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"content": "\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_86899\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/08/bar2-1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/08/bar2-1000.jpg\" alt=\"The bar at Longitude. Photo: Kim Westerman\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-86899\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The bar at Longitude.\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Suzanne Long, former cocktail maestra at \u003ca href=\"http://www.forbiddenislandalameda.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Forbidden Island\u003c/a>, has opened \u003ca href=\"http://longitudeoakland.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Longitude\u003c/a>, which feels like your very own Polynesian living room, with fabulous drinks.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As a daily wine drinker, I don’t often foray into the world of rum. But when I see a list that runs several pages, and encompasses imports from Antigua to Guyana, and on to India, I don’t need much convincing. \u003ca href=\"http://longitudeoakland.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Longitude\u003c/a> has opened in downtown Oakland to throngs of thirsty urbanites, longing for a tropical escape and a cool, refreshing beverage to transition from day to evening. They’ve found the ideal spot.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When Susanne Long, who cut her chops at the ever-popular Forbidden Island, learned that Disco Volante was shuttering, she made her move and set up shop. While the food menu is up a notch from places like Trader Vic’s, to be sure, the focus here is on the rums, and the delicious cocktails, each with a vivid and accurate description on the menu. Servers know the concoctions inside and out, and are a great resource for any questions you might have. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>We started our evening with two classics: a Mai Tai and a Black Orchid, the former made from (Trader) Vic Bergeron’s 1944 recipe, which most agree is the hands-down best.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_86980\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/09/maitai.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/09/maitai.jpg\" alt=\"Trader Vic’s classic Mai Tai at Longitude. Photo: Kim Westerman\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-86980\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Trader Vic’s classic Mai Tai at Longitude.\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The Black Orchid is a more recent masterpiece, Long’s own mix of Angostura 7, tart citrus, and house-flambéed rum cordial, an idea that came to her when she was trying to give the drink a caramelized finish.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_86903\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/08/coupe1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/08/coupe1000.jpg\" alt=\"Suzanne Long's famous Black Orchid. Photo: Kim Westerman\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-86903\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Suzanne Long's famous Black Orchid.\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Of course, we needed to lay down a base, and the crab rangoons hit the spot. These are made with a fair amount of blue crab, enough to emerge through the melted cream cheese.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_86904\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 500px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/08/crab1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/08/crab1000.jpg\" alt=\"Crab rangoons with sweet chilli dipping sauce. 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We wanted to try the biggest possible variety, so we ordered one light drink and one quite strong: The Cape Verde Collins, the only rum-less drink we ordered, has Pür Spirits elderflower liqueur, gin, Angostura and Peychaud’s bitters, and a sprig of rosemary, poured over crushed ice in a parfait glass. This is probably the lightest drink on the list, perfect for anyone who’s needing to keep her wits about her. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_86908\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 500px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/08/parfait1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/08/parfait1000.jpg\" alt=\"The light and refreshing Cape Verde Collins, a tropical gin cocktail. Photo: Kim Westerman\" width=\"500\" class=\"size-full wp-image-86908\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The light and refreshing Cape Verde Collins, a tropical gin cocktail.\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The Queen’s Barrel is at the other end of the alcohol spectrum. Served in a big brandy snifter, this whopper has three rums, sparkling citrus, and passion fruit.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_86901\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/08/barrel1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/08/barrel1000.jpg\" alt=\"The Queen’s Barrel, the strongest cocktail on Longitude’s list. 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Still, we left some behind.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Our favorite two pupus were the salt-cod fritters, Trinidad-style, with cilantro and red pepper aioli, and m’bazzi pea beans, navy beans stewed in coconut milk and served as a finger food in romaine leaves, a Kenyan dish.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_86902\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/08/beans1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/08/beans1000.jpg\" alt=\"Coconut-infused m’bazzi beans. Photo: Kim Westerman\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-86902\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Coconut-infused m’bazzi beans.\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>You can dine under a palapa or at the bar, but anywhere you go you’ll hear birdsong, crickets chirping, or frogs croaking, thanks to a 22-speaker ambient soundscape that plays recordings of wildlife without repeating in each zone.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_86900\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/08/bar10002.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/08/bar10002.jpg\" alt=\"The early crowd heats up in the bar area at Longitude. 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Photo: Kim Westerman\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-86903\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Suzanne Long's famous Black Orchid.\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Of course, we needed to lay down a base, and the crab rangoons hit the spot. These are made with a fair amount of blue crab, enough to emerge through the melted cream cheese.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_86904\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 500px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/08/crab1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/08/crab1000.jpg\" alt=\"Crab rangoons with sweet chilli dipping sauce. 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"content": "\u003cp>While working in cafés is not a new concept, it’s not all that common to find a space specifically designed for this purpose. \u003ca href=\"http://www.cafeunderwood.com\">Café Underwood\u003c/a> is pitched to folks who work from home, but want to collaborate with others, have a meal or drink, or just get away from piles of laundry and other chores.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When Dominick Scala, an east-coast transplant who had been bartending at Dogwood, decided to pursue the venture, he had in mind a kind of New Orleans-style writers’ grotto, an escape from the world, complete with absinthe.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_86915\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 500px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/08/dom1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/08/dom1000.jpg\" alt=\"Café Underwood owner, Dominick Scala. Photo: Kim Westerman\" width=\"500\" class=\"size-full wp-image-86915\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Café Underwood owner, Dominick Scala. Photo: Kim Westerman\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>As a longtime freelance writer himself, Scala had some specs for what his ideal setup would be. But as he partnered with blacksmith Mark Ruddy from San Rafael to work on the interior, the space dictated something more akin to a Brooklyn loft space. They chose benches and tables made of redwood, reinforced with industrial steel. The bar is a complementary zebrawood, and adds warmth to the high-ceilinged room.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_86913\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/08/bar10003.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/08/bar10003.jpg\" alt=\"The beautiful zebrawood bar at Café Underwood.The beautiful zebrawood bar at Café Underwood. Photo: Kim Westerman\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-86913\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The beautiful zebrawood bar at Café Underwood. Photo: Kim Westerman\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>There’s also a pretty wood deck with several tables for outside workspace.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_86918\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 500px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/08/outside1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/08/outside1000.jpg\" alt=\"Café Underwood outside workspace. Photo: Kim Westerman\" width=\"500\" class=\"size-full wp-image-86918\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Café Underwood outside workspace. Photo: Kim Westerman\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The upstairs loft space will be open soon, with rentable chair space for individuals or for large meetings of up to 20 people.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Tables are generously spaced to allow for a modicum of privacy, should you need it, and they’re also big enough for co-working or meeting with a group.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_86921\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/08/upstairs1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/08/upstairs1000.jpg\" alt=\"View of the main café space from the upstairs loft. Photo: Kim Westerman\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-86921\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">View of the main café space from the upstairs loft. Photo: Kim Westerman\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Lots of singles also share communal tables, easily and without crowding. What’s also nice is that, on any given morning at 11am, you might find someone drinking a glass of prosecco, and another having a Highwire latte.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_86917\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/08/latte1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/08/latte1000.jpg\" alt=\"A whole-milk latte made with Highwire Coffee. Photo: Kim Westerman\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-86917\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A whole-milk latte made with Highwire Coffee. Photo: Kim Westerman\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>There is a small food menu that will gradually expand as the café settles into a rhythm. Current selections include “grits” (actually, polenta) with parmesan, two kinds of frittatas, served with baby arugula, and a ploughman’s platter in two sizes, with prosciutto, salami, and a couple of cheeses of the day, served with Acme baguette and olives. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_86922\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/08/veg1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/08/veg1000.jpg\" alt=\"Vegetarian frittata. Photo: Kim Westerman\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-86922\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Vegetarian frittata. Photo: Kim Westerman\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_86916\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/08/grits1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/08/grits1000.jpg\" alt=\"Polenta with parmesan. Photo: Kim Westerman\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-86916\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Polenta with parmesan. Photo: Kim Westerman\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_86914\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/08/cheese10001.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/08/cheese10001.jpg\" alt=\" A small ploughman’s platter. 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Photo: Kim Westerman\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The wine and beer list is also evolving, but there’s currently Ghost Town's Tumbleweed Rye, Lucky Devil's Aleister Abbey, and Donkey & Goat's Rousanne white wine on tap, as well as bottles of Nebbiolo, Grüner Veltliner, Pecorino, Gavi, and two bubblies, with rotating by-the-glass options.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>With its friendly vibe and aesthetically pleasing ambience, Café Underwood should prove to be a welcome respite for weary telecommuters.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.cafeunderwood.com\">\u003cstrong>Café Underwood\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Address:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"http://goo.gl/Zu6eF9\">Map\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n 308 41\u003csup>st\u003c/sup> St. Oakland, CA 94609\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Phone:\u003c/strong> 510-995-6660\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Hours:\u003c/strong> 7am-10pm, Monday-Thursday; 7am-1am, Friday; 8am-1am, Saturday; 8am-5pm, Sunday\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Price Range:\u003c/strong> $\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Facebook:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/cafeunderwood\">Café Underwood\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Twitter:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/CafeUnderwood\">@CafeUnderwood\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>While working in cafés is not a new concept, it’s not all that common to find a space specifically designed for this purpose. \u003ca href=\"http://www.cafeunderwood.com\">Café Underwood\u003c/a> is pitched to folks who work from home, but want to collaborate with others, have a meal or drink, or just get away from piles of laundry and other chores.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When Dominick Scala, an east-coast transplant who had been bartending at Dogwood, decided to pursue the venture, he had in mind a kind of New Orleans-style writers’ grotto, an escape from the world, complete with absinthe.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_86915\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 500px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/08/dom1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/08/dom1000.jpg\" alt=\"Café Underwood owner, Dominick Scala. Photo: Kim Westerman\" width=\"500\" class=\"size-full wp-image-86915\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Café Underwood owner, Dominick Scala. Photo: Kim Westerman\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>As a longtime freelance writer himself, Scala had some specs for what his ideal setup would be. But as he partnered with blacksmith Mark Ruddy from San Rafael to work on the interior, the space dictated something more akin to a Brooklyn loft space. They chose benches and tables made of redwood, reinforced with industrial steel. The bar is a complementary zebrawood, and adds warmth to the high-ceilinged room.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_86913\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/08/bar10003.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/08/bar10003.jpg\" alt=\"The beautiful zebrawood bar at Café Underwood.The beautiful zebrawood bar at Café Underwood. Photo: Kim Westerman\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-86913\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The beautiful zebrawood bar at Café Underwood. Photo: Kim Westerman\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>There’s also a pretty wood deck with several tables for outside workspace.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_86918\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 500px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/08/outside1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/08/outside1000.jpg\" alt=\"Café Underwood outside workspace. Photo: Kim Westerman\" width=\"500\" class=\"size-full wp-image-86918\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Café Underwood outside workspace. Photo: Kim Westerman\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The upstairs loft space will be open soon, with rentable chair space for individuals or for large meetings of up to 20 people.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_85796\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/08/Hiro-and-Lissa1000a.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/08/Hiro-and-Lissa1000a.jpg\" alt=\"Owners Hiro Sone and Lissa Doumani.\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-85796\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Owners/Chef Hiro Sone and Lissa Doumani.\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>When Lissa Doumani, co-owner of the new Urchin Bistrot, and host-extraordinaire, came to our table and said, “You aren’t getting the gougères you ordered,” I was taken aback. “They taste good, but they came out flat. I told the kitchen staff that gougères aren’t pancakes!” Such is the perfectionism and care for her customers Doumani embodies, and so began our evening at Valencia Corridor’s hottest new restaurant, on day three of its existence. So, we made do with two other gorgeous appetizers, a deviled egg with caviar and sea urchin, and duck hearts with a sauce of yogurt and berbere spice, which turned out to be an idyllic combination— the creamy, salty egg, whose deviled yolk was draped with sea urchin, and the little roasted hearts, shaped like a child’s spinning top, with their firm meatiness. Both paired well with a “flask” (a little more than a half-bottle in volume) of the Langlois Brut Rosé from the Loire Valley.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_85775\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/08/deviled-egg1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/08/deviled-egg1000.jpg\" alt=\"Deviled egg with caviar and sea urchin.\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-85775\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Deviled egg with caviar and sea urchin.\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_85777\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/08/duck-hearts1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/08/duck-hearts1000.jpg\" alt=\"Duck hearts with yogurt and berbere spice.\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-85777\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Duck hearts with yogurt and berbere spice.\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>When Doumani and her husband, chef Hiro Sone (who also own \u003ca href=\"http://www.amerestaurant.com\">Ame\u003c/a> in the St. Regis and \u003ca href=\"http://www.terrarestaurant.com/\">Terra\u003c/a> in St. Helena), decided to put a French place in \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2014/04/17/food-spirituality-a-visit-to-charles-phans-home-kitchen/\">Charles Phan’s\u003c/a> former \u003ca href=\"http://insidescoopsf.sfgate.com/blog/2013/03/27/charles-phan-to-close-wo-hing-general-store/\" target=\"_blank\">Wo Hing General Store\u003c/a>, it occurred to many of their long-time customers that the Mission doesn’t really have a great French restaurant. That made them nervous. Because, of course, the duo has never been inclined to embrace tradition for its sake, alone. Still, they put steak frites and lamb cassoulet on the menu, which will please those seeking classic cooking. The rest of the menu is French-original, starting with basically French concepts, and then riffing off local ingredients that obviously delight Sone.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_85780\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 700px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/08/interior-700.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/08/interior-700.jpg\" alt=\"Urchin Bistrot’s dining room, with chef Hiro Sone’s mural in the background.\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\" class=\"size-full wp-image-85780\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Urchin Bistrot’s dining room, with chef Hiro Sone’s mural in the background.\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The space has been transformed from its previous incarnation. What was light and bright at Wo Hing is now dark and sexy. The main feature of the dining room, besides the bold orange wooden booths painted (as was the entire restaurant) by Doumani’s brother, is a giant mural by the chef himself, representing the intersection of France and San Francisco’s Mission District.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_85781\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/08/Hiros-mural1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/08/Hiros-mural1000.jpg\" alt=\"Detail, Hiro Sones mural.\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-85781\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Detail, Hiro Sone's mural.\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>For first courses, we ordered ocean trout fumé and steak tartare with fried oysters, each decadent in opposite ways. The translucent raw fish had the lightest possible smoke, and was served with coarse sea salt and capers.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_85787\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/08/trout1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/08/trout1000.jpg\" alt=\"Smoked ocean trout with sea salt and capers.\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-85787\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Smoked ocean trout with sea salt and capers.\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The tartare was more like a carne crudo of the kind you’d find in Italy’s \u003cem>Piemonte\u003c/em>, roughly chopped and mixed with olive oil, plated with two fried oysters and set on remoulade. Interestingly, they both matched up with the 2011 Domaine Barat “Le Padabu” Petit Chablis, perhaps because of the lush fattiness of each.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_85790\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/08/tartare1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/08/tartare1000.jpg\" alt=\"Steak tartare, fried oysters, and remoulade.\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-85790\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Steak tartare, fried oysters, and remoulade.\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Next, I ordered the irresistible Hiro Sandwich, Sone’s namesake deconstruction of the genre, which is two big marrow bones on a base of French fries, with meatballs topped with jalapeños, and an upside-down slice of toasted Tartine baguette with aioli.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_85792\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/08/Hiro-sandwich1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/08/Hiro-sandwich1000.jpg\" alt=\"Hiro Sandwich: The chef’s deconstructed meatball sandwich, with bone marrow and Tartine baguette \" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-85792\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hiro Sandwich: The chef’s deconstructed meatball sandwich, with bone marrow and Tartine baguette.\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>A 2009 Domaine Guillaume Gros Syrah blend was the big, ripe wine this dish needed. My wife chose the spaghettini with sea urchin, an exercise in deceptive simplicity, much like a \u003cem>carbonara\u003c/em>, with egg yolk and cream. And while the Sancerre would’ve gone well, she chose an equally compelling Gamay Noir from Bouchard Pere & Fils (2012), a direct, fruity, and slightly earthy wine.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_85807\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/08/spaghettini.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/08/spaghettini.jpg\" alt=\"Spaghettini with sea urchin.\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-85807\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Spaghettini with sea urchin.\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>While we had no business ordering dessert, we were led down the path of \u003cem>baba au rhum\u003c/em>, served here in characteristic simplicity: a light yeast cake designed to be sliced open, doused with the accompanying rum, and smeared with this whipped cream.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_85794\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/08/dessert1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/08/dessert1000.jpg\" alt=\"Baba au rhum.\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-85794\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Baba au rhum.\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Even though Urchin Bistrot is just getting its feet wet, service was flawless—gracious, accommodating, and welcoming. Staff seamlessly switch roles, as when the sommelier took our food order because she happened to be there. Dining here is a lovely experience, through and through, and I predict that this will only deepen over time.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>Information:\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://urchinbistrot.com/\">Urchin Bistrot\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Address:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"http://goo.gl/uIJVwT\" target=\"_blank\">Map\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n584 Valencia St.\u003cbr>\nSan Francisco, CA 94110\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Phone:\u003c/strong> 415-861-1844\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Hours:\u003c/strong> Sunday-Thursday, 5:30-10:30; Friday-Saturday, 5:30-11\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Price Range:\u003c/strong> $$$-$$$$\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Facebook:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/pages/Urchin/289542591212206?ref_type=bookmark\" target=\"_blank\">Urchin\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Twitter:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/LissaandHiro\" target=\"_blank\">@LissaandHiro\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n",
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I told the kitchen staff that gougères aren’t pancakes!” Such is the perfectionism and care for her customers Doumani embodies, and so began our evening at Valencia Corridor’s hottest new restaurant, on day three of its existence. So, we made do with two other gorgeous appetizers, a deviled egg with caviar and sea urchin, and duck hearts with a sauce of yogurt and berbere spice, which turned out to be an idyllic combination— the creamy, salty egg, whose deviled yolk was draped with sea urchin, and the little roasted hearts, shaped like a child’s spinning top, with their firm meatiness. Both paired well with a “flask” (a little more than a half-bottle in volume) of the Langlois Brut Rosé from the Loire Valley.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_85775\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/08/deviled-egg1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/08/deviled-egg1000.jpg\" alt=\"Deviled egg with caviar and sea urchin.\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-85775\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Deviled egg with caviar and sea urchin.\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_85777\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/08/duck-hearts1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/08/duck-hearts1000.jpg\" alt=\"Duck hearts with yogurt and berbere spice.\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-85777\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Duck hearts with yogurt and berbere spice.\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>When Doumani and her husband, chef Hiro Sone (who also own \u003ca href=\"http://www.amerestaurant.com\">Ame\u003c/a> in the St. Regis and \u003ca href=\"http://www.terrarestaurant.com/\">Terra\u003c/a> in St. Helena), decided to put a French place in \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2014/04/17/food-spirituality-a-visit-to-charles-phans-home-kitchen/\">Charles Phan’s\u003c/a> former \u003ca href=\"http://insidescoopsf.sfgate.com/blog/2013/03/27/charles-phan-to-close-wo-hing-general-store/\" target=\"_blank\">Wo Hing General Store\u003c/a>, it occurred to many of their long-time customers that the Mission doesn’t really have a great French restaurant. That made them nervous. Because, of course, the duo has never been inclined to embrace tradition for its sake, alone. Still, they put steak frites and lamb cassoulet on the menu, which will please those seeking classic cooking. The rest of the menu is French-original, starting with basically French concepts, and then riffing off local ingredients that obviously delight Sone.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_85780\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 700px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/08/interior-700.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/08/interior-700.jpg\" alt=\"Urchin Bistrot’s dining room, with chef Hiro Sone’s mural in the background.\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\" class=\"size-full wp-image-85780\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Urchin Bistrot’s dining room, with chef Hiro Sone’s mural in the background.\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The space has been transformed from its previous incarnation. What was light and bright at Wo Hing is now dark and sexy. The main feature of the dining room, besides the bold orange wooden booths painted (as was the entire restaurant) by Doumani’s brother, is a giant mural by the chef himself, representing the intersection of France and San Francisco’s Mission District.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_85781\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/08/Hiros-mural1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/08/Hiros-mural1000.jpg\" alt=\"Detail, Hiro Sones mural.\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-85781\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Detail, Hiro Sone's mural.\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>For first courses, we ordered ocean trout fumé and steak tartare with fried oysters, each decadent in opposite ways. The translucent raw fish had the lightest possible smoke, and was served with coarse sea salt and capers.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_85787\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/08/trout1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/08/trout1000.jpg\" alt=\"Smoked ocean trout with sea salt and capers.\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-85787\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Smoked ocean trout with sea salt and capers.\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The tartare was more like a carne crudo of the kind you’d find in Italy’s \u003cem>Piemonte\u003c/em>, roughly chopped and mixed with olive oil, plated with two fried oysters and set on remoulade. Interestingly, they both matched up with the 2011 Domaine Barat “Le Padabu” Petit Chablis, perhaps because of the lush fattiness of each.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_85790\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/08/tartare1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/08/tartare1000.jpg\" alt=\"Steak tartare, fried oysters, and remoulade.\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-85790\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Steak tartare, fried oysters, and remoulade.\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Next, I ordered the irresistible Hiro Sandwich, Sone’s namesake deconstruction of the genre, which is two big marrow bones on a base of French fries, with meatballs topped with jalapeños, and an upside-down slice of toasted Tartine baguette with aioli.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_85792\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/08/Hiro-sandwich1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/08/Hiro-sandwich1000.jpg\" alt=\"Hiro Sandwich: The chef’s deconstructed meatball sandwich, with bone marrow and Tartine baguette \" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-85792\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hiro Sandwich: The chef’s deconstructed meatball sandwich, with bone marrow and Tartine baguette.\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>A 2009 Domaine Guillaume Gros Syrah blend was the big, ripe wine this dish needed. My wife chose the spaghettini with sea urchin, an exercise in deceptive simplicity, much like a \u003cem>carbonara\u003c/em>, with egg yolk and cream. And while the Sancerre would’ve gone well, she chose an equally compelling Gamay Noir from Bouchard Pere & Fils (2012), a direct, fruity, and slightly earthy wine.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_85807\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/08/spaghettini.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/08/spaghettini.jpg\" alt=\"Spaghettini with sea urchin.\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-85807\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Spaghettini with sea urchin.\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>While we had no business ordering dessert, we were led down the path of \u003cem>baba au rhum\u003c/em>, served here in characteristic simplicity: a light yeast cake designed to be sliced open, doused with the accompanying rum, and smeared with this whipped cream.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_85794\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/08/dessert1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/08/dessert1000.jpg\" alt=\"Baba au rhum.\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-85794\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Baba au rhum.\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Even though Urchin Bistrot is just getting its feet wet, service was flawless—gracious, accommodating, and welcoming. Staff seamlessly switch roles, as when the sommelier took our food order because she happened to be there. Dining here is a lovely experience, through and through, and I predict that this will only deepen over time.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>Information:\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://urchinbistrot.com/\">Urchin Bistrot\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Address:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"http://goo.gl/uIJVwT\" target=\"_blank\">Map\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n584 Valencia St.\u003cbr>\nSan Francisco, CA 94110\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Phone:\u003c/strong> 415-861-1844\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Hours:\u003c/strong> Sunday-Thursday, 5:30-10:30; Friday-Saturday, 5:30-11\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Price Range:\u003c/strong> $$$-$$$$\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Facebook:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/pages/Urchin/289542591212206?ref_type=bookmark\" target=\"_blank\">Urchin\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Twitter:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/LissaandHiro\" target=\"_blank\">@LissaandHiro\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_85619\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/08/exterior1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/08/exterior1000.jpg\" alt=\"Street view of Townie. Photo: Kim Westerman\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-85619\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Street view of Townie. Photo: Kim Westerman\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/pages/Townie/1451375891790633\" target=\"_blank\">Townie\u003c/a> is the kind of place you might walk into if you were not from around here, but just checking out the neighborhood for a spot to relax. You wouldn’t know that the same building once housed somewhat of a local institution (Venezia) for a number of years, or that University Avenue doesn’t have a destination restaurant on every block. In fact, this may be the densest restaurant zone in all of Berkeley with, proportionately, the fewest great meals to be had. Townie, with its warm brick walls and dim lighting behind huge plate-glass windows, is just what it seems to be: a welcoming neighborhood hangout where you can get an excellent drink and a simply executed, affordable meal. Much thought has gone in to the relationship between the two.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_85620\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/08/soft-opening1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/08/soft-opening1000.jpg\" alt=\"Townie’s 75-seat open dining room, abuzz with locals. Photo: Courtesy of Townie \" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" class=\"size-full wp-image-85620\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Townie’s 75-seat open dining room, abuzz with locals. Photo: Courtesy of Townie\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Both the beverage and food menus are intentionally small, and thoughtfully curated. In homage to co-owner Nima Shokat’s divey \u003ca href=\"http://www.missouri-lounge.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Missouri Lounge\u003c/a>, in West Berkeley, the drink list features a beer-and-whiskey-shot special every night for five bucks. The most popular cocktail thus far seems to be The Ginger Thistle (concocted by Diana Krell), a mix of Cynar, Citadelle gin, lemon juice, and Bundaberg ginger beer, which gives it an effervescent spice. Belly up or take a table; all the food and drinks are served both at the bar and at tables, both individual and communal. (The restaurant is about evenly divided between the two.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_85616\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/08/bar1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/08/bar1000.jpg\" alt=\"Belly up to the bar at Townie. Photo: Kim Westerman\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-85616\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Belly up to the bar at Townie. Photo: Kim Westerman\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Shokat and partner Maianna Voge have in mind a neighborhood spot, not a grand drinking or dining destination. And, despite having hired a chef with experience at duly lauded State Bird Provisions, they seem to have achieved just that. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_85614\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/08/oysters1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/08/oysters1000.jpg\" alt=\"Marin Atlantic oysters with roasted corn and bay leaf. Photo: Kim Westerman\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-85614\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Marin Atlantic oysters with roasted corn and bay leaf. Photo: Kim Westerman\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>All the food follows a shareable, small-plates format. We tried a variety of dishes, starting with two perfect Marin Atlantic oysters, served raw and topped with roasted corn and bay leaf, which paired nicely with a Spanish Brut Nature Cava. Next up were crisp, light croquettes of fluffy potato with Manchego cheese and Serrano ham, meltingly good. Homemade chicharrones are light as a feather, and dusted with a purple salt made from dehydrated sauerkraut. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_85618\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/08/croquettes1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/08/croquettes1000.jpg\" alt=\"Potato croquettes with Manchego cheese and Serrano ham and chicharrones. Photo: Kim Westerman\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-85618\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Potato croquettes with Manchego cheese and Serrano ham and chicharrones. Photo: Kim Westerman\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The mussels in an aromatic broth with cubes of Spanish chorizo, served with toast, are not tricked out, just pure seafood and smoked-meat flavor. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_85615\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/08/mussels1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/08/mussels1000.jpg\" alt=\"Mussels with Spanish chorizo. Photo: Kim Westerman\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-85615\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mussels with Spanish chorizo. Photo: Kim Westerman\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>We switched to a Greek Merlot (a surprising and delicious choice) with the seared hanger steak (perfectly rare) atop a smooth purée of potatoes, chunks of summer squash, and torn arugula.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_85613\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/08/steak1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/08/steak1000.jpg\" alt=\"Seared hanger steak with potato purée, summer squash, and arugula. Photo: Kim Westerman\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-85613\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Seared hanger steak with potato purée, summer squash, and arugula. Photo: Kim Westerman\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>It wasn’t until much later that I realized we hadn’t been offered dessert. That’s because the list is still in development, as are plans to offer breakfast and lunch. For now, Townie is wonderful hideaway in an otherwise culinarily sparse area of University Avenue.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>Information:\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/pages/Townie/1451375891790633\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Townie\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Address:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"http://goo.gl/8iXMd7\" target=\"_blank\">Map\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n1799 University Ave.\u003cbr>\nBerkeley, CA 94703\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Phone:\u003c/strong> 510-356-4903\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Hours:\u003c/strong> Daily, 4pm to midnight\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $$\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_85619\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/08/exterior1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/08/exterior1000.jpg\" alt=\"Street view of Townie. Photo: Kim Westerman\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-85619\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Street view of Townie. Photo: Kim Westerman\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/pages/Townie/1451375891790633\" target=\"_blank\">Townie\u003c/a> is the kind of place you might walk into if you were not from around here, but just checking out the neighborhood for a spot to relax. You wouldn’t know that the same building once housed somewhat of a local institution (Venezia) for a number of years, or that University Avenue doesn’t have a destination restaurant on every block. In fact, this may be the densest restaurant zone in all of Berkeley with, proportionately, the fewest great meals to be had. Townie, with its warm brick walls and dim lighting behind huge plate-glass windows, is just what it seems to be: a welcoming neighborhood hangout where you can get an excellent drink and a simply executed, affordable meal. Much thought has gone in to the relationship between the two.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_85620\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/08/soft-opening1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/08/soft-opening1000.jpg\" alt=\"Townie’s 75-seat open dining room, abuzz with locals. Photo: Courtesy of Townie \" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" class=\"size-full wp-image-85620\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Townie’s 75-seat open dining room, abuzz with locals. Photo: Courtesy of Townie\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Both the beverage and food menus are intentionally small, and thoughtfully curated. In homage to co-owner Nima Shokat’s divey \u003ca href=\"http://www.missouri-lounge.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Missouri Lounge\u003c/a>, in West Berkeley, the drink list features a beer-and-whiskey-shot special every night for five bucks. The most popular cocktail thus far seems to be The Ginger Thistle (concocted by Diana Krell), a mix of Cynar, Citadelle gin, lemon juice, and Bundaberg ginger beer, which gives it an effervescent spice. Belly up or take a table; all the food and drinks are served both at the bar and at tables, both individual and communal. (The restaurant is about evenly divided between the two.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_85616\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/08/bar1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/08/bar1000.jpg\" alt=\"Belly up to the bar at Townie. Photo: Kim Westerman\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-85616\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Belly up to the bar at Townie. Photo: Kim Westerman\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Shokat and partner Maianna Voge have in mind a neighborhood spot, not a grand drinking or dining destination. And, despite having hired a chef with experience at duly lauded State Bird Provisions, they seem to have achieved just that. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_85614\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/08/oysters1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/08/oysters1000.jpg\" alt=\"Marin Atlantic oysters with roasted corn and bay leaf. Photo: Kim Westerman\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-85614\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Marin Atlantic oysters with roasted corn and bay leaf. Photo: Kim Westerman\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>All the food follows a shareable, small-plates format. We tried a variety of dishes, starting with two perfect Marin Atlantic oysters, served raw and topped with roasted corn and bay leaf, which paired nicely with a Spanish Brut Nature Cava. Next up were crisp, light croquettes of fluffy potato with Manchego cheese and Serrano ham, meltingly good. Homemade chicharrones are light as a feather, and dusted with a purple salt made from dehydrated sauerkraut. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_85618\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/08/croquettes1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/08/croquettes1000.jpg\" alt=\"Potato croquettes with Manchego cheese and Serrano ham and chicharrones. Photo: Kim Westerman\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-85618\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Potato croquettes with Manchego cheese and Serrano ham and chicharrones. 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"content": "\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_85762\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 659px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/08/brickpig1-659x417.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/08/brickpig1-659x417.jpg\" alt=\"Co-owners of Oakland's The Brick Pig's House Barry and Carolyn S. Alexander warmly greet their customers. Photo: Anna Vignet. \" width=\"659\" height=\"417\" class=\"size-full wp-image-85762\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Co-owners of Oakland's The Brick Pig's House Barry and Carolyn S. Alexander warmly greet their customers. Photo: Anna Vignet.\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>by \u003ca href=\"http://oaklandlocal.com/author/nilogardezi/\" target=\"_blank\">nilogardezi\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://oaklandlocal.com/2014/08/doing-barbecue-and-business-right-at-the-brick-pigs-house-in-oakland/\" target=\"_blank\">Oakland Local\u003c/a> (8/5/14)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Carolyn S. Alexander, the co-owner of and chef at \u003ca href=\"http://www.thebrickpigshouse.com/\">Oakland’s The Brick Pig’s House\u003c/a> comes from a family of entrepreneurs. Her work is a source of abundant pleasure and pride, drawing on nearly 100 years of family tradition that traveled from Arkansas to California decades ago.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It’s no wonder, then, that her barbeque is both steeped in the tastiest barbecue sauce you might \u003cem>ever\u003c/em> taste in your life and a whole lot of love. Love imbues every line and gesture of this warm-hearted woman, as it does the simple lines of the cozily-built Brick Pig’s. As a customer you feel it, in ways big and small.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Hi, darling!” Carolyn greets a patron who comes through the door, ready to pick up his lunch order. Turning back to me with a warm smile, she says, “You gotta give love for everybody.” There, in a nutshell, you have the business philosophy of Brick Pig’s. In current entrepreneur-speak, you might call them a “\u003ca href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benefit_corporation\">benefit corporation\u003c/a>” of sorts, well before the business world ever branded that phrase and idea.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Carolyn and her husband of 43 years, Barry Alexander, the co-owner and manager of Brick Pig’s, have been offering up their love and singular Southern-style BBQ to the Oakland community and surrounding Bay Area since they opened their doors in 2006. They serve pork ribs, \u003ca href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halal\" target=\"_blank\">halal\u003c/a> beef brisket (Yes, you read it right. The surprising and oh-so-tasty offering is a recent addition because, as Carolyn puts it, “Once you know better, do better.”), chicken, cornbread, potato salad, sweet potato pie, apple, blackberry, and peach cobblers and so much more. Absolutely all of it is mouth-wateringly, lip-smackingly, finger-and-plate-lickingly good. \u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/brick-pigs-house-oakland\">The reviews on Yelp\u003c/a> attest to it.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>That deliciousness comes from three generations of experience. The Alexanders arrived in Oakland from California’s \u003ca href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central_Valley_%28California%29\">Central Valley\u003c/a> in 1971, and Carolyn’s been cooking this barbeque since 1974, after learning it from her mother, Imogene. Her mother, in turn, learned the recipe from Carolyn’s Great-Uncle Richard, who created it back in 1916. After being a homemaker and raising their three sons while her husband worked in various IT positions over the years, Carolyn became inspired to put her passion for cooking to use and open up a family barbeque spot.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Not only is her food amazing, but it doesn’t break the bank, which is part of their core philosophy as businesspeople. When the economic downturn hit the Bay, Carolyn shares, they took some items off the menu rather than raise their prices.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I did do greens and chili when we first opened. The economy got bad, [though] so I took them off. I didn’t want to go up [in price] on the people. The economy wasn’t right. You know, my thing wasn’t about making money. It’s about being there for the people too. We’ve been in Oakland, [and] this is my way of giving back.” After chatting up and laughing with another customer who ordered a slab of ribs, she says, “Whatever comes on that rib, you [are] supposed to give it back to the people. 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You might not be rich but you’re doing something positive.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Another wonderful dimension of their generous-spirited “do it right” philosophy strikes you right when you cross Brick Pig’s threshold.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_85761\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/08/brickpig2.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/08/brickpig2.jpg\" alt=\"A entire wall of love and memories greets you when you enter The Brick Pig’s House. Photo: Anna Vignet.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" class=\"size-full wp-image-85761\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A entire wall of love and memories greets you when you enter The Brick Pig’s House. 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"content": "\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_85108\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/07/cover1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/07/cover1000.jpg\" alt=\"Cesar Chavez Park on Foothill Boulevard in East Oakland\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-85108\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cesar Chavez Park on Foothill Boulevard in East Oakland\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Foothill Boulevard in East Oakland, an alternative to International Boulevard's restaurant row, is home to two of the Bay Area's top spots for Jalisco-style food.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The moment I first tucked in to a bowl of \u003ca href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pozole\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cem>pozole\u003c/em>\u003c/a> at \u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/taqueria-campos-oakland\" target=\"_blank\">Taqueria Campos\u003c/a>, an unassuming spot next to Cesar Chavez Park in East Oakland, I felt the weight of history, imagining the generations of Campos women who must’ve taught Ana Maria and her sister, Margarita, how to perfect this classic dish. But no, according to Ana, she and her sister taught each other how to cook. “We didn’t know the first thing about cooking when we started out,” Campos explained, laughing. “And we practiced every day for a long time until we got it right.” So much for my theories about how great restaurants are born. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_85116\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/07/tlapeno1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/07/tlapeno1000.jpg\" alt=\"Pozole at Taqueria Campos\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-85116\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pozole at Taqueria Campos\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>In this case, perfection begins with broth. Slow-cooked pork bones (sometimes including pig head) form the base, and Ana leaves enough fat to infuse each bite of hominy with \u003cem>ancho\u003c/em> and \u003cem>guajillo\u003c/em> chile flavor. If this sounds—and tastes—simple, it’s not. There’s a lot of balancing to be done, between hominy and pork meat, broth and chile. The end result, in capable hands, is a delicate, smoky, chewy, fatty marvel. Garnishes are traditional, of course: diced onions, cilantro, lime, and a few fresh-fried tostadas for dunking or soaking, depending on your druthers.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Another destination soup here is \u003ca href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caldo_tlalpe%C3%B1o\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cem>caldo tlapeño\u003c/em>\u003c/a>, a chicken, chickpea and vegetable soup rendered spicy by the addition of \u003cem>chipotle\u003c/em> chiles to the long-simmered chicken broth. Big chunks of carrot and zucchini help ease the burn, as do thick homemade tortillas, grilled to order (three per bowl). It’s served with rice, but doesn’t really need the extra heft. Just add a little diced onion, a lot of cilantro, and some lime to brighten it.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_85110\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/07/pozole1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/07/pozole1000.jpg\" alt=\"Caldo tlapeño at Taqueria Campos\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-85110\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Caldo tlapeño at Taqueria Campos\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Not in the mood for soup? Equally compelling are the Campos sisters’ tacos of \u003cem>carne asada\u003c/em>, \u003cem>carnitas\u003c/em>, \u003cem>cabeza\u003c/em> and \u003cem>carne al pastor\u003c/em>. Of these, my favorites are the \u003cem>cabeza\u003c/em>, meltingly tender beef cheeks and adjacent meat from the head of the cow, and the \u003cem>carne asada\u003c/em>, grilled strip steak with a slightly crisp exterior and well-done but soft interior. Pay the extra $.75 for homemade tortillas, so much better than the packaged version. And ask Ana for some of her green sauce, a mild, tomatillo-based salsa that goes nicely with both.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_85112\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/07/asada1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/07/asada1000.jpg\" alt=\"Carne asada taco at Taqueria Campos\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-85112\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Carne asada taco at Taqueria Campos\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_85119\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/07/cabeza1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/07/cabeza1000.jpg\" alt=\"Cabeza taco at Taqueria Campos\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-85119\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cabeza taco at Taqueria Campos\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>And if there were such a thing as a destination \u003ca href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicharr%C3%B3n\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cem>chicharrones\u003c/em>\u003c/a> restaurant, this would be it. The Campos sisters don’t make these bits of fried pork skin every day, but when they do, they are served, free, alongside the chips and salsa, and hit the right spot between crunchy and meltingly fatty.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_85122\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/07/chicharrones1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/07/chicharrones1000.jpg\" alt=\"Chicharrones at Taqueria Campos\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-85122\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Chicharrones at Taqueria Campos\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Beverages are limited to homemade \u003cem>horchata\u003c/em> and two rotating flavors of \u003cem>aguas frescas\u003c/em>, none of which is too sweet. The pineapple agua fresca is mostly pulpy fruit, only slightly muted with water.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_85111\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/07/ana1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/07/ana1000.jpg\" alt=\"Ana Maria Campos serves up strawberry agua fresca\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-85111\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ana Maria Campos serves up strawberry agua fresca\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>A few blocks down Foothill, on the opposite side of the street, is \u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/el-taco-zamorano-restaurant-oakland\" target=\"_blank\">El Taco Zamorano\u003c/a>, a cave-like space that requires your eyes to adjust to the low light. Owned by Emma Guzman and quietly in business for 33 years, El Zamorano is a solid choice for pan-Mexican food. While you can get everything from mariscos cocktails to burritos, Jalisco is the region best represented by the menu. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_85118\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/07/zamorano1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/07/zamorano1000.jpg\" alt=\"The dining room, with mural, at El Taco Zamorano\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-85118\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The dining room, with mural, at El Taco Zamorano\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>We tried a little from every column on the several-page menu, and the clear winners were the tacos, especially the \u003cem>carne asada\u003c/em> and \u003cem>carnitas\u003c/em>. The beef was lightly seared and topped with diced white onion and cilantro, and the pork was soft, in traditional Jalisco-highlands style, as opposed to crispy, the preferred style in other parts of Mexico. (It’s odd that Zamorano is the name of a town famous for crispy \u003cem>carnitas\u003c/em>, but so be it.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_85130\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/07/asada_carnitas1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/07/asada_carnitas1000.jpg\" alt=\"Carne asada and carnitas tacos at El Taco Zamorano\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-85130\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Carne asada and carnitas tacos at El Taco Zamorano\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The same \u003cem>carnitas\u003c/em> appears as a dinner plate, but in this case, instead of being shredded for tacos, the meat is left in large chunks for you to pull apart. The fat is left on, which, in my book, is the right decision. This plate comes with chunky guacamole, a simple version with just tomato, onion and cilantro, and a squeeze of lime, and the brightest, freshest green avocado meat possible.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_85123\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/07/carnitas_dinner1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/07/carnitas_dinner1000.jpg\" alt=\"Carnitas dinner special at El Taco Zamorano\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-85123\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Carnitas dinner special at El Taco Zamorano\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Zamorano’s combination plates are a good value. The \u003cem>chile relleno\u003c/em> and enchilada plate is enough for two people—the eggy relleno fried to brown and covered in tomato sauce and cheese, and the enchilada smothered in chile verde, medium-spicy—and they meld together with the rice and beans to cover almost every inch of a large oval platter.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_85109\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/07/combo1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/07/combo1000.jpg\" alt=\"Combination plate: Chile relleno and green chile enchilada\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-85109\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Combination plate: Chile relleno and green chile enchilada\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Margaritas are strong, but from a pre-fab mix, so stick to the Mexican-import beers, Negro Modelo and Corona.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>On each of three visits, our server was Soco, who’s been working there for more than 20 years. She attests to the care that is evident in the preparation of this food. “I’ve eaten at all the places around here over many years,” she said, “and this kitchen makes some of the most lovingly prepared traditional food I’ve ever had.” I wouldn’t disagree. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_85114\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/07/soco1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/07/soco1000.jpg\" alt=\"Long-time server Soca at El Taco Zamorano.\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-85114\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Long-time server Soco at El Taco Zamorano\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>Information:\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/taqueria-campos-oakland\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Taqueria Campos\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Address:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"http://goo.gl/Gmhb83\" target=\"_blank\">Map\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n3659 Foothill Blvd.\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94601\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Phone:\u003c/strong> 510-261-4260\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Hours:\u003c/strong> 7am-8pm, Thursday-Monday (closed Tuesday and Wednesday)\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Price Range:\u003c/strong> $, Cash only \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/el-taco-zamorano-restaurant-oakland\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>El Taco Zamorano\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Address:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"http://goo.gl/D5l1HV\" target=\"_blank\">Map\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n4032 Foothill Blvd.\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94601\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Phone:\u003c/strong> 510-536-3146\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Hours:\u003c/strong> 8am-10pm, Sunday-Friday; 8am-11pm, Saturday\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Price Range:\u003c/strong> $- $$ \u003c/p>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_85108\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/07/cover1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/07/cover1000.jpg\" alt=\"Cesar Chavez Park on Foothill Boulevard in East Oakland\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-85108\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cesar Chavez Park on Foothill Boulevard in East Oakland\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Foothill Boulevard in East Oakland, an alternative to International Boulevard's restaurant row, is home to two of the Bay Area's top spots for Jalisco-style food.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The moment I first tucked in to a bowl of \u003ca href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pozole\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cem>pozole\u003c/em>\u003c/a> at \u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/taqueria-campos-oakland\" target=\"_blank\">Taqueria Campos\u003c/a>, an unassuming spot next to Cesar Chavez Park in East Oakland, I felt the weight of history, imagining the generations of Campos women who must’ve taught Ana Maria and her sister, Margarita, how to perfect this classic dish. But no, according to Ana, she and her sister taught each other how to cook. “We didn’t know the first thing about cooking when we started out,” Campos explained, laughing. “And we practiced every day for a long time until we got it right.” So much for my theories about how great restaurants are born. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_85116\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/07/tlapeno1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/07/tlapeno1000.jpg\" alt=\"Pozole at Taqueria Campos\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-85116\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pozole at Taqueria Campos\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>In this case, perfection begins with broth. Slow-cooked pork bones (sometimes including pig head) form the base, and Ana leaves enough fat to infuse each bite of hominy with \u003cem>ancho\u003c/em> and \u003cem>guajillo\u003c/em> chile flavor. If this sounds—and tastes—simple, it’s not. There’s a lot of balancing to be done, between hominy and pork meat, broth and chile. The end result, in capable hands, is a delicate, smoky, chewy, fatty marvel. Garnishes are traditional, of course: diced onions, cilantro, lime, and a few fresh-fried tostadas for dunking or soaking, depending on your druthers.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Another destination soup here is \u003ca href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caldo_tlalpe%C3%B1o\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cem>caldo tlapeño\u003c/em>\u003c/a>, a chicken, chickpea and vegetable soup rendered spicy by the addition of \u003cem>chipotle\u003c/em> chiles to the long-simmered chicken broth. Big chunks of carrot and zucchini help ease the burn, as do thick homemade tortillas, grilled to order (three per bowl). It’s served with rice, but doesn’t really need the extra heft. Just add a little diced onion, a lot of cilantro, and some lime to brighten it.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_85110\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/07/pozole1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/07/pozole1000.jpg\" alt=\"Caldo tlapeño at Taqueria Campos\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-85110\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Caldo tlapeño at Taqueria Campos\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Not in the mood for soup? Equally compelling are the Campos sisters’ tacos of \u003cem>carne asada\u003c/em>, \u003cem>carnitas\u003c/em>, \u003cem>cabeza\u003c/em> and \u003cem>carne al pastor\u003c/em>. Of these, my favorites are the \u003cem>cabeza\u003c/em>, meltingly tender beef cheeks and adjacent meat from the head of the cow, and the \u003cem>carne asada\u003c/em>, grilled strip steak with a slightly crisp exterior and well-done but soft interior. Pay the extra $.75 for homemade tortillas, so much better than the packaged version. And ask Ana for some of her green sauce, a mild, tomatillo-based salsa that goes nicely with both.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_85112\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/07/asada1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/07/asada1000.jpg\" alt=\"Carne asada taco at Taqueria Campos\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-85112\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Carne asada taco at Taqueria Campos\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_85119\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/07/cabeza1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/07/cabeza1000.jpg\" alt=\"Cabeza taco at Taqueria Campos\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-85119\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cabeza taco at Taqueria Campos\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>And if there were such a thing as a destination \u003ca href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicharr%C3%B3n\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cem>chicharrones\u003c/em>\u003c/a> restaurant, this would be it. The Campos sisters don’t make these bits of fried pork skin every day, but when they do, they are served, free, alongside the chips and salsa, and hit the right spot between crunchy and meltingly fatty.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_85122\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/07/chicharrones1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/07/chicharrones1000.jpg\" alt=\"Chicharrones at Taqueria Campos\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-85122\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Chicharrones at Taqueria Campos\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Beverages are limited to homemade \u003cem>horchata\u003c/em> and two rotating flavors of \u003cem>aguas frescas\u003c/em>, none of which is too sweet. The pineapple agua fresca is mostly pulpy fruit, only slightly muted with water.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_85111\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/07/ana1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/07/ana1000.jpg\" alt=\"Ana Maria Campos serves up strawberry agua fresca\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-85111\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ana Maria Campos serves up strawberry agua fresca\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>A few blocks down Foothill, on the opposite side of the street, is \u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/el-taco-zamorano-restaurant-oakland\" target=\"_blank\">El Taco Zamorano\u003c/a>, a cave-like space that requires your eyes to adjust to the low light. Owned by Emma Guzman and quietly in business for 33 years, El Zamorano is a solid choice for pan-Mexican food. While you can get everything from mariscos cocktails to burritos, Jalisco is the region best represented by the menu. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_85118\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/07/zamorano1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/07/zamorano1000.jpg\" alt=\"The dining room, with mural, at El Taco Zamorano\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-85118\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The dining room, with mural, at El Taco Zamorano\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>We tried a little from every column on the several-page menu, and the clear winners were the tacos, especially the \u003cem>carne asada\u003c/em> and \u003cem>carnitas\u003c/em>. The beef was lightly seared and topped with diced white onion and cilantro, and the pork was soft, in traditional Jalisco-highlands style, as opposed to crispy, the preferred style in other parts of Mexico. (It’s odd that Zamorano is the name of a town famous for crispy \u003cem>carnitas\u003c/em>, but so be it.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_85130\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/07/asada_carnitas1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/07/asada_carnitas1000.jpg\" alt=\"Carne asada and carnitas tacos at El Taco Zamorano\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-85130\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Carne asada and carnitas tacos at El Taco Zamorano\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The same \u003cem>carnitas\u003c/em> appears as a dinner plate, but in this case, instead of being shredded for tacos, the meat is left in large chunks for you to pull apart. The fat is left on, which, in my book, is the right decision. This plate comes with chunky guacamole, a simple version with just tomato, onion and cilantro, and a squeeze of lime, and the brightest, freshest green avocado meat possible.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_85123\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/07/carnitas_dinner1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/07/carnitas_dinner1000.jpg\" alt=\"Carnitas dinner special at El Taco Zamorano\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-85123\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Carnitas dinner special at El Taco Zamorano\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Zamorano’s combination plates are a good value. 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"content": "\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_84681\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2014/07/09/velobrews-cafe-and-cycling-community-center-now-open-in-bayview/velobrews11/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-84681\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-84681\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/07/velobrews11.jpg\" alt=\"Ross Del Duca and Jennifer Leeper \" width=\"1000\" height=\"561\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ross Del Duca and Jennifer Leeper\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>I'll readily admit that I'm a fan of any establishment that combines my dual love of coffee and cycling in one place -- like NOPA's \u003ca href=\"http://www.mojobicyclecafe.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Mojo Bicycle Cafe\u003c/a> that also houses a bike shop; Oakland's \u003ca href=\"http://actualcafe.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Actual Cafe\u003c/a> with indoor bike parking and bicycle bingo nights; and \u003ca href=\"http://www.bicyclecoffeeco.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Bicycle Coffee\u003c/a>, which makes all of its deliveries by bicycle. So when the \u003ca href=\"http://velobrews.com/\" target=\"_blank\">VeloBrews Cafe and Cycling Community Center\u003c/a> popped up on my radar recently, I connected with Jennifer Leeper and Ross Del Duca, to find out more about their new venture.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[gallery link=\"file\" ids=\"84672,84673,84671\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Partners in life and in business, the co-general managers and Bayview residents live just a few blocks away from their airy space on 3rd Avenue near Newcomb Avenue. With bicycles hanging from the ceiling and cycling-themed art scattered throughout the space, it's a relaxing atmosphere for folks to either enjoy their coffee or pop in for bike repair. There's plans to host screenings soon, but in the meantime, they'll have video from the ongoing \u003ca href=\"http://www.letour.com/us/\" target=\"_blank\">Tour de France\u003c/a> playing in the background.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[gallery link=\"file\" ids=\"84675,84674,84678\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>How long has VeloBrews been open?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Jennifer:\u003c/strong> The official opening day of the bike shop was May 4th, which was \u003ca href=\"http://www.sundaystreetssf.com/bayviewdogpatch-5414/\" target=\"_blank\">Sunday Streets in the Bayview\u003c/a>. The cafe opened for coffee a week later, and we've been steadily increasing our offerings since.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>What are your respective roles in running VeloBrews?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Jennifer:\u003c/strong> We both serve as general managers, though I lean more toward the cafe side of things. One of the nice things about our relationship is that our strengths complement each other; we balance out each others weaknesses pretty well. It's nice that this has carried over from our personal relationship into our professional one. I've done much of the sourcing in regards to suppliers on the food end, and I'm working on company policy and procedure. I'm also trying to be there as much as I can before I go back to work in August [in education] to help get things together.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Ross:\u003c/strong> I'm a bit spoiled; I get to be the \"vision\" guy. While I am involved in the operations of the cafe, I tend to focus most of my efforts on the bicycle retail side, as well as helping out our shop manager to run the repair services. I also spend a lot of my time reaching out to local bicycle groups and organizations to find out what we can offer them.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2014/07/09/velobrews-cafe-and-cycling-community-center-now-open-in-bayview/velobrews10/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-84680\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/07/velobrews10.jpg\" alt=\"VeloBrews Cafe & Cycling Community Center\" width=\"1000\" height=\"561\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-84680\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>What was the inspiration for creating VeloBrews?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Jennifer:\u003c/strong> For me, it was a desire to build community and have a place where people could hang out. I've lived in Bayview-Hunter's Point for about nine years now. A few years ago, I met up with a former student; it was disappointing, because there was no place where we could sit down, have a cup of coffee and talk. I realized that our neighborhood was really lacking in places where people could go to meet, and I wished that I had a way to provide something like that for myself and other members of the community.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Ross:\u003c/strong> I've basically been building the place that I've always wanted to have available myself. I'm passionate about cycling and love hanging out and talking about bikes -- in all applications. So the idea is a place where you can meet with your local riding club, or just grab a cup of coffee and share cycling stories with other cyclists. Somewhere where the competitive cyclist can sit next to the daily bicycle commuter, share a sandwich and their interests in the bicycle.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>What's your related experience in restaurant management and/or cycling?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2014/07/09/velobrews-cafe-and-cycling-community-center-now-open-in-bayview/velobrews15/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-84685\">\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-84685\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/07/velobrews15-290x162.jpg\" alt=\"Jennifer Leeper\" width=\"290\" height=\"162\">\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>Jennifer:\u003c/strong> I have absolutely no restaurant management experience and EXTREMELY limited food service experience. I am an educator, and any management experience I have comes from running a classroom. I love food and I love to eat -- that's where most of my experience comes from. As for cycling, well, I hadn't been on a bike since I was in high school. After meeting Ross and knowing his passion for cycling, I was inspired to get a bike myself. I love my commuter bike, and we've had a few fun rides out in the city. I like to stay in shape but I rarely have much time for the gym, so it's good for me to remember that I can ride my bike from time to time.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Ross:\u003c/strong> I've been riding for awhile now. I've also been running a cycling media company called VeloReviews. That got me a lot of exposure to the bicycle retail business as a person reporting on products and companies. Restaurant management is a new endeavor for both of us.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Where do you source the items on your menu, or is all of the food and drinks prepared from scratch on site?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_84689\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2014/07/09/velobrews-cafe-and-cycling-community-center-now-open-in-bayview/velobrews19/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-84689\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-84689\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/07/velobrews19.jpg\" alt=\"The Contador Sandwich: hummus; Monterey Jack cheese; avocado; artichoke hearts; roasted red peppers; red onion; bell pepper; sprouts; Italian dressing (but free of clenbuterol-tainted beef.) $6.50\" width=\"1000\" height=\"561\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The description for the Alberto \"Contador\" sandwich ($6.50) jokes about the \u003ca href=\"http://www.cyclingweekly.co.uk/news/latest-news/contador-banned-for-two-years-after-clenbuterol-positive-45544\" target=\"_blank\">2-year ban the pro racer faced\u003c/a> after testing positive for a prohibited drug, which he claimed he obtained through tainted beef. It's prepared with hummus; Monterey Jack cheese; avocado; artichoke hearts; roasted red peppers; red onion; bell pepper; sprouts; and Italian dressing (but of course, free of clenbuterol-tainted beef.) They've also recently revamped their sandwich menu with other references to popular cycling rides, races and athletes.\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Jennifer:\u003c/strong> We're keeping things simple and just making sandwiches, which we offer along with products from other local vendors. Our goal is to keep all our food offerings as local as possible. Our coffee comes from \u003ca href=\"http://www.ubuntucoffeecoop.com/\" target=\"_blank\">The Ubuntu Coffee Cooperative\u003c/a> in Emeryville and we serve chai from \u003ca href=\"http://www.baychaisf.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Bay Chai\u003c/a> here in SF. Our bagels are from \u003ca href=\"http://www.sourflour.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Sour Flour\u003c/a> and the pastries from \u003ca href=\"http://www.lavictoriabakery.com/\" target=\"_blank\">La Victoria Bakery\u003c/a> in SF. We also carry cookies from \u003ca href=\"http://eatsaltysweet.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Salty Sweet\u003c/a>. We just started using jams and chutneys from \u003ca href=\"http://www.jakescastrokitchen.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Jake's Castro Kitchen\u003c/a>, as well as carrying chicken salad from \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/pages/Comfort-Foods-National-Inc/107842212594062\" target=\"_blank\">Comfort Foods National\u003c/a>, Inc. We've connected with \u003ca href=\"http://kingknish.com/\" target=\"_blank\">King Knish\u003c/a> and will be hosting Saturday pop-ups over the next couple months. There are some other small, local businesses we hope to partner with soon; we'd like to use the Bayview honey from \u003ca href=\"http://www.sfhoneyandpollen.com/\" target=\"_blank\">SF Honey and Pollen Company\u003c/a> and some gluten-free options from \u003ca href=\"http://www.wholesomebakery.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Wholesome Bakery\u003c/a>. Keep checking back for new offerings!\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[gallery link=\"file\" ids=\"84682,84690,84687,84683,84686,84684\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>What services does the cycling community center offer?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Ross:\u003c/strong> We of course have the full-service bicycle shop with repairs and sales. However, the community center part will focus on bicycle advocacy work as well as education. We're still working to get the necessary connections in place and will very shortly be offering classes for basic skills needed to successfully get around by bicycle: how to fix a flat tire, adjust your brakes, adjust your gears, etc. One of the core principles is to get more people out on bicycles. Obviously getting their bikes fixed is part of that mission, but helping them to get home without getting stranded is much more important.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[gallery link=\"file\" ids=\"84679,84677,84676\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Anything you'd like to add?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Jennifer:\u003c/strong> I think we've gotten off to a good start and will only continue to improve as we move forward. I know things aren't perfect, but our hearts are in in this 100% and I believe that shows. One of the best things about being involved in this venture is that we've met a lot of fantastic people in our community, who've given us a great deal of support.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Ross:\u003c/strong> I've been very pleasantly surprised how well the bike shop has been doing, and how much pent-up demand [there is] for bicycle repairs. There have been a number of people that have come in for a cup of coffee and discovered that we are a bike shop, too. It is the folks like this that say, \"This bike has been sitting in my garage for two years. Now that there is a shop in the neighborhood, I'll bring it in to get fixed.\" This is exactly the type of thing that we're about - getting more people on bikes. And hopefully they'll run into other bicycle people while they're in the shop and that will just encourage them more. Cycling is a fantastic activity that has had nothing but a positive impact on my life. Sharing that with others is the reason we are here.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://velobrews.com/\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>VeloBrews Cafe and Cycling Community Center\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n4634 3rd St. at Newcomb, San Francisco [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/NVOAB\" target=\"_blank\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: 415-926-8930\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon.-Fri. 6:30AM-4PM; Sat.-Sun. 8AM-4PM\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/velobrews\" target=\"_blank\">VeloBrew Cafe and Cycling Community Center\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/velobrews\" target=\"_blank\">@VeloBrews\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>All photos by Jenny Oh\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Partners in life and in business, the co-general managers and Bayview residents live just a few blocks away from their airy space on 3rd Avenue near Newcomb Avenue. With bicycles hanging from the ceiling and cycling-themed art scattered throughout the space, it's a relaxing atmosphere for folks to either enjoy their coffee or pop in for bike repair. There's plans to host screenings soon, but in the meantime, they'll have video from the ongoing \u003ca href=\"http://www.letour.com/us/\" target=\"_blank\">Tour de France\u003c/a> playing in the background.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>How long has VeloBrews been open?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Jennifer:\u003c/strong> The official opening day of the bike shop was May 4th, which was \u003ca href=\"http://www.sundaystreetssf.com/bayviewdogpatch-5414/\" target=\"_blank\">Sunday Streets in the Bayview\u003c/a>. The cafe opened for coffee a week later, and we've been steadily increasing our offerings since.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>What are your respective roles in running VeloBrews?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Jennifer:\u003c/strong> We both serve as general managers, though I lean more toward the cafe side of things. One of the nice things about our relationship is that our strengths complement each other; we balance out each others weaknesses pretty well. It's nice that this has carried over from our personal relationship into our professional one. I've done much of the sourcing in regards to suppliers on the food end, and I'm working on company policy and procedure. I'm also trying to be there as much as I can before I go back to work in August [in education] to help get things together.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Ross:\u003c/strong> I'm a bit spoiled; I get to be the \"vision\" guy. While I am involved in the operations of the cafe, I tend to focus most of my efforts on the bicycle retail side, as well as helping out our shop manager to run the repair services. I also spend a lot of my time reaching out to local bicycle groups and organizations to find out what we can offer them.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2014/07/09/velobrews-cafe-and-cycling-community-center-now-open-in-bayview/velobrews10/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-84680\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/07/velobrews10.jpg\" alt=\"VeloBrews Cafe & Cycling Community Center\" width=\"1000\" height=\"561\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-84680\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>What was the inspiration for creating VeloBrews?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Jennifer:\u003c/strong> For me, it was a desire to build community and have a place where people could hang out. I've lived in Bayview-Hunter's Point for about nine years now. A few years ago, I met up with a former student; it was disappointing, because there was no place where we could sit down, have a cup of coffee and talk. I realized that our neighborhood was really lacking in places where people could go to meet, and I wished that I had a way to provide something like that for myself and other members of the community.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Ross:\u003c/strong> I've basically been building the place that I've always wanted to have available myself. I'm passionate about cycling and love hanging out and talking about bikes -- in all applications. So the idea is a place where you can meet with your local riding club, or just grab a cup of coffee and share cycling stories with other cyclists. Somewhere where the competitive cyclist can sit next to the daily bicycle commuter, share a sandwich and their interests in the bicycle.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>What's your related experience in restaurant management and/or cycling?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2014/07/09/velobrews-cafe-and-cycling-community-center-now-open-in-bayview/velobrews15/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-84685\">\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-84685\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/07/velobrews15-290x162.jpg\" alt=\"Jennifer Leeper\" width=\"290\" height=\"162\">\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>Jennifer:\u003c/strong> I have absolutely no restaurant management experience and EXTREMELY limited food service experience. I am an educator, and any management experience I have comes from running a classroom. I love food and I love to eat -- that's where most of my experience comes from. As for cycling, well, I hadn't been on a bike since I was in high school. After meeting Ross and knowing his passion for cycling, I was inspired to get a bike myself. I love my commuter bike, and we've had a few fun rides out in the city. I like to stay in shape but I rarely have much time for the gym, so it's good for me to remember that I can ride my bike from time to time.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Ross:\u003c/strong> I've been riding for awhile now. I've also been running a cycling media company called VeloReviews. That got me a lot of exposure to the bicycle retail business as a person reporting on products and companies. Restaurant management is a new endeavor for both of us.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Where do you source the items on your menu, or is all of the food and drinks prepared from scratch on site?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_84689\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2014/07/09/velobrews-cafe-and-cycling-community-center-now-open-in-bayview/velobrews19/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-84689\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-84689\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/07/velobrews19.jpg\" alt=\"The Contador Sandwich: hummus; Monterey Jack cheese; avocado; artichoke hearts; roasted red peppers; red onion; bell pepper; sprouts; Italian dressing (but free of clenbuterol-tainted beef.) $6.50\" width=\"1000\" height=\"561\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The description for the Alberto \"Contador\" sandwich ($6.50) jokes about the \u003ca href=\"http://www.cyclingweekly.co.uk/news/latest-news/contador-banned-for-two-years-after-clenbuterol-positive-45544\" target=\"_blank\">2-year ban the pro racer faced\u003c/a> after testing positive for a prohibited drug, which he claimed he obtained through tainted beef. It's prepared with hummus; Monterey Jack cheese; avocado; artichoke hearts; roasted red peppers; red onion; bell pepper; sprouts; and Italian dressing (but of course, free of clenbuterol-tainted beef.) They've also recently revamped their sandwich menu with other references to popular cycling rides, races and athletes.\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Jennifer:\u003c/strong> We're keeping things simple and just making sandwiches, which we offer along with products from other local vendors. Our goal is to keep all our food offerings as local as possible. Our coffee comes from \u003ca href=\"http://www.ubuntucoffeecoop.com/\" target=\"_blank\">The Ubuntu Coffee Cooperative\u003c/a> in Emeryville and we serve chai from \u003ca href=\"http://www.baychaisf.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Bay Chai\u003c/a> here in SF. Our bagels are from \u003ca href=\"http://www.sourflour.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Sour Flour\u003c/a> and the pastries from \u003ca href=\"http://www.lavictoriabakery.com/\" target=\"_blank\">La Victoria Bakery\u003c/a> in SF. We also carry cookies from \u003ca href=\"http://eatsaltysweet.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Salty Sweet\u003c/a>. We just started using jams and chutneys from \u003ca href=\"http://www.jakescastrokitchen.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Jake's Castro Kitchen\u003c/a>, as well as carrying chicken salad from \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/pages/Comfort-Foods-National-Inc/107842212594062\" target=\"_blank\">Comfort Foods National\u003c/a>, Inc. We've connected with \u003ca href=\"http://kingknish.com/\" target=\"_blank\">King Knish\u003c/a> and will be hosting Saturday pop-ups over the next couple months. There are some other small, local businesses we hope to partner with soon; we'd like to use the Bayview honey from \u003ca href=\"http://www.sfhoneyandpollen.com/\" target=\"_blank\">SF Honey and Pollen Company\u003c/a> and some gluten-free options from \u003ca href=\"http://www.wholesomebakery.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Wholesome Bakery\u003c/a>. Keep checking back for new offerings!\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>What services does the cycling community center offer?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Ross:\u003c/strong> We of course have the full-service bicycle shop with repairs and sales. However, the community center part will focus on bicycle advocacy work as well as education. We're still working to get the necessary connections in place and will very shortly be offering classes for basic skills needed to successfully get around by bicycle: how to fix a flat tire, adjust your brakes, adjust your gears, etc. One of the core principles is to get more people out on bicycles. Obviously getting their bikes fixed is part of that mission, but helping them to get home without getting stranded is much more important.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Anything you'd like to add?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Jennifer:\u003c/strong> I think we've gotten off to a good start and will only continue to improve as we move forward. I know things aren't perfect, but our hearts are in in this 100% and I believe that shows. One of the best things about being involved in this venture is that we've met a lot of fantastic people in our community, who've given us a great deal of support.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Ross:\u003c/strong> I've been very pleasantly surprised how well the bike shop has been doing, and how much pent-up demand [there is] for bicycle repairs. There have been a number of people that have come in for a cup of coffee and discovered that we are a bike shop, too. It is the folks like this that say, \"This bike has been sitting in my garage for two years. Now that there is a shop in the neighborhood, I'll bring it in to get fixed.\" This is exactly the type of thing that we're about - getting more people on bikes. And hopefully they'll run into other bicycle people while they're in the shop and that will just encourage them more. Cycling is a fantastic activity that has had nothing but a positive impact on my life. Sharing that with others is the reason we are here.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://velobrews.com/\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>VeloBrews Cafe and Cycling Community Center\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n4634 3rd St. at Newcomb, San Francisco [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/NVOAB\" target=\"_blank\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: 415-926-8930\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon.-Fri. 6:30AM-4PM; Sat.-Sun. 8AM-4PM\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/velobrews\" target=\"_blank\">VeloBrew Cafe and Cycling Community Center\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/velobrews\" target=\"_blank\">@VeloBrews\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_83886\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/packaging1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/packaging1000.jpg\" alt=\"Alive & Healing, made in Windsor, and rhizocali, made in West Oakland, offer fresh, unpasteurized tempeh. Photo: Alix Wall\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" class=\"size-full wp-image-83886\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Alive & Healing, made in Windsor, and rhizocali, made in West Oakland, offer fresh, unpasteurized tempeh. Photo: Alix Wall\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>When Bessie Ongiri and Melissa Lane moved to Oakland, they soon realized the only tempeh they could buy was from across the country.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The couple met in Gainesville, Fla., where, as unlikely as it may sound for a small city, tempeh is part of the local culture to the point where it’s a popular pizza topping and is found way beyond the confines of vegetarian restaurants.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_83891\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/rhizo2-1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/rhizo2-1000.jpg\" alt=\"Melissa Lane, left, and Bessie Ongiri of rhizocali make tempeh in a vegan kitchen in West Oakland. Photo: Alix Wall\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" class=\"size-full wp-image-83891\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Melissa Lane, left, and Bessie Ongiri of rhizocali make tempeh in a vegan kitchen in West Oakland. Photo: Alix Wall\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Neither Ongiri or Lane are vegetarians, but coming from Gainesville, they were used to cooking a lot of tempeh at home. Once they moved here, they learned that besides an Indonesian restaurant in San Jose, \u003ca href=\"http://www.budimanfood.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Budiman\u003c/a>, no one was making fresh tempeh locally.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“The national brands can be pretty good if you doctor them up,” said Lane, but “we were used to one that had intrinsic flavor even really simply prepared.” Given that such a product didn’t exist, they set out to make it themselves.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While they were applying for permits and finding kitchen space, another local brand made it to store shelves first: \u003ca href=\"http://www.aliveandhealing.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Alive & Healing\u003c/a>, out of Windsor, in Sonoma County.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While \u003ca href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tempeh\">tempeh\u003c/a> has its devotees, there are just as many who brand it “hippie food” or have no idea what it is.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The soybean block comes from Indonesia, and is widely eaten there as a vegetarian protein source. Unlike tofu, which is made from coagulated soymilk, tempeh is made from cooking pre-cracked soybeans, to which vinegar and a starter culture called \u003ca href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhizopus_oligosporus\" target=\"_blank\">Rhizopus oligosporus\u003c/a> are added. In Indonesia, the beans are then pressed together in banana leaves; in the West, the mixture is put into perforated plastic bags. In both cases, the product is left to ferment for 24 to 36 hours at around 87 degrees. The culture causes a soft membrane to form between the beans, turning them into one solid mass.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_83893\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/sliced-rhizo1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/sliced-rhizo1000.jpg\" alt=\"Sliced rhizocali tempeh can look like a quartz countertop. Photo: Alix Wall\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" class=\"size-full wp-image-83893\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sliced rhizocali tempeh can look like a quartz countertop. Photo: Alix Wall\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Fans love it for its earthy taste, and its texture makes it a more toothsome meat substitute than tofu. Also, the fact that it’s fermented makes it easier to digest, and unlike so many meat substitutes which are so highly processed, tempeh is a whole food. Tempeh bacon strips are popular, as are tempeh Reuben sandwiches. It also can be crumbled, to resemble ground beef, and it crisps nicely when sautéed. It is often cubed, in which case, braising after sautéing, as in a coconut curry, or baking in liquid after steaming is recommended, as tempeh soaks up a sauce best once it’s been cooked. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As Ongiri and Lane found, until recently, the only tempeh available at local grocery stores was made across the country. In order for it to make the trip and have a stable shelf-life, it must be pasteurized, which affects the flavor and consistency considerably.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The local tempehs are not pasteurized, meaning both brands have active live cultures and therefore must be stored in the freezer until ready for use. That’s why they’re not with the other tempehs in the markets.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Stem Kent began Alive & Healing in Windsor, in 2012. While interning at \u003ca href=\"http://www.thefarm.org/\" target=\"_blank\">the Farm\u003c/a>, a hippie commune in rural Tennessee, he lived on a steady diet of the fermented foods they made. He saw firsthand how much better he felt.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_83889\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 500px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/stem1-700.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/stem1-700.jpg\" alt=\"Stem Kent of Alive & Healing stirs a pot of soybeans in his shared kitchen space in Windsor. Soon, he’ll be moving to his own kitchen. Photo: Alix Wall\" width=\"500\" class=\"size-full wp-image-83889\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Stem Kent of Alive & Healing stirs a pot of soybeans in his shared kitchen space in Windsor. Soon, he’ll be moving to his own kitchen. Photo: Alix Wall\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_83888\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 500px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/stem2-700.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/stem2-700.jpg\" alt=\"Stem Kent flattens out the cooled soybeans into perforated bags before the fermentation process begins. Photo: Alix Wall\" width=\"500\" class=\"size-full wp-image-83888\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Stem Kent flattens out the cooled soybeans into perforated bags before the fermentation process begins. Photo: Alix Wall\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The permaculture designer started Alive & Healing as a way to bring a locally-made meat substitute to the market that wasn’t heavily processed.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“The more we learn about how our meat is raised and farmed, it’s great to know about other alternatives that feel sustainable and that we can feel good about,” he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It’s a live, cultured food,” said Gwen Weiss, a vegan chef who is Kent’s partner in both life and in the business. “It retains its beneficial bacteria and enzymes and the probiotics that help our gut digest and keep us healthy.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In the two-plus years since he started Alive & Healing, many restaurants in the Santa Rosa and North Bay areas serve it, and he is now talking with vegetarian restaurants in Los Angeles. He is currently moving from a shared kitchen to his own facility in Windsor, where he’ll be able to increase his production. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The increased volume will allow a distributor to handle his account, rather than doing the deliveries as he does now. In addition to Weiss and himself, he also has two other part-time employees, to help with the tempeh-making and deliveries, while he oversees the building of the new facility and maintains the business.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Alive & Healing offers a maple sausage tempeh in addition to plain, and plans to expand into making non-soy tempehs in the future, such as chick pea for the soy-averse.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Meanwhile, in West Oakland, Ongiri and Lane started selling \u003ca href=\"http://www.rhizocalitempeh.com\" target=\"_blank\">rhizocali\u003c/a> at a few local shops last winter and a handful of vegan food trucks began using their product. The name rhizocali is derived from the culture used to make tempeh. Ongiri has a varied background, including a law degree from Hastings, but now works part-time at the California Transplant Donor Network as a surgical technician. Lane, a former massage therapist, works part-time as a nanny. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We didn’t want to take out any loans, but as a result, it’s probably taken us a bit longer,” said Ongiri. “That has its plusses, in that we worked out all the kinks, and we’ve come up with something that is very consistent.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The reason why tempeh is so popular in Gainesville is because a master tempeh craftsman lives there, \u003ca href=\"http://www.tempehshop.com/index.php?news\" target=\"_blank\">Jose Caraballo\u003c/a>, who has been making and selling his tempeh locally since 1985.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Once Ongiri and Lane decided to launch a tempeh business, they returned to Gainesville to learn from the master. Kent, too, consulted Caraballo, when deciding whether he could upscale enough to begin selling to Los Angeles.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Both companies have also sought guidance from William Shurtleff and Akiko Aoyagi, authors of “\u003ca href=\"http://www.amazon.com/The-Book-Tempeh-William-Shurtleff/dp/1580083358http://\" target=\"_blank\">The Book of Tempeh\u003c/a>,” who live in Lafayette (Shurtleff is director of the \u003ca href=\"http://www.soyinfocenter.com\" target=\"_blank\">SoyInfo Center\u003c/a>, which the couple founded in 1976). \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Both local tempehs are available at San Francisco’s \u003ca href=\"http://www.rainbow.coop/\" target=\"_blank\">Rainbow Grocery\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"http://www.berkeleybowl.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Berkeley Bowl West\u003c/a>, in addition to other smaller markets. Alive & Healing costs $6.29, while rhizocali comes in at $3.39, both for 8 ounces. Kent says he plans to lower the price once he expands. Both use organic soybeans, but are not certified, though Kent is on his way to being certified both organic and GMO-free.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“In Indonesia, this is a staple food,” said Ongiri. “We don’t want it so that only foodie people can eat it. We’re in West Oakland and we want it to be affordable to everyone.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While rhizocali has also made non-soy tempehs by special order for local catering companies, they do not plan to bring such products to market – yet.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_83901\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/comparison1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/comparison1000.jpg\" alt=\"From top to bottom, Alive & Healing, rhizocali and LightLife tempeh show their innards. Photo: Alix Wall\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" class=\"size-full wp-image-83901\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">From top to bottom, Alive & Healing, rhizocali and LightLife tempeh show their innards. Photo: Alix Wall\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>We tasted the two local brands along with the national brand, \u003ca href=\"http://www.lightlife.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Lightlife\u003c/a>, which is made in Massachusetts (which retails for $3.39 at Berkeley Bowl.) We lightly sautéed it and tasted it with a sprinkling of salt, as we didn’t want to mask the flavors with sauce. Not surprisingly, we found that the two local brands had a fresher, more fermented taste, while Lightlife tasted bland in comparison. The local brands were also more texturally interesting. Alive & Healing tasted a bit nuttier and smokier, while with rhizocali, the soybean flavor was more pronounced, with just a hint of smokiness.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Kent said that he welcomed another local tempeh company to the market.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Having another tempeh in the freezer will have people talking about why people should look for it in the freezer section,” he said. “I think we can be mutually supportive in bringing more attention to hand-crafted fermented foods.” \u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>Information:\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.rhizocalitempeh.com/#about\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>rhizocali tempeh\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/rhizocaliTempeh\" target=\"_blank\">Rhizocali Tempeh\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.aliveandhealing.com\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Alive & Healing\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/AliveandHealing\" target=\"_blank\">Alive & Healing\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/EatTempeh\" target=\"_blank\">@EatTempeh\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_83886\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/packaging1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/packaging1000.jpg\" alt=\"Alive & Healing, made in Windsor, and rhizocali, made in West Oakland, offer fresh, unpasteurized tempeh. Photo: Alix Wall\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" class=\"size-full wp-image-83886\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Alive & Healing, made in Windsor, and rhizocali, made in West Oakland, offer fresh, unpasteurized tempeh. Photo: Alix Wall\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>When Bessie Ongiri and Melissa Lane moved to Oakland, they soon realized the only tempeh they could buy was from across the country.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The couple met in Gainesville, Fla., where, as unlikely as it may sound for a small city, tempeh is part of the local culture to the point where it’s a popular pizza topping and is found way beyond the confines of vegetarian restaurants.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_83891\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/rhizo2-1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/rhizo2-1000.jpg\" alt=\"Melissa Lane, left, and Bessie Ongiri of rhizocali make tempeh in a vegan kitchen in West Oakland. Photo: Alix Wall\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" class=\"size-full wp-image-83891\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Melissa Lane, left, and Bessie Ongiri of rhizocali make tempeh in a vegan kitchen in West Oakland. Photo: Alix Wall\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Neither Ongiri or Lane are vegetarians, but coming from Gainesville, they were used to cooking a lot of tempeh at home. Once they moved here, they learned that besides an Indonesian restaurant in San Jose, \u003ca href=\"http://www.budimanfood.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Budiman\u003c/a>, no one was making fresh tempeh locally.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“The national brands can be pretty good if you doctor them up,” said Lane, but “we were used to one that had intrinsic flavor even really simply prepared.” Given that such a product didn’t exist, they set out to make it themselves.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While they were applying for permits and finding kitchen space, another local brand made it to store shelves first: \u003ca href=\"http://www.aliveandhealing.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Alive & Healing\u003c/a>, out of Windsor, in Sonoma County.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While \u003ca href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tempeh\">tempeh\u003c/a> has its devotees, there are just as many who brand it “hippie food” or have no idea what it is.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The soybean block comes from Indonesia, and is widely eaten there as a vegetarian protein source. Unlike tofu, which is made from coagulated soymilk, tempeh is made from cooking pre-cracked soybeans, to which vinegar and a starter culture called \u003ca href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhizopus_oligosporus\" target=\"_blank\">Rhizopus oligosporus\u003c/a> are added. In Indonesia, the beans are then pressed together in banana leaves; in the West, the mixture is put into perforated plastic bags. In both cases, the product is left to ferment for 24 to 36 hours at around 87 degrees. The culture causes a soft membrane to form between the beans, turning them into one solid mass.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_83893\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/sliced-rhizo1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/sliced-rhizo1000.jpg\" alt=\"Sliced rhizocali tempeh can look like a quartz countertop. Photo: Alix Wall\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" class=\"size-full wp-image-83893\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sliced rhizocali tempeh can look like a quartz countertop. Photo: Alix Wall\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Fans love it for its earthy taste, and its texture makes it a more toothsome meat substitute than tofu. Also, the fact that it’s fermented makes it easier to digest, and unlike so many meat substitutes which are so highly processed, tempeh is a whole food. Tempeh bacon strips are popular, as are tempeh Reuben sandwiches. It also can be crumbled, to resemble ground beef, and it crisps nicely when sautéed. It is often cubed, in which case, braising after sautéing, as in a coconut curry, or baking in liquid after steaming is recommended, as tempeh soaks up a sauce best once it’s been cooked. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As Ongiri and Lane found, until recently, the only tempeh available at local grocery stores was made across the country. In order for it to make the trip and have a stable shelf-life, it must be pasteurized, which affects the flavor and consistency considerably.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The local tempehs are not pasteurized, meaning both brands have active live cultures and therefore must be stored in the freezer until ready for use. That’s why they’re not with the other tempehs in the markets.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Stem Kent began Alive & Healing in Windsor, in 2012. While interning at \u003ca href=\"http://www.thefarm.org/\" target=\"_blank\">the Farm\u003c/a>, a hippie commune in rural Tennessee, he lived on a steady diet of the fermented foods they made. He saw firsthand how much better he felt.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_83889\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 500px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/stem1-700.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/stem1-700.jpg\" alt=\"Stem Kent of Alive & Healing stirs a pot of soybeans in his shared kitchen space in Windsor. Soon, he’ll be moving to his own kitchen. Photo: Alix Wall\" width=\"500\" class=\"size-full wp-image-83889\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Stem Kent of Alive & Healing stirs a pot of soybeans in his shared kitchen space in Windsor. Soon, he’ll be moving to his own kitchen. Photo: Alix Wall\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_83888\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 500px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/stem2-700.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/stem2-700.jpg\" alt=\"Stem Kent flattens out the cooled soybeans into perforated bags before the fermentation process begins. Photo: Alix Wall\" width=\"500\" class=\"size-full wp-image-83888\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Stem Kent flattens out the cooled soybeans into perforated bags before the fermentation process begins. Photo: Alix Wall\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The permaculture designer started Alive & Healing as a way to bring a locally-made meat substitute to the market that wasn’t heavily processed.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“The more we learn about how our meat is raised and farmed, it’s great to know about other alternatives that feel sustainable and that we can feel good about,” he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It’s a live, cultured food,” said Gwen Weiss, a vegan chef who is Kent’s partner in both life and in the business. “It retains its beneficial bacteria and enzymes and the probiotics that help our gut digest and keep us healthy.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In the two-plus years since he started Alive & Healing, many restaurants in the Santa Rosa and North Bay areas serve it, and he is now talking with vegetarian restaurants in Los Angeles. He is currently moving from a shared kitchen to his own facility in Windsor, where he’ll be able to increase his production. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The increased volume will allow a distributor to handle his account, rather than doing the deliveries as he does now. In addition to Weiss and himself, he also has two other part-time employees, to help with the tempeh-making and deliveries, while he oversees the building of the new facility and maintains the business.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Alive & Healing offers a maple sausage tempeh in addition to plain, and plans to expand into making non-soy tempehs in the future, such as chick pea for the soy-averse.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Meanwhile, in West Oakland, Ongiri and Lane started selling \u003ca href=\"http://www.rhizocalitempeh.com\" target=\"_blank\">rhizocali\u003c/a> at a few local shops last winter and a handful of vegan food trucks began using their product. The name rhizocali is derived from the culture used to make tempeh. Ongiri has a varied background, including a law degree from Hastings, but now works part-time at the California Transplant Donor Network as a surgical technician. Lane, a former massage therapist, works part-time as a nanny. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We didn’t want to take out any loans, but as a result, it’s probably taken us a bit longer,” said Ongiri. “That has its plusses, in that we worked out all the kinks, and we’ve come up with something that is very consistent.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The reason why tempeh is so popular in Gainesville is because a master tempeh craftsman lives there, \u003ca href=\"http://www.tempehshop.com/index.php?news\" target=\"_blank\">Jose Caraballo\u003c/a>, who has been making and selling his tempeh locally since 1985.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Once Ongiri and Lane decided to launch a tempeh business, they returned to Gainesville to learn from the master. Kent, too, consulted Caraballo, when deciding whether he could upscale enough to begin selling to Los Angeles.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Both companies have also sought guidance from William Shurtleff and Akiko Aoyagi, authors of “\u003ca href=\"http://www.amazon.com/The-Book-Tempeh-William-Shurtleff/dp/1580083358http://\" target=\"_blank\">The Book of Tempeh\u003c/a>,” who live in Lafayette (Shurtleff is director of the \u003ca href=\"http://www.soyinfocenter.com\" target=\"_blank\">SoyInfo Center\u003c/a>, which the couple founded in 1976). \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Both local tempehs are available at San Francisco’s \u003ca href=\"http://www.rainbow.coop/\" target=\"_blank\">Rainbow Grocery\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"http://www.berkeleybowl.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Berkeley Bowl West\u003c/a>, in addition to other smaller markets. Alive & Healing costs $6.29, while rhizocali comes in at $3.39, both for 8 ounces. Kent says he plans to lower the price once he expands. Both use organic soybeans, but are not certified, though Kent is on his way to being certified both organic and GMO-free.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“In Indonesia, this is a staple food,” said Ongiri. “We don’t want it so that only foodie people can eat it. We’re in West Oakland and we want it to be affordable to everyone.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While rhizocali has also made non-soy tempehs by special order for local catering companies, they do not plan to bring such products to market – yet.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_83901\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/comparison1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/comparison1000.jpg\" alt=\"From top to bottom, Alive & Healing, rhizocali and LightLife tempeh show their innards. Photo: Alix Wall\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" class=\"size-full wp-image-83901\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">From top to bottom, Alive & Healing, rhizocali and LightLife tempeh show their innards. Photo: Alix Wall\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>We tasted the two local brands along with the national brand, \u003ca href=\"http://www.lightlife.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Lightlife\u003c/a>, which is made in Massachusetts (which retails for $3.39 at Berkeley Bowl.) We lightly sautéed it and tasted it with a sprinkling of salt, as we didn’t want to mask the flavors with sauce. Not surprisingly, we found that the two local brands had a fresher, more fermented taste, while Lightlife tasted bland in comparison. The local brands were also more texturally interesting. Alive & Healing tasted a bit nuttier and smokier, while with rhizocali, the soybean flavor was more pronounced, with just a hint of smokiness.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Kent said that he welcomed another local tempeh company to the market.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Having another tempeh in the freezer will have people talking about why people should look for it in the freezer section,” he said. “I think we can be mutually supportive in bringing more attention to hand-crafted fermented foods.” \u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>Information:\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.rhizocalitempeh.com/#about\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>rhizocali tempeh\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/rhizocaliTempeh\" target=\"_blank\">Rhizocali Tempeh\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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And let us know your favorites in the comments. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/westbrae12.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-83363\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/westbrae12.jpg\" alt=\"Westbrae Biergarten\" width=\"1000\" height=\"561\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://westbraebiergarten.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Westbrae Biergarten\u003c/a> \u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n1280 Gilman St. [\u003ca href=\"http://goo.gl/uZNjnK\" target=\"_blank\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nBerkeley, CA 94706\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 647-9079\u003cbr>\nHours: Sun-Thu 11am-9pm; Fri-Sat 11am-10pm\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $ (Entrees $10 and under)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Husband-and-wife co-owners Carl and Linda Lasagna (whose grandfather founded the adjacent Westbrae Nursery) have created a family-oriented oasis in the heart of north Berkeley. Soccer fans are in luck, as Westbrae will be providing ongoing coverage of the World Cup on its two widescreen monitors for fans. And a second outpost of \u003ca href=\"http://brazilcafeberkeley.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Pedro’s Brazil Cafe\u003c/a> now sells its popular South American cuisine onsite.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/05/telegraph03.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-81369\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/05/telegraph03.jpg\" alt=\"Outdoor Patio\" width=\"1000\" height=\"561\">\u003c/a> \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://telegraphoakland.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Telegraph\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n2318 Telegraph Ave. [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/JNlx2\" target=\"_blank\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94612\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 444-8353\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon 4pm-12am; Tue-Thu 11-12am; Fri-Sat 11-2am; Sun 11-12am\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/TelegraphOAK\" target=\"_blank\">TelegraphOAK\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/TelegraphOAK\" target=\"_blank\">@TelegraphOAK\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $$ Entrees ($11-$17)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In the former space of the \u003ca href=\"http://www.eastbayexpress.com/oakland/on-telegraph-and-transformation/Content?oid=3192045\" target=\"_blank\">now departed Mama Buzz coffeehouse\u003c/a>, you'll find reasonably priced comfort food in an urban beer garden setting at Telegraph. Two spacious patios (one indoors) furnished with wooden picnic tables and an eclectic collection of local art -- including a \"Lost Sloth\" mural and pop-up shop by Oakland artist J. Otto Seibold -- can accommodate lots of customers. There’s an array of appetizing housemade sausages offered daily, and numerous sandwiches, burgers and breakfast items are also available. There’s no shortage of beverages either; they’ve got a variety of local and regional draft and bottled beers — including Oakland’s \u003ca href=\"http://www.line51beer.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Line 51 Brewing\u003c/a>’s Imperial India Pale Ale — and soda, coffee and Temescal kombucha made by \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2011/12/14/a-cafe-community-grows-in-oakland-arbor-cafe-is-open-for-business/\" target=\"_blank\">Arbor Cafe\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/05/trappist10.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-81593\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/05/trappist10.jpg\" alt=\"Back Patio\" width=\"1000\" height=\"561\">\u003c/a> \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.thetrappist.com/trappist.php\" target=\"_blank\">The Trappist Beer Cafe\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n460 8th St. [\u003ca href=\"http://goo.gl/FmfDmI\" target=\"_blank\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94607\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 238-8900\u003cbr>\nHours: Everyday 12pm-12am; Fri-Sat 12pm-1am\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Trappist-Insiders-Page/201086836586427?rf=266197976744169\" target=\"_blank\">The Trappist's Insider Page\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/TheTrappist\" target=\"_blank\">@TheTrappist\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $$ Entrees ($11-$17)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The veteran venue on the list, Chuck Stilphen and Aaron Porter's Belgian-style pub has been pouring brews in the Old Oakland neighborhood for over 8 years. Customers can unwind in the Old World brick-and-wood ambience of the front or back bars or relax in their outdoors back patio. There's also a limited food menu, including a plump, juicy bratwurst poached in Sculpin IPA with a potato hash and the delectable pastrami sandwich with Gruyère, housemade sauerkraut and dressing on rye.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/05/lostandfound13-e1400998569828.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-82526\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/05/lostandfound13-e1400998569828.jpg\" alt=\"Lost and Found\" width=\"640\" height=\"359\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.lostandfound510.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Lost and Found\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n2040 Telegraph Ave. [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/0FcAG\" target=\"_blank\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94612\u003cbr>\nPhone: (510) 763-2040\u003cbr>\nHours: Tue-Thu 11:30am-10pm; Fri-Sat 11:30am-12pm; Sun 11:30am-10pm; Closed Mondays\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/LostANDFound510\" target=\"_blank\">Lost and Found \u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $$ Entrees ($11-$17)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>From the owners of the music and art lounge \u003ca href=\"http://oaklandlayover.com/\" target=\"_blank\">The Layover\u003c/a>, husband-and-wife team Christi Vaughn and Tim Martinez debuted the renovated 9,000 sq. foot building and patio in mid-April. The airy indoor space has several communal tables and two adjacent bars where patrons can drink and dine, while the sprawling outdoor patio is a literal beer garden that's decorated with flowers and plants maintained \u003ca href=\"http://insidescoopsf.sfgate.com/blog/2014/04/18/lost-found-beer-garden-set-to-open-in-uptown/\" target=\"_blank\">by graduates from a gardening program at San Quentin\u003c/a>. There's numerous cafe and picnic tables as well as a smattering of cozy nooks for kicking back in the casual setting. And for customers in a more playful mood, there's also a ping pong table and bean bag toss for fun and games. Lost and Found has 20 beers on draft -- many of which are local offerings, like the \u003ca href=\"http://www.101northbeer.com/heroine\" target=\"_blank\">101 North Heroine\u003c/a> IPA from Petaluma -- although they're currently limited to just beer and wine. Food-wise, Chef Dennis Yadroff (whose previous stints include \u003ca href=\"http://www.havenoakland.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Haven\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.sweetwoodruffsf.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Sweet Woodruff\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"http://fuseboxoakland.com/\" target=\"_blank\">FuseBox\u003c/a>) has created an eclectic menu with global influences like kimchi deviled eggs with green garlic.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/dock06.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-82989\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/dock06.jpg\" alt=\"The Beer Shed\" width=\"1000\" height=\"561\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.thedockoakland.com/\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>The Beer Shed at The Dock\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n95 Linden St. [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/zruFB\" target=\"_blank\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94607\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 338-3965\u003cbr>\nHours: Tue-Thu 5-9pm; Fri-Sat 5-9:30pm\u003cbr>\nBeer Shed: Tue-Fri 4:30-9:30pm; Sat 3-9:30; Sun 3-8pm; Sunday Supper 4-8pm\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/THEDOCKoakland\" target=\"_blank\">@THEDOCKoakland\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $$ Entrees ($11-$17)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The Beer Shed is \u003ca href=\"http://www.lindenbeer.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Linden Street Brewery\u003c/a>'s newly revamped tasting room with both indoor and outdoor seating. They feature their own beers as well as other California breweries on tap. You can nosh on soft pretzels or popcorn, or head on over to \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2014/06/07/first-impressions-the-dock-at-linden-street/\" target=\"_blank\">James Syhabout's The Dock\u003c/a> for gourmet dishes such as fried fennel and onion petals and a falafel waffle.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/faction1.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-84003\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/faction1.jpg\" alt=\"Faction Brewing\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://factionbrewing.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Faction Brewing\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n2501 Monarch St. [\u003ca href=\"http://goo.gl/HGNT31\" target=\"_blank\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nAlameda, CA 94501\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 523-BREW\u003cbr>\nHours: Wed-Sat 12-8pm; Sun 12-6pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/FactionBrewing\" target=\"_blank\">Faction Brewing\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/factionbrewing\" target=\"_blank\">@factionbrewing\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $ (Entrees $10 and under)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Located between \u003ca href=\"http://www.stgeorgespirits.com/\" target=\"_blank\">St. George Spirits\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"http://www.rockwallwines.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Rock Wall Wine Company\u003c/a> on the western boundary of Alameda Point, Faction's kid and dog-friendly outdoor concrete patio with picnic table seating affords a scenic view of the city. There's also an indoor tasting room and shop that sells growlers and other merchandise. Try their tasting flight that offers 5 oz. samples of their six beers. And check online to see if any food trucks will be available onsite in case you're hungry for snacks to accompany your beer.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/drakes1.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-84004\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/drakes1.jpg\" alt=\"Drake's\" width=\"1000\" height=\"561\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://drinkdrakes.com/barrelhouse/\" target=\"_blank\">Drake’s Barrel House\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n1933 Davis St. [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/c7cer\" target=\"_blank\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nSan Leandro, CA 94577\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 568-BREW\u003cbr>\nMon-Wed 3-9pm; Thu 12-9pm; Fri-Sat 12-10pm; Sun 12-7pm\u003cbr>\n(First Fridays: 12-4pm full service, 4-6pm to-go & retail only)\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/DrakesBrewing\" target=\"_blank\">Drake's Brewing\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/DrakesBrewery\" target=\"_blank\">@DrakesBrewery\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $$ Entrees ($11-$17)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The Barrel House, the tap room and retail shop for Drake's Brewery, has a big warehouse with indoor seating as well as a deluxe outdoor patio. There's usually a food truck parked onsite during tasting hours, so check their schedule to see what's available -- or buy one of the locally-produced edibles they have for sale. Sample a taster tray to easily peruse their 24 beers, and you can also purchase growlers, six-packs, 22 oz. “bombers\" and kegs.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/beerrev1-e1403764567595.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/beerrev1-e1403764567595.jpg\" alt=\"beergarden_featured\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-84013\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/beer-revolution-oakland\" target=\"_blank\">Beer Revolution\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n464 3rd St. [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/IXGYD\" target=\"_blank\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94607\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 452-2337\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon-Thu 12-10pm; Fri-Sat 12-11pm; Sun 12-9pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/pages/Beer-Revolution/171407719086?rf=126249867392667\" target=\"_blank\">Beer Revolution\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/BeerRevolution_\" target=\"_blank\">@BeerRevolution\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $$ Entrees ($11-$17)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This is a true beer aficionado's spot as Beer Revolution has 50 rotating taps and hundreds of domestic and imported bottles for sale in their indoor coolers (you can take them to go or drink one down right there for a $1 surcharge.) Grab food from their neighbors -- \u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/annex-burger-oakland\" target=\"_blank\">Annex Burger\u003c/a> or \u003ca href=\"http://souleyvegan.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Souley Vegan\u003c/a> -- to eat inside the bar or outside on their comfortable wooden patio. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/heinhold1.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/heinhold1.jpg\" alt=\"Heinhold's\" width=\"1000\" height=\"561\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-84082\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/heinolds-first-and-last-chance-saloon-oakland\" target=\"_blank\">Heinold’s First And Last Chance Saloon\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n48 Webster St. at Jack London Square [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/QCgCT\" target=\"_blank\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94607\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 839-6761\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon-Thu 12-11pm; Fri-Sat 12-1am; Sun 12-11pm\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $$ Entrees ($11-$17)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This \u003ca href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heinold's_First_and_Last_Chance_Saloon\" target=\"_blank\">legendary bar\u003c/a> (now a designated historic landmark) has been pouring drinks since the late 1800s in the heart of Jack London Square. You can either squeeze into the tiny indoor pub and marvel as its collection of artifacts plastered on the walls and ceilings (and try not to spill your drink on its famous slanted bar), or sit out front on the patio that faces the waterfront. Neighboring restaurants \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2013/05/08/bocanova-willis-wine-bar-the-rotunda-of-neiman-marcus-check-please-bay-area-reviews/\" target=\"_blank\">Bocanova\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.theforgepizza.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Forge\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2012/01/10/let-them-cook-for-you-haven/\" target=\"_blank\">Haven\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2013/02/08/coastal-italian-fare-comes-to-jack-london-square-with-lungomare/\" target=\"_blank\">Lungomare\u003c/a> also have ample outdoor seating. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/prizefighter1-e1403851942638.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/prizefighter1-e1403851942638.jpg\" alt=\"Prizefighter\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-84075\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://prizefighterbar.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Prizefighter\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n6702 Hollis St. [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/WfKfX\" target=\"_blank\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nEmeryville, CA 94608\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 428-1470\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon-Fri 4pm-2am; Sat-Sun 2pm-2am\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/prizefighterbar\" target=\"_blank\">Prizefighter\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/prizefighterbar\" target=\"_blank\">@Prizefighter\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $$ Entrees ($11-$17)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This boxing-themed bar with a minimalist, lounge-like interior and enclosed wooden patio sanctuary is a fine retreat to imbibe all manner of beers, wines and spirits. While they have an excellent list of local and imported brews on their menu, their whiskey, tequila, mezcal and cocktails are the true highlights. And just a few doors down is \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2013/08/06/5-bites-grab-a-slice-at-these-east-bay-pizzerias/\" target=\"_blank\">Rotten City\u003c/a>; head on over or call for delivery if you're craving a delicious slice of pizza. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/05/brotzeit01.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-81500\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/05/brotzeit01.jpg\" alt=\"Brotzeit Lokal\" width=\"1000\" height=\"561\">\u003c/a> \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://brotzeitbiergarten.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Brotzeit Lokal\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n1000 Embarcadero [\u003ca href=\"http://goo.gl/c0II4h\" target=\"_blank\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94606\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 645-1905\u003cbr>\nHours: Tue-Thu 11:30am-11pm (kitchen closes at 9:30pm); Fri 11:30am-12pm (kitchen closes at 10pm); Sat 10am-12pm (kitchen closes at 10pm); Sun 10am-9:30pm (kitchen closes at 9pm)\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/BrotzeitLokal\" target=\"_blank\">Brozeit Lokal\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/Brotzeit_Lokal\" target=\"_blank\">@Brotzeit_Lokal\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $$ Entrees ($11-$17)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Just past Jack London Square off of the Embarcadero, \u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2012/10/31/chop-bar-restaurant-info/\" target=\"_blank\">Chop Bar\u003c/a>'s Lev Delany has created a waterfront oasis that's perfect for large crowds in fine weather. Brotzeit Lokal's kitchen utilizes whole animal butchery in preparing their sausages and burgers, and all of their sauerkraut, sauces, pickles and mustards are also housemade. There's also a rotating menu of German, Belgian and Californian craft beers; if you're feeling extra thirsty, go for a liter of Kolsch or a two-liter boot while you admire the view of the Brooklyn Basin.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/05/moxypatio.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-62530\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/05/moxypatio.jpg\" alt=\"Moxy patio\" width=\"1000\" height=\"561\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://moxybeergarden.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Moxy Beer Garden\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n3136 Sacramento St. [\u003ca href=\"http://goo.gl/maps/qpB3l\" target=\"_blank\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nBerkeley, CA 94702\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 547-6699\u003cbr>\nHours: Kitchen 11:30am-9:30pm; Bar 11:30am-11:30pm; Closed Mondays\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/pages/Moxy/347734152001996\" target=\"_blank\">Moxy\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $ (Entrees $10 and under)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Berkeley’s Moxy Beer Garden has transformed the old Casa Vino wine bar into a casual venue with plenty of seating for groups in their covered outdoor patio or inside the bar. They offer a wide selection of beers on tap from \u003ca href=\"http://drinkdrakes.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Drake’s\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.blackdiamondbrew.com/main/\" target=\"_blank\">Black Diamond\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://thirstybear.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Thirsty Bear\u003c/a> and several other local breweries. Moxy also serves an extensive menu including burgers made with premium beef sourced from \u003ca href=\"http://www.pacificpastures.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Pacific Pastures Farm\u003c/a> in Hydesville, CA.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/lakechalet-e1403852853683.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/lakechalet-e1403852853683.jpg\" alt=\"Lake Chalet\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-84079\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.thelakechalet.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Lake Chalet Seafood Bar & Grill\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n1520 Lakeside Dr. [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/VlPbc\" target=\"_blank\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94612\u003cbr>\nPh:(510) 208-5253\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon-Fri 11am-10pm; Sat 10am-11pm; Sun 10am-10pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/lakechalet\" target=\"_blank\">Lake Chalet\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/lakechalet\" target=\"_blank\">@LakeChalet\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $$$$ (Entrees more than $25)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While Lake Chalet has their own beers on draft produced by their sister location, the \u003ca href=\"http://www.beachchalet.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Beach Chalet\u003c/a> in San Francisco, the main reason to head to this restaurant is to take in the lovely views of Lake Merritt from its expansive outdoor area -- especially at night, when a twinkling constellation of lights illuminates the waterfront. Have lunch, brunch or dinner, or you can catch a \u003ca href=\"http://gondolaservizio.com/\" target=\"_blank\">gondola ride\u003c/a> from its deck if you're in a romantic mood.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/01/Outdoor-sidewalk-beer-garden.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/01/Outdoor-sidewalk-beer-garden.jpg\" alt=\"Outdoor sidewalk beer garden\" width=\"1000\" height=\"561\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-54304\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://rosamundesausagegrill.com/downtown-oakland/\" target=\"_blank\">Rosamunde Downtown Oakland\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nSwan's Marketplace, 911 Washington St. [\u003ca href=\"http://goo.gl/VcjV5D\" target=\"_blank\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94607\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 338-3108\u003cbr>\nHours: Sun-Wed 11am-10pm; Thu-Sat 11am-11pm\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Facebook:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/RosamundeSausageGrillSF\" target=\"_blank\">Rosamunde Sausage Grill\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Twitter:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/rosamundesf\" target=\"_blank\">@rosamundesf\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $ (Entrees $10 and under) \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Downtown Oakland's Rosamunde is conveniently located right next to Taylor’s Sausage in Swan’s Marketplace, a venerable 20-year-old institution that supplies some of its delicious meats to its neighbor. They've got the same sausage-laden menu as their Mission and Lower Haight counterparts, and there's 16 craft beers on tap that you can drink outside on their sidewalk patio or at one of the communal tables indoors. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Two other places I left off my original list but also highly recommend are the German restaurant \u003ca href=\"http://www.speisekammer.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Speisenkammen\u003c/a> in Alameda and one-of-a-kind \u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/warehouse-caf%C3%A9-port-costa-2\" target=\"_blank\">Warehouse Cafe\u003c/a> in Port Costa. Several other readers also suggested \u003ca href=\"http://tap-25.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Tap 25\u003c/a> in Livermore, as well as \u003ca href=\"http://berkeleyfreehouse.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Freehouse\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"http://www.jupiterbeer.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Jupiter\u003c/a> in Berkeley. \u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Photos by Jenny Oh. This post was updated on April 7, 2016.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>What's better than beer? Beer that's enjoyed outdoors -- whether in the summer sun or with warm evening breezes. Here's a guide to popular beer gardens, breweries and bars with al fresco seating in Alameda, Berkeley, Emeryville, Oakland and San Leandro. And let us know your favorites in the comments. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/westbrae12.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-83363\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/westbrae12.jpg\" alt=\"Westbrae Biergarten\" width=\"1000\" height=\"561\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://westbraebiergarten.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Westbrae Biergarten\u003c/a> \u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n1280 Gilman St. [\u003ca href=\"http://goo.gl/uZNjnK\" target=\"_blank\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nBerkeley, CA 94706\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 647-9079\u003cbr>\nHours: Sun-Thu 11am-9pm; Fri-Sat 11am-10pm\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $ (Entrees $10 and under)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Husband-and-wife co-owners Carl and Linda Lasagna (whose grandfather founded the adjacent Westbrae Nursery) have created a family-oriented oasis in the heart of north Berkeley. Soccer fans are in luck, as Westbrae will be providing ongoing coverage of the World Cup on its two widescreen monitors for fans. And a second outpost of \u003ca href=\"http://brazilcafeberkeley.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Pedro’s Brazil Cafe\u003c/a> now sells its popular South American cuisine onsite.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/05/telegraph03.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-81369\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/05/telegraph03.jpg\" alt=\"Outdoor Patio\" width=\"1000\" height=\"561\">\u003c/a> \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://telegraphoakland.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Telegraph\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n2318 Telegraph Ave. [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/JNlx2\" target=\"_blank\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94612\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 444-8353\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon 4pm-12am; Tue-Thu 11-12am; Fri-Sat 11-2am; Sun 11-12am\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/TelegraphOAK\" target=\"_blank\">TelegraphOAK\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/TelegraphOAK\" target=\"_blank\">@TelegraphOAK\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $$ Entrees ($11-$17)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In the former space of the \u003ca href=\"http://www.eastbayexpress.com/oakland/on-telegraph-and-transformation/Content?oid=3192045\" target=\"_blank\">now departed Mama Buzz coffeehouse\u003c/a>, you'll find reasonably priced comfort food in an urban beer garden setting at Telegraph. Two spacious patios (one indoors) furnished with wooden picnic tables and an eclectic collection of local art -- including a \"Lost Sloth\" mural and pop-up shop by Oakland artist J. Otto Seibold -- can accommodate lots of customers. There’s an array of appetizing housemade sausages offered daily, and numerous sandwiches, burgers and breakfast items are also available. There’s no shortage of beverages either; they’ve got a variety of local and regional draft and bottled beers — including Oakland’s \u003ca href=\"http://www.line51beer.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Line 51 Brewing\u003c/a>’s Imperial India Pale Ale — and soda, coffee and Temescal kombucha made by \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2011/12/14/a-cafe-community-grows-in-oakland-arbor-cafe-is-open-for-business/\" target=\"_blank\">Arbor Cafe\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/05/trappist10.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-81593\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/05/trappist10.jpg\" alt=\"Back Patio\" width=\"1000\" height=\"561\">\u003c/a> \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.thetrappist.com/trappist.php\" target=\"_blank\">The Trappist Beer Cafe\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n460 8th St. [\u003ca href=\"http://goo.gl/FmfDmI\" target=\"_blank\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94607\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 238-8900\u003cbr>\nHours: Everyday 12pm-12am; Fri-Sat 12pm-1am\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Trappist-Insiders-Page/201086836586427?rf=266197976744169\" target=\"_blank\">The Trappist's Insider Page\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/TheTrappist\" target=\"_blank\">@TheTrappist\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $$ Entrees ($11-$17)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The veteran venue on the list, Chuck Stilphen and Aaron Porter's Belgian-style pub has been pouring brews in the Old Oakland neighborhood for over 8 years. Customers can unwind in the Old World brick-and-wood ambience of the front or back bars or relax in their outdoors back patio. There's also a limited food menu, including a plump, juicy bratwurst poached in Sculpin IPA with a potato hash and the delectable pastrami sandwich with Gruyère, housemade sauerkraut and dressing on rye.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/05/lostandfound13-e1400998569828.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-82526\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/05/lostandfound13-e1400998569828.jpg\" alt=\"Lost and Found\" width=\"640\" height=\"359\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.lostandfound510.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Lost and Found\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n2040 Telegraph Ave. [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/0FcAG\" target=\"_blank\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94612\u003cbr>\nPhone: (510) 763-2040\u003cbr>\nHours: Tue-Thu 11:30am-10pm; Fri-Sat 11:30am-12pm; Sun 11:30am-10pm; Closed Mondays\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/LostANDFound510\" target=\"_blank\">Lost and Found \u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $$ Entrees ($11-$17)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>From the owners of the music and art lounge \u003ca href=\"http://oaklandlayover.com/\" target=\"_blank\">The Layover\u003c/a>, husband-and-wife team Christi Vaughn and Tim Martinez debuted the renovated 9,000 sq. foot building and patio in mid-April. The airy indoor space has several communal tables and two adjacent bars where patrons can drink and dine, while the sprawling outdoor patio is a literal beer garden that's decorated with flowers and plants maintained \u003ca href=\"http://insidescoopsf.sfgate.com/blog/2014/04/18/lost-found-beer-garden-set-to-open-in-uptown/\" target=\"_blank\">by graduates from a gardening program at San Quentin\u003c/a>. There's numerous cafe and picnic tables as well as a smattering of cozy nooks for kicking back in the casual setting. And for customers in a more playful mood, there's also a ping pong table and bean bag toss for fun and games. Lost and Found has 20 beers on draft -- many of which are local offerings, like the \u003ca href=\"http://www.101northbeer.com/heroine\" target=\"_blank\">101 North Heroine\u003c/a> IPA from Petaluma -- although they're currently limited to just beer and wine. Food-wise, Chef Dennis Yadroff (whose previous stints include \u003ca href=\"http://www.havenoakland.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Haven\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.sweetwoodruffsf.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Sweet Woodruff\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"http://fuseboxoakland.com/\" target=\"_blank\">FuseBox\u003c/a>) has created an eclectic menu with global influences like kimchi deviled eggs with green garlic.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/dock06.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-82989\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/dock06.jpg\" alt=\"The Beer Shed\" width=\"1000\" height=\"561\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.thedockoakland.com/\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>The Beer Shed at The Dock\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n95 Linden St. [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/zruFB\" target=\"_blank\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94607\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 338-3965\u003cbr>\nHours: Tue-Thu 5-9pm; Fri-Sat 5-9:30pm\u003cbr>\nBeer Shed: Tue-Fri 4:30-9:30pm; Sat 3-9:30; Sun 3-8pm; Sunday Supper 4-8pm\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/THEDOCKoakland\" target=\"_blank\">@THEDOCKoakland\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $$ Entrees ($11-$17)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The Beer Shed is \u003ca href=\"http://www.lindenbeer.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Linden Street Brewery\u003c/a>'s newly revamped tasting room with both indoor and outdoor seating. They feature their own beers as well as other California breweries on tap. You can nosh on soft pretzels or popcorn, or head on over to \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2014/06/07/first-impressions-the-dock-at-linden-street/\" target=\"_blank\">James Syhabout's The Dock\u003c/a> for gourmet dishes such as fried fennel and onion petals and a falafel waffle.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/faction1.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-84003\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/faction1.jpg\" alt=\"Faction Brewing\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://factionbrewing.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Faction Brewing\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n2501 Monarch St. [\u003ca href=\"http://goo.gl/HGNT31\" target=\"_blank\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nAlameda, CA 94501\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 523-BREW\u003cbr>\nHours: Wed-Sat 12-8pm; Sun 12-6pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/FactionBrewing\" target=\"_blank\">Faction Brewing\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/factionbrewing\" target=\"_blank\">@factionbrewing\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $ (Entrees $10 and under)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Located between \u003ca href=\"http://www.stgeorgespirits.com/\" target=\"_blank\">St. George Spirits\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"http://www.rockwallwines.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Rock Wall Wine Company\u003c/a> on the western boundary of Alameda Point, Faction's kid and dog-friendly outdoor concrete patio with picnic table seating affords a scenic view of the city. There's also an indoor tasting room and shop that sells growlers and other merchandise. Try their tasting flight that offers 5 oz. samples of their six beers. And check online to see if any food trucks will be available onsite in case you're hungry for snacks to accompany your beer.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/drakes1.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-84004\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/drakes1.jpg\" alt=\"Drake's\" width=\"1000\" height=\"561\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://drinkdrakes.com/barrelhouse/\" target=\"_blank\">Drake’s Barrel House\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n1933 Davis St. [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/c7cer\" target=\"_blank\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nSan Leandro, CA 94577\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 568-BREW\u003cbr>\nMon-Wed 3-9pm; Thu 12-9pm; Fri-Sat 12-10pm; Sun 12-7pm\u003cbr>\n(First Fridays: 12-4pm full service, 4-6pm to-go & retail only)\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/DrakesBrewing\" target=\"_blank\">Drake's Brewing\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/DrakesBrewery\" target=\"_blank\">@DrakesBrewery\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $$ Entrees ($11-$17)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The Barrel House, the tap room and retail shop for Drake's Brewery, has a big warehouse with indoor seating as well as a deluxe outdoor patio. There's usually a food truck parked onsite during tasting hours, so check their schedule to see what's available -- or buy one of the locally-produced edibles they have for sale. Sample a taster tray to easily peruse their 24 beers, and you can also purchase growlers, six-packs, 22 oz. “bombers\" and kegs.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/beerrev1-e1403764567595.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/beerrev1-e1403764567595.jpg\" alt=\"beergarden_featured\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-84013\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/beer-revolution-oakland\" target=\"_blank\">Beer Revolution\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n464 3rd St. [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/IXGYD\" target=\"_blank\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94607\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 452-2337\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon-Thu 12-10pm; Fri-Sat 12-11pm; Sun 12-9pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/pages/Beer-Revolution/171407719086?rf=126249867392667\" target=\"_blank\">Beer Revolution\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/BeerRevolution_\" target=\"_blank\">@BeerRevolution\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $$ Entrees ($11-$17)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This is a true beer aficionado's spot as Beer Revolution has 50 rotating taps and hundreds of domestic and imported bottles for sale in their indoor coolers (you can take them to go or drink one down right there for a $1 surcharge.) Grab food from their neighbors -- \u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/annex-burger-oakland\" target=\"_blank\">Annex Burger\u003c/a> or \u003ca href=\"http://souleyvegan.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Souley Vegan\u003c/a> -- to eat inside the bar or outside on their comfortable wooden patio. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/heinhold1.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/heinhold1.jpg\" alt=\"Heinhold's\" width=\"1000\" height=\"561\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-84082\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/heinolds-first-and-last-chance-saloon-oakland\" target=\"_blank\">Heinold’s First And Last Chance Saloon\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n48 Webster St. at Jack London Square [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/QCgCT\" target=\"_blank\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94607\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 839-6761\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon-Thu 12-11pm; Fri-Sat 12-1am; Sun 12-11pm\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $$ Entrees ($11-$17)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This \u003ca href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heinold's_First_and_Last_Chance_Saloon\" target=\"_blank\">legendary bar\u003c/a> (now a designated historic landmark) has been pouring drinks since the late 1800s in the heart of Jack London Square. You can either squeeze into the tiny indoor pub and marvel as its collection of artifacts plastered on the walls and ceilings (and try not to spill your drink on its famous slanted bar), or sit out front on the patio that faces the waterfront. Neighboring restaurants \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2013/05/08/bocanova-willis-wine-bar-the-rotunda-of-neiman-marcus-check-please-bay-area-reviews/\" target=\"_blank\">Bocanova\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.theforgepizza.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Forge\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2012/01/10/let-them-cook-for-you-haven/\" target=\"_blank\">Haven\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2013/02/08/coastal-italian-fare-comes-to-jack-london-square-with-lungomare/\" target=\"_blank\">Lungomare\u003c/a> also have ample outdoor seating. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/prizefighter1-e1403851942638.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/prizefighter1-e1403851942638.jpg\" alt=\"Prizefighter\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-84075\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://prizefighterbar.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Prizefighter\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n6702 Hollis St. [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/WfKfX\" target=\"_blank\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nEmeryville, CA 94608\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 428-1470\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon-Fri 4pm-2am; Sat-Sun 2pm-2am\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/prizefighterbar\" target=\"_blank\">Prizefighter\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/prizefighterbar\" target=\"_blank\">@Prizefighter\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $$ Entrees ($11-$17)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This boxing-themed bar with a minimalist, lounge-like interior and enclosed wooden patio sanctuary is a fine retreat to imbibe all manner of beers, wines and spirits. While they have an excellent list of local and imported brews on their menu, their whiskey, tequila, mezcal and cocktails are the true highlights. And just a few doors down is \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2013/08/06/5-bites-grab-a-slice-at-these-east-bay-pizzerias/\" target=\"_blank\">Rotten City\u003c/a>; head on over or call for delivery if you're craving a delicious slice of pizza. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/05/brotzeit01.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-81500\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/05/brotzeit01.jpg\" alt=\"Brotzeit Lokal\" width=\"1000\" height=\"561\">\u003c/a> \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://brotzeitbiergarten.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Brotzeit Lokal\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n1000 Embarcadero [\u003ca href=\"http://goo.gl/c0II4h\" target=\"_blank\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94606\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 645-1905\u003cbr>\nHours: Tue-Thu 11:30am-11pm (kitchen closes at 9:30pm); Fri 11:30am-12pm (kitchen closes at 10pm); Sat 10am-12pm (kitchen closes at 10pm); Sun 10am-9:30pm (kitchen closes at 9pm)\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/BrotzeitLokal\" target=\"_blank\">Brozeit Lokal\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/Brotzeit_Lokal\" target=\"_blank\">@Brotzeit_Lokal\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $$ Entrees ($11-$17)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Just past Jack London Square off of the Embarcadero, \u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2012/10/31/chop-bar-restaurant-info/\" target=\"_blank\">Chop Bar\u003c/a>'s Lev Delany has created a waterfront oasis that's perfect for large crowds in fine weather. Brotzeit Lokal's kitchen utilizes whole animal butchery in preparing their sausages and burgers, and all of their sauerkraut, sauces, pickles and mustards are also housemade. There's also a rotating menu of German, Belgian and Californian craft beers; if you're feeling extra thirsty, go for a liter of Kolsch or a two-liter boot while you admire the view of the Brooklyn Basin.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/05/moxypatio.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-62530\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/05/moxypatio.jpg\" alt=\"Moxy patio\" width=\"1000\" height=\"561\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://moxybeergarden.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Moxy Beer Garden\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n3136 Sacramento St. [\u003ca href=\"http://goo.gl/maps/qpB3l\" target=\"_blank\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nBerkeley, CA 94702\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 547-6699\u003cbr>\nHours: Kitchen 11:30am-9:30pm; Bar 11:30am-11:30pm; Closed Mondays\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/pages/Moxy/347734152001996\" target=\"_blank\">Moxy\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $ (Entrees $10 and under)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Berkeley’s Moxy Beer Garden has transformed the old Casa Vino wine bar into a casual venue with plenty of seating for groups in their covered outdoor patio or inside the bar. They offer a wide selection of beers on tap from \u003ca href=\"http://drinkdrakes.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Drake’s\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.blackdiamondbrew.com/main/\" target=\"_blank\">Black Diamond\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://thirstybear.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Thirsty Bear\u003c/a> and several other local breweries. Moxy also serves an extensive menu including burgers made with premium beef sourced from \u003ca href=\"http://www.pacificpastures.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Pacific Pastures Farm\u003c/a> in Hydesville, CA.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/lakechalet-e1403852853683.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/lakechalet-e1403852853683.jpg\" alt=\"Lake Chalet\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-84079\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.thelakechalet.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Lake Chalet Seafood Bar & Grill\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n1520 Lakeside Dr. [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/VlPbc\" target=\"_blank\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94612\u003cbr>\nPh:(510) 208-5253\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon-Fri 11am-10pm; Sat 10am-11pm; Sun 10am-10pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/lakechalet\" target=\"_blank\">Lake Chalet\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/lakechalet\" target=\"_blank\">@LakeChalet\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $$$$ (Entrees more than $25)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While Lake Chalet has their own beers on draft produced by their sister location, the \u003ca href=\"http://www.beachchalet.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Beach Chalet\u003c/a> in San Francisco, the main reason to head to this restaurant is to take in the lovely views of Lake Merritt from its expansive outdoor area -- especially at night, when a twinkling constellation of lights illuminates the waterfront. Have lunch, brunch or dinner, or you can catch a \u003ca href=\"http://gondolaservizio.com/\" target=\"_blank\">gondola ride\u003c/a> from its deck if you're in a romantic mood.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/01/Outdoor-sidewalk-beer-garden.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/01/Outdoor-sidewalk-beer-garden.jpg\" alt=\"Outdoor sidewalk beer garden\" width=\"1000\" height=\"561\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-54304\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://rosamundesausagegrill.com/downtown-oakland/\" target=\"_blank\">Rosamunde Downtown Oakland\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nSwan's Marketplace, 911 Washington St. [\u003ca href=\"http://goo.gl/VcjV5D\" target=\"_blank\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94607\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 338-3108\u003cbr>\nHours: Sun-Wed 11am-10pm; Thu-Sat 11am-11pm\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Facebook:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/RosamundeSausageGrillSF\" target=\"_blank\">Rosamunde Sausage Grill\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Twitter:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/rosamundesf\" target=\"_blank\">@rosamundesf\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $ (Entrees $10 and under) \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Downtown Oakland's Rosamunde is conveniently located right next to Taylor’s Sausage in Swan’s Marketplace, a venerable 20-year-old institution that supplies some of its delicious meats to its neighbor. They've got the same sausage-laden menu as their Mission and Lower Haight counterparts, and there's 16 craft beers on tap that you can drink outside on their sidewalk patio or at one of the communal tables indoors. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Two other places I left off my original list but also highly recommend are the German restaurant \u003ca href=\"http://www.speisekammer.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Speisenkammen\u003c/a> in Alameda and one-of-a-kind \u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/warehouse-caf%C3%A9-port-costa-2\" target=\"_blank\">Warehouse Cafe\u003c/a> in Port Costa. Several other readers also suggested \u003ca href=\"http://tap-25.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Tap 25\u003c/a> in Livermore, as well as \u003ca href=\"http://berkeleyfreehouse.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Freehouse\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"http://www.jupiterbeer.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Jupiter\u003c/a> in Berkeley. \u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"disqusTitle": "5 Bites: Korean Food On Temescal's 'Kimchi Row'",
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"content": "\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_82549\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/05/pyeong5.jpg\" alt=\"Sundubu Jiigae\" width=\"1000\" height=\"561\" class=\"size-full wp-image-82549\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sundubu Jiigae at Pyeongchang Tofu Tofu House.\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>As a Korean-American foodie who resides in West Oakland, I'm lucky that there's a slew of fine eateries not too far from our home all along Telegraph Avenue in Temescal. There's excellent Korean food elsewhere in the Bay Area, but if you feel like working your way down \"Kimchi Row\" that extends south to \u003ca href=\"http://www.koreatownnorthgate.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Koreatown\u003c/a>, check out the following list. Korean food is known for its fiery spices, diversity of dishes and plentiful portions -- so it's well-suited for communal eating, especially if you have a penchant for cuisine with a spicy kick. And let us know your favorites in the comments.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[gallery type=\"slideshow\" link=\"none\" size=\"full\" ids=\"82545,82546,82551,82547,82548,82550\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you're craving a spicy, bubbling tofu stew that's served piping hot, get your fix at Pyeongchang Tofu House. Sit down at one of the carved wooden tables and choose from a wide array of options, including one for vegetarians. You can't go wrong with their house specialty, the original \u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sundubu_jjigae\" target=\"_blank\">sundubu jiigae\u003c/a>, \u003c/em>which is brimming with your choice of beef and pork and soft tofu.\u003cem> (\u003c/em>You can adjust the spiciness to taste as well.) Every entree is accompanied with free \u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banchan\" target=\"_blank\">banchan\u003c/a>\u003c/em>, or a selection of side dishes. The items vary depending on the day, but you'll always find at least one iteration of the Korean national dish of fermented cabbage, or \u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kimchi\" target=\"_blank\">kimchi\u003c/a>\u003c/em>. There's plenty of other traditional items on the menu, including \u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bulgogi\" target=\"_blank\">bulgogi\u003c/a>\u003c/em>, which literally translates to \"fire meat\". The marinated beef will arrive on a sizzling platter, ready to eat with the steamed white rice cooked to perfection in a stone bowl. If you'd like to eat the crunchy rice crust at the bottom of the bowl, you can scrape it out and eat it plain, or your server can add water for a simple but delicious ad hoc soup.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://pyeongchangtofu.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Pyeongchang Tofu House\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n4701 Telegraph Ave. [\u003ca href=\"http://goo.gl/1BBGBs\" target=\"_blank\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94609\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 658-9040\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon-Sat 11:30am-2:30pm; 5-10pm; Sun 12-9pm\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $$$ Entrees ($18-$24)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[gallery type=\"slideshow\" link=\"none\" size=\"full\" ids=\"83190,83196,83192,83191,83195,83194,83193\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This homey spot with leather booths and illuminated photographs of mouth-watering Korean dishes on the walls is a great go-to spot for \u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeongol\" target=\"_blank\">jeongol\u003c/a>\u003c/em>, or casseroles, that will simmer away right on your table on a portable hot plate. Don't be surprised if the owner, a kindly \u003ca href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ajumma\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cem>ajumma\u003c/em>\u003c/a>, personally cooks it for you and fusses over your meal like an attentive Korean auntie. There's a range of meaty versions, and one vegetarian-ish option filled with soft tofu, vegetables and thick udon noodles (the broth is chicken-based; they may be able to accommodate you if you ask for a non-meat stock.) Although you'll be spoiled by the numerous bowls of complimentary \u003cem>banchan\u003c/em> that'll fill your table, try one of the appetizers, too. \u003ca href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pajeon\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cem>Pa jeon\u003c/em>\u003c/a>, or a large, fried flour scallion pancake that you dip in soy sauce is perfect for sharing with a group. A spicy, shredded beef and sweet potato noodle soup, \u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yukgaejang\" target=\"_blank\">yukgaejang\u003c/a>\u003c/em>, will clear your sinuses. Also recommended are their barbecue dishes, such as \u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galbi\" target=\"_blank\">kalbi\u003c/a>\u003c/em>, or broiled, marinated short ribs and spicy grilled pork, or \u003cem>daeji bulgogi\u003c/em>. And if you fall in love with their housemade \u003cem>kimchi\u003c/em>, you can buy some to take with you -- just ask your server. They have limited parking available behind the restaurant as well.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://casserolehouse.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Casserole House\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n4301 Telegraph Ave. [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/txWmV\" target=\"_blank\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94609\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 601-6001\u003cbr>\nHours: 11am-10pm daily, except Sundays 1-10pm\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $$$ Entrees ($18-$24)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[gallery type=\"slideshow\" link=\"none\" size=\"full\" ids=\"83818,83819,83820,83821,83822,83823,83824\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While the somewhat shabby, windowless brick building on the corner of Telegraph and MacArthur doesn't look too inviting on the outside, don't be fooled by its plain exterior. Seoul Gomtang lives up to its name and offers a delectable variety of soups and other dishes, including its namesake. \u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gomguk\" target=\"_blank\">Gom tang\u003c/a>\u003c/em> is a rich, milky white broth made by gently simmering meat and bones for hours. While the restaurant seems to cater to a primarily Korean clientele, the servers speak English and the menus are bilingual -- though look for the one with images if you're having trouble deciphering what to order. \u003cem>Gori gom tang\u003c/em> is described as a \"thick broth of thoroughly cooked ox tail\" (for images, visit \u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/seoul-gomtang-oakland?select=zwt8GDdy3eNSmRZuTIFVsg#zwt8GDdy3eNSmRZuTIFVsg\" target=\"_blank\">their listing on Yelp\u003c/a> as I neglected to take a photo.) Add scallions and sea salt (canisters of both will already be on your table) to flavor the simple soup filled with chunks of oxtail on the bone. For a cool soup on a hot day, \u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naengmyeon\" target=\"_blank\">Mul naengmyeon\u003c/a>\u003c/em> is a fine choice. Described as \"cold noodle with beef\" on the menu, buckwheat noodles swim in a tangy broth garnished with boiled egg, pickled cucumbers and radish as well as shredded beef. Use the mustard and vinegar condiments if you'd like to spice up your soup, and if you find the noodles too long and unwieldy, don't hesitate to use the scissors your server gives to you beforehand. While the \u003cem>banchan\u003c/em> consists of just three kinds of \u003cem>kimchi\u003c/em> -- cucumber, cabbage and radish -- they're all you need to accompany your meal and refills are available upon request. Two tasty side dishes are the plump \u003cem>jin mandoo\u003c/em>, or steamed dumplings stuffed with pork and tofu, and \u003cem>hae mool pajun\u003c/em>, an oversized fried pancake packed with peppers, green onions, oysters and squid. Limited parking is available behind the restaurant.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://seoulgomtang.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Seoul Gomtang\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n3801 Telegraph Ave. [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/zP1Kk\" target=\"_blank\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94609\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 597-9989\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon-Fri 9am-11pm; Sat-Sun 7am-11pm\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $$$ Entrees ($18-$24)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[gallery type=\"slideshow\" link=\"none\" size=\"full\" ids=\"83796,83801,83802,83799,83800,83798,83797\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://gogitime.com/#about\" target=\"_blank\">Gogi Time\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n2600 Telegraph Ave. [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/7MDnR\" target=\"_blank\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94612\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 834-5757\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/GogiTime\" target=\"_blank\">Gogi Time\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/GogiTime\" target=\"_blank\">@GogiTime\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $$$ Entrees ($18-$24)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you're seeking a reasonably-priced, DIY Korean BBQ experience, Gogi Time, which translates to \"Meat Time,\" is the place to go if you want to grill your own seafood and meat tableside. For a set price (with a 2 person minimum), you can choose from several sections to assemble your own all-you-can eat meal: appetizers; stews; items for the grill; wraps; condiments; rice. \u003cem>Bulgogi\u003c/em>, pork belly and spicy pork are excellent options, as well as baby octopus. Pace yourself and cook just a few slices at a time over the hot wood coals, or you may find your meat will be done before you're ready to dig in. Top with garlic, chilies and \u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doenjang\" target=\"_blank\">doenjang\u003c/a>\u003c/em>, or a mild fermented soybean paste, then wrap it all in lettuce to enjoy as a mini-Korean burrito (or \u003ca href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ssam\" target=\"_blank\">ssam\u003c/a>). Ask for more servings if you've still got room, if you're not filled up on side dishes like the soft tofu stew (\u003cem>sundubu jigae\u003c/em>) and \u003cem>banchan\u003c/em>. 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Although it does have a separate menu with Kung Pao Chicken, Mongolian Beef and other typical Chinese dishes, go to their newish location on Telegraph Avenue (they moved just up the block from their former spot near MacArthur) for their homemade noodle dishes. The standout is the \u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jajangmyeon\" target=\"_blank\">za zang myun\u003c/a>\u003c/em>: a heaping bowl of wheat flour noodles topped with a salty, sautéed black soybean sauce with pork, onions and other vegetables. It's traditionally served with bright yellow \u003ca href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Takuan\" target=\"_blank\">pickled daikon radish\u003c/a> and diced raw onions for dipping into a small dish of plain black soybean sauce. You can also get the same \u003cem>za zang\u003c/em> sauce over rice with an omelet, and it comes with a small spicy bowl of complimentary \u003cem>jam pong\u003c/em> soup. 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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you're craving a spicy, bubbling tofu stew that's served piping hot, get your fix at Pyeongchang Tofu House. Sit down at one of the carved wooden tables and choose from a wide array of options, including one for vegetarians. You can't go wrong with their house specialty, the original \u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sundubu_jjigae\" target=\"_blank\">sundubu jiigae\u003c/a>, \u003c/em>which is brimming with your choice of beef and pork and soft tofu.\u003cem> (\u003c/em>You can adjust the spiciness to taste as well.) Every entree is accompanied with free \u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banchan\" target=\"_blank\">banchan\u003c/a>\u003c/em>, or a selection of side dishes. The items vary depending on the day, but you'll always find at least one iteration of the Korean national dish of fermented cabbage, or \u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kimchi\" target=\"_blank\">kimchi\u003c/a>\u003c/em>. There's plenty of other traditional items on the menu, including \u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bulgogi\" target=\"_blank\">bulgogi\u003c/a>\u003c/em>, which literally translates to \"fire meat\". The marinated beef will arrive on a sizzling platter, ready to eat with the steamed white rice cooked to perfection in a stone bowl. If you'd like to eat the crunchy rice crust at the bottom of the bowl, you can scrape it out and eat it plain, or your server can add water for a simple but delicious ad hoc soup.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://pyeongchangtofu.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Pyeongchang Tofu House\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n4701 Telegraph Ave. [\u003ca href=\"http://goo.gl/1BBGBs\" target=\"_blank\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94609\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 658-9040\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon-Sat 11:30am-2:30pm; 5-10pm; Sun 12-9pm\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $$$ Entrees ($18-$24)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/westbrae12.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-83363\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/westbrae12.jpg\" alt=\"Westbrae Biergarten\" width=\"1000\" height=\"561\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/westbrae22.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/westbrae22-e1402633927507-190x190.jpg\" alt=\"Westbrae Biergarten\" width=\"190\" height=\"190\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-83373\">\u003c/a>More options for beer lovers in Berkeley have recently popped up as \u003ca href=\"http://westbraebiergarten.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Westbrae Biergarten\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"http://www.facebook.com/hoipolloibrewpub\" target=\"_blank\">Hoi Polloi Brewpub and Beat Lounge\u003c/a> are now open for business. Westbrae had been operating in soft launch mode for several weeks, but officially made its public debut yesterday evening to a lively crowd. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://westbraebiergarten.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Westbrae Biergarten\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n1280 Gilman Street (between Santa Fe Avenue & Curtis Street), Berkeley [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/YIAgl\" target=\"_blank\">map\u003c/a>] Ph: N/A Hours: Sun.-Thurs. 11AM-9PM; Fri.-Sat. 11AM-10PM\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Husband-and-wife co-owners Carl and Linda Lasagna (whose \u003ca href=\"http://berkeley.patch.com/groups/business-news/p/biergarten-with-food-trucks-proposed-for-gilman-curtis-lot\" target=\"_blank\">grandfather founded the adjacent Westbrae Nursery\u003c/a>) have created a spacious, family-oriented oasis in the heart of north Berkeley.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Soccer fans are in luck, as Westbrae will be providing ongoing coverage of the \u003ca href=\"http://www.fifa.com/\" target=\"_blank\">World Cup\u003c/a> on its two large monitors for fans. And as Brazil had squared off against Croatia for the first game, there were plenty of Brazilian flags in evidence -- especially with the second outpost of \u003ca href=\"http://brazilcafeberkeley.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Pedro's Brazil Cafe\u003c/a> on site selling its popular South American casual cuisine to its customers.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[gallery link=\"file\" ids=\"83365,83364,83352\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/westbrae03.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/westbrae03.jpg\" alt=\"Westbrae Biergarten\" width=\"1000\" height=\"561\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-83354\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There's plenty of seating options, with clusters of picnic tables, wooden lawn chairs, reclaimed wine barrel tables and even a fire pit situated throughout the garden. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[gallery link=\"file\" ids=\"83356,83362,83372\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Food from Pedro's ranges from $7-$10, with bar bites, sandwiches, salads and rice bowls for sale. And more street food trucks such as \u003ca href=\"http://www.roliroti.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Roli Roti\u003c/a> should be setting up shop in the future. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[gallery link=\"file\" ids=\"83394,83371,83369\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In addition to the international, regional and local beers available (pints $6, liter steins $12), Oakland's \u003ca href=\"http://aleindustries.com/our_beers\" target=\"_blank\">Ale Industries\u003c/a> and Sacramento-based \u003ca href=\"http://ruhstallerbeer.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ruhstaller\u003c/a> were both offering free tastings of their craft beers. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_83361\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/westbrae10.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/westbrae10.jpg\" alt=\"Reps from Ruhstaller and Ale Industries\" width=\"1000\" height=\"561\" class=\"size-full wp-image-83361\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Reps from Ruhstaller and Ale Industries\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>[gallery link=\"file\" ids=\"83388,83367,83366\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_83368\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/westbrae17.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/westbrae17.jpg\" alt=\"Liter and Pint of Drake's 1500 IPA\" width=\"1000\" height=\"561\" class=\"size-full wp-image-83368\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Liter and Pint of Drake's 1500 Pale Ale\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.facebook.com/hoipolloibrewpub\" target=\"_blank\">Hoi Polloi Brewpub and Beat Lounge\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n1763 Alcatraz Avenue @ Adeline, Berkeley [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/m6wMv\" target=\"_blank\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 858-7334\u003cbr>\nHours: Closed Mondays; Tues. 6PM-10PM; Wed.-Thurs. 2PM-12AM; Fri.-Sat. 2PM-2AM; Sun. 2PM-10PM\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"http://www.facebook.com/hoipolloibrewpub\" target=\"_blank\">Hoi Polloi Brewpub\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_83397\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/hoipolloi02.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/06/hoipolloi02.jpg\" alt=\"Hoi Polloi\" width=\"1000\" height=\"561\" class=\"size-full wp-image-83397\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hoi Polloi\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Beer is also a family affair for Viet Vu, the brewmaster and owner of The Hoi Polloi Brewpub and Beat Lounge in south Berkeley. \"My father got me interested in craft beer due to him being a professional brewer,\" commented Vu via email. \"We spent many years hanging out at brewpubs wherever we were in the world and tasting whatever craft/micro beers that were available in stores or at the pubs. We talked about opening a brewpub or brewery together some day, but then he passed. I thought that was the end of our brewery dreams, but a year later decided to move forward with it.\" His brother also works with Vu at Hoi Polloi, and his wife pitches in \"when she's not working at her '9-5' job.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Vu started off as a homebrewer, but then \"received my formal brewing education for the \u003ca href=\"http://www.siebelinstitute.com/courses-a-programs/courses-in-english/courses/eventsperyear/1-WBA%20Master%20Brewer%20Program\" target=\"_blank\">World Brewing Academy master brewer program\u003c/a> (a joint program of the \u003ca href=\"http://www.siebelinstitute.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Siebel Institute\u003c/a> in Chicago and \u003ca href=\"http://www.siebelinstitute.com/courses-a-programs/student-information/munich-campus\" target=\"_blank\">Doemans Academy\u003c/a> located in Munich, Germany). I also interned at a brewpub in located in a suburb south of Chicago and worked part-time for \u003ca href=\"http://devilscanyon.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Devil's Canyon Brewing Company\u003c/a> in Belmont, CA.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[gallery link=\"file\" ids=\"83396,83402,83399,83403,83401,83405\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Settling in after \u003ca href=\"http://www.berkeleyside.com/2013/03/21/nano-brewpub-and-lounge-planned-for-alcatraz-ave/\" target=\"_blank\">renovating the space\u003c/a>, \"we ended up choosing our location because we recognized that the Lorin District of Berkeley was a commercially neglected part of that city. We also felt that it had great potential with anchor tenants such as the Tuesday farmers' market, \u003ca href=\"http://www.sweetadelineintl.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Sweet Adeline's\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/vault-cafe-berkeley\" target=\"_blank\">The Vault Cafe\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.biketopiaberkeley.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Biketopia Community Workshop\u003c/a>, and \u003ca href=\"http://nickslounge.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Nick's Lounge\u003c/a>,\" said Vu.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"Newer businesses were also in the planning stages such as our next door neighbors, \u003ca href=\"http://easycreole.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Easy Creole\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2014/04/28/cruising-for-caffeine-4th-annual-coffee-ride/\" target=\"_blank\">Alchemy Collective\u003c/a>, and \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/EmpressVintage\" target=\"_blank\">Empress Vintage\u003c/a>. The combination of a changing business climate in the district, complimented by ease of accessibility by public transpiration (Ashby BART's within 3 blocks), and more importantly, a relatively young, ethnically, culturally and economically diverse population resided in the district. We felt that this was the type of neighborhood that we wanted to be in. 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