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All the cocktails are priced at $14 and under (most are closer to $10) — Vogler wanted to ensure they were affordable for the neighborhood.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132117\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132117\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/obispo-empanadas-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Empanadas with chimichurri. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Seth Stowaway has built a menu that highlights dishes from places and cultures where rum is produced, from Jamaican oxtail stew ($15/$28) to a hearty cubano ($15) to choripan ($12) in Argentina. The can’t-miss dish is the spicy, juicy, grilled pollo de Obispo ($18/$34 for a whole bird) — it has a wonderful smoky kiss. You can get it in a plate lunch that comes with two sides ($20), like the creamy maduros, macaroni salad (it has a high nostalgia factor), congrí (rice and beans), collards, and more. Or you can just nibble on some beef or potato empanadas ($4 each) with chimichurri.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132118\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132118\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/obispo-back-800x532.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The back dining room. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Obispo is unexpectedly spacious — there’s seating at tables in the front, the bar, and then there's a back room with even more tables and a look into the semi-open kitchen; Wylie Price designed the space. The handcrafted simplicity of all the wood tables and chairs pairs with the reproduced folk mural above the bar from artist Bill Traylor (who was born into slavery) — Vogler partnered with SF’s Museum of the African Diaspora for ongoing art installations, which can help remind and educate guests about rum's history (and roots in slavery and colonialism). He also worked with Calle 24 on being mindful of the needs of the neighborhood (keeping prices affordable, all the staff speaks Spanish, and the menu is in Spanish) to help preserve its character; both organizations will also receive some profits.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There’s a wonderful atmosphere in the bar, from the Latin music to the soft candlelight to the smell of mint (and smoky chicken), the sound of cocktails being stirred, and a room full of industry folks coming by to check it out. You should too.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Roasted Pig Pop-Up with Prubechu at Harmonic Brewing\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://harmonicbrewing.com\">Harmonic Brewing\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/erJSLnKHDuA2\">1050 26th St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nFriday January 18, 4pm–9pm\u003cbr>\n$12 \u003ca href=\"https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4047403\">pre-order\u003c/a>, $14 on premise\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132120\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132120\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/prubechu-800x450.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Prubechu's whole-roasted pig. \u003ccite>(Shawn Camacho)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Anyone who has been missing the Chamorro cooking of \u003ca href=\"http://www.prubechu.com\">\u003cstrong>Prubechu\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> in the Mission (the former Guamanian restaurant from chef Shawn Naputi and general manager Shawn Camacho) won’t want to miss their \u003ca href=\"http://www.prubechu.com/upcoming-special-events/\">pop-up\u003c/a> at \u003ca href=\"http://harmonicbrewing.com\">Harmonic Brewing\u003c/a>. On Friday, January 18, they will be cooking a whole-roasted pig, and serving it with red rice and pickles. You can \u003ca href=\"https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4047403\">pre-order\u003c/a> a plate for $12, or hope to get one on-premise for $14. Enjoy some of Harmonic's amazing brews, and it’s kid- and dog-friendly, so bring the whole fam!\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Pizzeria Delfina Opens Downtown with Some New Offerings\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.pizzeriadelfina.com/downtown\">Pizzeria Delfina Downtown\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n688 Mission St., San Francisco\u003cbr>\nMon-Sun 11:30am–10pm and Sun 11:30am–9pm\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132121\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132121\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/pizzeriadelfina-duo-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Carbonara and amatriciana pizzas. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Fans of Pizzeria Delfina’s crispy crust pizzas and antipasti (like their chilled tripe!) have a new location to visit for lunch or dinner:\u003cb> \u003c/b>\u003ca href=\"http://www.pizzeriadelfina.com/downtown\">\u003cb>Pizzeria Delfina Downtown\u003c/b>\u003c/a>. The 46-seat space has a clean and airy look, complete with a fun SF mural by Shawn Bullen — there’s outdoor seating too.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The pizzas are as good as ever — don’t miss the carbonara (with guanciale, egg, pecorino, scallions, black pepper) and if you want another pasta dish for your pizza, there’s their amatriciana (guanciale, chile, tomato, pecorino, black pepper) — both were $19 each. Some new things to note: there are a few pasta options from chef de cuisine Madison Montoto (similar to the expanded menu offered at the Pacific Heights location) that rotate weekly, plus some seasonal vegetable sides, and you’ll also find an expanded wine list from wine director Sally Kim of Italian and Californian selections, including two special wines for Pizzeria Delfina from Scribe (a chardonnay poured en magnum!) and De Conciliis.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The other fun addition happening is their new soft-serve from Double 8 Dairy: fior di latte or chocolate or swirl (made with creamy buffalo milk) — you definitely want to save room for dessert.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Something to Try: Decadent Beef Ramen with Bone Marrow\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://ushitaroramen.com\">Ushi Taro\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/iu1Qjuz3QHM2\">1382 9th Ave., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nMon–Fri 5pm–9:30pm, Sat–Sun 11:30am–2:30pm, 5pm–9:30pm\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132123\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132123\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/ushi-paitan-800x1201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1201\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Beef paitan with filet and bone marrow. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>If you’re a lover of bone marrow, there’s a ramen shop in the Inner Sunset that is known for offering a bone marrow supplement to your bowl of noodles called\u003cstrong> \u003ca href=\"https://ushitaroramen.com\">Ushi Taro\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>. There are five kinds of broth (beef paitan or spicy, shio, vegan, or oxtail and tomato) and bowls that range from $12–$15, and while they call it ramen, I think ramen purists will be happier if they think of it as a tasty bowl of noodles, but not a pinnacle of ramen broth technique and noodle sourcing.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The bone marrow supplement is $6, which gets hit with a swath of black truffle paste and is torched before being added on top of your bowl (you scoop it into your bowl for a big flavor boost, but be careful to not burn your fingers on the bone). Oxtail or beef tenderloin are other supplements, for $5 each. The bowls come with meaty oyster mushrooms, which are a great pairing with the beefy notes. Sadly the sliced onsen egg shows up cold in the bowl ($1.50 extra for some bowls), but at least the yolk was custardy and flavorful.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132124\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132124\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/oxtail-ushi-800x1201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1201\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Oxtail and tomato with bone marrow. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Personally, I loved the heartiness of the oxtail and tomato, which is more of a Cantonese pairing than Japanese, and was perfect on a rainy night. My friend enjoyed his beef paitan, with notes of kelp and bonito, but the oxtail and tomato was the unexpected winner for full flavor (and richness).\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Appetizers include juicy beef gyoza with spicy soy, a few tempura options (okra, mushroom), and other beefy options. There’s also an oxtail stew and tomato rice bowl option, and gyudon. There is no alcohol served nor is BYOB allowed, so your tab will stay reasonable. It’s a casual spot, with people coming in for a bowl at communal tables or the counters, and then heading out soon thereafter.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Enjoy a Wagyu Tasting Menu from the Upcoming Gozu with Avery\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.averysf.com\">Avery\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/iYHtjT7RnEP2\">1552 Fillmore St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nJanuary 23–25\u003cbr>\nFirst seating at 5:30pm, last seating at 9:30pm\u003cbr>\n$98 set menu with optional supplements and beverage pairings. Reserve on \u003ca href=\"https://www.exploretock.com/avery/\">Tock\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132125\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132125\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/wagyu-gozu-avery-800x800.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/wagyu-gozu-avery-800x800.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/wagyu-gozu-avery-160x160.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/wagyu-gozu-avery-768x768.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/wagyu-gozu-avery-1020x1020.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/wagyu-gozu-avery-1200x1200.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/wagyu-gozu-avery-1180x1180.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/wagyu-gozu-avery-960x960.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/wagyu-gozu-avery-240x240.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/wagyu-gozu-avery-375x375.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/wagyu-gozu-avery-520x520.jpg 520w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/wagyu-gozu-avery-32x32.jpg 32w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/wagyu-gozu-avery-50x50.jpg 50w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/wagyu-gozu-avery-64x64.jpg 64w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/wagyu-gozu-avery-96x96.jpg 96w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/wagyu-gozu-avery-128x128.jpg 128w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/wagyu-gozu-avery-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Gozu’s bincho-seared beef with yuzu and kinome from chef Marc Zimmerman. \u003ccite>(Marc Zimmerman)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Chef Marc Zimmerman, previously of Alexander’s Steakhouse (and Nobu and Restaurant Guy Savoy), is opening \u003ca href=\"http://www.gozusf.com\">Ittoryu Gozu\u003c/a> in SoMa, a restaurant that will center on wagyu beef and robata-style cooking. But until that opens, you can check out his cooking in a \u003cstrong>collaborative dinner at \u003ca href=\"http://www.averysf.com\">Avery\u003c/a>\u003c/strong> with chef-owner Rodney Wages (with four dishes from each chef).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>From January 23–25, they will be offering an eight-course menu for $98, highlighting rare cuts of beef, and traditional robata techniques with creative culinary touches. Dishes will include wagyu 'nduja; beef marrow chawanmushi; and grilled fish and snow beef fat; there will also be the option to add two supplements for a total of ten courses.\u003c/p>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>Plan a visit to Obispo on 24th Street for rum and savory dishes, warm up with bone marrow ramen at Ushi Taro, check out the new Pizzeria Delfina Downtown, and two pop-up events with roasted pig and a wagyu tasting menu.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Explore the Many Facets of Rum at Obispo\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.obisposf.com\">Obispo\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Obispo/@37.7524495,-122.4200217,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m13!1m7!3m6!1s0x808f7e4748f5ef1f:0x75cf92f01403fb8e!2s3266+24th+St,+San+Francisco,+CA+94110!3b1!8m2!3d37.7524495!4d-122.417833!3m4!1s0x808f7f679ce51835:0xf5c2861488b8029f!8m2!3d37.7524495!4d-122.417833\">3266 24th St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nMon–Sat 6pm–2am\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132116\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132116\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/obispo-bar-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The bar at Obispo. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Now open in the Mission is \u003ca href=\"https://www.obisposf.com\">\u003cstrong>Obispo\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>, the latest project from Bar Agricole and Trou Normand’s Thad Vogler, who has created a very special homage to rum, its origins and challenging history, its craft, and many expressions. Vogler is known for his passion for terroir and the artisan, so don’t expect any umbrella drinks: if you want to really get to know rum, you’ll drink it neat here. The bar offering is highly edited and carefully curated.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132119\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132119\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/obispo-presidente-800x1201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1201\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">El Presidente. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The cocktails include a trio of Mojitos, the dreamy El Presidente made with vermouth, the National with a welcome hit of pineapple, and the ‘Ti Punch features the funky kick of rhum agricole (which is distilled from fresh cane sugar). All the cocktails are priced at $14 and under (most are closer to $10) — Vogler wanted to ensure they were affordable for the neighborhood.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132117\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132117\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/obispo-empanadas-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Empanadas with chimichurri. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Seth Stowaway has built a menu that highlights dishes from places and cultures where rum is produced, from Jamaican oxtail stew ($15/$28) to a hearty cubano ($15) to choripan ($12) in Argentina. The can’t-miss dish is the spicy, juicy, grilled pollo de Obispo ($18/$34 for a whole bird) — it has a wonderful smoky kiss. You can get it in a plate lunch that comes with two sides ($20), like the creamy maduros, macaroni salad (it has a high nostalgia factor), congrí (rice and beans), collards, and more. Or you can just nibble on some beef or potato empanadas ($4 each) with chimichurri.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132118\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132118\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/obispo-back-800x532.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The back dining room. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Obispo is unexpectedly spacious — there’s seating at tables in the front, the bar, and then there's a back room with even more tables and a look into the semi-open kitchen; Wylie Price designed the space. The handcrafted simplicity of all the wood tables and chairs pairs with the reproduced folk mural above the bar from artist Bill Traylor (who was born into slavery) — Vogler partnered with SF’s Museum of the African Diaspora for ongoing art installations, which can help remind and educate guests about rum's history (and roots in slavery and colonialism). He also worked with Calle 24 on being mindful of the needs of the neighborhood (keeping prices affordable, all the staff speaks Spanish, and the menu is in Spanish) to help preserve its character; both organizations will also receive some profits.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There’s a wonderful atmosphere in the bar, from the Latin music to the soft candlelight to the smell of mint (and smoky chicken), the sound of cocktails being stirred, and a room full of industry folks coming by to check it out. You should too.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Roasted Pig Pop-Up with Prubechu at Harmonic Brewing\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://harmonicbrewing.com\">Harmonic Brewing\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/erJSLnKHDuA2\">1050 26th St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nFriday January 18, 4pm–9pm\u003cbr>\n$12 \u003ca href=\"https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4047403\">pre-order\u003c/a>, $14 on premise\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132120\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132120\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/prubechu-800x450.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Prubechu's whole-roasted pig. \u003ccite>(Shawn Camacho)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Anyone who has been missing the Chamorro cooking of \u003ca href=\"http://www.prubechu.com\">\u003cstrong>Prubechu\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> in the Mission (the former Guamanian restaurant from chef Shawn Naputi and general manager Shawn Camacho) won’t want to miss their \u003ca href=\"http://www.prubechu.com/upcoming-special-events/\">pop-up\u003c/a> at \u003ca href=\"http://harmonicbrewing.com\">Harmonic Brewing\u003c/a>. On Friday, January 18, they will be cooking a whole-roasted pig, and serving it with red rice and pickles. You can \u003ca href=\"https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4047403\">pre-order\u003c/a> a plate for $12, or hope to get one on-premise for $14. Enjoy some of Harmonic's amazing brews, and it’s kid- and dog-friendly, so bring the whole fam!\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Pizzeria Delfina Opens Downtown with Some New Offerings\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.pizzeriadelfina.com/downtown\">Pizzeria Delfina Downtown\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n688 Mission St., San Francisco\u003cbr>\nMon-Sun 11:30am–10pm and Sun 11:30am–9pm\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132121\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132121\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/pizzeriadelfina-duo-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Carbonara and amatriciana pizzas. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Fans of Pizzeria Delfina’s crispy crust pizzas and antipasti (like their chilled tripe!) have a new location to visit for lunch or dinner:\u003cb> \u003c/b>\u003ca href=\"http://www.pizzeriadelfina.com/downtown\">\u003cb>Pizzeria Delfina Downtown\u003c/b>\u003c/a>. The 46-seat space has a clean and airy look, complete with a fun SF mural by Shawn Bullen — there’s outdoor seating too.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The pizzas are as good as ever — don’t miss the carbonara (with guanciale, egg, pecorino, scallions, black pepper) and if you want another pasta dish for your pizza, there’s their amatriciana (guanciale, chile, tomato, pecorino, black pepper) — both were $19 each. Some new things to note: there are a few pasta options from chef de cuisine Madison Montoto (similar to the expanded menu offered at the Pacific Heights location) that rotate weekly, plus some seasonal vegetable sides, and you’ll also find an expanded wine list from wine director Sally Kim of Italian and Californian selections, including two special wines for Pizzeria Delfina from Scribe (a chardonnay poured en magnum!) and De Conciliis.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The other fun addition happening is their new soft-serve from Double 8 Dairy: fior di latte or chocolate or swirl (made with creamy buffalo milk) — you definitely want to save room for dessert.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Something to Try: Decadent Beef Ramen with Bone Marrow\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://ushitaroramen.com\">Ushi Taro\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/iu1Qjuz3QHM2\">1382 9th Ave., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nMon–Fri 5pm–9:30pm, Sat–Sun 11:30am–2:30pm, 5pm–9:30pm\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132123\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132123\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/ushi-paitan-800x1201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1201\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Beef paitan with filet and bone marrow. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>If you’re a lover of bone marrow, there’s a ramen shop in the Inner Sunset that is known for offering a bone marrow supplement to your bowl of noodles called\u003cstrong> \u003ca href=\"https://ushitaroramen.com\">Ushi Taro\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>. There are five kinds of broth (beef paitan or spicy, shio, vegan, or oxtail and tomato) and bowls that range from $12–$15, and while they call it ramen, I think ramen purists will be happier if they think of it as a tasty bowl of noodles, but not a pinnacle of ramen broth technique and noodle sourcing.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The bone marrow supplement is $6, which gets hit with a swath of black truffle paste and is torched before being added on top of your bowl (you scoop it into your bowl for a big flavor boost, but be careful to not burn your fingers on the bone). Oxtail or beef tenderloin are other supplements, for $5 each. The bowls come with meaty oyster mushrooms, which are a great pairing with the beefy notes. Sadly the sliced onsen egg shows up cold in the bowl ($1.50 extra for some bowls), but at least the yolk was custardy and flavorful.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132124\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132124\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/oxtail-ushi-800x1201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1201\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Oxtail and tomato with bone marrow. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Personally, I loved the heartiness of the oxtail and tomato, which is more of a Cantonese pairing than Japanese, and was perfect on a rainy night. My friend enjoyed his beef paitan, with notes of kelp and bonito, but the oxtail and tomato was the unexpected winner for full flavor (and richness).\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Appetizers include juicy beef gyoza with spicy soy, a few tempura options (okra, mushroom), and other beefy options. There’s also an oxtail stew and tomato rice bowl option, and gyudon. There is no alcohol served nor is BYOB allowed, so your tab will stay reasonable. It’s a casual spot, with people coming in for a bowl at communal tables or the counters, and then heading out soon thereafter.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Enjoy a Wagyu Tasting Menu from the Upcoming Gozu with Avery\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.averysf.com\">Avery\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/iYHtjT7RnEP2\">1552 Fillmore St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nJanuary 23–25\u003cbr>\nFirst seating at 5:30pm, last seating at 9:30pm\u003cbr>\n$98 set menu with optional supplements and beverage pairings. Reserve on \u003ca href=\"https://www.exploretock.com/avery/\">Tock\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132125\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-132125\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/wagyu-gozu-avery-800x800.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/wagyu-gozu-avery-800x800.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/wagyu-gozu-avery-160x160.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/wagyu-gozu-avery-768x768.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/wagyu-gozu-avery-1020x1020.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/wagyu-gozu-avery-1200x1200.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/wagyu-gozu-avery-1180x1180.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/wagyu-gozu-avery-960x960.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/wagyu-gozu-avery-240x240.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/wagyu-gozu-avery-375x375.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/wagyu-gozu-avery-520x520.jpg 520w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/wagyu-gozu-avery-32x32.jpg 32w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/wagyu-gozu-avery-50x50.jpg 50w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/wagyu-gozu-avery-64x64.jpg 64w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/wagyu-gozu-avery-96x96.jpg 96w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/wagyu-gozu-avery-128x128.jpg 128w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/wagyu-gozu-avery-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Gozu’s bincho-seared beef with yuzu and kinome from chef Marc Zimmerman. \u003ccite>(Marc Zimmerman)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Chef Marc Zimmerman, previously of Alexander’s Steakhouse (and Nobu and Restaurant Guy Savoy), is opening \u003ca href=\"http://www.gozusf.com\">Ittoryu Gozu\u003c/a> in SoMa, a restaurant that will center on wagyu beef and robata-style cooking. 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"content": "\u003cp>Freshly motivated to accomplish New Year’s resolutions after the excess of the holidays, a lot of people choose to scale back drinking alcohol during January. A “dry January” looks different for each person, depending on what they’re trying to accomplish — maybe they keep the glass of wine with dinner but skip the bar outings on Friday night. Or maybe they limit themselves to one drink only at the company happy hour.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Regardless, skipping drinking can sometimes feel like it's costing you your social life. Whether you’re suffering FOMO seeing your friends at the newest wine bar or compromising your goal for a second beer at game night, finding ways to stick to your guns when everyone around you is drinking can be rough. But, it can be a positive to stick it out according to life coach and speaker \u003ca href=\"http://alliestarkwellness.com/\">Allie Stark.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Deciding to cut back or stop consuming alcohol after the excess of the holiday season is an active change in a behavior that will inherently influence your thoughts and your feelings,” says Stark. “This can have a large impact on your relationships, your motivation at work, your internal confidence, and so much more.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Stark suggests communicating your goals clearly and openly with friends and family, then stick to the folk who understand why you’re choosing not to drink — at least for a little bit. “Actively choose to surround yourself with friends and family that respect your decision to not drink for the time being, as it will allow for an easier and more enjoyable experience while it is taking place,” says Stark.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Luckily, there is an endless combination of places to meet friends and enjoy one another in the Bay Area that don’t involve alcohol. Here are just a few to get you started:\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Church of Eight Wheels\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/x6VZ6bZjWCr\">554 Fillmore St\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nSan Francisco, CA 94117\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131947\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 828px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/IMG_5307.jpg\" alt=\"Skaters zip by the DJ booth at the Church of Eight Wheels.\" width=\"828\" height=\"1472\" class=\"size-full wp-image-131947\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/IMG_5307.jpg 828w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/IMG_5307-160x284.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/IMG_5307-800x1422.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/IMG_5307-768x1365.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/IMG_5307-675x1200.jpg 675w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/IMG_5307-240x427.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/IMG_5307-375x667.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/IMG_5307-520x924.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 828px) 100vw, 828px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Skaters zip by the DJ booth at the Church of Eight Wheels. \u003ccite>(Melanie Burke)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">For more than 40 years, The Church of 8 Wheels has operated a lively roller disco in a former Catholic church on Fillmore street. Friday and Saturday nights are 18+ skates, and for $15 cash (entrance and skate rental) you can join fellow roller enthusiasts underneath the stained glass and disco ball. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or this is your first time strapping on skates, you’ll fit right in the circular flow, and you don’t have to worry about falling. Not only does \u003c/span>\u003ci>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">everyone \u003c/span>\u003c/i>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">do it, but safety staff will scoot to your side in no time to keep you from getting run over and help you back on your wheels. \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Aside from satisfying that internal whimsy we all have — who doesn’t look at a massive open space like a church and think, “dang, I could roller skate in here?” — a Friday night at The Church of 8 Wheels hits more than a couple of the usual New Year’s resolution marks. You’ll be exercising, trying something new, and because there’s no alcohol on the premises, you’ll be swapping a beer for a Gatorade or Coca-cola. If you like to be resolute as a family, The Church offers a family skate on Saturdays, 3-5 pm.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Grand Lake Theatre\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/M6huXmqKdUv\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">3200 Grand Ave\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Oakland, CA 94610\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131976\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/IMG_3086-e1547226104993.jpg\" alt=\"The Grand Lake Theatre has been a community staple for moviegoers in Oakland since 1926. Photo courtesy the author.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-131976\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Grand Lake Theatre has been a community staple for moviegoers in Oakland since 1926. Photo courtesy the author. \u003ccite>(Melanie Burke)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Opened in 1926, the \u003c/span>\u003ca href=\"http://www.renaissancerialto.com/\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Grand Lake Theatre\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"> has been showing movies in Oakland for more than 90 years. Nestled between Lakeshore and Grand Ave, the theatre’s long-standing presence and declarative marquee messages have made it a community staple. While their matinee prices are a draw on their own at $6 (and $5 all day Tuesday!), the theatre itself makes seeing a movie at Grand Lake a full-on experience. \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Upon entering, you’re greeted by a chandelier and plush, dark antique carpeting that winds up a stunning grand staircase. The original main screen has maintained its jazz-age glam with greek columns and ceiling filigree. The additional screens were added and redesigned in the 80’s, pulling inspiration from the theatre’s decade of origin — one is “Egyptian,” the other “Moorish.” \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">So far as snacks go, Grand Lake offers standard fare like popcorn, soda, and favorite movie sweets all at the expected movie prices. There don’t seem to be designs to add in pizza or beer like at other independent movie theatres in the bay — and that’s okay. In pursuit of supporting a local institution, however, the few extra dollars for a snack are worth it, meaning your potential resolution to skip alcohol and do more in your neighborhood will hit the mark.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Teance Fine Teas\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/5ju5xf5Cnq32\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">1780 Fourth St \u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Berkeley, CA 94710\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131977\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/IMG_3401-e1547226032835.jpg\" alt=\"Experience new teas from around the world with a tea flight at Teance Fine Teas.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-131977\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Experience new teas from around the world with a tea flight at Teance Fine Teas. \u003ccite>(Melanie Burke)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Grabbing a coffee together is always a popular alternative to going for a drink, but not everyone enjoys pour-overs or lattes. For the discerning tea drinker, \u003c/span>\u003ca href=\"https://www.teance.com/\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Teance Fine Teas\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"> offers an inviting and tranquil place to enjoy a seemingly endless variety of loose leaf teas. \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Pronounced “tee-ahnce,” (think “ambiance” and “tea” together) the tea shop has been in Berkeley for more than a decade, expanding into its current space on the popular fourth street. While customers can come in and pick up a favorite tea to take home, they’re also more than welcome to share a pot of house tea ($5) or a fine tea blend ($7) together in the upstairs seating area. The space is quiet, with sleek modern lines and a fountain in the center of the store with real live koi.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">For a full experience beyond simply having a cuppa, you can do a tea flight at the downstairs counter. Each flight is three types of tea of your choice ($27) and a staff member will guide you through each, offering samples of different steeps, talking through the history of the tea, and answering your questions. Tea varieties include white, green (Chinese and Japanese), oolong (Chinese and Taiwanese), red, and pu-erh, the last of which comes in a tightly compacted disc and requires a knife to break off for steeping, which puts a little excitement into an otherwise soothing experience. \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">The specially designed counter features space for small groups to experience a tea flight together and one flight is absolutely shareable with two people. For groups of four or more, however, you should call ahead to book an appointment as space is limited.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Creme Brewlee Bistro\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/y4giUqqUsM32\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">2948 S Norfolk St\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">San Mateo, CA 94403\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131978\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/IMG_3159-e1547225989536.jpg\" alt=\"Friends with a meg-sweet tooth will love meeting up at Creme Brewlee for a shaved snow, pictured here.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-131978\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Friends with a meg-sweet tooth will love meeting up at Creme Brewlee for a shaved snow, pictured here. \u003ccite>(Melanie Burke)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Sometimes the best surprises are in unassuming places. \u003c/span>\u003ca href=\"https://www.yelp.com/biz/creme-brewlee-bistro-san-mateo\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Creme Brewlee\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is one such adventure, a combination bistro and dessert spot in the Marina Plaza Shopping Center in San Mateo. The menu includes a diverse array of items that range halfway across the globe and back: coffee, lattes, gelato, hot pot, shaved snow, and of course, the titular creme brulee. \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">One of the most unique sweets is the shaved snow, a fluffy, layered take on its crunchier cousin of the icy variety. Snow at Creme Brewlee is $8 and includes your choice of snow flavor, syrup, and two toppings (with additional toppings for fifty cents apiece). It’s not overwhelmingly sweet despite being made entirely of frozen sugar, and the soft crunch on each bite is exactly like eating snow when you were a kid. Except, of course, this snow is \u003c/span>\u003ci>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">meant \u003c/span>\u003c/i>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">to be eaten. Bring a friend or a loved one for this snow pile, however, as your $8 buys you a literal mound of dessert.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Creme Brewlee doesn’t do much for your resolution to eat healthier, but you’ll be exploring a new neighborhood, a new dessert style, and most importantly, skipping sugary cocktails in favor of something super “cool.”\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Albany Bowl\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/724xFPMGttS2\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">540 San Pablo Ave\u003c/span>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u003cbr>\n\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Albany, CA 94706\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131979\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/IMG_3151-e1547225952655.jpg\" alt=\"Albany Bowl is a great spot to share french fries and a few games with friends.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-131979\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Albany Bowl is a great spot to share french fries and a few games with friends. \u003ccite>(Melanie Burke)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Finally, what better way to enjoy a little sober fun with friends than bowling? You may be outraged at the very idea of entering a bowling alley without also purchasing a pitcher to split, but \u003c/span>\u003ca href=\"http://www.thealbanybowl.com/\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Albany Bowl \u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">has more than enough french fries, onion rings, and sweet pin knockdowns to make you forget you wanted a beer in the first place. \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Located right on San Pablo Avenue in Albany, this retro bowling alley has been in operation since 1949. Regular rates run $6 per game per person, with a $4.50 flat shoe rental if you don’t already have your own. 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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>Freshly motivated to accomplish New Year’s resolutions after the excess of the holidays, a lot of people choose to scale back drinking alcohol during January. A “dry January” looks different for each person, depending on what they’re trying to accomplish — maybe they keep the glass of wine with dinner but skip the bar outings on Friday night. Or maybe they limit themselves to one drink only at the company happy hour.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Regardless, skipping drinking can sometimes feel like it's costing you your social life. Whether you’re suffering FOMO seeing your friends at the newest wine bar or compromising your goal for a second beer at game night, finding ways to stick to your guns when everyone around you is drinking can be rough. But, it can be a positive to stick it out according to life coach and speaker \u003ca href=\"http://alliestarkwellness.com/\">Allie Stark.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Deciding to cut back or stop consuming alcohol after the excess of the holiday season is an active change in a behavior that will inherently influence your thoughts and your feelings,” says Stark. “This can have a large impact on your relationships, your motivation at work, your internal confidence, and so much more.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Stark suggests communicating your goals clearly and openly with friends and family, then stick to the folk who understand why you’re choosing not to drink — at least for a little bit. “Actively choose to surround yourself with friends and family that respect your decision to not drink for the time being, as it will allow for an easier and more enjoyable experience while it is taking place,” says Stark.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Luckily, there is an endless combination of places to meet friends and enjoy one another in the Bay Area that don’t involve alcohol. Here are just a few to get you started:\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Church of Eight Wheels\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/x6VZ6bZjWCr\">554 Fillmore St\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nSan Francisco, CA 94117\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131947\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 828px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/IMG_5307.jpg\" alt=\"Skaters zip by the DJ booth at the Church of Eight Wheels.\" width=\"828\" height=\"1472\" class=\"size-full wp-image-131947\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/IMG_5307.jpg 828w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/IMG_5307-160x284.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/IMG_5307-800x1422.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/IMG_5307-768x1365.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/IMG_5307-675x1200.jpg 675w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/IMG_5307-240x427.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/IMG_5307-375x667.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/IMG_5307-520x924.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 828px) 100vw, 828px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Skaters zip by the DJ booth at the Church of Eight Wheels. \u003ccite>(Melanie Burke)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">For more than 40 years, The Church of 8 Wheels has operated a lively roller disco in a former Catholic church on Fillmore street. Friday and Saturday nights are 18+ skates, and for $15 cash (entrance and skate rental) you can join fellow roller enthusiasts underneath the stained glass and disco ball. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or this is your first time strapping on skates, you’ll fit right in the circular flow, and you don’t have to worry about falling. Not only does \u003c/span>\u003ci>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">everyone \u003c/span>\u003c/i>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">do it, but safety staff will scoot to your side in no time to keep you from getting run over and help you back on your wheels. \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Aside from satisfying that internal whimsy we all have — who doesn’t look at a massive open space like a church and think, “dang, I could roller skate in here?” — a Friday night at The Church of 8 Wheels hits more than a couple of the usual New Year’s resolution marks. You’ll be exercising, trying something new, and because there’s no alcohol on the premises, you’ll be swapping a beer for a Gatorade or Coca-cola. If you like to be resolute as a family, The Church offers a family skate on Saturdays, 3-5 pm.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Grand Lake Theatre\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/M6huXmqKdUv\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">3200 Grand Ave\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Oakland, CA 94610\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131976\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/IMG_3086-e1547226104993.jpg\" alt=\"The Grand Lake Theatre has been a community staple for moviegoers in Oakland since 1926. Photo courtesy the author.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-131976\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Grand Lake Theatre has been a community staple for moviegoers in Oakland since 1926. Photo courtesy the author. \u003ccite>(Melanie Burke)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Opened in 1926, the \u003c/span>\u003ca href=\"http://www.renaissancerialto.com/\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Grand Lake Theatre\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"> has been showing movies in Oakland for more than 90 years. Nestled between Lakeshore and Grand Ave, the theatre’s long-standing presence and declarative marquee messages have made it a community staple. While their matinee prices are a draw on their own at $6 (and $5 all day Tuesday!), the theatre itself makes seeing a movie at Grand Lake a full-on experience. \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Upon entering, you’re greeted by a chandelier and plush, dark antique carpeting that winds up a stunning grand staircase. The original main screen has maintained its jazz-age glam with greek columns and ceiling filigree. The additional screens were added and redesigned in the 80’s, pulling inspiration from the theatre’s decade of origin — one is “Egyptian,” the other “Moorish.” \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">So far as snacks go, Grand Lake offers standard fare like popcorn, soda, and favorite movie sweets all at the expected movie prices. There don’t seem to be designs to add in pizza or beer like at other independent movie theatres in the bay — and that’s okay. In pursuit of supporting a local institution, however, the few extra dollars for a snack are worth it, meaning your potential resolution to skip alcohol and do more in your neighborhood will hit the mark.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Teance Fine Teas\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/5ju5xf5Cnq32\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">1780 Fourth St \u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Berkeley, CA 94710\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131977\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/IMG_3401-e1547226032835.jpg\" alt=\"Experience new teas from around the world with a tea flight at Teance Fine Teas.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-131977\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Experience new teas from around the world with a tea flight at Teance Fine Teas. \u003ccite>(Melanie Burke)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Grabbing a coffee together is always a popular alternative to going for a drink, but not everyone enjoys pour-overs or lattes. For the discerning tea drinker, \u003c/span>\u003ca href=\"https://www.teance.com/\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Teance Fine Teas\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"> offers an inviting and tranquil place to enjoy a seemingly endless variety of loose leaf teas. \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Pronounced “tee-ahnce,” (think “ambiance” and “tea” together) the tea shop has been in Berkeley for more than a decade, expanding into its current space on the popular fourth street. While customers can come in and pick up a favorite tea to take home, they’re also more than welcome to share a pot of house tea ($5) or a fine tea blend ($7) together in the upstairs seating area. The space is quiet, with sleek modern lines and a fountain in the center of the store with real live koi.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">For a full experience beyond simply having a cuppa, you can do a tea flight at the downstairs counter. Each flight is three types of tea of your choice ($27) and a staff member will guide you through each, offering samples of different steeps, talking through the history of the tea, and answering your questions. Tea varieties include white, green (Chinese and Japanese), oolong (Chinese and Taiwanese), red, and pu-erh, the last of which comes in a tightly compacted disc and requires a knife to break off for steeping, which puts a little excitement into an otherwise soothing experience. \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">The specially designed counter features space for small groups to experience a tea flight together and one flight is absolutely shareable with two people. For groups of four or more, however, you should call ahead to book an appointment as space is limited.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Creme Brewlee Bistro\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/y4giUqqUsM32\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">2948 S Norfolk St\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">San Mateo, CA 94403\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131978\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/IMG_3159-e1547225989536.jpg\" alt=\"Friends with a meg-sweet tooth will love meeting up at Creme Brewlee for a shaved snow, pictured here.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-131978\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Friends with a meg-sweet tooth will love meeting up at Creme Brewlee for a shaved snow, pictured here. \u003ccite>(Melanie Burke)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Sometimes the best surprises are in unassuming places. \u003c/span>\u003ca href=\"https://www.yelp.com/biz/creme-brewlee-bistro-san-mateo\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Creme Brewlee\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is one such adventure, a combination bistro and dessert spot in the Marina Plaza Shopping Center in San Mateo. The menu includes a diverse array of items that range halfway across the globe and back: coffee, lattes, gelato, hot pot, shaved snow, and of course, the titular creme brulee. \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">One of the most unique sweets is the shaved snow, a fluffy, layered take on its crunchier cousin of the icy variety. Snow at Creme Brewlee is $8 and includes your choice of snow flavor, syrup, and two toppings (with additional toppings for fifty cents apiece). It’s not overwhelmingly sweet despite being made entirely of frozen sugar, and the soft crunch on each bite is exactly like eating snow when you were a kid. Except, of course, this snow is \u003c/span>\u003ci>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">meant \u003c/span>\u003c/i>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">to be eaten. Bring a friend or a loved one for this snow pile, however, as your $8 buys you a literal mound of dessert.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Creme Brewlee doesn’t do much for your resolution to eat healthier, but you’ll be exploring a new neighborhood, a new dessert style, and most importantly, skipping sugary cocktails in favor of something super “cool.”\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Albany Bowl\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/724xFPMGttS2\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">540 San Pablo Ave\u003c/span>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u003cbr>\n\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Albany, CA 94706\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131979\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/IMG_3151-e1547225952655.jpg\" alt=\"Albany Bowl is a great spot to share french fries and a few games with friends.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-131979\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Albany Bowl is a great spot to share french fries and a few games with friends. \u003ccite>(Melanie Burke)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Finally, what better way to enjoy a little sober fun with friends than bowling? 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"content": "\u003cp>This week takes a look at the recently opened Ayala, offering beautiful seafood and a chic style, while a trip across the Bay reveals innovative and affordable dishes at Dosa by Dosa, and you can check them out during Oakland Restaurant Week (among many other places). Boot and Shoe Service hosts a fire relief dinner series, and say cheers to Winter Cocktails of the Farmers Market.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>A Chic Seafood Restaurant Opens Downtown: Ayala\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.ayalarestaurant.com\">Ayala\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/5mjvEAHYWH52\">398 Geary St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nOpen nightly for dinner 5:30pm–10pm, with Martini Hour Mon–Thu 4:30pm–5:30pm and Fri–Sat 4pm–5:30pm.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131925\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131925\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/ayala-uni-clams-800x1201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1201\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A selection of seafood from the \"lightly dressed\" section: uni, littleneck clams, oysters. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>For locals, it can be tough to think of a cool and stylish place to eat downtown that doesn’t cater to tourist tastes — especially if it’s in a hotel — but the newly opened \u003ca href=\"https://www.ayalarestaurant.com\">\u003cstrong>Ayala\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> has got it going on. Located in Union Square’s Hotel G, the airy dining room and bar have an easygoing style that feels more Los Angeles than San Francisco. It’s a California seafood–centric restaurant, and chef-partner Bill Montagne brought on the talented executive chef Melissa Perfit (Bar Crudo, Hard Water), who is skilled in doing creative and delicious things with seafood (and sourcing the good stuff).\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131926\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131926\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/ayala-charcuterie-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Seafood charcuterie at Ayala. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>You don’t want to miss the beautiful seafood “charcuterie” plate ($21), which includes four seafood presentations, like halibut with grapefruit and fennel, and black cod with kombu and chartreuse. The lightly dressed section includes the freshest littleneck clams on the half-shell in a bright green frothy sauce, with jicama, cucumber, black tobiko, and lobster oil ($11 for 3). Salads include a perfect Louie ($21), with Dungeness, prawns, creamy egg, and avocado. Everything pairs well with their lighter cocktails, like A Diving Bell, and the aromatic Officer and a Gentian. The wine selections from GM Essam Kardosh (Del Popolo) and wine director Nick Tilly are also full of food-friendly beauties.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131927\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131927\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/ayala-cioppino-800x1201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1201\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cioppino verde and lobster butter toast. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Larger dishes include the decadent nori spaghettini ($29), with Dungeness, white miso, and topped with furikake and a pop of acidity from Buddha’s hand. It’s a treat to have cioppino ($37) prepared with such respect for the seafood within: here, it’s a cioppino verde, a tomatillo-poblano broth, filled with Dungeness, prawns, squid, and lobster butter toast on the side that you’ll dunk in the broth. It’s a touch on the spendy side, and quality seafood isn’t cheap, but let the bread fill you up. You also want the English muffin with herb-cultured butter ($6). I was tempted to order an extra one to bring home for breakfast.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131928\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131928\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/ayala-dining-room-800x1201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1201\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The dining room at the end of a busy evening. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>We finished our evening at the bar, the best way to experience a nightcap from their inspired cocktail list from bar director Julian Cox (Tartine), and try an amaro from their extensive list.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>The Fine-Casual Dosa by Dosa in Oakland Has New Tricks Up Its Kurta Sleeves\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.dosasf.com/dosa-oakland\">Dosa by Dosa\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/sHEHToTAD1x\">2301 Broadway, Oakland\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nOpen Sun–Thu 11am–9:30pm, Fri–Sat 11am–10pm, weekend brunch Sat–Sun 9am–3pm.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131930\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131930\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/idli-dosa-800x1201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1201\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Don't miss the idli fries. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Oakland is lucky to have a fast/fine-casual version of San Francisco’s popular South Indian Dosa — \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.dosasf.com/dosa-oakland\">Dosa by Dosa\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>. On a recent visit, there were dishes that made me really wish we had a location in SF! The all-day, street food \u003ca href=\"https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5a00c7f4e45a7c496632d895/t/5bb1b693eef1a191b65f8174/1538373268332/dosa+by+DOSA+Oakland+Menu+PRIMARY+9-15-2018.pdf\">menu\u003c/a> includes small plates, like their popular vada pav (spiced potato slider with caramelized onions, peppers, and served in a soft Parker House-style bun, a fulfilling bite for $4.95), and the inventive idli fries ($4.95) were a brilliant type of South Indian French fry, made of rice and lentil patties, sliced, and served with a roasted chile-garlic chutney (don’t miss them). There’s also a variety of stuffed naan, like a fluffy one filled with cheese ($5.50), served with a bright chutney.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>More new items include their salad bowls, like a delightfully flavorful one with seasonal greens and spiced, free-range lamb kebab (just $13.95) with red onion, tomato, cucumber, a hearty base of lemon rice, and dill-raita dressing, or you can opt for their rice bowls with four kinds of curries, like butternut squash dal. And the street wraps are like rice-free burritos made with grilled and tender roti dipped in egg (so good), with fillings like butter chicken or prawn masala, plus pickled red onion, cucumber, tomato, and cilantro (the most expensive one is $12.95). Or, of course, there’s an entire section of dosas.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131929\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131929\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/dosa-slushie-800x1201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1201\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">It doesn't have to be summer to enjoy a slushie. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The location has a full bar, offering classic Dosa cocktails like their Peony, to the spiritous Dirty Chutney, a spin on an Indian martini (all just $11). There are slushies, lassis, and non-alcoholic picks, chai and spiced coconut cold brew, wine, and beer — you will not go thirsty. And don’t miss the happy hour Mon–Fri 4pm–6pm for even better deals.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Oakland Restaurant Week Offers a Chance to Explore Oakland’s Vibrant Dining Scene\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://link.email.dynect.net/link.php?DynEngagement=true&H=FcQ5do3Mtm%2F2JnP%2FxXFcY%2BL9mOkU%2Fad4G7kfqxVfSdnPf%2FAGm4t7uYVsAPvqP1%2Fps%2Bstzz90eCpQa7V5pmMCyrZnIlVPSuj6xaOqKYucCD3tnXLb40OmskRsqDQ1MHPa&G=856&R=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oaklandrestaurantweek.org%2F&I=20190103230804.0000026d2190%40mail6-41-usnbn1&X=MHwxMDM1MzA2Om9ha2xhbmQuc2ltcGxldmlld2NybS5jb207MXwxMDM1MzA3OiUyMkFsbGllK05lYWwlMjIrJTNDYWxsaWUlNDB2aXNpdG9ha2xhbmQuY29tJTNFOw%3D%3D&S=iwqZki77DHILTqcLxy4m1kA4m2ZS2rI4Bhq3iBgrce8\">Oakland Restaurant Week\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nJanuary 11–20\u003cbr>\nVarious locations\u003cb>\u003c/b>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131933\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131933\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/ORW-Tacos-01-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">During Oakland Restaurant Week, there will be tacos. \u003ccite>(Visit Oakland)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://link.email.dynect.net/link.php?DynEngagement=true&H=FcQ5do3Mtm%2F2JnP%2FxXFcY%2BL9mOkU%2Fad4G7kfqxVfSdnPf%2FAGm4t7uYVsAPvqP1%2Fps%2Bstzz90eCpQa7V5pmMCyrZnIlVPSuj6xaOqKYucCD3tnXLb40OmskRsqDQ1MHPa&G=856&R=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oaklandrestaurantweek.org%2F&I=20190103230804.0000026d2190%40mail6-41-usnbn1&X=MHwxMDM1MzA2Om9ha2xhbmQuc2ltcGxldmlld2NybS5jb207MXwxMDM1MzA3OiUyMkFsbGllK05lYWwlMjIrJTNDYWxsaWUlNDB2aXNpdG9ha2xhbmQuY29tJTNFOw%3D%3D&S=iwqZki77DHILTqcLxy4m1kA4m2ZS2rI4Bhq3iBgrce8\">\u003cb>Oakland Restaurant Week\u003c/b>\u003c/a> returns January 11–20, with over 100 Oakland restaurants participating, which means they will offer prix-fixe lunch and/or dinner menus at $10, $20, $30, $40 and $50 price points (the promotional prices reflect up to 25% off regular à la carte items). Participating restaurants include top spots like Reem’s California, Itani Ramen, A16 Rockridge, Grand Lake Kitchen, and Dosa by Dosa, and it’s a chance to check out newcomers like Farmhouse Kitchen and the new Bardo Lounge & Supper Club. Check the site for details on their special offers.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There are also a few \u003ca href=\"https://www.visitoakland.com/events/annual-events/restaurant-week/exclusive-dining-experiences/\">special events\u003c/a>, like a benefit dinner for Oakland Restaurant Week’s non-profit partner, Alameda County Community Food Bank, at Bardo on Monday, January 14, among other events, like a progressive dinner.\u003cb> \u003c/b>Another bonus: Local Food Adventures Oakland Food Tours, an East Bay walking food tour company, will offer tours in Oakland’s Grand Lake and Rockridge neighborhoods during both weekends of ORW for 20 percent off (use the code ORW19, book tours \u003ca href=\"http://link.email.dynect.net/link.php?DynEngagement=true&H=FcQ5do3Mtm%2F2JnP%2FxXFcY%2BL9mOkU%2Fad4G7kfqxVfSdnPf%2FAGm4t7uYVsAPvqP1%2Fps%2Bstzz90eCpQa7V5pmMCyrZnIlVPSuj6xaOqKYucCD3tnXLb40OmskRsqDQ1MHPa&G=856&R=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.localfoodadventures.com%2Ffood-tours%2F&I=20190103230804.0000026d2190%40mail6-41-usnbn1&X=MHwxMDM1MzA2Om9ha2xhbmQuc2ltcGxldmlld2NybS5jb207MXwxMDM1MzA3OiUyMkFsbGllK05lYWwlMjIrJTNDYWxsaWUlNDB2aXNpdG9ha2xhbmQuY29tJTNFOw%3D%3D&S=HUXsDODw8D7eajSAO68gTX3KnReJKa32Esg9T7Jt55M\">here\u003c/a>).\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Wintertime Produce Is Ready to Make an Appearance in Cocktails at the Farmers Market\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Winter Cocktails of the Farmers Market\u003cbr>\nSan Francisco Ferry Building\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/AUsH4nQAFfE2\">1 The Embarcadero, San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nWednesday, January 30, 5:30pm–8pm\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cheers-to-change-makers-winter-cocktails-of-the-farmers-market-tickets-53192320663?ref=ebtnebtckt\">Tickets\u003c/a>: $60 (+ $3.99 fee) until January 23, $65 after\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131932\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131932\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/0101_2.15.17_CUESA_WinterCocktails_AH_7328-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">It's time for Winter Cocktails at the Ferry Building. \u003ccite>(amandalynn.co)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Cocktail lovers know how much fun the CUESA and NorCal USBG Cocktails of Farmers Market series is, and the next event is happening on January 30 at the Ferry Building: \u003ca href=\"https://cuesa.org/event/2019/cheers-change-makers-winter-cocktails-farmers-market\">\u003cb>Cheers to Change Makers: Winter Cocktails of the Farmers Market\u003c/b>\u003c/a>. At this walk-around happy hour tasting, 13 SF bartenders (like Kaiyo, 1760, and Pacific Cocktail Haven) and 3 chefs (Nicolette Manescalchi, A16 Rockridge; Chris Cosentino, Cockscomb; and Monica Martinez, Don Bugito; with more added soon!) will be transforming winter produce into creative drinks and bites. Guests receive three full-sized signature cocktails and tasty bites from each restaurant, along with unlimited sample-size sips.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It’s all in celebration of CUESA’s new public art installation: \u003ca href=\"https://cuesa.org/article/food-change-coming-2019\">The Food Change\u003c/a>, featuring photo-murals of the diverse farmers, advocates, and visionaries in our midst. Cheers!\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003cb>Fire Relief Dinner Series at Boot and Shoe Service\u003c/b>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Boot and Shoe Service\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/mgQaoCVeecC2\">3308 Grand Ave., Oakland\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nVarious dates\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://bootfirereliefdinner.brownpapertickets.com\">Tickets\u003c/a>: $250.00 ($259.74 with service fee)\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131935\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131935\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/IMG_2001-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Break bread in an intimate dinner series for fire relief at the Boot and Shoe. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The 2018 Camp Fire created so much devastation and loss (nearly 14,000 homes and 5,000 other structures were destroyed), and the \u003ca href=\"http://bootandshoeservice.com\">Boot and Shoe Service\u003c/a> restaurant in Oakland is hosting a \u003cstrong>fundraiser series of dinners\u003c/strong> to help provide relief. In fact, 100 percent of the proceeds will go to the \u003ca href=\"https://bootandshoeservice.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9a76b304232e76a07930a6157&id=7105682346&e=dccae99b49\">Camp Fire Evacuation Relief Fund\u003c/a>, which supports evacuation centers that opened their doors and pantries to people who lost their homes, and will transition the funds into long-term recovery efforts as soon as immediate needs are met.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The dinners only have 10 seats, and will be prepared by celebrated local chefs in Boot and Shoe’s private back kitchen. Guests will dine on a large communal table as they engage in conversation with the chefs as they prepare and plate a multi-course dinner at the table served with paired wines and beverages.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The first two dinners are sold out, but the next one is on February 13 with the talented Sophina Uong, and then February 23: Kelly Mariani and Emma Lip, Scribe Winery; March 13: Brandon Jew of Mister Jiu’s and Dominica Rice of Cosecha; and March 27: Chris Lee: The Old Fashioned Butcher with son, Tom Lee, and Suzanne Drexhage of Bartavelle.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Thanks to the following donors for their assistance with these meals: Marin Sun Farms, Liberty Duck Farm, Beaune Imports, Ordinaire Wine Shop, Kermit Lynch, Oakland Yard Wine Shop, and Bedrock Wine Co.\u003c/p>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>This week takes a look at the recently opened Ayala, offering beautiful seafood and a chic style, while a trip across the Bay reveals innovative and affordable dishes at Dosa by Dosa, and you can check them out during Oakland Restaurant Week (among many other places). Boot and Shoe Service hosts a fire relief dinner series, and say cheers to Winter Cocktails of the Farmers Market.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>A Chic Seafood Restaurant Opens Downtown: Ayala\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.ayalarestaurant.com\">Ayala\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/5mjvEAHYWH52\">398 Geary St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nOpen nightly for dinner 5:30pm–10pm, with Martini Hour Mon–Thu 4:30pm–5:30pm and Fri–Sat 4pm–5:30pm.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131925\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131925\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/ayala-uni-clams-800x1201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1201\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A selection of seafood from the \"lightly dressed\" section: uni, littleneck clams, oysters. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>For locals, it can be tough to think of a cool and stylish place to eat downtown that doesn’t cater to tourist tastes — especially if it’s in a hotel — but the newly opened \u003ca href=\"https://www.ayalarestaurant.com\">\u003cstrong>Ayala\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> has got it going on. Located in Union Square’s Hotel G, the airy dining room and bar have an easygoing style that feels more Los Angeles than San Francisco. It’s a California seafood–centric restaurant, and chef-partner Bill Montagne brought on the talented executive chef Melissa Perfit (Bar Crudo, Hard Water), who is skilled in doing creative and delicious things with seafood (and sourcing the good stuff).\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131926\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131926\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/ayala-charcuterie-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Seafood charcuterie at Ayala. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>You don’t want to miss the beautiful seafood “charcuterie” plate ($21), which includes four seafood presentations, like halibut with grapefruit and fennel, and black cod with kombu and chartreuse. The lightly dressed section includes the freshest littleneck clams on the half-shell in a bright green frothy sauce, with jicama, cucumber, black tobiko, and lobster oil ($11 for 3). Salads include a perfect Louie ($21), with Dungeness, prawns, creamy egg, and avocado. Everything pairs well with their lighter cocktails, like A Diving Bell, and the aromatic Officer and a Gentian. The wine selections from GM Essam Kardosh (Del Popolo) and wine director Nick Tilly are also full of food-friendly beauties.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131927\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131927\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/ayala-cioppino-800x1201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1201\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cioppino verde and lobster butter toast. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Larger dishes include the decadent nori spaghettini ($29), with Dungeness, white miso, and topped with furikake and a pop of acidity from Buddha’s hand. It’s a treat to have cioppino ($37) prepared with such respect for the seafood within: here, it’s a cioppino verde, a tomatillo-poblano broth, filled with Dungeness, prawns, squid, and lobster butter toast on the side that you’ll dunk in the broth. It’s a touch on the spendy side, and quality seafood isn’t cheap, but let the bread fill you up. You also want the English muffin with herb-cultured butter ($6). I was tempted to order an extra one to bring home for breakfast.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131928\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131928\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/ayala-dining-room-800x1201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1201\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The dining room at the end of a busy evening. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>We finished our evening at the bar, the best way to experience a nightcap from their inspired cocktail list from bar director Julian Cox (Tartine), and try an amaro from their extensive list.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>The Fine-Casual Dosa by Dosa in Oakland Has New Tricks Up Its Kurta Sleeves\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.dosasf.com/dosa-oakland\">Dosa by Dosa\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/sHEHToTAD1x\">2301 Broadway, Oakland\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nOpen Sun–Thu 11am–9:30pm, Fri–Sat 11am–10pm, weekend brunch Sat–Sun 9am–3pm.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131930\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131930\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/idli-dosa-800x1201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1201\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Don't miss the idli fries. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Oakland is lucky to have a fast/fine-casual version of San Francisco’s popular South Indian Dosa — \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.dosasf.com/dosa-oakland\">Dosa by Dosa\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>. 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Or, of course, there’s an entire section of dosas.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131929\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131929\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/dosa-slushie-800x1201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1201\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">It doesn't have to be summer to enjoy a slushie. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The location has a full bar, offering classic Dosa cocktails like their Peony, to the spiritous Dirty Chutney, a spin on an Indian martini (all just $11). There are slushies, lassis, and non-alcoholic picks, chai and spiced coconut cold brew, wine, and beer — you will not go thirsty. And don’t miss the happy hour Mon–Fri 4pm–6pm for even better deals.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Oakland Restaurant Week Offers a Chance to Explore Oakland’s Vibrant Dining Scene\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://link.email.dynect.net/link.php?DynEngagement=true&H=FcQ5do3Mtm%2F2JnP%2FxXFcY%2BL9mOkU%2Fad4G7kfqxVfSdnPf%2FAGm4t7uYVsAPvqP1%2Fps%2Bstzz90eCpQa7V5pmMCyrZnIlVPSuj6xaOqKYucCD3tnXLb40OmskRsqDQ1MHPa&G=856&R=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oaklandrestaurantweek.org%2F&I=20190103230804.0000026d2190%40mail6-41-usnbn1&X=MHwxMDM1MzA2Om9ha2xhbmQuc2ltcGxldmlld2NybS5jb207MXwxMDM1MzA3OiUyMkFsbGllK05lYWwlMjIrJTNDYWxsaWUlNDB2aXNpdG9ha2xhbmQuY29tJTNFOw%3D%3D&S=iwqZki77DHILTqcLxy4m1kA4m2ZS2rI4Bhq3iBgrce8\">Oakland Restaurant Week\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nJanuary 11–20\u003cbr>\nVarious locations\u003cb>\u003c/b>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131933\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131933\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/ORW-Tacos-01-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">During Oakland Restaurant Week, there will be tacos. \u003ccite>(Visit Oakland)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://link.email.dynect.net/link.php?DynEngagement=true&H=FcQ5do3Mtm%2F2JnP%2FxXFcY%2BL9mOkU%2Fad4G7kfqxVfSdnPf%2FAGm4t7uYVsAPvqP1%2Fps%2Bstzz90eCpQa7V5pmMCyrZnIlVPSuj6xaOqKYucCD3tnXLb40OmskRsqDQ1MHPa&G=856&R=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oaklandrestaurantweek.org%2F&I=20190103230804.0000026d2190%40mail6-41-usnbn1&X=MHwxMDM1MzA2Om9ha2xhbmQuc2ltcGxldmlld2NybS5jb207MXwxMDM1MzA3OiUyMkFsbGllK05lYWwlMjIrJTNDYWxsaWUlNDB2aXNpdG9ha2xhbmQuY29tJTNFOw%3D%3D&S=iwqZki77DHILTqcLxy4m1kA4m2ZS2rI4Bhq3iBgrce8\">\u003cb>Oakland Restaurant Week\u003c/b>\u003c/a> returns January 11–20, with over 100 Oakland restaurants participating, which means they will offer prix-fixe lunch and/or dinner menus at $10, $20, $30, $40 and $50 price points (the promotional prices reflect up to 25% off regular à la carte items). Participating restaurants include top spots like Reem’s California, Itani Ramen, A16 Rockridge, Grand Lake Kitchen, and Dosa by Dosa, and it’s a chance to check out newcomers like Farmhouse Kitchen and the new Bardo Lounge & Supper Club. 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"content": "\u003cp>Chef Dominique Crenn has reached the pinnacle of success in the culinary world, at least for Michelin devotees.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Most chefs only dream of getting noticed. Crenn recently was awarded three Michelin stars for her restaurant Atelier Crenn in San Francisco. She is the first female chef in the United States to achieve a top ranking.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://ondemand.npr.org/anon.npr-mp3/npr/me/2018/12/20181227_me_chef_dominique_crenn_everything_i_do_could_have_impact_for_other_women_.mp3\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"We were not seeking it. We don't seek those things. It's what we do with it that matters. It doesn't mean that we are better than others,\" Crenn says.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But she acknowledges the value of recognition for her staff. \"It's good for the team. For me, it's a platform and it's also showing young girls you can achieve a lot in your life,\" she says.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Crenn has successfully navigated an industry that has been largely male-dominated. Over the years she's received lots of accolades, including a James Beard Award for Best Chef this year.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In 2015, Crenn was Eater's chef of the year. In 2016, San Pellegrino named her the world's best female chef. But she is dismissive of awards that judge women and men's culinary skills separately. \"When you give someone an award and you tell them that they are the best female chef in the world, you alienate them from their peers,\" she says. \"It's unbelievable. Since when do we have to do a category for women?\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The highly acclaimed chef never went to culinary school. She has a business degree from the Academy of International Commerce. 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I had a few men chefs that had sent me emails and they have said to me, 'We have never met, but I have to tell you that I am not proud about the way that I have been treating people — not just women but a lot of people in my life — and you have inspired me to be a better person. I hope you can give me some advice.' That's powerful. I truly believe that some people go through life and they've been taught not the right way. But I can't judge them.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>On those in the restaurant industry who have been accused of sexual harassment\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Some I will not give them the pass. I'm giving the pass to people that haven't done anything violent, especially sexual violence. 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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Crenn has successfully navigated an industry that has been largely male-dominated. Over the years she's received lots of accolades, including a James Beard Award for Best Chef this year.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In 2015, Crenn was Eater's chef of the year. In 2016, San Pellegrino named her the world's best female chef. But she is dismissive of awards that judge women and men's culinary skills separately. \"When you give someone an award and you tell them that they are the best female chef in the world, you alienate them from their peers,\" she says. \"It's unbelievable. Since when do we have to do a category for women?\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The highly acclaimed chef never went to culinary school. She has a business degree from the Academy of International Commerce. As a kid growing up in Brittany on the west coast of France, she spent a lot of time in farm country. Crenn moved to San Francisco in her 20s, rising up the ranks in different restaurants.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"When I started to work in the kitchen, there's not a lot of women that were working and I didn't try to pay attention to that,\" she says. \"I had to work harder than others and I was a bit picked on sometimes. But I'm a very strong person. Nobody touched me.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Crenn's culinary talent was noticed early in her career, allowing her a fast pass in the kitchens she has worked in. \"Anybody that comes in, a new person is supposed to spend six months downstairs in the basement doing prep work. I didn't. I got on the line right away.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Crenn opened Atelier Crenn in 2011. She also owns Bar Crenn and Petit Crenn.\u003c/p>\n\u003chr>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Interview Highlights\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>On facing people who thought she was moving up quickly in the restaurant world because she's female:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There was one guy. I remember him. I'm not going to say his name. He was very short. I called him Napoleon. You know, I've never been aggressive to anyone, but I looked at him in his eyes and I said, \"Listen, you can think anything of me but what I'm going to show you is what I can do and if you're not happy, then I don't really care. I think the chef is happy so that's what drives me here. I need to please my chef, but I'm also pleasing myself. That's it. I know what I'm doing is the work and I'm working harder than you because right now you are talking to me — and that time that you're talking to me, you should spend maybe to fix or prep your thing.\" You have to talk like this. You can't engage in violence because I think they want you to fight. I fight with words.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>On San Francisco restaurant critic Michael Bauer's comments to \u003c/strong>\u003cstrong>\u003cem>The New York Times\u003c/em>\u003c/strong>\u003cstrong> about Crenn. He said, \"She has been successful because she does have talent and she has worked hard. But let's be honest, also because she has enormous charisma. She's beautiful and has that French accent.\"\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I didn't like it, but I have to tell you that monsieur Bauer came to me and he told me about what was said in the newspaper was taken out of context and I did listen to him. And what I realized at that moment — I think he never should have said that. ... Saying that about me is a little bit degrading. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but that should not be a factor in anything. And yes, charisma — what is charisma? I'm trying to be genuine every time I speak or every time I'm out there. Maybe you call it charisma, but this is who I am.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>On Bauer saying 'she cooks the way men are cooking'\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>That was not right, either. I think what he was trying to say, you know, the field that I'm in and also the style of the restaurant especially with Atelier Crenn is a little bit different than a casual restaurant, and he wanted this to be a compliment. But I'm not saying what he said was right. I'm just trying not to be aggressive about it. What I want to say from this is that words matter, and the consequences can be hurtful to others.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>On how she is using her platform in the #MeToo era\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I am just a little fish in the sea. But I do understand that everything that I do could have a little impact. I had a few men chefs that had sent me emails and they have said to me, 'We have never met, but I have to tell you that I am not proud about the way that I have been treating people — not just women but a lot of people in my life — and you have inspired me to be a better person. I hope you can give me some advice.' That's powerful. I truly believe that some people go through life and they've been taught not the right way. But I can't judge them.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>On those in the restaurant industry who have been accused of sexual harassment\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Some I will not give them the pass. I'm giving the pass to people that haven't done anything violent, especially sexual violence. They have no place to be in an industry where you are supposed to bring people together.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>On who should get a second chance\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cp>The San Francisco Bay Area is known for a lot of things—avocado toast, skyrocketing rental rates, and that oh-so-specific sourdough bread. But there’s something a little more caffeinated that doesn’t always make the list—unique specialty coffee. While brands like Blue Bottle or Philz may pop immediately into your mind when it comes to coffee, there are an overwhelming number of independent coffee roasters that call the Bay their home.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[contextly_sidebar id=\"aTGejvu0cwVLfTAmIwatXAWmRQsodeSp\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>These roasters bring their own unique background, history, and skillset to the beans they serve, making each brew a little different from the next. Whether you’re a light-roast aficionado, a morning grump looking for a little joy, or you’re simply trying to find your new favorite cafe to work for the day, this guide has a hand-crafted selection for everyone.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Ritual Coffee Roasters\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/432b+Octavia+St,+San+Francisco,+CA+94102/@37.7763909,-122.4263826,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x808580a20a465a0d:0xd231e0baf37d07b7!8m2!3d37.7763909!4d-122.4241939?hl=en\">432b Octavia St\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nSan Francisco, CA 94102\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130687\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-130687\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Ritual-800x547.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"547\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Ritual-800x547.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Ritual-160x109.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Ritual-768x526.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Ritual-1020x698.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Ritual-1200x821.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Ritual-1180x807.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Ritual-960x657.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Ritual-240x164.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Ritual-375x257.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Ritual-520x356.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Green Coffee Buyer Aaron roasts on vintage German Probat roaster. / Image via Ritual Coffee Roasters\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“I think San Francisco is one of the best cities in the entire world for coffee—if not the best,” says Eileen Rinaldi, founder and owner of \u003ca href=\"https://www.ritualroasters.com/\">Ritual Coffee Roasters\u003c/a> in San Francisco.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Rinaldi takes a lot of pride in creating a physical product in a city now known largely for its technology production. “I think there’s something about the ecology of the Bay Area,” says Rinaldi. “It’s part of our ethos to push the boundaries further and see how we can do things better...We’re just never satisfied with the coffee. We love it, but we always want to do better.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Ritual joins a long line of San Francisco coffee roasters—including famous brands like Folgers and Hills Bros.—and product manufacturers that aren’t always associated with the city’s booming industries. “I’m excited about this scene of San Francisco coffee roasters that is connected to a scene of manufacturing in San Francisco” says Rinaldi, “And I think that’s critical to us maintaining a diverse economy here.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Rinaldi says that Ritual specializes in lighter roasts, a process that is delicate and difficult to produce in large quantities. Where some would compare roasting coffee to steaks on a grill, Rinaldi prefers to use baking a cake in her analogy.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“If you throw steaks on a grill, it’s great if the inside is pretty much still raw,” says Rinaldi. “But when you bake a cake and the inside isn’t cooked, it’s inedible. [With] light roasting, you want to get the center of the bean fully cooked essentially without scorching the outside.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“What makes that especially challenging for roasters is different beans have different densities, different moisture contents,” continues Rinaldi. It’s only a few seconds that separates not-quite-roasted coffee that doesn’t brew properly from a roast with a lot of flavor.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Ritual has cafes all across San Francisco, and one in Napa, where you can grab a cup for yourself—the location in Hayes Valley is just about perfect if you’re looking for some window shopping. If you’d rather craft your brew at home, you can check out their \u003ca href=\"https://www.ritualroasters.com/#brew-guides\">handy brew guides\u003c/a> that will walk you through just about every way to make coffee you can think of—and a couple you might not have known before.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Highwire Coffee Roasters\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Rockridge+Market+Hall/@37.843811,-122.251821,14z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x475cb8118390fde8!8m2!3d37.843811!4d-122.251821?hl=en-US\">5655 College Ave\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94618\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130689\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-130689\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/RR.coffeebags-800x511.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"511\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/RR.coffeebags-800x511.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/RR.coffeebags-160x102.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/RR.coffeebags-768x491.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/RR.coffeebags-1020x652.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/RR.coffeebags-1200x767.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/RR.coffeebags-1180x754.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/RR.coffeebags-960x614.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/RR.coffeebags-240x153.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/RR.coffeebags-375x240.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/RR.coffeebags-520x332.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Some of the distinctive packaging from Highwire Coffee Roasters / Image via Chelsea Dier\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>With four locations all across the Bay Area, and many more cafes serving their beans, you’ve most likely seen \u003ca href=\"https://www.highwirecoffee.com/\">Highwire’s\u003c/a> striking packaging while in search of your morning cup—simple brown bags with bold black typeface and intricate images reminiscent of woodblock prints that were created in Highwire’s early days by a barista and graphic designer named Katie Miller. With names like “The Core” and “Conscientious Objector,” the whole presentation is hard to ignore—much like the ethos behind the company itself.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Robert Myers, one of the co-founders of Highwire, got his start in coffee in the Bay Area while working at Peet’s. He saw coffee’s ability to build community and was inspired to start his own roaster—one that makes space for people to help one another.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Most of the people I’ve ever met who work in coffee are just good people. They’re interesting people,” says Myers, “When I became a coffee roaster I didn’t want to be in competition.I didn’t see that it needed to be competition.” His admiration for the people in the coffee business has impacted his business ethos in a deep way. In fact, over the last few years, Highwire has helped several small roasters get their start by teaching them how to roast (if they need it) and renting them space within their own roastery.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“One of the biggest barriers to entry for people who want to realize their dream in coffee is how prohibitive buying a coffee roaster has always been,” says Myers. “We could open up our space [at Highwire] to other business people and really be part of people realizing their dream. And that to me is a much nicer space than who’s doing better in sales or who has more followers on social media.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Myers says it’s gratifying to see roasters graduate to their own space and continue to contribute to the diverse voices within the Bay Area coffee scene.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Bicycle Coffee\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Bicycle+Coffee/@37.7955256,-122.276469,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x808f80c8515db049:0x56d0ae0e4d6330c1!8m2!3d37.7955256!4d-122.2742803\">364 2nd St\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94607\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130691\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-130691\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_9704-800x633.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"633\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_9704-800x633.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_9704-160x127.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_9704-768x607.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_9704-1020x807.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_9704-1200x949.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_9704-1180x933.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_9704-960x759.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_9704-240x190.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_9704-375x297.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_9704-520x411.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Some of the CBD drinks and fresh roasted coffee sold by Bicycle Coffee / Image via Bicycle Coffee\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.bicyclecoffeeco.com/\">Bicycle Coffee\u003c/a> has the type of over-the-top scrappy origin story that makes it distinctly Bay Area—including roasting their first batch in a popcorn maker and getting it into the hands of top-floor FiDi execs via a little phone-call trickery. Now, Bicycle is an international enterprise with locations in the Bay, Los Angeles, and Tokyo.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The roastery takes its name from their delivery method. All orders are delivered via bicycle, with the bags of coffee stacked into small trailers specially designed for the task.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We have trailers we designed and built ourselves,” says Brad Butler, co-founder. “They hold hundreds of pounds [of coffee] and there’s nothing else like them on the market.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Initially, bicycles were the most cost-effective form of delivery they had. But they later discovered that it was also a great way to beat traffic and avoid parking fees in San Francisco’s downtown area. Butler also feels that by moving through their local communities via bicycle, it helps keep them connected with their customers in a more personal way.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“You have a competitive advantage if you do everything you can to do good and create community with your business,” says Butler. And after doing business in the Bay Area for nearly ten years, he says that’s been key to staying power in a place changing as rapidly as their home-base in Oakland.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“You see old-timey places going away,” says Butler. “You see new places popping up and [then] going away...you feel the squeeze, and recognize that the only way [you’ll] win is by building long-term relationships. \"Butler explains that those relationships expand to everyone who walks through the door of each Bicycle location—either via a simple conversation while the coffee is brewed or through offering free cups of coffee every Friday.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Slojoy\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Slojoy+Coffee+Roasters/@37.8047433,-122.269734,17z/data=!4m8!1m2!2m1!1s1528+Webster+St.+Oakland,+Ca+94612!3m4!1s0x808f80b364b3ffff:0x59f882cb239323e1!8m2!3d37.8047419!4d-122.2674934\">1528 Webster St\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94612\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130693\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-130693\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/41575501_1845149032234084_1873526960001384448_o-800x530.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"530\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/41575501_1845149032234084_1873526960001384448_o-800x530.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/41575501_1845149032234084_1873526960001384448_o-160x106.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/41575501_1845149032234084_1873526960001384448_o-768x509.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/41575501_1845149032234084_1873526960001384448_o-1020x675.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/41575501_1845149032234084_1873526960001384448_o-1200x795.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/41575501_1845149032234084_1873526960001384448_o-1180x781.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/41575501_1845149032234084_1873526960001384448_o-960x636.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/41575501_1845149032234084_1873526960001384448_o-240x159.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/41575501_1845149032234084_1873526960001384448_o-375x248.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/41575501_1845149032234084_1873526960001384448_o-520x344.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The walk-up window at Slojoy. / Image via Slojoy\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The newest roaster on this list, \u003ca href=\"https://www.slojoy.com/\">Slojoy\u003c/a> has only been in Oakland for four years, but in that time they’ve graduated from a small space in the back of a local market to their very own walk-up window on Webster street.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Christopher Stites, founder, says that his path to coffee was quick and borderline spontaneous. “We came back from a visit in Maui to a coffee farm and fell in love with the process,” says Stites. He started roasting in his kitchen, sending bags to friends and family, then rapidly graduated to their current location.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Slojoy’s signature slogan is “spread joy,” which comes from the founder’s desire to deliver something joyful in coffee and community faith building. Stites is both a coffee roaster and a pastor, helping lead services at \u003ca href=\"https://www.themovement.us/\">The Movement church\u003c/a> in East Oakland.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Joy is different from happiness where it’s slow, but it’s lasting,” says Stites of the roastery’s name.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Part of the “joy” in “Slojoy” is that each batch of coffee is small—usually around 50 to 60 pounds a week—and is roasted just about every 6 or 7 days. In addition to a dedication to freshness, each cup of Slojoy coffee served at the window comes with a little something special to put a perk in your step.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We just want to encourage folks,” says Stites. “We write a handwritten note for every cup that goes out. We have a built-in ‘pay-it-forward’ option where we’ve seen over $600 go through of people buying other people coffee.”\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Timeless Coffee\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Timeless+Coffee/@36.723241,-113.9446786,4z/data=!4m8!1m2!2m1!1sTimeless!3m4!1s0x80857df6c7e27317:0xf25f018ec0b75f12!8m2!3d37.8282129!4d-122.2497777\">4252 Piedmont Ave\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94611\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130694\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-130694\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/A40A0526-800x478.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"478\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/A40A0526-800x478.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/A40A0526-160x96.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/A40A0526-768x459.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/A40A0526-1020x610.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/A40A0526-1200x717.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/A40A0526-1180x705.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/A40A0526-960x574.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/A40A0526-240x143.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/A40A0526-375x224.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/A40A0526-520x311.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Timeless Coffee in the Piedmont neighborhood of Oakland. / Image via Timeless Coffee\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Finally, for the vegan coffee lover who doesn’t want to second-guess their pastry choices, there’s \u003ca href=\"https://timelesscoffee.com/\">Timeless\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Founder RJ Leimpeter was working in San Francisco at Sightglass when he decided he wanted to bring a specialized cafe to his own neighborhood in Oakland.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I grew up in the East Bay,” says Leimpeter. “I really wanted to be part of my neighborhood.” He also really wanted to create a shop with all-vegan offerings.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We make everything in house and our entire kitchen is vegan,” says Leimpeter. But despite his life-long coffee career, he needed some help in the baked-goods department.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Violett Slocum was a major part of the reason why I started the business,” says Leimpeter. “She’s so talented at baking, and I got her to join on with me to do all the kitchen stuff. All the food stuff is her.” The pastry options at Timeless range from donuts and other single-serve items to entire cakes which you can custom order for your next special occasion.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Leimpeter also wanted to keep things as local as possible. “One of the key things that we do is the importers we use are based in Oakland,” says Leimpeter, citing\u003ca href=\"https://www.coffeeshrub.com/\"> Coffee Shrub\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"http://www.redfoxcoffeemerchants.com/\">Red Fox Coffee Merchants\u003c/a> as a few of the importers he works with. “Their practices of importing beans are top-notch.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Timeless now has two locations—one in the Piedmont and one in Berkeley on College Ave—and a coffee subscription service where you can get their fresh-roasted beans delivered to your front door.\u003c/p>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>The San Francisco Bay Area is known for a lot of things—avocado toast, skyrocketing rental rates, and that oh-so-specific sourdough bread. But there’s something a little more caffeinated that doesn’t always make the list—unique specialty coffee. While brands like Blue Bottle or Philz may pop immediately into your mind when it comes to coffee, there are an overwhelming number of independent coffee roasters that call the Bay their home.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>These roasters bring their own unique background, history, and skillset to the beans they serve, making each brew a little different from the next. Whether you’re a light-roast aficionado, a morning grump looking for a little joy, or you’re simply trying to find your new favorite cafe to work for the day, this guide has a hand-crafted selection for everyone.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Ritual Coffee Roasters\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/432b+Octavia+St,+San+Francisco,+CA+94102/@37.7763909,-122.4263826,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x808580a20a465a0d:0xd231e0baf37d07b7!8m2!3d37.7763909!4d-122.4241939?hl=en\">432b Octavia St\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nSan Francisco, CA 94102\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130687\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-130687\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Ritual-800x547.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"547\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Ritual-800x547.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Ritual-160x109.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Ritual-768x526.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Ritual-1020x698.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Ritual-1200x821.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Ritual-1180x807.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Ritual-960x657.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Ritual-240x164.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Ritual-375x257.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/Ritual-520x356.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Green Coffee Buyer Aaron roasts on vintage German Probat roaster. / Image via Ritual Coffee Roasters\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“I think San Francisco is one of the best cities in the entire world for coffee—if not the best,” says Eileen Rinaldi, founder and owner of \u003ca href=\"https://www.ritualroasters.com/\">Ritual Coffee Roasters\u003c/a> in San Francisco.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Rinaldi takes a lot of pride in creating a physical product in a city now known largely for its technology production. “I think there’s something about the ecology of the Bay Area,” says Rinaldi. “It’s part of our ethos to push the boundaries further and see how we can do things better...We’re just never satisfied with the coffee. We love it, but we always want to do better.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Ritual joins a long line of San Francisco coffee roasters—including famous brands like Folgers and Hills Bros.—and product manufacturers that aren’t always associated with the city’s booming industries. “I’m excited about this scene of San Francisco coffee roasters that is connected to a scene of manufacturing in San Francisco” says Rinaldi, “And I think that’s critical to us maintaining a diverse economy here.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Rinaldi says that Ritual specializes in lighter roasts, a process that is delicate and difficult to produce in large quantities. Where some would compare roasting coffee to steaks on a grill, Rinaldi prefers to use baking a cake in her analogy.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“If you throw steaks on a grill, it’s great if the inside is pretty much still raw,” says Rinaldi. “But when you bake a cake and the inside isn’t cooked, it’s inedible. [With] light roasting, you want to get the center of the bean fully cooked essentially without scorching the outside.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“What makes that especially challenging for roasters is different beans have different densities, different moisture contents,” continues Rinaldi. It’s only a few seconds that separates not-quite-roasted coffee that doesn’t brew properly from a roast with a lot of flavor.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Ritual has cafes all across San Francisco, and one in Napa, where you can grab a cup for yourself—the location in Hayes Valley is just about perfect if you’re looking for some window shopping. If you’d rather craft your brew at home, you can check out their \u003ca href=\"https://www.ritualroasters.com/#brew-guides\">handy brew guides\u003c/a> that will walk you through just about every way to make coffee you can think of—and a couple you might not have known before.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Highwire Coffee Roasters\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Rockridge+Market+Hall/@37.843811,-122.251821,14z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x475cb8118390fde8!8m2!3d37.843811!4d-122.251821?hl=en-US\">5655 College Ave\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94618\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130689\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-130689\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/RR.coffeebags-800x511.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"511\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/RR.coffeebags-800x511.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/RR.coffeebags-160x102.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/RR.coffeebags-768x491.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/RR.coffeebags-1020x652.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/RR.coffeebags-1200x767.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/RR.coffeebags-1180x754.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/RR.coffeebags-960x614.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/RR.coffeebags-240x153.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/RR.coffeebags-375x240.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/RR.coffeebags-520x332.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Some of the distinctive packaging from Highwire Coffee Roasters / Image via Chelsea Dier\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>With four locations all across the Bay Area, and many more cafes serving their beans, you’ve most likely seen \u003ca href=\"https://www.highwirecoffee.com/\">Highwire’s\u003c/a> striking packaging while in search of your morning cup—simple brown bags with bold black typeface and intricate images reminiscent of woodblock prints that were created in Highwire’s early days by a barista and graphic designer named Katie Miller. With names like “The Core” and “Conscientious Objector,” the whole presentation is hard to ignore—much like the ethos behind the company itself.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Robert Myers, one of the co-founders of Highwire, got his start in coffee in the Bay Area while working at Peet’s. He saw coffee’s ability to build community and was inspired to start his own roaster—one that makes space for people to help one another.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Most of the people I’ve ever met who work in coffee are just good people. They’re interesting people,” says Myers, “When I became a coffee roaster I didn’t want to be in competition.I didn’t see that it needed to be competition.” His admiration for the people in the coffee business has impacted his business ethos in a deep way. In fact, over the last few years, Highwire has helped several small roasters get their start by teaching them how to roast (if they need it) and renting them space within their own roastery.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“One of the biggest barriers to entry for people who want to realize their dream in coffee is how prohibitive buying a coffee roaster has always been,” says Myers. “We could open up our space [at Highwire] to other business people and really be part of people realizing their dream. And that to me is a much nicer space than who’s doing better in sales or who has more followers on social media.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Myers says it’s gratifying to see roasters graduate to their own space and continue to contribute to the diverse voices within the Bay Area coffee scene.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Bicycle Coffee\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Bicycle+Coffee/@37.7955256,-122.276469,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x808f80c8515db049:0x56d0ae0e4d6330c1!8m2!3d37.7955256!4d-122.2742803\">364 2nd St\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94607\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130691\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-130691\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_9704-800x633.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"633\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_9704-800x633.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_9704-160x127.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_9704-768x607.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_9704-1020x807.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_9704-1200x949.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_9704-1180x933.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_9704-960x759.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_9704-240x190.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_9704-375x297.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_9704-520x411.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Some of the CBD drinks and fresh roasted coffee sold by Bicycle Coffee / Image via Bicycle Coffee\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.bicyclecoffeeco.com/\">Bicycle Coffee\u003c/a> has the type of over-the-top scrappy origin story that makes it distinctly Bay Area—including roasting their first batch in a popcorn maker and getting it into the hands of top-floor FiDi execs via a little phone-call trickery. Now, Bicycle is an international enterprise with locations in the Bay, Los Angeles, and Tokyo.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The roastery takes its name from their delivery method. All orders are delivered via bicycle, with the bags of coffee stacked into small trailers specially designed for the task.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We have trailers we designed and built ourselves,” says Brad Butler, co-founder. “They hold hundreds of pounds [of coffee] and there’s nothing else like them on the market.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Initially, bicycles were the most cost-effective form of delivery they had. But they later discovered that it was also a great way to beat traffic and avoid parking fees in San Francisco’s downtown area. Butler also feels that by moving through their local communities via bicycle, it helps keep them connected with their customers in a more personal way.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“You have a competitive advantage if you do everything you can to do good and create community with your business,” says Butler. And after doing business in the Bay Area for nearly ten years, he says that’s been key to staying power in a place changing as rapidly as their home-base in Oakland.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“You see old-timey places going away,” says Butler. “You see new places popping up and [then] going away...you feel the squeeze, and recognize that the only way [you’ll] win is by building long-term relationships. \"Butler explains that those relationships expand to everyone who walks through the door of each Bicycle location—either via a simple conversation while the coffee is brewed or through offering free cups of coffee every Friday.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Slojoy\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Slojoy+Coffee+Roasters/@37.8047433,-122.269734,17z/data=!4m8!1m2!2m1!1s1528+Webster+St.+Oakland,+Ca+94612!3m4!1s0x808f80b364b3ffff:0x59f882cb239323e1!8m2!3d37.8047419!4d-122.2674934\">1528 Webster St\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94612\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130693\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-130693\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/41575501_1845149032234084_1873526960001384448_o-800x530.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"530\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/41575501_1845149032234084_1873526960001384448_o-800x530.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/41575501_1845149032234084_1873526960001384448_o-160x106.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/41575501_1845149032234084_1873526960001384448_o-768x509.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/41575501_1845149032234084_1873526960001384448_o-1020x675.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/41575501_1845149032234084_1873526960001384448_o-1200x795.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/41575501_1845149032234084_1873526960001384448_o-1180x781.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/41575501_1845149032234084_1873526960001384448_o-960x636.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/41575501_1845149032234084_1873526960001384448_o-240x159.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/41575501_1845149032234084_1873526960001384448_o-375x248.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/41575501_1845149032234084_1873526960001384448_o-520x344.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The walk-up window at Slojoy. / Image via Slojoy\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The newest roaster on this list, \u003ca href=\"https://www.slojoy.com/\">Slojoy\u003c/a> has only been in Oakland for four years, but in that time they’ve graduated from a small space in the back of a local market to their very own walk-up window on Webster street.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Christopher Stites, founder, says that his path to coffee was quick and borderline spontaneous. “We came back from a visit in Maui to a coffee farm and fell in love with the process,” says Stites. He started roasting in his kitchen, sending bags to friends and family, then rapidly graduated to their current location.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Slojoy’s signature slogan is “spread joy,” which comes from the founder’s desire to deliver something joyful in coffee and community faith building. Stites is both a coffee roaster and a pastor, helping lead services at \u003ca href=\"https://www.themovement.us/\">The Movement church\u003c/a> in East Oakland.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Joy is different from happiness where it’s slow, but it’s lasting,” says Stites of the roastery’s name.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Part of the “joy” in “Slojoy” is that each batch of coffee is small—usually around 50 to 60 pounds a week—and is roasted just about every 6 or 7 days. In addition to a dedication to freshness, each cup of Slojoy coffee served at the window comes with a little something special to put a perk in your step.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We just want to encourage folks,” says Stites. “We write a handwritten note for every cup that goes out. We have a built-in ‘pay-it-forward’ option where we’ve seen over $600 go through of people buying other people coffee.”\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Timeless Coffee\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Timeless+Coffee/@36.723241,-113.9446786,4z/data=!4m8!1m2!2m1!1sTimeless!3m4!1s0x80857df6c7e27317:0xf25f018ec0b75f12!8m2!3d37.8282129!4d-122.2497777\">4252 Piedmont Ave\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94611\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130694\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-130694\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/A40A0526-800x478.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"478\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/A40A0526-800x478.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/A40A0526-160x96.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/A40A0526-768x459.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/A40A0526-1020x610.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/A40A0526-1200x717.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/A40A0526-1180x705.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/A40A0526-960x574.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/A40A0526-240x143.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/A40A0526-375x224.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/A40A0526-520x311.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Timeless Coffee in the Piedmont neighborhood of Oakland. / Image via Timeless Coffee\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Finally, for the vegan coffee lover who doesn’t want to second-guess their pastry choices, there’s \u003ca href=\"https://timelesscoffee.com/\">Timeless\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Founder RJ Leimpeter was working in San Francisco at Sightglass when he decided he wanted to bring a specialized cafe to his own neighborhood in Oakland.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I grew up in the East Bay,” says Leimpeter. “I really wanted to be part of my neighborhood.” He also really wanted to create a shop with all-vegan offerings.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We make everything in house and our entire kitchen is vegan,” says Leimpeter. 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"content": "\u003cp>Track down Detroit-style pizza at this San Francisco pop-up, celebrate Humphry Slocombe’s tenth birthday, snack on Chilean empanadas, warm up with special holiday cocktails, and experience a show-stopping timballo on New Year’s Eve!\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>You’re So Square: Experience Detroit-Style Pizza at This Weekly Pop-Up\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://squarepieguys.com\">Square Pie Guys\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nVinyl\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/eTLq7Q3cr262\">359 Divisadero St.\u003c/a>, San Francisco\u003cbr>\nThu–Fri 7pm–10pm\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131736\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131736\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/square-pugilista-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The El Pugilista special. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Detroit-style pizza is a type you would probably only be acquainted with here in San Francisco if you were a native Detroiter, or you have diligently worked your way through Tony Gemignani’s menu at Tony’s Pizza Napoletana. But, there’s a new Detroit-style pizza in town, popping up at Vinyl on Divisadero, as well as Harmonic Brewing, and at Prizefighter in the East Bay. \u003ca href=\"https://squarepieguys.com\">\u003cstrong>Square Pie Guys\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> is from Marc Schechter (a self-taught pizza obsessive who has worked weekends for some fellow obsessives around town, like PizzaHacker and Casey’s Pizza) and Danny Stoller, who has worked in Seattle restaurants for 12 years.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Detroit-style pizza is baked in a square pan (the blue steel pans were used in Detroit auto factories), and the thick, Sicilian-style pizza gets wonderfully crispy along the base and dark edges — the best part is where the cheese along the corners and edges gets all crispy (like a dream grilled cheese sandwich). The dough has great developed flavor, and the toppings are assembled with care.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131737\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131737\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/square-broccoli-800x1201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1201\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A sampling of slices from Square Pie Guys. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>They have put together a fun and well-thought-out menu of pies, from the clever Ron-i-Burgundy (Pavone cupping pepperoni, cheddar cheese edge, mozzarella, Bianco DiNapoli tomatoes) that deserves a tag on \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/ronicups/\">@ronicups\u003c/a> ($6/slice), and there’s a simple cheese ($5/slice), and the Mean Green Sausage Machine comes with a cheddar cheese edge, mozzarella, fennel sausage, ricotta cream sauce, charred broccoli, red pepper, and garlic ($6/slice), which they secretly finish with a drizzle of Mike’s Hot Honey on top. There was also a special one night, El Pugilista, with red sauce, mozzarella, Mexican chorizo, pickled jalapeño, chopped white onion and tomato, and finished with cilantro and lime crema ($7/slice).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The best strategy for your first time is of course to try all the different slices (ideally go with a friend so you don’t slide into a food coma). But honestly, a couple of our slices felt a little shrimpy for the price — the better deal is to get a whole pan. For example, the Ron-i-Burgundy, which you have to get, is $20 for the full pie (vs. $6 per slice). I also think you’ll end up getting a hotter pizza (the slices can sit out for a bit). Our slices didn’t come out hot enough (they were lukewarm in the middle), but when we were asked what we thought of the pizza and told them about the temp issue, they kindly sent out a couple more slices that were better. Very thoughtful service — they care about everyone having a good experience.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Vinyl has some good wines you can get by the glass, and there are also a couple salads on the menu you should probably order to go with all that bread and cheese.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Pro tip: you can \u003ca href=\"https://squarepieguys.com/order/\">order\u003c/a> your pizza ahead of time (up to three pies), that way it will be ready for you at your desired time. And you don’t have to run the risk of them being sold out, which happens around 8:45pm when they tend to sell through their 50 pies. Follow \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/squarepieguys/\">@squarepieguys\u003c/a> on Instagram to keep up with their pop-ups and more.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Humphry Slocombe Turns 10 and Is Throwing a Flavor Party!\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.humphryslocombe.com\">Humphry Slocombe\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nMission shop: \u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/GFUMgfgL5wz\">2790A Harrison St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nDecember 28\u003cbr>\n12pm–12am\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131738\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131738\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/humphry-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Celebrate Humphry Slocombe's tenth birthday with a Charcuterie Board. \u003ccite>(Humphry Slocombe)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Can you believe \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.humphryslocombe.com\">Humphry Slocombe\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cb> \u003c/b>is celebrating their tenth anniversary?\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>What is San Francisco without Secret Breakfast? They’re throwing a big fat ice cream party at their Mission shop on Friday, December 28, 2018 from 12pm until 12am. They will be scooping up free scoops, with a recommended $1 donation to their long-term charity partner, Project Open Hand. There will also be drag queens and prizes, so a good time is pretty much guaranteed.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>They are also bringing back a bunch of their OG flavors (some with a twist) to celebrate their birthday this December: Foie with Cherries, Government Cheez-It, Honey Ham with Bacon Brittle, Jesus Juice (wine and Coca-Cola with a hint of cinnamon), Candy Cap with Chocolate, Peanut Butter Curry, and After School Special (French vanilla ice cream with chocolate–covered, ridged potato chips and caramel). All month, they’re offering a special called the Charcuterie Board that will feature mini scoops of the first five flavors listed above (for $7.50). You can try all these flavors at all their scoop shops.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Handmade Chilean Empanadas Make the Best Snack\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://chilelindo.com\">Chile Lindo\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/wrVCcqP3dtT2\">2944 16th St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131739\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131739\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/chilelindo-empanada-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Goooooooool at Merkén from Chile Lindo. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>When you’re out running errands or you skipped lunch and you want something snacky, a visit to \u003ca href=\"http://chilelindo.com\">\u003cstrong>Chile Lindo\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> in the Mission will help you out with their handmade empanadas. Owner and baker Paula Tejeda (aka The Girl From Empanada) is a native New Yorker of Chilean ancestry, and she does everything she can to promote Chilean culture — she even just held the inaugural Chilean film festival here in SF, Cine Chileno. She was known for going around the Mission with her basket of empanadas years ago but has had her own café since 2010 (it’s a walk-up window where you order, with a counter outside where you can perch with your coffee and empanada).\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131740\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131740\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/chilelindo-exterior-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The charming exterior of Chile Lindo. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The empanadas are made on-site by hand and feature a variety of fillings (“pino”), including the classic made with Niman Ranch ground beef, onion, cumin, paprika, rock salt, raisins, black olive, and a slice of hard-boiled egg. You can up the exotic factor with the Goooooooool at Merkén, which adds the smoked merkén spice from the Mapuche people in Patagonia. She uses Mary’s free-range chicken in her pollo version (with green olives), and there’s jamón y queso, chilanga (cheese and jalapeño), and a vegan version too.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>They are $6.95 each, but considering the quality of the ingredients she is using and the labor that goes into them, let alone the rent she must be paying, I’m okay with paying a little more than I would like to support this business. They warm the empanada up for you, and after a couple bites of this flaky and savory treat (which you will dip into the small container of pebre, which is like a Chilean salsa), hopefully, you’ll feel the same way.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Holiday Cheers with Vintage Holiday Cocktails\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.elixirsf.com\">Elixir\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/wDM4sj9hbiJ2\">3200 16th St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"http://www.stookeysclubmoderne.com\">Stookey’s Club Moderne\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/f6eiCJV235w\">895 Bush St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131741\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131741\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/stookeys-800x796.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"796\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A selection of holiday cocktails at Stookey's Club Moderne. \u003ccite>(Matt Solario)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>One of the best things about the holidays are all the festive cocktails that are designed to warm you up (in many ways). It’s also a time when some vintage and old-school holiday drinks make their appearance. One of them is the classic Tom and Jerry, made with a frothy housemade batter of eggs, sugar, nutmeg, vanilla, rum, cognac, and hot frothed milk. \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.elixirsf.com\">Elixir\u003c/a>\u003c/strong> in the Mission serves a Tom and Jerry from December 15–December 25 (yup, they open on Christmas Day at 7pm), and \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.stookeysclubmoderne.com\">Stookey’s Club Moderne\u003c/a>\u003c/strong> will be mixing and serving them up on Christmas Eve, starting around 10:30pm if you want to come by for a nightcap. Stookey’s will also be serving Swedish glögg, and hot buttered rum, pfeffernüsse (their liquid version of the German spice cookies), and a Christmas martini for December.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Elixir’s holiday cocktail menu also includes their house egg nog (and añogo, made with añejo tequila!), Hot Butt Rum (with housemade hot buttered rum batter: vanilla ice cream, butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, vanilla, and cardamom), their Kentucky Pilgrim (Wild Turkey 101 Bourbon infused with cardamom, cinnamon, and dried cranberry, Luxardo Maraschino, lemon, and Demerara syrup; shaken and served up with a lemon twist and made on request), the Friar Serra Flip (you gotta ask for that one too), and hot spiced cider.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Timballo for New Year’s Eve\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.dopoadesso.com\">Dopo\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/1Nz1uLP1Wcy\">4293 Piedmont Ave., Oakland\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131742\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131742\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/timballo-800x800.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The making of Dopo's timballo. \u003ccite>(Jon Smulewitz)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Have you always dreamed of trying that timballo masterpiece at the end of Big Night? Every year for New Year’s Eve, chef-owner Jon Smulewitz \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.dopoadesso.com\">Dopo\u003c/a> \u003c/strong>makes this special timballo that is a very labor-intensive process, made of nine layers that include ravioli, risotto, egg, various cheeses, and salumi, all encased in a giant, savory, pastry-crust shell and baked to a golden hue. It’s part of their three-course tasting menu for $55, which also includes traditional New Year’s cotechino sausage for good luck and chocolate zeppole. Make a \u003ca href=\"http://resy.com/cities/sf/dopo?date=2018-12-31\">reservation\u003c/a>, this evening special will get booked up soon.\u003c/p>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>Track down Detroit-style pizza at this San Francisco pop-up, celebrate Humphry Slocombe’s tenth birthday, snack on Chilean empanadas, warm up with special holiday cocktails, and experience a show-stopping timballo on New Year’s Eve!\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>You’re So Square: Experience Detroit-Style Pizza at This Weekly Pop-Up\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://squarepieguys.com\">Square Pie Guys\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nVinyl\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/eTLq7Q3cr262\">359 Divisadero St.\u003c/a>, San Francisco\u003cbr>\nThu–Fri 7pm–10pm\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131736\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131736\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/square-pugilista-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The El Pugilista special. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Detroit-style pizza is a type you would probably only be acquainted with here in San Francisco if you were a native Detroiter, or you have diligently worked your way through Tony Gemignani’s menu at Tony’s Pizza Napoletana. But, there’s a new Detroit-style pizza in town, popping up at Vinyl on Divisadero, as well as Harmonic Brewing, and at Prizefighter in the East Bay. \u003ca href=\"https://squarepieguys.com\">\u003cstrong>Square Pie Guys\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> is from Marc Schechter (a self-taught pizza obsessive who has worked weekends for some fellow obsessives around town, like PizzaHacker and Casey’s Pizza) and Danny Stoller, who has worked in Seattle restaurants for 12 years.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Detroit-style pizza is baked in a square pan (the blue steel pans were used in Detroit auto factories), and the thick, Sicilian-style pizza gets wonderfully crispy along the base and dark edges — the best part is where the cheese along the corners and edges gets all crispy (like a dream grilled cheese sandwich). The dough has great developed flavor, and the toppings are assembled with care.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131737\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131737\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/square-broccoli-800x1201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1201\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A sampling of slices from Square Pie Guys. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>They have put together a fun and well-thought-out menu of pies, from the clever Ron-i-Burgundy (Pavone cupping pepperoni, cheddar cheese edge, mozzarella, Bianco DiNapoli tomatoes) that deserves a tag on \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/ronicups/\">@ronicups\u003c/a> ($6/slice), and there’s a simple cheese ($5/slice), and the Mean Green Sausage Machine comes with a cheddar cheese edge, mozzarella, fennel sausage, ricotta cream sauce, charred broccoli, red pepper, and garlic ($6/slice), which they secretly finish with a drizzle of Mike’s Hot Honey on top. There was also a special one night, El Pugilista, with red sauce, mozzarella, Mexican chorizo, pickled jalapeño, chopped white onion and tomato, and finished with cilantro and lime crema ($7/slice).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The best strategy for your first time is of course to try all the different slices (ideally go with a friend so you don’t slide into a food coma). But honestly, a couple of our slices felt a little shrimpy for the price — the better deal is to get a whole pan. For example, the Ron-i-Burgundy, which you have to get, is $20 for the full pie (vs. $6 per slice). I also think you’ll end up getting a hotter pizza (the slices can sit out for a bit). Our slices didn’t come out hot enough (they were lukewarm in the middle), but when we were asked what we thought of the pizza and told them about the temp issue, they kindly sent out a couple more slices that were better. Very thoughtful service — they care about everyone having a good experience.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Vinyl has some good wines you can get by the glass, and there are also a couple salads on the menu you should probably order to go with all that bread and cheese.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Pro tip: you can \u003ca href=\"https://squarepieguys.com/order/\">order\u003c/a> your pizza ahead of time (up to three pies), that way it will be ready for you at your desired time. And you don’t have to run the risk of them being sold out, which happens around 8:45pm when they tend to sell through their 50 pies. Follow \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/squarepieguys/\">@squarepieguys\u003c/a> on Instagram to keep up with their pop-ups and more.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Humphry Slocombe Turns 10 and Is Throwing a Flavor Party!\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.humphryslocombe.com\">Humphry Slocombe\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nMission shop: \u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/GFUMgfgL5wz\">2790A Harrison St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nDecember 28\u003cbr>\n12pm–12am\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131738\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131738\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/humphry-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Celebrate Humphry Slocombe's tenth birthday with a Charcuterie Board. \u003ccite>(Humphry Slocombe)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Can you believe \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.humphryslocombe.com\">Humphry Slocombe\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cb> \u003c/b>is celebrating their tenth anniversary?\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>What is San Francisco without Secret Breakfast? They’re throwing a big fat ice cream party at their Mission shop on Friday, December 28, 2018 from 12pm until 12am. They will be scooping up free scoops, with a recommended $1 donation to their long-term charity partner, Project Open Hand. There will also be drag queens and prizes, so a good time is pretty much guaranteed.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>They are also bringing back a bunch of their OG flavors (some with a twist) to celebrate their birthday this December: Foie with Cherries, Government Cheez-It, Honey Ham with Bacon Brittle, Jesus Juice (wine and Coca-Cola with a hint of cinnamon), Candy Cap with Chocolate, Peanut Butter Curry, and After School Special (French vanilla ice cream with chocolate–covered, ridged potato chips and caramel). All month, they’re offering a special called the Charcuterie Board that will feature mini scoops of the first five flavors listed above (for $7.50). You can try all these flavors at all their scoop shops.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Handmade Chilean Empanadas Make the Best Snack\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://chilelindo.com\">Chile Lindo\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/wrVCcqP3dtT2\">2944 16th St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131739\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131739\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/chilelindo-empanada-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Goooooooool at Merkén from Chile Lindo. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>When you’re out running errands or you skipped lunch and you want something snacky, a visit to \u003ca href=\"http://chilelindo.com\">\u003cstrong>Chile Lindo\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> in the Mission will help you out with their handmade empanadas. Owner and baker Paula Tejeda (aka The Girl From Empanada) is a native New Yorker of Chilean ancestry, and she does everything she can to promote Chilean culture — she even just held the inaugural Chilean film festival here in SF, Cine Chileno. She was known for going around the Mission with her basket of empanadas years ago but has had her own café since 2010 (it’s a walk-up window where you order, with a counter outside where you can perch with your coffee and empanada).\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131740\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131740\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/chilelindo-exterior-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The charming exterior of Chile Lindo. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The empanadas are made on-site by hand and feature a variety of fillings (“pino”), including the classic made with Niman Ranch ground beef, onion, cumin, paprika, rock salt, raisins, black olive, and a slice of hard-boiled egg. You can up the exotic factor with the Goooooooool at Merkén, which adds the smoked merkén spice from the Mapuche people in Patagonia. She uses Mary’s free-range chicken in her pollo version (with green olives), and there’s jamón y queso, chilanga (cheese and jalapeño), and a vegan version too.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>They are $6.95 each, but considering the quality of the ingredients she is using and the labor that goes into them, let alone the rent she must be paying, I’m okay with paying a little more than I would like to support this business. They warm the empanada up for you, and after a couple bites of this flaky and savory treat (which you will dip into the small container of pebre, which is like a Chilean salsa), hopefully, you’ll feel the same way.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Holiday Cheers with Vintage Holiday Cocktails\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.elixirsf.com\">Elixir\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/wDM4sj9hbiJ2\">3200 16th St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"http://www.stookeysclubmoderne.com\">Stookey’s Club Moderne\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/f6eiCJV235w\">895 Bush St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131741\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131741\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/stookeys-800x796.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"796\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A selection of holiday cocktails at Stookey's Club Moderne. \u003ccite>(Matt Solario)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>One of the best things about the holidays are all the festive cocktails that are designed to warm you up (in many ways). It’s also a time when some vintage and old-school holiday drinks make their appearance. One of them is the classic Tom and Jerry, made with a frothy housemade batter of eggs, sugar, nutmeg, vanilla, rum, cognac, and hot frothed milk. \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.elixirsf.com\">Elixir\u003c/a>\u003c/strong> in the Mission serves a Tom and Jerry from December 15–December 25 (yup, they open on Christmas Day at 7pm), and \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.stookeysclubmoderne.com\">Stookey’s Club Moderne\u003c/a>\u003c/strong> will be mixing and serving them up on Christmas Eve, starting around 10:30pm if you want to come by for a nightcap. Stookey’s will also be serving Swedish glögg, and hot buttered rum, pfeffernüsse (their liquid version of the German spice cookies), and a Christmas martini for December.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Elixir’s holiday cocktail menu also includes their house egg nog (and añogo, made with añejo tequila!), Hot Butt Rum (with housemade hot buttered rum batter: vanilla ice cream, butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, vanilla, and cardamom), their Kentucky Pilgrim (Wild Turkey 101 Bourbon infused with cardamom, cinnamon, and dried cranberry, Luxardo Maraschino, lemon, and Demerara syrup; shaken and served up with a lemon twist and made on request), the Friar Serra Flip (you gotta ask for that one too), and hot spiced cider.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Timballo for New Year’s Eve\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.dopoadesso.com\">Dopo\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/1Nz1uLP1Wcy\">4293 Piedmont Ave., Oakland\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131742\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131742\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/timballo-800x800.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The making of Dopo's timballo. \u003ccite>(Jon Smulewitz)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cp>San Francisco is Dungeness crab territory — there’s no doubt about it. Whether it’s steamed, in a cake, part of chowder, or layered in a cheesy melt sandwich, our beloved Pacific coast crab is the Crustacean King in these parts.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>However, you’d be forgiven for thinking that lobsters have clawed their way to the top of the shellfish world in San Francisco, based on how many New England seafood shacks specializing in lobster rolls have opened around the Bay Area. People really love their lobster rolls and aren’t afraid to pay the average $25-$35 price tag for buttery or mayonnaise-enriched lobster morsels in an oversized fluffy bun (since when was there a rule to have more bun than meat?). With the opening of Luke’s Lobster this fall, we decided to check out the wildly different lobster roll renditions at the handful of options in the Bay Area serving them.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[contextly_sidebar id=\"3K1SKal2TXHQboYjflSHDsqZd7hb3xue\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>We learned a few things:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cb>Butter or mayonnaise — it doesn’t matter\u003c/b>. What matters is the moderation because there are several lobster rolls that get overpowered by butter or mayonnaise.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cb>The bun matters.\u003c/b> Way too many lobster rolls have buns that are too big and you end up tasting more bread than lobster.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cb>Above all, the meat matters.\u003c/b> Our favorite lobster rolls had a nice variety of lobster chunk sizes, ranging from tiny shreds to substantial chunks. What is vital, though, is the lobster meat’s briny sweetness and tender, clean texture. Stringy, bland lobster meat need not apply.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>Luke’s Lobster\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/K4MbxbCDMun\">92 2nd St.\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nSan Francisco\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131370\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-131370\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/DSC00479-e1542243176542.jpg\" alt=\"A classic lobster roll from Luke's Lobster in San Francisco.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A classic lobster roll from Luke's Lobster in San Francisco. \u003ccite>(Grace Cheung)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>San Francisco is notoriously averse to chains, which makes \u003ca href=\"https://www.lukeslobster.com/SoMa/\">Luke’s Lobster\u003c/a>’s decision to make the city’s FiDi/SoMa area its first West Coast home a very peculiar one. Its location on Second Street is in the midst of all the Sales Force Transit Center/Sales Force Tower construction chaos that supposedly will be ending soon. It’s also curiously about 30 steps from another lobster roll favorite (more on that place in a later blurb).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>However, despite those challenges, Luke’s is without question very good at doing what they do. After all, the concept began nine years ago as a small solo spot in Manhattan’s East Village and has bloomed into 42 locations — from Japan to Miami to Las Vegas and much more — according to their website listings. Despite the size, Luke’s locations always tell customers where the seafood is coming from, and they focus on partnering with local businesses, like Marine Layer for t-shirts in San Francisco or fellow SoMa neighbor Blackhammer Brewing for a lobster shell and kelp saison that was brewed for the store opening (and will hopefully return again).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The roll itself is generally ordered as part of a trio with a crab one and shrimp one, hence it’s decidedly cheaper and smaller than the significant majority of its peers. Luke’s size and power has a benefit in that the company can directly work with its owner fisherman partners in Maine and the Atlantic coast of Canada. So, the meat is indeed far better than you’d expect if simply told you’re visiting a fast-casual lobster roll chain.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The lightly toasted split-top bun comes from the East Coast and is pleasantly not out of proportion to the quarter-pound of lobster meat. This is the rare both slightly mayonnaise, slightly butter-based lobster roll and they kind of cancel each other out — you don’t notice either. There is a small smear of mayonnaise on the bun and a touch of butter mingling with the lobster meat. That makes for a slightly boring lobster roll experience but also one that unequivocally focuses on the meat itself. If you don’t want an over the top lobster roll and just want pure, sweet meat with a little bit of bread as a serving vessel, this rendition is your best bet in San Francisco.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Woodhouse Fish Co.\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/gBdUqEHF6sM2\">2073 Market St.\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nSan Francisco\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131413\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-131413\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/IMG_3844-e1544810309833.jpg\" alt=\"Mayo-based lobster roll at Woodhouse Fish Co.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mayo-based lobster roll at Woodhouse Fish Co. \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The most well-known lobster rolls in the Bay Area come from the duo of maritime/nautical themed \u003ca href=\"http://woodhousefish.com/\">Woodhouse Fish Co.\u003c/a> locations, created by the same family who owns the intensely eclectic Buck’s of Woodside. There is all kinds of seafood to choose from — cioppino to fried Ipswich clams to Baja-style fish tacos — but the majority of diners make a beeline for the two sizes of split-top lobster rolls. The decision between the two simply depends on how hungry you are (the large for $38 can be a bit much for one comfortable sitting; the small for $23 might require a few oysters and clams to help fill you up).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Guests have the option of having a plain butter lobster roll but the house specialty is a mayonnaise-based roll. Don’t flinch when we say this — if you like tuna salad or chicken salad sandwiches, this is the lobster roll for you. It’s definitely the most mayonnaise-heavy of the ones we tried and that works wonderfully in tandem with the diced celery mingling with the lobster chunks, chives flecked over the top, and the lemon on the side waiting to be squirted on everything. That latter element is a brilliant addition because the acidity brings out more of the natural briny flavor of the lobster.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The lobster itself is terrific as a nice blend of claw, chunky-textured and thinner strands of meat. You get it all and it’s pleasantly not spilling out of the fluffy, not overbearing bun. This can actually be eaten like a sandwich. Call it the lobster salad sandwich.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Anchor & Hope\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/836FTZ7PVxN2\">83 Minna St.\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nSan Francisco\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131414\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-131414\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/IMG_4229-e1544810468884.jpg\" alt=\"Butter-based lobster roll at Anchor & Hope\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Butter-based lobster roll at Anchor & Hope \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>For lobster rolls, sometimes simpler is better. For Mitchell Rosenthal, the Executive Chef/Owner of FiDi/SoMa seafood destination \u003ca href=\"http://anchorandhopesf.com/\">Anchor & Hope\u003c/a> (and Stock & Bones Restaurant Group siblings Town Hall and Salt House), a lobster roll is all about, well, the \u003ci>lobster\u003c/i>. His world-renowned chef mentor shared that belief: “When we were Executive Chefs at Postrio, I remember when Wolfgang Puck responded to other chefs using a lot of ingredients on a lobster roll, and he said ‘why do you want to cover gold?’ I carry that same ethos, the star of the show is incredible lobster and a great bun.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The restaurant ships fresh lobster in from Maine four times a week, which explains for the consistent quality of the meat. Rosenthal also emphasizes the “mouthfeel” of a lobster roll, which diners may not notice at Anchor & Hope until they think about that concept. You can actually get one bite of Panoramic Baking pain de mie, medium-sized morsels of lobster (Rosenthal isn’t a fan of giant chunks of meat) and a little moisture from aioli or butter, and have everything be in harmony. Of all the lobster rolls we tried, it’s the most “textbook” lobster roll. If you were at a beach shack in Kennebunkport, this is what you’d expect, minus the hot dog bun.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131415\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-131415\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/IMG_4233-e1544810538400.jpg\" alt=\"The restaurant ships fresh lobster in from Maine four times a week\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The restaurant ships fresh lobster in from Maine four times a week \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Anchor & Hope guests can opt for drawn butter or a subtle Old Bay and lemon aioli, and after trying both, we can attest that it’s strictly a matter of personal preference. If you’re a giant Old Bay fan, you might not feel a bit let down since the classic Baltimore crab seasoning doesn’t have a commanding presence, but does nicely enhance the seafaring umami profile of this aioli.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Leo’s Oyster Bar\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/ga6cQBSTNh82\">568 Sacramento St.\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nSan Francisco\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131416\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-131416\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/IMG_4590-e1544810576441.jpg\" alt=\"Maine lobster roll at Leo's Oyster Bar\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Maine lobster roll at Leo's Oyster Bar \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>There is no avoiding two unique traits about the lobster roll at the Big Night Group’s \u003ca href=\"https://leossf.com/\">gorgeous FiDi seafood spot\u003c/a>: there is uni butter involved (!) and it’s $35. Sure, lobster rolls are inherently expensive because lobster is a luxury commodity. But, yes, $35 is a lot of money for one sandwich no matter how you spin it.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Here’s the good news: it’s a fantastic lobster roll. In Leo’s early days after opening in, I found the lobster roll underdressed, the lobster meat itself to be somewhat pale and the whole ensemble way too dominated by bread. Things have changed drastically for the better. The glamour of uni butter isn’t quite what it sounds like. It’s not like a few uni slabs are marinating the lobster meat. It’s like a low humming saltwater spritz to the superb Maine lobster meat nestled inside a slightly toasted Acme brioche roll that has more in common with a fluffy brioche doughnut than the dense, ultra-buttery brioche bricks often found at bakeries. Of all the lobster rolls, this was one of the few perfect sized ones. Bonus points should be awarded because you can choose between fries, salad and chips.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Old Port Lobster Shack\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/GM5yiFJGPa42\">20 Woodside Rd.\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nRedwood City\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131417\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-131417\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/IMG_3778-e1544810395400.jpg\" alt=\"Mayonnaise-based lobster roll at Old Port Lobster Shack.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mayonnaise-based lobster roll at Old Port Lobster Shack. \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Redwood City is not just the “Climate Best by Government Test” city, a reference to its eccentric welcoming sign. It’s now the Lobster Roll Best by Taste Test city, too. Originally, this article was going to focus exclusively on San Francisco, but many passionate lobster roll voices raved about \u003ca href=\"https://oldportlobster.com/\">Old Port Lobster Shack\u003c/a> in Redwood City. We now understand why.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A hybrid lobster shack-BBQ restaurant in a Redwood City shopping plaza isn’t exactly where you would initially expect a standout lobster roll to be. We’re definitely not talking about a weathered beach shack on the rocky Atlantic coast here. However, once you grab an outdoor table and the lobster roll arrives, it doesn’t matter where you are.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This is a massive roll with a spectacular amount of lobster meat spilling out. You cannot possibly have more than one bite holding the composition before it starts making a mess. For those who debate whether a lobster roll is a sandwich or not, then here’s a strong case as to how it isn’t technically a sandwich. The meat had a gorgeous sweetness to it and was very lightly dressed with mayonnaise, speckled with a couple green onions that contributed more in appearance than any herbal flavor. Each lobster morsel was tender — no strings or weak pieces. Of all the lobster rolls, this one had the most vividly “lobster flavored” lobster, as if it truly was just steamed and picked from the shell. This was a big lobster roll with even bigger excitement as well. It’s a lobster roll that we’re pretty sure even the most experienced Maine seaside shack goer would approve of.\u003c/p>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>San Francisco is Dungeness crab territory — there’s no doubt about it. Whether it’s steamed, in a cake, part of chowder, or layered in a cheesy melt sandwich, our beloved Pacific coast crab is the Crustacean King in these parts.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>However, you’d be forgiven for thinking that lobsters have clawed their way to the top of the shellfish world in San Francisco, based on how many New England seafood shacks specializing in lobster rolls have opened around the Bay Area. People really love their lobster rolls and aren’t afraid to pay the average $25-$35 price tag for buttery or mayonnaise-enriched lobster morsels in an oversized fluffy bun (since when was there a rule to have more bun than meat?). With the opening of Luke’s Lobster this fall, we decided to check out the wildly different lobster roll renditions at the handful of options in the Bay Area serving them.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>We learned a few things:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cb>Butter or mayonnaise — it doesn’t matter\u003c/b>. What matters is the moderation because there are several lobster rolls that get overpowered by butter or mayonnaise.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cb>The bun matters.\u003c/b> Way too many lobster rolls have buns that are too big and you end up tasting more bread than lobster.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cb>Above all, the meat matters.\u003c/b> Our favorite lobster rolls had a nice variety of lobster chunk sizes, ranging from tiny shreds to substantial chunks. What is vital, though, is the lobster meat’s briny sweetness and tender, clean texture. Stringy, bland lobster meat need not apply.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>Luke’s Lobster\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/K4MbxbCDMun\">92 2nd St.\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nSan Francisco\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131370\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-131370\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/DSC00479-e1542243176542.jpg\" alt=\"A classic lobster roll from Luke's Lobster in San Francisco.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A classic lobster roll from Luke's Lobster in San Francisco. \u003ccite>(Grace Cheung)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>San Francisco is notoriously averse to chains, which makes \u003ca href=\"https://www.lukeslobster.com/SoMa/\">Luke’s Lobster\u003c/a>’s decision to make the city’s FiDi/SoMa area its first West Coast home a very peculiar one. Its location on Second Street is in the midst of all the Sales Force Transit Center/Sales Force Tower construction chaos that supposedly will be ending soon. It’s also curiously about 30 steps from another lobster roll favorite (more on that place in a later blurb).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>However, despite those challenges, Luke’s is without question very good at doing what they do. After all, the concept began nine years ago as a small solo spot in Manhattan’s East Village and has bloomed into 42 locations — from Japan to Miami to Las Vegas and much more — according to their website listings. Despite the size, Luke’s locations always tell customers where the seafood is coming from, and they focus on partnering with local businesses, like Marine Layer for t-shirts in San Francisco or fellow SoMa neighbor Blackhammer Brewing for a lobster shell and kelp saison that was brewed for the store opening (and will hopefully return again).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The roll itself is generally ordered as part of a trio with a crab one and shrimp one, hence it’s decidedly cheaper and smaller than the significant majority of its peers. Luke’s size and power has a benefit in that the company can directly work with its owner fisherman partners in Maine and the Atlantic coast of Canada. So, the meat is indeed far better than you’d expect if simply told you’re visiting a fast-casual lobster roll chain.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The lightly toasted split-top bun comes from the East Coast and is pleasantly not out of proportion to the quarter-pound of lobster meat. This is the rare both slightly mayonnaise, slightly butter-based lobster roll and they kind of cancel each other out — you don’t notice either. There is a small smear of mayonnaise on the bun and a touch of butter mingling with the lobster meat. That makes for a slightly boring lobster roll experience but also one that unequivocally focuses on the meat itself. If you don’t want an over the top lobster roll and just want pure, sweet meat with a little bit of bread as a serving vessel, this rendition is your best bet in San Francisco.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Woodhouse Fish Co.\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/gBdUqEHF6sM2\">2073 Market St.\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nSan Francisco\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131413\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-131413\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/IMG_3844-e1544810309833.jpg\" alt=\"Mayo-based lobster roll at Woodhouse Fish Co.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mayo-based lobster roll at Woodhouse Fish Co. \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The most well-known lobster rolls in the Bay Area come from the duo of maritime/nautical themed \u003ca href=\"http://woodhousefish.com/\">Woodhouse Fish Co.\u003c/a> locations, created by the same family who owns the intensely eclectic Buck’s of Woodside. There is all kinds of seafood to choose from — cioppino to fried Ipswich clams to Baja-style fish tacos — but the majority of diners make a beeline for the two sizes of split-top lobster rolls. The decision between the two simply depends on how hungry you are (the large for $38 can be a bit much for one comfortable sitting; the small for $23 might require a few oysters and clams to help fill you up).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Guests have the option of having a plain butter lobster roll but the house specialty is a mayonnaise-based roll. Don’t flinch when we say this — if you like tuna salad or chicken salad sandwiches, this is the lobster roll for you. It’s definitely the most mayonnaise-heavy of the ones we tried and that works wonderfully in tandem with the diced celery mingling with the lobster chunks, chives flecked over the top, and the lemon on the side waiting to be squirted on everything. That latter element is a brilliant addition because the acidity brings out more of the natural briny flavor of the lobster.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The lobster itself is terrific as a nice blend of claw, chunky-textured and thinner strands of meat. You get it all and it’s pleasantly not spilling out of the fluffy, not overbearing bun. This can actually be eaten like a sandwich. Call it the lobster salad sandwich.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Anchor & Hope\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/836FTZ7PVxN2\">83 Minna St.\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nSan Francisco\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131414\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-131414\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/IMG_4229-e1544810468884.jpg\" alt=\"Butter-based lobster roll at Anchor & Hope\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Butter-based lobster roll at Anchor & Hope \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>For lobster rolls, sometimes simpler is better. For Mitchell Rosenthal, the Executive Chef/Owner of FiDi/SoMa seafood destination \u003ca href=\"http://anchorandhopesf.com/\">Anchor & Hope\u003c/a> (and Stock & Bones Restaurant Group siblings Town Hall and Salt House), a lobster roll is all about, well, the \u003ci>lobster\u003c/i>. His world-renowned chef mentor shared that belief: “When we were Executive Chefs at Postrio, I remember when Wolfgang Puck responded to other chefs using a lot of ingredients on a lobster roll, and he said ‘why do you want to cover gold?’ I carry that same ethos, the star of the show is incredible lobster and a great bun.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The restaurant ships fresh lobster in from Maine four times a week, which explains for the consistent quality of the meat. Rosenthal also emphasizes the “mouthfeel” of a lobster roll, which diners may not notice at Anchor & Hope until they think about that concept. You can actually get one bite of Panoramic Baking pain de mie, medium-sized morsels of lobster (Rosenthal isn’t a fan of giant chunks of meat) and a little moisture from aioli or butter, and have everything be in harmony. Of all the lobster rolls we tried, it’s the most “textbook” lobster roll. If you were at a beach shack in Kennebunkport, this is what you’d expect, minus the hot dog bun.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131415\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-131415\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/IMG_4233-e1544810538400.jpg\" alt=\"The restaurant ships fresh lobster in from Maine four times a week\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The restaurant ships fresh lobster in from Maine four times a week \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Anchor & Hope guests can opt for drawn butter or a subtle Old Bay and lemon aioli, and after trying both, we can attest that it’s strictly a matter of personal preference. If you’re a giant Old Bay fan, you might not feel a bit let down since the classic Baltimore crab seasoning doesn’t have a commanding presence, but does nicely enhance the seafaring umami profile of this aioli.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Leo’s Oyster Bar\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/ga6cQBSTNh82\">568 Sacramento St.\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nSan Francisco\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131416\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-131416\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/IMG_4590-e1544810576441.jpg\" alt=\"Maine lobster roll at Leo's Oyster Bar\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Maine lobster roll at Leo's Oyster Bar \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>There is no avoiding two unique traits about the lobster roll at the Big Night Group’s \u003ca href=\"https://leossf.com/\">gorgeous FiDi seafood spot\u003c/a>: there is uni butter involved (!) and it’s $35. Sure, lobster rolls are inherently expensive because lobster is a luxury commodity. But, yes, $35 is a lot of money for one sandwich no matter how you spin it.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Here’s the good news: it’s a fantastic lobster roll. In Leo’s early days after opening in, I found the lobster roll underdressed, the lobster meat itself to be somewhat pale and the whole ensemble way too dominated by bread. Things have changed drastically for the better. The glamour of uni butter isn’t quite what it sounds like. It’s not like a few uni slabs are marinating the lobster meat. It’s like a low humming saltwater spritz to the superb Maine lobster meat nestled inside a slightly toasted Acme brioche roll that has more in common with a fluffy brioche doughnut than the dense, ultra-buttery brioche bricks often found at bakeries. Of all the lobster rolls, this was one of the few perfect sized ones. Bonus points should be awarded because you can choose between fries, salad and chips.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Old Port Lobster Shack\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/GM5yiFJGPa42\">20 Woodside Rd.\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nRedwood City\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131417\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-131417\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/IMG_3778-e1544810395400.jpg\" alt=\"Mayonnaise-based lobster roll at Old Port Lobster Shack.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mayonnaise-based lobster roll at Old Port Lobster Shack. \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Redwood City is not just the “Climate Best by Government Test” city, a reference to its eccentric welcoming sign. It’s now the Lobster Roll Best by Taste Test city, too. Originally, this article was going to focus exclusively on San Francisco, but many passionate lobster roll voices raved about \u003ca href=\"https://oldportlobster.com/\">Old Port Lobster Shack\u003c/a> in Redwood City. We now understand why.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A hybrid lobster shack-BBQ restaurant in a Redwood City shopping plaza isn’t exactly where you would initially expect a standout lobster roll to be. We’re definitely not talking about a weathered beach shack on the rocky Atlantic coast here. However, once you grab an outdoor table and the lobster roll arrives, it doesn’t matter where you are.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cp>There’s a new Japanese-inspired brunch you’ll want to try, and the Mission has a cozy ramen spot (with incredible taro soft-serve!). The holidays are in full swing with Dungeness crab specials, chiles rellenos en nogada, and special lunch service at Bix and Campton Place Restaurant.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Brunch Item Alert: Soft-Shell Crab Benedict! And Other Japanese-Inspired Dishes.\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/asahiru415/\">Asahiru\u003c/a>\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003cbr>\nAt Nabe\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/9SriMWMd9Rm\">1325 9th Ave., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nSat–Sun 9:30am–2:30pm (subject to change)\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131670\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131670\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/asahiru-crab-800x1201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1201\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Soft-shell crab Benedict at Asahiru. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>There’s a new weekend pop-up happening in Nabe in the Inner Sunset: meet \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/asahiru415/\">Asahiru\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>, a Japanese-inspired brunch from chef Hiro Makiyama (who has returned from training in Japan for three years) and Alex Tao. Their signature item is their brilliant soft-shell crab Benedict, with yuzu-infused hollandaise and a pop of bright green flavor from the shiso garnish, plus a side salad. I love how they griddled and pressed the English muffin, and the poached egg yolk and hollandaise will run into the country potatoes on the plate as well (so decadent). One crab is plenty ($18), or get two for $27, or three for $36 (but that would be incredibly rich). There’s also the option to get their panko-fried, thick-cut Canadian bacon as the base ($14 or $18 for two), or a side for $3 (do it).\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131671\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131671\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/asahiru-denver-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Denver-style tamago soft scramble. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Other options include a tamago soft-scramble (they use dashi in the eggs), and they cleverly subbed green bell pepper with shishito peppers in their Denver-style scramble, $15. There’s also a kimcheese version.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131672\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131672\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/asahiru-ham-800x1201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1201\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Thick-cut Canadian bacon katsu--you want this. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>There are many side items, from pork or chicken katsu, croquettes, and we enjoyed the fried pumpkin special. Any of these would be a great addition to the vegetarian breakfast curry ($8), which looked so good — I’m coming back for that! You can also indulge in the lunchier side of brunch with the Wagyudon ($12), with wagyu beef and onions simmered in a mildly sweet au jus over rice.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>The name asahiru comes from \u003cem>asa\u003c/em>, which means morning, and \u003cem>hiru\u003c/em>, which means noon, so you can decide where you fit best on the spectrum.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Warm Up with New Ramen at Ramenwell, But Don't Miss the Taro Soft-Serve\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Ramen-Restaurant/Ramenwell-162718027778118/\">Ramenwell\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n3378 18th St., San Francisco\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131673\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131673\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/ramenwell-back-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The back dining room at Ramenwell. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Cooler nights have arrived, which means a bowl of steamy ramen is especially welcome. There’s a new and friendly ramen spot in the Mission that took over the former Ken Ken Ramen space called \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Ramen-Restaurant/Ramenwell-162718027778118/\">Ramenwell\u003c/a>. The place has a new and sleek look, with groovy lighting, a front bar, upbeat music, and the back has a counter flanking the kitchen (perfect for solo diners) and tables too. The chef-owner is Chicago transplant Harold Jurado (Yusho, Chizakaya), who offers a menu of creative and non-traditional ramen bowls, from 20-hour pork tonkotsu to tori paitan (creamy chicken) to a vegetarian mushroom shoyu, all for $15 and under.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I went for the spicy tori tantanmen, with creamy chicken broth, spicy miso chicken tantan, bean sprouts, scallions, cilantro, and spicy sesame oil. Chicken and turkey are ground and cured overnight with miso, giving a rich and fuller flavor. What really stood out is the golden egg, cured with sake, soy, mirin, garlic, and ginger — it’s a bright yellow yolk, creamy and tangier than others. Many ramen places serve eggs that are still cold, but here, the temperature was just right.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The noodles are a definite al dente — but it means they hold up until you’re at the very end of your bowl without getting mushy (the chef sources them from Hawaii). At first, I thought the bowl was a little heavy on the oil, but as you start digging in, it all comes together in a satisfying way.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I also had a taste of their holiday special ramen, which featured the ends of barbecue pork belly that they have 4505 Burgers and BBQ smoke for them. The ends are chopped up with chile oil and serve with the tori paitan broth. It was like a smoky love child of barbecue and ramen and you really should order it. It wasn’t too fatty either — they use a pork belly that is less fatty than most.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131674\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131674\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/ramenwell-taro-800x1201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1201\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">It doesn't matter how cold out it is, get the taro soft-serve. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>There are some other small plates on the menu (the wagyu tataki and hamachi with bone marrow are reportedly a big hit), a varied selection of sake, American and Japanese beers, cider, and some wines that interestingly aren’t listed with a producer but okay, and the photo finish is the taro soft-serve. Don’t let the matcha tempt you, it’s all about the captivating taro, which is earthy, creamy, and rich. Loved the fresh and crisp vanilla cone, what a delight for $5.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Dungeness Crab Specials at Gott's Roadside\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.gotts.com/\">Gott’s Roadside\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nAt all Gott's Bay Area and Wine Country locations\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131675\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131675\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/CrabShrimpSaladwCrabSandwich-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Two Dungeness crab specials at Gott's Roadside. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Dungeness crab season is in full swing and \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.gotts.com/\">Gott’s Roadside\u003c/a>\u003c/strong> is now offering their seasonal crab specials at all Bay Area locations through January 31, 2019 (contingent on the crab season). The Dungeness crab is sourced from local purveyors and piled into their\u003cb> \u003c/b>Dungeness Crab Sandwich with housemade Meyer lemon aioli, green onions, and romaine lettuce (yeah, it’s back!) on a toasted brioche bun ($19.99).\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But then there’s the Dungeness Crab & Bay Shrimp Louie, with sliced avocado, tomatoes, hard-boiled egg, lemon wedge, and a side of secret sauce, all on crisp romaine lettuce lightly tossed in lemon-dijon vinaigrette (also $19.99). Yeah, it’s great to get avocado AND crab in the winter.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And just in case you’re in the mood for a holiday treat, you can also get their new egg nog shake (available until December 31, 2018), made with organic Three Twins egg nog ice cream, and hand-spun to order with Clover Egg Nog ($6.99–$7.99).\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>A Holiday Tradition: Chiles Rellenos en Nogada\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.donatomas.com/\">Doña Tomás\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/vv7GZ6NPNgR2\">5004 Telegraph Ave., Oakland\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131683\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131683\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/DTFFX-4648-800x1199.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1199\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The annual holiday special of chiles rellenos en nogada at Doña Tomás. \u003ccite>(Kristen Loken)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>One of the best parts about the holidays are all the special dishes that come around, and \u003ca href=\"https://www.donatomas.com/\">\u003cstrong>Doña Tomás\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> in Oakland will be serving a customer favorite and annual tradition: \u003cstrong>chiles rellenos en nogada\u003c/strong>. You get a roasted poblano chile stuffed with cheese, yams, and herbs, covered in a walnut-cream sauce and sprinkled with pomegranate seeds! The dish is served with black beans and housemade corn tortillas and costs $23. Be sure to swing by during the month of December to enjoy it.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Special Holiday Lunch Service at Bix and Campton Place\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.bixrestaurant.com\">Bix\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/aeb3APvBxUp\">56 Gold St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.tajcamptonplace.com/dining/\">Campton Place Restaurant\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/pTjv8jwS6Ro\">340 Stockton St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131677\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131677\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/bix-burger-800x1067.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1067\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Holiday lunch perfection is the Bix burger, fries, and martini. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>One of the most festive places to celebrate the holidays is \u003ca href=\"http://www.bixrestaurant.com\">\u003cstrong>Bix\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>, which recently celebrated 30 years of pouring us strong martinis. Cheers to that! A fun tradition they have is to offer holiday lunch service throughout the week instead of their usual Friday-only service. From now until December 21, they are open every weekday for lunch starting at 11:30am, except December 14, when they will be closed for a private event. Be sure to make a reservation. And don’t miss the potato pillows with caviar!\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The elegant \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.tajcamptonplace.com/dining/\">Campton Place Restaurant\u003c/a>\u003c/strong> is right on Union Square, and they decided to open for holiday lunch service Thu–Sat from 11:30am–1:45pm through January. Chef Srijith Gopinathan — who just maintained one Michelin star for the restaurant — has put together a menu with dishes like chestnut soup with grilled beech mushrooms, Asian pear, Cognac, and salted boondi; guinea hen “samosa” with tomato butter, fuyu persimmon, and frisée salad; and Maine lobster with coconut curry, romanesco, puffed black rice, and potatoes. For the full menu, please see \u003ca href=\"https://www.dropbox.com/s/zq2ydpdcyr1222z/Holiday%20Lunch%20Menu.pdf?dl=0\">here\u003c/a>. You can walk off the lunch while holiday shopping in Union Square.\u003c/p>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>There’s a new Japanese-inspired brunch you’ll want to try, and the Mission has a cozy ramen spot (with incredible taro soft-serve!). The holidays are in full swing with Dungeness crab specials, chiles rellenos en nogada, and special lunch service at Bix and Campton Place Restaurant.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Brunch Item Alert: Soft-Shell Crab Benedict! And Other Japanese-Inspired Dishes.\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/asahiru415/\">Asahiru\u003c/a>\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003cbr>\nAt Nabe\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/9SriMWMd9Rm\">1325 9th Ave., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nSat–Sun 9:30am–2:30pm (subject to change)\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131670\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131670\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/asahiru-crab-800x1201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1201\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Soft-shell crab Benedict at Asahiru. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>There’s a new weekend pop-up happening in Nabe in the Inner Sunset: meet \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/asahiru415/\">Asahiru\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>, a Japanese-inspired brunch from chef Hiro Makiyama (who has returned from training in Japan for three years) and Alex Tao. Their signature item is their brilliant soft-shell crab Benedict, with yuzu-infused hollandaise and a pop of bright green flavor from the shiso garnish, plus a side salad. I love how they griddled and pressed the English muffin, and the poached egg yolk and hollandaise will run into the country potatoes on the plate as well (so decadent). One crab is plenty ($18), or get two for $27, or three for $36 (but that would be incredibly rich). There’s also the option to get their panko-fried, thick-cut Canadian bacon as the base ($14 or $18 for two), or a side for $3 (do it).\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131671\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131671\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/asahiru-denver-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Denver-style tamago soft scramble. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Other options include a tamago soft-scramble (they use dashi in the eggs), and they cleverly subbed green bell pepper with shishito peppers in their Denver-style scramble, $15. There’s also a kimcheese version.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131672\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131672\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/asahiru-ham-800x1201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1201\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Thick-cut Canadian bacon katsu--you want this. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>There are many side items, from pork or chicken katsu, croquettes, and we enjoyed the fried pumpkin special. Any of these would be a great addition to the vegetarian breakfast curry ($8), which looked so good — I’m coming back for that! You can also indulge in the lunchier side of brunch with the Wagyudon ($12), with wagyu beef and onions simmered in a mildly sweet au jus over rice.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>The name asahiru comes from \u003cem>asa\u003c/em>, which means morning, and \u003cem>hiru\u003c/em>, which means noon, so you can decide where you fit best on the spectrum.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Warm Up with New Ramen at Ramenwell, But Don't Miss the Taro Soft-Serve\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Ramen-Restaurant/Ramenwell-162718027778118/\">Ramenwell\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n3378 18th St., San Francisco\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131673\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131673\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/ramenwell-back-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The back dining room at Ramenwell. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Cooler nights have arrived, which means a bowl of steamy ramen is especially welcome. There’s a new and friendly ramen spot in the Mission that took over the former Ken Ken Ramen space called \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Ramen-Restaurant/Ramenwell-162718027778118/\">Ramenwell\u003c/a>. The place has a new and sleek look, with groovy lighting, a front bar, upbeat music, and the back has a counter flanking the kitchen (perfect for solo diners) and tables too. The chef-owner is Chicago transplant Harold Jurado (Yusho, Chizakaya), who offers a menu of creative and non-traditional ramen bowls, from 20-hour pork tonkotsu to tori paitan (creamy chicken) to a vegetarian mushroom shoyu, all for $15 and under.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I went for the spicy tori tantanmen, with creamy chicken broth, spicy miso chicken tantan, bean sprouts, scallions, cilantro, and spicy sesame oil. Chicken and turkey are ground and cured overnight with miso, giving a rich and fuller flavor. What really stood out is the golden egg, cured with sake, soy, mirin, garlic, and ginger — it’s a bright yellow yolk, creamy and tangier than others. Many ramen places serve eggs that are still cold, but here, the temperature was just right.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The noodles are a definite al dente — but it means they hold up until you’re at the very end of your bowl without getting mushy (the chef sources them from Hawaii). At first, I thought the bowl was a little heavy on the oil, but as you start digging in, it all comes together in a satisfying way.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I also had a taste of their holiday special ramen, which featured the ends of barbecue pork belly that they have 4505 Burgers and BBQ smoke for them. The ends are chopped up with chile oil and serve with the tori paitan broth. It was like a smoky love child of barbecue and ramen and you really should order it. It wasn’t too fatty either — they use a pork belly that is less fatty than most.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131674\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131674\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/ramenwell-taro-800x1201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1201\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">It doesn't matter how cold out it is, get the taro soft-serve. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>There are some other small plates on the menu (the wagyu tataki and hamachi with bone marrow are reportedly a big hit), a varied selection of sake, American and Japanese beers, cider, and some wines that interestingly aren’t listed with a producer but okay, and the photo finish is the taro soft-serve. Don’t let the matcha tempt you, it’s all about the captivating taro, which is earthy, creamy, and rich. Loved the fresh and crisp vanilla cone, what a delight for $5.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Dungeness Crab Specials at Gott's Roadside\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.gotts.com/\">Gott’s Roadside\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nAt all Gott's Bay Area and Wine Country locations\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131675\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131675\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/CrabShrimpSaladwCrabSandwich-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Two Dungeness crab specials at Gott's Roadside. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Dungeness crab season is in full swing and \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.gotts.com/\">Gott’s Roadside\u003c/a>\u003c/strong> is now offering their seasonal crab specials at all Bay Area locations through January 31, 2019 (contingent on the crab season). The Dungeness crab is sourced from local purveyors and piled into their\u003cb> \u003c/b>Dungeness Crab Sandwich with housemade Meyer lemon aioli, green onions, and romaine lettuce (yeah, it’s back!) on a toasted brioche bun ($19.99).\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But then there’s the Dungeness Crab & Bay Shrimp Louie, with sliced avocado, tomatoes, hard-boiled egg, lemon wedge, and a side of secret sauce, all on crisp romaine lettuce lightly tossed in lemon-dijon vinaigrette (also $19.99). Yeah, it’s great to get avocado AND crab in the winter.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And just in case you’re in the mood for a holiday treat, you can also get their new egg nog shake (available until December 31, 2018), made with organic Three Twins egg nog ice cream, and hand-spun to order with Clover Egg Nog ($6.99–$7.99).\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>A Holiday Tradition: Chiles Rellenos en Nogada\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.donatomas.com/\">Doña Tomás\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/vv7GZ6NPNgR2\">5004 Telegraph Ave., Oakland\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131683\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131683\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/DTFFX-4648-800x1199.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1199\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The annual holiday special of chiles rellenos en nogada at Doña Tomás. \u003ccite>(Kristen Loken)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>One of the best parts about the holidays are all the special dishes that come around, and \u003ca href=\"https://www.donatomas.com/\">\u003cstrong>Doña Tomás\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> in Oakland will be serving a customer favorite and annual tradition: \u003cstrong>chiles rellenos en nogada\u003c/strong>. You get a roasted poblano chile stuffed with cheese, yams, and herbs, covered in a walnut-cream sauce and sprinkled with pomegranate seeds! The dish is served with black beans and housemade corn tortillas and costs $23. Be sure to swing by during the month of December to enjoy it.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Special Holiday Lunch Service at Bix and Campton Place\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.bixrestaurant.com\">Bix\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/aeb3APvBxUp\">56 Gold St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.tajcamptonplace.com/dining/\">Campton Place Restaurant\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/pTjv8jwS6Ro\">340 Stockton St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131677\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131677\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/bix-burger-800x1067.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1067\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Holiday lunch perfection is the Bix burger, fries, and martini. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>One of the most festive places to celebrate the holidays is \u003ca href=\"http://www.bixrestaurant.com\">\u003cstrong>Bix\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>, which recently celebrated 30 years of pouring us strong martinis. 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"content": "\u003cp>When Lamees Dahbour set up her weekly tent at Off The Grid, the San Francisco-based food truck fair, this year, she didn’t just unpack trays of fragrant falafel, crisp \u003cem>ejja\u003c/em> (vegetable fritters), and creamy \u003cem>mutabal\u003c/em> (eggplant dip). She also unfurled a red, black, white, and green Palestinian flag and displayed it proudly. The flag was a conversation-starter: \u003ca href=\"https://www.mamalamees.com/our-story\">Mama Lamees\u003c/a>, as she is affectionately known, says that people often came up and asked about it, although some confused Palestine with Pakistan. It was also a way to proudly share her identity, at a time when many Americans know little about Palestinian culture.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We want to spread the word and the taste of some dishes, [and make it clear] that there is a culture called Palestinian, and there is a food belonging to that country,” says Dahbour.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Dahbour is featured in an upcoming episode of KCET’s documentary series “\u003ca href=\"https://www.kcet.org/shows/the-migrant-kitchen\">The Migrant Kitchen\u003c/a>,” alongside \u003ca href=\"https://www.thrillist.com/best-new-restaurants-2018?article=best-chef\">rising star\u003c/a> and fellow Palestinian chef, Reem Assil. The episode, which airs tonight, highlights the chefs’ work and sheds a rare light on Palestinians and the Arab world through food. At a time when anti-Arab sentiment is front and center in many parts of the U.S., Assil and Dahbour serve up a message of understanding and acceptance.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131657\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 700px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-131657\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/181205-lamees-reem-palestinian-chefs-kcet-migrant-kitchen-Lamees-family-kitchen-700x467.jpg\" alt=\"Lamees Dahbour.\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/181205-lamees-reem-palestinian-chefs-kcet-migrant-kitchen-Lamees-family-kitchen-700x467.jpg 700w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/181205-lamees-reem-palestinian-chefs-kcet-migrant-kitchen-Lamees-family-kitchen-700x467-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/181205-lamees-reem-palestinian-chefs-kcet-migrant-kitchen-Lamees-family-kitchen-700x467-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/181205-lamees-reem-palestinian-chefs-kcet-migrant-kitchen-Lamees-family-kitchen-700x467-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/181205-lamees-reem-palestinian-chefs-kcet-migrant-kitchen-Lamees-family-kitchen-700x467-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Lamees Dahbour. \u003ccite>(Jim Sulllivan)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“Palestinians have been cooking forever, but we kind of hide behind our food,” says Assil. “We’ll call it ‘Mediterranean,’ we don’t call it what it is, because we’re afraid.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The antidote, for both these chefs, is visibility. At \u003ca href=\"https://www.reemscalifornia.com/\">Reem’s California\u003c/a>, Assil’s Oakland-based bakery, she made the deliberate decision to call the menu “Arab street food.” For her, it’s a kind of reclamation.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We should be proud to be Arab,” she says. “We’re a beautiful people, we’re not terrorists, we’re not all these backwards images that the media puts out about us.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Inside Reem’s, voices singing in Arabic play over the speakers, a mural of a Palestinian activist graces the wall, and profiles of Middle Eastern artists, musicians, and thinkers are printed on each of the numbered order cards—like baseball cards for the culturally literate. And at \u003ca href=\"https://www.dyafaoakland.com/\">Dyafa\u003c/a>, the critically acclaimed Oakland restaurant Assil opened in April with Bay Area chef and restauranteur Daniel Patterson’s restaurant group, she’s bringing Syrian-Palestinian cuisine—often relegated to cheap-eats establishments—to a fine-dining setting.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>An Unlikely Journey to Owning a Food Business\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Though Dahbour is of Palestinian heritage, she was born in Kuwait. Her father left Palestine to escape political turmoil, undertaking an arduous desert crossing during which many of his friends died. In Kuwait, Dahbour grew up as the middle child in a large family. Around age 11 or 12, her mother was hospitalized for a time and Dahbour found herself in charge of the kitchen. She loved it. “[It] gave me a chance to be kind of the head of the household!” she laughs.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131658\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 700px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-131658\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/181205-lamees-reem-palestinian-chefs-kcet-migrant-kitchen-lamees-cooking-700x467.jpg\" alt=\"Lamees Dahbour at work in the kitchen.\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/181205-lamees-reem-palestinian-chefs-kcet-migrant-kitchen-lamees-cooking-700x467.jpg 700w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/181205-lamees-reem-palestinian-chefs-kcet-migrant-kitchen-lamees-cooking-700x467-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/181205-lamees-reem-palestinian-chefs-kcet-migrant-kitchen-lamees-cooking-700x467-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/181205-lamees-reem-palestinian-chefs-kcet-migrant-kitchen-lamees-cooking-700x467-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/181205-lamees-reem-palestinian-chefs-kcet-migrant-kitchen-lamees-cooking-700x467-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Lamees Dahbour at work in the kitchen. \u003ccite>(Jim Sulllivan)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>At that point, operating a food business never crossed her mind. Instead, she pursued higher education, eventually working in business administration for the United Nations, a job that took her all over the Middle East. In 2006, she decided to move to the U.S. with her husband and small children to follow her extended family. Dahbour is frank about surviving domestic violence from her former husband, and she’s measured when she talks about her divorce and living as a single mother with three kids in elementary school.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It was really tough financially to do and run everything in the family,” she says. “I spent almost six years in court, in family court, in criminal courts, just to get my family situation stable.” Around the time when her kids were graduating from elementary and middle school, that time of year when many families bring teachers and principals gifts, Dahbour made some calculations: She couldn’t afford to buy gifts for all her children’s teachers, but she could cook up a Palestinian feast, and offer “traditional dishes that are not in the market.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The response to her food was overwhelmingly positive, and guests asked her, “Why aren’t you opening a restaurant?” The manager of her housing complex, who always followed the incredible smells coming out of her apartment and eventually joined the family for meals, agreed—and it was this manager who introduced Dahbour to La Cocina.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.lacocinasf.org/\">La Cocina\u003c/a> is a nonprofit incubator kitchen in San Francisco that supports working class food entrepreneurs, with a primary focus on immigrants and women of color. Now in their thirteenth year, La Cocina provides business resources and consulting for 35 to 40 entrepreneurs a year from their space in the city’s Mission District.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Moving Forward, Despite Controversy\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Assil is also a La Cocina alum and her path to working in food was just as nonlinear as Dahbour’s. Before baking had even crossed her mind, Assil was a community organizer and activist. Her trajectory toward food began after 9/11, when a crescendo of anti-Arab sentiment fed into her sense of anxiety and a lack of belonging. She got sick, left college in 2003, and came to stay with family in California. Here, she says, she nursed herself back to health through food, anti-war activism, and “finding my voice as an Arab woman.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There was one dish that Assil found especially captivating: \u003cem>man’oushe\u003c/em>, a chewy flatbread with crisp edges. It was \u003cem>man’oushe\u003c/em> that she made with her family, and \u003cem>man’oushe\u003c/em> that she saw again and again in local bakeries while on what she calls “a soul-searching trip to Lebanon and Syria.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131659\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 700px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-131659\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/181205-lamees-reem-palestinian-chefs-kcet-migrant-kitchen-manoushe-700x467.jpg\" alt=\"Reem Assil making man’oushe at Reem’s California.\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/181205-lamees-reem-palestinian-chefs-kcet-migrant-kitchen-manoushe-700x467.jpg 700w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/181205-lamees-reem-palestinian-chefs-kcet-migrant-kitchen-manoushe-700x467-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/181205-lamees-reem-palestinian-chefs-kcet-migrant-kitchen-manoushe-700x467-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/181205-lamees-reem-palestinian-chefs-kcet-migrant-kitchen-manoushe-700x467-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/181205-lamees-reem-palestinian-chefs-kcet-migrant-kitchen-manoushe-700x467-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Reem Assil making man’oushe at Reem’s California. \u003ccite>(Jim Sullivan)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“For those of us from the Middle East, [\u003cem>man’oushe\u003c/em>] is a household name, it’s something we grew up eating,” says Ramzi Salti, a Lecturer in Arabic at Stanford University. Salti, who is also featured in “The Migrant Kitchen,” is author of \u003ca href=\"https://www.arabology.org/\">Arabology\u003c/a>, a blog that highlights culture from the Arab world. Watching the growth in popularity of \u003cem>man’oushe\u003c/em> here in the States has been something of a pleasant surprise, Salti says. “You live long enough, you see everything!” he laughs. In addition to being delicious, he adds, the flatbread is “supposed to have very healing qualities.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For Assil, this healing wasn’t just physical, she also found it profound to explore the role bread plays in Arab cultures. “Bread is the lifeline, the oral history of my people,” she says. “It’s something that is accessible to both the rich and the poor and across cultures; everybody resonates with bread.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In even the most remote mountain villages in the Middle East, Assil says, you’ll find a post office and a bakery. These bakeries are cornerstones in their communities, and seeing this inspired Assil to develop the concept for Reem’s at La Cocina in 2015. When a spot opened up at the busy Fruitvale Station transit hub in East Oakland the following year, it made perfect sense. Here, at a sunny corner spot just under the train platform, she serves up \u003cem>man’oushe\u003c/em> covered in flavorful \u003ci>za’atar\u003c/i>, \u003ci>shakshuka\u003c/i>, lamb baked in turnovers, chewy sesame-coated bread called \u003ci>khobz sim sim\u003c/i>, and rows of sweet pastries.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131660\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\" style=\"max-width: 350px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-131660\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/181205-lamees-reem-palestinian-chefs-kcet-migrant-kitchen-baby-350x519.jpg\" alt=\"Reem Assil holding her baby at Reem’s California. \" width=\"350\" height=\"519\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/181205-lamees-reem-palestinian-chefs-kcet-migrant-kitchen-baby-350x519.jpg 350w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/181205-lamees-reem-palestinian-chefs-kcet-migrant-kitchen-baby-350x519-160x237.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/181205-lamees-reem-palestinian-chefs-kcet-migrant-kitchen-baby-350x519-240x356.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Reem Assil holding her baby at Reem’s California. \u003ccite>(Jim Sullivan)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The restaurant has not been free from controversy, however. The large, colorful mural that decorates one wall of Reem’s Bakery—of a woman named Rasmea Odeh who, in 1970, at 21, was convicted by Israeli courts of participating in a bombing that killed two Israeli students—became a hot-button issue within weeks of the shop opening. While Assil sees Odeh as a civic leader and a symbol of resilience, \u003ca href=\"https://www.jweekly.com/2017/05/30/an-bakery-that-dishes-out-hatred/\">an op-ed\u003c/a> in The Jewish News of Northern California denounced the bakery for lionizing a “terrorist.” Hate mail and negative Yelp reviews followed, but Assil’s community rallied around her and the bakery. Today, the protesters have moved on, and the mural remains.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Both Assil and Dahbour stress the allyship they’ve seen from Jewish customers and friends. When her bakery was targeted, Assil says, “the first people to come to my side were my white and Jewish allies.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>On a similar note, Dahbour remembers how surprised she was when Israeli customers came to talk with her at her food tent, telling her where they were from and asking if they could reserve seats at her restaurant (there’s no brick-and mortar restaurant yet, however). The lawyer who volunteered to help register Dahbour’s business is Jewish and one of her closest friends; since he and his family keep kosher, she cooks vegetarian dishes for the meals they share so their families can eat together.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For both chefs, the lesson has been to model openness and civility, even when faced with opposition. “I feel like … food puts some peace between people,” says Dahbour, thoughtfully. “Food brings everyone to one table peacefully. I don’t think you’re going to cook for someone you hate.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“One of the ways to counteract extremism or xenophobia is to show another side to the culture, or to the people, and what better way is there to do that than through food and cuisine?” asks Salti. His words are measured and cautiously optimistic. “Showing that side of the culture will perhaps lead to a better understanding of the region itself and show a better, more harmonious tomorrow.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>This article was produced in partnership with KCET’s “The Migrant Kitchen” and originally appeared on \u003ca href=\"https://civileats.com/2018/12/05/the-palestinian-chefs-building-a-bridge-to-their-culture-through-food/\">Civil Eats\u003c/a>. Now in its third season, “The Migrant Kitchen” will air an episode profiling Dahbour and Assil on \u003ca href=\"https://www.kcet.org/shows/the-migrant-kitchen/episodes/manoushe\">December 5\u003c/a>. 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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>When Lamees Dahbour set up her weekly tent at Off The Grid, the San Francisco-based food truck fair, this year, she didn’t just unpack trays of fragrant falafel, crisp \u003cem>ejja\u003c/em> (vegetable fritters), and creamy \u003cem>mutabal\u003c/em> (eggplant dip). She also unfurled a red, black, white, and green Palestinian flag and displayed it proudly. The flag was a conversation-starter: \u003ca href=\"https://www.mamalamees.com/our-story\">Mama Lamees\u003c/a>, as she is affectionately known, says that people often came up and asked about it, although some confused Palestine with Pakistan. It was also a way to proudly share her identity, at a time when many Americans know little about Palestinian culture.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We want to spread the word and the taste of some dishes, [and make it clear] that there is a culture called Palestinian, and there is a food belonging to that country,” says Dahbour.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Dahbour is featured in an upcoming episode of KCET’s documentary series “\u003ca href=\"https://www.kcet.org/shows/the-migrant-kitchen\">The Migrant Kitchen\u003c/a>,” alongside \u003ca href=\"https://www.thrillist.com/best-new-restaurants-2018?article=best-chef\">rising star\u003c/a> and fellow Palestinian chef, Reem Assil. The episode, which airs tonight, highlights the chefs’ work and sheds a rare light on Palestinians and the Arab world through food. At a time when anti-Arab sentiment is front and center in many parts of the U.S., Assil and Dahbour serve up a message of understanding and acceptance.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131657\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 700px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-131657\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/181205-lamees-reem-palestinian-chefs-kcet-migrant-kitchen-Lamees-family-kitchen-700x467.jpg\" alt=\"Lamees Dahbour.\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/181205-lamees-reem-palestinian-chefs-kcet-migrant-kitchen-Lamees-family-kitchen-700x467.jpg 700w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/181205-lamees-reem-palestinian-chefs-kcet-migrant-kitchen-Lamees-family-kitchen-700x467-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/181205-lamees-reem-palestinian-chefs-kcet-migrant-kitchen-Lamees-family-kitchen-700x467-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/181205-lamees-reem-palestinian-chefs-kcet-migrant-kitchen-Lamees-family-kitchen-700x467-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/181205-lamees-reem-palestinian-chefs-kcet-migrant-kitchen-Lamees-family-kitchen-700x467-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Lamees Dahbour. \u003ccite>(Jim Sulllivan)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“Palestinians have been cooking forever, but we kind of hide behind our food,” says Assil. “We’ll call it ‘Mediterranean,’ we don’t call it what it is, because we’re afraid.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The antidote, for both these chefs, is visibility. At \u003ca href=\"https://www.reemscalifornia.com/\">Reem’s California\u003c/a>, Assil’s Oakland-based bakery, she made the deliberate decision to call the menu “Arab street food.” For her, it’s a kind of reclamation.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We should be proud to be Arab,” she says. “We’re a beautiful people, we’re not terrorists, we’re not all these backwards images that the media puts out about us.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Inside Reem’s, voices singing in Arabic play over the speakers, a mural of a Palestinian activist graces the wall, and profiles of Middle Eastern artists, musicians, and thinkers are printed on each of the numbered order cards—like baseball cards for the culturally literate. And at \u003ca href=\"https://www.dyafaoakland.com/\">Dyafa\u003c/a>, the critically acclaimed Oakland restaurant Assil opened in April with Bay Area chef and restauranteur Daniel Patterson’s restaurant group, she’s bringing Syrian-Palestinian cuisine—often relegated to cheap-eats establishments—to a fine-dining setting.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>An Unlikely Journey to Owning a Food Business\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Though Dahbour is of Palestinian heritage, she was born in Kuwait. Her father left Palestine to escape political turmoil, undertaking an arduous desert crossing during which many of his friends died. In Kuwait, Dahbour grew up as the middle child in a large family. Around age 11 or 12, her mother was hospitalized for a time and Dahbour found herself in charge of the kitchen. She loved it. “[It] gave me a chance to be kind of the head of the household!” she laughs.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131658\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 700px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-131658\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/181205-lamees-reem-palestinian-chefs-kcet-migrant-kitchen-lamees-cooking-700x467.jpg\" alt=\"Lamees Dahbour at work in the kitchen.\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/181205-lamees-reem-palestinian-chefs-kcet-migrant-kitchen-lamees-cooking-700x467.jpg 700w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/181205-lamees-reem-palestinian-chefs-kcet-migrant-kitchen-lamees-cooking-700x467-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/181205-lamees-reem-palestinian-chefs-kcet-migrant-kitchen-lamees-cooking-700x467-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/181205-lamees-reem-palestinian-chefs-kcet-migrant-kitchen-lamees-cooking-700x467-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/181205-lamees-reem-palestinian-chefs-kcet-migrant-kitchen-lamees-cooking-700x467-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Lamees Dahbour at work in the kitchen. \u003ccite>(Jim Sulllivan)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>At that point, operating a food business never crossed her mind. Instead, she pursued higher education, eventually working in business administration for the United Nations, a job that took her all over the Middle East. In 2006, she decided to move to the U.S. with her husband and small children to follow her extended family. Dahbour is frank about surviving domestic violence from her former husband, and she’s measured when she talks about her divorce and living as a single mother with three kids in elementary school.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It was really tough financially to do and run everything in the family,” she says. “I spent almost six years in court, in family court, in criminal courts, just to get my family situation stable.” Around the time when her kids were graduating from elementary and middle school, that time of year when many families bring teachers and principals gifts, Dahbour made some calculations: She couldn’t afford to buy gifts for all her children’s teachers, but she could cook up a Palestinian feast, and offer “traditional dishes that are not in the market.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The response to her food was overwhelmingly positive, and guests asked her, “Why aren’t you opening a restaurant?” The manager of her housing complex, who always followed the incredible smells coming out of her apartment and eventually joined the family for meals, agreed—and it was this manager who introduced Dahbour to La Cocina.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.lacocinasf.org/\">La Cocina\u003c/a> is a nonprofit incubator kitchen in San Francisco that supports working class food entrepreneurs, with a primary focus on immigrants and women of color. Now in their thirteenth year, La Cocina provides business resources and consulting for 35 to 40 entrepreneurs a year from their space in the city’s Mission District.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Moving Forward, Despite Controversy\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Assil is also a La Cocina alum and her path to working in food was just as nonlinear as Dahbour’s. Before baking had even crossed her mind, Assil was a community organizer and activist. Her trajectory toward food began after 9/11, when a crescendo of anti-Arab sentiment fed into her sense of anxiety and a lack of belonging. She got sick, left college in 2003, and came to stay with family in California. Here, she says, she nursed herself back to health through food, anti-war activism, and “finding my voice as an Arab woman.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There was one dish that Assil found especially captivating: \u003cem>man’oushe\u003c/em>, a chewy flatbread with crisp edges. It was \u003cem>man’oushe\u003c/em> that she made with her family, and \u003cem>man’oushe\u003c/em> that she saw again and again in local bakeries while on what she calls “a soul-searching trip to Lebanon and Syria.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131659\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 700px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-131659\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/181205-lamees-reem-palestinian-chefs-kcet-migrant-kitchen-manoushe-700x467.jpg\" alt=\"Reem Assil making man’oushe at Reem’s California.\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/181205-lamees-reem-palestinian-chefs-kcet-migrant-kitchen-manoushe-700x467.jpg 700w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/181205-lamees-reem-palestinian-chefs-kcet-migrant-kitchen-manoushe-700x467-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/181205-lamees-reem-palestinian-chefs-kcet-migrant-kitchen-manoushe-700x467-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/181205-lamees-reem-palestinian-chefs-kcet-migrant-kitchen-manoushe-700x467-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/181205-lamees-reem-palestinian-chefs-kcet-migrant-kitchen-manoushe-700x467-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Reem Assil making man’oushe at Reem’s California. \u003ccite>(Jim Sullivan)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“For those of us from the Middle East, [\u003cem>man’oushe\u003c/em>] is a household name, it’s something we grew up eating,” says Ramzi Salti, a Lecturer in Arabic at Stanford University. Salti, who is also featured in “The Migrant Kitchen,” is author of \u003ca href=\"https://www.arabology.org/\">Arabology\u003c/a>, a blog that highlights culture from the Arab world. Watching the growth in popularity of \u003cem>man’oushe\u003c/em> here in the States has been something of a pleasant surprise, Salti says. “You live long enough, you see everything!” he laughs. In addition to being delicious, he adds, the flatbread is “supposed to have very healing qualities.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For Assil, this healing wasn’t just physical, she also found it profound to explore the role bread plays in Arab cultures. “Bread is the lifeline, the oral history of my people,” she says. “It’s something that is accessible to both the rich and the poor and across cultures; everybody resonates with bread.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In even the most remote mountain villages in the Middle East, Assil says, you’ll find a post office and a bakery. These bakeries are cornerstones in their communities, and seeing this inspired Assil to develop the concept for Reem’s at La Cocina in 2015. When a spot opened up at the busy Fruitvale Station transit hub in East Oakland the following year, it made perfect sense. Here, at a sunny corner spot just under the train platform, she serves up \u003cem>man’oushe\u003c/em> covered in flavorful \u003ci>za’atar\u003c/i>, \u003ci>shakshuka\u003c/i>, lamb baked in turnovers, chewy sesame-coated bread called \u003ci>khobz sim sim\u003c/i>, and rows of sweet pastries.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131660\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\" style=\"max-width: 350px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-131660\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/181205-lamees-reem-palestinian-chefs-kcet-migrant-kitchen-baby-350x519.jpg\" alt=\"Reem Assil holding her baby at Reem’s California. \" width=\"350\" height=\"519\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/181205-lamees-reem-palestinian-chefs-kcet-migrant-kitchen-baby-350x519.jpg 350w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/181205-lamees-reem-palestinian-chefs-kcet-migrant-kitchen-baby-350x519-160x237.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/181205-lamees-reem-palestinian-chefs-kcet-migrant-kitchen-baby-350x519-240x356.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Reem Assil holding her baby at Reem’s California. \u003ccite>(Jim Sullivan)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The restaurant has not been free from controversy, however. The large, colorful mural that decorates one wall of Reem’s Bakery—of a woman named Rasmea Odeh who, in 1970, at 21, was convicted by Israeli courts of participating in a bombing that killed two Israeli students—became a hot-button issue within weeks of the shop opening. While Assil sees Odeh as a civic leader and a symbol of resilience, \u003ca href=\"https://www.jweekly.com/2017/05/30/an-bakery-that-dishes-out-hatred/\">an op-ed\u003c/a> in The Jewish News of Northern California denounced the bakery for lionizing a “terrorist.” Hate mail and negative Yelp reviews followed, but Assil’s community rallied around her and the bakery. Today, the protesters have moved on, and the mural remains.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Both Assil and Dahbour stress the allyship they’ve seen from Jewish customers and friends. When her bakery was targeted, Assil says, “the first people to come to my side were my white and Jewish allies.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>On a similar note, Dahbour remembers how surprised she was when Israeli customers came to talk with her at her food tent, telling her where they were from and asking if they could reserve seats at her restaurant (there’s no brick-and mortar restaurant yet, however). The lawyer who volunteered to help register Dahbour’s business is Jewish and one of her closest friends; since he and his family keep kosher, she cooks vegetarian dishes for the meals they share so their families can eat together.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For both chefs, the lesson has been to model openness and civility, even when faced with opposition. “I feel like … food puts some peace between people,” says Dahbour, thoughtfully. “Food brings everyone to one table peacefully. I don’t think you’re going to cook for someone you hate.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“One of the ways to counteract extremism or xenophobia is to show another side to the culture, or to the people, and what better way is there to do that than through food and cuisine?” asks Salti. His words are measured and cautiously optimistic. “Showing that side of the culture will perhaps lead to a better understanding of the region itself and show a better, more harmonious tomorrow.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>This article was produced in partnership with KCET’s “The Migrant Kitchen” and originally appeared on \u003ca href=\"https://civileats.com/2018/12/05/the-palestinian-chefs-building-a-bridge-to-their-culture-through-food/\">Civil Eats\u003c/a>. Now in its third season, “The Migrant Kitchen” will air an episode profiling Dahbour and Assil on \u003ca href=\"https://www.kcet.org/shows/the-migrant-kitchen/episodes/manoushe\">December 5\u003c/a>. The trailer for the episode is embedded below.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>All photos by Jim Sullivan.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cp>There’s a new Burmese pop-up that will warm your belly (and your heart) in Civic Center, you have three days to enjoy a pre-New Year’s Eve brunch at Liholiho Yacht Club (just be sure to get a reservation!), check out two new Sunday Suppers that won’t break the bank, and a Dominican Christmas feast in Oakland.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>A New Nighttime and Weekend Burmese Pop-Up in Civic Center\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.beyondburma.com/\">Beyond Burma\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/DVr99MMJLW62\">154 McAllister St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTue–Fri 4pm–9:30pm\u003cbr>\nSat–Sun 10am–2pm, 5:30pm–9:30pm\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131582\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131582\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/beyondburma-sandpcalamari-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Salt and pepper calamari. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Some restaurants really come up with clever solutions to open in this challenging city to operate in. Now open on evenings and weekend brunch in the Elmira Rosticceria location in Civic Center is \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.beyondburma.com/\">Beyond Burma\u003c/a>\u003c/strong> (Elmira is a weekday lunchtime restaurant). Some folks may recognize the space from past Feastly and other pop-up dinners. The two business partners (Su and Zay Wu) and chef are all Burmese and wanted to offer a menu with a little bit of a creative update on some classic dishes. It’s an extensive menu, one that already has me plotting a second visit so I can taste more. They are very open to feedback and really care about their guests’ experience.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131583\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131583\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/beyondburma-bagan-800x1201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1201\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hiding under that crunchy cloud are fat noodles in a chicken curry. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>You can get started with salt and pepper calamari ($10), lightly fried with bell pepper and onion — it’s a dish built to pair with their malt beer from Myanmar. A favorite was the Bagan Sunset ($13), a bowl of fat and slippery noodles coated with chicken curry sauce, plus sliced eggs, red onion, and yellow pea powder. The housemade fried noodle chips on top got soggy in the humid, rainy night, but no matter — my friend declared he’d want to eat this dish every day. It was homey and satisfying, and I added some of the hot chile it was served with to dial up the modulated heat of the curry. What a winner.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>We tried the new-style tea leaf salad with pomegranate, persimmon, and arugula ($12), but we should have stuck with the original — the arugula couldn’t hold up to all the dressing and was quickly soggy. When they saw how curious we were about the food, the kitchen wanted us to have a taste of the Kyauk Pwint Salad ($9), made with a spongy white fungus flower that looked like delicate loofah. The flavors of this salad were bright and you can order it spicy, but the amount of garlic in it was staggering — I’d ask them to go lighter unless you have a village of vampires to repel.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You know what’s great on a rainy night? A bowl of their rich and satisfying mohinga ($13)! This fish chowder soup isn’t traditionally served with pieces of catfish — it’s ground up to form a thicker, hearty style of soup that coats the rice noodles beautifully, and I detected a little hint of fish sauce in there too. Add in the sliced egg, cilantro, and crunchy split pea crackers, and I couldn’t get enough of the red chile pepper (with crunchy fish) to add on top.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131584\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131584\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/beyondburma-shrimp-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/beyondburma-shrimp-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/beyondburma-shrimp-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/beyondburma-shrimp-768x511.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/beyondburma-shrimp-1020x679.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/beyondburma-shrimp-1200x799.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/beyondburma-shrimp-1180x786.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/beyondburma-shrimp-960x639.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/beyondburma-shrimp-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/beyondburma-shrimp-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/beyondburma-shrimp-520x346.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Prawn and kabocha squash curry. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>There are numerous main courses and curries to choose from, and we opted for the jumbo prawn with kabocha ($17), with expertly cooked prawns that came in a rich red curry sauce with a pumpkin base. Get some coconut rice (own hta minn) to soak up the sauce.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>They have some wines by the glass and bottle, but I’d love to see a wine lover help them diversify their list (for whites, they offer one sauvignon blanc and three chardonnays — someone help ‘em out!).\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131585\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131585\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/beyondburma-space-800x1202.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1202\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The space is Elmira Rosticceria by day, and Beyond Burma on nights and weekends. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>I have to add that the hospitality here is heart-achingly charming and kind. I mean, come on, they added extra sauce and crunchy chips to my Bagan Sunset leftovers before handing me my bag. We even got hugs. Melt. If you’re catching any holiday shows in the theater district, or want to grab a bite for dinner when you get off at Civic Center BART, here’s a new spot to check out that will make you feel good (and well-fed) for many reasons, even if it isn’t perfect. The upbeat house music they had playing also made me smile: utz utz!\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>A Rare Treat: Brunch at Lihohiho Yacht Club!\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://liholihoyachtclub.com\">Liholiho Yacht Club\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/oxHjAqkXkox\">871 Sutter St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nHoliday Brunch\u003cbr>\nDecember 29–31\u003cbr>\n11am–4pm\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://liholihoyachtclub.com/reservations/\">Reservations\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131586\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131586\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/liho-Bar-shot-2-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Liholiho Yacht Club always has a lively scene at the bar. \u003ccite>(Jim Sullivan of Media Raw Arts)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Last year, the ever-busy and popular \u003ca href=\"http://liholihoyachtclub.com\">\u003cb>Liholiho Yacht Club\u003c/b>\u003c/a> decided to do something fun before taking a break for New Year’s Day: they held a \u003cb>brunch\u003c/b>! Anyone who attended remembers it well (and are still talking about the housemade spam and egg bun). This year, Liholiho is doing it again, but for three days this time (December 29–31), and with an all-new menu! Plus there will be a special, secret add-on item. (I’d guess people who follow \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/liholihoyachtclub/\">@liholihoyachtclub\u003c/a> will learn something about it, wink.)\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://liholihoyachtclub.com/reservations/\">Reservations\u003c/a> open at midnight on Monday so don’t miss it. Didn’t get a spot? The bar will be open to walk-ins this year as well.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>One more item: downstairs in \u003ca href=\"https://liholihoyachtclub.com/gen-gen/\">\u003cb>Louie’s Gen-Gen Room\u003c/b>\u003c/a>, they will be serving a New Year’s Eve happy hour warm-up, with cocktails and bar snacks, plus DJ jams from Sake One. December 29–31, 11am–4pm.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>A Dominican Christmas Feast at alaMar Kitchen + Bar in Oakland\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.alamaroakland.com\">alaMar Kitchen + Bar\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/WLmDV99VrQU2\">100 Grand Ave., Oakland\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nDominican Christmas feast\u003cbr>\nSunday, December 16\u003cbr>\n3pm and 6pm\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://dominicanchristmas.eventbrite.com\">Tickets\u003c/a>: $48 (includes gratuity)\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131593\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131593\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/Nelson-German-headshot-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Chef Nelson German of alaMar. \u003ccite>(Rachel Hall)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The Bay Area is sadly pretty short on Dominican food, but chef Nelson German of \u003ca href=\"https://www.alamaroakland.com\">\u003cstrong>alaMar Kitchen + Bar\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> in Uptown Oakland is fixing that, German is Dominican-American, born and bred in uptown Manhattan’s Washington Heights, and he’s hosting a Dominican Christmas feast on Sunday, December 16. He’s preparing quite the spread for the buffet, including pastelitos de queso (cheese empanadas), pernil de puerco (slow-roasted Dominican pork shoulder), pollo guisado (Dominican-style braised chicken), bacalao con maiz y papa (salt cod stew with corn, onions, and Yukon Gold potatoes), yucca asado con cebolla (roasted yucca with pickled onions), platano maduro (sweet plantains), habichuela guisado (Dominican stewed red beans), and of course some arroz blanco (steamed rice).\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Come hungry. Just $40 plus $8 gratuity. You’ll also be able to purchase some Dominican-influenced holiday cocktails (bring on the Dominican rum cream!). There will also be live music, and for those who attend the second seating, there will be dancing and a party after!\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Can’t make it? Check out alaMar’s monthly Bachata Brunches on second Sundays with a DJ and specials like $1.25 oysters (next one is December 9).\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>New Sunday Suppers at Lord Stanley and Tosca Cafe\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.lordstanleysf.com\">Lord Stanley\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/GEYJ2yuQKBT2\">2065 Polk St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n5:30pm–10pm for Sunday Supper\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"http://www.toscacafesf.com\">Tosca Cafe\u003c/a>\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/c3wJBXDtoBq\">42 Columbus Ave. San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nSunday nights 5:30pm–11pm\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131587\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131587\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/Tosca_SY-18-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tosca Cafe is now hosting Sunday Social Club. \u003ccite>(Sonya Yu)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Here’s a surefire way to get rid of any Sunday Scaries: head out for a nice dinner! And not just any dinner. Over at the chic \u003ca href=\"http://www.lordstanleysf.com\">\u003cb>Lord Stanley\u003c/b>\u003c/a>, they’re hosting a four-course \u003cb>Sunday Supper\u003c/b> for the month of December. The prix-fixe menu is $65 (not including beverages, tax, or tip), and there’s the option to add on some additional snacks and supplements. The menu will highlight seasonal ingredients and will consist of a winter vegetable course, a fish course, a meat course, and a dessert. Dietary restrictions are accommodated — just be sure to let them know ahead of time when \u003ca href=\"http://www.lordstanleysf.com/reserve/\">reserving\u003c/a>.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.toscacafesf.com\">Tosca Cafe\u003c/a>\u003c/strong> in North Beach is also adding Sunday service in the form of \u003cb>Sunday Social Club,\u003c/b> a new weekly dinner series featuring a four-course, prix-fixe menu ($45) of Italian-American fare paired with cocktails and live music. Soak in the old school atmosphere and keep Tosca’s bohemian spirit alive while enjoying live vocalists, spanning opera, jazz, and show tunes.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The current menu includes an antipasto of anchovy, olives, peppers, and Tosca focaccia; chicory Caesar salad with pecorino; braised pork coppa with broccoli di ciccio and delicata squash; and for dessert, housemade cannoli. Vegetarian options are available. The menu will change weekly and feature rotating wine pairings (there’s even a $10 wine special offered with the menu), plus you can take 10 percent off bottles of wine from the wine list. San Francisco Opera season ticket holders receive a 10% discount when dining on Sunday night with proof of ticket stub or Opera membership.\u003c/p>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>There’s a new Burmese pop-up that will warm your belly (and your heart) in Civic Center, you have three days to enjoy a pre-New Year’s Eve brunch at Liholiho Yacht Club (just be sure to get a reservation!), check out two new Sunday Suppers that won’t break the bank, and a Dominican Christmas feast in Oakland.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>A New Nighttime and Weekend Burmese Pop-Up in Civic Center\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.beyondburma.com/\">Beyond Burma\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/DVr99MMJLW62\">154 McAllister St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTue–Fri 4pm–9:30pm\u003cbr>\nSat–Sun 10am–2pm, 5:30pm–9:30pm\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131582\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131582\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/beyondburma-sandpcalamari-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Salt and pepper calamari. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Some restaurants really come up with clever solutions to open in this challenging city to operate in. Now open on evenings and weekend brunch in the Elmira Rosticceria location in Civic Center is \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.beyondburma.com/\">Beyond Burma\u003c/a>\u003c/strong> (Elmira is a weekday lunchtime restaurant). Some folks may recognize the space from past Feastly and other pop-up dinners. The two business partners (Su and Zay Wu) and chef are all Burmese and wanted to offer a menu with a little bit of a creative update on some classic dishes. It’s an extensive menu, one that already has me plotting a second visit so I can taste more. They are very open to feedback and really care about their guests’ experience.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131583\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131583\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/beyondburma-bagan-800x1201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1201\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hiding under that crunchy cloud are fat noodles in a chicken curry. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>You can get started with salt and pepper calamari ($10), lightly fried with bell pepper and onion — it’s a dish built to pair with their malt beer from Myanmar. A favorite was the Bagan Sunset ($13), a bowl of fat and slippery noodles coated with chicken curry sauce, plus sliced eggs, red onion, and yellow pea powder. The housemade fried noodle chips on top got soggy in the humid, rainy night, but no matter — my friend declared he’d want to eat this dish every day. It was homey and satisfying, and I added some of the hot chile it was served with to dial up the modulated heat of the curry. What a winner.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>We tried the new-style tea leaf salad with pomegranate, persimmon, and arugula ($12), but we should have stuck with the original — the arugula couldn’t hold up to all the dressing and was quickly soggy. When they saw how curious we were about the food, the kitchen wanted us to have a taste of the Kyauk Pwint Salad ($9), made with a spongy white fungus flower that looked like delicate loofah. The flavors of this salad were bright and you can order it spicy, but the amount of garlic in it was staggering — I’d ask them to go lighter unless you have a village of vampires to repel.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You know what’s great on a rainy night? A bowl of their rich and satisfying mohinga ($13)! This fish chowder soup isn’t traditionally served with pieces of catfish — it’s ground up to form a thicker, hearty style of soup that coats the rice noodles beautifully, and I detected a little hint of fish sauce in there too. Add in the sliced egg, cilantro, and crunchy split pea crackers, and I couldn’t get enough of the red chile pepper (with crunchy fish) to add on top.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131584\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131584\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/beyondburma-shrimp-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/beyondburma-shrimp-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/beyondburma-shrimp-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/beyondburma-shrimp-768x511.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/beyondburma-shrimp-1020x679.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/beyondburma-shrimp-1200x799.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/beyondburma-shrimp-1180x786.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/beyondburma-shrimp-960x639.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/beyondburma-shrimp-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/beyondburma-shrimp-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/beyondburma-shrimp-520x346.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Prawn and kabocha squash curry. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>There are numerous main courses and curries to choose from, and we opted for the jumbo prawn with kabocha ($17), with expertly cooked prawns that came in a rich red curry sauce with a pumpkin base. Get some coconut rice (own hta minn) to soak up the sauce.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>They have some wines by the glass and bottle, but I’d love to see a wine lover help them diversify their list (for whites, they offer one sauvignon blanc and three chardonnays — someone help ‘em out!).\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131585\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131585\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/beyondburma-space-800x1202.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1202\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The space is Elmira Rosticceria by day, and Beyond Burma on nights and weekends. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>I have to add that the hospitality here is heart-achingly charming and kind. I mean, come on, they added extra sauce and crunchy chips to my Bagan Sunset leftovers before handing me my bag. We even got hugs. Melt. If you’re catching any holiday shows in the theater district, or want to grab a bite for dinner when you get off at Civic Center BART, here’s a new spot to check out that will make you feel good (and well-fed) for many reasons, even if it isn’t perfect. The upbeat house music they had playing also made me smile: utz utz!\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>A Rare Treat: Brunch at Lihohiho Yacht Club!\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://liholihoyachtclub.com\">Liholiho Yacht Club\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/oxHjAqkXkox\">871 Sutter St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nHoliday Brunch\u003cbr>\nDecember 29–31\u003cbr>\n11am–4pm\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://liholihoyachtclub.com/reservations/\">Reservations\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131586\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131586\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/liho-Bar-shot-2-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Liholiho Yacht Club always has a lively scene at the bar. \u003ccite>(Jim Sullivan of Media Raw Arts)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Last year, the ever-busy and popular \u003ca href=\"http://liholihoyachtclub.com\">\u003cb>Liholiho Yacht Club\u003c/b>\u003c/a> decided to do something fun before taking a break for New Year’s Day: they held a \u003cb>brunch\u003c/b>! Anyone who attended remembers it well (and are still talking about the housemade spam and egg bun). This year, Liholiho is doing it again, but for three days this time (December 29–31), and with an all-new menu! Plus there will be a special, secret add-on item. (I’d guess people who follow \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/liholihoyachtclub/\">@liholihoyachtclub\u003c/a> will learn something about it, wink.)\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://liholihoyachtclub.com/reservations/\">Reservations\u003c/a> open at midnight on Monday so don’t miss it. Didn’t get a spot? The bar will be open to walk-ins this year as well.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>One more item: downstairs in \u003ca href=\"https://liholihoyachtclub.com/gen-gen/\">\u003cb>Louie’s Gen-Gen Room\u003c/b>\u003c/a>, they will be serving a New Year’s Eve happy hour warm-up, with cocktails and bar snacks, plus DJ jams from Sake One. December 29–31, 11am–4pm.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>A Dominican Christmas Feast at alaMar Kitchen + Bar in Oakland\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.alamaroakland.com\">alaMar Kitchen + Bar\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/WLmDV99VrQU2\">100 Grand Ave., Oakland\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nDominican Christmas feast\u003cbr>\nSunday, December 16\u003cbr>\n3pm and 6pm\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://dominicanchristmas.eventbrite.com\">Tickets\u003c/a>: $48 (includes gratuity)\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131593\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131593\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/Nelson-German-headshot-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Chef Nelson German of alaMar. \u003ccite>(Rachel Hall)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The Bay Area is sadly pretty short on Dominican food, but chef Nelson German of \u003ca href=\"https://www.alamaroakland.com\">\u003cstrong>alaMar Kitchen + Bar\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> in Uptown Oakland is fixing that, German is Dominican-American, born and bred in uptown Manhattan’s Washington Heights, and he’s hosting a Dominican Christmas feast on Sunday, December 16. He’s preparing quite the spread for the buffet, including pastelitos de queso (cheese empanadas), pernil de puerco (slow-roasted Dominican pork shoulder), pollo guisado (Dominican-style braised chicken), bacalao con maiz y papa (salt cod stew with corn, onions, and Yukon Gold potatoes), yucca asado con cebolla (roasted yucca with pickled onions), platano maduro (sweet plantains), habichuela guisado (Dominican stewed red beans), and of course some arroz blanco (steamed rice).\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Come hungry. Just $40 plus $8 gratuity. You’ll also be able to purchase some Dominican-influenced holiday cocktails (bring on the Dominican rum cream!). There will also be live music, and for those who attend the second seating, there will be dancing and a party after!\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Can’t make it? Check out alaMar’s monthly Bachata Brunches on second Sundays with a DJ and specials like $1.25 oysters (next one is December 9).\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>New Sunday Suppers at Lord Stanley and Tosca Cafe\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.lordstanleysf.com\">Lord Stanley\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/GEYJ2yuQKBT2\">2065 Polk St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n5:30pm–10pm for Sunday Supper\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"http://www.toscacafesf.com\">Tosca Cafe\u003c/a>\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/c3wJBXDtoBq\">42 Columbus Ave. San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nSunday nights 5:30pm–11pm\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131587\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131587\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/Tosca_SY-18-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tosca Cafe is now hosting Sunday Social Club. \u003ccite>(Sonya Yu)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Here’s a surefire way to get rid of any Sunday Scaries: head out for a nice dinner! And not just any dinner. Over at the chic \u003ca href=\"http://www.lordstanleysf.com\">\u003cb>Lord Stanley\u003c/b>\u003c/a>, they’re hosting a four-course \u003cb>Sunday Supper\u003c/b> for the month of December. The prix-fixe menu is $65 (not including beverages, tax, or tip), and there’s the option to add on some additional snacks and supplements. The menu will highlight seasonal ingredients and will consist of a winter vegetable course, a fish course, a meat course, and a dessert. Dietary restrictions are accommodated — just be sure to let them know ahead of time when \u003ca href=\"http://www.lordstanleysf.com/reserve/\">reserving\u003c/a>.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.toscacafesf.com\">Tosca Cafe\u003c/a>\u003c/strong> in North Beach is also adding Sunday service in the form of \u003cb>Sunday Social Club,\u003c/b> a new weekly dinner series featuring a four-course, prix-fixe menu ($45) of Italian-American fare paired with cocktails and live music. Soak in the old school atmosphere and keep Tosca’s bohemian spirit alive while enjoying live vocalists, spanning opera, jazz, and show tunes.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cp>San Francisco’s food scene has countless giant strengths, but the 7x7 city’s dozens of destination-worthy bakeries certainly has a spot at the top. Certain bakeries specialize in bread, some focus on creative pastries and others are best known for niche items like cruffins or passion fruit macaroons. However, if there is one unifying item that tends to be found at most — definitely not all — bakeries, it would be that simple yet transcendent favorite of all ages: chocolate chip cookies.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Chocolate chip cookies are near and dear to us at KQED since we’re the home of the greatest cookie critic of them all, Cookie Monster. He and Grover would certainly approve of the compact, chewy, beautifully balanced version at Arsicault and the thin, crisp, oozing with chocolate one by Tartine Manufactory. They would also be huge fans of the other four other cookies that stood out in this sugar and butter-filled quest.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>That being said, a number of worthwhile chocolate chip cookies \u003ci>just\u003c/i> missed the cut but really deserve to be on any “Best Chocolate Chip Cookies” list, especially Theorita, Craftsman and Wolves, the front coffee kiosk at Spruce, Neighbor Bakehouse, Marla Bakery and b. Patisserie. On that note, as Cookie Monster would say, “Chocolate chip important to me… It mean whole lot to me… Om nom nom nom.” These five chocolate chip cookies mean a lot to us, too.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Honorable Mention (best under $3 cookie):\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.andytownsf.com/\">Andytown Coffee Roasters\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Andytown+Coffee+Roasters/@37.7566719,-122.5022955,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0xbfb64139d85ba75d?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiD84-mi_3dAhXPzqQKHeVDBAEQ_BIwCnoECAoQCw\">3655 Lawton St.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130810\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-130810\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_8748-e1539280035997.jpg\" alt=\"Chocolate chip cookie from Andytown.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Chocolate chip cookie from Andytown. \u003ccite>(Grace Cheung)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>There are seemingly as many coffee shops as residents in San Francisco — yet very few roast their own beans. Then, there is an even smaller group of cafes/roasters that also do some of their own baking for the breads and desserts in the display case at the register. Several SF roaster heavyweights like Sightglass, Ritual and Four Barrel don’t do that. Yes, Blue Bottle does, but they also have the power of Nestle funding behind them. Tartine Manufactory does, but that’s such a sprawling complex that does everything DIY from world-class pickles to cocktail syrups, so \u003ci>of \u003c/i>course they roast their own coffee beans and do some — ok, A LOT of — baking as well.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Then there is little Andytown Coffee Roasters, the caffeine pride of the Outer Sunset. If a sunrise surf session in the icy cold nearby Pacific didn’t wake you up in this neighborhood, chances are a cappuccino or a Snowy Plover at Andytown did. Andytown bakes scones, Irish soda bread (one of the owners is from Northern Ireland), muffins, and chocolate chip cookies.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130824\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-130824\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_8774-e1539283638628.jpg\" alt=\"Andytown's cookie has a lovely chewy texture that has almost zero crispness to it but also isn’t remotely doughy.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Andytown's cookie has a lovely chewy texture that has almost zero crispness to it but also isn’t remotely doughy. \u003ccite>(Grace Cheung)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>These are the smallest and cheapest of the chocolate chip cookies in our guide, clocking in at $2 apiece and definitely compact enough to actually not be a meal. It’s refreshing to see a cookie that is meant to be dessert after a meal or as a light snack. The Andytown cookie is the most “typical” cookie of the bunch as well. It truly tastes and looks like a chocolate chip cookie that would be in Cookie Monster’s jar when he scoops them up and eats four at a time on “Sesame Street.” The Guittard chocolate chips are nicely spaced out in the fluffy body, as are flecks of sea salt (beware of having one possible bite that has too much salt clumped together like I did). This is a very simple, to-the-point cookie. It boasts a lovely chewy texture that has almost zero crispness to it but also isn’t remotely doughy. The consistency is exactly what you would dream of for dipping into a glass of milk. Since you’re at Andytown, though, the cookie will also be a great asset for dunking into the freshly whipped cream atop the Snowy Plover.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Provender Coffee\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Provender+Coffee/@37.762443,-122.396889,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x1843f4147c6ab46?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwia3aG0i_3dAhWI_qQKHVaCDiYQ_BIwCnoECAoQCw\">1415 18th St.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130811\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-130811\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_8744-e1539280139998.jpg\" alt=\"Provender's chocolate chip cookie.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Provender's chocolate chip cookie. \u003ccite>(Grace Cheung)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Like Andytown, \u003ca href=\"http://www.provendercoffee.com/\">Provender\u003c/a> is a coffee shop that bakes its own cookies and other items (cardamom lemon cake, cookies, black sesame banana bread and more), except it doesn’t bake its own bread for one of the city’s finest avocado toasts (Tartine country loaf is used) and it doesn’t roast its own coffee beans (they use…Andytown!).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>However, somehow the tiny Potrero Hill cafe can use its limited space to bake its own cookies, pull espresso shots and slice that Tartine bread for toasts.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The co-owners and brothers, Austin and Tony Ferrari, both have a fine dining background. Austin has years of experience on the wine side and Tony is Chef/Co-Owner of Bernal Heights’ Hillside Supper Club. It’s no surprise that their items baked in-house have a noticeable attention to detail that lifts their cookies and other morning-friendly items above the coffee shop status quo.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130825\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-130825\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_8777-e1539283754975.jpg\" alt=\"Provender's was the softest—definitely not the cookie to dunk in a glass of milk unless you love fishing out every piece of cookie crumble from the glass.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Provender's was the softest—definitely not the cookie to dunk in a glass of milk unless you love fishing out every piece of cookie crumble from the glass. \u003ccite>(Grace Cheung)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The Provender chocolate chip cookie is large, thin, neither crisp nor chewy, yet was by far the softest version that we found. It’s also blonde colored (all the others were distinctly tan or bronze), likely from being cooked at either a shorter than average time or lower than average oven heat — both of which could explain how it’s so soft. However, Provender says that the softness comes from the addition of brown sugar to the dough, along with the critical need to have all dough ingredients at room temperature before mixing and to have each egg emulsified before adding the next egg into the mix. This is definitely not the cookie to dunk in a glass of milk unless you love fishing out every piece of cookie crumble from the glass.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In my notes, I wrote that this is the chocolate chip cookie that seems like what you would expect a homemade chocolate chip cookie to look like. All the other cookies we encountered on this tour have a little new wave twist. The only real twists for this cookie are the flecks of sea salt on top and that brown sugar addition. Otherwise, it’s a delightful classic. There are lots of chocolate chips, almost equally scattered about. The cookie dough doesn’t have any umami kick, but it tastes like perfectly baked cookie dough. This seems like the chocolate chip cookie many of us remember grabbing at a bakery or a corner store as a post-school, pre-homework pick-me-up snack.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Tartine Manufactory\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Tartine+Manufactory/@37.7617108,-122.4120612,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x88d7d35712aa2ba3?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiszaCijP3dAhUHDOwKHbdjAg4Q_BIwCnoECAoQCw\">595 Alabama St.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130814\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-130814\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_8755-e1539280631583.jpg\" alt=\"Tartine Manufactory's take on the chocolate chip cookie. \" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tartine Manufactory's take on the chocolate chip cookie. \u003ccite>(Grace Cheung)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>What savory or sweet baked item does Tartine and \u003ca href=\"https://www.tartinebakery.com/san-francisco/manufactory\">Tartine Manufactory\u003c/a> not thrive at? Bread, brownies, cakes, croissants…we could go on and on. Cookies are no exception whether you prefer the petite salted buckwheat or the chocolate chip in the display case on the retail side of the sprawling sunlit complex on the quieter side of the Mission. (Note that cookie types do mostly differ between Tartine and Tartine Manufactory.) Unlike the universally beloved breads, the Tartine Manufactory chocolate chip cookie isn’t everyone’s \u003ci>favorite\u003c/i> style. It is resolutely of the thin, crispy style. The chewy, soft cookie minded school will surely disapprove of this despite still devouring the cookie and admitting to enjoying it. It’s not the easiest cookie to love at first, but it always will warm up to cookie eaters.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It’s a good-sized cookie in terms of circumference and is razor thin. The consistency is pliant — not wafer-like, thankfully — and never shatters. It will only break if bent, which is a rarity for the distinctly thin cookie genre. There are lots of chocolate swirls in the dough with one to two particularly dense chocolate-filled areas standing out per cookie, and then just a smidge of sea salt scattered about, making for each bite to be full of a buttery, salty, earthy, chocolatey quartet. It isn’t an organized cookie like the first two, instead providing a bit of adventure.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130826\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-130826\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_8758-e1539283872914.jpg\" alt=\"Tartine Manufactory's cookie isn’t savory by any means, but it also isn’t going to strike that sugar tooth like the majority of cookies will.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tartine Manufactory's cookie isn’t savory by any means, but it also isn’t going to strike that sugar tooth like the majority of cookies will. \u003ccite>(Grace Cheung)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Every bite has a different punch. The most noticeable taste difference is that flour is more pronounced than the butter, which isn’t too surprising knowing that Tartine Manufactory is particularly gifted at using flour elsewhere in the bakery. That means it’s less of a “sweet” cookie. It isn’t savory by any means, but it also isn’t going to strike that sugar tooth like the majority of cookies will. Though the style isn’t everyone’s favorite, it’s as perfectly executed a thin chocolate chip cookie as you’ll find in San Francisco and defeats many other cuddlier, chewier ones.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Manresa Bread/Verve\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Verve+Coffee+Roasters/@37.7670785,-122.4290805,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0xd8fab7aaed364b3c?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiq9MnIjP3dAhXOyqQKHayuDdwQ_BIwCnoECAoQCw\">2101 Market. St.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130813\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-130813\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_8753-e1539280459730.jpg\" alt=\"Manresa Bread's hefty chocolate chip cookie with walnuts.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Manresa Bread's hefty chocolate chip cookie with walnuts. \u003ccite>(Grace Cheung)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The wild card of the bunch requires lots of qualifiers. Yes, \u003ca href=\"https://www.vervecoffee.com/pages/locations-san-francisco\">Manresa Bread\u003c/a> isn’t based in San Francisco (it’s based in Los Gatos). Yes, there are as many walnuts scattered in the cookie dough as chocolate chips. Yes, the thick body and moist but crumbly texture is much closer to a brownie than a cookie. But, this is still very much a chocolate chip cookie at its core (many chocolate chip cookie versions include walnuts!) and Manresa Bread’s baked goods are only sold at one SF location, Verve, in the Castro. It counts. It’s a beast.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Most importantly, we need to recognize cookie brilliance in this guide and this powerful, hefty $4 whole wheat chocolate chip cookie designed by Manresa Bread’s Head Baker Avery Ruzicka. If it seems like the cookie is equal parts chocolate chunks and toasted walnuts, well, that’s because it is.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130827\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-130827\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_8762-e1539284012200.jpg\" alt=\"The cookie from Manresa Bread's thick body and moist but crumbly texture is much closer to a brownie than a cookie.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The cookie from Manresa Bread's thick body and moist but crumbly texture is much closer to a brownie than a cookie. \u003ccite>(Grace Cheung)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Manresa Bread has the good fortune of now milling its own flours, which surely adds an additional burst of levity to the cookie dough. It’s densely built but wonderfully airy. The fact that it’s whole wheat flour and the addition of brown sugar give the cookie a delightful caramelized sweetness edge that strongly compliments the addition of walnuts. Everything here is in harmony, making this is one formidable cookie.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Merchant Roots\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Merchant+Roots/@37.7821274,-122.4327041,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xf77eb4da52eaec2!8m2!3d37.7821274!4d-122.4327041\">1365 Fillmore St. \u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130815\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-130815\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_8751-e1539280777568.jpg\" alt=\"A chocolate chip work of art from Merchant Roots.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A chocolate chip work of art from Merchant Roots. \u003ccite>(Grace Cheung)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>You can’t miss \u003ci>the\u003c/i> monster Guittard chocolate wafer in this cookie. It’s like the light of a lighthouse, beckoning cookie-goers at the \u003ca href=\"http://www.merchantroots.com/\">Merchant Roots\u003c/a> savory and sweets counter. There is so much to love about Merchant Roots and to eat there, \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/128414/merchant-roots-daytime-grocer-and-imaginative-nighttime-tasting-menu-table-arrives-on-fillmore\">as we wrote about\u003c/a> when it opened a few months ago.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Yet, the little market with enormous aspirations has found a steadfast niche for the chocolate chip cookie-going crowd in its early months. The recipe comes from Merchant Roots Proprietress Madison Michael, featuring the brilliant addition of brown cultured butter to the mix, along with equal parts regular sugar and muscovado sugar. It’s a slightly thick, slightly doughy type of cookie, effortlessly soft without being too pillowy.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130828\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-130828\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_8766-e1539284118393.jpg\" alt=\"It's hard to miss the monster Guittard chocolate wafer in this cookie.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">It's hard to miss the monster Guittard chocolate wafer in this cookie. \u003ccite>(Grace Cheung)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>I noted that this is an “artsy cookie” in my detailed tasting, meaning that it defies most cookie labels. It’s also artsy in that the umami notes of that brown cultured butter do shine through and is a curveball addition, but really soars with the sharpness of the giant Guittard chocolate wafer. Michael says that there are 1.5 wafers per cookie, but somehow every bite seems to have a beautiful balance of chocolate and dough — whether it’s a bite of the big wafer or not.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Arsicault\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Arsicault+Bakery/@37.7834259,-122.4593062,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x2f0b49df0ee8b492?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjy3Yq_jf3dAhWMCOwKHQoOB60Q_BIwCnoECAoQCw\">397 Arguello Blvd.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130812\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-130812\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_8749-e1539280300196.jpg\" alt=\"Arsicault Bakery's chocolate chip cookie technically contains zero chips.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Arsicault Bakery's chocolate chip cookie technically contains zero chips. \u003ccite>(Grace Cheung)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>What once was a quiet neighborhood-only bakery nestled in a residential area near USF and Golden Gate Park, \u003ca href=\"http://arsicault-bakery-san-francisco.sites.tablehero.com/\">Arsicault Bakery\u003c/a> is now as great a secret as State Bird Provisions and Swan Oyster Depot thanks to \u003ci>Bon Appetit’s\u003c/i> restaurant guru Andrew Knowlton naming it the Best New Bakery in America in 2016, largely for its fabled croissants. Yes, those croissants are exceptional and worth a wait depending on your level of devotion to buttery, laminated dough viennoiserie.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It almost seems unfair that such an already popular and heavily praised bakery deserves even more accolades for another item that nobody really even notices when looking through the pastry glass? That is indeed the case here as Arsicault proved to us that their rendition of a chocolate chip cookie is the closest to a perfect example of the genre that we have found in our cookie-crazy city.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130829\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-130829\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_8769-e1539284313293.jpg\" alt=\"Arsicault Bakery's cookie verdict: this cookie has it all.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Arsicault Bakery's cookie verdict: this cookie has it all. \u003ccite>(Grace Cheung)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>This cookie has it all. There is a crisp outer edge with a delightful faint smokiness pervading each bite. The interior is relentlessly chewy but never yielding a crumb after a few bites. There is plenty of butter and plenty of chocolate — with those blocks of Valrhona 55% chocolate almost forming a micro-thin layer of chocolate so each bite is nearly the same, but never seeming to be \u003ci>too\u003c/i> much butter or chocolate. Alright, we’ll admit there are no chocolate chips here. They really are like chunks or wafers or blocks. Whatever you want to call them, it’s a thrilling recipe.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There is a sense of organized chaos to the composition of the cookie — more like Tartine Manufactory’s cookie than any of the other four. For texture, richness, balance, and pure cookie joy, Cookie Monster has a hard time thinking that he’ll find a superior chocolate chip cookie than the one at Arsicault, but he would be more than happy to have any of these five choices to satisfy his ravenous cookie appetite.\u003c/p>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>San Francisco’s food scene has countless giant strengths, but the 7x7 city’s dozens of destination-worthy bakeries certainly has a spot at the top. Certain bakeries specialize in bread, some focus on creative pastries and others are best known for niche items like cruffins or passion fruit macaroons. However, if there is one unifying item that tends to be found at most — definitely not all — bakeries, it would be that simple yet transcendent favorite of all ages: chocolate chip cookies.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Chocolate chip cookies are near and dear to us at KQED since we’re the home of the greatest cookie critic of them all, Cookie Monster. He and Grover would certainly approve of the compact, chewy, beautifully balanced version at Arsicault and the thin, crisp, oozing with chocolate one by Tartine Manufactory. They would also be huge fans of the other four other cookies that stood out in this sugar and butter-filled quest.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>That being said, a number of worthwhile chocolate chip cookies \u003ci>just\u003c/i> missed the cut but really deserve to be on any “Best Chocolate Chip Cookies” list, especially Theorita, Craftsman and Wolves, the front coffee kiosk at Spruce, Neighbor Bakehouse, Marla Bakery and b. Patisserie. On that note, as Cookie Monster would say, “Chocolate chip important to me… It mean whole lot to me… Om nom nom nom.” These five chocolate chip cookies mean a lot to us, too.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Honorable Mention (best under $3 cookie):\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.andytownsf.com/\">Andytown Coffee Roasters\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Andytown+Coffee+Roasters/@37.7566719,-122.5022955,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0xbfb64139d85ba75d?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiD84-mi_3dAhXPzqQKHeVDBAEQ_BIwCnoECAoQCw\">3655 Lawton St.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130810\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-130810\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_8748-e1539280035997.jpg\" alt=\"Chocolate chip cookie from Andytown.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Chocolate chip cookie from Andytown. \u003ccite>(Grace Cheung)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>There are seemingly as many coffee shops as residents in San Francisco — yet very few roast their own beans. Then, there is an even smaller group of cafes/roasters that also do some of their own baking for the breads and desserts in the display case at the register. Several SF roaster heavyweights like Sightglass, Ritual and Four Barrel don’t do that. Yes, Blue Bottle does, but they also have the power of Nestle funding behind them. Tartine Manufactory does, but that’s such a sprawling complex that does everything DIY from world-class pickles to cocktail syrups, so \u003ci>of \u003c/i>course they roast their own coffee beans and do some — ok, A LOT of — baking as well.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Then there is little Andytown Coffee Roasters, the caffeine pride of the Outer Sunset. If a sunrise surf session in the icy cold nearby Pacific didn’t wake you up in this neighborhood, chances are a cappuccino or a Snowy Plover at Andytown did. Andytown bakes scones, Irish soda bread (one of the owners is from Northern Ireland), muffins, and chocolate chip cookies.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130824\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-130824\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_8774-e1539283638628.jpg\" alt=\"Andytown's cookie has a lovely chewy texture that has almost zero crispness to it but also isn’t remotely doughy.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Andytown's cookie has a lovely chewy texture that has almost zero crispness to it but also isn’t remotely doughy. \u003ccite>(Grace Cheung)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>These are the smallest and cheapest of the chocolate chip cookies in our guide, clocking in at $2 apiece and definitely compact enough to actually not be a meal. It’s refreshing to see a cookie that is meant to be dessert after a meal or as a light snack. The Andytown cookie is the most “typical” cookie of the bunch as well. It truly tastes and looks like a chocolate chip cookie that would be in Cookie Monster’s jar when he scoops them up and eats four at a time on “Sesame Street.” The Guittard chocolate chips are nicely spaced out in the fluffy body, as are flecks of sea salt (beware of having one possible bite that has too much salt clumped together like I did). This is a very simple, to-the-point cookie. It boasts a lovely chewy texture that has almost zero crispness to it but also isn’t remotely doughy. The consistency is exactly what you would dream of for dipping into a glass of milk. Since you’re at Andytown, though, the cookie will also be a great asset for dunking into the freshly whipped cream atop the Snowy Plover.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Provender Coffee\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Provender+Coffee/@37.762443,-122.396889,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x1843f4147c6ab46?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwia3aG0i_3dAhWI_qQKHVaCDiYQ_BIwCnoECAoQCw\">1415 18th St.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130811\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-130811\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_8744-e1539280139998.jpg\" alt=\"Provender's chocolate chip cookie.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Provender's chocolate chip cookie. \u003ccite>(Grace Cheung)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Like Andytown, \u003ca href=\"http://www.provendercoffee.com/\">Provender\u003c/a> is a coffee shop that bakes its own cookies and other items (cardamom lemon cake, cookies, black sesame banana bread and more), except it doesn’t bake its own bread for one of the city’s finest avocado toasts (Tartine country loaf is used) and it doesn’t roast its own coffee beans (they use…Andytown!).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>However, somehow the tiny Potrero Hill cafe can use its limited space to bake its own cookies, pull espresso shots and slice that Tartine bread for toasts.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The co-owners and brothers, Austin and Tony Ferrari, both have a fine dining background. Austin has years of experience on the wine side and Tony is Chef/Co-Owner of Bernal Heights’ Hillside Supper Club. It’s no surprise that their items baked in-house have a noticeable attention to detail that lifts their cookies and other morning-friendly items above the coffee shop status quo.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130825\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-130825\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_8777-e1539283754975.jpg\" alt=\"Provender's was the softest—definitely not the cookie to dunk in a glass of milk unless you love fishing out every piece of cookie crumble from the glass.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Provender's was the softest—definitely not the cookie to dunk in a glass of milk unless you love fishing out every piece of cookie crumble from the glass. \u003ccite>(Grace Cheung)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The Provender chocolate chip cookie is large, thin, neither crisp nor chewy, yet was by far the softest version that we found. It’s also blonde colored (all the others were distinctly tan or bronze), likely from being cooked at either a shorter than average time or lower than average oven heat — both of which could explain how it’s so soft. However, Provender says that the softness comes from the addition of brown sugar to the dough, along with the critical need to have all dough ingredients at room temperature before mixing and to have each egg emulsified before adding the next egg into the mix. This is definitely not the cookie to dunk in a glass of milk unless you love fishing out every piece of cookie crumble from the glass.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In my notes, I wrote that this is the chocolate chip cookie that seems like what you would expect a homemade chocolate chip cookie to look like. All the other cookies we encountered on this tour have a little new wave twist. The only real twists for this cookie are the flecks of sea salt on top and that brown sugar addition. Otherwise, it’s a delightful classic. There are lots of chocolate chips, almost equally scattered about. The cookie dough doesn’t have any umami kick, but it tastes like perfectly baked cookie dough. This seems like the chocolate chip cookie many of us remember grabbing at a bakery or a corner store as a post-school, pre-homework pick-me-up snack.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Tartine Manufactory\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Tartine+Manufactory/@37.7617108,-122.4120612,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x88d7d35712aa2ba3?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiszaCijP3dAhUHDOwKHbdjAg4Q_BIwCnoECAoQCw\">595 Alabama St.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130814\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-130814\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_8755-e1539280631583.jpg\" alt=\"Tartine Manufactory's take on the chocolate chip cookie. \" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tartine Manufactory's take on the chocolate chip cookie. \u003ccite>(Grace Cheung)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>What savory or sweet baked item does Tartine and \u003ca href=\"https://www.tartinebakery.com/san-francisco/manufactory\">Tartine Manufactory\u003c/a> not thrive at? Bread, brownies, cakes, croissants…we could go on and on. Cookies are no exception whether you prefer the petite salted buckwheat or the chocolate chip in the display case on the retail side of the sprawling sunlit complex on the quieter side of the Mission. (Note that cookie types do mostly differ between Tartine and Tartine Manufactory.) Unlike the universally beloved breads, the Tartine Manufactory chocolate chip cookie isn’t everyone’s \u003ci>favorite\u003c/i> style. It is resolutely of the thin, crispy style. The chewy, soft cookie minded school will surely disapprove of this despite still devouring the cookie and admitting to enjoying it. It’s not the easiest cookie to love at first, but it always will warm up to cookie eaters.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It’s a good-sized cookie in terms of circumference and is razor thin. The consistency is pliant — not wafer-like, thankfully — and never shatters. It will only break if bent, which is a rarity for the distinctly thin cookie genre. There are lots of chocolate swirls in the dough with one to two particularly dense chocolate-filled areas standing out per cookie, and then just a smidge of sea salt scattered about, making for each bite to be full of a buttery, salty, earthy, chocolatey quartet. It isn’t an organized cookie like the first two, instead providing a bit of adventure.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130826\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-130826\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_8758-e1539283872914.jpg\" alt=\"Tartine Manufactory's cookie isn’t savory by any means, but it also isn’t going to strike that sugar tooth like the majority of cookies will.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tartine Manufactory's cookie isn’t savory by any means, but it also isn’t going to strike that sugar tooth like the majority of cookies will. \u003ccite>(Grace Cheung)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Every bite has a different punch. The most noticeable taste difference is that flour is more pronounced than the butter, which isn’t too surprising knowing that Tartine Manufactory is particularly gifted at using flour elsewhere in the bakery. That means it’s less of a “sweet” cookie. It isn’t savory by any means, but it also isn’t going to strike that sugar tooth like the majority of cookies will. Though the style isn’t everyone’s favorite, it’s as perfectly executed a thin chocolate chip cookie as you’ll find in San Francisco and defeats many other cuddlier, chewier ones.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Manresa Bread/Verve\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Verve+Coffee+Roasters/@37.7670785,-122.4290805,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0xd8fab7aaed364b3c?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiq9MnIjP3dAhXOyqQKHayuDdwQ_BIwCnoECAoQCw\">2101 Market. St.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130813\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-130813\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_8753-e1539280459730.jpg\" alt=\"Manresa Bread's hefty chocolate chip cookie with walnuts.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Manresa Bread's hefty chocolate chip cookie with walnuts. \u003ccite>(Grace Cheung)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The wild card of the bunch requires lots of qualifiers. Yes, \u003ca href=\"https://www.vervecoffee.com/pages/locations-san-francisco\">Manresa Bread\u003c/a> isn’t based in San Francisco (it’s based in Los Gatos). Yes, there are as many walnuts scattered in the cookie dough as chocolate chips. Yes, the thick body and moist but crumbly texture is much closer to a brownie than a cookie. But, this is still very much a chocolate chip cookie at its core (many chocolate chip cookie versions include walnuts!) and Manresa Bread’s baked goods are only sold at one SF location, Verve, in the Castro. It counts. It’s a beast.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Most importantly, we need to recognize cookie brilliance in this guide and this powerful, hefty $4 whole wheat chocolate chip cookie designed by Manresa Bread’s Head Baker Avery Ruzicka. If it seems like the cookie is equal parts chocolate chunks and toasted walnuts, well, that’s because it is.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130827\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-130827\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_8762-e1539284012200.jpg\" alt=\"The cookie from Manresa Bread's thick body and moist but crumbly texture is much closer to a brownie than a cookie.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The cookie from Manresa Bread's thick body and moist but crumbly texture is much closer to a brownie than a cookie. \u003ccite>(Grace Cheung)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Manresa Bread has the good fortune of now milling its own flours, which surely adds an additional burst of levity to the cookie dough. It’s densely built but wonderfully airy. The fact that it’s whole wheat flour and the addition of brown sugar give the cookie a delightful caramelized sweetness edge that strongly compliments the addition of walnuts. Everything here is in harmony, making this is one formidable cookie.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Merchant Roots\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Merchant+Roots/@37.7821274,-122.4327041,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xf77eb4da52eaec2!8m2!3d37.7821274!4d-122.4327041\">1365 Fillmore St. \u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130815\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-130815\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_8751-e1539280777568.jpg\" alt=\"A chocolate chip work of art from Merchant Roots.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A chocolate chip work of art from Merchant Roots. \u003ccite>(Grace Cheung)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>You can’t miss \u003ci>the\u003c/i> monster Guittard chocolate wafer in this cookie. It’s like the light of a lighthouse, beckoning cookie-goers at the \u003ca href=\"http://www.merchantroots.com/\">Merchant Roots\u003c/a> savory and sweets counter. There is so much to love about Merchant Roots and to eat there, \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/128414/merchant-roots-daytime-grocer-and-imaginative-nighttime-tasting-menu-table-arrives-on-fillmore\">as we wrote about\u003c/a> when it opened a few months ago.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Yet, the little market with enormous aspirations has found a steadfast niche for the chocolate chip cookie-going crowd in its early months. The recipe comes from Merchant Roots Proprietress Madison Michael, featuring the brilliant addition of brown cultured butter to the mix, along with equal parts regular sugar and muscovado sugar. It’s a slightly thick, slightly doughy type of cookie, effortlessly soft without being too pillowy.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130828\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-130828\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_8766-e1539284118393.jpg\" alt=\"It's hard to miss the monster Guittard chocolate wafer in this cookie.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">It's hard to miss the monster Guittard chocolate wafer in this cookie. \u003ccite>(Grace Cheung)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>I noted that this is an “artsy cookie” in my detailed tasting, meaning that it defies most cookie labels. It’s also artsy in that the umami notes of that brown cultured butter do shine through and is a curveball addition, but really soars with the sharpness of the giant Guittard chocolate wafer. Michael says that there are 1.5 wafers per cookie, but somehow every bite seems to have a beautiful balance of chocolate and dough — whether it’s a bite of the big wafer or not.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Arsicault\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Arsicault+Bakery/@37.7834259,-122.4593062,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x2f0b49df0ee8b492?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjy3Yq_jf3dAhWMCOwKHQoOB60Q_BIwCnoECAoQCw\">397 Arguello Blvd.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130812\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-130812\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_8749-e1539280300196.jpg\" alt=\"Arsicault Bakery's chocolate chip cookie technically contains zero chips.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Arsicault Bakery's chocolate chip cookie technically contains zero chips. \u003ccite>(Grace Cheung)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>What once was a quiet neighborhood-only bakery nestled in a residential area near USF and Golden Gate Park, \u003ca href=\"http://arsicault-bakery-san-francisco.sites.tablehero.com/\">Arsicault Bakery\u003c/a> is now as great a secret as State Bird Provisions and Swan Oyster Depot thanks to \u003ci>Bon Appetit’s\u003c/i> restaurant guru Andrew Knowlton naming it the Best New Bakery in America in 2016, largely for its fabled croissants. Yes, those croissants are exceptional and worth a wait depending on your level of devotion to buttery, laminated dough viennoiserie.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It almost seems unfair that such an already popular and heavily praised bakery deserves even more accolades for another item that nobody really even notices when looking through the pastry glass? That is indeed the case here as Arsicault proved to us that their rendition of a chocolate chip cookie is the closest to a perfect example of the genre that we have found in our cookie-crazy city.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130829\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-130829\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/IMG_8769-e1539284313293.jpg\" alt=\"Arsicault Bakery's cookie verdict: this cookie has it all.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Arsicault Bakery's cookie verdict: this cookie has it all. \u003ccite>(Grace Cheung)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>This cookie has it all. There is a crisp outer edge with a delightful faint smokiness pervading each bite. The interior is relentlessly chewy but never yielding a crumb after a few bites. There is plenty of butter and plenty of chocolate — with those blocks of Valrhona 55% chocolate almost forming a micro-thin layer of chocolate so each bite is nearly the same, but never seeming to be \u003ci>too\u003c/i> much butter or chocolate. Alright, we’ll admit there are no chocolate chips here. They really are like chunks or wafers or blocks. Whatever you want to call them, it’s a thrilling recipe.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cp>You’re going to want to explore Loló’s brand-new cocktail list, which is full of creativity and culinary surprises. Then, try SF’s first pizza a teglia at Barbara Express in North Beach, and don’t miss a quality Dungeness crab feed at The Alice Collective in Oakland. Finally, just in case you got dissed on Thanksgiving leftovers, here are two of SF’s top turkey sandwiches.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>The Latest Cocktail List at Loló Offers a Culinary Adventure\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.lolosf.com/#home\">Loló\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/wDG8hYBtr1v\">974 Valencia St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131483\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131483\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/lolo-lost-souvenir-800x1202.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1202\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Lost Souvenir on the new cocktail menu at Loló. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.lolosf.com/#home\">Loló\u003c/a> \u003c/strong>is one of those San Francisco gems adored by restaurant industry folks for many reasons: their incredibly creative and well-executed cocktails are high on the list, along with the impressively curated wine list from GM Juan Carlos Ruelas that continues to get fine-tuned, with a strong focus on natural and organic wines — there are some real gems on there. Add in Jorge Martinez’s ever-evolving menu with Jaliscan and seasonal influences, the friendly staff, delightfully playful interior by partner Lorena Zertuche, fun vibes, and lively crowd (this place is always full of interesting and good-looking people), and it’s not only a good time, but a quality one.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Their bar team is one of the city’s best, and personally, I think they should be getting much more national attention than they are. Bar manager Leon Vazquez leads a talented team, and their latest lineup of cocktails just launched, full of esoteric ingredients and unexpected combinations and concoctions, which they are known for. An example is the Lost Souvenir, with Homeric mastiha (a spirit made with an ancient ingredient from Chios, Greece), Navy-strength gin, carrot, and coconut creme, served over crushed ice — it’s almost like an orange creamsicle, but with carrot, plus a resinous note from the mastiha. It’s a refreshing place to start, and the kind of cocktail that makes people ask what you're drinking.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131484\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131484\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/lolo-gin-cobbler-800x1201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1201\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Truffled Gin Cobbler at Loló. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Then there’s the Rusty Trombone, with red onion-infused vodka and coconut that somehow, oddly, magically comes together to drink like a\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>martini (it’s so good with food). So many culinary ingredients are featured in the cocktail menu, like white truffle in the Truffled Gin Cobbler and long black pepper grated on top of the Sfumato Sour. This one is a perfect drink to end the night with (it has rhubarb amaro, mezcal, lemon, egg white), although the Blood Brother with mezcal, amaro, Campari, and Makrut lime leaves will also ask to be your final-final.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131485\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131485\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/lolo-quesadilla-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Loló's Dungeness crab and chorizo quesadilla features housemade masa for the tortilla. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>One more item of note: the kitchen just acquired a molino (masa grinder) from Guadalajara to make their own masa in house. They are sourcing corn from \u003ca href=\"https://www.masienda.com\">Masienda\u003c/a>, who specializes in heirloom, non-GMO, landrace maize from Mexico (and beyond). The kitchen team has been falling in love with the flavorful masa they’re making, and are using it for their quesadillas, the tortillas that come with the carnitas, and various specials like the crab and chorizo quesadilla pictured above.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>There's a New Kind of Pizza Counter in North Beach\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sfbarbara.com/barbara-express\">Barbara Express\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/7h2vaFKL4gN2\">427 Columbus Ave., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nOpen daily 11:30am–11pm\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131486\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131486\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/barbara-counter-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The counter at Barbara Express. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>When you mention square pizza in North Beach, most folks immediately think of classic Golden Boy Pizza (since 1978!), but there’s a new counter in town, offering the first teglia romana in SF: \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfbarbara.com/barbara-express\">\u003cb>Barbara Express\u003c/b>\u003c/a>. It’s a Roman-style pizza baked in a square pan and then cut with scissors (it’s served pre-cut in squares at Barbara Express, although in Rome, you can decide how large or small you want your slice — if you want to pig out with a rectangle, you can go for it). Here, slices range from an affordable $3.50–$6. Barbara Express adjoins the newly open \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfbarbara.com\">Barbara Pinseria & Cocktail Bar\u003c/a> (in the former Panda Rei) from Il Casaro’s Francesco Covucci and Peter Fazio (they are also behind \u003ca href=\"http://www.tablehopper.com/chatterbox/vicoletto-becomes-pasta-pop-up-from-the-il-casaro-team-in-north-beach/\">Pasta Pop-Up\u003c/a>).\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131487\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131487\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/barbara-pizza-800x1201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1201\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Burrata makes multiple appearances at Barbara Express. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The tiled counter offers eight different kinds of teglia Romana, and they’re keeping the toppings Italian and simple in style: you can get margherita, or broccoli rapini with sausage (be sure to drizzle some Calabrese chile oil on that one, it needs some kick), mushroom, sausage and red onion (I loved this one), four cheeses, diavola with soppressata and dollops of burrata added on top at the end, veggie (with eggplant and zucchini), and other rotating kinds (to be clear, it’s not a build-your-own kind of place). The tomato sauce has a nice, bright pop, and the cheeses are fresh, really creamy, and melt beautifully.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131489\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131489\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/barbara-teglia-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">It's time to try teglia romana. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>About the crust: this is not a cracker-thin Roman pizza, nor is it thick and doughy Sicilian. The dough is 85 percent water and fermented for 48 hours — the airy bubbles transform into a bubbly crumb, with a light crunch. I recommend trying it right out of the electric Cuppone oven for the best impression (at least your first piece, and then get another to go) — the satisfying crunch disappears as it comes to room temp. A couple of pieces also seemed a touch under-baked to me, but I was also trying the first slices of the day before the oven really got cranking.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131488\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131488\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/barbara-suppli-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Supplì fresh out of the fryer lives up to its name (which references telephone wires). \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>There are some tables where you can sit inside or outside and watch the Columbus Avenue parade go by. Hang out, you have time. Other additions include supplì fresh out of the fryer, there’s a fridge full of drinks (and beers), and there’s also espresso service.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>A Dungeness Crab Feed Done Right\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://thealicecollective.com\">The Alice Collective\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/u6eNaz356w82\">272 14th Street, Oakland\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nSunday December 2\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/6th-annual-crab-feed-tickets-51696308049\">Tickets\u003c/a>: $75\u003cbr>\n11am or 2pm seatings\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131490\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131490\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/crab-feast-800x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The magic platter of crab that hit the table at last year's feed. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>It’s Dungeness crab season, and you’ll find local crab on menus all over the Bay Area. But there’s nothing like getting a bib on and really tucking into a pile of freshly steamed crab. Ted Wilson of the new \u003ca href=\"https://thealicecollective.com\">The Alice Collective\u003c/a> in Oakland (he was previously behind SF’s Fine & Rare) has hosted some epic annual crab feeds, and he isn’t sourcing just any ole crabs — he makes sure to get some big, fresh, quality beauties from local fishermen (he has some great connections). They’re served simply with drawn butter and lemon (perfection!).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You’ll also enjoy garlic noodles to catch all those little crabby pieces you’re setting free, sourdough garlic bread, a mixed green salad (you’ll need a break from the butter), and chocolate chip cookies for dessert. There are also bottomless mimosas and beers, but your hands are going to be so busy cracking crab that you may not be able to keep up with your usual boozy pace.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131491\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131491\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/crab-feed-table-800x1067.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1067\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bibs on. And hard at work. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>It’s a big communal affair, with tables of strangers quickly becoming friends over the family-style feast. Bibs bring people together. This year, you’ll be able to check out the new location at The Alice Collective, Wilson’s new commissary kitchen, café, and community space in downtown Oakland.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It all happens on Sunday, December 2 and there are two seatings: 11am–12:30pm or 2pm–3:30pm. Don’t delay on \u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/6th-annual-crab-feed-tickets-51696308049\">tickets\u003c/a>, it sold out last year! Proceeds from the Crab Feed will benefit The Golden Gate Salmon Association.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Didn’t Get Thanksgiving Leftovers? Here Are Two Top Turkey Sandwiches\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Arguello Super Market\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/XmbuQaFWFZr\">782 Arguello Blvd. San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nRossi’s Deli\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/kPoEmLXRu692\">426 Castro St. San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131492\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131492\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/arguello-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The iconic turkey sandwich from Arguello Super Market. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Sure, we just finished a week of peak turkey, but some of you may not have had the joy of a turkey sandwich the day after Thanksgiving made with leftovers, especially if you were a guest at someone’s house, or your Friendsgiving ended up being a vegetarian one. Maybe your aunt and uncle’s turkey was a travesty—hey, it happens to a lot of people. But the day-after turkey sandwich? It’s arguably the best thing about the bird that was on the dinner table the night before.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>One of San Francisco’s iconic turkey sandwiches is from \u003cb>Arguello Super Market \u003c/b>— it’s made at a deli counter inside the market. They use juicy, house-roasted turkey off a rotisserie, and their flaky and golden Dutch crunch roll is tops (you gotta do Dutch crunch). A chef friend taught me a little trick: ask for a combo of white and dark meat, and the pro move is to also ask for a little turkey skin! Trust, that fatty little addition brings it all together.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I skip the hothouse tomato, pickle and mustard, but keep the lettuce, mayo, and red onion (that’s everything that comes with the $7.99 sandwich). Don’t forget to add some avocado ($1.25), and Swiss cheese is a solid choice (also $1). Cranberry sauce ($1) is up to you — I say you’re already adding two things, why not go for three and make it perfect? Or just go for cranberry and cheese. Fortunately, it’s one of those sandwiches that is almost always worth the $11 price tag, or whatever your final total is.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131493\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131493\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/rossis-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/rossis-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/rossis-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/rossis-768x511.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/rossis-1020x679.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/rossis-1200x799.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/rossis-1180x786.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/rossis-960x639.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/rossis-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/rossis-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/rossis-520x346.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Avogobble from Rossi's Deli. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Can’t make it over to Arguello, but you still have a hankering for a monster turkey sandwich? A friend recently turned me on to the Avogobble they make at \u003cb>Rossi’s Deli\u003c/b> in the Castro, and it’s quite a deal. For $8.95, you get a huge sandwich with freshly roasted turkey (they roast it daily), plus all the usual sandwich fixins, your pick from three kinds of mustard, and bless, they have Dutch crunch. It even comes with cheese!\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Not only is this sandwich a total steal, but it’s lovingly assembled with fresh ingredients, and you will quickly be charmed by the kind family who runs the place (they took over in 1976!). You can see why the neighborhood adores this place — they really want to feed the people (seriously, you will just finish half the sandwich). 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Finally, just in case you got dissed on Thanksgiving leftovers, here are two of SF’s top turkey sandwiches.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>The Latest Cocktail List at Loló Offers a Culinary Adventure\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.lolosf.com/#home\">Loló\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/wDG8hYBtr1v\">974 Valencia St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131483\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131483\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/lolo-lost-souvenir-800x1202.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1202\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Lost Souvenir on the new cocktail menu at Loló. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.lolosf.com/#home\">Loló\u003c/a> \u003c/strong>is one of those San Francisco gems adored by restaurant industry folks for many reasons: their incredibly creative and well-executed cocktails are high on the list, along with the impressively curated wine list from GM Juan Carlos Ruelas that continues to get fine-tuned, with a strong focus on natural and organic wines — there are some real gems on there. Add in Jorge Martinez’s ever-evolving menu with Jaliscan and seasonal influences, the friendly staff, delightfully playful interior by partner Lorena Zertuche, fun vibes, and lively crowd (this place is always full of interesting and good-looking people), and it’s not only a good time, but a quality one.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Their bar team is one of the city’s best, and personally, I think they should be getting much more national attention than they are. Bar manager Leon Vazquez leads a talented team, and their latest lineup of cocktails just launched, full of esoteric ingredients and unexpected combinations and concoctions, which they are known for. An example is the Lost Souvenir, with Homeric mastiha (a spirit made with an ancient ingredient from Chios, Greece), Navy-strength gin, carrot, and coconut creme, served over crushed ice — it’s almost like an orange creamsicle, but with carrot, plus a resinous note from the mastiha. It’s a refreshing place to start, and the kind of cocktail that makes people ask what you're drinking.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131484\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131484\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/lolo-gin-cobbler-800x1201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1201\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Truffled Gin Cobbler at Loló. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Then there’s the Rusty Trombone, with red onion-infused vodka and coconut that somehow, oddly, magically comes together to drink like a\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>martini (it’s so good with food). So many culinary ingredients are featured in the cocktail menu, like white truffle in the Truffled Gin Cobbler and long black pepper grated on top of the Sfumato Sour. This one is a perfect drink to end the night with (it has rhubarb amaro, mezcal, lemon, egg white), although the Blood Brother with mezcal, amaro, Campari, and Makrut lime leaves will also ask to be your final-final.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131485\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131485\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/lolo-quesadilla-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Loló's Dungeness crab and chorizo quesadilla features housemade masa for the tortilla. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>One more item of note: the kitchen just acquired a molino (masa grinder) from Guadalajara to make their own masa in house. They are sourcing corn from \u003ca href=\"https://www.masienda.com\">Masienda\u003c/a>, who specializes in heirloom, non-GMO, landrace maize from Mexico (and beyond). The kitchen team has been falling in love with the flavorful masa they’re making, and are using it for their quesadillas, the tortillas that come with the carnitas, and various specials like the crab and chorizo quesadilla pictured above.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>There's a New Kind of Pizza Counter in North Beach\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sfbarbara.com/barbara-express\">Barbara Express\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/7h2vaFKL4gN2\">427 Columbus Ave., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nOpen daily 11:30am–11pm\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131486\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131486\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/barbara-counter-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The counter at Barbara Express. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>When you mention square pizza in North Beach, most folks immediately think of classic Golden Boy Pizza (since 1978!), but there’s a new counter in town, offering the first teglia romana in SF: \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfbarbara.com/barbara-express\">\u003cb>Barbara Express\u003c/b>\u003c/a>. It’s a Roman-style pizza baked in a square pan and then cut with scissors (it’s served pre-cut in squares at Barbara Express, although in Rome, you can decide how large or small you want your slice — if you want to pig out with a rectangle, you can go for it). Here, slices range from an affordable $3.50–$6. 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The tomato sauce has a nice, bright pop, and the cheeses are fresh, really creamy, and melt beautifully.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131489\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131489\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/barbara-teglia-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">It's time to try teglia romana. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>About the crust: this is not a cracker-thin Roman pizza, nor is it thick and doughy Sicilian. The dough is 85 percent water and fermented for 48 hours — the airy bubbles transform into a bubbly crumb, with a light crunch. I recommend trying it right out of the electric Cuppone oven for the best impression (at least your first piece, and then get another to go) — the satisfying crunch disappears as it comes to room temp. A couple of pieces also seemed a touch under-baked to me, but I was also trying the first slices of the day before the oven really got cranking.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131488\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131488\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/barbara-suppli-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Supplì fresh out of the fryer lives up to its name (which references telephone wires). \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>There are some tables where you can sit inside or outside and watch the Columbus Avenue parade go by. Hang out, you have time. Other additions include supplì fresh out of the fryer, there’s a fridge full of drinks (and beers), and there’s also espresso service.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>A Dungeness Crab Feed Done Right\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://thealicecollective.com\">The Alice Collective\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/u6eNaz356w82\">272 14th Street, Oakland\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nSunday December 2\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/6th-annual-crab-feed-tickets-51696308049\">Tickets\u003c/a>: $75\u003cbr>\n11am or 2pm seatings\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131490\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131490\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/crab-feast-800x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The magic platter of crab that hit the table at last year's feed. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>It’s Dungeness crab season, and you’ll find local crab on menus all over the Bay Area. 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And hard at work. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>It’s a big communal affair, with tables of strangers quickly becoming friends over the family-style feast. Bibs bring people together. This year, you’ll be able to check out the new location at The Alice Collective, Wilson’s new commissary kitchen, café, and community space in downtown Oakland.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It all happens on Sunday, December 2 and there are two seatings: 11am–12:30pm or 2pm–3:30pm. Don’t delay on \u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/6th-annual-crab-feed-tickets-51696308049\">tickets\u003c/a>, it sold out last year! Proceeds from the Crab Feed will benefit The Golden Gate Salmon Association.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Didn’t Get Thanksgiving Leftovers? Here Are Two Top Turkey Sandwiches\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Arguello Super Market\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/XmbuQaFWFZr\">782 Arguello Blvd. San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nRossi’s Deli\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/kPoEmLXRu692\">426 Castro St. San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131492\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131492\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/arguello-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The iconic turkey sandwich from Arguello Super Market. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Sure, we just finished a week of peak turkey, but some of you may not have had the joy of a turkey sandwich the day after Thanksgiving made with leftovers, especially if you were a guest at someone’s house, or your Friendsgiving ended up being a vegetarian one. Maybe your aunt and uncle’s turkey was a travesty—hey, it happens to a lot of people. But the day-after turkey sandwich? It’s arguably the best thing about the bird that was on the dinner table the night before.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>One of San Francisco’s iconic turkey sandwiches is from \u003cb>Arguello Super Market \u003c/b>— it’s made at a deli counter inside the market. They use juicy, house-roasted turkey off a rotisserie, and their flaky and golden Dutch crunch roll is tops (you gotta do Dutch crunch). A chef friend taught me a little trick: ask for a combo of white and dark meat, and the pro move is to also ask for a little turkey skin! Trust, that fatty little addition brings it all together.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I skip the hothouse tomato, pickle and mustard, but keep the lettuce, mayo, and red onion (that’s everything that comes with the $7.99 sandwich). Don’t forget to add some avocado ($1.25), and Swiss cheese is a solid choice (also $1). Cranberry sauce ($1) is up to you — I say you’re already adding two things, why not go for three and make it perfect? Or just go for cranberry and cheese. 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A friend recently turned me on to the Avogobble they make at \u003cb>Rossi’s Deli\u003c/b> in the Castro, and it’s quite a deal. For $8.95, you get a huge sandwich with freshly roasted turkey (they roast it daily), plus all the usual sandwich fixins, your pick from three kinds of mustard, and bless, they have Dutch crunch. It even comes with cheese!\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Not only is this sandwich a total steal, but it’s lovingly assembled with fresh ingredients, and you will quickly be charmed by the kind family who runs the place (they took over in 1976!). You can see why the neighborhood adores this place — they really want to feed the people (seriously, you will just finish half the sandwich). Be sure to check out all the chocolates and international sweets on the counter while they make your sandwich, and you can come back another day for their bountiful breakfast sandwiches — you just need to make it through that sandwich first.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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