommendation from one its chefs.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Baker and Olive happens to be supplied by Veronica Foods, and when Crisafulli’s need to serve thousands of people each day outgrew what Baker and Olive could handle, he contacted their supplier directly.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“He’s is very serious about quality. By the time he got to us he knew exactly what he wanted, he really vetted the product,” Leah Bradley of Veronica Foods said. “It’s an honor to have been selected.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In all, Crisafulli ordered more than 30 varieties of olive oil and balsamic vinegar, everything from single variety oils to fused oils crushed with organic produce and infused vinegars.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“The oils are one of the biggest hits in the commissary,” Crisafulli said. “It’s our first time with infused vinegars and the people have raved about them. People are trying to eat healthier and organic, and since we have fresh fruits and vegetables, it’s a great compliment.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In the end, he sent 46 shipping containers to Sochi, 31 of which were refrigerated. 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"content": "\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_77751\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 500px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/NeilGottlieb700.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-77751\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/NeilGottlieb700-682x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Neil Gottlieb in front of the Three Twins production factory in Petaluma Photo courtesy of Three Twins\" width=\"500\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Neil Gottlieb in front of the Three Twins production factory in Petaluma\u003cbr>Photo courtesy of Three Twins\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://threetwinsicecream.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Three Twins\u003c/a> ice cream is a local business that’s been around since 2005. The company makes organic products and has four scoop shops in Northern California including a recently reopened one in the Haight. I enjoy their ice cream sandwiches, pints and scoops because the flavors are interesting and refreshing. There's an altruistic approach to this company--from fundraisers for Hurricane Katrina victims to donating to land conservation via \u003ca href=\"http://onepercentfortheplanet.org/\">1% for the Planet\u003c/a>. Equally interesting and totally fun is the fact that Founder Neil Gottlieb and sometimes his staff wear the catchiest outfits to industry events. To add to the fun, Gottlieb launched a Sergio Romo flavor last September -- \"\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/news/2013/06/12/sergio-romo-ice-cream/\">Sergio Romo's Mexican Chocolate\u003c/a>\"--a cheeky reference to the baseball star wearing an \"I Just Look Illegal\" t-shirt to much controversy. The flavor's tagline claims: \"It only tastes illegal.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/Romo-Ice-Cream.png\">\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-78003\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/Romo-Ice-Cream.png\" alt=\"Three Twins Sergio Romo's Mexican Chocolate - It Only Tastes Illegal\" width=\"500\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Gottlieb is a Cornell University grad and decided to strike out on his own in the ice cream industry rather than attend business school. He went with a loan from his parents, a dedicated duo that have been seen selling Three Twins at farmers’ markets. Although his family helped with the hard work of starting up the business, the operation is exclusively Neil’s.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The first storefront for Three Twins was in San Rafael, and there are now other shops in San Francisco, Napa and Larkspur. There’s also a much larger production site housing an ice cream factory in Petaluma's dairy belt. With an eye toward sustainability, the company is able to partner with nearby farms that provide milk and cream and are within a 17-mile radius.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Three Twins is available in many Bay Area restaurants, and has national distribution in Whole Foods Market, The Fresh Market and other independent grocers. To find out more, Bay Area Bites recently caught up with Gottlieb. His comments have been edited for length and clarity.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_77990\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 639px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/Scoops-Three-Twins.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-77990\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/Scoops-Three-Twins.jpg\" alt=\"Three Twins scoops of organic ice cream Photo: Three Twins\" width=\"639\" height=\"426\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Three Twins scoops of organic ice cream\u003cbr>Photo: Three Twins\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: How and why did you start making ice cream?\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Gottlieb:\u003c/strong> I had never actually made ice cream before deciding to start an ice cream company. But, I decided to set forth building the next great American ice cream brand, so I started making ice cream at home, then took a commercial ice cream making class, which lasted two days and was terrifying. Almost every ice cream involved something out of a little brown bottle. It was like chemistry class without the Bunsen burners. When I actually opened up the business in 2005, I had only made a couple dozen batches of ice cream, so most of my learning was hands on.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_77989\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 639px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/Lemon-Cookie-Production-at-Factory.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-77989\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/Lemon-Cookie-Production-at-Factory.jpg\" alt=\"Lemon cookie ice cream production at the Three Twins factory Photo: Three Twins\" width=\"639\" height=\"426\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Lemon cookie ice cream production at the Three Twins factory\u003cbr>Photo: Three Twins\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: Where do you get your recipes: Dad’s cardamom, lemon cookie, chocolate orange confetti, strawberry Je Ne Sais Quoi and so on?\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Gottlieb:\u003c/strong> They are developed in-house. It's not actually that hard to make great ice cream if you use good ingredients and leave out the crap. Inspiration comes from all realms -- from the spice rack, favorite flavor combinations, and making flavors organic for the first time that were previously only available in conventional ice cream, like our Sea Salted Caramel. Or, in the case of Sergio Romo's Mexican Chocolate with the tagline \"it only tastes illegal,\" the inspiration came from his infamous t-shirt.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_78008\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 615px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/SergioRomoLg.gif\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-78008\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/SergioRomoLg.gif\" alt=\"Sergio Romo at 2012 Giants World Series parade in San Francisco. Photo: Michael Marconi\" width=\"615\" height=\"288\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sergio Romo at 2012 Giants World Series parade in San Francisco. Photo: Michael Marconi\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: Congratulations on re-opening in the Haight. That process took over two years after a fire shuttered operations. What was it like?\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Gottlieb:\u003c/strong> It was a full 833 days. The process was reminiscent of one long trip to the dentist. Without Novocain. But, we are thrilled to be reopened and back in the neighborhood.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: You offer ice cream sandwiches at the Haight shop and pints of Sergio Romo’s Mexican chocolate. What are your favorites?\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Gottlieb:\u003c/strong> My favorite flavor at the Haight shop is the Pliny the Elder around the corner at \u003ca href=\"http://www.toronado.com/\">Toronado\u003c/a>. I am very proud of what we're doing: bringing inconceivably delicious organic ice cream to the world at a reasonable price and giving back at the same time through our land conservation initiative, \u003ca href=\"http://threetwinsicecream.com/icecreamforacres\">Ice Cream for Acres\u003c/a>. Also, Cookies & Cream or one of our Fair Trade ice cream sandwiches with Chocolate Chip Cookies and Vanilla Ice Cream are some of my favorites.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_77998\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 500px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/threetwins600.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-77998\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/threetwins600.jpg\" alt=\"Neil Gottlieb at the 2012 San Francisco Street Food Festival. Photo: Wendy Goodfriend\" width=\"500\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Neil Gottlieb at the 2012 San Francisco Street Food Festival. Photo: \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/author/wendy-goodfriend/\">Wendy Goodfriend\u003c/a>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: You often make a splash at events like the Fancy Food Show by wearing a crazy costume. Where are the costumes stored? Did you dress up a lot as a kid? (Or not at all… and this is a way of making up for that?)\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Gottlieb:\u003c/strong> Crazy is subjective. I believe that a little dose of personal branding can go a long way, especially when your mug and signature are imprinted on millions of ice cream containers each year. So, if it means that I show a little of what my momma gave me or sport custom ice cream cone pants in order to help build the brand, why not? Plus, nothing will ever be as potentially damning to future political aspirations as what I wore to run Bay to Breakers one year.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Information:\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Three Twins Ice Cream\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/threetwins\" target=\"_blank\">@threetwins \u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/threetwinsicecream?ref=br_tf\" target=\"_blank\">Three Twins\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\n",
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The company makes organic products and has four scoop shops in Northern California including a recently reopened one in the Haight. I enjoy their ice cream sandwiches, pints and scoops because the flavors are interesting and refreshing. There's an altruistic approach to this company--from fundraisers for Hurricane Katrina victims to donating to land conservation via \u003ca href=\"http://onepercentfortheplanet.org/\">1% for the Planet\u003c/a>. Equally interesting and totally fun is the fact that Founder Neil Gottlieb and sometimes his staff wear the catchiest outfits to industry events. To add to the fun, Gottlieb launched a Sergio Romo flavor last September -- \"\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/news/2013/06/12/sergio-romo-ice-cream/\">Sergio Romo's Mexican Chocolate\u003c/a>\"--a cheeky reference to the baseball star wearing an \"I Just Look Illegal\" t-shirt to much controversy. 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"content": "\u003cp>Up until last week, it hasn’t much looked like winter here in the Bay Area. Yet winter it is, and with it comes chillier weather, seasonal flus, and (we hope) days filled with rain. There’s little better than a big bowl of soup to sooth a wintry soul: chicken noodle and take-out pho are fine picks, but there is a whole world of Mexican soups hidden amongst the burritos and beer in the Mission. Mexican soups like pozole and menudo are the strongholds, but Salvadoran and Yucatan restaurants each have their own twists on these classics.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>We traveled up and down Mission Street to slurp the best soups we could find. Not wanting to limit our search for brunch-only specials, we focused on soups that are available just about any time of day for any kind of soup emergency. Four restaurants and their specialties stood at the top of the pack. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_78123\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/pozole1000a.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/pozole1000a.jpg\" alt=\"Gallardo's pozole. Photo: Wendy Goodfriend\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-78123\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Gallardo's pozole. Photo: \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/author/wendy-goodfriend/\">Wendy Goodfriend\u003c/a>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>Pozole: \u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/gallardos-mexican-restaurant-san-francisco?ob=1\">Gallardos Mexican Restaurant\u003c/a>\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>It would be hard to understand the transformative power of hominy without tasting Gallardos pozole. Each toothsome kernel offers its own burst of sweet corn flavor, with small pieces slowly drifting off into the deeply porky broth. The hominy thickens, flavors, and enriches the soup, haunting each successive bite, making it impossible to put down the spoon. The pork itself is a delight as well, with large pieces of bone-in meat adding heft and protein to the bowl. Toppings—radishes, cabbage, lime juice—are obligatory, providing textural contrast, bright zip, and a pop of color. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_78127\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/beef-soup1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/beef-soup1000.jpg\" alt=\"Gallardos caldo de res (beef soup). Photo: Wendy Goodfriend\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-78127\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Gallardos caldo de res (beef soup). Photo: Wendy Goodfriend\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>On the weekends, a line forms out the door populated with diners hoping to nosh on their house speciality: birra, spicy braised lamb served with a rich broth. But on a weekday, those soup lovers searching for something other than pozole should seek out the caldo de res (beef soup). The soup is more akin to a pot roast served in broth, with towering hunks of beef shank and short ribs almost overwhelming the subtle broth. Equally large pieces of super soft carrots, potato, corn, and zucchini break up the bounty of beef. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_78130\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/gallardos-moviephotos.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/gallardos-moviephotos.jpg\" alt=\"Gallardos interior includes a display of classic Mexican movie photos. Photo: Wendy Goodfriend\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-78130\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Gallardos interior includes a display of classic Mexican movie photos. Photo: Wendy Goodfriend\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Gallardos itself is a pleasant place to pass the afternoon. Their new space at 18th and Shotwell is bright, airy, and still adorned with huge black and white photos of classic Mexican movie stars. The decor is far from the Tex-Mex kitsch typical of the neighboring taquerias. Best of all, on a quiet weekday afternoon, there are only a few other diners, offering plenty of room to slurp down a transformative bowl of pozole in peace.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[gallery type=\"slideshow\" link=\"file\" ids=\"78128,78125,78129\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Information:\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/gallardos-mexican-restaurant-san-francisco?ob=1\">Gallardos Mexican Restaurant\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nAddress: \u003ca href=\"http://goo.gl/NCCHkP\">Map\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n3248 18th St.\u003cbr>\nSan Francisco, CA 94110\u003cbr>\nPhone: (415) 436-9387\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon-Sun 7am-8pm\u003cbr>\nSoup Price Range: $8-$10, CASH ONLY\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_78150\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/chix-soup1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/chix-soup1000.jpg\" alt=\"Chava's caldo de pollo. Photo: Wendy Goodfriend\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-78150\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Chava's caldo de pollo. Photo: Wendy Goodfriend\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>Caldo de Pollo: \u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/chavas-restaurant-san-francisco?ob=1\">Chava’s Restaurant\u003c/a>\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>If brothy chicken soup sounds like more of a winter cure, head to Chava’s for their caldo de pollo. It is a soup with little fanfare: bone-in chicken, vegetables, and copious broth. But forget the solid bits for a minute. Sip on the broth. Slurp it from a spoon, soak it into a tortilla. Inhale. Let its quiet warmth fill the belly. Then, only then, bite into the miraculously tender chicken breast, tear apart the wings, and savor the vegetables. Chava’s caldo de pollo will not win any awards for creativity, but it’d be my first choice the next time I’m down with the flu.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_78149\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/seafood-soup1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/seafood-soup1000.jpg\" alt=\"Chava's sopa 7 mares. Photo: Wendy Goodfriend\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-78149\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Chava's sopa 7 mares. Photo: Wendy Goodfriend\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Chava’s also serves a colorful sopa 7 mares, a seafood soup of shrimp, octopus, fish, scallops, crab, mussels, clam, and squid. The broth, perfumed with shellfish, is far more satisfying than the chewy morsels inside. Flaky white fish is on the dry side, and the clams and mussels gritty. The advertised crab and scallops were hard to find.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_78152\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/interior-murals1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/interior-murals1000.jpg\" alt=\"Murals adorn Chava's interior. Photo: Wendy Goodfriend\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-78152\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Murals adorn Chava's interior. Photo: Wendy Goodfriend\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Unlike Gallardos, Chava’s is abundant in south-of-the-border décor. Its pleasant tackiness distracts from the bustle of the 24th Street BART across the street, making the restaurant a calm oasis at lunchtime. Service is friendly, but hands-off, a boon to anyone looking to cure a cold with their restorative chicken soup. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[gallery type=\"slideshow\" link=\"file\" ids=\"78162,78154,78161\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Information:\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/chavas-restaurant-san-francisco?ob=1\">Chava’s Restaurant\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nAddress: \u003ca href=\"http://goo.gl/UxUAET\">Map\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n2839 Mission St.\u003cbr>\nSan Francisco, CA 94110\u003cbr>\nPhone:(415) 282-0283\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon-Sun 8am-8pm\u003cbr>\nSoup Price Range: $8.50-$13.50, CASH ONLY/ATM\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_78175\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/caldo-de-res1000a.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/caldo-de-res1000a.jpg\" alt=\"SanJalisco's caldo de res (beef soup). Photo: Wendy Goodfriend\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-78175\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">SanJalisco's caldo de res (beef soup). Photo: Wendy Goodfriend\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>Caldo de Res: \u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/sanjalisco-san-francisco?ob=1\">SanJalisco\u003c/a>\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>For some of the best in Mexican beef soup, take a jaunt down to 20th and Van Ness to bustling SanJalisco. Walking into the beloved Mexican joint feels like stepping into a curious amalgamation of a 1950's American diner and a wizened Tex-Mex restaurant. A long, Formica countertop anchors the space, which is accented with padded booths, Coco-Cola swag and coffee percolators. Sit down, and you’ll be greeted with a long menu of Mexican staples, all-day breakfast, and if you’re lucky, a mariachi band. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_78171\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/green-pozole1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/green-pozole1000.jpg\" alt=\"SanJalisco's pozole verde. Photo: Wendy Goodfriend\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-78171\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">SanJalisco's pozole verde. Photo: Wendy Goodfriend\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>SanJalisco is famous for their chilaquiles, but their soups are far from something to scoff at. On the day of our visit, a chicken-filled pozole verde was on special—a tangy, bright example of the form, abundant with fresh green chiles. The stew is not as rib-sticking as Gallardos’s pork version, but nearly as satisfying. Even better is their caldo de res. Less a fork and knife meal than in other restaurants, SanJalisco’s take is a broth beefy and pure, punctuated with meltingly tender short ribs and properly tender vegetables. Fresh, well-charred homemade tortillas are a fine accompaniment, as is the rice—it is crunchy on its own, but a dip into the warm broth plumps the grains and infuses them with the soul of the soup.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_78178\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/sanjalisco-interior1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/sanjalisco-interior1000.jpg\" alt=\"SanJalisco's festive interior. Photo: Wendy Goodfriend\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-78178\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">SanJalisco's festive interior. Photo: Wendy Goodfriend\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>[gallery type=\"slideshow\" link=\"file\" ids=\"78169,78170,78177\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Information:\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/sanjalisco-san-francisco?ob=1\">SanJalisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nAddress: \u003ca href=\"http://goo.gl/UokWS6\">Map\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n901 South Van Ness Ave.\u003cbr>\nSan Francisco, CA 94110\u003cbr>\nPhone:(415) 648-8383\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon-Sun 8am-10pm\u003cbr>\nSoup Price Range: $7.95-$16.95\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_78190\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/sopa-de-pescado1000a.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/sopa-de-pescado1000a.jpg\" alt=\"La Santaneca De La Mission's sopa de pescado. Photo: Wendy Goodfriend\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-78190\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">La Santaneca De La Mission's sopa de pescado. Photo: Wendy Goodfriend\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>Sopa de Pescado and Sopa de Res: \u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/la-santaneca-de-la-mission-san-francisco?ob=1\">La Santaneca De La Mission\u003c/a>\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>Back up on Mission Street is a small Salvadoran restaurant worthy of its profuse admiration. Yelpers sing praises of La Santaneca De La Mission’s pupusas, but don’t skip the soups—rainy day or not—on your visit. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_78192\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/la-santaneca-interior1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/la-santaneca-interior1000.jpg\" alt=\"Busy lunchtime crowd at La Santaneca De La Mission. Photo: Wendy Goodfriend\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-78192\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Busy lunchtime crowd at La Santaneca De La Mission. Photo: Wendy Goodfriend\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Sliding into a booth in their crowded, dimly lit dining room is like stepping into a womb-like cocoon. Inhaling whiffs of broth, corn, and cheese wafting out from the kitchen heightens the sense of warmth. This comfort only increases upon the first sips of soup. Try first the fragrant sopa de pescado. Its broth, enhanced with tomato and infused with mysterious Salvadoran spices, is far more complex than fish bones simmered in water. Each successive spoonful reveals more even complexity; it would be easy to get lost in the broth without even trying the fish. Yet the seafood, cooked bone-in and skin on, is a wonder in itself. Just cooked through and robustly seasoned, the pieces of fish are as fine as in any white tablecloth restaurant. Large chunks of hard boiled egg are a fun surprise.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_78187\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/sopa-de-res1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/sopa-de-res1000.jpg\" alt=\"La Santaneca De La Mission's sopa de res. Photo: Wendy Goodfriend\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-78187\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">La Santaneca De La Mission's sopa de res. Photo: Wendy Goodfriend\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The sopa de res, El Salvador’s version of Mexican beef stew, was also impossible to put down. Where SanJalisco’s beef broth was light, La Santaneca De La Mission’s is marrow rich. Like their sopa de pescado, the beef broth is imbued with Salvadoran aromatics, topped with hearty chopped greens, and shot through with lemon juice. Each element of the soup, from the succulent short ribs to the wholesome vegetables is clearly executed with care. It is possible to love the bites of tender chayote squash just as much as the pieces of beef. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_78191\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/la-santaneca-exterior1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/la-santaneca-exterior1000.jpg\" alt=\"La Santaneca De La Mission exterior. Photo: Wendy Goodfriend\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-78191\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">La Santaneca De La Mission exterior. 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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Information:\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/chavas-restaurant-san-francisco?ob=1\">Chava’s Restaurant\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nAddress: \u003ca href=\"http://goo.gl/UxUAET\">Map\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n2839 Mission St.\u003cbr>\nSan Francisco, CA 94110\u003cbr>\nPhone:(415) 282-0283\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon-Sun 8am-8pm\u003cbr>\nSoup Price Range: $8.50-$13.50, CASH ONLY/ATM\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_78175\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/caldo-de-res1000a.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/caldo-de-res1000a.jpg\" alt=\"SanJalisco's caldo de res (beef soup). Photo: Wendy Goodfriend\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-78175\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">SanJalisco's caldo de res (beef soup). Photo: Wendy Goodfriend\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>Caldo de Res: \u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/sanjalisco-san-francisco?ob=1\">SanJalisco\u003c/a>\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>For some of the best in Mexican beef soup, take a jaunt down to 20th and Van Ness to bustling SanJalisco. Walking into the beloved Mexican joint feels like stepping into a curious amalgamation of a 1950's American diner and a wizened Tex-Mex restaurant. A long, Formica countertop anchors the space, which is accented with padded booths, Coco-Cola swag and coffee percolators. Sit down, and you’ll be greeted with a long menu of Mexican staples, all-day breakfast, and if you’re lucky, a mariachi band. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_78171\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/green-pozole1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/green-pozole1000.jpg\" alt=\"SanJalisco's pozole verde. Photo: Wendy Goodfriend\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-78171\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">SanJalisco's pozole verde. Photo: Wendy Goodfriend\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>SanJalisco is famous for their chilaquiles, but their soups are far from something to scoff at. On the day of our visit, a chicken-filled pozole verde was on special—a tangy, bright example of the form, abundant with fresh green chiles. The stew is not as rib-sticking as Gallardos’s pork version, but nearly as satisfying. Even better is their caldo de res. Less a fork and knife meal than in other restaurants, SanJalisco’s take is a broth beefy and pure, punctuated with meltingly tender short ribs and properly tender vegetables. Fresh, well-charred homemade tortillas are a fine accompaniment, as is the rice—it is crunchy on its own, but a dip into the warm broth plumps the grains and infuses them with the soul of the soup.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_78178\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/sanjalisco-interior1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/sanjalisco-interior1000.jpg\" alt=\"SanJalisco's festive interior. Photo: Wendy Goodfriend\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-78178\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">SanJalisco's festive interior. Photo: Wendy Goodfriend\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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Some weeks are more packed than others, but we're used to juggling and late hours. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_78095\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 500px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/dressy-family-pic.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/dressy-family-pic.jpg\" alt=\"Lindgren family photo. Photo courtesy of the Lindgrens\" width=\"500\" class=\"size-full wp-image-78095\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Lindgren family photo. Photo courtesy of the Lindgrens\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: A16 SF is at the ten-year mark and Greg, you are seeing growth in your businesses. What else is new?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Shelley Lindgren:\u003c/strong> A16 catering recently had our first event alongside Rye on the Road. We had a blast and are looking forward to more events. Greg has been instrumental sharing advice from his experience in this department with Rye on the Road. There is still so much research and work to develop both A16 and SPQR. It is a marathon lifestyle and something we always want to grow with our wonderful team. We love what we do!\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Greg Lindgren:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"http://www.ryeontheroad.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Rye on the Road\u003c/a> is getting it’s own commissary/studio in SOMA this year. For the last several years we have been running our offsite operations from the bar. This space will allow us to maintain our growth, and serve as a resource where we develop our bar ideas.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: Who pours at home? What are you drinking these days?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Shelley Lindgren:\u003c/strong> Sometimes we don't want to open a bottle of wine, so we happily opt for dabbling into Greg's Amaro collection that he has been building over the last 14 years. When we do drink at home, everyone pours (mostly wine). Our boys Finn and Asher take great pride in pouring a glass for Mom and Dad. We are starting them in service early! Tasting will have to wait until they are older though.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: What are you serving for Valentine’s Day?\u003c/strong> \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Shelley Lindgren:\u003c/strong> We are beaming with excitement to welcome back as a guest A16's opening executive chef, Christophe Hille, whom we owe so much for our menu focus and food development at A16. It's wonderfully nostalgic and a great reminder of how fortunate we are to have so many people who have supported us all these years. Party time! Also, Valentine's Day is A16's anniversary.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Greg Lindgren: \u003c/strong>My cocktail, My Bitter Valentine, is the special of the day for Rye. It’s a cocktail for everyone else on Valentine’s Day, not just couples.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: What’s your favorite drink?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Greg Lindgren:\u003c/strong> I love a Sazerac, or a Highball made with Japanese whisky.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Shelley Lindgren: \u003c/strong>I’m a Negroni girl, and have been for years and years.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: Where do you get inspiration for your work?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Greg Lindgren:\u003c/strong> Life here in San Francisco, and travel. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Shelley Lindgren:\u003c/strong> I learn so much from our Italian winemaker friends, many who make the journey to San Francisco this time of year for events. It is a reminder to always put our best foot forward and show as much hospitality as possible. I love it and feel inspired every year I get to see them here. The world seems very small sometimes.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Shelley’s Wine Recommendations:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.damianociolli.it/en/\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Damiano Ciolli\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>, '\u003ca href=\"http://www.damianociolli.it/en/wines.html\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Silene\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>', \u003cstrong>Olevano Cesanese, Lazio 2009\u003c/strong>:\u003cbr>\nFor many years, Cesane-based red wines were not easy to find exported outside the demands of Rome. Quality-focused, small producers, like Damiano Ciolli, make incredibly versatile wines that I have had so much fun pairing with a wide range of foods from artichokes to porchetta. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://omwines.com/germano-ettore\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Ettore Germano\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> \u003cstrong>'Rosanna,' Brut Rose, Piemonte\u003c/strong>:\u003cbr>\nI often think pink with bubbles on Valentine's Day. In fact, we always offer at least one rose sparkling at A16, SPQR and A16 Rockridge. As a longtime fan of Sergio Germano and his talented winemaking, his newest sparkling release, 'Rosanna' is my new obsession. Sergio likes to drink great Champagne and it shows with the quality of Nebbiolo sparkling he was able to create here. It has great effervescence, rose petals, biscuity nose and elegance that have me wanting to pour it for everyone.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.cantiniereimports.com/uploads/1/4/8/5/14856718/pietracupa_web.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Pietracupa\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>, \u003cstrong>Greco di Tufo, Campania 2012\u003c/strong>:\u003cbr>\nSabino Loffredo will be joining us for our 10th anniversary at A16. He is not only one of the most talented white winemakers in Italy, he is a star of Campania. He makes wines he believes in and they have become a benchmark for greatness of Fiano di Avellino and Greco di Tufo. From bitter greens like kale and dandelion to fish and braised meats, this fabulous Greco di Tufo is complex and delicate, making it a really fun wine to recommend and a go-to for drinking.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_78079\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 661px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/My_Bitter_Valentine700.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/My_Bitter_Valentine700-661x1024.jpg\" alt=\"My Bitter Valentine. Photo: Ryan Robles Public Relations\" width=\"661\" height=\"1024\" class=\"size-large wp-image-78079\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">My Bitter Valentine. Photo: Ryan Robles Public Relations\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Greg’s “My Bitter Valentine” Cocktail Recipe\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cstrong>Ingredients:\u003c/strong>\n\u003cli>3/4 oz. Campari\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1/2 oz. Aperol\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>3/4 oz. Cocchi Vermouth\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1/2 oz. Blood Orange Juice\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>3 oz. 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Some weeks are more packed than others, but we're used to juggling and late hours. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_78095\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 500px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/dressy-family-pic.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/dressy-family-pic.jpg\" alt=\"Lindgren family photo. Photo courtesy of the Lindgrens\" width=\"500\" class=\"size-full wp-image-78095\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Lindgren family photo. Photo courtesy of the Lindgrens\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: A16 SF is at the ten-year mark and Greg, you are seeing growth in your businesses. What else is new?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Shelley Lindgren:\u003c/strong> A16 catering recently had our first event alongside Rye on the Road. We had a blast and are looking forward to more events. Greg has been instrumental sharing advice from his experience in this department with Rye on the Road. There is still so much research and work to develop both A16 and SPQR. It is a marathon lifestyle and something we always want to grow with our wonderful team. We love what we do!\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Greg Lindgren:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"http://www.ryeontheroad.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Rye on the Road\u003c/a> is getting it’s own commissary/studio in SOMA this year. For the last several years we have been running our offsite operations from the bar. This space will allow us to maintain our growth, and serve as a resource where we develop our bar ideas.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: Who pours at home? What are you drinking these days?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Shelley Lindgren:\u003c/strong> Sometimes we don't want to open a bottle of wine, so we happily opt for dabbling into Greg's Amaro collection that he has been building over the last 14 years. When we do drink at home, everyone pours (mostly wine). Our boys Finn and Asher take great pride in pouring a glass for Mom and Dad. We are starting them in service early! Tasting will have to wait until they are older though.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: What are you serving for Valentine’s Day?\u003c/strong> \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Shelley Lindgren:\u003c/strong> We are beaming with excitement to welcome back as a guest A16's opening executive chef, Christophe Hille, whom we owe so much for our menu focus and food development at A16. It's wonderfully nostalgic and a great reminder of how fortunate we are to have so many people who have supported us all these years. Party time! Also, Valentine's Day is A16's anniversary.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Greg Lindgren: \u003c/strong>My cocktail, My Bitter Valentine, is the special of the day for Rye. It’s a cocktail for everyone else on Valentine’s Day, not just couples.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: What’s your favorite drink?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Greg Lindgren:\u003c/strong> I love a Sazerac, or a Highball made with Japanese whisky.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Shelley Lindgren: \u003c/strong>I’m a Negroni girl, and have been for years and years.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: Where do you get inspiration for your work?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Greg Lindgren:\u003c/strong> Life here in San Francisco, and travel. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Shelley Lindgren:\u003c/strong> I learn so much from our Italian winemaker friends, many who make the journey to San Francisco this time of year for events. It is a reminder to always put our best foot forward and show as much hospitality as possible. I love it and feel inspired every year I get to see them here. The world seems very small sometimes.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Shelley’s Wine Recommendations:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.damianociolli.it/en/\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Damiano Ciolli\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>, '\u003ca href=\"http://www.damianociolli.it/en/wines.html\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Silene\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>', \u003cstrong>Olevano Cesanese, Lazio 2009\u003c/strong>:\u003cbr>\nFor many years, Cesane-based red wines were not easy to find exported outside the demands of Rome. Quality-focused, small producers, like Damiano Ciolli, make incredibly versatile wines that I have had so much fun pairing with a wide range of foods from artichokes to porchetta. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://omwines.com/germano-ettore\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Ettore Germano\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> \u003cstrong>'Rosanna,' Brut Rose, Piemonte\u003c/strong>:\u003cbr>\nI often think pink with bubbles on Valentine's Day. In fact, we always offer at least one rose sparkling at A16, SPQR and A16 Rockridge. As a longtime fan of Sergio Germano and his talented winemaking, his newest sparkling release, 'Rosanna' is my new obsession. Sergio likes to drink great Champagne and it shows with the quality of Nebbiolo sparkling he was able to create here. It has great effervescence, rose petals, biscuity nose and elegance that have me wanting to pour it for everyone.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.cantiniereimports.com/uploads/1/4/8/5/14856718/pietracupa_web.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Pietracupa\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>, \u003cstrong>Greco di Tufo, Campania 2012\u003c/strong>:\u003cbr>\nSabino Loffredo will be joining us for our 10th anniversary at A16. He is not only one of the most talented white winemakers in Italy, he is a star of Campania. He makes wines he believes in and they have become a benchmark for greatness of Fiano di Avellino and Greco di Tufo. 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"content": "\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_78019\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/Paco-Mat1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/Paco-Mat1000.jpg\" alt=\"Paco and Mat in San Sebastián, Spain. Photo courtesy of Canela\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" class=\"size-full wp-image-78019\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Paco and Mat in San Sebastián, Spain. Photo courtesy of Canela\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>This is the sweet story of love and a restaurant. Chef Mat Schuster and wine expert Francisco \"Paco\" Cifuentes opened \u003ca href=\"http://www.canelasf.com/\">Canela Bistro & Wine Bar\u003c/a> in the Castro in 2011 and are partners in business and life. They aren't your typical \"mom and pop\" restauranteurs, but rather \"pop and pop\" restauranteurs who put all of their effort and passion into Canela as sole investors. Bay Area Bites recently caught up with the two to find out about delicious Spanish-inspired Valentine’s food and wine recommendations. Their comments have been edited for clarity.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: How did you two meet?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Paco:\u003c/strong> The old-fashioned way, at a neighborhood sports bar. The first time I saw him, he was having a conversation with somebody else so I did not pay that much attention. Then I kept running into him and thought it was a bit strange and too many times for it to be by chance.... Then we met at that same bar again and Mat asked me if I would let him buy me a drink and invited me to join him and his friends. 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How do you negotiate work versus home life\u003c/strong>?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Mat:\u003c/strong> People told us that we were going to fight if we started working together. We have a spirited relationship anyway and now we fight about much more interesting things then whose turn it is to buy toilet paper! We do have to make an effort to stop talking about work to maintain just a little bit of sanity.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Paco:\u003c/strong> It is hard but fun at the same time. There is nobody that I trust as much I trust Mat and I think he feels the same way. We are constantly leaning on each other to move the business forward. It is also hard because the lines between work and home life are blurry. I don't mind. 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As a relatively new business, there is always something to improve! I just got a small smoking gun food smoker and I have been having fun with that smoking different oils. I am going to try a smoked gazpacho next!\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Paco:\u003c/strong> One of the things I love about this business is that no one night is the same as another. We went through a major renovation that has brought a more intense \"soul\" to Canela, the kind of soul that Mat and I always envisioned. Mat also changes the menu all the time. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_78020\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 801px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/Paella-800.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/Paella-800.jpg\" alt=\"Paella at Canela. 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The menu is:\u003c/p>\n\u003cblockquote>\u003cp>\u003cem>Amuse of grape and almond white gazpacho\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Cava saffron braised fish cocochas (Cheeks)\u003cbr>\nor\u003cbr>\nWild mushroom buenuelo with tarragon Aioli\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Calamari en su tinta (squid ink) with puree of Spanish white beans\u003cbr>\nor\u003cbr>\nCastilian onion and garlic soup with Manchego crouton\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Braised lamb shank with chocolate lentils\u003cbr>\nor\u003cbr>\nPotaje of garbanzos and spinach\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Leche frita with creme anglaise and honey poached fig\u003cbr>\nor\u003cbr>\nTrio of chocolate truffles: vanilla cinnamon, toasted sesame seed and hazelnut sea salt\u003c/p>\u003c/blockquote>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Paco:\u003c/strong> We love that day, and take it very seriously. Mat spends tons of time developing the tasting menu and it is very special for us. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For wine, I would start with some bubbles, such as a glass of \"\u003ca href=\"http://www.wine-searcher.com/wine-152455-0000-font-i-jordana-reserva-brut-cava-catalonia-spain\">Font i Jordana\u003c/a>,\" an amazing Cava from Spain. Then I would follow with a glass of a well-rounded white wine, with some floral notes, such as the \u003ca href=\"http://www.wine-searcher.com/find/a+coroa+godello+valdeorras+galicia+spain/2010\">2010 \"200 Cestos\"\u003c/a> an amazing Godello from Valdeorras, Spain that will help you feel the enchantment of the night. And then I would definitely go with a sophisticated but bold red, like a Rivera del Duero or a Toro. A glass of \u003ca href=\"http://www.wine-searcher.com/wine-23554-2009-bodegas-hermanos-sastre-vina-sastre-regina-vides-ribera-del-duero-spain\">2009 \"Viña Sastre, Regina Vides\"\u003c/a> is perfect for the main dishes. These wines will make you love everything that night.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: Where are your Bay Area favorite romantic spots?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Paco:\u003c/strong> The combination of farmland, wild nature and charming little towns makes Sonoma County incredibly romantic! I always want to bring Mat to Sebastopol and the Russian River and get him out of his kitchen. For brunch or dinner, we end up at \u003ca href=\"http://frenchgardenrestaurant.com/\">The French Garden\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/marthas-old-mexico-sebastopol?ob=1\">Martha's Old Mexico\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: What’s your guilty food pleasure?\u003c/strong> \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Mat:\u003c/strong> Chinese Food pig out. I love to try lots of things, either old favorites from a new place or new items I have not had before. 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These wines will make you love everything that night.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: Where are your Bay Area favorite romantic spots?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Paco:\u003c/strong> The combination of farmland, wild nature and charming little towns makes Sonoma County incredibly romantic! I always want to bring Mat to Sebastopol and the Russian River and get him out of his kitchen. For brunch or dinner, we end up at \u003ca href=\"http://frenchgardenrestaurant.com/\">The French Garden\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/marthas-old-mexico-sebastopol?ob=1\">Martha's Old Mexico\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: What’s your guilty food pleasure?\u003c/strong> \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Mat:\u003c/strong> Chinese Food pig out. I love to try lots of things, either old favorites from a new place or new items I have not had before. 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"content": "\u003cp>[youtube //www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVtqwWGguFk]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Photos by Jenny Oh/KQED\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Tucked away in a small shopping complex on the outskirts of Redwood City, \u003ca href=\"http://www.freewheelbrewing.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Freewheel Brewing Company\u003c/a> serves up a local version of English \"\u003ca href=\"http://www.camra.org.uk/\" target=\"_blank\">real ale\u003c/a>.\" This term refers to unpasteurized, naturally carbonated beer that's been \"\u003ca href=\"http://www.freewheelbrewing.com/cask-conditioned.html\" target=\"_blank\">cask-conditioned\u003c/a>\": the brewer's yeast hasn't been filtered out and continues to ferment the beer as it awaits to be hand-pumped from its storage container; other beers obtain carbonation from carbon dioxide or nitrogen that's been added into pressurized kegs. This process produces a smooth beer with a lower overall alcohol content that's easy to drink on its own or paired up with pub fare.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_76532\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 190px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/Malcolm.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-76532\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/Malcolm-190x190.jpg\" alt=\"Malcolm McGinnis\" width=\"190\" height=\"190\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Malcolm McGinnis\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Freewheel Brewing Company's brewmaster and co-founder, Malcolm McGinnis, is featured in the above video I produced for KQED Science: \"\u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/science/video/science-of-beer-tapping-the-power-of-brewers-yeast/\" target=\"_blank\">Science of Beer: Tapping the Power of Brewer's Yeast\u003c/a>.\" He took a break from his brewing duties to discuss how and why he makes traditional-style beers for Bay Area beer connoisseurs.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>How did you get involved with beer making?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Believe it or not, I brewed my first batch of beer with my best friend when we were about 16 years old. Of course, it was horrible and bottles exploded, but it was a fun start that still makes me smile. Years later, when I was finishing graduate school (Ph.D. in biochemistry), I started homebrewing more properly when a friend told me that he was brewing his own beer. That intrigued me -- along with the fact that my graduate advisor had made a comment that, \"Every biochemist worth his salt should brew his own beer at least once,\" made me think this was something that I should try. Pretty quickly, I fell in love with the process, the smells and the final product. I stuck with it for many years until our second child was born and I just didn't have time anymore. At that point, I took off a good 10 years or so from brewing and during that time I continued to work in my chosen scientific field of genetic matching for bone marrow transplantation. My friend Pete Krausa (who is one of the four partners in Freewheel) and I had started and built a company where we designed and manufactured test kits for use in transplantation matching which we eventually sold. After that, I took a little time off and eventually started thinking about brewing professionally. One thing led to another and eventually Larry Bucka and Gary Waymire came on board as partners and we started Freewheel Brewing.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_76529\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\" style=\"max-width: 190px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/Hops.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-76529\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/Hops-190x190.jpg\" alt=\"Hops\" width=\"190\" height=\"190\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hops\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Why do you produce English-style ale? \u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The short answer is because we all love that style. The longer answer is that this was actually the end result of a series of business decisions. When we were trying to decide what kind of beer we wanted to make, we approached it from a business perspective and asked, \"How do you distinguish yourself as a new brewery?\" There is no shortage of fantastic West Coast IPAs and other big, hoppy, high ABV [alcohol by volume] beers that are so popular these days. A couple of years ago, we had been hearing rumors of a resurgence of \"\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2013/02/19/local-brewers-bet-on-low-alcohol-session-beers/\">session beers\u003c/a>\" which are easy-drinking, lower ABV beers and this seemed like an interesting direction to consider. Next, when you start to think of the most iconic session beers, you quickly get to an English Bitter and the best way to serve that beer is from a hand pump out of a cask. And that's basically how we decided that we would commit to making cask-conditioned, English-style ales.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Who are your English partners and how did you forge a relationship with them? \u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Our collaborators are \u003ca href=\"http://www.green-jack.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Green Jack Brewery\u003c/a> in Suffolk and \u003ca href=\"http://ironbridgebrewery.co.uk/blog/\" target=\"_blank\">Ironbridge Brewery\u003c/a> in Shropshire. In 2010, two of us took a great trip around England to meet with half a dozen small award-winning breweries that we had read about online and with whom we eventually made email contact. We realized that there was very little tradition of cask ales in this country so in order to do it properly, we decided to find some great English partners. As it turned out, these breweries were intrigued with the idea of a California partner and we were very fortunate to be able to establish good working relationships with them.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_76533\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/Mash.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-76533\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/Mash.jpg\" alt=\"Freewheel Brewery\" width=\"1000\" height=\"561\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">KQED Science Multimedia Producer Josh Cassidy films Malcolm McGinnis\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>What makes English-style ale different than American ale?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There are several key differences between our English-style ales and many American ales. First is the grain that we use. The barley that we use is a very traditional English variety known as Maris Otter. It is imported from England and has a very distinctive characteristic that many would describe as \"bready\" or \"biscuity.\" It's a little difficult to describe but when you taste a beer brewed with this barley, it is a real treat.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_76561\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 190px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/Malt.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-76561\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/Malt-190x190.jpg\" alt=\"Malt\" width=\"190\" height=\"190\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Malt\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Another difference is the yeast. We use two yeast strains that are straight from English brewers which are very unique and that are perfectly suited to our brewery which was designed and built in England. They are known as \"top-cropping\" which means that they float on the surface of the fermenting beer and can be harvested or skimmed to be used in subsequent batches of beer. In the U.S., most yeast strains are \"bottom croppers\" and are harvested from the bottom of the fermenters which have a slightly different design geometry than we have. Many beer drinkers don't realize the impact that a yeast strain can have on the final flavor and it turns out that our yeast can impart some interesting characteristics that can be described as floral or or even fruity in nature. These are subtle flavors and are important and more noticeable in some of our lighter beers such as our Pale Ale and Ordinary Bitter.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Our yeast is best cropped from the top of the fermented beer and this requires a fermenting container that allows access from the top. Since our equipment was fabricated by an English brewery designer (Vincent Johnson), he made sure to give us this option.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_76524\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\" style=\"max-width: 162px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/Beer_Vertical.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-76524\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/Beer_Vertical-162x290.jpg\" alt=\"Freewheel Brewery's Ordinary Bitter\" width=\"162\" height=\"290\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Freewheel Brewery's Ordinary Bitter\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>What are some distinguishing characteristics of cask-conditioned ale?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Cask conditioning is a centuries-old process that results in carbonation of the finished beer. In effect, the container from which the beer is served (the cask) is where the final, or secondary, stage of fermentation occurs. The majority of fermentation, the primary stage, takes place in large tanks (1000 liters in our brewery) and most of the sugar from the brewing process is converted into alcohol by the yeast. We stop the fermentation before all of the sugar is used up and transfer it to casks which in our case are either \"firkins\" (9 UK gallons = 10.8 US gallons) or \"pins\" (4.5 UK gallons = 5.4 US gallons). When the almost-finished beer is added to these casks, they are sealed and the final stage of fermentation is allowed to occur which results in a small amount of additional alcohol being produced, along with some carbon dioxide which has nowhere to go except into solution as carbonation. The final result is a lower level of carbonation relative to most non-cask beers, which are force-carbonated and tend to have a more \"fizzy\" character. One isn't necessarily better than the other, they're just different and typical of their respective styles.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Smoother carbonation can lead to more nuanced flavors because of the reduced carbonation \"bite.\" It should also be served in the 50-55 degree temperature range which allows the flavors to express themselves more fully than when served at 40 degrees or lower. Also, our styles are lower in alcohol so they are easier to drink without feeling the effects of the alcohol quite as much. (For additional facts, check out \u003ca href=\"http://www.freewheelbrewing.com/cask-conditioned.html\" target=\"_blank\">their FAQ\u003c/a> on their website.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[gallery link=\"file\" ids=\"76526,76530,76563\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Which ales do you always have on tap, if any?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>We always have the Ordinary Bitter, Stout and English IPA. We once ran out of stout and there was a minor revolt at the bar. Apart from those three, we always have one of a couple of pale ales and a copper-colored beer such as our Amber or Special Bitter. We also try to have a \"guest beer\" or two as well which tend to be keg beers served with higher carbonation and at lower temperature. With these, we try to round out the options for beer drinkers that aren't necessarily 100% dedicated to cask ales. We also have a selection of wines plus a hard cider on tap for those who don't drink beer.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/Customers.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-76549\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/Customers.jpg\" alt=\"Customers at Freewheel Brewing Co.\" width=\"1000\" height=\"561\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>What’s the general reaction been from your customers?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Our fans who already knew about cask ale were thrilled to have a local pub brewing and serving this style of beer. We get an especially good reaction from people who have lived in England for any period of time because this style is so familiar and comforting to them. We've even had people come in who personally know our collaborators or their beers so that's really nice. For people that were new to cask ales, we have generally had a good response as they've come to appreciate how unique this style is relative to most other craft beers. The combination of lower alcohol, smoother carbonation and easier drinking seems to hit the spot as a change of pace for some beer fans.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Are there many producers in the Bay Area and/or U.S.?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In the Bay Area, the first brewery to fully embrace and produce cask ales was Dave McLean's \u003ca href=\"http://www.magnoliapub.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Magnolia\u003c/a> in San Francisco. He really set the standard for this style [here]. Other breweries that I'm aware of that also produce cask ales include \u003ca href=\"http://www.moonlightbrewing.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Moonlight Brewery\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://drinkdrakes.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Drake's\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"http://bearrepublic.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Bear Republic\u003c/a>, but I'm sure that there are others. There is also a brewery in Oakridge, Oregon called \u003ca href=\"http://www.brewersunion.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Brewers Union Local 180\u003c/a> that specializes in English-style cask ales. Across the country, there are many breweries that produce casks, but I'm not aware of any that are 100% committed to the style.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/Working.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-76538\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/Working.jpg\" alt=\"Freewheel Brewery Motto\" width=\"1000\" height=\"561\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>What is the scope of distribution of your beer?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Currently, we have our casks in about 10 bars and restaurants in the Bay Area. We have just started to promote our beer for sale outside our pub so we are just getting started, but we hope that will grow fairly quickly. We also have plans to look into packaging in cans or bottle down the road while trying to simulate the same qualities as out of a cask in the pub.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>And Freewheel isn't just about beer; there's also a pretty tasty menu of food folks can choose from.\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Our original head chef, Matt Hunter, who is now in the process of starting his own East Bay brewery, was instrumental in creating our food menu. We describe it as \"English pub-inspired but with a California twist\" because of the locally-sourced ingredients. Our most popular items are fish and chips, cheeseburgers, pulled pork sandwiches, soups, sausage sampler and homemade crisps (potato chips).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[gallery link=\"file\" ids=\"76536,76537,76534\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.freewheelbrewing.com/\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Freewheel Brewing Company\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nAddress: [\u003ca href=\"http://goo.gl/A9xRew\" target=\"_blank\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\n3736 Florence Street\u003cbr>\nRedwood City, CA\u003cbr>\nPhone: 650-365-2337\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>HOURS:\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nMon 4pm-9pm\u003cbr>\nTue-Wed 11:30am-9pm\u003cbr>\nThu-Sat 11:30am-11pm\u003cbr>\nSun 4pm-8pm\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Facebook:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/pages/Freewheel-Brewing-Company/147505355281208\" target=\"_blank\">Freewheel Brewing Company\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Twitter:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/freewheelbrew\" target=\"_blank\">@FreewheelBrew\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Believe it or not, I brewed my first batch of beer with my best friend when we were about 16 years old. Of course, it was horrible and bottles exploded, but it was a fun start that still makes me smile. Years later, when I was finishing graduate school (Ph.D. in biochemistry), I started homebrewing more properly when a friend told me that he was brewing his own beer. That intrigued me -- along with the fact that my graduate advisor had made a comment that, \"Every biochemist worth his salt should brew his own beer at least once,\" made me think this was something that I should try. Pretty quickly, I fell in love with the process, the smells and the final product. I stuck with it for many years until our second child was born and I just didn't have time anymore. At that point, I took off a good 10 years or so from brewing and during that time I continued to work in my chosen scientific field of genetic matching for bone marrow transplantation. My friend Pete Krausa (who is one of the four partners in Freewheel) and I had started and built a company where we designed and manufactured test kits for use in transplantation matching which we eventually sold. After that, I took a little time off and eventually started thinking about brewing professionally. One thing led to another and eventually Larry Bucka and Gary Waymire came on board as partners and we started Freewheel Brewing.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_76529\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\" style=\"max-width: 190px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/Hops.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-76529\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/Hops-190x190.jpg\" alt=\"Hops\" width=\"190\" height=\"190\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hops\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Why do you produce English-style ale? \u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The short answer is because we all love that style. The longer answer is that this was actually the end result of a series of business decisions. When we were trying to decide what kind of beer we wanted to make, we approached it from a business perspective and asked, \"How do you distinguish yourself as a new brewery?\" There is no shortage of fantastic West Coast IPAs and other big, hoppy, high ABV [alcohol by volume] beers that are so popular these days. A couple of years ago, we had been hearing rumors of a resurgence of \"\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2013/02/19/local-brewers-bet-on-low-alcohol-session-beers/\">session beers\u003c/a>\" which are easy-drinking, lower ABV beers and this seemed like an interesting direction to consider. Next, when you start to think of the most iconic session beers, you quickly get to an English Bitter and the best way to serve that beer is from a hand pump out of a cask. And that's basically how we decided that we would commit to making cask-conditioned, English-style ales.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Who are your English partners and how did you forge a relationship with them? \u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Our collaborators are \u003ca href=\"http://www.green-jack.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Green Jack Brewery\u003c/a> in Suffolk and \u003ca href=\"http://ironbridgebrewery.co.uk/blog/\" target=\"_blank\">Ironbridge Brewery\u003c/a> in Shropshire. In 2010, two of us took a great trip around England to meet with half a dozen small award-winning breweries that we had read about online and with whom we eventually made email contact. We realized that there was very little tradition of cask ales in this country so in order to do it properly, we decided to find some great English partners. As it turned out, these breweries were intrigued with the idea of a California partner and we were very fortunate to be able to establish good working relationships with them.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_76533\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/Mash.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-76533\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/Mash.jpg\" alt=\"Freewheel Brewery\" width=\"1000\" height=\"561\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">KQED Science Multimedia Producer Josh Cassidy films Malcolm McGinnis\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>What makes English-style ale different than American ale?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There are several key differences between our English-style ales and many American ales. First is the grain that we use. The barley that we use is a very traditional English variety known as Maris Otter. It is imported from England and has a very distinctive characteristic that many would describe as \"bready\" or \"biscuity.\" It's a little difficult to describe but when you taste a beer brewed with this barley, it is a real treat.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_76561\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 190px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/Malt.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-76561\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/Malt-190x190.jpg\" alt=\"Malt\" width=\"190\" height=\"190\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Malt\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Another difference is the yeast. We use two yeast strains that are straight from English brewers which are very unique and that are perfectly suited to our brewery which was designed and built in England. They are known as \"top-cropping\" which means that they float on the surface of the fermenting beer and can be harvested or skimmed to be used in subsequent batches of beer. In the U.S., most yeast strains are \"bottom croppers\" and are harvested from the bottom of the fermenters which have a slightly different design geometry than we have. Many beer drinkers don't realize the impact that a yeast strain can have on the final flavor and it turns out that our yeast can impart some interesting characteristics that can be described as floral or or even fruity in nature. These are subtle flavors and are important and more noticeable in some of our lighter beers such as our Pale Ale and Ordinary Bitter.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Our yeast is best cropped from the top of the fermented beer and this requires a fermenting container that allows access from the top. Since our equipment was fabricated by an English brewery designer (Vincent Johnson), he made sure to give us this option.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_76524\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\" style=\"max-width: 162px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/Beer_Vertical.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-76524\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/Beer_Vertical-162x290.jpg\" alt=\"Freewheel Brewery's Ordinary Bitter\" width=\"162\" height=\"290\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Freewheel Brewery's Ordinary Bitter\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>What are some distinguishing characteristics of cask-conditioned ale?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Cask conditioning is a centuries-old process that results in carbonation of the finished beer. In effect, the container from which the beer is served (the cask) is where the final, or secondary, stage of fermentation occurs. The majority of fermentation, the primary stage, takes place in large tanks (1000 liters in our brewery) and most of the sugar from the brewing process is converted into alcohol by the yeast. We stop the fermentation before all of the sugar is used up and transfer it to casks which in our case are either \"firkins\" (9 UK gallons = 10.8 US gallons) or \"pins\" (4.5 UK gallons = 5.4 US gallons). When the almost-finished beer is added to these casks, they are sealed and the final stage of fermentation is allowed to occur which results in a small amount of additional alcohol being produced, along with some carbon dioxide which has nowhere to go except into solution as carbonation. The final result is a lower level of carbonation relative to most non-cask beers, which are force-carbonated and tend to have a more \"fizzy\" character. One isn't necessarily better than the other, they're just different and typical of their respective styles.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Smoother carbonation can lead to more nuanced flavors because of the reduced carbonation \"bite.\" It should also be served in the 50-55 degree temperature range which allows the flavors to express themselves more fully than when served at 40 degrees or lower. Also, our styles are lower in alcohol so they are easier to drink without feeling the effects of the alcohol quite as much. (For additional facts, check out \u003ca href=\"http://www.freewheelbrewing.com/cask-conditioned.html\" target=\"_blank\">their FAQ\u003c/a> on their website.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Which ales do you always have on tap, if any?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>We always have the Ordinary Bitter, Stout and English IPA. We once ran out of stout and there was a minor revolt at the bar. Apart from those three, we always have one of a couple of pale ales and a copper-colored beer such as our Amber or Special Bitter. We also try to have a \"guest beer\" or two as well which tend to be keg beers served with higher carbonation and at lower temperature. With these, we try to round out the options for beer drinkers that aren't necessarily 100% dedicated to cask ales. We also have a selection of wines plus a hard cider on tap for those who don't drink beer.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/Customers.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-76549\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/Customers.jpg\" alt=\"Customers at Freewheel Brewing Co.\" width=\"1000\" height=\"561\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>What’s the general reaction been from your customers?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Our fans who already knew about cask ale were thrilled to have a local pub brewing and serving this style of beer. We get an especially good reaction from people who have lived in England for any period of time because this style is so familiar and comforting to them. We've even had people come in who personally know our collaborators or their beers so that's really nice. For people that were new to cask ales, we have generally had a good response as they've come to appreciate how unique this style is relative to most other craft beers. The combination of lower alcohol, smoother carbonation and easier drinking seems to hit the spot as a change of pace for some beer fans.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Are there many producers in the Bay Area and/or U.S.?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In the Bay Area, the first brewery to fully embrace and produce cask ales was Dave McLean's \u003ca href=\"http://www.magnoliapub.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Magnolia\u003c/a> in San Francisco. He really set the standard for this style [here]. Other breweries that I'm aware of that also produce cask ales include \u003ca href=\"http://www.moonlightbrewing.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Moonlight Brewery\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://drinkdrakes.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Drake's\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"http://bearrepublic.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Bear Republic\u003c/a>, but I'm sure that there are others. There is also a brewery in Oakridge, Oregon called \u003ca href=\"http://www.brewersunion.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Brewers Union Local 180\u003c/a> that specializes in English-style cask ales. Across the country, there are many breweries that produce casks, but I'm not aware of any that are 100% committed to the style.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/Working.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-76538\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/Working.jpg\" alt=\"Freewheel Brewery Motto\" width=\"1000\" height=\"561\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>What is the scope of distribution of your beer?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Currently, we have our casks in about 10 bars and restaurants in the Bay Area. We have just started to promote our beer for sale outside our pub so we are just getting started, but we hope that will grow fairly quickly. We also have plans to look into packaging in cans or bottle down the road while trying to simulate the same qualities as out of a cask in the pub.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>And Freewheel isn't just about beer; there's also a pretty tasty menu of food folks can choose from.\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Our original head chef, Matt Hunter, who is now in the process of starting his own East Bay brewery, was instrumental in creating our food menu. We describe it as \"English pub-inspired but with a California twist\" because of the locally-sourced ingredients. Our most popular items are fish and chips, cheeseburgers, pulled pork sandwiches, soups, sausage sampler and homemade crisps (potato chips).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_77850\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/2014-02-05_DSC8053.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/2014-02-05_DSC8053.jpg\" alt=\"Top Shelf Marg pizza at PizzaHacker. Photo: Naomi Fiss\" width=\"1000\" height=\"714\" class=\"size-full wp-image-77850\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Top Shelf Marg pizza at PizzaHacker.\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>All Photos by\u003c/em> \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/author/naomifliss/\">\u003cem>Naomi Fiss\u003c/em>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Much like our insatiable love for coffee shops, bakeries, ramen joints, and taquerias, there seems to be no limit to the number of pizzerias San Franciscans will support. Does the Mission/Bernal area really need another place to get a pie? Beretta, Flour and Water, Little Star, Arizmendi's, Pauline's, Arinell's, Zante's, Pizzeria Delfina, Bernal Heights Pizza, Pizza Express, and La Nebbia, Haystack, and Paxti's over in Noe Valley: still not enough to sate your chewy dough n' cheese cravings? \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Apparently not, judging by the happy crowds scarfing up fresh-from-the-oven pies at \u003ca href=\"http://www.thepizzahacker.com\">PizzaHacker\u003c/a>, Mission Street's latest pizza destination. Located on Mission St. near 29th St., in the former Inka's space, PizzaHacker is the brick-and-mortar incarnation of the pop-up venture that owner Jeff Krupman started in 2009. Strings of multi-colored Edison bulbs loop above bright-orange metal picnic tables, making what was probably once a bank feel like a beer garden. Painted chalkboard walls serve as outlets for free expression by the chalk-scrawling youngsters who create masterpieces while waiting for the dough-slingers in the open kitchen to send out their pizzas. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_77834\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/2014-02-05_DSC7929.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/2014-02-05_DSC7929.jpg\" alt=\"PizzaHacker interior. Photo: Naomi Fiss\" width=\"1000\" height=\"664\" class=\"size-full wp-image-77834\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">PizzaHacker interior.\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>One thing to note: all those hard surfaces means the place gets loud, loud, loud, especially when the under-10 set's in the house. But those skinny communal tables don't encourage lingering; the modus operandi is get your pizza, share a salad, down a beer or two and head out, for bar-hopping or bedtime. The staff is smiling and sweet, and the food shows up fast, another reason it's been instantly popular with parents in the nabe. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_77835\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/2014-02-05_DSC7933.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/2014-02-05_DSC7933.jpg\" alt=\"PizzaHacker chalkboard pizza menu. Photo: Naomi Fiss\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-77835\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">PizzaHacker chalkboard pizza menu.\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The choices are relaxingly few: five pies ($15), one salad ($8), four local beers on tap ($5), a red wine, a white wine ($8/glass), and four bottled soft drinks ($3). \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_77839\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 500px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/2014-02-05_DSC7963.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/2014-02-05_DSC7963.jpg\" alt=\"PizzaHacker's Chalkboard menu is kid-friendly. Photo: Naomi Fiss\" width=\"500\" class=\"size-full wp-image-77839\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">PizzaHacker's Chalkboard menu is kid-friendly.\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Loaded with chickpeas, kidney beans, grated eggs, carrots, and cucumbers, and lathered up with a slightly sweet poppyseed dressing, \u003cstrong>The Intermezzo salad\u003c/strong> is a big-bowl throwback to the generous hippie salads dished out at the much-missed Cafe Intermezzo, a longtime Telegraph Avenue staple that burned down in 2012. There may be more raddichio, and fewer sprouts, than in the hippie original, but the generosity of spirit (and portions) is the same; the salad also makes a filling vegetarian option for the gluten-free or cheese-avoident. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_77840\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 500px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/2014-02-05_DSC7965.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/2014-02-05_DSC7965.jpg\" alt=\"Dough-slinging in the open kitchen. Photo: Naomi Fiss\" width=\"500\" class=\"size-full wp-image-77840\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dough-slinging in the open kitchen.\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The basic pie is the \u003cstrong>Top Shelf Marg\u003c/strong>, with tomato sauce made from dry-farmed early girl tomatoes, a stretchy, snuggly blanket of house-made mozzarella, plus some leaves of basil here and there. It's heavier on the cheese than, say, the austere, puffy-crusted pies of \u003ca href=\"http://www.unapizza.com/\">Una Pizza Napoletana\u003c/a>, where crust is all and the stingy toppings feel meted out for the lesser enjoyment of those who can't yet subsist on flour and water alone. Here, the cheese is sweet and snow-white, unctuously layered over a light, well-proofed crust. A little too much char here and there, yes, a few too many black bubbles indicative of a crust left for just a few seconds too long in the 700-degree heat of the electric pizza ovens. The tomato sauce takes a bit of a back seat, but overall, for those who like their cheese, this is very pleasing (and kid-friendly) pie. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_77842\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 500px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/2014-02-05_DSC7986.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/2014-02-05_DSC7986.jpg\" alt=\"Preparing Rocket Man pie in the open kitchen. Photo: Naomi Fiss\" width=\"500\" class=\"size-full wp-image-77842\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Preparing Rocket Man pie in the open kitchen.\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>On to the rest of the winter menu: \u003cstrong>Rocket Man\u003c/strong> is topped with a lovely, lemony-bright salad of fresh arugula, a fluffy garden arranged around a just-set egg, with garlic, teasingly spicy Calabrian chile paste, and yes, plenty of mozzarella underneath. So lemon-juicy! So tangy and fresh! If you like the pizza+salad combo, this is the one for you. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_77851\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/2014-02-05_DSC8073.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/2014-02-05_DSC8073.jpg\" alt=\"Rocket Man pizza. Photo: Naomi Fiss\" width=\"1000\" height=\"773\" class=\"size-full wp-image-77851\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rocket Man pizza.\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The local-love evinced in the beer and wine list (Proving Ground IPA from \u003ca href=\"http://www.magnoliapub.com/\">Magnolia Brewing\u003c/a> in SF; Burning Oak Black Lager and Ol' Brick Bitter from Oakland's \u003ca href=\"http://www.lindenbeer.com/\">Linden Street Brewery\u003c/a>; Cali Coast Kolsch from \u003ca href=\"http://calicraft.com/\">Calicraft\u003c/a> in Walnut Creek; \u003ca href=\"https://donkeyandgoat.com/\">Donkey & Goat\u003c/a> Red Blend from Berkeley) shows up in the \u003cstrong>Yo Vinny!\u003c/strong>, PizzaHacker's version of a classic sausage-peppers-and-onion pie. The West Coat locavore version? Sausage from \u003ca href=\"http://4505meats.com/\">4505 Meats\u003c/a>, bright sweet-tart rings of pickled goat horn peppers from \u003ca href=\"http://www.mamalils.com/\">Mama Lil's\u003c/a> in Seattle, and marinated onions, plus the usual tomato and cheese. For this skinny-jean crowd, Vinny is as burly (and manly) as it gets.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_77837\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/2014-02-05_DSC7957.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/2014-02-05_DSC7957.jpg\" alt=\"Yo Vinny! pizza. Photo: Naomi Fiss\" width=\"1000\" height=\"714\" class=\"size-full wp-image-77837\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Yo Vinny! pizza.\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>We haven't tried the \u003cstrong>Winter Pie\u003c/strong> (marinated Brussels sprouts, \u003ca href=\"http://4505meats.com/\">4505 bacon\u003c/a>, garlic, Calabrian chile paste) or the \u003cstrong>Crowd Pleaser\u003c/strong> (radicchio, dried Black Mission figs, \u003ca href=\"https://www.pointreyescheese.com/\">Point Reyes Blue cheese\u003c/a>, balsamic, mozzarella, rosemary), but you should, even if they sound more like salads than pizzas. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_77852\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/2014-02-05_DSC8085.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/2014-02-05_DSC8085.jpg\" alt=\" PizzaHacker owner Jeff Krupman. \" width=\"1000\" height=\"773\" class=\"size-full wp-image-77852\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">PizzaHacker owner Jeff Krupman.\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>When owner Jeff Krupman moved to San Francisco in 1994, there wasn't much pizza around, especially outside of North Beach. He started making pizzas in his home kitchen, then in a modified grill in his backyard, first to recreate the cracker-crusted, provolone-and-pepperoni style of his Ohio youth, then to emulate the sublime Neapolitan pies tasted on a mind-expanding trip to Italy. Pop-ups in Precita Park, a months-long stint feeding SoMa bar crowds from his sidewalk \"FrankenWeber\" grill-turned-oven, years in start-ups that never quite became the next big thing, and now, with advice and investors, Krupman's a restaurant owner, already carving out a friendly hangout after less than two months in business. Welcome to the neighborhood, hacker. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_77854\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 400px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/2014-02-05_DSC7910.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/2014-02-05_DSC7910-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"PizzaHacker on Mission Street. Photo: Naomi Fiss\" width=\"400\" class=\"size-large wp-image-77854\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">PizzaHacker on Mission Street.\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Information:\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"http://www.thepizzahacker.com\">\u003cstrong>PizzaHacker\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nAddress: \u003ca href=\"http://goo.gl/dVun6i\">Map\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n3299 Mission St\u003cbr>\nSan Francisco, CA 94110\u003cbr>\nHours: Wed-Sat, 5-10pm, Sun 1-9pm\u003cbr>\n(415) 874-5585\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/pages/PizzaHacker/105536292819459\">PizzaHacker\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/pizzahacker\">@pizzahacker\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_77850\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/2014-02-05_DSC8053.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/2014-02-05_DSC8053.jpg\" alt=\"Top Shelf Marg pizza at PizzaHacker. Photo: Naomi Fiss\" width=\"1000\" height=\"714\" class=\"size-full wp-image-77850\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Top Shelf Marg pizza at PizzaHacker.\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>All Photos by\u003c/em> \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/author/naomifliss/\">\u003cem>Naomi Fiss\u003c/em>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Much like our insatiable love for coffee shops, bakeries, ramen joints, and taquerias, there seems to be no limit to the number of pizzerias San Franciscans will support. Does the Mission/Bernal area really need another place to get a pie? Beretta, Flour and Water, Little Star, Arizmendi's, Pauline's, Arinell's, Zante's, Pizzeria Delfina, Bernal Heights Pizza, Pizza Express, and La Nebbia, Haystack, and Paxti's over in Noe Valley: still not enough to sate your chewy dough n' cheese cravings? \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Apparently not, judging by the happy crowds scarfing up fresh-from-the-oven pies at \u003ca href=\"http://www.thepizzahacker.com\">PizzaHacker\u003c/a>, Mission Street's latest pizza destination. Located on Mission St. near 29th St., in the former Inka's space, PizzaHacker is the brick-and-mortar incarnation of the pop-up venture that owner Jeff Krupman started in 2009. Strings of multi-colored Edison bulbs loop above bright-orange metal picnic tables, making what was probably once a bank feel like a beer garden. Painted chalkboard walls serve as outlets for free expression by the chalk-scrawling youngsters who create masterpieces while waiting for the dough-slingers in the open kitchen to send out their pizzas. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_77834\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/2014-02-05_DSC7929.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/2014-02-05_DSC7929.jpg\" alt=\"PizzaHacker interior. Photo: Naomi Fiss\" width=\"1000\" height=\"664\" class=\"size-full wp-image-77834\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">PizzaHacker interior.\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>One thing to note: all those hard surfaces means the place gets loud, loud, loud, especially when the under-10 set's in the house. But those skinny communal tables don't encourage lingering; the modus operandi is get your pizza, share a salad, down a beer or two and head out, for bar-hopping or bedtime. The staff is smiling and sweet, and the food shows up fast, another reason it's been instantly popular with parents in the nabe. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_77835\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/2014-02-05_DSC7933.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/2014-02-05_DSC7933.jpg\" alt=\"PizzaHacker chalkboard pizza menu. Photo: Naomi Fiss\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-77835\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">PizzaHacker chalkboard pizza menu.\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The choices are relaxingly few: five pies ($15), one salad ($8), four local beers on tap ($5), a red wine, a white wine ($8/glass), and four bottled soft drinks ($3). \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_77839\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 500px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/2014-02-05_DSC7963.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/2014-02-05_DSC7963.jpg\" alt=\"PizzaHacker's Chalkboard menu is kid-friendly. Photo: Naomi Fiss\" width=\"500\" class=\"size-full wp-image-77839\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">PizzaHacker's Chalkboard menu is kid-friendly.\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Loaded with chickpeas, kidney beans, grated eggs, carrots, and cucumbers, and lathered up with a slightly sweet poppyseed dressing, \u003cstrong>The Intermezzo salad\u003c/strong> is a big-bowl throwback to the generous hippie salads dished out at the much-missed Cafe Intermezzo, a longtime Telegraph Avenue staple that burned down in 2012. There may be more raddichio, and fewer sprouts, than in the hippie original, but the generosity of spirit (and portions) is the same; the salad also makes a filling vegetarian option for the gluten-free or cheese-avoident. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_77840\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 500px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/2014-02-05_DSC7965.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/2014-02-05_DSC7965.jpg\" alt=\"Dough-slinging in the open kitchen. Photo: Naomi Fiss\" width=\"500\" class=\"size-full wp-image-77840\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dough-slinging in the open kitchen.\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The basic pie is the \u003cstrong>Top Shelf Marg\u003c/strong>, with tomato sauce made from dry-farmed early girl tomatoes, a stretchy, snuggly blanket of house-made mozzarella, plus some leaves of basil here and there. It's heavier on the cheese than, say, the austere, puffy-crusted pies of \u003ca href=\"http://www.unapizza.com/\">Una Pizza Napoletana\u003c/a>, where crust is all and the stingy toppings feel meted out for the lesser enjoyment of those who can't yet subsist on flour and water alone. Here, the cheese is sweet and snow-white, unctuously layered over a light, well-proofed crust. A little too much char here and there, yes, a few too many black bubbles indicative of a crust left for just a few seconds too long in the 700-degree heat of the electric pizza ovens. The tomato sauce takes a bit of a back seat, but overall, for those who like their cheese, this is very pleasing (and kid-friendly) pie. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_77842\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 500px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/2014-02-05_DSC7986.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/2014-02-05_DSC7986.jpg\" alt=\"Preparing Rocket Man pie in the open kitchen. Photo: Naomi Fiss\" width=\"500\" class=\"size-full wp-image-77842\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Preparing Rocket Man pie in the open kitchen.\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>On to the rest of the winter menu: \u003cstrong>Rocket Man\u003c/strong> is topped with a lovely, lemony-bright salad of fresh arugula, a fluffy garden arranged around a just-set egg, with garlic, teasingly spicy Calabrian chile paste, and yes, plenty of mozzarella underneath. So lemon-juicy! So tangy and fresh! If you like the pizza+salad combo, this is the one for you. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_77851\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/2014-02-05_DSC8073.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/2014-02-05_DSC8073.jpg\" alt=\"Rocket Man pizza. Photo: Naomi Fiss\" width=\"1000\" height=\"773\" class=\"size-full wp-image-77851\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rocket Man pizza.\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The local-love evinced in the beer and wine list (Proving Ground IPA from \u003ca href=\"http://www.magnoliapub.com/\">Magnolia Brewing\u003c/a> in SF; Burning Oak Black Lager and Ol' Brick Bitter from Oakland's \u003ca href=\"http://www.lindenbeer.com/\">Linden Street Brewery\u003c/a>; Cali Coast Kolsch from \u003ca href=\"http://calicraft.com/\">Calicraft\u003c/a> in Walnut Creek; \u003ca href=\"https://donkeyandgoat.com/\">Donkey & Goat\u003c/a> Red Blend from Berkeley) shows up in the \u003cstrong>Yo Vinny!\u003c/strong>, PizzaHacker's version of a classic sausage-peppers-and-onion pie. The West Coat locavore version? Sausage from \u003ca href=\"http://4505meats.com/\">4505 Meats\u003c/a>, bright sweet-tart rings of pickled goat horn peppers from \u003ca href=\"http://www.mamalils.com/\">Mama Lil's\u003c/a> in Seattle, and marinated onions, plus the usual tomato and cheese. For this skinny-jean crowd, Vinny is as burly (and manly) as it gets.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_77837\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/2014-02-05_DSC7957.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/2014-02-05_DSC7957.jpg\" alt=\"Yo Vinny! pizza. Photo: Naomi Fiss\" width=\"1000\" height=\"714\" class=\"size-full wp-image-77837\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Yo Vinny! pizza.\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>We haven't tried the \u003cstrong>Winter Pie\u003c/strong> (marinated Brussels sprouts, \u003ca href=\"http://4505meats.com/\">4505 bacon\u003c/a>, garlic, Calabrian chile paste) or the \u003cstrong>Crowd Pleaser\u003c/strong> (radicchio, dried Black Mission figs, \u003ca href=\"https://www.pointreyescheese.com/\">Point Reyes Blue cheese\u003c/a>, balsamic, mozzarella, rosemary), but you should, even if they sound more like salads than pizzas. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_77852\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/2014-02-05_DSC8085.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/2014-02-05_DSC8085.jpg\" alt=\" PizzaHacker owner Jeff Krupman. \" width=\"1000\" height=\"773\" class=\"size-full wp-image-77852\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">PizzaHacker owner Jeff Krupman.\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>When owner Jeff Krupman moved to San Francisco in 1994, there wasn't much pizza around, especially outside of North Beach. He started making pizzas in his home kitchen, then in a modified grill in his backyard, first to recreate the cracker-crusted, provolone-and-pepperoni style of his Ohio youth, then to emulate the sublime Neapolitan pies tasted on a mind-expanding trip to Italy. Pop-ups in Precita Park, a months-long stint feeding SoMa bar crowds from his sidewalk \"FrankenWeber\" grill-turned-oven, years in start-ups that never quite became the next big thing, and now, with advice and investors, Krupman's a restaurant owner, already carving out a friendly hangout after less than two months in business. Welcome to the neighborhood, hacker. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_77854\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 400px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/2014-02-05_DSC7910.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/2014-02-05_DSC7910-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"PizzaHacker on Mission Street. Photo: Naomi Fiss\" width=\"400\" class=\"size-large wp-image-77854\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">PizzaHacker on Mission Street.\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Information:\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"http://www.thepizzahacker.com\">\u003cstrong>PizzaHacker\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nAddress: \u003ca href=\"http://goo.gl/dVun6i\">Map\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n3299 Mission St\u003cbr>\nSan Francisco, CA 94110\u003cbr>\nHours: Wed-Sat, 5-10pm, Sun 1-9pm\u003cbr>\n(415) 874-5585\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/pages/PizzaHacker/105536292819459\">PizzaHacker\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/pizzahacker\">@pizzahacker\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_77651\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 500px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/Wendy-Lieu-of-Socola-e1391565389815.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/Wendy-Lieu-of-Socola-e1391565389815.jpg\" alt=\"Wendy Lieu, chief chocolatier at Socola Chocolates, in South San Francisco. Photo: Momo Chang\" width=\"500\" class=\"size-full wp-image-77651\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wendy Lieu, chief chocolatier at Socola Chocolates, in South San Francisco. Photo: Momo Chang\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Post by Ashlyn Perri, CAAM\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Socola Chocolatier’s mascot, \u003ca href=\"http://www.socolachocolates.com/pages/harriet-the-flying-alpaca\">Harriet the Flying Alpaca\u003c/a>, will be finding herself a more permanent place to live in the Rincon Hill neighborhood, located just south of the financial district of San Francisco. \u003ca href=\"http://www.socolachocolates.com/\">Socola Chocolatier\u003c/a>’s new store and café is slated to \u003ca href=\"http://www.socolachocolates.com/pages/socola-san-francisco-store-front-opening-in-february\">open just in time for Valentine’s Day\u003c/a>. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For Wendy Lieu, a first generation American whose parents were war refugees from Vietnam, opening a chocolate café in San Francisco may seem like a whimsical pipe dream. Lieu found herself at the age of 19 selling homemade chocolates at a farmers’ market in Santa Rosa. She, along with her sister, Susan Lieu, the business and marketing guru behind Socola, later started selling their chocolates—in flavors such as sriracha, guava and ca phe sua (Vietnamese coffee)—wholesale to specialty shops like Bi-Rite Market and supermarkets like Whole Foods. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_77648\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 500px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/Socola-Valentines-e1391565034475.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/Socola-Valentines-e1391565034475.jpg\" alt=\"Socola Chocolatier offers a Valentine’s Day selection that includes chocolates with “love” in various languages. Photo: Momo Chang\" width=\"500\" class=\"size-full wp-image-77648\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Socola Chocolatier offers a Valentine’s Day selection that includes chocolates with “love” in various languages. Photo: Momo Chang\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“I always had a dream of creating a store,” says Wendy Lieu, owner and chief chocolatier at Socola, as we peek into the under-construction, future home of Socola Chocolatier + Barista. In addition to their chocolates, which will be made on-site, they will serve hot chocolate, \u003ca href=\"http://fourbarrelcoffee.com/\">Four Barrel Coffee\u003c/a>, tea, and pastries such as a guassant (guava croissant with cheese) from \u003ca href=\"http://www.patisseriephilippe.com/\">Patisserie Philippe\u003c/a>, where Lieu externed. Customers will be able to choose from Socola’s signature truffles to melt in a cup of espresso—a truffogato—as well as a tea selection curated to match their tea-influenced chocolates such as jasmine, chai, earl grey, and matcha. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_77657\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 476px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/Socola-Chocolatier-Barista-store.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/Socola-Chocolatier-Barista-store.jpg\" alt=\"Socola Chocolatier + Barista is slated to open Monday, February 10 in San Francisco. Photo courtesy of Socola Chocolatier\" width=\"476\" height=\"400\" class=\"size-full wp-image-77657\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Socola Chocolatier + Barista is slated to open Monday, February 10 in San Francisco. Photo courtesy of Socola Chocolatier\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Socola is the word for chocolate in Vietnamese, a nod to Lieu’s Chinese Vietnamese heritage. Lieu’s mom was pregnant with her when her family left Vietnam as refugees in 1982. Her parents spent two years in a refugee camp in Kuala Lumpur—where Wendy was born—before they eventually settled in Emeryville, CA. “I escaped many times by boat, in a small boat, and finally I made it,” says Tom Lieu, Wendy’s father, in a recent phone interview. Once there, Wendy’s mother learned to do nails and her father delivered papers. After years of saving, her parents opened their own nail salon. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_77646\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1536px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/Chocolates.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/Chocolates.jpg\" alt=\"A tray of chocolates from Socola Chocolatier. Photo: Momo Chang\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" class=\"size-full wp-image-77646\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A tray of chocolates from Socola Chocolatier. Photo: Momo Chang\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Lieu remembers booking manicure and pedicure appointments at the nail shop when she was as young as 8 years old. “We were hustling!” exclaims Lieu, as she reminisced over her formative years. They sold Girl Scout cookies and their homemade friendship bracelets while working at the nail salon. ”We’ve just grown up being business women and entrepreneurs.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_77649\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1280px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/Susan-and-Wendy-Lieu.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/Susan-and-Wendy-Lieu.jpg\" alt=\"Susan Lieu, left, with her sister Wendy of Socola Chocolatier. Photo courtesy of Socola Chocolatier\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" class=\"size-full wp-image-77649\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Susan Lieu, left, with her sister Wendy of Socola Chocolatier. Photo courtesy of Socola Chocolatier\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Growing up in a Vietnamese household, Lieu was no stranger to cooking and the love and appreciation of food. She scoured cookbooks and received “weird gifts” like a sandwich press, and even made her own French bread when she was nine. However, there was one food item that baffled her—chocolate. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While working at Sanrio Surprises, a Hello Kitty store in a strip mall, Lieu, then 15, would pass by See’s Candies everyday, and wonder how chocolates are made. “We’d obviously eat their samples and buy chocolates too but eventually one day I was like, ‘Wait! How did they make that?’ I loved to create things, but I couldn’t figure out how to make chocolate.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>She started poring over magazine recipes, experimenting with ingredients, and saving up the wages she got from working at the Hello Kitty store to buy chocolate-making supplies.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Her big break came when their Santa Rosa neighbor, a marketing person for KSRO, tried her chocolates. Within a week, Lieu found herself on the radio talking about her hobby and newly-minted chocolate business. “Everyone we knew was calling in and they were like, ‘Wendy! We didn’t know you started a business.’” “And I was kind of like, ‘Me neither!’”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_77652\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1280px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/Wendy-with-her-mother.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/Wendy-with-her-mother.jpg\" alt=\"Wendy and Susan with their late mother, Jennifer Ha, in El Cerrito circa 1986. Photo courtesy of Wendy Lieu\" width=\"1280\" height=\"843\" class=\"size-full wp-image-77652\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wendy and Susan with their late mother, Jennifer Ha, in El Cerrito circa 1986. Photo courtesy of Wendy Lieu\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Though Lieu clearly had a talent for chocolate-making, she felt like she didn’t have the support of her father, who raised Wendy and sister Susan as a widowed single parent after their mother passed away when Wendy was 14. As with most immigrant parents, Lieu’s father’s desire for a better life for their children played a very significant part in his view of the sister’s budding business. “’I didn’t bring you to the U.S. so that you could make chocolates,’” Lieu recalls her father telling her. Her father wanted her to go to college and get a stable job. Lieu said that was the toughest part—seeking her father’s approval. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>So Lieu went on to college, graduated and pursued a career at a major consulting firm. However, chocolate remained her side hustle, and passion. She maintained her chocolate business with her sister and attended pastry school at night and during the weekends at \u003ca href=\"http://www.tantemarie.com/\">Tante Marie\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In 2012, Lieu made the decision to work full time at Socola. It wasn’t the challenge of owning a business that worried her, or the boys’ club of chocolatiers. With names like Joseph Schmidt, Jacques Torres, and Dolf Teuscher, the world of chocolate is a mostly-white, male boys’ club. “I taught myself and sometimes it feels like I’m not as credible as other people, but my chocolates speak for me,” Lieu said. “Delicately daring” is how she describes her chocolates.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Lieu was worried about how her father would react. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>They were driving from Houston to Austin when she broke the news—that she was quitting her job and focusing on chocolates full-time. “If I put 100 percent of my energy into it I don’t know what it could be but it could be something amazing and I would rather try for that—to see what that unknown is going to be.” \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>His reaction was one she did not expect. “He started tearing up and then was like ‘That is exactly what me and your mom said when we left Vietnam. Do it.” Lieu still gets teary-eyed recalling that moment of her dad’s acceptance. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_77650\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 911px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/Wendy-and-Tom-Lieu.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/Wendy-and-Tom-Lieu.jpg\" alt=\"Wendy with her father, Tom Lieu. Photo courtesy of Wendy Lieu\" width=\"911\" height=\"592\" class=\"size-full wp-image-77650\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wendy with her father, Tom Lieu. Photo courtesy of Wendy Lieu\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Lieu’s come a long way from the teenaged girl who just had a passion for making chocolates to a full-fledged business woman and chocolatier.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I’m very proud and I think she will be very successful,” says Lieu’s father in a recent interview. “I’m very happy.” \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Socola Chocolatier + Barista’s grand opening is Tuesday, February 11. Earlier that week, Lieu willing picking up her father, who’s flying in from Texas to celebrate with his daughter. \u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003ch3>Information\u003c/h3>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.socolachocolates.com/\">Socola Chocolatier + Barista\u003c/a> is located at 535 Folsom Street in San Francisco. The grand opening will be on Tuesday, February 11. Store hours will be: Mon-Fri 7am-6pm; Sat: 9am-3pm; Closed on Sunday.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>See Wendy Lieu’s Socola \u003ca href=\"http://www.instructables.com/id/Jasmine-Tea-Truffles/?ALLSTEPS\">\u003cstrong>Jasmine Tea Truffle Recipe\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Wendy Lieu will be honored next month on March 8 at \u003ca href=\"http://caamedia.org/blog/2014/01/15/caamfeast\">CAAMFeast\u003c/a>, an evening of food tastings, films, and a live auction fundraiser honoring the achievements of Asian American chefs and foodmakers. CAAMFeast takes place Saturday, March 8, 2014 from 6-9pm at One Kearny Club in San Francisco.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Ashlyn Perri is the Digital and Interactive Media associate for the \u003ca href=\"http://caamedia.org\">Center for Asian American Media\u003c/a>. She was born, bread and buttered in a Japalian (Japanese & Italian) household in San Francisco.\u003c/em> \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Off the Menu: Asian America\u003c/strong> is a multimedia initiative between the Center for Asian American Media and KQED, featuring a one-hour PBS primetime special by filmmaker Grace Lee (The Grace Lee Project, American Revolutionary), original stories and web content.\u003c/p>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_77651\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 500px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/Wendy-Lieu-of-Socola-e1391565389815.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/Wendy-Lieu-of-Socola-e1391565389815.jpg\" alt=\"Wendy Lieu, chief chocolatier at Socola Chocolates, in South San Francisco. Photo: Momo Chang\" width=\"500\" class=\"size-full wp-image-77651\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wendy Lieu, chief chocolatier at Socola Chocolates, in South San Francisco. Photo: Momo Chang\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Post by Ashlyn Perri, CAAM\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Socola Chocolatier’s mascot, \u003ca href=\"http://www.socolachocolates.com/pages/harriet-the-flying-alpaca\">Harriet the Flying Alpaca\u003c/a>, will be finding herself a more permanent place to live in the Rincon Hill neighborhood, located just south of the financial district of San Francisco. \u003ca href=\"http://www.socolachocolates.com/\">Socola Chocolatier\u003c/a>’s new store and café is slated to \u003ca href=\"http://www.socolachocolates.com/pages/socola-san-francisco-store-front-opening-in-february\">open just in time for Valentine’s Day\u003c/a>. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For Wendy Lieu, a first generation American whose parents were war refugees from Vietnam, opening a chocolate café in San Francisco may seem like a whimsical pipe dream. Lieu found herself at the age of 19 selling homemade chocolates at a farmers’ market in Santa Rosa. She, along with her sister, Susan Lieu, the business and marketing guru behind Socola, later started selling their chocolates—in flavors such as sriracha, guava and ca phe sua (Vietnamese coffee)—wholesale to specialty shops like Bi-Rite Market and supermarkets like Whole Foods. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_77648\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 500px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/Socola-Valentines-e1391565034475.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/Socola-Valentines-e1391565034475.jpg\" alt=\"Socola Chocolatier offers a Valentine’s Day selection that includes chocolates with “love” in various languages. Photo: Momo Chang\" width=\"500\" class=\"size-full wp-image-77648\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Socola Chocolatier offers a Valentine’s Day selection that includes chocolates with “love” in various languages. Photo: Momo Chang\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“I always had a dream of creating a store,” says Wendy Lieu, owner and chief chocolatier at Socola, as we peek into the under-construction, future home of Socola Chocolatier + Barista. In addition to their chocolates, which will be made on-site, they will serve hot chocolate, \u003ca href=\"http://fourbarrelcoffee.com/\">Four Barrel Coffee\u003c/a>, tea, and pastries such as a guassant (guava croissant with cheese) from \u003ca href=\"http://www.patisseriephilippe.com/\">Patisserie Philippe\u003c/a>, where Lieu externed. Customers will be able to choose from Socola’s signature truffles to melt in a cup of espresso—a truffogato—as well as a tea selection curated to match their tea-influenced chocolates such as jasmine, chai, earl grey, and matcha. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_77657\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 476px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/Socola-Chocolatier-Barista-store.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/Socola-Chocolatier-Barista-store.jpg\" alt=\"Socola Chocolatier + Barista is slated to open Monday, February 10 in San Francisco. Photo courtesy of Socola Chocolatier\" width=\"476\" height=\"400\" class=\"size-full wp-image-77657\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Socola Chocolatier + Barista is slated to open Monday, February 10 in San Francisco. Photo courtesy of Socola Chocolatier\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Socola is the word for chocolate in Vietnamese, a nod to Lieu’s Chinese Vietnamese heritage. Lieu’s mom was pregnant with her when her family left Vietnam as refugees in 1982. Her parents spent two years in a refugee camp in Kuala Lumpur—where Wendy was born—before they eventually settled in Emeryville, CA. “I escaped many times by boat, in a small boat, and finally I made it,” says Tom Lieu, Wendy’s father, in a recent phone interview. Once there, Wendy’s mother learned to do nails and her father delivered papers. After years of saving, her parents opened their own nail salon. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_77646\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1536px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/Chocolates.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/Chocolates.jpg\" alt=\"A tray of chocolates from Socola Chocolatier. Photo: Momo Chang\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" class=\"size-full wp-image-77646\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A tray of chocolates from Socola Chocolatier. Photo: Momo Chang\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Lieu remembers booking manicure and pedicure appointments at the nail shop when she was as young as 8 years old. “We were hustling!” exclaims Lieu, as she reminisced over her formative years. They sold Girl Scout cookies and their homemade friendship bracelets while working at the nail salon. ”We’ve just grown up being business women and entrepreneurs.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_77649\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1280px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/Susan-and-Wendy-Lieu.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/Susan-and-Wendy-Lieu.jpg\" alt=\"Susan Lieu, left, with her sister Wendy of Socola Chocolatier. Photo courtesy of Socola Chocolatier\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" class=\"size-full wp-image-77649\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Susan Lieu, left, with her sister Wendy of Socola Chocolatier. Photo courtesy of Socola Chocolatier\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Growing up in a Vietnamese household, Lieu was no stranger to cooking and the love and appreciation of food. 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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While working at Sanrio Surprises, a Hello Kitty store in a strip mall, Lieu, then 15, would pass by See’s Candies everyday, and wonder how chocolates are made. “We’d obviously eat their samples and buy chocolates too but eventually one day I was like, ‘Wait! How did they make that?’ I loved to create things, but I couldn’t figure out how to make chocolate.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>She started poring over magazine recipes, experimenting with ingredients, and saving up the wages she got from working at the Hello Kitty store to buy chocolate-making supplies.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Her big break came when their Santa Rosa neighbor, a marketing person for KSRO, tried her chocolates. Within a week, Lieu found herself on the radio talking about her hobby and newly-minted chocolate business. “Everyone we knew was calling in and they were like, ‘Wendy! We didn’t know you started a business.’” “And I was kind of like, ‘Me neither!’”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_77652\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1280px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/Wendy-with-her-mother.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/Wendy-with-her-mother.jpg\" alt=\"Wendy and Susan with their late mother, Jennifer Ha, in El Cerrito circa 1986. Photo courtesy of Wendy Lieu\" width=\"1280\" height=\"843\" class=\"size-full wp-image-77652\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wendy and Susan with their late mother, Jennifer Ha, in El Cerrito circa 1986. Photo courtesy of Wendy Lieu\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Though Lieu clearly had a talent for chocolate-making, she felt like she didn’t have the support of her father, who raised Wendy and sister Susan as a widowed single parent after their mother passed away when Wendy was 14. As with most immigrant parents, Lieu’s father’s desire for a better life for their children played a very significant part in his view of the sister’s budding business. “’I didn’t bring you to the U.S. so that you could make chocolates,’” Lieu recalls her father telling her. Her father wanted her to go to college and get a stable job. Lieu said that was the toughest part—seeking her father’s approval. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>So Lieu went on to college, graduated and pursued a career at a major consulting firm. However, chocolate remained her side hustle, and passion. She maintained her chocolate business with her sister and attended pastry school at night and during the weekends at \u003ca href=\"http://www.tantemarie.com/\">Tante Marie\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In 2012, Lieu made the decision to work full time at Socola. It wasn’t the challenge of owning a business that worried her, or the boys’ club of chocolatiers. 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"content": "\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_77481\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/Bruce-Hill-credit-Heimo-Schmidt1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/Bruce-Hill-credit-Heimo-Schmidt1000.jpg\" alt=\"Chef Bruce Hill. Photo: Heimo Schmidt\" width=\"1000\" height=\"655\" class=\"size-full wp-image-77481\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Chef Bruce Hill. Photo: Heimo Schmidt\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Chef Bruce Hill has for years been one to watch for his mastery of craveable dishes: Neapolitan thin crust pizza; frozen custard perfection; and the best bar burger -- his dishes often made via wood-fired grill with the use of his patented stainless steel Chef's press. Hill is self-taught and trained with Jeremiah Tower at Stars as well as in the kitchen at Aqua. He is currently involved with the newly revamped \u003ca href=\"http://fogcitysf.com/\">Fog City\u003c/a> as well as \u003ca href=\"http://www.zerozerosf.com/\">Zero Zero\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.bixrestaurant.com/\">Bix\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.pizzeriapicco.com/\">Pizzeria Picco\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"http://www.restaurantpicco.com/\">Picco\u003c/a> in Marin. His restaurants tend to get favorable notice from the San Francisco Chronicle and other publications and he is known as a cook with a great palate and a consistent manner.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_77482\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 500px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/fogcity-Burger-credit-Kristen-Loken700.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/fogcity-Burger-credit-Kristen-Loken700.jpg\" alt=\"Fog City Cheeseburger. Photo: Kristen Loken\" width=\"500\" class=\"size-full wp-image-77482\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fog City Cheeseburger. Photo: Kristen Loken\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Hill can often be spotted at the Civic Center farmers' market; more on that inspiration source in a bit. He has helped consumers learn about some tasty and unique specialty items before others caught on: black garlic and later organic soft serve ice cream with or without a swirl of olive oil. Hill was raised in Washington D.C. and has cooked locally since 1984. His team at Fog City includes Erik Lowe as Chef de Cuisine and Pastry Chef Aaron Toensing. Chef Hill’s comments have been edited for clarity and length.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: What is it like to be back at Fog City?\u003c/strong> \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Hill:\u003c/strong> It’s a little bit mixed. We really have a range of different customers coming in. The building works now, and we changed the flow. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Being back in the building brings up a whole range of emotions. There are some very joyous days and there are some days we have to work hard to get people to understand what our product is. We challenged ourselves with keeping the two words of Fog City. You see the Yelps and they say, “This isn’t the Fog City Diner we remember.” \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_77483\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 500px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/Hand-cut-Furikake-Fries-credit-Kristen-Loken700.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/Hand-cut-Furikake-Fries-credit-Kristen-Loken700.jpg\" alt=\"Fog City handcut Furikake Fries. Photo: Kristen Loken \" width=\"500\" class=\"size-full wp-image-77483\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fog City handcut Furikake Fries. Photo: Kristen Loken\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: Can you tell us more about the wood-fired dishes that utilize a custom-made grill?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Hill:\u003c/strong> Half the kitchen is literally wood-fired. What’s neat is that there are some dishes that really sing with that appliance. For the whole kitchen, top to bottom, we made it really functional, like our burger station. Chef sent me a picture where they were cooking 12 burgers at once; that set up is really consistent and fast. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>All over the kitchen, we had fun with the design. For example, the customer can see a burger being cooked, or process of making the roast chicken and the clams. Chef Eric’s now the conductor. Every single plate that comes out, he gets to scrutinize. He can finish and garnish each dish so every last touch can happen by the chef’s hand.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_77485\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 500px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/Wood-Oven-Chicken-credit-Kristen-Loken700.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/Wood-Oven-Chicken-credit-Kristen-Loken700.jpg\" alt=\"Fog City wood oven chicken. Photo: Kristen Loken\" width=\"500\" class=\"size-full wp-image-77485\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fog City wood oven chicken. Photo: Kristen Loken\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_77486\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 500px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/Wood-Oven-Clams-credit-Kristen-Loken700.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/Wood-Oven-Clams-credit-Kristen-Loken700.jpg\" alt=\"Fog City wood oven clams with sake butter, padrones and cherry tomatoes. Photo: Kristen Loken\" width=\"500\" class=\"size-full wp-image-77486\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fog City wood oven clams with sake butter, padrones and cherry tomatoes. Photo: Kristen Loken\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: Who are your mentors?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Hill:\u003c/strong> For cooking, there are many. Some are people I worked for, like Jeremiah Tower. Others are local chefs that are friends: David Kinch and Stuart Brioza. I like Greg Dunmore at \u003ca href=\"http://www.nojosf.com/\">Nojo\u003c/a>. There are so many others.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>My business partners \u003ca href=\"http://www.realrestaurants.com/about.html\">Bill Upson and Bill Higgins\u003c/a> have showed me how to make a restaurant into a sustainable business so that we can support the lives of 80 people and their families. You can be the creative person but if you can’t make sure the bills are paid on time... that’s so important. It saddens me to see when a business opens and due to lack of financial management skills vendors and employees don’t get paid. It’s very sad.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: Where do you get inspiration?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Hill:\u003c/strong> From discovering things at farmers' markets. I was at the farmers' market yesterday with my wife and it's my happy place. I’ll see Chinese mustard greens and if someone's fighting me to get to it, I’ll ask how they cook it and hope they’ll tell me. Experiencing other people’s food inspires me and puts me at the same pace as the customer. Often in the kitchen, the meter is going too fast. It’s important to go out on your day off when you’re relaxed and bring that inspiration back.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: Where do you hang out after work?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Hill:\u003c/strong> Home, in Alamo Square. I sometimes go out with guy friends on Sunday night but for the most part, I’m a homebody.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For eating spots, I am always looking to try people’s food that share the passion that I have and my chefs have. I like \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2013/09/20/stuart-brioza-state-bird-provisions-panwiches-and-renovation-planning/\">State Bird\u003c/a> and am looking forward to trying Daniel Patterson’s new restaurant, Alta. I often go to places in my neighborhood: \u003ca href=\"http://www.nojosf.com/\">Nojo\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://richtablesf.com/\">Rich Table\u003c/a>, and \u003ca href=\"http://www.barjules.com/\">Bar Jules\u003c/a>. I’m really blessed and definitely looking forward to seeing Corey Lee’s new restaurant down the street. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: What are the best and worst parts of your job?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Hill:\u003c/strong> The best is the people. I love the passion that people share for food and the care that they put into it. It all boils down to mutual respect among humans. I love talking with a customer and seeing them smile after they take a bite.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There aren’t that many bad parts. I would say plumbing issues are bad. I’m very involved in the maintenance of my businesses and am the scooper or fix-it guy. 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I’ll see Chinese mustard greens and if someone's fighting me to get to it, I’ll ask how they cook it and hope they’ll tell me. Experiencing other people’s food inspires me and puts me at the same pace as the customer. Often in the kitchen, the meter is going too fast. It’s important to go out on your day off when you’re relaxed and bring that inspiration back.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: Where do you hang out after work?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Hill:\u003c/strong> Home, in Alamo Square. I sometimes go out with guy friends on Sunday night but for the most part, I’m a homebody.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For eating spots, I am always looking to try people’s food that share the passion that I have and my chefs have. I like \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2013/09/20/stuart-brioza-state-bird-provisions-panwiches-and-renovation-planning/\">State Bird\u003c/a> and am looking forward to trying Daniel Patterson’s new restaurant, Alta. 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"content": "\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_77400\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/horses1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/horses1000.jpg\" alt=\"Giant painting at Oakland's beloved Vietnamese restaurant Le Cheval (French for "Horse") welcomes Year of the Horse.\" width=\"1000\" height=\"550\" class=\"size-full wp-image-77400\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Giant painting at Oakland's beloved Vietnamese restaurant Le Cheval (French for \"Horse\") welcomes Year of the Horse. Photo: Anna Mindess\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>As the Tran family gathers to celebrate the Lunar New Year, which starts this Friday, they will share wedges of thick, sticky rice filled with peppery pork and mashed mung beans (\u003cem>banh chung\u003c/em>), slices of a cold cut made from chopped pig ears and snout (\u003cem>gio thu)\u003c/em>, pickled vegetables, and perhaps some fish in a caramelized \u003cem>kho\u003c/em> sauce. When friends and relatives come by to visit over the next few days, there will be endless cups of tea, served with dried fruits and nutty sweets.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_77373\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/pkg-nutty-cookies1.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-77373\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/pkg-nutty-cookies1.jpg\" alt=\"Happy New Year proclaims this box of nut and seed cookies, a traditional snack for the Vietnamese celebration of Tet\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">\"Happy New Year\" proclaims this box of nut and seed cookies, a traditional snack for the Vietnamese celebration of Tết. Photo: Anna Mindess\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>These traditional foods are specific to the Vietnamese observance of the \u003ca href=\"http://www.asian-nation.org/tet.shtml\">Lunar New Year known as Tết\u003c/a>. The ancient holiday shares the annual date with the Chinese New Year and both cultures \u003ca href=\"http://www.louisianafolklife.org/LT/Articles_Essays/VietnameseNewYear.html\">cherish similar traditions\u003c/a> of buying new clothes, decorating recently cleaned houses and giving gifts of money in red envelopes. Yet at the essential family get-togethers to honor ancestors and exchange wishes for luck and prosperity in the coming year, the treasured dishes enjoyed around the holiday table will vary considerably.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_77374\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/banh-chung-pkg.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-77374\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/banh-chung-pkg.jpg\" alt=\"A festive bundle of banh chung, the quintessential Vietnamese Lunar New Year dish.\" width=\"1000\" height=\"595\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A festive bundle of banh chung, the quintessential Vietnamese Lunar New Year dish. Photo: Anna Mindess\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>In the Bay Area, with its large Chinese population and their early arrival as immigrants, Tết, (as well as Lunar New Year celebrations in the \u003ca href=\"http://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/Lunar-New-Year-a-multicultural-celebration-2828941.php\">Korean, Singaporean and Indonesian communities\u003c/a>) seems to get eclipsed by the older and more well known Chinese New Year parade and events.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_77401\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 400px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/son-tran700.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/son-tran700.jpg\" alt=\"Owner of Oakland's Le Cheval, Son Tan, was born in the Year of the Horse.\" width=\"400\" class=\"size-full wp-image-77401\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Owner of Oakland's Le Cheval, Son Tan, was born in the Year of the Horse. Photo: Anna Mindess\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>What better place to honor the lively equine spirit of the coming Year of the Horse than Oakland’s \u003ca href=\"http://lecheval.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=50&Itemid=4\">Le Cheval Vietnamese restaurant\u003c/a>? I recently met with owner Son Tran, who was born in the year of the Horse and started the restaurant with his mother and other members of their large family. When they were trying to decide on a name for their restaurant more than twenty years ago, Tran told me, they thought a Vietnamese word would be too hard to pronounce, English would sound too American, and finally agreed that French, the language of the older generation and an artifact of France’s almost century of colonial rule, could convey just the right tone. Son’s astrological sign became the moniker of his family’s popular restaurant, which was sealed by his lucky find of a huge painting of stampeding stallions that defines the proud spirit of this beloved, downtown Oakland restaurant.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Since the “Horse is a highly intuitive animal,” \u003ca href=\"http://susanlevitt.com/astrology/horse-year-2014/\">says astrologer Susan Levitt\u003c/a>, “people born in Horse year follow their hunches. Their keen judgment and natural intuition often help them make the right decisions throughout their life.” The \u003ca href=\"http://www.travelchinaguide.com/intro/social_customs/zodiac/horse.htm\">Horse personality has also been noted\u003c/a> for its independence, stubbornness and refusal to accept failure.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>These traits undoubtedly helped Son Tran meet the challenges that came his family’s way when, in 2010, after 20 years as a prize-winning, neighborhood institution, Le Cheval lost its lease, was forced to close and had to lay off 70 workers due to a clash with their contentious landlord (\u003ca href=\"http://www.eastbayexpress.com/oakland/a-new-lease-for-le-cheval/Content?oid=3144703\">who was later found guilty of massive wage fraud and other crimes\u003c/a>).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When the building went into foreclosure and then auction, the Trans’ luck finally turned around and they were asked back by the new owner. In 2012, Le Cheval re-opened to the acclaim of neighborhood regulars who couldn’t wait to once more enjoy their bowls of pho, clay pot rice, calamari salad, succulent beef cubes and complimentary creamy carrot soup in the same cavernous space on Clay Street beneath the soulful stares of its iconic herd of horses.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_77402\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/banhchung1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/banhchung1000.jpg\" alt=\"Banh Chung, the must-have dish of Tet, sticky rice stuffed with peppery pork, is eaten fresh, dipped in a bit of sugar or fried.\" width=\"1000\" height=\"663\" class=\"size-full wp-image-77402\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Banh Chung, the must-have dish of Tet, sticky rice stuffed with peppery pork, is eaten fresh, dipped in a bit of sugar or fried. Photo: Anna Mindess\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Tran explained to me the story behind the most ubiquitous Tết dish, \u003cem>banh chung\u003c/em>, hefty brick-like packages of pork and rice. In the Vietnam of olden times, shops and businesses would close for at least the first three days of the New Year, so townsfolk needed food to last them till the markets reopened. These blocks or cylinders of stuffed rice, were wrapped with banana leaves, neatly tied up, and then boiled for upwards of eight hours. Although some people made them at home, their labor-intensiveness compelled most families to stock up on premade bundles to enjoy for at least three days, either freshly cut or fried until crispy.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2012/01/23/sizzling-wok-and-lucky-foods-welcome-the-chinese-new-year-of-the-dragon/\">Many Chinese New Year dishes represent good luck by their shapes\u003c/a>. A whole chicken, for example, symbolizes family togetherness and dumplings resemble golden ingots. Others take advantage of sound puns. The word for fish “yu” can also sound like “surplus” which portends prosperity in the coming year.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The same principle operates in the Vietnamese language. Tran tells me it is important to have a Tết display in the home with budding flowers and the following fruits: mangosteen, coconut, papaya and mango, because their names also sound like other words that convey a message. For the answer to this riddle, I turned to Professor Dzuong Nguyen, who teaches Vietnamese language courses at Stanford University.\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cstrong>He revealed that:\u003c/strong>\n\u003cli>The word for Mangosteen sounds like the verb “to pray.”\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Coconut sounds like \"barely\"\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Papaya sounds like \"enough\"\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Mango sounds like \"to spend\"\u003c/li>\n\u003cp>So this fruit quartet conveys the concept of \"Wishing to earn just enough to spend\" (or \"Here's hoping you make enough to cover all your household expenses\").\u003c/p>\u003c/ul>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_77380\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/lotus-seeds.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-77380 \" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/lotus-seeds.jpg\" alt=\"Sweetened dried lotus seeds are another popular snack for Tet.\" width=\"1000\" height=\"700\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sweetened dried lotus seeds are another popular snack for Tết. Photo: Anna Mindess\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Award-winning cookbook author and cooking teacher \u003ca href=\"http://www.vietworldkitchen.com/blog/2009/01/special-foods-for-tet-celebrations.html\">Andrea Nguyen\u003c/a>, describes many traditional festive foods like \u003cem>banh chung\u003c/em> and \u003cem>kho, (\u003c/em>simmered meat or fish cooked in a caramelized sauce of sugar and fish sauce) that are prepared ahead of time and preserve well “…because during Tet, you're supposed to be out having fun not slaving away in the kitchen!”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Son Tran told me about other festive foods, including a kind of sausage made from chopped pig ear and nose, formed into cylinders by packing tightly in cans. Pickled vegetables, such as mustard greens, daikon radish, carrot and cabbage, help with digestion of the fatty meats.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_77381\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/tea-and-cookies.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-77381\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/tea-and-cookies.jpg\" alt=\"Tea and sweets, like these nutty cookies, are served to family and friends when they come to visit.\" width=\"1000\" height=\"711\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tea and sweets, like these nutty cookies, are served to family and friends when they come to visit. Photo: Anna Mindess\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Since an essential element of Lunar New Year celebration involves visiting friends' and relatives' homes, one must have an array of sweets on hand to serve the parade of guests. Nuts and seeds figure in many of these because, Professor Nguyen ventures, in old Vietnam, nuts were seen as a luxury item, so treating your guests to them was a special gift.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_77391\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/watermelon-seeds.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/watermelon-seeds.jpg\" alt=\"Watermelon seeds made even more lucky by red coloring. Photo: Anna Mindess\" width=\"1000\" height=\"695\" class=\"size-full wp-image-77391\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Watermelon seeds made even more lucky by red coloring. Photo: Anna Mindess\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Both the flesh of the watermelon and its seeds are eaten, for their lucky red color. Dried fruits are also traditional snacks to be shared with visitors over a cup of tea. “Sweet foods are important for this holiday,\" Professor Nguyen explains, \" because we are always wishing each other a sweet and happy life.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_77393\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/dried-sweets.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-77393\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/dried-sweets.jpg\" alt=\"This Sweet Fortune Snack Tray contains candied winter melon, carrots, yam, kumquats and soursop.\" width=\"1000\" height=\"661\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">This \"Sweet Fortune Snack Tray\" contains candied winter melon, carrots, yam, kumquats and soursop. Photo: Anna Mindess\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Chúc Mừng Năm Mới\u003c/strong>! Happy Lunar New Year!\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>Related Information and Events\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>Le Cheval will host their annual Lunar New Year celebration on \u003cstrong>Sunday February 9 at 7pm\u003c/strong> with Lion Dancers and Martial artists entertaining guests inside the restaurant. Reservations are recommended: 510-763-8495\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://lecheval.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=50&Itemid=4\">\u003cstrong>Le Cheval\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nAddress: \u003ca href=\"http://goo.gl/ZT4KsB\">Map\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n1007 Clay Street\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94607\u003cbr>\nPhone: 510-763-8495\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/pages/Le-Cheval-Restaurant/80016581578?ref=br_tf\">Le Cheval\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cstrong>Events:\u003c/strong>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Feb 1 & 2:\u003c/strong> The largest local \u003ca href=\"http://www.tetvietnamsj.com/\">Vietnamese Tet Festival\u003c/a> take place annually in San Jose at the Santa Clara Fairground.\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/VietnameseTetFestival\">Vietnamese Tet Festival\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Feb 1:\u003c/strong> San Francisco - Rice Paper Scissors hosts \u003ca href=\"http://www.brickandmortarmusic.com/event/474213-rice-paper-scissors-san-francisco/\">a Lunar New Year Brunch\u003c/a> at Brick & Mortar Music Hall\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cstrong>Events at various locations:\u003c/strong>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.tablehopper.com/chatterbox/celebrate-lunar-new-year-with-chinese-korean-and-vietnamese-traditions/\"> Celebrate Lunar New Year with Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese Traditions\u003c/a> (tablehopper)\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_77400\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/horses1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/horses1000.jpg\" alt=\"Giant painting at Oakland's beloved Vietnamese restaurant Le Cheval (French for "Horse") welcomes Year of the Horse.\" width=\"1000\" height=\"550\" class=\"size-full wp-image-77400\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Giant painting at Oakland's beloved Vietnamese restaurant Le Cheval (French for \"Horse\") welcomes Year of the Horse. Photo: Anna Mindess\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>As the Tran family gathers to celebrate the Lunar New Year, which starts this Friday, they will share wedges of thick, sticky rice filled with peppery pork and mashed mung beans (\u003cem>banh chung\u003c/em>), slices of a cold cut made from chopped pig ears and snout (\u003cem>gio thu)\u003c/em>, pickled vegetables, and perhaps some fish in a caramelized \u003cem>kho\u003c/em> sauce. When friends and relatives come by to visit over the next few days, there will be endless cups of tea, served with dried fruits and nutty sweets.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_77373\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/pkg-nutty-cookies1.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-77373\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/pkg-nutty-cookies1.jpg\" alt=\"Happy New Year proclaims this box of nut and seed cookies, a traditional snack for the Vietnamese celebration of Tet\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">\"Happy New Year\" proclaims this box of nut and seed cookies, a traditional snack for the Vietnamese celebration of Tết. Photo: Anna Mindess\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>These traditional foods are specific to the Vietnamese observance of the \u003ca href=\"http://www.asian-nation.org/tet.shtml\">Lunar New Year known as Tết\u003c/a>. The ancient holiday shares the annual date with the Chinese New Year and both cultures \u003ca href=\"http://www.louisianafolklife.org/LT/Articles_Essays/VietnameseNewYear.html\">cherish similar traditions\u003c/a> of buying new clothes, decorating recently cleaned houses and giving gifts of money in red envelopes. Yet at the essential family get-togethers to honor ancestors and exchange wishes for luck and prosperity in the coming year, the treasured dishes enjoyed around the holiday table will vary considerably.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_77374\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/banh-chung-pkg.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-77374\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/banh-chung-pkg.jpg\" alt=\"A festive bundle of banh chung, the quintessential Vietnamese Lunar New Year dish.\" width=\"1000\" height=\"595\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A festive bundle of banh chung, the quintessential Vietnamese Lunar New Year dish. Photo: Anna Mindess\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>In the Bay Area, with its large Chinese population and their early arrival as immigrants, Tết, (as well as Lunar New Year celebrations in the \u003ca href=\"http://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/Lunar-New-Year-a-multicultural-celebration-2828941.php\">Korean, Singaporean and Indonesian communities\u003c/a>) seems to get eclipsed by the older and more well known Chinese New Year parade and events.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_77401\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 400px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/son-tran700.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/son-tran700.jpg\" alt=\"Owner of Oakland's Le Cheval, Son Tan, was born in the Year of the Horse.\" width=\"400\" class=\"size-full wp-image-77401\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Owner of Oakland's Le Cheval, Son Tan, was born in the Year of the Horse. Photo: Anna Mindess\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>What better place to honor the lively equine spirit of the coming Year of the Horse than Oakland’s \u003ca href=\"http://lecheval.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=50&Itemid=4\">Le Cheval Vietnamese restaurant\u003c/a>? I recently met with owner Son Tran, who was born in the year of the Horse and started the restaurant with his mother and other members of their large family. When they were trying to decide on a name for their restaurant more than twenty years ago, Tran told me, they thought a Vietnamese word would be too hard to pronounce, English would sound too American, and finally agreed that French, the language of the older generation and an artifact of France’s almost century of colonial rule, could convey just the right tone. Son’s astrological sign became the moniker of his family’s popular restaurant, which was sealed by his lucky find of a huge painting of stampeding stallions that defines the proud spirit of this beloved, downtown Oakland restaurant.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Since the “Horse is a highly intuitive animal,” \u003ca href=\"http://susanlevitt.com/astrology/horse-year-2014/\">says astrologer Susan Levitt\u003c/a>, “people born in Horse year follow their hunches. Their keen judgment and natural intuition often help them make the right decisions throughout their life.” The \u003ca href=\"http://www.travelchinaguide.com/intro/social_customs/zodiac/horse.htm\">Horse personality has also been noted\u003c/a> for its independence, stubbornness and refusal to accept failure.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>These traits undoubtedly helped Son Tran meet the challenges that came his family’s way when, in 2010, after 20 years as a prize-winning, neighborhood institution, Le Cheval lost its lease, was forced to close and had to lay off 70 workers due to a clash with their contentious landlord (\u003ca href=\"http://www.eastbayexpress.com/oakland/a-new-lease-for-le-cheval/Content?oid=3144703\">who was later found guilty of massive wage fraud and other crimes\u003c/a>).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When the building went into foreclosure and then auction, the Trans’ luck finally turned around and they were asked back by the new owner. In 2012, Le Cheval re-opened to the acclaim of neighborhood regulars who couldn’t wait to once more enjoy their bowls of pho, clay pot rice, calamari salad, succulent beef cubes and complimentary creamy carrot soup in the same cavernous space on Clay Street beneath the soulful stares of its iconic herd of horses.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_77402\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/banhchung1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/banhchung1000.jpg\" alt=\"Banh Chung, the must-have dish of Tet, sticky rice stuffed with peppery pork, is eaten fresh, dipped in a bit of sugar or fried.\" width=\"1000\" height=\"663\" class=\"size-full wp-image-77402\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Banh Chung, the must-have dish of Tet, sticky rice stuffed with peppery pork, is eaten fresh, dipped in a bit of sugar or fried. Photo: Anna Mindess\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Tran explained to me the story behind the most ubiquitous Tết dish, \u003cem>banh chung\u003c/em>, hefty brick-like packages of pork and rice. In the Vietnam of olden times, shops and businesses would close for at least the first three days of the New Year, so townsfolk needed food to last them till the markets reopened. These blocks or cylinders of stuffed rice, were wrapped with banana leaves, neatly tied up, and then boiled for upwards of eight hours. Although some people made them at home, their labor-intensiveness compelled most families to stock up on premade bundles to enjoy for at least three days, either freshly cut or fried until crispy.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2012/01/23/sizzling-wok-and-lucky-foods-welcome-the-chinese-new-year-of-the-dragon/\">Many Chinese New Year dishes represent good luck by their shapes\u003c/a>. A whole chicken, for example, symbolizes family togetherness and dumplings resemble golden ingots. Others take advantage of sound puns. The word for fish “yu” can also sound like “surplus” which portends prosperity in the coming year.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The same principle operates in the Vietnamese language. Tran tells me it is important to have a Tết display in the home with budding flowers and the following fruits: mangosteen, coconut, papaya and mango, because their names also sound like other words that convey a message. For the answer to this riddle, I turned to Professor Dzuong Nguyen, who teaches Vietnamese language courses at Stanford University.\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cstrong>He revealed that:\u003c/strong>\n\u003cli>The word for Mangosteen sounds like the verb “to pray.”\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Coconut sounds like \"barely\"\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Papaya sounds like \"enough\"\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Mango sounds like \"to spend\"\u003c/li>\n\u003cp>So this fruit quartet conveys the concept of \"Wishing to earn just enough to spend\" (or \"Here's hoping you make enough to cover all your household expenses\").\u003c/p>\u003c/ul>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_77380\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/lotus-seeds.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-77380 \" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/lotus-seeds.jpg\" alt=\"Sweetened dried lotus seeds are another popular snack for Tet.\" width=\"1000\" height=\"700\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sweetened dried lotus seeds are another popular snack for Tết. Photo: Anna Mindess\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Award-winning cookbook author and cooking teacher \u003ca href=\"http://www.vietworldkitchen.com/blog/2009/01/special-foods-for-tet-celebrations.html\">Andrea Nguyen\u003c/a>, describes many traditional festive foods like \u003cem>banh chung\u003c/em> and \u003cem>kho, (\u003c/em>simmered meat or fish cooked in a caramelized sauce of sugar and fish sauce) that are prepared ahead of time and preserve well “…because during Tet, you're supposed to be out having fun not slaving away in the kitchen!”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Son Tran told me about other festive foods, including a kind of sausage made from chopped pig ear and nose, formed into cylinders by packing tightly in cans. Pickled vegetables, such as mustard greens, daikon radish, carrot and cabbage, help with digestion of the fatty meats.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_77381\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/tea-and-cookies.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-77381\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/tea-and-cookies.jpg\" alt=\"Tea and sweets, like these nutty cookies, are served to family and friends when they come to visit.\" width=\"1000\" height=\"711\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tea and sweets, like these nutty cookies, are served to family and friends when they come to visit. Photo: Anna Mindess\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Since an essential element of Lunar New Year celebration involves visiting friends' and relatives' homes, one must have an array of sweets on hand to serve the parade of guests. Nuts and seeds figure in many of these because, Professor Nguyen ventures, in old Vietnam, nuts were seen as a luxury item, so treating your guests to them was a special gift.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_77391\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/watermelon-seeds.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/watermelon-seeds.jpg\" alt=\"Watermelon seeds made even more lucky by red coloring. Photo: Anna Mindess\" width=\"1000\" height=\"695\" class=\"size-full wp-image-77391\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Watermelon seeds made even more lucky by red coloring. Photo: Anna Mindess\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Both the flesh of the watermelon and its seeds are eaten, for their lucky red color. Dried fruits are also traditional snacks to be shared with visitors over a cup of tea. “Sweet foods are important for this holiday,\" Professor Nguyen explains, \" because we are always wishing each other a sweet and happy life.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_77393\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/dried-sweets.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-77393\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/dried-sweets.jpg\" alt=\"This Sweet Fortune Snack Tray contains candied winter melon, carrots, yam, kumquats and soursop.\" width=\"1000\" height=\"661\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">This \"Sweet Fortune Snack Tray\" contains candied winter melon, carrots, yam, kumquats and soursop. Photo: Anna Mindess\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Chúc Mừng Năm Mới\u003c/strong>! Happy Lunar New Year!\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>Related Information and Events\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>Le Cheval will host their annual Lunar New Year celebration on \u003cstrong>Sunday February 9 at 7pm\u003c/strong> with Lion Dancers and Martial artists entertaining guests inside the restaurant. Reservations are recommended: 510-763-8495\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_76782\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/good-food-awards-program.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/good-food-awards-program.jpg\" alt=\"The Good Food Awards is in its fourth year recognizing and celebrating responsible, tasty food from around the country. This year's ceremony took place at the Palace of Fine Arts on Thursday, January 16. Photo: Kate Williams\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" class=\"size-full wp-image-76782\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Good Food Awards is in its fourth year recognizing and celebrating responsible, tasty food from around the country. This year's ceremony took place at the Palace of Fine Arts on Thursday, January 16. Photo: Kate Williams\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The Bay Area made an impressive showing at the \u003ca href=\"http://www.goodfoodawards.org/\">2014 Good Food Awards\u003c/a>. Among 1450 entrants from all 50 states and 200 finalists chosen through blind tastings, the Bay Area’s food artisans walked away from Thursday night’s ceremony with 25 medals spanning all ten categories. Some awards went to longtime establishment companies like \u003ca href=\"http://www.framani.com/\">Fra’Mani Hancrafted Foods\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://guittard.com/\">Guittard Chocolate Company\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.bellwetherfarms.com/\">Bellwether Farms\u003c/a>, and \u003ca href=\"http://bearrepublic.com/\">Bear Republic Brewing\u003c/a>. Others, like small start-up companies \u003ca href=\"http://www.jarredsf.com/\">Jarred SF Brine\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"http://noshthis.com/\">Nosh This\u003c/a> gained notable recognition despite their diminutive size.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_76778\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/sarah-weiner.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/sarah-weiner.jpg\" alt=\"Sarah Weiner, founder of Seedling Projects and the Good Food Awards, spoke on the revolutionary nature of food at the gala on Thursday, January 16. Photo: Kate Williams\" width=\"1000\" height=\"719\" class=\"size-full wp-image-76778\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sarah Weiner, founder of Seedling Projects and the Good Food Awards, spoke on the revolutionary nature of food at the gala on Thursday, January 16. Photo: Kate Williams\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>In its fourth year, the Good Food Awards are an indication of the explosion of support for local, sustainable foodways. They aim to honor “people who make food that is delicious, respectful of the environment, and connected to communities and cultural traditions” by providing a space to recognize hard work by food producers across the country. The awards are organized by \u003ca href=\"http://seedlingprojects.org/\">Seedling Projects\u003c/a>, a small group of thinkers and doers led by Alice Waters protégé \u003ca href=\"http://seedlingprojects.org/team/\">Sarah Weiner\u003c/a> and marketing leader Dominic Phillips, who work to “promote collaboration within the food movement, build public demand for Good Food, and create new leaders for the sustainable food movement.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_76779\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 500px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/table-of-western-region-winners.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/table-of-western-region-winners.jpg\" alt=\"Winners from the Western region were available for tasting at the gala and included Fra'Mani's Salame Calabrese, Bellwether Farm's Ricotta, Point Reyes Farmstead's Toma, Wine Forest's Pickled Sea Beans, and Mimi's Confitures' Onion Jam. Photo: Kate Williams\" width=\"500\" class=\"size-full wp-image-76779\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Winners from the Western region were available for tasting at the gala and included Fra'Mani's Salame Calabrese, Bellwether Farm's Ricotta, Point Reyes Farmstead's Toma, Wine Forest's Pickled Sea Beans, and Mimi's Confitures' Onion Jam. Photo: Kate Williams\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The celebration spanned three days this year, starting with the awards ceremony and gala on Thursday night and running through Saturday’s marketplace at the Ferry Plaza. Yet the contest began much earlier, with entries pouring in starting last July. In September, an impressive list of judges, including local figures like \u003ca href=\"http://www.biritemarket.com/\">Bi-Rite’s\u003c/a> Liz Rubin, dessert wiz \u003ca href=\"http://alicemedrich.com/\">Alice Medrich\u003c/a>, Linea Caffee’s \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/andrewbbarnett\">Andrew Barnett\u003c/a>, chef \u003ca href=\"http://www.ciaosamin.com/\">Samin Nosrat\u003c/a>, and Eat Real’s \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/marcycoburn\">Marcy Coburn\u003c/a>, met to whittle down the contestants. Entrants are judged based on three core principles: \u003cstrong>food must be tasty, authentic, and responsible\u003c/strong>. And while these tenets mean different things for different categories, a clear pattern of sustainable sourcing and conscious production is present in all of the winners.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_76791\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/alice-and-ruth.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/alice-and-ruth.jpg\" alt=\"Alice Waters and Ruth Reichl handed out the medals to the winners. Photo: Kate Williams\" width=\"1000\" height=\"755\" class=\"size-full wp-image-76791\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Alice Waters and Ruth Reichl handed out the medals to the winners.\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Thursday night’s gala was a boisterous fete. The ceremony was headlined by \u003ca href=\"http://www.americanprogress.org/about/staff/emanuel-zeke/bio/\">Dr. Zeke Emanuel\u003c/a>, the co-creator of the White House Farmer’s Market, and \u003ca href=\"http://www.newmansownorganics.com/nells_corner_bio.html\">Nell Newman\u003c/a>, of Newman’s Own Organics. \u003ca href=\"http://www.ruthreichl.com/\">Ruth Reichl\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"http://www.chezpanisse.com/about/alice-waters/\">Alice Waters\u003c/a> handed out medals to the winners. Otherwise, speeches were limited to winners from each category, each with a pithy story or two on the nature of sustainable business. After the awards were presented, guests were invited to sample dishes featuring winning products prepared by local chefs like \u003ca href=\"https://www.greensrestaurant.com/the-chef/the-chef.aspx\">Greens’ Annie Sommerville\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"http://www.bluestembrasserie.com/\">Bluestem’s Francis Hogan\u003c/a>. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_76789\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/nell-newman.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/nell-newman.jpg\" alt=\"Nell Newman was the keynote speaker at the Good Food Awards ceremony on Thursday, January 16. Photo: Kate Williams\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" class=\"size-full wp-image-76789\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nell Newman was the keynote speaker at the Good Food Awards ceremony on Thursday, January 16. Photo: Kate Williams\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>This year, oils were added to the list of nine categories for judging. Not surprisingly, California dominated the category, with most olive oil winners coming from the central and northern parts of the state. \u003ca href=\"http://www.cityolive.com/shop/tallgrass-ranch-estate-blend-extra-virgin-olive-oil/\">Tallgrass Ranch\u003c/a>, from Sonoma County, won for their Estate Blend of Tuscan olives (Leccino, Frantoio, Pendolino, and Moriaolo) and a milder French olive (Coumella). The oil is balanced, grassy, and a fine example of the creativity in California oil production.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_76796\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/frantoio-grove.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/frantoio-grove.jpg\" alt=\"Jeff Martin, of Frantoio Grove, won for his single varietal oil made from Frantoio olives. His oil is unique in the sea of Spanish-style oils currently popular in the state. Photo: Kate Williams\" width=\"1000\" height=\"774\" class=\"size-full wp-image-76796\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Jeff Martin, of Frantoio Grove, won for his single varietal oil made from Frantoio olives. His oil is unique in the sea of Spanish-style oils currently popular in the state. Photo: Kate Williams\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_76780\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/winning-olive-oils.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/winning-olive-oils.jpg\" alt=\"Other local oil winners were Tallgrass Ranch, Moonshadow Grove, and Jovia Groves. Photo: Kate William\" width=\"1000\" height=\"766\" class=\"size-full wp-image-76780\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Other local oil winners were Tallgrass Ranch, Moonshadow Grove, and Jovia Groves. Photo: Kate William\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Of the nine other categories—beer, charcuterie, cheese, chocolate, coffee, confections, pickles, preserves, and spirits—the Bay had a notable presence in both coffee and confections. Three of the 14 winners in coffee were local companies. \u003ca href=\"http://www.delapazcoffee.com/\">De La Paz\u003c/a> took honors for both their Kenya Gichathaini and their Peel Sessions Blend, \u003ca href=\"https://www.sightglasscoffee.com/\">Sightglass Coffee\u003c/a> was recognized for their Ethiopia Guji Yetabe, and Healdsburg’s \u003ca href=\"http://www.flyinggoatcoffee.com/\">Flying Goat\u003c/a> won for their Ethiopia Wote Konga. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_76781\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/de-la-paz.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/de-la-paz.jpg\" alt=\"Head roaster Shark Senesac of De La Paz prepares some of their award-winning Kenya Gichathaini for Marketplace guests. Photo: Kate Williams\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-76781\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Head roaster Shark Senesac of De La Paz prepares some of their award-winning Kenya Gichathaini for Marketplace guests. Photo: Kate Williams\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>On the sweeter side of things, local candy makers \u003ca href=\"http://www.cocodelice.com/\">Coco Delice\u003c/a> from Emeryville, and \u003ca href=\"http://www.fevechocolates.com/index2.html\">Feve\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"http://noshthis.com/\">Nosh This\u003c/a> from San Francisco took home awards for their small, yet boldly flavored chocolate filled with everything from beer to bacon. Bar chocolate from \u003ca href=\"http://guittard.com/\">Guittard\u003c/a> (an intense 100% bar of blended beans) and Humbolt’s \u003ca href=\"http://www.dicktaylorchocolate.com/\">Dick Taylor\u003c/a> (a fruity, single-origin 72% bar with beans sourced from Belize) were honored among a strong category of contenders from states as far-flung as Vermont, Hawaii, and North Carolina.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_76776\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 500px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/guittard-chocolate.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/guittard-chocolate.jpg\" alt=\"Amy Guittard shows off their 100% cocoa bar, the only San Francisco-area chocolate to win a Good Food Award this year. Photo: Kate Williams\" width=\"500\" class=\"size-full wp-image-76776\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Amy Guittard shows off their 100% cocoa bar, the only San Francisco-area chocolate to win a Good Food Award this year. Photo: Kate Williams\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Other winners included \u003ca href=\"http://www.almanacbeer.com/\">Almanac Beer Company\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.pointreyescheese.com/\">Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Company\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.berkeleyolivegrove.com/\">Berkeley Olive Grove\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://fattoriamuia.com/\">Fattoria Muia\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.frantoiogrove.com/\">Frantoio Grove\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://glashoffs.com/\">Glashoff Farms\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.wineforest.com/\">Wine Forest Wild Foods\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.mimisconfitures.com/\">Mimi’s Confitures\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://feelgoodfoodscatering.com/plumline.html\">Plumline\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://sgtclassick.com/default.asp\">Essential Spirits\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://falconspirits.com/\">Falcon Spirits\u003c/a>, and \u003ca href=\"http://www.osocalis.com/brandies.html\">Oscocalis, Inc\u003c/a>. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_76777\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/point-reyes-toma.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/point-reyes-toma.jpg\" alt=\"Point Reyes Farmstead’s buttery Toma Cheese was a North Bay dairy winner, along with Bellwether Farms. Photo: Kate Williams\" width=\"1000\" height=\"636\" class=\"size-full wp-image-76777\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Point Reyes Farmstead’s buttery Toma Cheese was a North Bay dairy winner, along with Bellwether Farms. Photo: Kate Williams\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003cstrong>Click on any image to activate the slideshow\u003c/strong>\u003c/em>\u003cbr>\n[gallery link=\"file\" ids=\"76793,76795,76783,76785,76792,76794,76786,76790,76788\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_76787\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/marketplace-sign.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/marketplace-sign.jpg\" alt=\"The Good Food Awards Marketplace ran on Saturday, January 18, from 8am-2pm at the Ferry Plaza building. 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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_76782\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/good-food-awards-program.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/good-food-awards-program.jpg\" alt=\"The Good Food Awards is in its fourth year recognizing and celebrating responsible, tasty food from around the country. This year's ceremony took place at the Palace of Fine Arts on Thursday, January 16. Photo: Kate Williams\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" class=\"size-full wp-image-76782\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Good Food Awards is in its fourth year recognizing and celebrating responsible, tasty food from around the country. This year's ceremony took place at the Palace of Fine Arts on Thursday, January 16. Photo: Kate Williams\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The Bay Area made an impressive showing at the \u003ca href=\"http://www.goodfoodawards.org/\">2014 Good Food Awards\u003c/a>. Among 1450 entrants from all 50 states and 200 finalists chosen through blind tastings, the Bay Area’s food artisans walked away from Thursday night’s ceremony with 25 medals spanning all ten categories. Some awards went to longtime establishment companies like \u003ca href=\"http://www.framani.com/\">Fra’Mani Hancrafted Foods\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://guittard.com/\">Guittard Chocolate Company\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.bellwetherfarms.com/\">Bellwether Farms\u003c/a>, and \u003ca href=\"http://bearrepublic.com/\">Bear Republic Brewing\u003c/a>. Others, like small start-up companies \u003ca href=\"http://www.jarredsf.com/\">Jarred SF Brine\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"http://noshthis.com/\">Nosh This\u003c/a> gained notable recognition despite their diminutive size.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_76778\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/sarah-weiner.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/sarah-weiner.jpg\" alt=\"Sarah Weiner, founder of Seedling Projects and the Good Food Awards, spoke on the revolutionary nature of food at the gala on Thursday, January 16. Photo: Kate Williams\" width=\"1000\" height=\"719\" class=\"size-full wp-image-76778\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sarah Weiner, founder of Seedling Projects and the Good Food Awards, spoke on the revolutionary nature of food at the gala on Thursday, January 16. Photo: Kate Williams\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>In its fourth year, the Good Food Awards are an indication of the explosion of support for local, sustainable foodways. They aim to honor “people who make food that is delicious, respectful of the environment, and connected to communities and cultural traditions” by providing a space to recognize hard work by food producers across the country. The awards are organized by \u003ca href=\"http://seedlingprojects.org/\">Seedling Projects\u003c/a>, a small group of thinkers and doers led by Alice Waters protégé \u003ca href=\"http://seedlingprojects.org/team/\">Sarah Weiner\u003c/a> and marketing leader Dominic Phillips, who work to “promote collaboration within the food movement, build public demand for Good Food, and create new leaders for the sustainable food movement.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_76779\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 500px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/table-of-western-region-winners.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/table-of-western-region-winners.jpg\" alt=\"Winners from the Western region were available for tasting at the gala and included Fra'Mani's Salame Calabrese, Bellwether Farm's Ricotta, Point Reyes Farmstead's Toma, Wine Forest's Pickled Sea Beans, and Mimi's Confitures' Onion Jam. Photo: Kate Williams\" width=\"500\" class=\"size-full wp-image-76779\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Winners from the Western region were available for tasting at the gala and included Fra'Mani's Salame Calabrese, Bellwether Farm's Ricotta, Point Reyes Farmstead's Toma, Wine Forest's Pickled Sea Beans, and Mimi's Confitures' Onion Jam. Photo: Kate Williams\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The celebration spanned three days this year, starting with the awards ceremony and gala on Thursday night and running through Saturday’s marketplace at the Ferry Plaza. Yet the contest began much earlier, with entries pouring in starting last July. In September, an impressive list of judges, including local figures like \u003ca href=\"http://www.biritemarket.com/\">Bi-Rite’s\u003c/a> Liz Rubin, dessert wiz \u003ca href=\"http://alicemedrich.com/\">Alice Medrich\u003c/a>, Linea Caffee’s \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/andrewbbarnett\">Andrew Barnett\u003c/a>, chef \u003ca href=\"http://www.ciaosamin.com/\">Samin Nosrat\u003c/a>, and Eat Real’s \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/marcycoburn\">Marcy Coburn\u003c/a>, met to whittle down the contestants. Entrants are judged based on three core principles: \u003cstrong>food must be tasty, authentic, and responsible\u003c/strong>. And while these tenets mean different things for different categories, a clear pattern of sustainable sourcing and conscious production is present in all of the winners.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_76791\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/alice-and-ruth.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/alice-and-ruth.jpg\" alt=\"Alice Waters and Ruth Reichl handed out the medals to the winners. Photo: Kate Williams\" width=\"1000\" height=\"755\" class=\"size-full wp-image-76791\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Alice Waters and Ruth Reichl handed out the medals to the winners.\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Thursday night’s gala was a boisterous fete. The ceremony was headlined by \u003ca href=\"http://www.americanprogress.org/about/staff/emanuel-zeke/bio/\">Dr. Zeke Emanuel\u003c/a>, the co-creator of the White House Farmer’s Market, and \u003ca href=\"http://www.newmansownorganics.com/nells_corner_bio.html\">Nell Newman\u003c/a>, of Newman’s Own Organics. \u003ca href=\"http://www.ruthreichl.com/\">Ruth Reichl\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"http://www.chezpanisse.com/about/alice-waters/\">Alice Waters\u003c/a> handed out medals to the winners. Otherwise, speeches were limited to winners from each category, each with a pithy story or two on the nature of sustainable business. After the awards were presented, guests were invited to sample dishes featuring winning products prepared by local chefs like \u003ca href=\"https://www.greensrestaurant.com/the-chef/the-chef.aspx\">Greens’ Annie Sommerville\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"http://www.bluestembrasserie.com/\">Bluestem’s Francis Hogan\u003c/a>. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_76789\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/nell-newman.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/nell-newman.jpg\" alt=\"Nell Newman was the keynote speaker at the Good Food Awards ceremony on Thursday, January 16. Photo: Kate Williams\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" class=\"size-full wp-image-76789\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nell Newman was the keynote speaker at the Good Food Awards ceremony on Thursday, January 16. Photo: Kate Williams\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>This year, oils were added to the list of nine categories for judging. Not surprisingly, California dominated the category, with most olive oil winners coming from the central and northern parts of the state. \u003ca href=\"http://www.cityolive.com/shop/tallgrass-ranch-estate-blend-extra-virgin-olive-oil/\">Tallgrass Ranch\u003c/a>, from Sonoma County, won for their Estate Blend of Tuscan olives (Leccino, Frantoio, Pendolino, and Moriaolo) and a milder French olive (Coumella). The oil is balanced, grassy, and a fine example of the creativity in California oil production.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_76796\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/frantoio-grove.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/frantoio-grove.jpg\" alt=\"Jeff Martin, of Frantoio Grove, won for his single varietal oil made from Frantoio olives. His oil is unique in the sea of Spanish-style oils currently popular in the state. Photo: Kate Williams\" width=\"1000\" height=\"774\" class=\"size-full wp-image-76796\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Jeff Martin, of Frantoio Grove, won for his single varietal oil made from Frantoio olives. His oil is unique in the sea of Spanish-style oils currently popular in the state. Photo: Kate Williams\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_76780\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/winning-olive-oils.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/winning-olive-oils.jpg\" alt=\"Other local oil winners were Tallgrass Ranch, Moonshadow Grove, and Jovia Groves. Photo: Kate William\" width=\"1000\" height=\"766\" class=\"size-full wp-image-76780\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Other local oil winners were Tallgrass Ranch, Moonshadow Grove, and Jovia Groves. Photo: Kate William\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Of the nine other categories—beer, charcuterie, cheese, chocolate, coffee, confections, pickles, preserves, and spirits—the Bay had a notable presence in both coffee and confections. Three of the 14 winners in coffee were local companies. \u003ca href=\"http://www.delapazcoffee.com/\">De La Paz\u003c/a> took honors for both their Kenya Gichathaini and their Peel Sessions Blend, \u003ca href=\"https://www.sightglasscoffee.com/\">Sightglass Coffee\u003c/a> was recognized for their Ethiopia Guji Yetabe, and Healdsburg’s \u003ca href=\"http://www.flyinggoatcoffee.com/\">Flying Goat\u003c/a> won for their Ethiopia Wote Konga. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_76781\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/de-la-paz.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/01/de-la-paz.jpg\" alt=\"Head roaster Shark Senesac of De La Paz prepares some of their award-winning Kenya Gichathaini for Marketplace guests. Photo: Kate Williams\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-76781\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Head roaster Shark Senesac of De La Paz prepares some of their award-winning Kenya Gichathaini for Marketplace guests. Photo: Kate Williams\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>On the sweeter side of things, local candy makers \u003ca href=\"http://www.cocodelice.com/\">Coco Delice\u003c/a> from Emeryville, and \u003ca href=\"http://www.fevechocolates.com/index2.html\">Feve\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"http://noshthis.com/\">Nosh This\u003c/a> from San Francisco took home awards for their small, yet boldly flavored chocolate filled with everything from beer to bacon. 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