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In the far back, behind the co-ed bathroom, Hazel's supplies the food for the local jazz club, \u003ca href=\"https://mrtipplessf.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Mr. Tipple’s Recording Studio\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There are still some service kinks to be worked out, as is to be expected somewhat for a soft opening. Most of the crowd, though, seemed not to be high-end food tourists come specifically for the opening, but rather locals who had wandered in looking for good food and a good time. If the service can deliver, the tasty Southern comfort plates will keep drawing them back.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_117039\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 5312px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hazel2.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hazel2.jpg\" alt=\"The inside of the southern restaurant is done in a retro-style.\" width=\"5312\" height=\"2988\" class=\"size-full wp-image-117039\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hazel2.jpg 5312w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hazel2-160x90.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hazel2-800x450.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hazel2-768x432.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hazel2-1020x574.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hazel2-1180x664.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hazel2-960x540.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hazel2-240x135.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hazel2-375x211.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hazel2-520x293.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 5312px) 100vw, 5312px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The inside of the southern restaurant is done in a retro-style. \u003ccite>(Kelly O'Mara)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The restaurant is named Hazel after Boatner's mother, who ran a bar in Cheyenne, Wyoming for most of his life. The recipes are nominally her's, but have been updated by executive chef Casey Hatwig (from the Lark Creek Restaurant Group and Taste on the Fly). These include things like fried chicken, tater tot nachoes, hush puppies, macaroni and cheese, and collard greens. The bar is also well-stocked, with over 100 whiskeys and a handful of specialty cocktails and punches, and it's open even after the kitchen closes a 1 a.m.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_117042\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 5312px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hazel5.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hazel5.jpg\" alt=\"Hazel's fried chicken\" width=\"5312\" height=\"2988\" class=\"size-full wp-image-117042\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hazel5.jpg 5312w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hazel5-160x90.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hazel5-800x450.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hazel5-768x432.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hazel5-1020x574.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hazel5-1180x664.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hazel5-960x540.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hazel5-240x135.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hazel5-375x211.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hazel5-520x293.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 5312px) 100vw, 5312px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hazel's fried chicken \u003ccite>(Kelly O'Mara)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Ordering a large entree plate came with two side, which added up to lots of plates spread across the table. We tried small orders of both the BBQ ribs ($17) and fried chicken ($15) -- both signature dishes of the restaurant and both with larger versions available. The ribs were slightly spicy sweet and tender on the bone. These are the kind of ribs you could go to town on, picking every bit of meat clean.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Of the two, though, I preferred the fried chicken. The batter was salty and perfectly fried. Yes, I used up a pile of napkins between the BBQ sauce and the fried chicken, but that's why you come here: for tasty and comforting food. Though there were bits of gristle as I got down to the ends, the chicken itself was juicy and not to be missed.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_117044\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 5312px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hazel7.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hazel7.jpg\" alt=\"BBQ ribs at Hazel\" width=\"5312\" height=\"2988\" class=\"size-full wp-image-117044\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hazel7.jpg 5312w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hazel7-160x90.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hazel7-800x450.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hazel7-768x432.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hazel7-1020x574.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hazel7-1180x664.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hazel7-960x540.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hazel7-240x135.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hazel7-375x211.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hazel7-520x293.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 5312px) 100vw, 5312px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">BBQ ribs at Hazel \u003ccite>(Kelly O'Mara)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Part of Hazel's appeal is definitely the Southern sides and appetizers, everything from gator bites to biscuits.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Actually, you really want to try the gator bites ($16). The deep-fried alligator and okra, with a tangy marinara sauce, made the perfect appetizer.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_117043\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 4082px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hazel6.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hazel6.jpg\" alt=\"Gator bites and okra\" width=\"4082\" height=\"2381\" class=\"size-full wp-image-117043\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hazel6.jpg 4082w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hazel6-160x93.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hazel6-800x467.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hazel6-768x448.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hazel6-1020x595.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hazel6-1180x688.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hazel6-960x560.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hazel6-240x140.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hazel6-375x219.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hazel6-520x303.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 4082px) 100vw, 4082px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Gator bites and okra \u003ccite>(Kelly O'Mara)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>For sides we went with classics: collard greens, mac n' cheese, the cheddar & poblano biscuits, and the green beans with caramelized onions.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The green beans were crisp and maybe the healthiest tasting thing on our table, while the collard greens were spicy with a bite. And the mac n' cheese comes in a small bowl with baked cheese on top -- creamy once you let it cool down. While there was nothing exceptionally unique about the cheddar & poblano biscuit, the dense slightly sweet biscuit was exactly the kind of southern nibble I was looking for to offset everything else on the table. All sides are $6 if you order them on their own.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_117041\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 5312px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hazel4.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hazel4.jpg\" alt=\"Green beans, chicken, gator bites, and biscuit plates\" width=\"5312\" height=\"2988\" class=\"size-full wp-image-117041\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hazel4.jpg 5312w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hazel4-160x90.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hazel4-800x450.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hazel4-768x432.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hazel4-1020x574.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hazel4-1180x664.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hazel4-960x540.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hazel4-240x135.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hazel4-375x211.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hazel4-520x293.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 5312px) 100vw, 5312px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Green beans, chicken, gator bites, and biscuit plates \u003ccite>(Kelly O'Mara)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The cherry on top of all the food is the reasonably priced drinks ($6-15). Along with over 100 whiskeys, there are a dozen beers on tap, a handful of wines, and specialty cocktails and punches, like the apple crisp moonshine ($9) -- which tasted like a very well-done sweet apple cider.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>However, as has been noted by a number of visitors during the soft opening, there were some definite service kinks to be worked out. Management had a mix-up with tickets not printing in the kitchen early in the evening, which meant that servers and food tickets were going unassigned and unfilled. It caused a back-up and quite a wait between sitting down and ordering. Ultimately, though, after we were accidentally over-charged for the sides, a large discount was thrown on top of our bill for the trouble.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It was fun. It wasn't too expensive. And it was delicious comfort. It could work in a spot where others have failed.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.hazelsf.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Hazel Southern Bar & Kitchen\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n1446 Market St., San Francisco [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/UnYVuW\" target=\"_blank\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: (415) 851-8562\u003cbr>\nHours: Kitchen: daily, 5pm-1am; Bar: daily, 5pm-2am\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/hazelbarsf\" target=\"_blank\">Hazel Southern Bar & Kitchen\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/hazelbarsf\" target=\"_blank\">@hazelbarsf\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nInstagram: \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/hazelbarsf/\" target=\"_blank\">HazelBarSF\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $$ (entrees $15-26)\u003c/p>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>You could almost walk right by Hazel Southern Bar & Kitchen on Market Street, near Van Ness. But behind the plain bright-colored door, and past the bouncer in front, inside is a surprising spot with 16 TVs, two pool tables, a retro vibe, and tasty enough food to bring in the neighborhood crowds. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_117038\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 4916px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hazel.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hazel.jpg\" alt=\"Over a dozen TVs line the walls\" width=\"4916\" height=\"2509\" class=\"size-full wp-image-117038\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hazel.jpg 4916w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hazel-160x82.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hazel-800x408.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hazel-768x392.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hazel-1020x521.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hazel-1180x602.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hazel-960x490.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hazel-240x122.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hazel-375x191.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hazel-520x265.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 4916px) 100vw, 4916px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Over a dozen TVs line the walls \u003ccite>(Kelly O'Mara)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>It's been hard for restaurants to survive in the mid-Market spot. Hazel is in the location of the former short-lived Cadence. In nearby spots, AQ, Bon Marche, and Oro have all had to shut their doors too.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>What owner Jamie Boatner, previously the partial owner of Sutter Street's Sugar Cafe & Lounge, is betting is that a more casual, fun space can succeed where others have failed. Judging by the soft opening on Friday night, it's not a bad bet. The place was packed with groups snacking around the communal tables, playing pool, and enjoying the well-stocked bar. The three communal tables and booth draw the bulk of the large crowd, but there's also a bar in the back of the space, and a separate section with lounge-like chairs and small tables. In the far back, behind the co-ed bathroom, Hazel's supplies the food for the local jazz club, \u003ca href=\"https://mrtipplessf.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Mr. Tipple’s Recording Studio\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There are still some service kinks to be worked out, as is to be expected somewhat for a soft opening. Most of the crowd, though, seemed not to be high-end food tourists come specifically for the opening, but rather locals who had wandered in looking for good food and a good time. If the service can deliver, the tasty Southern comfort plates will keep drawing them back.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_117039\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 5312px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hazel2.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hazel2.jpg\" alt=\"The inside of the southern restaurant is done in a retro-style.\" width=\"5312\" height=\"2988\" class=\"size-full wp-image-117039\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hazel2.jpg 5312w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hazel2-160x90.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hazel2-800x450.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hazel2-768x432.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hazel2-1020x574.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hazel2-1180x664.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hazel2-960x540.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hazel2-240x135.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hazel2-375x211.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hazel2-520x293.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 5312px) 100vw, 5312px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The inside of the southern restaurant is done in a retro-style. \u003ccite>(Kelly O'Mara)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The restaurant is named Hazel after Boatner's mother, who ran a bar in Cheyenne, Wyoming for most of his life. The recipes are nominally her's, but have been updated by executive chef Casey Hatwig (from the Lark Creek Restaurant Group and Taste on the Fly). These include things like fried chicken, tater tot nachoes, hush puppies, macaroni and cheese, and collard greens. The bar is also well-stocked, with over 100 whiskeys and a handful of specialty cocktails and punches, and it's open even after the kitchen closes a 1 a.m.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_117042\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 5312px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hazel5.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hazel5.jpg\" alt=\"Hazel's fried chicken\" width=\"5312\" height=\"2988\" class=\"size-full wp-image-117042\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hazel5.jpg 5312w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hazel5-160x90.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hazel5-800x450.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hazel5-768x432.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hazel5-1020x574.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hazel5-1180x664.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hazel5-960x540.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hazel5-240x135.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hazel5-375x211.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hazel5-520x293.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 5312px) 100vw, 5312px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hazel's fried chicken \u003ccite>(Kelly O'Mara)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Ordering a large entree plate came with two side, which added up to lots of plates spread across the table. We tried small orders of both the BBQ ribs ($17) and fried chicken ($15) -- both signature dishes of the restaurant and both with larger versions available. The ribs were slightly spicy sweet and tender on the bone. These are the kind of ribs you could go to town on, picking every bit of meat clean.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Of the two, though, I preferred the fried chicken. The batter was salty and perfectly fried. Yes, I used up a pile of napkins between the BBQ sauce and the fried chicken, but that's why you come here: for tasty and comforting food. Though there were bits of gristle as I got down to the ends, the chicken itself was juicy and not to be missed.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_117044\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 5312px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hazel7.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hazel7.jpg\" alt=\"BBQ ribs at Hazel\" width=\"5312\" height=\"2988\" class=\"size-full wp-image-117044\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hazel7.jpg 5312w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hazel7-160x90.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hazel7-800x450.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hazel7-768x432.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hazel7-1020x574.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hazel7-1180x664.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hazel7-960x540.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hazel7-240x135.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hazel7-375x211.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hazel7-520x293.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 5312px) 100vw, 5312px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">BBQ ribs at Hazel \u003ccite>(Kelly O'Mara)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Part of Hazel's appeal is definitely the Southern sides and appetizers, everything from gator bites to biscuits.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Actually, you really want to try the gator bites ($16). The deep-fried alligator and okra, with a tangy marinara sauce, made the perfect appetizer.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_117043\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 4082px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hazel6.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hazel6.jpg\" alt=\"Gator bites and okra\" width=\"4082\" height=\"2381\" class=\"size-full wp-image-117043\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hazel6.jpg 4082w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hazel6-160x93.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hazel6-800x467.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hazel6-768x448.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hazel6-1020x595.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hazel6-1180x688.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hazel6-960x560.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hazel6-240x140.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hazel6-375x219.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hazel6-520x303.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 4082px) 100vw, 4082px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Gator bites and okra \u003ccite>(Kelly O'Mara)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>For sides we went with classics: collard greens, mac n' cheese, the cheddar & poblano biscuits, and the green beans with caramelized onions.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The green beans were crisp and maybe the healthiest tasting thing on our table, while the collard greens were spicy with a bite. And the mac n' cheese comes in a small bowl with baked cheese on top -- creamy once you let it cool down. While there was nothing exceptionally unique about the cheddar & poblano biscuit, the dense slightly sweet biscuit was exactly the kind of southern nibble I was looking for to offset everything else on the table. All sides are $6 if you order them on their own.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_117041\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 5312px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hazel4.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hazel4.jpg\" alt=\"Green beans, chicken, gator bites, and biscuit plates\" width=\"5312\" height=\"2988\" class=\"size-full wp-image-117041\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hazel4.jpg 5312w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hazel4-160x90.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hazel4-800x450.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hazel4-768x432.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hazel4-1020x574.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hazel4-1180x664.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hazel4-960x540.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hazel4-240x135.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hazel4-375x211.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hazel4-520x293.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 5312px) 100vw, 5312px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Green beans, chicken, gator bites, and biscuit plates \u003ccite>(Kelly O'Mara)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The cherry on top of all the food is the reasonably priced drinks ($6-15). Along with over 100 whiskeys, there are a dozen beers on tap, a handful of wines, and specialty cocktails and punches, like the apple crisp moonshine ($9) -- which tasted like a very well-done sweet apple cider.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>However, as has been noted by a number of visitors during the soft opening, there were some definite service kinks to be worked out. Management had a mix-up with tickets not printing in the kitchen early in the evening, which meant that servers and food tickets were going unassigned and unfilled. It caused a back-up and quite a wait between sitting down and ordering. Ultimately, though, after we were accidentally over-charged for the sides, a large discount was thrown on top of our bill for the trouble.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It was fun. It wasn't too expensive. And it was delicious comfort. It could work in a spot where others have failed.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.hazelsf.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Hazel Southern Bar & Kitchen\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n1446 Market St., San Francisco [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/UnYVuW\" target=\"_blank\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: (415) 851-8562\u003cbr>\nHours: Kitchen: daily, 5pm-1am; Bar: daily, 5pm-2am\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/hazelbarsf\" target=\"_blank\">Hazel Southern Bar & Kitchen\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/hazelbarsf\" target=\"_blank\">@hazelbarsf\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nInstagram: \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/hazelbarsf/\" target=\"_blank\">HazelBarSF\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $$ (entrees $15-26)\u003c/p>\n\n\u003c/div>\u003c/p>",
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"disqusTitle": "Stand in Line for Some Sweet Cold Treats at the New Salt & Straw",
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"content": "\u003cp>Generally speaking, I'm not a big fan of high-end ice cream. Dessert is often best without too many bells and whistles, and I've found myself repeatedly underwhelmed by the many highly touted ice cream spots.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The new Salt & Straw, however, did not disappoint.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Yes, even at 9 p.m. on a Monday, there was a line. And yes, two single scoops (one cone, one cup) and a small brownie sundae cost $24 total after tip. But if you can afford the time and the money, it's worth it.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116992\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/St-Benoit-1.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/St-Benoit-1.jpg\" alt=\"The line at Salt & Straw's new Fillmore location.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-116992\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/St-Benoit-1.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/St-Benoit-1-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/St-Benoit-1-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/St-Benoit-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/St-Benoit-1-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/St-Benoit-1-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/St-Benoit-1-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/St-Benoit-1-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/St-Benoit-1-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/St-Benoit-1-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The line at Salt & Straw's new Fillmore location. \u003ccite>(Kelly O'Mara)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116989\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/ice-cream-1.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/ice-cream-1.jpg\" alt=\"The serving bar and flavors.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-116989\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/ice-cream-1.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/ice-cream-1-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/ice-cream-1-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/ice-cream-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/ice-cream-1-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/ice-cream-1-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/ice-cream-1-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/ice-cream-1-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/ice-cream-1-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/ice-cream-1-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The serving bar and flavors. \u003ccite>(Kelly O'Mara)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Started in Portland in 2011 by Kim and Tyler Malek, Salt & Straw has four locations there, five in Los Angeles, and now one (soon, two) in San Francisco. The first Bay Area spot opened on Fillmore Street two weeks ago, with a second location expected later this year in Hayes Valley. The appeal for that long line out the door is in the high-quality ingredients, typically sourced from local purveyors like Sightglass Coffee and Dandelion Chocolate here, and the handmade one-of-a-kind flavor combinations. Most famously that's included things like pear and blue cheese, or Oregon ham soft serve -- neither of which are available in San Francisco yet. The duo has also partnered with breweries and even school kids to create new flavors.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Most notably, they've created locally-inspired limited time flavors that change monthly. For San Francisco in April that includes: cinnamon ancho and cajeta, with goat cheese from Tomales Farmstead Creamery; green apple mayo sherbet, made with apple juice from the Sierra Nevada foothills, apple cider vinegar from Sonoma, and Berkeley olive oil; cascara shrub with candied hibiscus, from coffee bean and apple cider vinegar shrub from Berkeley; strawberry coriander leaf sorbet, with a coriander leaf essence from Mandy Aftel of Aftelier Perfumes; and caramelized almond s'mores, made with Annie's graham crackers and Feve Artisan Chocolatier almonds.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The store, itself, also has local touches, with designs from local artists and a shelf of treats or odds and ends you can buy.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116994\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2048px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/18077365_1303435339710746_1839909151321124394_o.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/18077365_1303435339710746_1839909151321124394_o.jpg\" alt=\"Carmalized almond s'mores\" width=\"2048\" height=\"2045\" class=\"size-full wp-image-116994\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/18077365_1303435339710746_1839909151321124394_o.jpg 2048w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/18077365_1303435339710746_1839909151321124394_o-160x160.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/18077365_1303435339710746_1839909151321124394_o-800x799.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/18077365_1303435339710746_1839909151321124394_o-768x767.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/18077365_1303435339710746_1839909151321124394_o-1020x1019.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/18077365_1303435339710746_1839909151321124394_o-1180x1178.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/18077365_1303435339710746_1839909151321124394_o-960x959.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/18077365_1303435339710746_1839909151321124394_o-240x240.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/18077365_1303435339710746_1839909151321124394_o-375x374.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/18077365_1303435339710746_1839909151321124394_o-520x519.jpg 520w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/18077365_1303435339710746_1839909151321124394_o-32x32.jpg 32w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/18077365_1303435339710746_1839909151321124394_o-50x50.jpg 50w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/18077365_1303435339710746_1839909151321124394_o-64x64.jpg 64w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/18077365_1303435339710746_1839909151321124394_o-96x96.jpg 96w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/18077365_1303435339710746_1839909151321124394_o-128x128.jpg 128w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/18077365_1303435339710746_1839909151321124394_o-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Carmalized almond s'mores \u003ccite>(Courtesy of Salt & Straw)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>We tried the carmalized almond s'mores. The bite from the caramel and the salt of the almond mixed perfectly with the chocolate and graham crackers. More than many s'mores flavors at other ice cream shops, you could really taste the graham crackers, which added a nice after-taste.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116990\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\" style=\"max-width: 640px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/ice-cream-2.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/ice-cream-2-1020x1360.jpg\" alt=\"Salted honey marshmallow and walnuts in a fresh cone.\" width=\"640\" height=\"853\" class=\"size-large wp-image-116990\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/ice-cream-2-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/ice-cream-2-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/ice-cream-2-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/ice-cream-2-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/ice-cream-2-1180x1573.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/ice-cream-2-960x1280.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/ice-cream-2-240x320.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/ice-cream-2-375x500.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/ice-cream-2-520x693.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Salted honey marshmallow and walnuts in a fresh cone. \u003ccite>(Kelly O'Mara)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>While the speciality flavors attract all the attention, don't ignore the classics, which take up the other half of the chalkboard menu. These include things like salted ganache, and sea salt with caramel ribbons. My favorite flavor was the classic salted honey marshmallow and walnuts. It was a perfect blend of salty and sweet.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Plus, waffle cones are made fresh behind the counter -- and smell as delicious as they taste. You can order a single ($5) or double scoop ($7), split your scoops among different flavors, and add extras like sprinkles, salt, or a fresh waffle cone. If you really can't decide, tasting flights of four flavors for $11 might be the way to go. They come in four small glass bowls on a board, much like a beer tasting flight.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Or, simply order a pint out of the freezer and skip the line. You can also join \u003ca href=\"http://saltandstraw.com/seasonal-pints-club/\" target=\"_blank\">the Pints Club\u003c/a> to have five pints of the seasonal flavors delivered straight to your door.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116996\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1480px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/15129608_1145506872170261_3463471780641975536_o.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/15129608_1145506872170261_3463471780641975536_o.jpg\" alt=\"Pints are available\" width=\"1480\" height=\"2048\" class=\"size-full wp-image-116996\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/15129608_1145506872170261_3463471780641975536_o.jpg 1480w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/15129608_1145506872170261_3463471780641975536_o-160x221.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/15129608_1145506872170261_3463471780641975536_o-800x1107.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/15129608_1145506872170261_3463471780641975536_o-768x1063.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/15129608_1145506872170261_3463471780641975536_o-1020x1411.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/15129608_1145506872170261_3463471780641975536_o-1180x1633.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/15129608_1145506872170261_3463471780641975536_o-960x1328.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/15129608_1145506872170261_3463471780641975536_o-240x332.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/15129608_1145506872170261_3463471780641975536_o-375x519.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/15129608_1145506872170261_3463471780641975536_o-520x720.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1480px) 100vw, 1480px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pints are available \u003ccite>(Courtesy of Salt & Straw)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The last thing on the menu are the special sundaes and shakes. The brownie sundae seemed like a good test of an ice cream shop standard. We tried it with their doublefold vanilla, handmade brownies, hot fudge, and hazelnuts. That sounds like a huge dish, but it wasn't. It came in the regular-sized small cup, with the brownie packed at the bottom. While it was rich and filling, it was probably my least favorite of the things we tried -- just because the bar for unique flavor combinations was so high.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I had been prepared to be underwhelmed, but instead was impressed by the fresh and creative ice cream. Get yourself in line. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://saltandstraw.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Salt & Straw\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n2201 Fillmore St., San Francisco [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/Lo87aq\" target=\"_blank\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\n(415) 829-2803\u003cbr>\nHours: daily, 11 am. to 11 p.m.\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/SaltandStraw/\" target=\"_blank\">Salt & Straw Ice Cream\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/saltandstraw\" target=\"_blank\">@saltandstraw\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nInstagram: \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/saltandstraw/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\">SaltandStraw\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $$ ($5/scoop)\u003c/p>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>Generally speaking, I'm not a big fan of high-end ice cream. Dessert is often best without too many bells and whistles, and I've found myself repeatedly underwhelmed by the many highly touted ice cream spots.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The new Salt & Straw, however, did not disappoint.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Yes, even at 9 p.m. on a Monday, there was a line. And yes, two single scoops (one cone, one cup) and a small brownie sundae cost $24 total after tip. But if you can afford the time and the money, it's worth it.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116992\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/St-Benoit-1.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/St-Benoit-1.jpg\" alt=\"The line at Salt & Straw's new Fillmore location.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-116992\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/St-Benoit-1.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/St-Benoit-1-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/St-Benoit-1-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/St-Benoit-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/St-Benoit-1-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/St-Benoit-1-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/St-Benoit-1-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/St-Benoit-1-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/St-Benoit-1-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/St-Benoit-1-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The line at Salt & Straw's new Fillmore location. \u003ccite>(Kelly O'Mara)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116989\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/ice-cream-1.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/ice-cream-1.jpg\" alt=\"The serving bar and flavors.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-116989\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/ice-cream-1.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/ice-cream-1-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/ice-cream-1-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/ice-cream-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/ice-cream-1-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/ice-cream-1-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/ice-cream-1-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/ice-cream-1-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/ice-cream-1-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/ice-cream-1-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The serving bar and flavors. \u003ccite>(Kelly O'Mara)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Started in Portland in 2011 by Kim and Tyler Malek, Salt & Straw has four locations there, five in Los Angeles, and now one (soon, two) in San Francisco. The first Bay Area spot opened on Fillmore Street two weeks ago, with a second location expected later this year in Hayes Valley. The appeal for that long line out the door is in the high-quality ingredients, typically sourced from local purveyors like Sightglass Coffee and Dandelion Chocolate here, and the handmade one-of-a-kind flavor combinations. Most famously that's included things like pear and blue cheese, or Oregon ham soft serve -- neither of which are available in San Francisco yet. The duo has also partnered with breweries and even school kids to create new flavors.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Most notably, they've created locally-inspired limited time flavors that change monthly. For San Francisco in April that includes: cinnamon ancho and cajeta, with goat cheese from Tomales Farmstead Creamery; green apple mayo sherbet, made with apple juice from the Sierra Nevada foothills, apple cider vinegar from Sonoma, and Berkeley olive oil; cascara shrub with candied hibiscus, from coffee bean and apple cider vinegar shrub from Berkeley; strawberry coriander leaf sorbet, with a coriander leaf essence from Mandy Aftel of Aftelier Perfumes; and caramelized almond s'mores, made with Annie's graham crackers and Feve Artisan Chocolatier almonds.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The store, itself, also has local touches, with designs from local artists and a shelf of treats or odds and ends you can buy.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116994\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2048px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/18077365_1303435339710746_1839909151321124394_o.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/18077365_1303435339710746_1839909151321124394_o.jpg\" alt=\"Carmalized almond s'mores\" width=\"2048\" height=\"2045\" class=\"size-full wp-image-116994\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/18077365_1303435339710746_1839909151321124394_o.jpg 2048w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/18077365_1303435339710746_1839909151321124394_o-160x160.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/18077365_1303435339710746_1839909151321124394_o-800x799.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/18077365_1303435339710746_1839909151321124394_o-768x767.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/18077365_1303435339710746_1839909151321124394_o-1020x1019.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/18077365_1303435339710746_1839909151321124394_o-1180x1178.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/18077365_1303435339710746_1839909151321124394_o-960x959.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/18077365_1303435339710746_1839909151321124394_o-240x240.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/18077365_1303435339710746_1839909151321124394_o-375x374.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/18077365_1303435339710746_1839909151321124394_o-520x519.jpg 520w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/18077365_1303435339710746_1839909151321124394_o-32x32.jpg 32w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/18077365_1303435339710746_1839909151321124394_o-50x50.jpg 50w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/18077365_1303435339710746_1839909151321124394_o-64x64.jpg 64w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/18077365_1303435339710746_1839909151321124394_o-96x96.jpg 96w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/18077365_1303435339710746_1839909151321124394_o-128x128.jpg 128w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/18077365_1303435339710746_1839909151321124394_o-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Carmalized almond s'mores \u003ccite>(Courtesy of Salt & Straw)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>We tried the carmalized almond s'mores. The bite from the caramel and the salt of the almond mixed perfectly with the chocolate and graham crackers. More than many s'mores flavors at other ice cream shops, you could really taste the graham crackers, which added a nice after-taste.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116990\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\" style=\"max-width: 640px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/ice-cream-2.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/ice-cream-2-1020x1360.jpg\" alt=\"Salted honey marshmallow and walnuts in a fresh cone.\" width=\"640\" height=\"853\" class=\"size-large wp-image-116990\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/ice-cream-2-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/ice-cream-2-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/ice-cream-2-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/ice-cream-2-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/ice-cream-2-1180x1573.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/ice-cream-2-960x1280.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/ice-cream-2-240x320.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/ice-cream-2-375x500.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/ice-cream-2-520x693.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Salted honey marshmallow and walnuts in a fresh cone. \u003ccite>(Kelly O'Mara)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>While the speciality flavors attract all the attention, don't ignore the classics, which take up the other half of the chalkboard menu. These include things like salted ganache, and sea salt with caramel ribbons. My favorite flavor was the classic salted honey marshmallow and walnuts. It was a perfect blend of salty and sweet.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Plus, waffle cones are made fresh behind the counter -- and smell as delicious as they taste. You can order a single ($5) or double scoop ($7), split your scoops among different flavors, and add extras like sprinkles, salt, or a fresh waffle cone. If you really can't decide, tasting flights of four flavors for $11 might be the way to go. They come in four small glass bowls on a board, much like a beer tasting flight.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Or, simply order a pint out of the freezer and skip the line. You can also join \u003ca href=\"http://saltandstraw.com/seasonal-pints-club/\" target=\"_blank\">the Pints Club\u003c/a> to have five pints of the seasonal flavors delivered straight to your door.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116996\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1480px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/15129608_1145506872170261_3463471780641975536_o.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/15129608_1145506872170261_3463471780641975536_o.jpg\" alt=\"Pints are available\" width=\"1480\" height=\"2048\" class=\"size-full wp-image-116996\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/15129608_1145506872170261_3463471780641975536_o.jpg 1480w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/15129608_1145506872170261_3463471780641975536_o-160x221.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/15129608_1145506872170261_3463471780641975536_o-800x1107.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/15129608_1145506872170261_3463471780641975536_o-768x1063.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/15129608_1145506872170261_3463471780641975536_o-1020x1411.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/15129608_1145506872170261_3463471780641975536_o-1180x1633.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/15129608_1145506872170261_3463471780641975536_o-960x1328.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/15129608_1145506872170261_3463471780641975536_o-240x332.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/15129608_1145506872170261_3463471780641975536_o-375x519.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/15129608_1145506872170261_3463471780641975536_o-520x720.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1480px) 100vw, 1480px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pints are available \u003ccite>(Courtesy of Salt & Straw)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The last thing on the menu are the special sundaes and shakes. The brownie sundae seemed like a good test of an ice cream shop standard. We tried it with their doublefold vanilla, handmade brownies, hot fudge, and hazelnuts. That sounds like a huge dish, but it wasn't. It came in the regular-sized small cup, with the brownie packed at the bottom. While it was rich and filling, it was probably my least favorite of the things we tried -- just because the bar for unique flavor combinations was so high.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I had been prepared to be underwhelmed, but instead was impressed by the fresh and creative ice cream. 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"content": "\u003cp>A lovely garden party. Inviting platters of delicate shrimp rolls and crusty \u003cem>banh mi\u003c/em> sandwiches. Groups of people in lively conversations, getting to know each other. But there is another powerful thread running through this recent South Bay get-together, brought into focus as hostess Thoa van Seventer shares her story of leaving Vietnam and suddenly chokes up with emotion. When American troops pulled out of Vietnam in 1975, Thoa was 17 years old. Six years later, her father succumbed to despair and passed away. Thoa, her mother and sisters remained in Saigon under Viet Cong rule until 1985 when the former French Ambassador to Vietnam sponsored her family for French residency. But at that point, Thoa had a hard choice to make since she had just received a marriage proposal from a chief military officer's son in Vietnam.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116557\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-116557\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/2-Thoa-new.jpg\" alt=\"Thoa van Seventer shares her story with guests at the first Tapestry Supper.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1513\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/2-Thoa-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/2-Thoa-new-160x126.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/2-Thoa-new-800x630.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/2-Thoa-new-768x605.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/2-Thoa-new-1020x804.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/2-Thoa-new-1180x930.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/2-Thoa-new-960x757.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/2-Thoa-new-240x189.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/2-Thoa-new-375x296.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/2-Thoa-new-520x410.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Thoa van Seventer shares her story with guests at the first Tapestry Supper. \u003ccite>(Anna Mindess)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Her voice breaks as she explains to the assembled guests, “I told him ‘No, thank you’ because freedom is everything; freedom is more important than a broken heart. I made a hard choice to leave everything behind.” Thoa and her family had few possessions when they arrived in Paris in the freezing cold winter of 1985. “We came to France as beggars,” she says. “When we landed, we didn’t know if we would be welcome. But I felt like a child, who was lovingly adopted by the French people. They helped us a lot. I am so grateful to the country that adopted me.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“When I see pictures of the refugees now,” she adds, “I feel respect for the refugees and for the people who help them.” And with that, Thoa serves a tray of flavorful crab and asparagus soup to her guests.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116558\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-116558\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/3-soup-new.jpg\" alt=\"Crab and asparagus soup, a traditional dish for Vietnamese weddings.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1920\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/3-soup-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/3-soup-new-160x160.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/3-soup-new-800x800.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/3-soup-new-768x768.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/3-soup-new-1020x1020.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/3-soup-new-1180x1180.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/3-soup-new-960x960.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/3-soup-new-240x240.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/3-soup-new-375x375.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/3-soup-new-520x520.jpg 520w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/3-soup-new-32x32.jpg 32w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/3-soup-new-50x50.jpg 50w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/3-soup-new-64x64.jpg 64w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/3-soup-new-96x96.jpg 96w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/3-soup-new-128x128.jpg 128w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/3-soup-new-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Crab and asparagus soup, a traditional dish for Vietnamese weddings. \u003ccite>(Anna Mindess)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>This moving encounter is from the first in a series of “Tapestry Suppers” organized by Danielle Tsi, a freelance photographer and owner of the blog \u003ca href=\"http://www.beyondtheplate.net/\">Beyond the Plate\u003c/a>. Her goal is to get people together to share their experiences and break down barriers by showcasing immigrant stories and cuisines. “I want to bring people together to connect offline, instead of just getting sucked into the digital black hole of news,” says Tsi, who emigrated from Singapore ten years ago.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116559\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-116559\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/4-Danielle-new.jpg\" alt=\"Danielle Tsi, founder of Tapestry Suppers and owner of Beyond the Plate blog.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1536\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/4-Danielle-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/4-Danielle-new-160x128.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/4-Danielle-new-800x640.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/4-Danielle-new-768x614.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/4-Danielle-new-1020x816.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/4-Danielle-new-1180x944.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/4-Danielle-new-960x768.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/4-Danielle-new-240x192.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/4-Danielle-new-375x300.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/4-Danielle-new-520x416.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Danielle Tsi, founder of Tapestry Suppers and owner of Beyond the Plate blog. \u003ccite>(Anna Mindess)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“As an immigrant myself who is not a citizen and can’t vote, what can I do? Give money to causes. But I want to do more. There is so much culture and diversity in the Bay Area,” says Tsi. “In Singapore, enjoying food together is a big unifier across all the different cultural groups there. People often underestimate the power of food—besides feeding and nurturing it can also to foster empathy. And food is a way to chip away at the public’s ignorance.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Tsi combined the ideas of people sharing food, learning about immigrants and raising money for good causes. Each get-together features a different immigrant home chef and raise money for a cause of their choice. (This one raised $350 for \u003ca href=\"http://www.rescue.org\">The International Rescue Committee\u003c/a>.) Her idea seems to resonate in these unsettled times. The first event sold out in four days, which may partly be due to the fact that Thoa van Seventer is a beloved yoga instructor. Many of the 30 guests who gathered at her home in Palo Alto were her students and fellow yogis, including Danielle Tsi.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While Thoa’s oldest sister left Viet Nam two years after the communists took over in 1975, she, her younger sisters and mother did not get out until ten years later. In the intervening years, her mother advised: “you better learn something” and arranged for her daughters to take cooking lessons. The guests at the Tapestry Supper lunch enjoyed the benefits of her mother’s forethought.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116560\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-116560\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/5-plate-new.jpg\" alt=\"Shrimp rolls and banh mi sandwich made by Thoa van Seventer.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/5-plate-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/5-plate-new-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/5-plate-new-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/5-plate-new-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/5-plate-new-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/5-plate-new-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/5-plate-new-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/5-plate-new-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/5-plate-new-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/5-plate-new-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Shrimp rolls and banh mi sandwich made by Thoa van Seventer. \u003ccite>(Anna Mindess)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The dishes Thoa prepared were familiar, but the execution exquisite. They drew high praise from the other Vietnamese guests. The rice paper on the delicate shrimp rolls was perfectly tender, the filling held a surprise bite of fresh pineapple. The varied ingredients in the banh mi sandwich combined in harmony, and the crab and asparagus soup, a traditional dish for weddings, was sublime.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Thoa confides that she is puzzled and saddened by a friend of hers, who is also Vietnamese, but has a completely different attitude to the refugees who are desperately trying to escape persecution right now. The friend states she doesn’t want them here in the U.S. “She says that we should just take care of ourselves and our country and keep everything we can,” Thoa reports. She is dumbstruck by this lack of empathy, knowing full well that the refugees are not coming by choice, but face a stark choice: leave or die.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116561\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-116561\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/6-Anh-new.jpg\" alt=\"Anh Hodges also has a story to share.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1367\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/6-Anh-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/6-Anh-new-160x114.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/6-Anh-new-800x570.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/6-Anh-new-768x547.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/6-Anh-new-1020x726.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/6-Anh-new-1180x840.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/6-Anh-new-960x684.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/6-Anh-new-240x171.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/6-Anh-new-375x267.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/6-Anh-new-520x370.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Anh Hodges also has a story to share. \u003ccite>(Anna Mindess)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>One of the guests, Anh Hodges, shared with her tablemates her own harrowing story of numerous thwarted attempts to escape Vietnam throughout her childhood. In 1978, four brothers and one sister in her family of 11 children did escape to avoid the Cambodian draft. But when Anh and her other sisters repeatedly tried to leave they were often caught, sometimes beaten, or sent to prison for several months. Her mother would pay money to men who were supposed to help them escape by boat, but took advantage of them and just kept their money.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The family would not give up. After 13 failed attempts, in 1989, they finally made it out by plane. Sponsored by one of her older brothers, Anh stayed in Los Angeles for a year and then came up north. In Vietnam, she had been a high school teacher of English and math. She wanted to continue her studies, but there was no money for that. So she attended beauty school instead, became a hairstylist and eventually owned her own salon in San Jose for 20 years, with 20 employees. A friend at the table tells of Ahn’s contributions: donating the produce from her organic garden to a local school; her volunteering at the local hospital; and other good deeds.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116562\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-116562\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/7-group-new.jpg\" alt=\"The point of Tapestry Suppers is for people to get to know each other and share their stories.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1429\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/7-group-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/7-group-new-160x119.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/7-group-new-800x595.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/7-group-new-768x572.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/7-group-new-1020x759.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/7-group-new-1180x878.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/7-group-new-960x715.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/7-group-new-240x179.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/7-group-new-375x279.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/7-group-new-520x387.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The point of Tapestry Suppers is for people to get to know each other and share their stories. \u003ccite>(Anna Mindess)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The host of the next Tapestry Supper, April Chou, left Burma in 1977 at age 15, as an immigrant. She says, “when the military junta took over in 1962, no one had freedom, no one dared to speak up, as often relatives and friends ended up in jail. They shut down all private businesses and food was often rationed. Schools, especially universities, were shut down regularly due to student uprisings. Then came the massacre in 1988. Some of my old friends survived by living in the jungle. It’s sad to see Burma become one of the poorest countries with the lowest GDP despite its rich natural resources.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116563\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-116563\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/8-April-new.jpg\" alt=\"April Chou will be the host of the next Tapestry Supper and cook food from her native Burma.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1537\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/8-April-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/8-April-new-160x128.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/8-April-new-800x640.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/8-April-new-768x615.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/8-April-new-1020x817.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/8-April-new-1180x945.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/8-April-new-960x769.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/8-April-new-240x192.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/8-April-new-375x300.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/8-April-new-520x416.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">April Chou will be the host of the next Tapestry Supper and cook food from her native Burma. \u003ccite>(Anna Mindess)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>After many years working in high tech, Chou got more involved with Ashtanga yoga and Vipassana mediation, became vegan, switched gears and attended \u003ca href=\"https://www.baumancollege.org/\">Bauman College\u003c/a>’s Natural Chef training program. She is still finalizing the menu for April 23, and says she will probably make crudités and dips, tea leaf salad, coconut rice, and chicken/vegetable curry.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The next Tapestry Supper will be held in Sunnyvale on April 23. Tickets will be available for purchase starting Monday April 10 at 9am. Monthly dinners will follow through the summer, with different chefs. May's dinner will be an Iranian meal and Tsi is exploring possibility of featuring Tanzanian, Indian and Syrian cuisines. She does not yet have a website and advises that the best way to stay informed about future events is to sign up for her \u003ca href=\"http://eepurl.com/cFMhND\">newsletter and mailing list\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As Tsi states \u003ca href=\"http://www.beyondtheplate.net/2017/03/tapestry-suppers-immigrant-stories/\">on her blog\u003c/a> \"At a time of strong anti-immigrant sentiment in the U.S., our gatherings are the antidote to this zeitgeist by bringing people around the table to share a meal and learn about the multitude of cultures that make the Bay Area such a vibrant place to live. We believe that a society is made stronger by the diversity of its parts, and that the best way to learn about cultures foreign to us is through their cuisine.\"\u003c/p>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>A lovely garden party. Inviting platters of delicate shrimp rolls and crusty \u003cem>banh mi\u003c/em> sandwiches. Groups of people in lively conversations, getting to know each other. But there is another powerful thread running through this recent South Bay get-together, brought into focus as hostess Thoa van Seventer shares her story of leaving Vietnam and suddenly chokes up with emotion. When American troops pulled out of Vietnam in 1975, Thoa was 17 years old. Six years later, her father succumbed to despair and passed away. Thoa, her mother and sisters remained in Saigon under Viet Cong rule until 1985 when the former French Ambassador to Vietnam sponsored her family for French residency. But at that point, Thoa had a hard choice to make since she had just received a marriage proposal from a chief military officer's son in Vietnam.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116557\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-116557\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/2-Thoa-new.jpg\" alt=\"Thoa van Seventer shares her story with guests at the first Tapestry Supper.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1513\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/2-Thoa-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/2-Thoa-new-160x126.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/2-Thoa-new-800x630.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/2-Thoa-new-768x605.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/2-Thoa-new-1020x804.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/2-Thoa-new-1180x930.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/2-Thoa-new-960x757.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/2-Thoa-new-240x189.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/2-Thoa-new-375x296.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/2-Thoa-new-520x410.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Thoa van Seventer shares her story with guests at the first Tapestry Supper. \u003ccite>(Anna Mindess)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Her voice breaks as she explains to the assembled guests, “I told him ‘No, thank you’ because freedom is everything; freedom is more important than a broken heart. I made a hard choice to leave everything behind.” Thoa and her family had few possessions when they arrived in Paris in the freezing cold winter of 1985. “We came to France as beggars,” she says. “When we landed, we didn’t know if we would be welcome. But I felt like a child, who was lovingly adopted by the French people. They helped us a lot. I am so grateful to the country that adopted me.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“When I see pictures of the refugees now,” she adds, “I feel respect for the refugees and for the people who help them.” And with that, Thoa serves a tray of flavorful crab and asparagus soup to her guests.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116558\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-116558\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/3-soup-new.jpg\" alt=\"Crab and asparagus soup, a traditional dish for Vietnamese weddings.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1920\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/3-soup-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/3-soup-new-160x160.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/3-soup-new-800x800.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/3-soup-new-768x768.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/3-soup-new-1020x1020.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/3-soup-new-1180x1180.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/3-soup-new-960x960.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/3-soup-new-240x240.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/3-soup-new-375x375.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/3-soup-new-520x520.jpg 520w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/3-soup-new-32x32.jpg 32w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/3-soup-new-50x50.jpg 50w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/3-soup-new-64x64.jpg 64w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/3-soup-new-96x96.jpg 96w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/3-soup-new-128x128.jpg 128w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/3-soup-new-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Crab and asparagus soup, a traditional dish for Vietnamese weddings. \u003ccite>(Anna Mindess)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>This moving encounter is from the first in a series of “Tapestry Suppers” organized by Danielle Tsi, a freelance photographer and owner of the blog \u003ca href=\"http://www.beyondtheplate.net/\">Beyond the Plate\u003c/a>. Her goal is to get people together to share their experiences and break down barriers by showcasing immigrant stories and cuisines. “I want to bring people together to connect offline, instead of just getting sucked into the digital black hole of news,” says Tsi, who emigrated from Singapore ten years ago.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116559\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-116559\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/4-Danielle-new.jpg\" alt=\"Danielle Tsi, founder of Tapestry Suppers and owner of Beyond the Plate blog.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1536\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/4-Danielle-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/4-Danielle-new-160x128.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/4-Danielle-new-800x640.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/4-Danielle-new-768x614.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/4-Danielle-new-1020x816.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/4-Danielle-new-1180x944.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/4-Danielle-new-960x768.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/4-Danielle-new-240x192.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/4-Danielle-new-375x300.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/4-Danielle-new-520x416.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Danielle Tsi, founder of Tapestry Suppers and owner of Beyond the Plate blog. \u003ccite>(Anna Mindess)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“As an immigrant myself who is not a citizen and can’t vote, what can I do? Give money to causes. But I want to do more. There is so much culture and diversity in the Bay Area,” says Tsi. “In Singapore, enjoying food together is a big unifier across all the different cultural groups there. People often underestimate the power of food—besides feeding and nurturing it can also to foster empathy. And food is a way to chip away at the public’s ignorance.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Tsi combined the ideas of people sharing food, learning about immigrants and raising money for good causes. Each get-together features a different immigrant home chef and raise money for a cause of their choice. (This one raised $350 for \u003ca href=\"http://www.rescue.org\">The International Rescue Committee\u003c/a>.) Her idea seems to resonate in these unsettled times. The first event sold out in four days, which may partly be due to the fact that Thoa van Seventer is a beloved yoga instructor. Many of the 30 guests who gathered at her home in Palo Alto were her students and fellow yogis, including Danielle Tsi.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While Thoa’s oldest sister left Viet Nam two years after the communists took over in 1975, she, her younger sisters and mother did not get out until ten years later. In the intervening years, her mother advised: “you better learn something” and arranged for her daughters to take cooking lessons. The guests at the Tapestry Supper lunch enjoyed the benefits of her mother’s forethought.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116560\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-116560\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/5-plate-new.jpg\" alt=\"Shrimp rolls and banh mi sandwich made by Thoa van Seventer.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/5-plate-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/5-plate-new-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/5-plate-new-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/5-plate-new-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/5-plate-new-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/5-plate-new-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/5-plate-new-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/5-plate-new-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/5-plate-new-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/5-plate-new-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Shrimp rolls and banh mi sandwich made by Thoa van Seventer. \u003ccite>(Anna Mindess)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The dishes Thoa prepared were familiar, but the execution exquisite. They drew high praise from the other Vietnamese guests. The rice paper on the delicate shrimp rolls was perfectly tender, the filling held a surprise bite of fresh pineapple. The varied ingredients in the banh mi sandwich combined in harmony, and the crab and asparagus soup, a traditional dish for weddings, was sublime.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Thoa confides that she is puzzled and saddened by a friend of hers, who is also Vietnamese, but has a completely different attitude to the refugees who are desperately trying to escape persecution right now. The friend states she doesn’t want them here in the U.S. “She says that we should just take care of ourselves and our country and keep everything we can,” Thoa reports. She is dumbstruck by this lack of empathy, knowing full well that the refugees are not coming by choice, but face a stark choice: leave or die.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116561\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-116561\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/6-Anh-new.jpg\" alt=\"Anh Hodges also has a story to share.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1367\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/6-Anh-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/6-Anh-new-160x114.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/6-Anh-new-800x570.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/6-Anh-new-768x547.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/6-Anh-new-1020x726.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/6-Anh-new-1180x840.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/6-Anh-new-960x684.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/6-Anh-new-240x171.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/6-Anh-new-375x267.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/6-Anh-new-520x370.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Anh Hodges also has a story to share. \u003ccite>(Anna Mindess)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>One of the guests, Anh Hodges, shared with her tablemates her own harrowing story of numerous thwarted attempts to escape Vietnam throughout her childhood. In 1978, four brothers and one sister in her family of 11 children did escape to avoid the Cambodian draft. But when Anh and her other sisters repeatedly tried to leave they were often caught, sometimes beaten, or sent to prison for several months. Her mother would pay money to men who were supposed to help them escape by boat, but took advantage of them and just kept their money.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The family would not give up. After 13 failed attempts, in 1989, they finally made it out by plane. Sponsored by one of her older brothers, Anh stayed in Los Angeles for a year and then came up north. In Vietnam, she had been a high school teacher of English and math. She wanted to continue her studies, but there was no money for that. So she attended beauty school instead, became a hairstylist and eventually owned her own salon in San Jose for 20 years, with 20 employees. A friend at the table tells of Ahn’s contributions: donating the produce from her organic garden to a local school; her volunteering at the local hospital; and other good deeds.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116562\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-116562\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/7-group-new.jpg\" alt=\"The point of Tapestry Suppers is for people to get to know each other and share their stories.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1429\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/7-group-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/7-group-new-160x119.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/7-group-new-800x595.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/7-group-new-768x572.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/7-group-new-1020x759.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/7-group-new-1180x878.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/7-group-new-960x715.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/7-group-new-240x179.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/7-group-new-375x279.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/7-group-new-520x387.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The point of Tapestry Suppers is for people to get to know each other and share their stories. \u003ccite>(Anna Mindess)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The host of the next Tapestry Supper, April Chou, left Burma in 1977 at age 15, as an immigrant. She says, “when the military junta took over in 1962, no one had freedom, no one dared to speak up, as often relatives and friends ended up in jail. They shut down all private businesses and food was often rationed. Schools, especially universities, were shut down regularly due to student uprisings. Then came the massacre in 1988. Some of my old friends survived by living in the jungle. It’s sad to see Burma become one of the poorest countries with the lowest GDP despite its rich natural resources.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116563\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-116563\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/8-April-new.jpg\" alt=\"April Chou will be the host of the next Tapestry Supper and cook food from her native Burma.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1537\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/8-April-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/8-April-new-160x128.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/8-April-new-800x640.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/8-April-new-768x615.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/8-April-new-1020x817.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/8-April-new-1180x945.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/8-April-new-960x769.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/8-April-new-240x192.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/8-April-new-375x300.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/8-April-new-520x416.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">April Chou will be the host of the next Tapestry Supper and cook food from her native Burma. \u003ccite>(Anna Mindess)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>After many years working in high tech, Chou got more involved with Ashtanga yoga and Vipassana mediation, became vegan, switched gears and attended \u003ca href=\"https://www.baumancollege.org/\">Bauman College\u003c/a>’s Natural Chef training program. 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"content": "\u003cp>There is a new entry for two of San Francisco’s most competitive dining categories: outdoor patios and tacos. You’ll find it in SoMa at the corner of 4th and Bryant in the former Chavo’s — if you can dodge the backhoes and digging of the never-ending subway tunnel project. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Mestiza is still in its soft opening phase until April 11th. Yet, judging by the lunch rush surge of area start-up workers escaping the office, Mestiza is already hosting a regular audience of hungry, discerning diners. So much for practice time. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116590\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-interior-people.jpg\" alt=\"Lunch rush at Mestiza\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" class=\"size-full wp-image-116590\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-interior-people.jpg 2000w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-interior-people-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-interior-people-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-interior-people-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-interior-people-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-interior-people-1180x786.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-interior-people-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-interior-people-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-interior-people-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-interior-people-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Lunch rush at Mestiza \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Dress rehearsal or not, the tacos are clearly already noteworthy at this early stage as the fast casual restaurant has hit the ground running with gusto.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Take the Filipino pork adobo as a perfect example of taking a beloved taco filling staple (carnitas), opening it to an abnormal group of partners (ginger salsa cruda and green papaya) and…watch out. The fork tender meat bursts with moisture, escaping from the tortilla shelter, dripping down your arm after one bite as if someone pushed a “go” button. It’s an electric taco moment. And, it wouldn’t be crazy for Mestiza to serve the pork adobo taco with a bib à la New England lobster feast. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116599\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-pork-chix-tacos.jpg\" alt=\"Filipino Pork Adobo (L) and Khmer Lemongrass Chicken tacos.\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" class=\"size-full wp-image-116599\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-pork-chix-tacos.jpg 2000w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-pork-chix-tacos-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-pork-chix-tacos-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-pork-chix-tacos-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-pork-chix-tacos-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-pork-chix-tacos-1180x786.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-pork-chix-tacos-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-pork-chix-tacos-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-pork-chix-tacos-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-pork-chix-tacos-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Filipino Pork Adobo (L) and Khmer Lemongrass Chicken tacos. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The same can be said for a riveting Thai red curry beef filling brightened by a pineapple arbol chile salsa and coconut flakes. Upon impact, boom, it’s a deliriously messy beef and curry-drenched delight that somehow manages to channel the most robust Thai beef curry into a compact taco package. At the end of the day, this is the next level of tacos well beyond the basic carne asada, carnitas, al pastor trio. We’re game to hop on this taco train that is indeed a little more expensive than most versions but exponentially more elaborate.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116580\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-beef-taco.jpg\" alt=\"Thai Red Curry Beef taco\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" class=\"size-full wp-image-116580\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-beef-taco.jpg 2000w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-beef-taco-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-beef-taco-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-beef-taco-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-beef-taco-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-beef-taco-1180x786.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-beef-taco-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-beef-taco-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-beef-taco-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-beef-taco-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Thai Red Curry Beef taco \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Speaking of al pastor, possibly the most impressive taco filling is cumin and guajillo dusted rock cod that has nothing to do with al pastor flavor-wise other than the pineapple salsa, but, alas, what’s in a name? It’s the rare moist, flaky fish taco that isn’t fried nor slathered in crema. For $1 extra, it’s a very wise investment.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116587\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-fish-chix-tacos.jpg\" alt=\"Pescado Al Pastor (R) and Khmer Lemongrass Chicken tacos.\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" class=\"size-full wp-image-116587\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-fish-chix-tacos.jpg 2000w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-fish-chix-tacos-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-fish-chix-tacos-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-fish-chix-tacos-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-fish-chix-tacos-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-fish-chix-tacos-1180x786.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-fish-chix-tacos-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-fish-chix-tacos-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-fish-chix-tacos-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-fish-chix-tacos-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pescado Al Pastor (R) and Khmer Lemongrass Chicken tacos. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Khmer lemongrass chicken bathed in fish sauce sounds like an automatic winner, yet proves to be the one full-on miss. The diced poultry is tough and bland. This is chicken that reminds diners of chicken and why boneless, skinless chicken breast elicits so many eye rolls compared to carnitas or beef. It’s boring. The lemongrass doesn’t come through. That being said, the preparation is saved in taco form because of the abundant red chiles and peanuts garnish that cover up the chicken. Note to chefs: nuts and tacos are a strong tandem.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116583\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-bowl-chix.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-bowl-chix.jpg\" alt=\"Mestiza Bowl with Khmer Lemongrass Chicken.\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" class=\"size-full wp-image-116583\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-bowl-chix.jpg 2000w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-bowl-chix-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-bowl-chix-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-bowl-chix-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-bowl-chix-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-bowl-chix-1180x786.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-bowl-chix-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-bowl-chix-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-bowl-chix-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-bowl-chix-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mestiza Bowl with Khmer Lemongrass Chicken. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp> \u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/menu.jpg\" target=\"_blank\">The menu is customizable\u003c/a> like is so fashionable these days. Diners opt between six proteins (mushrooms and eggplants for the vegetarians) in four forms (taco, burrito, taco shell salad and rice and beans bowl. A pair of salads and a pair of raw seafood cocktails make up cold plate starters, while small plates include pork skewers, soy-saturated Filipino pork belly and sweet plantains. The small plates are called “Palutan,” Filipino for drinking food. Right now alcohol isn’t a main player but hopefully margaritas are in the future cards because the venue screams happy hour loudly. A few beers and wines are offered, along with a hibiscus agua fresca and a mandarin orange agua fresca. Both succeeded in being tart and balanced; not cloyingly sugary. Should you need sugar, dessert awaits with ice cream sandwiches with Mitchell’s Ice Cream or homemade horchata cookies.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116607\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hibiscus-agua-fresca.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hibiscus-agua-fresca.jpg\" alt=\"Hibiscus Agua Fresca.\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" class=\"size-full wp-image-116607\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hibiscus-agua-fresca.jpg 2000w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hibiscus-agua-fresca-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hibiscus-agua-fresca-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hibiscus-agua-fresca-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hibiscus-agua-fresca-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hibiscus-agua-fresca-1180x786.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hibiscus-agua-fresca-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hibiscus-agua-fresca-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hibiscus-agua-fresca-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hibiscus-agua-fresca-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hibiscus Agua Fresca. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>What stands out so early in the game for Mestiza are the details on the plate, like a beautifully spice-nuanced julienned vegetable escabeche with the must-order empanadas with more of that pork adobo in a slick masa wrap that’s like a hybrid tamale-croissant dough. Or, evident in the full-throttle bursts of mint and cilantro that accompany a tangy lime and fish sauce vinaigrette for an under-the-radar shrimp and crispy noodle salad arriving the size of a small car tire. Maybe the greatest details are how the corn tortillas are freshly pressed and made with masa from Oakland’s renowned La Finca Tortilleria (if you’re curious about perfect dense and slightly griddled tortillas with real corn flavor, look no further). \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116603\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-tortilla-making.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-tortilla-making.jpg\" alt=\"Making fresh tortillas in the open kitchen at Mestiza\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" class=\"size-full wp-image-116603\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-tortilla-making.jpg 2000w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-tortilla-making-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-tortilla-making-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-tortilla-making-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-tortilla-making-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-tortilla-making-1180x786.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-tortilla-making-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-tortilla-making-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-tortilla-making-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-tortilla-making-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Making fresh tortillas in the open kitchen at Mestiza \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116585\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-empanadas.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-empanadas.jpg\" alt=\"Adobo Empanadas julienned vegetable escabeche.\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" class=\"size-full wp-image-116585\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-empanadas.jpg 2000w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-empanadas-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-empanadas-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-empanadas-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-empanadas-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-empanadas-1180x786.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-empanadas-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-empanadas-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-empanadas-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-empanadas-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Adobo Empanadas with julienned vegetable escabeche. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116600\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-pork-empanada.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-pork-empanada.jpg\" alt=\"The crispy Filipino pork inside the Adobo Empanadas.\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" class=\"size-full wp-image-116600\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-pork-empanada.jpg 2000w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-pork-empanada-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-pork-empanada-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-pork-empanada-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-pork-empanada-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-pork-empanada-1180x786.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-pork-empanada-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-pork-empanada-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-pork-empanada-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-pork-empanada-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The crispy Filipino pork inside the Adobo Empanadas. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116601\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-shrimp-salad.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-shrimp-salad.jpg\" alt=\"Crispy Noodle Shrimp Salad.\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" class=\"size-full wp-image-116601\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-shrimp-salad.jpg 2000w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-shrimp-salad-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-shrimp-salad-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-shrimp-salad-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-shrimp-salad-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-shrimp-salad-1180x786.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-shrimp-salad-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-shrimp-salad-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-shrimp-salad-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-shrimp-salad-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Crispy Noodle Shrimp Salad. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The fresh tortilla chips arriving as you sit with your order number boast just the right crispiness and aren’t distractingly greasy or salty. The partnering tomatillo-based salsa verde and robust guajillo salsa have that right kick and depth they can be universally enjoyed by spice-seekers and the heat-averse. There is clearly a talented chef leading the kitchen. Details aren’t skipped even when the line is ten-deep.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116606\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 5184px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/chips-salsa.jpg\" alt=\"Fresh tortilla chips with tomatillo-based salsa verde and robust guajillo salsa.\" width=\"5184\" height=\"3456\" class=\"size-full wp-image-116606\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/chips-salsa.jpg 5184w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/chips-salsa-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/chips-salsa-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/chips-salsa-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/chips-salsa-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/chips-salsa-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/chips-salsa-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/chips-salsa-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/chips-salsa-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/chips-salsa-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 5184px) 100vw, 5184px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fresh tortilla chips with tomatillo-based salsa verde and robust guajillo salsa. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Indeed, there is a mighty team running Mestiza. Deanna Sison Foster (Little Skillet, Farmerbrown) is the owner. The Cambodian-born former Chopped Grill Masters winner from TV and chef at Oakland’s Calavera, Sophina Uong, is the chef. Clearly, she’s a talent in real kitchens and reality TV kitchens.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>So, we mentioned the tacos. Now to that patio.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116595\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-patio-people.jpg\" alt=\"Outdoor patio at Mestiza during lunchtime.\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" class=\"size-full wp-image-116595\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-patio-people.jpg 2000w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-patio-people-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-patio-people-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-patio-people-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-patio-people-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-patio-people-1180x786.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-patio-people-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-patio-people-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-patio-people-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-patio-people-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Outdoor patio at Mestiza during lunchtime. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The overall atmosphere evokes the Palm Springs-Austin, Texas desert garden vibe with a slight tropical edge that has become so hip, partly from the recent drought and partly because we all need a Caribbean vacation. Plants dangle from above contrasting with the exposed concrete ceiling, Mission-style arched walls separate the bar and kitchen from the dining area. Seating ranges from beer garden style benches to a pillow-decked banquette with oversize leaves as the design motif. Outside is a striking new floral mural by the artist Jet Martinez, a soon-to-be Instagram magnet. It’s the background for SF’s new go-to patio, complete with a cactus and reclaimed wood tables (speaking of obligatory trends). Inside or outside, everything is breezy and casual, not unlike how all the nearby SoMa start-ups like to operate their offices. The party is rounded out by a soundtrack ranging from blaring Iggy Azalea and CeeLo Green to the deafening jackhammers of the intersection’s construction. Mestiza will no doubt give LA’s perennially hip Salazar a run for its money in this desert good life design genre.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116589\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-interior-bar.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-interior-bar.jpg\" alt=\"Mestiza interior with bar area.\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" class=\"size-full wp-image-116589\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-interior-bar.jpg 2000w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-interior-bar-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-interior-bar-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-interior-bar-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-interior-bar-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-interior-bar-1180x786.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-interior-bar-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-interior-bar-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-interior-bar-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-interior-bar-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mestiza interior with bar area. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>It’s all surreal. And fun. Some diners are buried in their phones but most are festive and the servers equally upbeat, yet efficient. They’re quick to notice your table is low on salsa or napkins (a piece of advice: use larger napkins because the small-sized ones mean the table gets littered with them after each bite of taco). \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>One of the social media hashtags for the restaurant, #eatwithoutborders, along with the name’s meaning (mixed cultures or heritage) represent the time and place for Mestiza perfectly. There are obvious political meanings, too, but it really stands for the cuisine of this diverse restaurant, Mexico meets Southeast Asian street food with a little European and South American tossed around, completed within a California context. In brief: world-minded great food.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Tacos are clearly on the rise in SF thanks to creative newcomers like Glena’s and Tacorea. Now top-tier globe-spanning tacos have an ideal SoMa desert hideaway patio to be enjoyed in, a world away from the surrounding Bay Bridge traffic and industrial warehouses. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116592\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-kitche-prep.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-kitche-prep.jpg\" alt=\"Mestiza open kitchen.\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" class=\"size-full wp-image-116592\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-kitche-prep.jpg 2000w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-kitche-prep-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-kitche-prep-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-kitche-prep-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-kitche-prep-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-kitche-prep-1180x786.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-kitche-prep-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-kitche-prep-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-kitche-prep-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-kitche-prep-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mestiza open kitchen. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.mestizasf.com/\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Mestiza Taqueria\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n595 Bryant St.\u003cbr>\nSan Francisco, CA 94107 [\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Mestiza+Taqueria/@37.7796243,-122.3977086,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xf0e0dc831a8d9722!8m2!3d37.7796243!4d-122.3977086\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>MAP\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: (415) 655-9187\u003cbr>\nHours: Currently 11am-2pm but starting April 11, 11am-10pm Mon-Fri. Brunch Sat-Sun 10am-4pm.\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/mestizasf/\" target=\"_blank\">Mestiza Taqueria\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/mestizasf\" target=\"_blank\">@mestizasf\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nInstagram: \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/mestizasf/\" target=\"_blank\">mestizasf\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $$ (Starters begin at $6 and single tacos are $4. Most dishes between $10-$13)\u003c/p>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>There is a new entry for two of San Francisco’s most competitive dining categories: outdoor patios and tacos. You’ll find it in SoMa at the corner of 4th and Bryant in the former Chavo’s — if you can dodge the backhoes and digging of the never-ending subway tunnel project. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Mestiza is still in its soft opening phase until April 11th. Yet, judging by the lunch rush surge of area start-up workers escaping the office, Mestiza is already hosting a regular audience of hungry, discerning diners. So much for practice time. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116590\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-interior-people.jpg\" alt=\"Lunch rush at Mestiza\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" class=\"size-full wp-image-116590\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-interior-people.jpg 2000w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-interior-people-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-interior-people-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-interior-people-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-interior-people-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-interior-people-1180x786.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-interior-people-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-interior-people-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-interior-people-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-interior-people-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Lunch rush at Mestiza \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Dress rehearsal or not, the tacos are clearly already noteworthy at this early stage as the fast casual restaurant has hit the ground running with gusto.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Take the Filipino pork adobo as a perfect example of taking a beloved taco filling staple (carnitas), opening it to an abnormal group of partners (ginger salsa cruda and green papaya) and…watch out. The fork tender meat bursts with moisture, escaping from the tortilla shelter, dripping down your arm after one bite as if someone pushed a “go” button. It’s an electric taco moment. And, it wouldn’t be crazy for Mestiza to serve the pork adobo taco with a bib à la New England lobster feast. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116599\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-pork-chix-tacos.jpg\" alt=\"Filipino Pork Adobo (L) and Khmer Lemongrass Chicken tacos.\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" class=\"size-full wp-image-116599\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-pork-chix-tacos.jpg 2000w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-pork-chix-tacos-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-pork-chix-tacos-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-pork-chix-tacos-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-pork-chix-tacos-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-pork-chix-tacos-1180x786.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-pork-chix-tacos-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-pork-chix-tacos-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-pork-chix-tacos-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-pork-chix-tacos-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Filipino Pork Adobo (L) and Khmer Lemongrass Chicken tacos. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The same can be said for a riveting Thai red curry beef filling brightened by a pineapple arbol chile salsa and coconut flakes. Upon impact, boom, it’s a deliriously messy beef and curry-drenched delight that somehow manages to channel the most robust Thai beef curry into a compact taco package. At the end of the day, this is the next level of tacos well beyond the basic carne asada, carnitas, al pastor trio. We’re game to hop on this taco train that is indeed a little more expensive than most versions but exponentially more elaborate.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116580\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-beef-taco.jpg\" alt=\"Thai Red Curry Beef taco\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" class=\"size-full wp-image-116580\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-beef-taco.jpg 2000w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-beef-taco-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-beef-taco-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-beef-taco-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-beef-taco-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-beef-taco-1180x786.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-beef-taco-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-beef-taco-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-beef-taco-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-beef-taco-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Thai Red Curry Beef taco \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Speaking of al pastor, possibly the most impressive taco filling is cumin and guajillo dusted rock cod that has nothing to do with al pastor flavor-wise other than the pineapple salsa, but, alas, what’s in a name? It’s the rare moist, flaky fish taco that isn’t fried nor slathered in crema. For $1 extra, it’s a very wise investment.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116587\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-fish-chix-tacos.jpg\" alt=\"Pescado Al Pastor (R) and Khmer Lemongrass Chicken tacos.\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" class=\"size-full wp-image-116587\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-fish-chix-tacos.jpg 2000w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-fish-chix-tacos-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-fish-chix-tacos-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-fish-chix-tacos-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-fish-chix-tacos-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-fish-chix-tacos-1180x786.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-fish-chix-tacos-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-fish-chix-tacos-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-fish-chix-tacos-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-fish-chix-tacos-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pescado Al Pastor (R) and Khmer Lemongrass Chicken tacos. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Khmer lemongrass chicken bathed in fish sauce sounds like an automatic winner, yet proves to be the one full-on miss. The diced poultry is tough and bland. This is chicken that reminds diners of chicken and why boneless, skinless chicken breast elicits so many eye rolls compared to carnitas or beef. It’s boring. The lemongrass doesn’t come through. That being said, the preparation is saved in taco form because of the abundant red chiles and peanuts garnish that cover up the chicken. Note to chefs: nuts and tacos are a strong tandem.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116583\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-bowl-chix.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-bowl-chix.jpg\" alt=\"Mestiza Bowl with Khmer Lemongrass Chicken.\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" class=\"size-full wp-image-116583\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-bowl-chix.jpg 2000w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-bowl-chix-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-bowl-chix-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-bowl-chix-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-bowl-chix-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-bowl-chix-1180x786.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-bowl-chix-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-bowl-chix-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-bowl-chix-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-bowl-chix-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mestiza Bowl with Khmer Lemongrass Chicken. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp> \u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/menu.jpg\" target=\"_blank\">The menu is customizable\u003c/a> like is so fashionable these days. Diners opt between six proteins (mushrooms and eggplants for the vegetarians) in four forms (taco, burrito, taco shell salad and rice and beans bowl. A pair of salads and a pair of raw seafood cocktails make up cold plate starters, while small plates include pork skewers, soy-saturated Filipino pork belly and sweet plantains. The small plates are called “Palutan,” Filipino for drinking food. Right now alcohol isn’t a main player but hopefully margaritas are in the future cards because the venue screams happy hour loudly. A few beers and wines are offered, along with a hibiscus agua fresca and a mandarin orange agua fresca. Both succeeded in being tart and balanced; not cloyingly sugary. Should you need sugar, dessert awaits with ice cream sandwiches with Mitchell’s Ice Cream or homemade horchata cookies.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116607\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hibiscus-agua-fresca.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hibiscus-agua-fresca.jpg\" alt=\"Hibiscus Agua Fresca.\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" class=\"size-full wp-image-116607\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hibiscus-agua-fresca.jpg 2000w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hibiscus-agua-fresca-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hibiscus-agua-fresca-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hibiscus-agua-fresca-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hibiscus-agua-fresca-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hibiscus-agua-fresca-1180x786.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hibiscus-agua-fresca-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hibiscus-agua-fresca-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hibiscus-agua-fresca-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/hibiscus-agua-fresca-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hibiscus Agua Fresca. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>What stands out so early in the game for Mestiza are the details on the plate, like a beautifully spice-nuanced julienned vegetable escabeche with the must-order empanadas with more of that pork adobo in a slick masa wrap that’s like a hybrid tamale-croissant dough. Or, evident in the full-throttle bursts of mint and cilantro that accompany a tangy lime and fish sauce vinaigrette for an under-the-radar shrimp and crispy noodle salad arriving the size of a small car tire. Maybe the greatest details are how the corn tortillas are freshly pressed and made with masa from Oakland’s renowned La Finca Tortilleria (if you’re curious about perfect dense and slightly griddled tortillas with real corn flavor, look no further). \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116603\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-tortilla-making.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-tortilla-making.jpg\" alt=\"Making fresh tortillas in the open kitchen at Mestiza\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" class=\"size-full wp-image-116603\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-tortilla-making.jpg 2000w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-tortilla-making-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-tortilla-making-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-tortilla-making-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-tortilla-making-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-tortilla-making-1180x786.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-tortilla-making-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-tortilla-making-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-tortilla-making-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-tortilla-making-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Making fresh tortillas in the open kitchen at Mestiza \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116585\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-empanadas.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-empanadas.jpg\" alt=\"Adobo Empanadas julienned vegetable escabeche.\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" class=\"size-full wp-image-116585\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-empanadas.jpg 2000w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-empanadas-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-empanadas-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-empanadas-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-empanadas-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-empanadas-1180x786.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-empanadas-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-empanadas-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-empanadas-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-empanadas-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Adobo Empanadas with julienned vegetable escabeche. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116600\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-pork-empanada.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-pork-empanada.jpg\" alt=\"The crispy Filipino pork inside the Adobo Empanadas.\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" class=\"size-full wp-image-116600\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-pork-empanada.jpg 2000w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-pork-empanada-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-pork-empanada-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-pork-empanada-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-pork-empanada-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-pork-empanada-1180x786.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-pork-empanada-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-pork-empanada-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-pork-empanada-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-pork-empanada-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The crispy Filipino pork inside the Adobo Empanadas. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116601\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-shrimp-salad.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-shrimp-salad.jpg\" alt=\"Crispy Noodle Shrimp Salad.\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" class=\"size-full wp-image-116601\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-shrimp-salad.jpg 2000w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-shrimp-salad-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-shrimp-salad-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-shrimp-salad-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-shrimp-salad-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-shrimp-salad-1180x786.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-shrimp-salad-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-shrimp-salad-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-shrimp-salad-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-shrimp-salad-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Crispy Noodle Shrimp Salad. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The fresh tortilla chips arriving as you sit with your order number boast just the right crispiness and aren’t distractingly greasy or salty. The partnering tomatillo-based salsa verde and robust guajillo salsa have that right kick and depth they can be universally enjoyed by spice-seekers and the heat-averse. There is clearly a talented chef leading the kitchen. Details aren’t skipped even when the line is ten-deep.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116606\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 5184px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/chips-salsa.jpg\" alt=\"Fresh tortilla chips with tomatillo-based salsa verde and robust guajillo salsa.\" width=\"5184\" height=\"3456\" class=\"size-full wp-image-116606\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/chips-salsa.jpg 5184w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/chips-salsa-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/chips-salsa-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/chips-salsa-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/chips-salsa-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/chips-salsa-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/chips-salsa-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/chips-salsa-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/chips-salsa-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/chips-salsa-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 5184px) 100vw, 5184px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fresh tortilla chips with tomatillo-based salsa verde and robust guajillo salsa. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Indeed, there is a mighty team running Mestiza. Deanna Sison Foster (Little Skillet, Farmerbrown) is the owner. The Cambodian-born former Chopped Grill Masters winner from TV and chef at Oakland’s Calavera, Sophina Uong, is the chef. Clearly, she’s a talent in real kitchens and reality TV kitchens.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>So, we mentioned the tacos. Now to that patio.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116595\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-patio-people.jpg\" alt=\"Outdoor patio at Mestiza during lunchtime.\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" class=\"size-full wp-image-116595\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-patio-people.jpg 2000w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-patio-people-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-patio-people-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-patio-people-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-patio-people-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-patio-people-1180x786.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-patio-people-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-patio-people-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-patio-people-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-patio-people-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Outdoor patio at Mestiza during lunchtime. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The overall atmosphere evokes the Palm Springs-Austin, Texas desert garden vibe with a slight tropical edge that has become so hip, partly from the recent drought and partly because we all need a Caribbean vacation. Plants dangle from above contrasting with the exposed concrete ceiling, Mission-style arched walls separate the bar and kitchen from the dining area. Seating ranges from beer garden style benches to a pillow-decked banquette with oversize leaves as the design motif. Outside is a striking new floral mural by the artist Jet Martinez, a soon-to-be Instagram magnet. It’s the background for SF’s new go-to patio, complete with a cactus and reclaimed wood tables (speaking of obligatory trends). Inside or outside, everything is breezy and casual, not unlike how all the nearby SoMa start-ups like to operate their offices. The party is rounded out by a soundtrack ranging from blaring Iggy Azalea and CeeLo Green to the deafening jackhammers of the intersection’s construction. Mestiza will no doubt give LA’s perennially hip Salazar a run for its money in this desert good life design genre.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116589\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-interior-bar.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-interior-bar.jpg\" alt=\"Mestiza interior with bar area.\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" class=\"size-full wp-image-116589\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-interior-bar.jpg 2000w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-interior-bar-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-interior-bar-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-interior-bar-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-interior-bar-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-interior-bar-1180x786.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-interior-bar-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-interior-bar-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-interior-bar-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-interior-bar-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mestiza interior with bar area. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>It’s all surreal. And fun. Some diners are buried in their phones but most are festive and the servers equally upbeat, yet efficient. They’re quick to notice your table is low on salsa or napkins (a piece of advice: use larger napkins because the small-sized ones mean the table gets littered with them after each bite of taco). \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>One of the social media hashtags for the restaurant, #eatwithoutborders, along with the name’s meaning (mixed cultures or heritage) represent the time and place for Mestiza perfectly. There are obvious political meanings, too, but it really stands for the cuisine of this diverse restaurant, Mexico meets Southeast Asian street food with a little European and South American tossed around, completed within a California context. In brief: world-minded great food.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Tacos are clearly on the rise in SF thanks to creative newcomers like Glena’s and Tacorea. Now top-tier globe-spanning tacos have an ideal SoMa desert hideaway patio to be enjoyed in, a world away from the surrounding Bay Bridge traffic and industrial warehouses. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116592\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-kitche-prep.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-kitche-prep.jpg\" alt=\"Mestiza open kitchen.\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" class=\"size-full wp-image-116592\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-kitche-prep.jpg 2000w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-kitche-prep-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-kitche-prep-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-kitche-prep-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-kitche-prep-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-kitche-prep-1180x786.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-kitche-prep-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-kitche-prep-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-kitche-prep-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/04/mestiza-kitche-prep-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mestiza open kitchen. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"disqusTitle": "Oakland Bloom Nurtures Refugee Chefs at Night Market Pop-Ups",
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"content": "\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116392\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-116392\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/1-Farid-and-Mina-NEW.jpg\" alt=\"Farid Rafaty cooked Afghan food at the Oakland Bloom Night Market with his cousin Mina.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1666\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/1-Farid-and-Mina-NEW.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/1-Farid-and-Mina-NEW-160x139.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/1-Farid-and-Mina-NEW-800x694.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/1-Farid-and-Mina-NEW-768x666.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/1-Farid-and-Mina-NEW-1020x885.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/1-Farid-and-Mina-NEW-1180x1024.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/1-Farid-and-Mina-NEW-960x833.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/1-Farid-and-Mina-NEW-240x208.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/1-Farid-and-Mina-NEW-375x325.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/1-Farid-and-Mina-NEW-520x451.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Farid Rafaty cooked Afghan food at the Oakland Bloom Night Market with his friend Shahnaz. \u003ccite>(Anna Mindess)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Farid Rafaty dreams of opening a restaurant where he will cook dishes from his native Afghanistan. One of these would be the luscious \u003cem>mantu\u003c/em> dumplings he recently made for a pop-up dinner sponsored by \u003ca href=\"http://oaklandbloom.org/\">Oakland Bloom\u003c/a>, an organization that wants to help him in his quest. It’s been a long journey. At age 14, Rafaty was walking home after getting a haircut when he was forcibly drafted by the pro-communist government as a soldier to fight against the \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mujahideen\" target=\"_blank\">Mujahideen\u003c/a> and taken by helicopter to their army base. After spending three weeks trying to operate an anti-aircraft missile launcher, the determined young man escaped from the base and fled his country by walking all the way to Pakistan, where he eventually met up with his parents and eight siblings.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116393\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-116393\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/2-Mantu-dumpling-NEW.jpg\" alt=\"Farid's mantu (beef dumpling) topped with tomato and yogurt sauces.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2204\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/2-Mantu-dumpling-NEW.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/2-Mantu-dumpling-NEW-160x184.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/2-Mantu-dumpling-NEW-800x918.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/2-Mantu-dumpling-NEW-768x882.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/2-Mantu-dumpling-NEW-1020x1171.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/2-Mantu-dumpling-NEW-1180x1355.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/2-Mantu-dumpling-NEW-960x1102.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/2-Mantu-dumpling-NEW-240x276.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/2-Mantu-dumpling-NEW-375x430.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/2-Mantu-dumpling-NEW-520x597.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Farid's mantu (beef dumpling) topped with tomato and yogurt sauces. \u003ccite>(Anna Mindess)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>After several years living in France, Rafaty moved to Southern California, and ironically, got his wish to cook authentic Afghan food -- for the U.S. Marine Corps training site in Twentynine Palms. The army had built a completely realistic Afghan town in the middle of the Mojave desert to train Marines before they were deployed to Afghanistan. “It had to be 100% accurate, from the shops to the colors of the clothing to the food,” explains Rafaty. “I was head of kitchen and cooked breakfast, lunch and dinner for 220 Afghan ‘actors’ and 40 Special Forces soldiers.” Sometimes Rafaty was also assigned to act a role, such as head of the Secret Service, in exercises where American soldiers were tasked with finding “the bad guys.” The results were impressive. After a month living in the simulated Afghan village, the soldiers were ready. “I received many commendations, and the soldiers expressed their gratitude for preparing them so well, which was crucial to their survival,” says Rafaty. “Now, I want to give back to this wonderful country.” With Oakland Bloom’s help, Rafaty hopes to start a catering business and work his way up to a café where he can make real connections with his customers. “I want a place,“ he says, “where we all know each other’s families.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116394\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-116394\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/3-Seanathan-Chow-NEW.jpg\" alt=\"Seanathan Chow, founder of Oakland Bloom, at March 12 Night Market Pop-up Dinner.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1389\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/3-Seanathan-Chow-NEW.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/3-Seanathan-Chow-NEW-160x116.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/3-Seanathan-Chow-NEW-800x579.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/3-Seanathan-Chow-NEW-768x556.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/3-Seanathan-Chow-NEW-1020x738.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/3-Seanathan-Chow-NEW-1180x854.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/3-Seanathan-Chow-NEW-960x695.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/3-Seanathan-Chow-NEW-240x174.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/3-Seanathan-Chow-NEW-375x271.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/3-Seanathan-Chow-NEW-520x376.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Seanathan Chow, founder of Oakland Bloom, at March 12 Night Market Pop-up Dinner. \u003ccite>(Anna Mindess)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Not all the refugees that Oakland Bloom mentors have as much food service experience as Farid Rafaty. Indeed, some have none at all. But the most important quality that Oakland Bloom founder Seanathan Chow looks for when choosing people for the training program is a love of cooking. After several years working to foster social entrepreneurialism as a start-up consultant and volunteering in a variety of non-profits, Chow switched gears to attend culinary school and then cook at Hawker Fare and Nopalito.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>His “aha moment” came when he realized he could pair food and social impact to create economic opportunities for refugees and immigrants looking to start their own businesses. He founded Oakland Bloom in 2015. Now, he and his team run an intense two-week training program where refugees receive instruction in running a food business, operating a commercial kitchen, marketing, and testing recipes, all leading up to the Night Market, where they cook and serve their dishes to more than 100 guests.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>These pop-up dinners, held monthly in the basement dining room of \u003ca href=\"https://www.choicehotels.com/california/oakland/clarion-hotels/cab03?source=gyxt\">Oakland’s Clarion Hotel\u003c/a>, give the emerging chefs an opportunity to handle a steady stream of customers and engage in conversation with them. Chow is still refining the structure and learning from each event. At the second dinner on March 12, he was dismayed to find that by the time the last two ticketed customers appeared, a couple of the chefs had run out of food. “It was a learning experience for us all,” says Chow, “I want to improve these events each time and use them as a testing ground for a permanent space.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The \u003ca href=\"http://oaklandbloom.org/tickets/\">next pop-up dinner on April 9\u003c/a> will feature timed seatings to more evenly distribute diners. Besides allowing the chefs to practice feeding people at these events, Chow’s vision also includes encouraging conversations about culture and inspiring guests to volunteer their skills (say in marketing or graphic design) to help these budding entrepreneurs succeed.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116455\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/4-Sara-Tebege-revised.jpg\" alt=\"Sara Tebege's spicy chicken and red lentils accompanied by her unique Eritrean flatbread.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"904\" class=\"size-full wp-image-116455\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/4-Sara-Tebege-revised.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/4-Sara-Tebege-revised-160x75.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/4-Sara-Tebege-revised-800x377.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/4-Sara-Tebege-revised-768x362.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/4-Sara-Tebege-revised-1020x480.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/4-Sara-Tebege-revised-1180x556.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/4-Sara-Tebege-revised-960x452.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/4-Sara-Tebege-revised-240x113.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/4-Sara-Tebege-revised-375x177.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/4-Sara-Tebege-revised-520x245.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sara Tebege's spicy chicken and red lentils accompanied by her unique Eritrean flatbread. \u003ccite>(Anna Mindess)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The youngest chef in the March 12 Night Market line-up was 23-year old Sara Tebege, who served home-style Eritrean foods atop discs of a dark flatbread. But this flatbread was not \u003cem>injera\u003c/em> which is the large spongy crepe-like circles made primarily of teff flour that is a staple in Ethiopian and Eritrean meals.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Tebege featured a unique twist on another traditional flatbread that she calls \u003cem>anababiru\u003c/em>, which is usually served in layers. Her dish featured smaller rounds upon which she spread \u003cem>awaze\u003c/em> (spiced butter) and piled her \u003cem>doro tibs\u003c/em> (spicy chicken) and \u003cem>misr wot\u003c/em> (red lentil stew). She explained the significance of this “bread” to some of her customers, explaining that since it has a shorter rising time than injera, it was made every morning in her household and marked the start of the day.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Tebege is Eritrean. Since coming to the U.S. she has been working hard to improve herself and start a new life. When she connected with the \u003ca href=\"https://www.rescue.org/\">International Rescue Committee \u003c/a> (IRC) in 2014, she met Seanathan Chow who was then a volunteer. In 2015, Sara participated in Oakland Bloom’s food business training program (then in partnership with IRC’s New Roots Program), where participants were introduced to basic business concepts and various types of food businesses through guest lectures, field trips, and workshops.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Through the IRC, Tebege also met Doug Hewitt and recently completed the training program for \u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2017/02/14/refugees-life-stories-deepen-the-brew-at-1951-coffee-company/\">1951 Coffee Company\u003c/a>. Although she hopes to start working at the café, quickly whipping up lattes for Berkeleyites on the go, her ultimate wish is to have her own café where she can offer the slower-paced, \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2012/08/07/traditional-ethiopian-coffee-ceremony-brewed-up-by-chef-marcus-samuelsson-and-cafe-colucci/\">traditional Ethiopian/Eritrean coffee ritual\u003c/a> that involves roasting the beans, grinding them, mixing the ground beans with water, then boiling and serving three rounds of coffee with snacks like popped sorghum. The daily ritual emphasizes slowing down and encourages participants to really talk to each other. Through her time with Oakland Bloom, Tebege came up with a name for her café: Mahaza, which means “friend” in Tigrinya, her native language.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116396\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-116396\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/5-Soda-NEW.jpg\" alt=\"Seanathan Chow's refreshing take on a Burmese tamarind ginger soda.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1598\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/5-Soda-NEW.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/5-Soda-NEW-160x133.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/5-Soda-NEW-800x666.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/5-Soda-NEW-768x639.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/5-Soda-NEW-1020x849.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/5-Soda-NEW-1180x982.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/5-Soda-NEW-960x799.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/5-Soda-NEW-240x200.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/5-Soda-NEW-375x312.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/5-Soda-NEW-520x433.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Seanathan Chow's refreshing take on a Burmese tamarind ginger soda. \u003ccite>(Anna Mindess)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>At his recent pop-up dinner, Seanathan Chow contributed his own Burmese-inspired tamarind ginger soda. He explains that his motivation for establishing Oakland Bloom was personal: “My parents were immigrants from Burma, where my mom grew up in poverty. My uncle hid on a boat to get here, with only $10 in his pocket. I grew up hearing stories about what it took for my family to come here, and even more so how difficult it was upon arriving. Now my mom and uncle are both successful entrepreneurs,\" says Chow. \"They sacrificed a lot, but they’re proof that anything is possible with a little help from the community and loved ones. It’s heartbreaking when I meet immigrants who feel like owning a business is simply out of their reach. I want my participants to know that Oakland Bloom will support them for the long haul. We’re in this together.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Chow’s ultimate goal is to open Oakland’s first \u003ca href=\"http://www.thebestsingapore.com/eat-and-drink/the-best-5-hawker-centres-in-singapore/\">Hawker Center\u003c/a> inspired by the food courts for which Singapore is famous. He needs a warehouse or other covered space that would be big enough for each entrepreneur to have his/her own stall. After a pilot program, he hopes to make this a permanent fixture in Oakland. Another part of Chow’s plan is to enlist the help of guest chefs. The Hawker center would have stalls for refugees and immigrants plus Oakland's up-and-coming chefs, who could provide one-on-one mentorships. “What we really need, “ says Chow, “is for everyone to feel invested in the success of others.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116397\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-116397\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/6-Orn-and-Sambath-NEW.jpg\" alt=\"Orn Sok and Sambath Ky are refugees from Cambodia, who have been been working at a small cafe in Oakland making American food for years. They want to cook Cambodian dishes, like this chicken stuffed with lemon grass, pork and tamarind and papaya glass noodle salad. They will also be cooking at the April 9th event.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1470\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/6-Orn-and-Sambath-NEW.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/6-Orn-and-Sambath-NEW-160x123.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/6-Orn-and-Sambath-NEW-800x613.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/6-Orn-and-Sambath-NEW-768x588.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/6-Orn-and-Sambath-NEW-1020x781.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/6-Orn-and-Sambath-NEW-1180x903.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/6-Orn-and-Sambath-NEW-960x735.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/6-Orn-and-Sambath-NEW-240x184.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/6-Orn-and-Sambath-NEW-375x287.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/6-Orn-and-Sambath-NEW-520x398.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Orn Sok and Sambath Ky are refugees from Cambodia, who have been been working at a small cafe in Oakland making American food for years. They want to cook Cambodian dishes, like this chicken stuffed with lemon grass, pork and tamarind and papaya glass noodle salad. 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One of these would be the luscious \u003cem>mantu\u003c/em> dumplings he recently made for a pop-up dinner sponsored by \u003ca href=\"http://oaklandbloom.org/\">Oakland Bloom\u003c/a>, an organization that wants to help him in his quest. It’s been a long journey. At age 14, Rafaty was walking home after getting a haircut when he was forcibly drafted by the pro-communist government as a soldier to fight against the \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mujahideen\" target=\"_blank\">Mujahideen\u003c/a> and taken by helicopter to their army base. After spending three weeks trying to operate an anti-aircraft missile launcher, the determined young man escaped from the base and fled his country by walking all the way to Pakistan, where he eventually met up with his parents and eight siblings.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116393\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-116393\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/2-Mantu-dumpling-NEW.jpg\" alt=\"Farid's mantu (beef dumpling) topped with tomato and yogurt sauces.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2204\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/2-Mantu-dumpling-NEW.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/2-Mantu-dumpling-NEW-160x184.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/2-Mantu-dumpling-NEW-800x918.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/2-Mantu-dumpling-NEW-768x882.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/2-Mantu-dumpling-NEW-1020x1171.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/2-Mantu-dumpling-NEW-1180x1355.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/2-Mantu-dumpling-NEW-960x1102.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/2-Mantu-dumpling-NEW-240x276.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/2-Mantu-dumpling-NEW-375x430.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/2-Mantu-dumpling-NEW-520x597.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Farid's mantu (beef dumpling) topped with tomato and yogurt sauces. \u003ccite>(Anna Mindess)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>After several years living in France, Rafaty moved to Southern California, and ironically, got his wish to cook authentic Afghan food -- for the U.S. Marine Corps training site in Twentynine Palms. The army had built a completely realistic Afghan town in the middle of the Mojave desert to train Marines before they were deployed to Afghanistan. “It had to be 100% accurate, from the shops to the colors of the clothing to the food,” explains Rafaty. “I was head of kitchen and cooked breakfast, lunch and dinner for 220 Afghan ‘actors’ and 40 Special Forces soldiers.” Sometimes Rafaty was also assigned to act a role, such as head of the Secret Service, in exercises where American soldiers were tasked with finding “the bad guys.” The results were impressive. After a month living in the simulated Afghan village, the soldiers were ready. “I received many commendations, and the soldiers expressed their gratitude for preparing them so well, which was crucial to their survival,” says Rafaty. “Now, I want to give back to this wonderful country.” With Oakland Bloom’s help, Rafaty hopes to start a catering business and work his way up to a café where he can make real connections with his customers. “I want a place,“ he says, “where we all know each other’s families.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116394\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-116394\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/3-Seanathan-Chow-NEW.jpg\" alt=\"Seanathan Chow, founder of Oakland Bloom, at March 12 Night Market Pop-up Dinner.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1389\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/3-Seanathan-Chow-NEW.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/3-Seanathan-Chow-NEW-160x116.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/3-Seanathan-Chow-NEW-800x579.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/3-Seanathan-Chow-NEW-768x556.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/3-Seanathan-Chow-NEW-1020x738.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/3-Seanathan-Chow-NEW-1180x854.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/3-Seanathan-Chow-NEW-960x695.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/3-Seanathan-Chow-NEW-240x174.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/3-Seanathan-Chow-NEW-375x271.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/3-Seanathan-Chow-NEW-520x376.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Seanathan Chow, founder of Oakland Bloom, at March 12 Night Market Pop-up Dinner. \u003ccite>(Anna Mindess)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Not all the refugees that Oakland Bloom mentors have as much food service experience as Farid Rafaty. Indeed, some have none at all. But the most important quality that Oakland Bloom founder Seanathan Chow looks for when choosing people for the training program is a love of cooking. After several years working to foster social entrepreneurialism as a start-up consultant and volunteering in a variety of non-profits, Chow switched gears to attend culinary school and then cook at Hawker Fare and Nopalito.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>His “aha moment” came when he realized he could pair food and social impact to create economic opportunities for refugees and immigrants looking to start their own businesses. He founded Oakland Bloom in 2015. Now, he and his team run an intense two-week training program where refugees receive instruction in running a food business, operating a commercial kitchen, marketing, and testing recipes, all leading up to the Night Market, where they cook and serve their dishes to more than 100 guests.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>These pop-up dinners, held monthly in the basement dining room of \u003ca href=\"https://www.choicehotels.com/california/oakland/clarion-hotels/cab03?source=gyxt\">Oakland’s Clarion Hotel\u003c/a>, give the emerging chefs an opportunity to handle a steady stream of customers and engage in conversation with them. Chow is still refining the structure and learning from each event. At the second dinner on March 12, he was dismayed to find that by the time the last two ticketed customers appeared, a couple of the chefs had run out of food. “It was a learning experience for us all,” says Chow, “I want to improve these events each time and use them as a testing ground for a permanent space.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The \u003ca href=\"http://oaklandbloom.org/tickets/\">next pop-up dinner on April 9\u003c/a> will feature timed seatings to more evenly distribute diners. Besides allowing the chefs to practice feeding people at these events, Chow’s vision also includes encouraging conversations about culture and inspiring guests to volunteer their skills (say in marketing or graphic design) to help these budding entrepreneurs succeed.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116455\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/4-Sara-Tebege-revised.jpg\" alt=\"Sara Tebege's spicy chicken and red lentils accompanied by her unique Eritrean flatbread.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"904\" class=\"size-full wp-image-116455\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/4-Sara-Tebege-revised.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/4-Sara-Tebege-revised-160x75.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/4-Sara-Tebege-revised-800x377.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/4-Sara-Tebege-revised-768x362.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/4-Sara-Tebege-revised-1020x480.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/4-Sara-Tebege-revised-1180x556.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/4-Sara-Tebege-revised-960x452.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/4-Sara-Tebege-revised-240x113.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/4-Sara-Tebege-revised-375x177.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/4-Sara-Tebege-revised-520x245.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sara Tebege's spicy chicken and red lentils accompanied by her unique Eritrean flatbread. \u003ccite>(Anna Mindess)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The youngest chef in the March 12 Night Market line-up was 23-year old Sara Tebege, who served home-style Eritrean foods atop discs of a dark flatbread. But this flatbread was not \u003cem>injera\u003c/em> which is the large spongy crepe-like circles made primarily of teff flour that is a staple in Ethiopian and Eritrean meals.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Tebege featured a unique twist on another traditional flatbread that she calls \u003cem>anababiru\u003c/em>, which is usually served in layers. Her dish featured smaller rounds upon which she spread \u003cem>awaze\u003c/em> (spiced butter) and piled her \u003cem>doro tibs\u003c/em> (spicy chicken) and \u003cem>misr wot\u003c/em> (red lentil stew). She explained the significance of this “bread” to some of her customers, explaining that since it has a shorter rising time than injera, it was made every morning in her household and marked the start of the day.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Tebege is Eritrean. Since coming to the U.S. she has been working hard to improve herself and start a new life. When she connected with the \u003ca href=\"https://www.rescue.org/\">International Rescue Committee \u003c/a> (IRC) in 2014, she met Seanathan Chow who was then a volunteer. In 2015, Sara participated in Oakland Bloom’s food business training program (then in partnership with IRC’s New Roots Program), where participants were introduced to basic business concepts and various types of food businesses through guest lectures, field trips, and workshops.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Through the IRC, Tebege also met Doug Hewitt and recently completed the training program for \u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2017/02/14/refugees-life-stories-deepen-the-brew-at-1951-coffee-company/\">1951 Coffee Company\u003c/a>. Although she hopes to start working at the café, quickly whipping up lattes for Berkeleyites on the go, her ultimate wish is to have her own café where she can offer the slower-paced, \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2012/08/07/traditional-ethiopian-coffee-ceremony-brewed-up-by-chef-marcus-samuelsson-and-cafe-colucci/\">traditional Ethiopian/Eritrean coffee ritual\u003c/a> that involves roasting the beans, grinding them, mixing the ground beans with water, then boiling and serving three rounds of coffee with snacks like popped sorghum. The daily ritual emphasizes slowing down and encourages participants to really talk to each other. Through her time with Oakland Bloom, Tebege came up with a name for her café: Mahaza, which means “friend” in Tigrinya, her native language.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116396\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-116396\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/5-Soda-NEW.jpg\" alt=\"Seanathan Chow's refreshing take on a Burmese tamarind ginger soda.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1598\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/5-Soda-NEW.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/5-Soda-NEW-160x133.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/5-Soda-NEW-800x666.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/5-Soda-NEW-768x639.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/5-Soda-NEW-1020x849.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/5-Soda-NEW-1180x982.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/5-Soda-NEW-960x799.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/5-Soda-NEW-240x200.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/5-Soda-NEW-375x312.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/5-Soda-NEW-520x433.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Seanathan Chow's refreshing take on a Burmese tamarind ginger soda. \u003ccite>(Anna Mindess)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>At his recent pop-up dinner, Seanathan Chow contributed his own Burmese-inspired tamarind ginger soda. He explains that his motivation for establishing Oakland Bloom was personal: “My parents were immigrants from Burma, where my mom grew up in poverty. My uncle hid on a boat to get here, with only $10 in his pocket. I grew up hearing stories about what it took for my family to come here, and even more so how difficult it was upon arriving. Now my mom and uncle are both successful entrepreneurs,\" says Chow. \"They sacrificed a lot, but they’re proof that anything is possible with a little help from the community and loved ones. It’s heartbreaking when I meet immigrants who feel like owning a business is simply out of their reach. I want my participants to know that Oakland Bloom will support them for the long haul. We’re in this together.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Chow’s ultimate goal is to open Oakland’s first \u003ca href=\"http://www.thebestsingapore.com/eat-and-drink/the-best-5-hawker-centres-in-singapore/\">Hawker Center\u003c/a> inspired by the food courts for which Singapore is famous. He needs a warehouse or other covered space that would be big enough for each entrepreneur to have his/her own stall. After a pilot program, he hopes to make this a permanent fixture in Oakland. Another part of Chow’s plan is to enlist the help of guest chefs. The Hawker center would have stalls for refugees and immigrants plus Oakland's up-and-coming chefs, who could provide one-on-one mentorships. “What we really need, “ says Chow, “is for everyone to feel invested in the success of others.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116397\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-116397\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/6-Orn-and-Sambath-NEW.jpg\" alt=\"Orn Sok and Sambath Ky are refugees from Cambodia, who have been been working at a small cafe in Oakland making American food for years. They want to cook Cambodian dishes, like this chicken stuffed with lemon grass, pork and tamarind and papaya glass noodle salad. They will also be cooking at the April 9th event.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1470\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/6-Orn-and-Sambath-NEW.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/6-Orn-and-Sambath-NEW-160x123.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/6-Orn-and-Sambath-NEW-800x613.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/6-Orn-and-Sambath-NEW-768x588.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/6-Orn-and-Sambath-NEW-1020x781.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/6-Orn-and-Sambath-NEW-1180x903.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/6-Orn-and-Sambath-NEW-960x735.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/6-Orn-and-Sambath-NEW-240x184.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/6-Orn-and-Sambath-NEW-375x287.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/6-Orn-and-Sambath-NEW-520x398.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Orn Sok and Sambath Ky are refugees from Cambodia, who have been been working at a small cafe in Oakland making American food for years. They want to cook Cambodian dishes, like this chicken stuffed with lemon grass, pork and tamarind and papaya glass noodle salad. They will also be cooking at the April 9th event. \u003ccite>(Anna Mindess)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cp>For many years, the Claremont Diner, just over the Berkeley border into Oakland at the intersection of Claremont and College Avenues, was a friendly bastion of BLTs on white bread, iceberg-lettuce salads and massive breakfast omelets. The owners of \u003ca href=\"https://www.yelp.com/biz/ding-japanese-restaurant-oakland\" target=\"_blank\">Ding Japanese Restaurant\u003c/a>, which opened without fanfare in the space last week after a big remodeling job, have transformed the dining room from white-walled brightness to sleek-wood coolness, earth-toned warmth, and all-around welcoming appeal.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116367\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-116367\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-interior2.jpg\" alt=\"Ding Japanese Restaurant interior.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-interior2.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-interior2-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-interior2-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-interior2-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-interior2-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-interior2-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-interior2-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-interior2-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-interior2-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-interior2-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ding Japanese Restaurant interior. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>There are a couple of other Japanese restaurants within walking distance, but they don’t have the energy of this place, right out of the gate. We went for lunch and whittled down the menu choices to just a few: a daily special appetizer, two combination lunches and a bowl of ramen.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116373\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-116373\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-sushi-counter.jpg\" alt=\"The sushi bar at Ding.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-sushi-counter.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-sushi-counter-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-sushi-counter-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-sushi-counter-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-sushi-counter-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-sushi-counter-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-sushi-counter-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-sushi-counter-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-sushi-counter-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-sushi-counter-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The sushi bar at Ding. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>There are a few important details that make this place stand out from the pack of Easy Bay Japanese spots, the first of which is the shiro on each table. Shiro is a soy sauce brewed with more wheat than soybeans, sweeter and more delicate than soy-centric sauces, usually reserved for sashimi. Here, it’s a harbinger of the kitchen’s predilection toward subtlety, in general.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This subtle approach to cooking is exemplified by the ramen, toothsome noodles in a miso-pork broth, seasoned simply with pepper, deeply sweet, and laden with grilled chicken, mushrooms, hardboiled egg, corn, cilantro and a surprising note of chopped cashews, which further deepens the sweetness of the whole. Our server brought togarishi, a spice mix with a hint of chili pepper, on the side.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116370\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-116370\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-ramen1.jpg\" alt=\"Yokor haima ramen with grilled chicken and vegetables.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-ramen1.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-ramen1-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-ramen1-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-ramen1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-ramen1-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-ramen1-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-ramen1-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-ramen1-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-ramen1-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-ramen1-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Yokor haima ramen with grilled chicken and vegetables. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>We couldn’t resist one daily appetizer special of amaebi, raw shrimp served with the fried heads on the side. At Ding, this classic dish is slowly and carefully prepared, the raw flesh cool and crisp and the heads lightly fried and tender.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116360\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-116360\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-amaebi.jpg\" alt=\"Amaebi, raw shrimp sushi.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-amaebi.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-amaebi-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-amaebi-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-amaebi-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-amaebi-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-amaebi-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-amaebi-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-amaebi-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-amaebi-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-amaebi-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Amaebi, raw shrimp sushi. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The raw fish dishes, in all their glory, were the highlight of the meal. We tried two lunch specials, both excellent values in a neighborhood where a noodle lunch will set you back $15, on average. The sushi/sashimi combo at $12.50 is a bargain anywhere in the Bay Area, and the quality of this fish selection is much higher than average in these parts, where quality can be variable and inconsistent. It came with four pieces of nigiri (the menu said five, but who’s counting?), large, but gracefully cut: tuna, shrimp, waru (Hawaiian whitefish) with tobiko, and salmon. Two big slices each of tuna and salmon sashimi were perched at the end of the long, narrow serving plate.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116374\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-116374\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-sushi.jpg\" alt=\"Sushi from the Sushi Sashimi Combination lunch.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-sushi.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-sushi-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-sushi-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-sushi-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-sushi-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-sushi-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-sushi-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-sushi-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-sushi-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-sushi-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sushi from the sushi-sashimi combination lunch. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116371\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-116371\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-sashimi.jpg\" alt=\"Sashimi from the Sushi Sashimi Combination lunch.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-sashimi.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-sashimi-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-sashimi-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-sashimi-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-sashimi-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-sashimi-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-sashimi-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-sashimi-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-sashimi-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-sashimi-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sashimi from the Sushi-sashimi combination lunch. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The combination lunch special comes with your choice of two dishes: one cooked entrée and one sushi roll or cooked appetizer. For $4, we added four slices of hamachi (yellowtail), so, for a grand total of $14.50, we got an ample serving of chicken teriyaki, a spicy tuna roll, and some of the most buttery hamachi around. The teriyaki, like the ramen, was subtly complex, with juicy-tender meat and a not-too-sweet sauce. The spicy tuna roll was of the minced variety, with mild heat. And there was a nice side salad with spicy miso dressing.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116386\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-116386\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-chix-teriyaki1.jpg\" alt=\" Chicken teriyaki lunch special.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-chix-teriyaki1.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-chix-teriyaki1-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-chix-teriyaki1-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-chix-teriyaki1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-chix-teriyaki1-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-chix-teriyaki1-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-chix-teriyaki1-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-chix-teriyaki1-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-chix-teriyaki1-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-chix-teriyaki1-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Chicken teriyaki lunch special. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116364\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-116364\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-hamachi1.jpg\" alt=\"Hamachi (Yellowtail) sashimi. \" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-hamachi1.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-hamachi1-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-hamachi1-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-hamachi1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-hamachi1-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-hamachi1-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-hamachi1-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-hamachi1-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-hamachi1-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-hamachi1-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hamachi (yellowtail) sashimi. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>For a menu that has all the predictable dishes you’d expect to find in a neighborhood Japanese restaurant, Ding offers some artful complexity and sophistication to sauces and stocks—and, most importantly, beautifully sourced and prepared raw fish.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116362\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-116362\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-exterior.jpg\" alt=\"Ding Japanese Restaurant in Oakland's Rockridge \" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-exterior.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-exterior-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-exterior-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-exterior-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-exterior-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-exterior-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-exterior-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-exterior-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-exterior-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-exterior-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ding Japanese Restaurant in Oakland's Rockridge neighborhood. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.yelp.com/biz/ding-japanese-restaurant-oakland\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Ding Japanese Cuisine\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n6200 Claremont Ave.\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94618 [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/nXhQ47\" target=\"_blank\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 879-7725\u003cbr>\nHours: Tue-Thu 11:30am-2:30pm, 5pm-9pm; Fri-Sat 11:30am-2:30pm, 5pm-10pm; Sunday 5pm-9pm; Closed Monday\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $-$$$ ($10-$15, lunch specials; $16-$20, dinner entrées)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>For many years, the Claremont Diner, just over the Berkeley border into Oakland at the intersection of Claremont and College Avenues, was a friendly bastion of BLTs on white bread, iceberg-lettuce salads and massive breakfast omelets. The owners of \u003ca href=\"https://www.yelp.com/biz/ding-japanese-restaurant-oakland\" target=\"_blank\">Ding Japanese Restaurant\u003c/a>, which opened without fanfare in the space last week after a big remodeling job, have transformed the dining room from white-walled brightness to sleek-wood coolness, earth-toned warmth, and all-around welcoming appeal.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116367\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-116367\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-interior2.jpg\" alt=\"Ding Japanese Restaurant interior.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-interior2.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-interior2-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-interior2-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-interior2-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-interior2-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-interior2-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-interior2-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-interior2-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-interior2-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-interior2-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ding Japanese Restaurant interior. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>There are a couple of other Japanese restaurants within walking distance, but they don’t have the energy of this place, right out of the gate. We went for lunch and whittled down the menu choices to just a few: a daily special appetizer, two combination lunches and a bowl of ramen.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116373\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-116373\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-sushi-counter.jpg\" alt=\"The sushi bar at Ding.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-sushi-counter.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-sushi-counter-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-sushi-counter-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-sushi-counter-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-sushi-counter-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-sushi-counter-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-sushi-counter-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-sushi-counter-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-sushi-counter-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-sushi-counter-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The sushi bar at Ding. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>There are a few important details that make this place stand out from the pack of Easy Bay Japanese spots, the first of which is the shiro on each table. Shiro is a soy sauce brewed with more wheat than soybeans, sweeter and more delicate than soy-centric sauces, usually reserved for sashimi. Here, it’s a harbinger of the kitchen’s predilection toward subtlety, in general.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This subtle approach to cooking is exemplified by the ramen, toothsome noodles in a miso-pork broth, seasoned simply with pepper, deeply sweet, and laden with grilled chicken, mushrooms, hardboiled egg, corn, cilantro and a surprising note of chopped cashews, which further deepens the sweetness of the whole. Our server brought togarishi, a spice mix with a hint of chili pepper, on the side.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116370\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-116370\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-ramen1.jpg\" alt=\"Yokor haima ramen with grilled chicken and vegetables.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-ramen1.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-ramen1-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-ramen1-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-ramen1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-ramen1-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-ramen1-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-ramen1-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-ramen1-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-ramen1-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-ramen1-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Yokor haima ramen with grilled chicken and vegetables. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>We couldn’t resist one daily appetizer special of amaebi, raw shrimp served with the fried heads on the side. At Ding, this classic dish is slowly and carefully prepared, the raw flesh cool and crisp and the heads lightly fried and tender.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116360\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-116360\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-amaebi.jpg\" alt=\"Amaebi, raw shrimp sushi.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-amaebi.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-amaebi-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-amaebi-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-amaebi-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-amaebi-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-amaebi-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-amaebi-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-amaebi-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-amaebi-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-amaebi-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Amaebi, raw shrimp sushi. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The raw fish dishes, in all their glory, were the highlight of the meal. We tried two lunch specials, both excellent values in a neighborhood where a noodle lunch will set you back $15, on average. The sushi/sashimi combo at $12.50 is a bargain anywhere in the Bay Area, and the quality of this fish selection is much higher than average in these parts, where quality can be variable and inconsistent. It came with four pieces of nigiri (the menu said five, but who’s counting?), large, but gracefully cut: tuna, shrimp, waru (Hawaiian whitefish) with tobiko, and salmon. Two big slices each of tuna and salmon sashimi were perched at the end of the long, narrow serving plate.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116374\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-116374\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-sushi.jpg\" alt=\"Sushi from the Sushi Sashimi Combination lunch.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-sushi.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-sushi-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-sushi-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-sushi-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-sushi-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-sushi-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-sushi-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-sushi-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-sushi-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-sushi-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sushi from the sushi-sashimi combination lunch. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116371\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-116371\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-sashimi.jpg\" alt=\"Sashimi from the Sushi Sashimi Combination lunch.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-sashimi.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-sashimi-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-sashimi-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-sashimi-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-sashimi-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-sashimi-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-sashimi-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-sashimi-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-sashimi-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-sashimi-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sashimi from the Sushi-sashimi combination lunch. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The combination lunch special comes with your choice of two dishes: one cooked entrée and one sushi roll or cooked appetizer. For $4, we added four slices of hamachi (yellowtail), so, for a grand total of $14.50, we got an ample serving of chicken teriyaki, a spicy tuna roll, and some of the most buttery hamachi around. The teriyaki, like the ramen, was subtly complex, with juicy-tender meat and a not-too-sweet sauce. The spicy tuna roll was of the minced variety, with mild heat. And there was a nice side salad with spicy miso dressing.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116386\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-116386\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-chix-teriyaki1.jpg\" alt=\" Chicken teriyaki lunch special.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-chix-teriyaki1.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-chix-teriyaki1-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-chix-teriyaki1-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-chix-teriyaki1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-chix-teriyaki1-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-chix-teriyaki1-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-chix-teriyaki1-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-chix-teriyaki1-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-chix-teriyaki1-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-chix-teriyaki1-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Chicken teriyaki lunch special. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116364\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-116364\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-hamachi1.jpg\" alt=\"Hamachi (Yellowtail) sashimi. \" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-hamachi1.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-hamachi1-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-hamachi1-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-hamachi1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-hamachi1-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-hamachi1-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-hamachi1-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-hamachi1-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-hamachi1-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-hamachi1-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hamachi (yellowtail) sashimi. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>For a menu that has all the predictable dishes you’d expect to find in a neighborhood Japanese restaurant, Ding offers some artful complexity and sophistication to sauces and stocks—and, most importantly, beautifully sourced and prepared raw fish.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116362\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-116362\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-exterior.jpg\" alt=\"Ding Japanese Restaurant in Oakland's Rockridge \" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-exterior.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-exterior-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-exterior-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-exterior-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-exterior-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-exterior-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-exterior-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-exterior-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-exterior-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-exterior-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ding Japanese Restaurant in Oakland's Rockridge neighborhood. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.yelp.com/biz/ding-japanese-restaurant-oakland\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Ding Japanese Cuisine\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n6200 Claremont Ave.\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94618 [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/nXhQ47\" target=\"_blank\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 879-7725\u003cbr>\nHours: Tue-Thu 11:30am-2:30pm, 5pm-9pm; Fri-Sat 11:30am-2:30pm, 5pm-10pm; Sunday 5pm-9pm; Closed Monday\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $-$$$ ($10-$15, lunch specials; $16-$20, dinner entrées)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cp>Swirl, sip, snack and repeat. What could be better than spending the afternoon with friends at a wine bar tasting and toasting in between bites of bruschetta? With the help of friendly and knowledgeable staff, wine bars provide a great opportunity to sample and explore the countless wine varietals available, plus a menu of small plates to pair with your wine makes the experience all the better. Whether you are a sommelier in training or just looking to a find a new favorite wine to enjoy with cheese, here are five popular wine bars South of San Francisco pouring glasses of wine alongside a menu of tasty bar bites. If we missed your favorite, please be sure to share it in the comments.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>B Street & Vine\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116172\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/BStreet_VineBruschetta.jpg\" alt=\"A glass of pinot noir and a selection of savory and sweet bruschetta at B Street & Vine.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-116172\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/BStreet_VineBruschetta.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/BStreet_VineBruschetta-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/BStreet_VineBruschetta-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/BStreet_VineBruschetta-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/BStreet_VineBruschetta-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/BStreet_VineBruschetta-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/BStreet_VineBruschetta-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/BStreet_VineBruschetta-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/BStreet_VineBruschetta-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/BStreet_VineBruschetta-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A glass of pinot noir and a selection of savory and sweet bruschetta at B Street & Vine. \u003ccite>(Jeff Cianci)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Located among numerous restaurants in downtown San Mateo, B Street & Vine stands out as a popular spot for enjoying a glass of wine and a plate of bruschetta. The restaurant menu includes a variety of sandwiches and dinner salads but is best known for the selection of bruschetta that are both savory and sweet. The most popular bruschetta creations are: prosciutto with figs and mascarpone; Tuscan bean with sun-dried tomatoes; and ricotta with dates and pistachios. With regard to wine, B Street & Vine offers a number of different wines by the glass and bottle, with the option to build your own flight of half glasses.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116171\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/BStreet_VineBar.jpg\" alt=\"Customers at the bar inside B Street & Vine in San Mateo.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1371\" class=\"size-full wp-image-116171\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/BStreet_VineBar.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/BStreet_VineBar-160x114.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/BStreet_VineBar-800x571.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/BStreet_VineBar-768x548.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/BStreet_VineBar-1020x728.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/BStreet_VineBar-1180x843.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/BStreet_VineBar-960x686.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/BStreet_VineBar-240x171.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/BStreet_VineBar-375x268.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/BStreet_VineBar-520x371.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Customers at the bar inside B Street & Vine in San Mateo. \u003ccite>(Jeff Cianci)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116173\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/BStreet_VineSauvBlanc.jpg\" alt=\"A glass of sauvignon blanc at B Street & Vine.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" class=\"size-full wp-image-116173\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/BStreet_VineSauvBlanc.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/BStreet_VineSauvBlanc-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/BStreet_VineSauvBlanc-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/BStreet_VineSauvBlanc-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/BStreet_VineSauvBlanc-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/BStreet_VineSauvBlanc-1180x1573.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/BStreet_VineSauvBlanc-960x1280.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/BStreet_VineSauvBlanc-240x320.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/BStreet_VineSauvBlanc-375x500.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/BStreet_VineSauvBlanc-520x693.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A glass of sauvignon blanc at B Street & Vine. \u003ccite>(Jeff Cianci)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://bstreetandvine.com/\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>B Street & Vine\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n320 S B St. [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/FllaK4\" target=\"_blank\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nSan Mateo, CA 94401\u003cbr>\nPh: (650) 347-8463\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon-Tues 11:30am-9pm; Wed-Sat 11:30am-10pm; Sun 2-9pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/bstreetandvine/\" target=\"_blank\">B Street and Vine\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/BStreetandVine\" target=\"_blank\">@BStreetandVine\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $$ Entrees ($11-$17)\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Enoteca La Storia\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116180\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/EnotecaLaStoriaCrostini.jpg\" alt=\"A crostini sampler at Enoteca La Storia.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-116180\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/EnotecaLaStoriaCrostini.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/EnotecaLaStoriaCrostini-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/EnotecaLaStoriaCrostini-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/EnotecaLaStoriaCrostini-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/EnotecaLaStoriaCrostini-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/EnotecaLaStoriaCrostini-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/EnotecaLaStoriaCrostini-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/EnotecaLaStoriaCrostini-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/EnotecaLaStoriaCrostini-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/EnotecaLaStoriaCrostini-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A crostini sampler at Enoteca La Storia. \u003ccite>(Jeff Cianci)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Taking its name \"enoteca\" from the Italian word for wine shop, this wine bar and restaurant in Los Gatos pours from a wine list with an Italian accent and offers a menu of Italian small plates and pasta. Serving both wines by the glass and a large collection of bottles for purchase, Enoteca La Storia is a comfortable place to enjoy wine whether you’re a connoisseur or casual sipper. The restaurant serves several crostinis with toppings such as spicy salami and truffle honey, a housemade fig spread with spec and mascarpone, and offers a sampling of all five if you can’t make a decision. Enoteca La Storia will soon be expanding to a second location in San Jose’s Little Italy neighborhood.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116178\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/EnotecaLaStoria.jpg\" alt=\"Inside Enoteca La Storia in Los Gatos.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-116178\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/EnotecaLaStoria.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/EnotecaLaStoria-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/EnotecaLaStoria-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/EnotecaLaStoria-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/EnotecaLaStoria-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/EnotecaLaStoria-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/EnotecaLaStoria-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/EnotecaLaStoria-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/EnotecaLaStoria-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/EnotecaLaStoria-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Inside Enoteca La Storia in Los Gatos. \u003ccite>(Jeff Cianci)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116179\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/EnotecaLaStoriaCheese.jpg\" alt=\"Gorgonzola dolcelatte with Acme bread and accompaniments at Enoteca La Storia.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-116179\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/EnotecaLaStoriaCheese.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/EnotecaLaStoriaCheese-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/EnotecaLaStoriaCheese-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/EnotecaLaStoriaCheese-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/EnotecaLaStoriaCheese-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/EnotecaLaStoriaCheese-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/EnotecaLaStoriaCheese-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/EnotecaLaStoriaCheese-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/EnotecaLaStoriaCheese-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/EnotecaLaStoriaCheese-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Gorgonzola dolcelatte with Acme bread and accompaniments at Enoteca La Storia. \u003ccite>(Jeff Cianci)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116181\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/EnotecaLaStoriaWine.jpg\" alt=\"A glass of nero d'avola and rioja blanco at Enoteca La Storia.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" class=\"size-full wp-image-116181\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/EnotecaLaStoriaWine.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/EnotecaLaStoriaWine-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/EnotecaLaStoriaWine-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/EnotecaLaStoriaWine-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/EnotecaLaStoriaWine-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/EnotecaLaStoriaWine-1180x1573.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/EnotecaLaStoriaWine-960x1280.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/EnotecaLaStoriaWine-240x320.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/EnotecaLaStoriaWine-375x500.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/EnotecaLaStoriaWine-520x693.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A glass of nero d'avola and rioja blanco at Enoteca La Storia. \u003ccite>(Jeff Cianci)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.enotecalastoria.com/\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Enoteca La Storia\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n416 North Santa Cruz Ave. [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/2B7v5q\" target=\"_blank\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nLos Gatos, California 95030\u003cbr>\nPh: (408) 625-7272\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon 12-9pm; Tue-Thu 12-10pm; Fri-Sat 12-11pm; Sun 12-8pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/EnotecaLaStoria/\" target=\"_blank\">Enoteca La Storia\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/EnotecaLaStoria\" target=\"_blank\">@EnotecaLaStoria\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $$ Entrees ($11-$17)\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Rootstock Wine Bar Los Gatos\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116183\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/Rootstockwine.jpg\" alt=\"A glass of zinfandel and rose at Rootstock Wine Bar.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-116183\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/Rootstockwine.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/Rootstockwine-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/Rootstockwine-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/Rootstockwine-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/Rootstockwine-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/Rootstockwine-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/Rootstockwine-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/Rootstockwine-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/Rootstockwine-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/Rootstockwine-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A glass of zinfandel and rose at Rootstock Wine Bar. \u003ccite>(Jeff Cianci)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Located at the base of the Santa Cruz mountains in downtown Los Gatos, Rootstock Wine Bar showcases local wineries as well as selections from around the globe. To complement the lengthy wine list, Rootstock offers a menu of small plates prepared with local ingredients, including empanadas, bruschettas, salads and sandwiches. Keeping with the local-driven wine list, Rootstock serves a selection of artisanal California cheeses such as the truffle tremor goat cheese by Cypress Grove which pairs beautifully with the silky pinot noirs from Santa Cruz and the central coast. Rootstock has recently expanded to a second location in Cupertino.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116182\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/Rootstockcheeseboard.jpg\" alt=\"A cheeseboard at Rootstock Wine Bar with Marin French triple cream brie, Cypress Grove truffle tremor, pork rillette and Acme bread.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-116182\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/Rootstockcheeseboard.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/Rootstockcheeseboard-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/Rootstockcheeseboard-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/Rootstockcheeseboard-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/Rootstockcheeseboard-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/Rootstockcheeseboard-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/Rootstockcheeseboard-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/Rootstockcheeseboard-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/Rootstockcheeseboard-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/Rootstockcheeseboard-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A cheeseboard at Rootstock Wine Bar with Marin French triple cream brie, Cypress Grove truffle tremor, pork rillette and Acme bread. \u003ccite>(Jeff Cianci)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116184\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/RootstockWineBar.jpg\" alt=\"Inside Rootstock Wine Bar in Los Gatos.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-116184\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/RootstockWineBar.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/RootstockWineBar-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/RootstockWineBar-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/RootstockWineBar-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/RootstockWineBar-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/RootstockWineBar-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/RootstockWineBar-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/RootstockWineBar-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/RootstockWineBar-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/RootstockWineBar-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Inside Rootstock Wine Bar in Los Gatos. \u003ccite>(Jeff Cianci)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.rootstockwinebar.com/\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Rootstock Wine Bar Los Gatos\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n217 N Santa Cruz Ave. [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/T8KnM7\" target=\"_blank\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nLos Gatos, CA 95030\u003cbr>\nPh: (408) 354-7668\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon-Wed 3-9pm; Thu 3-11pm; Fri-Sat 11:30am-12am; Sun 11:30am-9pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/rootstocklg/\" target=\"_blank\">Rootstock Wine Bar\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/RootstockLG\" target=\"_blank\">@RootstockLG\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $$ Entrees ($11-$17)\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Vintage Wine Bar\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116186\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/VintageWineBarCheese.jpg\" alt=\"A cheese plate at Vintage Wine Bar.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-116186\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/VintageWineBarCheese.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/VintageWineBarCheese-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/VintageWineBarCheese-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/VintageWineBarCheese-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/VintageWineBarCheese-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/VintageWineBarCheese-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/VintageWineBarCheese-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/VintageWineBarCheese-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/VintageWineBarCheese-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/VintageWineBarCheese-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A cheese plate at Vintage Wine Bar. \u003ccite>(Jeff Cianci)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Located in the Santana Row shopping mall in San Jose, Vintage Wine Bar is the perfect destination to relax and enjoy people watching with friends over a glass of wine. The wine bar is located in a small building in the center courtyard of Santana Row, but has ample seating with a larger patio space. Vintage Wine Bar pours a number of whimsically named wine flights, such as the Party Chardy, as well as offering an extensive list of bottled wines and by the glass offerings with a strong Napa Valley representation. Foodwise, Vintage has a small menu that includes artisanal cheese plates and charcuterie. In addition to the wine bar, the nearby Vintage Wine Merchants sells an impressive selection of wine as well as hosting wine tastings and classes.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116185\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/VintageWineBar.jpg\" alt=\"Inside Vintage Wine Bar on Santana Row in San Jose.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-116185\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/VintageWineBar.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/VintageWineBar-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/VintageWineBar-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/VintageWineBar-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/VintageWineBar-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/VintageWineBar-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/VintageWineBar-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/VintageWineBar-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/VintageWineBar-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/VintageWineBar-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Inside Vintage Wine Bar on Santana Row in San Jose. \u003ccite>(Jeff Cianci)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116187\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/VintageWineBarWine.jpg\" alt=\"A glass of zinfandel and sparkling rose at Vintage Wine Bar.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2399\" class=\"size-full wp-image-116187\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/VintageWineBarWine.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/VintageWineBarWine-160x200.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/VintageWineBarWine-800x1000.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/VintageWineBarWine-768x960.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/VintageWineBarWine-1020x1274.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/VintageWineBarWine-1180x1474.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/VintageWineBarWine-960x1200.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/VintageWineBarWine-240x300.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/VintageWineBarWine-375x469.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/VintageWineBarWine-520x650.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A glass of zinfandel and sparkling rose at Vintage Wine Bar. \u003ccite>(Jeff Cianci)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.vintagewinemerchants.com/\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Vintage Wine Bar\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n368 Santana Row [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/5TfsrI\" target=\"_blank\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nSan Jose, CA 95128\u003cbr>\nPh: (408) 260-1115\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon-Wed 12-9pm; Thu 12-10pm; Fri-Sat 12-11pm; Sun 12-8pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/VintageWineMerchants/\" target=\"_blank\">Vintage Wine Merchants \u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/VintageWineSR\" target=\"_blank\">@VintageWineSR\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $$ Entrees ($11-$17)\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Cin-Cin Wine Bar & Restaurant\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116175\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/CinCinWineBar-KFC.jpg\" alt=\"The Korean fried chicken at Cin-Cin Wine Bar & Restaurant.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1372\" class=\"size-full wp-image-116175\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/CinCinWineBar-KFC.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/CinCinWineBar-KFC-160x114.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/CinCinWineBar-KFC-800x572.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/CinCinWineBar-KFC-768x549.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/CinCinWineBar-KFC-1020x729.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/CinCinWineBar-KFC-1180x843.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/CinCinWineBar-KFC-960x686.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/CinCinWineBar-KFC-240x172.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/CinCinWineBar-KFC-375x268.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/CinCinWineBar-KFC-520x372.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Korean fried chicken at Cin-Cin Wine Bar & Restaurant. \u003ccite>(Jeff Cianci)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Tucked away off the main drag of downtown Los Gatos, Cin-Cin Wine Bar & Restaurant has been awarded with numerous recognitions by Wine Spectator as well as being recommended in the 2015 San Francisco Michelin Guide. Popular happy hour specials include several wines by the glass, as well as cocktails and an eclectic menu of small plates including Korean fried chicken and truffled French fries. Alongside the regular menu, the restaurant serves an award-winning wine list with bottles and by-the-glass offerings from around the world, including a number of special flights.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116174\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/CinCinWineBar-CheesePlate.jpg\" alt=\"A cheese plate at Cin-Cin Wine Bar & Restaurant with Brillat-Savarin, Ewe-nique and Dutch Gouda.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1372\" class=\"size-full wp-image-116174\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/CinCinWineBar-CheesePlate.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/CinCinWineBar-CheesePlate-160x114.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/CinCinWineBar-CheesePlate-800x572.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/CinCinWineBar-CheesePlate-768x549.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/CinCinWineBar-CheesePlate-1020x729.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/CinCinWineBar-CheesePlate-1180x843.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/CinCinWineBar-CheesePlate-960x686.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/CinCinWineBar-CheesePlate-240x172.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/CinCinWineBar-CheesePlate-375x268.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/CinCinWineBar-CheesePlate-520x372.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A cheese plate at Cin-Cin Wine Bar & Restaurant with Brillat-Savarin, Ewe-nique and Dutch Gouda. \u003ccite>(Jeff Cianci)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116177\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/CinCinWineBarHappyHour.jpg\" alt=\"Customers enjoying happy hour at Cin-Cin Wine Bar & Restaurant.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1371\" class=\"size-full wp-image-116177\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/CinCinWineBarHappyHour.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/CinCinWineBarHappyHour-160x114.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/CinCinWineBarHappyHour-800x571.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/CinCinWineBarHappyHour-768x548.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/CinCinWineBarHappyHour-1020x728.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/CinCinWineBarHappyHour-1180x843.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/CinCinWineBarHappyHour-960x686.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/CinCinWineBarHappyHour-240x171.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/CinCinWineBarHappyHour-375x268.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/CinCinWineBarHappyHour-520x371.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Customers enjoying happy hour at Cin-Cin Wine Bar & Restaurant. \u003ccite>(Jeff Cianci)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116176\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/CinCinWineBar-Wine.jpg\" alt=\"A glass of prosecco and cabernet sauvignon at Cin-Cin Wine Bar & Restaurant.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-116176\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/CinCinWineBar-Wine.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/CinCinWineBar-Wine-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/CinCinWineBar-Wine-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/CinCinWineBar-Wine-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/CinCinWineBar-Wine-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/CinCinWineBar-Wine-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/CinCinWineBar-Wine-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/CinCinWineBar-Wine-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/CinCinWineBar-Wine-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/CinCinWineBar-Wine-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A glass of prosecco and cabernet sauvignon at Cin-Cin Wine Bar & Restaurant. \u003ccite>(Jeff Cianci)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.cincinwinebar.com/\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Cin-Cin Wine Bar & Restaurant\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n368 Village Ln. [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/sMOvQX\" target=\"_blank\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nLos Gatos, CA 95030\u003cbr>\nPh: (408) 354-8006\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon-Thu 4-10pm; Fri-Sat 4-11pm; Closed on Sunday\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/Cin-Cin-Winebar-Restaurant-39890896568/\" target=\"_blank\">Cin-Cin Wine Bar & Restaurant\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/CinCinwinebar\" target=\"_blank\">@CinCinwinebar\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $$ Entrees ($11-$17)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>Swirl, sip, snack and repeat. What could be better than spending the afternoon with friends at a wine bar tasting and toasting in between bites of bruschetta? With the help of friendly and knowledgeable staff, wine bars provide a great opportunity to sample and explore the countless wine varietals available, plus a menu of small plates to pair with your wine makes the experience all the better. Whether you are a sommelier in training or just looking to a find a new favorite wine to enjoy with cheese, here are five popular wine bars South of San Francisco pouring glasses of wine alongside a menu of tasty bar bites. If we missed your favorite, please be sure to share it in the comments.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>B Street & Vine\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116172\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/BStreet_VineBruschetta.jpg\" alt=\"A glass of pinot noir and a selection of savory and sweet bruschetta at B Street & Vine.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-116172\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/BStreet_VineBruschetta.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/BStreet_VineBruschetta-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/BStreet_VineBruschetta-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/BStreet_VineBruschetta-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/BStreet_VineBruschetta-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/BStreet_VineBruschetta-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/BStreet_VineBruschetta-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/BStreet_VineBruschetta-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/BStreet_VineBruschetta-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/BStreet_VineBruschetta-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A glass of pinot noir and a selection of savory and sweet bruschetta at B Street & Vine. \u003ccite>(Jeff Cianci)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Located among numerous restaurants in downtown San Mateo, B Street & Vine stands out as a popular spot for enjoying a glass of wine and a plate of bruschetta. The restaurant menu includes a variety of sandwiches and dinner salads but is best known for the selection of bruschetta that are both savory and sweet. The most popular bruschetta creations are: prosciutto with figs and mascarpone; Tuscan bean with sun-dried tomatoes; and ricotta with dates and pistachios. With regard to wine, B Street & Vine offers a number of different wines by the glass and bottle, with the option to build your own flight of half glasses.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116171\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/BStreet_VineBar.jpg\" alt=\"Customers at the bar inside B Street & Vine in San Mateo.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1371\" class=\"size-full wp-image-116171\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/BStreet_VineBar.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/BStreet_VineBar-160x114.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/BStreet_VineBar-800x571.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/BStreet_VineBar-768x548.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/BStreet_VineBar-1020x728.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/BStreet_VineBar-1180x843.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/BStreet_VineBar-960x686.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/BStreet_VineBar-240x171.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/BStreet_VineBar-375x268.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/BStreet_VineBar-520x371.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Customers at the bar inside B Street & Vine in San Mateo. \u003ccite>(Jeff Cianci)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116173\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/BStreet_VineSauvBlanc.jpg\" alt=\"A glass of sauvignon blanc at B Street & Vine.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" class=\"size-full wp-image-116173\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/BStreet_VineSauvBlanc.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/BStreet_VineSauvBlanc-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/BStreet_VineSauvBlanc-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/BStreet_VineSauvBlanc-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/BStreet_VineSauvBlanc-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/BStreet_VineSauvBlanc-1180x1573.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/BStreet_VineSauvBlanc-960x1280.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/BStreet_VineSauvBlanc-240x320.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/BStreet_VineSauvBlanc-375x500.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/BStreet_VineSauvBlanc-520x693.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A glass of sauvignon blanc at B Street & Vine. \u003ccite>(Jeff Cianci)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://bstreetandvine.com/\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>B Street & Vine\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n320 S B St. [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/FllaK4\" target=\"_blank\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nSan Mateo, CA 94401\u003cbr>\nPh: (650) 347-8463\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon-Tues 11:30am-9pm; Wed-Sat 11:30am-10pm; Sun 2-9pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/bstreetandvine/\" target=\"_blank\">B Street and Vine\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/BStreetandVine\" target=\"_blank\">@BStreetandVine\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $$ Entrees ($11-$17)\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Enoteca La Storia\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116180\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/EnotecaLaStoriaCrostini.jpg\" alt=\"A crostini sampler at Enoteca La Storia.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-116180\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/EnotecaLaStoriaCrostini.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/EnotecaLaStoriaCrostini-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/EnotecaLaStoriaCrostini-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/EnotecaLaStoriaCrostini-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/EnotecaLaStoriaCrostini-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/EnotecaLaStoriaCrostini-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/EnotecaLaStoriaCrostini-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/EnotecaLaStoriaCrostini-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/EnotecaLaStoriaCrostini-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/EnotecaLaStoriaCrostini-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A crostini sampler at Enoteca La Storia. \u003ccite>(Jeff Cianci)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Taking its name \"enoteca\" from the Italian word for wine shop, this wine bar and restaurant in Los Gatos pours from a wine list with an Italian accent and offers a menu of Italian small plates and pasta. Serving both wines by the glass and a large collection of bottles for purchase, Enoteca La Storia is a comfortable place to enjoy wine whether you’re a connoisseur or casual sipper. The restaurant serves several crostinis with toppings such as spicy salami and truffle honey, a housemade fig spread with spec and mascarpone, and offers a sampling of all five if you can’t make a decision. Enoteca La Storia will soon be expanding to a second location in San Jose’s Little Italy neighborhood.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116178\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/EnotecaLaStoria.jpg\" alt=\"Inside Enoteca La Storia in Los Gatos.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-116178\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/EnotecaLaStoria.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/EnotecaLaStoria-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/EnotecaLaStoria-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/EnotecaLaStoria-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/EnotecaLaStoria-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/EnotecaLaStoria-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/EnotecaLaStoria-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/EnotecaLaStoria-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/EnotecaLaStoria-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/EnotecaLaStoria-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Inside Enoteca La Storia in Los Gatos. \u003ccite>(Jeff Cianci)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116179\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/EnotecaLaStoriaCheese.jpg\" alt=\"Gorgonzola dolcelatte with Acme bread and accompaniments at Enoteca La Storia.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-116179\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/EnotecaLaStoriaCheese.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/EnotecaLaStoriaCheese-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/EnotecaLaStoriaCheese-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/EnotecaLaStoriaCheese-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/EnotecaLaStoriaCheese-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/EnotecaLaStoriaCheese-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/EnotecaLaStoriaCheese-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/EnotecaLaStoriaCheese-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/EnotecaLaStoriaCheese-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/EnotecaLaStoriaCheese-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Gorgonzola dolcelatte with Acme bread and accompaniments at Enoteca La Storia. \u003ccite>(Jeff Cianci)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116181\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/EnotecaLaStoriaWine.jpg\" alt=\"A glass of nero d'avola and rioja blanco at Enoteca La Storia.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" class=\"size-full wp-image-116181\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/EnotecaLaStoriaWine.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/EnotecaLaStoriaWine-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/EnotecaLaStoriaWine-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/EnotecaLaStoriaWine-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/EnotecaLaStoriaWine-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/EnotecaLaStoriaWine-1180x1573.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/EnotecaLaStoriaWine-960x1280.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/EnotecaLaStoriaWine-240x320.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/EnotecaLaStoriaWine-375x500.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/EnotecaLaStoriaWine-520x693.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A glass of nero d'avola and rioja blanco at Enoteca La Storia. \u003ccite>(Jeff Cianci)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.enotecalastoria.com/\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Enoteca La Storia\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n416 North Santa Cruz Ave. [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/2B7v5q\" target=\"_blank\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nLos Gatos, California 95030\u003cbr>\nPh: (408) 625-7272\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon 12-9pm; Tue-Thu 12-10pm; Fri-Sat 12-11pm; Sun 12-8pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/EnotecaLaStoria/\" target=\"_blank\">Enoteca La Storia\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/EnotecaLaStoria\" target=\"_blank\">@EnotecaLaStoria\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $$ Entrees ($11-$17)\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Rootstock Wine Bar Los Gatos\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116183\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/Rootstockwine.jpg\" alt=\"A glass of zinfandel and rose at Rootstock Wine Bar.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-116183\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/Rootstockwine.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/Rootstockwine-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/Rootstockwine-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/Rootstockwine-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/Rootstockwine-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/Rootstockwine-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/Rootstockwine-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/Rootstockwine-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/Rootstockwine-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/Rootstockwine-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A glass of zinfandel and rose at Rootstock Wine Bar. \u003ccite>(Jeff Cianci)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Located at the base of the Santa Cruz mountains in downtown Los Gatos, Rootstock Wine Bar showcases local wineries as well as selections from around the globe. To complement the lengthy wine list, Rootstock offers a menu of small plates prepared with local ingredients, including empanadas, bruschettas, salads and sandwiches. Keeping with the local-driven wine list, Rootstock serves a selection of artisanal California cheeses such as the truffle tremor goat cheese by Cypress Grove which pairs beautifully with the silky pinot noirs from Santa Cruz and the central coast. Rootstock has recently expanded to a second location in Cupertino.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116182\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/Rootstockcheeseboard.jpg\" alt=\"A cheeseboard at Rootstock Wine Bar with Marin French triple cream brie, Cypress Grove truffle tremor, pork rillette and Acme bread.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-116182\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/Rootstockcheeseboard.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/Rootstockcheeseboard-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/Rootstockcheeseboard-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/Rootstockcheeseboard-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/Rootstockcheeseboard-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/Rootstockcheeseboard-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/Rootstockcheeseboard-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/Rootstockcheeseboard-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/Rootstockcheeseboard-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/Rootstockcheeseboard-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A cheeseboard at Rootstock Wine Bar with Marin French triple cream brie, Cypress Grove truffle tremor, pork rillette and Acme bread. \u003ccite>(Jeff Cianci)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116184\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/RootstockWineBar.jpg\" alt=\"Inside Rootstock Wine Bar in Los Gatos.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-116184\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/RootstockWineBar.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/RootstockWineBar-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/RootstockWineBar-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/RootstockWineBar-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/RootstockWineBar-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/RootstockWineBar-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/RootstockWineBar-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/RootstockWineBar-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/RootstockWineBar-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/RootstockWineBar-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Inside Rootstock Wine Bar in Los Gatos. \u003ccite>(Jeff Cianci)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.rootstockwinebar.com/\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Rootstock Wine Bar Los Gatos\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n217 N Santa Cruz Ave. [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/T8KnM7\" target=\"_blank\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nLos Gatos, CA 95030\u003cbr>\nPh: (408) 354-7668\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon-Wed 3-9pm; Thu 3-11pm; Fri-Sat 11:30am-12am; Sun 11:30am-9pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/rootstocklg/\" target=\"_blank\">Rootstock Wine Bar\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/RootstockLG\" target=\"_blank\">@RootstockLG\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $$ Entrees ($11-$17)\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Vintage Wine Bar\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116186\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/VintageWineBarCheese.jpg\" alt=\"A cheese plate at Vintage Wine Bar.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-116186\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/VintageWineBarCheese.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/VintageWineBarCheese-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/VintageWineBarCheese-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/VintageWineBarCheese-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/VintageWineBarCheese-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/VintageWineBarCheese-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/VintageWineBarCheese-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/VintageWineBarCheese-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/VintageWineBarCheese-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/VintageWineBarCheese-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A cheese plate at Vintage Wine Bar. \u003ccite>(Jeff Cianci)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Located in the Santana Row shopping mall in San Jose, Vintage Wine Bar is the perfect destination to relax and enjoy people watching with friends over a glass of wine. The wine bar is located in a small building in the center courtyard of Santana Row, but has ample seating with a larger patio space. Vintage Wine Bar pours a number of whimsically named wine flights, such as the Party Chardy, as well as offering an extensive list of bottled wines and by the glass offerings with a strong Napa Valley representation. Foodwise, Vintage has a small menu that includes artisanal cheese plates and charcuterie. In addition to the wine bar, the nearby Vintage Wine Merchants sells an impressive selection of wine as well as hosting wine tastings and classes.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116185\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/VintageWineBar.jpg\" alt=\"Inside Vintage Wine Bar on Santana Row in San Jose.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-116185\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/VintageWineBar.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/VintageWineBar-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/VintageWineBar-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/VintageWineBar-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/VintageWineBar-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/VintageWineBar-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/VintageWineBar-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/VintageWineBar-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/VintageWineBar-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/VintageWineBar-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Inside Vintage Wine Bar on Santana Row in San Jose. \u003ccite>(Jeff Cianci)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116187\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/VintageWineBarWine.jpg\" alt=\"A glass of zinfandel and sparkling rose at Vintage Wine Bar.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2399\" class=\"size-full wp-image-116187\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/VintageWineBarWine.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/VintageWineBarWine-160x200.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/VintageWineBarWine-800x1000.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/VintageWineBarWine-768x960.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/VintageWineBarWine-1020x1274.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/VintageWineBarWine-1180x1474.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/VintageWineBarWine-960x1200.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/VintageWineBarWine-240x300.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/VintageWineBarWine-375x469.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/VintageWineBarWine-520x650.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A glass of zinfandel and sparkling rose at Vintage Wine Bar. \u003ccite>(Jeff Cianci)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.vintagewinemerchants.com/\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Vintage Wine Bar\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n368 Santana Row [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/5TfsrI\" target=\"_blank\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nSan Jose, CA 95128\u003cbr>\nPh: (408) 260-1115\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon-Wed 12-9pm; Thu 12-10pm; Fri-Sat 12-11pm; Sun 12-8pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/VintageWineMerchants/\" target=\"_blank\">Vintage Wine Merchants \u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/VintageWineSR\" target=\"_blank\">@VintageWineSR\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $$ Entrees ($11-$17)\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Cin-Cin Wine Bar & Restaurant\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116175\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/CinCinWineBar-KFC.jpg\" alt=\"The Korean fried chicken at Cin-Cin Wine Bar & Restaurant.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1372\" class=\"size-full wp-image-116175\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/CinCinWineBar-KFC.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/CinCinWineBar-KFC-160x114.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/CinCinWineBar-KFC-800x572.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/CinCinWineBar-KFC-768x549.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/CinCinWineBar-KFC-1020x729.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/CinCinWineBar-KFC-1180x843.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/CinCinWineBar-KFC-960x686.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/CinCinWineBar-KFC-240x172.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/CinCinWineBar-KFC-375x268.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/CinCinWineBar-KFC-520x372.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Korean fried chicken at Cin-Cin Wine Bar & Restaurant. \u003ccite>(Jeff Cianci)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Tucked away off the main drag of downtown Los Gatos, Cin-Cin Wine Bar & Restaurant has been awarded with numerous recognitions by Wine Spectator as well as being recommended in the 2015 San Francisco Michelin Guide. Popular happy hour specials include several wines by the glass, as well as cocktails and an eclectic menu of small plates including Korean fried chicken and truffled French fries. Alongside the regular menu, the restaurant serves an award-winning wine list with bottles and by-the-glass offerings from around the world, including a number of special flights.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116174\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/CinCinWineBar-CheesePlate.jpg\" alt=\"A cheese plate at Cin-Cin Wine Bar & Restaurant with Brillat-Savarin, Ewe-nique and Dutch Gouda.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1372\" class=\"size-full wp-image-116174\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/CinCinWineBar-CheesePlate.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/CinCinWineBar-CheesePlate-160x114.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/CinCinWineBar-CheesePlate-800x572.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/CinCinWineBar-CheesePlate-768x549.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/CinCinWineBar-CheesePlate-1020x729.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/CinCinWineBar-CheesePlate-1180x843.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/CinCinWineBar-CheesePlate-960x686.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/CinCinWineBar-CheesePlate-240x172.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/CinCinWineBar-CheesePlate-375x268.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/CinCinWineBar-CheesePlate-520x372.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A cheese plate at Cin-Cin Wine Bar & Restaurant with Brillat-Savarin, Ewe-nique and Dutch Gouda. \u003ccite>(Jeff Cianci)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116177\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/CinCinWineBarHappyHour.jpg\" alt=\"Customers enjoying happy hour at Cin-Cin Wine Bar & Restaurant.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1371\" class=\"size-full wp-image-116177\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/CinCinWineBarHappyHour.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/CinCinWineBarHappyHour-160x114.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/CinCinWineBarHappyHour-800x571.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/CinCinWineBarHappyHour-768x548.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/CinCinWineBarHappyHour-1020x728.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/CinCinWineBarHappyHour-1180x843.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/CinCinWineBarHappyHour-960x686.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/CinCinWineBarHappyHour-240x171.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/CinCinWineBarHappyHour-375x268.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/CinCinWineBarHappyHour-520x371.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Customers enjoying happy hour at Cin-Cin Wine Bar & Restaurant. \u003ccite>(Jeff Cianci)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116176\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/CinCinWineBar-Wine.jpg\" alt=\"A glass of prosecco and cabernet sauvignon at Cin-Cin Wine Bar & Restaurant.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-116176\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/CinCinWineBar-Wine.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/CinCinWineBar-Wine-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/CinCinWineBar-Wine-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/CinCinWineBar-Wine-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/CinCinWineBar-Wine-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/CinCinWineBar-Wine-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/CinCinWineBar-Wine-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/CinCinWineBar-Wine-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/CinCinWineBar-Wine-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/CinCinWineBar-Wine-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A glass of prosecco and cabernet sauvignon at Cin-Cin Wine Bar & Restaurant. \u003ccite>(Jeff Cianci)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.cincinwinebar.com/\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Cin-Cin Wine Bar & Restaurant\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n368 Village Ln. [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/sMOvQX\" target=\"_blank\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nLos Gatos, CA 95030\u003cbr>\nPh: (408) 354-8006\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon-Thu 4-10pm; Fri-Sat 4-11pm; Closed on Sunday\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/Cin-Cin-Winebar-Restaurant-39890896568/\" target=\"_blank\">Cin-Cin Wine Bar & Restaurant\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/CinCinwinebar\" target=\"_blank\">@CinCinwinebar\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $$ Entrees ($11-$17)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"disqusTitle": "China Live Serves Up The New SF Power Lunch",
"title": "China Live Serves Up The New SF Power Lunch",
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"content": "\u003cp>The name sounds like a Las Vegas revue. In reality, the only similarity of \u003ca href=\"http://chinalivesf.com/\" target=\"_blank\">China Live\u003c/a> and the Vegas Strip are both are a glittery spectacle, along with the fact that China Live resides along the Broadway corridor by all the Chinatown-North Beach border strip clubs. You walk by SROs, well-worn dim sum parlors, vacant lots under construction and, voilà, behold the designer chic white façade of China Live. You don’t even have to set foot inside to feel the energy. The ambition is palpable just standing by the imposing lions at the entrance.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116008\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/china-live-inside.jpg\" alt=\"The interior space at China Live.\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" class=\"size-full wp-image-116008\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The interior space at China Live. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Everything is bigger and brighter in the 30,000 square foot restaurant-café-marketplace that simply has no other comparison in San Francisco (the \u003ca href=\"https://www.ferrybuildingmarketplace.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ferry Building Marketplace\u003c/a> is really is its own unique genre. For anyone who been to Mario Batali’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.eataly.com/us_en/stores/nyc-flatiron\" target=\"_blank\">everything-Italian food hall bonanza\u003c/a> in New York (and now Boston and Chicago), you’ll sense similarities in terms of sheer overstimulation. But, for China Live, there’s just a different feel being right on the edge of Chinatown. Though the primary China Live restaurant is not expensive in this city of $18 salads and $15 cocktails, it’s decidedly pricier than the wonton soup, xiao long bao and countless other dishes that are equally great along Chinatown’s streets — and served at lower price amidst decidedly less sparkling digs. It’s a strange conundrum for SF diners. Do you dine in the real Chinatown or the marketplace trying to be a glossy, all-in-one emporium that is spiffed-up polished Chinatown under one roof?\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116009\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/china-live-interior1.jpg\" alt=\"The interior at China Live - dumpling station and counter.\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" class=\"size-full wp-image-116009\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/china-live-interior1.jpg 2000w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/china-live-interior1-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/china-live-interior1-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/china-live-interior1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/china-live-interior1-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/china-live-interior1-1180x786.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/china-live-interior1-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/china-live-interior1-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/china-live-interior1-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/china-live-interior1-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The interior at China Live - dumpling station and counter. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>First reports of China Live came a little over three years ago as a mammoth undertaking by restaurateur George Chen and Cindy Wong-Chen (best known for the much missed Betelnut in Cow Hollow). There are delays for every restaurant but this was a full-on three-year project that at long last opened two weeks ago. Earlier this week the lunch service in the generically named, 120-seat Market Restaurant launched, so we checked it out to avoid the massive dinner crowds.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116012\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 5184px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/dumpling-station1.jpg\" alt=\"The dumpling station at China Live.\" width=\"5184\" height=\"3456\" class=\"size-full wp-image-116012\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/dumpling-station1.jpg 5184w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/dumpling-station1-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/dumpling-station1-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/dumpling-station1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/dumpling-station1-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/dumpling-station1-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/dumpling-station1-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/dumpling-station1-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/dumpling-station1-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/dumpling-station1-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 5184px) 100vw, 5184px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The dumpling station at China Live. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Ultimately the experience is solid after opening days and surely the tweaking will elevate it further. No avid \u003ca href=\"http://dintaifungusa.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Din Tai Fung\u003c/a> xiao long bao follower is going to order seconds of the version here, missing the perky skin to gushing juice contrast. Here, the Shanghai dumpling specialty is a collective bite that is perfectly fine but not on the same complexity level.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116013\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/dumplings.jpg\" alt=\"Xiao Long Bao 'XLB' filled with Rich Consumme at China Live\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" class=\"size-full wp-image-116013\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/dumplings.jpg 2000w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/dumplings-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/dumplings-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/dumplings-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/dumplings-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/dumplings-1180x786.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/dumplings-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/dumplings-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/dumplings-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/dumplings-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Xiao Long Bao 'XLB' filled with Rich Consumme at China Live \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The winning dish right now is a trio of Dongbei long potstickers with a fresh, invigorating filling of Chinese scallions, tofu, mushrooms, carrots and chives. You can just see this immediately getting mentioned in every vegetarian must-eat listicle (pro tip: dunk it in the vinegar and ginger strands that come with the xiao long bao). They truly are oversized fingers, sharing much more in common with giant French toast sticks than how you would imagine a customary potsticker.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116019\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/potstickers.jpg\" alt=\"Dongbei Vegetarian Long Potstickers.\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" class=\"size-full wp-image-116019\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/potstickers.jpg 2000w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/potstickers-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/potstickers-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/potstickers-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/potstickers-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/potstickers-1180x786.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/potstickers-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/potstickers-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/potstickers-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/potstickers-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dongbei Vegetarian Long Potstickers. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116025\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/veg-potsticker.jpg\" alt=\"Inside Dongbei Vegetarian Long Potstickers.\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" class=\"size-full wp-image-116025\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/veg-potsticker.jpg 2000w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/veg-potsticker-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/veg-potsticker-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/veg-potsticker-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/veg-potsticker-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/veg-potsticker-1180x786.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/veg-potsticker-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/veg-potsticker-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/veg-potsticker-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/veg-potsticker-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Inside Dongbei Vegetarian Long Potstickers. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Peking duck gets its own chef station on a side of the dining room with whole ducks getting chopped every minute or two. Curiously, those ducks are served already in somewhat dry sesame pockets that completely cover up the duck. A too generous addition of kumquat glaze also takes away from the tender duck meat. With the glaze and grease of the duck, it’s a mess on the plate — bring napkins. (That greasiness also was a potsticker issue since they clearly weren’t patted dry after being pan-fried).\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116018\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/peking-duck-station3.jpg\" alt=\"Peking duck station at China Live.\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" class=\"size-full wp-image-116018\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/peking-duck-station3.jpg 2000w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/peking-duck-station3-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/peking-duck-station3-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/peking-duck-station3-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/peking-duck-station3-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/peking-duck-station3-1180x786.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/peking-duck-station3-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/peking-duck-station3-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/peking-duck-station3-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/peking-duck-station3-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Peking duck station. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116026\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/peking-duck.jpg\" alt=\"Peking Duck with Kumquat Glaze, Traditional Condiments in Sesame Pockets at China Live.\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" class=\"size-full wp-image-116026\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/peking-duck.jpg 2000w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/peking-duck-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/peking-duck-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/peking-duck-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/peking-duck-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/peking-duck-1180x786.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/peking-duck-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/peking-duck-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/peking-duck-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/peking-duck-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Peking Duck with Kumquat Glaze, Traditional Condiments in Sesame Pockets. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>In the noodles and rice section, try the satisfying Taipei beef noodle soup that could use a little more pizazz but is comforting in the way that beef broth and various cuts of beef can be. The brisket medallions floating about are medium rare and tender, sharing standout duties for the dish with the ideally al dente, thick udon-like housemade noodles. Housemade hot sauce beckons on the side to liven up the broth.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116030\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/noodle-soup.jpg\" alt=\"Taipei Braised Beef Noodle Soup - Brisket/Tendon, Red Broth at China Live.\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" class=\"size-full wp-image-116030\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/noodle-soup.jpg 2000w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/noodle-soup-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/noodle-soup-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/noodle-soup-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/noodle-soup-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/noodle-soup-1180x786.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/noodle-soup-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/noodle-soup-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/noodle-soup-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/noodle-soup-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Taipei Braised Beef Noodle Soup - Brisket/Tendon, Red Broth at China Live. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>China Live’s Market Restaurant dining room and the whole project was designed by architect superstar firm AvroKO (just received a James Beard nomination for Single Thread in Healdsburg). Diners seem to gravitate to the counters overlooking the kitchen, the Bar Central cocktail bar and the dumpling-making operation. Above diners, check out the fun exposed concrete ceiling with Chinese characters referring to the nine essential flavors in Chinese cooking.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116006\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/china-live-bar.jpg\" alt=\"Bar Central cocktail bar.\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" class=\"size-full wp-image-116006\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/china-live-bar.jpg 2000w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/china-live-bar-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/china-live-bar-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/china-live-bar-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/china-live-bar-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/china-live-bar-1180x786.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/china-live-bar-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/china-live-bar-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/china-live-bar-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/china-live-bar-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bar Central cocktail bar.\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116042\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ceiling-china-live.jpg\" alt=\"Chinese characters referring to the nine essential flavors in Chinese cooking.\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" class=\"size-full wp-image-116042\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ceiling-china-live.jpg 1000w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ceiling-china-live-160x240.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ceiling-china-live-800x1200.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ceiling-china-live-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ceiling-china-live-960x1440.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ceiling-china-live-240x360.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ceiling-china-live-375x563.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ceiling-china-live-520x780.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Chinese characters referring to the nine essential flavors in Chinese cooking.\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The rest of the menu at lunch is meant to round out the menu — starting with cold small plates like a spicy bowl of tree ear mushrooms, edamame and ginko nuts, then moving onto some wok stir-frys, grilled meats, and vegetable platters after dumplings and dim sum. There is no doubt, however, that the noodles-rice section and dim sum part of the menu are what cover most tables during the daytime. Dinner has a similar menu with a few more substantial meat and seafood plates.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116020\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/salad.jpg\" alt=\"Black Tree Ears & Soya Beans, Gingko, Hot Mustard.\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" class=\"size-full wp-image-116020\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/salad.jpg 2000w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/salad-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/salad-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/salad-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/salad-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/salad-1180x786.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/salad-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/salad-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/salad-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/salad-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Black Tree Ears & Soya Beans, Gingko, Hot Mustard. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Strangely, we never received a cocktail or kombucha menu but that part of the operation has a great pedigree thanks to beverage director Duggan McDonnell (formerly with Cantina). The wine list is particularly noteworthy with several impressive small producers available by the glass. Let’s give bonus points for splitting whites between balmy and crisp and the reds between light and robust. But, in the daytime, it’s robust-flavored tea you’ll see being sipped everywhere. Desserts come from a kiosk opposite the main kitchen, dishing out coconut rice pudding with ginger and passion fruit or sesame soft serve and mango shaved ice, but most plates seemed to consider another round of dumplings as dessert.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116023\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/tea-counter.jpg\" alt=\"Oolong Café at the entrance to China Live.\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" class=\"size-full wp-image-116023\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/tea-counter.jpg 2000w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/tea-counter-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/tea-counter-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/tea-counter-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/tea-counter-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/tea-counter-1180x786.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/tea-counter-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/tea-counter-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/tea-counter-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/tea-counter-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Oolong Café at the entrance to China Live.\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>If you really need a sweet, why not just head towards the Oolong Café at the entrance and pick up a Chinese-inspired pastry or cookie with a to-go tea. Then browse around the retail market and immerse yourself in the full spectacle of this endeavor. That seems like a fitting conclusion to lunch at one of the most anticipated restaurant projects San Francisco has ever seen. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116007\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/china-live-exterior.jpg\" alt=\"Entrance to China Live in San Francisco Chinatown.\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" class=\"size-full wp-image-116007\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/china-live-exterior.jpg 2000w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/china-live-exterior-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/china-live-exterior-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/china-live-exterior-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/china-live-exterior-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/china-live-exterior-1180x786.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/china-live-exterior-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/china-live-exterior-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/china-live-exterior-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/china-live-exterior-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Entrance to China Live in San Francisco Chinatown. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://chinalivesf.com/\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>China Live\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n644 Broadway [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/sSd4Ez\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Map\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nSan Francisco, CA 94133\u003cbr>\nPh: (415) 788-8188\u003cbr>\nHours: Thu-Sat 11am- 11pm, Sun-Wed 11am- 10pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/ChinaLiveSF/\" target=\"_blank\">China Live\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/chinalivesf\" target=\"_blank\">@ChinaLiveSF \u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nInstagram: \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/chinalivesf/\" target=\"_blank\">chinalivesf\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: Price Range: $$ ($9-$18, some dishes over $25 mainly at dinner)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>The name sounds like a Las Vegas revue. In reality, the only similarity of \u003ca href=\"http://chinalivesf.com/\" target=\"_blank\">China Live\u003c/a> and the Vegas Strip are both are a glittery spectacle, along with the fact that China Live resides along the Broadway corridor by all the Chinatown-North Beach border strip clubs. You walk by SROs, well-worn dim sum parlors, vacant lots under construction and, voilà, behold the designer chic white façade of China Live. You don’t even have to set foot inside to feel the energy. The ambition is palpable just standing by the imposing lions at the entrance.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116008\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/china-live-inside.jpg\" alt=\"The interior space at China Live.\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" class=\"size-full wp-image-116008\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The interior space at China Live. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Everything is bigger and brighter in the 30,000 square foot restaurant-café-marketplace that simply has no other comparison in San Francisco (the \u003ca href=\"https://www.ferrybuildingmarketplace.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ferry Building Marketplace\u003c/a> is really is its own unique genre. For anyone who been to Mario Batali’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.eataly.com/us_en/stores/nyc-flatiron\" target=\"_blank\">everything-Italian food hall bonanza\u003c/a> in New York (and now Boston and Chicago), you’ll sense similarities in terms of sheer overstimulation. But, for China Live, there’s just a different feel being right on the edge of Chinatown. Though the primary China Live restaurant is not expensive in this city of $18 salads and $15 cocktails, it’s decidedly pricier than the wonton soup, xiao long bao and countless other dishes that are equally great along Chinatown’s streets — and served at lower price amidst decidedly less sparkling digs. It’s a strange conundrum for SF diners. Do you dine in the real Chinatown or the marketplace trying to be a glossy, all-in-one emporium that is spiffed-up polished Chinatown under one roof?\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116009\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/china-live-interior1.jpg\" alt=\"The interior at China Live - dumpling station and counter.\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" class=\"size-full wp-image-116009\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/china-live-interior1.jpg 2000w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/china-live-interior1-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/china-live-interior1-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/china-live-interior1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/china-live-interior1-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/china-live-interior1-1180x786.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/china-live-interior1-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/china-live-interior1-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/china-live-interior1-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/china-live-interior1-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The interior at China Live - dumpling station and counter. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>First reports of China Live came a little over three years ago as a mammoth undertaking by restaurateur George Chen and Cindy Wong-Chen (best known for the much missed Betelnut in Cow Hollow). There are delays for every restaurant but this was a full-on three-year project that at long last opened two weeks ago. Earlier this week the lunch service in the generically named, 120-seat Market Restaurant launched, so we checked it out to avoid the massive dinner crowds.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116012\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 5184px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/dumpling-station1.jpg\" alt=\"The dumpling station at China Live.\" width=\"5184\" height=\"3456\" class=\"size-full wp-image-116012\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/dumpling-station1.jpg 5184w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/dumpling-station1-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/dumpling-station1-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/dumpling-station1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/dumpling-station1-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/dumpling-station1-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/dumpling-station1-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/dumpling-station1-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/dumpling-station1-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/dumpling-station1-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 5184px) 100vw, 5184px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The dumpling station at China Live. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Ultimately the experience is solid after opening days and surely the tweaking will elevate it further. No avid \u003ca href=\"http://dintaifungusa.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Din Tai Fung\u003c/a> xiao long bao follower is going to order seconds of the version here, missing the perky skin to gushing juice contrast. Here, the Shanghai dumpling specialty is a collective bite that is perfectly fine but not on the same complexity level.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116013\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/dumplings.jpg\" alt=\"Xiao Long Bao 'XLB' filled with Rich Consumme at China Live\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" class=\"size-full wp-image-116013\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/dumplings.jpg 2000w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/dumplings-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/dumplings-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/dumplings-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/dumplings-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/dumplings-1180x786.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/dumplings-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/dumplings-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/dumplings-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/dumplings-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Xiao Long Bao 'XLB' filled with Rich Consumme at China Live \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The winning dish right now is a trio of Dongbei long potstickers with a fresh, invigorating filling of Chinese scallions, tofu, mushrooms, carrots and chives. You can just see this immediately getting mentioned in every vegetarian must-eat listicle (pro tip: dunk it in the vinegar and ginger strands that come with the xiao long bao). They truly are oversized fingers, sharing much more in common with giant French toast sticks than how you would imagine a customary potsticker.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116019\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/potstickers.jpg\" alt=\"Dongbei Vegetarian Long Potstickers.\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" class=\"size-full wp-image-116019\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/potstickers.jpg 2000w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/potstickers-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/potstickers-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/potstickers-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/potstickers-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/potstickers-1180x786.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/potstickers-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/potstickers-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/potstickers-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/potstickers-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dongbei Vegetarian Long Potstickers. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116025\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/veg-potsticker.jpg\" alt=\"Inside Dongbei Vegetarian Long Potstickers.\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" class=\"size-full wp-image-116025\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/veg-potsticker.jpg 2000w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/veg-potsticker-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/veg-potsticker-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/veg-potsticker-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/veg-potsticker-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/veg-potsticker-1180x786.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/veg-potsticker-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/veg-potsticker-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/veg-potsticker-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/veg-potsticker-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Inside Dongbei Vegetarian Long Potstickers. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Peking duck gets its own chef station on a side of the dining room with whole ducks getting chopped every minute or two. Curiously, those ducks are served already in somewhat dry sesame pockets that completely cover up the duck. A too generous addition of kumquat glaze also takes away from the tender duck meat. With the glaze and grease of the duck, it’s a mess on the plate — bring napkins. (That greasiness also was a potsticker issue since they clearly weren’t patted dry after being pan-fried).\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116018\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/peking-duck-station3.jpg\" alt=\"Peking duck station at China Live.\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" class=\"size-full wp-image-116018\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/peking-duck-station3.jpg 2000w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/peking-duck-station3-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/peking-duck-station3-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/peking-duck-station3-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/peking-duck-station3-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/peking-duck-station3-1180x786.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/peking-duck-station3-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/peking-duck-station3-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/peking-duck-station3-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/peking-duck-station3-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Peking duck station. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116026\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/peking-duck.jpg\" alt=\"Peking Duck with Kumquat Glaze, Traditional Condiments in Sesame Pockets at China Live.\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" class=\"size-full wp-image-116026\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/peking-duck.jpg 2000w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/peking-duck-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/peking-duck-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/peking-duck-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/peking-duck-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/peking-duck-1180x786.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/peking-duck-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/peking-duck-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/peking-duck-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/peking-duck-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Peking Duck with Kumquat Glaze, Traditional Condiments in Sesame Pockets. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>In the noodles and rice section, try the satisfying Taipei beef noodle soup that could use a little more pizazz but is comforting in the way that beef broth and various cuts of beef can be. The brisket medallions floating about are medium rare and tender, sharing standout duties for the dish with the ideally al dente, thick udon-like housemade noodles. Housemade hot sauce beckons on the side to liven up the broth.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116030\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/noodle-soup.jpg\" alt=\"Taipei Braised Beef Noodle Soup - Brisket/Tendon, Red Broth at China Live.\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" class=\"size-full wp-image-116030\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/noodle-soup.jpg 2000w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/noodle-soup-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/noodle-soup-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/noodle-soup-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/noodle-soup-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/noodle-soup-1180x786.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/noodle-soup-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/noodle-soup-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/noodle-soup-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/noodle-soup-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Taipei Braised Beef Noodle Soup - Brisket/Tendon, Red Broth at China Live. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>China Live’s Market Restaurant dining room and the whole project was designed by architect superstar firm AvroKO (just received a James Beard nomination for Single Thread in Healdsburg). Diners seem to gravitate to the counters overlooking the kitchen, the Bar Central cocktail bar and the dumpling-making operation. Above diners, check out the fun exposed concrete ceiling with Chinese characters referring to the nine essential flavors in Chinese cooking.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116006\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/china-live-bar.jpg\" alt=\"Bar Central cocktail bar.\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" class=\"size-full wp-image-116006\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/china-live-bar.jpg 2000w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/china-live-bar-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/china-live-bar-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/china-live-bar-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/china-live-bar-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/china-live-bar-1180x786.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/china-live-bar-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/china-live-bar-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/china-live-bar-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/china-live-bar-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bar Central cocktail bar.\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116042\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ceiling-china-live.jpg\" alt=\"Chinese characters referring to the nine essential flavors in Chinese cooking.\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" class=\"size-full wp-image-116042\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ceiling-china-live.jpg 1000w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ceiling-china-live-160x240.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ceiling-china-live-800x1200.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ceiling-china-live-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ceiling-china-live-960x1440.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ceiling-china-live-240x360.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ceiling-china-live-375x563.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ceiling-china-live-520x780.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Chinese characters referring to the nine essential flavors in Chinese cooking.\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The rest of the menu at lunch is meant to round out the menu — starting with cold small plates like a spicy bowl of tree ear mushrooms, edamame and ginko nuts, then moving onto some wok stir-frys, grilled meats, and vegetable platters after dumplings and dim sum. There is no doubt, however, that the noodles-rice section and dim sum part of the menu are what cover most tables during the daytime. Dinner has a similar menu with a few more substantial meat and seafood plates.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116020\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/salad.jpg\" alt=\"Black Tree Ears & Soya Beans, Gingko, Hot Mustard.\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" class=\"size-full wp-image-116020\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/salad.jpg 2000w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/salad-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/salad-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/salad-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/salad-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/salad-1180x786.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/salad-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/salad-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/salad-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/salad-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Black Tree Ears & Soya Beans, Gingko, Hot Mustard. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Strangely, we never received a cocktail or kombucha menu but that part of the operation has a great pedigree thanks to beverage director Duggan McDonnell (formerly with Cantina). The wine list is particularly noteworthy with several impressive small producers available by the glass. Let’s give bonus points for splitting whites between balmy and crisp and the reds between light and robust. But, in the daytime, it’s robust-flavored tea you’ll see being sipped everywhere. Desserts come from a kiosk opposite the main kitchen, dishing out coconut rice pudding with ginger and passion fruit or sesame soft serve and mango shaved ice, but most plates seemed to consider another round of dumplings as dessert.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116023\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/tea-counter.jpg\" alt=\"Oolong Café at the entrance to China Live.\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" class=\"size-full wp-image-116023\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/tea-counter.jpg 2000w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/tea-counter-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/tea-counter-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/tea-counter-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/tea-counter-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/tea-counter-1180x786.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/tea-counter-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/tea-counter-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/tea-counter-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/tea-counter-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Oolong Café at the entrance to China Live.\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>If you really need a sweet, why not just head towards the Oolong Café at the entrance and pick up a Chinese-inspired pastry or cookie with a to-go tea. Then browse around the retail market and immerse yourself in the full spectacle of this endeavor. That seems like a fitting conclusion to lunch at one of the most anticipated restaurant projects San Francisco has ever seen. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116007\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/china-live-exterior.jpg\" alt=\"Entrance to China Live in San Francisco Chinatown.\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" class=\"size-full wp-image-116007\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/china-live-exterior.jpg 2000w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/china-live-exterior-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/china-live-exterior-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/china-live-exterior-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/china-live-exterior-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/china-live-exterior-1180x786.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/china-live-exterior-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/china-live-exterior-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/china-live-exterior-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/china-live-exterior-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Entrance to China Live in San Francisco Chinatown. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://chinalivesf.com/\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>China Live\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n644 Broadway [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/sSd4Ez\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Map\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nSan Francisco, CA 94133\u003cbr>\nPh: (415) 788-8188\u003cbr>\nHours: Thu-Sat 11am- 11pm, Sun-Wed 11am- 10pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/ChinaLiveSF/\" target=\"_blank\">China Live\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/chinalivesf\" target=\"_blank\">@ChinaLiveSF \u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nInstagram: \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/chinalivesf/\" target=\"_blank\">chinalivesf\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: Price Range: $$ ($9-$18, some dishes over $25 mainly at dinner)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cp>There’s a new standout Korean restaurant in the strip of Telegraph Avenue in Oakland’s Temescal neighborhood that’s an unofficial Koreatown, given that it’s home to the majority of tofu houses and barbecue joints in the East Bay. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Daol Tofu has opened in the former Casserole House space, with a large menu of traditional tofu dishes, bulgogi, and soups. And it may well become a destination for its banchan, the little side dishes, many of them pickled, served before a typical Korean meal.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_115922\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/banchan.jpg\" alt=\"Daol Tofu banchan\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" class=\"size-full wp-image-115922\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/banchan.jpg 2000w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/banchan-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/banchan-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/banchan-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/banchan-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/banchan-1180x786.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/banchan-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/banchan-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/banchan-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/banchan-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Daol Tofu banchan \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>At Daol Tofu there are 12 in all, and they come with free refills. Yelpers bemoan the fact that the complimentary scallion pancake of Casserole House days is gone, but I’ll take pickled baby anchovies, sweet fish cake, spicy yams and seaweed with daikon in infinite quantity any day of the week. There’s also pickled daikon, steamed broccoli and carrots, a fascinating potato salad with crisp apple, japchae, chili-marinated daikon, cucumber pickles, and kimchi, of course. Each item in the glorious display is delicious in its own right, but the kimchi, anchovy-laden and bathed in sweet-spicy chilis, was exceptional, as was the aforementioned potato salad. And even if you’re too full to ask for refills, if you get a to-go box for any part of your meal, the chef will top up your banchan as well.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_115920\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/sunny3.jpg\" alt=\"Sunny, the owner of Daol Tofu\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" class=\"size-full wp-image-115920\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/sunny3.jpg 2000w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/sunny3-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/sunny3-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/sunny3-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/sunny3-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/sunny3-1180x786.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/sunny3-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/sunny3-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/sunny3-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/sunny3-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sunny, the owner of Daol Tofu \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The generosity of the kitchen extends to the gracious service, which is unhurried, though efficient. We were served by the owner of this three-week-old restaurant, who identified herself only as “Sunny” and answered our questions about the menu. While she gave us the specific information we asked for, she kept telling us that “everything is great” and, based on our lunch, she’s likely right. We ordered the soft tofu soup with pork and kimchi, into which Sunny cracked a raw egg, which cooked slowly, thickening and enriching the chili-infused broth. The star of the bowl, though, was the soft tofu, which held its shimmering form on the spoon and was creamy on the palate. Spice levels are adjustable even for soups, and our medium was what I would call a spot-on 5, with an addictive sweet burn than didn’t linger too long and was easily abated by the barley tea served alongside.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_115916\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/soft-tofu-egg.jpg\" alt=\"Soft tofu soup with pork, kimchi and a raw egg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" class=\"size-full wp-image-115916\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/soft-tofu-egg.jpg 2000w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/soft-tofu-egg-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/soft-tofu-egg-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/soft-tofu-egg-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/soft-tofu-egg-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/soft-tofu-egg-1180x786.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/soft-tofu-egg-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/soft-tofu-egg-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/soft-tofu-egg-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/soft-tofu-egg-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Soft tofu soup with pork, kimchi and a raw egg \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>We also shared a lunch version of the beef bulgogi, which arrived sizzling and steaming. The based of rice was crisped throughout the bottom of the bowl (which is traditional but many places don’t get right), topped with little stations of tender grilled beef, seaweed with sesame seeds, a fried egg, shredded lettuce, and pickles of mushrooms, carrots and daikon. The spicing on the beef marinade was more sweet than piquant, and went nicely with the crisp pickles. The crunchy rice made the dish.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_115924\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/banchan2.jpg\" alt=\" Daol Tofu Beef Bulgogi\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" class=\"size-full wp-image-115924\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/banchan2.jpg 2000w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/banchan2-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/banchan2-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/banchan2-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/banchan2-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/banchan2-1180x786.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/banchan2-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/banchan2-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/banchan2-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/banchan2-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Daol Tofu Beef Bulgogi \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The dining room is spacious, clean-lined and fairly dimly lit, with oddly large photos of dishes hung on the otherwise spare walls.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[gallery type=\"slideshow\" link=\"none\" size=\"full\" ids=\"115927,115961,115963\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>At first glance, Daol Tofu is a very promising new choice for Korean food across the gamut of traditional dishes, with excellent homemade banchan, solid barbecue, and careful attention to spice levels.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_115926\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/daol-tofu-exterior-1.jpg\" alt=\"Daol Tofu exterior\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" class=\"size-full wp-image-115926\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/daol-tofu-exterior-1.jpg 2000w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/daol-tofu-exterior-1-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/daol-tofu-exterior-1-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/daol-tofu-exterior-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/daol-tofu-exterior-1-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/daol-tofu-exterior-1-1180x786.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/daol-tofu-exterior-1-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/daol-tofu-exterior-1-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/daol-tofu-exterior-1-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/daol-tofu-exterior-1-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Daol Tofu exterior \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.yelp.com/biz/daol-tofu-oakland\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Daol Tofu and Korean BBQ\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n4301 Telegraph Ave.\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94609 [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/HhVLLl\" target=\"_blank\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 601-6001\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon-Thu, 11am-10pm; Fri-Sun, 11am-11pm\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $-$$$ ($8-$13, lunch specials; $10-$25, dinner menu)\u003c/p>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>There’s a new standout Korean restaurant in the strip of Telegraph Avenue in Oakland’s Temescal neighborhood that’s an unofficial Koreatown, given that it’s home to the majority of tofu houses and barbecue joints in the East Bay. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Daol Tofu has opened in the former Casserole House space, with a large menu of traditional tofu dishes, bulgogi, and soups. And it may well become a destination for its banchan, the little side dishes, many of them pickled, served before a typical Korean meal.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_115922\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/banchan.jpg\" alt=\"Daol Tofu banchan\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" class=\"size-full wp-image-115922\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/banchan.jpg 2000w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/banchan-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/banchan-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/banchan-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/banchan-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/banchan-1180x786.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/banchan-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/banchan-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/banchan-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/banchan-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Daol Tofu banchan \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>At Daol Tofu there are 12 in all, and they come with free refills. Yelpers bemoan the fact that the complimentary scallion pancake of Casserole House days is gone, but I’ll take pickled baby anchovies, sweet fish cake, spicy yams and seaweed with daikon in infinite quantity any day of the week. There’s also pickled daikon, steamed broccoli and carrots, a fascinating potato salad with crisp apple, japchae, chili-marinated daikon, cucumber pickles, and kimchi, of course. Each item in the glorious display is delicious in its own right, but the kimchi, anchovy-laden and bathed in sweet-spicy chilis, was exceptional, as was the aforementioned potato salad. And even if you’re too full to ask for refills, if you get a to-go box for any part of your meal, the chef will top up your banchan as well.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_115920\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/sunny3.jpg\" alt=\"Sunny, the owner of Daol Tofu\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" class=\"size-full wp-image-115920\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/sunny3.jpg 2000w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/sunny3-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/sunny3-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/sunny3-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/sunny3-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/sunny3-1180x786.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/sunny3-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/sunny3-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/sunny3-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/sunny3-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sunny, the owner of Daol Tofu \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The generosity of the kitchen extends to the gracious service, which is unhurried, though efficient. We were served by the owner of this three-week-old restaurant, who identified herself only as “Sunny” and answered our questions about the menu. While she gave us the specific information we asked for, she kept telling us that “everything is great” and, based on our lunch, she’s likely right. We ordered the soft tofu soup with pork and kimchi, into which Sunny cracked a raw egg, which cooked slowly, thickening and enriching the chili-infused broth. The star of the bowl, though, was the soft tofu, which held its shimmering form on the spoon and was creamy on the palate. Spice levels are adjustable even for soups, and our medium was what I would call a spot-on 5, with an addictive sweet burn than didn’t linger too long and was easily abated by the barley tea served alongside.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_115916\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/soft-tofu-egg.jpg\" alt=\"Soft tofu soup with pork, kimchi and a raw egg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" class=\"size-full wp-image-115916\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/soft-tofu-egg.jpg 2000w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/soft-tofu-egg-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/soft-tofu-egg-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/soft-tofu-egg-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/soft-tofu-egg-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/soft-tofu-egg-1180x786.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/soft-tofu-egg-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/soft-tofu-egg-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/soft-tofu-egg-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/soft-tofu-egg-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Soft tofu soup with pork, kimchi and a raw egg \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>We also shared a lunch version of the beef bulgogi, which arrived sizzling and steaming. The based of rice was crisped throughout the bottom of the bowl (which is traditional but many places don’t get right), topped with little stations of tender grilled beef, seaweed with sesame seeds, a fried egg, shredded lettuce, and pickles of mushrooms, carrots and daikon. The spicing on the beef marinade was more sweet than piquant, and went nicely with the crisp pickles. The crunchy rice made the dish.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_115924\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/banchan2.jpg\" alt=\" Daol Tofu Beef Bulgogi\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" class=\"size-full wp-image-115924\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/banchan2.jpg 2000w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/banchan2-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/banchan2-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/banchan2-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/banchan2-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/banchan2-1180x786.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/banchan2-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/banchan2-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/banchan2-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/banchan2-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Daol Tofu Beef Bulgogi \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The dining room is spacious, clean-lined and fairly dimly lit, with oddly large photos of dishes hung on the otherwise spare walls.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cp>Each year, \u003ca href=\"http://www.nwhp.org/womens-history-month/2017-honoree-nominations/\" target=\"_blank\">the National Women's History Project\u003c/a> declares a theme for women's history month in March. This year, the theme is \"Honoring Trailblazing Women in Labor and Business.\" \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It's been a busy time for women lately, with the record-setting women's marches around the world last month, and calls for \u003ca href=\"https://www.womenstrikeus.org/\" target=\"_blank\">a Day Without Women general strike\u003c/a> today on International Women's Day.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In the food world, women have long had an impact on shaping what we eat and how we eat: from chefs to food advocates to restauranteurs. And nowhere has that been more true than in the Bay Area. Organizations like \u003ca href=\"https://womenchefs.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Women Chefs & Restauranteurs\u003c/a> and the \u003ca href=\"https://www.jamesbeard.org/womens-entrepreneurial-leadership-program\" target=\"_blank\">James Beard Foundation's Women Entrepreneurial Leadership Program\u003c/a> have been working to give more women resources to start their own restaurants and companies.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A number of local women chefs were acknowledged on \u003ca href=\"http://sf.eater.com/2017/2/15/14624108/james-beard-awards-semifinalists-san-francisco-bay-area-2017\" target=\"_blank\">this year's James Beard Award semifinalist list\u003c/a> (and some of them are listed below as well). And let's pay our respects to culinary icons who have passed away, like \u003ca href=\"http://zunicafe.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Zuni Cafe's\u003c/a> \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2013/12/03/in-memoriam-judy-rodgers-of-zuni-cafe/\" target=\"_blank\">Judy Rogers\u003c/a> and Bette Kroening of \u003ca href=\"https://www.yelp.com/biz/bettes-oceanview-diner-berkeley\" target=\"_blank\">Bette's Oceanview Diner\u003c/a>. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Watch the Check, Please! Bay Area episode featuring Bette's:\u003cbr>\nhttps://youtu.be/I2rvNC1kpAQ?t=9m18s\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>To celebrate all that women do and the impact they have on our food, why not go out and eat at their restaurants. Here are some of our favorite female-owned or -run local spots, with a longer list below. This is certainly not every restaurant owned or managed by a woman, so please share your favorites in the comments if we missed them. \u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Atelier Crenn\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Dominique Crenn\u003c/strong> became one of the highest rated female chefs in the U.S. in 2013 when her Atelier Crenn got two Michelin stars. Since then, she won a James Beard award and was named \"the World's Best Female Chef.\" It's all happened fairly quickly, which means it can be hard to come by reservations for the $315 multi-course tasting menu at her experimental, high-concept local, sustainable restaurant. (That's also why the restaurant will be moving to a ticketing system.) She's also opened \u003ca href=\"http://www.petitcrenn.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Petit Crenn\u003c/a>, focused on French cooking and her childhood.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Watch the Check, Please! Bay Area episode:\u003cbr>\nhttps://youtu.be/Y3q2cLxQVWI\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.ateliercrenn.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Atelier Crenn\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n3127 Fillmore St. [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/8HNeV6\" target=\"_blank\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nSan Francisco, CA\u003cbr>\nPh: (415) 440-0460\u003cbr>\nHours: Tues-Thurs, 5:30am-8:30pm; Fri, Sat, 5pm-9pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/ateliercrenn/\" target=\"_blank\">Atelier Crenn\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/ateliercrenn?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\">@AtelierCrenn\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nInstagram: \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/dominiquecrenn/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\">@dominquecrenn\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $$$$\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_115730\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 864px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/64323_304628186269645_104264691_n.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-115730\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/64323_304628186269645_104264691_n.jpg\" alt=\"El Molino Central\" width=\"864\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/64323_304628186269645_104264691_n.jpg 864w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/64323_304628186269645_104264691_n-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/64323_304628186269645_104264691_n-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/64323_304628186269645_104264691_n-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/64323_304628186269645_104264691_n-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/64323_304628186269645_104264691_n-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/64323_304628186269645_104264691_n-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 864px) 100vw, 864px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">El Molino Central \u003ccite>(Courtesy of El Molino Central)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>El Molino Central\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Out of a casual taco spot at Boyes Hot Springs, chef \u003cstrong>Karen Taylor Waikiki\u003c/strong> serves up some of the surprisingly best Mexican food in Northern California. A molino is a kind of Mexican mill, where the community grounds its corn into masa. And here the masa is ground fresh. Try the tamales, made with local and seasonal ingredients, or the Oaxacan chicken mole -- and, of course, the tacos, especially the fish ones. It's not a fancy spot, but it is delicious. That's why Taylor Waikiki was nominated for a James Beard award. Chef Taylor Waikiki also sells her foods at a Primavera booth at the Saturday Ferry Plaza Farmers’ Market.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.elmolinocentral.com/\" target=\"_blank\">El Molino Central\u003c/a>\u003c/strong> (Will be featured on \u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/checkplease/\" target=\"_blank\">Check, Please! Bay Area\u003c/a> Season 12)\u003cbr>\n11 Central Ave. [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/8VKy0V\" target=\"_blank\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nSonoma, CA 95476\u003cbr>\nPh: (707) 939-1010\u003cbr>\nHours: 9am-9pm, daily\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/elmolinocentral/\" target=\"_blank\">El Molino Central\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nInstagram: \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/elmolinocentral/\" target=\"_blank\">@elmolinocentral\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Juhu Beach Club\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp> [\u003cstrong>CLOSED\u003c/strong> - check out Preeti Mistry's new spot, \u003ca href=\"https://www.navikitchen.com/\">Navi Kitchen\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nWhen \u003cstrong>Preeti Mistry\u003c/strong> opened Juhu Beach Club in 2013, it was the natural conclusion of what started as dinners she made for friends. After training at Le Cordon Bleu, Mistry went on to start her own pop-up restaurant of high-quality Indian food. She makes her dough by hand and her unique, quirky Indian street food, like lamb kofta and tamarind coconut curry, garnered the attention of fans. Mistry's worked as the executive chef at Google and was on Bravo's \"Top Chef.\" She also has been nominated for a well-deserved James Beard award.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_115733\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 720px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/13043702_1346255765390521_3689845172324670047_n.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-115733\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/13043702_1346255765390521_3689845172324670047_n.jpg\" alt=\"Mistry at work.\" width=\"720\" height=\"960\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/13043702_1346255765390521_3689845172324670047_n.jpg 720w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/13043702_1346255765390521_3689845172324670047_n-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/13043702_1346255765390521_3689845172324670047_n-240x320.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/13043702_1346255765390521_3689845172324670047_n-375x500.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/13043702_1346255765390521_3689845172324670047_n-520x693.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mistry at work. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of Juhu Beach Club)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.juhubeachclub.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Juhu Beach Club\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n5179 Telegraph Ave. [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/sovHDO\" target=\"_blank\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94609\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 652-7350\u003cbr>\nHours: Brunch: Sat, Sun, 11am-2pm; Dinner: Tues-Sat, 5:30pm-9:30pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/JuhuBeachClub\" target=\"_blank\">Juhu Beach Club\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/juhubeachclub\" target=\"_blank\">@juhubeachclub\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nInstagram: \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/juhubeachclub/\" target=\"_blank\">@juhubeachclub\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $$ (dinner: $20-30)\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_115753\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/wings-2.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-115753\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/wings-2.jpg\" alt=\"Kin Khao’s Pretty Hot Wings are glazed with a sriracha and tamarind sauce. \" width=\"1000\" height=\"664\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/wings-2.jpg 1000w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/wings-2-160x106.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/wings-2-800x531.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/wings-2-768x510.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/wings-2-960x637.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/wings-2-240x159.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/wings-2-375x249.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/wings-2-520x345.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kin Khao’s Pretty Hot Wings are glazed with a sriracha and tamarind sauce. \u003ccite>(Kate Williams)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>Khin Khao\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Pim Techamuanvivit\u003c/strong> started as \u003ca href=\"http://chezpim.com/\" target=\"_blank\">a food blogger\u003c/a>, but moved into developing her own recipes and in 2014 opened Kin Khao. Kin Khao's goal is to \"liberate her beloved Thai cuisine from the tyranny of peanut sauce,\" and they do just that with a small menu that's big on innovation and short on pad thai. Inside the Parc 55 Hotel, try the cocktails and then move on to the papaya salad, the spicy wild boar Laab Kua, or a house favorite, Khao Kan Jin (a kind of banana leaf-wrapped steamed pork blood sausage). Or try the $60 prix fixe menu to get all the highlights.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://kinkhao.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Kin Khao\u003c/a>\u003c/strong> (Will be featured on \u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/checkplease/\" target=\"_blank\">Check, Please! Bay Area\u003c/a> Season 12)\u003cbr>\n55 Cyril Magnin (entrance at the corner of Mason and Ellis) [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/ImzN4d\" target=\"_blank\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nSan Francisco, CA 94102\u003cbr>\nPh: (415) 8362-7456\u003cbr>\nHours: Lunch: Mon-Sun, 11:30am-2pm; Dinner: Sun-Thurs, 5:30pm-10pm; Fri, Sat, 5:30pm-11pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/kinkhaoSF\" target=\"_blank\">Kin Khao\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/KinKhao\" target=\"_blank\">@KinKhao\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nInstagram: \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/kinkhao/\" target=\"_blank\">@kinkhao\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice: $$\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_115754\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 640px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/14322687_1260013100695577_8223278424741203624_n.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/14322687_1260013100695577_8223278424741203624_n.jpg\" alt=\"A plate at Miss Ollie's\" width=\"640\" height=\"640\" class=\"size-full wp-image-115754\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/14322687_1260013100695577_8223278424741203624_n.jpg 640w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/14322687_1260013100695577_8223278424741203624_n-160x160.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/14322687_1260013100695577_8223278424741203624_n-240x240.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/14322687_1260013100695577_8223278424741203624_n-375x375.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/14322687_1260013100695577_8223278424741203624_n-520x520.jpg 520w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/14322687_1260013100695577_8223278424741203624_n-32x32.jpg 32w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/14322687_1260013100695577_8223278424741203624_n-50x50.jpg 50w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/14322687_1260013100695577_8223278424741203624_n-64x64.jpg 64w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/14322687_1260013100695577_8223278424741203624_n-96x96.jpg 96w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/14322687_1260013100695577_8223278424741203624_n-128x128.jpg 128w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/14322687_1260013100695577_8223278424741203624_n-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A plate at Miss Ollie's \u003ccite>(Courtesy of Miss Ollie's)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>Miss Ollie's\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Here, it's all about the fried chicken. Plates full of delicious fried chicken. And, also, the island-style pork, the cornmeal fritters with honey, the plantains with garlic oil, and the jerk shrimp. Basically, you will be very full by the time you're done with a meal at Miss Ollie's. Opened and run by \u003cstrong>Sarah Kirnon\u003c/strong>, who was previously the chef at Hibiscus, Miss Ollie's is named after her grandma and offers up her take on the Caribbean food of her childhood. For what you get, the prices are low. Maybe that's why everyone orders more than they can eat. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.realmissolliesoakland.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Miss Ollie's\u003c/a>\u003c/strong> (Will be featured on \u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/checkplease/\" target=\"_blank\">Check, Please! Bay Area\u003c/a> Season 12)\u003cbr>\n901 Washington St. [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/6opRDl\" target=\"_blank\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94607\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 285-6188\u003cbr>\nHours: Lunch: Tues-Fri, 11:30am-2pm; Sat, 12-3pm; Dinner: Tues-Thurs, 5:30pm-9:30pm; Fri, 5:30pm-10:30pm; Sat, 5:30pm-10pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/MissOllies/\" target=\"_blank\">Miss Ollie's\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice: $$ (dinner: $10-20)\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>SAN FRANCISCO\u003c/h2>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.frances-sf.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Frances\u003c/a>: Melissa Perello, chef & owner (The Castro)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.octavia-sf.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Octavia\u003c/a>: Melissa Perello, chef & owner (Pacific Heights)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.chefmelissaking.com/events/\" target=\"_blank\">Co+Lab\u003c/a>: Melissa King, chef (pop-up)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://bpatisserie.com/\" target=\"_blank\">b.patisserie\u003c/a>: Belinda Leong, head pastry chef & owner (Pacific Heights)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://frenchsoulfood.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Brenda’s French Soul Food\u003c/a>: Brenda Buenviaje, chef & co-owner, and Libby Truesdell, co-owner (Little Saigon)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.libbyjane.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Libby Jane\u003c/a>: Brenda Buenviaje, chef & co-owner, and Libby Truesdell, co-owner (Little Saigon)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://brendasmeatandthree.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Brenda’s Meat & Three\u003c/a>: Brenda Buenviaje, chef & co-owner, and Libby Truesdell, co-owner (Fillmore)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://statebirdsf.com/\" target=\"_blank\">State Bird Provisions\u003c/a>: Nicole Krasinski, chef proprietor (Western Addition)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://theprogress-sf.com/\" target=\"_blank\">the Progress\u003c/a>: Nicole Krasinski, chef proprietor (Western Addition)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.calarestaurant.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Cala\u003c/a>: Gabriela Cámara, chef (Hayes Valley) \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2015/09/22/chef-gabriela-camaras-cala-brings-coastal-mexican-food-to-san-francisco/\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Read BAB review\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.boulevardrestaurant.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Boulevard\u003c/a>: Nancy Oakes, executive chef & co-owner, Dana Younkin, chef, and Lisa Lu, pastry chef (The Embarcadero)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.prospectsf.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Prospect\u003c/a>: Pamela Mazzola, chef & partner (Downtown)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.a16pizza.com/\" target=\"_blank\">A16\u003c/a>: Shelley Lindgren, wine director (The Marina)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.foreigncinema.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Foreign Cinema\u003c/a>: Gayle Pirie, chef & co-owner (The Mission)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://daflora.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Da Flora\u003c/a>: Flora Gaspar, owner (North Beach) \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k67ErJFdZ3Q\" target=\"_blank\">Watch Check, Please! Bay Area review\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.jardiniere.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Jardiniere\u003c/a>: Traci Des Jardins, chef & owner (Hayes Valley) \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqMaj2erTtQ\" target=\"_blank\">Watch Check, Please! Bay Area review\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://auntieaprils.net/\" target=\"_blank\">Auntie April’s\u003c/a>: April Spears, chef & owner (Bayview) \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9obIsLo2Sj0\" target=\"_blank\">Watch Check, Please! Bay Area review\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://toscacafesf.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Tosca Cafe\u003c/a>: April Bloomfield, chef & owner (Jackson Square)\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>EAST BAY\u003c/h2>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.brownsugarkitchen.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Brown Sugar Kitchen\u003c/a>: Tanya Holland, executive chef & owner (Oakland) \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOUE6BeOsjQ\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Watch Check, Please! Bay Area review\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.chezpanisse.com/intro.php\" target=\"_blank\">Chez Panisse\u003c/a>: Alice Waters, executive chef & owner (Berkeley)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://salutemarinabay.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Salute e Vita Ristorante\u003c/a>: Menbu Akililu, owner (Richmond) \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9cM4_mDYGCQ\" target=\"_blank\">Watch Check, Please! Bay Area review\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/souksavanhrestaurant\" target=\"_blank\">Souk Savanh:\u003c/a> Nai O. Saelee, chef & owner (Oakland) \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxTpQGcBPrg\" target=\"_blank\">Watch Check, Please! Bay Area review\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.yelp.com/biz/guerilla-cafe-berkeley\" target=\"_blank\">Guerilla Café\u003c/a>: Andrea Ali, chef & co-owner, Kobu Konte, co-owner, and Rachel Konte, co-owner (Berkeley) \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjCJDQP1p-o\" target=\"_blank\">Watch Check, Please! Bay Area review\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://lannathailivermore.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Lanna Thai\u003c/a>: Prakin Chaipan-Gamble, executive chef & owner (Livermore) \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFZOxrG1UjM\" target=\"_blank\">Watch Check, Please! Bay Area review\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.cosechacafe.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Cosecha\u003c/a>: Dominica Rice Cisneros, chef & owner (Oakland) \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMzvLA1mLb0\" target=\"_blank\">Watch Check, Please! Bay Area review\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.oicbowlchinese.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Oi-C Bowl\u003c/a>: Linda Lam, owner (Walnut Creek) \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=010thqU70yU\" target=\"_blank\">Watch Check, Please! Bay Area review\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.thecookandherfarmer.com/\" target=\"_blank\">The Cook and Her Farmer\u003c/a>: Romney Steele, chef & co-owner (Oakland) \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mx0XLXBaVaI\" target=\"_blank\">Watch Check, Please! Bay Area review\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.souleyvegan.com/home.html\" target=\"_blank\">Souley Vegan\u003c/a>: Tamearra Dyson, chef & owner (Oakland) \u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://driplineoakland.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Drip Line\u003c/a>: Nora Dunning, executive chef & partner (Oakland) \u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2017/03/01/drip-line-brings-soulful-singapore-inspired-food-to-west-oakland/\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Read BAB review\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.nyumbai.com/#new-page-1\" target=\"_blank\">Nyum Bai\u003c/a>: Nite Yun, chef & owner (Emeryville) \u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2017/02/10/noodle-soups-share-cambodian-culture-at-nyum-bai/\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Read BAB review\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>SOUTH BAY\u003c/h2>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.pastamoon.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Pasta Moon\u003c/a>: Kim Levin, chef & owner (Half Moon Bay) \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBGOeh7RHlg\" target=\"_blank\">Watch Check, Please! Bay Area review\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.cooleatz.com/flea-st-cafe\" target=\"_blank\">Flea Street Café\u003c/a>: Jesse Ziff Cool, chef & owner (Menlo Park) \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZs1UvICNQQ\" target=\"_blank\">Watch Check, Please! Bay Area review\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.lilliemaeshouse.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Lillie Mae’s House of Soul Food\u003c/a>: Rhonda Manning, chef & owner (Santa Clara) \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dNPpGAnQWk\" target=\"_blank\">Watch Check, Please! Bay Area review\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.yelp.com/biz/to-bang-santa-clara\" target=\"_blank\">To Bang Korean BBQ\u003c/a>: Ji Yeon Kim, owner (Santa Clara) \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Av8QKQQjvA\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Watch Check, Please! Bay Area review\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://tamarinerestaurant.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Tamarine Restaurant and Gallery\u003c/a>: Tanya Hyunh Hartley, co-owner, and Tammy Hyunh, executive chef & co-owner (Palo Alto) \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwN5KBEThKw\" target=\"_blank\">Watch Check, Please! Bay Area review\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>NORTH BAY\u003c/h2>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://mustardsgrill.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Mustards Grill\u003c/a>: Cindy Pawclyn, owner & executive chef (Napa) \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4dx4oQIFb4\" target=\"_blank\">Watch Check, Please! Bay Area review\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.huaracheloco.com/\" target=\"_blank\">El Huarache Loco\u003c/a>: Veronica Salazar, chef & owner (Larkspur & San Francisco) \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdSUAA_tZuw\" target=\"_blank\">Watch Check, Please! Bay Area review\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.copitarestaurant.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Copita Tequileria y Comida\u003c/a>: Joanne Weir, owner (Sausalito) \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fIfcqxUAvbY\" target=\"_blank\">Watch Check, Please! Bay Area review\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://lodgeattiburon.com/amenities/tiburon-tavern/\" target=\"_blank\">Tiburon Tavern\u003c/a>: Mo L’Esperance, chef (Tiburon)\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003cstrong>Clarification in Kin Khao segment:\u003c/strong> The original phrasing about ownership was unclear. Pim Techamuanvivit is the owner of Kin Khao. Michael Gaines was the chef de cuisine when the restaurant opened in 2014 but left the position in 2015.\u003c/em> \u003c/p>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>Each year, \u003ca href=\"http://www.nwhp.org/womens-history-month/2017-honoree-nominations/\" target=\"_blank\">the National Women's History Project\u003c/a> declares a theme for women's history month in March. This year, the theme is \"Honoring Trailblazing Women in Labor and Business.\" \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It's been a busy time for women lately, with the record-setting women's marches around the world last month, and calls for \u003ca href=\"https://www.womenstrikeus.org/\" target=\"_blank\">a Day Without Women general strike\u003c/a> today on International Women's Day.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In the food world, women have long had an impact on shaping what we eat and how we eat: from chefs to food advocates to restauranteurs. And nowhere has that been more true than in the Bay Area. Organizations like \u003ca href=\"https://womenchefs.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Women Chefs & Restauranteurs\u003c/a> and the \u003ca href=\"https://www.jamesbeard.org/womens-entrepreneurial-leadership-program\" target=\"_blank\">James Beard Foundation's Women Entrepreneurial Leadership Program\u003c/a> have been working to give more women resources to start their own restaurants and companies.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A number of local women chefs were acknowledged on \u003ca href=\"http://sf.eater.com/2017/2/15/14624108/james-beard-awards-semifinalists-san-francisco-bay-area-2017\" target=\"_blank\">this year's James Beard Award semifinalist list\u003c/a> (and some of them are listed below as well). And let's pay our respects to culinary icons who have passed away, like \u003ca href=\"http://zunicafe.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Zuni Cafe's\u003c/a> \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2013/12/03/in-memoriam-judy-rodgers-of-zuni-cafe/\" target=\"_blank\">Judy Rogers\u003c/a> and Bette Kroening of \u003ca href=\"https://www.yelp.com/biz/bettes-oceanview-diner-berkeley\" target=\"_blank\">Bette's Oceanview Diner\u003c/a>. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Watch the Check, Please! Bay Area episode featuring Bette's:\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutube'>\n \u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutubeInside'>\n \u003ciframe\n loading='lazy'\n class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__youtubePlayer'\n type='text/html'\n src='//www.youtube.com/embed/I2rvNC1kpAQ'\n title='//www.youtube.com/embed/I2rvNC1kpAQ'\n allowfullscreen='true'\n style='border:0;'>\u003c/iframe>\n \u003c/span>\n \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>To celebrate all that women do and the impact they have on our food, why not go out and eat at their restaurants. Here are some of our favorite female-owned or -run local spots, with a longer list below. This is certainly not every restaurant owned or managed by a woman, so please share your favorites in the comments if we missed them. \u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Atelier Crenn\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Dominique Crenn\u003c/strong> became one of the highest rated female chefs in the U.S. in 2013 when her Atelier Crenn got two Michelin stars. Since then, she won a James Beard award and was named \"the World's Best Female Chef.\" It's all happened fairly quickly, which means it can be hard to come by reservations for the $315 multi-course tasting menu at her experimental, high-concept local, sustainable restaurant. (That's also why the restaurant will be moving to a ticketing system.) She's also opened \u003ca href=\"http://www.petitcrenn.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Petit Crenn\u003c/a>, focused on French cooking and her childhood.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Watch the Check, Please! Bay Area episode:\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutube'>\n \u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutubeInside'>\n \u003ciframe\n loading='lazy'\n class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__youtubePlayer'\n type='text/html'\n src='//www.youtube.com/embed/Y3q2cLxQVWI'\n title='//www.youtube.com/embed/Y3q2cLxQVWI'\n allowfullscreen='true'\n style='border:0;'>\u003c/iframe>\n \u003c/span>\n \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.ateliercrenn.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Atelier Crenn\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n3127 Fillmore St. [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/8HNeV6\" target=\"_blank\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nSan Francisco, CA\u003cbr>\nPh: (415) 440-0460\u003cbr>\nHours: Tues-Thurs, 5:30am-8:30pm; Fri, Sat, 5pm-9pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/ateliercrenn/\" target=\"_blank\">Atelier Crenn\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/ateliercrenn?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\">@AtelierCrenn\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nInstagram: \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/dominiquecrenn/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\">@dominquecrenn\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $$$$\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_115730\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 864px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/64323_304628186269645_104264691_n.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-115730\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/64323_304628186269645_104264691_n.jpg\" alt=\"El Molino Central\" width=\"864\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/64323_304628186269645_104264691_n.jpg 864w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/64323_304628186269645_104264691_n-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/64323_304628186269645_104264691_n-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/64323_304628186269645_104264691_n-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/64323_304628186269645_104264691_n-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/64323_304628186269645_104264691_n-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/64323_304628186269645_104264691_n-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 864px) 100vw, 864px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">El Molino Central \u003ccite>(Courtesy of El Molino Central)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>El Molino Central\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Out of a casual taco spot at Boyes Hot Springs, chef \u003cstrong>Karen Taylor Waikiki\u003c/strong> serves up some of the surprisingly best Mexican food in Northern California. A molino is a kind of Mexican mill, where the community grounds its corn into masa. And here the masa is ground fresh. Try the tamales, made with local and seasonal ingredients, or the Oaxacan chicken mole -- and, of course, the tacos, especially the fish ones. It's not a fancy spot, but it is delicious. That's why Taylor Waikiki was nominated for a James Beard award. Chef Taylor Waikiki also sells her foods at a Primavera booth at the Saturday Ferry Plaza Farmers’ Market.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.elmolinocentral.com/\" target=\"_blank\">El Molino Central\u003c/a>\u003c/strong> (Will be featured on \u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/checkplease/\" target=\"_blank\">Check, Please! Bay Area\u003c/a> Season 12)\u003cbr>\n11 Central Ave. [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/8VKy0V\" target=\"_blank\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nSonoma, CA 95476\u003cbr>\nPh: (707) 939-1010\u003cbr>\nHours: 9am-9pm, daily\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/elmolinocentral/\" target=\"_blank\">El Molino Central\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nInstagram: \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/elmolinocentral/\" target=\"_blank\">@elmolinocentral\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Juhu Beach Club\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp> [\u003cstrong>CLOSED\u003c/strong> - check out Preeti Mistry's new spot, \u003ca href=\"https://www.navikitchen.com/\">Navi Kitchen\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nWhen \u003cstrong>Preeti Mistry\u003c/strong> opened Juhu Beach Club in 2013, it was the natural conclusion of what started as dinners she made for friends. After training at Le Cordon Bleu, Mistry went on to start her own pop-up restaurant of high-quality Indian food. She makes her dough by hand and her unique, quirky Indian street food, like lamb kofta and tamarind coconut curry, garnered the attention of fans. Mistry's worked as the executive chef at Google and was on Bravo's \"Top Chef.\" She also has been nominated for a well-deserved James Beard award.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_115733\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 720px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/13043702_1346255765390521_3689845172324670047_n.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-115733\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/13043702_1346255765390521_3689845172324670047_n.jpg\" alt=\"Mistry at work.\" width=\"720\" height=\"960\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/13043702_1346255765390521_3689845172324670047_n.jpg 720w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/13043702_1346255765390521_3689845172324670047_n-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/13043702_1346255765390521_3689845172324670047_n-240x320.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/13043702_1346255765390521_3689845172324670047_n-375x500.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/13043702_1346255765390521_3689845172324670047_n-520x693.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mistry at work. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of Juhu Beach Club)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.juhubeachclub.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Juhu Beach Club\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n5179 Telegraph Ave. [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/sovHDO\" target=\"_blank\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94609\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 652-7350\u003cbr>\nHours: Brunch: Sat, Sun, 11am-2pm; Dinner: Tues-Sat, 5:30pm-9:30pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/JuhuBeachClub\" target=\"_blank\">Juhu Beach Club\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/juhubeachclub\" target=\"_blank\">@juhubeachclub\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nInstagram: \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/juhubeachclub/\" target=\"_blank\">@juhubeachclub\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $$ (dinner: $20-30)\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_115753\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/wings-2.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-115753\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/wings-2.jpg\" alt=\"Kin Khao’s Pretty Hot Wings are glazed with a sriracha and tamarind sauce. \" width=\"1000\" height=\"664\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/wings-2.jpg 1000w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/wings-2-160x106.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/wings-2-800x531.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/wings-2-768x510.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/wings-2-960x637.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/wings-2-240x159.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/wings-2-375x249.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/wings-2-520x345.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kin Khao’s Pretty Hot Wings are glazed with a sriracha and tamarind sauce. \u003ccite>(Kate Williams)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>Khin Khao\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Pim Techamuanvivit\u003c/strong> started as \u003ca href=\"http://chezpim.com/\" target=\"_blank\">a food blogger\u003c/a>, but moved into developing her own recipes and in 2014 opened Kin Khao. Kin Khao's goal is to \"liberate her beloved Thai cuisine from the tyranny of peanut sauce,\" and they do just that with a small menu that's big on innovation and short on pad thai. Inside the Parc 55 Hotel, try the cocktails and then move on to the papaya salad, the spicy wild boar Laab Kua, or a house favorite, Khao Kan Jin (a kind of banana leaf-wrapped steamed pork blood sausage). Or try the $60 prix fixe menu to get all the highlights.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://kinkhao.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Kin Khao\u003c/a>\u003c/strong> (Will be featured on \u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/checkplease/\" target=\"_blank\">Check, Please! Bay Area\u003c/a> Season 12)\u003cbr>\n55 Cyril Magnin (entrance at the corner of Mason and Ellis) [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/ImzN4d\" target=\"_blank\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nSan Francisco, CA 94102\u003cbr>\nPh: (415) 8362-7456\u003cbr>\nHours: Lunch: Mon-Sun, 11:30am-2pm; Dinner: Sun-Thurs, 5:30pm-10pm; Fri, Sat, 5:30pm-11pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/kinkhaoSF\" target=\"_blank\">Kin Khao\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/KinKhao\" target=\"_blank\">@KinKhao\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nInstagram: \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/kinkhao/\" target=\"_blank\">@kinkhao\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice: $$\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_115754\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 640px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/14322687_1260013100695577_8223278424741203624_n.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/14322687_1260013100695577_8223278424741203624_n.jpg\" alt=\"A plate at Miss Ollie's\" width=\"640\" height=\"640\" class=\"size-full wp-image-115754\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/14322687_1260013100695577_8223278424741203624_n.jpg 640w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/14322687_1260013100695577_8223278424741203624_n-160x160.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/14322687_1260013100695577_8223278424741203624_n-240x240.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/14322687_1260013100695577_8223278424741203624_n-375x375.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/14322687_1260013100695577_8223278424741203624_n-520x520.jpg 520w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/14322687_1260013100695577_8223278424741203624_n-32x32.jpg 32w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/14322687_1260013100695577_8223278424741203624_n-50x50.jpg 50w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/14322687_1260013100695577_8223278424741203624_n-64x64.jpg 64w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/14322687_1260013100695577_8223278424741203624_n-96x96.jpg 96w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/14322687_1260013100695577_8223278424741203624_n-128x128.jpg 128w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/14322687_1260013100695577_8223278424741203624_n-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A plate at Miss Ollie's \u003ccite>(Courtesy of Miss Ollie's)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>Miss Ollie's\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Here, it's all about the fried chicken. Plates full of delicious fried chicken. And, also, the island-style pork, the cornmeal fritters with honey, the plantains with garlic oil, and the jerk shrimp. Basically, you will be very full by the time you're done with a meal at Miss Ollie's. Opened and run by \u003cstrong>Sarah Kirnon\u003c/strong>, who was previously the chef at Hibiscus, Miss Ollie's is named after her grandma and offers up her take on the Caribbean food of her childhood. For what you get, the prices are low. Maybe that's why everyone orders more than they can eat. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.realmissolliesoakland.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Miss Ollie's\u003c/a>\u003c/strong> (Will be featured on \u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/checkplease/\" target=\"_blank\">Check, Please! Bay Area\u003c/a> Season 12)\u003cbr>\n901 Washington St. [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/6opRDl\" target=\"_blank\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94607\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 285-6188\u003cbr>\nHours: Lunch: Tues-Fri, 11:30am-2pm; Sat, 12-3pm; Dinner: Tues-Thurs, 5:30pm-9:30pm; Fri, 5:30pm-10:30pm; Sat, 5:30pm-10pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/MissOllies/\" target=\"_blank\">Miss Ollie's\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice: $$ (dinner: $10-20)\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>SAN FRANCISCO\u003c/h2>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.frances-sf.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Frances\u003c/a>: Melissa Perello, chef & owner (The Castro)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.octavia-sf.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Octavia\u003c/a>: Melissa Perello, chef & owner (Pacific Heights)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.chefmelissaking.com/events/\" target=\"_blank\">Co+Lab\u003c/a>: Melissa King, chef (pop-up)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://bpatisserie.com/\" target=\"_blank\">b.patisserie\u003c/a>: Belinda Leong, head pastry chef & owner (Pacific Heights)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://frenchsoulfood.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Brenda’s French Soul Food\u003c/a>: Brenda Buenviaje, chef & co-owner, and Libby Truesdell, co-owner (Little Saigon)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.libbyjane.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Libby Jane\u003c/a>: Brenda Buenviaje, chef & co-owner, and Libby Truesdell, co-owner (Little Saigon)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://brendasmeatandthree.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Brenda’s Meat & Three\u003c/a>: Brenda Buenviaje, chef & co-owner, and Libby Truesdell, co-owner (Fillmore)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://statebirdsf.com/\" target=\"_blank\">State Bird Provisions\u003c/a>: Nicole Krasinski, chef proprietor (Western Addition)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://theprogress-sf.com/\" target=\"_blank\">the Progress\u003c/a>: Nicole Krasinski, chef proprietor (Western Addition)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.calarestaurant.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Cala\u003c/a>: Gabriela Cámara, chef (Hayes Valley) \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2015/09/22/chef-gabriela-camaras-cala-brings-coastal-mexican-food-to-san-francisco/\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Read BAB review\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.boulevardrestaurant.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Boulevard\u003c/a>: Nancy Oakes, executive chef & co-owner, Dana Younkin, chef, and Lisa Lu, pastry chef (The Embarcadero)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.prospectsf.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Prospect\u003c/a>: Pamela Mazzola, chef & partner (Downtown)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.a16pizza.com/\" target=\"_blank\">A16\u003c/a>: Shelley Lindgren, wine director (The Marina)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.foreigncinema.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Foreign Cinema\u003c/a>: Gayle Pirie, chef & co-owner (The Mission)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://daflora.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Da Flora\u003c/a>: Flora Gaspar, owner (North Beach) \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k67ErJFdZ3Q\" target=\"_blank\">Watch Check, Please! Bay Area review\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.jardiniere.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Jardiniere\u003c/a>: Traci Des Jardins, chef & owner (Hayes Valley) \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqMaj2erTtQ\" target=\"_blank\">Watch Check, Please! Bay Area review\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://auntieaprils.net/\" target=\"_blank\">Auntie April’s\u003c/a>: April Spears, chef & owner (Bayview) \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9obIsLo2Sj0\" target=\"_blank\">Watch Check, Please! Bay Area review\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://toscacafesf.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Tosca Cafe\u003c/a>: April Bloomfield, chef & owner (Jackson Square)\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>EAST BAY\u003c/h2>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.brownsugarkitchen.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Brown Sugar Kitchen\u003c/a>: Tanya Holland, executive chef & owner (Oakland) \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOUE6BeOsjQ\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Watch Check, Please! Bay Area review\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.chezpanisse.com/intro.php\" target=\"_blank\">Chez Panisse\u003c/a>: Alice Waters, executive chef & owner (Berkeley)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://salutemarinabay.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Salute e Vita Ristorante\u003c/a>: Menbu Akililu, owner (Richmond) \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9cM4_mDYGCQ\" target=\"_blank\">Watch Check, Please! Bay Area review\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/souksavanhrestaurant\" target=\"_blank\">Souk Savanh:\u003c/a> Nai O. Saelee, chef & owner (Oakland) \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxTpQGcBPrg\" target=\"_blank\">Watch Check, Please! Bay Area review\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.yelp.com/biz/guerilla-cafe-berkeley\" target=\"_blank\">Guerilla Café\u003c/a>: Andrea Ali, chef & co-owner, Kobu Konte, co-owner, and Rachel Konte, co-owner (Berkeley) \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjCJDQP1p-o\" target=\"_blank\">Watch Check, Please! Bay Area review\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://lannathailivermore.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Lanna Thai\u003c/a>: Prakin Chaipan-Gamble, executive chef & owner (Livermore) \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFZOxrG1UjM\" target=\"_blank\">Watch Check, Please! Bay Area review\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.cosechacafe.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Cosecha\u003c/a>: Dominica Rice Cisneros, chef & owner (Oakland) \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMzvLA1mLb0\" target=\"_blank\">Watch Check, Please! Bay Area review\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.oicbowlchinese.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Oi-C Bowl\u003c/a>: Linda Lam, owner (Walnut Creek) \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=010thqU70yU\" target=\"_blank\">Watch Check, Please! Bay Area review\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.thecookandherfarmer.com/\" target=\"_blank\">The Cook and Her Farmer\u003c/a>: Romney Steele, chef & co-owner (Oakland) \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mx0XLXBaVaI\" target=\"_blank\">Watch Check, Please! Bay Area review\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.souleyvegan.com/home.html\" target=\"_blank\">Souley Vegan\u003c/a>: Tamearra Dyson, chef & owner (Oakland) \u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://driplineoakland.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Drip Line\u003c/a>: Nora Dunning, executive chef & partner (Oakland) \u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2017/03/01/drip-line-brings-soulful-singapore-inspired-food-to-west-oakland/\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Read BAB review\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.nyumbai.com/#new-page-1\" target=\"_blank\">Nyum Bai\u003c/a>: Nite Yun, chef & owner (Emeryville) \u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2017/02/10/noodle-soups-share-cambodian-culture-at-nyum-bai/\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Read BAB review\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>SOUTH BAY\u003c/h2>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.pastamoon.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Pasta Moon\u003c/a>: Kim Levin, chef & owner (Half Moon Bay) \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBGOeh7RHlg\" target=\"_blank\">Watch Check, Please! Bay Area review\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.cooleatz.com/flea-st-cafe\" target=\"_blank\">Flea Street Café\u003c/a>: Jesse Ziff Cool, chef & owner (Menlo Park) \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZs1UvICNQQ\" target=\"_blank\">Watch Check, Please! Bay Area review\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.lilliemaeshouse.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Lillie Mae’s House of Soul Food\u003c/a>: Rhonda Manning, chef & owner (Santa Clara) \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dNPpGAnQWk\" target=\"_blank\">Watch Check, Please! Bay Area review\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.yelp.com/biz/to-bang-santa-clara\" target=\"_blank\">To Bang Korean BBQ\u003c/a>: Ji Yeon Kim, owner (Santa Clara) \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Av8QKQQjvA\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Watch Check, Please! Bay Area review\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://tamarinerestaurant.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Tamarine Restaurant and Gallery\u003c/a>: Tanya Hyunh Hartley, co-owner, and Tammy Hyunh, executive chef & co-owner (Palo Alto) \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwN5KBEThKw\" target=\"_blank\">Watch Check, Please! Bay Area review\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>NORTH BAY\u003c/h2>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://mustardsgrill.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Mustards Grill\u003c/a>: Cindy Pawclyn, owner & executive chef (Napa) \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4dx4oQIFb4\" target=\"_blank\">Watch Check, Please! 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"disqusTitle": "To the Restaurant's Immigrant Workers, Ba-Bite in Oakland Feels Like Home",
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"content": "\u003cp>They’ve won accolades for their silken hummus and rainbow of organic salads, but for the owners of Oakland’s \u003ca href=\"http://www.BaBiteOakland.com\">Ba-Bite\u003c/a>, the most precious thing the almost two-year old restaurant can display right now may be the \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/table4everyone/\">Sanctuary Restaurant\u003c/a> poster on their front door. (While \u003ca href=\"http://sanctuaryrestaurants.org/\">“Sanctuary Restaurant”\u003c/a> is not a legal designation, its slogan, \"a place at the table for everyone\" signifies a growing movement for inclusion, diversity and dignity).\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_115634\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-115634\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/2-salad-and-hummus1920.jpg\" alt=\"One of Ba-Bite's colorful salads: red cabbage with mung bean sprouts, dried figs, arugula and feta and the creamiest hummus.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/2-salad-and-hummus1920.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/2-salad-and-hummus1920-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/2-salad-and-hummus1920-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/2-salad-and-hummus1920-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/2-salad-and-hummus1920-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/2-salad-and-hummus1920-1180x1573.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/2-salad-and-hummus1920-960x1280.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/2-salad-and-hummus1920-240x320.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/2-salad-and-hummus1920-375x500.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/2-salad-and-hummus1920-520x693.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">One of Ba-Bite's colorful salads: red cabbage with mung bean sprouts, dried figs, arugula and feta and the creamiest hummus. \u003ccite>(Anna Mindess)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Ba-Bite is Hebrew for “at home.” Even though most of Mica Talmor and Robert Gott’s employees don’t speak Hebrew, (besides English, they speak Spanish, Maya, and Arabic) they completely understand the concept. The majority of them -- like most food service workers in the Bay Area -- are immigrants. After walking across deserts at night, being shortchanged or abused in other restaurants where they could not complain, working at Ba-Bite feels like they have found a family.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Russell Chable manages the kitchen at Ba-Bite and is responsible for set up, prepping, and cooking. He grew up in a tiny town in Mexico’s Yucatan. When he was 18, he set off alone on a journey to a new land. The oldest of 5 brothers, he was determined to make enough money to send to his parents so they could build a proper house of concrete, instead of the rickety wooden structure where they all lived. He accomplished that goal after three years working double shifts in Thai, American and Louisiana restaurants. He started as a dishwasher and worked his way up to his lead position in Ba-Bite.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_115635\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-115635\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/3-Russell1920.jpg\" alt=\"Russell cooks at Ba-Bite, which he says feels like a family.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1528\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/3-Russell1920.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/3-Russell1920-160x127.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/3-Russell1920-800x637.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/3-Russell1920-768x611.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/3-Russell1920-1020x812.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/3-Russell1920-1180x939.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/3-Russell1920-960x764.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/3-Russell1920-240x191.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/3-Russell1920-375x298.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/3-Russell1920-520x414.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Russell cooks at Ba-Bite, which he says feels like a family. \u003ccite>(Anna Mindess)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>After eight years away from home, Russell missed his mom. Sure, he would talk to her on the phone every week, but he wanted to see her face. So this determined young man decided to build his parents a cell tower so that he could FaceTime with his mom. Six months ago, he made contact with a man back in Mexico who outlined what would be needed: laptops, cables and a cell tower. Russell had his uncle check out the man and then sent money. Now he uses FaceTime to talk to his mom every week, and his parents have a small business renting out computer and internet time.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But given the recent actions of the new administration, Russell is scared and worried. He doesn’t feel welcome anymore. “When I walk on the street, I never know who is watching.” He has been working for Talmor and Gott for three years and feels like he has found another family at Ba-Bite. “Everyone cares about each other. The owners talk nicely to us. That is a different experience from the other places I worked. I feel so lucky. My message to other immigrants is ‘If you get the opportunity to come here, use it well.’”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_115636\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-115636\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/4-Ba-Bite-spread-of-salads1920.jpg\" alt=\"A generous spread at Ba-Bite, including butternut squash and quinoa salad with cranberries and pumpkin seeds; Salad Shirazi (cucumbers, tomatoes, parsley and mint), Red Cabbage salad, Baba Ganoush, Lamb Kefta and Chicken Shishlik.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1406\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/4-Ba-Bite-spread-of-salads1920.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/4-Ba-Bite-spread-of-salads1920-160x117.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/4-Ba-Bite-spread-of-salads1920-800x586.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/4-Ba-Bite-spread-of-salads1920-768x562.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/4-Ba-Bite-spread-of-salads1920-1020x747.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/4-Ba-Bite-spread-of-salads1920-1180x864.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/4-Ba-Bite-spread-of-salads1920-960x703.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/4-Ba-Bite-spread-of-salads1920-240x176.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/4-Ba-Bite-spread-of-salads1920-375x275.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/4-Ba-Bite-spread-of-salads1920-520x381.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A generous spread at Ba-Bite, including butternut squash and quinoa salad with cranberries and pumpkin seeds; Salad Shirazi (cucumbers, tomatoes, parsley and mint), Red Cabbage salad, Baba Ganoush, Lamb Kefta and Chicken Shishlik. \u003ccite>(Anna Mindess)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Co-owner Mica Talmor was born in Israel and has tried to create a family feeling among her workers. “The day after the election was hard for all of us,” she says. “The workers were frightened. They have hard lives. We want to give them a place to work that’s nice, clean, happy and safe.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"What do I tell my 90-year old Holocaust survivor grandmother who lives in Israel about what's going on in this country with the current wave of hate crimes, threats and attacks against Jewish institutions? We have collective memory. Closing the door on refugees reminds me of family members who were detained as they left Europe for Israel after World War ll. Their boats were stopped in Cypress and they were put in refugee camps.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_115637\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-115637\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/5-stuffed-falafel1920.jpg\" alt=\"Sheep's milk feta provides creamy center to Ba-bite's stuffed falafel.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/5-stuffed-falafel1920.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/5-stuffed-falafel1920-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/5-stuffed-falafel1920-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/5-stuffed-falafel1920-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/5-stuffed-falafel1920-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/5-stuffed-falafel1920-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/5-stuffed-falafel1920-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/5-stuffed-falafel1920-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/5-stuffed-falafel1920-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/5-stuffed-falafel1920-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sheep's milk feta provides creamy center to Ba-bite's stuffed falafel. \u003ccite>(Anna Mindess)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Fatima Abudamos is from Jordan and works as cashier. She also holds the distinction as Ba-Bite's best falafel shaper. As she stuffs the green balls with sheep’s milk feta, she says, “This is an amazing place, just like a family. I’ve worked here almost two years. Mica is not like a boss, she’s more like a friend. She doesn’t scream if you make a mistake; she explains things. I feel safe here; it’s my second family.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_115638\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-115638\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/6-Mica-and-Fatima1920.jpg\" alt=\"Fatima appreciates her caring employers at Ba-Bite.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/6-Mica-and-Fatima1920.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/6-Mica-and-Fatima1920-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/6-Mica-and-Fatima1920-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/6-Mica-and-Fatima1920-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/6-Mica-and-Fatima1920-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/6-Mica-and-Fatima1920-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/6-Mica-and-Fatima1920-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/6-Mica-and-Fatima1920-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/6-Mica-and-Fatima1920-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/6-Mica-and-Fatima1920-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fatima appreciates her caring employers at Ba-Bite. \u003ccite>(Anna Mindess)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Ironically, Fatima previously worked in another Middle Eastern Restaurant, but one owned by her uncle, where she did not feel appreciated. “Here, they thank me. They are nice and respectful. And,” she adds, “I love the food here; it’s organic and delicious.” Fatima’s father had lived in America previously and described it to his family before they moved here five years ago. “He told us it’s very clean. He explained about the lifestyle. You have to learn to smile at people and not stare at anyone too long. He also taught us that all people are human: white, black, Jewish.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_115639\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-115639\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/7-Qudsiah1920.jpg\" alt=\"Quidsiah, an homage to this East Jerusalem (i.e. Palestinian) specialty with split, peeled, braised fava beans atop garlicky hummus.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/7-Qudsiah1920.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/7-Qudsiah1920-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/7-Qudsiah1920-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/7-Qudsiah1920-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/7-Qudsiah1920-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/7-Qudsiah1920-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/7-Qudsiah1920-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/7-Qudsiah1920-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/7-Qudsiah1920-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/7-Qudsiah1920-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Quidsiah, an homage to this East Jerusalem (i.e. Palestinian) specialty with split, peeled, braised fava beans atop garlicky hummus. \u003ccite>(Anna Mindess)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Gott points to the sign that states, “\u003ca href=\"https://jewishvoiceforpeace.org/network-against-islamophobia/\">We stand with Our Muslim, Arab and Immigrant Neighbors.\u003c/a>” We have gotten more pushback on this one than the Sanctuary sign. But the majority of customers have been extremely supportive. Some even apologized to one of our employees who wore a hijab, for the actions of the new administration. They hugged her, saying, ‘that doesn't represent us’\".\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>His wife adds, “You only hate someone you’ve never met. The first time I met a Palestinian was here. My husband’s family was from Oregon. Then they moved to Idaho. I was the first Jew they had ever met.” Commenting on the tense developments that seem to be getting worse every day, she says, \"If I wanted to live in a hateful society where half the people are treated unequally, I could have stayed in Israel.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Talmor and Gott are no strangers to the food service business. A baker and a pastry chef who met in culinary school in 1998, they have operated Savoy Events, a high-end catering company for more than a dozen years.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Not one to mince words, Talmor states, “It’s actually hard to hire Americans, because they generally don’t work as fast and they daydream. Probably they were coddled by their helicopter parents, ‘Oh, good job. You tied your shoes.’ The immigrants, who often grew up in large families, took on responsibilities from an early age, helping their families with laundry, cooking, taking care of younger siblings, all before they were 14. They had the personality, the drive and physical ability to walk across the desert for a better future. They have come here for the American Dream, to make a better life. And now they are excellent workers.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We pay all of our workers well,” says Gott. “Partly because we know how expensive it is to live here. My experience is that more often than not, immigrants are working multiple jobs or longer hours, and forgo taking time off at all costs, as they want to or need to make money. On the other side of the coin, most American workers I have hired over the years are much more willing to miss work for personal reasons. It could be that they don't need the money, that they have busier personal lives or that they are not as invested in the businesses that they work for.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I understand why some people don’t want open borders,” Talmor says. “I can relate. I am a supporter of immigration reform and I think that if it wasn’t such a polarizing issue easily manipulated by our politicians, we could have a reasonable system that addresses our labor needs and the lives and dignity of immigrant workers. Like for example, in Canada.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_115640\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1752px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-115640\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/8-Kasandra.jpg\" alt=\"Kasandra, who says Ba-Bite feels like her family is studying to be a nurse.\" width=\"1752\" height=\"1985\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/8-Kasandra.jpg 1752w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/8-Kasandra-160x181.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/8-Kasandra-800x906.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/8-Kasandra-768x870.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/8-Kasandra-1020x1156.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/8-Kasandra-1180x1337.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/8-Kasandra-960x1088.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/8-Kasandra-240x272.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/8-Kasandra-375x425.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/8-Kasandra-520x589.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1752px) 100vw, 1752px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kasandra, who says Ba-Bite feels like her family is studying to be a nurse. \u003ccite>(Anna Mindess)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Kasandra Molina is 23 years old and has worked at Ba-Bite almost two years. She is a food runner and cleans up tables. She came from Guadalajara, Mexico with her mother, aunt and cousins when she was 7 years old. She remembers walking in the cold, sleeping in a hotel with a bunch of strangers, waiting for the “coyote” to tell them it’s time. They were picked up by immigration authorities twice, put in chilly cells without any blankets. When they finally made it, her father was waiting in a car. They came to Oakland. She started in a bilingual school in 4th grade. “But then we had to move and the next school was only in English,\" she says. \"The teacher was mean and always mad at me. She didn’t speak any Spanish, but the other students helped me and eventually I learned.“\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“When I heard about the Dream Act, we went to meetings to find out about it and met with a lawyer. I had to show proof that I was here for 5 years, so we showed diplomas from school and medical records. Finally, about three years ago, I got my Social Security number and a work permit.” Kasandra is now going to college to become an RN. “I always liked medicine,” she says. “I’ve seen many babies born. It’s so amazing. And I always translate for my family in the ER.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“The new president scares me. [Although the \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deferred_Action_for_Childhood_Arrivals\" target=\"_blank\">DACA program\u003c/a> is safe right now] I’m worried. Seems like he can do whatever he wants. He changes his mind from one day to another. He has our number, and our address. I spent most of my childhood here. If we have to go back to Mexico, there’s nothing there, no house to live in,\" she says. “Mica and Robert understand. This space here doesn’t feel like a workplace, it feels like home. We all get along. They care about our opinions and feelings. They don’t treat us just as employees; it’s more like a family.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_115641\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1177px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-115641\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/9-sign-close-up.jpg\" alt=\"Sign of a growing nation-wide movement.\" width=\"1177\" height=\"1177\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/9-sign-close-up.jpg 1177w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/9-sign-close-up-160x160.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/9-sign-close-up-800x800.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/9-sign-close-up-768x768.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/9-sign-close-up-1020x1020.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/9-sign-close-up-960x960.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/9-sign-close-up-240x240.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/9-sign-close-up-375x375.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/9-sign-close-up-520x520.jpg 520w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/9-sign-close-up-32x32.jpg 32w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/9-sign-close-up-50x50.jpg 50w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/9-sign-close-up-64x64.jpg 64w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/9-sign-close-up-96x96.jpg 96w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/9-sign-close-up-128x128.jpg 128w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/9-sign-close-up-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1177px) 100vw, 1177px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sign of a growing nation-wide movement. \u003ccite>(Anna Mindess)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“This restaurant is my home and my family,” says Gott. “It just happens that most of my family are immigrants. We want to be a safe place and that’s why we joined Sanctuary Restaurants.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Gott also helped out a longtime employee from El Salvador whose injury from stepping on a landmine never healed properly. “We gave him time off from work and money so that he could finally have the surgery he needed,” he says. “We wanted him to be here.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“What will we do if ICE comes?” Talmor asks herself. ”We are one. If they come for one, they come for all. If you let one group be persecuted, it’s just a matter of time until they come for us all. It’s an erosion of values when the values are what we stand for. We will close the restaurant on May 1 so we can all go to the Day without Immigrants Demonstration in San Francisco together.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.BaBiteOakland.com\">\u003cstrong>Ba-Bite\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n3905 Piedmont Ave. [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/C0KJF3\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94611\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 250-9526\u003cbr>\nHours: Sun-Thu 11am-8pm, Fri-Sat 11am-8:30pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/babitepiedmont/\">Ba-Bite Piedmont\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/BaBiteOakland\" target=\"_blank\">@BaBiteOakland\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>They’ve won accolades for their silken hummus and rainbow of organic salads, but for the owners of Oakland’s \u003ca href=\"http://www.BaBiteOakland.com\">Ba-Bite\u003c/a>, the most precious thing the almost two-year old restaurant can display right now may be the \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/table4everyone/\">Sanctuary Restaurant\u003c/a> poster on their front door. (While \u003ca href=\"http://sanctuaryrestaurants.org/\">“Sanctuary Restaurant”\u003c/a> is not a legal designation, its slogan, \"a place at the table for everyone\" signifies a growing movement for inclusion, diversity and dignity).\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_115634\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-115634\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/2-salad-and-hummus1920.jpg\" alt=\"One of Ba-Bite's colorful salads: red cabbage with mung bean sprouts, dried figs, arugula and feta and the creamiest hummus.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/2-salad-and-hummus1920.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/2-salad-and-hummus1920-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/2-salad-and-hummus1920-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/2-salad-and-hummus1920-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/2-salad-and-hummus1920-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/2-salad-and-hummus1920-1180x1573.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/2-salad-and-hummus1920-960x1280.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/2-salad-and-hummus1920-240x320.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/2-salad-and-hummus1920-375x500.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/2-salad-and-hummus1920-520x693.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">One of Ba-Bite's colorful salads: red cabbage with mung bean sprouts, dried figs, arugula and feta and the creamiest hummus. \u003ccite>(Anna Mindess)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Ba-Bite is Hebrew for “at home.” Even though most of Mica Talmor and Robert Gott’s employees don’t speak Hebrew, (besides English, they speak Spanish, Maya, and Arabic) they completely understand the concept. The majority of them -- like most food service workers in the Bay Area -- are immigrants. After walking across deserts at night, being shortchanged or abused in other restaurants where they could not complain, working at Ba-Bite feels like they have found a family.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Russell Chable manages the kitchen at Ba-Bite and is responsible for set up, prepping, and cooking. He grew up in a tiny town in Mexico’s Yucatan. When he was 18, he set off alone on a journey to a new land. The oldest of 5 brothers, he was determined to make enough money to send to his parents so they could build a proper house of concrete, instead of the rickety wooden structure where they all lived. He accomplished that goal after three years working double shifts in Thai, American and Louisiana restaurants. He started as a dishwasher and worked his way up to his lead position in Ba-Bite.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_115635\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-115635\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/3-Russell1920.jpg\" alt=\"Russell cooks at Ba-Bite, which he says feels like a family.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1528\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/3-Russell1920.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/3-Russell1920-160x127.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/3-Russell1920-800x637.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/3-Russell1920-768x611.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/3-Russell1920-1020x812.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/3-Russell1920-1180x939.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/3-Russell1920-960x764.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/3-Russell1920-240x191.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/3-Russell1920-375x298.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/3-Russell1920-520x414.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Russell cooks at Ba-Bite, which he says feels like a family. \u003ccite>(Anna Mindess)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>After eight years away from home, Russell missed his mom. Sure, he would talk to her on the phone every week, but he wanted to see her face. So this determined young man decided to build his parents a cell tower so that he could FaceTime with his mom. Six months ago, he made contact with a man back in Mexico who outlined what would be needed: laptops, cables and a cell tower. Russell had his uncle check out the man and then sent money. Now he uses FaceTime to talk to his mom every week, and his parents have a small business renting out computer and internet time.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But given the recent actions of the new administration, Russell is scared and worried. He doesn’t feel welcome anymore. “When I walk on the street, I never know who is watching.” He has been working for Talmor and Gott for three years and feels like he has found another family at Ba-Bite. “Everyone cares about each other. The owners talk nicely to us. That is a different experience from the other places I worked. I feel so lucky. My message to other immigrants is ‘If you get the opportunity to come here, use it well.’”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_115636\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-115636\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/4-Ba-Bite-spread-of-salads1920.jpg\" alt=\"A generous spread at Ba-Bite, including butternut squash and quinoa salad with cranberries and pumpkin seeds; Salad Shirazi (cucumbers, tomatoes, parsley and mint), Red Cabbage salad, Baba Ganoush, Lamb Kefta and Chicken Shishlik.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1406\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/4-Ba-Bite-spread-of-salads1920.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/4-Ba-Bite-spread-of-salads1920-160x117.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/4-Ba-Bite-spread-of-salads1920-800x586.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/4-Ba-Bite-spread-of-salads1920-768x562.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/4-Ba-Bite-spread-of-salads1920-1020x747.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/4-Ba-Bite-spread-of-salads1920-1180x864.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/4-Ba-Bite-spread-of-salads1920-960x703.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/4-Ba-Bite-spread-of-salads1920-240x176.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/4-Ba-Bite-spread-of-salads1920-375x275.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/4-Ba-Bite-spread-of-salads1920-520x381.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A generous spread at Ba-Bite, including butternut squash and quinoa salad with cranberries and pumpkin seeds; Salad Shirazi (cucumbers, tomatoes, parsley and mint), Red Cabbage salad, Baba Ganoush, Lamb Kefta and Chicken Shishlik. \u003ccite>(Anna Mindess)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Co-owner Mica Talmor was born in Israel and has tried to create a family feeling among her workers. “The day after the election was hard for all of us,” she says. “The workers were frightened. They have hard lives. We want to give them a place to work that’s nice, clean, happy and safe.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"What do I tell my 90-year old Holocaust survivor grandmother who lives in Israel about what's going on in this country with the current wave of hate crimes, threats and attacks against Jewish institutions? We have collective memory. Closing the door on refugees reminds me of family members who were detained as they left Europe for Israel after World War ll. Their boats were stopped in Cypress and they were put in refugee camps.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_115637\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-115637\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/5-stuffed-falafel1920.jpg\" alt=\"Sheep's milk feta provides creamy center to Ba-bite's stuffed falafel.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/5-stuffed-falafel1920.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/5-stuffed-falafel1920-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/5-stuffed-falafel1920-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/5-stuffed-falafel1920-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/5-stuffed-falafel1920-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/5-stuffed-falafel1920-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/5-stuffed-falafel1920-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/5-stuffed-falafel1920-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/5-stuffed-falafel1920-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/5-stuffed-falafel1920-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sheep's milk feta provides creamy center to Ba-bite's stuffed falafel. \u003ccite>(Anna Mindess)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Fatima Abudamos is from Jordan and works as cashier. She also holds the distinction as Ba-Bite's best falafel shaper. As she stuffs the green balls with sheep’s milk feta, she says, “This is an amazing place, just like a family. I’ve worked here almost two years. Mica is not like a boss, she’s more like a friend. She doesn’t scream if you make a mistake; she explains things. I feel safe here; it’s my second family.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_115638\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-115638\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/6-Mica-and-Fatima1920.jpg\" alt=\"Fatima appreciates her caring employers at Ba-Bite.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/6-Mica-and-Fatima1920.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/6-Mica-and-Fatima1920-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/6-Mica-and-Fatima1920-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/6-Mica-and-Fatima1920-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/6-Mica-and-Fatima1920-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/6-Mica-and-Fatima1920-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/6-Mica-and-Fatima1920-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/6-Mica-and-Fatima1920-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/6-Mica-and-Fatima1920-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/6-Mica-and-Fatima1920-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fatima appreciates her caring employers at Ba-Bite. \u003ccite>(Anna Mindess)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Ironically, Fatima previously worked in another Middle Eastern Restaurant, but one owned by her uncle, where she did not feel appreciated. “Here, they thank me. They are nice and respectful. And,” she adds, “I love the food here; it’s organic and delicious.” Fatima’s father had lived in America previously and described it to his family before they moved here five years ago. “He told us it’s very clean. He explained about the lifestyle. You have to learn to smile at people and not stare at anyone too long. He also taught us that all people are human: white, black, Jewish.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_115639\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-115639\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/7-Qudsiah1920.jpg\" alt=\"Quidsiah, an homage to this East Jerusalem (i.e. Palestinian) specialty with split, peeled, braised fava beans atop garlicky hummus.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/7-Qudsiah1920.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/7-Qudsiah1920-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/7-Qudsiah1920-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/7-Qudsiah1920-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/7-Qudsiah1920-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/7-Qudsiah1920-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/7-Qudsiah1920-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/7-Qudsiah1920-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/7-Qudsiah1920-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/7-Qudsiah1920-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Quidsiah, an homage to this East Jerusalem (i.e. Palestinian) specialty with split, peeled, braised fava beans atop garlicky hummus. \u003ccite>(Anna Mindess)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Gott points to the sign that states, “\u003ca href=\"https://jewishvoiceforpeace.org/network-against-islamophobia/\">We stand with Our Muslim, Arab and Immigrant Neighbors.\u003c/a>” We have gotten more pushback on this one than the Sanctuary sign. But the majority of customers have been extremely supportive. Some even apologized to one of our employees who wore a hijab, for the actions of the new administration. They hugged her, saying, ‘that doesn't represent us’\".\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>His wife adds, “You only hate someone you’ve never met. The first time I met a Palestinian was here. My husband’s family was from Oregon. Then they moved to Idaho. I was the first Jew they had ever met.” Commenting on the tense developments that seem to be getting worse every day, she says, \"If I wanted to live in a hateful society where half the people are treated unequally, I could have stayed in Israel.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Talmor and Gott are no strangers to the food service business. A baker and a pastry chef who met in culinary school in 1998, they have operated Savoy Events, a high-end catering company for more than a dozen years.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Not one to mince words, Talmor states, “It’s actually hard to hire Americans, because they generally don’t work as fast and they daydream. Probably they were coddled by their helicopter parents, ‘Oh, good job. You tied your shoes.’ The immigrants, who often grew up in large families, took on responsibilities from an early age, helping their families with laundry, cooking, taking care of younger siblings, all before they were 14. They had the personality, the drive and physical ability to walk across the desert for a better future. They have come here for the American Dream, to make a better life. And now they are excellent workers.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We pay all of our workers well,” says Gott. “Partly because we know how expensive it is to live here. My experience is that more often than not, immigrants are working multiple jobs or longer hours, and forgo taking time off at all costs, as they want to or need to make money. On the other side of the coin, most American workers I have hired over the years are much more willing to miss work for personal reasons. It could be that they don't need the money, that they have busier personal lives or that they are not as invested in the businesses that they work for.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I understand why some people don’t want open borders,” Talmor says. “I can relate. I am a supporter of immigration reform and I think that if it wasn’t such a polarizing issue easily manipulated by our politicians, we could have a reasonable system that addresses our labor needs and the lives and dignity of immigrant workers. Like for example, in Canada.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_115640\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1752px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-115640\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/8-Kasandra.jpg\" alt=\"Kasandra, who says Ba-Bite feels like her family is studying to be a nurse.\" width=\"1752\" height=\"1985\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/8-Kasandra.jpg 1752w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/8-Kasandra-160x181.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/8-Kasandra-800x906.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/8-Kasandra-768x870.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/8-Kasandra-1020x1156.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/8-Kasandra-1180x1337.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/8-Kasandra-960x1088.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/8-Kasandra-240x272.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/8-Kasandra-375x425.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/8-Kasandra-520x589.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1752px) 100vw, 1752px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kasandra, who says Ba-Bite feels like her family is studying to be a nurse. \u003ccite>(Anna Mindess)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Kasandra Molina is 23 years old and has worked at Ba-Bite almost two years. She is a food runner and cleans up tables. She came from Guadalajara, Mexico with her mother, aunt and cousins when she was 7 years old. She remembers walking in the cold, sleeping in a hotel with a bunch of strangers, waiting for the “coyote” to tell them it’s time. They were picked up by immigration authorities twice, put in chilly cells without any blankets. When they finally made it, her father was waiting in a car. They came to Oakland. She started in a bilingual school in 4th grade. “But then we had to move and the next school was only in English,\" she says. \"The teacher was mean and always mad at me. She didn’t speak any Spanish, but the other students helped me and eventually I learned.“\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“When I heard about the Dream Act, we went to meetings to find out about it and met with a lawyer. I had to show proof that I was here for 5 years, so we showed diplomas from school and medical records. Finally, about three years ago, I got my Social Security number and a work permit.” Kasandra is now going to college to become an RN. “I always liked medicine,” she says. “I’ve seen many babies born. It’s so amazing. And I always translate for my family in the ER.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“The new president scares me. [Although the \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deferred_Action_for_Childhood_Arrivals\" target=\"_blank\">DACA program\u003c/a> is safe right now] I’m worried. Seems like he can do whatever he wants. He changes his mind from one day to another. He has our number, and our address. I spent most of my childhood here. If we have to go back to Mexico, there’s nothing there, no house to live in,\" she says. “Mica and Robert understand. This space here doesn’t feel like a workplace, it feels like home. We all get along. They care about our opinions and feelings. They don’t treat us just as employees; it’s more like a family.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_115641\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1177px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-115641\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/9-sign-close-up.jpg\" alt=\"Sign of a growing nation-wide movement.\" width=\"1177\" height=\"1177\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/9-sign-close-up.jpg 1177w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/9-sign-close-up-160x160.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/9-sign-close-up-800x800.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/9-sign-close-up-768x768.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/9-sign-close-up-1020x1020.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/9-sign-close-up-960x960.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/9-sign-close-up-240x240.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/9-sign-close-up-375x375.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/9-sign-close-up-520x520.jpg 520w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/9-sign-close-up-32x32.jpg 32w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/9-sign-close-up-50x50.jpg 50w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/9-sign-close-up-64x64.jpg 64w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/9-sign-close-up-96x96.jpg 96w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/9-sign-close-up-128x128.jpg 128w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/9-sign-close-up-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1177px) 100vw, 1177px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sign of a growing nation-wide movement. \u003ccite>(Anna Mindess)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“This restaurant is my home and my family,” says Gott. “It just happens that most of my family are immigrants. We want to be a safe place and that’s why we joined Sanctuary Restaurants.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Gott also helped out a longtime employee from El Salvador whose injury from stepping on a landmine never healed properly. “We gave him time off from work and money so that he could finally have the surgery he needed,” he says. “We wanted him to be here.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“What will we do if ICE comes?” Talmor asks herself. ”We are one. If they come for one, they come for all. If you let one group be persecuted, it’s just a matter of time until they come for us all. It’s an erosion of values when the values are what we stand for. We will close the restaurant on May 1 so we can all go to the Day without Immigrants Demonstration in San Francisco together.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"disqusTitle": "Drip Line Brings Soulful, Singapore-Inspired Food to West Oakland",
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"content": "\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_115620\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-115620\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/drip-line-exterior.jpg\" alt=\"Drip Line exterior.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/drip-line-exterior.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/drip-line-exterior-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/drip-line-exterior-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/drip-line-exterior-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/drip-line-exterior-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/drip-line-exterior-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/drip-line-exterior-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/drip-line-exterior-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/drip-line-exterior-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/drip-line-exterior-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Drip Line exterior. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Even looking at a map, I couldn’t quite picture where Drip Line was. A stone’s throw from East Bay MUD (our local public water agency) and just off West Grand, mere blocks from my regular shortcut to the freeway—it’s in a neighborhood I’ve never thought about in terms of food, a hybrid of residential and industrial.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_115622\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-115622\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/drip-line-interior.jpg\" alt=\"Drip Line interior space\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/drip-line-interior.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/drip-line-interior-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/drip-line-interior-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/drip-line-interior-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/drip-line-interior-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/drip-line-interior-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/drip-line-interior-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/drip-line-interior-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/drip-line-interior-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/drip-line-interior-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Drip Line interior space \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The story begins a few years back when architects Carrie Shores and Josh Larson met chef Nora Dunning while designing Monkey Forest Road, where Dunning was chef. When that restaurant closed, Dunning became Culinary Operations Manager at Blue Bottle Coffee, a big job with a lot of moving parts. The three were reunited when Shores and Larson opened their new design space in West Oakland; they invited Dunning to open a community gathering place and to make it entirely her own. She is now an equity partner in what is one of the most elegant and inviting cafés in Oakland.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And she doesn’t shy away from embracing her model of cooking as “slow.” As she says, “Cooking takes time. Lots and lots of time. And we make everything here from scratch.” That includes the brioche for the breakfast sandwich and the exquisite sambal that enlivens several dishes.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_115617\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-115617\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/chef-nora-dunning.jpg\" alt=\"Executive Chef/Partner Nora Dunning\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/chef-nora-dunning.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/chef-nora-dunning-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/chef-nora-dunning-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/chef-nora-dunning-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/chef-nora-dunning-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/chef-nora-dunning-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/chef-nora-dunning-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/chef-nora-dunning-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/chef-nora-dunning-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/chef-nora-dunning-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Executive Chef/Partner Nora Dunning \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Dunning works with neighbor \u003ca href=\"http://www.cityslickerfarms.org/\" target=\"_blank\">City Slicker Farms\u003c/a>, a non-profit urban farm, to provide some of produce, and she also shops at the Old Oakland and Grand Lake farmers' markets weekly. \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/kosodate.farm\" target=\"_blank\">Kosodate Farm\u003c/a> grows the more esoteric ingredients she needs. She cooks all day on Sunday, planning the week’s menu and preparing sauces and stocks.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The restaurant’s name is an architectural term, denoting the paths water creates as it runs off buildings, and the metaphor for the café is to create paths that connect people through lovingly prepared food. Early signs indicate that the metaphor is also a completely literal success.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_115687\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/menu1.jpg\" alt=\"The Drip Line menu.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-115687\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/menu1.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/menu1-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/menu1-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/menu1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/menu1-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/menu1-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/menu1-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/menu1-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/menu1-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/menu1-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Drip Line menu. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>We were forced to narrow our lunch choices down to three. We started with the koji fried chicken sandwich, served on the aforementioned homemade brioche, dotted with black and white sesame seeds. The chicken is marinated in koji, a fungus used to make soy sauce and sake, deep-fried, and served in perfect ratio to the light, absorbent bun, with crisply sweet fennel slaw.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_115623\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-115623\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/fried-chix-sandwich.jpg\" alt=\"Koji Fried Chicken\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/fried-chix-sandwich.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/fried-chix-sandwich-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/fried-chix-sandwich-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/fried-chix-sandwich-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/fried-chix-sandwich-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/fried-chix-sandwich-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/fried-chix-sandwich-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/fried-chix-sandwich-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/fried-chix-sandwich-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/fried-chix-sandwich-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Koji Fried Chicken \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Next up was a terrific rendition of shrimp and grits, with a base of \u003ca href=\"http://ansonmills.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Anson Mills\u003c/a> coarse-ground corn grits, fried egg on top, and shrimp smothered in homemade sambal, deep with flavor and sweetly spicy.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_115631\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-115631\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/shrimp-grits.jpg\" alt=\"Shrimp & Grits\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/shrimp-grits.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/shrimp-grits-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/shrimp-grits-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/shrimp-grits-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/shrimp-grits-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/shrimp-grits-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/shrimp-grits-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/shrimp-grits-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/shrimp-grits-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/shrimp-grits-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Shrimp & Grits \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Our grand finale was Gado Gado, a traditional Indonesian comfort food, made here with Chinese broccoli, carrots, quinoa, a poached egg, homemade sweet potato chips, and an addictive peanut-sambal sauce that’s worthy of eating on its own with a spoon.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_115624\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-115624\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/gado-gado.jpg\" alt=\" Gado Gado\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/gado-gado.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/gado-gado-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/gado-gado-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/gado-gado-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/gado-gado-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/gado-gado-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/gado-gado-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/gado-gado-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/gado-gado-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/gado-gado-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Gado Gado \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>We were too full for dessert, but the chef brought us a taste of her kaya, a coconut custard infused with pandan leaves that she serves with toast and eggs. For me, it’s the Malaysian/Singaporean version of homemade nutella, with coconut and butter in place of chocolate and hazelnuts: light, creamy, downright ethereal in flavor.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_115626\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-115626\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/homemade-coissants.jpg\" alt=\"Buttery housemade croissants\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/homemade-coissants.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/homemade-coissants-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/homemade-coissants-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/homemade-coissants-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/homemade-coissants-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/homemade-coissants-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/homemade-coissants-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/homemade-coissants-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/homemade-coissants-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/homemade-coissants-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Buttery housemade croissants \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>If you don’t have time for a meal, try a homemade pastry: straight-up buttery croissants or matcha-glazed snickedoodles, with nice medium-roasted drip coffee from \u003ca href=\"https://www.fourbarrelcoffee.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Four Barrel\u003c/a> or an herbal tea with fennel and cardamom, good for digestion. There’s a small selection of food to go as well.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_115619\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-115619\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/cookies1.jpg\" alt=\"Housemade cookies include matcha-glazed snickerdoodles.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/cookies1.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/cookies1-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/cookies1-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/cookies1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/cookies1-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/cookies1-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/cookies1-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/cookies1-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/cookies1-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/cookies1-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Housemade cookies include matcha-glazed snickerdoodles. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_115692\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/to-go-food1.jpg\" alt=\"Prepared food-to-go.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-115692\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/to-go-food1.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/to-go-food1-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/to-go-food1-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/to-go-food1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/to-go-food1-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/to-go-food1-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/to-go-food1-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/to-go-food1-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/to-go-food1-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/to-go-food1-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Prepared food-to-go. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The aesthetically satisfying space, once a cookie factory, is minimalist in design, with a tile backdrop, white and blonde-wood walls, a high ceiling, and unobtrusive lighting with lots of sunlight coming in from the street. Guests sit at wooden, walnut-toned tables with bright yellow chairs. \u003ca href=\"http://hodosoy.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Hodo Soy\u003c/a> is in the vicinity and founder and tofu master Minh Tsai, one of Dunning’s culinary inspirations whose Yuba she regularly uses, was enjoying lunch there when we arrived, so word is out.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>We’ll be back for the congee and the chicken rice with turmeric and bone broth. And anything else Dunning dreams up between now and then.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_115689\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/quiche1.jpg\" alt=\"Seasonal Vegi & Goat Cheese Quiche.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-115689\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/quiche1.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/quiche1-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/quiche1-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/quiche1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/quiche1-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/quiche1-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/quiche1-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/quiche1-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/quiche1-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/quiche1-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Seasonal Vegi & Goat Cheese Quiche. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://driplineoakland.com/\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Drip Line\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n1940 Union St., Ste. #21\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94607 [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/zK7R7n\" target=\"_blank\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 612-6952\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon-Fri, 7am-5pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/DripLineCafe/\" target=\"_blank\">Drip Line Oakland\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/DripLineCoffee\" target=\"_blank\">@DripLineCoffee\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nInstagram: \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/driplineoakland/\" target=\"_blank\">driplineoakland\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $ ($9-$13)\u003c/p>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_115620\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-115620\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/drip-line-exterior.jpg\" alt=\"Drip Line exterior.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/drip-line-exterior.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/drip-line-exterior-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/drip-line-exterior-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/drip-line-exterior-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/drip-line-exterior-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/drip-line-exterior-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/drip-line-exterior-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/drip-line-exterior-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/drip-line-exterior-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/drip-line-exterior-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Drip Line exterior. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Even looking at a map, I couldn’t quite picture where Drip Line was. A stone’s throw from East Bay MUD (our local public water agency) and just off West Grand, mere blocks from my regular shortcut to the freeway—it’s in a neighborhood I’ve never thought about in terms of food, a hybrid of residential and industrial.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_115622\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-115622\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/drip-line-interior.jpg\" alt=\"Drip Line interior space\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/drip-line-interior.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/drip-line-interior-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/drip-line-interior-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/drip-line-interior-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/drip-line-interior-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/drip-line-interior-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/drip-line-interior-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/drip-line-interior-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/drip-line-interior-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/drip-line-interior-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Drip Line interior space \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The story begins a few years back when architects Carrie Shores and Josh Larson met chef Nora Dunning while designing Monkey Forest Road, where Dunning was chef. When that restaurant closed, Dunning became Culinary Operations Manager at Blue Bottle Coffee, a big job with a lot of moving parts. The three were reunited when Shores and Larson opened their new design space in West Oakland; they invited Dunning to open a community gathering place and to make it entirely her own. She is now an equity partner in what is one of the most elegant and inviting cafés in Oakland.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And she doesn’t shy away from embracing her model of cooking as “slow.” As she says, “Cooking takes time. Lots and lots of time. And we make everything here from scratch.” That includes the brioche for the breakfast sandwich and the exquisite sambal that enlivens several dishes.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_115617\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-115617\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/chef-nora-dunning.jpg\" alt=\"Executive Chef/Partner Nora Dunning\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/chef-nora-dunning.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/chef-nora-dunning-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/chef-nora-dunning-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/chef-nora-dunning-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/chef-nora-dunning-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/chef-nora-dunning-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/chef-nora-dunning-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/chef-nora-dunning-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/chef-nora-dunning-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/chef-nora-dunning-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Executive Chef/Partner Nora Dunning \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Dunning works with neighbor \u003ca href=\"http://www.cityslickerfarms.org/\" target=\"_blank\">City Slicker Farms\u003c/a>, a non-profit urban farm, to provide some of produce, and she also shops at the Old Oakland and Grand Lake farmers' markets weekly. \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/kosodate.farm\" target=\"_blank\">Kosodate Farm\u003c/a> grows the more esoteric ingredients she needs. She cooks all day on Sunday, planning the week’s menu and preparing sauces and stocks.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The restaurant’s name is an architectural term, denoting the paths water creates as it runs off buildings, and the metaphor for the café is to create paths that connect people through lovingly prepared food. Early signs indicate that the metaphor is also a completely literal success.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_115687\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/menu1.jpg\" alt=\"The Drip Line menu.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-115687\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/menu1.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/menu1-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/menu1-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/menu1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/menu1-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/menu1-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/menu1-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/menu1-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/menu1-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/menu1-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Drip Line menu. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>We were forced to narrow our lunch choices down to three. We started with the koji fried chicken sandwich, served on the aforementioned homemade brioche, dotted with black and white sesame seeds. The chicken is marinated in koji, a fungus used to make soy sauce and sake, deep-fried, and served in perfect ratio to the light, absorbent bun, with crisply sweet fennel slaw.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_115623\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-115623\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/fried-chix-sandwich.jpg\" alt=\"Koji Fried Chicken\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/fried-chix-sandwich.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/fried-chix-sandwich-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/fried-chix-sandwich-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/fried-chix-sandwich-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/fried-chix-sandwich-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/fried-chix-sandwich-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/fried-chix-sandwich-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/fried-chix-sandwich-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/fried-chix-sandwich-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/fried-chix-sandwich-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Koji Fried Chicken \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Next up was a terrific rendition of shrimp and grits, with a base of \u003ca href=\"http://ansonmills.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Anson Mills\u003c/a> coarse-ground corn grits, fried egg on top, and shrimp smothered in homemade sambal, deep with flavor and sweetly spicy.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_115631\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-115631\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/shrimp-grits.jpg\" alt=\"Shrimp & Grits\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/shrimp-grits.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/shrimp-grits-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/shrimp-grits-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/shrimp-grits-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/shrimp-grits-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/shrimp-grits-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/shrimp-grits-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/shrimp-grits-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/shrimp-grits-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/shrimp-grits-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Shrimp & Grits \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Our grand finale was Gado Gado, a traditional Indonesian comfort food, made here with Chinese broccoli, carrots, quinoa, a poached egg, homemade sweet potato chips, and an addictive peanut-sambal sauce that’s worthy of eating on its own with a spoon.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_115624\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-115624\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/gado-gado.jpg\" alt=\" Gado Gado\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/gado-gado.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/gado-gado-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/gado-gado-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/gado-gado-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/gado-gado-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/gado-gado-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/gado-gado-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/gado-gado-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/gado-gado-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/02/gado-gado-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Gado Gado \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>We were too full for dessert, but the chef brought us a taste of her kaya, a coconut custard infused with pandan leaves that she serves with toast and eggs. 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