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"content": "\u003cp>San Francisco’s restaurant scene may be dominated by men, but in the cannabis culinary world, women are leading the way. Meet the talented and dynamic women who are creating San Francisco’s canna-culinary culture.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[aside postID=\"bayareabites_124226\" label=\"More Stories\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Naturally, the busy intersection of San Francisco’s cannabis and culinary worlds is a vibrant one, with a passion for sun-grown cannabis and well-made products matched by our commitment to caring how our food is grown, sourced, and prepared, and the same goes for the wine we’re pairing with our meals (and now we're going full circle with cannabis cultivars as well). They are all agricultural products, after all. Underground cannabis dinner parties are a hot ticket, and we aren’t talking about munchie chow-downs with three-cheese nachos — it’s more like smoked tangerines with albacore crudo, English peas, fennel, crème fraîche, and infused olive oil. Because that’s how we roll here (joints included).\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132766\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132766\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/cannaisseur-panna-cotta-800x1201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1201\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cinnamon panna cotta with mulled wine and 2mg of non-psychoactive THCA by Coreen Carroll of Cannaisseur Series. \u003ccite>(mymilligram.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>An unexpected development is the large number of women who are leading the local canna-culinary scene, many of them Asian American — a welcome contrast to SF’s primarily white cis male–dominated chef landscape. Some of these canna chefs have culinary training, while others are self-taught, bringing forth the dishes, flavors, and techniques of their family roots and histories, weaving in some local influences and ingredients, all with an elevated touch. We’re also seeing female producers of sophisticated canna-culinary experiences, content creators, and community builders, all contributing their many talents and hustle to a burgeoning scene that is unique to San Francisco and our culture here. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Best of all: many of these women collaborate together on their events. Fempire building, fempire rising.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132763\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132763\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/thu-infused-party-scene-800x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Meta moments at one of The Herb Somm's Thursday Infused gatherings. \u003ccite>(mymilligram.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Cannabis may be legal in California, and you can get cutting-edge products delivered right to your door, but cannabis culinary events remain underground, hosted in secret locations, private venues, and homes. It’s a bit like the street food and pop-up scene that rocked the SF culinary scene a decade ago, equally renegade and DIY in spirit, fueled by a palpable passion for cooking — and now with the added love for coming together and enjoying delicious food with cannabis.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132767\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132767\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/herban-tables-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The elegant setting for TSO Sonoma's Herban Romance dinner for Valentine's Day. \u003ccite>(mymilligram.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The demand for these experiences continues to grow, but operating in the shadows has many risks — and it’s also a massive amount of additional work, from the schlepping to staffing to cooking in ad hoc kitchens to lining up sponsors (many hosts try to support female-owned brands). But there’s something very special that happens around the table at these gatherings: community. Connection. Camaraderie.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[aside postID=\"bayareabites_130786\" label=\"More Cannabis Edibles and Drinks\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It’s heady stuff and keeps so many of these event hosts and producers inspired to continue cultivating the magic. Most of these events also give back to the community, dedicating a portion of their precious proceeds to a variety of causes and organizations, from social justice and equity, to supporting women in business, or Oakland's City Slicker Farms.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132765\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132765\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/wine-weed-TSO-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cannabis flower sensory pairings at TSO Sonoma's Fall Foraged dinner. \u003ccite>(mymilligram.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>In order to help spearhead legal access to cannabis cuisine, there’s a local group called\u003cb> \u003c/b>\u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/croptokitchencommunity/\">\u003cb>Crop-to-Kitchen\u003c/b>\u003c/a> community (founded by Terrance Alan and Kimberly Belle) made up of chefs, restaurateurs, edibles and beverage makers, and canna industry insiders that meet on a quarterly basis. Belle shares, “The community is working to build pathways to legalize safe, responsibly dosed, on-premise consumption experiences, and to free up edibles manufacturers from current regulatory restrictions that favor shelf-stable food products over healthier, freshly prepared, real foods.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132761\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132761\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/C2K-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Crop-to-Kitchen community organizers and speakers at their Winter Meet-Up. \u003ccite>(mymilligram.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Crop-to-Kitchen just launched a sister chapter in Los Angeles, C2KLA, with Rachel Morgan (co-founder of \u003ca href=\"https://www.alteredplatesevents.com\">Altered Plates\u003c/a>, an LA-based culinary cannabis hospitality collective) as lead community organizer. The City of West Hollywood is quite a bit ahead of SF’s canna cuisine scene — Morgan gives us a peek at what’s happening south: “With the recent permitting of [four] onsite consumption lounges in West Hollywood, women are upping the ante on the culinary cannabis game, and are working to open some of the first spaces in the world where people will be able to combine a restaurant dining experience with their love of cannabis. I am very excited to be working on one of these lounges myself, and look forward to seeing the diversity of ways these lounges explore the endless possibilities for culinary cannabis. There is a place for cannabis alongside many classic culinary traditions, and it’s going to be very exciting to see how the community here in Los Angeles creates an entirely new category of dining experiences.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132762\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132762\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/C2K-demo-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Coreen Carroll and Stephanie Hua doing a recipe demo from their Edibles cookbook at the Crop-to-Kitchen Winter Meet-Up. \u003ccite>(mymilligram.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Morgan adds: “The importance of having an organization like C2K, which is led by some of the leading minds in the culinary cannabis industry, taking up the charge of working with lawmakers to ensure a path for sensible regulations, [and] will pave the way for a culinary cannabis industry where chefs and restaurants can safely serve food alongside cannabis, create perfectly-dosed gourmet dishes, and open up new avenues for premium edibles that more closely resemble food than candy.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132764\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-132764 size-medium\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/salo-series-PDH-party-pic-800x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pot d'Huile's infused olive oil was a popular guest at Yana Gilbuena's Horno Buena kamayan feast. \u003ccite>(mymilligram.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>SF has a ways to go before we can plunk down at a cannabis café and order avocado toast with 3mg of cannabis-infused olive oil drizzled over it — with current California Department of Health regulations, we can’t even add CBD oil from hemp — but if you want to see it all happen, now is the time to get involved.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132768\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132768\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/bbw-oysters-800x570.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"570\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Guests could finish freshly shucked oysters with cannabis herb oil at Big Bad Wolf's third anniversary party. \u003ccite>(mymilligram.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>In the meantime, here are some of the inspiring women to watch who are leading and shaping our local cannabis culinary scene, from chefs to event hosts to content creators — meet the makers of our future canna restaurant industry.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132770\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132770\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/thu-infused-dessert-sous-weed-800x1067.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1067\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dessert at a collaborative Thursday Infused night with Sous Weed . \u003ccite>(mymilligram.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Coreen Carroll: \u003c/b>\u003ca href=\"https://cannaisseurseries.com\">\u003cb>The Cannaisseur Series\u003c/b>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132772\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132772\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/cannaisseurseries_094_rgb_Castro-800x533.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Chef Coreen Carroll keeps many things lit at her Cannaisseur Series events. \u003ccite>(Ashleigh Castro)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>A trailblazer in SF's cannabis dinner scene, nothing beats the party vibe and lively, diverse crowd of a Cannaisseur Series dinner or brunch. Chef Carroll loves to feed her guests (no one goes home hungry), and with her husband Ryan Bush, they create and plan an entire experience — from the theme (speakeasy? Oktoberfest?) to the arc of cannabis consumption, with thoughtful infused dishes and cannabis pairings, designed to take their guests on an immersive journey (read this Bay Area Bites \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/124226/underground-cannabis-dinners-are-creating-quite-a-buzz-in-the-bay-area-and-wine-is-no-longer-the-primary-food-pairing\">recap\u003c/a> for a detailed look at one of their past dinners).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[aside postID=\"bayareabites_130218\" label=\"More Stories\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Their team is additionally offering a variety of educational culinary workshops, from cannabis and cheese pairings, to oysters, or chocolate and wine, plus cooking demos. Carroll is also celebrating the recent launch of \u003ca href=\"http://yayedibles.com\">\u003ci>Edibles: Small Bites for the Modern Cannabis Kitchen\u003c/i>\u003c/a>, a cookbook she co-authored with Stephanie Hua, creator of \u003ca href=\"https://getmellows.com\">Mellows\u003c/a> (gourmet infused marshmallows); they met at the San Francisco Cooking School, and are experienced guides who teach inspiring ways to cook with cannabis.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Get on the party train: \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/cannaisseurseries/\">@cannaisseurseries\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Haejin Chun: \u003c/b>\u003ca href=\"http://bigbadwolfsf.com\">\u003cb>Big Bad Wolf\u003c/b>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132760\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132760\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/haej-meat-cones-800x1201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1201\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Big Bad Wolf's Haejin Chun shows her guests she loves them with meat cones. \u003ccite>(mymilligram.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Here’s how Haej kicked off her third anniversary party for Big Bad Wolf, her pop-up event series: with yuzu-habanero hot sauce and cannabis-infused mignonette over freshly shucked oysters, followed by passed apps of shrimp cocktail with feisty gochujang cocktail sauce, meat cones loaded with salumi from Lucca Ravioli Co., and colorful Bloom Farms vapes on trays. The finale of savory rice porridge was welcomed after the night of revelry.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There is an exuberance in Haej’s kitchen and cooking, a celebration of her Korean roots (she’s first generation Korean-American) and her love of community, with added ingredients of hip-hop, feminism, playful swagger, and heart. I love all the personal touches — she really gives so much of herself in every event — all the way to gift bags with little jars of her kimchee and a heartfelt thank you note. She is evolving at the speed of a comet — her sold-out gatherings keep getting dialed up, so jump on tickets as soon as they’re released (next one is March 22, but is a non-consumption dinner).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Get a behind-the-scenes look at her thought process at \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/bigbadwolfsf/\">@bigbadwolfsf\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Allison Kosta and Devika Maskey: \u003c/b>\u003ca href=\"http://tsosonoma.com\">\u003cb>TSO Sonoma\u003c/b>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132759\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132759\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/TSO-ladies-herban-romance-800x1201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1201\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">TSO Sonoma's Allison Kosta and Devika Maskey at their Herban Romance event on Valentine's Day. \u003ccite>(mymilligram.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>For a truly epicurean experience, it’s tough to top the well-produced and sophisticated events from TSO Sonoma, which celebrate Northern California cuisine, cannabis, wine, wellness, and community in gorgeous settings, from urban wineries to photo studios to stylish Wine Country homes. Both Kosta and Maskey have Northern California roots and a deep background in wine, which all comes across in these gatherings that celebrate NorCal lifestyle and culture.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>These multi-course affairs include cannabis pairings, Wine Country chefs, live music, education, and access to their Awakening vaporizer pen, which is part of a full line launching soon. Guests practically float when leaving their thoughtful and abundant events. Become a \u003ca href=\"http://tsosonoma.com/become-a-member/\">member\u003c/a> of their TSOCIAL Club (it’s free) to receive event invitations, and be the first to know about their upcoming product launches and subscription box.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>More at \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/tso.sonoma/\">@tso.sonoma\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Jamie Evans: \u003c/b>\u003ca href=\"https://www.theherbsomm.com\">\u003cb>The Herb Somm\u003c/b>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132758\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132758\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/jamie-herb-somm-800x1201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1201\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The luminous Jamie Evans at her holiday event. \u003ccite>(mymilligram.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Another consummate event host with a background in the wine industry is Jamie Evans, known for her exploration of pairing cannabis terpenes (the aromatic compounds in cannabis and many plants) with wine. At her highly curated \u003ca href=\"https://www.thursdayinfused.com\">Thursday Infused\u003c/a> monthly events, she walks guests through how to assess the nuances of cannabis aromatics with thoughtful food and wine pairings, as well as introducing quality cannabis growers and products, plus local and visiting chefs, all while providing education, discovery, and drawing an engaging crowd. Every detail of her events is so carefully considered, and presented with such gracious hospitality.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[aside postID=\"bayareabites_130202\" label=\"Read More\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>She’s also a prolific content creator, sending out her Herb Somm newsletter with cannabis product reviews, recipes, and wellness tips, and be sure to follow her at \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/theherbsomm/\">@theherbsomm\u003c/a>. She’s hard at work on an upcoming book (due to come out this fall via Fair Winds Press, an imprint of Quarto Publishing Group), so she’s paused her events at the moment, but will be back this summer.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Yana Gilbuena: \u003c/b>\u003ca href=\"http://saloseries.com\">\u003cb>SALO Series\u003c/b>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132917\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132917\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/salo-yana-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Yana Gilbuena in her happy place. \u003ccite>(Celeste Noche )\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>San Francisco is lucky to have itinerant chef Gilbuena cooling her jets and nesting in the 415 after completing her international Filipino pop-up dinner tour, the SALO Series. She started in Bushwick, and then hosted dinners in our 50 states in 52 weeks, as well as all eight provinces in Canada. She celebrates the cuisine of her native Visayas region in the central Philippines at elaborate kamayan feasts, where guests gather to eat communally with their hands over tables covered with banana leaves, laden with her soulful dishes that integrate local ingredients.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Her self-published and fundraised cookbook, \u003ci>No Forks Given\u003c/i>, just came out about her series and experiences cooking across America, with recipes. In SF, she’s collaborating with local cannabis brands and products and serving infused feasts with fellow chefs—get ready for upcoming events to celebrate her book release.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>More at \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/saloseries/\">@saloseries\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Monica Lo: \u003c/b>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sousweed.com\">\u003cb>Sous Weed\u003c/b>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132756\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132756\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/MonicaLo_Photographer_1920x1920-800x800.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/MonicaLo_Photographer_1920x1920-800x800.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/MonicaLo_Photographer_1920x1920-160x160.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/MonicaLo_Photographer_1920x1920-768x768.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/MonicaLo_Photographer_1920x1920-1020x1020.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/MonicaLo_Photographer_1920x1920-1200x1200.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/MonicaLo_Photographer_1920x1920-32x32.jpg 32w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/MonicaLo_Photographer_1920x1920-50x50.jpg 50w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/MonicaLo_Photographer_1920x1920-64x64.jpg 64w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/MonicaLo_Photographer_1920x1920-96x96.jpg 96w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/MonicaLo_Photographer_1920x1920-128x128.jpg 128w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Monica Lo of Sous Weed in action mode. \u003ccite>(Sean Amador)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>[aside postID=\"bayareabites_131261\" label=\"Cannabis Recipes\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While Lo isn’t hosting 40-person dinners for the public, she does collaborate on intimate and over-the-top feasts with chef friends and co-creators. She’s done a tremendous amount of work to help destigmatize and elevate cannabis cuisine, teaching refined infusing techniques through her recipes created for food lovers. No clichéd munchies with Lo: she’s all about cannabis-infused cooking using the sous vide method (read more on her blog, \u003ca href=\"https://www.sousweed.com/\">Sous Weed\u003c/a>), and you may have seen her byline on infused \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/author/monicalo\">recipes\u003c/a> here at Bay Area Bites.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>She shot and styled the award-winning \u003ca href=\"https://www.heymolo.com/sousvidebook\">\u003ci>Sous Vide at Home\u003c/i>\u003c/a> cookbook with Penguin Random and Nomiku, and just released a sequel, \u003ca href=\"https://www.heymolo.com/svms\">\u003ci>Sous Vide Made Simple\u003c/i>\u003c/a>, in fall 2018. She’s a powerhouse of high-quality content creation and brand development, acting as a creative director, photographer (she contributes images to the groundbreaking \u003ca href=\"http://www.stockpotimages.com/\">Stock Pot Images\u003c/a>), writer, and collaborator.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Follow her prolific work at \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/sousweed/\">@sousweed\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/lobese/\">@lobese\u003c/a> and see how she smashes the lazy stoner paradigm.\u003c/p>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Naturally, the busy intersection of San Francisco’s cannabis and culinary worlds is a vibrant one, with a passion for sun-grown cannabis and well-made products matched by our commitment to caring how our food is grown, sourced, and prepared, and the same goes for the wine we’re pairing with our meals (and now we're going full circle with cannabis cultivars as well). They are all agricultural products, after all. Underground cannabis dinner parties are a hot ticket, and we aren’t talking about munchie chow-downs with three-cheese nachos — it’s more like smoked tangerines with albacore crudo, English peas, fennel, crème fraîche, and infused olive oil. Because that’s how we roll here (joints included).\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132766\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132766\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/cannaisseur-panna-cotta-800x1201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1201\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cinnamon panna cotta with mulled wine and 2mg of non-psychoactive THCA by Coreen Carroll of Cannaisseur Series. \u003ccite>(mymilligram.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>An unexpected development is the large number of women who are leading the local canna-culinary scene, many of them Asian American — a welcome contrast to SF’s primarily white cis male–dominated chef landscape. Some of these canna chefs have culinary training, while others are self-taught, bringing forth the dishes, flavors, and techniques of their family roots and histories, weaving in some local influences and ingredients, all with an elevated touch. We’re also seeing female producers of sophisticated canna-culinary experiences, content creators, and community builders, all contributing their many talents and hustle to a burgeoning scene that is unique to San Francisco and our culture here. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Best of all: many of these women collaborate together on their events. Fempire building, fempire rising.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132763\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132763\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/thu-infused-party-scene-800x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Meta moments at one of The Herb Somm's Thursday Infused gatherings. \u003ccite>(mymilligram.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Cannabis may be legal in California, and you can get cutting-edge products delivered right to your door, but cannabis culinary events remain underground, hosted in secret locations, private venues, and homes. It’s a bit like the street food and pop-up scene that rocked the SF culinary scene a decade ago, equally renegade and DIY in spirit, fueled by a palpable passion for cooking — and now with the added love for coming together and enjoying delicious food with cannabis.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132767\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132767\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/herban-tables-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The elegant setting for TSO Sonoma's Herban Romance dinner for Valentine's Day. \u003ccite>(mymilligram.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The demand for these experiences continues to grow, but operating in the shadows has many risks — and it’s also a massive amount of additional work, from the schlepping to staffing to cooking in ad hoc kitchens to lining up sponsors (many hosts try to support female-owned brands). But there’s something very special that happens around the table at these gatherings: community. Connection. Camaraderie.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It’s heady stuff and keeps so many of these event hosts and producers inspired to continue cultivating the magic. Most of these events also give back to the community, dedicating a portion of their precious proceeds to a variety of causes and organizations, from social justice and equity, to supporting women in business, or Oakland's City Slicker Farms.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132765\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132765\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/wine-weed-TSO-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cannabis flower sensory pairings at TSO Sonoma's Fall Foraged dinner. \u003ccite>(mymilligram.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>In order to help spearhead legal access to cannabis cuisine, there’s a local group called\u003cb> \u003c/b>\u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/croptokitchencommunity/\">\u003cb>Crop-to-Kitchen\u003c/b>\u003c/a> community (founded by Terrance Alan and Kimberly Belle) made up of chefs, restaurateurs, edibles and beverage makers, and canna industry insiders that meet on a quarterly basis. Belle shares, “The community is working to build pathways to legalize safe, responsibly dosed, on-premise consumption experiences, and to free up edibles manufacturers from current regulatory restrictions that favor shelf-stable food products over healthier, freshly prepared, real foods.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132761\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132761\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/C2K-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Crop-to-Kitchen community organizers and speakers at their Winter Meet-Up. \u003ccite>(mymilligram.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Crop-to-Kitchen just launched a sister chapter in Los Angeles, C2KLA, with Rachel Morgan (co-founder of \u003ca href=\"https://www.alteredplatesevents.com\">Altered Plates\u003c/a>, an LA-based culinary cannabis hospitality collective) as lead community organizer. The City of West Hollywood is quite a bit ahead of SF’s canna cuisine scene — Morgan gives us a peek at what’s happening south: “With the recent permitting of [four] onsite consumption lounges in West Hollywood, women are upping the ante on the culinary cannabis game, and are working to open some of the first spaces in the world where people will be able to combine a restaurant dining experience with their love of cannabis. I am very excited to be working on one of these lounges myself, and look forward to seeing the diversity of ways these lounges explore the endless possibilities for culinary cannabis. There is a place for cannabis alongside many classic culinary traditions, and it’s going to be very exciting to see how the community here in Los Angeles creates an entirely new category of dining experiences.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132762\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132762\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/C2K-demo-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Coreen Carroll and Stephanie Hua doing a recipe demo from their Edibles cookbook at the Crop-to-Kitchen Winter Meet-Up. \u003ccite>(mymilligram.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Morgan adds: “The importance of having an organization like C2K, which is led by some of the leading minds in the culinary cannabis industry, taking up the charge of working with lawmakers to ensure a path for sensible regulations, [and] will pave the way for a culinary cannabis industry where chefs and restaurants can safely serve food alongside cannabis, create perfectly-dosed gourmet dishes, and open up new avenues for premium edibles that more closely resemble food than candy.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132764\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-132764 size-medium\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/salo-series-PDH-party-pic-800x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pot d'Huile's infused olive oil was a popular guest at Yana Gilbuena's Horno Buena kamayan feast. \u003ccite>(mymilligram.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>SF has a ways to go before we can plunk down at a cannabis café and order avocado toast with 3mg of cannabis-infused olive oil drizzled over it — with current California Department of Health regulations, we can’t even add CBD oil from hemp — but if you want to see it all happen, now is the time to get involved.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132768\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132768\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/bbw-oysters-800x570.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"570\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Guests could finish freshly shucked oysters with cannabis herb oil at Big Bad Wolf's third anniversary party. \u003ccite>(mymilligram.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>In the meantime, here are some of the inspiring women to watch who are leading and shaping our local cannabis culinary scene, from chefs to event hosts to content creators — meet the makers of our future canna restaurant industry.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132770\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132770\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/thu-infused-dessert-sous-weed-800x1067.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1067\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dessert at a collaborative Thursday Infused night with Sous Weed . \u003ccite>(mymilligram.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Coreen Carroll: \u003c/b>\u003ca href=\"https://cannaisseurseries.com\">\u003cb>The Cannaisseur Series\u003c/b>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132772\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132772\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/cannaisseurseries_094_rgb_Castro-800x533.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Chef Coreen Carroll keeps many things lit at her Cannaisseur Series events. \u003ccite>(Ashleigh Castro)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>A trailblazer in SF's cannabis dinner scene, nothing beats the party vibe and lively, diverse crowd of a Cannaisseur Series dinner or brunch. Chef Carroll loves to feed her guests (no one goes home hungry), and with her husband Ryan Bush, they create and plan an entire experience — from the theme (speakeasy? Oktoberfest?) to the arc of cannabis consumption, with thoughtful infused dishes and cannabis pairings, designed to take their guests on an immersive journey (read this Bay Area Bites \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/124226/underground-cannabis-dinners-are-creating-quite-a-buzz-in-the-bay-area-and-wine-is-no-longer-the-primary-food-pairing\">recap\u003c/a> for a detailed look at one of their past dinners).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Their team is additionally offering a variety of educational culinary workshops, from cannabis and cheese pairings, to oysters, or chocolate and wine, plus cooking demos. Carroll is also celebrating the recent launch of \u003ca href=\"http://yayedibles.com\">\u003ci>Edibles: Small Bites for the Modern Cannabis Kitchen\u003c/i>\u003c/a>, a cookbook she co-authored with Stephanie Hua, creator of \u003ca href=\"https://getmellows.com\">Mellows\u003c/a> (gourmet infused marshmallows); they met at the San Francisco Cooking School, and are experienced guides who teach inspiring ways to cook with cannabis.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Get on the party train: \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/cannaisseurseries/\">@cannaisseurseries\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Haejin Chun: \u003c/b>\u003ca href=\"http://bigbadwolfsf.com\">\u003cb>Big Bad Wolf\u003c/b>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132760\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132760\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/haej-meat-cones-800x1201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1201\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Big Bad Wolf's Haejin Chun shows her guests she loves them with meat cones. \u003ccite>(mymilligram.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Here’s how Haej kicked off her third anniversary party for Big Bad Wolf, her pop-up event series: with yuzu-habanero hot sauce and cannabis-infused mignonette over freshly shucked oysters, followed by passed apps of shrimp cocktail with feisty gochujang cocktail sauce, meat cones loaded with salumi from Lucca Ravioli Co., and colorful Bloom Farms vapes on trays. The finale of savory rice porridge was welcomed after the night of revelry.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There is an exuberance in Haej’s kitchen and cooking, a celebration of her Korean roots (she’s first generation Korean-American) and her love of community, with added ingredients of hip-hop, feminism, playful swagger, and heart. I love all the personal touches — she really gives so much of herself in every event — all the way to gift bags with little jars of her kimchee and a heartfelt thank you note. She is evolving at the speed of a comet — her sold-out gatherings keep getting dialed up, so jump on tickets as soon as they’re released (next one is March 22, but is a non-consumption dinner).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Get a behind-the-scenes look at her thought process at \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/bigbadwolfsf/\">@bigbadwolfsf\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Allison Kosta and Devika Maskey: \u003c/b>\u003ca href=\"http://tsosonoma.com\">\u003cb>TSO Sonoma\u003c/b>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132759\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132759\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/TSO-ladies-herban-romance-800x1201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1201\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">TSO Sonoma's Allison Kosta and Devika Maskey at their Herban Romance event on Valentine's Day. \u003ccite>(mymilligram.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>For a truly epicurean experience, it’s tough to top the well-produced and sophisticated events from TSO Sonoma, which celebrate Northern California cuisine, cannabis, wine, wellness, and community in gorgeous settings, from urban wineries to photo studios to stylish Wine Country homes. Both Kosta and Maskey have Northern California roots and a deep background in wine, which all comes across in these gatherings that celebrate NorCal lifestyle and culture.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>These multi-course affairs include cannabis pairings, Wine Country chefs, live music, education, and access to their Awakening vaporizer pen, which is part of a full line launching soon. Guests practically float when leaving their thoughtful and abundant events. Become a \u003ca href=\"http://tsosonoma.com/become-a-member/\">member\u003c/a> of their TSOCIAL Club (it’s free) to receive event invitations, and be the first to know about their upcoming product launches and subscription box.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>More at \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/tso.sonoma/\">@tso.sonoma\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Jamie Evans: \u003c/b>\u003ca href=\"https://www.theherbsomm.com\">\u003cb>The Herb Somm\u003c/b>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132758\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132758\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/jamie-herb-somm-800x1201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1201\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The luminous Jamie Evans at her holiday event. \u003ccite>(mymilligram.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Another consummate event host with a background in the wine industry is Jamie Evans, known for her exploration of pairing cannabis terpenes (the aromatic compounds in cannabis and many plants) with wine. 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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>She’s also a prolific content creator, sending out her Herb Somm newsletter with cannabis product reviews, recipes, and wellness tips, and be sure to follow her at \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/theherbsomm/\">@theherbsomm\u003c/a>. She’s hard at work on an upcoming book (due to come out this fall via Fair Winds Press, an imprint of Quarto Publishing Group), so she’s paused her events at the moment, but will be back this summer.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Yana Gilbuena: \u003c/b>\u003ca href=\"http://saloseries.com\">\u003cb>SALO Series\u003c/b>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132917\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132917\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/salo-yana-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Yana Gilbuena in her happy place. \u003ccite>(Celeste Noche )\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>San Francisco is lucky to have itinerant chef Gilbuena cooling her jets and nesting in the 415 after completing her international Filipino pop-up dinner tour, the SALO Series. She started in Bushwick, and then hosted dinners in our 50 states in 52 weeks, as well as all eight provinces in Canada. She celebrates the cuisine of her native Visayas region in the central Philippines at elaborate kamayan feasts, where guests gather to eat communally with their hands over tables covered with banana leaves, laden with her soulful dishes that integrate local ingredients.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Her self-published and fundraised cookbook, \u003ci>No Forks Given\u003c/i>, just came out about her series and experiences cooking across America, with recipes. In SF, she’s collaborating with local cannabis brands and products and serving infused feasts with fellow chefs—get ready for upcoming events to celebrate her book release.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>More at \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/saloseries/\">@saloseries\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Monica Lo: \u003c/b>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sousweed.com\">\u003cb>Sous Weed\u003c/b>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132756\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132756\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/MonicaLo_Photographer_1920x1920-800x800.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/MonicaLo_Photographer_1920x1920-800x800.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/MonicaLo_Photographer_1920x1920-160x160.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/MonicaLo_Photographer_1920x1920-768x768.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/MonicaLo_Photographer_1920x1920-1020x1020.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/MonicaLo_Photographer_1920x1920-1200x1200.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/MonicaLo_Photographer_1920x1920-32x32.jpg 32w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/MonicaLo_Photographer_1920x1920-50x50.jpg 50w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/MonicaLo_Photographer_1920x1920-64x64.jpg 64w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/MonicaLo_Photographer_1920x1920-96x96.jpg 96w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/MonicaLo_Photographer_1920x1920-128x128.jpg 128w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Monica Lo of Sous Weed in action mode. \u003ccite>(Sean Amador)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cp>As Dennis and Ann Tussey sifted through the burned wreckage of their Fountaingrove restaurant after the 2017 wildfires, the one thing they knew for sure — maybe the only thing — was that they’d reopen. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When and where were still up in the air, but the dream of welcoming longtime customers, friends and family back to their restaurant, Sweet T’s, would become their driving force over the last 17 months.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>After more than $1 million in renovations to a former Denny’s in Windsor, their restaurant will finally reopen Thursday (March 7) in its new home.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132904\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/KP0304_SWEET2_908277-1024x667.jpg\" alt=\"Sweet T's owner Dennis Tussey talks with customers, Monday, March 4, 2019 during a soft opening of the restaurant's new location in Windsor.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-132904\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/KP0304_SWEET2_908277-1024x667.jpg 1024w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/KP0304_SWEET2_908277-1024x667-160x104.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/KP0304_SWEET2_908277-1024x667-800x521.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/KP0304_SWEET2_908277-1024x667-768x500.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/KP0304_SWEET2_908277-1024x667-1020x664.jpg 1020w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sweet T's owner Dennis Tussey talks with customers, Monday, March 4, 2019 during a soft opening of the restaurant's new location in Windsor. \u003ccite>(Kent Porter / The Press Democrat)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“It took us a couple months just to get our minds around what we could do, but it was never a question in our mind that we would reopen,” Dennis Tussey said Friday as hundreds of well-wishers poured into the space for a preview. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The couple secured a lease in a shopping center on Brooks Road South in Windsor soon after the fires. Though the opening date was pushed back several times from summer 2018 to fall, and finally to March, the preview was both a homecoming and closure to many painful memories of the fire. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Tonight was like a family reunion rather than opening a restaurant,” said Tussey. “These are customers who helped us rebuild. Now, we finally get to see them again in a normal environment.” \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132907\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/KP0304_SWEET7_908275-1024x636.jpg\" alt=\"The bar is packed during a soft opening for Sweet T's in Windsor, Monday, March 4, 2019.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"636\" class=\"size-full wp-image-132907\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/KP0304_SWEET7_908275-1024x636.jpg 1024w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/KP0304_SWEET7_908275-1024x636-160x99.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/KP0304_SWEET7_908275-1024x636-800x497.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/KP0304_SWEET7_908275-1024x636-768x477.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/KP0304_SWEET7_908275-1024x636-1020x634.jpg 1020w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The bar is packed during a soft opening for Sweet T's in Windsor, Monday, March 4, 2019. \u003ccite>(Kent Porter / The Press Democrat)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Lines queued around Tussey throughout the night as he gave hugs and handshakes to fans of the original restaurant. As he made his way through the room, he pointed out myriad features of the new space — the smoker, the wrap-around porch and the hundreds of small details he and Ann had carefully considered in the rebuild.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Insurance money from the fires covered the cost of renovating the 3,700-square-foot restaurant in Windsor, according to Tussey. The large bar area, spacious tables and enclosed outdoor dining space make it feel larger, though Tussey said the footprint is exactly the same as the Fountaingrove location. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It took us a little longer than we imagined. The remodel was much more extensive than we understood,” said Tussey. “I think it’s going to be a better location. (Fountaingrove) was special, but for visibility this is better. It’s new, the decor is even more attractive.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132908\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/KP0304_SWEET5_908272-1024x617.jpg\" alt=\"Sweet T's bartender Missy Lorenzen mixes drinks, Monday, March 4, 2019 during a soft opening of the restaurant's new location in Windsor. \" width=\"1024\" height=\"617\" class=\"size-full wp-image-132908\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/KP0304_SWEET5_908272-1024x617.jpg 1024w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/KP0304_SWEET5_908272-1024x617-160x96.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/KP0304_SWEET5_908272-1024x617-800x482.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/KP0304_SWEET5_908272-1024x617-768x463.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/KP0304_SWEET5_908272-1024x617-1020x615.jpg 1020w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sweet T's bartender Missy Lorenzen mixes drinks, Monday, March 4, 2019 during a soft opening of the restaurant's new location in Windsor. \u003ccite>(Kent Porter / The Press Democrat)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Of the handful of restaurants that were destroyed in the wildfires, Tussey’s is the first to reopen, a fact he’s proud of. Willi’s Wine Bar, which also perished in the 2017 fires, is \u003ca href=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/biteclub/willis-wine-bar-grossmans-noshery-opening-dates-announced/\">slated to reopen in the Town & Country Shopping Center in east Santa Rosa in early May\u003c/a>. Others do not yet have timelines or will not reopen.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Longtime customer Joyce Coletti, who lost her home on Vintage Circle in the fires, was emotional when discussing why she and her husband Ed attended the preview. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We came by a couple weeks ago and Ann (Tussey) was here. It felt like ‘Oh, it’s okay now,’” she said, gently touching her hands to her heart and smiling. “She knows what it’s like for us.” \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132905\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/KP0304_SWEET4_908273-1024x679.jpg\" alt=\"Sweet T's George Ah Chin talks with customers, Monday, March 4, 2019 during a soft opening of the restaurant's new location in Windsor.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"679\" class=\"size-full wp-image-132905\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/KP0304_SWEET4_908273-1024x679.jpg 1024w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/KP0304_SWEET4_908273-1024x679-160x106.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/KP0304_SWEET4_908273-1024x679-800x530.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/KP0304_SWEET4_908273-1024x679-768x509.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/KP0304_SWEET4_908273-1024x679-1020x676.jpg 1020w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sweet T's George Ah Chin talks with customers, Monday, March 4, 2019 during a soft opening of the restaurant's new location in Windsor. \u003ccite>(Kent Porter / The Press Democrat)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“It was a mutual love fest,” said her husband. He added that their dog, Sam, was probably the one who most missed the old restaurant. “George used to feed him scraps,” he said of the longtime Sweet T’s pitmaster. The couple relocated to a quiet cul-de-sac in the Junior College neighborhood, but still miss what they refer to as their “home” just behind the old restaurant.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Wes Shirley sat with his wife and other regulars in a booth with nibbles of new and old menu items piled on the table including pork nachos, tri tip, mac and cheese and fried chicken sliders. Shirley, who said he visited the old restaurant two to three times a week, also lost a home in the fires. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We ate everything off the old menu because it was comforting,” he said. “Thank goodness they are back.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132910\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/KP0304_SWEET6_908274-1024x688-1.jpg\" alt=\"Drinks, including wine and a Guilty Pleasure, middle, are carried to customers at Sweet T's in Windsor, Monday, March 4, 2019.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"688\" class=\"size-full wp-image-132910\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/KP0304_SWEET6_908274-1024x688-1.jpg 1024w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/KP0304_SWEET6_908274-1024x688-1-160x108.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/KP0304_SWEET6_908274-1024x688-1-800x538.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/KP0304_SWEET6_908274-1024x688-1-768x516.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/KP0304_SWEET6_908274-1024x688-1-1020x685.jpg 1020w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Drinks, including wine and a Guilty Pleasure, middle, are carried to customers at Sweet T's in Windsor, Monday, March 4, 2019. \u003ccite>(Kent Porter / The Press Democrat)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Tussey said that customers demanded they keep the Southern-inspired menu the same, with richly smoked and barbecued meats, creamy mac and cheese, shrimp grits, fried chicken and key lime pie. Additions to the menu include beef sliders.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I’m so beyond excited for the two of them who have worked so hard to put this back together,” said Dennis Tussey’s daughter, Jennifer Tussey, who attended the opening with her husband. “Seeing photos of them (Dennis and Ann) viewing the old property shows how affected they were. There was a lot of thought, and they considered quite a few different directions.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Kenneth Minton said he celebrated several birthdays and special occasions at the former location and was planning to bring his sister, who lives out of town, to the new restaurant for her favorite fried chicken sandwich. “Windsor is really gaining something. We had my sister’s farewell dinner here because she wanted their fried chicken. She’s already told me her order when she comes back home,” said Minton, who lives in Windsor.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132906\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/KP0305_SWEET1_908278-1024x588.jpg\" alt=\"During a soft opening for Sweet T's in Windsor, Monday, March 4, 2019 the chefs and servers prepare meals for their customers.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"588\" class=\"size-full wp-image-132906\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/KP0305_SWEET1_908278-1024x588.jpg 1024w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/KP0305_SWEET1_908278-1024x588-160x92.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/KP0305_SWEET1_908278-1024x588-800x459.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/KP0305_SWEET1_908278-1024x588-768x441.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/KP0305_SWEET1_908278-1024x588-1020x586.jpg 1020w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">During a soft opening for Sweet T's in Windsor, Monday, March 4, 2019 the chefs and servers prepare meals for their customers. \u003ccite>(Kent Porter / The Press Democrat)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>As someone who knows the heartbreak of losing a restaurant, Tussey said restaurateurs in the Barlow and west Sonoma County who lost their businesses in last week’s flood face a difficult road ahead.\u003cbr>\n[emailsignup newslettername='food' align='right']\u003cbr>\n“My heart just goes out to them. 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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Tonight was like a family reunion rather than opening a restaurant,” said Tussey. “These are customers who helped us rebuild. Now, we finally get to see them again in a normal environment.” \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132907\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/KP0304_SWEET7_908275-1024x636.jpg\" alt=\"The bar is packed during a soft opening for Sweet T's in Windsor, Monday, March 4, 2019.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"636\" class=\"size-full wp-image-132907\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/KP0304_SWEET7_908275-1024x636.jpg 1024w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/KP0304_SWEET7_908275-1024x636-160x99.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/KP0304_SWEET7_908275-1024x636-800x497.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/KP0304_SWEET7_908275-1024x636-768x477.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/KP0304_SWEET7_908275-1024x636-1020x634.jpg 1020w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The bar is packed during a soft opening for Sweet T's in Windsor, Monday, March 4, 2019. \u003ccite>(Kent Porter / The Press Democrat)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Lines queued around Tussey throughout the night as he gave hugs and handshakes to fans of the original restaurant. As he made his way through the room, he pointed out myriad features of the new space — the smoker, the wrap-around porch and the hundreds of small details he and Ann had carefully considered in the rebuild.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Insurance money from the fires covered the cost of renovating the 3,700-square-foot restaurant in Windsor, according to Tussey. The large bar area, spacious tables and enclosed outdoor dining space make it feel larger, though Tussey said the footprint is exactly the same as the Fountaingrove location. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It took us a little longer than we imagined. The remodel was much more extensive than we understood,” said Tussey. “I think it’s going to be a better location. (Fountaingrove) was special, but for visibility this is better. It’s new, the decor is even more attractive.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132908\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/KP0304_SWEET5_908272-1024x617.jpg\" alt=\"Sweet T's bartender Missy Lorenzen mixes drinks, Monday, March 4, 2019 during a soft opening of the restaurant's new location in Windsor. \" width=\"1024\" height=\"617\" class=\"size-full wp-image-132908\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/KP0304_SWEET5_908272-1024x617.jpg 1024w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/KP0304_SWEET5_908272-1024x617-160x96.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/KP0304_SWEET5_908272-1024x617-800x482.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/KP0304_SWEET5_908272-1024x617-768x463.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/KP0304_SWEET5_908272-1024x617-1020x615.jpg 1020w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sweet T's bartender Missy Lorenzen mixes drinks, Monday, March 4, 2019 during a soft opening of the restaurant's new location in Windsor. \u003ccite>(Kent Porter / The Press Democrat)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Of the handful of restaurants that were destroyed in the wildfires, Tussey’s is the first to reopen, a fact he’s proud of. Willi’s Wine Bar, which also perished in the 2017 fires, is \u003ca href=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/biteclub/willis-wine-bar-grossmans-noshery-opening-dates-announced/\">slated to reopen in the Town & Country Shopping Center in east Santa Rosa in early May\u003c/a>. Others do not yet have timelines or will not reopen.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Longtime customer Joyce Coletti, who lost her home on Vintage Circle in the fires, was emotional when discussing why she and her husband Ed attended the preview. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We came by a couple weeks ago and Ann (Tussey) was here. It felt like ‘Oh, it’s okay now,’” she said, gently touching her hands to her heart and smiling. “She knows what it’s like for us.” \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132905\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/KP0304_SWEET4_908273-1024x679.jpg\" alt=\"Sweet T's George Ah Chin talks with customers, Monday, March 4, 2019 during a soft opening of the restaurant's new location in Windsor.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"679\" class=\"size-full wp-image-132905\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/KP0304_SWEET4_908273-1024x679.jpg 1024w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/KP0304_SWEET4_908273-1024x679-160x106.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/KP0304_SWEET4_908273-1024x679-800x530.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/KP0304_SWEET4_908273-1024x679-768x509.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/KP0304_SWEET4_908273-1024x679-1020x676.jpg 1020w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sweet T's George Ah Chin talks with customers, Monday, March 4, 2019 during a soft opening of the restaurant's new location in Windsor. \u003ccite>(Kent Porter / The Press Democrat)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“It was a mutual love fest,” said her husband. He added that their dog, Sam, was probably the one who most missed the old restaurant. “George used to feed him scraps,” he said of the longtime Sweet T’s pitmaster. The couple relocated to a quiet cul-de-sac in the Junior College neighborhood, but still miss what they refer to as their “home” just behind the old restaurant.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Wes Shirley sat with his wife and other regulars in a booth with nibbles of new and old menu items piled on the table including pork nachos, tri tip, mac and cheese and fried chicken sliders. Shirley, who said he visited the old restaurant two to three times a week, also lost a home in the fires. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We ate everything off the old menu because it was comforting,” he said. “Thank goodness they are back.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132910\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/KP0304_SWEET6_908274-1024x688-1.jpg\" alt=\"Drinks, including wine and a Guilty Pleasure, middle, are carried to customers at Sweet T's in Windsor, Monday, March 4, 2019.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"688\" class=\"size-full wp-image-132910\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/KP0304_SWEET6_908274-1024x688-1.jpg 1024w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/KP0304_SWEET6_908274-1024x688-1-160x108.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/KP0304_SWEET6_908274-1024x688-1-800x538.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/KP0304_SWEET6_908274-1024x688-1-768x516.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/KP0304_SWEET6_908274-1024x688-1-1020x685.jpg 1020w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Drinks, including wine and a Guilty Pleasure, middle, are carried to customers at Sweet T's in Windsor, Monday, March 4, 2019. \u003ccite>(Kent Porter / The Press Democrat)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Tussey said that customers demanded they keep the Southern-inspired menu the same, with richly smoked and barbecued meats, creamy mac and cheese, shrimp grits, fried chicken and key lime pie. Additions to the menu include beef sliders.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I’m so beyond excited for the two of them who have worked so hard to put this back together,” said Dennis Tussey’s daughter, Jennifer Tussey, who attended the opening with her husband. “Seeing photos of them (Dennis and Ann) viewing the old property shows how affected they were. There was a lot of thought, and they considered quite a few different directions.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Kenneth Minton said he celebrated several birthdays and special occasions at the former location and was planning to bring his sister, who lives out of town, to the new restaurant for her favorite fried chicken sandwich. “Windsor is really gaining something. We had my sister’s farewell dinner here because she wanted their fried chicken. She’s already told me her order when she comes back home,” said Minton, who lives in Windsor.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132906\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/KP0305_SWEET1_908278-1024x588.jpg\" alt=\"During a soft opening for Sweet T's in Windsor, Monday, March 4, 2019 the chefs and servers prepare meals for their customers.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"588\" class=\"size-full wp-image-132906\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/KP0305_SWEET1_908278-1024x588.jpg 1024w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/KP0305_SWEET1_908278-1024x588-160x92.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/KP0305_SWEET1_908278-1024x588-800x459.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/KP0305_SWEET1_908278-1024x588-768x441.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/KP0305_SWEET1_908278-1024x588-1020x586.jpg 1020w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">During a soft opening for Sweet T's in Windsor, Monday, March 4, 2019 the chefs and servers prepare meals for their customers. \u003ccite>(Kent Porter / The Press Democrat)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>As someone who knows the heartbreak of losing a restaurant, Tussey said restaurateurs in the Barlow and west Sonoma County who lost their businesses in last week’s flood face a difficult road ahead.\u003cbr>\n\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cp>Every morning at around 5 a.m., Armando Ibarra wakes up in the back of his van. He's been living there for the last couple of years. On his dashboard rests a holy candle. A rosary hangs from the rearview mirror.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Ibarra walks over to his job, at a chain hotel near San Francisco's airport. He says at least he can wash up there. \"I take a shower, drink my coffee, smoke a cigarette and ready to work.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132836\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-132836\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/img_0012_custom-bb7545dad411e82590f37f8c9c209436e46ecdca-e1551905378333.jpg\" alt=\"Armando Ibarra, a hotel restaurant worker in San Francisco, lives out of his van to save money — and to avoid an hours-long commute from San Jose. A holy candle rests on his dashboard; a rosary hangs from the rearview mirror.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1439\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Armando Ibarra, a hotel restaurant worker in San Francisco, lives out of his van to save money — and to avoid an hours-long commute from San Jose. A holy candle rests on his dashboard; a rosary hangs from the rearview mirror. \u003ccite>(Jasmine Garsd/NPR)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The hotel restaurant where Ibarra works as a food runner boasts creative, artisanal and healthy meals. People in the San Francisco Bay Area are known for being foodies (the city now has the \u003ca href=\"https://abc7news.com/food/record-breaking-year-for-michelin-starred-restaurants-in-san-francisco/4792454/\">most Michelin three-star restaurants\u003c/a> in the U.S.).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But behind kitchen doors, tension has been stewing for years: Service industry workers like Ibarra say they can no longer afford to live in the Bay Area on their wages. And restaurant owners say the high cost of life has made it hard to retain staff, and even to stay in business.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The Bay Area is notoriously expensive. As the tech industry grows, rents have soared. A one-bedroom apartment costs well over $3,000 a month. The minimum wage just went up to \u003ca href=\"https://sfgov.org/olse/minimum-wage-ordinance-mwo\">$15 an hour\u003c/a>, but the cost of living also keeps rising.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Ibarra makes around $15 an hour. He used to commute from neighboring San Jose, one of the most expensive cities in the country. He paid $800 a month for a room, but just slept there.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When traffic was bad, the drive back from work could take as much as three hours. \"You would go bumper-to-bumper, bumper-to-bumper sometimes. You get crazy,\" Ibarra says.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>He considered renting near work. But he couldn't afford it. He figured he was already spending as much as four hours a day in the car, so he might as well just sleep there.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The plight of low-wage workers like Ibarra is affecting the restaurant business. Just last year, \u003ca href=\"https://sf.eater.com/2017/9/22/16352884/restaurants-bars-closed-fall-2018-san-francisco-bay-area\">several high-profile eateries shut down.\u003c/a> One of them was Camino, known for its wood-fired cuisine. Co-owner Allison Hopelain says the restaurant took a major hit when its chef moved to Seattle because he couldn't afford to live in the Bay Area.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"[He] felt like he would have better opportunities there in terms of opening his own place, buying a home,\" Hopelain says. She says things started unraveling when he left. Last year, after about a decade in business, \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfchronicle.com/restaurants/article/Say-goodbye-to-Camino-a-restaurant-too-special-13455156.php\">Camino closed\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Hopelain went on to open The Kebabery in Oakland. It's a small, cafeteria-style joint. You just pick your food and find a table. She says it's a much more affordable business model, but she also thinks it's what a lot of customers want.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Decades ago, eating out was a special occasion, but these days Hopelain says people want to grab a quick, affordable bite of good food, and head back to their lives.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132835\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 640px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-132835\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/kitchen-1_custom-618f38170402def5c8b8bade8e884996486b4922.jpg\" alt=\"Allison Hopelain, owner of The Kebabery in Oakland, Calif., says the cafeteria-style restaurant reflects the changing tastes of customers who now want to grab a quick, affordable meal and head back to their lives.\" width=\"640\" height=\"623\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/kitchen-1_custom-618f38170402def5c8b8bade8e884996486b4922.jpg 640w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/kitchen-1_custom-618f38170402def5c8b8bade8e884996486b4922-160x156.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/kitchen-1_custom-618f38170402def5c8b8bade8e884996486b4922-32x32.jpg 32w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/kitchen-1_custom-618f38170402def5c8b8bade8e884996486b4922-50x50.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Allison Hopelain, owner of The Kebabery in Oakland, Calif., says the cafeteria-style restaurant reflects the changing tastes of customers who now want to grab a quick, affordable meal and head back to their lives. \u003ccite>(Allison Hopelain/Courtesy of The Kebabery)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>A few minutes north of Oakland, Peter Levitt says his restaurant, with waiters, hosts and food runners, is part of a dying breed. \"Your old diners with booths and breakfast and lunch table service. It's over,\" he says.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Saul's, a Jewish deli, is a landmark in Berkeley near the University of California campus. Professors and locals hold meetings in the cozy booths over bagels, blintzes, smoked fish and a warm matzo ball soup.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132837\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-132837\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/p1040091_custom-0e51e2198ae4bb82ec24dbb3bfbfd3994b611270.jpg\" alt=\"Peter Levitt, owner of Saul's, a Jewish deli in Berkeley, says that as the minimum wage and housing prices climb, "the menu prices have to go up, because you have to pay more to retain your labor force."\" width=\"1000\" height=\"605\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/p1040091_custom-0e51e2198ae4bb82ec24dbb3bfbfd3994b611270.jpg 1000w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/p1040091_custom-0e51e2198ae4bb82ec24dbb3bfbfd3994b611270-160x97.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/p1040091_custom-0e51e2198ae4bb82ec24dbb3bfbfd3994b611270-800x484.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/p1040091_custom-0e51e2198ae4bb82ec24dbb3bfbfd3994b611270-768x465.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Peter Levitt, owner of Saul's, a Jewish deli in Berkeley, says that as the minimum wage and housing prices climb, \"the menu prices have to go up, because you have to pay more to retain your labor force.\" \u003ccite>(Emunah Hauser/Courtesy of Saul's Deli)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Saul's was \u003ca href=\"http://www.saulsdeli.com/peter-karen\">established in the 1980s\u003c/a> and Levitt has seen a change in the cost of living here unfold before his own eyes. With workers getting pushed out of the Bay Area, he says, \"we've seen our staff coming from further and further away.\" One of his cooks sleeps at his extended family's house nearby, during work days, to shorten his commute.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Levitt says Saul's might have to adapt to the changing times. \"As minimum wages go up, and particularly as housing prices go up, the menu prices have to go up, because you have to pay more to retain your labor force,\" he says. \"And at some point maybe there won't be enough clientele out there to pay the cost of table service to sustain this kind of restaurant.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Some restaurants in the area are even turning to automation. Located in San Francisco's Financial District, Creator offers burgers created by local celebrity chefs.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But the burgers are \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2018/08/24/640511068/fad-or-the-future-robot-made-burgers-wow-the-crowds-in-san-francisco\">made by a giant robot\u003c/a> that slices the brioche bun, grates the cheese and cuts the tomatoes. The end result: a $6 burger.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132839\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1600px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-132839\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/creator-device-buns-4dea23bb9133bab676b9011338f334e1d2b0828c-s1600-c85.jpg\" alt=\"The burger-making robot at Creator, an automated restaurant in San Francisco.\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/creator-device-buns-4dea23bb9133bab676b9011338f334e1d2b0828c-s1600-c85.jpg 1600w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/creator-device-buns-4dea23bb9133bab676b9011338f334e1d2b0828c-s1600-c85-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/creator-device-buns-4dea23bb9133bab676b9011338f334e1d2b0828c-s1600-c85-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/creator-device-buns-4dea23bb9133bab676b9011338f334e1d2b0828c-s1600-c85-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/creator-device-buns-4dea23bb9133bab676b9011338f334e1d2b0828c-s1600-c85-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/creator-device-buns-4dea23bb9133bab676b9011338f334e1d2b0828c-s1600-c85-1200x900.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The burger-making robot at Creator, an automated restaurant in San Francisco. \u003ccite>(Aubrie Prick/Courtesy of Creator.)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Alex Vardakostas grew up flipping patties at his parents' restaurant, a burger joint in a little California surf town. 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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>Every morning at around 5 a.m., Armando Ibarra wakes up in the back of his van. He's been living there for the last couple of years. On his dashboard rests a holy candle. A rosary hangs from the rearview mirror.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Ibarra walks over to his job, at a chain hotel near San Francisco's airport. He says at least he can wash up there. \"I take a shower, drink my coffee, smoke a cigarette and ready to work.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132836\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-132836\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/img_0012_custom-bb7545dad411e82590f37f8c9c209436e46ecdca-e1551905378333.jpg\" alt=\"Armando Ibarra, a hotel restaurant worker in San Francisco, lives out of his van to save money — and to avoid an hours-long commute from San Jose. A holy candle rests on his dashboard; a rosary hangs from the rearview mirror.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1439\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Armando Ibarra, a hotel restaurant worker in San Francisco, lives out of his van to save money — and to avoid an hours-long commute from San Jose. A holy candle rests on his dashboard; a rosary hangs from the rearview mirror. \u003ccite>(Jasmine Garsd/NPR)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The hotel restaurant where Ibarra works as a food runner boasts creative, artisanal and healthy meals. People in the San Francisco Bay Area are known for being foodies (the city now has the \u003ca href=\"https://abc7news.com/food/record-breaking-year-for-michelin-starred-restaurants-in-san-francisco/4792454/\">most Michelin three-star restaurants\u003c/a> in the U.S.).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But behind kitchen doors, tension has been stewing for years: Service industry workers like Ibarra say they can no longer afford to live in the Bay Area on their wages. And restaurant owners say the high cost of life has made it hard to retain staff, and even to stay in business.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The Bay Area is notoriously expensive. As the tech industry grows, rents have soared. A one-bedroom apartment costs well over $3,000 a month. The minimum wage just went up to \u003ca href=\"https://sfgov.org/olse/minimum-wage-ordinance-mwo\">$15 an hour\u003c/a>, but the cost of living also keeps rising.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Ibarra makes around $15 an hour. He used to commute from neighboring San Jose, one of the most expensive cities in the country. He paid $800 a month for a room, but just slept there.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When traffic was bad, the drive back from work could take as much as three hours. \"You would go bumper-to-bumper, bumper-to-bumper sometimes. You get crazy,\" Ibarra says.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>He considered renting near work. But he couldn't afford it. He figured he was already spending as much as four hours a day in the car, so he might as well just sleep there.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The plight of low-wage workers like Ibarra is affecting the restaurant business. Just last year, \u003ca href=\"https://sf.eater.com/2017/9/22/16352884/restaurants-bars-closed-fall-2018-san-francisco-bay-area\">several high-profile eateries shut down.\u003c/a> One of them was Camino, known for its wood-fired cuisine. Co-owner Allison Hopelain says the restaurant took a major hit when its chef moved to Seattle because he couldn't afford to live in the Bay Area.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"[He] felt like he would have better opportunities there in terms of opening his own place, buying a home,\" Hopelain says. She says things started unraveling when he left. Last year, after about a decade in business, \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfchronicle.com/restaurants/article/Say-goodbye-to-Camino-a-restaurant-too-special-13455156.php\">Camino closed\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Hopelain went on to open The Kebabery in Oakland. It's a small, cafeteria-style joint. You just pick your food and find a table. She says it's a much more affordable business model, but she also thinks it's what a lot of customers want.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Decades ago, eating out was a special occasion, but these days Hopelain says people want to grab a quick, affordable bite of good food, and head back to their lives.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132835\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 640px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-132835\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/kitchen-1_custom-618f38170402def5c8b8bade8e884996486b4922.jpg\" alt=\"Allison Hopelain, owner of The Kebabery in Oakland, Calif., says the cafeteria-style restaurant reflects the changing tastes of customers who now want to grab a quick, affordable meal and head back to their lives.\" width=\"640\" height=\"623\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/kitchen-1_custom-618f38170402def5c8b8bade8e884996486b4922.jpg 640w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/kitchen-1_custom-618f38170402def5c8b8bade8e884996486b4922-160x156.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/kitchen-1_custom-618f38170402def5c8b8bade8e884996486b4922-32x32.jpg 32w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/kitchen-1_custom-618f38170402def5c8b8bade8e884996486b4922-50x50.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Allison Hopelain, owner of The Kebabery in Oakland, Calif., says the cafeteria-style restaurant reflects the changing tastes of customers who now want to grab a quick, affordable meal and head back to their lives. \u003ccite>(Allison Hopelain/Courtesy of The Kebabery)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>A few minutes north of Oakland, Peter Levitt says his restaurant, with waiters, hosts and food runners, is part of a dying breed. \"Your old diners with booths and breakfast and lunch table service. It's over,\" he says.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Saul's, a Jewish deli, is a landmark in Berkeley near the University of California campus. Professors and locals hold meetings in the cozy booths over bagels, blintzes, smoked fish and a warm matzo ball soup.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132837\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-132837\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/p1040091_custom-0e51e2198ae4bb82ec24dbb3bfbfd3994b611270.jpg\" alt=\"Peter Levitt, owner of Saul's, a Jewish deli in Berkeley, says that as the minimum wage and housing prices climb, "the menu prices have to go up, because you have to pay more to retain your labor force."\" width=\"1000\" height=\"605\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/p1040091_custom-0e51e2198ae4bb82ec24dbb3bfbfd3994b611270.jpg 1000w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/p1040091_custom-0e51e2198ae4bb82ec24dbb3bfbfd3994b611270-160x97.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/p1040091_custom-0e51e2198ae4bb82ec24dbb3bfbfd3994b611270-800x484.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/p1040091_custom-0e51e2198ae4bb82ec24dbb3bfbfd3994b611270-768x465.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Peter Levitt, owner of Saul's, a Jewish deli in Berkeley, says that as the minimum wage and housing prices climb, \"the menu prices have to go up, because you have to pay more to retain your labor force.\" \u003ccite>(Emunah Hauser/Courtesy of Saul's Deli)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Saul's was \u003ca href=\"http://www.saulsdeli.com/peter-karen\">established in the 1980s\u003c/a> and Levitt has seen a change in the cost of living here unfold before his own eyes. With workers getting pushed out of the Bay Area, he says, \"we've seen our staff coming from further and further away.\" One of his cooks sleeps at his extended family's house nearby, during work days, to shorten his commute.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Levitt says Saul's might have to adapt to the changing times. \"As minimum wages go up, and particularly as housing prices go up, the menu prices have to go up, because you have to pay more to retain your labor force,\" he says. \"And at some point maybe there won't be enough clientele out there to pay the cost of table service to sustain this kind of restaurant.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Some restaurants in the area are even turning to automation. Located in San Francisco's Financial District, Creator offers burgers created by local celebrity chefs.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But the burgers are \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2018/08/24/640511068/fad-or-the-future-robot-made-burgers-wow-the-crowds-in-san-francisco\">made by a giant robot\u003c/a> that slices the brioche bun, grates the cheese and cuts the tomatoes. The end result: a $6 burger.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132839\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1600px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-132839\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/creator-device-buns-4dea23bb9133bab676b9011338f334e1d2b0828c-s1600-c85.jpg\" alt=\"The burger-making robot at Creator, an automated restaurant in San Francisco.\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/creator-device-buns-4dea23bb9133bab676b9011338f334e1d2b0828c-s1600-c85.jpg 1600w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/creator-device-buns-4dea23bb9133bab676b9011338f334e1d2b0828c-s1600-c85-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/creator-device-buns-4dea23bb9133bab676b9011338f334e1d2b0828c-s1600-c85-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/creator-device-buns-4dea23bb9133bab676b9011338f334e1d2b0828c-s1600-c85-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/creator-device-buns-4dea23bb9133bab676b9011338f334e1d2b0828c-s1600-c85-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/creator-device-buns-4dea23bb9133bab676b9011338f334e1d2b0828c-s1600-c85-1200x900.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The burger-making robot at Creator, an automated restaurant in San Francisco. \u003ccite>(Aubrie Prick/Courtesy of Creator.)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Alex Vardakostas grew up flipping patties at his parents' restaurant, a burger joint in a little California surf town. 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"content": "\u003cp>Whether you’re a pastrami fanatic or eat vegetarian, Turner’s Kitchen has some fantastic sandwiches, plus two places for Mardi Gras parties, and start planning a field trip to Marshall for the reopening of Tony’s Seafood from Hog Island Oyster Co.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Visit Turner’s Kitchen for Some of the City’s Most Lovingly Prepared Sandwiches\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.turnerskitchensf.com\">Turner’s Kitchen\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"http://3505%2017th%20St%20B,%20San%20Francisco,%20CA%2094110\">3505 B 17th St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nOpen daily 10:30am–4pm\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132662\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132662\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/turners-wall-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">With one look at the wall, you can see owner Ken Turner has a thing for vegetables and produce. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>There is a definite art to making a good sandwich, and then there’s a certain level of creativity and skill needed to make a truly great sandwich, plus quality ingredients. At \u003ca href=\"http://www.turnerskitchensf.com\">\u003cb>Turner’s Kitchen\u003c/b>\u003c/a> in the Mission, owner Ken Turner has got it all going on. He took over the former Clare’s Deli and opened Turner’s in its place in 2016, keeping Clare’s beloved French Dip on the menu (and fortunately keeping Bryce and Javier in the kitchen!). But the rest of the ever-evolving menu reveals his culinary background (he cooked at Zuni for seven years) and a love of seasonal vegetables, trips to the farmers’ market, making housemade sauces, and more.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you follow \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/turnerskitchensf/\">@turnerskitchensf\u003c/a> on Instagram, you’ll constantly see some of the most delicious-looking (and sounding) combinations he makes for the daily specials, like roasted eggplant, melted Fontina cheese, red sauce, and basil pesto on a toasted ciabatta roll. Or you get some storytelling: “Sandwich special inspired by singing karaoke in Korea Town and eating pierogi at Veselka around 3am in NY. Roast turkey, Munster cheese, wild arugula, house apple sauce (four types of apples, lots of butter, a little cinnamon, cider vinegar), sour cream, roasted garlic and fresh dill on sliced sourdough.” He even suggests chip and drink pairings in his posts.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132660\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132660\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/turners-sandwich-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Liberty Bell special, a California spin on a Philly cheesesteak. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Turner’s is known for their hot pastrami specials: the one pictured here was inspired by Philadelphia cheesesteak sandwiches, but with a little California influence: hot pastrami, melted Havarti (Swiss pictured here), roasted Brussels sprouts (in pastrami fat), sautéed sweet peppers, and lots of caramelized onions. I got there too late in the afternoon to have it on Dutch crunch, but my French roll from Panorama was fresh and held it all together. What a sandwich for $12.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-132661\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/turners-wrap-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">They may adore pastrami at Turner’s, but they also love their daily vegetarian wrap specials, which show a lot of love and care. From a meatless Monday–inspired Indian wrap, to this one: quinoa, roasted sweet potato purée, sautéed sweet peppers, roasted cauliflower, arugula, Gorgonzola, and house buffalo sauce in a spinach wrap — nope, vegetarians, vegans, and healthy eaters do not miss out here. I loved my Dorothy Gene special: avocado, fresh ricotta, roasted sweet potato purée, arugula, poblano peppers, sunflower seeds, fresh lime, and olive oil in a spinach wrap ($10). I just threw in a little piri-piri sauce at home to spike it up, because that’s how I roll. They also do some great soups, and there is always one that is vegetarian.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Winners on their daily menu include the Mission Fig (applewood smoked ham, roast turkey, melted Swiss, arugula, cucumber, and fig-caramelized onion jam on sliced sourdough) and their Gobbler, which comes with smoked turkey, cranberry sauce, mustard-sage stuffing, and melted Brie. $12 for some mighty stellar sandwiches.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A couple things to note: there are a few tables and counters (it’s a tiny spot), but you can always eat your sandwich in the 500 Club next door (and they’ll even deliver it to your bar stool!). Turner’s also just switched over to credit cards only, but you can buy a gift card for $20.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Two Mardi Gras Parties Where the Good Times Will Definitely Roll (and Are Unlimited)\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://albarays.com/\">Alba Ray's\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/u4KfLRMA6Hq\">2293 Mission St, San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTuesday, March 5\u003cbr>\n6pm–11pm\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fat-tuesday-at-alba-rays-tickets-56765335647\">Tickets\u003c/a>: $85\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://albarays.com/bottomless-brunch\">Brunch\u003c/a> Sat–Sun; seatings 10am–2:30pm\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132663\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132663\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/Fat-Tuesday_credit-Charlene-Fernandez-800x800.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Alba Ray's will be celebrating Mardi Gras at brunch for the entire month of March. \u003ccite>(Charlene Fernandez)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>San Francisco may be far from New Orleans, but our love of good food and parties means we don’t like to miss out on any Mardi Gras festivities. This year, \u003ca href=\"https://albarays.com/\">\u003cb>Alba Ray's\u003c/b>\u003c/a> in the Mission is celebrating with a Mardi Gras party, and a monthlong bottomless brunch! Their \u003cb>Fat Tuesday Blowout \u003c/b>will have them turning their dining room into Frenchmen Street, with a live band bumpin' all night and unlimited food, starting with passed hors-d’oeuvres, and then there will be many food stations serving New Orleans favorites, like boudin balls, crawfish boil, jambalaya, fried chicken, beignets, and king cupcakes (and more!). The party runs 6pm–11pm, and your ticket also includes two drink tickets. Let the good times roll!\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Just in case you don’t want the party to stop, every weekend in March, Alba Ray’s will be hosting a \u003ca href=\"https://albarays.com/bottomless-brunch\">\u003cb>Mardi Gras Bottomless Brunch\u003c/b>\u003c/a>, with unlimited food and booze and a live band! You can feast on boudin Benedict, biscuits and gravy, soufflé pancake, and more, plus rosé, frozen Irish coffee, mimosas, and more, just $42 with a 90-minute limit.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Town Hall\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/6fDwuehYcQ52\">342 Howard St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTuesday, March 5\u003cbr>\nBegins at 6pm.\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://townhallsf.com/mardi-gras\">Info/tickets\u003c/a>: $85 + tax/advance; $110/door\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132664\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132664\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/townhall_0906-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Full glasses, full bellies at Town Hall's annual Mardi Gras bash. \u003ccite>(Paige Green)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://townhallsf.com/\">\u003cb>Town Hall\u003c/b>\u003c/a> is celebrating its fifteenth anniversary this year, so you can expect their annual \u003ca href=\"https://townhallsf.com/mardi-gras\">Mardi Gras celebration\u003c/a> is going to be quite the extravaganza (although it always is!). It’s a night of unlimited fun from owners Mitchell and Steven Rosenthal, who really love to host a big party (it runs late). The unlimited food and drink includes Louisiana-style Hurricanes, Abita beer, Leblon caipirinhas, red and white wine, and all-you-can-eat Southern specialties such as a raw bar (uh huh!), fried chicken, jambalaya, gumbo, their famed St. Louis ribs, a crawfish boil, andouille sausage, shrimp 'n grits, buttermilk biscuits, corn bread, and king cake.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There will be live music by The Joe Cohen Show, featuring Wil Blades, and wait until you see the samba dancers (Amor do Samba), plus there are beads, masks, feather boas, and face painting to help get you into the NOLA spirit.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Hog Island Oyster Co. Unveils the Renovated Tony’s Seafood in Marshall\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://tonysseafoodrestaurant.com\">Tony’s Seafood\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/cLZnH2UwVfu\">18863 CA-1, Marshall\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132666\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132666\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/tonys-february2019_0118-800x534.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Historic Tony's Seafood is reopening after a renovation. \u003ccite>(Remy Hale)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Oyster fans love heading up to \u003ca href=\"http://www.hogislandoysters.com\">Hog Island Oyster Co.\u003c/a> on Tomales Bay in Marshall year-round, and about a mile south, the old school \u003ca href=\"http://tonysseafoodrestaurant.com\">\u003cb>Tony’s Seafood\u003c/b>\u003c/a>\u003cb> \u003c/b>has been another favorite for decades, which dates back to 1948! It was originally established by Anton “Tony\" Konatich, a Croatian fisherman hailing from the Isle of Iz, and three generations of the Konatich family ran this seafood joint for 70 years. In 2017, the family reached out to Hog Island co-founders, John Finger and Terry Sawyer, to see if they wanted to buy this venerable family business, and now after months of restoration, the Hog Island team is excited to reopen Tony’s on March 1.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132668\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132668\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/tonys-february2019_0163-800x1199.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1199\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">You'll enjoy the freshest seafood at Tony's Seafood. \u003ccite>(Remy Hale)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Helming the kitchen is chef Matt Shapiro (Marlow & Sons, Wise Sons, Walzwerk, Schmidt’s, Hog Island), also a fisherman and forager, who has been with Hog Island Oyster Co. since 2014. His menu will include classics like fish and chips (AK True Cod), an oyster po’ boy, a Northern California Dungeness crab roll (in season), oysters on the half-shell and barbecued, a crudo, linguine with clams, and a daily “heads and tails” dish, a catch of the day, and some landlubber dishes like a Stemple Creek hamburger with tartar sauce.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132667\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132667\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/tonys-february2019_0150-800x1199.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1199\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tony's has always had a fantastic view of Tomales Bay. \u003ccite>(Remy Hale)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The 96-seat restaurant has a stunning view of Tomales Bay, with a smaller outdoor waterside patio for alfresco dining, plus a waterside dining room is available for private parties (up to 30 guests). Tony’s will continue to be a local hangout and community gathering place, and there will be a Locals’ Night on Fridays, featuring live music and off-menu specials. \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>After they open, winter hours will be Friday–Sunday 11:30am–8pm, along with a series of ticketed dinner events planned for Thursday nights. Spring opening hours will expand to Thursday through Monday 11:30am–8pm in April. Spring can’t get here fast enough.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp> \u003c/p>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>Whether you’re a pastrami fanatic or eat vegetarian, Turner’s Kitchen has some fantastic sandwiches, plus two places for Mardi Gras parties, and start planning a field trip to Marshall for the reopening of Tony’s Seafood from Hog Island Oyster Co.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Visit Turner’s Kitchen for Some of the City’s Most Lovingly Prepared Sandwiches\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.turnerskitchensf.com\">Turner’s Kitchen\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"http://3505%2017th%20St%20B,%20San%20Francisco,%20CA%2094110\">3505 B 17th St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nOpen daily 10:30am–4pm\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132662\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132662\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/turners-wall-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">With one look at the wall, you can see owner Ken Turner has a thing for vegetables and produce. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>There is a definite art to making a good sandwich, and then there’s a certain level of creativity and skill needed to make a truly great sandwich, plus quality ingredients. At \u003ca href=\"http://www.turnerskitchensf.com\">\u003cb>Turner’s Kitchen\u003c/b>\u003c/a> in the Mission, owner Ken Turner has got it all going on. He took over the former Clare’s Deli and opened Turner’s in its place in 2016, keeping Clare’s beloved French Dip on the menu (and fortunately keeping Bryce and Javier in the kitchen!). But the rest of the ever-evolving menu reveals his culinary background (he cooked at Zuni for seven years) and a love of seasonal vegetables, trips to the farmers’ market, making housemade sauces, and more.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you follow \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/turnerskitchensf/\">@turnerskitchensf\u003c/a> on Instagram, you’ll constantly see some of the most delicious-looking (and sounding) combinations he makes for the daily specials, like roasted eggplant, melted Fontina cheese, red sauce, and basil pesto on a toasted ciabatta roll. Or you get some storytelling: “Sandwich special inspired by singing karaoke in Korea Town and eating pierogi at Veselka around 3am in NY. Roast turkey, Munster cheese, wild arugula, house apple sauce (four types of apples, lots of butter, a little cinnamon, cider vinegar), sour cream, roasted garlic and fresh dill on sliced sourdough.” He even suggests chip and drink pairings in his posts.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132660\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132660\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/turners-sandwich-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Liberty Bell special, a California spin on a Philly cheesesteak. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Turner’s is known for their hot pastrami specials: the one pictured here was inspired by Philadelphia cheesesteak sandwiches, but with a little California influence: hot pastrami, melted Havarti (Swiss pictured here), roasted Brussels sprouts (in pastrami fat), sautéed sweet peppers, and lots of caramelized onions. I got there too late in the afternoon to have it on Dutch crunch, but my French roll from Panorama was fresh and held it all together. What a sandwich for $12.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-132661\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/turners-wrap-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">They may adore pastrami at Turner’s, but they also love their daily vegetarian wrap specials, which show a lot of love and care. From a meatless Monday–inspired Indian wrap, to this one: quinoa, roasted sweet potato purée, sautéed sweet peppers, roasted cauliflower, arugula, Gorgonzola, and house buffalo sauce in a spinach wrap — nope, vegetarians, vegans, and healthy eaters do not miss out here. I loved my Dorothy Gene special: avocado, fresh ricotta, roasted sweet potato purée, arugula, poblano peppers, sunflower seeds, fresh lime, and olive oil in a spinach wrap ($10). I just threw in a little piri-piri sauce at home to spike it up, because that’s how I roll. They also do some great soups, and there is always one that is vegetarian.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Winners on their daily menu include the Mission Fig (applewood smoked ham, roast turkey, melted Swiss, arugula, cucumber, and fig-caramelized onion jam on sliced sourdough) and their Gobbler, which comes with smoked turkey, cranberry sauce, mustard-sage stuffing, and melted Brie. $12 for some mighty stellar sandwiches.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A couple things to note: there are a few tables and counters (it’s a tiny spot), but you can always eat your sandwich in the 500 Club next door (and they’ll even deliver it to your bar stool!). Turner’s also just switched over to credit cards only, but you can buy a gift card for $20.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Two Mardi Gras Parties Where the Good Times Will Definitely Roll (and Are Unlimited)\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://albarays.com/\">Alba Ray's\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/u4KfLRMA6Hq\">2293 Mission St, San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTuesday, March 5\u003cbr>\n6pm–11pm\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fat-tuesday-at-alba-rays-tickets-56765335647\">Tickets\u003c/a>: $85\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://albarays.com/bottomless-brunch\">Brunch\u003c/a> Sat–Sun; seatings 10am–2:30pm\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132663\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132663\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/Fat-Tuesday_credit-Charlene-Fernandez-800x800.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Alba Ray's will be celebrating Mardi Gras at brunch for the entire month of March. \u003ccite>(Charlene Fernandez)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>San Francisco may be far from New Orleans, but our love of good food and parties means we don’t like to miss out on any Mardi Gras festivities. This year, \u003ca href=\"https://albarays.com/\">\u003cb>Alba Ray's\u003c/b>\u003c/a> in the Mission is celebrating with a Mardi Gras party, and a monthlong bottomless brunch! Their \u003cb>Fat Tuesday Blowout \u003c/b>will have them turning their dining room into Frenchmen Street, with a live band bumpin' all night and unlimited food, starting with passed hors-d’oeuvres, and then there will be many food stations serving New Orleans favorites, like boudin balls, crawfish boil, jambalaya, fried chicken, beignets, and king cupcakes (and more!). The party runs 6pm–11pm, and your ticket also includes two drink tickets. Let the good times roll!\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Just in case you don’t want the party to stop, every weekend in March, Alba Ray’s will be hosting a \u003ca href=\"https://albarays.com/bottomless-brunch\">\u003cb>Mardi Gras Bottomless Brunch\u003c/b>\u003c/a>, with unlimited food and booze and a live band! You can feast on boudin Benedict, biscuits and gravy, soufflé pancake, and more, plus rosé, frozen Irish coffee, mimosas, and more, just $42 with a 90-minute limit.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Town Hall\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/6fDwuehYcQ52\">342 Howard St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTuesday, March 5\u003cbr>\nBegins at 6pm.\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://townhallsf.com/mardi-gras\">Info/tickets\u003c/a>: $85 + tax/advance; $110/door\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132664\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132664\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/townhall_0906-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Full glasses, full bellies at Town Hall's annual Mardi Gras bash. \u003ccite>(Paige Green)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://townhallsf.com/\">\u003cb>Town Hall\u003c/b>\u003c/a> is celebrating its fifteenth anniversary this year, so you can expect their annual \u003ca href=\"https://townhallsf.com/mardi-gras\">Mardi Gras celebration\u003c/a> is going to be quite the extravaganza (although it always is!). It’s a night of unlimited fun from owners Mitchell and Steven Rosenthal, who really love to host a big party (it runs late). The unlimited food and drink includes Louisiana-style Hurricanes, Abita beer, Leblon caipirinhas, red and white wine, and all-you-can-eat Southern specialties such as a raw bar (uh huh!), fried chicken, jambalaya, gumbo, their famed St. Louis ribs, a crawfish boil, andouille sausage, shrimp 'n grits, buttermilk biscuits, corn bread, and king cake.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There will be live music by The Joe Cohen Show, featuring Wil Blades, and wait until you see the samba dancers (Amor do Samba), plus there are beads, masks, feather boas, and face painting to help get you into the NOLA spirit.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Hog Island Oyster Co. Unveils the Renovated Tony’s Seafood in Marshall\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://tonysseafoodrestaurant.com\">Tony’s Seafood\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/cLZnH2UwVfu\">18863 CA-1, Marshall\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132666\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132666\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/tonys-february2019_0118-800x534.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Historic Tony's Seafood is reopening after a renovation. \u003ccite>(Remy Hale)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Oyster fans love heading up to \u003ca href=\"http://www.hogislandoysters.com\">Hog Island Oyster Co.\u003c/a> on Tomales Bay in Marshall year-round, and about a mile south, the old school \u003ca href=\"http://tonysseafoodrestaurant.com\">\u003cb>Tony’s Seafood\u003c/b>\u003c/a>\u003cb> \u003c/b>has been another favorite for decades, which dates back to 1948! It was originally established by Anton “Tony\" Konatich, a Croatian fisherman hailing from the Isle of Iz, and three generations of the Konatich family ran this seafood joint for 70 years. In 2017, the family reached out to Hog Island co-founders, John Finger and Terry Sawyer, to see if they wanted to buy this venerable family business, and now after months of restoration, the Hog Island team is excited to reopen Tony’s on March 1.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132668\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132668\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/tonys-february2019_0163-800x1199.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1199\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">You'll enjoy the freshest seafood at Tony's Seafood. \u003ccite>(Remy Hale)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Helming the kitchen is chef Matt Shapiro (Marlow & Sons, Wise Sons, Walzwerk, Schmidt’s, Hog Island), also a fisherman and forager, who has been with Hog Island Oyster Co. since 2014. 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"content": "\u003cp>\u003cem>by Jess Lander\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ci>Chef Thomas Keller trades escargot and frites for fresh-pressed tortillas and mole at his new Mexican joint \u003ca href=\"lacalendamex.com\">La Calenda\u003c/a>.\u003c/i>\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Opened in the space once home to Hurley's restaurant, La Calenda shares the same couple blocks as Keller's French Laundry, Bouchon Bistro, Bouchon Bakery, and Ad Hoc—but that's about all it has in common with its Yountville comrades.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132636\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 980px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-132636\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/980x-4.jpg\" alt=\"Copper penny tiling on the bar top.\" width=\"980\" height=\"653\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/980x-4.jpg 980w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/980x-4-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/980x-4-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/980x-4-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 980px) 100vw, 980px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Copper penny tiling on the bar top. \u003ccite>(David Escalante)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>The Vibe\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Focused on authentic Mexican cuisine, La Calenda radiates the joyful spirit of the traditional Oaxacan festivities for which it's named. This isn't buttoned-up fine dining; casual and family-friendly, the servers wear T-shirts and the staff is so nice it's as if they spike the air with tequila. Loud Mexican music emanates from the speakers, but even that gets drowned out by lively conversations between diners. A dinner bell that hangs from the open kitchen is rung periodically and frivolously, simply because it's fun.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The pink-walled restaurant has the look of a traditional taqueria, but this is Napa Valley, so it's rustic-chic, not a dive. Much of the decor was handpicked from Mexico, down to the hand-blown glassware and mismatched wooden chairs. A hand-painted mural brightens the bar area that seats 14; the bar top has a unique copper penny tiling. A large outdoor patio is set to flourish post-winter but for now, 86 seats fill the dining room and there's been a line out the door each night since the place opened at the start of the new year.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132641\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 980px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-132641\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/980x-5.jpg\" alt=\"La Calenda serves up a handful of large plates, like Puerco en Mole Verde.\" width=\"980\" height=\"1470\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/980x-5.jpg 980w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/980x-5-160x240.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/980x-5-800x1200.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/980x-5-768x1152.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 980px) 100vw, 980px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">La Calenda serves up a handful of large plates, like Puerco en Mole Verde. \u003ccite>(David Escalante)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>At the heart of the restaurant is a large open kitchen. Diners can watch the culinary team hand-press tortillas—they press between 700 and 900 each day—and slice al pastor from a spinning rotisserie.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>The Chef\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Chef de Cuisine Kaelin Ulrich Trilling didn't come up the ranks of Keller's world. The idea of working for the decorated chef, let alone heading up one of his restaurants, was a mere pipe dream for the 26-year-old, who grew up in Oaxaca. His mother Susana Trilling, a celebrity chef in her own right, founded the renowned Seasons of My Heart Cooking School in Oaxaca and Trilling draws inspiration from several of her recipes, like the much talked about mole negro, an arduous, three-day process that utilizes roughly 30 ingredients and five types of chiles. \"When I make mole here and taste it, I close my eyes and it brings me back to my childhood every time,\" he says.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The most challenging part of the gig has been adapting Mexican cooking techniques to America's health department standards. Back home, Trilling makes mole with a bamboo stick and barbacoa is ceremoniously cooked all day in giant pits in the ground. At La Calenda he attempts to recreate the pit in the oven, wrapping the meat in avocado leaves and cooking it at 500 degrees for hours.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132637\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 980px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-132637\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/980x-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"Four different types of heirloom corn brought in from Mexico.\" width=\"980\" height=\"792\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/980x-1-1.jpg 980w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/980x-1-1-160x129.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/980x-1-1-800x647.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/980x-1-1-768x621.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 980px) 100vw, 980px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Four different types of heirloom corn brought in from Mexico. \u003ccite>(David Escalante)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>The Food\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Like the decor, a majority of ingredients come directly from Mexico, including many types of heirloom corn—from blue to red to pink—sourced from varying regions. The team will also pluck herbs and produce from The French Laundry Culinary Garden.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Trilling has a story for every ingredient and every dish. Even the Caesar Salad, which seems out of place, has ties to Mexico: Legend has it that an Italian immigrant invented the recipe in Tijuana. Ironically, chips and salsa are actually an American tradition, but since stateside diners expect it, Trilling says he wants his to be the best. La Calenda serves six salsas total, my favorites being the habanero, which was well balanced and not as hot as one might expect, and avocado.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Starting off strong, the cachete de res en mole chichilo ($13)—braised beef cheek and another one of Trilling's mother's recipes—and the quesadilla al pastor ($9), a taqueria staple in Mexico made here with pineapple and Chihuahua cheese, were both standouts of the meal.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I tried all six tacos ($11-13 for two). The barbacoa and carnitas top my list; both meats were melt-in-your-mouth tender. With the exception of the Caesar salad croutons and desserts, the entire menu is gluten-free and there are plenty of vegetarian options as well, including a butternut squash tamale wrapped in an avocado leaf ($6) and mushroom tacos.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132639\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 980px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-132639\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/980x-3-1.jpg\" alt=\"The menu features two types of tamals, one with butternut squash.\" width=\"980\" height=\"1470\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/980x-3-1.jpg 980w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/980x-3-1-160x240.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/980x-3-1-800x1200.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/980x-3-1-768x1152.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 980px) 100vw, 980px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The menu features two types of tamals, one with butternut squash. \u003ccite>(David Escalante)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>For dessert ($9), you can't go wrong with the churros or the tres leches cake, which for once, isn't too dry. The rice pudding has a nice surprise in the form of a mango sauce at the bottom. Mix it all up before you eat.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132638\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 980px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-132638\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/980x-2-1.jpg\" alt=\"Churros are a dessert staple at La Calenda.\" width=\"980\" height=\"1470\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/980x-2-1.jpg 980w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/980x-2-1-160x240.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/980x-2-1-800x1200.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/980x-2-1-768x1152.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 980px) 100vw, 980px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Churros are a dessert staple at La Calenda. \u003ccite>(David Escalante)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>The Drinks\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>La Calenda has collected more than 30 mezcals and tequilas used throughout a large cocktail menu ($12-$14) and curated a Mexican-heavy wine list—it is likely the most comprehensive wine list you've ever seen at a Mexican restaurant.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Admittedly, the La Calenda margarita wasn't my favorite. A little too sweet for my taste, it features pineapple agave syrup that really dominates the drink, but it does come in an Instagrammable piña cup. There is, of course, a classic margarita, which you can order by the pitcher for $50.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132640\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 980px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-132640\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/980x-4-1.jpg\" alt=\"The Tahona Sol is a reinvention of the classic Tequila Sunrise.\" width=\"980\" height=\"653\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/980x-4-1.jpg 980w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/980x-4-1-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/980x-4-1-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/980x-4-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 980px) 100vw, 980px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Tahona Sol is a reinvention of the classic Tequila Sunrise. \u003ccite>(David Escalante)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The spicy Fenix (Reposado tequila, jalapeño-infused syrup, mango, lime, and tamarind soda) and the Tahona Sol left lasting impressions. 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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003cem>by Jess Lander\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ci>Chef Thomas Keller trades escargot and frites for fresh-pressed tortillas and mole at his new Mexican joint \u003ca href=\"lacalendamex.com\">La Calenda\u003c/a>.\u003c/i>\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Opened in the space once home to Hurley's restaurant, La Calenda shares the same couple blocks as Keller's French Laundry, Bouchon Bistro, Bouchon Bakery, and Ad Hoc—but that's about all it has in common with its Yountville comrades.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132636\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 980px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-132636\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/980x-4.jpg\" alt=\"Copper penny tiling on the bar top.\" width=\"980\" height=\"653\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/980x-4.jpg 980w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/980x-4-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/980x-4-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/980x-4-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 980px) 100vw, 980px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Copper penny tiling on the bar top. \u003ccite>(David Escalante)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>The Vibe\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Focused on authentic Mexican cuisine, La Calenda radiates the joyful spirit of the traditional Oaxacan festivities for which it's named. This isn't buttoned-up fine dining; casual and family-friendly, the servers wear T-shirts and the staff is so nice it's as if they spike the air with tequila. Loud Mexican music emanates from the speakers, but even that gets drowned out by lively conversations between diners. A dinner bell that hangs from the open kitchen is rung periodically and frivolously, simply because it's fun.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The pink-walled restaurant has the look of a traditional taqueria, but this is Napa Valley, so it's rustic-chic, not a dive. Much of the decor was handpicked from Mexico, down to the hand-blown glassware and mismatched wooden chairs. A hand-painted mural brightens the bar area that seats 14; the bar top has a unique copper penny tiling. A large outdoor patio is set to flourish post-winter but for now, 86 seats fill the dining room and there's been a line out the door each night since the place opened at the start of the new year.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132641\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 980px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-132641\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/980x-5.jpg\" alt=\"La Calenda serves up a handful of large plates, like Puerco en Mole Verde.\" width=\"980\" height=\"1470\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/980x-5.jpg 980w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/980x-5-160x240.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/980x-5-800x1200.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/980x-5-768x1152.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 980px) 100vw, 980px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">La Calenda serves up a handful of large plates, like Puerco en Mole Verde. \u003ccite>(David Escalante)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>At the heart of the restaurant is a large open kitchen. Diners can watch the culinary team hand-press tortillas—they press between 700 and 900 each day—and slice al pastor from a spinning rotisserie.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>The Chef\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Chef de Cuisine Kaelin Ulrich Trilling didn't come up the ranks of Keller's world. The idea of working for the decorated chef, let alone heading up one of his restaurants, was a mere pipe dream for the 26-year-old, who grew up in Oaxaca. His mother Susana Trilling, a celebrity chef in her own right, founded the renowned Seasons of My Heart Cooking School in Oaxaca and Trilling draws inspiration from several of her recipes, like the much talked about mole negro, an arduous, three-day process that utilizes roughly 30 ingredients and five types of chiles. \"When I make mole here and taste it, I close my eyes and it brings me back to my childhood every time,\" he says.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The most challenging part of the gig has been adapting Mexican cooking techniques to America's health department standards. Back home, Trilling makes mole with a bamboo stick and barbacoa is ceremoniously cooked all day in giant pits in the ground. At La Calenda he attempts to recreate the pit in the oven, wrapping the meat in avocado leaves and cooking it at 500 degrees for hours.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132637\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 980px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-132637\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/980x-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"Four different types of heirloom corn brought in from Mexico.\" width=\"980\" height=\"792\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/980x-1-1.jpg 980w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/980x-1-1-160x129.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/980x-1-1-800x647.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/980x-1-1-768x621.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 980px) 100vw, 980px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Four different types of heirloom corn brought in from Mexico. \u003ccite>(David Escalante)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>The Food\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Like the decor, a majority of ingredients come directly from Mexico, including many types of heirloom corn—from blue to red to pink—sourced from varying regions. The team will also pluck herbs and produce from The French Laundry Culinary Garden.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Trilling has a story for every ingredient and every dish. Even the Caesar Salad, which seems out of place, has ties to Mexico: Legend has it that an Italian immigrant invented the recipe in Tijuana. Ironically, chips and salsa are actually an American tradition, but since stateside diners expect it, Trilling says he wants his to be the best. La Calenda serves six salsas total, my favorites being the habanero, which was well balanced and not as hot as one might expect, and avocado.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Starting off strong, the cachete de res en mole chichilo ($13)—braised beef cheek and another one of Trilling's mother's recipes—and the quesadilla al pastor ($9), a taqueria staple in Mexico made here with pineapple and Chihuahua cheese, were both standouts of the meal.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I tried all six tacos ($11-13 for two). The barbacoa and carnitas top my list; both meats were melt-in-your-mouth tender. With the exception of the Caesar salad croutons and desserts, the entire menu is gluten-free and there are plenty of vegetarian options as well, including a butternut squash tamale wrapped in an avocado leaf ($6) and mushroom tacos.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132639\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 980px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-132639\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/980x-3-1.jpg\" alt=\"The menu features two types of tamals, one with butternut squash.\" width=\"980\" height=\"1470\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/980x-3-1.jpg 980w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/980x-3-1-160x240.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/980x-3-1-800x1200.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/980x-3-1-768x1152.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 980px) 100vw, 980px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The menu features two types of tamals, one with butternut squash. \u003ccite>(David Escalante)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>For dessert ($9), you can't go wrong with the churros or the tres leches cake, which for once, isn't too dry. The rice pudding has a nice surprise in the form of a mango sauce at the bottom. Mix it all up before you eat.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132638\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 980px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-132638\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/980x-2-1.jpg\" alt=\"Churros are a dessert staple at La Calenda.\" width=\"980\" height=\"1470\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/980x-2-1.jpg 980w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/980x-2-1-160x240.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/980x-2-1-800x1200.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/980x-2-1-768x1152.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 980px) 100vw, 980px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Churros are a dessert staple at La Calenda. \u003ccite>(David Escalante)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>The Drinks\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>La Calenda has collected more than 30 mezcals and tequilas used throughout a large cocktail menu ($12-$14) and curated a Mexican-heavy wine list—it is likely the most comprehensive wine list you've ever seen at a Mexican restaurant.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Admittedly, the La Calenda margarita wasn't my favorite. A little too sweet for my taste, it features pineapple agave syrup that really dominates the drink, but it does come in an Instagrammable piña cup. There is, of course, a classic margarita, which you can order by the pitcher for $50.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132640\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 980px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-132640\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/980x-4-1.jpg\" alt=\"The Tahona Sol is a reinvention of the classic Tequila Sunrise.\" width=\"980\" height=\"653\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/980x-4-1.jpg 980w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/980x-4-1-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/980x-4-1-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/980x-4-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 980px) 100vw, 980px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Tahona Sol is a reinvention of the classic Tequila Sunrise. \u003ccite>(David Escalante)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The spicy Fenix (Reposado tequila, jalapeño-infused syrup, mango, lime, and tamarind soda) and the Tahona Sol left lasting impressions. The latter was touted as a play on a Tequila Sunrise, but I think that actually does this cocktail a disservice. Switching out OJ for tangerine juice and hibiscus, it's a great reinvention of the overrated (IMO) concoction that gained popularity in the '70s.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>La Calenda is open daily, 5-11pm and does not take reservations. At some point in February, they will open for lunch as well from 11am to 5pm.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ci>This article originally appeared on \u003ca href=\"https://www.7x7.com/-1-2626773823.html\">7x7 Bay Area\u003c/a>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\n\n\u003c/div>\u003c/p>",
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"content": "\u003cp>\u003ci>by Maci Martell\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Guy Fieri may be a household name around the country, but he’ll always be Santa Rosa’s native son. Home to his first restaurants and the \u003ca href=\"https://www.pressdemocrat.com/news/7519783-181/fieri-fires-up-the-grill\">beneficiaries of his philanthropy\u003c/a>, Fieri still lives and works in Sonoma County and loves giving extra props to his fellow restaurateurs.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>That’s why we’re calling out all of the local restaurants he’s featured on his hit Food Network show, “Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives.” For most, national recognition means a huge bump in business and notoriety even long after the show airs (\u003ca href=\"https://www.laprensasonoma.com/taqueria-molcajetes-from-santa-rosa-is-featured-on-guy-fieris-show/\">here’s one local example\u003c/a>). You’ll know you’ve arrived at one of them by Fieri’s flashy signature somewhere in the restaurant — a little Easter egg worth finding. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>How many of these restaurants have you been to?\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Hank’s Creekside Restaurant\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/UqmXVeCyiAt\">2800 4th St\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nSanta Rosa, CA\u003cbr>\n95405\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132613\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/JB0502_FIERI_TASTE_327552-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"Guy Fieri shares blueberry pancakes with Hank Vance, the owner of Hank's Creekside Restaurant, on May 2 during taping of his new show, "Diners, Drive-ins and Dives.''\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" class=\"size-full wp-image-132613\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/JB0502_FIERI_TASTE_327552-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/JB0502_FIERI_TASTE_327552-1024x684-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/JB0502_FIERI_TASTE_327552-1024x684-800x534.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/JB0502_FIERI_TASTE_327552-1024x684-768x513.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/JB0502_FIERI_TASTE_327552-1024x684-1020x681.jpg 1020w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Guy Fieri shares blueberry pancakes with Hank Vance, the owner of Hank's Creekside Restaurant, on May 2 during taping of his new show, \"Diners, Drive-ins and Dives.'' \u003ccite>(John Burgess)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The traditional breakfast and brunch spot Hank’s Creekside Restaurant in Santa Rosa was featured in the “House Specials” episode. Fieri tried the blueberry pancakes with corn beef hash: “It’s basic, it’s simple, but it’s money,” he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Willie Bird’s Restaurant\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/vjUuM1oAU992\">1150 Santa Rosa Ave\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nSanta Rosa, CA\u003cbr>\n95404\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132615\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/JB1116_WILLIE_001_804734-1024x676.jpg\" alt=\"Willie Benedetti opened Willie Bird's Restaurant in Santa Rosa in 1980, but the old-fashioned interior remains from the days the building housed a hofbrau house.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"676\" class=\"size-full wp-image-132615\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/JB1116_WILLIE_001_804734-1024x676.jpg 1024w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/JB1116_WILLIE_001_804734-1024x676-160x106.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/JB1116_WILLIE_001_804734-1024x676-800x528.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/JB1116_WILLIE_001_804734-1024x676-768x507.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/JB1116_WILLIE_001_804734-1024x676-1020x673.jpg 1020w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Willie Benedetti opened Willie Bird's Restaurant in Santa Rosa in 1980, but the old-fashioned interior remains from the days the building housed a hofbrau house. \u003ccite>(John Burgess)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Known for serving up turkey in a wide variety of ways, Willie Bird’s in Santa Rosa was featured on Fieri’s “Talkin’ Turkey” episode. He tried the turkey stroganoff served in a creamy sauce with sautéed mushrooms. “I’m impressed,” Fieri said. “You're going to see me back just for this one.”\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>La Texanita Restaurant\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/JipciXSHToo\">1667 Sebastopol Rd\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nSanta Rosa, CA\u003cbr>\n95407\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132616\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/AHI416_LENGUATACOS_LATEXANITA_775684-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Lengua (tongue) and cabeza (head) tacos at La Texanita in Santa Rosa on 4/16. \" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" class=\"size-full wp-image-132616\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/AHI416_LENGUATACOS_LATEXANITA_775684-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/AHI416_LENGUATACOS_LATEXANITA_775684-1024x768-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/AHI416_LENGUATACOS_LATEXANITA_775684-1024x768-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/AHI416_LENGUATACOS_LATEXANITA_775684-1024x768-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/AHI416_LENGUATACOS_LATEXANITA_775684-1024x768-1020x765.jpg 1020w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Lengua (tongue) and cabeza (head) tacos at La Texanita in Santa Rosa on 4/16. \u003ccite>(Heather Irwin)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Craving an authentic taste for his “Global Grub” episode, Fieri went to La Texanita Restaurant in Santa Rosa. “So simple, but so good,” he said of the carne asada tacos. “I'm telling you something, there's just nothing that can beat that handmade tortilla.”\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Taqueria Molcajetes\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/weWS4EUGqEk\">1195 W College Ave\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nSanta Rosa, CA\u003cbr>\n95401\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132617\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/AJ0425_TAQUERIAMOLCAJETES_01_870781-1-1024x773.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"773\" class=\"size-full wp-image-132617\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/AJ0425_TAQUERIAMOLCAJETES_01_870781-1-1024x773.jpg 1024w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/AJ0425_TAQUERIAMOLCAJETES_01_870781-1-1024x773-160x121.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/AJ0425_TAQUERIAMOLCAJETES_01_870781-1-1024x773-800x604.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/AJ0425_TAQUERIAMOLCAJETES_01_870781-1-1024x773-768x580.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/AJ0425_TAQUERIAMOLCAJETES_01_870781-1-1024x773-1020x770.jpg 1020w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Guadalupe Dominguez, left, and her daughter Myra Mendoza split a super burrito for dinner at Taqueria Molcajetes, in Santa Rosa, California, on Wednesday, April 25, 2018. \u003ccite>(Alvin Jornada)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Fieri highlighted \u003ca href=\"https://www.laprensasonoma.com/guy-fieri-dives-into-taqueria-molcajetes-in-santa-rosa/\">numerous dishes\u003c/a> at Santa Rosa’s Taqueria Molcajetes for his “Regional Recipes” episode, including their taquitos, burritos and chile verde. He called this Mexican restaurant off W. College Avenue a “gem.”\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Zoftig Eatery\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/EUmqSqG6KAo\">57 Montgomery Dr\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nSanta Rosa, CA\u003cbr>\n95404\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132618\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/ZOFTIG042_887867-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Fancy Fast Food Zoftig Korean Burrito Marin sun Farms ground beef marinated with soy, brown sugar, garlic and ginger, Korean BBq sauce, avocado, mint cilantro, pickled daikon and carrot, organic brown rice, kimchi\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"size-full wp-image-132618\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/ZOFTIG042_887867-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/ZOFTIG042_887867-1024x683-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/ZOFTIG042_887867-1024x683-800x534.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/ZOFTIG042_887867-1024x683-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/ZOFTIG042_887867-1024x683-1020x680.jpg 1020w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fancy Fast Food Zoftig Korean Burrito Marin sun Farms ground beef marinated with soy, brown sugar, garlic and ginger, Korean BBq sauce, avocado, mint cilantro, pickled daikon and carrot, organic brown rice, kimchi \u003ccite>(Chris Hardy)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Featured on the “From Big Burgers to Little Italy” episode, Zoftig Eatery is a contemporary restaurant serving up healthy fare. Fieri tried the Korean burrito, packed with marinated Marin Sun Farms beef, kimchi, brown rice and veggies. “I’m going to drown in my own drool,” he said before chomping down on the burrito.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Simply Vietnam Express\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/1x8TDtm2ahA2\">3381 Cleveland Ave\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nSanta Rosa, CA\u003cbr>\n95403\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132619\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/JB1108_SIMPLYVIET_001_848783-1024x666.jpg\" alt=\"Bo Kho, Spicy Vietnamese Beef Stew, by chef Be Nguyen of Simply Vietnam.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"666\" class=\"size-full wp-image-132619\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/JB1108_SIMPLYVIET_001_848783-1024x666.jpg 1024w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/JB1108_SIMPLYVIET_001_848783-1024x666-160x104.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/JB1108_SIMPLYVIET_001_848783-1024x666-800x520.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/JB1108_SIMPLYVIET_001_848783-1024x666-768x500.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/JB1108_SIMPLYVIET_001_848783-1024x666-1020x663.jpg 1020w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bo Kho, Spicy Vietnamese Beef Stew, by chef Be Nguyen of Simply Vietnam. \u003ccite>(John Burgess)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Serving up the unique flavors of Vietnam, Santa Rosa’s Simply Vietnam Express was featured in the “Meaty Mashup” episode where Fieri praised its combination pho. “Oh my goodness,” he said. “It’s light, refreshing, but the depth of flavors is outstanding. It’s everything I wanted it to be.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Jimtown Store\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/GcVptQ8nBF92\">6706 CA-128\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nHealdsburg, CA\u003cbr>\n95448\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132620\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/AJ0223_WHOLEHOG_01_816505-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"Cherry soffrito pork belly with chicory and crispy shallots by chef Anthony Gallegos at Jimtown Store in Healdsburg, California on Thursday, February 23, 2017.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" class=\"size-full wp-image-132620\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/AJ0223_WHOLEHOG_01_816505-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/AJ0223_WHOLEHOG_01_816505-1024x681-160x106.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/AJ0223_WHOLEHOG_01_816505-1024x681-800x532.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/AJ0223_WHOLEHOG_01_816505-1024x681-768x511.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/AJ0223_WHOLEHOG_01_816505-1024x681-1020x678.jpg 1020w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cherry soffrito pork belly with chicory and crispy shallots by chef Anthony Gallegos at Jimtown Store in Healdsburg, California on Thursday, February 23, 2017. \u003ccite>(Alvin Jornada)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>In the “Porktastic” episode of “Diners, Drive-ins & Dives,” Fieri featured Healdsburg’s Jimtown Store, a quaint café in a rustic country store tucked away in the vineyards of Alexander Valley. “Big, deep flavor in the brisket,” Fieri said of the smoked brisket sandwich he tried there. “Sauce is no joke, you get that little back kick of the bourbon.”\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Zazu Kitchen + Farm\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/eV7DXamNWQ22\">6770 McKinley St #150\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nSebastopol, CA\u003cbr>\n95472\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132622\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/ZAZU074_866430-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Bacon-in-the-Burger with malt vinegar chicaronnes\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"size-full wp-image-132622\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/ZAZU074_866430-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/ZAZU074_866430-1-1024x683-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/ZAZU074_866430-1-1024x683-800x534.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/ZAZU074_866430-1-1024x683-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/ZAZU074_866430-1-1024x683-1020x680.jpg 1020w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bacon-in-the-Burger with malt vinegar chicaronnes \u003ccite>(Chris Hardy)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>A farm-to-table establishment offering seasonal dishes, Zazu Kitchen + Farm was featured on the “From Sandwiches to Stroganoff” episode. According to the \u003ca href=\"https://www.foodnetwork.com/restaurants/ca/sebastopol/zazu-kitchen-and-farm-restaurant\">Food Network website\u003c/a>, Fieri loved their Bacon-in-the-Batter Waffle along with the restaurant’s quality, freshness and portion sizes.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Schellville Grill\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/rarqiLMPtr72\">22900 Broadway\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nSonoma, CA\u003cbr>\n95476\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132623\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/SCHELLVILLEGRILLE_793964-1024x685-1.jpg\" alt=\"Schellville Grill on Broadway at Highway 121.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"685\" class=\"size-full wp-image-132623\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/SCHELLVILLEGRILLE_793964-1024x685-1.jpg 1024w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/SCHELLVILLEGRILLE_793964-1024x685-1-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/SCHELLVILLEGRILLE_793964-1024x685-1-800x535.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/SCHELLVILLEGRILLE_793964-1024x685-1-768x514.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/SCHELLVILLEGRILLE_793964-1024x685-1-1020x682.jpg 1020w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Schellville Grill on Broadway at Highway 121. \u003ccite>(Robbi Pengelly)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Sonoma’s Schellville Grill serves a fusion of wine country fare and Austin-style barbecue, which is why it was featured on the “Grilled, Smoked and Sauced” episode. Fieri tried their buckaroo sandwich with Mexican Achoté chicken on a brioche roll and their tri-tip sandwich smothered in a special barbecue sauce. “The right amount of smoke,” he said of the flavor. “You have a really good ability to blend things really well, without having anything take over another.”\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Sunflower Caffe\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/D2zCMwSpxM72\">421 1st St W\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nSonoma, CA\u003cbr>\n95476\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132624\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/CJ0721_SONOMA002_611496-1024x688.jpg\" alt=\"Archie Raines, left, and Celeste Raines, both of Nashville, check out the menu at Sunflower Caffe in Sonoma, July 21, 2012.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"688\" class=\"size-full wp-image-132624\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/CJ0721_SONOMA002_611496-1024x688.jpg 1024w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/CJ0721_SONOMA002_611496-1024x688-160x108.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/CJ0721_SONOMA002_611496-1024x688-800x538.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/CJ0721_SONOMA002_611496-1024x688-768x516.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/CJ0721_SONOMA002_611496-1024x688-1020x685.jpg 1020w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Archie Raines, left, and Celeste Raines, both of Nashville, check out the menu at Sunflower Caffe in Sonoma, July 21, 2012. The two had eaten at the restaurant three times in two days. \u003ccite>(Crista Jeremiason)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>Cochon Volant BBQ Smokehouse\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/jZkfL7ZtjJv\">18350 Sonoma Hwy\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nSonoma, CA\u003cbr>\n95476\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132625\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/JB0209_COCHON_001_767308-1024x666.jpg\" alt=\"Cochon Volant BBQ Smoke House in Sonoma.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"666\" class=\"size-full wp-image-132625\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/JB0209_COCHON_001_767308-1024x666.jpg 1024w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/JB0209_COCHON_001_767308-1024x666-160x104.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/JB0209_COCHON_001_767308-1024x666-800x520.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/JB0209_COCHON_001_767308-1024x666-768x500.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/JB0209_COCHON_001_767308-1024x666-1020x663.jpg 1020w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cochon Volant BBQ Smoke House in Sonoma. \u003ccite>(John Burgess)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Another Sonoma County restaurant to be featured on the “Meaty Mashup” episode, Cochon Volant BBQ Smokehouse is proud of their slow-smoked barbecue meats – and Fieri’s endorsement. They even created a dish in his name: the WTF (What the Fieri) Burger, topped with barbecued pork shoulder and beef brisket. \"Wow that's good,” Fieri said of their fried chicken. “I can't put it in my mouth fast enough. This is not your grandma's fried chicken, this is a chef's fried chicken.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Cafe Citti\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/iB6ba3NstVs\">9049 Sonoma Hwy\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nKenwood, CA\u003cbr>\n95452\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132626\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/BS_122115_FIREPLACE1_761193-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A fire burns in the dining room of Cafe Citti in Kenwood, on Monday, December 21, 2015.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"size-full wp-image-132626\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/BS_122115_FIREPLACE1_761193-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/BS_122115_FIREPLACE1_761193-1024x683-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/BS_122115_FIREPLACE1_761193-1024x683-800x534.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/BS_122115_FIREPLACE1_761193-1024x683-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/BS_122115_FIREPLACE1_761193-1024x683-1020x680.jpg 1020w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A fire burns in the dining room of Cafe Citti in Kenwood, on Monday, December 21, 2015. \u003ccite>(Beth Schlanker)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\"When traveling through one of the best wine areas in California, you'll find this awesome diner that is the perfect rest or pit stop for your journey.\" Guy dove into pizza with prosciutto and mascarpone, Ravioli a la Citti and fried polenta with porcini mushrooms. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ci>This article originally appeared on \u003ca href=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/biteclub/all-the-sonoma-county-restaurants-guy-fieri-has-visited-on-diners-drive-ins-dives/\">Sonoma Magazine\u003c/a>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ci>by Maci Martell\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Guy Fieri may be a household name around the country, but he’ll always be Santa Rosa’s native son. Home to his first restaurants and the \u003ca href=\"https://www.pressdemocrat.com/news/7519783-181/fieri-fires-up-the-grill\">beneficiaries of his philanthropy\u003c/a>, Fieri still lives and works in Sonoma County and loves giving extra props to his fellow restaurateurs.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>That’s why we’re calling out all of the local restaurants he’s featured on his hit Food Network show, “Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives.” For most, national recognition means a huge bump in business and notoriety even long after the show airs (\u003ca href=\"https://www.laprensasonoma.com/taqueria-molcajetes-from-santa-rosa-is-featured-on-guy-fieris-show/\">here’s one local example\u003c/a>). You’ll know you’ve arrived at one of them by Fieri’s flashy signature somewhere in the restaurant — a little Easter egg worth finding. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>How many of these restaurants have you been to?\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Hank’s Creekside Restaurant\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/UqmXVeCyiAt\">2800 4th St\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nSanta Rosa, CA\u003cbr>\n95405\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132613\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/JB0502_FIERI_TASTE_327552-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"Guy Fieri shares blueberry pancakes with Hank Vance, the owner of Hank's Creekside Restaurant, on May 2 during taping of his new show, "Diners, Drive-ins and Dives.''\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" class=\"size-full wp-image-132613\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/JB0502_FIERI_TASTE_327552-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/JB0502_FIERI_TASTE_327552-1024x684-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/JB0502_FIERI_TASTE_327552-1024x684-800x534.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/JB0502_FIERI_TASTE_327552-1024x684-768x513.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/JB0502_FIERI_TASTE_327552-1024x684-1020x681.jpg 1020w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Guy Fieri shares blueberry pancakes with Hank Vance, the owner of Hank's Creekside Restaurant, on May 2 during taping of his new show, \"Diners, Drive-ins and Dives.'' \u003ccite>(John Burgess)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The traditional breakfast and brunch spot Hank’s Creekside Restaurant in Santa Rosa was featured in the “House Specials” episode. Fieri tried the blueberry pancakes with corn beef hash: “It’s basic, it’s simple, but it’s money,” he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Willie Bird’s Restaurant\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/vjUuM1oAU992\">1150 Santa Rosa Ave\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nSanta Rosa, CA\u003cbr>\n95404\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132615\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/JB1116_WILLIE_001_804734-1024x676.jpg\" alt=\"Willie Benedetti opened Willie Bird's Restaurant in Santa Rosa in 1980, but the old-fashioned interior remains from the days the building housed a hofbrau house.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"676\" class=\"size-full wp-image-132615\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/JB1116_WILLIE_001_804734-1024x676.jpg 1024w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/JB1116_WILLIE_001_804734-1024x676-160x106.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/JB1116_WILLIE_001_804734-1024x676-800x528.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/JB1116_WILLIE_001_804734-1024x676-768x507.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/JB1116_WILLIE_001_804734-1024x676-1020x673.jpg 1020w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Willie Benedetti opened Willie Bird's Restaurant in Santa Rosa in 1980, but the old-fashioned interior remains from the days the building housed a hofbrau house. \u003ccite>(John Burgess)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Known for serving up turkey in a wide variety of ways, Willie Bird’s in Santa Rosa was featured on Fieri’s “Talkin’ Turkey” episode. He tried the turkey stroganoff served in a creamy sauce with sautéed mushrooms. “I’m impressed,” Fieri said. “You're going to see me back just for this one.”\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>La Texanita Restaurant\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/JipciXSHToo\">1667 Sebastopol Rd\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nSanta Rosa, CA\u003cbr>\n95407\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132616\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/AHI416_LENGUATACOS_LATEXANITA_775684-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Lengua (tongue) and cabeza (head) tacos at La Texanita in Santa Rosa on 4/16. \" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" class=\"size-full wp-image-132616\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/AHI416_LENGUATACOS_LATEXANITA_775684-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/AHI416_LENGUATACOS_LATEXANITA_775684-1024x768-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/AHI416_LENGUATACOS_LATEXANITA_775684-1024x768-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/AHI416_LENGUATACOS_LATEXANITA_775684-1024x768-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/AHI416_LENGUATACOS_LATEXANITA_775684-1024x768-1020x765.jpg 1020w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Lengua (tongue) and cabeza (head) tacos at La Texanita in Santa Rosa on 4/16. \u003ccite>(Heather Irwin)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Craving an authentic taste for his “Global Grub” episode, Fieri went to La Texanita Restaurant in Santa Rosa. “So simple, but so good,” he said of the carne asada tacos. “I'm telling you something, there's just nothing that can beat that handmade tortilla.”\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Taqueria Molcajetes\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/weWS4EUGqEk\">1195 W College Ave\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nSanta Rosa, CA\u003cbr>\n95401\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132617\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/AJ0425_TAQUERIAMOLCAJETES_01_870781-1-1024x773.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"773\" class=\"size-full wp-image-132617\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/AJ0425_TAQUERIAMOLCAJETES_01_870781-1-1024x773.jpg 1024w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/AJ0425_TAQUERIAMOLCAJETES_01_870781-1-1024x773-160x121.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/AJ0425_TAQUERIAMOLCAJETES_01_870781-1-1024x773-800x604.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/AJ0425_TAQUERIAMOLCAJETES_01_870781-1-1024x773-768x580.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/AJ0425_TAQUERIAMOLCAJETES_01_870781-1-1024x773-1020x770.jpg 1020w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Guadalupe Dominguez, left, and her daughter Myra Mendoza split a super burrito for dinner at Taqueria Molcajetes, in Santa Rosa, California, on Wednesday, April 25, 2018. \u003ccite>(Alvin Jornada)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Fieri highlighted \u003ca href=\"https://www.laprensasonoma.com/guy-fieri-dives-into-taqueria-molcajetes-in-santa-rosa/\">numerous dishes\u003c/a> at Santa Rosa’s Taqueria Molcajetes for his “Regional Recipes” episode, including their taquitos, burritos and chile verde. He called this Mexican restaurant off W. College Avenue a “gem.”\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Zoftig Eatery\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/EUmqSqG6KAo\">57 Montgomery Dr\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nSanta Rosa, CA\u003cbr>\n95404\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132618\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/ZOFTIG042_887867-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Fancy Fast Food Zoftig Korean Burrito Marin sun Farms ground beef marinated with soy, brown sugar, garlic and ginger, Korean BBq sauce, avocado, mint cilantro, pickled daikon and carrot, organic brown rice, kimchi\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"size-full wp-image-132618\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/ZOFTIG042_887867-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/ZOFTIG042_887867-1024x683-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/ZOFTIG042_887867-1024x683-800x534.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/ZOFTIG042_887867-1024x683-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/ZOFTIG042_887867-1024x683-1020x680.jpg 1020w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fancy Fast Food Zoftig Korean Burrito Marin sun Farms ground beef marinated with soy, brown sugar, garlic and ginger, Korean BBq sauce, avocado, mint cilantro, pickled daikon and carrot, organic brown rice, kimchi \u003ccite>(Chris Hardy)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Featured on the “From Big Burgers to Little Italy” episode, Zoftig Eatery is a contemporary restaurant serving up healthy fare. Fieri tried the Korean burrito, packed with marinated Marin Sun Farms beef, kimchi, brown rice and veggies. “I’m going to drown in my own drool,” he said before chomping down on the burrito.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Simply Vietnam Express\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/1x8TDtm2ahA2\">3381 Cleveland Ave\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nSanta Rosa, CA\u003cbr>\n95403\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132619\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/JB1108_SIMPLYVIET_001_848783-1024x666.jpg\" alt=\"Bo Kho, Spicy Vietnamese Beef Stew, by chef Be Nguyen of Simply Vietnam.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"666\" class=\"size-full wp-image-132619\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/JB1108_SIMPLYVIET_001_848783-1024x666.jpg 1024w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/JB1108_SIMPLYVIET_001_848783-1024x666-160x104.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/JB1108_SIMPLYVIET_001_848783-1024x666-800x520.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/JB1108_SIMPLYVIET_001_848783-1024x666-768x500.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/JB1108_SIMPLYVIET_001_848783-1024x666-1020x663.jpg 1020w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bo Kho, Spicy Vietnamese Beef Stew, by chef Be Nguyen of Simply Vietnam. \u003ccite>(John Burgess)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Serving up the unique flavors of Vietnam, Santa Rosa’s Simply Vietnam Express was featured in the “Meaty Mashup” episode where Fieri praised its combination pho. “Oh my goodness,” he said. “It’s light, refreshing, but the depth of flavors is outstanding. It’s everything I wanted it to be.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Jimtown Store\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/GcVptQ8nBF92\">6706 CA-128\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nHealdsburg, CA\u003cbr>\n95448\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132620\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/AJ0223_WHOLEHOG_01_816505-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"Cherry soffrito pork belly with chicory and crispy shallots by chef Anthony Gallegos at Jimtown Store in Healdsburg, California on Thursday, February 23, 2017.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" class=\"size-full wp-image-132620\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/AJ0223_WHOLEHOG_01_816505-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/AJ0223_WHOLEHOG_01_816505-1024x681-160x106.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/AJ0223_WHOLEHOG_01_816505-1024x681-800x532.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/AJ0223_WHOLEHOG_01_816505-1024x681-768x511.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/AJ0223_WHOLEHOG_01_816505-1024x681-1020x678.jpg 1020w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cherry soffrito pork belly with chicory and crispy shallots by chef Anthony Gallegos at Jimtown Store in Healdsburg, California on Thursday, February 23, 2017. \u003ccite>(Alvin Jornada)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>In the “Porktastic” episode of “Diners, Drive-ins & Dives,” Fieri featured Healdsburg’s Jimtown Store, a quaint café in a rustic country store tucked away in the vineyards of Alexander Valley. “Big, deep flavor in the brisket,” Fieri said of the smoked brisket sandwich he tried there. “Sauce is no joke, you get that little back kick of the bourbon.”\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Zazu Kitchen + Farm\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/eV7DXamNWQ22\">6770 McKinley St #150\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nSebastopol, CA\u003cbr>\n95472\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132622\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/ZAZU074_866430-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Bacon-in-the-Burger with malt vinegar chicaronnes\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"size-full wp-image-132622\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/ZAZU074_866430-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/ZAZU074_866430-1-1024x683-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/ZAZU074_866430-1-1024x683-800x534.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/ZAZU074_866430-1-1024x683-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/ZAZU074_866430-1-1024x683-1020x680.jpg 1020w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bacon-in-the-Burger with malt vinegar chicaronnes \u003ccite>(Chris Hardy)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>A farm-to-table establishment offering seasonal dishes, Zazu Kitchen + Farm was featured on the “From Sandwiches to Stroganoff” episode. According to the \u003ca href=\"https://www.foodnetwork.com/restaurants/ca/sebastopol/zazu-kitchen-and-farm-restaurant\">Food Network website\u003c/a>, Fieri loved their Bacon-in-the-Batter Waffle along with the restaurant’s quality, freshness and portion sizes.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Schellville Grill\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/rarqiLMPtr72\">22900 Broadway\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nSonoma, CA\u003cbr>\n95476\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132623\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/SCHELLVILLEGRILLE_793964-1024x685-1.jpg\" alt=\"Schellville Grill on Broadway at Highway 121.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"685\" class=\"size-full wp-image-132623\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/SCHELLVILLEGRILLE_793964-1024x685-1.jpg 1024w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/SCHELLVILLEGRILLE_793964-1024x685-1-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/SCHELLVILLEGRILLE_793964-1024x685-1-800x535.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/SCHELLVILLEGRILLE_793964-1024x685-1-768x514.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/SCHELLVILLEGRILLE_793964-1024x685-1-1020x682.jpg 1020w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Schellville Grill on Broadway at Highway 121. \u003ccite>(Robbi Pengelly)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Sonoma’s Schellville Grill serves a fusion of wine country fare and Austin-style barbecue, which is why it was featured on the “Grilled, Smoked and Sauced” episode. Fieri tried their buckaroo sandwich with Mexican Achoté chicken on a brioche roll and their tri-tip sandwich smothered in a special barbecue sauce. “The right amount of smoke,” he said of the flavor. “You have a really good ability to blend things really well, without having anything take over another.”\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Sunflower Caffe\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/D2zCMwSpxM72\">421 1st St W\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nSonoma, CA\u003cbr>\n95476\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132624\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/CJ0721_SONOMA002_611496-1024x688.jpg\" alt=\"Archie Raines, left, and Celeste Raines, both of Nashville, check out the menu at Sunflower Caffe in Sonoma, July 21, 2012.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"688\" class=\"size-full wp-image-132624\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/CJ0721_SONOMA002_611496-1024x688.jpg 1024w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/CJ0721_SONOMA002_611496-1024x688-160x108.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/CJ0721_SONOMA002_611496-1024x688-800x538.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/CJ0721_SONOMA002_611496-1024x688-768x516.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/CJ0721_SONOMA002_611496-1024x688-1020x685.jpg 1020w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Archie Raines, left, and Celeste Raines, both of Nashville, check out the menu at Sunflower Caffe in Sonoma, July 21, 2012. The two had eaten at the restaurant three times in two days. \u003ccite>(Crista Jeremiason)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>Cochon Volant BBQ Smokehouse\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/jZkfL7ZtjJv\">18350 Sonoma Hwy\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nSonoma, CA\u003cbr>\n95476\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132625\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/JB0209_COCHON_001_767308-1024x666.jpg\" alt=\"Cochon Volant BBQ Smoke House in Sonoma.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"666\" class=\"size-full wp-image-132625\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/JB0209_COCHON_001_767308-1024x666.jpg 1024w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/JB0209_COCHON_001_767308-1024x666-160x104.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/JB0209_COCHON_001_767308-1024x666-800x520.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/JB0209_COCHON_001_767308-1024x666-768x500.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/JB0209_COCHON_001_767308-1024x666-1020x663.jpg 1020w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cochon Volant BBQ Smoke House in Sonoma. \u003ccite>(John Burgess)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Another Sonoma County restaurant to be featured on the “Meaty Mashup” episode, Cochon Volant BBQ Smokehouse is proud of their slow-smoked barbecue meats – and Fieri’s endorsement. They even created a dish in his name: the WTF (What the Fieri) Burger, topped with barbecued pork shoulder and beef brisket. \"Wow that's good,” Fieri said of their fried chicken. “I can't put it in my mouth fast enough. This is not your grandma's fried chicken, this is a chef's fried chicken.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Cafe Citti\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/iB6ba3NstVs\">9049 Sonoma Hwy\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nKenwood, CA\u003cbr>\n95452\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132626\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/BS_122115_FIREPLACE1_761193-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A fire burns in the dining room of Cafe Citti in Kenwood, on Monday, December 21, 2015.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"size-full wp-image-132626\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/BS_122115_FIREPLACE1_761193-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/BS_122115_FIREPLACE1_761193-1024x683-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/BS_122115_FIREPLACE1_761193-1024x683-800x534.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/BS_122115_FIREPLACE1_761193-1024x683-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/BS_122115_FIREPLACE1_761193-1024x683-1020x680.jpg 1020w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A fire burns in the dining room of Cafe Citti in Kenwood, on Monday, December 21, 2015. \u003ccite>(Beth Schlanker)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\"When traveling through one of the best wine areas in California, you'll find this awesome diner that is the perfect rest or pit stop for your journey.\" Guy dove into pizza with prosciutto and mascarpone, Ravioli a la Citti and fried polenta with porcini mushrooms. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cp>Track down this al pastor dish for Sunday brunch, enjoy Arabic or Ethiopian home cooking (and hospitality), a new monthly guest chef burger special, and an annual artisan cheese festival you won’t want to miss.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Don't Miss Tank18's Incredible Al Pastor Dish at Sunday Brunch\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.tank18.com\">Tank18 Restaurant & Urban Winery\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/Z1f64LTzgJ72\">1345 Howard St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nSunday brunch 11am–3pm\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132449\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132449\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/tank18-shakshuka-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Shakshuka with nopales at Tank18's Sunday brunch. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Brunch is very popular in SF, but sometimes it can be tooooo popular — it can be as tough to find a table for a group of friends as a Friday night table at primetime. But at \u003ca href=\"https://www.tank18.com\">\u003cb>Tank18\u003c/b>\u003c/a> in SoMa, they have a spacious dining room, one that features just as many tables for large groups as two- and four-tops, maybe more. You may know Tank18 as a winery, but they actually have a full bar, on full display at Sunday brunch in their Bloody Mary, which comes with salumi and pickles, or choose from two other kinds, plus a paloma, coffee flip, and more.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132452\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132452\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/tank18-space-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Large groups are welcome at Tank18. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>There are dishes on chef Brandon Cavazos’s brunch menu that will appeal (shakshuka with nopales, pan de mie French toast) but the hands-down winner, the one you should get a couple friends together for ASAP is the pork al pastor ($32). You get a pound of the most savory, juicy, pork shoulder cooked sous vide with al pastor rub — it’s seared to order on the plancha, giving it a nicely crispy edge, and served in the most flavor-packed, rich, reduced sauce (we’re talking 40 quarts of pork bone stock reduced to 4, with charred onion and pork skin for extra texture and deep \u003cem>sabor\u003c/em>). The shoulder is served with avocado crema, escabeche, sliced radish, charred jalapeños, and pillowy tortillas from La Palma, plus cracklings on top for extra crunch, and it’s pure pork perfection.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132450\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132450\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/tank18-mojo-800x1201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1201\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mojo rice with housemade breakfast sausage. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Another sleeper hit is the mojo rice ($8), green and bright with cilantro, parsley, and garlic, and topped with sliced housemade breakfast sausage with a little hit of ginger and grilled shishito. Yet another reason to get your pork-loving posse together for a fun Sunday brunch.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/beitrima/\">Beit Rima\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/xi1HL4HxLxF2\">138 Church St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nOpen Tue–Sun 11am–10pm\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Enjoy Quality, Homestyle Arabic Dishes at the New Beit Rima\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132454\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132454\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/beitrima-chicken-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Chicken shish tawook plate at Beit Rima. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>There’s nothing like being greeted at a fast-casual place with a complimentary cup of hot, sweet, minty black tea and kindly asked to take a seat with “Don’t worry, I will take your order at the table.” The hospitality at \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/beitrima/\">Beit Rima\u003c/a>\u003c/strong> (“Rima’s House”) is matched by the delightfully and deliciously homey food, which is proudly proclaimed as “Arabic comfort food” on the business sign and logo. It’s an homage to chef-owner Samir Mogannam’s mother and her wonderful cooking (she is originally from Jordan), although he has quite the cooking pedigree himself from cooking at Aziza, Tawla, and Dyafa.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The location was previously Burgermeister, and his father, Paul Mogannam, was the founder of Burgermeister, who is retiring and passing it on to his son. The tables are now covered in green and white checkered tablecloths, with classic wood spindle chairs, and there are hanging houseplants and other residential décor touches throughout the space. The only thing that isn’t welcoming is how chilly it is inside, so don’t forget your jacket.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132457\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132457\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/beit-rima-hummus-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hummus ma' lehma (with spiced beef). \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The menu is built to share, but you can easily come for a solo meal of the chicken shish tawook plate ($12), with tender, grilled bites of yogurt-marinated chicken with “mom’s rice,” charred onion and red pepper, toum (Lebanese garlic sauce), hummus, pickles (plus beet-pickled turnips), and a half of warm and lightly fluffy pita. Mom would also want you to eat your greens, so get the fattoush ($8) salad, which comes with charred dates and a kicky dressing with pomegranate vinegar.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132465\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132465\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/beitrima-ful-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ful (smashed fava beans). \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Mezze include a warm bowl of ful (fava beans), mashed with garlic, olive oil, and lemon, with a little bit of chickpeas ($7); you can order a supplement of a soft egg on top, and it comes with pita. The flavorful hummus was silky with nutty notes of tahini and there’s the option to get it with ground and spiced beef on top along with some pine nuts ($12), another dip you’ll want to scoop up with the warm pita. There’s shakshuka all day, falafel, beef kabobs, vegetables from Mariquita Farm for dipping, and more mezze, plus muhalabbia milk pudding for dessert, and nothing is over $14. You’ll be well-fed and doted on, which will bring you back as quickly as the good food will.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>A Quintessential Neighborhood Place: Tadu Ethiopian Kitchen\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://taduethiopiankitchen.com\">Tadu Ethiopian Kitchen\u003c/a>\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/bHZVJX4C2S32\">484 Ellis St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nOpen daily 11:30am–9pm\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132467\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132467\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/tadu-spread-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A full spread of chicken tibs, special kitfo, and the vegetarian combination. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Nestled right in the heart of the Tenderloin is \u003ca href=\"http://taduethiopiankitchen.com\">\u003cb>Tadu Ethiopian Kitchen\u003c/b>\u003c/a>, a popular stop for some theater-goers who are okay with walking through a couple of the neighborhood’s scruffier blocks for a meal. Husband-and-wife Elias and Nani Shawel have created a colorful spot you can’t ignore, with artwork on the bright mandarin orange walls. Inside, there are just a handful of tables, with couples and friends sharing plates of tibs (chicken, lamb, or beef) and scooping up kitfo (buttery chopped beef, usually served on the rare side — we ordered ours medium rare and it came out perfectly) with spongy and tangy injera bread from baskets on a counter.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The menu is full of vegetarian and vegan options, like chickpeas with turmeric and ginger; collard greens with ginger, garlic and onions; and lentils. Don’t miss the vegetarian combination hiding in the specialty entrées section, which includes kik alicha wot (chickpeas), misir wot (split lentils), gomen (collard greens), alicha tikil gomen (cabbage, potatoes, and carrots), plus some salad and buticha (mashed chickpea), a full spread for just $12.95. They even offer gluten-free injera for an extra $3. Portions are hearty — two people will have more than enough to eat by ordering one dish each. Hopefully you’re dining with someone who likes to share — and eat with their hands — because everything comes out on a big plate that you eat from communally.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132469\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132469\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/tadu-injera-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tadu even offers gluten-free injera bread. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Everything tasted very homemade and freshly made, with tender meat morsels, but the flavors didn’t have the pop of Berbere (spice mix) like I’ve had at other places. It ends up you need to tell your server to really bring the flava, otherwise they keep things pretty tame. Even our spicy kitfo came out pretty mellow. When the owner saw I was seeking more than the little bowl of Berbere spice he brought over, he told me the next time I should request the kulet: here, it’s a deeply savory and thickened onion sauce, almost a paste, loaded with Berbere that they can cook into your dishes. Ah ha! That’s the stuff. So now you know.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This location doesn’t have any alcohol, but you can try telba, a slippery-textured drink made with ground flax seeds and honey. While I wouldn’t call this place a destination, if I was looking for something homey and affordable (and vegetarian) in the neighborhood, it fits the bill. 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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/beitrima/\">Beit Rima\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/xi1HL4HxLxF2\">138 Church St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nOpen Tue–Sun 11am–10pm\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Enjoy Quality, Homestyle Arabic Dishes at the New Beit Rima\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132454\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132454\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/beitrima-chicken-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Chicken shish tawook plate at Beit Rima. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>There’s nothing like being greeted at a fast-casual place with a complimentary cup of hot, sweet, minty black tea and kindly asked to take a seat with “Don’t worry, I will take your order at the table.” The hospitality at \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/beitrima/\">Beit Rima\u003c/a>\u003c/strong> (“Rima’s House”) is matched by the delightfully and deliciously homey food, which is proudly proclaimed as “Arabic comfort food” on the business sign and logo. It’s an homage to chef-owner Samir Mogannam’s mother and her wonderful cooking (she is originally from Jordan), although he has quite the cooking pedigree himself from cooking at Aziza, Tawla, and Dyafa.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The location was previously Burgermeister, and his father, Paul Mogannam, was the founder of Burgermeister, who is retiring and passing it on to his son. The tables are now covered in green and white checkered tablecloths, with classic wood spindle chairs, and there are hanging houseplants and other residential décor touches throughout the space. The only thing that isn’t welcoming is how chilly it is inside, so don’t forget your jacket.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132457\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132457\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/beit-rima-hummus-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hummus ma' lehma (with spiced beef). \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The menu is built to share, but you can easily come for a solo meal of the chicken shish tawook plate ($12), with tender, grilled bites of yogurt-marinated chicken with “mom’s rice,” charred onion and red pepper, toum (Lebanese garlic sauce), hummus, pickles (plus beet-pickled turnips), and a half of warm and lightly fluffy pita. Mom would also want you to eat your greens, so get the fattoush ($8) salad, which comes with charred dates and a kicky dressing with pomegranate vinegar.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132465\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132465\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/beitrima-ful-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ful (smashed fava beans). \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Mezze include a warm bowl of ful (fava beans), mashed with garlic, olive oil, and lemon, with a little bit of chickpeas ($7); you can order a supplement of a soft egg on top, and it comes with pita. The flavorful hummus was silky with nutty notes of tahini and there’s the option to get it with ground and spiced beef on top along with some pine nuts ($12), another dip you’ll want to scoop up with the warm pita. There’s shakshuka all day, falafel, beef kabobs, vegetables from Mariquita Farm for dipping, and more mezze, plus muhalabbia milk pudding for dessert, and nothing is over $14. You’ll be well-fed and doted on, which will bring you back as quickly as the good food will.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>A Quintessential Neighborhood Place: Tadu Ethiopian Kitchen\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://taduethiopiankitchen.com\">Tadu Ethiopian Kitchen\u003c/a>\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/bHZVJX4C2S32\">484 Ellis St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nOpen daily 11:30am–9pm\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132467\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132467\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/tadu-spread-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A full spread of chicken tibs, special kitfo, and the vegetarian combination. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Nestled right in the heart of the Tenderloin is \u003ca href=\"http://taduethiopiankitchen.com\">\u003cb>Tadu Ethiopian Kitchen\u003c/b>\u003c/a>, a popular stop for some theater-goers who are okay with walking through a couple of the neighborhood’s scruffier blocks for a meal. Husband-and-wife Elias and Nani Shawel have created a colorful spot you can’t ignore, with artwork on the bright mandarin orange walls. Inside, there are just a handful of tables, with couples and friends sharing plates of tibs (chicken, lamb, or beef) and scooping up kitfo (buttery chopped beef, usually served on the rare side — we ordered ours medium rare and it came out perfectly) with spongy and tangy injera bread from baskets on a counter.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The menu is full of vegetarian and vegan options, like chickpeas with turmeric and ginger; collard greens with ginger, garlic and onions; and lentils. Don’t miss the vegetarian combination hiding in the specialty entrées section, which includes kik alicha wot (chickpeas), misir wot (split lentils), gomen (collard greens), alicha tikil gomen (cabbage, potatoes, and carrots), plus some salad and buticha (mashed chickpea), a full spread for just $12.95. They even offer gluten-free injera for an extra $3. Portions are hearty — two people will have more than enough to eat by ordering one dish each. Hopefully you’re dining with someone who likes to share — and eat with their hands — because everything comes out on a big plate that you eat from communally.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132469\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132469\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/tadu-injera-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tadu even offers gluten-free injera bread. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Everything tasted very homemade and freshly made, with tender meat morsels, but the flavors didn’t have the pop of Berbere (spice mix) like I’ve had at other places. It ends up you need to tell your server to really bring the flava, otherwise they keep things pretty tame. Even our spicy kitfo came out pretty mellow. When the owner saw I was seeking more than the little bowl of Berbere spice he brought over, he told me the next time I should request the kulet: here, it’s a deeply savory and thickened onion sauce, almost a paste, loaded with Berbere that they can cook into your dishes. Ah ha! That’s the stuff. So now you know.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This location doesn’t have any alcohol, but you can try telba, a slippery-textured drink made with ground flax seeds and honey. While I wouldn’t call this place a destination, if I was looking for something homey and affordable (and vegetarian) in the neighborhood, it fits the bill. There is a newer and brighter location in Mission Bay as well.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Causwells Launches a Monthly Guest Chef Burger\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.causwells.com/\">Causwells\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nGuest Burger Series (monthly)\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Causwells/@37.8002779,-122.4420347,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x4535d182f05476fe?ved=2ahUKEwj-oKXR0PPfAhVIqIsKHdTLCnMQ_BIwCnoECAYQCA\">2346 Chestnut St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132474\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132474\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/Causwells_OGMosto_credit_AaronChang-800x450.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The OG Mosto burger at Causwells. \u003ccite>(Aaron Chang)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.causwells.com/\">\u003cb>Causwells\u003c/b>\u003c/a> in the Marina already makes one of the best double cheeseburgers in town, but now it’s truly double trouble since they just introduced a\u003cb> guest burger series\u003c/b>. Every month, they will feature a rotating burger special from favorite restaurants throughout the Bay Area. For February, the burger collaboration features a burger with chef Telmo Faria of \u003ca href=\"https://www.umacasarestaurant.com/\">Uma Casa\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://www.piripica.com/\">Piri Pica\u003c/a>: the OG Mosto Burger (double smash patties, Oaxaca cheese, poblanos, spicy serrano aioli, pickled red onion). You can get the burger for $16.95. Upcoming burgers include March with \u003ca href=\"https://www.medianochesf.com/\">Media Noche\u003c/a> and April with \u003ca href=\"http://www.prospectsf.com/\">Prospect\u003c/a>.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Get Your Cheese on at This Annual Weekend Festival\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.artisancheesefestival.com\">California Artisan Cheese Festival\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nMarch 23–24\u003cbr>\nVarious Sonoma and Marin County locations\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/13th-annual-california-artisan-cheese-festival-tickets-52889913154\">Tickets\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132494\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132494\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/IMG_9668e-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A delicious bite made by cheesemonger Christina Strategos of Nugget Market in Woodland, using Big Boy Blue from Willapa Hills Cheese. \u003ccite>(Karen Pavone)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cp>Take a look at the new Mexican restaurant, La Calenda, from Thomas Keller Restaurant Group, The Saratoga is hosting a weekly ramen special on Wednesdays, and three Valentine’s Day dinners worth the expense and hassle of going out on a very busy night of hearts and flowers.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Thomas Keller’s Mexican Restaurant, La Calenda, Is Unsurprisingly Quite Delicious\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.lacalendamex.com\">La Calenda\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"http://6518%20Washington%20St,%20Yountville,%20CA%2094599\">6518 Washington St., Yountville\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nOpen daily 5pm–11pm\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132304\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132304\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/la-calenda-negroni-800x1201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1201\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Negroni de Hongos. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>In an unexpected move from the Thomas Keller Restaurant Group, they opened a casual Mexican restaurant in Yountville, in the former Hurley’s, where you’ll now find destination-worthy tacos and more. \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.lacalendamex.com\">La Calenda\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>'s chef de cuisine is Kaelin Ulrich Trilling, who was raised in Oaxaca — he worked on his father’s tomato farm, and his mother, Susana Trilling, is a known culinary personality, with a PBS series and cooking school (Seasons of My Heart), and many cookbooks.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>At La Calenda, he was able to introduce purveyors and artisans from his home region to Yountville. Dried chiles — including chilhuacle negro, costeño rojo, and chile mixe — are from Oaxaca, and they use Tamoa to source heirloom corn from various regions of Central and Southern Mexico, including multigenerational corn growers and tortilleros. But then there’s a focus on our fantastic local products as well, like beans from Rancho Gordo, mushrooms from Connie Green of Wineforest Wild Foods, and goat milk from Sonoma County. The French Laundry Culinary Garden supplies traditional herbs, including pápalo, pipicha, and cilantro criollo, and will increase its production of squash year-round, and the kitchen will use its blossoms, fruit, and seeds.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132305\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132305\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/la-calenda-chips-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Totopos, guacamole, and salsas. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The totopos are so good here, it looks like TKRG will need to figure out how to sell them separately in stores (please do that), and the accompanying salsa verde and the brick red salsa mixe are stellar, plus a perfectly seasoned guacamole that will become your new gold standard ($13 for all). Add in an order of the queso fundido ($11)—made with queso Chihuahua — and prepare to get a crush on the smoky salsa a las brasas. It’s also your first encounter with the housemade tortillas here — on our visit, they were tortillas rojas, so fragrant and earthy.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The tamal de calabaza ($6) has a delicate, creamy texture, with vegetal notes from the hoja santa and comes with a puree of butternut squash, and spicy black bean salsa with aji amarillo.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132306\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132306\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/la-calenda-barbacoa-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tacos de barbacoa. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Meats really shine here, from the juicy tacos al pastor (shaved off a trompo/vertical spit) with roasted pineapple, shaved onion, and an outstanding salsa morita ($11 for two), to the rich and deeply savory tacos de barbacoa, with braised short rib topped with a verdant blanket of salsa avocado, plus cilantro and an unexpected spicy sprig of watercress ($13 for two). We were happy to have more of the roja tortillas.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132307\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132307\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/la-calenda-pork-800x1201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1201\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Puerco en mole verde and beans hiding under Swiss chard leaves. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>And then there’s the plato fuerte of puerco en mole verde ($22), thick slices of the most tender and pork jowl (prepared sous vide for eight hours and then finished on the wood-fired grill), so you get a satisfyingly seared exterior on the fat-laced meat, served with creamy Rancho Gordo white beans in green mole, all hiding under a few baby Swiss chard leaves.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132309\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132309\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/la-calenda-papel-800x1201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1201\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Avión de Papel cocktail (made with tequila). \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>There’s a children’s menu, and quite the cocktail list for adults (most of the drinks are pre-batched to keep up with volume, the bar gets absolutely slammed). Try their spin on a Paper Plane (Avión de Papel) made with tequila, a great cocktail to start your meal with, and the Negroni with mezcal and porcini-infused Campari is savory and a good match with the tacos de barbacoa. The bar team is talented and fun, so hang out in the bar area if you can for a drink. In selecting local wines, the La Calenda team worked with the Mexican-American Vintner’s Association (MAVA), a nonprofit association in Napa Valley that partners with Latinix vintners and winemakers.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132308\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132308\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/la-calenda-dining-room-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">La Calenda's front dining room. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The lively restaurant is now open nightly until 11pm, and doesn’t take reservations (unless you have a group of 10 or more), so expect a wait — unless you’re like me and come in midweek at 9:15pm and find all the room you need; you can also order food to go. It has a casual hacienda style, with wood tables and high-backed chairs, and all the dishware and glasses are made by various artisans in Oaxaca. It’s approachable, welcoming, and family-friendly, with extremely attentive service, and is also pretty high-volume, a far cry from the hushed atmosphere at The French Laundry.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>A Wednesday Ramen Special at The Saratoga\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.thesaratogasf.com\">The Saratoga\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/FNaoRG6BZz82\">1000 Larkin St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132310\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132310\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/saratoga-ramen-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wednesday night ramen at The Saratoga. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Rainy, chilly nights are built for ramen, and \u003ca href=\"http://www.thesaratogasf.com\">\u003cb>The Saratoga\u003c/b>\u003c/a> is offering a weekly ramen special every Wednesday through February 13th. The first two weeks were a pop-up of sorts with chef Dennis Lee of Namu Gaji, serving his garlic-sesame-miso ramen with crispy delicata squash, roast tomato, bean sprouts, shiitake, mizuna, sesame mayu, nori, and onsen egg ($16). For the coming weeks, The Saratoga’s chef Francisco Baca will be offering his own bowl, and you can take your pick of some Japanese whiskey pairings (The Saratoga is known for their shimmering wall and selection of whiskey). A perfect Wednesday winter’s night: whiskey and ramen. Follow \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/thesaratogasf/\">@thesaratogasf\u003c/a> for menu updates.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Three Options for Valentine’s Day That Are Worth Going Out For\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>February 14, 2019\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.nightbirdrestaurant.com/\">Nightbird\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/nURoAS2YjPw\">330 Gough St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132312\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132312\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/nightbird-amuse-800x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A meal at Nightbird is always full of exquisite bites like this quail egg in a nest of fried shallots with brown butter sauce. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>If you’re looking for something that’s the right balance of romance and camp, \u003ca href=\"https://www.nightbirdrestaurant.com/\">\u003cb>Nightbird\u003c/b>\u003c/a> is offering a \"Fairytale Love\" menu for $200, which will feature food moments in movie scenes about love. Chef Alter and her partner Ron Boyd are celebrating their lucky 13 anniversary and they’re both February babies, so they’re excited to celebrate with guests!\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.a16pizza.com\">A16\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/ZbPHJwLYdDn\">2355 Chestnut St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Another birthday is at \u003ca href=\"https://www.a16pizza.com\">\u003cb>A16\u003c/b>\u003c/a>, which is turning 15 on February 14! Chef Nicolette Manescalchi has created a classic Southern Italian menu, a \u003ca href=\"https://a16pizza.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6d9741e414a1d9767da4f9bff&id=bdb2b0b17a&e=99241dee9c\">Lover's Feast\u003c/a>, and Wine Director Shelley Lindgren is pouring wines that have become a part of the A16 family along with some rare gems. 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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>Take a look at the new Mexican restaurant, La Calenda, from Thomas Keller Restaurant Group, The Saratoga is hosting a weekly ramen special on Wednesdays, and three Valentine’s Day dinners worth the expense and hassle of going out on a very busy night of hearts and flowers.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Thomas Keller’s Mexican Restaurant, La Calenda, Is Unsurprisingly Quite Delicious\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.lacalendamex.com\">La Calenda\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"http://6518%20Washington%20St,%20Yountville,%20CA%2094599\">6518 Washington St., Yountville\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nOpen daily 5pm–11pm\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132304\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132304\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/la-calenda-negroni-800x1201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1201\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Negroni de Hongos. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>In an unexpected move from the Thomas Keller Restaurant Group, they opened a casual Mexican restaurant in Yountville, in the former Hurley’s, where you’ll now find destination-worthy tacos and more. \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.lacalendamex.com\">La Calenda\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>'s chef de cuisine is Kaelin Ulrich Trilling, who was raised in Oaxaca — he worked on his father’s tomato farm, and his mother, Susana Trilling, is a known culinary personality, with a PBS series and cooking school (Seasons of My Heart), and many cookbooks.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>At La Calenda, he was able to introduce purveyors and artisans from his home region to Yountville. Dried chiles — including chilhuacle negro, costeño rojo, and chile mixe — are from Oaxaca, and they use Tamoa to source heirloom corn from various regions of Central and Southern Mexico, including multigenerational corn growers and tortilleros. But then there’s a focus on our fantastic local products as well, like beans from Rancho Gordo, mushrooms from Connie Green of Wineforest Wild Foods, and goat milk from Sonoma County. The French Laundry Culinary Garden supplies traditional herbs, including pápalo, pipicha, and cilantro criollo, and will increase its production of squash year-round, and the kitchen will use its blossoms, fruit, and seeds.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132305\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132305\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/la-calenda-chips-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Totopos, guacamole, and salsas. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The totopos are so good here, it looks like TKRG will need to figure out how to sell them separately in stores (please do that), and the accompanying salsa verde and the brick red salsa mixe are stellar, plus a perfectly seasoned guacamole that will become your new gold standard ($13 for all). Add in an order of the queso fundido ($11)—made with queso Chihuahua — and prepare to get a crush on the smoky salsa a las brasas. It’s also your first encounter with the housemade tortillas here — on our visit, they were tortillas rojas, so fragrant and earthy.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The tamal de calabaza ($6) has a delicate, creamy texture, with vegetal notes from the hoja santa and comes with a puree of butternut squash, and spicy black bean salsa with aji amarillo.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132306\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132306\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/la-calenda-barbacoa-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tacos de barbacoa. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Meats really shine here, from the juicy tacos al pastor (shaved off a trompo/vertical spit) with roasted pineapple, shaved onion, and an outstanding salsa morita ($11 for two), to the rich and deeply savory tacos de barbacoa, with braised short rib topped with a verdant blanket of salsa avocado, plus cilantro and an unexpected spicy sprig of watercress ($13 for two). We were happy to have more of the roja tortillas.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132307\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132307\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/la-calenda-pork-800x1201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1201\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Puerco en mole verde and beans hiding under Swiss chard leaves. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>And then there’s the plato fuerte of puerco en mole verde ($22), thick slices of the most tender and pork jowl (prepared sous vide for eight hours and then finished on the wood-fired grill), so you get a satisfyingly seared exterior on the fat-laced meat, served with creamy Rancho Gordo white beans in green mole, all hiding under a few baby Swiss chard leaves.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132309\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132309\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/la-calenda-papel-800x1201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1201\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Avión de Papel cocktail (made with tequila). \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>There’s a children’s menu, and quite the cocktail list for adults (most of the drinks are pre-batched to keep up with volume, the bar gets absolutely slammed). Try their spin on a Paper Plane (Avión de Papel) made with tequila, a great cocktail to start your meal with, and the Negroni with mezcal and porcini-infused Campari is savory and a good match with the tacos de barbacoa. The bar team is talented and fun, so hang out in the bar area if you can for a drink. In selecting local wines, the La Calenda team worked with the Mexican-American Vintner’s Association (MAVA), a nonprofit association in Napa Valley that partners with Latinix vintners and winemakers.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132308\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132308\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/la-calenda-dining-room-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">La Calenda's front dining room. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The lively restaurant is now open nightly until 11pm, and doesn’t take reservations (unless you have a group of 10 or more), so expect a wait — unless you’re like me and come in midweek at 9:15pm and find all the room you need; you can also order food to go. It has a casual hacienda style, with wood tables and high-backed chairs, and all the dishware and glasses are made by various artisans in Oaxaca. It’s approachable, welcoming, and family-friendly, with extremely attentive service, and is also pretty high-volume, a far cry from the hushed atmosphere at The French Laundry.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>A Wednesday Ramen Special at The Saratoga\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.thesaratogasf.com\">The Saratoga\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/FNaoRG6BZz82\">1000 Larkin St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132310\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132310\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/saratoga-ramen-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wednesday night ramen at The Saratoga. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Rainy, chilly nights are built for ramen, and \u003ca href=\"http://www.thesaratogasf.com\">\u003cb>The Saratoga\u003c/b>\u003c/a> is offering a weekly ramen special every Wednesday through February 13th. The first two weeks were a pop-up of sorts with chef Dennis Lee of Namu Gaji, serving his garlic-sesame-miso ramen with crispy delicata squash, roast tomato, bean sprouts, shiitake, mizuna, sesame mayu, nori, and onsen egg ($16). For the coming weeks, The Saratoga’s chef Francisco Baca will be offering his own bowl, and you can take your pick of some Japanese whiskey pairings (The Saratoga is known for their shimmering wall and selection of whiskey). A perfect Wednesday winter’s night: whiskey and ramen. Follow \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/thesaratogasf/\">@thesaratogasf\u003c/a> for menu updates.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Three Options for Valentine’s Day That Are Worth Going Out For\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>February 14, 2019\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.nightbirdrestaurant.com/\">Nightbird\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/nURoAS2YjPw\">330 Gough St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132312\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132312\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/nightbird-amuse-800x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A meal at Nightbird is always full of exquisite bites like this quail egg in a nest of fried shallots with brown butter sauce. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>If you’re looking for something that’s the right balance of romance and camp, \u003ca href=\"https://www.nightbirdrestaurant.com/\">\u003cb>Nightbird\u003c/b>\u003c/a> is offering a \"Fairytale Love\" menu for $200, which will feature food moments in movie scenes about love. Chef Alter and her partner Ron Boyd are celebrating their lucky 13 anniversary and they’re both February babies, so they’re excited to celebrate with guests!\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.a16pizza.com\">A16\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/ZbPHJwLYdDn\">2355 Chestnut St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Another birthday is at \u003ca href=\"https://www.a16pizza.com\">\u003cb>A16\u003c/b>\u003c/a>, which is turning 15 on February 14! Chef Nicolette Manescalchi has created a classic Southern Italian menu, a \u003ca href=\"https://a16pizza.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6d9741e414a1d9767da4f9bff&id=bdb2b0b17a&e=99241dee9c\">Lover's Feast\u003c/a>, and Wine Director Shelley Lindgren is pouring wines that have become a part of the A16 family along with some rare gems. 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"content": "\u003cp>Freshly motivated to accomplish New Year’s resolutions after the excess of the holidays, a lot of people choose to scale back drinking alcohol during January. A “dry January” looks different for each person, depending on what they’re trying to accomplish — maybe they keep the glass of wine with dinner but skip the bar outings on Friday night. Or maybe they limit themselves to one drink only at the company happy hour.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Regardless, skipping drinking can sometimes feel like it's costing you your social life. Whether you’re suffering FOMO seeing your friends at the newest wine bar or compromising your goal for a second beer at game night, finding ways to stick to your guns when everyone around you is drinking can be rough. But, it can be a positive to stick it out according to life coach and speaker \u003ca href=\"http://alliestarkwellness.com/\">Allie Stark.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Deciding to cut back or stop consuming alcohol after the excess of the holiday season is an active change in a behavior that will inherently influence your thoughts and your feelings,” says Stark. “This can have a large impact on your relationships, your motivation at work, your internal confidence, and so much more.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Stark suggests communicating your goals clearly and openly with friends and family, then stick to the folk who understand why you’re choosing not to drink — at least for a little bit. “Actively choose to surround yourself with friends and family that respect your decision to not drink for the time being, as it will allow for an easier and more enjoyable experience while it is taking place,” says Stark.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Luckily, there is an endless combination of places to meet friends and enjoy one another in the Bay Area that don’t involve alcohol. Here are just a few to get you started:\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Church of Eight Wheels\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/x6VZ6bZjWCr\">554 Fillmore St\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nSan Francisco, CA 94117\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131947\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 828px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/IMG_5307.jpg\" alt=\"Skaters zip by the DJ booth at the Church of Eight Wheels.\" width=\"828\" height=\"1472\" class=\"size-full wp-image-131947\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/IMG_5307.jpg 828w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/IMG_5307-160x284.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/IMG_5307-800x1422.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/IMG_5307-768x1365.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/IMG_5307-675x1200.jpg 675w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/IMG_5307-240x427.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/IMG_5307-375x667.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/IMG_5307-520x924.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 828px) 100vw, 828px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Skaters zip by the DJ booth at the Church of Eight Wheels. \u003ccite>(Melanie Burke)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">For more than 40 years, The Church of 8 Wheels has operated a lively roller disco in a former Catholic church on Fillmore street. Friday and Saturday nights are 18+ skates, and for $15 cash (entrance and skate rental) you can join fellow roller enthusiasts underneath the stained glass and disco ball. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or this is your first time strapping on skates, you’ll fit right in the circular flow, and you don’t have to worry about falling. Not only does \u003c/span>\u003ci>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">everyone \u003c/span>\u003c/i>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">do it, but safety staff will scoot to your side in no time to keep you from getting run over and help you back on your wheels. \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Aside from satisfying that internal whimsy we all have — who doesn’t look at a massive open space like a church and think, “dang, I could roller skate in here?” — a Friday night at The Church of 8 Wheels hits more than a couple of the usual New Year’s resolution marks. You’ll be exercising, trying something new, and because there’s no alcohol on the premises, you’ll be swapping a beer for a Gatorade or Coca-cola. If you like to be resolute as a family, The Church offers a family skate on Saturdays, 3-5 pm.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Grand Lake Theatre\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/M6huXmqKdUv\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">3200 Grand Ave\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Oakland, CA 94610\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131976\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/IMG_3086-e1547226104993.jpg\" alt=\"The Grand Lake Theatre has been a community staple for moviegoers in Oakland since 1926. Photo courtesy the author.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-131976\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Grand Lake Theatre has been a community staple for moviegoers in Oakland since 1926. Photo courtesy the author. \u003ccite>(Melanie Burke)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Opened in 1926, the \u003c/span>\u003ca href=\"http://www.renaissancerialto.com/\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Grand Lake Theatre\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"> has been showing movies in Oakland for more than 90 years. Nestled between Lakeshore and Grand Ave, the theatre’s long-standing presence and declarative marquee messages have made it a community staple. While their matinee prices are a draw on their own at $6 (and $5 all day Tuesday!), the theatre itself makes seeing a movie at Grand Lake a full-on experience. \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Upon entering, you’re greeted by a chandelier and plush, dark antique carpeting that winds up a stunning grand staircase. The original main screen has maintained its jazz-age glam with greek columns and ceiling filigree. The additional screens were added and redesigned in the 80’s, pulling inspiration from the theatre’s decade of origin — one is “Egyptian,” the other “Moorish.” \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">So far as snacks go, Grand Lake offers standard fare like popcorn, soda, and favorite movie sweets all at the expected movie prices. There don’t seem to be designs to add in pizza or beer like at other independent movie theatres in the bay — and that’s okay. In pursuit of supporting a local institution, however, the few extra dollars for a snack are worth it, meaning your potential resolution to skip alcohol and do more in your neighborhood will hit the mark.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Teance Fine Teas\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/5ju5xf5Cnq32\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">1780 Fourth St \u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Berkeley, CA 94710\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131977\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/IMG_3401-e1547226032835.jpg\" alt=\"Experience new teas from around the world with a tea flight at Teance Fine Teas.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-131977\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Experience new teas from around the world with a tea flight at Teance Fine Teas. \u003ccite>(Melanie Burke)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Grabbing a coffee together is always a popular alternative to going for a drink, but not everyone enjoys pour-overs or lattes. For the discerning tea drinker, \u003c/span>\u003ca href=\"https://www.teance.com/\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Teance Fine Teas\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"> offers an inviting and tranquil place to enjoy a seemingly endless variety of loose leaf teas. \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Pronounced “tee-ahnce,” (think “ambiance” and “tea” together) the tea shop has been in Berkeley for more than a decade, expanding into its current space on the popular fourth street. While customers can come in and pick up a favorite tea to take home, they’re also more than welcome to share a pot of house tea ($5) or a fine tea blend ($7) together in the upstairs seating area. The space is quiet, with sleek modern lines and a fountain in the center of the store with real live koi.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">For a full experience beyond simply having a cuppa, you can do a tea flight at the downstairs counter. Each flight is three types of tea of your choice ($27) and a staff member will guide you through each, offering samples of different steeps, talking through the history of the tea, and answering your questions. Tea varieties include white, green (Chinese and Japanese), oolong (Chinese and Taiwanese), red, and pu-erh, the last of which comes in a tightly compacted disc and requires a knife to break off for steeping, which puts a little excitement into an otherwise soothing experience. \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">The specially designed counter features space for small groups to experience a tea flight together and one flight is absolutely shareable with two people. For groups of four or more, however, you should call ahead to book an appointment as space is limited.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Creme Brewlee Bistro\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/y4giUqqUsM32\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">2948 S Norfolk St\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">San Mateo, CA 94403\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131978\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/IMG_3159-e1547225989536.jpg\" alt=\"Friends with a meg-sweet tooth will love meeting up at Creme Brewlee for a shaved snow, pictured here.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-131978\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Friends with a meg-sweet tooth will love meeting up at Creme Brewlee for a shaved snow, pictured here. \u003ccite>(Melanie Burke)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Sometimes the best surprises are in unassuming places. \u003c/span>\u003ca href=\"https://www.yelp.com/biz/creme-brewlee-bistro-san-mateo\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Creme Brewlee\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is one such adventure, a combination bistro and dessert spot in the Marina Plaza Shopping Center in San Mateo. The menu includes a diverse array of items that range halfway across the globe and back: coffee, lattes, gelato, hot pot, shaved snow, and of course, the titular creme brulee. \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">One of the most unique sweets is the shaved snow, a fluffy, layered take on its crunchier cousin of the icy variety. Snow at Creme Brewlee is $8 and includes your choice of snow flavor, syrup, and two toppings (with additional toppings for fifty cents apiece). It’s not overwhelmingly sweet despite being made entirely of frozen sugar, and the soft crunch on each bite is exactly like eating snow when you were a kid. Except, of course, this snow is \u003c/span>\u003ci>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">meant \u003c/span>\u003c/i>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">to be eaten. Bring a friend or a loved one for this snow pile, however, as your $8 buys you a literal mound of dessert.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Creme Brewlee doesn’t do much for your resolution to eat healthier, but you’ll be exploring a new neighborhood, a new dessert style, and most importantly, skipping sugary cocktails in favor of something super “cool.”\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Albany Bowl\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/724xFPMGttS2\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">540 San Pablo Ave\u003c/span>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u003cbr>\n\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Albany, CA 94706\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131979\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/IMG_3151-e1547225952655.jpg\" alt=\"Albany Bowl is a great spot to share french fries and a few games with friends.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-131979\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Albany Bowl is a great spot to share french fries and a few games with friends. \u003ccite>(Melanie Burke)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Finally, what better way to enjoy a little sober fun with friends than bowling? You may be outraged at the very idea of entering a bowling alley without also purchasing a pitcher to split, but \u003c/span>\u003ca href=\"http://www.thealbanybowl.com/\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Albany Bowl \u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">has more than enough french fries, onion rings, and sweet pin knockdowns to make you forget you wanted a beer in the first place. \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Located right on San Pablo Avenue in Albany, this retro bowling alley has been in operation since 1949. Regular rates run $6 per game per person, with a $4.50 flat shoe rental if you don’t already have your own. However, each day of the week brings its own discounts or specials, like $1.50 games on Monday and Tuesday nights or a killer 2 games-for-1 deal for groups of Cal-Berkeley students.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Little J’s Cafe attaches directly to Albany Bowl and offers American diner favorites like burgers and tater tots. If you’re hoping to order snacks while avoiding temptation, the bar is all the way in the back of the bowling alley far and away from Little J’s. Order your french fries and enjoy your resolute choices without ever having to think twice. \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>Freshly motivated to accomplish New Year’s resolutions after the excess of the holidays, a lot of people choose to scale back drinking alcohol during January. A “dry January” looks different for each person, depending on what they’re trying to accomplish — maybe they keep the glass of wine with dinner but skip the bar outings on Friday night. Or maybe they limit themselves to one drink only at the company happy hour.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Regardless, skipping drinking can sometimes feel like it's costing you your social life. Whether you’re suffering FOMO seeing your friends at the newest wine bar or compromising your goal for a second beer at game night, finding ways to stick to your guns when everyone around you is drinking can be rough. But, it can be a positive to stick it out according to life coach and speaker \u003ca href=\"http://alliestarkwellness.com/\">Allie Stark.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Deciding to cut back or stop consuming alcohol after the excess of the holiday season is an active change in a behavior that will inherently influence your thoughts and your feelings,” says Stark. “This can have a large impact on your relationships, your motivation at work, your internal confidence, and so much more.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Stark suggests communicating your goals clearly and openly with friends and family, then stick to the folk who understand why you’re choosing not to drink — at least for a little bit. “Actively choose to surround yourself with friends and family that respect your decision to not drink for the time being, as it will allow for an easier and more enjoyable experience while it is taking place,” says Stark.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Luckily, there is an endless combination of places to meet friends and enjoy one another in the Bay Area that don’t involve alcohol. Here are just a few to get you started:\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Church of Eight Wheels\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/x6VZ6bZjWCr\">554 Fillmore St\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nSan Francisco, CA 94117\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131947\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 828px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/IMG_5307.jpg\" alt=\"Skaters zip by the DJ booth at the Church of Eight Wheels.\" width=\"828\" height=\"1472\" class=\"size-full wp-image-131947\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/IMG_5307.jpg 828w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/IMG_5307-160x284.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/IMG_5307-800x1422.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/IMG_5307-768x1365.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/IMG_5307-675x1200.jpg 675w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/IMG_5307-240x427.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/IMG_5307-375x667.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/IMG_5307-520x924.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 828px) 100vw, 828px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Skaters zip by the DJ booth at the Church of Eight Wheels. \u003ccite>(Melanie Burke)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">For more than 40 years, The Church of 8 Wheels has operated a lively roller disco in a former Catholic church on Fillmore street. Friday and Saturday nights are 18+ skates, and for $15 cash (entrance and skate rental) you can join fellow roller enthusiasts underneath the stained glass and disco ball. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or this is your first time strapping on skates, you’ll fit right in the circular flow, and you don’t have to worry about falling. Not only does \u003c/span>\u003ci>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">everyone \u003c/span>\u003c/i>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">do it, but safety staff will scoot to your side in no time to keep you from getting run over and help you back on your wheels. \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Aside from satisfying that internal whimsy we all have — who doesn’t look at a massive open space like a church and think, “dang, I could roller skate in here?” — a Friday night at The Church of 8 Wheels hits more than a couple of the usual New Year’s resolution marks. You’ll be exercising, trying something new, and because there’s no alcohol on the premises, you’ll be swapping a beer for a Gatorade or Coca-cola. If you like to be resolute as a family, The Church offers a family skate on Saturdays, 3-5 pm.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Grand Lake Theatre\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/M6huXmqKdUv\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">3200 Grand Ave\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Oakland, CA 94610\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131976\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/IMG_3086-e1547226104993.jpg\" alt=\"The Grand Lake Theatre has been a community staple for moviegoers in Oakland since 1926. Photo courtesy the author.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-131976\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Grand Lake Theatre has been a community staple for moviegoers in Oakland since 1926. Photo courtesy the author. \u003ccite>(Melanie Burke)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Opened in 1926, the \u003c/span>\u003ca href=\"http://www.renaissancerialto.com/\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Grand Lake Theatre\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"> has been showing movies in Oakland for more than 90 years. Nestled between Lakeshore and Grand Ave, the theatre’s long-standing presence and declarative marquee messages have made it a community staple. While their matinee prices are a draw on their own at $6 (and $5 all day Tuesday!), the theatre itself makes seeing a movie at Grand Lake a full-on experience. \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Upon entering, you’re greeted by a chandelier and plush, dark antique carpeting that winds up a stunning grand staircase. The original main screen has maintained its jazz-age glam with greek columns and ceiling filigree. The additional screens were added and redesigned in the 80’s, pulling inspiration from the theatre’s decade of origin — one is “Egyptian,” the other “Moorish.” \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">So far as snacks go, Grand Lake offers standard fare like popcorn, soda, and favorite movie sweets all at the expected movie prices. There don’t seem to be designs to add in pizza or beer like at other independent movie theatres in the bay — and that’s okay. In pursuit of supporting a local institution, however, the few extra dollars for a snack are worth it, meaning your potential resolution to skip alcohol and do more in your neighborhood will hit the mark.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Teance Fine Teas\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/5ju5xf5Cnq32\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">1780 Fourth St \u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Berkeley, CA 94710\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131977\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/IMG_3401-e1547226032835.jpg\" alt=\"Experience new teas from around the world with a tea flight at Teance Fine Teas.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-131977\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Experience new teas from around the world with a tea flight at Teance Fine Teas. \u003ccite>(Melanie Burke)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Grabbing a coffee together is always a popular alternative to going for a drink, but not everyone enjoys pour-overs or lattes. For the discerning tea drinker, \u003c/span>\u003ca href=\"https://www.teance.com/\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Teance Fine Teas\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"> offers an inviting and tranquil place to enjoy a seemingly endless variety of loose leaf teas. \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Pronounced “tee-ahnce,” (think “ambiance” and “tea” together) the tea shop has been in Berkeley for more than a decade, expanding into its current space on the popular fourth street. While customers can come in and pick up a favorite tea to take home, they’re also more than welcome to share a pot of house tea ($5) or a fine tea blend ($7) together in the upstairs seating area. The space is quiet, with sleek modern lines and a fountain in the center of the store with real live koi.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">For a full experience beyond simply having a cuppa, you can do a tea flight at the downstairs counter. Each flight is three types of tea of your choice ($27) and a staff member will guide you through each, offering samples of different steeps, talking through the history of the tea, and answering your questions. Tea varieties include white, green (Chinese and Japanese), oolong (Chinese and Taiwanese), red, and pu-erh, the last of which comes in a tightly compacted disc and requires a knife to break off for steeping, which puts a little excitement into an otherwise soothing experience. \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">The specially designed counter features space for small groups to experience a tea flight together and one flight is absolutely shareable with two people. For groups of four or more, however, you should call ahead to book an appointment as space is limited.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Creme Brewlee Bistro\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/y4giUqqUsM32\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">2948 S Norfolk St\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">San Mateo, CA 94403\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131978\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/IMG_3159-e1547225989536.jpg\" alt=\"Friends with a meg-sweet tooth will love meeting up at Creme Brewlee for a shaved snow, pictured here.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-131978\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Friends with a meg-sweet tooth will love meeting up at Creme Brewlee for a shaved snow, pictured here. \u003ccite>(Melanie Burke)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Sometimes the best surprises are in unassuming places. \u003c/span>\u003ca href=\"https://www.yelp.com/biz/creme-brewlee-bistro-san-mateo\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Creme Brewlee\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is one such adventure, a combination bistro and dessert spot in the Marina Plaza Shopping Center in San Mateo. The menu includes a diverse array of items that range halfway across the globe and back: coffee, lattes, gelato, hot pot, shaved snow, and of course, the titular creme brulee. \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">One of the most unique sweets is the shaved snow, a fluffy, layered take on its crunchier cousin of the icy variety. Snow at Creme Brewlee is $8 and includes your choice of snow flavor, syrup, and two toppings (with additional toppings for fifty cents apiece). It’s not overwhelmingly sweet despite being made entirely of frozen sugar, and the soft crunch on each bite is exactly like eating snow when you were a kid. Except, of course, this snow is \u003c/span>\u003ci>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">meant \u003c/span>\u003c/i>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">to be eaten. Bring a friend or a loved one for this snow pile, however, as your $8 buys you a literal mound of dessert.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Creme Brewlee doesn’t do much for your resolution to eat healthier, but you’ll be exploring a new neighborhood, a new dessert style, and most importantly, skipping sugary cocktails in favor of something super “cool.”\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Albany Bowl\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/724xFPMGttS2\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">540 San Pablo Ave\u003c/span>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u003cbr>\n\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Albany, CA 94706\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131979\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/IMG_3151-e1547225952655.jpg\" alt=\"Albany Bowl is a great spot to share french fries and a few games with friends.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-131979\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Albany Bowl is a great spot to share french fries and a few games with friends. \u003ccite>(Melanie Burke)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Finally, what better way to enjoy a little sober fun with friends than bowling? You may be outraged at the very idea of entering a bowling alley without also purchasing a pitcher to split, but \u003c/span>\u003ca href=\"http://www.thealbanybowl.com/\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Albany Bowl \u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">has more than enough french fries, onion rings, and sweet pin knockdowns to make you forget you wanted a beer in the first place. \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Located right on San Pablo Avenue in Albany, this retro bowling alley has been in operation since 1949. Regular rates run $6 per game per person, with a $4.50 flat shoe rental if you don’t already have your own. However, each day of the week brings its own discounts or specials, like $1.50 games on Monday and Tuesday nights or a killer 2 games-for-1 deal for groups of Cal-Berkeley students.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cp>This week takes a look at the recently opened Ayala, offering beautiful seafood and a chic style, while a trip across the Bay reveals innovative and affordable dishes at Dosa by Dosa, and you can check them out during Oakland Restaurant Week (among many other places). Boot and Shoe Service hosts a fire relief dinner series, and say cheers to Winter Cocktails of the Farmers Market.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>A Chic Seafood Restaurant Opens Downtown: Ayala\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.ayalarestaurant.com\">Ayala\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/5mjvEAHYWH52\">398 Geary St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nOpen nightly for dinner 5:30pm–10pm, with Martini Hour Mon–Thu 4:30pm–5:30pm and Fri–Sat 4pm–5:30pm.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131925\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131925\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/ayala-uni-clams-800x1201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1201\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A selection of seafood from the \"lightly dressed\" section: uni, littleneck clams, oysters. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>For locals, it can be tough to think of a cool and stylish place to eat downtown that doesn’t cater to tourist tastes — especially if it’s in a hotel — but the newly opened \u003ca href=\"https://www.ayalarestaurant.com\">\u003cstrong>Ayala\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> has got it going on. Located in Union Square’s Hotel G, the airy dining room and bar have an easygoing style that feels more Los Angeles than San Francisco. It’s a California seafood–centric restaurant, and chef-partner Bill Montagne brought on the talented executive chef Melissa Perfit (Bar Crudo, Hard Water), who is skilled in doing creative and delicious things with seafood (and sourcing the good stuff).\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131926\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131926\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/ayala-charcuterie-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Seafood charcuterie at Ayala. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>You don’t want to miss the beautiful seafood “charcuterie” plate ($21), which includes four seafood presentations, like halibut with grapefruit and fennel, and black cod with kombu and chartreuse. The lightly dressed section includes the freshest littleneck clams on the half-shell in a bright green frothy sauce, with jicama, cucumber, black tobiko, and lobster oil ($11 for 3). Salads include a perfect Louie ($21), with Dungeness, prawns, creamy egg, and avocado. Everything pairs well with their lighter cocktails, like A Diving Bell, and the aromatic Officer and a Gentian. The wine selections from GM Essam Kardosh (Del Popolo) and wine director Nick Tilly are also full of food-friendly beauties.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131927\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131927\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/ayala-cioppino-800x1201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1201\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cioppino verde and lobster butter toast. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Larger dishes include the decadent nori spaghettini ($29), with Dungeness, white miso, and topped with furikake and a pop of acidity from Buddha’s hand. It’s a treat to have cioppino ($37) prepared with such respect for the seafood within: here, it’s a cioppino verde, a tomatillo-poblano broth, filled with Dungeness, prawns, squid, and lobster butter toast on the side that you’ll dunk in the broth. It’s a touch on the spendy side, and quality seafood isn’t cheap, but let the bread fill you up. You also want the English muffin with herb-cultured butter ($6). I was tempted to order an extra one to bring home for breakfast.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131928\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131928\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/ayala-dining-room-800x1201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1201\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The dining room at the end of a busy evening. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>We finished our evening at the bar, the best way to experience a nightcap from their inspired cocktail list from bar director Julian Cox (Tartine), and try an amaro from their extensive list.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>The Fine-Casual Dosa by Dosa in Oakland Has New Tricks Up Its Kurta Sleeves\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.dosasf.com/dosa-oakland\">Dosa by Dosa\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/sHEHToTAD1x\">2301 Broadway, Oakland\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nOpen Sun–Thu 11am–9:30pm, Fri–Sat 11am–10pm, weekend brunch Sat–Sun 9am–3pm.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131930\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131930\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/idli-dosa-800x1201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1201\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Don't miss the idli fries. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Oakland is lucky to have a fast/fine-casual version of San Francisco’s popular South Indian Dosa — \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.dosasf.com/dosa-oakland\">Dosa by Dosa\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>. On a recent visit, there were dishes that made me really wish we had a location in SF! The all-day, street food \u003ca href=\"https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5a00c7f4e45a7c496632d895/t/5bb1b693eef1a191b65f8174/1538373268332/dosa+by+DOSA+Oakland+Menu+PRIMARY+9-15-2018.pdf\">menu\u003c/a> includes small plates, like their popular vada pav (spiced potato slider with caramelized onions, peppers, and served in a soft Parker House-style bun, a fulfilling bite for $4.95), and the inventive idli fries ($4.95) were a brilliant type of South Indian French fry, made of rice and lentil patties, sliced, and served with a roasted chile-garlic chutney (don’t miss them). There’s also a variety of stuffed naan, like a fluffy one filled with cheese ($5.50), served with a bright chutney.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>More new items include their salad bowls, like a delightfully flavorful one with seasonal greens and spiced, free-range lamb kebab (just $13.95) with red onion, tomato, cucumber, a hearty base of lemon rice, and dill-raita dressing, or you can opt for their rice bowls with four kinds of curries, like butternut squash dal. And the street wraps are like rice-free burritos made with grilled and tender roti dipped in egg (so good), with fillings like butter chicken or prawn masala, plus pickled red onion, cucumber, tomato, and cilantro (the most expensive one is $12.95). Or, of course, there’s an entire section of dosas.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131929\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131929\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/dosa-slushie-800x1201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1201\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">It doesn't have to be summer to enjoy a slushie. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The location has a full bar, offering classic Dosa cocktails like their Peony, to the spiritous Dirty Chutney, a spin on an Indian martini (all just $11). There are slushies, lassis, and non-alcoholic picks, chai and spiced coconut cold brew, wine, and beer — you will not go thirsty. And don’t miss the happy hour Mon–Fri 4pm–6pm for even better deals.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Oakland Restaurant Week Offers a Chance to Explore Oakland’s Vibrant Dining Scene\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://link.email.dynect.net/link.php?DynEngagement=true&H=FcQ5do3Mtm%2F2JnP%2FxXFcY%2BL9mOkU%2Fad4G7kfqxVfSdnPf%2FAGm4t7uYVsAPvqP1%2Fps%2Bstzz90eCpQa7V5pmMCyrZnIlVPSuj6xaOqKYucCD3tnXLb40OmskRsqDQ1MHPa&G=856&R=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oaklandrestaurantweek.org%2F&I=20190103230804.0000026d2190%40mail6-41-usnbn1&X=MHwxMDM1MzA2Om9ha2xhbmQuc2ltcGxldmlld2NybS5jb207MXwxMDM1MzA3OiUyMkFsbGllK05lYWwlMjIrJTNDYWxsaWUlNDB2aXNpdG9ha2xhbmQuY29tJTNFOw%3D%3D&S=iwqZki77DHILTqcLxy4m1kA4m2ZS2rI4Bhq3iBgrce8\">Oakland Restaurant Week\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nJanuary 11–20\u003cbr>\nVarious locations\u003cb>\u003c/b>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131933\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131933\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/ORW-Tacos-01-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">During Oakland Restaurant Week, there will be tacos. \u003ccite>(Visit Oakland)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://link.email.dynect.net/link.php?DynEngagement=true&H=FcQ5do3Mtm%2F2JnP%2FxXFcY%2BL9mOkU%2Fad4G7kfqxVfSdnPf%2FAGm4t7uYVsAPvqP1%2Fps%2Bstzz90eCpQa7V5pmMCyrZnIlVPSuj6xaOqKYucCD3tnXLb40OmskRsqDQ1MHPa&G=856&R=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oaklandrestaurantweek.org%2F&I=20190103230804.0000026d2190%40mail6-41-usnbn1&X=MHwxMDM1MzA2Om9ha2xhbmQuc2ltcGxldmlld2NybS5jb207MXwxMDM1MzA3OiUyMkFsbGllK05lYWwlMjIrJTNDYWxsaWUlNDB2aXNpdG9ha2xhbmQuY29tJTNFOw%3D%3D&S=iwqZki77DHILTqcLxy4m1kA4m2ZS2rI4Bhq3iBgrce8\">\u003cb>Oakland Restaurant Week\u003c/b>\u003c/a> returns January 11–20, with over 100 Oakland restaurants participating, which means they will offer prix-fixe lunch and/or dinner menus at $10, $20, $30, $40 and $50 price points (the promotional prices reflect up to 25% off regular à la carte items). Participating restaurants include top spots like Reem’s California, Itani Ramen, A16 Rockridge, Grand Lake Kitchen, and Dosa by Dosa, and it’s a chance to check out newcomers like Farmhouse Kitchen and the new Bardo Lounge & Supper Club. Check the site for details on their special offers.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There are also a few \u003ca href=\"https://www.visitoakland.com/events/annual-events/restaurant-week/exclusive-dining-experiences/\">special events\u003c/a>, like a benefit dinner for Oakland Restaurant Week’s non-profit partner, Alameda County Community Food Bank, at Bardo on Monday, January 14, among other events, like a progressive dinner.\u003cb> \u003c/b>Another bonus: Local Food Adventures Oakland Food Tours, an East Bay walking food tour company, will offer tours in Oakland’s Grand Lake and Rockridge neighborhoods during both weekends of ORW for 20 percent off (use the code ORW19, book tours \u003ca href=\"http://link.email.dynect.net/link.php?DynEngagement=true&H=FcQ5do3Mtm%2F2JnP%2FxXFcY%2BL9mOkU%2Fad4G7kfqxVfSdnPf%2FAGm4t7uYVsAPvqP1%2Fps%2Bstzz90eCpQa7V5pmMCyrZnIlVPSuj6xaOqKYucCD3tnXLb40OmskRsqDQ1MHPa&G=856&R=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.localfoodadventures.com%2Ffood-tours%2F&I=20190103230804.0000026d2190%40mail6-41-usnbn1&X=MHwxMDM1MzA2Om9ha2xhbmQuc2ltcGxldmlld2NybS5jb207MXwxMDM1MzA3OiUyMkFsbGllK05lYWwlMjIrJTNDYWxsaWUlNDB2aXNpdG9ha2xhbmQuY29tJTNFOw%3D%3D&S=HUXsDODw8D7eajSAO68gTX3KnReJKa32Esg9T7Jt55M\">here\u003c/a>).\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Wintertime Produce Is Ready to Make an Appearance in Cocktails at the Farmers Market\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Winter Cocktails of the Farmers Market\u003cbr>\nSan Francisco Ferry Building\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/AUsH4nQAFfE2\">1 The Embarcadero, San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nWednesday, January 30, 5:30pm–8pm\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cheers-to-change-makers-winter-cocktails-of-the-farmers-market-tickets-53192320663?ref=ebtnebtckt\">Tickets\u003c/a>: $60 (+ $3.99 fee) until January 23, $65 after\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131932\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131932\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/0101_2.15.17_CUESA_WinterCocktails_AH_7328-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">It's time for Winter Cocktails at the Ferry Building. \u003ccite>(amandalynn.co)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Cocktail lovers know how much fun the CUESA and NorCal USBG Cocktails of Farmers Market series is, and the next event is happening on January 30 at the Ferry Building: \u003ca href=\"https://cuesa.org/event/2019/cheers-change-makers-winter-cocktails-farmers-market\">\u003cb>Cheers to Change Makers: Winter Cocktails of the Farmers Market\u003c/b>\u003c/a>. At this walk-around happy hour tasting, 13 SF bartenders (like Kaiyo, 1760, and Pacific Cocktail Haven) and 3 chefs (Nicolette Manescalchi, A16 Rockridge; Chris Cosentino, Cockscomb; and Monica Martinez, Don Bugito; with more added soon!) will be transforming winter produce into creative drinks and bites. Guests receive three full-sized signature cocktails and tasty bites from each restaurant, along with unlimited sample-size sips.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It’s all in celebration of CUESA’s new public art installation: \u003ca href=\"https://cuesa.org/article/food-change-coming-2019\">The Food Change\u003c/a>, featuring photo-murals of the diverse farmers, advocates, and visionaries in our midst. Cheers!\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003cb>Fire Relief Dinner Series at Boot and Shoe Service\u003c/b>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Boot and Shoe Service\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/mgQaoCVeecC2\">3308 Grand Ave., Oakland\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nVarious dates\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://bootfirereliefdinner.brownpapertickets.com\">Tickets\u003c/a>: $250.00 ($259.74 with service fee)\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131935\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131935\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/IMG_2001-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Break bread in an intimate dinner series for fire relief at the Boot and Shoe. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The 2018 Camp Fire created so much devastation and loss (nearly 14,000 homes and 5,000 other structures were destroyed), and the \u003ca href=\"http://bootandshoeservice.com\">Boot and Shoe Service\u003c/a> restaurant in Oakland is hosting a \u003cstrong>fundraiser series of dinners\u003c/strong> to help provide relief. In fact, 100 percent of the proceeds will go to the \u003ca href=\"https://bootandshoeservice.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9a76b304232e76a07930a6157&id=7105682346&e=dccae99b49\">Camp Fire Evacuation Relief Fund\u003c/a>, which supports evacuation centers that opened their doors and pantries to people who lost their homes, and will transition the funds into long-term recovery efforts as soon as immediate needs are met.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The dinners only have 10 seats, and will be prepared by celebrated local chefs in Boot and Shoe’s private back kitchen. Guests will dine on a large communal table as they engage in conversation with the chefs as they prepare and plate a multi-course dinner at the table served with paired wines and beverages.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The first two dinners are sold out, but the next one is on February 13 with the talented Sophina Uong, and then February 23: Kelly Mariani and Emma Lip, Scribe Winery; March 13: Brandon Jew of Mister Jiu’s and Dominica Rice of Cosecha; and March 27: Chris Lee: The Old Fashioned Butcher with son, Tom Lee, and Suzanne Drexhage of Bartavelle.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Thanks to the following donors for their assistance with these meals: Marin Sun Farms, Liberty Duck Farm, Beaune Imports, Ordinaire Wine Shop, Kermit Lynch, Oakland Yard Wine Shop, and Bedrock Wine Co.\u003c/p>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>This week takes a look at the recently opened Ayala, offering beautiful seafood and a chic style, while a trip across the Bay reveals innovative and affordable dishes at Dosa by Dosa, and you can check them out during Oakland Restaurant Week (among many other places). Boot and Shoe Service hosts a fire relief dinner series, and say cheers to Winter Cocktails of the Farmers Market.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>A Chic Seafood Restaurant Opens Downtown: Ayala\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.ayalarestaurant.com\">Ayala\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/5mjvEAHYWH52\">398 Geary St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nOpen nightly for dinner 5:30pm–10pm, with Martini Hour Mon–Thu 4:30pm–5:30pm and Fri–Sat 4pm–5:30pm.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131925\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131925\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/ayala-uni-clams-800x1201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1201\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A selection of seafood from the \"lightly dressed\" section: uni, littleneck clams, oysters. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>For locals, it can be tough to think of a cool and stylish place to eat downtown that doesn’t cater to tourist tastes — especially if it’s in a hotel — but the newly opened \u003ca href=\"https://www.ayalarestaurant.com\">\u003cstrong>Ayala\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> has got it going on. Located in Union Square’s Hotel G, the airy dining room and bar have an easygoing style that feels more Los Angeles than San Francisco. It’s a California seafood–centric restaurant, and chef-partner Bill Montagne brought on the talented executive chef Melissa Perfit (Bar Crudo, Hard Water), who is skilled in doing creative and delicious things with seafood (and sourcing the good stuff).\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131926\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131926\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/ayala-charcuterie-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Seafood charcuterie at Ayala. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>You don’t want to miss the beautiful seafood “charcuterie” plate ($21), which includes four seafood presentations, like halibut with grapefruit and fennel, and black cod with kombu and chartreuse. The lightly dressed section includes the freshest littleneck clams on the half-shell in a bright green frothy sauce, with jicama, cucumber, black tobiko, and lobster oil ($11 for 3). Salads include a perfect Louie ($21), with Dungeness, prawns, creamy egg, and avocado. Everything pairs well with their lighter cocktails, like A Diving Bell, and the aromatic Officer and a Gentian. The wine selections from GM Essam Kardosh (Del Popolo) and wine director Nick Tilly are also full of food-friendly beauties.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131927\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131927\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/ayala-cioppino-800x1201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1201\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cioppino verde and lobster butter toast. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Larger dishes include the decadent nori spaghettini ($29), with Dungeness, white miso, and topped with furikake and a pop of acidity from Buddha’s hand. It’s a treat to have cioppino ($37) prepared with such respect for the seafood within: here, it’s a cioppino verde, a tomatillo-poblano broth, filled with Dungeness, prawns, squid, and lobster butter toast on the side that you’ll dunk in the broth. It’s a touch on the spendy side, and quality seafood isn’t cheap, but let the bread fill you up. You also want the English muffin with herb-cultured butter ($6). I was tempted to order an extra one to bring home for breakfast.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131928\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131928\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/ayala-dining-room-800x1201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1201\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The dining room at the end of a busy evening. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>We finished our evening at the bar, the best way to experience a nightcap from their inspired cocktail list from bar director Julian Cox (Tartine), and try an amaro from their extensive list.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>The Fine-Casual Dosa by Dosa in Oakland Has New Tricks Up Its Kurta Sleeves\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.dosasf.com/dosa-oakland\">Dosa by Dosa\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/sHEHToTAD1x\">2301 Broadway, Oakland\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nOpen Sun–Thu 11am–9:30pm, Fri–Sat 11am–10pm, weekend brunch Sat–Sun 9am–3pm.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131930\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131930\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/idli-dosa-800x1201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1201\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Don't miss the idli fries. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Oakland is lucky to have a fast/fine-casual version of San Francisco’s popular South Indian Dosa — \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.dosasf.com/dosa-oakland\">Dosa by Dosa\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>. 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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>More new items include their salad bowls, like a delightfully flavorful one with seasonal greens and spiced, free-range lamb kebab (just $13.95) with red onion, tomato, cucumber, a hearty base of lemon rice, and dill-raita dressing, or you can opt for their rice bowls with four kinds of curries, like butternut squash dal. And the street wraps are like rice-free burritos made with grilled and tender roti dipped in egg (so good), with fillings like butter chicken or prawn masala, plus pickled red onion, cucumber, tomato, and cilantro (the most expensive one is $12.95). Or, of course, there’s an entire section of dosas.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131929\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131929\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/dosa-slushie-800x1201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1201\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">It doesn't have to be summer to enjoy a slushie. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The location has a full bar, offering classic Dosa cocktails like their Peony, to the spiritous Dirty Chutney, a spin on an Indian martini (all just $11). There are slushies, lassis, and non-alcoholic picks, chai and spiced coconut cold brew, wine, and beer — you will not go thirsty. And don’t miss the happy hour Mon–Fri 4pm–6pm for even better deals.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Oakland Restaurant Week Offers a Chance to Explore Oakland’s Vibrant Dining Scene\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://link.email.dynect.net/link.php?DynEngagement=true&H=FcQ5do3Mtm%2F2JnP%2FxXFcY%2BL9mOkU%2Fad4G7kfqxVfSdnPf%2FAGm4t7uYVsAPvqP1%2Fps%2Bstzz90eCpQa7V5pmMCyrZnIlVPSuj6xaOqKYucCD3tnXLb40OmskRsqDQ1MHPa&G=856&R=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oaklandrestaurantweek.org%2F&I=20190103230804.0000026d2190%40mail6-41-usnbn1&X=MHwxMDM1MzA2Om9ha2xhbmQuc2ltcGxldmlld2NybS5jb207MXwxMDM1MzA3OiUyMkFsbGllK05lYWwlMjIrJTNDYWxsaWUlNDB2aXNpdG9ha2xhbmQuY29tJTNFOw%3D%3D&S=iwqZki77DHILTqcLxy4m1kA4m2ZS2rI4Bhq3iBgrce8\">Oakland Restaurant Week\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nJanuary 11–20\u003cbr>\nVarious locations\u003cb>\u003c/b>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131933\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131933\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/ORW-Tacos-01-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">During Oakland Restaurant Week, there will be tacos. \u003ccite>(Visit Oakland)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://link.email.dynect.net/link.php?DynEngagement=true&H=FcQ5do3Mtm%2F2JnP%2FxXFcY%2BL9mOkU%2Fad4G7kfqxVfSdnPf%2FAGm4t7uYVsAPvqP1%2Fps%2Bstzz90eCpQa7V5pmMCyrZnIlVPSuj6xaOqKYucCD3tnXLb40OmskRsqDQ1MHPa&G=856&R=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oaklandrestaurantweek.org%2F&I=20190103230804.0000026d2190%40mail6-41-usnbn1&X=MHwxMDM1MzA2Om9ha2xhbmQuc2ltcGxldmlld2NybS5jb207MXwxMDM1MzA3OiUyMkFsbGllK05lYWwlMjIrJTNDYWxsaWUlNDB2aXNpdG9ha2xhbmQuY29tJTNFOw%3D%3D&S=iwqZki77DHILTqcLxy4m1kA4m2ZS2rI4Bhq3iBgrce8\">\u003cb>Oakland Restaurant Week\u003c/b>\u003c/a> returns January 11–20, with over 100 Oakland restaurants participating, which means they will offer prix-fixe lunch and/or dinner menus at $10, $20, $30, $40 and $50 price points (the promotional prices reflect up to 25% off regular à la carte items). Participating restaurants include top spots like Reem’s California, Itani Ramen, A16 Rockridge, Grand Lake Kitchen, and Dosa by Dosa, and it’s a chance to check out newcomers like Farmhouse Kitchen and the new Bardo Lounge & Supper Club. Check the site for details on their special offers.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There are also a few \u003ca href=\"https://www.visitoakland.com/events/annual-events/restaurant-week/exclusive-dining-experiences/\">special events\u003c/a>, like a benefit dinner for Oakland Restaurant Week’s non-profit partner, Alameda County Community Food Bank, at Bardo on Monday, January 14, among other events, like a progressive dinner.\u003cb> \u003c/b>Another bonus: Local Food Adventures Oakland Food Tours, an East Bay walking food tour company, will offer tours in Oakland’s Grand Lake and Rockridge neighborhoods during both weekends of ORW for 20 percent off (use the code ORW19, book tours \u003ca href=\"http://link.email.dynect.net/link.php?DynEngagement=true&H=FcQ5do3Mtm%2F2JnP%2FxXFcY%2BL9mOkU%2Fad4G7kfqxVfSdnPf%2FAGm4t7uYVsAPvqP1%2Fps%2Bstzz90eCpQa7V5pmMCyrZnIlVPSuj6xaOqKYucCD3tnXLb40OmskRsqDQ1MHPa&G=856&R=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.localfoodadventures.com%2Ffood-tours%2F&I=20190103230804.0000026d2190%40mail6-41-usnbn1&X=MHwxMDM1MzA2Om9ha2xhbmQuc2ltcGxldmlld2NybS5jb207MXwxMDM1MzA3OiUyMkFsbGllK05lYWwlMjIrJTNDYWxsaWUlNDB2aXNpdG9ha2xhbmQuY29tJTNFOw%3D%3D&S=HUXsDODw8D7eajSAO68gTX3KnReJKa32Esg9T7Jt55M\">here\u003c/a>).\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Wintertime Produce Is Ready to Make an Appearance in Cocktails at the Farmers Market\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Winter Cocktails of the Farmers Market\u003cbr>\nSan Francisco Ferry Building\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/AUsH4nQAFfE2\">1 The Embarcadero, San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nWednesday, January 30, 5:30pm–8pm\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cheers-to-change-makers-winter-cocktails-of-the-farmers-market-tickets-53192320663?ref=ebtnebtckt\">Tickets\u003c/a>: $60 (+ $3.99 fee) until January 23, $65 after\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131932\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131932\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/0101_2.15.17_CUESA_WinterCocktails_AH_7328-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">It's time for Winter Cocktails at the Ferry Building. \u003ccite>(amandalynn.co)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Cocktail lovers know how much fun the CUESA and NorCal USBG Cocktails of Farmers Market series is, and the next event is happening on January 30 at the Ferry Building: \u003ca href=\"https://cuesa.org/event/2019/cheers-change-makers-winter-cocktails-farmers-market\">\u003cb>Cheers to Change Makers: Winter Cocktails of the Farmers Market\u003c/b>\u003c/a>. At this walk-around happy hour tasting, 13 SF bartenders (like Kaiyo, 1760, and Pacific Cocktail Haven) and 3 chefs (Nicolette Manescalchi, A16 Rockridge; Chris Cosentino, Cockscomb; and Monica Martinez, Don Bugito; with more added soon!) will be transforming winter produce into creative drinks and bites. Guests receive three full-sized signature cocktails and tasty bites from each restaurant, along with unlimited sample-size sips.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It’s all in celebration of CUESA’s new public art installation: \u003ca href=\"https://cuesa.org/article/food-change-coming-2019\">The Food Change\u003c/a>, featuring photo-murals of the diverse farmers, advocates, and visionaries in our midst. Cheers!\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003cb>Fire Relief Dinner Series at Boot and Shoe Service\u003c/b>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Boot and Shoe Service\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/mgQaoCVeecC2\">3308 Grand Ave., Oakland\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nVarious dates\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://bootfirereliefdinner.brownpapertickets.com\">Tickets\u003c/a>: $250.00 ($259.74 with service fee)\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131935\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131935\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/IMG_2001-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Break bread in an intimate dinner series for fire relief at the Boot and Shoe. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The 2018 Camp Fire created so much devastation and loss (nearly 14,000 homes and 5,000 other structures were destroyed), and the \u003ca href=\"http://bootandshoeservice.com\">Boot and Shoe Service\u003c/a> restaurant in Oakland is hosting a \u003cstrong>fundraiser series of dinners\u003c/strong> to help provide relief. In fact, 100 percent of the proceeds will go to the \u003ca href=\"https://bootandshoeservice.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9a76b304232e76a07930a6157&id=7105682346&e=dccae99b49\">Camp Fire Evacuation Relief Fund\u003c/a>, which supports evacuation centers that opened their doors and pantries to people who lost their homes, and will transition the funds into long-term recovery efforts as soon as immediate needs are met.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The dinners only have 10 seats, and will be prepared by celebrated local chefs in Boot and Shoe’s private back kitchen. 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"content": "\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">I've never butchered an animal before. But not that long ago I watched as third-generation Yucatan butcher Mateo Granados expertly trimmed away the fat of a slab of beef in the chilly backroom of his Healdsburg restaurant, \u003ca href=\"https://www.sonomacounty.com/restaurants/mateos-cocina-latina\">Mateo’s Cocina Latina\u003c/a>. \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">The makeshift butchery of his seven-year-old restaurant is cooler than fall’s brisk outside temperature—perfect drinking weather. Someone hands me a Yucatan-inspired cocktail made of tequila and spices\u003c/span>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">, and \u003c/span>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">I'm immediately transported to an exotic paradise. That’s when Mateo passes me a thinly sliced piece of the freshly trimmed tartare, my senses recognizing grass, dirt and muscle as I swallow the piece whole. \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130756\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 480px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-130756\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_9500-e1539125773600.jpg\" alt=\"A cocktail in the kitchen with Mateo.\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_9500-e1539125773600.jpg 480w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_9500-e1539125773600-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_9500-e1539125773600-240x320.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_9500-e1539125773600-375x500.jpg 375w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A cocktail in the kitchen with Mateo. \u003ccite>(Meaghan Tiernan)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">\"I have a 700-pound beef hanging in the walk-in,\" Mateo tells me on a follow-up visit. \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Mateo butchers every single piece of meat that makes its way into his kitchen.\u003c/span>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"> “Everything comes [to the restaurant] whole—from the kidneys to the tongue,” says Mateo. \u003c/span>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">And like \u003c/span>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">his father before him, Mateo uses every part of the animal—from the blood to the bones. \u003c/span>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">“Everything is usable,” he says.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">“Mateo is unique in many ways, including that he purchases an entire carcass and breaks it down himself,” says Pamela Torliatt, co-founder and partner at \u003ca href=\"http://www.progressivepastures.com/\">Progressive Pastures\u003c/a>, the Petaluma-based farm that exclusively raises animals for Mateo. \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Sourcing only locally raised, grass-fed meat, Mateo doesn't skimp on great ingredients. It shows. His menu is a unique reflection of the French techniques he learned while cooking at Masa’s and \u003ca href=\"https://drycreekkitchen.com/\">Dry Creek Kitchen\u003c/a>, combined with the resourcefulness of a butcher’s son. \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">An “honest” man, Mateo grew up watching his father rise at 2am to butcher animals in the family’s manzana before walking off to sell it in the mercado by 6am. It was the family business where Mateo learned not to waste a thing—something that he continues to practice today in his own kitchen, a rarity among chefs who often don’t have the time nor the knowledge to butcher every protein they use on their menu. \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130640\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-130640\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/09/IMG_6409-e1538510190588.jpg\" alt=\"Mateo and father in the butchery\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1410\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mateo and father in the butchery \u003ccite>(Mateo Granados)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">“Butchering is the most important part of the kitchen,” he says. “I wanted to do my own butchering because I don’t think it’s really done anymore—it’s done by machine.” That means you can find Mateo most days in his kitchen. There, or picking vegetables from his half-acre garden at home that’ll eventually get used in his kitchen. It’s not an easy job, he admits, to source locally and sustainably, but it’s how he was raised. “I grew up using local ingredients, and that’s why I decided to practice it,” he says.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Growing up in what he calls the “bread basket” of the Yucatan, about an hour from Merida, Mateo was raised by two generations of butchers. His father and all six uncles “owned the majority of the butcher stores in town” and taught him to respect the animal. That’s why the chef makes it a point to visit every farm from which he sources his meat. The mass-produced stuff, where there’s more fat than meat, just isn’t for him. \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130660\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 768px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-130660\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/09/slow-braised-suckling-pig-belly-with-black-beans.jpg\" alt=\"Slow braised suckling pig belly with black beans\" width=\"768\" height=\"960\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/09/slow-braised-suckling-pig-belly-with-black-beans.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/09/slow-braised-suckling-pig-belly-with-black-beans-160x200.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/09/slow-braised-suckling-pig-belly-with-black-beans-240x300.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/09/slow-braised-suckling-pig-belly-with-black-beans-375x469.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/09/slow-braised-suckling-pig-belly-with-black-beans-520x650.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Slow braised suckling pig belly with black beans \u003ccite>(Mateo Granados)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Mateo will make a point to trek out to Petaluma to visit Progressive Pastures, or \u003ca href=\"https://fpfarm.com/acorn-ranch/\">Acorn Ranch\u003c/a> in Anderson Valley to check on how the pigs are being raised. “He picked that first animal himself,” Pamela tells me about the first time they met in September 2013. \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">It’s also why you won’t currently see any chicken on his menu. His former poultry producer was slaughtering their animals overseas, and once Mateo learned of this practice, just couldn’t continue to use the product. “It’s not what we do; it’s not what we support,” he says. His last shipment of chicken was eight months ago. \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">That change didn’t really hurt Mateo, but only drove his creativity. Since his menu is always changing with the season, he’s learned to adapt quickly by what arrives each morning. So if you fell in love with that slow-braised oxtail with capers and olives during your last visit, don’t expect to see it on his menu again (or at least for a while). Instead, Mateo makes it a point to turn irregular dishes that aren’t on many menus, or part of many American diets, into favorites. Pamela says her favorite dish is the beef heart, which she says he prepares as tender as filet mignon. \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Everything from blood sausage to chicharrones has appeared on his menu, which is a unique reflection of Mateo himself – blending his Yucatan upbringing as a butcher’s son with the French techniques he learned in the decade he spent at Masa’s. There are French, Spanish, Lebanese and Maya influences in dishes like salbuches, empanadas, and cochinita pupil. He fondly refers to his cuisine as “Yucatan food using my French technique with ingredients made in America.”\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130755\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-130755\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_9506-e1539125478983.jpg\" alt=\"Filet mignon from Mateo's Cocina Latina\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Filet mignon from Mateo's Cocina Latina \u003ccite>(Meaghan Tiernan)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">While his butchering style might reflect a humbler man, Mateo is anything but. Once you get him talking about his food, he can’t help but brag; of course, there’s reason to. His cuisine is an amplified version of the farm-to-table movement our palates in the Bay Area have come to love, from the farm-fresh vegetables to the sustainably raised meats. “People have no idea what this restaurant does,” he tells me. \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Childlike in his enthusiasm for great food and even better conversation, it’s hard not to fall in love with Mateo. And guaranteed he’ll be there in the kitchen, butchering something for the night’s menu, when you stop by. \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">I've never butchered an animal before. But not that long ago I watched as third-generation Yucatan butcher Mateo Granados expertly trimmed away the fat of a slab of beef in the chilly backroom of his Healdsburg restaurant, \u003ca href=\"https://www.sonomacounty.com/restaurants/mateos-cocina-latina\">Mateo’s Cocina Latina\u003c/a>. \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">The makeshift butchery of his seven-year-old restaurant is cooler than fall’s brisk outside temperature—perfect drinking weather. Someone hands me a Yucatan-inspired cocktail made of tequila and spices\u003c/span>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">, and \u003c/span>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">I'm immediately transported to an exotic paradise. That’s when Mateo passes me a thinly sliced piece of the freshly trimmed tartare, my senses recognizing grass, dirt and muscle as I swallow the piece whole. \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130756\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 480px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-130756\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_9500-e1539125773600.jpg\" alt=\"A cocktail in the kitchen with Mateo.\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_9500-e1539125773600.jpg 480w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_9500-e1539125773600-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_9500-e1539125773600-240x320.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_9500-e1539125773600-375x500.jpg 375w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A cocktail in the kitchen with Mateo. \u003ccite>(Meaghan Tiernan)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">\"I have a 700-pound beef hanging in the walk-in,\" Mateo tells me on a follow-up visit. \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Mateo butchers every single piece of meat that makes its way into his kitchen.\u003c/span>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"> “Everything comes [to the restaurant] whole—from the kidneys to the tongue,” says Mateo. \u003c/span>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">And like \u003c/span>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">his father before him, Mateo uses every part of the animal—from the blood to the bones. \u003c/span>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">“Everything is usable,” he says.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">“Mateo is unique in many ways, including that he purchases an entire carcass and breaks it down himself,” says Pamela Torliatt, co-founder and partner at \u003ca href=\"http://www.progressivepastures.com/\">Progressive Pastures\u003c/a>, the Petaluma-based farm that exclusively raises animals for Mateo. \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Sourcing only locally raised, grass-fed meat, Mateo doesn't skimp on great ingredients. It shows. His menu is a unique reflection of the French techniques he learned while cooking at Masa’s and \u003ca href=\"https://drycreekkitchen.com/\">Dry Creek Kitchen\u003c/a>, combined with the resourcefulness of a butcher’s son. \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">An “honest” man, Mateo grew up watching his father rise at 2am to butcher animals in the family’s manzana before walking off to sell it in the mercado by 6am. It was the family business where Mateo learned not to waste a thing—something that he continues to practice today in his own kitchen, a rarity among chefs who often don’t have the time nor the knowledge to butcher every protein they use on their menu. \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130640\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-130640\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/09/IMG_6409-e1538510190588.jpg\" alt=\"Mateo and father in the butchery\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1410\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mateo and father in the butchery \u003ccite>(Mateo Granados)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">“Butchering is the most important part of the kitchen,” he says. “I wanted to do my own butchering because I don’t think it’s really done anymore—it’s done by machine.” That means you can find Mateo most days in his kitchen. There, or picking vegetables from his half-acre garden at home that’ll eventually get used in his kitchen. It’s not an easy job, he admits, to source locally and sustainably, but it’s how he was raised. “I grew up using local ingredients, and that’s why I decided to practice it,” he says.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Growing up in what he calls the “bread basket” of the Yucatan, about an hour from Merida, Mateo was raised by two generations of butchers. His father and all six uncles “owned the majority of the butcher stores in town” and taught him to respect the animal. That’s why the chef makes it a point to visit every farm from which he sources his meat. The mass-produced stuff, where there’s more fat than meat, just isn’t for him. \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130660\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 768px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-130660\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/09/slow-braised-suckling-pig-belly-with-black-beans.jpg\" alt=\"Slow braised suckling pig belly with black beans\" width=\"768\" height=\"960\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/09/slow-braised-suckling-pig-belly-with-black-beans.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/09/slow-braised-suckling-pig-belly-with-black-beans-160x200.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/09/slow-braised-suckling-pig-belly-with-black-beans-240x300.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/09/slow-braised-suckling-pig-belly-with-black-beans-375x469.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/09/slow-braised-suckling-pig-belly-with-black-beans-520x650.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Slow braised suckling pig belly with black beans \u003ccite>(Mateo Granados)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Mateo will make a point to trek out to Petaluma to visit Progressive Pastures, or \u003ca href=\"https://fpfarm.com/acorn-ranch/\">Acorn Ranch\u003c/a> in Anderson Valley to check on how the pigs are being raised. “He picked that first animal himself,” Pamela tells me about the first time they met in September 2013. \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">It’s also why you won’t currently see any chicken on his menu. His former poultry producer was slaughtering their animals overseas, and once Mateo learned of this practice, just couldn’t continue to use the product. “It’s not what we do; it’s not what we support,” he says. His last shipment of chicken was eight months ago. \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">That change didn’t really hurt Mateo, but only drove his creativity. Since his menu is always changing with the season, he’s learned to adapt quickly by what arrives each morning. So if you fell in love with that slow-braised oxtail with capers and olives during your last visit, don’t expect to see it on his menu again (or at least for a while). Instead, Mateo makes it a point to turn irregular dishes that aren’t on many menus, or part of many American diets, into favorites. Pamela says her favorite dish is the beef heart, which she says he prepares as tender as filet mignon. \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Everything from blood sausage to chicharrones has appeared on his menu, which is a unique reflection of Mateo himself – blending his Yucatan upbringing as a butcher’s son with the French techniques he learned in the decade he spent at Masa’s. There are French, Spanish, Lebanese and Maya influences in dishes like salbuches, empanadas, and cochinita pupil. He fondly refers to his cuisine as “Yucatan food using my French technique with ingredients made in America.”\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130755\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-130755\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_9506-e1539125478983.jpg\" alt=\"Filet mignon from Mateo's Cocina Latina\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Filet mignon from Mateo's Cocina Latina \u003ccite>(Meaghan Tiernan)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">While his butchering style might reflect a humbler man, Mateo is anything but. Once you get him talking about his food, he can’t help but brag; of course, there’s reason to. His cuisine is an amplified version of the farm-to-table movement our palates in the Bay Area have come to love, from the farm-fresh vegetables to the sustainably raised meats. “People have no idea what this restaurant does,” he tells me. \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Childlike in his enthusiasm for great food and even better conversation, it’s hard not to fall in love with Mateo. And guaranteed he’ll be there in the kitchen, butchering something for the night’s menu, when you stop by. \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\n\u003c/div>\u003c/p>",
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"content": "\u003cp>A visit to Sonoma wine country doesn’t have to break the bank. You can fill your belly at hundreds of \u003ca href=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/biteclub/cheap-eats/\">affordably priced restaurants\u003c/a> that serve up gourmet food just as tasty at the four-star next door. Spend the night \u003ca href=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/cold-weather-camping-sonoma-county/\">camping\u003c/a> under the stars and take advantage of one of the many \u003ca href=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/20-things-to-do-in-sonoma-county-that-are-free-or-cost-less-than-10/\">free activities\u003c/a> in the region. And last but not least: enjoy a free wine tasting.\u003cbr>\n[contextly_sidebar id=\"zF1sj2lF0IHHLWTIMgJ3fZ45ZKiR4eDR\"]\u003cbr>\nFrom quaint small town \u003ca href=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/best-sonoma-wineries-to-visit-this-winter-2018/\">tasting rooms\u003c/a> to \u003ca href=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/celebrity-wines-and-wineries-sonoma-napa/\">glamorous, celebrity-owned wineries\u003c/a>, Sonoma County offers wine sipping opportunities that will please your palate as well as your pocketbook.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Korbel Champagne Cellars\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily\u003cbr>\n13250 River Rd., Guerneville\u003cbr>\n707-824-7709\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"http://korbel.com/\">korbel.com\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131888\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 961px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-131888\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/JB0713_BEST_KORBEL3_611088-961x800.jpg\" alt=\"Visitors enjoy a glass of champagne at Korbel Winery, who tied for Best Tasting Room in the the Press Democrat's Best of Sonoma County competition.\" width=\"961\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/JB0713_BEST_KORBEL3_611088-961x800.jpg 961w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/JB0713_BEST_KORBEL3_611088-961x800-160x133.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/JB0713_BEST_KORBEL3_611088-961x800-800x666.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/JB0713_BEST_KORBEL3_611088-961x800-768x639.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/JB0713_BEST_KORBEL3_611088-961x800-960x799.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/JB0713_BEST_KORBEL3_611088-961x800-240x200.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/JB0713_BEST_KORBEL3_611088-961x800-375x312.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/JB0713_BEST_KORBEL3_611088-961x800-520x433.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 961px) 100vw, 961px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Visitors enjoy a glass of champagne at Korbel Winery, who tied for Best Tasting Room in the the Press Democrat's Best of Sonoma County competition. \u003ccite>(John Burgess)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Fancy a free \u003ca href=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/best-sonoma-and-napa-wineries-for-sparkling/\">sparkling wine\u003c/a> tasting? Head to Korbel, a producer of \"California Champagne\" since 1882. The winery offers free, 50-minute tours of the historic property, which start in the winery's museum and caves and end with a tasting of four wines. If you don't have time for the full tour, just pop into the tasting room to sample Korbel wines, including sweet, dry and seasonal selections. Order lunch at their deli, which features seasonal and locally sourced ingredients, and enjoy it in the redwood grove outside.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Francis Ford Coppola Winery\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Open 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily\u003cbr>\n300 Via Archimedes, Geyserville\u003cbr>\n707-857-1471\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"http://francisfordcoppolawinery.com/\">francisfordcoppolawinery.com\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131889\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1200px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-131889\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/COPPOLA-JEFFKANLEE.jpg\" alt=\"Francis Ford Coppola Winery entrance.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"751\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/COPPOLA-JEFFKANLEE.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/COPPOLA-JEFFKANLEE-160x100.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/COPPOLA-JEFFKANLEE-800x501.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/COPPOLA-JEFFKANLEE-768x481.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/COPPOLA-JEFFKANLEE-1020x638.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/COPPOLA-JEFFKANLEE-1180x738.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/COPPOLA-JEFFKANLEE-960x601.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/COPPOLA-JEFFKANLEE-240x150.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/COPPOLA-JEFFKANLEE-375x235.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/COPPOLA-JEFFKANLEE-520x325.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Francis Ford Coppola Winery entrance. \u003ccite>(Jeff Kanlee)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Award-winning \u003ca href=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/celebrity-wines-and-wineries-sonoma-napa/\">movie director\u003c/a> Francis Ford Coppola's winery offers visitors a little bit of everything, including a restaurant, pool, expansive gift shop, movie memorabilia and, most importantly, wine tastings free of charge. Belly up to the bar and enjoy a complimentary tasting of two of their signature whites and reds. Make time for a bit of poolside bocce (a visit to the pool itself will cost you a pretty penny but the bocce is free), and wrap up your visit with the Vineyard Walk, an easy one-mile self-guided tour.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Locals Tasting Room\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily\u003cbr>\nCorner of Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville\u003cbr>\n707-857-4900\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"http://localstastingroom.com/\">localstastingroom.com\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131890\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 600px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-131890\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/Locals-Wine-Tasting-600x800.jpg\" alt=\"Wine tasting guests at Locals.\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/Locals-Wine-Tasting-600x800.jpg 600w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/Locals-Wine-Tasting-600x800-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/Locals-Wine-Tasting-600x800-240x320.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/Locals-Wine-Tasting-600x800-375x500.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/Locals-Wine-Tasting-600x800-520x693.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wine tasting guests at Locals. \u003ccite>(Locals Tasting Room)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Locals is the first independently owned wine collective in California and features over 70 wines from 10 different small producers, most of which you can't find anywhere else but here. You'll frequently find winemakers pouring their wines behind the bar and small bites offered with the complimentary tastings. Owner Carolyn Lewis not only curates the wines, but also the art lining the walls and the vibrant selection of \u003ca href=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/elsie-green-vintage-home-decor-comes-to-sebastopol/\">vintage clothing and accessories\u003c/a> that guests can peruse, play with, and purchase.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Rodney Strong Vineyards\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Open 10 a.m to 5 p.m. daily\u003cbr>\n11455 Old Redwood Hwy, Healdsburg\u003cbr>\n707-431-1533\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"http://rodneystrong.com/\">rodneystrong.com\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131891\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-131891\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/rodneystrong-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Rodney Strong Vineyards entrance.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/rodneystrong-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/rodneystrong-1024x683-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/rodneystrong-1024x683-800x534.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/rodneystrong-1024x683-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/rodneystrong-1024x683-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/rodneystrong-1024x683-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/rodneystrong-1024x683-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/rodneystrong-1024x683-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/rodneystrong-1024x683-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rodney Strong Vineyards entrance. \u003ccite>(Rodney Strong Vineyards)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Family-owned Rodney Strong Vineyards has been producing a wide variety of wines for over 55 years. From rosé to cabernet, their wines will please even the pickiest of palates. Start with a guided tour, offered twice daily, or explore the property on your own. During the guided tour, you'll learn about the history of the winery, the vineyards and their winemaking practices. Afterwards, sample two free pours of the winery's most popular wines. The property is surrounded by 12 acres of sustainable vineyards and lovely views, so pack a \u003ca href=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/trail-sonoma-finds-picnics-hikes/\">picnic\u003c/a> to take it all in (a bottle of wine will cost about $17).\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Williamson Wines\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily\u003cbr>\n134 Matheson St., Healdsburg\u003cbr>\n707-433-1500\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"http://williamsonwines.com/\">williamsonwines.com\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131892\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-131892\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/williamson-1024x606.jpg\" alt=\"A glass of red wine from Williamson Wines.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"606\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/williamson-1024x606.jpg 1024w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/williamson-1024x606-160x95.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/williamson-1024x606-800x473.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/williamson-1024x606-768x455.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/williamson-1024x606-1020x604.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/williamson-1024x606-960x568.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/williamson-1024x606-240x142.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/williamson-1024x606-375x222.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/williamson-1024x606-520x308.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A glass of red wine from Williamson Wines. \u003ccite>(Williamson Wines)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The folks at Williamson are all about the good life and they're committed to sharing this with everyone - even those of us seeking a freebie. Not only do they offer a complimentary wine tasting, but they also toss in a \u003ca href=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/wine-pairing/\">food pairing\u003c/a> to go with it! Step up to the bar for their \"Fridge Food & Fine Wines\" pairing that combines food you might have in your fridge with four Williamson Wines, which may include chardonnay, merlot, cabernet sauvignon and one of their bold red blends. Pairings often include tastes of Williamson's own line of gourmet products - from truffle salt to bacon jam - teamed with local cheeses.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Alexander Valley Vineyards\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.\u003cbr>\n8644 Highway 128, Healdsburg\u003cbr>\n800-888-7209\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"http://www.avvwine.com/\">avvwine.com\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131893\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-131893\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/AVV_entry-1024x612.jpg\" alt=\"The entry to Alexander Valley Vineyards.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"612\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/AVV_entry-1024x612.jpg 1024w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/AVV_entry-1024x612-160x96.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/AVV_entry-1024x612-800x478.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/AVV_entry-1024x612-768x459.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/AVV_entry-1024x612-1020x610.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/AVV_entry-1024x612-960x574.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/AVV_entry-1024x612-240x143.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/AVV_entry-1024x612-375x224.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/AVV_entry-1024x612-520x311.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The entry to Alexander Valley Vineyards. \u003ccite>(Alexander Valley Vineyards)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>This family-owned winery serves up refreshing gewürztraminer, hearty zinfandels, and elegant cabernet sauvignons at their historic property in Healdsburg. The winery is \u003ca href=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/eco-friendly-sonoma-napa-wineries-to-please-you-and-the-planet/\">eco-friendly\u003c/a>, featuring sustainable vineyards, solar power, and pollinator-friendly gardens, which are over 175 years old. Arrive at 11 a.m. or 2 p.m. for a free cave tour, followed by a tasting of five estate wines of your choice. If it's sunny outside, relax on the patio or take in the vineyard and garden views while you wander and sip.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Sonoma Portworks\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Open 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. daily\u003cbr>\n613 2nd St., Petaluma\u003cbr>\n707-769-5203\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"http://portworks.com/\">portworks.com\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131894\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-131894\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/Portworks-owner-1-of-1-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"Pouring a glass at Portworks.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/Portworks-owner-1-of-1-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/Portworks-owner-1-of-1-1024x681-160x106.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/Portworks-owner-1-of-1-1024x681-800x532.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/Portworks-owner-1-of-1-1024x681-768x511.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/Portworks-owner-1-of-1-1024x681-1020x678.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/Portworks-owner-1-of-1-1024x681-960x638.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/Portworks-owner-1-of-1-1024x681-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/Portworks-owner-1-of-1-1024x681-375x249.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/Portworks-owner-1-of-1-1024x681-520x346.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pouring a glass at Portworks. \u003ccite>(Portworks)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The only winery in Sonoma County specializing in port and after-dinner wines, Sonoma Portworks has been producing their unique liquid treats for over 20 years. They offer port, sherry, and grappa which you can taste free of charge at their downtown \u003ca href=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/things-to-do-in-petaluma/\">Petaluma\u003c/a> tasting room, while learning about the history of each drink and how it's made. Don't miss the sweet, tart and rich Sonomic vinegar made with Muscat and Cabernet Sauvignon - it makes for a great non-alcoholic option when paired with club soda. Walk off the decadent tasting by the Petaluma River, located just a stone's throw away.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Merry Edwards Winery\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Open 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily, reservations recommended\u003cbr>\n2959 Gravenstein Highway N., Sebastopol\u003cbr>\n707-823-7466\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"http://merryedwards.com/\">merryedwards.com\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131895\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-131895\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/MERRYEDWARDS_WINES_691323-1024x668.jpg\" alt=\"An array of wines made by Merry Edwards, photographed at her winery in Sebastopol.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"668\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/MERRYEDWARDS_WINES_691323-1024x668.jpg 1024w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/MERRYEDWARDS_WINES_691323-1024x668-160x104.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/MERRYEDWARDS_WINES_691323-1024x668-800x522.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/MERRYEDWARDS_WINES_691323-1024x668-768x501.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/MERRYEDWARDS_WINES_691323-1024x668-1020x665.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/MERRYEDWARDS_WINES_691323-1024x668-960x626.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/MERRYEDWARDS_WINES_691323-1024x668-240x157.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/MERRYEDWARDS_WINES_691323-1024x668-375x245.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/MERRYEDWARDS_WINES_691323-1024x668-520x339.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">An array of wines made by Merry Edwards, photographed at her winery in Sebastopol. \u003ccite>(Ben Miller)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>A name synonymous with pinot noir, \u003ca href=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/5-inspiring-sonoma-county-wine-women/\">Merry Edwards'\u003c/a> wines are critically acclaimed for their complexity and balance. Most wineries with similar accolades offer appointment-only, pricey experiences. But, at Merry Edwards Winery, you can enjoy one of two free experiences: a walk-in tasting that lasts between 15 and 25 minutes - you'll taste three pinot noirs and a sauvignon blanc - or a seated 45 to 60 minute in-depth tasting of seven wines. Be sure to say hello to one of the many winery cats that patrol the property.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Adastra Wine\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Open 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. daily\u003cbr>\n5 E. Napa St., Sonoma\u003cbr>\n707-721-1914\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"http://adastrawines.com/\">adastrawines.com\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131896\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-131896\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/Adastra-Winery-Tasting-Room-Sonoma-2-1024x682-1-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"The Adastra tasting room\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/Adastra-Winery-Tasting-Room-Sonoma-2-1024x682-1-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/Adastra-Winery-Tasting-Room-Sonoma-2-1024x682-1-1024x682-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/Adastra-Winery-Tasting-Room-Sonoma-2-1024x682-1-1024x682-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/Adastra-Winery-Tasting-Room-Sonoma-2-1024x682-1-1024x682-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/Adastra-Winery-Tasting-Room-Sonoma-2-1024x682-1-1024x682-1020x679.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/Adastra-Winery-Tasting-Room-Sonoma-2-1024x682-1-1024x682-960x639.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/Adastra-Winery-Tasting-Room-Sonoma-2-1024x682-1-1024x682-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/Adastra-Winery-Tasting-Room-Sonoma-2-1024x682-1-1024x682-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/Adastra-Winery-Tasting-Room-Sonoma-2-1024x682-1-1024x682-520x346.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Adastra tasting room \u003ccite>(Napa Wine Project)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>This family-owned winery produces a mere 1,500 cases of wine each year from their 12 acre organic Carneros vineyard, just a few miles south of their downtown Sonoma tasting room. The Adastra \u003ca href=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/new-sonoma-tasting-rooms-to-check-out-right-now/\">tasting room\u003c/a> offers a relaxed scene as visitors sip wine while checking out the local artwork on the walls. Specializing in primarily pinot noir and syrah, the winery offers complimentary tastings of two of their signature wines, with an estate tasting upgrade available for $20 per person.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Highway 12 Winery\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Open 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily\u003cbr>\n498 1st St E\u003cbr>\nSonoma\u003cbr>\n707-938-8091\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"http://highway12winery.com/\">highway12winery.com\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131897\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-131897\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/Tasting-Wine-at-Highway-12-1.jpg\" alt=\"Guests tasting wine at Highway 12.\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/Tasting-Wine-at-Highway-12-1.jpg 1000w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/Tasting-Wine-at-Highway-12-1-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/Tasting-Wine-at-Highway-12-1-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/Tasting-Wine-at-Highway-12-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/Tasting-Wine-at-Highway-12-1-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/Tasting-Wine-at-Highway-12-1-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/Tasting-Wine-at-Highway-12-1-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/Tasting-Wine-at-Highway-12-1-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Guests tasting wine at Highway 12. \u003ccite>(Yelp/Sonoma Magazine/Highway 12)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>You're guaranteed to be welcomed by a friendly local and a hearty pour at Highway 12's downtown Sonoma tasting room. Located inside a historic building, this tasting room is named after \u003ca href=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/the-best-places-to-stop-along-sonoma-countys-highway-12/\">the highway that travels through Sonoma Valley\u003c/a> - one of the country's most scenic routes. Start with a splash of sauvignon blanc, which will prepare your palate for a bold lineup of bordeaux varietals: merlot, cabernet sauvignon, and cabernet franc. Don't miss their Highwayman Proprietary Red, a blend not for the faint of heart. Work off your tasting with a stroll around the historic \u003ca href=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/sonoma-county-town-named-among-coolest-small-towns-in-america/\">Sonoma Plaza\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ci>This article originally appeared on \u003ca href=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/sonoma-county-wineries-with-free-tastings/\">Sonoma Magazine\u003c/a>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>A visit to Sonoma wine country doesn’t have to break the bank. You can fill your belly at hundreds of \u003ca href=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/biteclub/cheap-eats/\">affordably priced restaurants\u003c/a> that serve up gourmet food just as tasty at the four-star next door. Spend the night \u003ca href=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/cold-weather-camping-sonoma-county/\">camping\u003c/a> under the stars and take advantage of one of the many \u003ca href=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/20-things-to-do-in-sonoma-county-that-are-free-or-cost-less-than-10/\">free activities\u003c/a> in the region. And last but not least: enjoy a free wine tasting.\u003cbr>\n\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\nFrom quaint small town \u003ca href=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/best-sonoma-wineries-to-visit-this-winter-2018/\">tasting rooms\u003c/a> to \u003ca href=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/celebrity-wines-and-wineries-sonoma-napa/\">glamorous, celebrity-owned wineries\u003c/a>, Sonoma County offers wine sipping opportunities that will please your palate as well as your pocketbook.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Korbel Champagne Cellars\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily\u003cbr>\n13250 River Rd., Guerneville\u003cbr>\n707-824-7709\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"http://korbel.com/\">korbel.com\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131888\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 961px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-131888\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/JB0713_BEST_KORBEL3_611088-961x800.jpg\" alt=\"Visitors enjoy a glass of champagne at Korbel Winery, who tied for Best Tasting Room in the the Press Democrat's Best of Sonoma County competition.\" width=\"961\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/JB0713_BEST_KORBEL3_611088-961x800.jpg 961w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/JB0713_BEST_KORBEL3_611088-961x800-160x133.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/JB0713_BEST_KORBEL3_611088-961x800-800x666.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/JB0713_BEST_KORBEL3_611088-961x800-768x639.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/JB0713_BEST_KORBEL3_611088-961x800-960x799.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/JB0713_BEST_KORBEL3_611088-961x800-240x200.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/JB0713_BEST_KORBEL3_611088-961x800-375x312.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/JB0713_BEST_KORBEL3_611088-961x800-520x433.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 961px) 100vw, 961px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Visitors enjoy a glass of champagne at Korbel Winery, who tied for Best Tasting Room in the the Press Democrat's Best of Sonoma County competition. \u003ccite>(John Burgess)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Fancy a free \u003ca href=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/best-sonoma-and-napa-wineries-for-sparkling/\">sparkling wine\u003c/a> tasting? Head to Korbel, a producer of \"California Champagne\" since 1882. The winery offers free, 50-minute tours of the historic property, which start in the winery's museum and caves and end with a tasting of four wines. If you don't have time for the full tour, just pop into the tasting room to sample Korbel wines, including sweet, dry and seasonal selections. Order lunch at their deli, which features seasonal and locally sourced ingredients, and enjoy it in the redwood grove outside.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Francis Ford Coppola Winery\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Open 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily\u003cbr>\n300 Via Archimedes, Geyserville\u003cbr>\n707-857-1471\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"http://francisfordcoppolawinery.com/\">francisfordcoppolawinery.com\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131889\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1200px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-131889\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/COPPOLA-JEFFKANLEE.jpg\" alt=\"Francis Ford Coppola Winery entrance.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"751\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/COPPOLA-JEFFKANLEE.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/COPPOLA-JEFFKANLEE-160x100.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/COPPOLA-JEFFKANLEE-800x501.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/COPPOLA-JEFFKANLEE-768x481.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/COPPOLA-JEFFKANLEE-1020x638.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/COPPOLA-JEFFKANLEE-1180x738.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/COPPOLA-JEFFKANLEE-960x601.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/COPPOLA-JEFFKANLEE-240x150.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/COPPOLA-JEFFKANLEE-375x235.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/COPPOLA-JEFFKANLEE-520x325.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Francis Ford Coppola Winery entrance. \u003ccite>(Jeff Kanlee)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Award-winning \u003ca href=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/celebrity-wines-and-wineries-sonoma-napa/\">movie director\u003c/a> Francis Ford Coppola's winery offers visitors a little bit of everything, including a restaurant, pool, expansive gift shop, movie memorabilia and, most importantly, wine tastings free of charge. Belly up to the bar and enjoy a complimentary tasting of two of their signature whites and reds. Make time for a bit of poolside bocce (a visit to the pool itself will cost you a pretty penny but the bocce is free), and wrap up your visit with the Vineyard Walk, an easy one-mile self-guided tour.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Locals Tasting Room\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily\u003cbr>\nCorner of Geyserville Ave & Hwy 128, Geyserville\u003cbr>\n707-857-4900\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"http://localstastingroom.com/\">localstastingroom.com\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131890\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 600px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-131890\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/Locals-Wine-Tasting-600x800.jpg\" alt=\"Wine tasting guests at Locals.\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/Locals-Wine-Tasting-600x800.jpg 600w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/Locals-Wine-Tasting-600x800-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/Locals-Wine-Tasting-600x800-240x320.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/Locals-Wine-Tasting-600x800-375x500.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/Locals-Wine-Tasting-600x800-520x693.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wine tasting guests at Locals. \u003ccite>(Locals Tasting Room)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Locals is the first independently owned wine collective in California and features over 70 wines from 10 different small producers, most of which you can't find anywhere else but here. You'll frequently find winemakers pouring their wines behind the bar and small bites offered with the complimentary tastings. Owner Carolyn Lewis not only curates the wines, but also the art lining the walls and the vibrant selection of \u003ca href=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/elsie-green-vintage-home-decor-comes-to-sebastopol/\">vintage clothing and accessories\u003c/a> that guests can peruse, play with, and purchase.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Rodney Strong Vineyards\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Open 10 a.m to 5 p.m. daily\u003cbr>\n11455 Old Redwood Hwy, Healdsburg\u003cbr>\n707-431-1533\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"http://rodneystrong.com/\">rodneystrong.com\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131891\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-131891\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/rodneystrong-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Rodney Strong Vineyards entrance.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/rodneystrong-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/rodneystrong-1024x683-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/rodneystrong-1024x683-800x534.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/rodneystrong-1024x683-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/rodneystrong-1024x683-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/rodneystrong-1024x683-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/rodneystrong-1024x683-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/rodneystrong-1024x683-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/rodneystrong-1024x683-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rodney Strong Vineyards entrance. \u003ccite>(Rodney Strong Vineyards)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Family-owned Rodney Strong Vineyards has been producing a wide variety of wines for over 55 years. From rosé to cabernet, their wines will please even the pickiest of palates. Start with a guided tour, offered twice daily, or explore the property on your own. During the guided tour, you'll learn about the history of the winery, the vineyards and their winemaking practices. Afterwards, sample two free pours of the winery's most popular wines. The property is surrounded by 12 acres of sustainable vineyards and lovely views, so pack a \u003ca href=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/trail-sonoma-finds-picnics-hikes/\">picnic\u003c/a> to take it all in (a bottle of wine will cost about $17).\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Williamson Wines\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily\u003cbr>\n134 Matheson St., Healdsburg\u003cbr>\n707-433-1500\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"http://williamsonwines.com/\">williamsonwines.com\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131892\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-131892\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/williamson-1024x606.jpg\" alt=\"A glass of red wine from Williamson Wines.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"606\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/williamson-1024x606.jpg 1024w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/williamson-1024x606-160x95.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/williamson-1024x606-800x473.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/williamson-1024x606-768x455.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/williamson-1024x606-1020x604.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/williamson-1024x606-960x568.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/williamson-1024x606-240x142.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/williamson-1024x606-375x222.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/williamson-1024x606-520x308.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A glass of red wine from Williamson Wines. \u003ccite>(Williamson Wines)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The folks at Williamson are all about the good life and they're committed to sharing this with everyone - even those of us seeking a freebie. Not only do they offer a complimentary wine tasting, but they also toss in a \u003ca href=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/wine-pairing/\">food pairing\u003c/a> to go with it! Step up to the bar for their \"Fridge Food & Fine Wines\" pairing that combines food you might have in your fridge with four Williamson Wines, which may include chardonnay, merlot, cabernet sauvignon and one of their bold red blends. Pairings often include tastes of Williamson's own line of gourmet products - from truffle salt to bacon jam - teamed with local cheeses.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Alexander Valley Vineyards\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.\u003cbr>\n8644 Highway 128, Healdsburg\u003cbr>\n800-888-7209\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"http://www.avvwine.com/\">avvwine.com\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131893\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-131893\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/AVV_entry-1024x612.jpg\" alt=\"The entry to Alexander Valley Vineyards.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"612\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/AVV_entry-1024x612.jpg 1024w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/AVV_entry-1024x612-160x96.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/AVV_entry-1024x612-800x478.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/AVV_entry-1024x612-768x459.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/AVV_entry-1024x612-1020x610.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/AVV_entry-1024x612-960x574.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/AVV_entry-1024x612-240x143.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/AVV_entry-1024x612-375x224.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/AVV_entry-1024x612-520x311.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The entry to Alexander Valley Vineyards. \u003ccite>(Alexander Valley Vineyards)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>This family-owned winery serves up refreshing gewürztraminer, hearty zinfandels, and elegant cabernet sauvignons at their historic property in Healdsburg. The winery is \u003ca href=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/eco-friendly-sonoma-napa-wineries-to-please-you-and-the-planet/\">eco-friendly\u003c/a>, featuring sustainable vineyards, solar power, and pollinator-friendly gardens, which are over 175 years old. Arrive at 11 a.m. or 2 p.m. for a free cave tour, followed by a tasting of five estate wines of your choice. If it's sunny outside, relax on the patio or take in the vineyard and garden views while you wander and sip.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Sonoma Portworks\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Open 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. daily\u003cbr>\n613 2nd St., Petaluma\u003cbr>\n707-769-5203\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"http://portworks.com/\">portworks.com\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131894\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-131894\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/Portworks-owner-1-of-1-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"Pouring a glass at Portworks.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/Portworks-owner-1-of-1-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/Portworks-owner-1-of-1-1024x681-160x106.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/Portworks-owner-1-of-1-1024x681-800x532.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/Portworks-owner-1-of-1-1024x681-768x511.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/Portworks-owner-1-of-1-1024x681-1020x678.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/Portworks-owner-1-of-1-1024x681-960x638.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/Portworks-owner-1-of-1-1024x681-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/Portworks-owner-1-of-1-1024x681-375x249.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/Portworks-owner-1-of-1-1024x681-520x346.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pouring a glass at Portworks. \u003ccite>(Portworks)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The only winery in Sonoma County specializing in port and after-dinner wines, Sonoma Portworks has been producing their unique liquid treats for over 20 years. They offer port, sherry, and grappa which you can taste free of charge at their downtown \u003ca href=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/things-to-do-in-petaluma/\">Petaluma\u003c/a> tasting room, while learning about the history of each drink and how it's made. Don't miss the sweet, tart and rich Sonomic vinegar made with Muscat and Cabernet Sauvignon - it makes for a great non-alcoholic option when paired with club soda. Walk off the decadent tasting by the Petaluma River, located just a stone's throw away.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Merry Edwards Winery\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Open 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily, reservations recommended\u003cbr>\n2959 Gravenstein Highway N., Sebastopol\u003cbr>\n707-823-7466\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"http://merryedwards.com/\">merryedwards.com\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131895\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-131895\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/MERRYEDWARDS_WINES_691323-1024x668.jpg\" alt=\"An array of wines made by Merry Edwards, photographed at her winery in Sebastopol.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"668\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/MERRYEDWARDS_WINES_691323-1024x668.jpg 1024w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/MERRYEDWARDS_WINES_691323-1024x668-160x104.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/MERRYEDWARDS_WINES_691323-1024x668-800x522.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/MERRYEDWARDS_WINES_691323-1024x668-768x501.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/MERRYEDWARDS_WINES_691323-1024x668-1020x665.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/MERRYEDWARDS_WINES_691323-1024x668-960x626.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/MERRYEDWARDS_WINES_691323-1024x668-240x157.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/MERRYEDWARDS_WINES_691323-1024x668-375x245.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/MERRYEDWARDS_WINES_691323-1024x668-520x339.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">An array of wines made by Merry Edwards, photographed at her winery in Sebastopol. \u003ccite>(Ben Miller)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>A name synonymous with pinot noir, \u003ca href=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/5-inspiring-sonoma-county-wine-women/\">Merry Edwards'\u003c/a> wines are critically acclaimed for their complexity and balance. Most wineries with similar accolades offer appointment-only, pricey experiences. But, at Merry Edwards Winery, you can enjoy one of two free experiences: a walk-in tasting that lasts between 15 and 25 minutes - you'll taste three pinot noirs and a sauvignon blanc - or a seated 45 to 60 minute in-depth tasting of seven wines. Be sure to say hello to one of the many winery cats that patrol the property.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Adastra Wine\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Open 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. daily\u003cbr>\n5 E. Napa St., Sonoma\u003cbr>\n707-721-1914\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"http://adastrawines.com/\">adastrawines.com\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131896\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-131896\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/Adastra-Winery-Tasting-Room-Sonoma-2-1024x682-1-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"The Adastra tasting room\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/Adastra-Winery-Tasting-Room-Sonoma-2-1024x682-1-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/Adastra-Winery-Tasting-Room-Sonoma-2-1024x682-1-1024x682-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/Adastra-Winery-Tasting-Room-Sonoma-2-1024x682-1-1024x682-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/Adastra-Winery-Tasting-Room-Sonoma-2-1024x682-1-1024x682-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/Adastra-Winery-Tasting-Room-Sonoma-2-1024x682-1-1024x682-1020x679.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/Adastra-Winery-Tasting-Room-Sonoma-2-1024x682-1-1024x682-960x639.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/Adastra-Winery-Tasting-Room-Sonoma-2-1024x682-1-1024x682-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/Adastra-Winery-Tasting-Room-Sonoma-2-1024x682-1-1024x682-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/Adastra-Winery-Tasting-Room-Sonoma-2-1024x682-1-1024x682-520x346.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Adastra tasting room \u003ccite>(Napa Wine Project)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>This family-owned winery produces a mere 1,500 cases of wine each year from their 12 acre organic Carneros vineyard, just a few miles south of their downtown Sonoma tasting room. The Adastra \u003ca href=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/new-sonoma-tasting-rooms-to-check-out-right-now/\">tasting room\u003c/a> offers a relaxed scene as visitors sip wine while checking out the local artwork on the walls. Specializing in primarily pinot noir and syrah, the winery offers complimentary tastings of two of their signature wines, with an estate tasting upgrade available for $20 per person.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Highway 12 Winery\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Open 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily\u003cbr>\n498 1st St E\u003cbr>\nSonoma\u003cbr>\n707-938-8091\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"http://highway12winery.com/\">highway12winery.com\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131897\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-131897\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/Tasting-Wine-at-Highway-12-1.jpg\" alt=\"Guests tasting wine at Highway 12.\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/Tasting-Wine-at-Highway-12-1.jpg 1000w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/Tasting-Wine-at-Highway-12-1-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/Tasting-Wine-at-Highway-12-1-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/Tasting-Wine-at-Highway-12-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/Tasting-Wine-at-Highway-12-1-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/Tasting-Wine-at-Highway-12-1-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/Tasting-Wine-at-Highway-12-1-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/Tasting-Wine-at-Highway-12-1-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Guests tasting wine at Highway 12. \u003ccite>(Yelp/Sonoma Magazine/Highway 12)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>You're guaranteed to be welcomed by a friendly local and a hearty pour at Highway 12's downtown Sonoma tasting room. Located inside a historic building, this tasting room is named after \u003ca href=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/the-best-places-to-stop-along-sonoma-countys-highway-12/\">the highway that travels through Sonoma Valley\u003c/a> - one of the country's most scenic routes. Start with a splash of sauvignon blanc, which will prepare your palate for a bold lineup of bordeaux varietals: merlot, cabernet sauvignon, and cabernet franc. Don't miss their Highwayman Proprietary Red, a blend not for the faint of heart. Work off your tasting with a stroll around the historic \u003ca href=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/sonoma-county-town-named-among-coolest-small-towns-in-america/\">Sonoma Plaza\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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