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But more than that, cooking helps kids feel connected to their families and their friends in a way that only food can.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you’re looking to get your kid started, here are a few places around the Bay fostering a love of the culinary arts in kids ages 4-18.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Sprouts Cooking Club\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/tXuUsbGxMFx\">3206 Hannah Street\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94608\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130184\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-130184\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/SproutsClub.jpg\" alt=\"Students at Sprouts Cooking Club learn basic cooking techniques from a team of chefs with diverse backgrounds and philosophies.\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/SproutsClub.jpg 1800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/SproutsClub-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/SproutsClub-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/SproutsClub-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/SproutsClub-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/SproutsClub-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/SproutsClub-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/SproutsClub-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/SproutsClub-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/SproutsClub-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/SproutsClub-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Students at Sprouts Cooking Club learn basic cooking techniques from a team of chefs with diverse backgrounds and philosophies. \u003ccite>(Sprouts Cooking Club)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sproutscookingclub.org/\">Sprouts Cooking Club\u003c/a> wants to connect kids to food on a deeper level, using hands-on learning from “chefs that have different ethnic backgrounds, individual cooking techniques, and unique philosophies on nutrition and ingredients.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Part of a bi-coastal effort to get students into the culinary arts, Sprouts Cooking Club has a wide variety of programs open to kids of varying ages.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>One stand-out program Sprouts offers is the six-month Chef-in-Training (CIT) program. CIT is a paid apprenticeship wherein young adults “that haven’t had it easy” learn the skills they need to know in order to land a long-term job in the food industry. During the program, they're partnered with a chef mentor and receive job application coaching so they’re ready for their next step.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For younger, amateur cooks, check out Sprouts’ spring and summer camps. Kids 7-12 spend the week learning knife and safety rules while cooking with accomplished guest chefs using locally sourced ingredients. Past camps have included cooking at The Funky Elephant for the day, trips to the Ferry Building Farmer’s Market, and running Gibson restaurant for a week.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Cook! Programs\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/smiQ8dCWwKn\">2940 Seventh Street\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nBerkeley, CA 94710\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130185\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-130185\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/CookPrograms-e1535389026354.jpg\" alt=\"Students at Cook! Program pose for a group shot during a course.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Students at Cook! Program pose for a group shot during a course. \u003ccite>(Tracy Cates)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“Cooking is such a perfect medium for kids to gain confidence in their own abilities and get success out of something they’ve put their energy into,” says Tracy Cates, founder of \u003ca href=\"http://www.cookprograms.com/\">Cook! Programs\u003c/a>. Cook! offers summer camps and classes for kids aged 9-18, with the possibility of continuing on to an internship for older students.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The courses are hosted at \u003ca href=\"http://www.rocketrest.com/\">Rocket Restaurant Resource\u003c/a>, a supply store with two large commercial kitchens where kids won’t have to worry about whether or not they have a spatula. “We’re in a commercial setting, with all the equipment they could need,” says Cates. “So there’s the opportunity for them to experience a very wide range of culinary techniques.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Classes range from dinner and desserts, to pasta and asian-style courses, and are taught by professional chefs from across the Bay—like Chef Paige Reinis and Chef Francisco Machado.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you’re looking for something a little more challenging, older kids, between 13-18, can take the chef-in-training course, which is two weeks and two days of intensive study. Chefs-in-training will learn proper knife skills and kitchen rules, as well as be encouraged to experiment with what they’ve learned.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>The Cooking Project\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>San Francisco Bay Area, CA\u003cbr>\n(Locations vary depending on partner)\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130186\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1334px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-130186\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/TheCookingProject_SeeCaption.jpg\" alt=\"Students from Guardian Scholars Program, University of San Francisco, and members of The Cooking Project make a pasta dish with broccoli.\" width=\"1334\" height=\"776\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/TheCookingProject_SeeCaption.jpg 1334w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/TheCookingProject_SeeCaption-160x93.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/TheCookingProject_SeeCaption-800x465.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/TheCookingProject_SeeCaption-768x447.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/TheCookingProject_SeeCaption-1020x593.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/TheCookingProject_SeeCaption-1200x698.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/TheCookingProject_SeeCaption-1180x686.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/TheCookingProject_SeeCaption-960x558.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/TheCookingProject_SeeCaption-240x140.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/TheCookingProject_SeeCaption-375x218.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/TheCookingProject_SeeCaption-520x302.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1334px) 100vw, 1334px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Students from Guardian Scholars Program, University of San Francisco, and members of The Cooking Project make a pasta dish with broccoli. \u003ccite>(Sophia Hedgecock)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>By partnering with different communities and schools across the bay, \u003ca href=\"http://thecookingproject.org/\">The Cooking Project\u003c/a>, founded by Daniel Patterson and Sasha Bernstein, has a slightly different approach to teaching kids culinary basics.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We take a three-prong approach to our cooking classes,” says Bernstein. The first prong is technical, which includes foundational techniques like knife skills, health and safety rules, and how to use heat sources appropriately. The other prongs are “practical” and “conceptual.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“The practical side is things like shopping and budgeting, how to use leftovers, seasonality, and sustainability,” continues Bernstein. For the conceptual prong, The Cooking Project works with a sociologist to develop themes around society and food. Past themes have included “food as medicine,” “food and community,” and “race and ethnicity around food.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Some current partners of The Cooking Project include the Guardian Scholars Program, San Francisco State University, Oakland Asian Community Center, and JCYC. Classes are generally geared toward students between the ages of 15-25 and they run parallel to school semesters in the area.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Past classes have ranged from “eggs five different ways” to bibingka and calamansi juice and have been taught by chefs like Ervin Lopez and Mira D'Souza. Courses are made available to students free of charge and can be found through their respective schools or community centers throughout the year.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Kitchen on Fire\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/biyGRzQ86nN2\">6506 San Pablo Ave\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94608\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130187\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-130187\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/KitchenOnFire_SeeCaption-e1535389154768.jpg\" alt=\"Students pose during a cooking class with Kitchen on Fire.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Students pose during a cooking class with Kitchen on Fire. \u003ccite>(Kitchen on Fire)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>For the past six years, Lisa Miller, co-owner of \u003ca href=\"https://www.kitchenonfire.com/teen-cooking-camp\">Kitchen on Fire\u003c/a>, has been helping teens learn to cook.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I think it’s a life skill they will be really glad their parents sought out for them when they were this age,” says Miller.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Currently, Kitchen on Fire runs four summer camps a year and a spring break camp where students can come and learn to cook with chefs like co-owner Olivier Said—aka “Chef Olive.” Past dishes have included vegetarian paella, fresh-made pizza, and gallo pinto.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Being a part of [food] in the kitchen and making it and being able to make a decision about what goes into it or understanding how it all comes together and appreciating the food, actually goes a long way to just eating healthier,” continues Miller.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While the teen camps are currently only a few times a year, Kitchen on Fire is hoping to work on offering more courses throughout the year—including a soon-to-be-announced offering for young college students between the ages of 17-20.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Culinary Artistas\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Ghirardelli Square\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/hDZfmJFsAqF2\">900 North Point Street, Suite H-108 B\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nSan Francisco, CA 94109\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130188\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 960px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-130188\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/CulinaryArtistas_SeeCaption.jpg\" alt=\"Children learn how to make their own pot stickers.\" width=\"960\" height=\"960\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/CulinaryArtistas_SeeCaption.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/CulinaryArtistas_SeeCaption-160x160.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/CulinaryArtistas_SeeCaption-800x800.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/CulinaryArtistas_SeeCaption-768x768.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/CulinaryArtistas_SeeCaption-240x240.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/CulinaryArtistas_SeeCaption-375x375.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/CulinaryArtistas_SeeCaption-520x520.jpg 520w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/CulinaryArtistas_SeeCaption-32x32.jpg 32w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/CulinaryArtistas_SeeCaption-50x50.jpg 50w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/CulinaryArtistas_SeeCaption-64x64.jpg 64w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/CulinaryArtistas_SeeCaption-96x96.jpg 96w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/CulinaryArtistas_SeeCaption-128x128.jpg 128w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/CulinaryArtistas_SeeCaption-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Children learn how to make their own pot stickers. \u003ccite>(Culinary Artistas)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Offering courses for the youngest chefs in this guide, \u003ca>Culinary Artistas\u003c/a>, located in the famous Ghirardelli Square, offers courses for kids ages 4-9—and they go even younger if the parent wants to take the class, too.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The program was founded by Vanessa Silva, formerly of La Happy Belly, another cooking and education center geared at young learners. Silva, along with “Sous Chef Peter” and “Sous Chef Janine,” works to “develop creative minds and healthy bodies.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Part day-camp, part exploratory cooking experience, the summer camps at Culinary Artistas break up cooking activities with outdoor excursions and activities. Their Wrap and Roll camp, for example, offered kids the chance to explore areas like Fort Mason and the Municipal Pier before coming back to make their own dumplings for an afternoon snack.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you’d like to test the waters with your toddling chef, the year-round Cook with Your Little Ones series offers weekly 1-hour classes with story time and cooking activities meant to inspire and expand your kid’s love of food. Since these classes have parents present, they allow for children as young as 24 months to participate.\u003c/p>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>Most of us started out in the kitchen making cookies with family for a holiday or boiling water for blue-box mac and cheese. Maybe we set off the smoke detector an embarrassing number of times, but regardless, those simple cooking lessons built the foundation for how we eat in adulthood. Now, in the Bay Area—world-renowned for its “foodie culture”—several institutions are bringing basic cooking lessons to the next level. Part of the fun in cooking for kids is that they develop a sense of independence. If they want a snack, now they can make one for themselves! But more than that, cooking helps kids feel connected to their families and their friends in a way that only food can.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you’re looking to get your kid started, here are a few places around the Bay fostering a love of the culinary arts in kids ages 4-18.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Sprouts Cooking Club\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/tXuUsbGxMFx\">3206 Hannah Street\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94608\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130184\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-130184\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/SproutsClub.jpg\" alt=\"Students at Sprouts Cooking Club learn basic cooking techniques from a team of chefs with diverse backgrounds and philosophies.\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/SproutsClub.jpg 1800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/SproutsClub-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/SproutsClub-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/SproutsClub-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/SproutsClub-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/SproutsClub-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/SproutsClub-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/SproutsClub-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/SproutsClub-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/SproutsClub-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/SproutsClub-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Students at Sprouts Cooking Club learn basic cooking techniques from a team of chefs with diverse backgrounds and philosophies. \u003ccite>(Sprouts Cooking Club)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sproutscookingclub.org/\">Sprouts Cooking Club\u003c/a> wants to connect kids to food on a deeper level, using hands-on learning from “chefs that have different ethnic backgrounds, individual cooking techniques, and unique philosophies on nutrition and ingredients.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Part of a bi-coastal effort to get students into the culinary arts, Sprouts Cooking Club has a wide variety of programs open to kids of varying ages.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>One stand-out program Sprouts offers is the six-month Chef-in-Training (CIT) program. CIT is a paid apprenticeship wherein young adults “that haven’t had it easy” learn the skills they need to know in order to land a long-term job in the food industry. During the program, they're partnered with a chef mentor and receive job application coaching so they’re ready for their next step.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For younger, amateur cooks, check out Sprouts’ spring and summer camps. Kids 7-12 spend the week learning knife and safety rules while cooking with accomplished guest chefs using locally sourced ingredients. Past camps have included cooking at The Funky Elephant for the day, trips to the Ferry Building Farmer’s Market, and running Gibson restaurant for a week.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Cook! Programs\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/smiQ8dCWwKn\">2940 Seventh Street\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nBerkeley, CA 94710\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130185\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-130185\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/CookPrograms-e1535389026354.jpg\" alt=\"Students at Cook! Program pose for a group shot during a course.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Students at Cook! Program pose for a group shot during a course. \u003ccite>(Tracy Cates)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“Cooking is such a perfect medium for kids to gain confidence in their own abilities and get success out of something they’ve put their energy into,” says Tracy Cates, founder of \u003ca href=\"http://www.cookprograms.com/\">Cook! Programs\u003c/a>. Cook! offers summer camps and classes for kids aged 9-18, with the possibility of continuing on to an internship for older students.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The courses are hosted at \u003ca href=\"http://www.rocketrest.com/\">Rocket Restaurant Resource\u003c/a>, a supply store with two large commercial kitchens where kids won’t have to worry about whether or not they have a spatula. “We’re in a commercial setting, with all the equipment they could need,” says Cates. “So there’s the opportunity for them to experience a very wide range of culinary techniques.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Classes range from dinner and desserts, to pasta and asian-style courses, and are taught by professional chefs from across the Bay—like Chef Paige Reinis and Chef Francisco Machado.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you’re looking for something a little more challenging, older kids, between 13-18, can take the chef-in-training course, which is two weeks and two days of intensive study. Chefs-in-training will learn proper knife skills and kitchen rules, as well as be encouraged to experiment with what they’ve learned.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>The Cooking Project\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>San Francisco Bay Area, CA\u003cbr>\n(Locations vary depending on partner)\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130186\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1334px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-130186\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/TheCookingProject_SeeCaption.jpg\" alt=\"Students from Guardian Scholars Program, University of San Francisco, and members of The Cooking Project make a pasta dish with broccoli.\" width=\"1334\" height=\"776\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/TheCookingProject_SeeCaption.jpg 1334w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/TheCookingProject_SeeCaption-160x93.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/TheCookingProject_SeeCaption-800x465.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/TheCookingProject_SeeCaption-768x447.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/TheCookingProject_SeeCaption-1020x593.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/TheCookingProject_SeeCaption-1200x698.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/TheCookingProject_SeeCaption-1180x686.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/TheCookingProject_SeeCaption-960x558.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/TheCookingProject_SeeCaption-240x140.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/TheCookingProject_SeeCaption-375x218.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/TheCookingProject_SeeCaption-520x302.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1334px) 100vw, 1334px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Students from Guardian Scholars Program, University of San Francisco, and members of The Cooking Project make a pasta dish with broccoli. \u003ccite>(Sophia Hedgecock)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>By partnering with different communities and schools across the bay, \u003ca href=\"http://thecookingproject.org/\">The Cooking Project\u003c/a>, founded by Daniel Patterson and Sasha Bernstein, has a slightly different approach to teaching kids culinary basics.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We take a three-prong approach to our cooking classes,” says Bernstein. The first prong is technical, which includes foundational techniques like knife skills, health and safety rules, and how to use heat sources appropriately. The other prongs are “practical” and “conceptual.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“The practical side is things like shopping and budgeting, how to use leftovers, seasonality, and sustainability,” continues Bernstein. For the conceptual prong, The Cooking Project works with a sociologist to develop themes around society and food. Past themes have included “food as medicine,” “food and community,” and “race and ethnicity around food.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Some current partners of The Cooking Project include the Guardian Scholars Program, San Francisco State University, Oakland Asian Community Center, and JCYC. Classes are generally geared toward students between the ages of 15-25 and they run parallel to school semesters in the area.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Past classes have ranged from “eggs five different ways” to bibingka and calamansi juice and have been taught by chefs like Ervin Lopez and Mira D'Souza. Courses are made available to students free of charge and can be found through their respective schools or community centers throughout the year.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Kitchen on Fire\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/biyGRzQ86nN2\">6506 San Pablo Ave\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94608\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130187\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-130187\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/KitchenOnFire_SeeCaption-e1535389154768.jpg\" alt=\"Students pose during a cooking class with Kitchen on Fire.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Students pose during a cooking class with Kitchen on Fire. \u003ccite>(Kitchen on Fire)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>For the past six years, Lisa Miller, co-owner of \u003ca href=\"https://www.kitchenonfire.com/teen-cooking-camp\">Kitchen on Fire\u003c/a>, has been helping teens learn to cook.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I think it’s a life skill they will be really glad their parents sought out for them when they were this age,” says Miller.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Currently, Kitchen on Fire runs four summer camps a year and a spring break camp where students can come and learn to cook with chefs like co-owner Olivier Said—aka “Chef Olive.” Past dishes have included vegetarian paella, fresh-made pizza, and gallo pinto.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Being a part of [food] in the kitchen and making it and being able to make a decision about what goes into it or understanding how it all comes together and appreciating the food, actually goes a long way to just eating healthier,” continues Miller.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While the teen camps are currently only a few times a year, Kitchen on Fire is hoping to work on offering more courses throughout the year—including a soon-to-be-announced offering for young college students between the ages of 17-20.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Culinary Artistas\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Ghirardelli Square\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/hDZfmJFsAqF2\">900 North Point Street, Suite H-108 B\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nSan Francisco, CA 94109\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130188\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 960px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-130188\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/CulinaryArtistas_SeeCaption.jpg\" alt=\"Children learn how to make their own pot stickers.\" width=\"960\" height=\"960\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/CulinaryArtistas_SeeCaption.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/CulinaryArtistas_SeeCaption-160x160.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/CulinaryArtistas_SeeCaption-800x800.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/CulinaryArtistas_SeeCaption-768x768.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/CulinaryArtistas_SeeCaption-240x240.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/CulinaryArtistas_SeeCaption-375x375.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/CulinaryArtistas_SeeCaption-520x520.jpg 520w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/CulinaryArtistas_SeeCaption-32x32.jpg 32w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/CulinaryArtistas_SeeCaption-50x50.jpg 50w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/CulinaryArtistas_SeeCaption-64x64.jpg 64w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/CulinaryArtistas_SeeCaption-96x96.jpg 96w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/CulinaryArtistas_SeeCaption-128x128.jpg 128w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/CulinaryArtistas_SeeCaption-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Children learn how to make their own pot stickers. \u003ccite>(Culinary Artistas)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Offering courses for the youngest chefs in this guide, \u003ca>Culinary Artistas\u003c/a>, located in the famous Ghirardelli Square, offers courses for kids ages 4-9—and they go even younger if the parent wants to take the class, too.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The program was founded by Vanessa Silva, formerly of La Happy Belly, another cooking and education center geared at young learners. Silva, along with “Sous Chef Peter” and “Sous Chef Janine,” works to “develop creative minds and healthy bodies.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Part day-camp, part exploratory cooking experience, the summer camps at Culinary Artistas break up cooking activities with outdoor excursions and activities. Their Wrap and Roll camp, for example, offered kids the chance to explore areas like Fort Mason and the Municipal Pier before coming back to make their own dumplings for an afternoon snack.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cp>Your September calendar is going to fill up with some fab food events, including the SF Cheese Fest, Eat Real Festival in Oakland, a special INFORUM talk with chef José Andrés, an Agave Girls night of tequila with Joanne Weir at Copita, and you can recover from all the over-indulging with some khao mun gai (chicken fat rice).\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Oakland’s Eat Real Festival Returns September 14–16\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>\u003ca href=\"http://eatrealfest.com/\">Eat Real Festival\u003c/a>\u003c/b>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/SycFV54M9tz\">Jack London Square\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nBroadway and Embarcadero, Oakland\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Friday September 14, 3pm to 10pm\u003cbr>\nSaturday September 15, 11am to 10pm\u003cbr>\nSunday September 16, 11am to 6pm\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>General Admission (Free)\u003cbr>\nTicketed Events ($5-$35), purchase on Eventbrite\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130161\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/ERF_2017_Lincoln-Chu_5765-e1535152097984.jpg\" alt=\"The Eat Real Festival knows how to feed a crowd.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-130161\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Eat Real Festival knows how to feed a crowd. \u003ccite>(Lincoln Chu)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>September is close, which means it’s time for the return of the \u003ca href=\"http://eatrealfest.com/\">\u003cb>Eat Real Festival\u003c/b>\u003c/a>, now in its tenth year! This street food festival and block party will host more than 50 Bay Area food vendors, all serving sustainably sourced food, in addition to over 40 craft beers, wines, and cocktails. Some confirmed vendors include Gerard’s Paella, Southern Comfort Kitchen, Frozen Kuhsterd, Clove & Hoof, and Aburaya, plus vegan offerings from VegeNation, Core Kitchen, and No Worries. Eat Real’s mission is to help revitalize regional food systems, build public awareness and respect for the craft of making good food, and encourage the growth of American food entrepreneurs. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The festival is free, but there are a handful of \u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/o/eat-real-festival-17704849439\">ticketed food experiences\u003c/a> ($5–$35) including a \u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/brews-bites-2018-tickets-49200688584\">Brews + Bites\u003c/a> pairing class, a \u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fermenting-rainbows-tickets-49245550768\">Fermenting Rainbows\u003c/a> class on fermenting vegetables kids will love, a cheesemaking class on how to make \u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/two-cheeses-in-under-10-minutes-making-ricotta-and-chevre-at-home-tickets-49245720275\">Two Cheeses in Under 10 Minutes\u003c/a> at home, and a culinary class on \u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tea-leaf-salad-with-grocery-cafe-tickets-49245998106\">Tea Leaf Salad with Grocery Cafe\u003c/a>. A portion of event proceeds benefit the \u003ca href=\"https://www.foodcraftinstitute.org/\">Food Craft Institute\u003c/a>. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There will also be DJs playing Sat–Sun, live mural painting, and a Family Zone at Harrison Street with face painting and a circus workshop for kids of all ages. The entertainment schedule can be found \u003ca href=\"http://eatrealfest.com/about/entertainment-2/\">here\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Release the Cheese! Don’t Miss the SF Cheese Fest September 15–16\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sfcheesefest.com/\">SF Cheese Fest\u003c/a>\u003c/b>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sf-cheese-fest-cheesemaker-celebration-tickets-48018962008\">Cheesemaker Celebration\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/1phUntKdxMu\">Social Hall\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n1270 Sutter St., San Francisco\u003cbr>\nSeptember 15\u003cbr>\n6pm–9pm\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Sunday Seminars\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/EW8toS9EaCD2\">The Cheese School of San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n900 North Point St. k201, San Francisco\u003cbr>\nSeptember 16\u003cbr>\n11am–9pm\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130162\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/Fat-Bottomed-Girl-e1535152198416.jpg\" alt=\"The array of cheeses at the SF Cheese Fest are lovely to admire, but even better to taste.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2880\" class=\"size-full wp-image-130162\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The array of cheeses at the SF Cheese Fest are lovely to admire, but even better to taste. \u003ccite>(Ellen Cronin)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The fourth annual SF Cheese Fest returns, bringing over 20 artisan cheesemakers from across the state for a special walk-around tasting. On Saturday, September 15, you’ll taste beauties from Cowgirl Creamery, Cypress Grove Cheese, Di Stefano Cheese, Point Reyes Farmstead, along with some of California's newest producers, like Folly Cheese Co., Wm. Cofield Cheesemakers, and Moonside Creamery. You’ll also enjoy bites, plus samples of cured meats, pickles, jams, and chocolate from local makers, courtesy of The Cheese School of San Francisco, GreenLeaf, Mission Cheese, and Canyon Market. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You’ll refresh your palate with beers, wines, and ciders from Bay Area makers (they know exactly what you need after eating goat cheese), while enjoying live music by SF-based gypsy jazz band Gaucho. One more bonus: all attendees will receive a free one-year subscription to \u003ci>Culture Magazine\u003c/i>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>New this year are the educational \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfcheesefest.com/sunday-seminars-1/\">\u003cb>Sunday Seminars\u003c/b>\u003c/a>, in collaboration with The Cheese School of San Francisco, on Sunday, September 16. Ticket proceeds benefit the California Artisan Cheese Guild, a statewide nonprofit dedicated to the education and support of artisan cheese making. \u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Comfort Food at Its Finest: Khao Mun Gai (and a New Place to Find It)\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Rooster and Rice\u003c/b>\u003cbr>\nSan Francisco: multiple locations\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>What the Cluck\u003c/b>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/JjnLeSfdZWR2\">1782 Haight St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nOpen daily 11am–8pm\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Sometimes you need to take a break from the cheese, the pizza, the cacio e pepe, the burgers, the tacos, the spice, the sandwiches, and get down to basics. You just need some simple gingery chicken deliciousness, especially when you’re sick. In Asia, there’s a famous chicken and rice dish known as Hainan/Hainanese chicken rice in Singapore (it’s considered its national dish) and Malaysia, also known as khao mun gai in Thailand (you’ll find it in Vietnam and Cambodia as well). \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Its origins are from the Hainan province in southern China, and the dish basically consists of poached chicken served over chicken fat rice with a side serving of broth, but depending on where you have it, there will be additions to how the chicken and rice are prepared, plus different garnishes, to a gingery side sauce or a spicier one. It’s a casual dish, an affordable one that is meant to sustain you but brings some comfort too. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While poached chicken is not the most photogenic item (some people have a hard time with the poached skin, but really, give it a chance), some of the most delicious foods far surpass their homely appearance. A San Francisco favorite for khao mun gai is \u003ca href=\"http://www.roosterandrice.com/\">\u003cb>Rooster and Rice\u003c/b>\u003c/a>, with three fast-casual locations around the city. I love the way they prepare their chicken and rice (seasoned with the perfect amount of chicken fat), the mix of juicy dark and white organic chicken meat, and their bright side sauce of fresh chile, ginger, garlic, and soybean is tops. The deeply flavorful broth is also like an elixir. Their basic KMG is $11.95. If you can’t make it to their three locations, they also deliver on Caviar.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130165\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/whatthecluck-KMG-e1535152503280.jpg\" alt=\"The latest place serving khao mun gai in San Francisco is What the Cluck.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2883\" class=\"size-full wp-image-130165\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The latest place serving khao mun gai in San Francisco is What the Cluck. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>There’s a new khao mun gai outpost in the Upper Haight called \u003ca href=\"http://www.whattheclucksf.com/\">\u003cb>What the Cluck\u003c/b>\u003c/a>, from Bangkok native Koonz Vannasetta. Here you also get organic breast and thigh (it’s tender and juicy) for $10.95, and another option is to order your KMG with riceberry (a jasmine and black rice hybrid). For your first time, I’d recommend you stick with the traditional jasmine rice (which gets zhooshed with chicken fat), and skip the brown rice option (the side I ordered was mushy). If you want to go all out, there’s “The Ultimate” ($15.95), with poached egg, chicken liver, and extra sauce (their sauce is on the milder side, with fermented soybean, garlic, and ginger). There’s also a version with tofu for vegetarians. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130166\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/whatthecluck-soup-e1535152570560.jpg\" alt=\"You can also opt for the restorative chicken soup at What the Cluck.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2883\" class=\"size-full wp-image-130166\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">You can also opt for the restorative chicken soup at What the Cluck. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>You’ll additionally find a restorative chicken and rice soup with spinach leaves ($10.95), which I doctored up with some extra ginger at home to help keep a cold at bay (and boost up the flavor a bit). It hit the spot and the mushy brown rice was perfect in the soup. The food travels extremely well with delivery (there are a few tables and a counter but the place is pretty bare bones), and do note they close a little early. You can order for delivery on \u003ca href=\"http://fbuy.me/j32wv\">Grubhub\u003c/a> (and new customers, take $10 off your first order with that link).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You’ll also find KMG at nicer sit-down restaurants \u003ca href=\"https://www.hawkerfare.com/\">Hawker Fare\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"http://kinkhao.com/\">Kin Khao\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Don’t Miss This Moving INFORUM: Feeding Puerto Rico with Chef José Andrés\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Marines’ Memorial Theatre\u003c/b>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/6tiNas9XuuR2\">609 Sutter St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nMonday September 17\u003cbr>\n5:30pm check-in, 6:30pm program\u003cbr>\nTickets: Members $25, Non-Members $40\u003cbr>\nPremium (includes a book and seating in the first few rows): Members $50, Non-Members $65; Students $10 (with valid I.D.)\u003cbr>\nKQED readers get 10% off with \u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/feeding-puerto-rico-with-chef-jose-andres-tickets-48337838777?discount=KQED\">this link\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130164\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/JoseI%CC%80_-AndreI%CC%80_s_credit-Ryan-Forbes1-e1535152439863.jpg\" alt=\"Listen to chef José Andrés at this special INFORUM.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2793\" class=\"size-full wp-image-130164\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Listen to chef José Andrés at this special INFORUM. \u003ccite>(Ryan Forbes)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>In September 2017, many of us were in awe of chef José Andrés as he sprung into action to help the people of Puerto Rico when they were in dire need of assistance after Hurricane Maria wreaked havoc on the Caribbean. This was mere weeks after Hurricane Irma had swept through the islands, leaving millions without food or water and the largest power outage in American history.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>On Monday, September 17, it’s your chance to hear from the man himself at a special INFORUM at the Commonwealth Club: \u003ca href=\"http://inforumsf.org/upcoming-events/2018/8/1/feeding-puerto-rico-with-chef-jos-andrs\">Feeding Puerto Rico with Chef José Andrés\u003c/a>. Joining him is Tom Philpott, Food and Agriculture Correspondent, \u003ci>Mother Jones\u003c/i>. You will hear how Andrés managed to serve 3 million hot meals during his time in the country with #ChefsForPuertoRico and passionately rallied for disaster relief, helping to provide a framework for what humanitarian relief should look like. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>He founded his nonprofit, World Central Kitchen, after the devastating 2010 earthquake in Haiti with the belief that food can be an agent of change. The organization has expanded globally and developed into a group of chefs creating solutions to hunger and poverty, from providing food and aid during disasters like the Northern California wildfires to distributing meals and gas masks in evacuated areas on Hawaii’s Big Island after the Kilauea volcano erupted.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130163\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2160px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/Jose-Andres-CWC.png\" alt=\"José Andrés has a new book: We Fed an Island: The True Story of Rebuilding Puerto Rico, One Meal at a Time.\" width=\"2160\" height=\"1080\" class=\"size-full wp-image-130163\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/Jose-Andres-CWC.png 2160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/Jose-Andres-CWC-160x80.png 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/Jose-Andres-CWC-800x400.png 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/Jose-Andres-CWC-768x384.png 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/Jose-Andres-CWC-1020x510.png 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/Jose-Andres-CWC-1200x600.png 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/Jose-Andres-CWC-1180x590.png 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/Jose-Andres-CWC-960x480.png 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/Jose-Andres-CWC-240x120.png 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/Jose-Andres-CWC-375x188.png 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/Jose-Andres-CWC-520x260.png 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2160px) 100vw, 2160px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">José Andrés has a new book: We Fed an Island: The True Story of Rebuilding Puerto Rico, One Meal at a Time. \u003ccite>(HarperCollins Publishers)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>He will also be discussing his book, \u003ci>We Fed an Island: The True Story of Rebuilding Puerto Rico, One Meal at a Time\u003c/i>. As a special offer to KQED readers, enjoy 10% off tickets with the link above.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Calling All Tequila Lovin’ Ladies (or Those Who Want to Learn More)\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Agave Girls Dinner\u003c/b>\u003cbr>\nCopita Tequileria y Comida\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/FPEDPaoHFC62\">739 Bridgeway, Sausalito\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTuesday September 18\u003cbr>\n6:30pm–9pm\u003cbr>\n$80 per guest (plus $11.61 fee and tax), tickets available on \u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/agave-girls-at-copita-tickets-47749961420?mc_cid=a2c05bc916&mc_eid=%5bUNIQID%5d\">Eventbrite\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130160\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/copita-Margarita2-e1535152026912.jpg\" alt=\"The tequila will be flowing at the upcoming Agave Girls night with Joanne Weir.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2891\" class=\"size-full wp-image-130160\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The tequila will be flowing at the upcoming Agave Girls night with Joanne Weir. \u003ccite>(Copita Tequileria y Comida)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>PBS chef and author (\u003ci>Kitchen Gypsy\u003c/i> and \u003ci>Tequila\u003c/i>) Joanne Weir is hosting an upcoming Agave Girls event on Tuesday, September 18 at her restaurant \u003ca href=\"https://www.copitarestaurant.com/\">Copita Tequileria y Comida\u003c/a> in Sausalito (which she opened with Larry Mindel). 25 guests will enjoy passed appetizers and a tequila tasting flight from the evening’s sponsor, Dulce Vida, followed by a three-course dinner paired with tequila cocktails. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Weir first debuted the Agave Girls series in 2006, offering women a celebratory environment to enjoy and appreciate the flavor and history of tequila. It’s assuredly going to be a fun and enlightening evening. \u003c/p>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>Your September calendar is going to fill up with some fab food events, including the SF Cheese Fest, Eat Real Festival in Oakland, a special INFORUM talk with chef José Andrés, an Agave Girls night of tequila with Joanne Weir at Copita, and you can recover from all the over-indulging with some khao mun gai (chicken fat rice).\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Oakland’s Eat Real Festival Returns September 14–16\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>\u003ca href=\"http://eatrealfest.com/\">Eat Real Festival\u003c/a>\u003c/b>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/SycFV54M9tz\">Jack London Square\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nBroadway and Embarcadero, Oakland\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Friday September 14, 3pm to 10pm\u003cbr>\nSaturday September 15, 11am to 10pm\u003cbr>\nSunday September 16, 11am to 6pm\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>General Admission (Free)\u003cbr>\nTicketed Events ($5-$35), purchase on Eventbrite\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130161\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/ERF_2017_Lincoln-Chu_5765-e1535152097984.jpg\" alt=\"The Eat Real Festival knows how to feed a crowd.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-130161\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Eat Real Festival knows how to feed a crowd. \u003ccite>(Lincoln Chu)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>September is close, which means it’s time for the return of the \u003ca href=\"http://eatrealfest.com/\">\u003cb>Eat Real Festival\u003c/b>\u003c/a>, now in its tenth year! This street food festival and block party will host more than 50 Bay Area food vendors, all serving sustainably sourced food, in addition to over 40 craft beers, wines, and cocktails. Some confirmed vendors include Gerard’s Paella, Southern Comfort Kitchen, Frozen Kuhsterd, Clove & Hoof, and Aburaya, plus vegan offerings from VegeNation, Core Kitchen, and No Worries. Eat Real’s mission is to help revitalize regional food systems, build public awareness and respect for the craft of making good food, and encourage the growth of American food entrepreneurs. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The festival is free, but there are a handful of \u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/o/eat-real-festival-17704849439\">ticketed food experiences\u003c/a> ($5–$35) including a \u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/brews-bites-2018-tickets-49200688584\">Brews + Bites\u003c/a> pairing class, a \u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fermenting-rainbows-tickets-49245550768\">Fermenting Rainbows\u003c/a> class on fermenting vegetables kids will love, a cheesemaking class on how to make \u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/two-cheeses-in-under-10-minutes-making-ricotta-and-chevre-at-home-tickets-49245720275\">Two Cheeses in Under 10 Minutes\u003c/a> at home, and a culinary class on \u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tea-leaf-salad-with-grocery-cafe-tickets-49245998106\">Tea Leaf Salad with Grocery Cafe\u003c/a>. A portion of event proceeds benefit the \u003ca href=\"https://www.foodcraftinstitute.org/\">Food Craft Institute\u003c/a>. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There will also be DJs playing Sat–Sun, live mural painting, and a Family Zone at Harrison Street with face painting and a circus workshop for kids of all ages. The entertainment schedule can be found \u003ca href=\"http://eatrealfest.com/about/entertainment-2/\">here\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Release the Cheese! Don’t Miss the SF Cheese Fest September 15–16\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sfcheesefest.com/\">SF Cheese Fest\u003c/a>\u003c/b>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sf-cheese-fest-cheesemaker-celebration-tickets-48018962008\">Cheesemaker Celebration\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/1phUntKdxMu\">Social Hall\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n1270 Sutter St., San Francisco\u003cbr>\nSeptember 15\u003cbr>\n6pm–9pm\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Sunday Seminars\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/EW8toS9EaCD2\">The Cheese School of San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n900 North Point St. k201, San Francisco\u003cbr>\nSeptember 16\u003cbr>\n11am–9pm\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130162\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/Fat-Bottomed-Girl-e1535152198416.jpg\" alt=\"The array of cheeses at the SF Cheese Fest are lovely to admire, but even better to taste.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2880\" class=\"size-full wp-image-130162\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The array of cheeses at the SF Cheese Fest are lovely to admire, but even better to taste. \u003ccite>(Ellen Cronin)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The fourth annual SF Cheese Fest returns, bringing over 20 artisan cheesemakers from across the state for a special walk-around tasting. On Saturday, September 15, you’ll taste beauties from Cowgirl Creamery, Cypress Grove Cheese, Di Stefano Cheese, Point Reyes Farmstead, along with some of California's newest producers, like Folly Cheese Co., Wm. Cofield Cheesemakers, and Moonside Creamery. You’ll also enjoy bites, plus samples of cured meats, pickles, jams, and chocolate from local makers, courtesy of The Cheese School of San Francisco, GreenLeaf, Mission Cheese, and Canyon Market. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You’ll refresh your palate with beers, wines, and ciders from Bay Area makers (they know exactly what you need after eating goat cheese), while enjoying live music by SF-based gypsy jazz band Gaucho. One more bonus: all attendees will receive a free one-year subscription to \u003ci>Culture Magazine\u003c/i>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>New this year are the educational \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfcheesefest.com/sunday-seminars-1/\">\u003cb>Sunday Seminars\u003c/b>\u003c/a>, in collaboration with The Cheese School of San Francisco, on Sunday, September 16. Ticket proceeds benefit the California Artisan Cheese Guild, a statewide nonprofit dedicated to the education and support of artisan cheese making. \u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Comfort Food at Its Finest: Khao Mun Gai (and a New Place to Find It)\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Rooster and Rice\u003c/b>\u003cbr>\nSan Francisco: multiple locations\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>What the Cluck\u003c/b>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/JjnLeSfdZWR2\">1782 Haight St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nOpen daily 11am–8pm\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Sometimes you need to take a break from the cheese, the pizza, the cacio e pepe, the burgers, the tacos, the spice, the sandwiches, and get down to basics. You just need some simple gingery chicken deliciousness, especially when you’re sick. In Asia, there’s a famous chicken and rice dish known as Hainan/Hainanese chicken rice in Singapore (it’s considered its national dish) and Malaysia, also known as khao mun gai in Thailand (you’ll find it in Vietnam and Cambodia as well). \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Its origins are from the Hainan province in southern China, and the dish basically consists of poached chicken served over chicken fat rice with a side serving of broth, but depending on where you have it, there will be additions to how the chicken and rice are prepared, plus different garnishes, to a gingery side sauce or a spicier one. It’s a casual dish, an affordable one that is meant to sustain you but brings some comfort too. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While poached chicken is not the most photogenic item (some people have a hard time with the poached skin, but really, give it a chance), some of the most delicious foods far surpass their homely appearance. A San Francisco favorite for khao mun gai is \u003ca href=\"http://www.roosterandrice.com/\">\u003cb>Rooster and Rice\u003c/b>\u003c/a>, with three fast-casual locations around the city. I love the way they prepare their chicken and rice (seasoned with the perfect amount of chicken fat), the mix of juicy dark and white organic chicken meat, and their bright side sauce of fresh chile, ginger, garlic, and soybean is tops. The deeply flavorful broth is also like an elixir. Their basic KMG is $11.95. If you can’t make it to their three locations, they also deliver on Caviar.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130165\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/whatthecluck-KMG-e1535152503280.jpg\" alt=\"The latest place serving khao mun gai in San Francisco is What the Cluck.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2883\" class=\"size-full wp-image-130165\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The latest place serving khao mun gai in San Francisco is What the Cluck. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>There’s a new khao mun gai outpost in the Upper Haight called \u003ca href=\"http://www.whattheclucksf.com/\">\u003cb>What the Cluck\u003c/b>\u003c/a>, from Bangkok native Koonz Vannasetta. Here you also get organic breast and thigh (it’s tender and juicy) for $10.95, and another option is to order your KMG with riceberry (a jasmine and black rice hybrid). For your first time, I’d recommend you stick with the traditional jasmine rice (which gets zhooshed with chicken fat), and skip the brown rice option (the side I ordered was mushy). If you want to go all out, there’s “The Ultimate” ($15.95), with poached egg, chicken liver, and extra sauce (their sauce is on the milder side, with fermented soybean, garlic, and ginger). There’s also a version with tofu for vegetarians. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130166\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/whatthecluck-soup-e1535152570560.jpg\" alt=\"You can also opt for the restorative chicken soup at What the Cluck.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2883\" class=\"size-full wp-image-130166\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">You can also opt for the restorative chicken soup at What the Cluck. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>You’ll additionally find a restorative chicken and rice soup with spinach leaves ($10.95), which I doctored up with some extra ginger at home to help keep a cold at bay (and boost up the flavor a bit). It hit the spot and the mushy brown rice was perfect in the soup. The food travels extremely well with delivery (there are a few tables and a counter but the place is pretty bare bones), and do note they close a little early. You can order for delivery on \u003ca href=\"http://fbuy.me/j32wv\">Grubhub\u003c/a> (and new customers, take $10 off your first order with that link).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You’ll also find KMG at nicer sit-down restaurants \u003ca href=\"https://www.hawkerfare.com/\">Hawker Fare\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"http://kinkhao.com/\">Kin Khao\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Don’t Miss This Moving INFORUM: Feeding Puerto Rico with Chef José Andrés\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Marines’ Memorial Theatre\u003c/b>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/6tiNas9XuuR2\">609 Sutter St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nMonday September 17\u003cbr>\n5:30pm check-in, 6:30pm program\u003cbr>\nTickets: Members $25, Non-Members $40\u003cbr>\nPremium (includes a book and seating in the first few rows): Members $50, Non-Members $65; Students $10 (with valid I.D.)\u003cbr>\nKQED readers get 10% off with \u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/feeding-puerto-rico-with-chef-jose-andres-tickets-48337838777?discount=KQED\">this link\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130164\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/JoseI%CC%80_-AndreI%CC%80_s_credit-Ryan-Forbes1-e1535152439863.jpg\" alt=\"Listen to chef José Andrés at this special INFORUM.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2793\" class=\"size-full wp-image-130164\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Listen to chef José Andrés at this special INFORUM. \u003ccite>(Ryan Forbes)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>In September 2017, many of us were in awe of chef José Andrés as he sprung into action to help the people of Puerto Rico when they were in dire need of assistance after Hurricane Maria wreaked havoc on the Caribbean. This was mere weeks after Hurricane Irma had swept through the islands, leaving millions without food or water and the largest power outage in American history.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>On Monday, September 17, it’s your chance to hear from the man himself at a special INFORUM at the Commonwealth Club: \u003ca href=\"http://inforumsf.org/upcoming-events/2018/8/1/feeding-puerto-rico-with-chef-jos-andrs\">Feeding Puerto Rico with Chef José Andrés\u003c/a>. Joining him is Tom Philpott, Food and Agriculture Correspondent, \u003ci>Mother Jones\u003c/i>. You will hear how Andrés managed to serve 3 million hot meals during his time in the country with #ChefsForPuertoRico and passionately rallied for disaster relief, helping to provide a framework for what humanitarian relief should look like. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>He founded his nonprofit, World Central Kitchen, after the devastating 2010 earthquake in Haiti with the belief that food can be an agent of change. 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"content": "\u003cp>An audience gathers around the transparent 14-foot-long \"culinary instrument\" in a restaurant called \u003ca href=\"http://creator.rest/\" target=\"_blank\">Creator\u003c/a> in San Francisco's SoMa neighborhood.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Brioche buns are sliced, buttered and toasted by paddles moving like waves in the ocean. They land in specially designed, compostable hamburger boxes. The buns are topped with fresh produce, sourced from local farms, which is sliced on the spot. Cheese is shredded from blocks and added. The in-machine meat grinder has been calibrated to vertically align the meat with diner's incisors. The 4.5-ounce beef patties are ground from brisket and cooked using the induction method, both sides at once, then slid into the boxes.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And the fumes from cooking? They are cleaned inside the machine.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The sleek hamburger-producing machine, featuring organic curves and copper detail, fits in perfectly with Creator's airy 2,200 square-foot space, white walls and high ceiling. It attracted a waitlist this summer for its bi-weekly lunches, and will open full time in September. It fits with the city as well — the restaurant is just two miles away from where the Elon Musk-founded OpenAI lab recently tested a \u003ca href=\"https://www.technologyreview.com/s/611724/artificial-intelligence-driven-robot-hand-spends-a-hundred-years-teaching-itself-to-rotate/\" target=\"_blank\">robot hand named Dactyl\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130152\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1708px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/1808_creator_-shumphreyphoto_9371-09d2899532dbbf0716d1d5a87ace84ed3797fb0b.jpg\" alt=\"A Creator Burger fresh out of the robot that toasted the buns, sliced the produce, shredded the cheese, and cooked the beef.\" width=\"1708\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-130152\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/1808_creator_-shumphreyphoto_9371-09d2899532dbbf0716d1d5a87ace84ed3797fb0b.jpg 1708w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/1808_creator_-shumphreyphoto_9371-09d2899532dbbf0716d1d5a87ace84ed3797fb0b-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/1808_creator_-shumphreyphoto_9371-09d2899532dbbf0716d1d5a87ace84ed3797fb0b-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/1808_creator_-shumphreyphoto_9371-09d2899532dbbf0716d1d5a87ace84ed3797fb0b-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/1808_creator_-shumphreyphoto_9371-09d2899532dbbf0716d1d5a87ace84ed3797fb0b-1020x764.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/1808_creator_-shumphreyphoto_9371-09d2899532dbbf0716d1d5a87ace84ed3797fb0b-1200x899.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/1808_creator_-shumphreyphoto_9371-09d2899532dbbf0716d1d5a87ace84ed3797fb0b-1180x884.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/1808_creator_-shumphreyphoto_9371-09d2899532dbbf0716d1d5a87ace84ed3797fb0b-960x719.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/1808_creator_-shumphreyphoto_9371-09d2899532dbbf0716d1d5a87ace84ed3797fb0b-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/1808_creator_-shumphreyphoto_9371-09d2899532dbbf0716d1d5a87ace84ed3797fb0b-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/1808_creator_-shumphreyphoto_9371-09d2899532dbbf0716d1d5a87ace84ed3797fb0b-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1708px) 100vw, 1708px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A Creator Burger fresh out of the robot that toasted the buns, sliced the produce, shredded the cheese, and cooked the beef. \u003ccite>(Saroyan Humphrey)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Creator's parent company is a culinary robotics firm founded by 33-year-old Alex Vardakostas, who grew up in the burger business in Southern California. \"I really got going on the griddle when I was like 14, 15,\" says Vardakostas, whose family owns the two Orange County \u003ca href=\"http://asburgersrestaurant.com\" target=\"_blank\">A's Burgers\u003c/a> locations.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The inspiration struck Vardakostas while he was a junior at the University of California, Santa Barbara, studying physics. He woke up at 4 a.m. with the idea for a robot-made burger. \"A lot of people don't talk about this or realize it, but it is incredibly unhealthy — inhaling grease-laden vapors and soot all day. So that was this really exciting idea for me, where I could just have this beautiful instrument and I could take control of it,\" says Vardakostas. (The World Health Organization has \u003ca href=\"https://wedocs.unep.org/bitstream/handle/20.500.11822/8676/Select_pollutants_guidelines.pdf?sequence=2&isAllowed=y\" target=\"_blank\">identified\u003c/a> a number of hazardous compounds released into the air by cooking, and while many oven hoods in \u003ca href=\"https://www.ijsr.net/archive/v5i10/ART20162453.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">commercial\u003c/a> and residential kitchens filter some of the bad stuff out, some do a \u003ca href=\"https://wedocs.unep.org/bitstream/handle/20.500.11822/8676/Select_pollutants_guidelines.pdf?sequence=2&isAllowed=y\" target=\"_blank\">better job\u003c/a> than others.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Since then, Vardakostas has focused on creating a healthier work environment and developing a better way to make high-quality food at a reasonable price. Four years after he had his bot-burger vision, he built his first hamburger-making robot in his childhood garage. \"I would drive up to Menlo Park and get machine parts at TechShop and drive all the way back down to Orange County and hope they fit together and try to make it work,\" he says.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A move to San Francisco and a collaboration with 32-year-old Steve Frehn, now Creator's co-founder and COO, led to the second rendition of the burger machine. Now on version four, the machine, comprised of food-safe plastic tubes and over 350 sensors run by software and 20 computers, is fully operational. It is stocked with carefully sourced produce, bread and meat.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>David Bordow, 32, culinary lead and experience designer, emphasizes the importance of quality and carefully chosen seasonal ingredients. \"The philosophy is, 'Let's find the best stuff that is available,' \" he says. The beef is antibiotic- and hormone-free, sourced from \u003ca href=\"https://www.countrynaturalbeef.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Country Natural Beef\u003c/a>, a family ranch owned co-op.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>At Creator, there's more to the staff than just a robot. All burger sides are human-made. The obligatory fries are on the menu, along with seasonal salads and vegetables.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There are currently four kinds of burgers, including the Tumami, created by \u003cem>Top Chef\u003c/em>'s Tu David Phu, which features an oyster aioli and shiitake mushroom sauce.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Eventually, customers will get to control how much sauce and seasonings they want the robot to add. \"The nice thing about using a machine is that it's very precise, so if someone has a sodium limit, or something like that, we can track that sort of thing and provide a little customization,\" says Frehn.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In a city of pricy \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2018/07/30/634086689/bubble-tea-sellers-say-plastic-straw-ban-won-t-be-good-for-business\" target=\"_blank\">boba drinks\u003c/a> and marked up avocado toast, Vardakostas says Creator's mission is to improve food quality and make it accessible. Burgers are $6. \"We want everyone to be able to partake,\" he says.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Word is spreading. Los Angeles-based high school student Moses Rosales heard about Creator on YouTube and convinced his mom and aunt to dine there during a two-day trip to the Bay Area. \"It was amazing to see how a robot made a burger,\" Rosales says. \"I didn't know how far you could go with it. Now I'm seeing it's a really high-end burger.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For now, Creator is the only home to two burger-making robotic machines, although Frehn says they hope to expand.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>On the ground floor of the San Francisco building that's also home to offices for Microsoft and Riverbed, approximately 10 Creator staffers worked the soft-launch lunch shift this summer. Employees, who start at $16 an hour, are allowed to spend 5 percent of their time on the clock reading or learning a new skill. Bookstore-style \"staff picks\" fill the three bookshelves, with titles including Alice Waters' \u003cem>The Art of Simple Food\u003c/em> and Michael Pollan's \u003cem>The\u003c/em> \u003cem>Omnivore's Dilemma.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Creator is focused on the service and culinary side of the business, too. \"We've been pretty firm about not having an automated ordering process, with kiosks or something like that,\" says Vardakostas. \"So we have people, and that costs us money. But at the end of the day, that makes for a better guest experience and it's a more human-centered restaurant.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Creator is not the only restaurant to feature a food-making robot while also making an effort to retain its humanity. \u003ca href=\"https://cafexapp.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Cafe X\u003c/a> has three San Francisco locations. Each features a robotic coffee-making arm that can produce drinks in 30 to 40 seconds. Customers retrieve their beverages by punching in a texted code sent to their phone.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Opal Franklin, a recent college grad working at the Market Street Cafe X location, walks the small space on a Friday afternoon\u003cstrong>.\u003c/strong> She offers customers and curiosity-seekers oat milk samples before explaining, \"Often times people say that we take away barista jobs, but we in a sense shift the job. The robot is very precise and it's very practical, so we have a product specialist on site to answer questions and help people out and make it more humanistic.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While still in their early days, culinary robots are starting to pop up beyond San Francisco. In nearby Silicon Valley, \u003ca href=\"https://zumepizza.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Zume Pizza\u003c/a> delivers pies pressed by a \"Doughbot\" in nine seconds. Across the pond in Paris, startup \u003ca href=\"https://ekim.fr/\" target=\"_blank\">Ekim\u003c/a> has created a three-armed robot that makes pizzas from start to finish. On the East Coast, four MIT grads opened \u003ca href=\"https://www.spyce.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Spyce\u003c/a> in Boston in May, which features robotic tumbling woks that create customized bowls, under the culinary direction of renowned French chef and restaurateur Daniel Boulud.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While the culinary robotics show at Creator wows, this isn't a novelty to the team. \"We put a lot of care and effort into making sure this would have a positive effect on consumers,\" says Frehn. \"And we worked to create a better retail job as well.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Anna Mantzaris is a San Francisco-based writer.\u003c/em> \u003c/p>\n\u003cdiv class=\"fullattribution\">Copyright 2018 NPR. 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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>An audience gathers around the transparent 14-foot-long \"culinary instrument\" in a restaurant called \u003ca href=\"http://creator.rest/\" target=\"_blank\">Creator\u003c/a> in San Francisco's SoMa neighborhood.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Brioche buns are sliced, buttered and toasted by paddles moving like waves in the ocean. They land in specially designed, compostable hamburger boxes. The buns are topped with fresh produce, sourced from local farms, which is sliced on the spot. Cheese is shredded from blocks and added. The in-machine meat grinder has been calibrated to vertically align the meat with diner's incisors. The 4.5-ounce beef patties are ground from brisket and cooked using the induction method, both sides at once, then slid into the boxes.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And the fumes from cooking? They are cleaned inside the machine.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The sleek hamburger-producing machine, featuring organic curves and copper detail, fits in perfectly with Creator's airy 2,200 square-foot space, white walls and high ceiling. It attracted a waitlist this summer for its bi-weekly lunches, and will open full time in September. It fits with the city as well — the restaurant is just two miles away from where the Elon Musk-founded OpenAI lab recently tested a \u003ca href=\"https://www.technologyreview.com/s/611724/artificial-intelligence-driven-robot-hand-spends-a-hundred-years-teaching-itself-to-rotate/\" target=\"_blank\">robot hand named Dactyl\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130152\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1708px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/1808_creator_-shumphreyphoto_9371-09d2899532dbbf0716d1d5a87ace84ed3797fb0b.jpg\" alt=\"A Creator Burger fresh out of the robot that toasted the buns, sliced the produce, shredded the cheese, and cooked the beef.\" width=\"1708\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-130152\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/1808_creator_-shumphreyphoto_9371-09d2899532dbbf0716d1d5a87ace84ed3797fb0b.jpg 1708w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/1808_creator_-shumphreyphoto_9371-09d2899532dbbf0716d1d5a87ace84ed3797fb0b-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/1808_creator_-shumphreyphoto_9371-09d2899532dbbf0716d1d5a87ace84ed3797fb0b-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/1808_creator_-shumphreyphoto_9371-09d2899532dbbf0716d1d5a87ace84ed3797fb0b-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/1808_creator_-shumphreyphoto_9371-09d2899532dbbf0716d1d5a87ace84ed3797fb0b-1020x764.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/1808_creator_-shumphreyphoto_9371-09d2899532dbbf0716d1d5a87ace84ed3797fb0b-1200x899.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/1808_creator_-shumphreyphoto_9371-09d2899532dbbf0716d1d5a87ace84ed3797fb0b-1180x884.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/1808_creator_-shumphreyphoto_9371-09d2899532dbbf0716d1d5a87ace84ed3797fb0b-960x719.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/1808_creator_-shumphreyphoto_9371-09d2899532dbbf0716d1d5a87ace84ed3797fb0b-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/1808_creator_-shumphreyphoto_9371-09d2899532dbbf0716d1d5a87ace84ed3797fb0b-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/1808_creator_-shumphreyphoto_9371-09d2899532dbbf0716d1d5a87ace84ed3797fb0b-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1708px) 100vw, 1708px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A Creator Burger fresh out of the robot that toasted the buns, sliced the produce, shredded the cheese, and cooked the beef. \u003ccite>(Saroyan Humphrey)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Creator's parent company is a culinary robotics firm founded by 33-year-old Alex Vardakostas, who grew up in the burger business in Southern California. \"I really got going on the griddle when I was like 14, 15,\" says Vardakostas, whose family owns the two Orange County \u003ca href=\"http://asburgersrestaurant.com\" target=\"_blank\">A's Burgers\u003c/a> locations.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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(The World Health Organization has \u003ca href=\"https://wedocs.unep.org/bitstream/handle/20.500.11822/8676/Select_pollutants_guidelines.pdf?sequence=2&isAllowed=y\" target=\"_blank\">identified\u003c/a> a number of hazardous compounds released into the air by cooking, and while many oven hoods in \u003ca href=\"https://www.ijsr.net/archive/v5i10/ART20162453.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">commercial\u003c/a> and residential kitchens filter some of the bad stuff out, some do a \u003ca href=\"https://wedocs.unep.org/bitstream/handle/20.500.11822/8676/Select_pollutants_guidelines.pdf?sequence=2&isAllowed=y\" target=\"_blank\">better job\u003c/a> than others.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Since then, Vardakostas has focused on creating a healthier work environment and developing a better way to make high-quality food at a reasonable price. Four years after he had his bot-burger vision, he built his first hamburger-making robot in his childhood garage. \"I would drive up to Menlo Park and get machine parts at TechShop and drive all the way back down to Orange County and hope they fit together and try to make it work,\" he says.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A move to San Francisco and a collaboration with 32-year-old Steve Frehn, now Creator's co-founder and COO, led to the second rendition of the burger machine. Now on version four, the machine, comprised of food-safe plastic tubes and over 350 sensors run by software and 20 computers, is fully operational. It is stocked with carefully sourced produce, bread and meat.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>David Bordow, 32, culinary lead and experience designer, emphasizes the importance of quality and carefully chosen seasonal ingredients. \"The philosophy is, 'Let's find the best stuff that is available,' \" he says. The beef is antibiotic- and hormone-free, sourced from \u003ca href=\"https://www.countrynaturalbeef.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Country Natural Beef\u003c/a>, a family ranch owned co-op.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>At Creator, there's more to the staff than just a robot. All burger sides are human-made. The obligatory fries are on the menu, along with seasonal salads and vegetables.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There are currently four kinds of burgers, including the Tumami, created by \u003cem>Top Chef\u003c/em>'s Tu David Phu, which features an oyster aioli and shiitake mushroom sauce.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Eventually, customers will get to control how much sauce and seasonings they want the robot to add. \"The nice thing about using a machine is that it's very precise, so if someone has a sodium limit, or something like that, we can track that sort of thing and provide a little customization,\" says Frehn.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In a city of pricy \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2018/07/30/634086689/bubble-tea-sellers-say-plastic-straw-ban-won-t-be-good-for-business\" target=\"_blank\">boba drinks\u003c/a> and marked up avocado toast, Vardakostas says Creator's mission is to improve food quality and make it accessible. Burgers are $6. \"We want everyone to be able to partake,\" he says.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Word is spreading. Los Angeles-based high school student Moses Rosales heard about Creator on YouTube and convinced his mom and aunt to dine there during a two-day trip to the Bay Area. \"It was amazing to see how a robot made a burger,\" Rosales says. \"I didn't know how far you could go with it. Now I'm seeing it's a really high-end burger.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For now, Creator is the only home to two burger-making robotic machines, although Frehn says they hope to expand.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>On the ground floor of the San Francisco building that's also home to offices for Microsoft and Riverbed, approximately 10 Creator staffers worked the soft-launch lunch shift this summer. Employees, who start at $16 an hour, are allowed to spend 5 percent of their time on the clock reading or learning a new skill. Bookstore-style \"staff picks\" fill the three bookshelves, with titles including Alice Waters' \u003cem>The Art of Simple Food\u003c/em> and Michael Pollan's \u003cem>The\u003c/em> \u003cem>Omnivore's Dilemma.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Creator is focused on the service and culinary side of the business, too. \"We've been pretty firm about not having an automated ordering process, with kiosks or something like that,\" says Vardakostas. \"So we have people, and that costs us money. But at the end of the day, that makes for a better guest experience and it's a more human-centered restaurant.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Creator is not the only restaurant to feature a food-making robot while also making an effort to retain its humanity. \u003ca href=\"https://cafexapp.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Cafe X\u003c/a> has three San Francisco locations. Each features a robotic coffee-making arm that can produce drinks in 30 to 40 seconds. Customers retrieve their beverages by punching in a texted code sent to their phone.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Opal Franklin, a recent college grad working at the Market Street Cafe X location, walks the small space on a Friday afternoon\u003cstrong>.\u003c/strong> She offers customers and curiosity-seekers oat milk samples before explaining, \"Often times people say that we take away barista jobs, but we in a sense shift the job. The robot is very precise and it's very practical, so we have a product specialist on site to answer questions and help people out and make it more humanistic.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While still in their early days, culinary robots are starting to pop up beyond San Francisco. In nearby Silicon Valley, \u003ca href=\"https://zumepizza.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Zume Pizza\u003c/a> delivers pies pressed by a \"Doughbot\" in nine seconds. Across the pond in Paris, startup \u003ca href=\"https://ekim.fr/\" target=\"_blank\">Ekim\u003c/a> has created a three-armed robot that makes pizzas from start to finish. On the East Coast, four MIT grads opened \u003ca href=\"https://www.spyce.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Spyce\u003c/a> in Boston in May, which features robotic tumbling woks that create customized bowls, under the culinary direction of renowned French chef and restaurateur Daniel Boulud.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While the culinary robotics show at Creator wows, this isn't a novelty to the team. \"We put a lot of care and effort into making sure this would have a positive effect on consumers,\" says Frehn. \"And we worked to create a better retail job as well.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cp>Whether you're trying to cut out alcohol from your diet for health reasons or are sober and just don't drink, period, grabbing a drink with friends after work can be tough when everyone else is cheers-ing a full glass of booze right in front of your face. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>That's why we've pulled together a list of low or no-proof concoctions so that you can still partake in the after-work and weekend festivities. Don't worry, we've also pulled some regularly proofed cocktails too for when you might want that drink after a particularly stressful day in the office. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Low-proof drinks aren't anything new to the Bay Area. They showed up years ago, particularly on restaurant drink and bar menus to satisfy diners' desires to indulge in a drink without having to worry about the impending buzz, feeling of fullness, and the possible distortion of their palettes during a meal. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Presently, establishments continue to take advantage of fortified wines and unfortified drinks as well as newly developed non-alcoholic distilled spirits to lower a drink's proof without sacrificing on flavor. Knowing that, we say drink up, and clink your glasses to more cocktails with all the flavor and none of the hangover. \u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Spice and Everything Nice\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://truelaurelsf.com/\">True Laurel\u003c/a> / \u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/True+Laurel/@37.7595126,-122.411448,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x654f83ac573dce90!8m2!3d37.7595126!4d-122.411448\">753 Alabama St, San Francisco, CA 94110\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129985\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/Pear-vinegar-and-chamomile-are-also-mixed-into-the-Spice-and-Everything-Nice.jpg\" alt=\"Pear vinegar and chamomile are also mixed into the Spice and Everything Nice\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1300\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129985\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/Pear-vinegar-and-chamomile-are-also-mixed-into-the-Spice-and-Everything-Nice.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/Pear-vinegar-and-chamomile-are-also-mixed-into-the-Spice-and-Everything-Nice-160x108.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/Pear-vinegar-and-chamomile-are-also-mixed-into-the-Spice-and-Everything-Nice-800x542.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/Pear-vinegar-and-chamomile-are-also-mixed-into-the-Spice-and-Everything-Nice-768x520.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/Pear-vinegar-and-chamomile-are-also-mixed-into-the-Spice-and-Everything-Nice-1020x691.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/Pear-vinegar-and-chamomile-are-also-mixed-into-the-Spice-and-Everything-Nice-1200x813.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/Pear-vinegar-and-chamomile-are-also-mixed-into-the-Spice-and-Everything-Nice-1180x799.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/Pear-vinegar-and-chamomile-are-also-mixed-into-the-Spice-and-Everything-Nice-960x650.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/Pear-vinegar-and-chamomile-are-also-mixed-into-the-Spice-and-Everything-Nice-240x163.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/Pear-vinegar-and-chamomile-are-also-mixed-into-the-Spice-and-Everything-Nice-375x254.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/Pear-vinegar-and-chamomile-are-also-mixed-into-the-Spice-and-Everything-Nice-520x352.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pear vinegar and chamomile are mixed into the Spice and Everything Nice. \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>True Laurel’s bar manager, Nicolas Torres takes advantage of Seedlip, a distilled non-alcoholic spirit, to make the Spice and Everything Nice. Based in the United Kingdom, Seedlip is starting to make its presence known in the United States via burgeoning markets in Los Angeles, New York, and, of course, San Francisco. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The True Laurel libation uses Seedlip Spice, a variation of the non-alcoholic spirit that has flavor profiles of allspice, cardamom, and citrus. With the Seedlip, Torres mixes pink peppercorn, chamomile, pear vinegar, and aromatic bitters, making for a very herb and spice-forward drinking. It feels like you’re almost sipping on a spiced tea. Seedlip is also calorie- and sugar-free, so you'll be hard-pressed to find reasons to not order more than just one of the Spice and Everything Nice. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While True Laurel offers just one Seedlip cocktail, other bars in the Bay, including Zuni Cafe and Blind Tiger and Plum Bar in Oakland, also serve Seedlip-cocktails.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For those occasions that call for a little added alcoholic-spirit, go for the West Coast Bounty, made with grapefruit wine, pear brandy, raspberry, and gin. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129993\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/West-Coast-Bounty.jpg\" alt=\"True Laurel's West Coast Bounty \" width=\"1920\" height=\"1300\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129993\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/West-Coast-Bounty.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/West-Coast-Bounty-160x108.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/West-Coast-Bounty-800x542.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/West-Coast-Bounty-768x520.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/West-Coast-Bounty-1020x691.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/West-Coast-Bounty-1200x813.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/West-Coast-Bounty-1180x799.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/West-Coast-Bounty-960x650.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/West-Coast-Bounty-240x163.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/West-Coast-Bounty-375x254.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/West-Coast-Bounty-520x352.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">True Laurel's West Coast Bounty \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>Tarragon\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.loc8nearme.com/california/san-francisco/abv/4889283/\">ABV\u003c/a> / \u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/ABV/@37.7650002,-122.4257716,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x808f7e220ceb321f:0x289a2c0b0b0cf195!8m2!3d37.7650002!4d-122.4235829\">3174 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94103\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>San Francisco Mission favorite ABV has got your bases covered with the 0% ABV section of its menu. With four options to sate your no-proof drink cravings, the Tarragon is highly recommended (and is highly Instagrammable thanks to its picture-worthy green hue).\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129992\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Tarragon-is-a-simple-refreshing-drink-using-tarragon-syrup-lemon-and-soda.jpg\" alt=\"The Tarragon is a simple refreshing drink using tarragon syrup lemon and soda\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1300\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129992\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Tarragon-is-a-simple-refreshing-drink-using-tarragon-syrup-lemon-and-soda.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Tarragon-is-a-simple-refreshing-drink-using-tarragon-syrup-lemon-and-soda-160x108.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Tarragon-is-a-simple-refreshing-drink-using-tarragon-syrup-lemon-and-soda-800x542.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Tarragon-is-a-simple-refreshing-drink-using-tarragon-syrup-lemon-and-soda-768x520.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Tarragon-is-a-simple-refreshing-drink-using-tarragon-syrup-lemon-and-soda-1020x691.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Tarragon-is-a-simple-refreshing-drink-using-tarragon-syrup-lemon-and-soda-1200x813.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Tarragon-is-a-simple-refreshing-drink-using-tarragon-syrup-lemon-and-soda-1180x799.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Tarragon-is-a-simple-refreshing-drink-using-tarragon-syrup-lemon-and-soda-960x650.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Tarragon-is-a-simple-refreshing-drink-using-tarragon-syrup-lemon-and-soda-240x163.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Tarragon-is-a-simple-refreshing-drink-using-tarragon-syrup-lemon-and-soda-375x254.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Tarragon-is-a-simple-refreshing-drink-using-tarragon-syrup-lemon-and-soda-520x352.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Tarragon is a simple refreshing drink using tarragon syrup lemon and soda \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The Tarragon is a simple drink with just three ingredients: tarragon syrup, lemon, and soda. Although simple, it’s still a really flavorful and balanced drink and is perfect for some of these unseasonably (and weirdly) hot days we've been having this year. And since its booze-free, maybe you can indulge in some of ABV's food menu--maybe a burger and octopus to go along with that Tarragon?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you’re interested in ABV’s normal cocktail menu, we say try their Pink Flamingo cocktail. It's equally tasty and just as Instagrammable. It's a fruit-forward mix of Rhum Agricole, lime, pineapple, Tiki-Tivo (a house blend of aperitivos), and absinthe.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129989\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Pink-Flamingo-uses-Rhum-Agricole-and-house-made-aperitivos.jpg\" alt=\"The Pink Flamingo uses Rhum Agricole and house-made aperitivos\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1300\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129989\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Pink-Flamingo-uses-Rhum-Agricole-and-house-made-aperitivos.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Pink-Flamingo-uses-Rhum-Agricole-and-house-made-aperitivos-160x108.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Pink-Flamingo-uses-Rhum-Agricole-and-house-made-aperitivos-800x542.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Pink-Flamingo-uses-Rhum-Agricole-and-house-made-aperitivos-768x520.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Pink-Flamingo-uses-Rhum-Agricole-and-house-made-aperitivos-1020x691.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Pink-Flamingo-uses-Rhum-Agricole-and-house-made-aperitivos-1200x813.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Pink-Flamingo-uses-Rhum-Agricole-and-house-made-aperitivos-1180x799.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Pink-Flamingo-uses-Rhum-Agricole-and-house-made-aperitivos-960x650.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Pink-Flamingo-uses-Rhum-Agricole-and-house-made-aperitivos-240x163.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Pink-Flamingo-uses-Rhum-Agricole-and-house-made-aperitivos-375x254.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Pink-Flamingo-uses-Rhum-Agricole-and-house-made-aperitivos-520x352.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Pink Flamingo uses Rhum Agricole and house-made aperitivos \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>The PJ\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.alsplacesf.com/\">AL’s Place\u003c/a> / \u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Al's+Place/@37.7490506,-122.4223253,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x808f7e416c7ac8cd:0xa09dbf32dadac3e8!8m2!3d37.7490506!4d-122.4201366\">1499 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Named \u003ca href=\"https://www.bonappetit.com/restaurants-travel/best-new-restaurants/slideshow/hot-10-slideshow\">Best New Restaurant\u003c/a> in 2015 by Bon Appetit Magazine, AL’s Place continues to be a super popular destination for locals and tourists alike. Part of that draw, if it isn’t already, is the restaurant’s creative take on its drink menu. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Helmed by bar director, Kyle Greffin, the AL's Place cocktails are heavily influenced by the food menu and what ingredients are being used in the kitchen-- in some instances, what's going to be thrown out. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129990\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-PJ-is-made-using-a-housemade-umeshu.jpg\" alt=\"The PJ is made using a housemade umeshu\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1300\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129990\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-PJ-is-made-using-a-housemade-umeshu.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-PJ-is-made-using-a-housemade-umeshu-160x108.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-PJ-is-made-using-a-housemade-umeshu-800x542.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-PJ-is-made-using-a-housemade-umeshu-768x520.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-PJ-is-made-using-a-housemade-umeshu-1020x691.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-PJ-is-made-using-a-housemade-umeshu-1200x813.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-PJ-is-made-using-a-housemade-umeshu-1180x799.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-PJ-is-made-using-a-housemade-umeshu-960x650.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-PJ-is-made-using-a-housemade-umeshu-240x163.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-PJ-is-made-using-a-housemade-umeshu-375x254.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-PJ-is-made-using-a-housemade-umeshu-520x352.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The PJ is made using a housemade umeshu \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Take \"The PJ\" for instance. Named for Peter Jacobsen, one of the restaurant's farmers, the PJ uses a sochu (a Japanese distilled beverage usually derived from ingredients like rice or barley) that is infused with sugar and unripe peaches that had naturally fallen--all given to the restaurant by Peter. Greffin says that the PJ is an example of the restaurant's attitude towards not wasting \"otherwise undesirable\" produce. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The PJ is just one in a pretty extensive list of all low-proof cocktails. Highly recommended as well are the Japanese Julep that uses hojicha tea and a mix of herbs to mimic the flavor of bourbon; and the Rose (named for another of the restaurant's farmers) that uses Amaro and Cocchi Americano. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129984\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/Hojicha-tea-and-a-mix-of-herbs-mimics-the-flavoring-of-bourbon-that-is-usually-found-in-a-Mint-Julep.jpg\" alt=\"Hojicha tea and a mix of herbs mimics the flavoring of bourbon that is usually found in a Mint Julep\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1300\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129984\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/Hojicha-tea-and-a-mix-of-herbs-mimics-the-flavoring-of-bourbon-that-is-usually-found-in-a-Mint-Julep.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/Hojicha-tea-and-a-mix-of-herbs-mimics-the-flavoring-of-bourbon-that-is-usually-found-in-a-Mint-Julep-160x108.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/Hojicha-tea-and-a-mix-of-herbs-mimics-the-flavoring-of-bourbon-that-is-usually-found-in-a-Mint-Julep-800x542.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/Hojicha-tea-and-a-mix-of-herbs-mimics-the-flavoring-of-bourbon-that-is-usually-found-in-a-Mint-Julep-768x520.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/Hojicha-tea-and-a-mix-of-herbs-mimics-the-flavoring-of-bourbon-that-is-usually-found-in-a-Mint-Julep-1020x691.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/Hojicha-tea-and-a-mix-of-herbs-mimics-the-flavoring-of-bourbon-that-is-usually-found-in-a-Mint-Julep-1200x813.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/Hojicha-tea-and-a-mix-of-herbs-mimics-the-flavoring-of-bourbon-that-is-usually-found-in-a-Mint-Julep-1180x799.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/Hojicha-tea-and-a-mix-of-herbs-mimics-the-flavoring-of-bourbon-that-is-usually-found-in-a-Mint-Julep-960x650.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/Hojicha-tea-and-a-mix-of-herbs-mimics-the-flavoring-of-bourbon-that-is-usually-found-in-a-Mint-Julep-240x163.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/Hojicha-tea-and-a-mix-of-herbs-mimics-the-flavoring-of-bourbon-that-is-usually-found-in-a-Mint-Julep-375x254.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/Hojicha-tea-and-a-mix-of-herbs-mimics-the-flavoring-of-bourbon-that-is-usually-found-in-a-Mint-Julep-520x352.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hojicha tea and a mix of herbs mimics the flavoring of bourbon that is usually found in a Mint Julep \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129995\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Rose-is-made-with-Cocchi-Americano-and-Alysian-Bittersweet-Amaro.jpg\" alt=\"The Rose is made with Cocchi Americano and Alysian Bittersweet Amaro\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1300\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129995\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Rose-is-made-with-Cocchi-Americano-and-Alysian-Bittersweet-Amaro.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Rose-is-made-with-Cocchi-Americano-and-Alysian-Bittersweet-Amaro-160x108.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Rose-is-made-with-Cocchi-Americano-and-Alysian-Bittersweet-Amaro-800x542.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Rose-is-made-with-Cocchi-Americano-and-Alysian-Bittersweet-Amaro-768x520.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Rose-is-made-with-Cocchi-Americano-and-Alysian-Bittersweet-Amaro-1020x691.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Rose-is-made-with-Cocchi-Americano-and-Alysian-Bittersweet-Amaro-1200x813.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Rose-is-made-with-Cocchi-Americano-and-Alysian-Bittersweet-Amaro-1180x799.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Rose-is-made-with-Cocchi-Americano-and-Alysian-Bittersweet-Amaro-960x650.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Rose-is-made-with-Cocchi-Americano-and-Alysian-Bittersweet-Amaro-240x163.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Rose-is-made-with-Cocchi-Americano-and-Alysian-Bittersweet-Amaro-375x254.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Rose-is-made-with-Cocchi-Americano-and-Alysian-Bittersweet-Amaro-520x352.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Rose is made with Cocchi Americano and Alysian Bittersweet Amaro \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>If these cocktails don't do it for you, don't worry, AL's Place also has a good selection of wine and beer. \u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Abella\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.richtablesf.com/\">Rich Table\u003c/a> / \u003ca>199 Gough St, San Francisco, CA 94102\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The Abella from Rich Table is a light and refreshing fruit-forward cocktail that achieves its low-proof status by using Lillet Blanc (a wine-based aperitif).\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129987\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Abella-is-low-proof-with-the-use-of-Lillet-Blanc.jpg\" alt=\"The Abella is low proof with the use of Lillet Blanc\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1300\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129987\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Abella-is-low-proof-with-the-use-of-Lillet-Blanc.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Abella-is-low-proof-with-the-use-of-Lillet-Blanc-160x108.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Abella-is-low-proof-with-the-use-of-Lillet-Blanc-800x542.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Abella-is-low-proof-with-the-use-of-Lillet-Blanc-768x520.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Abella-is-low-proof-with-the-use-of-Lillet-Blanc-1020x691.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Abella-is-low-proof-with-the-use-of-Lillet-Blanc-1200x813.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Abella-is-low-proof-with-the-use-of-Lillet-Blanc-1180x799.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Abella-is-low-proof-with-the-use-of-Lillet-Blanc-960x650.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Abella-is-low-proof-with-the-use-of-Lillet-Blanc-240x163.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Abella-is-low-proof-with-the-use-of-Lillet-Blanc-375x254.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Abella-is-low-proof-with-the-use-of-Lillet-Blanc-520x352.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Abella is low proof with the use of Lillet Blanc. \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Fresh strawberry halves are blended with a little bit of sugar and water to make a puree that the rest of the drink is built upon. Layered with the strawberry is Lillet Blanc and a sparkling yuzu soda called Kimino, which is sourced straight from Japan. The result is an easily sippable cocktail, either on its own or as something light to carry you through your meal. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For those looking for an equally unique but stiffer drink, the Husker is a great choice. Appropriately named for its use of corn, the Husker takes a strained corn, lemon verbena stalks, and cayenne pepper blend and pairs it with tequila, corn syrup, and lemon. It’s then finished off over some ice.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129986\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/Tequila-is-the-main-spirit-in-the-Husker-cocktail.jpg\" alt=\"Tequila is the main spirit in the Husker cocktail\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1300\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129986\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/Tequila-is-the-main-spirit-in-the-Husker-cocktail.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/Tequila-is-the-main-spirit-in-the-Husker-cocktail-160x108.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/Tequila-is-the-main-spirit-in-the-Husker-cocktail-800x542.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/Tequila-is-the-main-spirit-in-the-Husker-cocktail-768x520.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/Tequila-is-the-main-spirit-in-the-Husker-cocktail-1020x691.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/Tequila-is-the-main-spirit-in-the-Husker-cocktail-1200x813.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/Tequila-is-the-main-spirit-in-the-Husker-cocktail-1180x799.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/Tequila-is-the-main-spirit-in-the-Husker-cocktail-960x650.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/Tequila-is-the-main-spirit-in-the-Husker-cocktail-240x163.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/Tequila-is-the-main-spirit-in-the-Husker-cocktail-375x254.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/Tequila-is-the-main-spirit-in-the-Husker-cocktail-520x352.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tequila is the main spirit in the Husker cocktail. \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>Nanazake\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.rokaakor.com/san-francisco/\">Roka Akor\u003c/a> / \u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Roka+Akor+%7C+San+Francisco/@37.7965376,-122.4060512,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x808580f52fc9c18d:0xdf853b5d4993a8b7!8m2!3d37.7965376!4d-122.4038625\">801 Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94133\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>With a very robust cocktail program, it shouldn’t be much of a surprise that Roka Akor has a solid showing of lower proofed cocktails.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The Nanazake is a great example. The drink can be explained as a low-proof banana bread in a glass. The main component of the Nanazake is a banana and cinnamon-infused sake that is mixed with Blanc Vermouth and walnut aroma and garnished with a pecan. The Nanazake cocktail is an enjoyable experience for both your nose and your taste buds. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129988\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Nanazaka-uses-banana-bread-infused-sake.jpg\" alt=\"The Nanazaka uses banana-bread infused sake\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1300\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129988\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Nanazaka-uses-banana-bread-infused-sake.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Nanazaka-uses-banana-bread-infused-sake-160x108.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Nanazaka-uses-banana-bread-infused-sake-800x542.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Nanazaka-uses-banana-bread-infused-sake-768x520.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Nanazaka-uses-banana-bread-infused-sake-1020x691.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Nanazaka-uses-banana-bread-infused-sake-1200x813.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Nanazaka-uses-banana-bread-infused-sake-1180x799.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Nanazaka-uses-banana-bread-infused-sake-960x650.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Nanazaka-uses-banana-bread-infused-sake-240x163.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Nanazaka-uses-banana-bread-infused-sake-375x254.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Nanazaka-uses-banana-bread-infused-sake-520x352.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Nanazaka uses banana-bread infused sake. \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The Sword and Samurai is good for more adventurous drinkers. The drink uses Suntory Whisky with an interesting mix of green tea, lemongrass-honey syrup, fresh yuzu, fresh lemon, and is topped with a charred orange slice. With a mix of whiskey, fresh herbs, and citrus, the drink is smoky yet herbaceous.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129991\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Sword-and-Samurai-is-garnished-with-a-charred-slice-of-orange.jpg\" alt=\"The Sword and Samurai is garnished with a charred slice of orange\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1300\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129991\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Sword-and-Samurai-is-garnished-with-a-charred-slice-of-orange.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Sword-and-Samurai-is-garnished-with-a-charred-slice-of-orange-160x108.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Sword-and-Samurai-is-garnished-with-a-charred-slice-of-orange-800x542.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Sword-and-Samurai-is-garnished-with-a-charred-slice-of-orange-768x520.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Sword-and-Samurai-is-garnished-with-a-charred-slice-of-orange-1020x691.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Sword-and-Samurai-is-garnished-with-a-charred-slice-of-orange-1200x813.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Sword-and-Samurai-is-garnished-with-a-charred-slice-of-orange-1180x799.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Sword-and-Samurai-is-garnished-with-a-charred-slice-of-orange-960x650.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Sword-and-Samurai-is-garnished-with-a-charred-slice-of-orange-240x163.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Sword-and-Samurai-is-garnished-with-a-charred-slice-of-orange-375x254.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Sword-and-Samurai-is-garnished-with-a-charred-slice-of-orange-520x352.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Sword and Samurai is garnished with a charred slice of orange. \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>Whether you're trying to cut out alcohol from your diet for health reasons or are sober and just don't drink, period, grabbing a drink with friends after work can be tough when everyone else is cheers-ing a full glass of booze right in front of your face. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>That's why we've pulled together a list of low or no-proof concoctions so that you can still partake in the after-work and weekend festivities. Don't worry, we've also pulled some regularly proofed cocktails too for when you might want that drink after a particularly stressful day in the office. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Low-proof drinks aren't anything new to the Bay Area. They showed up years ago, particularly on restaurant drink and bar menus to satisfy diners' desires to indulge in a drink without having to worry about the impending buzz, feeling of fullness, and the possible distortion of their palettes during a meal. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Presently, establishments continue to take advantage of fortified wines and unfortified drinks as well as newly developed non-alcoholic distilled spirits to lower a drink's proof without sacrificing on flavor. Knowing that, we say drink up, and clink your glasses to more cocktails with all the flavor and none of the hangover. \u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Spice and Everything Nice\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://truelaurelsf.com/\">True Laurel\u003c/a> / \u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/True+Laurel/@37.7595126,-122.411448,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x654f83ac573dce90!8m2!3d37.7595126!4d-122.411448\">753 Alabama St, San Francisco, CA 94110\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129985\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/Pear-vinegar-and-chamomile-are-also-mixed-into-the-Spice-and-Everything-Nice.jpg\" alt=\"Pear vinegar and chamomile are also mixed into the Spice and Everything Nice\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1300\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129985\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/Pear-vinegar-and-chamomile-are-also-mixed-into-the-Spice-and-Everything-Nice.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/Pear-vinegar-and-chamomile-are-also-mixed-into-the-Spice-and-Everything-Nice-160x108.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/Pear-vinegar-and-chamomile-are-also-mixed-into-the-Spice-and-Everything-Nice-800x542.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/Pear-vinegar-and-chamomile-are-also-mixed-into-the-Spice-and-Everything-Nice-768x520.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/Pear-vinegar-and-chamomile-are-also-mixed-into-the-Spice-and-Everything-Nice-1020x691.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/Pear-vinegar-and-chamomile-are-also-mixed-into-the-Spice-and-Everything-Nice-1200x813.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/Pear-vinegar-and-chamomile-are-also-mixed-into-the-Spice-and-Everything-Nice-1180x799.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/Pear-vinegar-and-chamomile-are-also-mixed-into-the-Spice-and-Everything-Nice-960x650.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/Pear-vinegar-and-chamomile-are-also-mixed-into-the-Spice-and-Everything-Nice-240x163.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/Pear-vinegar-and-chamomile-are-also-mixed-into-the-Spice-and-Everything-Nice-375x254.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/Pear-vinegar-and-chamomile-are-also-mixed-into-the-Spice-and-Everything-Nice-520x352.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pear vinegar and chamomile are mixed into the Spice and Everything Nice. \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>True Laurel’s bar manager, Nicolas Torres takes advantage of Seedlip, a distilled non-alcoholic spirit, to make the Spice and Everything Nice. Based in the United Kingdom, Seedlip is starting to make its presence known in the United States via burgeoning markets in Los Angeles, New York, and, of course, San Francisco. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The True Laurel libation uses Seedlip Spice, a variation of the non-alcoholic spirit that has flavor profiles of allspice, cardamom, and citrus. With the Seedlip, Torres mixes pink peppercorn, chamomile, pear vinegar, and aromatic bitters, making for a very herb and spice-forward drinking. It feels like you’re almost sipping on a spiced tea. Seedlip is also calorie- and sugar-free, so you'll be hard-pressed to find reasons to not order more than just one of the Spice and Everything Nice. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While True Laurel offers just one Seedlip cocktail, other bars in the Bay, including Zuni Cafe and Blind Tiger and Plum Bar in Oakland, also serve Seedlip-cocktails.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For those occasions that call for a little added alcoholic-spirit, go for the West Coast Bounty, made with grapefruit wine, pear brandy, raspberry, and gin. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129993\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/West-Coast-Bounty.jpg\" alt=\"True Laurel's West Coast Bounty \" width=\"1920\" height=\"1300\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129993\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/West-Coast-Bounty.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/West-Coast-Bounty-160x108.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/West-Coast-Bounty-800x542.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/West-Coast-Bounty-768x520.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/West-Coast-Bounty-1020x691.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/West-Coast-Bounty-1200x813.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/West-Coast-Bounty-1180x799.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/West-Coast-Bounty-960x650.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/West-Coast-Bounty-240x163.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/West-Coast-Bounty-375x254.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/West-Coast-Bounty-520x352.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">True Laurel's West Coast Bounty \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>Tarragon\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.loc8nearme.com/california/san-francisco/abv/4889283/\">ABV\u003c/a> / \u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/ABV/@37.7650002,-122.4257716,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x808f7e220ceb321f:0x289a2c0b0b0cf195!8m2!3d37.7650002!4d-122.4235829\">3174 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94103\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>San Francisco Mission favorite ABV has got your bases covered with the 0% ABV section of its menu. With four options to sate your no-proof drink cravings, the Tarragon is highly recommended (and is highly Instagrammable thanks to its picture-worthy green hue).\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129992\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Tarragon-is-a-simple-refreshing-drink-using-tarragon-syrup-lemon-and-soda.jpg\" alt=\"The Tarragon is a simple refreshing drink using tarragon syrup lemon and soda\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1300\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129992\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Tarragon-is-a-simple-refreshing-drink-using-tarragon-syrup-lemon-and-soda.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Tarragon-is-a-simple-refreshing-drink-using-tarragon-syrup-lemon-and-soda-160x108.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Tarragon-is-a-simple-refreshing-drink-using-tarragon-syrup-lemon-and-soda-800x542.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Tarragon-is-a-simple-refreshing-drink-using-tarragon-syrup-lemon-and-soda-768x520.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Tarragon-is-a-simple-refreshing-drink-using-tarragon-syrup-lemon-and-soda-1020x691.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Tarragon-is-a-simple-refreshing-drink-using-tarragon-syrup-lemon-and-soda-1200x813.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Tarragon-is-a-simple-refreshing-drink-using-tarragon-syrup-lemon-and-soda-1180x799.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Tarragon-is-a-simple-refreshing-drink-using-tarragon-syrup-lemon-and-soda-960x650.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Tarragon-is-a-simple-refreshing-drink-using-tarragon-syrup-lemon-and-soda-240x163.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Tarragon-is-a-simple-refreshing-drink-using-tarragon-syrup-lemon-and-soda-375x254.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Tarragon-is-a-simple-refreshing-drink-using-tarragon-syrup-lemon-and-soda-520x352.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Tarragon is a simple refreshing drink using tarragon syrup lemon and soda \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The Tarragon is a simple drink with just three ingredients: tarragon syrup, lemon, and soda. Although simple, it’s still a really flavorful and balanced drink and is perfect for some of these unseasonably (and weirdly) hot days we've been having this year. And since its booze-free, maybe you can indulge in some of ABV's food menu--maybe a burger and octopus to go along with that Tarragon?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you’re interested in ABV’s normal cocktail menu, we say try their Pink Flamingo cocktail. It's equally tasty and just as Instagrammable. It's a fruit-forward mix of Rhum Agricole, lime, pineapple, Tiki-Tivo (a house blend of aperitivos), and absinthe.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129989\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Pink-Flamingo-uses-Rhum-Agricole-and-house-made-aperitivos.jpg\" alt=\"The Pink Flamingo uses Rhum Agricole and house-made aperitivos\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1300\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129989\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Pink-Flamingo-uses-Rhum-Agricole-and-house-made-aperitivos.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Pink-Flamingo-uses-Rhum-Agricole-and-house-made-aperitivos-160x108.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Pink-Flamingo-uses-Rhum-Agricole-and-house-made-aperitivos-800x542.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Pink-Flamingo-uses-Rhum-Agricole-and-house-made-aperitivos-768x520.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Pink-Flamingo-uses-Rhum-Agricole-and-house-made-aperitivos-1020x691.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Pink-Flamingo-uses-Rhum-Agricole-and-house-made-aperitivos-1200x813.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Pink-Flamingo-uses-Rhum-Agricole-and-house-made-aperitivos-1180x799.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Pink-Flamingo-uses-Rhum-Agricole-and-house-made-aperitivos-960x650.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Pink-Flamingo-uses-Rhum-Agricole-and-house-made-aperitivos-240x163.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Pink-Flamingo-uses-Rhum-Agricole-and-house-made-aperitivos-375x254.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Pink-Flamingo-uses-Rhum-Agricole-and-house-made-aperitivos-520x352.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Pink Flamingo uses Rhum Agricole and house-made aperitivos \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>The PJ\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.alsplacesf.com/\">AL’s Place\u003c/a> / \u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Al's+Place/@37.7490506,-122.4223253,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x808f7e416c7ac8cd:0xa09dbf32dadac3e8!8m2!3d37.7490506!4d-122.4201366\">1499 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Named \u003ca href=\"https://www.bonappetit.com/restaurants-travel/best-new-restaurants/slideshow/hot-10-slideshow\">Best New Restaurant\u003c/a> in 2015 by Bon Appetit Magazine, AL’s Place continues to be a super popular destination for locals and tourists alike. Part of that draw, if it isn’t already, is the restaurant’s creative take on its drink menu. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Helmed by bar director, Kyle Greffin, the AL's Place cocktails are heavily influenced by the food menu and what ingredients are being used in the kitchen-- in some instances, what's going to be thrown out. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129990\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-PJ-is-made-using-a-housemade-umeshu.jpg\" alt=\"The PJ is made using a housemade umeshu\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1300\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129990\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-PJ-is-made-using-a-housemade-umeshu.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-PJ-is-made-using-a-housemade-umeshu-160x108.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-PJ-is-made-using-a-housemade-umeshu-800x542.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-PJ-is-made-using-a-housemade-umeshu-768x520.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-PJ-is-made-using-a-housemade-umeshu-1020x691.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-PJ-is-made-using-a-housemade-umeshu-1200x813.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-PJ-is-made-using-a-housemade-umeshu-1180x799.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-PJ-is-made-using-a-housemade-umeshu-960x650.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-PJ-is-made-using-a-housemade-umeshu-240x163.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-PJ-is-made-using-a-housemade-umeshu-375x254.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-PJ-is-made-using-a-housemade-umeshu-520x352.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The PJ is made using a housemade umeshu \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Take \"The PJ\" for instance. Named for Peter Jacobsen, one of the restaurant's farmers, the PJ uses a sochu (a Japanese distilled beverage usually derived from ingredients like rice or barley) that is infused with sugar and unripe peaches that had naturally fallen--all given to the restaurant by Peter. Greffin says that the PJ is an example of the restaurant's attitude towards not wasting \"otherwise undesirable\" produce. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The PJ is just one in a pretty extensive list of all low-proof cocktails. Highly recommended as well are the Japanese Julep that uses hojicha tea and a mix of herbs to mimic the flavor of bourbon; and the Rose (named for another of the restaurant's farmers) that uses Amaro and Cocchi Americano. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129984\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/Hojicha-tea-and-a-mix-of-herbs-mimics-the-flavoring-of-bourbon-that-is-usually-found-in-a-Mint-Julep.jpg\" alt=\"Hojicha tea and a mix of herbs mimics the flavoring of bourbon that is usually found in a Mint Julep\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1300\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129984\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/Hojicha-tea-and-a-mix-of-herbs-mimics-the-flavoring-of-bourbon-that-is-usually-found-in-a-Mint-Julep.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/Hojicha-tea-and-a-mix-of-herbs-mimics-the-flavoring-of-bourbon-that-is-usually-found-in-a-Mint-Julep-160x108.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/Hojicha-tea-and-a-mix-of-herbs-mimics-the-flavoring-of-bourbon-that-is-usually-found-in-a-Mint-Julep-800x542.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/Hojicha-tea-and-a-mix-of-herbs-mimics-the-flavoring-of-bourbon-that-is-usually-found-in-a-Mint-Julep-768x520.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/Hojicha-tea-and-a-mix-of-herbs-mimics-the-flavoring-of-bourbon-that-is-usually-found-in-a-Mint-Julep-1020x691.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/Hojicha-tea-and-a-mix-of-herbs-mimics-the-flavoring-of-bourbon-that-is-usually-found-in-a-Mint-Julep-1200x813.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/Hojicha-tea-and-a-mix-of-herbs-mimics-the-flavoring-of-bourbon-that-is-usually-found-in-a-Mint-Julep-1180x799.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/Hojicha-tea-and-a-mix-of-herbs-mimics-the-flavoring-of-bourbon-that-is-usually-found-in-a-Mint-Julep-960x650.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/Hojicha-tea-and-a-mix-of-herbs-mimics-the-flavoring-of-bourbon-that-is-usually-found-in-a-Mint-Julep-240x163.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/Hojicha-tea-and-a-mix-of-herbs-mimics-the-flavoring-of-bourbon-that-is-usually-found-in-a-Mint-Julep-375x254.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/Hojicha-tea-and-a-mix-of-herbs-mimics-the-flavoring-of-bourbon-that-is-usually-found-in-a-Mint-Julep-520x352.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hojicha tea and a mix of herbs mimics the flavoring of bourbon that is usually found in a Mint Julep \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129995\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Rose-is-made-with-Cocchi-Americano-and-Alysian-Bittersweet-Amaro.jpg\" alt=\"The Rose is made with Cocchi Americano and Alysian Bittersweet Amaro\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1300\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129995\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Rose-is-made-with-Cocchi-Americano-and-Alysian-Bittersweet-Amaro.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Rose-is-made-with-Cocchi-Americano-and-Alysian-Bittersweet-Amaro-160x108.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Rose-is-made-with-Cocchi-Americano-and-Alysian-Bittersweet-Amaro-800x542.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Rose-is-made-with-Cocchi-Americano-and-Alysian-Bittersweet-Amaro-768x520.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Rose-is-made-with-Cocchi-Americano-and-Alysian-Bittersweet-Amaro-1020x691.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Rose-is-made-with-Cocchi-Americano-and-Alysian-Bittersweet-Amaro-1200x813.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Rose-is-made-with-Cocchi-Americano-and-Alysian-Bittersweet-Amaro-1180x799.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Rose-is-made-with-Cocchi-Americano-and-Alysian-Bittersweet-Amaro-960x650.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Rose-is-made-with-Cocchi-Americano-and-Alysian-Bittersweet-Amaro-240x163.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Rose-is-made-with-Cocchi-Americano-and-Alysian-Bittersweet-Amaro-375x254.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Rose-is-made-with-Cocchi-Americano-and-Alysian-Bittersweet-Amaro-520x352.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Rose is made with Cocchi Americano and Alysian Bittersweet Amaro \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>If these cocktails don't do it for you, don't worry, AL's Place also has a good selection of wine and beer. \u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Abella\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.richtablesf.com/\">Rich Table\u003c/a> / \u003ca>199 Gough St, San Francisco, CA 94102\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The Abella from Rich Table is a light and refreshing fruit-forward cocktail that achieves its low-proof status by using Lillet Blanc (a wine-based aperitif).\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129987\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Abella-is-low-proof-with-the-use-of-Lillet-Blanc.jpg\" alt=\"The Abella is low proof with the use of Lillet Blanc\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1300\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129987\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Abella-is-low-proof-with-the-use-of-Lillet-Blanc.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Abella-is-low-proof-with-the-use-of-Lillet-Blanc-160x108.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Abella-is-low-proof-with-the-use-of-Lillet-Blanc-800x542.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Abella-is-low-proof-with-the-use-of-Lillet-Blanc-768x520.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Abella-is-low-proof-with-the-use-of-Lillet-Blanc-1020x691.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Abella-is-low-proof-with-the-use-of-Lillet-Blanc-1200x813.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Abella-is-low-proof-with-the-use-of-Lillet-Blanc-1180x799.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Abella-is-low-proof-with-the-use-of-Lillet-Blanc-960x650.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Abella-is-low-proof-with-the-use-of-Lillet-Blanc-240x163.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Abella-is-low-proof-with-the-use-of-Lillet-Blanc-375x254.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Abella-is-low-proof-with-the-use-of-Lillet-Blanc-520x352.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Abella is low proof with the use of Lillet Blanc. \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Fresh strawberry halves are blended with a little bit of sugar and water to make a puree that the rest of the drink is built upon. Layered with the strawberry is Lillet Blanc and a sparkling yuzu soda called Kimino, which is sourced straight from Japan. The result is an easily sippable cocktail, either on its own or as something light to carry you through your meal. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For those looking for an equally unique but stiffer drink, the Husker is a great choice. Appropriately named for its use of corn, the Husker takes a strained corn, lemon verbena stalks, and cayenne pepper blend and pairs it with tequila, corn syrup, and lemon. It’s then finished off over some ice.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129986\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/Tequila-is-the-main-spirit-in-the-Husker-cocktail.jpg\" alt=\"Tequila is the main spirit in the Husker cocktail\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1300\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129986\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/Tequila-is-the-main-spirit-in-the-Husker-cocktail.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/Tequila-is-the-main-spirit-in-the-Husker-cocktail-160x108.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/Tequila-is-the-main-spirit-in-the-Husker-cocktail-800x542.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/Tequila-is-the-main-spirit-in-the-Husker-cocktail-768x520.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/Tequila-is-the-main-spirit-in-the-Husker-cocktail-1020x691.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/Tequila-is-the-main-spirit-in-the-Husker-cocktail-1200x813.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/Tequila-is-the-main-spirit-in-the-Husker-cocktail-1180x799.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/Tequila-is-the-main-spirit-in-the-Husker-cocktail-960x650.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/Tequila-is-the-main-spirit-in-the-Husker-cocktail-240x163.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/Tequila-is-the-main-spirit-in-the-Husker-cocktail-375x254.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/Tequila-is-the-main-spirit-in-the-Husker-cocktail-520x352.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tequila is the main spirit in the Husker cocktail. \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>Nanazake\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.rokaakor.com/san-francisco/\">Roka Akor\u003c/a> / \u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Roka+Akor+%7C+San+Francisco/@37.7965376,-122.4060512,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x808580f52fc9c18d:0xdf853b5d4993a8b7!8m2!3d37.7965376!4d-122.4038625\">801 Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94133\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>With a very robust cocktail program, it shouldn’t be much of a surprise that Roka Akor has a solid showing of lower proofed cocktails.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The Nanazake is a great example. The drink can be explained as a low-proof banana bread in a glass. The main component of the Nanazake is a banana and cinnamon-infused sake that is mixed with Blanc Vermouth and walnut aroma and garnished with a pecan. The Nanazake cocktail is an enjoyable experience for both your nose and your taste buds. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129988\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Nanazaka-uses-banana-bread-infused-sake.jpg\" alt=\"The Nanazaka uses banana-bread infused sake\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1300\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129988\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Nanazaka-uses-banana-bread-infused-sake.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Nanazaka-uses-banana-bread-infused-sake-160x108.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Nanazaka-uses-banana-bread-infused-sake-800x542.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Nanazaka-uses-banana-bread-infused-sake-768x520.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Nanazaka-uses-banana-bread-infused-sake-1020x691.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Nanazaka-uses-banana-bread-infused-sake-1200x813.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Nanazaka-uses-banana-bread-infused-sake-1180x799.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Nanazaka-uses-banana-bread-infused-sake-960x650.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Nanazaka-uses-banana-bread-infused-sake-240x163.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Nanazaka-uses-banana-bread-infused-sake-375x254.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Nanazaka-uses-banana-bread-infused-sake-520x352.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Nanazaka uses banana-bread infused sake. \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The Sword and Samurai is good for more adventurous drinkers. The drink uses Suntory Whisky with an interesting mix of green tea, lemongrass-honey syrup, fresh yuzu, fresh lemon, and is topped with a charred orange slice. With a mix of whiskey, fresh herbs, and citrus, the drink is smoky yet herbaceous.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129991\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Sword-and-Samurai-is-garnished-with-a-charred-slice-of-orange.jpg\" alt=\"The Sword and Samurai is garnished with a charred slice of orange\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1300\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129991\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Sword-and-Samurai-is-garnished-with-a-charred-slice-of-orange.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Sword-and-Samurai-is-garnished-with-a-charred-slice-of-orange-160x108.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Sword-and-Samurai-is-garnished-with-a-charred-slice-of-orange-800x542.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Sword-and-Samurai-is-garnished-with-a-charred-slice-of-orange-768x520.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Sword-and-Samurai-is-garnished-with-a-charred-slice-of-orange-1020x691.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Sword-and-Samurai-is-garnished-with-a-charred-slice-of-orange-1200x813.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Sword-and-Samurai-is-garnished-with-a-charred-slice-of-orange-1180x799.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Sword-and-Samurai-is-garnished-with-a-charred-slice-of-orange-960x650.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Sword-and-Samurai-is-garnished-with-a-charred-slice-of-orange-240x163.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Sword-and-Samurai-is-garnished-with-a-charred-slice-of-orange-375x254.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/The-Sword-and-Samurai-is-garnished-with-a-charred-slice-of-orange-520x352.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Sword and Samurai is garnished with a charred slice of orange. \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\u003c/div>\u003c/p>",
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"disqusTitle": "Five La Cocina Graduates Who Now Have Brick-and-Mortar Food Businesses",
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"content": "\u003cp>When you step inside the Outer Mission complex that houses the \u003ca href=\"https://www.lacocinasf.org/\">La Cocina\u003c/a> food business incubator kitchen and offices on a regular weekday afternoon, it’s easy to be overwhelmed by the busy chefs, the delicious smells of baked goods and roasting meats, and the constant whirl of activity in preparation for the various markets, kiosks and catering events coming up in a few hours. There are spots for eight participants in this kitchen and it definitely seems like a ninth would be impossible to squeeze in. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129706\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8310-new.jpg\" alt=\"In the busy kitchen at La Cocina headquarters.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129706\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8310-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8310-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8310-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8310-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8310-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8310-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8310-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8310-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8310-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8310-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8310-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">In the busy kitchen at La Cocina headquarters. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The space might be tight but the goals for the nonprofit are admirably enormous. Its mission is to find talented low-income food entrepreneurs, generally women of color and immigrant communities (a handful of men have been in the program, including the very successful \u003ca href=\"http://www.onigilly.com/\">Onigilly\u003c/a> concept). \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.lacocinasf.org/people\">Caleb Zigas\u003c/a>, La Cocina’s Executive Director who has been involved since it debuted in 2005, told us that the incubator’s 11 staff members avoid using words like “teach” or “empower.” These women have already identified a product that they excel at and a worthy price for it — they aren’t starting from scratch concept-wise, but they usually are just cooking for friends or selling from home. Zigas pointed out that, “They know everything there is to know about business. What they may not know is how to formalize that business into a marketplace that intentionally throws up barriers.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129715\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_5205-new1.jpg\" alt=\"La Cocina's Executive Director Caleb Zigas in the kitchen at La Cocina headquarters.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1588\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129715\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_5205-new1.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_5205-new1-160x132.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_5205-new1-800x662.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_5205-new1-768x635.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_5205-new1-1020x844.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_5205-new1-1200x993.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_5205-new1-1180x976.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_5205-new1-960x794.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_5205-new1-240x199.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_5205-new1-375x310.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_5205-new1-520x430.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">La Cocina's Executive Director Caleb Zigas in the kitchen at La Cocina headquarters. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>We talked with five of La Cocina’s graduates who now have brick-and-mortar restaurants or kiosks. There were universal problems acknowledged by all where they could never possibly have defeated certain barriers without La Cocina’s assistance — the surging real estate prices, not speaking English well or looking a certain way being chief among them. Even La Cocina itself faces some of these problems for its proposed food hall planned for the heart of the struggling Tenderloin in 2019. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>La Cocina’s program has three application deadlines a year and information orientations for interested individuals every other month. Once you’re in the program, it can take up to eight years to go through pre-incubation planning, the incubation period, finding capital and space, the exit to that space, and finally “graduation” when the business is self-sufficient. Yes, it can be as brisk as a one-year degree in theory but is much more likely to be a lengthy medical school and residency-type of time frame.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>La Cocina graduates have had incredible success in a wide variety of cuisines and business types. We talked with women serving Cambodian, Southern, Mexican, Arab and Gujarat (Indian) cooking. The current class includes Nepalese, Jamaican, Japanese and Salvadoran-themed businesses. Over 30 brick-and-mortars from graduates exist around the Bay Area (a handful are commissary kitchens).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Those present entrepreneurs in the La Cocina kitchen are following in the esteemed footsteps of women who never thought they would ever call a restaurant their own. Here are the stories of five graduates who are now navigating the Bay Area restaurant scene with their own businesses.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca href=\"https://www.besharamrestaurant.com/\">Besharam\u003c/a>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Besharam/@37.754276,-122.3916646,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x808f7f0ce31950a5:0x7718a923d0103fe2!8m2!3d37.7542718!4d-122.3894705\">1275 Minnesota St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129719\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7175-new.jpg\" alt=\"Besharam interior.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129719\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7175-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7175-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7175-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7175-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7175-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7175-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7175-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7175-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7175-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7175-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7175-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Besharam interior. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Barely 45 diners can fit into the serene, colorful dining room of Besharam, a spunky newcomer located in the Minnesota Street Project art gallery complex, in a far industrial corner of the Dogpatch. Despite the small size and isolated location, Besharam screams with relentless character that can be as boisterous as the heat in the spiced garlic sauce served with the grilled chicken kebab and hand-rolled flatbread at lunch. \u003cstrong>Chef and co-owner Heena Patel\u003c/strong> decided on the name, “shameless” in Hindi, because she knows she’s different than everyone else — in her family, in the Bay Area, in the world — and she isn’t afraid to show that, hey, she’s running the show at a restaurant in San Francisco and never in a million years would she have expected that while growing up as the second of five daughters in the Gujarat state of India.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There is bleu cheese naan with wasabi raita on the menu and a giant pop-art mural by \u003ca href=\"https://hatecopy.com/\">HateCopy’s Maria Qamar\u003c/a> next to the open kitchen with a Hindi woman drinking a cocktail. The soundtrack is bumping all lunch and dinner-long with Michael Jackson, Indian pop and seemingly everything in between. It’s definitely Heena’s restaurant.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129731\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4328-new1.jpg\" alt=\"Chef and Partner Heena Patel in front of pop-art mural by HateCopy’s Maria Qamar\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129731\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4328-new1.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4328-new1-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4328-new1-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4328-new1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4328-new1-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4328-new1-900x1200.jpg 900w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4328-new1-1180x1573.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4328-new1-960x1280.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4328-new1-240x320.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4328-new1-375x500.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4328-new1-520x693.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Chef and Partner Heena Patel in front of pop-art mural by HateCopy’s Maria Qamar. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>So, there are pavs (sliders, a classic street food) served with little gems and pickled shiitake mushrooms on the menu, co-existing with a grilled zucchini salad and fish moilee with coconut curry and turmeric rice. In the evening, there are shishito peppers stuffed with a tamarind and chickpea filling; edamame dumplings in a lentil broth; paratha tacos accented by a strawberry-mint chutney; and ghee-roasted pork chops. Heema puts her Gujarat-meets-world philosophy about the always hotly debated “authenticity” question very bluntly: “You can take it or leave it.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129740\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7312-new.jpg\" alt=\"Grilled Chicken Kabobs: Hand-rolled flatbread, spiced garlic chutney. \" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129740\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7312-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7312-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7312-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7312-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7312-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7312-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7312-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7312-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7312-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7312-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7312-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Grilled Chicken Kabobs: Hand-rolled flatbread, spiced garlic chutney. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>After all, she’s come all the way to this point from Gujarat to London to Marin County to full-time restaurant in San Francisco. She defeated the odds and has earned the right to cook what she wants to cook.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129737\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7156-new.jpg\" alt=\"Heena Patel rolls dough for flatbread in back kitchen.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129737\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7156-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7156-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7156-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7156-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7156-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7156-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7156-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7156-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7156-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7156-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7156-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Heena Patel rolls dough for flatbread in back kitchen. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>She got a home-science degree from Mumbai University and was given the common “a or b” decision from her father — continue studying and get a master’s degree, or go to London and find a man to marry. She elected for the latter and amidst all the boys who lined up for her, she found her husband, Paresh, after two weeks. When she was 25-years old and Paresh was 30, the couple and their then three-year old daughter moved from London to Marin County on a business visa. The two ran an adjacent liquor store and flower shop in Terra Linda (by San Rafael) for 20 years. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129738\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7346-new.jpg\" alt=\"Grilled Paneer Kabobs: Hand rolled flatbread, spiced garlic chutney.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129738\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7346-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7346-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7346-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7346-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7346-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7346-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7346-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7346-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7346-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7346-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7346-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Grilled Paneer Kabobs: Hand rolled flatbread, spiced garlic chutney. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>It wasn’t easy upon arriving in California for Heena, being someone who looks differently, speaks differently and didn’t know a word of English at the time. In 1992, Heena would struggle on the phone at the shops, answering calls and unable to communicate clearly, despite her best efforts. On the other end of the line, one particularly disrespectful man screamed at her for her lack of English and to this day gets her worked up emotionally. It was not a welcoming way for her to step into a supposedly welcoming country. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Sitting down with La Cocina alums in the past few weeks, we’ve found a theme in how there was a mutual connection that led the chef/entrepreneur to the program. That happened in 2013 for Heena where she self-admittedly had “zero idea of the food business” but “checked off all the boxes” for what La Cocina looks for. Heena really wanted to open a concept for serving her style of traditional and not-so-traditional Gujarati cuisine, and the program helped her craft a 90-page business plan…for the truck. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129742\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4297-new.jpg\" alt=\"Besharam Lunch Menu.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129742\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4297-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4297-new-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4297-new-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4297-new-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4297-new-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4297-new-900x1200.jpg 900w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4297-new-1180x1573.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4297-new-960x1280.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4297-new-240x320.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4297-new-375x500.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4297-new-520x693.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Besharam Lunch Menu. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Have you seen that truck around San Francisco? Nope, we didn’t think so, because it never ended up happening. Instead, she started “Rasoi,” a Ferry Building farmers' market vendor concept. Heena also held pop-ups at the likes of Jardinière and State Bird Provisions. At the latter, she served a dessert to chef and co-owner Stuart Brioza, who was beyond thrilled with his first taste, seemingly having a life-altering epiphany. Talk about the ultimate compliment and confidence booster for a shy, upstart cook like Heena.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129746\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4379-new.jpg\" alt=\"A tray of Besharam desserts.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129746\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4379-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4379-new-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4379-new-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4379-new-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4379-new-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4379-new-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4379-new-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4379-new-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4379-new-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4379-new-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4379-new-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A tray of Besharam desserts. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Then it all happened so fast with the restaurateur Daniel Patterson after La Cocina connected the two and she was invited to have lunch with him at his restaurant, Alta, in the Minnesota Street Project. Yes, that Daniel Patterson, the chef known for high-end cooking at San Francisco fine dining stalwarts like the now-closed Elisabeth Daniel and Coi. Heena was skeptical and even admitted to us, “I googled him — who is Daniel Patterson?” Recently, Patterson has become instrumental in championing socioeconomic diversity by working with Restaurants Opportunities Center United and helping aspiring restaurateurs, like Heena, defeat the odds. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>At the lunch, Patterson offered the Alta space to Heena. It swept her off her feet. She could cook and do what she does so well, and be helped in what she’s less experienced with. Now, two months since opening, Heena has even more respect for Patterson than before she went into business with him. Simply put — the system of passionate chef, La Cocina education and renowned chef mentor/business system is working.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://youtu.be/qITc3R1akO0\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>To date, the biggest question from diners for Heena has been, “Where is the chicken tikka masala?”, pigeon-holing the most well-known Indian dish to Americans that isn’t even a traditional Indian dish. (Answer: not at this restaurant). Heena has also been shocked by how savvy her customers are, estimating about 90% have an open mind (and don’t care about the lack of tikka masala) and love her adorably different, somewhat quirky concept. She also is hugely surprised by how many Indian customers just keep coming and coming, often with big groups of non-Indian colleagues and friends. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Indeed, it has been quite the journey from Gujarat to the Dogpatch for Heena and Paresh. Their 29-year old daughter is studying for the bar exam and their 21-year old son is an aspiring journalist, studying at Vassar College in New York. Everyone chips in to help at Besharam, whether on the floor or from afar. Both kids help their mom with something that is definitely not one of her biggest strengths: social media. Meanwhile, at the restaurant, Paresh helps with the front-of-house and also assists on the wine and newly-launched cocktail program with Alta Group Beverage Director, Aaron Paul. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Paresh should also get lots of credit for allowing San Francisco to have the privilege of knowing what he’s known for decades — how talented a chef Heena is. Once, when she was doubting if a restaurant would ever happen, he assured her that “what you serve is basic but people are hungry for it.” He was very correct, though bleu cheese naan is definitely not basic. San Francisco was starving for the open-minded style of cooking that Heena brings to the table.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129728\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7293-new.jpg\" alt=\"Besharam signage on the front door.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129728\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7293-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7293-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7293-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7293-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7293-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7293-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7293-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7293-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7293-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7293-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7293-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Besharam signage on the front door. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca href=\"https://www.huaracheloco.com/\">El Huarache Loco\u003c/a>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/El+Huarache+Loco/@37.9474025,-122.5116057,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x80859a43f733d57f:0xdf3b9d5506983993!8m2!3d37.9473983!4d-122.5094116\">1803 Larkspur Landing Circle, Larkspur\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129756\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4594-new.jpg\" alt=\"Owner/Chef Veronica Salazar at El Huarache Loco.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129756\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4594-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4594-new-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4594-new-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4594-new-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4594-new-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4594-new-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4594-new-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4594-new-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4594-new-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4594-new-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4594-new-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Owner/Chef Veronica Salazar at El Huarache Loco. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>No, there are no burritos on the menu at \u003cstrong>Veronica Salazar’s\u003c/strong> restaurant inside Larkspur’s tony Marin Country Mart. Of course, that’s one of the first things a good percentage of her diners notice on an initial visit and ask about. For Salazar, it’s pretty simple why there are no burritos to be found at El Huarache Loco — burritos aren’t really something people eat in Mexico. “Find them at Walmart” is her advice if you want a burrito in Mexico City because they serve them in the frozen food aisle (though she can’t vouch for if they’re delicious at all). \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129759\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7618-new.jpg\" alt=\"Huarache Con Costillo\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129759\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7618-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7618-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7618-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7618-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7618-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7618-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7618-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7618-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7618-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7618-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7618-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Huarache Con Costillo \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>However, diners will find a thrilling roster of Mexico City street food and home cooking staples at El Huarache Loco, beginning with the namesake huaraches. They are thin-pressed, oval-shaped masa “tortillas” that are often thought of as “sandal-shaped.” If you’re still having trouble, just picture a flattened tamale, minus the banana leaf and with the fillings on top of the masa, and you’re kind of on the right track. The huarache is a platform for all kinds of toppings from ham, bacon and chorizo to tender rib meat (“costilla”) to the must-try nopales salad (cactus!). There is a thin layer of black bean paste between the tortilla and the toppings, then crowning garnishes of a rustic-zesty red salsa, cilantro, onions, cheese and the all-important squiggles of cool crema. Yes, it’s all kind of crazy but really it’s just downright delicious. (The “loco” in the name, by the way, is because it’s a fun word and El Huarache Loco is a common restaurant name in Mexico.) \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Trust us, you’ll be wishing every burrito place served huaraches after your first one from Salazar.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129852\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4517-new.jpg\" alt=\"Owner/Chef Veronica Salazar at work in the open kitchen.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129852\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4517-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4517-new-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4517-new-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4517-new-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4517-new-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4517-new-900x1200.jpg 900w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4517-new-1180x1573.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4517-new-960x1280.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4517-new-240x320.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4517-new-375x500.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4517-new-520x693.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Owner/Chef Veronica Salazar at work in the open kitchen. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>She has been cooking them each Saturday morning at the Alemany Farmers' Market (the “People’s Market”) since 2006, just a year after joining the La Cocina program. Since coming to the Bay Area in 1995 with her husband, she had been cooking food at home for friends, family and pretty much anyone who wanted a taste of the CDMX (Ciudad de Mexico, the name Mexico City is often referred to in Mexico). Salazar first heard about a kitchen for low-income women from a news story on Univision and was soon in touch with La Cocina thanks to one of her customers. Salazar also was involved with the now-shuttered Women’s Initiative for Self Employment (also known as ALAS), who helped her hatch the all-important business plan.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129765\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7629-new.jpg\" alt=\"Quesadilla Chilanga with Huitlacoche\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129765\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7629-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7629-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7629-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7629-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7629-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7629-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7629-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7629-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7629-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7629-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7629-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Quesadilla Chilanga with Huitlacoche \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Fast-forward to 2012 and Salazar’s popularity at Alemany made her a favorite of critics and diners alike (count this writer as one who visited in the early days and became an enormous fan). A developer in Marin County was looking for a chef to run a Mexican restaurant in their new rustic, high-end shopping complex by the Larkspur Ferry Terminal. Salazar noted to us recently that it was a pretty “ugly, lonely looking place” at first. But, she believed in it. The commute wouldn’t be so bad (after all, from her home in San Francisco, it takes just as long to get to La Cocina as it does to drive to Larkspur) and the crowds would come just like at Alemany.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129762\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7632-new.jpg\" alt=\"Fish taco\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129762\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7632-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7632-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7632-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7632-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7632-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7632-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7632-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7632-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7632-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7632-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7632-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fish taco \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The risk clearly worked as El Huarache Loco became the first restaurant opened by a La Cocina alum. Salazar pays homage to her La Cocina roots with a 2011 picture of her in the incubator’s kitchen with three fellow chefs, all of whom have successful full-time concepts today. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129767\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7552-new.jpg\" alt=\"Inside El Huarache Loco with 2011 photo of her in La Cocina incubator’s kitchen on the wall.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129767\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7552-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7552-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7552-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7552-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7552-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7552-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7552-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7552-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7552-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7552-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7552-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Inside El Huarache Loco with 2011 photo of her in La Cocina incubator’s kitchen on the wall. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Around the restaurant, she also has many distinct nods to her Mexico City home and her family — a family that has run a restaurant, Caldos Rivera, for more than 60 years in the heart of the chaotic city. Salazar told us that as a woman in Mexico, “To live, you have to learn how to cook.” These dishes have been with her forever. Beyond huaraches, the menu in Larkspur includes “antojitos” (CDMX specials and appetizers), like a delicate, curled huitlacoche-filled (dark black corn fungus) quesadilla that is nothing like the greasy, cheesy, flat Tex-Mex quesadillas you’ve surely tried. There are other unfamiliar names to most Bay Area diners like pambazos, sopes, gorditas and tostadas. Breakfast features huevos rancheros and chilaquiles. There are also more familiar tacos in myriad formats and fillings, along with daily specials and enchiladas that are again not recognizable to most diners in the audience. Salazar honors her mother in the chop-like house “Doña Luz” salad with a smorgasbord of great ingredients because her mother was so great at tying together surplus ingredients into a salad.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129760\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7622-new.jpg\" alt=\"Ensalada Doña Luz\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129760\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7622-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7622-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7622-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7622-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7622-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7622-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7622-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7622-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7622-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7622-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7622-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ensalada Doña Luz \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Salazar doesn’t cut any corners. She makes her own masa for the tortillas; fantastic and not-too-sweet agua frescas are housemade; and the guacamole is prepared from scratch, along with a half-dozen types of salsa. She has had to adapt a bit for the Marin audience. Remember, while there are lots of adventurous diners ready to eat anything, anywhere — there are also plenty of soccer moms and rushed ferry commuters stopping by. So, tripe-filled menudo quickly left the menu. There is no tongue amongst the taco meats. There is, however, alphabet soup on the kid’s menu.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129764\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7649-new.jpg\" alt=\"Agua frescas are housemade: jimica (hibiscus), pineapple and watermelon.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129764\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7649-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7649-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7649-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7649-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7649-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7649-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7649-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7649-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7649-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7649-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7649-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Agua frescas are housemade: jimica (hibiscus), pineapple and watermelon. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Salazar has found a home in a place that is about as far a 180-degree spin from hectic Mexico City as you can get. Inside El Huacache Loco, there are giant handmade rancho-style chairs and lots of the customary singing and dancing skeletons from Dia de los Muertos celebrations that you might find in her home city. Then walk outside and you’ll see a pond with koi and turtles, lots of relaxed locals who just left yoga class, and you’ll certainly notice how the exterior of El Huarache Loco is the same as everything else in the charming shopping area (freshly painted, chic farmhouse-looking). \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129766\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7578-new.jpg\" alt=\"El Huarache Loco outside eating area.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129766\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7578-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7578-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7578-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7578-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7578-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7578-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7578-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7578-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7578-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7578-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7578-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">El Huarache Loco outside eating area. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>In bucolic Marin, Salazar is still trying to defeat the naysayers who claim that this isn’t “real Mexican food.” Quite simply, anyone can think what they want to think, but we know that they’re wrong. Salazar definitely knows that they’re wrong because she is one of the Bay Area’s great ambassadors of the cuisine from one of the world’s grandest and most culturally enriching cities. \u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca href=\"https://www.minniebellssoul.com/\">Minnie Bell’s Soul Food Movement\u003c/a>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Public+Market/@37.8412911,-122.2938373,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x68a7c0c0b72fc684!8m2!3d37.8412911!4d-122.2938373\">5959 Shellmound St., Emeryville\u003c/a> \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129780\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4696-new.jpg\" alt=\"Fernay McPherson, the Chef-Owner of Minnie Bell’s Soul Movement.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129780\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4696-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4696-new-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4696-new-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4696-new-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4696-new-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4696-new-900x1200.jpg 900w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4696-new-1180x1573.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4696-new-960x1280.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4696-new-240x320.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4696-new-375x500.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4696-new-520x693.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fernay McPherson, the Chef-Owner of Minnie Bell’s Soul Movement. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“Excuse me! I hate to interrupt, but may I just say that she makes THE best fried chicken I have ever had.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A few seconds later, both the glowing customer and Fernay McPherson, the Chef-Owner of Minnie Bell’s Soul Movement, lightheartedly assure this food writer that this moment wasn’t staged for our interview. He genuinely feels that this crispy, succulent, rosemary-flecked plate of fried chicken was the greatest that he had ever encountered, even surpassing his longtime prior gold standard — of course, his own recipe.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129784\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7718-new-1.jpg\" alt=\"Millie Bell's Rosemary Fried Chicken and Cornbread.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129784\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7718-new-1.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7718-new-1-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7718-new-1-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7718-new-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7718-new-1-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7718-new-1-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7718-new-1-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7718-new-1-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7718-new-1-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7718-new-1-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7718-new-1-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Millie Bell's Rosemary Fried Chicken and Cornbread. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>As an hour goes by with McPherson, nobody else stops the interview other than a coworker asking a fryer question or her 13-year old son, Eric, stopping by because his summer job right now is working for his mom’s Emeryville Public Market kiosk four-days-a-week (Eric’s mom informs us that his favorite part of the job is counting the hours he’s worked and charging those hours). \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129797\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4690-new.jpg\" alt=\"Fernay McPherson, fellow employee and Fernay's son Eric (R) working at the Minnie Bell's kiosk.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129797\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4690-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4690-new-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4690-new-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4690-new-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4690-new-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4690-new-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4690-new-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4690-new-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4690-new-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4690-new-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4690-new-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fernay McPherson, fellow employee and Fernay's son Eric (R) working at the Minnie Bell's kiosk. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>But, once McPherson is back at her post in the tiny Minnie Bell’s space, roving between the cash register, the two fryers, the refrigerator full of Kool-Aid (a LOT of freshly-mixed, not exactly all-natural Kool-Aid), and the back’s prep areas, she’s receiving constant praise from happy customers of all ages and backgrounds. Maybe it’s the fact that the kiosk is in an isolated corner of a Public Market with constant construction? Maybe it’s McPherson’s ever-present upbeat charm? Maybe it’s because they’re all drinking the Minnie Bell’s Kool-Aid? Maybe…it’s the rosemary?\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129793\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4707-new.jpg\" alt=\"A sprig of fried rosemary accompanies the Rosemary Fried Chicken.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129793\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4707-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4707-new-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4707-new-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4707-new-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4707-new-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4707-new-900x1200.jpg 900w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4707-new-1180x1573.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4707-new-960x1280.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4707-new-240x320.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4707-new-375x500.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4707-new-520x693.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A sprig of fried rosemary accompanies the Rosemary Fried Chicken. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Yes, the rosemary fried chicken. It’s everything that a legendary fried chicken should be with a crunchy, ready-to-shatter crust that is gleefully free of grease, and meat that is as juicy as a ripe summer peach, whether you’re munching on drumstick, wing, breast or thigh. Rosemary has been the recipe’s staple since her early adult cooking days when she had rosemary on hand and sampled with it. Her recipe has no seasoning nor any buttermilk or a second dredging of batter. McPherson’s key move is to give the chicken a rosemary-hot sauce marinade for 24 hours or more. Then she fries the chicken and rosemary in clean oil (the kiosk closes between lunch and dinner for a labor-intensive oil switch-out). \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129801\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7769-new.jpg\" alt=\"The kiosk closes between lunch and dinner for a labor-intensive oil switch-out.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129801\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7769-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7769-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7769-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7769-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7769-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7769-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7769-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7769-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7769-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7769-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7769-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The kiosk closes between lunch and dinner for a labor-intensive oil switch-out. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>With all of this chicken talk, Minnie Bell’s is by no means a one-hit wonder. The menu sticks to roughly a half-dozen supporting cast members, all of whom are vegetarian (no bacon, no lard). Well, the three-cheese mac & cheese with Parmesan, fontina and cheddar isn’t exactly a light selection, nor is the sweeter, fluffier-style of cornbread that McPherson makes with lots of brown butter. However, the smoky vegan red rice and beans and the red chili-accented braised greens are miles ahead of their peers in flavor complexity and a clean brightness that is never associated with them. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129782\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7732-new.jpg\" alt=\"Three-cheese Mac & Cheese with Parmesan.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129782\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7732-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7732-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7732-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7732-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7732-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7732-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7732-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7732-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7732-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7732-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7732-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Three-cheese Mac & Cheese with Parmesan. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129804\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7713-new.jpg\" alt=\"Braised Greens.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129804\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7713-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7713-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7713-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7713-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7713-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7713-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7713-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7713-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7713-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7713-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7713-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Braised Greens. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129783\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7733-new.jpg\" alt=\"Red Beans & Rice Salad.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129783\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7733-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7733-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7733-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7733-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7733-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7733-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7733-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7733-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7733-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7733-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7733-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Red Beans & Rice Salad. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>McPherson’s family is originally from New Mexico and Texas, and came to California as part of the mid-century Great Migration, a period when the Fillmore was booming as the “Harlem of the West.” A generation later, McPherson has called the Fillmore “home” for all but a couple years when she attended cooking school in Sacramento. Sadly, she has witnessed that neighborhood boom steadily fade. She’s hoping that one day Minnie Bell’s can play a part in bringing back that vibrant heyday for the corridor.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129789\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4678-new.jpg\" alt=\"McPherson has called the Fillmore “home” and that is reflected on the back of Minnie Bell's T-shirts which say "EST. IN FILLMOE."\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129789\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4678-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4678-new-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4678-new-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4678-new-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4678-new-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4678-new-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4678-new-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4678-new-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4678-new-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4678-new-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4678-new-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">McPherson has called the Fillmore “home” and that is reflected on the back of Minnie Bell's T-shirts which say \"EST. IN FILLMOE.\" \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>At first, her role in the kitchen for the family was to grate cheese for mac ‘n’ cheese, an activity that she admittedly “dreaded.” The first recipe she had to master was a Betty Crocker Dinette Cake. She gradually learned how to cook her family’s soul food recipes from her late grandmother Lillie Bell and her great aunt Minnie (now 85 years old). Their impact on her personal and professional life years later are why both are the namesakes of Minnie Bell’s and, frankly, why she was compelled to become a chef.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129781\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4662-new.jpg\" alt=\"Fernay McPherson's late grandmother Lillie Bell (R) and her great aunt Minnie (now 85 years old)\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129781\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4662-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4662-new-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4662-new-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4662-new-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4662-new-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4662-new-900x1200.jpg 900w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4662-new-1180x1573.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4662-new-960x1280.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4662-new-240x320.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4662-new-375x500.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4662-new-520x693.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fernay McPherson's late grandmother Lillie Bell (R) and her great aunt Minnie (now 85 years old) \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The concept launched as a mobile catering company, hence the Soul “Movement.” She joined La Cocina in 2011 and participated in the Fillmore Mobile Food Vendor and Artisan Marketplace program, a small business course that La Cocina taught with Urban Solutions, a nonprofit economic development organization. “Small businesses are what make the world go around,” McPherson tells us. Sadly, seven years later, the city is still “sleeping on the fact that we’re small businesses.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>During her time with La Cocina, Minnie Bell’s became increasingly in demand for catering and pop-ups, with the most notable of the latter being a substantial run at Wing Wings in the Lower Haight. Still, the permanent restaurant just wouldn’t come, but luckily a yearlong lease in the Emeryville Public Market emerged after fellow La Cocina alum Nyum Bai left.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129812\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4674-new.jpg\" alt=\""Nourish The Public + Nourish Yourself" signage at The Emeryville Public Market next to Minnie Bell's kiosk.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129812\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4674-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4674-new-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4674-new-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4674-new-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4674-new-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4674-new-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4674-new-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4674-new-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4674-new-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4674-new-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4674-new-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">\"Nourish The Public + Nourish Yourself\" signage at The Emeryville Public Market next to Minnie Bell's kiosk. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The Fillmore is having huge dining growth, started by the blockbuster State Bird Provisions, and recently followed by the likes of \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/126767/avery-opens-on-fillmore-as-sfs-next-elaborate-tasting-menu-destination\">Avery\u003c/a>, Wise Sons and \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/128414/merchant-roots-daytime-grocer-and-imaginative-nighttime-tasting-menu-table-arrives-on-fillmore\">Merchant Roots\u003c/a>. All are delicious and small (ish) businesses — and all are not black-owned. For McPherson, the scene on Fillmore is “bittersweet” because these are very worthy and considerate additions to the neighborhood, but “it’s a mystery” to her and “an eyesore for the community” how there are still so many prominently vacant storefronts in the corridor. Real estate developers keep holding out for someone to pay bigger and bigger bucks. It’s about the money. It’s all about the money. In the meantime, the potentially vibrant culture and significant foot traffic is kept away, other than the nightly State Bird Provisions line.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Soon, McPherson will get her permanent restaurant because she is an immensely gifted chef with the fervently devoted following that she deserves like that raving diner who paused our interview. Those fans will follow Minnie Bell’s wherever its movement goes. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129792\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4663-new.jpg\" alt=\"Signage for Minnie Bell's Soul Movement.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129792\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4663-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4663-new-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4663-new-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4663-new-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4663-new-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4663-new-900x1200.jpg 900w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4663-new-1180x1573.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4663-new-960x1280.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4663-new-240x320.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4663-new-375x500.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4663-new-520x693.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Signage for Minnie Bell's Soul Movement. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca href=\"http://www.nyumbai.com/\">Nyum Bai\u003c/a>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Nyum+Bai/@37.7763222,-122.224679,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0xc85f72f420fd5355?sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjX94G4g63cAhVD7VQKHe60B8UQ_BIItAEwDQ\">3340 E 12th St., Oakland Suite 11\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Taste the steamed fish soufflé called “amok” and dip some exquisitely trimmed cucumbers into “prahok,” a homey and spicy ground pork dip, and you’ll simultaneously experience profound beauty and pain through a cuisine’s powerful story. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129834\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7994-new.jpg\" alt=\"Prahok Ktiss\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129834\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7994-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7994-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7994-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7994-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7994-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7994-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7994-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7994-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7994-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7994-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7994-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Prahok Ktiss \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>There is so much joy in Cambodian cooking, whether starting with a banana blossom, cabbage and sweet basil “ngoum banana salad” or digging into the slightly sweet, profoundly earthy and balanced “kuy teav Phnom Penh” noodles in a seven-hour pork broth that tastes much more like a complex craft cocktail at Trick Dog than the rugged tonkotsu ramen broth you would be expecting. Along with the food, there is tremendous beauty in the stunning natural setting and rich culture of Cambodia, one that is not very well known to the Bay Area audience. As Nite Yun, the chef-owner of Oakland’s five-month old restaurant, Nyum Bai, unfortunately points out — everyone seems to know about Angkor Wat’s temples and the genocide, and that’s about it for Cambodia. She’s trying to change that one guest at a time.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129825\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7823-new.jpg\" alt=\"Nite Yun, the chef-owner of Nyum Bai making Ngoum Banana Salad.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129825\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7823-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7823-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7823-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7823-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7823-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7823-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7823-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7823-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7823-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7823-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7823-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nite Yun, the chef-owner of Nyum Bai making Ngoum Banana Salad. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129841\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/nite-bai-salad.jpg\" alt=\"Nite Yun in Nyum Bai kitchen carrying finished Ngoum Banana Salad.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1077\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129841\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/nite-bai-salad.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/nite-bai-salad-160x90.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/nite-bai-salad-800x449.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/nite-bai-salad-768x431.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/nite-bai-salad-1020x572.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/nite-bai-salad-1200x673.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/nite-bai-salad-1180x662.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/nite-bai-salad-960x539.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/nite-bai-salad-240x135.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/nite-bai-salad-375x210.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/nite-bai-salad-520x292.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nite Yun in Nyum Bai kitchen carrying finished Ngoum Banana Salad. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129829\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7844-new.jpg\" alt=\"Ngoum Banana Salad\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129829\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7844-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7844-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7844-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7844-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7844-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7844-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7844-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7844-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7844-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7844-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7844-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ngoum Banana Salad \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Nite’s earliest memories from her youth are eating rice with her hands on the floor of her family’s apartment in Stockton while mid-century Khmer rock and roll music played in the background. That was a common portrait of her life growing up in the Central Valley town, where she constantly grappled with the question of identity that countless immigrants in this country think about. Her life was nothing similar to her friends in high school — they probably didn’t even know where Cambodia was and definitely didn’t eat rice with their hands. On the flip side, she wasn’t really part of the Americana culture of eating hamburgers and watching TV shows all the time. Nite just focused on school and family, spending most of her time at home with her parents and two brothers (she’s the middle child). \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129820\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4938-new.jpg\" alt=\"Kuy Teav Phnom Penh\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129820\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4938-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4938-new-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4938-new-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4938-new-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4938-new-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4938-new-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4938-new-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4938-new-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4938-new-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4938-new-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4938-new-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kuy Teav Phnom Penh \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129821\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4946-new.jpg\" alt=\"Kuy Teav Phnom Penh with noodles displayed.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129821\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4946-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4946-new-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4946-new-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4946-new-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4946-new-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4946-new-900x1200.jpg 900w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4946-new-1180x1573.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4946-new-960x1280.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4946-new-240x320.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4946-new-375x500.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4946-new-520x693.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kuy Teav Phnom Penh with noodles displayed. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>She doesn’t have memories of before Stockton. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Nite’s parents dodged land mines, worked in labor camps and managed to flee the horrific genocide during the Khmer Rouge’s reign of terror in Cambodia during the late 1970s. Her parents spent five years in a refugee camp in Thailand where Nite was born. The family was sponsored by a church group in Texas and immigrated to the U.S. before quickly relocating to Stockton because of the large Cambodian expat community there. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Nite didn’t fully understand the scope of the genocide or why her parents didn’t open up much about their past until well into her youth. She acknowledges now that they struggled with a form of PTSD and that is a reason that she learned very little about her mysterious homeland of Cambodia until she grew older.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Trips back to Cambodia in her early adult years helped Nite better understand her heritage and planted the idea of Nyum Bai in her mind. At first, she spent four years at SF State in the nursing program but knew that wasn’t for her, telling us, “How could I be a nurse if I didn’t care? It was all compounded. Everything that was in the hospital I was so unhappy about, like learning about it was one thing, but actually working in the hospital, wearing scrubs [and] the lighting, the smells and everything, it was like, ‘Get me out of here!’”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It was on her third trip back to Cambodia, while eating a bowl of soup in a market, that she realized she should start her own food business. Through Nyum Bai, Nite says, she could open up her country by “sharing Cambodia [and] teaching people about Cambodia through the cuisine, but also a way for people to reunite with their roots.” \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129848\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4899-new.jpg\" alt=\"The Take Away Window at Nyum Bai.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129848\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4899-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4899-new-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4899-new-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4899-new-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4899-new-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4899-new-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4899-new-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4899-new-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4899-new-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4899-new-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4899-new-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Take Away Window at Nyum Bai. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>She had no idea how this was going to actually be a business. She didn’t have any formal culinary training other than cooking extensively with her mom and then on her own at college when she started missing her mom’s recipes. Though she lacked the business plan, she definitely didn’t lack what she describes as “purpose.” Nite set about on her own doing recipe testing and held private dinners at her home. A visit to the 2009 La Cocina Street Food Festival convinced her to reach out to the organization but she didn’t feel ready to truly be an entrepreneur. She incorrectly doubted herself. After all, she even knew that one of her mom’s frequent sayings, “Nyum Bai,” (a Cambodian phrase for “Eat rice” or “Let’s eat!”) should be the name of this future concept. Instead of having a formal interview, Nite was asked to cater a board meeting for La Cocina and that become an informal interview — a “trick” she admits — and Nite joined in 2014. Nyum Bai found a stall in the Emeryville Public Market in early 2017 (now occupied by Minnie Bell’s) and that expansion made the entire Bay Area realize that Cambodian food should be, and thankfully now is, on the map of vital cuisines to sample and learn more about.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Emeryville gave her lessons that she badly needed for achieving that grander dream — her own spot. Some of the challenges she encountered and had to get past included “learning how to be a leader, scaling up recipes, sharing my stories and opening up to strangers.” It didn’t take long for the opportunity of a permanent Oakland spot to appear. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129823\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7804-new.jpg\" alt=\"Colorful Nyum Bai interior.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129823\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7804-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7804-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7804-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7804-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7804-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7804-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7804-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7804-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7804-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7804-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7804-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Colorful Nyum Bai interior. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The owner of the Fruitvale, Oakland burgers and craft beers spot, The Half Orange, was connected to La Cocina and informed the organization that he was going to be closing the business. Around the same time, Nite’s yearlong lease for Emeryville was winding down. It was a no-brainer match for Nyum Bai and Fruitvale (though her commute from West Oakland has gone from five minutes to fifteen minutes!). \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129831\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7973-new.jpg\" alt=\"Nyum Bai interior.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129831\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7973-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7973-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7973-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7973-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7973-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7973-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7973-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7973-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7973-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7973-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7973-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nyum Bai interior. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The Half Orange’s narrow space, open kitchen and charming patio area, plus Fruitvale’s diversity and constant energy just felt like Nyum Bai’s right home. The dining room has a striking pink neon and aquatic blue slatted fixture, cheery bursts of white and bright colored paints, and Khmer rock and roll albums on the walls. The outside patio is festive and bustling, feeling like it could be a roadside market with its narrow bench seating, but is also singularly “Oakland” via the neighboring market’s mariachi music and piñatas. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129815\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4901-new.jpg\" alt=\"Nyum Bai dinner and lunch menus.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129815\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4901-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4901-new-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4901-new-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4901-new-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4901-new-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4901-new-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4901-new-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4901-new-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4901-new-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4901-new-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4901-new-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nyum Bai dinner and lunch menus. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The extensive dinner menu has three sections: starters like grilled beef skewers with a honey and “kroeung” (a Cambodian spice paste) dipping sauce, or taro, pork and glass noodle-filled crispy rolls; a trio of noodles dishes under their own heading; and “With Rice” dishes ranging from crispy catfish topped with green mango salad to the southern Khmer sweet and peppery pork belly stew called “koh.” Weekday lunch is counter-service and an abbreviated menu of noodles, rice plates, snacks and some intriguing salad and sandwich creations (new fried chicken sandwich alert!). \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129849\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4902-new.jpg\" alt=\"Nyum Bai outdoor eating space.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129849\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4902-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4902-new-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4902-new-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4902-new-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4902-new-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4902-new-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4902-new-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4902-new-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4902-new-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4902-new-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4902-new-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nyum Bai outdoor eating space. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Fruitvale has been unpredictable in the early going for business because foot traffic can be a challenge (it’s a block removed from the BART station) and there isn’t the natural pull of a built-in residential area. Nite has really enjoyed seeing the mix of travelers going to Cambodia or those who recently visited, the countless adventurous Bay Area diners always on the lookout for learning about global cuisines, and how the region’s Cambodian population has certainly embraced her concept. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Nyum Bai is a deeply personal restaurant that reaches back to before Nite was born. You can feel that pain from her country’s past but the joy in the country’s resilience since such unspeakable tragedy. She wanted to provide “a space for the old and the new generation of Cambodians to come together and start healing” and has accomplished that.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129830\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7960-new.jpg\" alt=\"Nite Yun, the chef-owner of Nyum Bai in Oakland.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129830\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7960-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7960-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7960-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7960-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7960-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7960-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7960-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7960-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7960-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7960-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7960-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nite Yun, the chef-owner of Nyum Bai in Oakland. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“If you ever feel like giving up,” Nite says, “just remind yourself why you started the business in the first place.” Words can’t describe what her parents and her homeland went through. At least there is the warmth and beauty of food to connect generations and comfort each other.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca href=\"http://reemscalifornia.com/\">Reem’s\u003c/a>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Reem's+California/@37.7754485,-122.2247451,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x850f93f103291775!8m2!3d37.7754485!4d-122.2247451\">3301 E 12th St #133, Oakland\u003c/a> \u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca href=\"http://dyafaoakland.com/\">Dyafa\u003c/a>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Dyafa/@37.7936067,-122.2743699,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xe8e7c53f0e32d9ab!8m2!3d37.7936067!4d-122.2743699\">44 Webster St., Oakland\u003c/a> \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129869\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8025-new.jpg\" alt=\"#FEELTHEWARMTH at Reem's. Reem Assil, the Chef-Owner wearing her restaurant's t-shirt.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129869\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8025-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8025-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8025-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8025-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8025-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8025-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8025-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8025-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8025-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8025-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8025-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">#FEELTHEWARMTH at Reem's. Reem Assil, the Chef-Owner wearing her restaurant's t-shirt. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Oakland doesn’t have a Tony Bennett-style flowery ballad nor does it boast iconic and widely photographed pyramids, cable cars and curvy, steep, garden-decorated streets. That’s not Oakland. You don’t leave your heart in The Town; you give your heart to it. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129888\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_5027-new.jpg\" alt=\"Reem Assil, the Chef-Owner of Reem’s.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129888\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_5027-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_5027-new-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_5027-new-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_5027-new-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_5027-new-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_5027-new-900x1200.jpg 900w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_5027-new-1180x1573.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_5027-new-960x1280.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_5027-new-240x320.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_5027-new-375x500.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_5027-new-520x693.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Reem Assil, the Chef-Owner of Reem’s.\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>That has been the case for Reem Assil, the Chef-Owner of Reem’s in Fruitvale and Chef-Partner with Dyafa in Jack London Square, since she moved to Oakland. Growing up in the small Arab community just outside Boston and attending nearby Tufts University, Massachusetts never felt like a place meant for her, for reasons well beyond the predictably harsh winters. Oakland finally felt like “home” with its diversity, its energy and its sense of community. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129866\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8013-new.jpg\" alt=\"Welcome sign at Reem's.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129866\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8013-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8013-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8013-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8013-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8013-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8013-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8013-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8013-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8013-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8013-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8013-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Welcome sign at Reem's. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Reem’s mother is Palestinian and her father is Syrian. The two met after both relocated to Beirut before coming to the United States together. All through her youth, Reem felt like a “stranger in a strange land,” trying to truly figure out her identity. She definitely didn’t think that identity was going to be as a chef — she actually wanted to be an actress and then shifted towards social justice and “trying to change the world” while at Tufts. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When Reem moved to the Bay Area in 2005 because she “was over Boston” and could crash on her uncle’s couch in Daly City, she ended up working at non-profits and as a community organizer in Oakland for a range of causes and issues from airport labor to urban development policies. It was on a trip in 2010 (just before the Arab Spring) to Lebanon and Syria when the idea for Reem’s was largely created after she absolutely adored the many street corner bakeries in Beirut and Damascus. She was struck not just by how delicious the pastries were, but also how these omnipresent bakeries were sort of like sanctuaries in a city full of constant turmoil — a situation not unlike Oakland, except her new home didn’t have those much-needed communal gathering spots. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129868\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8022-new.jpg\" alt=\"What's a Man'oushe?\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129868\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8022-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8022-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8022-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8022-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8022-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8022-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8022-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8022-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8022-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8022-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8022-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">What's a Man'oushe? \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129876\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8111-new.jpg\" alt=\"Za'atar Man'oushe.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129876\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8111-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8111-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8111-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8111-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8111-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8111-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8111-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8111-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8111-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8111-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8111-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Za'atar Man'oushe. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>So, Reem signed up for baking and pastry classes at Laney College in Oakland, but left after six months to join the well-known, worker-owned Arizmendi Bakery and Pizzeria in Emeryville. After those formative days, there was no doubt where Reem’s career was heading. She was connected to La Cocina in 2014 through the Women’s Initiative Center and initially wanted to have a wood-fired oven attached to a truck à la \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/37826/jon-darskys-del-popolo-pizza-of-the-people\">Del Popolo\u003c/a> to cook her signature item, mana’eesh (puffy pita-like flatbreads). However, she points out that “out of practicality and learning how to run a food business, that concept changed.” Plus, her mom (incorrectly) had doubts about whether Americans would even like mana’eesh. The Reem’s concept pop-ups began first at the Mission Community Market and shortly thereafter she was a mega-hit at several farmers' markets, including the Ferry Building. Her production for the markets and catering was bursting at the seams of La Cocina. She essentially had to go. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129880\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8167-new.jpg\" alt=\"Cheese Man'Oushe with added Veg Mix and Farm Fresh Egg.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129880\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8167-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8167-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8167-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8167-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8167-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8167-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8167-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8167-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8167-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8167-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8167-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cheese Man'Oushe with added Veg Mix and Farm Fresh Egg. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>With fortuitous timing, Reem was connected to a former Chinese fast food restaurant space in busy Fruitvale Village as her production was surging. It was the perfect spot geographically and physically for Reem’s brick-and-mortar debut, complete with plenty of baking and mana'eesh oven space.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129883\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8198-new.jpg\" alt=\"Reem Assil's husband, J behind the front counter at Reem's. \" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129883\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8198-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8198-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8198-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8198-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8198-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8198-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8198-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8198-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8198-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8198-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8198-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Reem's husband, J behind the front counter sporting a shirt that says \"Freedom to STAY, Freedom to MOVE, Freedom to RETURN.\" \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129884\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8201-new.jpg\" alt=\"Reem's entryway, mural, display case, open kitchen.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129884\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8201-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8201-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8201-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8201-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8201-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8201-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8201-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8201-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8201-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8201-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8201-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Reem's entryway, mural, display case, open kitchen. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129870\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8029-new.jpg\" alt=\"The dining area at Reem's.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129870\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8029-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8029-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8029-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8029-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8029-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8029-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8029-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8029-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8029-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8029-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8029-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The dining area at Reem's. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The bakery/café has become a fixture for a diverse range of customers, heavy on families in the daytime and commuters in the evening. They come together to enjoy Reem’s “unapologetically Arab street food” with “California love.” That means saj wraps (flatbreads cooked on a dome-shaped griddle) and oven-baked mana’eesh topped with anything from za’atar made in Jordan to avocado to falafel to sujuk (a beef sausage) to soft-yolk farm fresh eggs. Guests will also find various baked goods, fattoush, spreads, and handheld “mu’ajinaat” pastries in flavors like lamb, pomegranate and pine nut.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129877\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8138-new.jpg\" alt=\"Falafel Salad\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129877\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8138-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8138-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8138-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8138-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8138-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8138-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8138-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8138-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8138-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8138-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8138-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Falafel Salad \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129873\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8041-new.jpg\" alt=\"The baking area at Reem's is visible from outside and people can watch baking in action.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129873\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8041-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8041-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8041-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8041-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8041-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8041-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8041-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8041-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8041-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8041-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8041-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The baking area at Reem's is visible from outside and people can watch baking in action. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129875\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8069-new.jpg\" alt=\"Making Mana'eesh in the open kitchen area.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129875\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8069-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8069-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8069-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8069-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8069-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8069-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8069-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8069-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8069-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8069-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8069-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Making Mana'eesh in the open kitchen area. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The bakery took years to plan. The second restaurant took weeks.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Reem and the chef-restaurateur Daniel Patterson have both long been involved with \u003ca href=\"http://rocunited.org/\">Restaurants Opportunities Center United\u003c/a>, an organization devoted to improving working conditions, wages and diversity in restaurant labor. A few months ago, Patterson informed Reem that his Jack London Square restaurant Haven was going to pivot concepts. She pitched to Patterson the idea of Dyafa, a hipper, more ambitious take on Arab cuisine concept named for “hospitality.” Quickly, Dyafa came to fruition and opened in April 2018, just a month after her son Zain was born. Talk about a busy spring and current summer for Reem.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129900\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8238-new.jpg\" alt=\"Dyafa dining area.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129900\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8238-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8238-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8238-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8238-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8238-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8238-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8238-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8238-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8238-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8238-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8238-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dyafa dining area. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129902\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8252-new.jpg\" alt=\"Open kitchen at Dyafa.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129902\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8252-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8252-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8252-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8252-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8252-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8252-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8252-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8252-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8252-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8252-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8252-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Open kitchen at Dyafa. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Dyafa is very much “of the moment,” part of a nationwide trend of chic and eclectic Middle Eastern fine dining restaurants. At lunch and dinner, diners at Dyafa usually start with an order of those same mezze spreads as at Reem’s, highlighted by a smoky baba ghanoush that is so smoky that you’d swear it has an ounce of mezcal in it. Lunch tends to be more simpler fare, led by saj wraps that might be the “shish tawook” filled with spicy chicken kebab or turmeric-spiced cauliflower, eggplant and feta cheese in the “Steph Curry.” The latter is obviously an Oakland must-order for the name alone. Dinner sports a much more extensive selection of cold mezze and hot mezze, plus large plates like sumac-spiced chicken confit and braised lamb shank with garlic yogurt. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129903\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8268-new.jpg\" alt=\"Mezze Sampler at Dyafa.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129903\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8268-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8268-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8268-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8268-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8268-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8268-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8268-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8268-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8268-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8268-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8268-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mezze Sampler at Dyafa. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129904\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8279-new.jpg\" alt=\"Steph Curry saj: turmeric-spiced cauliflower, eggplant, feta, roasted garlic.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129904\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8279-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8279-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8279-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8279-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8279-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8279-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8279-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8279-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8279-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8279-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8279-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dyafa's Steph Curry saj: turmeric-spiced cauliflower, eggplant, feta, roasted garlic. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The two restaurants reside in two complete opposite worlds view-wise. Dyafa looks at the Oakland Estuary’s leisurely boats and tourist scene, while Reem’s 40-seat dining room and vast patio gazes at the frenetic area around Fruitvale BART. Only Dyafa, though, has a popular bar with excellent Arab-leaning cocktails from Alta Group Beverage Director Aaron Paul that seem to be popular even at noon on a weekday, with witty names to boot like To Yaffa With Love (vodka, cara cara orange, curaçao, Grand Poppy liqueur). \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129908\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8259-new.jpg\" alt=\"View of outdoor patio and Oakland Estuary in Jack London Square.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129908\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8259-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8259-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8259-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8259-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8259-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8259-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8259-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8259-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8259-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8259-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8259-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">View of outdoor patio and Oakland Estuary in Jack London Square. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129901\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8240-new.jpg\" alt=\"Bar at Dyafa.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129901\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8240-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8240-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8240-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8240-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8240-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8240-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8240-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8240-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8240-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8240-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8240-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bar at Dyafa. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129905\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_5060-new.jpg\" alt=\"Dyafa's nature design with tree roots dangling from exposed rafters.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129905\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_5060-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_5060-new-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_5060-new-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_5060-new-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_5060-new-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_5060-new-900x1200.jpg 900w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_5060-new-1180x1573.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_5060-new-960x1280.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_5060-new-240x320.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_5060-new-375x500.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_5060-new-520x693.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dyafa's nature design with tree roots dangling from exposed rafters. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Dyafa also sports a sleek Middle East-meets-California nature design with tree roots dangling from exposed rafters and mosaic tiles on the floor. Reem’s is definitely not trying to be anything hip or lounge-like. Instead, the space is homey and charming as both a meal-gathering place and weekday freelance workforce office. It boasts bright colors (think light green, pink, yellow); Arabic script on the walls including the names of Kickstarter donors; a bakery case, open kitchen and ordering counter; and a mural of Rasmea Odeh and \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shooting_of_Oscar_Grant\">Oscar Grant\u003c/a> (the unarmed black man killed at Fruitvale BART in 2009).\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129863\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_5021-new.jpg\" alt=\"Reem Assil stands by the mural of Rasmea Odeh and Oscar Grant.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129863\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_5021-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_5021-new-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_5021-new-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_5021-new-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_5021-new-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_5021-new-900x1200.jpg 900w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_5021-new-1180x1573.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_5021-new-960x1280.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_5021-new-240x320.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_5021-new-375x500.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_5021-new-520x693.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Reem Assil stands by the mural of Rasmea Odeh and Oscar Grant. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Ah, the mural. Much has been written about the controversy of the mural and Eater SF’s Andrew Dalton has a thorough breakdown of the situation last summer when “J., the Jewish News of California,” featured an op-ed denouncing the artwork’s meaning and a \u003ca href=\"https://sf.eater.com/2017/6/23/15820576/reems-arab-bakery-rasema-odeh-oakland-controversy\">large controversy\u003c/a> emerged. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129874\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1858px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8062-new.jpg\" alt=\"Statement about the mural.\" width=\"1858\" height=\"1239\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129874\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8062-new.jpg 1858w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8062-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8062-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8062-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8062-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8062-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8062-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8062-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8062-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8062-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8062-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1858px) 100vw, 1858px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Statement about the mural. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>In the aftermath, there were death threats, a cascade of threatening Yelp reviews (mostly from non-diners), protesters, a need for Oakland police to be stationed outside, and even a star turn in, of all places, \u003ca href=\"https://www.breitbart.com/california/2017/06/20/oakland-bakery-pays-homage-to-convicted-soon-to-be-deported-palestinian-terrorist-rasmea-odeh/\">Breitbart\u003c/a>. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>That all was definitely not in the business plan for a place that encourages to \u003cstrong>“#Feelthewarmth”\u003c/strong> and has a vision to “build strong, resilient community” in the power of food. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The mural is important to Reem because she sees Odeh, a Palestinian, as a “symbol of unfairness in immigration.” Odeh was convicted in 1969 of being involved in a supermarket bombing that killed two Israeli students in Jerusalem. After a decade in jail, she was freed in a prisoner exchange with the Palestinians and immigrated to the U.S. in the 1990s. She was instrumental in organizing the massive Women’s Marches of January 2017, but, because officials claimed that her conviction from 1969 was never reported to U.S. officials, Odeh was deported back to her homeland of Jordan last fall. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Reem continually seeks the healthy discussion that the topic badly needs, telling us “a lot of it wasn’t even about the mural. It was the fact that I was Palestinian and Arab.” She admits, “Naturally, that could’ve broken me down and forced me to be quiet, which, at the beginning I was afraid and didn’t know how to maneuver.” However, “the community came through ten times as much than the other side, like ‘we have your back.’ It created an opportunity for me to educate folks about who Rasmea is and why she’s important. And who Oscar Grant is and why the symbol of him on my wall is important.” \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Race, religion, police actions, the question of Israel and Palestine, immigration — these are of course complex and touchy subjects, no doubt egged on by the current administration as Reem is quick to point out. Regardless of mural opinions, we all can agree that disrespectful Yelp reviews don’t help anything and that Reem’s model of worker fairness and community togetherness is a model that can — and should — defeat religious and political barriers. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>At La Cocina, Reem realized that, yes, she wanted a small bakery but also be to big picture-minded. Remember “saving the world” at Tufts? She’s working at it. Reem and her peers are already making progress right at home in Fruitvale with a food and drink “ecosystem” between the bakery and neighbors \u003ca href=\"http://www.aleindustries.com/\">Ale Industries\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://www.redbaycoffee.com/\">Red Bay Coffee\u003c/a> (you can get both at Reem’s). She is hoping to make her own za’atar blend by hiring a group of refugees in the Bay Area to do the work. Who knows what else is on the horizon?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“So much of my restaurants are an homage to Oakland,” Reem acknowledges. Whether you’re dining at Reem’s restaurants in Fruitvale or Jack London Square, you know that you’re at a place trying to lift up its community and you’re very much in Oakland. \u003c/p>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>When you step inside the Outer Mission complex that houses the \u003ca href=\"https://www.lacocinasf.org/\">La Cocina\u003c/a> food business incubator kitchen and offices on a regular weekday afternoon, it’s easy to be overwhelmed by the busy chefs, the delicious smells of baked goods and roasting meats, and the constant whirl of activity in preparation for the various markets, kiosks and catering events coming up in a few hours. There are spots for eight participants in this kitchen and it definitely seems like a ninth would be impossible to squeeze in. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129706\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8310-new.jpg\" alt=\"In the busy kitchen at La Cocina headquarters.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129706\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8310-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8310-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8310-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8310-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8310-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8310-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8310-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8310-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8310-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8310-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8310-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">In the busy kitchen at La Cocina headquarters. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The space might be tight but the goals for the nonprofit are admirably enormous. Its mission is to find talented low-income food entrepreneurs, generally women of color and immigrant communities (a handful of men have been in the program, including the very successful \u003ca href=\"http://www.onigilly.com/\">Onigilly\u003c/a> concept). \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.lacocinasf.org/people\">Caleb Zigas\u003c/a>, La Cocina’s Executive Director who has been involved since it debuted in 2005, told us that the incubator’s 11 staff members avoid using words like “teach” or “empower.” These women have already identified a product that they excel at and a worthy price for it — they aren’t starting from scratch concept-wise, but they usually are just cooking for friends or selling from home. Zigas pointed out that, “They know everything there is to know about business. What they may not know is how to formalize that business into a marketplace that intentionally throws up barriers.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129715\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_5205-new1.jpg\" alt=\"La Cocina's Executive Director Caleb Zigas in the kitchen at La Cocina headquarters.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1588\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129715\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_5205-new1.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_5205-new1-160x132.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_5205-new1-800x662.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_5205-new1-768x635.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_5205-new1-1020x844.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_5205-new1-1200x993.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_5205-new1-1180x976.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_5205-new1-960x794.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_5205-new1-240x199.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_5205-new1-375x310.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_5205-new1-520x430.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">La Cocina's Executive Director Caleb Zigas in the kitchen at La Cocina headquarters. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>We talked with five of La Cocina’s graduates who now have brick-and-mortar restaurants or kiosks. There were universal problems acknowledged by all where they could never possibly have defeated certain barriers without La Cocina’s assistance — the surging real estate prices, not speaking English well or looking a certain way being chief among them. Even La Cocina itself faces some of these problems for its proposed food hall planned for the heart of the struggling Tenderloin in 2019. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>La Cocina’s program has three application deadlines a year and information orientations for interested individuals every other month. Once you’re in the program, it can take up to eight years to go through pre-incubation planning, the incubation period, finding capital and space, the exit to that space, and finally “graduation” when the business is self-sufficient. Yes, it can be as brisk as a one-year degree in theory but is much more likely to be a lengthy medical school and residency-type of time frame.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>La Cocina graduates have had incredible success in a wide variety of cuisines and business types. We talked with women serving Cambodian, Southern, Mexican, Arab and Gujarat (Indian) cooking. The current class includes Nepalese, Jamaican, Japanese and Salvadoran-themed businesses. Over 30 brick-and-mortars from graduates exist around the Bay Area (a handful are commissary kitchens).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Those present entrepreneurs in the La Cocina kitchen are following in the esteemed footsteps of women who never thought they would ever call a restaurant their own. Here are the stories of five graduates who are now navigating the Bay Area restaurant scene with their own businesses.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca href=\"https://www.besharamrestaurant.com/\">Besharam\u003c/a>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Besharam/@37.754276,-122.3916646,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x808f7f0ce31950a5:0x7718a923d0103fe2!8m2!3d37.7542718!4d-122.3894705\">1275 Minnesota St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129719\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7175-new.jpg\" alt=\"Besharam interior.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129719\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7175-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7175-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7175-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7175-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7175-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7175-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7175-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7175-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7175-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7175-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7175-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Besharam interior. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Barely 45 diners can fit into the serene, colorful dining room of Besharam, a spunky newcomer located in the Minnesota Street Project art gallery complex, in a far industrial corner of the Dogpatch. Despite the small size and isolated location, Besharam screams with relentless character that can be as boisterous as the heat in the spiced garlic sauce served with the grilled chicken kebab and hand-rolled flatbread at lunch. \u003cstrong>Chef and co-owner Heena Patel\u003c/strong> decided on the name, “shameless” in Hindi, because she knows she’s different than everyone else — in her family, in the Bay Area, in the world — and she isn’t afraid to show that, hey, she’s running the show at a restaurant in San Francisco and never in a million years would she have expected that while growing up as the second of five daughters in the Gujarat state of India.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There is bleu cheese naan with wasabi raita on the menu and a giant pop-art mural by \u003ca href=\"https://hatecopy.com/\">HateCopy’s Maria Qamar\u003c/a> next to the open kitchen with a Hindi woman drinking a cocktail. The soundtrack is bumping all lunch and dinner-long with Michael Jackson, Indian pop and seemingly everything in between. It’s definitely Heena’s restaurant.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129731\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4328-new1.jpg\" alt=\"Chef and Partner Heena Patel in front of pop-art mural by HateCopy’s Maria Qamar\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129731\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4328-new1.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4328-new1-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4328-new1-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4328-new1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4328-new1-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4328-new1-900x1200.jpg 900w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4328-new1-1180x1573.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4328-new1-960x1280.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4328-new1-240x320.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4328-new1-375x500.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4328-new1-520x693.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Chef and Partner Heena Patel in front of pop-art mural by HateCopy’s Maria Qamar. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>So, there are pavs (sliders, a classic street food) served with little gems and pickled shiitake mushrooms on the menu, co-existing with a grilled zucchini salad and fish moilee with coconut curry and turmeric rice. In the evening, there are shishito peppers stuffed with a tamarind and chickpea filling; edamame dumplings in a lentil broth; paratha tacos accented by a strawberry-mint chutney; and ghee-roasted pork chops. Heema puts her Gujarat-meets-world philosophy about the always hotly debated “authenticity” question very bluntly: “You can take it or leave it.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129740\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7312-new.jpg\" alt=\"Grilled Chicken Kabobs: Hand-rolled flatbread, spiced garlic chutney. \" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129740\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7312-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7312-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7312-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7312-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7312-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7312-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7312-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7312-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7312-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7312-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7312-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Grilled Chicken Kabobs: Hand-rolled flatbread, spiced garlic chutney. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>After all, she’s come all the way to this point from Gujarat to London to Marin County to full-time restaurant in San Francisco. She defeated the odds and has earned the right to cook what she wants to cook.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129737\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7156-new.jpg\" alt=\"Heena Patel rolls dough for flatbread in back kitchen.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129737\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7156-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7156-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7156-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7156-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7156-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7156-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7156-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7156-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7156-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7156-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7156-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Heena Patel rolls dough for flatbread in back kitchen. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>She got a home-science degree from Mumbai University and was given the common “a or b” decision from her father — continue studying and get a master’s degree, or go to London and find a man to marry. She elected for the latter and amidst all the boys who lined up for her, she found her husband, Paresh, after two weeks. When she was 25-years old and Paresh was 30, the couple and their then three-year old daughter moved from London to Marin County on a business visa. The two ran an adjacent liquor store and flower shop in Terra Linda (by San Rafael) for 20 years. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129738\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7346-new.jpg\" alt=\"Grilled Paneer Kabobs: Hand rolled flatbread, spiced garlic chutney.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129738\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7346-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7346-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7346-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7346-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7346-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7346-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7346-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7346-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7346-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7346-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7346-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Grilled Paneer Kabobs: Hand rolled flatbread, spiced garlic chutney. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>It wasn’t easy upon arriving in California for Heena, being someone who looks differently, speaks differently and didn’t know a word of English at the time. In 1992, Heena would struggle on the phone at the shops, answering calls and unable to communicate clearly, despite her best efforts. On the other end of the line, one particularly disrespectful man screamed at her for her lack of English and to this day gets her worked up emotionally. It was not a welcoming way for her to step into a supposedly welcoming country. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Sitting down with La Cocina alums in the past few weeks, we’ve found a theme in how there was a mutual connection that led the chef/entrepreneur to the program. That happened in 2013 for Heena where she self-admittedly had “zero idea of the food business” but “checked off all the boxes” for what La Cocina looks for. Heena really wanted to open a concept for serving her style of traditional and not-so-traditional Gujarati cuisine, and the program helped her craft a 90-page business plan…for the truck. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129742\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4297-new.jpg\" alt=\"Besharam Lunch Menu.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129742\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4297-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4297-new-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4297-new-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4297-new-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4297-new-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4297-new-900x1200.jpg 900w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4297-new-1180x1573.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4297-new-960x1280.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4297-new-240x320.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4297-new-375x500.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4297-new-520x693.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Besharam Lunch Menu. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Have you seen that truck around San Francisco? Nope, we didn’t think so, because it never ended up happening. Instead, she started “Rasoi,” a Ferry Building farmers' market vendor concept. Heena also held pop-ups at the likes of Jardinière and State Bird Provisions. At the latter, she served a dessert to chef and co-owner Stuart Brioza, who was beyond thrilled with his first taste, seemingly having a life-altering epiphany. Talk about the ultimate compliment and confidence booster for a shy, upstart cook like Heena.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129746\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4379-new.jpg\" alt=\"A tray of Besharam desserts.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129746\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4379-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4379-new-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4379-new-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4379-new-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4379-new-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4379-new-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4379-new-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4379-new-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4379-new-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4379-new-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4379-new-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A tray of Besharam desserts. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Then it all happened so fast with the restaurateur Daniel Patterson after La Cocina connected the two and she was invited to have lunch with him at his restaurant, Alta, in the Minnesota Street Project. Yes, that Daniel Patterson, the chef known for high-end cooking at San Francisco fine dining stalwarts like the now-closed Elisabeth Daniel and Coi. Heena was skeptical and even admitted to us, “I googled him — who is Daniel Patterson?” Recently, Patterson has become instrumental in championing socioeconomic diversity by working with Restaurants Opportunities Center United and helping aspiring restaurateurs, like Heena, defeat the odds. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>At the lunch, Patterson offered the Alta space to Heena. It swept her off her feet. She could cook and do what she does so well, and be helped in what she’s less experienced with. Now, two months since opening, Heena has even more respect for Patterson than before she went into business with him. Simply put — the system of passionate chef, La Cocina education and renowned chef mentor/business system is working.\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutube'>\n \u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutubeInside'>\n \u003ciframe\n loading='lazy'\n class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__youtubePlayer'\n type='text/html'\n src='//www.youtube.com/embed/qITc3R1akO0'\n title='//www.youtube.com/embed/qITc3R1akO0'\n allowfullscreen='true'\n style='border:0;'>\u003c/iframe>\n \u003c/span>\n \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cp>To date, the biggest question from diners for Heena has been, “Where is the chicken tikka masala?”, pigeon-holing the most well-known Indian dish to Americans that isn’t even a traditional Indian dish. (Answer: not at this restaurant). Heena has also been shocked by how savvy her customers are, estimating about 90% have an open mind (and don’t care about the lack of tikka masala) and love her adorably different, somewhat quirky concept. She also is hugely surprised by how many Indian customers just keep coming and coming, often with big groups of non-Indian colleagues and friends. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Indeed, it has been quite the journey from Gujarat to the Dogpatch for Heena and Paresh. Their 29-year old daughter is studying for the bar exam and their 21-year old son is an aspiring journalist, studying at Vassar College in New York. Everyone chips in to help at Besharam, whether on the floor or from afar. Both kids help their mom with something that is definitely not one of her biggest strengths: social media. Meanwhile, at the restaurant, Paresh helps with the front-of-house and also assists on the wine and newly-launched cocktail program with Alta Group Beverage Director, Aaron Paul. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Paresh should also get lots of credit for allowing San Francisco to have the privilege of knowing what he’s known for decades — how talented a chef Heena is. Once, when she was doubting if a restaurant would ever happen, he assured her that “what you serve is basic but people are hungry for it.” He was very correct, though bleu cheese naan is definitely not basic. San Francisco was starving for the open-minded style of cooking that Heena brings to the table.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129728\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7293-new.jpg\" alt=\"Besharam signage on the front door.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129728\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7293-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7293-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7293-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7293-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7293-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7293-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7293-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7293-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7293-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7293-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7293-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Besharam signage on the front door. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca href=\"https://www.huaracheloco.com/\">El Huarache Loco\u003c/a>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/El+Huarache+Loco/@37.9474025,-122.5116057,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x80859a43f733d57f:0xdf3b9d5506983993!8m2!3d37.9473983!4d-122.5094116\">1803 Larkspur Landing Circle, Larkspur\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129756\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4594-new.jpg\" alt=\"Owner/Chef Veronica Salazar at El Huarache Loco.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129756\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4594-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4594-new-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4594-new-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4594-new-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4594-new-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4594-new-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4594-new-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4594-new-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4594-new-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4594-new-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4594-new-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Owner/Chef Veronica Salazar at El Huarache Loco. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>No, there are no burritos on the menu at \u003cstrong>Veronica Salazar’s\u003c/strong> restaurant inside Larkspur’s tony Marin Country Mart. Of course, that’s one of the first things a good percentage of her diners notice on an initial visit and ask about. For Salazar, it’s pretty simple why there are no burritos to be found at El Huarache Loco — burritos aren’t really something people eat in Mexico. “Find them at Walmart” is her advice if you want a burrito in Mexico City because they serve them in the frozen food aisle (though she can’t vouch for if they’re delicious at all). \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129759\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7618-new.jpg\" alt=\"Huarache Con Costillo\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129759\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7618-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7618-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7618-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7618-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7618-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7618-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7618-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7618-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7618-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7618-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7618-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Huarache Con Costillo \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>However, diners will find a thrilling roster of Mexico City street food and home cooking staples at El Huarache Loco, beginning with the namesake huaraches. They are thin-pressed, oval-shaped masa “tortillas” that are often thought of as “sandal-shaped.” If you’re still having trouble, just picture a flattened tamale, minus the banana leaf and with the fillings on top of the masa, and you’re kind of on the right track. The huarache is a platform for all kinds of toppings from ham, bacon and chorizo to tender rib meat (“costilla”) to the must-try nopales salad (cactus!). There is a thin layer of black bean paste between the tortilla and the toppings, then crowning garnishes of a rustic-zesty red salsa, cilantro, onions, cheese and the all-important squiggles of cool crema. Yes, it’s all kind of crazy but really it’s just downright delicious. (The “loco” in the name, by the way, is because it’s a fun word and El Huarache Loco is a common restaurant name in Mexico.) \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Trust us, you’ll be wishing every burrito place served huaraches after your first one from Salazar.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129852\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4517-new.jpg\" alt=\"Owner/Chef Veronica Salazar at work in the open kitchen.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129852\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4517-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4517-new-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4517-new-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4517-new-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4517-new-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4517-new-900x1200.jpg 900w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4517-new-1180x1573.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4517-new-960x1280.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4517-new-240x320.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4517-new-375x500.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4517-new-520x693.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Owner/Chef Veronica Salazar at work in the open kitchen. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>She has been cooking them each Saturday morning at the Alemany Farmers' Market (the “People’s Market”) since 2006, just a year after joining the La Cocina program. Since coming to the Bay Area in 1995 with her husband, she had been cooking food at home for friends, family and pretty much anyone who wanted a taste of the CDMX (Ciudad de Mexico, the name Mexico City is often referred to in Mexico). Salazar first heard about a kitchen for low-income women from a news story on Univision and was soon in touch with La Cocina thanks to one of her customers. Salazar also was involved with the now-shuttered Women’s Initiative for Self Employment (also known as ALAS), who helped her hatch the all-important business plan.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129765\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7629-new.jpg\" alt=\"Quesadilla Chilanga with Huitlacoche\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129765\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7629-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7629-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7629-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7629-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7629-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7629-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7629-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7629-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7629-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7629-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7629-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Quesadilla Chilanga with Huitlacoche \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Fast-forward to 2012 and Salazar’s popularity at Alemany made her a favorite of critics and diners alike (count this writer as one who visited in the early days and became an enormous fan). A developer in Marin County was looking for a chef to run a Mexican restaurant in their new rustic, high-end shopping complex by the Larkspur Ferry Terminal. Salazar noted to us recently that it was a pretty “ugly, lonely looking place” at first. But, she believed in it. The commute wouldn’t be so bad (after all, from her home in San Francisco, it takes just as long to get to La Cocina as it does to drive to Larkspur) and the crowds would come just like at Alemany.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129762\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7632-new.jpg\" alt=\"Fish taco\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129762\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7632-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7632-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7632-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7632-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7632-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7632-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7632-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7632-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7632-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7632-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7632-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fish taco \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The risk clearly worked as El Huarache Loco became the first restaurant opened by a La Cocina alum. Salazar pays homage to her La Cocina roots with a 2011 picture of her in the incubator’s kitchen with three fellow chefs, all of whom have successful full-time concepts today. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129767\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7552-new.jpg\" alt=\"Inside El Huarache Loco with 2011 photo of her in La Cocina incubator’s kitchen on the wall.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129767\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7552-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7552-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7552-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7552-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7552-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7552-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7552-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7552-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7552-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7552-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7552-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Inside El Huarache Loco with 2011 photo of her in La Cocina incubator’s kitchen on the wall. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Around the restaurant, she also has many distinct nods to her Mexico City home and her family — a family that has run a restaurant, Caldos Rivera, for more than 60 years in the heart of the chaotic city. Salazar told us that as a woman in Mexico, “To live, you have to learn how to cook.” These dishes have been with her forever. Beyond huaraches, the menu in Larkspur includes “antojitos” (CDMX specials and appetizers), like a delicate, curled huitlacoche-filled (dark black corn fungus) quesadilla that is nothing like the greasy, cheesy, flat Tex-Mex quesadillas you’ve surely tried. There are other unfamiliar names to most Bay Area diners like pambazos, sopes, gorditas and tostadas. Breakfast features huevos rancheros and chilaquiles. There are also more familiar tacos in myriad formats and fillings, along with daily specials and enchiladas that are again not recognizable to most diners in the audience. Salazar honors her mother in the chop-like house “Doña Luz” salad with a smorgasbord of great ingredients because her mother was so great at tying together surplus ingredients into a salad.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129760\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7622-new.jpg\" alt=\"Ensalada Doña Luz\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129760\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7622-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7622-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7622-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7622-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7622-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7622-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7622-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7622-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7622-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7622-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7622-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ensalada Doña Luz \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Salazar doesn’t cut any corners. She makes her own masa for the tortillas; fantastic and not-too-sweet agua frescas are housemade; and the guacamole is prepared from scratch, along with a half-dozen types of salsa. She has had to adapt a bit for the Marin audience. Remember, while there are lots of adventurous diners ready to eat anything, anywhere — there are also plenty of soccer moms and rushed ferry commuters stopping by. So, tripe-filled menudo quickly left the menu. There is no tongue amongst the taco meats. There is, however, alphabet soup on the kid’s menu.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129764\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7649-new.jpg\" alt=\"Agua frescas are housemade: jimica (hibiscus), pineapple and watermelon.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129764\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7649-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7649-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7649-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7649-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7649-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7649-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7649-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7649-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7649-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7649-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7649-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Agua frescas are housemade: jimica (hibiscus), pineapple and watermelon. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Salazar has found a home in a place that is about as far a 180-degree spin from hectic Mexico City as you can get. Inside El Huacache Loco, there are giant handmade rancho-style chairs and lots of the customary singing and dancing skeletons from Dia de los Muertos celebrations that you might find in her home city. Then walk outside and you’ll see a pond with koi and turtles, lots of relaxed locals who just left yoga class, and you’ll certainly notice how the exterior of El Huarache Loco is the same as everything else in the charming shopping area (freshly painted, chic farmhouse-looking). \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129766\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7578-new.jpg\" alt=\"El Huarache Loco outside eating area.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129766\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7578-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7578-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7578-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7578-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7578-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7578-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7578-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7578-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7578-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7578-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7578-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">El Huarache Loco outside eating area. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>In bucolic Marin, Salazar is still trying to defeat the naysayers who claim that this isn’t “real Mexican food.” Quite simply, anyone can think what they want to think, but we know that they’re wrong. Salazar definitely knows that they’re wrong because she is one of the Bay Area’s great ambassadors of the cuisine from one of the world’s grandest and most culturally enriching cities. \u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca href=\"https://www.minniebellssoul.com/\">Minnie Bell’s Soul Food Movement\u003c/a>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Public+Market/@37.8412911,-122.2938373,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x68a7c0c0b72fc684!8m2!3d37.8412911!4d-122.2938373\">5959 Shellmound St., Emeryville\u003c/a> \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129780\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4696-new.jpg\" alt=\"Fernay McPherson, the Chef-Owner of Minnie Bell’s Soul Movement.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129780\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4696-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4696-new-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4696-new-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4696-new-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4696-new-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4696-new-900x1200.jpg 900w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4696-new-1180x1573.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4696-new-960x1280.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4696-new-240x320.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4696-new-375x500.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4696-new-520x693.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fernay McPherson, the Chef-Owner of Minnie Bell’s Soul Movement. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“Excuse me! I hate to interrupt, but may I just say that she makes THE best fried chicken I have ever had.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A few seconds later, both the glowing customer and Fernay McPherson, the Chef-Owner of Minnie Bell’s Soul Movement, lightheartedly assure this food writer that this moment wasn’t staged for our interview. He genuinely feels that this crispy, succulent, rosemary-flecked plate of fried chicken was the greatest that he had ever encountered, even surpassing his longtime prior gold standard — of course, his own recipe.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129784\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7718-new-1.jpg\" alt=\"Millie Bell's Rosemary Fried Chicken and Cornbread.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129784\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7718-new-1.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7718-new-1-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7718-new-1-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7718-new-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7718-new-1-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7718-new-1-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7718-new-1-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7718-new-1-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7718-new-1-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7718-new-1-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7718-new-1-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Millie Bell's Rosemary Fried Chicken and Cornbread. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>As an hour goes by with McPherson, nobody else stops the interview other than a coworker asking a fryer question or her 13-year old son, Eric, stopping by because his summer job right now is working for his mom’s Emeryville Public Market kiosk four-days-a-week (Eric’s mom informs us that his favorite part of the job is counting the hours he’s worked and charging those hours). \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129797\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4690-new.jpg\" alt=\"Fernay McPherson, fellow employee and Fernay's son Eric (R) working at the Minnie Bell's kiosk.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129797\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4690-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4690-new-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4690-new-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4690-new-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4690-new-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4690-new-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4690-new-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4690-new-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4690-new-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4690-new-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4690-new-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fernay McPherson, fellow employee and Fernay's son Eric (R) working at the Minnie Bell's kiosk. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>But, once McPherson is back at her post in the tiny Minnie Bell’s space, roving between the cash register, the two fryers, the refrigerator full of Kool-Aid (a LOT of freshly-mixed, not exactly all-natural Kool-Aid), and the back’s prep areas, she’s receiving constant praise from happy customers of all ages and backgrounds. Maybe it’s the fact that the kiosk is in an isolated corner of a Public Market with constant construction? Maybe it’s McPherson’s ever-present upbeat charm? Maybe it’s because they’re all drinking the Minnie Bell’s Kool-Aid? Maybe…it’s the rosemary?\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129793\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4707-new.jpg\" alt=\"A sprig of fried rosemary accompanies the Rosemary Fried Chicken.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129793\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4707-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4707-new-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4707-new-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4707-new-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4707-new-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4707-new-900x1200.jpg 900w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4707-new-1180x1573.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4707-new-960x1280.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4707-new-240x320.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4707-new-375x500.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4707-new-520x693.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A sprig of fried rosemary accompanies the Rosemary Fried Chicken. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Yes, the rosemary fried chicken. It’s everything that a legendary fried chicken should be with a crunchy, ready-to-shatter crust that is gleefully free of grease, and meat that is as juicy as a ripe summer peach, whether you’re munching on drumstick, wing, breast or thigh. Rosemary has been the recipe’s staple since her early adult cooking days when she had rosemary on hand and sampled with it. Her recipe has no seasoning nor any buttermilk or a second dredging of batter. McPherson’s key move is to give the chicken a rosemary-hot sauce marinade for 24 hours or more. Then she fries the chicken and rosemary in clean oil (the kiosk closes between lunch and dinner for a labor-intensive oil switch-out). \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129801\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7769-new.jpg\" alt=\"The kiosk closes between lunch and dinner for a labor-intensive oil switch-out.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129801\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7769-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7769-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7769-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7769-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7769-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7769-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7769-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7769-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7769-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7769-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7769-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The kiosk closes between lunch and dinner for a labor-intensive oil switch-out. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>With all of this chicken talk, Minnie Bell’s is by no means a one-hit wonder. The menu sticks to roughly a half-dozen supporting cast members, all of whom are vegetarian (no bacon, no lard). Well, the three-cheese mac & cheese with Parmesan, fontina and cheddar isn’t exactly a light selection, nor is the sweeter, fluffier-style of cornbread that McPherson makes with lots of brown butter. However, the smoky vegan red rice and beans and the red chili-accented braised greens are miles ahead of their peers in flavor complexity and a clean brightness that is never associated with them. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129782\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7732-new.jpg\" alt=\"Three-cheese Mac & Cheese with Parmesan.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129782\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7732-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7732-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7732-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7732-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7732-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7732-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7732-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7732-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7732-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7732-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7732-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Three-cheese Mac & Cheese with Parmesan. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129804\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7713-new.jpg\" alt=\"Braised Greens.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129804\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7713-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7713-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7713-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7713-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7713-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7713-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7713-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7713-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7713-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7713-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7713-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Braised Greens. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129783\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7733-new.jpg\" alt=\"Red Beans & Rice Salad.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129783\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7733-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7733-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7733-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7733-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7733-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7733-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7733-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7733-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7733-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7733-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7733-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Red Beans & Rice Salad. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>McPherson’s family is originally from New Mexico and Texas, and came to California as part of the mid-century Great Migration, a period when the Fillmore was booming as the “Harlem of the West.” A generation later, McPherson has called the Fillmore “home” for all but a couple years when she attended cooking school in Sacramento. Sadly, she has witnessed that neighborhood boom steadily fade. She’s hoping that one day Minnie Bell’s can play a part in bringing back that vibrant heyday for the corridor.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129789\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4678-new.jpg\" alt=\"McPherson has called the Fillmore “home” and that is reflected on the back of Minnie Bell's T-shirts which say "EST. IN FILLMOE."\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129789\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4678-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4678-new-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4678-new-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4678-new-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4678-new-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4678-new-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4678-new-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4678-new-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4678-new-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4678-new-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4678-new-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">McPherson has called the Fillmore “home” and that is reflected on the back of Minnie Bell's T-shirts which say \"EST. IN FILLMOE.\" \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>At first, her role in the kitchen for the family was to grate cheese for mac ‘n’ cheese, an activity that she admittedly “dreaded.” The first recipe she had to master was a Betty Crocker Dinette Cake. She gradually learned how to cook her family’s soul food recipes from her late grandmother Lillie Bell and her great aunt Minnie (now 85 years old). Their impact on her personal and professional life years later are why both are the namesakes of Minnie Bell’s and, frankly, why she was compelled to become a chef.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129781\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4662-new.jpg\" alt=\"Fernay McPherson's late grandmother Lillie Bell (R) and her great aunt Minnie (now 85 years old)\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129781\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4662-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4662-new-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4662-new-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4662-new-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4662-new-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4662-new-900x1200.jpg 900w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4662-new-1180x1573.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4662-new-960x1280.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4662-new-240x320.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4662-new-375x500.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4662-new-520x693.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fernay McPherson's late grandmother Lillie Bell (R) and her great aunt Minnie (now 85 years old) \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The concept launched as a mobile catering company, hence the Soul “Movement.” She joined La Cocina in 2011 and participated in the Fillmore Mobile Food Vendor and Artisan Marketplace program, a small business course that La Cocina taught with Urban Solutions, a nonprofit economic development organization. “Small businesses are what make the world go around,” McPherson tells us. Sadly, seven years later, the city is still “sleeping on the fact that we’re small businesses.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>During her time with La Cocina, Minnie Bell’s became increasingly in demand for catering and pop-ups, with the most notable of the latter being a substantial run at Wing Wings in the Lower Haight. Still, the permanent restaurant just wouldn’t come, but luckily a yearlong lease in the Emeryville Public Market emerged after fellow La Cocina alum Nyum Bai left.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129812\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4674-new.jpg\" alt=\""Nourish The Public + Nourish Yourself" signage at The Emeryville Public Market next to Minnie Bell's kiosk.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129812\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4674-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4674-new-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4674-new-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4674-new-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4674-new-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4674-new-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4674-new-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4674-new-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4674-new-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4674-new-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4674-new-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">\"Nourish The Public + Nourish Yourself\" signage at The Emeryville Public Market next to Minnie Bell's kiosk. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The Fillmore is having huge dining growth, started by the blockbuster State Bird Provisions, and recently followed by the likes of \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/126767/avery-opens-on-fillmore-as-sfs-next-elaborate-tasting-menu-destination\">Avery\u003c/a>, Wise Sons and \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/128414/merchant-roots-daytime-grocer-and-imaginative-nighttime-tasting-menu-table-arrives-on-fillmore\">Merchant Roots\u003c/a>. All are delicious and small (ish) businesses — and all are not black-owned. For McPherson, the scene on Fillmore is “bittersweet” because these are very worthy and considerate additions to the neighborhood, but “it’s a mystery” to her and “an eyesore for the community” how there are still so many prominently vacant storefronts in the corridor. Real estate developers keep holding out for someone to pay bigger and bigger bucks. It’s about the money. It’s all about the money. In the meantime, the potentially vibrant culture and significant foot traffic is kept away, other than the nightly State Bird Provisions line.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Soon, McPherson will get her permanent restaurant because she is an immensely gifted chef with the fervently devoted following that she deserves like that raving diner who paused our interview. Those fans will follow Minnie Bell’s wherever its movement goes. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129792\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4663-new.jpg\" alt=\"Signage for Minnie Bell's Soul Movement.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129792\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4663-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4663-new-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4663-new-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4663-new-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4663-new-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4663-new-900x1200.jpg 900w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4663-new-1180x1573.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4663-new-960x1280.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4663-new-240x320.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4663-new-375x500.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4663-new-520x693.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Signage for Minnie Bell's Soul Movement. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca href=\"http://www.nyumbai.com/\">Nyum Bai\u003c/a>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Nyum+Bai/@37.7763222,-122.224679,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0xc85f72f420fd5355?sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjX94G4g63cAhVD7VQKHe60B8UQ_BIItAEwDQ\">3340 E 12th St., Oakland Suite 11\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Taste the steamed fish soufflé called “amok” and dip some exquisitely trimmed cucumbers into “prahok,” a homey and spicy ground pork dip, and you’ll simultaneously experience profound beauty and pain through a cuisine’s powerful story. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129834\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7994-new.jpg\" alt=\"Prahok Ktiss\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129834\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7994-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7994-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7994-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7994-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7994-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7994-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7994-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7994-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7994-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7994-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7994-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Prahok Ktiss \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>There is so much joy in Cambodian cooking, whether starting with a banana blossom, cabbage and sweet basil “ngoum banana salad” or digging into the slightly sweet, profoundly earthy and balanced “kuy teav Phnom Penh” noodles in a seven-hour pork broth that tastes much more like a complex craft cocktail at Trick Dog than the rugged tonkotsu ramen broth you would be expecting. Along with the food, there is tremendous beauty in the stunning natural setting and rich culture of Cambodia, one that is not very well known to the Bay Area audience. As Nite Yun, the chef-owner of Oakland’s five-month old restaurant, Nyum Bai, unfortunately points out — everyone seems to know about Angkor Wat’s temples and the genocide, and that’s about it for Cambodia. She’s trying to change that one guest at a time.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129825\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7823-new.jpg\" alt=\"Nite Yun, the chef-owner of Nyum Bai making Ngoum Banana Salad.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129825\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7823-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7823-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7823-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7823-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7823-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7823-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7823-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7823-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7823-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7823-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7823-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nite Yun, the chef-owner of Nyum Bai making Ngoum Banana Salad. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129841\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/nite-bai-salad.jpg\" alt=\"Nite Yun in Nyum Bai kitchen carrying finished Ngoum Banana Salad.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1077\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129841\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/nite-bai-salad.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/nite-bai-salad-160x90.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/nite-bai-salad-800x449.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/nite-bai-salad-768x431.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/nite-bai-salad-1020x572.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/nite-bai-salad-1200x673.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/nite-bai-salad-1180x662.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/nite-bai-salad-960x539.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/nite-bai-salad-240x135.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/nite-bai-salad-375x210.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/nite-bai-salad-520x292.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nite Yun in Nyum Bai kitchen carrying finished Ngoum Banana Salad. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129829\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7844-new.jpg\" alt=\"Ngoum Banana Salad\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129829\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7844-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7844-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7844-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7844-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7844-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7844-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7844-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7844-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7844-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7844-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7844-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ngoum Banana Salad \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Nite’s earliest memories from her youth are eating rice with her hands on the floor of her family’s apartment in Stockton while mid-century Khmer rock and roll music played in the background. That was a common portrait of her life growing up in the Central Valley town, where she constantly grappled with the question of identity that countless immigrants in this country think about. Her life was nothing similar to her friends in high school — they probably didn’t even know where Cambodia was and definitely didn’t eat rice with their hands. On the flip side, she wasn’t really part of the Americana culture of eating hamburgers and watching TV shows all the time. Nite just focused on school and family, spending most of her time at home with her parents and two brothers (she’s the middle child). \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129820\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4938-new.jpg\" alt=\"Kuy Teav Phnom Penh\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129820\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4938-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4938-new-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4938-new-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4938-new-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4938-new-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4938-new-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4938-new-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4938-new-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4938-new-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4938-new-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4938-new-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kuy Teav Phnom Penh \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129821\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4946-new.jpg\" alt=\"Kuy Teav Phnom Penh with noodles displayed.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129821\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4946-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4946-new-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4946-new-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4946-new-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4946-new-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4946-new-900x1200.jpg 900w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4946-new-1180x1573.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4946-new-960x1280.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4946-new-240x320.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4946-new-375x500.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4946-new-520x693.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kuy Teav Phnom Penh with noodles displayed. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>She doesn’t have memories of before Stockton. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Nite’s parents dodged land mines, worked in labor camps and managed to flee the horrific genocide during the Khmer Rouge’s reign of terror in Cambodia during the late 1970s. Her parents spent five years in a refugee camp in Thailand where Nite was born. The family was sponsored by a church group in Texas and immigrated to the U.S. before quickly relocating to Stockton because of the large Cambodian expat community there. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Nite didn’t fully understand the scope of the genocide or why her parents didn’t open up much about their past until well into her youth. She acknowledges now that they struggled with a form of PTSD and that is a reason that she learned very little about her mysterious homeland of Cambodia until she grew older.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Trips back to Cambodia in her early adult years helped Nite better understand her heritage and planted the idea of Nyum Bai in her mind. At first, she spent four years at SF State in the nursing program but knew that wasn’t for her, telling us, “How could I be a nurse if I didn’t care? It was all compounded. Everything that was in the hospital I was so unhappy about, like learning about it was one thing, but actually working in the hospital, wearing scrubs [and] the lighting, the smells and everything, it was like, ‘Get me out of here!’”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It was on her third trip back to Cambodia, while eating a bowl of soup in a market, that she realized she should start her own food business. Through Nyum Bai, Nite says, she could open up her country by “sharing Cambodia [and] teaching people about Cambodia through the cuisine, but also a way for people to reunite with their roots.” \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129848\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4899-new.jpg\" alt=\"The Take Away Window at Nyum Bai.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129848\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4899-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4899-new-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4899-new-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4899-new-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4899-new-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4899-new-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4899-new-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4899-new-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4899-new-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4899-new-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4899-new-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Take Away Window at Nyum Bai. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>She had no idea how this was going to actually be a business. She didn’t have any formal culinary training other than cooking extensively with her mom and then on her own at college when she started missing her mom’s recipes. Though she lacked the business plan, she definitely didn’t lack what she describes as “purpose.” Nite set about on her own doing recipe testing and held private dinners at her home. A visit to the 2009 La Cocina Street Food Festival convinced her to reach out to the organization but she didn’t feel ready to truly be an entrepreneur. She incorrectly doubted herself. After all, she even knew that one of her mom’s frequent sayings, “Nyum Bai,” (a Cambodian phrase for “Eat rice” or “Let’s eat!”) should be the name of this future concept. Instead of having a formal interview, Nite was asked to cater a board meeting for La Cocina and that become an informal interview — a “trick” she admits — and Nite joined in 2014. Nyum Bai found a stall in the Emeryville Public Market in early 2017 (now occupied by Minnie Bell’s) and that expansion made the entire Bay Area realize that Cambodian food should be, and thankfully now is, on the map of vital cuisines to sample and learn more about.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Emeryville gave her lessons that she badly needed for achieving that grander dream — her own spot. Some of the challenges she encountered and had to get past included “learning how to be a leader, scaling up recipes, sharing my stories and opening up to strangers.” It didn’t take long for the opportunity of a permanent Oakland spot to appear. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129823\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7804-new.jpg\" alt=\"Colorful Nyum Bai interior.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129823\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7804-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7804-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7804-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7804-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7804-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7804-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7804-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7804-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7804-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7804-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7804-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Colorful Nyum Bai interior. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The owner of the Fruitvale, Oakland burgers and craft beers spot, The Half Orange, was connected to La Cocina and informed the organization that he was going to be closing the business. Around the same time, Nite’s yearlong lease for Emeryville was winding down. It was a no-brainer match for Nyum Bai and Fruitvale (though her commute from West Oakland has gone from five minutes to fifteen minutes!). \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129831\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7973-new.jpg\" alt=\"Nyum Bai interior.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129831\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7973-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7973-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7973-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7973-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7973-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7973-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7973-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7973-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7973-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7973-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7973-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nyum Bai interior. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The Half Orange’s narrow space, open kitchen and charming patio area, plus Fruitvale’s diversity and constant energy just felt like Nyum Bai’s right home. The dining room has a striking pink neon and aquatic blue slatted fixture, cheery bursts of white and bright colored paints, and Khmer rock and roll albums on the walls. The outside patio is festive and bustling, feeling like it could be a roadside market with its narrow bench seating, but is also singularly “Oakland” via the neighboring market’s mariachi music and piñatas. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129815\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4901-new.jpg\" alt=\"Nyum Bai dinner and lunch menus.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129815\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4901-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4901-new-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4901-new-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4901-new-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4901-new-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4901-new-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4901-new-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4901-new-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4901-new-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4901-new-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4901-new-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nyum Bai dinner and lunch menus. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The extensive dinner menu has three sections: starters like grilled beef skewers with a honey and “kroeung” (a Cambodian spice paste) dipping sauce, or taro, pork and glass noodle-filled crispy rolls; a trio of noodles dishes under their own heading; and “With Rice” dishes ranging from crispy catfish topped with green mango salad to the southern Khmer sweet and peppery pork belly stew called “koh.” Weekday lunch is counter-service and an abbreviated menu of noodles, rice plates, snacks and some intriguing salad and sandwich creations (new fried chicken sandwich alert!). \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129849\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4902-new.jpg\" alt=\"Nyum Bai outdoor eating space.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129849\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4902-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4902-new-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4902-new-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4902-new-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4902-new-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4902-new-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4902-new-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4902-new-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4902-new-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4902-new-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4902-new-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nyum Bai outdoor eating space. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Fruitvale has been unpredictable in the early going for business because foot traffic can be a challenge (it’s a block removed from the BART station) and there isn’t the natural pull of a built-in residential area. Nite has really enjoyed seeing the mix of travelers going to Cambodia or those who recently visited, the countless adventurous Bay Area diners always on the lookout for learning about global cuisines, and how the region’s Cambodian population has certainly embraced her concept. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Nyum Bai is a deeply personal restaurant that reaches back to before Nite was born. You can feel that pain from her country’s past but the joy in the country’s resilience since such unspeakable tragedy. She wanted to provide “a space for the old and the new generation of Cambodians to come together and start healing” and has accomplished that.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129830\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7960-new.jpg\" alt=\"Nite Yun, the chef-owner of Nyum Bai in Oakland.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129830\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7960-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7960-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7960-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7960-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7960-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7960-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7960-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7960-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7960-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7960-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_7960-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nite Yun, the chef-owner of Nyum Bai in Oakland. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“If you ever feel like giving up,” Nite says, “just remind yourself why you started the business in the first place.” Words can’t describe what her parents and her homeland went through. At least there is the warmth and beauty of food to connect generations and comfort each other.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca href=\"http://reemscalifornia.com/\">Reem’s\u003c/a>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Reem's+California/@37.7754485,-122.2247451,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x850f93f103291775!8m2!3d37.7754485!4d-122.2247451\">3301 E 12th St #133, Oakland\u003c/a> \u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca href=\"http://dyafaoakland.com/\">Dyafa\u003c/a>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Dyafa/@37.7936067,-122.2743699,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xe8e7c53f0e32d9ab!8m2!3d37.7936067!4d-122.2743699\">44 Webster St., Oakland\u003c/a> \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129869\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8025-new.jpg\" alt=\"#FEELTHEWARMTH at Reem's. Reem Assil, the Chef-Owner wearing her restaurant's t-shirt.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129869\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8025-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8025-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8025-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8025-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8025-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8025-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8025-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8025-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8025-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8025-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8025-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">#FEELTHEWARMTH at Reem's. Reem Assil, the Chef-Owner wearing her restaurant's t-shirt. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Oakland doesn’t have a Tony Bennett-style flowery ballad nor does it boast iconic and widely photographed pyramids, cable cars and curvy, steep, garden-decorated streets. That’s not Oakland. You don’t leave your heart in The Town; you give your heart to it. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129888\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_5027-new.jpg\" alt=\"Reem Assil, the Chef-Owner of Reem’s.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129888\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_5027-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_5027-new-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_5027-new-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_5027-new-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_5027-new-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_5027-new-900x1200.jpg 900w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_5027-new-1180x1573.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_5027-new-960x1280.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_5027-new-240x320.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_5027-new-375x500.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_5027-new-520x693.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Reem Assil, the Chef-Owner of Reem’s.\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>That has been the case for Reem Assil, the Chef-Owner of Reem’s in Fruitvale and Chef-Partner with Dyafa in Jack London Square, since she moved to Oakland. Growing up in the small Arab community just outside Boston and attending nearby Tufts University, Massachusetts never felt like a place meant for her, for reasons well beyond the predictably harsh winters. Oakland finally felt like “home” with its diversity, its energy and its sense of community. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129866\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8013-new.jpg\" alt=\"Welcome sign at Reem's.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129866\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8013-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8013-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8013-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8013-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8013-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8013-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8013-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8013-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8013-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8013-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8013-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Welcome sign at Reem's. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Reem’s mother is Palestinian and her father is Syrian. The two met after both relocated to Beirut before coming to the United States together. All through her youth, Reem felt like a “stranger in a strange land,” trying to truly figure out her identity. She definitely didn’t think that identity was going to be as a chef — she actually wanted to be an actress and then shifted towards social justice and “trying to change the world” while at Tufts. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When Reem moved to the Bay Area in 2005 because she “was over Boston” and could crash on her uncle’s couch in Daly City, she ended up working at non-profits and as a community organizer in Oakland for a range of causes and issues from airport labor to urban development policies. It was on a trip in 2010 (just before the Arab Spring) to Lebanon and Syria when the idea for Reem’s was largely created after she absolutely adored the many street corner bakeries in Beirut and Damascus. She was struck not just by how delicious the pastries were, but also how these omnipresent bakeries were sort of like sanctuaries in a city full of constant turmoil — a situation not unlike Oakland, except her new home didn’t have those much-needed communal gathering spots. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129868\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8022-new.jpg\" alt=\"What's a Man'oushe?\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129868\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8022-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8022-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8022-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8022-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8022-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8022-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8022-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8022-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8022-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8022-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8022-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">What's a Man'oushe? \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129876\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8111-new.jpg\" alt=\"Za'atar Man'oushe.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129876\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8111-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8111-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8111-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8111-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8111-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8111-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8111-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8111-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8111-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8111-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8111-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Za'atar Man'oushe. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>So, Reem signed up for baking and pastry classes at Laney College in Oakland, but left after six months to join the well-known, worker-owned Arizmendi Bakery and Pizzeria in Emeryville. After those formative days, there was no doubt where Reem’s career was heading. She was connected to La Cocina in 2014 through the Women’s Initiative Center and initially wanted to have a wood-fired oven attached to a truck à la \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/37826/jon-darskys-del-popolo-pizza-of-the-people\">Del Popolo\u003c/a> to cook her signature item, mana’eesh (puffy pita-like flatbreads). However, she points out that “out of practicality and learning how to run a food business, that concept changed.” Plus, her mom (incorrectly) had doubts about whether Americans would even like mana’eesh. The Reem’s concept pop-ups began first at the Mission Community Market and shortly thereafter she was a mega-hit at several farmers' markets, including the Ferry Building. Her production for the markets and catering was bursting at the seams of La Cocina. She essentially had to go. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129880\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8167-new.jpg\" alt=\"Cheese Man'Oushe with added Veg Mix and Farm Fresh Egg.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129880\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8167-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8167-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8167-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8167-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8167-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8167-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8167-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8167-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8167-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8167-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8167-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cheese Man'Oushe with added Veg Mix and Farm Fresh Egg. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>With fortuitous timing, Reem was connected to a former Chinese fast food restaurant space in busy Fruitvale Village as her production was surging. It was the perfect spot geographically and physically for Reem’s brick-and-mortar debut, complete with plenty of baking and mana'eesh oven space.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129883\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8198-new.jpg\" alt=\"Reem Assil's husband, J behind the front counter at Reem's. \" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129883\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8198-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8198-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8198-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8198-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8198-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8198-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8198-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8198-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8198-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8198-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8198-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Reem's husband, J behind the front counter sporting a shirt that says \"Freedom to STAY, Freedom to MOVE, Freedom to RETURN.\" \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129884\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8201-new.jpg\" alt=\"Reem's entryway, mural, display case, open kitchen.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129884\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8201-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8201-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8201-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8201-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8201-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8201-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8201-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8201-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8201-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8201-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8201-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Reem's entryway, mural, display case, open kitchen. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129870\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8029-new.jpg\" alt=\"The dining area at Reem's.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129870\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8029-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8029-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8029-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8029-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8029-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8029-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8029-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8029-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8029-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8029-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8029-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The dining area at Reem's. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The bakery/café has become a fixture for a diverse range of customers, heavy on families in the daytime and commuters in the evening. They come together to enjoy Reem’s “unapologetically Arab street food” with “California love.” That means saj wraps (flatbreads cooked on a dome-shaped griddle) and oven-baked mana’eesh topped with anything from za’atar made in Jordan to avocado to falafel to sujuk (a beef sausage) to soft-yolk farm fresh eggs. Guests will also find various baked goods, fattoush, spreads, and handheld “mu’ajinaat” pastries in flavors like lamb, pomegranate and pine nut.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129877\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8138-new.jpg\" alt=\"Falafel Salad\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129877\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8138-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8138-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8138-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8138-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8138-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8138-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8138-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8138-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8138-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8138-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8138-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Falafel Salad \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129873\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8041-new.jpg\" alt=\"The baking area at Reem's is visible from outside and people can watch baking in action.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129873\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8041-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8041-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8041-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8041-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8041-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8041-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8041-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8041-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8041-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8041-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8041-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The baking area at Reem's is visible from outside and people can watch baking in action. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129875\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8069-new.jpg\" alt=\"Making Mana'eesh in the open kitchen area.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129875\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8069-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8069-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8069-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8069-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8069-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8069-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8069-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8069-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8069-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8069-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8069-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Making Mana'eesh in the open kitchen area. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The bakery took years to plan. The second restaurant took weeks.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Reem and the chef-restaurateur Daniel Patterson have both long been involved with \u003ca href=\"http://rocunited.org/\">Restaurants Opportunities Center United\u003c/a>, an organization devoted to improving working conditions, wages and diversity in restaurant labor. A few months ago, Patterson informed Reem that his Jack London Square restaurant Haven was going to pivot concepts. She pitched to Patterson the idea of Dyafa, a hipper, more ambitious take on Arab cuisine concept named for “hospitality.” Quickly, Dyafa came to fruition and opened in April 2018, just a month after her son Zain was born. Talk about a busy spring and current summer for Reem.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129900\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8238-new.jpg\" alt=\"Dyafa dining area.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129900\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8238-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8238-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8238-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8238-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8238-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8238-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8238-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8238-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8238-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8238-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8238-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dyafa dining area. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129902\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8252-new.jpg\" alt=\"Open kitchen at Dyafa.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129902\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8252-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8252-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8252-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8252-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8252-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8252-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8252-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8252-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8252-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8252-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8252-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Open kitchen at Dyafa. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Dyafa is very much “of the moment,” part of a nationwide trend of chic and eclectic Middle Eastern fine dining restaurants. At lunch and dinner, diners at Dyafa usually start with an order of those same mezze spreads as at Reem’s, highlighted by a smoky baba ghanoush that is so smoky that you’d swear it has an ounce of mezcal in it. Lunch tends to be more simpler fare, led by saj wraps that might be the “shish tawook” filled with spicy chicken kebab or turmeric-spiced cauliflower, eggplant and feta cheese in the “Steph Curry.” The latter is obviously an Oakland must-order for the name alone. Dinner sports a much more extensive selection of cold mezze and hot mezze, plus large plates like sumac-spiced chicken confit and braised lamb shank with garlic yogurt. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129903\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8268-new.jpg\" alt=\"Mezze Sampler at Dyafa.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129903\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8268-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8268-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8268-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8268-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8268-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8268-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8268-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8268-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8268-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8268-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8268-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mezze Sampler at Dyafa. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129904\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8279-new.jpg\" alt=\"Steph Curry saj: turmeric-spiced cauliflower, eggplant, feta, roasted garlic.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129904\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8279-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8279-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8279-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8279-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8279-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8279-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8279-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8279-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8279-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8279-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8279-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dyafa's Steph Curry saj: turmeric-spiced cauliflower, eggplant, feta, roasted garlic. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The two restaurants reside in two complete opposite worlds view-wise. Dyafa looks at the Oakland Estuary’s leisurely boats and tourist scene, while Reem’s 40-seat dining room and vast patio gazes at the frenetic area around Fruitvale BART. Only Dyafa, though, has a popular bar with excellent Arab-leaning cocktails from Alta Group Beverage Director Aaron Paul that seem to be popular even at noon on a weekday, with witty names to boot like To Yaffa With Love (vodka, cara cara orange, curaçao, Grand Poppy liqueur). \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129908\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8259-new.jpg\" alt=\"View of outdoor patio and Oakland Estuary in Jack London Square.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129908\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8259-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8259-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8259-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8259-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8259-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8259-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8259-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8259-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8259-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8259-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8259-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">View of outdoor patio and Oakland Estuary in Jack London Square. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129901\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8240-new.jpg\" alt=\"Bar at Dyafa.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129901\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8240-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8240-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8240-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8240-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8240-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8240-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8240-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8240-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8240-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8240-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8240-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bar at Dyafa. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129905\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_5060-new.jpg\" alt=\"Dyafa's nature design with tree roots dangling from exposed rafters.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129905\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_5060-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_5060-new-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_5060-new-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_5060-new-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_5060-new-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_5060-new-900x1200.jpg 900w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_5060-new-1180x1573.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_5060-new-960x1280.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_5060-new-240x320.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_5060-new-375x500.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_5060-new-520x693.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dyafa's nature design with tree roots dangling from exposed rafters. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Dyafa also sports a sleek Middle East-meets-California nature design with tree roots dangling from exposed rafters and mosaic tiles on the floor. Reem’s is definitely not trying to be anything hip or lounge-like. Instead, the space is homey and charming as both a meal-gathering place and weekday freelance workforce office. It boasts bright colors (think light green, pink, yellow); Arabic script on the walls including the names of Kickstarter donors; a bakery case, open kitchen and ordering counter; and a mural of Rasmea Odeh and \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shooting_of_Oscar_Grant\">Oscar Grant\u003c/a> (the unarmed black man killed at Fruitvale BART in 2009).\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129863\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_5021-new.jpg\" alt=\"Reem Assil stands by the mural of Rasmea Odeh and Oscar Grant.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129863\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_5021-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_5021-new-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_5021-new-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_5021-new-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_5021-new-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_5021-new-900x1200.jpg 900w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_5021-new-1180x1573.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_5021-new-960x1280.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_5021-new-240x320.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_5021-new-375x500.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_5021-new-520x693.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Reem Assil stands by the mural of Rasmea Odeh and Oscar Grant. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Ah, the mural. Much has been written about the controversy of the mural and Eater SF’s Andrew Dalton has a thorough breakdown of the situation last summer when “J., the Jewish News of California,” featured an op-ed denouncing the artwork’s meaning and a \u003ca href=\"https://sf.eater.com/2017/6/23/15820576/reems-arab-bakery-rasema-odeh-oakland-controversy\">large controversy\u003c/a> emerged. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129874\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1858px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8062-new.jpg\" alt=\"Statement about the mural.\" width=\"1858\" height=\"1239\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129874\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8062-new.jpg 1858w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8062-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8062-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8062-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8062-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8062-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8062-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8062-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8062-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8062-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_8062-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1858px) 100vw, 1858px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Statement about the mural. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>In the aftermath, there were death threats, a cascade of threatening Yelp reviews (mostly from non-diners), protesters, a need for Oakland police to be stationed outside, and even a star turn in, of all places, \u003ca href=\"https://www.breitbart.com/california/2017/06/20/oakland-bakery-pays-homage-to-convicted-soon-to-be-deported-palestinian-terrorist-rasmea-odeh/\">Breitbart\u003c/a>. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>That all was definitely not in the business plan for a place that encourages to \u003cstrong>“#Feelthewarmth”\u003c/strong> and has a vision to “build strong, resilient community” in the power of food. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The mural is important to Reem because she sees Odeh, a Palestinian, as a “symbol of unfairness in immigration.” Odeh was convicted in 1969 of being involved in a supermarket bombing that killed two Israeli students in Jerusalem. After a decade in jail, she was freed in a prisoner exchange with the Palestinians and immigrated to the U.S. in the 1990s. She was instrumental in organizing the massive Women’s Marches of January 2017, but, because officials claimed that her conviction from 1969 was never reported to U.S. officials, Odeh was deported back to her homeland of Jordan last fall. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Reem continually seeks the healthy discussion that the topic badly needs, telling us “a lot of it wasn’t even about the mural. It was the fact that I was Palestinian and Arab.” She admits, “Naturally, that could’ve broken me down and forced me to be quiet, which, at the beginning I was afraid and didn’t know how to maneuver.” However, “the community came through ten times as much than the other side, like ‘we have your back.’ It created an opportunity for me to educate folks about who Rasmea is and why she’s important. And who Oscar Grant is and why the symbol of him on my wall is important.” \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Race, religion, police actions, the question of Israel and Palestine, immigration — these are of course complex and touchy subjects, no doubt egged on by the current administration as Reem is quick to point out. Regardless of mural opinions, we all can agree that disrespectful Yelp reviews don’t help anything and that Reem’s model of worker fairness and community togetherness is a model that can — and should — defeat religious and political barriers. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>At La Cocina, Reem realized that, yes, she wanted a small bakery but also be to big picture-minded. Remember “saving the world” at Tufts? She’s working at it. Reem and her peers are already making progress right at home in Fruitvale with a food and drink “ecosystem” between the bakery and neighbors \u003ca href=\"http://www.aleindustries.com/\">Ale Industries\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://www.redbaycoffee.com/\">Red Bay Coffee\u003c/a> (you can get both at Reem’s). She is hoping to make her own za’atar blend by hiring a group of refugees in the Bay Area to do the work. Who knows what else is on the horizon?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"headTitle": "Bay Area Bites | KQED Food",
"content": "\u003cp>Vegetarian and vegan restaurants are abundant in the Bay Area where people tend to be conscious of the benefits of plant-based diets. Besides potential health benefits there are the ethical issues of eating animals and animal byproducts, as well as spiritual practices that involve abstaining from meat to purify the body, mind and spirit.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As a vegetarian/vegan it is comforting to go to a restaurant devoted to a purely plant-based diet. You have full access to all menu items and don’t need to be concerned about meat coming into contact with your food. There tends to be a greater awareness of the art of vegetarian cooking – combining foods to present a balanced and wholesome meal that doesn't leave you hungry or craving sugar from a lack of protein and carb overload. When eating at vegetarian-friendly spots that also serve meat, there is a tendency to be vigilant to ensure that the few menu items are truly animal-free.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129542\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3558-new.jpg\" alt=\"On my walk to the Mission I came upon this sign steering me in the right direction.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129542\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3558-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3558-new-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3558-new-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3558-new-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3558-new-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3558-new-900x1200.jpg 900w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3558-new-1180x1573.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3558-new-960x1280.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3558-new-240x320.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3558-new-375x500.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3558-new-520x693.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">On my walk to the Mission I came upon this sign steering me in the right direction. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>I was on a mission in SF’s Mission to find lunch at vegetarian/vegan restaurants serving a variety of cuisines.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>I found four worthwhile spots:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Beloved Café\u003c/strong>, which I will highlight, is an organic and mostly vegan café that incorporates the concept of superfoods with herbalism, \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ayurveda\">Ayurveda\u003c/a>, and a belief that food is medicine.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Udupi Palace\u003c/strong>, a vegetarian Southern Indian restaurant.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Cha-Ya\u003c/strong>, a vegan Japanese sushi and noodle spot.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Gracias Madre\u003c/strong>, a vegan Mexican restaurant from the folks that own Café Gratitude and Be.Love.Farm.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca href=\"https://www.belovedsf.com/\">Beloved Café, Juice & Tea\u003c/a>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Beloved+Natural+Cafe+%26+Organic+Juicery/@37.752495,-122.420519,17.65z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x808f7e40bae0cdbf:0xf1e512c17d1105b8!8m2!3d37.7524063!4d-122.4192745\">3338 24th St, San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129527\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3440-new.jpg\" alt=\"The entrance to the Beloved Café.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129527\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3440-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3440-new-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3440-new-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3440-new-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3440-new-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3440-new-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3440-new-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3440-new-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3440-new-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3440-new-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3440-new-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The entrance to the Beloved Café. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>I fell in love with Beloved Café. It reminded me of \u003ca href=\"https://www.newyorker.com/culture/culture-desk/the-east-village-loses-the-angelica-kitchen-another-place-for-the-young-hungry-and-weird\">Angelica’s\u003c/a> in NYC – the original location at St. Marks Place – that introduced me to macrobiotic food in the early 1980s. Angelica's was a bohemian hole-in-the-wall that served its signature \u003ca href=\"https://www.urbannaturale.com/why-you-will-often-find-me-eating-at-angelica-kitchen/\">Dragon Bowl\u003c/a> that always made me feel so nourished and full of energy. It was also a community space where I could go to eat by myself and easily meet other like-minded people.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Beloved Café inhabits a small cozy space on 24th Street near Mission Street. The interior design and décor reflect the creativity and care supplied by artists and friends of the owners. The atmosphere is warm and friendly; the food tastes great and feels healthy, fulfilling and transformative.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129567\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3545-new.jpg\" alt=\"The menu displayed as art at the Beloved Café.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129567\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3545-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3545-new-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3545-new-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3545-new-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3545-new-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3545-new-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3545-new-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3545-new-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3545-new-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3545-new-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3545-new-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The menu displayed as art at the Beloved Café. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129533\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3605-new.jpg\" alt=\"The counter and open kitchen at Beloved Café.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129533\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3605-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3605-new-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3605-new-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3605-new-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3605-new-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3605-new-900x1200.jpg 900w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3605-new-1180x1573.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3605-new-960x1280.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3605-new-240x320.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3605-new-375x500.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3605-new-520x693.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The counter and open kitchen at Beloved Café. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>I spoke with Amy Vito, co-owner of Beloved Café to get the story behind the restaurant. She and her partner, Kambiz, were looking to open a café in San Francisco and, after a two-year search, found a home in the Mission in 2017.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>“We wanted to pour all our love into the space.”\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129531\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3575-new.jpg\" alt=\"Beloved Café Co-owner Amy Vito.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129531\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3575-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3575-new-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3575-new-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3575-new-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3575-new-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3575-new-900x1200.jpg 900w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3575-new-1180x1573.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3575-new-960x1280.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3575-new-240x320.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3575-new-375x500.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3575-new-520x693.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Beloved Café Co-owner Amy Vito. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>They are both yoga teachers and Vipassana meditation practitioners and wanted to create an eatery where people could be nourished in a loving and conscious way like they were doing for themselves at home. Together they source ingredients carefully, follow health trends, and incorporate herbalism and Ayurvedic food practices into their cooking. Although they are both vegetarian they decided to simplify the offerings for Beloved and create a primarily \u003ca href=\"https://www.belovedsf.com/menus\">vegan menu\u003c/a> for the café (non-vegan items available are honey and ghee). \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129539\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3538-new.jpg\" alt=\"Beloved's Stuffed Delicata Squash ($14): roasted delicata squash stuffed with homemade superfoods quinoa salad, topped with tahini dressing, spinach salad, avocado, beets and hummus.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129539\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3538-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3538-new-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3538-new-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3538-new-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3538-new-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3538-new-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3538-new-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3538-new-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3538-new-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3538-new-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3538-new-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Beloved's Stuffed Delicata Squash ($14): roasted delicata squash stuffed with homemade superfoods quinoa salad, topped with tahini dressing, spinach salad, avocado, beets and hummus. I loved this dish! Very rich, flavorful and fulfilling. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Beloved Café makes the majority of their basic ingredients in-house including homemade hummus, coconut yogurt, granola and nut milks from a variety of nuts including: cashews, walnuts, coconuts, pecans. They also make their own chai tea, golden milk and superfood sweets. All juices are freshly made to order.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129522\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3394-new.jpg\" alt=\"Superfood Smoothie: Green Hulk-Strength and Vitality. Banana, apple, nut milk, hemp seeds, maca, dates, spinach. ($11)\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129522\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3394-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3394-new-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3394-new-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3394-new-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3394-new-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3394-new-900x1200.jpg 900w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3394-new-1180x1573.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3394-new-960x1280.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3394-new-240x320.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3394-new-375x500.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3394-new-520x693.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Superfood Smoothie: Green Hulk-Strength and Vitality. Banana, apple, nut milk, hemp seeds, maca, dates, spinach. ($11). I felt strong and powerful after drinking this smoothie...and it tasted great! \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129535\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4234-new.jpg\" alt=\"Fresh Juice: Sweet Potato Lover- Anti-Inflammatory Immune Support. Sweet potato, carrot, apple, turmeric, ginger, lemon. ($9)\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129535\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4234-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4234-new-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4234-new-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4234-new-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4234-new-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4234-new-900x1200.jpg 900w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4234-new-1180x1573.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4234-new-960x1280.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4234-new-240x320.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4234-new-375x500.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4234-new-520x693.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fresh Juice: Sweet Potato Lover- Anti-Inflammatory Immune Support. Sweet potato, carrot, apple, turmeric, ginger, lemon.($9). The sweet potatoes seemed to add more texture than taste which provided a full-bodied drink with carrot and ginger as the dominant flavors. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129528\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3517-new.jpg\" alt=\"Superfood Smoothie: Million Dollar Smoothie - Nutritive, Energizing, Sustaining. Banana, nut milk, walnuts, HealthForce VitaMineral Greens, Udo's Vegan DHA oil, coconut oil, Ashwagandha, Maca, Siberian Ginseng, Triphala.($14)\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129528\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3517-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3517-new-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3517-new-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3517-new-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3517-new-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3517-new-900x1200.jpg 900w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3517-new-1180x1573.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3517-new-960x1280.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3517-new-240x320.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3517-new-375x500.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3517-new-520x693.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Million Dollar Smoothie - Nutritive, Energizing, Sustaining. Banana, nut milk, walnuts, HealthForce VitaMineral Greens, Udo's Vegan DHA oil, coconut oil, Ashwagandha, Maca, Siberian Ginseng, Triphala. ($14). This smoothie was truly energizing. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129540\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3521-new.jpg\" alt=\"Golden Milk: A sultry blend of organic turmeric, ashwagandha, ginger, cardamom, clove, black pepper and vanilla in homemade nut milk with a touch of raw local honey.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129540\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3521-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3521-new-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3521-new-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3521-new-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3521-new-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3521-new-900x1200.jpg 900w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3521-new-1180x1573.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3521-new-960x1280.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3521-new-240x320.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3521-new-375x500.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3521-new-520x693.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Golden Milk: A sultry blend of organic turmeric, ashwagandha, ginger, cardamom, clove, black pepper and vanilla in homemade nut milk with a touch of raw local honey. This drink was like a warm mouth hug. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Vito claims the Quinoa Bowl & Roasted Vegetables ($13) is Beloved’s most popular item. It contains: quinoa, wild rice, coconut oil, roasted vegetables, fresh sprouts, toasted sesame seeds and pumpkin seeds, and chipotle aioli. \u003ca href=\"http://www.rhizocalitempeh.com/\">Rhizocali Tempeh\u003c/a> based in Oakland can be added as well as avocado or hummus ($2 for each item).\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129523\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3407-new.jpg\" alt=\"Quinoa Bowl & Roasted Vegetables ($13): quinoa, wild rice, coconut oil, roasted vegetable, fresh sprouts, toasted sesame seeds and pumpkin seeds, chipotle aioli. Add avocado, hummus, Rhizocali tempeh ($2)\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129523\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3407-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3407-new-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3407-new-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3407-new-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3407-new-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3407-new-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3407-new-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3407-new-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3407-new-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3407-new-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3407-new-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Quinoa Bowl & Roasted Vegetables ($13): quinoa, wild rice, coconut oil, roasted vegetable, fresh sprouts, toasted sesame seeds and pumpkin seeds, chipotle aioli. Add avocado, hummus, Rhizocali tempeh ($2). This dish was a complete meal that was quite rich and satisfying. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Herbal formulations for their offerings are sourced from local herbalists and the herbs are purchased through the \u003ca href=\"https://www.sonomaherbs.org/herb-exchange\">Sonoma County Herb Exchange\u003c/a>. The Elixirs and Tonics menu provides a variety of panaceas from aphrodisiac effects to stress relief, immune boosting, brain support, and mood balancing. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129521\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3388-new.jpg\" alt=\"The shelves at Beloved Café are lined with herbs, teas and elixirs.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129521\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3388-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3388-new-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3388-new-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3388-new-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3388-new-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3388-new-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3388-new-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3388-new-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3388-new-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3388-new-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3388-new-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The shelves at Beloved Café are lined with herbs, teas and elixirs. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>With the exception of the tropical fruit, the organic produce comes from a variety of local farms within 100-mile radius.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129536\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4238-new.jpg\" alt=\"Citrus Hazelnut Kale Salad: kale, carrot, sprouts, orange slices, toasted hazelnuts, dried figs, in an apple cider vinaigrette. ($12) Add avocado, hummus, Rhizocali tempeh ($2)\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129536\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4238-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4238-new-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4238-new-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4238-new-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4238-new-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4238-new-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4238-new-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4238-new-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4238-new-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4238-new-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4238-new-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Citrus Hazelnut Kale Salad: kale, carrot, sprouts, orange slices, toasted hazelnuts, dried figs, in an apple cider vinaigrette. ($12) Add avocado, hummus, Rhizocali tempeh ($2). Very refreshing and light but satisfied my hunger. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129529\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3522-new.jpg\" alt=\"Dal Soup (cup-$6 | hearty bowl $10) Spiced lentil soup bowl includes quinoa, topped with cilantro, raisin chuntney and ghee.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129529\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3522-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3522-new-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3522-new-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3522-new-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3522-new-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3522-new-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3522-new-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3522-new-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3522-new-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3522-new-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3522-new-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dal Soup (cup-$6 | hearty bowl $10) Spiced lentil soup bowl includes quinoa, topped with cilantro, beets, raisin chuntney and ghee. Beloved's Dal is one of the best I have tasted! \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The organic tea menu is extensive, and the teas originate from various countries around the globe. The food and drink recipes have been developed and adapted from a variety of sources and experiences researching, cooking and traveling. They encourage their team members to be creative and experiment developing new products – recently, a beet latte was added to the menu from this practice. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129534\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4229-new.jpg\" alt=\"The extensive organic tea menu.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129534\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4229-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4229-new-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4229-new-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4229-new-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4229-new-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4229-new-900x1200.jpg 900w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4229-new-1180x1573.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4229-new-960x1280.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4229-new-240x320.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4229-new-375x500.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4229-new-520x693.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The extensive organic tea menu. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129537\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3617-new.jpg\" alt=\"Serving tea at Beloved Café.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129537\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3617-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3617-new-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3617-new-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3617-new-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3617-new-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3617-new-900x1200.jpg 900w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3617-new-1180x1573.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3617-new-960x1280.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3617-new-240x320.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3617-new-375x500.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3617-new-520x693.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Serving tea at Beloved Café. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Vito shared that through a healthy plant-based diet (including ingredients deemed “superfoods” like ashwaganda, triphala, maca, chaga, spirulina, turmeric, Siberian ginseng, and more), these high vibration foods support a disease-free body, spiritual development and the process of awakening.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp> \u003cem>“At some point your spiritual practice and your regular life are no longer separated, it just becomes one unified experience.”\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Beloved Café believes in giving back to the community as well as creating community and they \u003ca href=\"https://www.belovedsf.com/about\">donate money to a number of organizations\u003c/a> that aim to create economic justice and do positive work for humanity and wildlife throughout the world.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>“Our bottom line isn’t about making a profit, it’s about delivering something that we really believe in and that is really healing and nourishing for the body – which is a big paradigm shift from the typical restaurant owner. Food is medicine and we want to educate people in a way that is not pushing this lifestyle onto people.”\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129538\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3570-new.jpg\" alt=\"If more of us valued Food and Cheer & Song...it would be a Merrier World\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129538\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3570-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3570-new-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3570-new-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3570-new-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3570-new-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3570-new-900x1200.jpg 900w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3570-new-1180x1573.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3570-new-960x1280.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3570-new-240x320.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3570-new-375x500.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3570-new-520x693.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">If more of us valued Food and Cheer & Song...it would be a Merrier World \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca href=\"http://www.udupipalaceca.com/\">Udupi Palace\u003c/a>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Udupi+Palace/@37.7567608,-122.4231388,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x808f7e3e861f6461:0x16bf3c7919aaa08b!8m2!3d37.7567566!4d-122.4209448\">1007 Valencia St, San Francisco\u003c/a> (second location at \u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Udupi+Palace/@37.8717585,-122.2749944,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x80857e98e20224e1:0x9aeec76fe2f3d422!8m2!3d37.8717585!4d-122.2728057\">1023, 1903 University Ave, Berkeley\u003c/a>)\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129576\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3129-new.jpg\" alt=\"Spinach Masala Dosa - served with Sambar, Coconut, Tomato, & Ginger Chutney ($9.95)\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129576\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3129-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3129-new-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3129-new-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3129-new-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3129-new-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3129-new-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3129-new-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3129-new-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3129-new-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3129-new-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3129-new-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Spinach Masala Dosa - served with Sambar, Coconut, Tomato, & Ginger Chutney ($9.95) \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Udupi Palace on Valencia near 21st Street serves South Indian vegetarian cuisine. The no-frills atmosphere is decorated with imagery from Indian culture. Highlights include the dosas and uthappam. The former are thin crepes made from a batter of rice and lentils that wrap around a variety of fillings, and the latter are thicker pancakes made from the same batter, adorned with a range of toppings. There are also a number of vegetable curries to choose from and a good way to sample them is to order the South Indian Thali which is an assorted platter of soup, curries, rice, bread and dessert. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The Spinach Masala Dosa is classic and delicious. All dosas are served with Sambar, a lentil-based vegetable soup that is full of flavor and spice, and three chutneys: coconut, tomato, and ginger.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129575\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3127-new.jpg\" alt=\"Spinach Masala Dosa interior.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129575\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3127-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3127-new-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3127-new-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3127-new-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3127-new-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3127-new-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3127-new-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3127-new-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3127-new-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3127-new-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3127-new-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Spinach Masala Dosa interior. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The Mix Veg Uthappam was crispy around the edges, chewy with medium density and seemed to reside somewhere between a pancake and a pizza. The vegetables toppings are cooked into the batter and consisted of onions, peas, shredded carrots and tomatoes. The three chutneys should all be sampled as each one complements the uthappam with unique flavor. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129578\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4168-new.jpg\" alt=\"Mix Veg Uthappam ($9.95)\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129578\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4168-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4168-new-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4168-new-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4168-new-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4168-new-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4168-new-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4168-new-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4168-new-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4168-new-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4168-new-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4168-new-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mix Veg Uthappam ($9.95) \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129579\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4170-new.jpg\" alt=\"Mix Veg Uthappam close up.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129579\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4170-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4170-new-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4170-new-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4170-new-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4170-new-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4170-new-900x1200.jpg 900w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4170-new-1180x1573.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4170-new-960x1280.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4170-new-240x320.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4170-new-375x500.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4170-new-520x693.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mix Veg Uthappam close up. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Udupi's Sweet Lassi was especially creamy and thick and had a floral hint of rosewater which made it a refreshing complement to both the savory dosa and uthappam.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129577\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4165-new.jpg\" alt=\"Sweet Lassi ($2.50)\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129577\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4165-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4165-new-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4165-new-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4165-new-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4165-new-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4165-new-900x1200.jpg 900w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4165-new-1180x1573.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4165-new-960x1280.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4165-new-240x320.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4165-new-375x500.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4165-new-520x693.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sweet Lassi ($2.50) \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129580\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4189-new.jpg\" alt=\"Udupi Palace exterior.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129580\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4189-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4189-new-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4189-new-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4189-new-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4189-new-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4189-new-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4189-new-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4189-new-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4189-new-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4189-new-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4189-new-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Udupi Palace exterior. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>In 2008, \u003cem>Check, Please Bay Area\u003c/em> reviewed Udupi Palace in Berkeley. Learn about the background of the restaurant and what the reviewers said about the South Indian cuisine. The segment begins at \u003cstrong>18:07\u003c/strong> of this episode.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://youtu.be/fr86c-TQRZ4?t=18m7s\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/Cha-Ya-Vegetarian-San-Francisco-109684878154/\">Cha-Ya\u003c/a>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Cha-Ya/@37.7607722,-122.423892,17z/data=!3m2!4b1!5s0x808f7e3d22fa8c93:0x486cece4b4f4d9f0!4m5!3m4!1s0x808f7e3d22153df7:0x1116a2e5e08405f!8m2!3d37.760768!4d-122.421698\">762 Valencia St, San Francisco\u003c/a> (second location at \u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Cha-Ya/@37.8768387,-122.2713369,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x80857ea1ba1e17b1:0xdc610e9b5e2a357a!8m2!3d37.8768387!4d-122.2691482\">1686 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley\u003c/a>) \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Cha-Ya Japanese Vegetarian Cuisine is located on Valencia between 18th and 19th Streets. According to the menu, the cuisine originated at a Zen temple in Fukui in the mid-13th century. The monks practiced \u003ca href=\"https://medium.com/tokyoyoga/traditional-japanese-buddhist-cuisine-shojin-ryori-starter-guide-2cc48d728913\">\u003cem>shojin ryori\u003c/em>\u003c/a>, daily cooking with seasonal vegetables, plants from the mountains, seaweed, soybean curd, and seeds. Cha-ya’s vegan menu is founded on this cuisine and is prepared primarily as sushi, tempura and noodle dishes.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The general feeling of the Cha-ya experience is that you are eating clean, healthy, nourishing food. A go-to vegan comfort food spot that calms the body, mind and spirit. For East Bay folks, the Berkeley restaurant provides the same comfort and quality.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129609\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3242-new.jpg\" alt=\"Hana Gomoku: Seasoned sushi rice bowl. Shiitake, green beans, carrots, lotus root, tofu puch, yam cake, hijiki. ($13)\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1920\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129609\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3242-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3242-new-160x160.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3242-new-800x800.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3242-new-768x768.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3242-new-1020x1020.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3242-new-1200x1200.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3242-new-1180x1180.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3242-new-960x960.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3242-new-240x240.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3242-new-375x375.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3242-new-520x520.jpg 520w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3242-new-32x32.jpg 32w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3242-new-50x50.jpg 50w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3242-new-64x64.jpg 64w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3242-new-96x96.jpg 96w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3242-new-128x128.jpg 128w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3242-new-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hana Gomoku: Seasoned sushi rice bowl. Shiitake, green beans, carrots, lotus root, tofu puch, yam cake, hijiki. ($13) \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Cha-ya offers \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sushi\">sushi\u003c/a> in the form of specialty rolls ($10) as well as Hosomaki (thin rolls $5), Nigiri sushi (2 pieces, veg resides as topping on rice mound $4), and Uramaki (medium rolls or inside-out rolls, rice on the outside and nori on the inside $7). Brown rice can be substituted for sushi rice ( $2 for specialty rolls, $1 per item for other types). \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129610\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3244-new.jpg\" alt='Cha-Ya Vegan Roll: The traditional \"futomaki\" roll vegan style. Spinach, atsuage tofu, cucumber, broccolini, shiitake, kampyo, yamagobo and ginger. ($10)' width=\"1920\" height=\"1920\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129610\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3244-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3244-new-160x160.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3244-new-800x800.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3244-new-768x768.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3244-new-1020x1020.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3244-new-1200x1200.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3244-new-1180x1180.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3244-new-960x960.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3244-new-240x240.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3244-new-375x375.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3244-new-520x520.jpg 520w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3244-new-32x32.jpg 32w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3244-new-50x50.jpg 50w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3244-new-64x64.jpg 64w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3244-new-96x96.jpg 96w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3244-new-128x128.jpg 128w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3244-new-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cha-Ya Vegan Roll is a specialty roll in the traditional \"futomaki\" roll vegan style. Spinach, atsuage tofu, cucumber, broccolini, shiitake, kampyo, yamagobo and ginger. ($10) \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>For the noodle options, the menu offers three types: Udon (flour), Soba (buckwheat blend) and Harusame (clear potato starch +$2).\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129608\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3240-new.jpg\" alt=\"Sansai Noodle Soup: Soba noodles, wild mountain vegetables, bracken, bamboo shoots, wood ear mushrooms, carrots, enoki. ($12)\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1920\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129608\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3240-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3240-new-160x160.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3240-new-800x800.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3240-new-768x768.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3240-new-1020x1020.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3240-new-1200x1200.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3240-new-1180x1180.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3240-new-960x960.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3240-new-240x240.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3240-new-375x375.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3240-new-520x520.jpg 520w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3240-new-32x32.jpg 32w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3240-new-50x50.jpg 50w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3240-new-64x64.jpg 64w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3240-new-96x96.jpg 96w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3240-new-128x128.jpg 128w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3240-new-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sansai Noodle Soup: Soba noodles, wild mountain vegetables, bracken, bamboo shoots, wood ear mushrooms, carrots, enoki. ($12) \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129611\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3259-new.jpg\" alt=\"Sansai Noodle Soup: Soba noodles displayed along with wild mountain vegetables, bracken, bamboo shoots, wood ear mushrooms, carrots, enoki. ($12)\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129611\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3259-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3259-new-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3259-new-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3259-new-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3259-new-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3259-new-900x1200.jpg 900w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3259-new-1180x1573.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3259-new-960x1280.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3259-new-240x320.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3259-new-375x500.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3259-new-520x693.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sansai Noodle Soup: Soba noodles, wild mountain vegetables, bracken, bamboo shoots, wood ear mushrooms, carrots, enoki. ($12). This noodle soup is truly comforting and warms the body as well as the spirit. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129613\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3281-new.jpg\" alt=\"Cha-ya interior.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129613\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3281-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3281-new-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3281-new-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3281-new-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3281-new-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3281-new-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3281-new-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3281-new-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3281-new-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3281-new-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3281-new-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cha-ya interior. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129614\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3284-new.jpg\" alt=\"Cha-ya exterior.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129614\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3284-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3284-new-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3284-new-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3284-new-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3284-new-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3284-new-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3284-new-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3284-new-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3284-new-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3284-new-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3284-new-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cha-ya exterior. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca href=\"https://gracias-madre.com/index.html\">Gracias Madre\u003c/a>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Gracias+Madre/@37.7615702,-122.4212028,17z/data=!3m2!4b1!5s0x808f7e3ca2be90ed:0xdb78b1e6a687a60!4m5!3m4!1s0x808f7e3ca285741f:0xf0ec55539199c7f9!8m2!3d37.761566!4d-122.4190088\">2211 Mission St, San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>According to the \u003ca href=\"https://gracias-madre.com/about.html\">website\u003c/a>, Matthew and Terces Engelhart, the founders of Café Gratitude and \u003ca href=\"https://www.belovefarm.com/\">Be.Love.Farm\u003c/a> could not find organic vegan Mexican food in the Bay Area so in collaboration with \u003ca href=\"http://graciasmadreweho.com/\">Chandra Gilbert\u003c/a>, now Executive Chef at the LA restaurant, they opened Gracias Madre in the Mission, the home of Mexican culture and cuisine in San Francisco. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For this guide, I focused on the three bowls offered at lunch. My favorite was the Bowl Dos which had a flavorful mixture of savory and sweet elements that worked well together. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129622\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3796-new.jpg\" alt=\"Bowl Dos: Braised lentils and mushrooms with peanut sauce and spinach served on a bed of coconut brown rice. Topped with pico de gallo, spicy pineapple salsa, and avocado. ($15)\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129622\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3796-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3796-new-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3796-new-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3796-new-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3796-new-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3796-new-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3796-new-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3796-new-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3796-new-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3796-new-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3796-new-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bowl Dos: Braised lentils and mushrooms with peanut sauce and spinach served on a bed of coconut brown rice. Topped with pico de gallo, spicy pineapple salsa, and avocado. ($15) \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129617\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3747-new.jpg\" alt=\"Bowl Uno: Tempeh chorizo, black beans, guacamole, brown rice and pico de gallo served on a bed of romaine and topped with nacho cashew cheese and pepitas. ($15)\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129617\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3747-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3747-new-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3747-new-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3747-new-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3747-new-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3747-new-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3747-new-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3747-new-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3747-new-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3747-new-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3747-new-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bowl Uno: Tempeh chorizo, black beans, guacamole, brown rice and pico de gallo served on a bed of romaine and topped with nacho cashew cheese and pepitas. ($15) \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129619\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3762-new.jpg\" alt=\"Pozole: Traditonal hominy stew in a spicy red ancho broth with avocado, cabbage and cashew crema. ($14)\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129619\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3762-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3762-new-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3762-new-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3762-new-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3762-new-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3762-new-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3762-new-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3762-new-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3762-new-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3762-new-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3762-new-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pozole: Traditonal hominy stew in a spicy red ancho broth with avocado, cabbage and cashew crema. ($14) \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129620\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3768-new.jpg\" alt=\"Gracias Madre Smoothies: Madre Green - Spinach, cilantro, mint, avocado, pineapple, and sea salt. Tropical Green - Mango, pineapple, spinach, coconut milk, ginger, and sea salt.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129620\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3768-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3768-new-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3768-new-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3768-new-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3768-new-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3768-new-900x1200.jpg 900w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3768-new-1180x1573.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3768-new-960x1280.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3768-new-240x320.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3768-new-375x500.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3768-new-520x693.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Gracias Madre Smoothies: Madre Green - Spinach, cilantro, mint, avocado, pineapple, and sea salt. Tropical Green - Mango, pineapple, spinach, coconut milk, ginger, and sea salt. Both of these smoothies were flavorful and satisfying. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129616\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3735-new.jpg\" alt=\"Gracias Madre outdoor patio.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129616\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3735-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3735-new-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3735-new-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3735-new-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3735-new-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3735-new-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3735-new-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3735-new-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3735-new-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3735-new-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3735-new-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Gracias Madre outdoor patio. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129627\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3811-new.jpg\" alt=\"Gracias Madre exterior.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129627\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3811-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3811-new-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3811-new-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3811-new-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3811-new-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3811-new-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3811-new-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3811-new-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3811-new-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3811-new-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3811-new-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Gracias Madre exterior. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129625\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3806-new.jpg\" alt=\"Gracias Madre signage.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129625\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3806-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3806-new-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3806-new-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3806-new-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3806-new-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3806-new-900x1200.jpg 900w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3806-new-1180x1573.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3806-new-960x1280.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3806-new-240x320.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3806-new-375x500.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3806-new-520x693.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Gracias Madre signage. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>In 2016, \u003cem>Check, Please Bay Area\u003c/em> reviewed Gracias Madre. 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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>Vegetarian and vegan restaurants are abundant in the Bay Area where people tend to be conscious of the benefits of plant-based diets. Besides potential health benefits there are the ethical issues of eating animals and animal byproducts, as well as spiritual practices that involve abstaining from meat to purify the body, mind and spirit.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As a vegetarian/vegan it is comforting to go to a restaurant devoted to a purely plant-based diet. You have full access to all menu items and don’t need to be concerned about meat coming into contact with your food. There tends to be a greater awareness of the art of vegetarian cooking – combining foods to present a balanced and wholesome meal that doesn't leave you hungry or craving sugar from a lack of protein and carb overload. When eating at vegetarian-friendly spots that also serve meat, there is a tendency to be vigilant to ensure that the few menu items are truly animal-free.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129542\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3558-new.jpg\" alt=\"On my walk to the Mission I came upon this sign steering me in the right direction.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129542\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3558-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3558-new-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3558-new-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3558-new-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3558-new-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3558-new-900x1200.jpg 900w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3558-new-1180x1573.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3558-new-960x1280.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3558-new-240x320.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3558-new-375x500.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3558-new-520x693.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">On my walk to the Mission I came upon this sign steering me in the right direction. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>I was on a mission in SF’s Mission to find lunch at vegetarian/vegan restaurants serving a variety of cuisines.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>I found four worthwhile spots:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Beloved Café\u003c/strong>, which I will highlight, is an organic and mostly vegan café that incorporates the concept of superfoods with herbalism, \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ayurveda\">Ayurveda\u003c/a>, and a belief that food is medicine.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Udupi Palace\u003c/strong>, a vegetarian Southern Indian restaurant.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Cha-Ya\u003c/strong>, a vegan Japanese sushi and noodle spot.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Gracias Madre\u003c/strong>, a vegan Mexican restaurant from the folks that own Café Gratitude and Be.Love.Farm.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca href=\"https://www.belovedsf.com/\">Beloved Café, Juice & Tea\u003c/a>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Beloved+Natural+Cafe+%26+Organic+Juicery/@37.752495,-122.420519,17.65z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x808f7e40bae0cdbf:0xf1e512c17d1105b8!8m2!3d37.7524063!4d-122.4192745\">3338 24th St, San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129527\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3440-new.jpg\" alt=\"The entrance to the Beloved Café.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129527\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3440-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3440-new-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3440-new-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3440-new-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3440-new-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3440-new-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3440-new-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3440-new-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3440-new-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3440-new-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3440-new-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The entrance to the Beloved Café. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>I fell in love with Beloved Café. It reminded me of \u003ca href=\"https://www.newyorker.com/culture/culture-desk/the-east-village-loses-the-angelica-kitchen-another-place-for-the-young-hungry-and-weird\">Angelica’s\u003c/a> in NYC – the original location at St. Marks Place – that introduced me to macrobiotic food in the early 1980s. Angelica's was a bohemian hole-in-the-wall that served its signature \u003ca href=\"https://www.urbannaturale.com/why-you-will-often-find-me-eating-at-angelica-kitchen/\">Dragon Bowl\u003c/a> that always made me feel so nourished and full of energy. It was also a community space where I could go to eat by myself and easily meet other like-minded people.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Beloved Café inhabits a small cozy space on 24th Street near Mission Street. The interior design and décor reflect the creativity and care supplied by artists and friends of the owners. The atmosphere is warm and friendly; the food tastes great and feels healthy, fulfilling and transformative.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129567\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3545-new.jpg\" alt=\"The menu displayed as art at the Beloved Café.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129567\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3545-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3545-new-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3545-new-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3545-new-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3545-new-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3545-new-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3545-new-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3545-new-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3545-new-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3545-new-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3545-new-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The menu displayed as art at the Beloved Café. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129533\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3605-new.jpg\" alt=\"The counter and open kitchen at Beloved Café.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129533\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3605-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3605-new-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3605-new-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3605-new-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3605-new-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3605-new-900x1200.jpg 900w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3605-new-1180x1573.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3605-new-960x1280.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3605-new-240x320.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3605-new-375x500.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3605-new-520x693.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The counter and open kitchen at Beloved Café. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>I spoke with Amy Vito, co-owner of Beloved Café to get the story behind the restaurant. She and her partner, Kambiz, were looking to open a café in San Francisco and, after a two-year search, found a home in the Mission in 2017.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>“We wanted to pour all our love into the space.”\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129531\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3575-new.jpg\" alt=\"Beloved Café Co-owner Amy Vito.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129531\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3575-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3575-new-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3575-new-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3575-new-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3575-new-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3575-new-900x1200.jpg 900w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3575-new-1180x1573.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3575-new-960x1280.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3575-new-240x320.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3575-new-375x500.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3575-new-520x693.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Beloved Café Co-owner Amy Vito. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>They are both yoga teachers and Vipassana meditation practitioners and wanted to create an eatery where people could be nourished in a loving and conscious way like they were doing for themselves at home. Together they source ingredients carefully, follow health trends, and incorporate herbalism and Ayurvedic food practices into their cooking. Although they are both vegetarian they decided to simplify the offerings for Beloved and create a primarily \u003ca href=\"https://www.belovedsf.com/menus\">vegan menu\u003c/a> for the café (non-vegan items available are honey and ghee). \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129539\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3538-new.jpg\" alt=\"Beloved's Stuffed Delicata Squash ($14): roasted delicata squash stuffed with homemade superfoods quinoa salad, topped with tahini dressing, spinach salad, avocado, beets and hummus.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129539\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3538-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3538-new-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3538-new-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3538-new-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3538-new-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3538-new-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3538-new-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3538-new-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3538-new-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3538-new-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3538-new-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Beloved's Stuffed Delicata Squash ($14): roasted delicata squash stuffed with homemade superfoods quinoa salad, topped with tahini dressing, spinach salad, avocado, beets and hummus. I loved this dish! Very rich, flavorful and fulfilling. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Beloved Café makes the majority of their basic ingredients in-house including homemade hummus, coconut yogurt, granola and nut milks from a variety of nuts including: cashews, walnuts, coconuts, pecans. They also make their own chai tea, golden milk and superfood sweets. All juices are freshly made to order.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129522\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3394-new.jpg\" alt=\"Superfood Smoothie: Green Hulk-Strength and Vitality. Banana, apple, nut milk, hemp seeds, maca, dates, spinach. ($11)\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129522\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3394-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3394-new-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3394-new-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3394-new-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3394-new-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3394-new-900x1200.jpg 900w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3394-new-1180x1573.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3394-new-960x1280.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3394-new-240x320.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3394-new-375x500.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3394-new-520x693.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Superfood Smoothie: Green Hulk-Strength and Vitality. Banana, apple, nut milk, hemp seeds, maca, dates, spinach. ($11). I felt strong and powerful after drinking this smoothie...and it tasted great! \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129535\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4234-new.jpg\" alt=\"Fresh Juice: Sweet Potato Lover- Anti-Inflammatory Immune Support. Sweet potato, carrot, apple, turmeric, ginger, lemon. ($9)\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129535\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4234-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4234-new-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4234-new-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4234-new-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4234-new-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4234-new-900x1200.jpg 900w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4234-new-1180x1573.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4234-new-960x1280.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4234-new-240x320.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4234-new-375x500.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4234-new-520x693.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fresh Juice: Sweet Potato Lover- Anti-Inflammatory Immune Support. Sweet potato, carrot, apple, turmeric, ginger, lemon.($9). The sweet potatoes seemed to add more texture than taste which provided a full-bodied drink with carrot and ginger as the dominant flavors. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129528\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3517-new.jpg\" alt=\"Superfood Smoothie: Million Dollar Smoothie - Nutritive, Energizing, Sustaining. Banana, nut milk, walnuts, HealthForce VitaMineral Greens, Udo's Vegan DHA oil, coconut oil, Ashwagandha, Maca, Siberian Ginseng, Triphala.($14)\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129528\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3517-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3517-new-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3517-new-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3517-new-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3517-new-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3517-new-900x1200.jpg 900w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3517-new-1180x1573.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3517-new-960x1280.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3517-new-240x320.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3517-new-375x500.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3517-new-520x693.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Million Dollar Smoothie - Nutritive, Energizing, Sustaining. Banana, nut milk, walnuts, HealthForce VitaMineral Greens, Udo's Vegan DHA oil, coconut oil, Ashwagandha, Maca, Siberian Ginseng, Triphala. ($14). This smoothie was truly energizing. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129540\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3521-new.jpg\" alt=\"Golden Milk: A sultry blend of organic turmeric, ashwagandha, ginger, cardamom, clove, black pepper and vanilla in homemade nut milk with a touch of raw local honey.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129540\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3521-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3521-new-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3521-new-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3521-new-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3521-new-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3521-new-900x1200.jpg 900w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3521-new-1180x1573.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3521-new-960x1280.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3521-new-240x320.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3521-new-375x500.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3521-new-520x693.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Golden Milk: A sultry blend of organic turmeric, ashwagandha, ginger, cardamom, clove, black pepper and vanilla in homemade nut milk with a touch of raw local honey. This drink was like a warm mouth hug. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Vito claims the Quinoa Bowl & Roasted Vegetables ($13) is Beloved’s most popular item. It contains: quinoa, wild rice, coconut oil, roasted vegetables, fresh sprouts, toasted sesame seeds and pumpkin seeds, and chipotle aioli. \u003ca href=\"http://www.rhizocalitempeh.com/\">Rhizocali Tempeh\u003c/a> based in Oakland can be added as well as avocado or hummus ($2 for each item).\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129523\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3407-new.jpg\" alt=\"Quinoa Bowl & Roasted Vegetables ($13): quinoa, wild rice, coconut oil, roasted vegetable, fresh sprouts, toasted sesame seeds and pumpkin seeds, chipotle aioli. Add avocado, hummus, Rhizocali tempeh ($2)\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129523\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3407-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3407-new-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3407-new-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3407-new-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3407-new-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3407-new-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3407-new-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3407-new-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3407-new-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3407-new-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3407-new-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Quinoa Bowl & Roasted Vegetables ($13): quinoa, wild rice, coconut oil, roasted vegetable, fresh sprouts, toasted sesame seeds and pumpkin seeds, chipotle aioli. Add avocado, hummus, Rhizocali tempeh ($2). This dish was a complete meal that was quite rich and satisfying. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Herbal formulations for their offerings are sourced from local herbalists and the herbs are purchased through the \u003ca href=\"https://www.sonomaherbs.org/herb-exchange\">Sonoma County Herb Exchange\u003c/a>. The Elixirs and Tonics menu provides a variety of panaceas from aphrodisiac effects to stress relief, immune boosting, brain support, and mood balancing. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129521\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3388-new.jpg\" alt=\"The shelves at Beloved Café are lined with herbs, teas and elixirs.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129521\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3388-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3388-new-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3388-new-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3388-new-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3388-new-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3388-new-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3388-new-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3388-new-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3388-new-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3388-new-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3388-new-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The shelves at Beloved Café are lined with herbs, teas and elixirs. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>With the exception of the tropical fruit, the organic produce comes from a variety of local farms within 100-mile radius.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129536\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4238-new.jpg\" alt=\"Citrus Hazelnut Kale Salad: kale, carrot, sprouts, orange slices, toasted hazelnuts, dried figs, in an apple cider vinaigrette. ($12) Add avocado, hummus, Rhizocali tempeh ($2)\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129536\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4238-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4238-new-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4238-new-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4238-new-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4238-new-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4238-new-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4238-new-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4238-new-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4238-new-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4238-new-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4238-new-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Citrus Hazelnut Kale Salad: kale, carrot, sprouts, orange slices, toasted hazelnuts, dried figs, in an apple cider vinaigrette. ($12) Add avocado, hummus, Rhizocali tempeh ($2). Very refreshing and light but satisfied my hunger. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129529\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3522-new.jpg\" alt=\"Dal Soup (cup-$6 | hearty bowl $10) Spiced lentil soup bowl includes quinoa, topped with cilantro, raisin chuntney and ghee.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129529\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3522-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3522-new-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3522-new-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3522-new-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3522-new-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3522-new-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3522-new-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3522-new-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3522-new-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3522-new-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3522-new-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dal Soup (cup-$6 | hearty bowl $10) Spiced lentil soup bowl includes quinoa, topped with cilantro, beets, raisin chuntney and ghee. Beloved's Dal is one of the best I have tasted! \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The organic tea menu is extensive, and the teas originate from various countries around the globe. The food and drink recipes have been developed and adapted from a variety of sources and experiences researching, cooking and traveling. They encourage their team members to be creative and experiment developing new products – recently, a beet latte was added to the menu from this practice. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129534\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4229-new.jpg\" alt=\"The extensive organic tea menu.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129534\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4229-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4229-new-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4229-new-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4229-new-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4229-new-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4229-new-900x1200.jpg 900w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4229-new-1180x1573.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4229-new-960x1280.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4229-new-240x320.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4229-new-375x500.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4229-new-520x693.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The extensive organic tea menu. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129537\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3617-new.jpg\" alt=\"Serving tea at Beloved Café.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129537\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3617-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3617-new-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3617-new-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3617-new-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3617-new-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3617-new-900x1200.jpg 900w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3617-new-1180x1573.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3617-new-960x1280.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3617-new-240x320.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3617-new-375x500.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3617-new-520x693.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Serving tea at Beloved Café. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Vito shared that through a healthy plant-based diet (including ingredients deemed “superfoods” like ashwaganda, triphala, maca, chaga, spirulina, turmeric, Siberian ginseng, and more), these high vibration foods support a disease-free body, spiritual development and the process of awakening.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp> \u003cem>“At some point your spiritual practice and your regular life are no longer separated, it just becomes one unified experience.”\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Beloved Café believes in giving back to the community as well as creating community and they \u003ca href=\"https://www.belovedsf.com/about\">donate money to a number of organizations\u003c/a> that aim to create economic justice and do positive work for humanity and wildlife throughout the world.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>“Our bottom line isn’t about making a profit, it’s about delivering something that we really believe in and that is really healing and nourishing for the body – which is a big paradigm shift from the typical restaurant owner. Food is medicine and we want to educate people in a way that is not pushing this lifestyle onto people.”\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129538\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3570-new.jpg\" alt=\"If more of us valued Food and Cheer & Song...it would be a Merrier World\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129538\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3570-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3570-new-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3570-new-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3570-new-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3570-new-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3570-new-900x1200.jpg 900w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3570-new-1180x1573.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3570-new-960x1280.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3570-new-240x320.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3570-new-375x500.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3570-new-520x693.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">If more of us valued Food and Cheer & Song...it would be a Merrier World \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca href=\"http://www.udupipalaceca.com/\">Udupi Palace\u003c/a>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Udupi+Palace/@37.7567608,-122.4231388,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x808f7e3e861f6461:0x16bf3c7919aaa08b!8m2!3d37.7567566!4d-122.4209448\">1007 Valencia St, San Francisco\u003c/a> (second location at \u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Udupi+Palace/@37.8717585,-122.2749944,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x80857e98e20224e1:0x9aeec76fe2f3d422!8m2!3d37.8717585!4d-122.2728057\">1023, 1903 University Ave, Berkeley\u003c/a>)\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129576\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3129-new.jpg\" alt=\"Spinach Masala Dosa - served with Sambar, Coconut, Tomato, & Ginger Chutney ($9.95)\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129576\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3129-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3129-new-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3129-new-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3129-new-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3129-new-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3129-new-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3129-new-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3129-new-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3129-new-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3129-new-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3129-new-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Spinach Masala Dosa - served with Sambar, Coconut, Tomato, & Ginger Chutney ($9.95) \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Udupi Palace on Valencia near 21st Street serves South Indian vegetarian cuisine. The no-frills atmosphere is decorated with imagery from Indian culture. Highlights include the dosas and uthappam. The former are thin crepes made from a batter of rice and lentils that wrap around a variety of fillings, and the latter are thicker pancakes made from the same batter, adorned with a range of toppings. There are also a number of vegetable curries to choose from and a good way to sample them is to order the South Indian Thali which is an assorted platter of soup, curries, rice, bread and dessert. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The Spinach Masala Dosa is classic and delicious. All dosas are served with Sambar, a lentil-based vegetable soup that is full of flavor and spice, and three chutneys: coconut, tomato, and ginger.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129575\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3127-new.jpg\" alt=\"Spinach Masala Dosa interior.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129575\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3127-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3127-new-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3127-new-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3127-new-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3127-new-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3127-new-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3127-new-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3127-new-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3127-new-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3127-new-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3127-new-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Spinach Masala Dosa interior. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The Mix Veg Uthappam was crispy around the edges, chewy with medium density and seemed to reside somewhere between a pancake and a pizza. The vegetables toppings are cooked into the batter and consisted of onions, peas, shredded carrots and tomatoes. The three chutneys should all be sampled as each one complements the uthappam with unique flavor. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129578\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4168-new.jpg\" alt=\"Mix Veg Uthappam ($9.95)\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129578\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4168-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4168-new-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4168-new-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4168-new-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4168-new-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4168-new-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4168-new-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4168-new-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4168-new-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4168-new-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4168-new-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mix Veg Uthappam ($9.95) \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129579\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4170-new.jpg\" alt=\"Mix Veg Uthappam close up.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129579\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4170-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4170-new-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4170-new-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4170-new-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4170-new-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4170-new-900x1200.jpg 900w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4170-new-1180x1573.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4170-new-960x1280.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4170-new-240x320.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4170-new-375x500.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4170-new-520x693.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mix Veg Uthappam close up. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Udupi's Sweet Lassi was especially creamy and thick and had a floral hint of rosewater which made it a refreshing complement to both the savory dosa and uthappam.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129577\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4165-new.jpg\" alt=\"Sweet Lassi ($2.50)\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129577\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4165-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4165-new-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4165-new-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4165-new-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4165-new-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4165-new-900x1200.jpg 900w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4165-new-1180x1573.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4165-new-960x1280.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4165-new-240x320.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4165-new-375x500.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4165-new-520x693.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sweet Lassi ($2.50) \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129580\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4189-new.jpg\" alt=\"Udupi Palace exterior.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129580\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4189-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4189-new-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4189-new-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4189-new-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4189-new-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4189-new-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4189-new-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4189-new-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4189-new-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4189-new-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_4189-new-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Udupi Palace exterior. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>In 2008, \u003cem>Check, Please Bay Area\u003c/em> reviewed Udupi Palace in Berkeley. Learn about the background of the restaurant and what the reviewers said about the South Indian cuisine. The segment begins at \u003cstrong>18:07\u003c/strong> of this episode.\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutube'>\n \u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutubeInside'>\n \u003ciframe\n loading='lazy'\n class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__youtubePlayer'\n type='text/html'\n src='//www.youtube.com/embed/fr86c-TQRZ4'\n title='//www.youtube.com/embed/fr86c-TQRZ4'\n allowfullscreen='true'\n style='border:0;'>\u003c/iframe>\n \u003c/span>\n \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ch2>\u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/Cha-Ya-Vegetarian-San-Francisco-109684878154/\">Cha-Ya\u003c/a>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Cha-Ya/@37.7607722,-122.423892,17z/data=!3m2!4b1!5s0x808f7e3d22fa8c93:0x486cece4b4f4d9f0!4m5!3m4!1s0x808f7e3d22153df7:0x1116a2e5e08405f!8m2!3d37.760768!4d-122.421698\">762 Valencia St, San Francisco\u003c/a> (second location at \u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Cha-Ya/@37.8768387,-122.2713369,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x80857ea1ba1e17b1:0xdc610e9b5e2a357a!8m2!3d37.8768387!4d-122.2691482\">1686 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley\u003c/a>) \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Cha-Ya Japanese Vegetarian Cuisine is located on Valencia between 18th and 19th Streets. According to the menu, the cuisine originated at a Zen temple in Fukui in the mid-13th century. The monks practiced \u003ca href=\"https://medium.com/tokyoyoga/traditional-japanese-buddhist-cuisine-shojin-ryori-starter-guide-2cc48d728913\">\u003cem>shojin ryori\u003c/em>\u003c/a>, daily cooking with seasonal vegetables, plants from the mountains, seaweed, soybean curd, and seeds. Cha-ya’s vegan menu is founded on this cuisine and is prepared primarily as sushi, tempura and noodle dishes.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The general feeling of the Cha-ya experience is that you are eating clean, healthy, nourishing food. A go-to vegan comfort food spot that calms the body, mind and spirit. For East Bay folks, the Berkeley restaurant provides the same comfort and quality.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129609\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3242-new.jpg\" alt=\"Hana Gomoku: Seasoned sushi rice bowl. Shiitake, green beans, carrots, lotus root, tofu puch, yam cake, hijiki. ($13)\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1920\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129609\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3242-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3242-new-160x160.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3242-new-800x800.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3242-new-768x768.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3242-new-1020x1020.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3242-new-1200x1200.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3242-new-1180x1180.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3242-new-960x960.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3242-new-240x240.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3242-new-375x375.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3242-new-520x520.jpg 520w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3242-new-32x32.jpg 32w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3242-new-50x50.jpg 50w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3242-new-64x64.jpg 64w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3242-new-96x96.jpg 96w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3242-new-128x128.jpg 128w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3242-new-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hana Gomoku: Seasoned sushi rice bowl. Shiitake, green beans, carrots, lotus root, tofu puch, yam cake, hijiki. ($13) \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Cha-ya offers \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sushi\">sushi\u003c/a> in the form of specialty rolls ($10) as well as Hosomaki (thin rolls $5), Nigiri sushi (2 pieces, veg resides as topping on rice mound $4), and Uramaki (medium rolls or inside-out rolls, rice on the outside and nori on the inside $7). Brown rice can be substituted for sushi rice ( $2 for specialty rolls, $1 per item for other types). \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129610\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3244-new.jpg\" alt='Cha-Ya Vegan Roll: The traditional \"futomaki\" roll vegan style. Spinach, atsuage tofu, cucumber, broccolini, shiitake, kampyo, yamagobo and ginger. ($10)' width=\"1920\" height=\"1920\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129610\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3244-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3244-new-160x160.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3244-new-800x800.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3244-new-768x768.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3244-new-1020x1020.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3244-new-1200x1200.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3244-new-1180x1180.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3244-new-960x960.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3244-new-240x240.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3244-new-375x375.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3244-new-520x520.jpg 520w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3244-new-32x32.jpg 32w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3244-new-50x50.jpg 50w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3244-new-64x64.jpg 64w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3244-new-96x96.jpg 96w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3244-new-128x128.jpg 128w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3244-new-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cha-Ya Vegan Roll is a specialty roll in the traditional \"futomaki\" roll vegan style. Spinach, atsuage tofu, cucumber, broccolini, shiitake, kampyo, yamagobo and ginger. ($10) \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>For the noodle options, the menu offers three types: Udon (flour), Soba (buckwheat blend) and Harusame (clear potato starch +$2).\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129608\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3240-new.jpg\" alt=\"Sansai Noodle Soup: Soba noodles, wild mountain vegetables, bracken, bamboo shoots, wood ear mushrooms, carrots, enoki. ($12)\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1920\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129608\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3240-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3240-new-160x160.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3240-new-800x800.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3240-new-768x768.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3240-new-1020x1020.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3240-new-1200x1200.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3240-new-1180x1180.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3240-new-960x960.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3240-new-240x240.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3240-new-375x375.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3240-new-520x520.jpg 520w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3240-new-32x32.jpg 32w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3240-new-50x50.jpg 50w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3240-new-64x64.jpg 64w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3240-new-96x96.jpg 96w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3240-new-128x128.jpg 128w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3240-new-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sansai Noodle Soup: Soba noodles, wild mountain vegetables, bracken, bamboo shoots, wood ear mushrooms, carrots, enoki. ($12) \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129611\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3259-new.jpg\" alt=\"Sansai Noodle Soup: Soba noodles displayed along with wild mountain vegetables, bracken, bamboo shoots, wood ear mushrooms, carrots, enoki. ($12)\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129611\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3259-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3259-new-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3259-new-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3259-new-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3259-new-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3259-new-900x1200.jpg 900w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3259-new-1180x1573.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3259-new-960x1280.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3259-new-240x320.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3259-new-375x500.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3259-new-520x693.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sansai Noodle Soup: Soba noodles, wild mountain vegetables, bracken, bamboo shoots, wood ear mushrooms, carrots, enoki. ($12). This noodle soup is truly comforting and warms the body as well as the spirit. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129613\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3281-new.jpg\" alt=\"Cha-ya interior.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129613\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3281-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3281-new-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3281-new-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3281-new-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3281-new-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3281-new-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3281-new-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3281-new-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3281-new-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3281-new-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3281-new-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cha-ya interior. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129614\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3284-new.jpg\" alt=\"Cha-ya exterior.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129614\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3284-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3284-new-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3284-new-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3284-new-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3284-new-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3284-new-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3284-new-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3284-new-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3284-new-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3284-new-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3284-new-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cha-ya exterior. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca href=\"https://gracias-madre.com/index.html\">Gracias Madre\u003c/a>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Gracias+Madre/@37.7615702,-122.4212028,17z/data=!3m2!4b1!5s0x808f7e3ca2be90ed:0xdb78b1e6a687a60!4m5!3m4!1s0x808f7e3ca285741f:0xf0ec55539199c7f9!8m2!3d37.761566!4d-122.4190088\">2211 Mission St, San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>According to the \u003ca href=\"https://gracias-madre.com/about.html\">website\u003c/a>, Matthew and Terces Engelhart, the founders of Café Gratitude and \u003ca href=\"https://www.belovefarm.com/\">Be.Love.Farm\u003c/a> could not find organic vegan Mexican food in the Bay Area so in collaboration with \u003ca href=\"http://graciasmadreweho.com/\">Chandra Gilbert\u003c/a>, now Executive Chef at the LA restaurant, they opened Gracias Madre in the Mission, the home of Mexican culture and cuisine in San Francisco. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For this guide, I focused on the three bowls offered at lunch. My favorite was the Bowl Dos which had a flavorful mixture of savory and sweet elements that worked well together. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129622\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3796-new.jpg\" alt=\"Bowl Dos: Braised lentils and mushrooms with peanut sauce and spinach served on a bed of coconut brown rice. Topped with pico de gallo, spicy pineapple salsa, and avocado. ($15)\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129622\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3796-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3796-new-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3796-new-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3796-new-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3796-new-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3796-new-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3796-new-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3796-new-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3796-new-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3796-new-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3796-new-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bowl Dos: Braised lentils and mushrooms with peanut sauce and spinach served on a bed of coconut brown rice. Topped with pico de gallo, spicy pineapple salsa, and avocado. ($15) \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129617\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3747-new.jpg\" alt=\"Bowl Uno: Tempeh chorizo, black beans, guacamole, brown rice and pico de gallo served on a bed of romaine and topped with nacho cashew cheese and pepitas. ($15)\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129617\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3747-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3747-new-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3747-new-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3747-new-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3747-new-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3747-new-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3747-new-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3747-new-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3747-new-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3747-new-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3747-new-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bowl Uno: Tempeh chorizo, black beans, guacamole, brown rice and pico de gallo served on a bed of romaine and topped with nacho cashew cheese and pepitas. ($15) \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129619\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3762-new.jpg\" alt=\"Pozole: Traditonal hominy stew in a spicy red ancho broth with avocado, cabbage and cashew crema. ($14)\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129619\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3762-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3762-new-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3762-new-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3762-new-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3762-new-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3762-new-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3762-new-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3762-new-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3762-new-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3762-new-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3762-new-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pozole: Traditonal hominy stew in a spicy red ancho broth with avocado, cabbage and cashew crema. ($14) \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129620\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3768-new.jpg\" alt=\"Gracias Madre Smoothies: Madre Green - Spinach, cilantro, mint, avocado, pineapple, and sea salt. Tropical Green - Mango, pineapple, spinach, coconut milk, ginger, and sea salt.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129620\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3768-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3768-new-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3768-new-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3768-new-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3768-new-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3768-new-900x1200.jpg 900w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3768-new-1180x1573.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3768-new-960x1280.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3768-new-240x320.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3768-new-375x500.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3768-new-520x693.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Gracias Madre Smoothies: Madre Green - Spinach, cilantro, mint, avocado, pineapple, and sea salt. Tropical Green - Mango, pineapple, spinach, coconut milk, ginger, and sea salt. Both of these smoothies were flavorful and satisfying. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129616\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3735-new.jpg\" alt=\"Gracias Madre outdoor patio.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129616\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3735-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3735-new-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3735-new-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3735-new-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3735-new-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3735-new-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3735-new-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3735-new-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3735-new-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3735-new-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3735-new-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Gracias Madre outdoor patio. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129627\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3811-new.jpg\" alt=\"Gracias Madre exterior.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129627\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3811-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3811-new-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3811-new-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3811-new-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3811-new-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3811-new-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3811-new-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3811-new-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3811-new-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3811-new-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3811-new-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Gracias Madre exterior. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129625\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3806-new.jpg\" alt=\"Gracias Madre signage.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129625\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3806-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3806-new-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3806-new-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3806-new-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3806-new-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3806-new-900x1200.jpg 900w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3806-new-1180x1573.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3806-new-960x1280.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3806-new-240x320.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3806-new-375x500.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/IMG_3806-new-520x693.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Gracias Madre signage. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>In 2016, \u003cem>Check, Please Bay Area\u003c/em> reviewed Gracias Madre. 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"disqusTitle": "5 Savory San Francisco Summer Treats (that aren’t Ice Cream)",
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"content": "\u003cp>\u003cem>With summer upon us, there’s a lot more to indulge in beyond ice cream. Savory dishes deserve their own spotlight during the summer heat.\u003c/em> \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As the weather heats up (well as much as it can for San Francisco), summer revelers can probably be seen more and more with ice cream cones or nice frosty drinks in their hands. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While there is definitely nothing wrong with ice cream in the summer, there are definitely some dishes here in the city that can just as easily help you combat the heat--and they're probably better at keeping you a little fuller a little longer than your favorite dairy confection. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Now, we know that with just about every other season, San Francisco's summer is very mild and we have yet to hit the stride of our highly anticipated \"Indian Summer.\" However, with already some unseasonably hot days on the books this year, the following dishes should keep you cool and satiated, and some can even keep you warm for those summer days that just don't feel like summer days. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129338\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/Included-with-Back-Porch-BBQ-Combo-Plate-is-the-house-made-BBQ-sauce-and-coleslaw-and-rolls.jpg\" alt=\"Included with Back Porch BBQ Combo Plate is the house-made BBQ sauce and coleslaw and rolls\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1300\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129338\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/Included-with-Back-Porch-BBQ-Combo-Plate-is-the-house-made-BBQ-sauce-and-coleslaw-and-rolls.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/Included-with-Back-Porch-BBQ-Combo-Plate-is-the-house-made-BBQ-sauce-and-coleslaw-and-rolls-160x108.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/Included-with-Back-Porch-BBQ-Combo-Plate-is-the-house-made-BBQ-sauce-and-coleslaw-and-rolls-800x542.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/Included-with-Back-Porch-BBQ-Combo-Plate-is-the-house-made-BBQ-sauce-and-coleslaw-and-rolls-768x520.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/Included-with-Back-Porch-BBQ-Combo-Plate-is-the-house-made-BBQ-sauce-and-coleslaw-and-rolls-1020x691.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/Included-with-Back-Porch-BBQ-Combo-Plate-is-the-house-made-BBQ-sauce-and-coleslaw-and-rolls-1200x813.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/Included-with-Back-Porch-BBQ-Combo-Plate-is-the-house-made-BBQ-sauce-and-coleslaw-and-rolls-1180x799.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/Included-with-Back-Porch-BBQ-Combo-Plate-is-the-house-made-BBQ-sauce-and-coleslaw-and-rolls-960x650.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/Included-with-Back-Porch-BBQ-Combo-Plate-is-the-house-made-BBQ-sauce-and-coleslaw-and-rolls-240x163.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/Included-with-Back-Porch-BBQ-Combo-Plate-is-the-house-made-BBQ-sauce-and-coleslaw-and-rolls-375x254.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/Included-with-Back-Porch-BBQ-Combo-Plate-is-the-house-made-BBQ-sauce-and-coleslaw-and-rolls-520x352.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Included with Back Porch BBQ Combo Plate is the house-made BBQ sauce and coleslaw and rolls \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>Back Porch BBQ\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://onemarket.com/\">One Market\u003c/a> / \u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/One+Market+Restaurant/@37.7941414,-122.3947602,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x47689ad2e32a0afe!8m2!3d37.7941414!4d-122.3947602\">1 Market St, San Francisco\u003c/a> (Also available via \u003ca href=\"https://www.trycaviar.com/san-francisco/one-market-restaurants-back-porch-bbq-8785\">Caviar\u003c/a>)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>San Francisco institution, One Market, takes its Summer Fridays very seriously, as its “Back Porch BBQ” menu makes a return to the restaurant's weekly offerings. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Chef Mark Dommen revives their menu of summer BBQ favorites, including 12-hour beef brisket, St. Louis style ribs, a smoked pork belly \"BLT,\" and a slew of traditional summer picnic sides like potato salad and coleslaw. Included with most of the dishes is the tangy house-made BBQ sauce; it's highly recommended that you drench everything in it. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129342\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-One-Market-Back-Porch-BBQ-Smoked-Pork-Belly-BLT.jpg\" alt=\"The One Market Back Porch BBQ Smoked Pork Belly BLT\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1300\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129342\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-One-Market-Back-Porch-BBQ-Smoked-Pork-Belly-BLT.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-One-Market-Back-Porch-BBQ-Smoked-Pork-Belly-BLT-160x108.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-One-Market-Back-Porch-BBQ-Smoked-Pork-Belly-BLT-800x542.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-One-Market-Back-Porch-BBQ-Smoked-Pork-Belly-BLT-768x520.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-One-Market-Back-Porch-BBQ-Smoked-Pork-Belly-BLT-1020x691.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-One-Market-Back-Porch-BBQ-Smoked-Pork-Belly-BLT-1200x813.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-One-Market-Back-Porch-BBQ-Smoked-Pork-Belly-BLT-1180x799.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-One-Market-Back-Porch-BBQ-Smoked-Pork-Belly-BLT-960x650.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-One-Market-Back-Porch-BBQ-Smoked-Pork-Belly-BLT-240x163.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-One-Market-Back-Porch-BBQ-Smoked-Pork-Belly-BLT-375x254.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-One-Market-Back-Porch-BBQ-Smoked-Pork-Belly-BLT-520x352.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The One Market Back Porch BBQ Smoked Pork Belly BLT \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129339\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/One-Markets-side-of-potato-salad.jpg\" alt=\"One Market's side of potato salad\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1300\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129339\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/One-Markets-side-of-potato-salad.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/One-Markets-side-of-potato-salad-160x108.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/One-Markets-side-of-potato-salad-800x542.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/One-Markets-side-of-potato-salad-768x520.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/One-Markets-side-of-potato-salad-1020x691.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/One-Markets-side-of-potato-salad-1200x813.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/One-Markets-side-of-potato-salad-1180x799.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/One-Markets-side-of-potato-salad-960x650.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/One-Markets-side-of-potato-salad-240x163.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/One-Markets-side-of-potato-salad-375x254.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/One-Markets-side-of-potato-salad-520x352.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">One Market's side of potato salad \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The Back Porch BBQ menu is only available on Fridays (but what better way to have a summer Friday than enjoying a barbecue without actually having to set up a grill?). Swing by One Market's back entrance for pick-up directly from their kitchen from 11:30am to 2pm. If you're unable to get there in time, or if your company doesn't believe in Summer Fridays for some early BBQ enjoyment, the Back Porch BBQ offerings can also be ordered and delivered via \u003ca href=\"http://<a%20href=\" https:>Caviar\u003c/a> from 11:30am to 8:30pm. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129340\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-5-gin-martini-from-One-Markets-lunch-cocktail-menu-.jpg\" alt=\"The $5 gin martini from One Market's lunch cocktail menu\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1300\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129340\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-5-gin-martini-from-One-Markets-lunch-cocktail-menu-.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-5-gin-martini-from-One-Markets-lunch-cocktail-menu--160x108.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-5-gin-martini-from-One-Markets-lunch-cocktail-menu--800x542.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-5-gin-martini-from-One-Markets-lunch-cocktail-menu--768x520.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-5-gin-martini-from-One-Markets-lunch-cocktail-menu--1020x691.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-5-gin-martini-from-One-Markets-lunch-cocktail-menu--1200x813.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-5-gin-martini-from-One-Markets-lunch-cocktail-menu--1180x799.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-5-gin-martini-from-One-Markets-lunch-cocktail-menu--960x650.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-5-gin-martini-from-One-Markets-lunch-cocktail-menu--240x163.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-5-gin-martini-from-One-Markets-lunch-cocktail-menu--375x254.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-5-gin-martini-from-One-Markets-lunch-cocktail-menu--520x352.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The $5 gin martini from One Market's lunch cocktail menu \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>One thing to note, though, that if you happen to come by for pick-up, it's not a bad idea to enjoy One Market's $5 lunch cocktail menu. Nothing like a grown-up lunch dirty martini to start off your weekend. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129337\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-chol-myun-or-spicy-cold-noodles-with-cucumbers.jpg\" alt=\"The chol-myun, or spicy cold noodles with cucumbers\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1300\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129337\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-chol-myun-or-spicy-cold-noodles-with-cucumbers.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-chol-myun-or-spicy-cold-noodles-with-cucumbers-160x108.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-chol-myun-or-spicy-cold-noodles-with-cucumbers-800x542.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-chol-myun-or-spicy-cold-noodles-with-cucumbers-768x520.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-chol-myun-or-spicy-cold-noodles-with-cucumbers-1020x691.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-chol-myun-or-spicy-cold-noodles-with-cucumbers-1200x813.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-chol-myun-or-spicy-cold-noodles-with-cucumbers-1180x799.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-chol-myun-or-spicy-cold-noodles-with-cucumbers-960x650.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-chol-myun-or-spicy-cold-noodles-with-cucumbers-240x163.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-chol-myun-or-spicy-cold-noodles-with-cucumbers-375x254.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-chol-myun-or-spicy-cold-noodles-with-cucumbers-520x352.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The chol-myun, or spicy cold noodles with cucumbers \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>Cold Noodles\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://places.singleplatform.com/mugu-boka-korean-bbq-restaurant/menu?ref=google\">Muguboka\u003c/a> / \u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Muguboka+Restaurant/@37.7771411,-122.4653014,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x8085874750386f29:0x73a984bf77430585!8m2!3d37.7771369!4d-122.4631127\">401 Balboa St, San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Although they offer a full list of Korean BBQ favorites, Muguboka--which roughly translates to “let’s eat it” in Korean--has something on the very back page of their menu to both keep you hot and cold: their chol-myun, or cold noodles. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Arguably, the best part of this literally very cool dish, is the springy and chewy texture of the chol-myun noodles (chol-myun could refer to the noodle dish or just the noodles themselves). Made from corn starch and wheat flour, the chol-myun are addictively fun to slurp up and eat. The dish is typically dressed with a spicy and tangy sauce that's made with gochujang chili paste, garlic, vinegar, and sugar and served with assorted veggies. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129336\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-chol-myun-noodles-are-addictively-springy-and-chewy.jpg\" alt=\"The chol-myun noodles are addictively springy and chewy\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1300\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129336\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-chol-myun-noodles-are-addictively-springy-and-chewy.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-chol-myun-noodles-are-addictively-springy-and-chewy-160x108.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-chol-myun-noodles-are-addictively-springy-and-chewy-800x542.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-chol-myun-noodles-are-addictively-springy-and-chewy-768x520.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-chol-myun-noodles-are-addictively-springy-and-chewy-1020x691.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-chol-myun-noodles-are-addictively-springy-and-chewy-1200x813.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-chol-myun-noodles-are-addictively-springy-and-chewy-1180x799.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-chol-myun-noodles-are-addictively-springy-and-chewy-960x650.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-chol-myun-noodles-are-addictively-springy-and-chewy-240x163.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-chol-myun-noodles-are-addictively-springy-and-chewy-375x254.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-chol-myun-noodles-are-addictively-springy-and-chewy-520x352.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The chol-myun noodles are addictively springy and chewy \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>While chol-myun is usually eaten as a snack dish, the portion sizes at Muguboka are definitely entree-worthy and easily shareable--pending you don't get too addicted and can actually share them. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129335\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/Mugubokas-ban-chan-offering.jpg\" alt=\"Muguboka's ban chan offering\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1300\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129335\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/Mugubokas-ban-chan-offering.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/Mugubokas-ban-chan-offering-160x108.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/Mugubokas-ban-chan-offering-800x542.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/Mugubokas-ban-chan-offering-768x520.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/Mugubokas-ban-chan-offering-1020x691.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/Mugubokas-ban-chan-offering-1200x813.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/Mugubokas-ban-chan-offering-1180x799.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/Mugubokas-ban-chan-offering-960x650.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/Mugubokas-ban-chan-offering-240x163.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/Mugubokas-ban-chan-offering-375x254.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/Mugubokas-ban-chan-offering-520x352.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Muguboka's ban chan offering \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129334\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/Muguboka-offers-other-traditional-Korean-staples-like-kimchi-jjigae.jpg\" alt=\"Muguboka offers other traditional Korean staples like kimchi jjigae\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1300\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129334\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/Muguboka-offers-other-traditional-Korean-staples-like-kimchi-jjigae.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/Muguboka-offers-other-traditional-Korean-staples-like-kimchi-jjigae-160x108.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/Muguboka-offers-other-traditional-Korean-staples-like-kimchi-jjigae-800x542.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/Muguboka-offers-other-traditional-Korean-staples-like-kimchi-jjigae-768x520.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/Muguboka-offers-other-traditional-Korean-staples-like-kimchi-jjigae-1020x691.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/Muguboka-offers-other-traditional-Korean-staples-like-kimchi-jjigae-1200x813.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/Muguboka-offers-other-traditional-Korean-staples-like-kimchi-jjigae-1180x799.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/Muguboka-offers-other-traditional-Korean-staples-like-kimchi-jjigae-960x650.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/Muguboka-offers-other-traditional-Korean-staples-like-kimchi-jjigae-240x163.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/Muguboka-offers-other-traditional-Korean-staples-like-kimchi-jjigae-375x254.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/Muguboka-offers-other-traditional-Korean-staples-like-kimchi-jjigae-520x352.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Muguboka offers other traditional Korean staples like kimchi jjigae \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>At Muguboka, they offer a couple other versions of this dish, including some with radish and beef and others that are made using a buckwheat noodle instead of the chol-myun. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129333\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/A-traditional-bibimbap-served-in-a-hot-stone-bowl.jpg\" alt=\"A traditional bibimbap served in a hot stone bowl\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1300\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129333\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/A-traditional-bibimbap-served-in-a-hot-stone-bowl.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/A-traditional-bibimbap-served-in-a-hot-stone-bowl-160x108.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/A-traditional-bibimbap-served-in-a-hot-stone-bowl-800x542.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/A-traditional-bibimbap-served-in-a-hot-stone-bowl-768x520.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/A-traditional-bibimbap-served-in-a-hot-stone-bowl-1020x691.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/A-traditional-bibimbap-served-in-a-hot-stone-bowl-1200x813.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/A-traditional-bibimbap-served-in-a-hot-stone-bowl-1180x799.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/A-traditional-bibimbap-served-in-a-hot-stone-bowl-960x650.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/A-traditional-bibimbap-served-in-a-hot-stone-bowl-240x163.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/A-traditional-bibimbap-served-in-a-hot-stone-bowl-375x254.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/A-traditional-bibimbap-served-in-a-hot-stone-bowl-520x352.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A traditional bibimbap served in a hot stone bowl \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The restaurant is on an unassuming street in the Inner Richmond neighborhood, but is definitely worth stepping into, even if not for the chol-myun. The small team there is consistently pleasant and have been known to throw in complimentary dishes just because! \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129350\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Matchazuke-is-topped-with-nori-and-togarashi.jpg\" alt=\"The Matchazuke is topped with nori and togarashi\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1300\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129350\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Matchazuke-is-topped-with-nori-and-togarashi.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Matchazuke-is-topped-with-nori-and-togarashi-160x108.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Matchazuke-is-topped-with-nori-and-togarashi-800x542.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Matchazuke-is-topped-with-nori-and-togarashi-768x520.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Matchazuke-is-topped-with-nori-and-togarashi-1020x691.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Matchazuke-is-topped-with-nori-and-togarashi-1200x813.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Matchazuke-is-topped-with-nori-and-togarashi-1180x799.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Matchazuke-is-topped-with-nori-and-togarashi-960x650.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Matchazuke-is-topped-with-nori-and-togarashi-240x163.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Matchazuke-is-topped-with-nori-and-togarashi-375x254.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Matchazuke-is-topped-with-nori-and-togarashi-520x352.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Matchazuke is topped with nori and togarashi \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>Matchazuke\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://stonemillmatcha.com/\">Stonemill Matcha\u003c/a> / \u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Stonemill+Matcha/@37.7639899,-122.423798,17z/data=!3m2!4b1!5s0x808f7e22feaf131f:0x56d6e9e2a0cd9be0!4m5!3m4!1s0x808f7f8e03271a97:0x961ecd6a4feb7941!8m2!3d37.7639857!4d-122.4216093\">561 Valencia St, San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Judging by the consistent lines out the doors, it's likely you've probably stopped by Stonemill Matcha already to take a gander at their ever-enticing case of pastries and sweets. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129349\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Matchazuke-is-essentially-a-rice-bowl-with-salmon-and-doused-in-chicken-dashi-and-matcha-tea.jpg\" alt=\"The Matchazuke is essentially a rice bowl with salmon and doused in chicken dashi and matcha tea\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1300\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129349\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Matchazuke-is-essentially-a-rice-bowl-with-salmon-and-doused-in-chicken-dashi-and-matcha-tea.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Matchazuke-is-essentially-a-rice-bowl-with-salmon-and-doused-in-chicken-dashi-and-matcha-tea-160x108.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Matchazuke-is-essentially-a-rice-bowl-with-salmon-and-doused-in-chicken-dashi-and-matcha-tea-800x542.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Matchazuke-is-essentially-a-rice-bowl-with-salmon-and-doused-in-chicken-dashi-and-matcha-tea-768x520.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Matchazuke-is-essentially-a-rice-bowl-with-salmon-and-doused-in-chicken-dashi-and-matcha-tea-1020x691.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Matchazuke-is-essentially-a-rice-bowl-with-salmon-and-doused-in-chicken-dashi-and-matcha-tea-1200x813.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Matchazuke-is-essentially-a-rice-bowl-with-salmon-and-doused-in-chicken-dashi-and-matcha-tea-1180x799.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Matchazuke-is-essentially-a-rice-bowl-with-salmon-and-doused-in-chicken-dashi-and-matcha-tea-960x650.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Matchazuke-is-essentially-a-rice-bowl-with-salmon-and-doused-in-chicken-dashi-and-matcha-tea-240x163.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Matchazuke-is-essentially-a-rice-bowl-with-salmon-and-doused-in-chicken-dashi-and-matcha-tea-375x254.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Matchazuke-is-essentially-a-rice-bowl-with-salmon-and-doused-in-chicken-dashi-and-matcha-tea-520x352.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Matchazuke is essentially a rice bowl with salmon and doused in chicken dashi and matcha tea \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>However, Stonemill's savory options are nothing to scoff at. Case in point is the matchazuke. The matchazuke can be ordered at the register (after selecting from that case of sugary matcha-infused wonders) and comes in a large ceramic bowl filled with rice and topped with a sizable slab of salmon and togarashi and nori. Everything in the bowl is then bathed in umami in the form of a chicken dashi and matcha tea broth. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129351\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Stonemill-Matcha-matcha-cream-pie.jpg\" alt=\"The Stonemill Matcha matcha cream pie\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1300\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129351\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Stonemill-Matcha-matcha-cream-pie.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Stonemill-Matcha-matcha-cream-pie-160x108.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Stonemill-Matcha-matcha-cream-pie-800x542.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Stonemill-Matcha-matcha-cream-pie-768x520.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Stonemill-Matcha-matcha-cream-pie-1020x691.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Stonemill-Matcha-matcha-cream-pie-1200x813.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Stonemill-Matcha-matcha-cream-pie-1180x799.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Stonemill-Matcha-matcha-cream-pie-960x650.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Stonemill-Matcha-matcha-cream-pie-240x163.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Stonemill-Matcha-matcha-cream-pie-375x254.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Stonemill-Matcha-matcha-cream-pie-520x352.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Stonemill Matcha matcha cream pie \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The dish is delicate and refreshing, while still feeling substantial and filling--a perfect dish that will squash hunger pangs without making you feel sluggish afterwards...but if you decide to also indulge in the offerings from the pastry case (which we cannot encourage enough), we can't promise anything. For sweet tooth-havers, the matcha cream pie and matcha cookies with toasted rice are a good start. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129348\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/Sparkling-matcha-is-offered-at-Stonemill-as-seltzer-water-with-a-shot-of-matcha-tea.jpg\" alt=\"Sparkling matcha is offered at Stonemill as seltzer water with a shot of matcha tea\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1300\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129348\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/Sparkling-matcha-is-offered-at-Stonemill-as-seltzer-water-with-a-shot-of-matcha-tea.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/Sparkling-matcha-is-offered-at-Stonemill-as-seltzer-water-with-a-shot-of-matcha-tea-160x108.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/Sparkling-matcha-is-offered-at-Stonemill-as-seltzer-water-with-a-shot-of-matcha-tea-800x542.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/Sparkling-matcha-is-offered-at-Stonemill-as-seltzer-water-with-a-shot-of-matcha-tea-768x520.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/Sparkling-matcha-is-offered-at-Stonemill-as-seltzer-water-with-a-shot-of-matcha-tea-1020x691.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/Sparkling-matcha-is-offered-at-Stonemill-as-seltzer-water-with-a-shot-of-matcha-tea-1200x813.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/Sparkling-matcha-is-offered-at-Stonemill-as-seltzer-water-with-a-shot-of-matcha-tea-1180x799.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/Sparkling-matcha-is-offered-at-Stonemill-as-seltzer-water-with-a-shot-of-matcha-tea-960x650.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/Sparkling-matcha-is-offered-at-Stonemill-as-seltzer-water-with-a-shot-of-matcha-tea-240x163.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/Sparkling-matcha-is-offered-at-Stonemill-as-seltzer-water-with-a-shot-of-matcha-tea-375x254.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/Sparkling-matcha-is-offered-at-Stonemill-as-seltzer-water-with-a-shot-of-matcha-tea-520x352.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sparkling matcha is offered at Stonemill as seltzer water with a shot of matcha tea \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>And if you need even more refreshment with the matchazuke, the sparkling matcha (seltzer with a shot of matcha) is a unique offering to sip on for some summer cooling. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129332\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Kumamoto-oysters-with-the-Grassy-Bar-and-Saquish.jpg\" alt=\"The Kumamoto oysters with the Grassy Bar and Saquish\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1300\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129332\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Kumamoto-oysters-with-the-Grassy-Bar-and-Saquish.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Kumamoto-oysters-with-the-Grassy-Bar-and-Saquish-160x108.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Kumamoto-oysters-with-the-Grassy-Bar-and-Saquish-800x542.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Kumamoto-oysters-with-the-Grassy-Bar-and-Saquish-768x520.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Kumamoto-oysters-with-the-Grassy-Bar-and-Saquish-1020x691.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Kumamoto-oysters-with-the-Grassy-Bar-and-Saquish-1200x813.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Kumamoto-oysters-with-the-Grassy-Bar-and-Saquish-1180x799.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Kumamoto-oysters-with-the-Grassy-Bar-and-Saquish-960x650.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Kumamoto-oysters-with-the-Grassy-Bar-and-Saquish-240x163.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Kumamoto-oysters-with-the-Grassy-Bar-and-Saquish-375x254.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Kumamoto-oysters-with-the-Grassy-Bar-and-Saquish-520x352.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Kumamoto oysters with the Grassy Bar and Saquish \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>Oysters\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://leossf.com/menus/\">Leo’s Oyster Bar\u003c/a> / \u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Leo's+Oyster+Bar/@37.7940232,-122.4047164,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x8085808a8a08b909:0x5c431a81412b8216!8m2!3d37.7940232!4d-122.4025277\">568 Sacramento St, San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Surrounded by the offices of major companies and their suited up employees in the Financial District, Leo's Oyster Bar provides a nice, almost tropical escape, which just so happens to also involve an ever rotating list of fresh oysters. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129330\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/In-the-background-is-the-glimpse-of-the-tropics-inspired-Ken-Fulk-wallpaper.jpg\" alt=\"In the background is the glimpse of the tropics-inspired Ken Fulk wallpaper\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1300\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129330\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/In-the-background-is-the-glimpse-of-the-tropics-inspired-Ken-Fulk-wallpaper.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/In-the-background-is-the-glimpse-of-the-tropics-inspired-Ken-Fulk-wallpaper-160x108.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/In-the-background-is-the-glimpse-of-the-tropics-inspired-Ken-Fulk-wallpaper-800x542.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/In-the-background-is-the-glimpse-of-the-tropics-inspired-Ken-Fulk-wallpaper-768x520.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/In-the-background-is-the-glimpse-of-the-tropics-inspired-Ken-Fulk-wallpaper-1020x691.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/In-the-background-is-the-glimpse-of-the-tropics-inspired-Ken-Fulk-wallpaper-1200x813.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/In-the-background-is-the-glimpse-of-the-tropics-inspired-Ken-Fulk-wallpaper-1180x799.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/In-the-background-is-the-glimpse-of-the-tropics-inspired-Ken-Fulk-wallpaper-960x650.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/In-the-background-is-the-glimpse-of-the-tropics-inspired-Ken-Fulk-wallpaper-240x163.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/In-the-background-is-the-glimpse-of-the-tropics-inspired-Ken-Fulk-wallpaper-375x254.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/In-the-background-is-the-glimpse-of-the-tropics-inspired-Ken-Fulk-wallpaper-520x352.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">In the background is the glimpse of the tropics-inspired Ken Fulk wallpaper \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>While it can be hard to snag a dinner reservation at Leo's, try instead sidling up at the open bar seats if you're just going for their selection of oysters and clams. Just ask for a raw bar menu, and order to your heart's content. If you go for this method, you may want to consider grabbing a seat to the immediate left from the front entrance where you'll get the most real estate against the highly Instagrammable Ken Fulk-designed wallpaper. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129331\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/Oysters-from-the-raw-bar-range-from-four-to-five-dollars.jpg\" alt=\"Oysters from the raw bar range from four to five dollars\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1300\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129331\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/Oysters-from-the-raw-bar-range-from-four-to-five-dollars.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/Oysters-from-the-raw-bar-range-from-four-to-five-dollars-160x108.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/Oysters-from-the-raw-bar-range-from-four-to-five-dollars-800x542.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/Oysters-from-the-raw-bar-range-from-four-to-five-dollars-768x520.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/Oysters-from-the-raw-bar-range-from-four-to-five-dollars-1020x691.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/Oysters-from-the-raw-bar-range-from-four-to-five-dollars-1200x813.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/Oysters-from-the-raw-bar-range-from-four-to-five-dollars-1180x799.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/Oysters-from-the-raw-bar-range-from-four-to-five-dollars-960x650.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/Oysters-from-the-raw-bar-range-from-four-to-five-dollars-240x163.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/Oysters-from-the-raw-bar-range-from-four-to-five-dollars-375x254.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/Oysters-from-the-raw-bar-range-from-four-to-five-dollars-520x352.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Oysters from the raw bar range from four to five dollars \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Off the raw bar, you can expect an array of pre-shucked oysters as well as \"composed oysters\" which come dressed or topped with a variety of accoutrements including caviar, sea urchin, and pickled tomatoes. And since you're already enjoying the raw bar, might as well enjoy the regular alcoholic bar. Order cocktails alongside your oysters, or sneak away to The Hideout, Leo's very own lux cocktail lounge nestled away in the back behind the kitchen.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129344\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Cebiche-Pescado-is-marinated-in-leche-de-tigre-and-rocoto-peppers-.jpg\" alt=\"The Cebiche Pescado is marinated in leche de tigre and rocoto peppers\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1300\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129344\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Cebiche-Pescado-is-marinated-in-leche-de-tigre-and-rocoto-peppers-.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Cebiche-Pescado-is-marinated-in-leche-de-tigre-and-rocoto-peppers--160x108.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Cebiche-Pescado-is-marinated-in-leche-de-tigre-and-rocoto-peppers--800x542.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Cebiche-Pescado-is-marinated-in-leche-de-tigre-and-rocoto-peppers--768x520.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Cebiche-Pescado-is-marinated-in-leche-de-tigre-and-rocoto-peppers--1020x691.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Cebiche-Pescado-is-marinated-in-leche-de-tigre-and-rocoto-peppers--1200x813.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Cebiche-Pescado-is-marinated-in-leche-de-tigre-and-rocoto-peppers--1180x799.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Cebiche-Pescado-is-marinated-in-leche-de-tigre-and-rocoto-peppers--960x650.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Cebiche-Pescado-is-marinated-in-leche-de-tigre-and-rocoto-peppers--240x163.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Cebiche-Pescado-is-marinated-in-leche-de-tigre-and-rocoto-peppers--375x254.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Cebiche-Pescado-is-marinated-in-leche-de-tigre-and-rocoto-peppers--520x352.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Cebiche Pescado is marinated in leche de tigre and rocoto peppers \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>Cebiche\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://piqueos.com/\">Piqueo’s\u003c/a> / \u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Piqueo's/@37.7387661,-122.416279,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x808f7e59c747e0e1:0xd843c5e4a1475565!8m2!3d37.7387619!4d-122.4140903\">5631, 830 Cortland Ave, San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If mollusks aren't your speed, venture to Bernal Heights and visit Piqueo's, which should be able to sate your other seafood cravings. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As a Peruvian restaurant, Piqueo's obviously serves the Peruvian national dish of cebiche, and they serve it very well and in four variations. While all of Piqueo's cebiches are made using locally sourced sustainable fish, the restaurant is well-known for its Cebiche Pescado and Cebiche Chino-Peruano. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129346\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Chino-Peruano-Cebiche-is-served-with-a-sweet-rocoto-pepper-sauce-and-wonton-chips.jpg\" alt=\"The Chino-Peruano Cebiche is served with a sweet rocoto pepper sauce and wonton chips\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1300\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129346\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Chino-Peruano-Cebiche-is-served-with-a-sweet-rocoto-pepper-sauce-and-wonton-chips.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Chino-Peruano-Cebiche-is-served-with-a-sweet-rocoto-pepper-sauce-and-wonton-chips-160x108.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Chino-Peruano-Cebiche-is-served-with-a-sweet-rocoto-pepper-sauce-and-wonton-chips-800x542.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Chino-Peruano-Cebiche-is-served-with-a-sweet-rocoto-pepper-sauce-and-wonton-chips-768x520.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Chino-Peruano-Cebiche-is-served-with-a-sweet-rocoto-pepper-sauce-and-wonton-chips-1020x691.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Chino-Peruano-Cebiche-is-served-with-a-sweet-rocoto-pepper-sauce-and-wonton-chips-1200x813.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Chino-Peruano-Cebiche-is-served-with-a-sweet-rocoto-pepper-sauce-and-wonton-chips-1180x799.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Chino-Peruano-Cebiche-is-served-with-a-sweet-rocoto-pepper-sauce-and-wonton-chips-960x650.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Chino-Peruano-Cebiche-is-served-with-a-sweet-rocoto-pepper-sauce-and-wonton-chips-240x163.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Chino-Peruano-Cebiche-is-served-with-a-sweet-rocoto-pepper-sauce-and-wonton-chips-375x254.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Chino-Peruano-Cebiche-is-served-with-a-sweet-rocoto-pepper-sauce-and-wonton-chips-520x352.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Chino-Peruano Cebiche is served with a sweet rocoto pepper sauce and wonton chips \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The Cebiche Pescado is simply the fresh fish of the day, marinated and served with leche de tigre and spicy rocoto peppers (which are grown on chef owner, Carlos Altamirano's own farm in Half Moon Bay). The Chino-Peruano takes on Chinese flavors by being served as ahi tuna with rocoto pepper sweet chili leche de tigre and garnished with wonton chips. All versions of he Piqueo's cebiches can be served with fried plantain chips, which are perfect for scooping every bit of fish and garnish. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129345\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Cebiche-Pescado-uses-the-daily-catch-of-fish-that-is-locally-sourced-from-the-Bay.jpg\" alt=\"The Cebiche Pescado uses the daily catch of fish that is locally sourced from the Bay\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1300\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129345\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Cebiche-Pescado-uses-the-daily-catch-of-fish-that-is-locally-sourced-from-the-Bay.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Cebiche-Pescado-uses-the-daily-catch-of-fish-that-is-locally-sourced-from-the-Bay-160x108.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Cebiche-Pescado-uses-the-daily-catch-of-fish-that-is-locally-sourced-from-the-Bay-800x542.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Cebiche-Pescado-uses-the-daily-catch-of-fish-that-is-locally-sourced-from-the-Bay-768x520.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Cebiche-Pescado-uses-the-daily-catch-of-fish-that-is-locally-sourced-from-the-Bay-1020x691.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Cebiche-Pescado-uses-the-daily-catch-of-fish-that-is-locally-sourced-from-the-Bay-1200x813.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Cebiche-Pescado-uses-the-daily-catch-of-fish-that-is-locally-sourced-from-the-Bay-1180x799.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Cebiche-Pescado-uses-the-daily-catch-of-fish-that-is-locally-sourced-from-the-Bay-960x650.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Cebiche-Pescado-uses-the-daily-catch-of-fish-that-is-locally-sourced-from-the-Bay-240x163.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Cebiche-Pescado-uses-the-daily-catch-of-fish-that-is-locally-sourced-from-the-Bay-375x254.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Cebiche-Pescado-uses-the-daily-catch-of-fish-that-is-locally-sourced-from-the-Bay-520x352.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Cebiche Pescado uses the daily catch of fish that is locally sourced from the Bay \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Piqueo's is just one of chef Carlos Altamirano's concepts, alongside other Peruvian restaurants in the Bay Area, including the very popular \u003ca href=\"http://www.mochicasf.com/\">Mochica\u003c/a> in the Potrero Hill neighborhood of San Francisco and \u003ca href=\"http://lacostanerarestaurant.com/\">La Costanera\u003c/a> in Half Moon Bay. The aforementioned cebiches are available at all of Chef Altamirano's restaurants, should you find yourself not near enough to Piqueo's for your liking. \u003c/p>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003cem>With summer upon us, there’s a lot more to indulge in beyond ice cream. Savory dishes deserve their own spotlight during the summer heat.\u003c/em> \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As the weather heats up (well as much as it can for San Francisco), summer revelers can probably be seen more and more with ice cream cones or nice frosty drinks in their hands. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While there is definitely nothing wrong with ice cream in the summer, there are definitely some dishes here in the city that can just as easily help you combat the heat--and they're probably better at keeping you a little fuller a little longer than your favorite dairy confection. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Now, we know that with just about every other season, San Francisco's summer is very mild and we have yet to hit the stride of our highly anticipated \"Indian Summer.\" However, with already some unseasonably hot days on the books this year, the following dishes should keep you cool and satiated, and some can even keep you warm for those summer days that just don't feel like summer days. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129338\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/Included-with-Back-Porch-BBQ-Combo-Plate-is-the-house-made-BBQ-sauce-and-coleslaw-and-rolls.jpg\" alt=\"Included with Back Porch BBQ Combo Plate is the house-made BBQ sauce and coleslaw and rolls\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1300\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129338\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/Included-with-Back-Porch-BBQ-Combo-Plate-is-the-house-made-BBQ-sauce-and-coleslaw-and-rolls.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/Included-with-Back-Porch-BBQ-Combo-Plate-is-the-house-made-BBQ-sauce-and-coleslaw-and-rolls-160x108.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/Included-with-Back-Porch-BBQ-Combo-Plate-is-the-house-made-BBQ-sauce-and-coleslaw-and-rolls-800x542.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/Included-with-Back-Porch-BBQ-Combo-Plate-is-the-house-made-BBQ-sauce-and-coleslaw-and-rolls-768x520.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/Included-with-Back-Porch-BBQ-Combo-Plate-is-the-house-made-BBQ-sauce-and-coleslaw-and-rolls-1020x691.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/Included-with-Back-Porch-BBQ-Combo-Plate-is-the-house-made-BBQ-sauce-and-coleslaw-and-rolls-1200x813.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/Included-with-Back-Porch-BBQ-Combo-Plate-is-the-house-made-BBQ-sauce-and-coleslaw-and-rolls-1180x799.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/Included-with-Back-Porch-BBQ-Combo-Plate-is-the-house-made-BBQ-sauce-and-coleslaw-and-rolls-960x650.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/Included-with-Back-Porch-BBQ-Combo-Plate-is-the-house-made-BBQ-sauce-and-coleslaw-and-rolls-240x163.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/Included-with-Back-Porch-BBQ-Combo-Plate-is-the-house-made-BBQ-sauce-and-coleslaw-and-rolls-375x254.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/Included-with-Back-Porch-BBQ-Combo-Plate-is-the-house-made-BBQ-sauce-and-coleslaw-and-rolls-520x352.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Included with Back Porch BBQ Combo Plate is the house-made BBQ sauce and coleslaw and rolls \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>Back Porch BBQ\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://onemarket.com/\">One Market\u003c/a> / \u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/One+Market+Restaurant/@37.7941414,-122.3947602,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x47689ad2e32a0afe!8m2!3d37.7941414!4d-122.3947602\">1 Market St, San Francisco\u003c/a> (Also available via \u003ca href=\"https://www.trycaviar.com/san-francisco/one-market-restaurants-back-porch-bbq-8785\">Caviar\u003c/a>)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>San Francisco institution, One Market, takes its Summer Fridays very seriously, as its “Back Porch BBQ” menu makes a return to the restaurant's weekly offerings. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Chef Mark Dommen revives their menu of summer BBQ favorites, including 12-hour beef brisket, St. Louis style ribs, a smoked pork belly \"BLT,\" and a slew of traditional summer picnic sides like potato salad and coleslaw. Included with most of the dishes is the tangy house-made BBQ sauce; it's highly recommended that you drench everything in it. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129342\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-One-Market-Back-Porch-BBQ-Smoked-Pork-Belly-BLT.jpg\" alt=\"The One Market Back Porch BBQ Smoked Pork Belly BLT\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1300\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129342\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-One-Market-Back-Porch-BBQ-Smoked-Pork-Belly-BLT.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-One-Market-Back-Porch-BBQ-Smoked-Pork-Belly-BLT-160x108.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-One-Market-Back-Porch-BBQ-Smoked-Pork-Belly-BLT-800x542.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-One-Market-Back-Porch-BBQ-Smoked-Pork-Belly-BLT-768x520.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-One-Market-Back-Porch-BBQ-Smoked-Pork-Belly-BLT-1020x691.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-One-Market-Back-Porch-BBQ-Smoked-Pork-Belly-BLT-1200x813.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-One-Market-Back-Porch-BBQ-Smoked-Pork-Belly-BLT-1180x799.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-One-Market-Back-Porch-BBQ-Smoked-Pork-Belly-BLT-960x650.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-One-Market-Back-Porch-BBQ-Smoked-Pork-Belly-BLT-240x163.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-One-Market-Back-Porch-BBQ-Smoked-Pork-Belly-BLT-375x254.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-One-Market-Back-Porch-BBQ-Smoked-Pork-Belly-BLT-520x352.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The One Market Back Porch BBQ Smoked Pork Belly BLT \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129339\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/One-Markets-side-of-potato-salad.jpg\" alt=\"One Market's side of potato salad\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1300\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129339\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/One-Markets-side-of-potato-salad.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/One-Markets-side-of-potato-salad-160x108.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/One-Markets-side-of-potato-salad-800x542.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/One-Markets-side-of-potato-salad-768x520.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/One-Markets-side-of-potato-salad-1020x691.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/One-Markets-side-of-potato-salad-1200x813.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/One-Markets-side-of-potato-salad-1180x799.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/One-Markets-side-of-potato-salad-960x650.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/One-Markets-side-of-potato-salad-240x163.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/One-Markets-side-of-potato-salad-375x254.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/One-Markets-side-of-potato-salad-520x352.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">One Market's side of potato salad \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The Back Porch BBQ menu is only available on Fridays (but what better way to have a summer Friday than enjoying a barbecue without actually having to set up a grill?). Swing by One Market's back entrance for pick-up directly from their kitchen from 11:30am to 2pm. If you're unable to get there in time, or if your company doesn't believe in Summer Fridays for some early BBQ enjoyment, the Back Porch BBQ offerings can also be ordered and delivered via \u003ca href=\"http://<a%20href=\" https:>Caviar\u003c/a> from 11:30am to 8:30pm. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129340\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-5-gin-martini-from-One-Markets-lunch-cocktail-menu-.jpg\" alt=\"The $5 gin martini from One Market's lunch cocktail menu\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1300\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129340\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-5-gin-martini-from-One-Markets-lunch-cocktail-menu-.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-5-gin-martini-from-One-Markets-lunch-cocktail-menu--160x108.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-5-gin-martini-from-One-Markets-lunch-cocktail-menu--800x542.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-5-gin-martini-from-One-Markets-lunch-cocktail-menu--768x520.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-5-gin-martini-from-One-Markets-lunch-cocktail-menu--1020x691.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-5-gin-martini-from-One-Markets-lunch-cocktail-menu--1200x813.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-5-gin-martini-from-One-Markets-lunch-cocktail-menu--1180x799.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-5-gin-martini-from-One-Markets-lunch-cocktail-menu--960x650.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-5-gin-martini-from-One-Markets-lunch-cocktail-menu--240x163.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-5-gin-martini-from-One-Markets-lunch-cocktail-menu--375x254.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-5-gin-martini-from-One-Markets-lunch-cocktail-menu--520x352.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The $5 gin martini from One Market's lunch cocktail menu \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>One thing to note, though, that if you happen to come by for pick-up, it's not a bad idea to enjoy One Market's $5 lunch cocktail menu. Nothing like a grown-up lunch dirty martini to start off your weekend. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129337\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-chol-myun-or-spicy-cold-noodles-with-cucumbers.jpg\" alt=\"The chol-myun, or spicy cold noodles with cucumbers\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1300\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129337\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-chol-myun-or-spicy-cold-noodles-with-cucumbers.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-chol-myun-or-spicy-cold-noodles-with-cucumbers-160x108.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-chol-myun-or-spicy-cold-noodles-with-cucumbers-800x542.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-chol-myun-or-spicy-cold-noodles-with-cucumbers-768x520.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-chol-myun-or-spicy-cold-noodles-with-cucumbers-1020x691.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-chol-myun-or-spicy-cold-noodles-with-cucumbers-1200x813.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-chol-myun-or-spicy-cold-noodles-with-cucumbers-1180x799.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-chol-myun-or-spicy-cold-noodles-with-cucumbers-960x650.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-chol-myun-or-spicy-cold-noodles-with-cucumbers-240x163.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-chol-myun-or-spicy-cold-noodles-with-cucumbers-375x254.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-chol-myun-or-spicy-cold-noodles-with-cucumbers-520x352.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The chol-myun, or spicy cold noodles with cucumbers \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>Cold Noodles\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://places.singleplatform.com/mugu-boka-korean-bbq-restaurant/menu?ref=google\">Muguboka\u003c/a> / \u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Muguboka+Restaurant/@37.7771411,-122.4653014,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x8085874750386f29:0x73a984bf77430585!8m2!3d37.7771369!4d-122.4631127\">401 Balboa St, San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Although they offer a full list of Korean BBQ favorites, Muguboka--which roughly translates to “let’s eat it” in Korean--has something on the very back page of their menu to both keep you hot and cold: their chol-myun, or cold noodles. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Arguably, the best part of this literally very cool dish, is the springy and chewy texture of the chol-myun noodles (chol-myun could refer to the noodle dish or just the noodles themselves). Made from corn starch and wheat flour, the chol-myun are addictively fun to slurp up and eat. The dish is typically dressed with a spicy and tangy sauce that's made with gochujang chili paste, garlic, vinegar, and sugar and served with assorted veggies. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129336\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-chol-myun-noodles-are-addictively-springy-and-chewy.jpg\" alt=\"The chol-myun noodles are addictively springy and chewy\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1300\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129336\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-chol-myun-noodles-are-addictively-springy-and-chewy.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-chol-myun-noodles-are-addictively-springy-and-chewy-160x108.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-chol-myun-noodles-are-addictively-springy-and-chewy-800x542.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-chol-myun-noodles-are-addictively-springy-and-chewy-768x520.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-chol-myun-noodles-are-addictively-springy-and-chewy-1020x691.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-chol-myun-noodles-are-addictively-springy-and-chewy-1200x813.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-chol-myun-noodles-are-addictively-springy-and-chewy-1180x799.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-chol-myun-noodles-are-addictively-springy-and-chewy-960x650.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-chol-myun-noodles-are-addictively-springy-and-chewy-240x163.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-chol-myun-noodles-are-addictively-springy-and-chewy-375x254.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-chol-myun-noodles-are-addictively-springy-and-chewy-520x352.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The chol-myun noodles are addictively springy and chewy \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>While chol-myun is usually eaten as a snack dish, the portion sizes at Muguboka are definitely entree-worthy and easily shareable--pending you don't get too addicted and can actually share them. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129335\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/Mugubokas-ban-chan-offering.jpg\" alt=\"Muguboka's ban chan offering\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1300\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129335\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/Mugubokas-ban-chan-offering.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/Mugubokas-ban-chan-offering-160x108.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/Mugubokas-ban-chan-offering-800x542.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/Mugubokas-ban-chan-offering-768x520.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/Mugubokas-ban-chan-offering-1020x691.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/Mugubokas-ban-chan-offering-1200x813.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/Mugubokas-ban-chan-offering-1180x799.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/Mugubokas-ban-chan-offering-960x650.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/Mugubokas-ban-chan-offering-240x163.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/Mugubokas-ban-chan-offering-375x254.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/Mugubokas-ban-chan-offering-520x352.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Muguboka's ban chan offering \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129334\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/Muguboka-offers-other-traditional-Korean-staples-like-kimchi-jjigae.jpg\" alt=\"Muguboka offers other traditional Korean staples like kimchi jjigae\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1300\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129334\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/Muguboka-offers-other-traditional-Korean-staples-like-kimchi-jjigae.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/Muguboka-offers-other-traditional-Korean-staples-like-kimchi-jjigae-160x108.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/Muguboka-offers-other-traditional-Korean-staples-like-kimchi-jjigae-800x542.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/Muguboka-offers-other-traditional-Korean-staples-like-kimchi-jjigae-768x520.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/Muguboka-offers-other-traditional-Korean-staples-like-kimchi-jjigae-1020x691.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/Muguboka-offers-other-traditional-Korean-staples-like-kimchi-jjigae-1200x813.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/Muguboka-offers-other-traditional-Korean-staples-like-kimchi-jjigae-1180x799.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/Muguboka-offers-other-traditional-Korean-staples-like-kimchi-jjigae-960x650.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/Muguboka-offers-other-traditional-Korean-staples-like-kimchi-jjigae-240x163.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/Muguboka-offers-other-traditional-Korean-staples-like-kimchi-jjigae-375x254.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/Muguboka-offers-other-traditional-Korean-staples-like-kimchi-jjigae-520x352.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Muguboka offers other traditional Korean staples like kimchi jjigae \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>At Muguboka, they offer a couple other versions of this dish, including some with radish and beef and others that are made using a buckwheat noodle instead of the chol-myun. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129333\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/A-traditional-bibimbap-served-in-a-hot-stone-bowl.jpg\" alt=\"A traditional bibimbap served in a hot stone bowl\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1300\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129333\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/A-traditional-bibimbap-served-in-a-hot-stone-bowl.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/A-traditional-bibimbap-served-in-a-hot-stone-bowl-160x108.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/A-traditional-bibimbap-served-in-a-hot-stone-bowl-800x542.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/A-traditional-bibimbap-served-in-a-hot-stone-bowl-768x520.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/A-traditional-bibimbap-served-in-a-hot-stone-bowl-1020x691.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/A-traditional-bibimbap-served-in-a-hot-stone-bowl-1200x813.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/A-traditional-bibimbap-served-in-a-hot-stone-bowl-1180x799.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/A-traditional-bibimbap-served-in-a-hot-stone-bowl-960x650.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/A-traditional-bibimbap-served-in-a-hot-stone-bowl-240x163.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/A-traditional-bibimbap-served-in-a-hot-stone-bowl-375x254.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/A-traditional-bibimbap-served-in-a-hot-stone-bowl-520x352.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A traditional bibimbap served in a hot stone bowl \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The restaurant is on an unassuming street in the Inner Richmond neighborhood, but is definitely worth stepping into, even if not for the chol-myun. The small team there is consistently pleasant and have been known to throw in complimentary dishes just because! \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129350\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Matchazuke-is-topped-with-nori-and-togarashi.jpg\" alt=\"The Matchazuke is topped with nori and togarashi\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1300\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129350\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Matchazuke-is-topped-with-nori-and-togarashi.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Matchazuke-is-topped-with-nori-and-togarashi-160x108.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Matchazuke-is-topped-with-nori-and-togarashi-800x542.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Matchazuke-is-topped-with-nori-and-togarashi-768x520.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Matchazuke-is-topped-with-nori-and-togarashi-1020x691.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Matchazuke-is-topped-with-nori-and-togarashi-1200x813.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Matchazuke-is-topped-with-nori-and-togarashi-1180x799.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Matchazuke-is-topped-with-nori-and-togarashi-960x650.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Matchazuke-is-topped-with-nori-and-togarashi-240x163.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Matchazuke-is-topped-with-nori-and-togarashi-375x254.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Matchazuke-is-topped-with-nori-and-togarashi-520x352.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Matchazuke is topped with nori and togarashi \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>Matchazuke\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://stonemillmatcha.com/\">Stonemill Matcha\u003c/a> / \u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Stonemill+Matcha/@37.7639899,-122.423798,17z/data=!3m2!4b1!5s0x808f7e22feaf131f:0x56d6e9e2a0cd9be0!4m5!3m4!1s0x808f7f8e03271a97:0x961ecd6a4feb7941!8m2!3d37.7639857!4d-122.4216093\">561 Valencia St, San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Judging by the consistent lines out the doors, it's likely you've probably stopped by Stonemill Matcha already to take a gander at their ever-enticing case of pastries and sweets. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129349\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Matchazuke-is-essentially-a-rice-bowl-with-salmon-and-doused-in-chicken-dashi-and-matcha-tea.jpg\" alt=\"The Matchazuke is essentially a rice bowl with salmon and doused in chicken dashi and matcha tea\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1300\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129349\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Matchazuke-is-essentially-a-rice-bowl-with-salmon-and-doused-in-chicken-dashi-and-matcha-tea.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Matchazuke-is-essentially-a-rice-bowl-with-salmon-and-doused-in-chicken-dashi-and-matcha-tea-160x108.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Matchazuke-is-essentially-a-rice-bowl-with-salmon-and-doused-in-chicken-dashi-and-matcha-tea-800x542.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Matchazuke-is-essentially-a-rice-bowl-with-salmon-and-doused-in-chicken-dashi-and-matcha-tea-768x520.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Matchazuke-is-essentially-a-rice-bowl-with-salmon-and-doused-in-chicken-dashi-and-matcha-tea-1020x691.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Matchazuke-is-essentially-a-rice-bowl-with-salmon-and-doused-in-chicken-dashi-and-matcha-tea-1200x813.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Matchazuke-is-essentially-a-rice-bowl-with-salmon-and-doused-in-chicken-dashi-and-matcha-tea-1180x799.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Matchazuke-is-essentially-a-rice-bowl-with-salmon-and-doused-in-chicken-dashi-and-matcha-tea-960x650.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Matchazuke-is-essentially-a-rice-bowl-with-salmon-and-doused-in-chicken-dashi-and-matcha-tea-240x163.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Matchazuke-is-essentially-a-rice-bowl-with-salmon-and-doused-in-chicken-dashi-and-matcha-tea-375x254.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Matchazuke-is-essentially-a-rice-bowl-with-salmon-and-doused-in-chicken-dashi-and-matcha-tea-520x352.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Matchazuke is essentially a rice bowl with salmon and doused in chicken dashi and matcha tea \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>However, Stonemill's savory options are nothing to scoff at. Case in point is the matchazuke. The matchazuke can be ordered at the register (after selecting from that case of sugary matcha-infused wonders) and comes in a large ceramic bowl filled with rice and topped with a sizable slab of salmon and togarashi and nori. Everything in the bowl is then bathed in umami in the form of a chicken dashi and matcha tea broth. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129351\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Stonemill-Matcha-matcha-cream-pie.jpg\" alt=\"The Stonemill Matcha matcha cream pie\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1300\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129351\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Stonemill-Matcha-matcha-cream-pie.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Stonemill-Matcha-matcha-cream-pie-160x108.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Stonemill-Matcha-matcha-cream-pie-800x542.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Stonemill-Matcha-matcha-cream-pie-768x520.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Stonemill-Matcha-matcha-cream-pie-1020x691.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Stonemill-Matcha-matcha-cream-pie-1200x813.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Stonemill-Matcha-matcha-cream-pie-1180x799.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Stonemill-Matcha-matcha-cream-pie-960x650.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Stonemill-Matcha-matcha-cream-pie-240x163.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Stonemill-Matcha-matcha-cream-pie-375x254.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Stonemill-Matcha-matcha-cream-pie-520x352.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Stonemill Matcha matcha cream pie \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The dish is delicate and refreshing, while still feeling substantial and filling--a perfect dish that will squash hunger pangs without making you feel sluggish afterwards...but if you decide to also indulge in the offerings from the pastry case (which we cannot encourage enough), we can't promise anything. For sweet tooth-havers, the matcha cream pie and matcha cookies with toasted rice are a good start. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129348\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/Sparkling-matcha-is-offered-at-Stonemill-as-seltzer-water-with-a-shot-of-matcha-tea.jpg\" alt=\"Sparkling matcha is offered at Stonemill as seltzer water with a shot of matcha tea\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1300\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129348\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/Sparkling-matcha-is-offered-at-Stonemill-as-seltzer-water-with-a-shot-of-matcha-tea.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/Sparkling-matcha-is-offered-at-Stonemill-as-seltzer-water-with-a-shot-of-matcha-tea-160x108.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/Sparkling-matcha-is-offered-at-Stonemill-as-seltzer-water-with-a-shot-of-matcha-tea-800x542.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/Sparkling-matcha-is-offered-at-Stonemill-as-seltzer-water-with-a-shot-of-matcha-tea-768x520.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/Sparkling-matcha-is-offered-at-Stonemill-as-seltzer-water-with-a-shot-of-matcha-tea-1020x691.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/Sparkling-matcha-is-offered-at-Stonemill-as-seltzer-water-with-a-shot-of-matcha-tea-1200x813.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/Sparkling-matcha-is-offered-at-Stonemill-as-seltzer-water-with-a-shot-of-matcha-tea-1180x799.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/Sparkling-matcha-is-offered-at-Stonemill-as-seltzer-water-with-a-shot-of-matcha-tea-960x650.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/Sparkling-matcha-is-offered-at-Stonemill-as-seltzer-water-with-a-shot-of-matcha-tea-240x163.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/Sparkling-matcha-is-offered-at-Stonemill-as-seltzer-water-with-a-shot-of-matcha-tea-375x254.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/Sparkling-matcha-is-offered-at-Stonemill-as-seltzer-water-with-a-shot-of-matcha-tea-520x352.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sparkling matcha is offered at Stonemill as seltzer water with a shot of matcha tea \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>And if you need even more refreshment with the matchazuke, the sparkling matcha (seltzer with a shot of matcha) is a unique offering to sip on for some summer cooling. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129332\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Kumamoto-oysters-with-the-Grassy-Bar-and-Saquish.jpg\" alt=\"The Kumamoto oysters with the Grassy Bar and Saquish\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1300\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129332\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Kumamoto-oysters-with-the-Grassy-Bar-and-Saquish.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Kumamoto-oysters-with-the-Grassy-Bar-and-Saquish-160x108.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Kumamoto-oysters-with-the-Grassy-Bar-and-Saquish-800x542.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Kumamoto-oysters-with-the-Grassy-Bar-and-Saquish-768x520.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Kumamoto-oysters-with-the-Grassy-Bar-and-Saquish-1020x691.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Kumamoto-oysters-with-the-Grassy-Bar-and-Saquish-1200x813.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Kumamoto-oysters-with-the-Grassy-Bar-and-Saquish-1180x799.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Kumamoto-oysters-with-the-Grassy-Bar-and-Saquish-960x650.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Kumamoto-oysters-with-the-Grassy-Bar-and-Saquish-240x163.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Kumamoto-oysters-with-the-Grassy-Bar-and-Saquish-375x254.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Kumamoto-oysters-with-the-Grassy-Bar-and-Saquish-520x352.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Kumamoto oysters with the Grassy Bar and Saquish \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>Oysters\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://leossf.com/menus/\">Leo’s Oyster Bar\u003c/a> / \u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Leo's+Oyster+Bar/@37.7940232,-122.4047164,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x8085808a8a08b909:0x5c431a81412b8216!8m2!3d37.7940232!4d-122.4025277\">568 Sacramento St, San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Surrounded by the offices of major companies and their suited up employees in the Financial District, Leo's Oyster Bar provides a nice, almost tropical escape, which just so happens to also involve an ever rotating list of fresh oysters. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129330\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/In-the-background-is-the-glimpse-of-the-tropics-inspired-Ken-Fulk-wallpaper.jpg\" alt=\"In the background is the glimpse of the tropics-inspired Ken Fulk wallpaper\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1300\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129330\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/In-the-background-is-the-glimpse-of-the-tropics-inspired-Ken-Fulk-wallpaper.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/In-the-background-is-the-glimpse-of-the-tropics-inspired-Ken-Fulk-wallpaper-160x108.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/In-the-background-is-the-glimpse-of-the-tropics-inspired-Ken-Fulk-wallpaper-800x542.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/In-the-background-is-the-glimpse-of-the-tropics-inspired-Ken-Fulk-wallpaper-768x520.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/In-the-background-is-the-glimpse-of-the-tropics-inspired-Ken-Fulk-wallpaper-1020x691.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/In-the-background-is-the-glimpse-of-the-tropics-inspired-Ken-Fulk-wallpaper-1200x813.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/In-the-background-is-the-glimpse-of-the-tropics-inspired-Ken-Fulk-wallpaper-1180x799.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/In-the-background-is-the-glimpse-of-the-tropics-inspired-Ken-Fulk-wallpaper-960x650.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/In-the-background-is-the-glimpse-of-the-tropics-inspired-Ken-Fulk-wallpaper-240x163.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/In-the-background-is-the-glimpse-of-the-tropics-inspired-Ken-Fulk-wallpaper-375x254.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/In-the-background-is-the-glimpse-of-the-tropics-inspired-Ken-Fulk-wallpaper-520x352.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">In the background is the glimpse of the tropics-inspired Ken Fulk wallpaper \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>While it can be hard to snag a dinner reservation at Leo's, try instead sidling up at the open bar seats if you're just going for their selection of oysters and clams. Just ask for a raw bar menu, and order to your heart's content. If you go for this method, you may want to consider grabbing a seat to the immediate left from the front entrance where you'll get the most real estate against the highly Instagrammable Ken Fulk-designed wallpaper. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129331\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/Oysters-from-the-raw-bar-range-from-four-to-five-dollars.jpg\" alt=\"Oysters from the raw bar range from four to five dollars\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1300\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129331\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/Oysters-from-the-raw-bar-range-from-four-to-five-dollars.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/Oysters-from-the-raw-bar-range-from-four-to-five-dollars-160x108.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/Oysters-from-the-raw-bar-range-from-four-to-five-dollars-800x542.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/Oysters-from-the-raw-bar-range-from-four-to-five-dollars-768x520.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/Oysters-from-the-raw-bar-range-from-four-to-five-dollars-1020x691.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/Oysters-from-the-raw-bar-range-from-four-to-five-dollars-1200x813.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/Oysters-from-the-raw-bar-range-from-four-to-five-dollars-1180x799.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/Oysters-from-the-raw-bar-range-from-four-to-five-dollars-960x650.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/Oysters-from-the-raw-bar-range-from-four-to-five-dollars-240x163.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/Oysters-from-the-raw-bar-range-from-four-to-five-dollars-375x254.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/Oysters-from-the-raw-bar-range-from-four-to-five-dollars-520x352.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Oysters from the raw bar range from four to five dollars \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Off the raw bar, you can expect an array of pre-shucked oysters as well as \"composed oysters\" which come dressed or topped with a variety of accoutrements including caviar, sea urchin, and pickled tomatoes. And since you're already enjoying the raw bar, might as well enjoy the regular alcoholic bar. Order cocktails alongside your oysters, or sneak away to The Hideout, Leo's very own lux cocktail lounge nestled away in the back behind the kitchen.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129344\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Cebiche-Pescado-is-marinated-in-leche-de-tigre-and-rocoto-peppers-.jpg\" alt=\"The Cebiche Pescado is marinated in leche de tigre and rocoto peppers\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1300\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129344\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Cebiche-Pescado-is-marinated-in-leche-de-tigre-and-rocoto-peppers-.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Cebiche-Pescado-is-marinated-in-leche-de-tigre-and-rocoto-peppers--160x108.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Cebiche-Pescado-is-marinated-in-leche-de-tigre-and-rocoto-peppers--800x542.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Cebiche-Pescado-is-marinated-in-leche-de-tigre-and-rocoto-peppers--768x520.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Cebiche-Pescado-is-marinated-in-leche-de-tigre-and-rocoto-peppers--1020x691.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Cebiche-Pescado-is-marinated-in-leche-de-tigre-and-rocoto-peppers--1200x813.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Cebiche-Pescado-is-marinated-in-leche-de-tigre-and-rocoto-peppers--1180x799.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Cebiche-Pescado-is-marinated-in-leche-de-tigre-and-rocoto-peppers--960x650.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Cebiche-Pescado-is-marinated-in-leche-de-tigre-and-rocoto-peppers--240x163.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Cebiche-Pescado-is-marinated-in-leche-de-tigre-and-rocoto-peppers--375x254.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Cebiche-Pescado-is-marinated-in-leche-de-tigre-and-rocoto-peppers--520x352.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Cebiche Pescado is marinated in leche de tigre and rocoto peppers \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>Cebiche\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://piqueos.com/\">Piqueo’s\u003c/a> / \u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Piqueo's/@37.7387661,-122.416279,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x808f7e59c747e0e1:0xd843c5e4a1475565!8m2!3d37.7387619!4d-122.4140903\">5631, 830 Cortland Ave, San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If mollusks aren't your speed, venture to Bernal Heights and visit Piqueo's, which should be able to sate your other seafood cravings. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As a Peruvian restaurant, Piqueo's obviously serves the Peruvian national dish of cebiche, and they serve it very well and in four variations. While all of Piqueo's cebiches are made using locally sourced sustainable fish, the restaurant is well-known for its Cebiche Pescado and Cebiche Chino-Peruano. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129346\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Chino-Peruano-Cebiche-is-served-with-a-sweet-rocoto-pepper-sauce-and-wonton-chips.jpg\" alt=\"The Chino-Peruano Cebiche is served with a sweet rocoto pepper sauce and wonton chips\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1300\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129346\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Chino-Peruano-Cebiche-is-served-with-a-sweet-rocoto-pepper-sauce-and-wonton-chips.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Chino-Peruano-Cebiche-is-served-with-a-sweet-rocoto-pepper-sauce-and-wonton-chips-160x108.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Chino-Peruano-Cebiche-is-served-with-a-sweet-rocoto-pepper-sauce-and-wonton-chips-800x542.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Chino-Peruano-Cebiche-is-served-with-a-sweet-rocoto-pepper-sauce-and-wonton-chips-768x520.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Chino-Peruano-Cebiche-is-served-with-a-sweet-rocoto-pepper-sauce-and-wonton-chips-1020x691.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Chino-Peruano-Cebiche-is-served-with-a-sweet-rocoto-pepper-sauce-and-wonton-chips-1200x813.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Chino-Peruano-Cebiche-is-served-with-a-sweet-rocoto-pepper-sauce-and-wonton-chips-1180x799.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Chino-Peruano-Cebiche-is-served-with-a-sweet-rocoto-pepper-sauce-and-wonton-chips-960x650.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Chino-Peruano-Cebiche-is-served-with-a-sweet-rocoto-pepper-sauce-and-wonton-chips-240x163.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Chino-Peruano-Cebiche-is-served-with-a-sweet-rocoto-pepper-sauce-and-wonton-chips-375x254.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Chino-Peruano-Cebiche-is-served-with-a-sweet-rocoto-pepper-sauce-and-wonton-chips-520x352.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Chino-Peruano Cebiche is served with a sweet rocoto pepper sauce and wonton chips \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The Cebiche Pescado is simply the fresh fish of the day, marinated and served with leche de tigre and spicy rocoto peppers (which are grown on chef owner, Carlos Altamirano's own farm in Half Moon Bay). The Chino-Peruano takes on Chinese flavors by being served as ahi tuna with rocoto pepper sweet chili leche de tigre and garnished with wonton chips. All versions of he Piqueo's cebiches can be served with fried plantain chips, which are perfect for scooping every bit of fish and garnish. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129345\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Cebiche-Pescado-uses-the-daily-catch-of-fish-that-is-locally-sourced-from-the-Bay.jpg\" alt=\"The Cebiche Pescado uses the daily catch of fish that is locally sourced from the Bay\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1300\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129345\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Cebiche-Pescado-uses-the-daily-catch-of-fish-that-is-locally-sourced-from-the-Bay.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Cebiche-Pescado-uses-the-daily-catch-of-fish-that-is-locally-sourced-from-the-Bay-160x108.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Cebiche-Pescado-uses-the-daily-catch-of-fish-that-is-locally-sourced-from-the-Bay-800x542.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Cebiche-Pescado-uses-the-daily-catch-of-fish-that-is-locally-sourced-from-the-Bay-768x520.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Cebiche-Pescado-uses-the-daily-catch-of-fish-that-is-locally-sourced-from-the-Bay-1020x691.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Cebiche-Pescado-uses-the-daily-catch-of-fish-that-is-locally-sourced-from-the-Bay-1200x813.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Cebiche-Pescado-uses-the-daily-catch-of-fish-that-is-locally-sourced-from-the-Bay-1180x799.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Cebiche-Pescado-uses-the-daily-catch-of-fish-that-is-locally-sourced-from-the-Bay-960x650.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Cebiche-Pescado-uses-the-daily-catch-of-fish-that-is-locally-sourced-from-the-Bay-240x163.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Cebiche-Pescado-uses-the-daily-catch-of-fish-that-is-locally-sourced-from-the-Bay-375x254.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/The-Cebiche-Pescado-uses-the-daily-catch-of-fish-that-is-locally-sourced-from-the-Bay-520x352.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Cebiche Pescado uses the daily catch of fish that is locally sourced from the Bay \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Piqueo's is just one of chef Carlos Altamirano's concepts, alongside other Peruvian restaurants in the Bay Area, including the very popular \u003ca href=\"http://www.mochicasf.com/\">Mochica\u003c/a> in the Potrero Hill neighborhood of San Francisco and \u003ca href=\"http://lacostanerarestaurant.com/\">La Costanera\u003c/a> in Half Moon Bay. The aforementioned cebiches are available at all of Chef Altamirano's restaurants, should you find yourself not near enough to Piqueo's for your liking. \u003c/p>\n\n\u003c/div>\u003c/p>",
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"content": "\u003cp>This week’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/series/kqeds-table-talk\">Table Talk\u003c/a> features a pinot noir and pork party, a special Calistoga AVA wine tasting, where to find a fantastic happy hour with $5 cocktails and bites, a unique outdoor event in West Marin featuring ballet and a farm-to-table dinner, and a summertime farmers’ market cocktail event in Oakland.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129151\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/saratoga-Toga-Tots.jpg\" alt=\"There’s a reason the ‘Toga Tots are named after The Saratoga: they’re delicious.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129151\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/saratoga-Toga-Tots.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/saratoga-Toga-Tots-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/saratoga-Toga-Tots-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/saratoga-Toga-Tots-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/saratoga-Toga-Tots-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/saratoga-Toga-Tots-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/saratoga-Toga-Tots-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/saratoga-Toga-Tots-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/saratoga-Toga-Tots-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/saratoga-Toga-Tots-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/saratoga-Toga-Tots-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">There’s a reason the ‘Toga Tots are named after The Saratoga: they’re delicious. \u003ccite>(Ed Anderson)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>Where to Find One of the Best Happy Hour Deals in Town\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.thesaratogasf.com/\">\u003cstrong>The Saratoga\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/dhMzo6Dmh592\">1000 Larkin St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.thesaratogasf.com/\">\u003cstrong>The Saratoga\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> has just introduced not one but two new \u003cstrong>happy hour programs\u003c/strong>. The first is a more traditional kind of happy hour, but the deal feels like 2001 prices: Monday–Friday, come by from 5pm–6pm for five different cocktails and five dishes for just $5 each, inspired by the book \u003cem>The Gentleman’s Companion\u003c/em>, by Charles H. Baker. There’s Remember the Maine, made with rye, sweet vermouth, cherry heering, and absinthe, and $5 bites like the ‘Toga Tots with Fiscalini cheddar and chorizo, shishito peppers with cherry tomato and miso glaze, and seven-spice chicken or cheeseburger sliders.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you’re a \u003cstrong>Pappy Van Winkle\u003c/strong> bourbon fan, or you’ve just always wanted to taste it, you’ll want to come by for Pappy Days on Monday nights. Barman Brandon Clements and his team spent the last 10 years collecting one of the largest spirits libraries in the United States, and Van Winkle’s bourbons are widely considered the best in the world. You’ll get to taste through many vintages of this highly sought-after whiskey at a deep discount every Monday night. Be sure to pick up a Pappy Pass, and taste your way through all seven vintages (from 10-year to 25-year) to earn a free dinner for two (not to exceed $200).\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129155\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1500px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/18A7996.jpg\" alt=\"Pork and pinot lovers won’t want to miss High on the Hog at EPIC Steak.\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129155\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/18A7996.jpg 1500w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/18A7996-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/18A7996-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/18A7996-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/18A7996-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/18A7996-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/18A7996-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/18A7996-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/18A7996-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/18A7996-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/18A7996-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pork and pinot lovers won’t want to miss High on the Hog at EPIC Steak. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of EPIC Steak)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>An Afternoon of Pork and Pinot Noir and More\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.epicsteak.com/\">\u003cstrong>EPIC Steak\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/XZjU7TMg6Uv\">369 The Embarcadero South, San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nSunday, July 1, 1pm–4pm\u003cbr>\n$85 per person\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"http://www.epicsteak.com/current-events\">Tickets/info\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Pig and pinot noir are usually a crowd-pleasing combo, which is why \u003ca href=\"http://www.epicsteak.com/\">\u003cstrong>EPIC Steak\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> is now on their tenth year of hosting their annual \u003ca href=\"http://www.epicsteak.com/current-events\">\u003cstrong>High on the Hog\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> event. Enjoy a Sunday afternoon of tasting pinot noir along with porky gourmet eats on the restaurant’s bayside patio flanking the San Francisco waterfront. Executive chef Parke Ulrich will be joined by notable Bay Area restaurants and barbeque masters (like Cathead’s BBQ and Baby Blues BBQ), while EPIC Steak wine director Petra Polakovicova has assembled a lineup of pinot noirs from award-winning wineries (including Copain, Twomey, and Hanzell), and craft beer tastings from local breweries will also be available. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The event will feature a watermelon eating contest, as well as live music by local band The Mighty Creatures of Habit, and a surprise guest. A percentage of event proceeds will be donated to \u003ca href=\"https://www.guidedogs.com/\">\u003cstrong>Guide Dogs for the Blind\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>, and guests can put down that wine glass and play with the puppies in training!\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129149\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/quintessence-ballet_JAD4_PHOTO_Credit_StevenSmith_crop2.jpg\" alt=\"It’s hard to imagine a more-beautiful backdrop for a ballet than the rolling hills of West Marin.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"896\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129149\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/quintessence-ballet_JAD4_PHOTO_Credit_StevenSmith_crop2.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/quintessence-ballet_JAD4_PHOTO_Credit_StevenSmith_crop2-160x75.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/quintessence-ballet_JAD4_PHOTO_Credit_StevenSmith_crop2-800x373.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/quintessence-ballet_JAD4_PHOTO_Credit_StevenSmith_crop2-768x358.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/quintessence-ballet_JAD4_PHOTO_Credit_StevenSmith_crop2-1020x476.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/quintessence-ballet_JAD4_PHOTO_Credit_StevenSmith_crop2-1200x560.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/quintessence-ballet_JAD4_PHOTO_Credit_StevenSmith_crop2-1180x551.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/quintessence-ballet_JAD4_PHOTO_Credit_StevenSmith_crop2-960x448.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/quintessence-ballet_JAD4_PHOTO_Credit_StevenSmith_crop2-240x112.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/quintessence-ballet_JAD4_PHOTO_Credit_StevenSmith_crop2-375x175.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/quintessence-ballet_JAD4_PHOTO_Credit_StevenSmith_crop2-520x243.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">It’s hard to imagine a more-beautiful backdrop for a ballet than the rolling hills of West Marin. \u003ccite>(Steven Smith)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>A Night of West Marin Beauty (Including Food and a View!) and Ballet\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003cem>QuintEssence\u003c/em>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/BqF9WD9n5yq\">Big Mesa Farm, 280 Mesa Road, West Marin\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nJuly 6–8 and 13–15\u003cbr>\nTickets: $200, available at \u003ca href=\"https://juliaadamdance.com/quintessence-reservations/\">JuliaAdamDance.com\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A big reason why we live in the Bay Area is access to unique experiences and nature and great food and ingredients, and this upcoming event in beautiful West Marin covers all the bases. \u003ca href=\"https://juliaadamdance.com/\">\u003cstrong>Julia Adam Dance\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> is presenting \u003cstrong>\u003cem>QuintEssence\u003c/em>\u003c/strong>, the fifth installment in an elemental series, blending open-air ballet atop the expansive Big Mesa Farmstead in West Marin, paired with a gourmet and locally sourced farm-to-table meal. The team of chefs/contributors includes Matt Roberts (Jardinière), Matt Elias (Salt Water, The Bodega), Miriam Blachman (Chez Panisse, Cannard Farm), Tu David Phu (Black Cat, Gather, Top Chef), Kyle Swain (Jardinière, El Paseo), Huw Thornton (A16, SPQR), Zak Wardle (Boccalone), Aaron Lucich (Holistic Ag), Guido Frosini (True Grass Farms), and a special paella course by former San Francisco Ballet dancer Ruben Martin.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129153\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 5304px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/quintessence-dinner_photo_Credit_StevenSmith-1.jpg\" alt=\"At QuintEssence, an alfresco dinner will highlight local ingredients.\" width=\"5304\" height=\"7952\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129153\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/quintessence-dinner_photo_Credit_StevenSmith-1.jpg 5304w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/quintessence-dinner_photo_Credit_StevenSmith-1-160x240.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/quintessence-dinner_photo_Credit_StevenSmith-1-800x1200.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/quintessence-dinner_photo_Credit_StevenSmith-1-768x1151.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/quintessence-dinner_photo_Credit_StevenSmith-1-1020x1529.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/quintessence-dinner_photo_Credit_StevenSmith-1-1180x1769.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/quintessence-dinner_photo_Credit_StevenSmith-1-960x1439.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/quintessence-dinner_photo_Credit_StevenSmith-1-240x360.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/quintessence-dinner_photo_Credit_StevenSmith-1-375x562.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/quintessence-dinner_photo_Credit_StevenSmith-1-520x780.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 5304px) 100vw, 5304px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">At QuintEssence, an alfresco dinner will highlight local ingredients. \u003ccite>(Steven Smith)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>This year’s \u003cem>QuintEssence\u003c/em> explores the ethereal fifth element in the context of LOVE. Choreographer and former San Francisco Ballet principal Julia Adam and her corps of elite dancers will be joined by renowned former San Francisco Ballet ballerina Joanna Berman, who is coming out of retirement for the event.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Each evening starts with a multi-course, family-style feast, with wines from Enkidu, and beers and non-alcoholic options curated by Mojo. After dinner, guests gather with steaming cups of sipping chocolate and make their way to the open-air stage for the world premiere of the ballet. It has all the makings of a night to remember.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129148\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/calistoga-Chloe-Jackman-Photography-huge-bear-2016-24.jpg\" alt=\"At Calistoga Uncorked, you’ll taste top wines from thirty Calistoga winegrowers.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1278\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129148\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/calistoga-Chloe-Jackman-Photography-huge-bear-2016-24.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/calistoga-Chloe-Jackman-Photography-huge-bear-2016-24-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/calistoga-Chloe-Jackman-Photography-huge-bear-2016-24-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/calistoga-Chloe-Jackman-Photography-huge-bear-2016-24-768x511.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/calistoga-Chloe-Jackman-Photography-huge-bear-2016-24-1020x679.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/calistoga-Chloe-Jackman-Photography-huge-bear-2016-24-1200x799.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/calistoga-Chloe-Jackman-Photography-huge-bear-2016-24-1180x785.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/calistoga-Chloe-Jackman-Photography-huge-bear-2016-24-960x639.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/calistoga-Chloe-Jackman-Photography-huge-bear-2016-24-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/calistoga-Chloe-Jackman-Photography-huge-bear-2016-24-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/calistoga-Chloe-Jackman-Photography-huge-bear-2016-24-520x346.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">At Calistoga Uncorked, you’ll taste top wines from thirty Calistoga winegrowers. \u003ccite>(Chloe Jackman Photography)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>Enjoy a “Top of Napa Valley” Wine Tasting at Calistoga Uncorked\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Golden Gate Club\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/JWodAav8SA82\">135 Fisher Loop, Presidio, San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nThursday, July 12 (4pm–7:30pm)\u003cbr>\nTickets: $75 advance or $95 at the door.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The second annual \u003ca href=\"http://www.calistogawinegrowers.com/events/\">\u003cstrong>Calistoga Uncorked\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> returns to San Francisco on July 12, featuring thirty Calistoga winegrowers offering a tasting experience of hard-to-find Calistoga AVA wines, many that produce fewer than 1,000 cases annually, and do not have tasting rooms or retail locations (and there’s the bonus opportunity to buy select bottles on the spot!). There will also be cheeses, charcuterie, and specialty sweet treats to accompany the tasting. There’s even a silent auction featuring unique and exclusive Calistoga experiences, from tastings to overnight stays. Last year’s event sold out, so don’t delay on getting tickets. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Participating wineries include:\u003c/strong> 2880, Amici Cellars, August Briggs, Baldacci Vineyards, Ballentine Vineyards, Barlow Vineyards, Bennett Lane Winery, Bragg Vineyards, Canard Vineyard, Chateau de Vie, Chateau Montelena, Coqueral Wine Estate, Fairwinds Estate Winery, Hindsight Vineyards, Huge Bear Wines, Jack Brooks Vineyard, Jax Vineyards, Jericho Canyon Vineyard, Kenefick Ranch Vineyards, Knighton Family Vineyards, La Sirena Wine, Lava Vine/Von Strasser, Next Door wines, Poggi Wines, Phifer Pavitt Wine, Romeo Vineyards, Storybook Mountain Vineyards, Switchback Ridge, The Grade Cellars, Tom Eddy Winery, Weppler Vineyards.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129159\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/jCUESAcocktails_shaker-8.2.17_AH_6460pg-NEW.jpg\" alt=\"You’ll hear the music of the cocktail shaker at this Oakland happy hour event. \" width=\"1920\" height=\"2880\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129159\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/jCUESAcocktails_shaker-8.2.17_AH_6460pg-NEW.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/jCUESAcocktails_shaker-8.2.17_AH_6460pg-NEW-160x240.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/jCUESAcocktails_shaker-8.2.17_AH_6460pg-NEW-800x1200.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/jCUESAcocktails_shaker-8.2.17_AH_6460pg-NEW-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/jCUESAcocktails_shaker-8.2.17_AH_6460pg-NEW-1020x1530.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/jCUESAcocktails_shaker-8.2.17_AH_6460pg-NEW-1180x1770.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/jCUESAcocktails_shaker-8.2.17_AH_6460pg-NEW-960x1440.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/jCUESAcocktails_shaker-8.2.17_AH_6460pg-NEW-240x360.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/jCUESAcocktails_shaker-8.2.17_AH_6460pg-NEW-375x563.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/jCUESAcocktails_shaker-8.2.17_AH_6460pg-NEW-520x780.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">You’ll hear the music of the cocktail shaker at this Oakland happy hour event. \u003ccite>(Amanda Lynn Photography)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>Party Under the Palms: Summer Cocktails of the Farmers Market in Oakland\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Wednesday, August 1, (5:30pm–8pm)\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/GkdkqJGrs7m\">Jack London Square Palm Plaza (Embarcadero at Webster Street), Oakland\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/party-under-the-palms-summer-cocktails-of-the-farmers-market-tickets-47043702982\">Tickets:\u003c/a> early bird $40 (while supplies last), general admission $45, last minute $50\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The second annual Oakland edition of CUESA and the United States Bartenders Guild’s popular \u003cstrong>Cocktails of the Farmers Market\u003c/strong> series is on Wednesday August 1. You’ll be able to unwind under the palm trees at Jack London Square with craft cocktails featuring stone fruit, melons, berries, tomatoes, and other peak-season produce from the Jack London Square Farmers Market shaken and stirred by East Bay bartenders (like from the Hotsy Totsy, Starline Social Club, and Copper Spoon).\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129158\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/CUESAcocktails_group-NEW.jpg\" alt=\"Taste your way through some fabulous cocktails at Cocktails of the Farmers Market.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129158\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/CUESAcocktails_group-NEW.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/CUESAcocktails_group-NEW-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/CUESAcocktails_group-NEW-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/CUESAcocktails_group-NEW-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/CUESAcocktails_group-NEW-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/CUESAcocktails_group-NEW-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/CUESAcocktails_group-NEW-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/CUESAcocktails_group-NEW-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/CUESAcocktails_group-NEW-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/CUESAcocktails_group-NEW-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/CUESAcocktails_group-NEW-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Taste your way through some fabulous cocktails at Cocktails of the Farmers Market. \u003ccite>(Amanda Lynn Photography)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>During this outdoor happy hour party on Palm Plaza, guests receive four full-sized signature cocktails featuring Jack Daniels, Maestro Dobel Tequila, Pernod Ricard, and Writer's Tears Irish Whiskey, along with unlimited sample-size drinks. There are also some dinner options (to purchase) from restaurants and food trucks, so you won’t be drinking on an empty stomach.\u003c/p>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>This week’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/series/kqeds-table-talk\">Table Talk\u003c/a> features a pinot noir and pork party, a special Calistoga AVA wine tasting, where to find a fantastic happy hour with $5 cocktails and bites, a unique outdoor event in West Marin featuring ballet and a farm-to-table dinner, and a summertime farmers’ market cocktail event in Oakland.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129151\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/saratoga-Toga-Tots.jpg\" alt=\"There’s a reason the ‘Toga Tots are named after The Saratoga: they’re delicious.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129151\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/saratoga-Toga-Tots.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/saratoga-Toga-Tots-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/saratoga-Toga-Tots-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/saratoga-Toga-Tots-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/saratoga-Toga-Tots-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/saratoga-Toga-Tots-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/saratoga-Toga-Tots-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/saratoga-Toga-Tots-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/saratoga-Toga-Tots-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/saratoga-Toga-Tots-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/saratoga-Toga-Tots-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">There’s a reason the ‘Toga Tots are named after The Saratoga: they’re delicious. \u003ccite>(Ed Anderson)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>Where to Find One of the Best Happy Hour Deals in Town\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.thesaratogasf.com/\">\u003cstrong>The Saratoga\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/dhMzo6Dmh592\">1000 Larkin St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.thesaratogasf.com/\">\u003cstrong>The Saratoga\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> has just introduced not one but two new \u003cstrong>happy hour programs\u003c/strong>. The first is a more traditional kind of happy hour, but the deal feels like 2001 prices: Monday–Friday, come by from 5pm–6pm for five different cocktails and five dishes for just $5 each, inspired by the book \u003cem>The Gentleman’s Companion\u003c/em>, by Charles H. Baker. There’s Remember the Maine, made with rye, sweet vermouth, cherry heering, and absinthe, and $5 bites like the ‘Toga Tots with Fiscalini cheddar and chorizo, shishito peppers with cherry tomato and miso glaze, and seven-spice chicken or cheeseburger sliders.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you’re a \u003cstrong>Pappy Van Winkle\u003c/strong> bourbon fan, or you’ve just always wanted to taste it, you’ll want to come by for Pappy Days on Monday nights. Barman Brandon Clements and his team spent the last 10 years collecting one of the largest spirits libraries in the United States, and Van Winkle’s bourbons are widely considered the best in the world. You’ll get to taste through many vintages of this highly sought-after whiskey at a deep discount every Monday night. Be sure to pick up a Pappy Pass, and taste your way through all seven vintages (from 10-year to 25-year) to earn a free dinner for two (not to exceed $200).\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129155\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1500px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/18A7996.jpg\" alt=\"Pork and pinot lovers won’t want to miss High on the Hog at EPIC Steak.\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129155\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/18A7996.jpg 1500w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/18A7996-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/18A7996-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/18A7996-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/18A7996-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/18A7996-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/18A7996-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/18A7996-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/18A7996-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/18A7996-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/18A7996-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pork and pinot lovers won’t want to miss High on the Hog at EPIC Steak. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of EPIC Steak)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>An Afternoon of Pork and Pinot Noir and More\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.epicsteak.com/\">\u003cstrong>EPIC Steak\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/XZjU7TMg6Uv\">369 The Embarcadero South, San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nSunday, July 1, 1pm–4pm\u003cbr>\n$85 per person\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"http://www.epicsteak.com/current-events\">Tickets/info\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Pig and pinot noir are usually a crowd-pleasing combo, which is why \u003ca href=\"http://www.epicsteak.com/\">\u003cstrong>EPIC Steak\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> is now on their tenth year of hosting their annual \u003ca href=\"http://www.epicsteak.com/current-events\">\u003cstrong>High on the Hog\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> event. Enjoy a Sunday afternoon of tasting pinot noir along with porky gourmet eats on the restaurant’s bayside patio flanking the San Francisco waterfront. Executive chef Parke Ulrich will be joined by notable Bay Area restaurants and barbeque masters (like Cathead’s BBQ and Baby Blues BBQ), while EPIC Steak wine director Petra Polakovicova has assembled a lineup of pinot noirs from award-winning wineries (including Copain, Twomey, and Hanzell), and craft beer tastings from local breweries will also be available. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The event will feature a watermelon eating contest, as well as live music by local band The Mighty Creatures of Habit, and a surprise guest. A percentage of event proceeds will be donated to \u003ca href=\"https://www.guidedogs.com/\">\u003cstrong>Guide Dogs for the Blind\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>, and guests can put down that wine glass and play with the puppies in training!\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129149\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/quintessence-ballet_JAD4_PHOTO_Credit_StevenSmith_crop2.jpg\" alt=\"It’s hard to imagine a more-beautiful backdrop for a ballet than the rolling hills of West Marin.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"896\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129149\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/quintessence-ballet_JAD4_PHOTO_Credit_StevenSmith_crop2.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/quintessence-ballet_JAD4_PHOTO_Credit_StevenSmith_crop2-160x75.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/quintessence-ballet_JAD4_PHOTO_Credit_StevenSmith_crop2-800x373.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/quintessence-ballet_JAD4_PHOTO_Credit_StevenSmith_crop2-768x358.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/quintessence-ballet_JAD4_PHOTO_Credit_StevenSmith_crop2-1020x476.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/quintessence-ballet_JAD4_PHOTO_Credit_StevenSmith_crop2-1200x560.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/quintessence-ballet_JAD4_PHOTO_Credit_StevenSmith_crop2-1180x551.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/quintessence-ballet_JAD4_PHOTO_Credit_StevenSmith_crop2-960x448.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/quintessence-ballet_JAD4_PHOTO_Credit_StevenSmith_crop2-240x112.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/quintessence-ballet_JAD4_PHOTO_Credit_StevenSmith_crop2-375x175.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/quintessence-ballet_JAD4_PHOTO_Credit_StevenSmith_crop2-520x243.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">It’s hard to imagine a more-beautiful backdrop for a ballet than the rolling hills of West Marin. \u003ccite>(Steven Smith)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>A Night of West Marin Beauty (Including Food and a View!) and Ballet\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003cem>QuintEssence\u003c/em>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/BqF9WD9n5yq\">Big Mesa Farm, 280 Mesa Road, West Marin\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nJuly 6–8 and 13–15\u003cbr>\nTickets: $200, available at \u003ca href=\"https://juliaadamdance.com/quintessence-reservations/\">JuliaAdamDance.com\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A big reason why we live in the Bay Area is access to unique experiences and nature and great food and ingredients, and this upcoming event in beautiful West Marin covers all the bases. \u003ca href=\"https://juliaadamdance.com/\">\u003cstrong>Julia Adam Dance\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> is presenting \u003cstrong>\u003cem>QuintEssence\u003c/em>\u003c/strong>, the fifth installment in an elemental series, blending open-air ballet atop the expansive Big Mesa Farmstead in West Marin, paired with a gourmet and locally sourced farm-to-table meal. The team of chefs/contributors includes Matt Roberts (Jardinière), Matt Elias (Salt Water, The Bodega), Miriam Blachman (Chez Panisse, Cannard Farm), Tu David Phu (Black Cat, Gather, Top Chef), Kyle Swain (Jardinière, El Paseo), Huw Thornton (A16, SPQR), Zak Wardle (Boccalone), Aaron Lucich (Holistic Ag), Guido Frosini (True Grass Farms), and a special paella course by former San Francisco Ballet dancer Ruben Martin.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129153\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 5304px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/quintessence-dinner_photo_Credit_StevenSmith-1.jpg\" alt=\"At QuintEssence, an alfresco dinner will highlight local ingredients.\" width=\"5304\" height=\"7952\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129153\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/quintessence-dinner_photo_Credit_StevenSmith-1.jpg 5304w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/quintessence-dinner_photo_Credit_StevenSmith-1-160x240.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/quintessence-dinner_photo_Credit_StevenSmith-1-800x1200.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/quintessence-dinner_photo_Credit_StevenSmith-1-768x1151.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/quintessence-dinner_photo_Credit_StevenSmith-1-1020x1529.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/quintessence-dinner_photo_Credit_StevenSmith-1-1180x1769.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/quintessence-dinner_photo_Credit_StevenSmith-1-960x1439.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/quintessence-dinner_photo_Credit_StevenSmith-1-240x360.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/quintessence-dinner_photo_Credit_StevenSmith-1-375x562.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/quintessence-dinner_photo_Credit_StevenSmith-1-520x780.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 5304px) 100vw, 5304px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">At QuintEssence, an alfresco dinner will highlight local ingredients. \u003ccite>(Steven Smith)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>This year’s \u003cem>QuintEssence\u003c/em> explores the ethereal fifth element in the context of LOVE. Choreographer and former San Francisco Ballet principal Julia Adam and her corps of elite dancers will be joined by renowned former San Francisco Ballet ballerina Joanna Berman, who is coming out of retirement for the event.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Each evening starts with a multi-course, family-style feast, with wines from Enkidu, and beers and non-alcoholic options curated by Mojo. After dinner, guests gather with steaming cups of sipping chocolate and make their way to the open-air stage for the world premiere of the ballet. It has all the makings of a night to remember.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129148\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/calistoga-Chloe-Jackman-Photography-huge-bear-2016-24.jpg\" alt=\"At Calistoga Uncorked, you’ll taste top wines from thirty Calistoga winegrowers.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1278\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129148\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/calistoga-Chloe-Jackman-Photography-huge-bear-2016-24.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/calistoga-Chloe-Jackman-Photography-huge-bear-2016-24-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/calistoga-Chloe-Jackman-Photography-huge-bear-2016-24-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/calistoga-Chloe-Jackman-Photography-huge-bear-2016-24-768x511.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/calistoga-Chloe-Jackman-Photography-huge-bear-2016-24-1020x679.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/calistoga-Chloe-Jackman-Photography-huge-bear-2016-24-1200x799.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/calistoga-Chloe-Jackman-Photography-huge-bear-2016-24-1180x785.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/calistoga-Chloe-Jackman-Photography-huge-bear-2016-24-960x639.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/calistoga-Chloe-Jackman-Photography-huge-bear-2016-24-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/calistoga-Chloe-Jackman-Photography-huge-bear-2016-24-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/calistoga-Chloe-Jackman-Photography-huge-bear-2016-24-520x346.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">At Calistoga Uncorked, you’ll taste top wines from thirty Calistoga winegrowers. \u003ccite>(Chloe Jackman Photography)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>Enjoy a “Top of Napa Valley” Wine Tasting at Calistoga Uncorked\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Golden Gate Club\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/JWodAav8SA82\">135 Fisher Loop, Presidio, San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nThursday, July 12 (4pm–7:30pm)\u003cbr>\nTickets: $75 advance or $95 at the door.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The second annual \u003ca href=\"http://www.calistogawinegrowers.com/events/\">\u003cstrong>Calistoga Uncorked\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> returns to San Francisco on July 12, featuring thirty Calistoga winegrowers offering a tasting experience of hard-to-find Calistoga AVA wines, many that produce fewer than 1,000 cases annually, and do not have tasting rooms or retail locations (and there’s the bonus opportunity to buy select bottles on the spot!). There will also be cheeses, charcuterie, and specialty sweet treats to accompany the tasting. There’s even a silent auction featuring unique and exclusive Calistoga experiences, from tastings to overnight stays. Last year’s event sold out, so don’t delay on getting tickets. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Participating wineries include:\u003c/strong> 2880, Amici Cellars, August Briggs, Baldacci Vineyards, Ballentine Vineyards, Barlow Vineyards, Bennett Lane Winery, Bragg Vineyards, Canard Vineyard, Chateau de Vie, Chateau Montelena, Coqueral Wine Estate, Fairwinds Estate Winery, Hindsight Vineyards, Huge Bear Wines, Jack Brooks Vineyard, Jax Vineyards, Jericho Canyon Vineyard, Kenefick Ranch Vineyards, Knighton Family Vineyards, La Sirena Wine, Lava Vine/Von Strasser, Next Door wines, Poggi Wines, Phifer Pavitt Wine, Romeo Vineyards, Storybook Mountain Vineyards, Switchback Ridge, The Grade Cellars, Tom Eddy Winery, Weppler Vineyards.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129159\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/jCUESAcocktails_shaker-8.2.17_AH_6460pg-NEW.jpg\" alt=\"You’ll hear the music of the cocktail shaker at this Oakland happy hour event. \" width=\"1920\" height=\"2880\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129159\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/jCUESAcocktails_shaker-8.2.17_AH_6460pg-NEW.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/jCUESAcocktails_shaker-8.2.17_AH_6460pg-NEW-160x240.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/jCUESAcocktails_shaker-8.2.17_AH_6460pg-NEW-800x1200.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/jCUESAcocktails_shaker-8.2.17_AH_6460pg-NEW-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/jCUESAcocktails_shaker-8.2.17_AH_6460pg-NEW-1020x1530.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/jCUESAcocktails_shaker-8.2.17_AH_6460pg-NEW-1180x1770.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/jCUESAcocktails_shaker-8.2.17_AH_6460pg-NEW-960x1440.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/jCUESAcocktails_shaker-8.2.17_AH_6460pg-NEW-240x360.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/jCUESAcocktails_shaker-8.2.17_AH_6460pg-NEW-375x563.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/jCUESAcocktails_shaker-8.2.17_AH_6460pg-NEW-520x780.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">You’ll hear the music of the cocktail shaker at this Oakland happy hour event. \u003ccite>(Amanda Lynn Photography)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>Party Under the Palms: Summer Cocktails of the Farmers Market in Oakland\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Wednesday, August 1, (5:30pm–8pm)\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/GkdkqJGrs7m\">Jack London Square Palm Plaza (Embarcadero at Webster Street), Oakland\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/party-under-the-palms-summer-cocktails-of-the-farmers-market-tickets-47043702982\">Tickets:\u003c/a> early bird $40 (while supplies last), general admission $45, last minute $50\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The second annual Oakland edition of CUESA and the United States Bartenders Guild’s popular \u003cstrong>Cocktails of the Farmers Market\u003c/strong> series is on Wednesday August 1. You’ll be able to unwind under the palm trees at Jack London Square with craft cocktails featuring stone fruit, melons, berries, tomatoes, and other peak-season produce from the Jack London Square Farmers Market shaken and stirred by East Bay bartenders (like from the Hotsy Totsy, Starline Social Club, and Copper Spoon).\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129158\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/CUESAcocktails_group-NEW.jpg\" alt=\"Taste your way through some fabulous cocktails at Cocktails of the Farmers Market.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129158\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/CUESAcocktails_group-NEW.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/CUESAcocktails_group-NEW-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/CUESAcocktails_group-NEW-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/CUESAcocktails_group-NEW-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/CUESAcocktails_group-NEW-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/CUESAcocktails_group-NEW-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/CUESAcocktails_group-NEW-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/CUESAcocktails_group-NEW-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/CUESAcocktails_group-NEW-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/CUESAcocktails_group-NEW-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/CUESAcocktails_group-NEW-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Taste your way through some fabulous cocktails at Cocktails of the Farmers Market. \u003ccite>(Amanda Lynn Photography)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cp>\u003cem>With Pride month in full effect, there’s so much LGBTQ history to be celebrated in the Bay Area. In that spirit, restaurants and eateries all over the city are channeling that history into delicious concoctions for Pride revelers to enjoy.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As rainbow flags dot the lines of many of the streets in the city, it's clear that June is here and Pride month is in full swing!\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>June was chosen as Pride month to commemorate the \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stonewall_riots\">Stonewall Riots\u003c/a> in New York City that ended in June 1969. Soon after, LGBTQ havens like San Francisco followed suit, organizing parades, creating publications, and launching other efforts to advocate for LGBTQ rights and visibility. Staging \"Gay-ins\" (which would ultimately evolve into \u003ca href=\"http://www.sfpride.org/\">San Francisco Pride\u003c/a>), San Francisco was instrumental in many of the west coast's gay rights advocacy movements, giving way to figures such as \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harvey_Milk\">Harvey Milk\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anne_Kronenberg\">Anne Kronenburg\u003c/a>, and \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gilbert_Baker_(artist)\">Gilbert Baker\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>With such a rich history rooted in the LGBTQ movement and with a city culture that is still currently so deeply embedded in it, it's no surprise that beyond the many city celebrations, parades, and parties, that chefs and restaurant owners all over the Bay are celebrating Pride month in a way they know best: through food and drink!\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Below are some of the best ways to literally take Pride in--whether that's through a masterfully crafted cocktail, a perfectly baked confection, or in an eye-opening conversation over a tasty meal. And just like Pride, the offerings below only come around once a year, so take a bite, sip, and seat before you have to wait all year for it to come around again!\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128916\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-128916\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Always-Rising-named-for-gay-activist-Cleve-Jones-made-with-tequila-passionfruit-peach-housemade-habanero-syrup-and-lime-1.jpg\" alt=\"The Always Rising, named for gay activist Cleve Jones, made with tequila, passionfruit, peach, housemade habanero syrup, and lime.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1300\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Always-Rising-named-for-gay-activist-Cleve-Jones-made-with-tequila-passionfruit-peach-housemade-habanero-syrup-and-lime-1.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Always-Rising-named-for-gay-activist-Cleve-Jones-made-with-tequila-passionfruit-peach-housemade-habanero-syrup-and-lime-1-160x108.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Always-Rising-named-for-gay-activist-Cleve-Jones-made-with-tequila-passionfruit-peach-housemade-habanero-syrup-and-lime-1-800x542.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Always-Rising-named-for-gay-activist-Cleve-Jones-made-with-tequila-passionfruit-peach-housemade-habanero-syrup-and-lime-1-768x520.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Always-Rising-named-for-gay-activist-Cleve-Jones-made-with-tequila-passionfruit-peach-housemade-habanero-syrup-and-lime-1-1020x691.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Always-Rising-named-for-gay-activist-Cleve-Jones-made-with-tequila-passionfruit-peach-housemade-habanero-syrup-and-lime-1-1200x813.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Always-Rising-named-for-gay-activist-Cleve-Jones-made-with-tequila-passionfruit-peach-housemade-habanero-syrup-and-lime-1-1180x799.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Always-Rising-named-for-gay-activist-Cleve-Jones-made-with-tequila-passionfruit-peach-housemade-habanero-syrup-and-lime-1-960x650.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Always-Rising-named-for-gay-activist-Cleve-Jones-made-with-tequila-passionfruit-peach-housemade-habanero-syrup-and-lime-1-240x163.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Always-Rising-named-for-gay-activist-Cleve-Jones-made-with-tequila-passionfruit-peach-housemade-habanero-syrup-and-lime-1-375x254.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Always-Rising-named-for-gay-activist-Cleve-Jones-made-with-tequila-passionfruit-peach-housemade-habanero-syrup-and-lime-1-520x352.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Always Rising, named for gay activist Cleve Jones, made with tequila, passionfruit, peach, housemade habanero syrup, and lime. \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>Pride Cocktail Menu: \u003ca href=\"http://finntownsf.com/\">Finn Town\u003c/a>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Finn+Town/@37.7648006,-122.4318383,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x95e591def2338c29!8m2!3d37.7648006!4d-122.4318383\">2251 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94114\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The Castro is likely where most will be naturally flocking to to enjoy Pride festivities, and thankfully, they won’t need to travel far to enjoy Finn Town’s special Pride month cocktail menu.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128921\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-128921\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Sparking-Vibrations-a-drink-for-Teresa-Sparks-HRC-Director-made-with-mezcal-luscardo-green-chartreuse-and-lime.jpg\" alt=\"The Sparking Vibrations, a drink for Teresa Sparks, HRC Director--made with mezcal, luscardo, green chartreuse, and lime.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1300\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Sparking-Vibrations-a-drink-for-Teresa-Sparks-HRC-Director-made-with-mezcal-luscardo-green-chartreuse-and-lime.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Sparking-Vibrations-a-drink-for-Teresa-Sparks-HRC-Director-made-with-mezcal-luscardo-green-chartreuse-and-lime-160x108.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Sparking-Vibrations-a-drink-for-Teresa-Sparks-HRC-Director-made-with-mezcal-luscardo-green-chartreuse-and-lime-800x542.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Sparking-Vibrations-a-drink-for-Teresa-Sparks-HRC-Director-made-with-mezcal-luscardo-green-chartreuse-and-lime-768x520.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Sparking-Vibrations-a-drink-for-Teresa-Sparks-HRC-Director-made-with-mezcal-luscardo-green-chartreuse-and-lime-1020x691.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Sparking-Vibrations-a-drink-for-Teresa-Sparks-HRC-Director-made-with-mezcal-luscardo-green-chartreuse-and-lime-1200x813.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Sparking-Vibrations-a-drink-for-Teresa-Sparks-HRC-Director-made-with-mezcal-luscardo-green-chartreuse-and-lime-1180x799.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Sparking-Vibrations-a-drink-for-Teresa-Sparks-HRC-Director-made-with-mezcal-luscardo-green-chartreuse-and-lime-960x650.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Sparking-Vibrations-a-drink-for-Teresa-Sparks-HRC-Director-made-with-mezcal-luscardo-green-chartreuse-and-lime-240x163.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Sparking-Vibrations-a-drink-for-Teresa-Sparks-HRC-Director-made-with-mezcal-luscardo-green-chartreuse-and-lime-375x254.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Sparking-Vibrations-a-drink-for-Teresa-Sparks-HRC-Director-made-with-mezcal-luscardo-green-chartreuse-and-lime-520x352.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Sparking Vibrations, a drink for Teresa Sparks, HRC Director--made with mezcal, luscardo, green chartreuse, and lime. \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>It's being called the \"All You Need is Love\" menu and features never-before-seen cocktails that are inspired by and named after prominent San Franciscan LGBTQ figures, from activists like \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cleve_Jones\">Cleve Jones\u003c/a> (who created the NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt and is the cofounder of the San Francisco AIDS Foundation), to performers and spokeswoman \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donna_Sachet\">Donna Sachet\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128920\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-128920\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Sachet-Away-named-after-performer-and-philanthropist-Donna-Sachet-made-with-Sloe-gin-gin-and-tonic.jpg\" alt=\"The Sachet Away named after performer and philanthropist Donna Sachet made with Sloe gin, gin, and tonic.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1300\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Sachet-Away-named-after-performer-and-philanthropist-Donna-Sachet-made-with-Sloe-gin-gin-and-tonic.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Sachet-Away-named-after-performer-and-philanthropist-Donna-Sachet-made-with-Sloe-gin-gin-and-tonic-160x108.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Sachet-Away-named-after-performer-and-philanthropist-Donna-Sachet-made-with-Sloe-gin-gin-and-tonic-800x542.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Sachet-Away-named-after-performer-and-philanthropist-Donna-Sachet-made-with-Sloe-gin-gin-and-tonic-768x520.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Sachet-Away-named-after-performer-and-philanthropist-Donna-Sachet-made-with-Sloe-gin-gin-and-tonic-1020x691.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Sachet-Away-named-after-performer-and-philanthropist-Donna-Sachet-made-with-Sloe-gin-gin-and-tonic-1200x813.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Sachet-Away-named-after-performer-and-philanthropist-Donna-Sachet-made-with-Sloe-gin-gin-and-tonic-1180x799.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Sachet-Away-named-after-performer-and-philanthropist-Donna-Sachet-made-with-Sloe-gin-gin-and-tonic-960x650.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Sachet-Away-named-after-performer-and-philanthropist-Donna-Sachet-made-with-Sloe-gin-gin-and-tonic-240x163.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Sachet-Away-named-after-performer-and-philanthropist-Donna-Sachet-made-with-Sloe-gin-gin-and-tonic-375x254.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Sachet-Away-named-after-performer-and-philanthropist-Donna-Sachet-made-with-Sloe-gin-gin-and-tonic-520x352.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Sachet Away named after performer and philanthropist Donna Sachet made with Sloe gin, gin, and tonic. \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128922\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-128922\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Sylvester-named-for-the-famous-singer-and-performer-Its-made-with-vodka-kahlua-vanilla-and-espresso-jpg-1.jpg\" alt=\"The Sylvester named for the famous singer and performer It's made with vodka, kahlua, vanilla, and espresso.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1300\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Sylvester-named-for-the-famous-singer-and-performer-Its-made-with-vodka-kahlua-vanilla-and-espresso-jpg-1.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Sylvester-named-for-the-famous-singer-and-performer-Its-made-with-vodka-kahlua-vanilla-and-espresso-jpg-1-160x108.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Sylvester-named-for-the-famous-singer-and-performer-Its-made-with-vodka-kahlua-vanilla-and-espresso-jpg-1-800x542.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Sylvester-named-for-the-famous-singer-and-performer-Its-made-with-vodka-kahlua-vanilla-and-espresso-jpg-1-768x520.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Sylvester-named-for-the-famous-singer-and-performer-Its-made-with-vodka-kahlua-vanilla-and-espresso-jpg-1-1020x691.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Sylvester-named-for-the-famous-singer-and-performer-Its-made-with-vodka-kahlua-vanilla-and-espresso-jpg-1-1200x813.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Sylvester-named-for-the-famous-singer-and-performer-Its-made-with-vodka-kahlua-vanilla-and-espresso-jpg-1-1180x799.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Sylvester-named-for-the-famous-singer-and-performer-Its-made-with-vodka-kahlua-vanilla-and-espresso-jpg-1-960x650.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Sylvester-named-for-the-famous-singer-and-performer-Its-made-with-vodka-kahlua-vanilla-and-espresso-jpg-1-240x163.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Sylvester-named-for-the-famous-singer-and-performer-Its-made-with-vodka-kahlua-vanilla-and-espresso-jpg-1-375x254.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Sylvester-named-for-the-famous-singer-and-performer-Its-made-with-vodka-kahlua-vanilla-and-espresso-jpg-1-520x352.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Sylvester named for the famous singer and performer It's made with vodka, kahlua, vanilla, and espresso. \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>There will be seven cocktails in total, each with a different spirit to strike any person's fancy.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128925\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-128925\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Tails-of-This-City-a-drink-named-after-author-Armistead-Maupins-famous-book-about-San-Francisco-Tales-of-This-City-made-of-tequila-basil-lime-agave-and-egg-white.jpg\" alt=\"The Tails of This City, a drink named after author Armistead Maupin's famous book about San Francisco, Tales of This City--made of tequila, basil, lime, agave, and egg white.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1300\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Tails-of-This-City-a-drink-named-after-author-Armistead-Maupins-famous-book-about-San-Francisco-Tales-of-This-City-made-of-tequila-basil-lime-agave-and-egg-white.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Tails-of-This-City-a-drink-named-after-author-Armistead-Maupins-famous-book-about-San-Francisco-Tales-of-This-City-made-of-tequila-basil-lime-agave-and-egg-white-160x108.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Tails-of-This-City-a-drink-named-after-author-Armistead-Maupins-famous-book-about-San-Francisco-Tales-of-This-City-made-of-tequila-basil-lime-agave-and-egg-white-800x542.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Tails-of-This-City-a-drink-named-after-author-Armistead-Maupins-famous-book-about-San-Francisco-Tales-of-This-City-made-of-tequila-basil-lime-agave-and-egg-white-768x520.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Tails-of-This-City-a-drink-named-after-author-Armistead-Maupins-famous-book-about-San-Francisco-Tales-of-This-City-made-of-tequila-basil-lime-agave-and-egg-white-1020x691.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Tails-of-This-City-a-drink-named-after-author-Armistead-Maupins-famous-book-about-San-Francisco-Tales-of-This-City-made-of-tequila-basil-lime-agave-and-egg-white-1200x813.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Tails-of-This-City-a-drink-named-after-author-Armistead-Maupins-famous-book-about-San-Francisco-Tales-of-This-City-made-of-tequila-basil-lime-agave-and-egg-white-1180x799.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Tails-of-This-City-a-drink-named-after-author-Armistead-Maupins-famous-book-about-San-Francisco-Tales-of-This-City-made-of-tequila-basil-lime-agave-and-egg-white-960x650.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Tails-of-This-City-a-drink-named-after-author-Armistead-Maupins-famous-book-about-San-Francisco-Tales-of-This-City-made-of-tequila-basil-lime-agave-and-egg-white-240x163.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Tails-of-This-City-a-drink-named-after-author-Armistead-Maupins-famous-book-about-San-Francisco-Tales-of-This-City-made-of-tequila-basil-lime-agave-and-egg-white-375x254.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Tails-of-This-City-a-drink-named-after-author-Armistead-Maupins-famous-book-about-San-Francisco-Tales-of-This-City-made-of-tequila-basil-lime-agave-and-egg-white-520x352.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Tails of This City, a drink named after author Armistead Maupin's famous book about San Francisco, Tales of This City--made of tequila, basil, lime, agave, and egg white. \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128918\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-128918\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Last-Call-at-Mauds-a-tribute-to-Del-Martin-and-Phyllis-Lyon-who-are-the-founders-of-Daughters-of-Bilitis-the-drink-is-made-with-whiskey-Pimms-ginger-lemon-and-egg-white-1.jpg\" alt=\"The Last Call at Maud's, a tribute to Del Martin and Phyllis Lyon, who are the founders of Daughters of Bilitis, the drink is made with whiskey, Pimms, ginger, lemon, and egg white.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1300\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Last-Call-at-Mauds-a-tribute-to-Del-Martin-and-Phyllis-Lyon-who-are-the-founders-of-Daughters-of-Bilitis-the-drink-is-made-with-whiskey-Pimms-ginger-lemon-and-egg-white-1.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Last-Call-at-Mauds-a-tribute-to-Del-Martin-and-Phyllis-Lyon-who-are-the-founders-of-Daughters-of-Bilitis-the-drink-is-made-with-whiskey-Pimms-ginger-lemon-and-egg-white-1-160x108.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Last-Call-at-Mauds-a-tribute-to-Del-Martin-and-Phyllis-Lyon-who-are-the-founders-of-Daughters-of-Bilitis-the-drink-is-made-with-whiskey-Pimms-ginger-lemon-and-egg-white-1-800x542.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Last-Call-at-Mauds-a-tribute-to-Del-Martin-and-Phyllis-Lyon-who-are-the-founders-of-Daughters-of-Bilitis-the-drink-is-made-with-whiskey-Pimms-ginger-lemon-and-egg-white-1-768x520.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Last-Call-at-Mauds-a-tribute-to-Del-Martin-and-Phyllis-Lyon-who-are-the-founders-of-Daughters-of-Bilitis-the-drink-is-made-with-whiskey-Pimms-ginger-lemon-and-egg-white-1-1020x691.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Last-Call-at-Mauds-a-tribute-to-Del-Martin-and-Phyllis-Lyon-who-are-the-founders-of-Daughters-of-Bilitis-the-drink-is-made-with-whiskey-Pimms-ginger-lemon-and-egg-white-1-1200x813.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Last-Call-at-Mauds-a-tribute-to-Del-Martin-and-Phyllis-Lyon-who-are-the-founders-of-Daughters-of-Bilitis-the-drink-is-made-with-whiskey-Pimms-ginger-lemon-and-egg-white-1-1180x799.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Last-Call-at-Mauds-a-tribute-to-Del-Martin-and-Phyllis-Lyon-who-are-the-founders-of-Daughters-of-Bilitis-the-drink-is-made-with-whiskey-Pimms-ginger-lemon-and-egg-white-1-960x650.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Last-Call-at-Mauds-a-tribute-to-Del-Martin-and-Phyllis-Lyon-who-are-the-founders-of-Daughters-of-Bilitis-the-drink-is-made-with-whiskey-Pimms-ginger-lemon-and-egg-white-1-240x163.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Last-Call-at-Mauds-a-tribute-to-Del-Martin-and-Phyllis-Lyon-who-are-the-founders-of-Daughters-of-Bilitis-the-drink-is-made-with-whiskey-Pimms-ginger-lemon-and-egg-white-1-375x254.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Last-Call-at-Mauds-a-tribute-to-Del-Martin-and-Phyllis-Lyon-who-are-the-founders-of-Daughters-of-Bilitis-the-drink-is-made-with-whiskey-Pimms-ginger-lemon-and-egg-white-1-520x352.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Last Call at Maud's, a tribute to Del Martin and Phyllis Lyon, who are the founders of Daughters of Bilitis, the drink is made with whiskey, Pimms, ginger, lemon, and egg white. \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>And while the drinks will be served during all of Pride month, Finn Town will also be hosting a couple of events during Pride Weekend (June 23-24). On both days, there will be Pink Brunch and Rainbow Brunch respectively, where brunch will be served all day, alongside the All You Need is Love cocktail menu. Ahead of that, on June 22, Finn Town will also go through a bit of a transformation and become \"Club Finn,\" which is being described as a \"classy not trashy\" Pride celebration with a red carpet, photographers, their signature Pride cocktails, and Jello shots.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128934\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-128934\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Pride-themed-Macarons-are-available-to-order-online-and-come-in-a-case-of-six.jpg\" alt=\"The Pride-themed Macarons are available to order online and come in a case of six.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1300\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Pride-themed-Macarons-are-available-to-order-online-and-come-in-a-case-of-six.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Pride-themed-Macarons-are-available-to-order-online-and-come-in-a-case-of-six-160x108.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Pride-themed-Macarons-are-available-to-order-online-and-come-in-a-case-of-six-800x542.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Pride-themed-Macarons-are-available-to-order-online-and-come-in-a-case-of-six-768x520.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Pride-themed-Macarons-are-available-to-order-online-and-come-in-a-case-of-six-1020x691.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Pride-themed-Macarons-are-available-to-order-online-and-come-in-a-case-of-six-1200x813.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Pride-themed-Macarons-are-available-to-order-online-and-come-in-a-case-of-six-1180x799.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Pride-themed-Macarons-are-available-to-order-online-and-come-in-a-case-of-six-960x650.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Pride-themed-Macarons-are-available-to-order-online-and-come-in-a-case-of-six-240x163.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Pride-themed-Macarons-are-available-to-order-online-and-come-in-a-case-of-six-375x254.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Pride-themed-Macarons-are-available-to-order-online-and-come-in-a-case-of-six-520x352.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Pride-themed Macarons are available to order online and come in a case of six. \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>Rainbow Macarons: \u003ca href=\"http://kahnfections.com/\">Kahnfections\u003c/a>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Kahnfections/@37.7587595,-122.4174425,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x808f7e3983fa4199:0xe4015cb32f236e63!8m2!3d37.7587553!4d-122.4152538\">3321 20th St, San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Neighborhood bakery, Kahnfections, is typically known for its array of tasty pastries (grab a scone, biscuit, or croissant next time you're there), so it's not a huge surprise that Kahnfections has unveiled an equally as tasty baked good for Pride.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Available all month long are Kahnfections' \"Pride-themed Macarons,\" which come in a set of six macarons, representing the colors of the rainbow. All six macarons can come in a boozy or non-boozy variety. Since Pride is a celebration, though, the cocktail-ed macarons are highly recommended. Flavors include midori sour, pina colada, bellini, and strawberry daiquiri, while the virgin macarons include earl grey, cassis, peach, and strawberry. Both versions’ macarons are brightly colored and studded with sugar, adding a nice little crunch to each bite!\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128935\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-128935\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Six-Pride-themed-Macarons-are-all-cocktail-flavored.jpg\" alt=\"The Six Pride-themed Macarons are all cocktail flavored.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1300\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Six-Pride-themed-Macarons-are-all-cocktail-flavored.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Six-Pride-themed-Macarons-are-all-cocktail-flavored-160x108.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Six-Pride-themed-Macarons-are-all-cocktail-flavored-800x542.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Six-Pride-themed-Macarons-are-all-cocktail-flavored-768x520.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Six-Pride-themed-Macarons-are-all-cocktail-flavored-1020x691.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Six-Pride-themed-Macarons-are-all-cocktail-flavored-1200x813.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Six-Pride-themed-Macarons-are-all-cocktail-flavored-1180x799.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Six-Pride-themed-Macarons-are-all-cocktail-flavored-960x650.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Six-Pride-themed-Macarons-are-all-cocktail-flavored-240x163.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Six-Pride-themed-Macarons-are-all-cocktail-flavored-375x254.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Six-Pride-themed-Macarons-are-all-cocktail-flavored-520x352.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Six Pride-themed Macarons are all cocktail flavored. \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The macarons can be ordered via a \u003ca href=\"http://kahnfections.com/shop/\">special link\u003c/a> on the Kahnfections website for $12 and are only available as an advanced order and can only be picked up in their Mission-based shop. While Kahnfections' typical offerings aren't Pride-related, picking up your Pride macarons is the perfect opportunity to peruse the display case and check out the wide variety of sugary goodies to give you a little more pep in your step for the month's Pride festivities.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128926\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-128926\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Hot-Mess-Sundae-made-with-vanilla-ice-cream-butter-scotch-marshmallow-fluff-and-topped-with-a-cherry.jpg\" alt=\"The Hot Mess Sundae, made with vanilla ice cream, butter scotch, marshmallow fluff, and topped with a cherry.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1300\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Hot-Mess-Sundae-made-with-vanilla-ice-cream-butter-scotch-marshmallow-fluff-and-topped-with-a-cherry.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Hot-Mess-Sundae-made-with-vanilla-ice-cream-butter-scotch-marshmallow-fluff-and-topped-with-a-cherry-160x108.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Hot-Mess-Sundae-made-with-vanilla-ice-cream-butter-scotch-marshmallow-fluff-and-topped-with-a-cherry-800x542.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Hot-Mess-Sundae-made-with-vanilla-ice-cream-butter-scotch-marshmallow-fluff-and-topped-with-a-cherry-768x520.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Hot-Mess-Sundae-made-with-vanilla-ice-cream-butter-scotch-marshmallow-fluff-and-topped-with-a-cherry-1020x691.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Hot-Mess-Sundae-made-with-vanilla-ice-cream-butter-scotch-marshmallow-fluff-and-topped-with-a-cherry-1200x813.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Hot-Mess-Sundae-made-with-vanilla-ice-cream-butter-scotch-marshmallow-fluff-and-topped-with-a-cherry-1180x799.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Hot-Mess-Sundae-made-with-vanilla-ice-cream-butter-scotch-marshmallow-fluff-and-topped-with-a-cherry-960x650.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Hot-Mess-Sundae-made-with-vanilla-ice-cream-butter-scotch-marshmallow-fluff-and-topped-with-a-cherry-240x163.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Hot-Mess-Sundae-made-with-vanilla-ice-cream-butter-scotch-marshmallow-fluff-and-topped-with-a-cherry-375x254.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Hot-Mess-Sundae-made-with-vanilla-ice-cream-butter-scotch-marshmallow-fluff-and-topped-with-a-cherry-520x352.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Hot Mess Sundae, made with vanilla ice cream, butter scotch, marshmallow fluff, and topped with a cherry. \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>Pride Sundaes: \u003ca href=\"http://www.humphryslocombe.com/\">Humphry Slocombe\u003c/a>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Humphry+Slocombe/@37.7528202,-122.414347,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x808580668cc92aa9:0x357a2b27e252227!8m2!3d37.752816!4d-122.4121583\">2790a Harrison St, San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Steel your belly, as Humphry Slocombe is coming at you with a triple threat of Pride goodies!\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The ice cream shop, which serves a year-round flavor dedicated to Harvey Milk already in their Harvey Milk & Honey, will be serving three Pride-only sundaes to really make sure your sweet tooth is satisfied.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128928\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-128928\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Make-It-Gay-Sundae-made-with-your-choice-of-ice-cream-house-made-pink-marshmallow-fluff-and-Fruit-Loops.jpg\" alt=\"The Make It Gay Sundae, made with your choice of ice cream, house-made pink marshmallow fluff, and Fruit Loops.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1300\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Make-It-Gay-Sundae-made-with-your-choice-of-ice-cream-house-made-pink-marshmallow-fluff-and-Fruit-Loops.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Make-It-Gay-Sundae-made-with-your-choice-of-ice-cream-house-made-pink-marshmallow-fluff-and-Fruit-Loops-160x108.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Make-It-Gay-Sundae-made-with-your-choice-of-ice-cream-house-made-pink-marshmallow-fluff-and-Fruit-Loops-800x542.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Make-It-Gay-Sundae-made-with-your-choice-of-ice-cream-house-made-pink-marshmallow-fluff-and-Fruit-Loops-768x520.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Make-It-Gay-Sundae-made-with-your-choice-of-ice-cream-house-made-pink-marshmallow-fluff-and-Fruit-Loops-1020x691.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Make-It-Gay-Sundae-made-with-your-choice-of-ice-cream-house-made-pink-marshmallow-fluff-and-Fruit-Loops-1200x813.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Make-It-Gay-Sundae-made-with-your-choice-of-ice-cream-house-made-pink-marshmallow-fluff-and-Fruit-Loops-1180x799.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Make-It-Gay-Sundae-made-with-your-choice-of-ice-cream-house-made-pink-marshmallow-fluff-and-Fruit-Loops-960x650.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Make-It-Gay-Sundae-made-with-your-choice-of-ice-cream-house-made-pink-marshmallow-fluff-and-Fruit-Loops-240x163.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Make-It-Gay-Sundae-made-with-your-choice-of-ice-cream-house-made-pink-marshmallow-fluff-and-Fruit-Loops-375x254.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Make-It-Gay-Sundae-made-with-your-choice-of-ice-cream-house-made-pink-marshmallow-fluff-and-Fruit-Loops-520x352.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Make It Gay Sundae, made with your choice of ice cream, house-made pink marshmallow fluff, and Fruit Loops. \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>First is the \u003cstrong>Make it Gay Sundae\u003c/strong>, served with your choice of ice cream (recommended is the vanilla or Harvey Milk & Honey), house-made bright pink marshmallow fluff, and Fruit Loops cereal. The fluff is the real stand-out in this sundae, adding a nice salty (and very pink) note to balance out the sweetness of the cereal and ice cream.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128930\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-128930\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Whos-Your-Daddy-Sundae-made-with-beer-ice-cream-house-made-frosted-peanuts-and-bourbon-caramel-sauce.jpg\" alt=\"The Whos Your Daddy Sundae, made with beer ice cream, house-made frosted peanuts and bourbon caramel sauce.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1300\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Whos-Your-Daddy-Sundae-made-with-beer-ice-cream-house-made-frosted-peanuts-and-bourbon-caramel-sauce.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Whos-Your-Daddy-Sundae-made-with-beer-ice-cream-house-made-frosted-peanuts-and-bourbon-caramel-sauce-160x108.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Whos-Your-Daddy-Sundae-made-with-beer-ice-cream-house-made-frosted-peanuts-and-bourbon-caramel-sauce-800x542.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Whos-Your-Daddy-Sundae-made-with-beer-ice-cream-house-made-frosted-peanuts-and-bourbon-caramel-sauce-768x520.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Whos-Your-Daddy-Sundae-made-with-beer-ice-cream-house-made-frosted-peanuts-and-bourbon-caramel-sauce-1020x691.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Whos-Your-Daddy-Sundae-made-with-beer-ice-cream-house-made-frosted-peanuts-and-bourbon-caramel-sauce-1200x813.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Whos-Your-Daddy-Sundae-made-with-beer-ice-cream-house-made-frosted-peanuts-and-bourbon-caramel-sauce-1180x799.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Whos-Your-Daddy-Sundae-made-with-beer-ice-cream-house-made-frosted-peanuts-and-bourbon-caramel-sauce-960x650.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Whos-Your-Daddy-Sundae-made-with-beer-ice-cream-house-made-frosted-peanuts-and-bourbon-caramel-sauce-240x163.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Whos-Your-Daddy-Sundae-made-with-beer-ice-cream-house-made-frosted-peanuts-and-bourbon-caramel-sauce-375x254.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Whos-Your-Daddy-Sundae-made-with-beer-ice-cream-house-made-frosted-peanuts-and-bourbon-caramel-sauce-520x352.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Who's Your Daddy Sundae, made with beer ice cream, house-made frosted peanuts and bourbon caramel sauce. \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Second is the \u003cstrong>Who's Your Daddy Sundae\u003c/strong>, made up of a beer ice cream (made with Anchor Coffee Porter), topped with bourbon caramel sauce, and frosted peanuts (which you could probably eat a whole jar of easily). Imagine a night out with Daddy (we'll let you interpret that however you want) with a nice cold beer and bar nuts.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128927\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-128927\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Hot-Mess-Sundae.jpg\" alt=\"The Hot Mess Sundae.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1300\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Hot-Mess-Sundae.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Hot-Mess-Sundae-160x108.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Hot-Mess-Sundae-800x542.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Hot-Mess-Sundae-768x520.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Hot-Mess-Sundae-1020x691.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Hot-Mess-Sundae-1200x813.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Hot-Mess-Sundae-1180x799.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Hot-Mess-Sundae-960x650.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Hot-Mess-Sundae-240x163.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Hot-Mess-Sundae-375x254.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Hot-Mess-Sundae-520x352.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Hot Mess Sundae. \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Finally, it's the \u003cstrong>Hot Mess Sundae\u003c/strong>, which is vanilla ice cream with marshmallow fluff, banana, and butterscotch, topped with a single cherry. There's a lot going on, but like any hot mess, is still very much lovable.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Each sundae is between $8 and $9 and will be available at their shop in the Mission.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128929\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-128929\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Whos-Your-Daddy-Sundae-alongside-the-Humphry-Slocombe-condoms-which-are-also-available-for-Pride.jpg\" alt=\"The Whos Your Daddy Sundae, alongside the Humphry Slocombe condoms, which are also available for Pride.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1300\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Whos-Your-Daddy-Sundae-alongside-the-Humphry-Slocombe-condoms-which-are-also-available-for-Pride.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Whos-Your-Daddy-Sundae-alongside-the-Humphry-Slocombe-condoms-which-are-also-available-for-Pride-160x108.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Whos-Your-Daddy-Sundae-alongside-the-Humphry-Slocombe-condoms-which-are-also-available-for-Pride-800x542.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Whos-Your-Daddy-Sundae-alongside-the-Humphry-Slocombe-condoms-which-are-also-available-for-Pride-768x520.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Whos-Your-Daddy-Sundae-alongside-the-Humphry-Slocombe-condoms-which-are-also-available-for-Pride-1020x691.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Whos-Your-Daddy-Sundae-alongside-the-Humphry-Slocombe-condoms-which-are-also-available-for-Pride-1200x813.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Whos-Your-Daddy-Sundae-alongside-the-Humphry-Slocombe-condoms-which-are-also-available-for-Pride-1180x799.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Whos-Your-Daddy-Sundae-alongside-the-Humphry-Slocombe-condoms-which-are-also-available-for-Pride-960x650.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Whos-Your-Daddy-Sundae-alongside-the-Humphry-Slocombe-condoms-which-are-also-available-for-Pride-240x163.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Whos-Your-Daddy-Sundae-alongside-the-Humphry-Slocombe-condoms-which-are-also-available-for-Pride-375x254.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Whos-Your-Daddy-Sundae-alongside-the-Humphry-Slocombe-condoms-which-are-also-available-for-Pride-520x352.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Who's Your Daddy Sundae, alongside the Humphry Slocombe condoms, which are also available for Pride. \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>And while you’re there, be sure to ask for one of their Humphry Slocombe condoms!\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128915\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-128915\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Pride-Donuts-are-glazed-with-a-champagne-frosting.jpg\" alt=\"The Very Berry Pride Donuts are glazed with a champagne frosting.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1300\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Pride-Donuts-are-glazed-with-a-champagne-frosting.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Pride-Donuts-are-glazed-with-a-champagne-frosting-160x108.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Pride-Donuts-are-glazed-with-a-champagne-frosting-800x542.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Pride-Donuts-are-glazed-with-a-champagne-frosting-768x520.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Pride-Donuts-are-glazed-with-a-champagne-frosting-1020x691.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Pride-Donuts-are-glazed-with-a-champagne-frosting-1200x813.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Pride-Donuts-are-glazed-with-a-champagne-frosting-1180x799.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Pride-Donuts-are-glazed-with-a-champagne-frosting-960x650.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Pride-Donuts-are-glazed-with-a-champagne-frosting-240x163.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Pride-Donuts-are-glazed-with-a-champagne-frosting-375x254.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Pride-Donuts-are-glazed-with-a-champagne-frosting-520x352.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Very Berry Pride Donuts are glazed with a champagne frosting. \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>Very Berry Pride Donut with Champagne Glaze: \u003ca href=\"https://dynamodonut.com/\">Dynamo Donut & Coffee\u003c/a>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Dynamo+Donut+%26+Coffee/@37.7530753,-122.4098402,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x808f7e495d04f423:0xe1a1be29e9a2ff2d!8m2!3d37.7530711!4d-122.4076515\">2760 24th St, San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>No stranger to inventive flavors, Dynamo Donut will be offering a special Pride donut to join its already delicious donut ranks.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This year, their Pride donut is called \u003cstrong>Very Berry Pride\u003c/strong> and is a blueberry and strawberry donut (the berries are baked into the donut itself; just take a bite to see the proof). The donut is then topped with a generous amount of champagne glaze, just to add a little more decadence.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128914\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-128914\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Pride-Donut-from-Dynamo-Donut.jpg\" alt=\"Very Berry Pride Donut from Dynamo Donut.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1300\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Pride-Donut-from-Dynamo-Donut.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Pride-Donut-from-Dynamo-Donut-160x108.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Pride-Donut-from-Dynamo-Donut-800x542.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Pride-Donut-from-Dynamo-Donut-768x520.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Pride-Donut-from-Dynamo-Donut-1020x691.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Pride-Donut-from-Dynamo-Donut-1200x813.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Pride-Donut-from-Dynamo-Donut-1180x799.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Pride-Donut-from-Dynamo-Donut-960x650.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Pride-Donut-from-Dynamo-Donut-240x163.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Pride-Donut-from-Dynamo-Donut-375x254.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Pride-Donut-from-Dynamo-Donut-520x352.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Very Berry Pride Donut from Dynamo Donut. \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The Very Berry Pride Donuts will only be sold \u003cstrong>Friday June 22 through Sunday June 24\u003c/strong> ($3.50 each), but like any of their donuts, they do sell fast, so it’s recommended you get there earlier during their opening hours to snag yourself one (or two or three) of these ringed beauties. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And while you're at it, explore the other monthly special flavors, which include Strawberry Earl Grey, Lemon Meringue, and Pineapple Basil. These will also cost you $3.50.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Word also has it that Dynamo has some exciting partnership flavors in the works, so post-Pride, keep your eyes peeled and get your stomach ready.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129010\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Melt-will-donate-a-dollar-per-Magic-Melt-sold-during-Pride-Month-to-Equality-California.jpg\" alt=\"The Melt will donate a dollar per Magic Melt sold during Pride Month to Equality California.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1300\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129010\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Melt-will-donate-a-dollar-per-Magic-Melt-sold-during-Pride-Month-to-Equality-California.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Melt-will-donate-a-dollar-per-Magic-Melt-sold-during-Pride-Month-to-Equality-California-160x108.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Melt-will-donate-a-dollar-per-Magic-Melt-sold-during-Pride-Month-to-Equality-California-800x542.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Melt-will-donate-a-dollar-per-Magic-Melt-sold-during-Pride-Month-to-Equality-California-768x520.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Melt-will-donate-a-dollar-per-Magic-Melt-sold-during-Pride-Month-to-Equality-California-1020x691.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Melt-will-donate-a-dollar-per-Magic-Melt-sold-during-Pride-Month-to-Equality-California-1200x813.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Melt-will-donate-a-dollar-per-Magic-Melt-sold-during-Pride-Month-to-Equality-California-1180x799.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Melt-will-donate-a-dollar-per-Magic-Melt-sold-during-Pride-Month-to-Equality-California-960x650.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Melt-will-donate-a-dollar-per-Magic-Melt-sold-during-Pride-Month-to-Equality-California-240x163.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Melt-will-donate-a-dollar-per-Magic-Melt-sold-during-Pride-Month-to-Equality-California-375x254.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Melt-will-donate-a-dollar-per-Magic-Melt-sold-during-Pride-Month-to-Equality-California-520x352.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Melt will donate a dollar per Magic Melt sold during Pride Month to Equality California. \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>The Magic Melt: \u003ca href=\"https://themelt.com/\">The Melt\u003c/a>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/dir/''/The+Melt,+925+Market+St,+San+Francisco,+CA+94103/@37.7832873,-122.478492,12z/data=!4m8!4m7!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x8085807c9584b9b5:0x1d7885320700366c!2m2!1d-122.408452!2d37.783308\">925 Market St, San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>All that glitters is not gold, and in this case, it's actually cheese. Rainbow-colored cheese to be exact. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The cheese connoisseurs at The Melt are serving up what they're calling the \"Magic Melt.\" The Magic Melt is a grilled cheese sandwich stuffed with a delectable blend of cheddar, fontina, and muenster cheeses that have been transformed into a very ooey-gooey rainbow. And as if multi-colored cheese wasn't enough to celebrate Pride with, The Melt magicians have also added edible glitter (so you can add a little sparkle to your insides as well). \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And while you're getting your dose of cheesiness, you'll also be aiding in a really good cause. For every Magic Melt sandwich sold, one dollar will be donated to \u003ca href=\"https://www.eqca.org/about/\">Equality California\u003c/a>, an activism and advocacy group that fights for more LGBTQ rights and visibility.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129009\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Magic-Melt-from-the-Melt-is-a-mixtue-of-muenster-cheddar-and-fontina-cheese.jpg\" alt=\"The Magic Melt from the Melt is a mixtue of muenster, cheddar, and fontina cheese.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1300\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129009\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Magic-Melt-from-the-Melt-is-a-mixtue-of-muenster-cheddar-and-fontina-cheese.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Magic-Melt-from-the-Melt-is-a-mixtue-of-muenster-cheddar-and-fontina-cheese-160x108.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Magic-Melt-from-the-Melt-is-a-mixtue-of-muenster-cheddar-and-fontina-cheese-800x542.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Magic-Melt-from-the-Melt-is-a-mixtue-of-muenster-cheddar-and-fontina-cheese-768x520.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Magic-Melt-from-the-Melt-is-a-mixtue-of-muenster-cheddar-and-fontina-cheese-1020x691.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Magic-Melt-from-the-Melt-is-a-mixtue-of-muenster-cheddar-and-fontina-cheese-1200x813.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Magic-Melt-from-the-Melt-is-a-mixtue-of-muenster-cheddar-and-fontina-cheese-1180x799.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Magic-Melt-from-the-Melt-is-a-mixtue-of-muenster-cheddar-and-fontina-cheese-960x650.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Magic-Melt-from-the-Melt-is-a-mixtue-of-muenster-cheddar-and-fontina-cheese-240x163.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Magic-Melt-from-the-Melt-is-a-mixtue-of-muenster-cheddar-and-fontina-cheese-375x254.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Magic-Melt-from-the-Melt-is-a-mixtue-of-muenster-cheddar-and-fontina-cheese-520x352.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Magic Melt from the Melt is a mixtue of muenster, cheddar, and fontina cheese. \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The Magic Melt will be available at both San Francisco Melt locations for all of Pride month; the Melt location located on \u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/dir/''/The+Melt,+925+Market+St,+San+Francisco,+CA+94103/@37.7832873,-122.478492,12z/data=!4m8!4m7!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x8085807c9584b9b5:0x1d7885320700366c!2m2!1d-122.408452!2d37.783308\">Market Street\u003c/a> will be selling the sandwiches during the Pride parade if you need something to fuel that day's festivities. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>And if the above isn’t enough, here’s some bonus drinks and treats to indulge in:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://roohsf.com/\">\u003cstrong>ROOH\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>: Sip for a cause with ROOH’s Soul Sister cocktail which takes gin and local farmers' market fruits and shakes them with lime, mint, and rosemary. The Soul Sister is served with multi-colored ice cubes representing the rainbow. A dollar from each cocktail will be donated to the \u003ca href=\"http://www.sfcenter.org/\">SF LGBT Center\u003c/a>. Available only during Pride Week (June 18-24)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://onemarket.com/\">\u003cstrong>One Market\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>: For the entire month of June, One Market is offering a Pride milkshake called the Harvey Milkshake, as well as a special Pride cocktail called Friends of Dorothy. A dollar from both drinks will be donated to the \u003ca href=\"https://www.reaf-sf.org/\">Richmond Ermet AIDS Foundation (REAF)\u003c/a>.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://hakkasan.com/locations/hakkasan-san-francisco/\">\u003cstrong>Hakkasan\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>: Hakkasan will also be serving a special Pride cocktail called the Escape to Paradise, a tropical rum-based drink. The Escape to Paradise will also only be available during Pride Week.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.bluestembrasserie.com/\">\u003cstrong>Bluestem Brasserie\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>: On San Francisco Pride, June 24, Bluestem Brasserie will host a Pride Party on its rooftop terrace overlooking Market Street at 10am, in time to see the Pride Parade itself. \u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rooftop-pride-party-tickets-46125722277\">Tickets\u003c/a> are $45 and will feature a cocktail called the Green Lantern--named for the gay comic book superhero.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.smittenicecream.com/\">\u003cstrong>Smitten Ice Cream\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>: Head to any Bay Area Smitten Ice Cream shop and pick up a commemorative “Smitten is Smitten” Pride pin--one dollar from every sale will be donated to the SF LGBT Center. If you happen to travel to Los Angeles for Pride month, a dollar from each pin sale there will be donated to the \u003ca href=\"https://lalgbtcenter.org/\">LA LGBT Center\u003c/a>.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003cem>With Pride month in full effect, there’s so much LGBTQ history to be celebrated in the Bay Area. In that spirit, restaurants and eateries all over the city are channeling that history into delicious concoctions for Pride revelers to enjoy.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As rainbow flags dot the lines of many of the streets in the city, it's clear that June is here and Pride month is in full swing!\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>June was chosen as Pride month to commemorate the \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stonewall_riots\">Stonewall Riots\u003c/a> in New York City that ended in June 1969. Soon after, LGBTQ havens like San Francisco followed suit, organizing parades, creating publications, and launching other efforts to advocate for LGBTQ rights and visibility. Staging \"Gay-ins\" (which would ultimately evolve into \u003ca href=\"http://www.sfpride.org/\">San Francisco Pride\u003c/a>), San Francisco was instrumental in many of the west coast's gay rights advocacy movements, giving way to figures such as \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harvey_Milk\">Harvey Milk\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anne_Kronenberg\">Anne Kronenburg\u003c/a>, and \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gilbert_Baker_(artist)\">Gilbert Baker\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>With such a rich history rooted in the LGBTQ movement and with a city culture that is still currently so deeply embedded in it, it's no surprise that beyond the many city celebrations, parades, and parties, that chefs and restaurant owners all over the Bay are celebrating Pride month in a way they know best: through food and drink!\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Below are some of the best ways to literally take Pride in--whether that's through a masterfully crafted cocktail, a perfectly baked confection, or in an eye-opening conversation over a tasty meal. And just like Pride, the offerings below only come around once a year, so take a bite, sip, and seat before you have to wait all year for it to come around again!\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128916\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-128916\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Always-Rising-named-for-gay-activist-Cleve-Jones-made-with-tequila-passionfruit-peach-housemade-habanero-syrup-and-lime-1.jpg\" alt=\"The Always Rising, named for gay activist Cleve Jones, made with tequila, passionfruit, peach, housemade habanero syrup, and lime.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1300\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Always-Rising-named-for-gay-activist-Cleve-Jones-made-with-tequila-passionfruit-peach-housemade-habanero-syrup-and-lime-1.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Always-Rising-named-for-gay-activist-Cleve-Jones-made-with-tequila-passionfruit-peach-housemade-habanero-syrup-and-lime-1-160x108.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Always-Rising-named-for-gay-activist-Cleve-Jones-made-with-tequila-passionfruit-peach-housemade-habanero-syrup-and-lime-1-800x542.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Always-Rising-named-for-gay-activist-Cleve-Jones-made-with-tequila-passionfruit-peach-housemade-habanero-syrup-and-lime-1-768x520.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Always-Rising-named-for-gay-activist-Cleve-Jones-made-with-tequila-passionfruit-peach-housemade-habanero-syrup-and-lime-1-1020x691.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Always-Rising-named-for-gay-activist-Cleve-Jones-made-with-tequila-passionfruit-peach-housemade-habanero-syrup-and-lime-1-1200x813.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Always-Rising-named-for-gay-activist-Cleve-Jones-made-with-tequila-passionfruit-peach-housemade-habanero-syrup-and-lime-1-1180x799.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Always-Rising-named-for-gay-activist-Cleve-Jones-made-with-tequila-passionfruit-peach-housemade-habanero-syrup-and-lime-1-960x650.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Always-Rising-named-for-gay-activist-Cleve-Jones-made-with-tequila-passionfruit-peach-housemade-habanero-syrup-and-lime-1-240x163.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Always-Rising-named-for-gay-activist-Cleve-Jones-made-with-tequila-passionfruit-peach-housemade-habanero-syrup-and-lime-1-375x254.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Always-Rising-named-for-gay-activist-Cleve-Jones-made-with-tequila-passionfruit-peach-housemade-habanero-syrup-and-lime-1-520x352.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Always Rising, named for gay activist Cleve Jones, made with tequila, passionfruit, peach, housemade habanero syrup, and lime. \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>Pride Cocktail Menu: \u003ca href=\"http://finntownsf.com/\">Finn Town\u003c/a>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Finn+Town/@37.7648006,-122.4318383,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x95e591def2338c29!8m2!3d37.7648006!4d-122.4318383\">2251 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94114\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The Castro is likely where most will be naturally flocking to to enjoy Pride festivities, and thankfully, they won’t need to travel far to enjoy Finn Town’s special Pride month cocktail menu.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128921\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-128921\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Sparking-Vibrations-a-drink-for-Teresa-Sparks-HRC-Director-made-with-mezcal-luscardo-green-chartreuse-and-lime.jpg\" alt=\"The Sparking Vibrations, a drink for Teresa Sparks, HRC Director--made with mezcal, luscardo, green chartreuse, and lime.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1300\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Sparking-Vibrations-a-drink-for-Teresa-Sparks-HRC-Director-made-with-mezcal-luscardo-green-chartreuse-and-lime.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Sparking-Vibrations-a-drink-for-Teresa-Sparks-HRC-Director-made-with-mezcal-luscardo-green-chartreuse-and-lime-160x108.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Sparking-Vibrations-a-drink-for-Teresa-Sparks-HRC-Director-made-with-mezcal-luscardo-green-chartreuse-and-lime-800x542.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Sparking-Vibrations-a-drink-for-Teresa-Sparks-HRC-Director-made-with-mezcal-luscardo-green-chartreuse-and-lime-768x520.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Sparking-Vibrations-a-drink-for-Teresa-Sparks-HRC-Director-made-with-mezcal-luscardo-green-chartreuse-and-lime-1020x691.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Sparking-Vibrations-a-drink-for-Teresa-Sparks-HRC-Director-made-with-mezcal-luscardo-green-chartreuse-and-lime-1200x813.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Sparking-Vibrations-a-drink-for-Teresa-Sparks-HRC-Director-made-with-mezcal-luscardo-green-chartreuse-and-lime-1180x799.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Sparking-Vibrations-a-drink-for-Teresa-Sparks-HRC-Director-made-with-mezcal-luscardo-green-chartreuse-and-lime-960x650.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Sparking-Vibrations-a-drink-for-Teresa-Sparks-HRC-Director-made-with-mezcal-luscardo-green-chartreuse-and-lime-240x163.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Sparking-Vibrations-a-drink-for-Teresa-Sparks-HRC-Director-made-with-mezcal-luscardo-green-chartreuse-and-lime-375x254.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Sparking-Vibrations-a-drink-for-Teresa-Sparks-HRC-Director-made-with-mezcal-luscardo-green-chartreuse-and-lime-520x352.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Sparking Vibrations, a drink for Teresa Sparks, HRC Director--made with mezcal, luscardo, green chartreuse, and lime. \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>It's being called the \"All You Need is Love\" menu and features never-before-seen cocktails that are inspired by and named after prominent San Franciscan LGBTQ figures, from activists like \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cleve_Jones\">Cleve Jones\u003c/a> (who created the NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt and is the cofounder of the San Francisco AIDS Foundation), to performers and spokeswoman \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donna_Sachet\">Donna Sachet\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128920\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-128920\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Sachet-Away-named-after-performer-and-philanthropist-Donna-Sachet-made-with-Sloe-gin-gin-and-tonic.jpg\" alt=\"The Sachet Away named after performer and philanthropist Donna Sachet made with Sloe gin, gin, and tonic.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1300\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Sachet-Away-named-after-performer-and-philanthropist-Donna-Sachet-made-with-Sloe-gin-gin-and-tonic.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Sachet-Away-named-after-performer-and-philanthropist-Donna-Sachet-made-with-Sloe-gin-gin-and-tonic-160x108.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Sachet-Away-named-after-performer-and-philanthropist-Donna-Sachet-made-with-Sloe-gin-gin-and-tonic-800x542.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Sachet-Away-named-after-performer-and-philanthropist-Donna-Sachet-made-with-Sloe-gin-gin-and-tonic-768x520.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Sachet-Away-named-after-performer-and-philanthropist-Donna-Sachet-made-with-Sloe-gin-gin-and-tonic-1020x691.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Sachet-Away-named-after-performer-and-philanthropist-Donna-Sachet-made-with-Sloe-gin-gin-and-tonic-1200x813.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Sachet-Away-named-after-performer-and-philanthropist-Donna-Sachet-made-with-Sloe-gin-gin-and-tonic-1180x799.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Sachet-Away-named-after-performer-and-philanthropist-Donna-Sachet-made-with-Sloe-gin-gin-and-tonic-960x650.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Sachet-Away-named-after-performer-and-philanthropist-Donna-Sachet-made-with-Sloe-gin-gin-and-tonic-240x163.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Sachet-Away-named-after-performer-and-philanthropist-Donna-Sachet-made-with-Sloe-gin-gin-and-tonic-375x254.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Sachet-Away-named-after-performer-and-philanthropist-Donna-Sachet-made-with-Sloe-gin-gin-and-tonic-520x352.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Sachet Away named after performer and philanthropist Donna Sachet made with Sloe gin, gin, and tonic. \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128922\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-128922\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Sylvester-named-for-the-famous-singer-and-performer-Its-made-with-vodka-kahlua-vanilla-and-espresso-jpg-1.jpg\" alt=\"The Sylvester named for the famous singer and performer It's made with vodka, kahlua, vanilla, and espresso.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1300\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Sylvester-named-for-the-famous-singer-and-performer-Its-made-with-vodka-kahlua-vanilla-and-espresso-jpg-1.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Sylvester-named-for-the-famous-singer-and-performer-Its-made-with-vodka-kahlua-vanilla-and-espresso-jpg-1-160x108.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Sylvester-named-for-the-famous-singer-and-performer-Its-made-with-vodka-kahlua-vanilla-and-espresso-jpg-1-800x542.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Sylvester-named-for-the-famous-singer-and-performer-Its-made-with-vodka-kahlua-vanilla-and-espresso-jpg-1-768x520.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Sylvester-named-for-the-famous-singer-and-performer-Its-made-with-vodka-kahlua-vanilla-and-espresso-jpg-1-1020x691.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Sylvester-named-for-the-famous-singer-and-performer-Its-made-with-vodka-kahlua-vanilla-and-espresso-jpg-1-1200x813.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Sylvester-named-for-the-famous-singer-and-performer-Its-made-with-vodka-kahlua-vanilla-and-espresso-jpg-1-1180x799.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Sylvester-named-for-the-famous-singer-and-performer-Its-made-with-vodka-kahlua-vanilla-and-espresso-jpg-1-960x650.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Sylvester-named-for-the-famous-singer-and-performer-Its-made-with-vodka-kahlua-vanilla-and-espresso-jpg-1-240x163.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Sylvester-named-for-the-famous-singer-and-performer-Its-made-with-vodka-kahlua-vanilla-and-espresso-jpg-1-375x254.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Sylvester-named-for-the-famous-singer-and-performer-Its-made-with-vodka-kahlua-vanilla-and-espresso-jpg-1-520x352.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Sylvester named for the famous singer and performer It's made with vodka, kahlua, vanilla, and espresso. \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>There will be seven cocktails in total, each with a different spirit to strike any person's fancy.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128925\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-128925\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Tails-of-This-City-a-drink-named-after-author-Armistead-Maupins-famous-book-about-San-Francisco-Tales-of-This-City-made-of-tequila-basil-lime-agave-and-egg-white.jpg\" alt=\"The Tails of This City, a drink named after author Armistead Maupin's famous book about San Francisco, Tales of This City--made of tequila, basil, lime, agave, and egg white.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1300\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Tails-of-This-City-a-drink-named-after-author-Armistead-Maupins-famous-book-about-San-Francisco-Tales-of-This-City-made-of-tequila-basil-lime-agave-and-egg-white.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Tails-of-This-City-a-drink-named-after-author-Armistead-Maupins-famous-book-about-San-Francisco-Tales-of-This-City-made-of-tequila-basil-lime-agave-and-egg-white-160x108.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Tails-of-This-City-a-drink-named-after-author-Armistead-Maupins-famous-book-about-San-Francisco-Tales-of-This-City-made-of-tequila-basil-lime-agave-and-egg-white-800x542.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Tails-of-This-City-a-drink-named-after-author-Armistead-Maupins-famous-book-about-San-Francisco-Tales-of-This-City-made-of-tequila-basil-lime-agave-and-egg-white-768x520.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Tails-of-This-City-a-drink-named-after-author-Armistead-Maupins-famous-book-about-San-Francisco-Tales-of-This-City-made-of-tequila-basil-lime-agave-and-egg-white-1020x691.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Tails-of-This-City-a-drink-named-after-author-Armistead-Maupins-famous-book-about-San-Francisco-Tales-of-This-City-made-of-tequila-basil-lime-agave-and-egg-white-1200x813.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Tails-of-This-City-a-drink-named-after-author-Armistead-Maupins-famous-book-about-San-Francisco-Tales-of-This-City-made-of-tequila-basil-lime-agave-and-egg-white-1180x799.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Tails-of-This-City-a-drink-named-after-author-Armistead-Maupins-famous-book-about-San-Francisco-Tales-of-This-City-made-of-tequila-basil-lime-agave-and-egg-white-960x650.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Tails-of-This-City-a-drink-named-after-author-Armistead-Maupins-famous-book-about-San-Francisco-Tales-of-This-City-made-of-tequila-basil-lime-agave-and-egg-white-240x163.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Tails-of-This-City-a-drink-named-after-author-Armistead-Maupins-famous-book-about-San-Francisco-Tales-of-This-City-made-of-tequila-basil-lime-agave-and-egg-white-375x254.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Tails-of-This-City-a-drink-named-after-author-Armistead-Maupins-famous-book-about-San-Francisco-Tales-of-This-City-made-of-tequila-basil-lime-agave-and-egg-white-520x352.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Tails of This City, a drink named after author Armistead Maupin's famous book about San Francisco, Tales of This City--made of tequila, basil, lime, agave, and egg white. \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128918\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-128918\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Last-Call-at-Mauds-a-tribute-to-Del-Martin-and-Phyllis-Lyon-who-are-the-founders-of-Daughters-of-Bilitis-the-drink-is-made-with-whiskey-Pimms-ginger-lemon-and-egg-white-1.jpg\" alt=\"The Last Call at Maud's, a tribute to Del Martin and Phyllis Lyon, who are the founders of Daughters of Bilitis, the drink is made with whiskey, Pimms, ginger, lemon, and egg white.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1300\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Last-Call-at-Mauds-a-tribute-to-Del-Martin-and-Phyllis-Lyon-who-are-the-founders-of-Daughters-of-Bilitis-the-drink-is-made-with-whiskey-Pimms-ginger-lemon-and-egg-white-1.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Last-Call-at-Mauds-a-tribute-to-Del-Martin-and-Phyllis-Lyon-who-are-the-founders-of-Daughters-of-Bilitis-the-drink-is-made-with-whiskey-Pimms-ginger-lemon-and-egg-white-1-160x108.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Last-Call-at-Mauds-a-tribute-to-Del-Martin-and-Phyllis-Lyon-who-are-the-founders-of-Daughters-of-Bilitis-the-drink-is-made-with-whiskey-Pimms-ginger-lemon-and-egg-white-1-800x542.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Last-Call-at-Mauds-a-tribute-to-Del-Martin-and-Phyllis-Lyon-who-are-the-founders-of-Daughters-of-Bilitis-the-drink-is-made-with-whiskey-Pimms-ginger-lemon-and-egg-white-1-768x520.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Last-Call-at-Mauds-a-tribute-to-Del-Martin-and-Phyllis-Lyon-who-are-the-founders-of-Daughters-of-Bilitis-the-drink-is-made-with-whiskey-Pimms-ginger-lemon-and-egg-white-1-1020x691.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Last-Call-at-Mauds-a-tribute-to-Del-Martin-and-Phyllis-Lyon-who-are-the-founders-of-Daughters-of-Bilitis-the-drink-is-made-with-whiskey-Pimms-ginger-lemon-and-egg-white-1-1200x813.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Last-Call-at-Mauds-a-tribute-to-Del-Martin-and-Phyllis-Lyon-who-are-the-founders-of-Daughters-of-Bilitis-the-drink-is-made-with-whiskey-Pimms-ginger-lemon-and-egg-white-1-1180x799.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Last-Call-at-Mauds-a-tribute-to-Del-Martin-and-Phyllis-Lyon-who-are-the-founders-of-Daughters-of-Bilitis-the-drink-is-made-with-whiskey-Pimms-ginger-lemon-and-egg-white-1-960x650.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Last-Call-at-Mauds-a-tribute-to-Del-Martin-and-Phyllis-Lyon-who-are-the-founders-of-Daughters-of-Bilitis-the-drink-is-made-with-whiskey-Pimms-ginger-lemon-and-egg-white-1-240x163.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Last-Call-at-Mauds-a-tribute-to-Del-Martin-and-Phyllis-Lyon-who-are-the-founders-of-Daughters-of-Bilitis-the-drink-is-made-with-whiskey-Pimms-ginger-lemon-and-egg-white-1-375x254.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Last-Call-at-Mauds-a-tribute-to-Del-Martin-and-Phyllis-Lyon-who-are-the-founders-of-Daughters-of-Bilitis-the-drink-is-made-with-whiskey-Pimms-ginger-lemon-and-egg-white-1-520x352.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Last Call at Maud's, a tribute to Del Martin and Phyllis Lyon, who are the founders of Daughters of Bilitis, the drink is made with whiskey, Pimms, ginger, lemon, and egg white. \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>And while the drinks will be served during all of Pride month, Finn Town will also be hosting a couple of events during Pride Weekend (June 23-24). On both days, there will be Pink Brunch and Rainbow Brunch respectively, where brunch will be served all day, alongside the All You Need is Love cocktail menu. Ahead of that, on June 22, Finn Town will also go through a bit of a transformation and become \"Club Finn,\" which is being described as a \"classy not trashy\" Pride celebration with a red carpet, photographers, their signature Pride cocktails, and Jello shots.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128934\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-128934\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Pride-themed-Macarons-are-available-to-order-online-and-come-in-a-case-of-six.jpg\" alt=\"The Pride-themed Macarons are available to order online and come in a case of six.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1300\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Pride-themed-Macarons-are-available-to-order-online-and-come-in-a-case-of-six.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Pride-themed-Macarons-are-available-to-order-online-and-come-in-a-case-of-six-160x108.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Pride-themed-Macarons-are-available-to-order-online-and-come-in-a-case-of-six-800x542.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Pride-themed-Macarons-are-available-to-order-online-and-come-in-a-case-of-six-768x520.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Pride-themed-Macarons-are-available-to-order-online-and-come-in-a-case-of-six-1020x691.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Pride-themed-Macarons-are-available-to-order-online-and-come-in-a-case-of-six-1200x813.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Pride-themed-Macarons-are-available-to-order-online-and-come-in-a-case-of-six-1180x799.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Pride-themed-Macarons-are-available-to-order-online-and-come-in-a-case-of-six-960x650.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Pride-themed-Macarons-are-available-to-order-online-and-come-in-a-case-of-six-240x163.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Pride-themed-Macarons-are-available-to-order-online-and-come-in-a-case-of-six-375x254.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Pride-themed-Macarons-are-available-to-order-online-and-come-in-a-case-of-six-520x352.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Pride-themed Macarons are available to order online and come in a case of six. \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>Rainbow Macarons: \u003ca href=\"http://kahnfections.com/\">Kahnfections\u003c/a>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Kahnfections/@37.7587595,-122.4174425,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x808f7e3983fa4199:0xe4015cb32f236e63!8m2!3d37.7587553!4d-122.4152538\">3321 20th St, San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Neighborhood bakery, Kahnfections, is typically known for its array of tasty pastries (grab a scone, biscuit, or croissant next time you're there), so it's not a huge surprise that Kahnfections has unveiled an equally as tasty baked good for Pride.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Available all month long are Kahnfections' \"Pride-themed Macarons,\" which come in a set of six macarons, representing the colors of the rainbow. All six macarons can come in a boozy or non-boozy variety. Since Pride is a celebration, though, the cocktail-ed macarons are highly recommended. Flavors include midori sour, pina colada, bellini, and strawberry daiquiri, while the virgin macarons include earl grey, cassis, peach, and strawberry. Both versions’ macarons are brightly colored and studded with sugar, adding a nice little crunch to each bite!\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128935\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-128935\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Six-Pride-themed-Macarons-are-all-cocktail-flavored.jpg\" alt=\"The Six Pride-themed Macarons are all cocktail flavored.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1300\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Six-Pride-themed-Macarons-are-all-cocktail-flavored.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Six-Pride-themed-Macarons-are-all-cocktail-flavored-160x108.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Six-Pride-themed-Macarons-are-all-cocktail-flavored-800x542.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Six-Pride-themed-Macarons-are-all-cocktail-flavored-768x520.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Six-Pride-themed-Macarons-are-all-cocktail-flavored-1020x691.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Six-Pride-themed-Macarons-are-all-cocktail-flavored-1200x813.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Six-Pride-themed-Macarons-are-all-cocktail-flavored-1180x799.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Six-Pride-themed-Macarons-are-all-cocktail-flavored-960x650.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Six-Pride-themed-Macarons-are-all-cocktail-flavored-240x163.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Six-Pride-themed-Macarons-are-all-cocktail-flavored-375x254.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Six-Pride-themed-Macarons-are-all-cocktail-flavored-520x352.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Six Pride-themed Macarons are all cocktail flavored. \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The macarons can be ordered via a \u003ca href=\"http://kahnfections.com/shop/\">special link\u003c/a> on the Kahnfections website for $12 and are only available as an advanced order and can only be picked up in their Mission-based shop. While Kahnfections' typical offerings aren't Pride-related, picking up your Pride macarons is the perfect opportunity to peruse the display case and check out the wide variety of sugary goodies to give you a little more pep in your step for the month's Pride festivities.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128926\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-128926\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Hot-Mess-Sundae-made-with-vanilla-ice-cream-butter-scotch-marshmallow-fluff-and-topped-with-a-cherry.jpg\" alt=\"The Hot Mess Sundae, made with vanilla ice cream, butter scotch, marshmallow fluff, and topped with a cherry.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1300\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Hot-Mess-Sundae-made-with-vanilla-ice-cream-butter-scotch-marshmallow-fluff-and-topped-with-a-cherry.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Hot-Mess-Sundae-made-with-vanilla-ice-cream-butter-scotch-marshmallow-fluff-and-topped-with-a-cherry-160x108.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Hot-Mess-Sundae-made-with-vanilla-ice-cream-butter-scotch-marshmallow-fluff-and-topped-with-a-cherry-800x542.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Hot-Mess-Sundae-made-with-vanilla-ice-cream-butter-scotch-marshmallow-fluff-and-topped-with-a-cherry-768x520.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Hot-Mess-Sundae-made-with-vanilla-ice-cream-butter-scotch-marshmallow-fluff-and-topped-with-a-cherry-1020x691.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Hot-Mess-Sundae-made-with-vanilla-ice-cream-butter-scotch-marshmallow-fluff-and-topped-with-a-cherry-1200x813.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Hot-Mess-Sundae-made-with-vanilla-ice-cream-butter-scotch-marshmallow-fluff-and-topped-with-a-cherry-1180x799.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Hot-Mess-Sundae-made-with-vanilla-ice-cream-butter-scotch-marshmallow-fluff-and-topped-with-a-cherry-960x650.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Hot-Mess-Sundae-made-with-vanilla-ice-cream-butter-scotch-marshmallow-fluff-and-topped-with-a-cherry-240x163.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Hot-Mess-Sundae-made-with-vanilla-ice-cream-butter-scotch-marshmallow-fluff-and-topped-with-a-cherry-375x254.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Hot-Mess-Sundae-made-with-vanilla-ice-cream-butter-scotch-marshmallow-fluff-and-topped-with-a-cherry-520x352.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Hot Mess Sundae, made with vanilla ice cream, butter scotch, marshmallow fluff, and topped with a cherry. \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>Pride Sundaes: \u003ca href=\"http://www.humphryslocombe.com/\">Humphry Slocombe\u003c/a>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Humphry+Slocombe/@37.7528202,-122.414347,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x808580668cc92aa9:0x357a2b27e252227!8m2!3d37.752816!4d-122.4121583\">2790a Harrison St, San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Steel your belly, as Humphry Slocombe is coming at you with a triple threat of Pride goodies!\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The ice cream shop, which serves a year-round flavor dedicated to Harvey Milk already in their Harvey Milk & Honey, will be serving three Pride-only sundaes to really make sure your sweet tooth is satisfied.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128928\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-128928\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Make-It-Gay-Sundae-made-with-your-choice-of-ice-cream-house-made-pink-marshmallow-fluff-and-Fruit-Loops.jpg\" alt=\"The Make It Gay Sundae, made with your choice of ice cream, house-made pink marshmallow fluff, and Fruit Loops.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1300\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Make-It-Gay-Sundae-made-with-your-choice-of-ice-cream-house-made-pink-marshmallow-fluff-and-Fruit-Loops.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Make-It-Gay-Sundae-made-with-your-choice-of-ice-cream-house-made-pink-marshmallow-fluff-and-Fruit-Loops-160x108.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Make-It-Gay-Sundae-made-with-your-choice-of-ice-cream-house-made-pink-marshmallow-fluff-and-Fruit-Loops-800x542.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Make-It-Gay-Sundae-made-with-your-choice-of-ice-cream-house-made-pink-marshmallow-fluff-and-Fruit-Loops-768x520.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Make-It-Gay-Sundae-made-with-your-choice-of-ice-cream-house-made-pink-marshmallow-fluff-and-Fruit-Loops-1020x691.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Make-It-Gay-Sundae-made-with-your-choice-of-ice-cream-house-made-pink-marshmallow-fluff-and-Fruit-Loops-1200x813.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Make-It-Gay-Sundae-made-with-your-choice-of-ice-cream-house-made-pink-marshmallow-fluff-and-Fruit-Loops-1180x799.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Make-It-Gay-Sundae-made-with-your-choice-of-ice-cream-house-made-pink-marshmallow-fluff-and-Fruit-Loops-960x650.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Make-It-Gay-Sundae-made-with-your-choice-of-ice-cream-house-made-pink-marshmallow-fluff-and-Fruit-Loops-240x163.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Make-It-Gay-Sundae-made-with-your-choice-of-ice-cream-house-made-pink-marshmallow-fluff-and-Fruit-Loops-375x254.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Make-It-Gay-Sundae-made-with-your-choice-of-ice-cream-house-made-pink-marshmallow-fluff-and-Fruit-Loops-520x352.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Make It Gay Sundae, made with your choice of ice cream, house-made pink marshmallow fluff, and Fruit Loops. \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>First is the \u003cstrong>Make it Gay Sundae\u003c/strong>, served with your choice of ice cream (recommended is the vanilla or Harvey Milk & Honey), house-made bright pink marshmallow fluff, and Fruit Loops cereal. The fluff is the real stand-out in this sundae, adding a nice salty (and very pink) note to balance out the sweetness of the cereal and ice cream.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128930\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-128930\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Whos-Your-Daddy-Sundae-made-with-beer-ice-cream-house-made-frosted-peanuts-and-bourbon-caramel-sauce.jpg\" alt=\"The Whos Your Daddy Sundae, made with beer ice cream, house-made frosted peanuts and bourbon caramel sauce.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1300\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Whos-Your-Daddy-Sundae-made-with-beer-ice-cream-house-made-frosted-peanuts-and-bourbon-caramel-sauce.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Whos-Your-Daddy-Sundae-made-with-beer-ice-cream-house-made-frosted-peanuts-and-bourbon-caramel-sauce-160x108.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Whos-Your-Daddy-Sundae-made-with-beer-ice-cream-house-made-frosted-peanuts-and-bourbon-caramel-sauce-800x542.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Whos-Your-Daddy-Sundae-made-with-beer-ice-cream-house-made-frosted-peanuts-and-bourbon-caramel-sauce-768x520.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Whos-Your-Daddy-Sundae-made-with-beer-ice-cream-house-made-frosted-peanuts-and-bourbon-caramel-sauce-1020x691.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Whos-Your-Daddy-Sundae-made-with-beer-ice-cream-house-made-frosted-peanuts-and-bourbon-caramel-sauce-1200x813.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Whos-Your-Daddy-Sundae-made-with-beer-ice-cream-house-made-frosted-peanuts-and-bourbon-caramel-sauce-1180x799.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Whos-Your-Daddy-Sundae-made-with-beer-ice-cream-house-made-frosted-peanuts-and-bourbon-caramel-sauce-960x650.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Whos-Your-Daddy-Sundae-made-with-beer-ice-cream-house-made-frosted-peanuts-and-bourbon-caramel-sauce-240x163.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Whos-Your-Daddy-Sundae-made-with-beer-ice-cream-house-made-frosted-peanuts-and-bourbon-caramel-sauce-375x254.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Whos-Your-Daddy-Sundae-made-with-beer-ice-cream-house-made-frosted-peanuts-and-bourbon-caramel-sauce-520x352.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Who's Your Daddy Sundae, made with beer ice cream, house-made frosted peanuts and bourbon caramel sauce. \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Second is the \u003cstrong>Who's Your Daddy Sundae\u003c/strong>, made up of a beer ice cream (made with Anchor Coffee Porter), topped with bourbon caramel sauce, and frosted peanuts (which you could probably eat a whole jar of easily). Imagine a night out with Daddy (we'll let you interpret that however you want) with a nice cold beer and bar nuts.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128927\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-128927\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Hot-Mess-Sundae.jpg\" alt=\"The Hot Mess Sundae.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1300\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Hot-Mess-Sundae.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Hot-Mess-Sundae-160x108.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Hot-Mess-Sundae-800x542.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Hot-Mess-Sundae-768x520.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Hot-Mess-Sundae-1020x691.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Hot-Mess-Sundae-1200x813.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Hot-Mess-Sundae-1180x799.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Hot-Mess-Sundae-960x650.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Hot-Mess-Sundae-240x163.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Hot-Mess-Sundae-375x254.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Hot-Mess-Sundae-520x352.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Hot Mess Sundae. \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Finally, it's the \u003cstrong>Hot Mess Sundae\u003c/strong>, which is vanilla ice cream with marshmallow fluff, banana, and butterscotch, topped with a single cherry. There's a lot going on, but like any hot mess, is still very much lovable.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Each sundae is between $8 and $9 and will be available at their shop in the Mission.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128929\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-128929\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Whos-Your-Daddy-Sundae-alongside-the-Humphry-Slocombe-condoms-which-are-also-available-for-Pride.jpg\" alt=\"The Whos Your Daddy Sundae, alongside the Humphry Slocombe condoms, which are also available for Pride.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1300\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Whos-Your-Daddy-Sundae-alongside-the-Humphry-Slocombe-condoms-which-are-also-available-for-Pride.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Whos-Your-Daddy-Sundae-alongside-the-Humphry-Slocombe-condoms-which-are-also-available-for-Pride-160x108.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Whos-Your-Daddy-Sundae-alongside-the-Humphry-Slocombe-condoms-which-are-also-available-for-Pride-800x542.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Whos-Your-Daddy-Sundae-alongside-the-Humphry-Slocombe-condoms-which-are-also-available-for-Pride-768x520.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Whos-Your-Daddy-Sundae-alongside-the-Humphry-Slocombe-condoms-which-are-also-available-for-Pride-1020x691.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Whos-Your-Daddy-Sundae-alongside-the-Humphry-Slocombe-condoms-which-are-also-available-for-Pride-1200x813.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Whos-Your-Daddy-Sundae-alongside-the-Humphry-Slocombe-condoms-which-are-also-available-for-Pride-1180x799.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Whos-Your-Daddy-Sundae-alongside-the-Humphry-Slocombe-condoms-which-are-also-available-for-Pride-960x650.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Whos-Your-Daddy-Sundae-alongside-the-Humphry-Slocombe-condoms-which-are-also-available-for-Pride-240x163.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Whos-Your-Daddy-Sundae-alongside-the-Humphry-Slocombe-condoms-which-are-also-available-for-Pride-375x254.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Whos-Your-Daddy-Sundae-alongside-the-Humphry-Slocombe-condoms-which-are-also-available-for-Pride-520x352.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Who's Your Daddy Sundae, alongside the Humphry Slocombe condoms, which are also available for Pride. \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>And while you’re there, be sure to ask for one of their Humphry Slocombe condoms!\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128915\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-128915\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Pride-Donuts-are-glazed-with-a-champagne-frosting.jpg\" alt=\"The Very Berry Pride Donuts are glazed with a champagne frosting.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1300\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Pride-Donuts-are-glazed-with-a-champagne-frosting.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Pride-Donuts-are-glazed-with-a-champagne-frosting-160x108.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Pride-Donuts-are-glazed-with-a-champagne-frosting-800x542.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Pride-Donuts-are-glazed-with-a-champagne-frosting-768x520.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Pride-Donuts-are-glazed-with-a-champagne-frosting-1020x691.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Pride-Donuts-are-glazed-with-a-champagne-frosting-1200x813.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Pride-Donuts-are-glazed-with-a-champagne-frosting-1180x799.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Pride-Donuts-are-glazed-with-a-champagne-frosting-960x650.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Pride-Donuts-are-glazed-with-a-champagne-frosting-240x163.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Pride-Donuts-are-glazed-with-a-champagne-frosting-375x254.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Pride-Donuts-are-glazed-with-a-champagne-frosting-520x352.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Very Berry Pride Donuts are glazed with a champagne frosting. \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>Very Berry Pride Donut with Champagne Glaze: \u003ca href=\"https://dynamodonut.com/\">Dynamo Donut & Coffee\u003c/a>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Dynamo+Donut+%26+Coffee/@37.7530753,-122.4098402,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x808f7e495d04f423:0xe1a1be29e9a2ff2d!8m2!3d37.7530711!4d-122.4076515\">2760 24th St, San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>No stranger to inventive flavors, Dynamo Donut will be offering a special Pride donut to join its already delicious donut ranks.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This year, their Pride donut is called \u003cstrong>Very Berry Pride\u003c/strong> and is a blueberry and strawberry donut (the berries are baked into the donut itself; just take a bite to see the proof). The donut is then topped with a generous amount of champagne glaze, just to add a little more decadence.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128914\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-128914\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Pride-Donut-from-Dynamo-Donut.jpg\" alt=\"Very Berry Pride Donut from Dynamo Donut.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1300\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Pride-Donut-from-Dynamo-Donut.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Pride-Donut-from-Dynamo-Donut-160x108.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Pride-Donut-from-Dynamo-Donut-800x542.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Pride-Donut-from-Dynamo-Donut-768x520.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Pride-Donut-from-Dynamo-Donut-1020x691.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Pride-Donut-from-Dynamo-Donut-1200x813.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Pride-Donut-from-Dynamo-Donut-1180x799.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Pride-Donut-from-Dynamo-Donut-960x650.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Pride-Donut-from-Dynamo-Donut-240x163.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Pride-Donut-from-Dynamo-Donut-375x254.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Pride-Donut-from-Dynamo-Donut-520x352.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Very Berry Pride Donut from Dynamo Donut. \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The Very Berry Pride Donuts will only be sold \u003cstrong>Friday June 22 through Sunday June 24\u003c/strong> ($3.50 each), but like any of their donuts, they do sell fast, so it’s recommended you get there earlier during their opening hours to snag yourself one (or two or three) of these ringed beauties. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And while you're at it, explore the other monthly special flavors, which include Strawberry Earl Grey, Lemon Meringue, and Pineapple Basil. These will also cost you $3.50.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Word also has it that Dynamo has some exciting partnership flavors in the works, so post-Pride, keep your eyes peeled and get your stomach ready.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129010\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Melt-will-donate-a-dollar-per-Magic-Melt-sold-during-Pride-Month-to-Equality-California.jpg\" alt=\"The Melt will donate a dollar per Magic Melt sold during Pride Month to Equality California.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1300\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129010\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Melt-will-donate-a-dollar-per-Magic-Melt-sold-during-Pride-Month-to-Equality-California.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Melt-will-donate-a-dollar-per-Magic-Melt-sold-during-Pride-Month-to-Equality-California-160x108.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Melt-will-donate-a-dollar-per-Magic-Melt-sold-during-Pride-Month-to-Equality-California-800x542.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Melt-will-donate-a-dollar-per-Magic-Melt-sold-during-Pride-Month-to-Equality-California-768x520.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Melt-will-donate-a-dollar-per-Magic-Melt-sold-during-Pride-Month-to-Equality-California-1020x691.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Melt-will-donate-a-dollar-per-Magic-Melt-sold-during-Pride-Month-to-Equality-California-1200x813.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Melt-will-donate-a-dollar-per-Magic-Melt-sold-during-Pride-Month-to-Equality-California-1180x799.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Melt-will-donate-a-dollar-per-Magic-Melt-sold-during-Pride-Month-to-Equality-California-960x650.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Melt-will-donate-a-dollar-per-Magic-Melt-sold-during-Pride-Month-to-Equality-California-240x163.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Melt-will-donate-a-dollar-per-Magic-Melt-sold-during-Pride-Month-to-Equality-California-375x254.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Melt-will-donate-a-dollar-per-Magic-Melt-sold-during-Pride-Month-to-Equality-California-520x352.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Melt will donate a dollar per Magic Melt sold during Pride Month to Equality California. \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>The Magic Melt: \u003ca href=\"https://themelt.com/\">The Melt\u003c/a>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/dir/''/The+Melt,+925+Market+St,+San+Francisco,+CA+94103/@37.7832873,-122.478492,12z/data=!4m8!4m7!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x8085807c9584b9b5:0x1d7885320700366c!2m2!1d-122.408452!2d37.783308\">925 Market St, San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>All that glitters is not gold, and in this case, it's actually cheese. Rainbow-colored cheese to be exact. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The cheese connoisseurs at The Melt are serving up what they're calling the \"Magic Melt.\" The Magic Melt is a grilled cheese sandwich stuffed with a delectable blend of cheddar, fontina, and muenster cheeses that have been transformed into a very ooey-gooey rainbow. And as if multi-colored cheese wasn't enough to celebrate Pride with, The Melt magicians have also added edible glitter (so you can add a little sparkle to your insides as well). \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And while you're getting your dose of cheesiness, you'll also be aiding in a really good cause. For every Magic Melt sandwich sold, one dollar will be donated to \u003ca href=\"https://www.eqca.org/about/\">Equality California\u003c/a>, an activism and advocacy group that fights for more LGBTQ rights and visibility.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129009\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Magic-Melt-from-the-Melt-is-a-mixtue-of-muenster-cheddar-and-fontina-cheese.jpg\" alt=\"The Magic Melt from the Melt is a mixtue of muenster, cheddar, and fontina cheese.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1300\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129009\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Magic-Melt-from-the-Melt-is-a-mixtue-of-muenster-cheddar-and-fontina-cheese.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Magic-Melt-from-the-Melt-is-a-mixtue-of-muenster-cheddar-and-fontina-cheese-160x108.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Magic-Melt-from-the-Melt-is-a-mixtue-of-muenster-cheddar-and-fontina-cheese-800x542.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Magic-Melt-from-the-Melt-is-a-mixtue-of-muenster-cheddar-and-fontina-cheese-768x520.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Magic-Melt-from-the-Melt-is-a-mixtue-of-muenster-cheddar-and-fontina-cheese-1020x691.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Magic-Melt-from-the-Melt-is-a-mixtue-of-muenster-cheddar-and-fontina-cheese-1200x813.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Magic-Melt-from-the-Melt-is-a-mixtue-of-muenster-cheddar-and-fontina-cheese-1180x799.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Magic-Melt-from-the-Melt-is-a-mixtue-of-muenster-cheddar-and-fontina-cheese-960x650.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Magic-Melt-from-the-Melt-is-a-mixtue-of-muenster-cheddar-and-fontina-cheese-240x163.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Magic-Melt-from-the-Melt-is-a-mixtue-of-muenster-cheddar-and-fontina-cheese-375x254.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/The-Magic-Melt-from-the-Melt-is-a-mixtue-of-muenster-cheddar-and-fontina-cheese-520x352.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Magic Melt from the Melt is a mixtue of muenster, cheddar, and fontina cheese. \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The Magic Melt will be available at both San Francisco Melt locations for all of Pride month; the Melt location located on \u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/dir/''/The+Melt,+925+Market+St,+San+Francisco,+CA+94103/@37.7832873,-122.478492,12z/data=!4m8!4m7!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x8085807c9584b9b5:0x1d7885320700366c!2m2!1d-122.408452!2d37.783308\">Market Street\u003c/a> will be selling the sandwiches during the Pride parade if you need something to fuel that day's festivities. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cp>This week’s highlights should feel a bit summery with news about the Tacolicious guest chef taco lineup and a rosé tasting, plus there’s the Refugee Food Festival, an all-cake dessert menu at Bluestem Brasserie, and where to find amatriciana pizza in SF.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128882\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/tacolicious-rooh-new.jpg\" alt=\"Sujan Sarkar of ROOH served a pulled jackfruit masala taco, with pineapple kut, smoked avocado, bikaneri boondi, and baby radish for his Tacolicious guest chef taco.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" class=\"size-full wp-image-128882\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/tacolicious-rooh-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/tacolicious-rooh-new-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/tacolicious-rooh-new-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/tacolicious-rooh-new-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/tacolicious-rooh-new-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/tacolicious-rooh-new-900x1200.jpg 900w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/tacolicious-rooh-new-1180x1573.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/tacolicious-rooh-new-960x1280.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/tacolicious-rooh-new-240x320.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/tacolicious-rooh-new-375x500.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/tacolicious-rooh-new-520x693.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sujan Sarkar of ROOH served a pulled jackfruit masala taco, with pineapple kut, smoked avocado, bikaneri boondi, and baby radish for his Tacolicious guest chef taco. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of Tacolicious)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>The Tacolicious Guest Chef Taco Series Returns\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/934MaFs9bko\">Ferry Plaza Farmer’s Market, San Francisco\u003c/a> (stand outside)\u003cbr>\nJune 14–August 9, Thursdays 10am–2pm\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Summertime means the \u003cstrong>Tacolicious summer guest chef taco series\u003c/strong> returns to their Ferry Plaza Farmer’s Market stand. Every Thursday, one of San Francisco’s top chefs slings their take on a taco. Coming up on June 14 is Daniel Sudar of \u003ca href=\"https://chinalivesf.com/\">China Live\u003c/a> (Betelnut’s minced chicken taco), June 21 is Monica Martinez of \u003ca href=\"https://www.donbugito.com/\">Don Bugito\u003c/a> (edible insects!), June 28 is Adam Tortosa of \u003ca href=\"http://robinsanfrancisco.com/\">Robin\u003c/a> (miso-roasted sweet potato with Japanese chimichurri), July 7 is Freedom Rains of \u003ca href=\"http://amanosf.com/\">a Mano\u003c/a> (Italy meets Mexico!), and July 12 is Chris Cosentino of \u003ca href=\"http://cockscombsf.com/\">Cockscomb\u003c/a> (could be offal, ha-ha). Check their \u003ca href=\"https://www.tacolicious.com/\">site\u003c/a> and social media channels for more chef updates.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>All proceeds of each chef’s taco benefits \u003ca href=\"http://www.cuesa.org/\">CUESA\u003c/a> (the Center for Urban Education and Sustainable Agriculture). All Tacolicious locations, including their farmers’ market stand, will be giving away Guest Chef Series “punch cards” for visitors to bring back each week. The market-goers with the most punches will be entered to win a prize of two tickets to a CUESA Cocktail Series event, a local farm tour for two, a CUESA tote bag filled with market goodies, $25 in market coins, and a Tacolicious cookbook. Good luck!\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128880\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/refugeefestival-new.jpg\" alt=\"Don’t miss the Refugee Food Festival in San Francisco.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" class=\"size-full wp-image-128880\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/refugeefestival-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/refugeefestival-new-160x90.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/refugeefestival-new-800x450.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/refugeefestival-new-768x432.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/refugeefestival-new-1020x574.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/refugeefestival-new-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/refugeefestival-new-1180x664.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/refugeefestival-new-960x540.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/refugeefestival-new-240x135.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/refugeefestival-new-375x211.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/refugeefestival-new-520x293.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Don’t miss the Refugee Food Festival in San Francisco. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of Refugee Food Festival)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>The Refugee Food Festival Comes to San Francisco\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/events/620987854904577/permalink/624410277895668/\">Refugee Food Festival\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nJune 19–23\u003cbr>\nVarious restaurants, San Francisco\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>June 20th is \u003ca href=\"http://www.un.org/en/events/refugeeday/\">World Refugee Day\u003c/a> and the third \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/events/620987854904577/permalink/624410277895668/\">Refugee Food Festival\u003c/a>\u003c/strong> is coming to 14 cities around the world in June—and how fortuitous, the festival in SF (the first stateside location) corresponds with the date! The organization is pairing local chefs and refugee chefs together for five days of pop-up dinners.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In San Francisco, the following chefs will participate, cooking alongside refugee chefs:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Tuesday, June 19: \u003ca href=\"https://hogislandoysters.com/locations/san-francisco\">Hog Island\u003c/a> in the Ferry Building, featuring Pa Wah, a Burmese chef\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Wednesday, June 20: \u003ca href=\"http://www.tawlasf.com\">Tawla\u003c/a> in the Mission District, featuring Muna, an Iraqi chef\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Thursday June 21: \u003ca href=\"https://www.dosasf.com/dosa-fillmore\">DOSA on Fillmore\u003c/a>, featuring Anu, a Bhutanese chef\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Friday, June 22: \u003ca href=\"https://www.sonsaddition.com\">Son’s Addition\u003c/a> in the Mission District, featuring Muna, an Iraqi chef\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Saturday, June 23: \u003ca href=\"http://jardiniere.com\">Jardinière\u003c/a> in Hayes Valley, featuring Vito, a Senegalese chef\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>This is not a ticketed event, and reservations can be made via each restaurant's reservation system. A portion of profits from each dinner will be donated to a local organization in the Bay Area promoting integrating refugees into communities.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>First launched in Paris in 2016, this year’s festival will include more than 100 restaurants in cities like New York, Amsterdam, and Athens that will open their kitchens to refugee chefs from countries including Afghanistan, Iraq, and Syria. Participating restaurants range from casual kitchens to Michelin-star restaurants and many refugee chefs who joined the festival have launched careers in the food industry as a result. The Refugee Food Festival partnered with the \u003ca href=\"http://ggra.org/\">Golden Gate Restaurant Association\u003c/a> on the SF festival.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128877\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1800px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/arlequin-patio.jpeg\" alt=\"The dreamy patio behind Arlequin.\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" class=\"size-full wp-image-128877\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/arlequin-patio.jpeg 1800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/arlequin-patio-160x107.jpeg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/arlequin-patio-800x533.jpeg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/arlequin-patio-768x512.jpeg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/arlequin-patio-1020x680.jpeg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/arlequin-patio-1200x800.jpeg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/arlequin-patio-1180x787.jpeg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/arlequin-patio-960x640.jpeg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/arlequin-patio-240x160.jpeg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/arlequin-patio-375x250.jpeg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/arlequin-patio-520x347.jpeg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The dreamy patio behind Arlequin. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of The Absinthe Group)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>A Rosé Tasting on the Patio at Arlequin Wine Merchant\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://arlequinwinemerchant.com/\">Arlequin Wine Merchant\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/LnGrSvmCn942\">372 Hayes St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nSaturday, June 23\u003cbr>\n3pm–6pm\u003cbr>\n$12 tasting\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Rosé season is in full swing, and \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://arlequinwinemerchant.com/\">Arlequin Wine Merchant\u003c/a>\u003c/strong> in Hayes Valley has the perfect patio to celebrate on. Which is why you won’t want to miss their \u003cstrong>Rosé Rundown Tasting Event\u003c/strong> on Saturday, June 23. They’re hosting a tasting of 12 still and sparkling rosé wines from the U.S., France, Spain, and Germany. Tickets are just $12 (for 12 tastings), and during the event, you will receive 10% off all bottles of wine sampled at Arlequin Wine Merchant. You’ll be set for the summer!\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128878\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/bluestem-StrawberryTall-Cake-Madison-Ginnett-new.jpg\" alt=\"Enjoy the Strawberry Tall Cake at Bluestem Brasserie.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-128878\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/bluestem-StrawberryTall-Cake-Madison-Ginnett-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/bluestem-StrawberryTall-Cake-Madison-Ginnett-new-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/bluestem-StrawberryTall-Cake-Madison-Ginnett-new-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/bluestem-StrawberryTall-Cake-Madison-Ginnett-new-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/bluestem-StrawberryTall-Cake-Madison-Ginnett-new-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/bluestem-StrawberryTall-Cake-Madison-Ginnett-new-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/bluestem-StrawberryTall-Cake-Madison-Ginnett-new-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/bluestem-StrawberryTall-Cake-Madison-Ginnett-new-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/bluestem-StrawberryTall-Cake-Madison-Ginnett-new-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/bluestem-StrawberryTall-Cake-Madison-Ginnett-new-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/bluestem-StrawberryTall-Cake-Madison-Ginnett-new-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Enjoy the Strawberry Tall Cake at Bluestem Brasserie. \u003ccite>(Madison Ginnett)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>All-Cake Dessert Menu at Bluestem Brasserie\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Bluestem Brasserie\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/Hgt35gU8mdt\">1 Yerba Buena Lane, San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nSaturday, June 23 through Labor Day\u003cbr>\nOpen daily from 11am–10pm\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Let them eat cake! Would a dessert menu full of just cake make you happy? Yeah, me too. Then you’ll want to swing by \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.bluestembrasserie.com/\">Bluestem Brasserie\u003c/a>\u003c/strong> from June 23 through Labor Day (see, you can go by multiple times) as they celebrate their seventh birthday with nothing but cake on the dessert menu. Consulting pastry chef Lori Baker is one heck of a cake-maker, and will include flavors like Honolulu Hangover (chocolate cake, coconut rum filling, toasted coconut meringue) and Strawberry Tall Cake (yellow cake, strawberry cheesecake, strawberry buttercream), plus Banana Ice Cream Cake with peanut butter caramel and peanut brittle (seven in all). $1 from each cake slice sold over the summer will go to CUESA’s Foodwise Kids. Look for more fundraising events coming this summer in their \u003cem>Baking the World a Better Place \u003c/em>campaign.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128879\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/amatriciana-tonyspizza-new.jpg\" alt=\"It’s time for amatriciana pizza. The saucy version at Tony’s Pizza Napoletana.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-128879\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/amatriciana-tonyspizza-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/amatriciana-tonyspizza-new-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/amatriciana-tonyspizza-new-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/amatriciana-tonyspizza-new-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/amatriciana-tonyspizza-new-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/amatriciana-tonyspizza-new-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/amatriciana-tonyspizza-new-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/amatriciana-tonyspizza-new-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/amatriciana-tonyspizza-new-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/amatriciana-tonyspizza-new-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/amatriciana-tonyspizza-new-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">It’s time for amatriciana pizza. The saucy version at Tony’s Pizza Napoletana. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>Amatriciana Pizza, the Ultimate Italian Mash-Up\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Amatriciana, that much-adored Roman pasta dish of guanciale (cured pork jowl, AKA pure umami), tomato sauce, onion (sometimes, this can be \u003ca href=\"https://www.seriouseats.com/2016/02/origins-history-of-roman-pasta-gricia-amatriciana-carbonara.html\">debated\u003c/a> heavily), and pecorino, with a kick of peperoncino (red chile), is one of the most perfect pasta dishes, especially when it’s served with the traditional choice of bucatini. You can find some good renditions here in SF, but did you know you can also find an \u003cstrong>amatriciana pizza\u003c/strong>? For this amatriciana \u003cem>and\u003c/em> pizza fanatic, it’s a special kind of mash-up heaven.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For years, I’ve been enjoying the amatriciana pizza by Sharon Ardiana at \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://ragazzasf.com/\">Ragazza\u003c/a>\u003c/strong> (311 Divisadero St.), made with tomato, Olli pancetta, Calabrian chilies, pecorino, oregano, and an organic egg ($18). While some folks could cry foul over the pancetta instead of guanciale, just remember, we’re talking about a pizza here. The egg also takes things in another direction, but it’s to the utterly delicious zone, so that’s great. You can also find the amatriciana pie at her pizzeria \u003ca href=\"https://www.gialina.com/\">Gialina\u003c/a> (2842 Diamond St.) in Glen Park.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you want to play the “authentic” amatriciana pizza game, which is kind of ridiculous, but okay, the version at \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://pizzeriadelfina.com/\">Pizzeria Delfina\u003c/a>\u003c/strong> (multiple locations) is true to the original pasta dish, made with guanciale, chile, tomato, pecorino, and black pepper (which, actually, some people would argue about!). It’s $19, and the deep saucy flavor is like enjoying a bowl of the pasta, but on their tasty crust. Magic.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Leave it to the Roman owner of \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.montesacrosf.com/\">Montesacro Pinseria\u003c/a>\u003c/strong> (510 Stevenson St.) in SoMa, Gianluca Legrottaglie, to offer an amatriciana version on their ancient Roman-style pinsa. Certo! Look for the Quadraro, with tomato, guanciale, red onion, hot chile, and of course, pecorino ($19).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Another location serving an amatriciana pizza is \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://tonyspizzanapoletana.com\">Tony’s Pizza Napoletana\u003c/a>\u003c/strong> (1570 Stockton St.) in North Beach. Tony Gemignani’s version comes on his California-style crust, and it’s a really saucy pie, almost close to a plate of pasta. His version ($23) comes with sliced Aiello mozzarella, amatriciana tomato sauce with guanciale, onion, olive oil, and grated romano. I recommend a drizzle of his spicy oil on the table to kick things up.\u003c/p>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>This week’s highlights should feel a bit summery with news about the Tacolicious guest chef taco lineup and a rosé tasting, plus there’s the Refugee Food Festival, an all-cake dessert menu at Bluestem Brasserie, and where to find amatriciana pizza in SF.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128882\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/tacolicious-rooh-new.jpg\" alt=\"Sujan Sarkar of ROOH served a pulled jackfruit masala taco, with pineapple kut, smoked avocado, bikaneri boondi, and baby radish for his Tacolicious guest chef taco.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" class=\"size-full wp-image-128882\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/tacolicious-rooh-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/tacolicious-rooh-new-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/tacolicious-rooh-new-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/tacolicious-rooh-new-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/tacolicious-rooh-new-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/tacolicious-rooh-new-900x1200.jpg 900w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/tacolicious-rooh-new-1180x1573.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/tacolicious-rooh-new-960x1280.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/tacolicious-rooh-new-240x320.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/tacolicious-rooh-new-375x500.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/tacolicious-rooh-new-520x693.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sujan Sarkar of ROOH served a pulled jackfruit masala taco, with pineapple kut, smoked avocado, bikaneri boondi, and baby radish for his Tacolicious guest chef taco. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of Tacolicious)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>The Tacolicious Guest Chef Taco Series Returns\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/934MaFs9bko\">Ferry Plaza Farmer’s Market, San Francisco\u003c/a> (stand outside)\u003cbr>\nJune 14–August 9, Thursdays 10am–2pm\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Summertime means the \u003cstrong>Tacolicious summer guest chef taco series\u003c/strong> returns to their Ferry Plaza Farmer’s Market stand. Every Thursday, one of San Francisco’s top chefs slings their take on a taco. Coming up on June 14 is Daniel Sudar of \u003ca href=\"https://chinalivesf.com/\">China Live\u003c/a> (Betelnut’s minced chicken taco), June 21 is Monica Martinez of \u003ca href=\"https://www.donbugito.com/\">Don Bugito\u003c/a> (edible insects!), June 28 is Adam Tortosa of \u003ca href=\"http://robinsanfrancisco.com/\">Robin\u003c/a> (miso-roasted sweet potato with Japanese chimichurri), July 7 is Freedom Rains of \u003ca href=\"http://amanosf.com/\">a Mano\u003c/a> (Italy meets Mexico!), and July 12 is Chris Cosentino of \u003ca href=\"http://cockscombsf.com/\">Cockscomb\u003c/a> (could be offal, ha-ha). Check their \u003ca href=\"https://www.tacolicious.com/\">site\u003c/a> and social media channels for more chef updates.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>All proceeds of each chef’s taco benefits \u003ca href=\"http://www.cuesa.org/\">CUESA\u003c/a> (the Center for Urban Education and Sustainable Agriculture). All Tacolicious locations, including their farmers’ market stand, will be giving away Guest Chef Series “punch cards” for visitors to bring back each week. The market-goers with the most punches will be entered to win a prize of two tickets to a CUESA Cocktail Series event, a local farm tour for two, a CUESA tote bag filled with market goodies, $25 in market coins, and a Tacolicious cookbook. Good luck!\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128880\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/refugeefestival-new.jpg\" alt=\"Don’t miss the Refugee Food Festival in San Francisco.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" class=\"size-full wp-image-128880\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/refugeefestival-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/refugeefestival-new-160x90.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/refugeefestival-new-800x450.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/refugeefestival-new-768x432.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/refugeefestival-new-1020x574.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/refugeefestival-new-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/refugeefestival-new-1180x664.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/refugeefestival-new-960x540.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/refugeefestival-new-240x135.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/refugeefestival-new-375x211.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/refugeefestival-new-520x293.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Don’t miss the Refugee Food Festival in San Francisco. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of Refugee Food Festival)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>The Refugee Food Festival Comes to San Francisco\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/events/620987854904577/permalink/624410277895668/\">Refugee Food Festival\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nJune 19–23\u003cbr>\nVarious restaurants, San Francisco\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>June 20th is \u003ca href=\"http://www.un.org/en/events/refugeeday/\">World Refugee Day\u003c/a> and the third \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/events/620987854904577/permalink/624410277895668/\">Refugee Food Festival\u003c/a>\u003c/strong> is coming to 14 cities around the world in June—and how fortuitous, the festival in SF (the first stateside location) corresponds with the date! The organization is pairing local chefs and refugee chefs together for five days of pop-up dinners.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In San Francisco, the following chefs will participate, cooking alongside refugee chefs:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Tuesday, June 19: \u003ca href=\"https://hogislandoysters.com/locations/san-francisco\">Hog Island\u003c/a> in the Ferry Building, featuring Pa Wah, a Burmese chef\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Wednesday, June 20: \u003ca href=\"http://www.tawlasf.com\">Tawla\u003c/a> in the Mission District, featuring Muna, an Iraqi chef\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Thursday June 21: \u003ca href=\"https://www.dosasf.com/dosa-fillmore\">DOSA on Fillmore\u003c/a>, featuring Anu, a Bhutanese chef\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Friday, June 22: \u003ca href=\"https://www.sonsaddition.com\">Son’s Addition\u003c/a> in the Mission District, featuring Muna, an Iraqi chef\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Saturday, June 23: \u003ca href=\"http://jardiniere.com\">Jardinière\u003c/a> in Hayes Valley, featuring Vito, a Senegalese chef\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>This is not a ticketed event, and reservations can be made via each restaurant's reservation system. A portion of profits from each dinner will be donated to a local organization in the Bay Area promoting integrating refugees into communities.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>First launched in Paris in 2016, this year’s festival will include more than 100 restaurants in cities like New York, Amsterdam, and Athens that will open their kitchens to refugee chefs from countries including Afghanistan, Iraq, and Syria. Participating restaurants range from casual kitchens to Michelin-star restaurants and many refugee chefs who joined the festival have launched careers in the food industry as a result. The Refugee Food Festival partnered with the \u003ca href=\"http://ggra.org/\">Golden Gate Restaurant Association\u003c/a> on the SF festival.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128877\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1800px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/arlequin-patio.jpeg\" alt=\"The dreamy patio behind Arlequin.\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" class=\"size-full wp-image-128877\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/arlequin-patio.jpeg 1800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/arlequin-patio-160x107.jpeg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/arlequin-patio-800x533.jpeg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/arlequin-patio-768x512.jpeg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/arlequin-patio-1020x680.jpeg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/arlequin-patio-1200x800.jpeg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/arlequin-patio-1180x787.jpeg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/arlequin-patio-960x640.jpeg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/arlequin-patio-240x160.jpeg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/arlequin-patio-375x250.jpeg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/arlequin-patio-520x347.jpeg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The dreamy patio behind Arlequin. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of The Absinthe Group)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>A Rosé Tasting on the Patio at Arlequin Wine Merchant\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://arlequinwinemerchant.com/\">Arlequin Wine Merchant\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/LnGrSvmCn942\">372 Hayes St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nSaturday, June 23\u003cbr>\n3pm–6pm\u003cbr>\n$12 tasting\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Rosé season is in full swing, and \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://arlequinwinemerchant.com/\">Arlequin Wine Merchant\u003c/a>\u003c/strong> in Hayes Valley has the perfect patio to celebrate on. Which is why you won’t want to miss their \u003cstrong>Rosé Rundown Tasting Event\u003c/strong> on Saturday, June 23. They’re hosting a tasting of 12 still and sparkling rosé wines from the U.S., France, Spain, and Germany. Tickets are just $12 (for 12 tastings), and during the event, you will receive 10% off all bottles of wine sampled at Arlequin Wine Merchant. You’ll be set for the summer!\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128878\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/bluestem-StrawberryTall-Cake-Madison-Ginnett-new.jpg\" alt=\"Enjoy the Strawberry Tall Cake at Bluestem Brasserie.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-128878\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/bluestem-StrawberryTall-Cake-Madison-Ginnett-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/bluestem-StrawberryTall-Cake-Madison-Ginnett-new-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/bluestem-StrawberryTall-Cake-Madison-Ginnett-new-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/bluestem-StrawberryTall-Cake-Madison-Ginnett-new-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/bluestem-StrawberryTall-Cake-Madison-Ginnett-new-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/bluestem-StrawberryTall-Cake-Madison-Ginnett-new-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/bluestem-StrawberryTall-Cake-Madison-Ginnett-new-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/bluestem-StrawberryTall-Cake-Madison-Ginnett-new-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/bluestem-StrawberryTall-Cake-Madison-Ginnett-new-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/bluestem-StrawberryTall-Cake-Madison-Ginnett-new-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/bluestem-StrawberryTall-Cake-Madison-Ginnett-new-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Enjoy the Strawberry Tall Cake at Bluestem Brasserie. \u003ccite>(Madison Ginnett)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>All-Cake Dessert Menu at Bluestem Brasserie\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Bluestem Brasserie\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/Hgt35gU8mdt\">1 Yerba Buena Lane, San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nSaturday, June 23 through Labor Day\u003cbr>\nOpen daily from 11am–10pm\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Let them eat cake! Would a dessert menu full of just cake make you happy? Yeah, me too. Then you’ll want to swing by \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.bluestembrasserie.com/\">Bluestem Brasserie\u003c/a>\u003c/strong> from June 23 through Labor Day (see, you can go by multiple times) as they celebrate their seventh birthday with nothing but cake on the dessert menu. Consulting pastry chef Lori Baker is one heck of a cake-maker, and will include flavors like Honolulu Hangover (chocolate cake, coconut rum filling, toasted coconut meringue) and Strawberry Tall Cake (yellow cake, strawberry cheesecake, strawberry buttercream), plus Banana Ice Cream Cake with peanut butter caramel and peanut brittle (seven in all). $1 from each cake slice sold over the summer will go to CUESA’s Foodwise Kids. Look for more fundraising events coming this summer in their \u003cem>Baking the World a Better Place \u003c/em>campaign.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128879\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/amatriciana-tonyspizza-new.jpg\" alt=\"It’s time for amatriciana pizza. The saucy version at Tony’s Pizza Napoletana.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-128879\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/amatriciana-tonyspizza-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/amatriciana-tonyspizza-new-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/amatriciana-tonyspizza-new-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/amatriciana-tonyspizza-new-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/amatriciana-tonyspizza-new-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/amatriciana-tonyspizza-new-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/amatriciana-tonyspizza-new-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/amatriciana-tonyspizza-new-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/amatriciana-tonyspizza-new-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/amatriciana-tonyspizza-new-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/amatriciana-tonyspizza-new-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">It’s time for amatriciana pizza. The saucy version at Tony’s Pizza Napoletana. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>Amatriciana Pizza, the Ultimate Italian Mash-Up\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Amatriciana, that much-adored Roman pasta dish of guanciale (cured pork jowl, AKA pure umami), tomato sauce, onion (sometimes, this can be \u003ca href=\"https://www.seriouseats.com/2016/02/origins-history-of-roman-pasta-gricia-amatriciana-carbonara.html\">debated\u003c/a> heavily), and pecorino, with a kick of peperoncino (red chile), is one of the most perfect pasta dishes, especially when it’s served with the traditional choice of bucatini. You can find some good renditions here in SF, but did you know you can also find an \u003cstrong>amatriciana pizza\u003c/strong>? For this amatriciana \u003cem>and\u003c/em> pizza fanatic, it’s a special kind of mash-up heaven.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For years, I’ve been enjoying the amatriciana pizza by Sharon Ardiana at \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://ragazzasf.com/\">Ragazza\u003c/a>\u003c/strong> (311 Divisadero St.), made with tomato, Olli pancetta, Calabrian chilies, pecorino, oregano, and an organic egg ($18). While some folks could cry foul over the pancetta instead of guanciale, just remember, we’re talking about a pizza here. The egg also takes things in another direction, but it’s to the utterly delicious zone, so that’s great. You can also find the amatriciana pie at her pizzeria \u003ca href=\"https://www.gialina.com/\">Gialina\u003c/a> (2842 Diamond St.) in Glen Park.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you want to play the “authentic” amatriciana pizza game, which is kind of ridiculous, but okay, the version at \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://pizzeriadelfina.com/\">Pizzeria Delfina\u003c/a>\u003c/strong> (multiple locations) is true to the original pasta dish, made with guanciale, chile, tomato, pecorino, and black pepper (which, actually, some people would argue about!). It’s $19, and the deep saucy flavor is like enjoying a bowl of the pasta, but on their tasty crust. Magic.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Leave it to the Roman owner of \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.montesacrosf.com/\">Montesacro Pinseria\u003c/a>\u003c/strong> (510 Stevenson St.) in SoMa, Gianluca Legrottaglie, to offer an amatriciana version on their ancient Roman-style pinsa. Certo! Look for the Quadraro, with tomato, guanciale, red onion, hot chile, and of course, pecorino ($19).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cp>This week’s Table Talk takes a look at the rebranded Ritu Indian Soul Food (formerly Dum), Alexander’s Steakhouse launches The Feast, check out these fun (and tasty) Father’s Day deals, don’t miss a screening of The Food Cure, and Mixt opens on Valencia.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128662\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/Ritu-mainspread-1.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/Ritu-mainspread-1.jpg\" alt=\"There’s no shortage of dishes to enjoy at the rebranded Ritu.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1281\" class=\"size-full wp-image-128662\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/Ritu-mainspread-1.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/Ritu-mainspread-1-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/Ritu-mainspread-1-800x534.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/Ritu-mainspread-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/Ritu-mainspread-1-1020x681.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/Ritu-mainspread-1-1200x801.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/Ritu-mainspread-1-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/Ritu-mainspread-1-960x641.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/Ritu-mainspread-1-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/Ritu-mainspread-1-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/Ritu-mainspread-1-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">There’s no shortage of dishes to enjoy at the rebranded Ritu. \u003ccite>(Kristen Loken)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>Dum Indian Soul Food Rebrands to Ritu\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Ritu Indian Soul Food\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/U6YqrMffE6q\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">3111 24th St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nDinner served Tue–Thu, Sat–Sun 5–10pm, Fri 11am–10pm\u003cbr>\nBrunch Sat–Sun 11am–3pm\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you’re a fan of Indian cuisine (and just awesome flavor in general), you should know the Mission’s \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.dumsf.com/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Dum Indian Soul Food\u003c/a>\u003c/strong> on 24th Street in the Mission is celebrating its second anniversary and rebranding itself as \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.ritusf.com/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ritu Indian Soul Food\u003c/a>\u003c/strong> on June 7, which means “seasons” in Hindi. Mumbai native chef Rupam Bhagat’s menu is full of inspired interpretations of his favorite family recipes. He started as a food truck, and at his first brick-and-mortar location you’ll find some extraordinary deals on some really delicious dishes (like his excellent lamb kebabs for just $12)—and unlike at the truck, you can enjoy some wine or beer with your meal. The menu features many vegetarian dishes, like kale chaat, tandoori whole cauliflower, and artichoke pakoras—and in honor of the rebranding, he will be adding even more dishes to the menu. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128659\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/Ritu-FriedChicken-e1527986825742.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/Ritu-FriedChicken-e1527986825742.jpg\" alt=\"Fried chicken is on the menu at the newly rebranded Ritu.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1281\" class=\"size-full wp-image-128659\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fried chicken is on the menu at the newly rebranded Ritu. \u003ccite>(Kristen Loken)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The space is getting a refresh too, with a new and vibrant color palette of orange, red, and yellow, and the bar area is being expanded (a perfect spot to unwind with some chaat and a glass of wine during happy hour Wed-Sun 3–6pm).\u003cbr>\n \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128661\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1599px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/alexanders-steakhouse.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/alexanders-steakhouse.jpg\" alt=\"Alexander’s Steakhouse in SoMa is launching The Feast.\" width=\"1599\" height=\"1200\" class=\"size-full wp-image-128661\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/alexanders-steakhouse.jpg 1599w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/alexanders-steakhouse-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/alexanders-steakhouse-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/alexanders-steakhouse-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/alexanders-steakhouse-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/alexanders-steakhouse-1200x901.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/alexanders-steakhouse-1180x886.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/alexanders-steakhouse-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/alexanders-steakhouse-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/alexanders-steakhouse-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/alexanders-steakhouse-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1599px) 100vw, 1599px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Alexander’s Steakhouse in SoMa is launching The Feast. \u003ccite>(Alexander’s Steakhouse)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>Alexander’s Steakhouse Launches a New Dinner Event, The Feast\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Alexander’s Steakhouse\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/tKvwDwUgypQ2\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">448 Brannan St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nThursday June 7, 6pm\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.exploretock.com/alexanderssanfran/experience/25884/the-feast\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Tickets\u003c/a>: $120 for food and $80 for drinks per person. Tickets required and are limited.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You ready to feast? \u003ca href=\"https://www.alexanderssteakhouse.com/sanfrancisco/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Alexander’s Steakhouse San Francisco\u003c/a> in SoMa just announced The Feast, a ticketed ongoing event featuring a fire-roasted whole meat and fish menu that will be served family-style in a lively communal setting in the restaurant’s Wine Library. The culinary team will be sharing details about ingredients and cooking techniques to create an extra-special experience. The evening includes fine wines and spirits, including bourbon and Scotch served in large format (and free-poured for an additional cost). The first Feast event is Thursday, June 7, with the second on Thursday, July 5.\u003cbr>\n \u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>Three Tasty and Affordable Options for Father’s Day\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>China Live\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/jVBv1Dtq3Lv\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">644 Broadway, San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Presidio Social Club \u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/BkvAMFHQbML2\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">563 Ruger St, San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Perle\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/79WHmLaBUb32\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">2058 Mountain Blvd., Oakland\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Father’s Day is coming up on Sunday, June 18, and here are three options to consider that look really tasty (and affordable too!). \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://chinalivesf.com/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">China Live\u003c/a>\u003c/strong> in Chinatown is offering a traditional Chinese prime rib beef roast with a housemade hot mustard sauce for lunch and dinner, just $35 per person. Afterward, you can take Dad upstairs to Cold Drinks, the swanky and hidden-away, Scotch-centric bar for an after-lunch or pre- (or post-!) dinner cocktail.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128660\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1280px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/presidiosocialclub.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/presidiosocialclub.jpg\" alt=\"The classic look of Presidio Social Club will be the perfect Father’s Day setting.\" width=\"1280\" height=\"803\" class=\"size-full wp-image-128660\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/presidiosocialclub.jpg 1280w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/presidiosocialclub-160x100.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/presidiosocialclub-800x502.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/presidiosocialclub-768x482.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/presidiosocialclub-1020x640.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/presidiosocialclub-1200x753.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/presidiosocialclub-1180x740.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/presidiosocialclub-960x602.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/presidiosocialclub-240x151.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/presidiosocialclub-375x235.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/presidiosocialclub-520x326.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The classic look of Presidio Social Club will be the perfect Father’s Day setting. \u003ccite>(Presidio Social Club)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.presidiosocialclub.com/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Presidio Social Club\u003c/a>\u003c/strong> is kicking off its Pig Roast series with an extended Pig Roast event, serving specialty menu items all day from the roasted pig, like Cubanos, pork sliders, and pupu platters (from noon through 9pm, or until it runs out). There’s also a three-course, traditional pig roast dinner for $48. Guests will enjoy some aloha vibes, with ukulele music and Mai Tais available too. (Would be a good time for dad to bust out his Hawaiian shirt.) After Father’s Day, the Pig Roast series will continue on every Sunday for dinner service through Aug. 19.\u003cbr>\n \u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.perlewinebar.com/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Perle\u003c/a>\u003c/strong> in Montclair is offering a special barbecue, beer, bourbon, and Bordeaux prix-fixe menu for brunch for $44 (\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/perle-FathersDayMenu.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">click here to take a look\u003c/a>). Appetizers include grilled bacon and Roquefort dates and French onion dip sliders, while the main event is a Comte cheese and beer sausage cassoulet (tell Pop to bring his Lipitor). Pairings are $36, and include a Manhattan, wine, and beer. It’s going to be a boozy day! Served 10am–3pm.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/TheFoodCure_Final_Poster1.jpg\" alt=\"The Food Cure\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2714\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-128757\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/TheFoodCure_Final_Poster1.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/TheFoodCure_Final_Poster1-160x226.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/TheFoodCure_Final_Poster1-800x1131.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/TheFoodCure_Final_Poster1-768x1086.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/TheFoodCure_Final_Poster1-1020x1442.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/TheFoodCure_Final_Poster1-849x1200.jpg 849w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/TheFoodCure_Final_Poster1-1180x1668.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/TheFoodCure_Final_Poster1-960x1357.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/TheFoodCure_Final_Poster1-240x339.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/TheFoodCure_Final_Poster1-375x530.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/TheFoodCure_Final_Poster1-520x735.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>Don’t Miss This Screening for The Food Cure\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>The Clay Theatre\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/yCf8rTHepPU2\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">2221, 2261 Fillmore St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nThursday, June 7\u003cbr>\nDoors at 6:30pm, screening at 7pm sharp (no trailers!)\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://fan-force.com/screenings/the-food-cure-clay-theatre-san-francisco-ca-us/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Tickets\u003c/a>: $22.50 (includes booking fee)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There’s a compelling \u003ca href=\"https://fan-force.com/screenings/the-food-cure-clay-theatre-san-francisco-ca-us/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">film screening\u003c/a> coming up on Thursday, June 7 at The Clay Theatre in San Francisco for \u003cem>\u003ca href=\"https://fan-force.com/films/the-food-cure/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Food Cure\u003c/a>\u003c/em>. It’s about six cancer patients who “make an unusual choice when faced with little chance of recovery: they decide to face the disease with a radical plant-based diet. The patients embark on an arduous but hopeful five-year journey through unchartered territory as they attempt to eat and juice their way back to health, against all odds.” The filmmaker and producer from Australia will both be at the screening and sparking thought and discussion about human health as it relates to the environment in a Q&A after the film. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128657\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/Summer-Menu-Toscana-Launching-6.13.18-e1527986866727.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/Summer-Menu-Toscana-Launching-6.13.18-e1527986866727.jpg\" alt=\"The Toscana salad, launching on the summer menu at the new Mixt on June 13.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-128657\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Toscana salad, launching on the summer menu at the new Mixt on June 13. \u003ccite>(Nader Khouri)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>Mixt Opens a Location on Valencia\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp> \u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Mixt\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/7GCLSFZwFsE2\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">901 Valencia St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nOpen daily 11am–9pm for lunch and dinner.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you’re trying to eat a little healthier and lighter (warmer weather tends to spark that feeling), there’s a new \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.mixt.com/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Mixt\u003c/a>\u003c/strong> location that just opened in the Mission in the former La Rondalla (they’re referring to it as a “salad lounge,” but you can do what you want with that). Mixt is a fast-casual restaurant known for their creative salads, and at this location you can also order grain bowls and Mixt Market Plates for dinner, made with herb-roasted and grilled sustainable meats with sauces and side dishes. And then there are the “Beerbuchas” and “kale mimosas,” so you can really up your San Francisco hipster cred with one of those. If you’re heading to Dolores Park with your salad, Mixt is offering park-goers a free, reusable tote with the purchase of four or more salads.\u003c/p>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>This week’s Table Talk takes a look at the rebranded Ritu Indian Soul Food (formerly Dum), Alexander’s Steakhouse launches The Feast, check out these fun (and tasty) Father’s Day deals, don’t miss a screening of The Food Cure, and Mixt opens on Valencia.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128662\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/Ritu-mainspread-1.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/Ritu-mainspread-1.jpg\" alt=\"There’s no shortage of dishes to enjoy at the rebranded Ritu.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1281\" class=\"size-full wp-image-128662\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/Ritu-mainspread-1.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/Ritu-mainspread-1-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/Ritu-mainspread-1-800x534.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/Ritu-mainspread-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/Ritu-mainspread-1-1020x681.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/Ritu-mainspread-1-1200x801.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/Ritu-mainspread-1-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/Ritu-mainspread-1-960x641.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/Ritu-mainspread-1-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/Ritu-mainspread-1-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/Ritu-mainspread-1-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">There’s no shortage of dishes to enjoy at the rebranded Ritu. \u003ccite>(Kristen Loken)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>Dum Indian Soul Food Rebrands to Ritu\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Ritu Indian Soul Food\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/U6YqrMffE6q\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">3111 24th St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nDinner served Tue–Thu, Sat–Sun 5–10pm, Fri 11am–10pm\u003cbr>\nBrunch Sat–Sun 11am–3pm\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you’re a fan of Indian cuisine (and just awesome flavor in general), you should know the Mission’s \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.dumsf.com/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Dum Indian Soul Food\u003c/a>\u003c/strong> on 24th Street in the Mission is celebrating its second anniversary and rebranding itself as \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.ritusf.com/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ritu Indian Soul Food\u003c/a>\u003c/strong> on June 7, which means “seasons” in Hindi. Mumbai native chef Rupam Bhagat’s menu is full of inspired interpretations of his favorite family recipes. He started as a food truck, and at his first brick-and-mortar location you’ll find some extraordinary deals on some really delicious dishes (like his excellent lamb kebabs for just $12)—and unlike at the truck, you can enjoy some wine or beer with your meal. The menu features many vegetarian dishes, like kale chaat, tandoori whole cauliflower, and artichoke pakoras—and in honor of the rebranding, he will be adding even more dishes to the menu. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128659\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/Ritu-FriedChicken-e1527986825742.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/Ritu-FriedChicken-e1527986825742.jpg\" alt=\"Fried chicken is on the menu at the newly rebranded Ritu.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1281\" class=\"size-full wp-image-128659\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fried chicken is on the menu at the newly rebranded Ritu. \u003ccite>(Kristen Loken)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The space is getting a refresh too, with a new and vibrant color palette of orange, red, and yellow, and the bar area is being expanded (a perfect spot to unwind with some chaat and a glass of wine during happy hour Wed-Sun 3–6pm).\u003cbr>\n \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128661\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1599px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/alexanders-steakhouse.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/alexanders-steakhouse.jpg\" alt=\"Alexander’s Steakhouse in SoMa is launching The Feast.\" width=\"1599\" height=\"1200\" class=\"size-full wp-image-128661\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/alexanders-steakhouse.jpg 1599w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/alexanders-steakhouse-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/alexanders-steakhouse-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/alexanders-steakhouse-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/alexanders-steakhouse-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/alexanders-steakhouse-1200x901.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/alexanders-steakhouse-1180x886.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/alexanders-steakhouse-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/alexanders-steakhouse-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/alexanders-steakhouse-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/alexanders-steakhouse-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1599px) 100vw, 1599px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Alexander’s Steakhouse in SoMa is launching The Feast. \u003ccite>(Alexander’s Steakhouse)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>Alexander’s Steakhouse Launches a New Dinner Event, The Feast\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Alexander’s Steakhouse\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/tKvwDwUgypQ2\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">448 Brannan St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nThursday June 7, 6pm\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.exploretock.com/alexanderssanfran/experience/25884/the-feast\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Tickets\u003c/a>: $120 for food and $80 for drinks per person. 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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You ready to feast? \u003ca href=\"https://www.alexanderssteakhouse.com/sanfrancisco/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Alexander’s Steakhouse San Francisco\u003c/a> in SoMa just announced The Feast, a ticketed ongoing event featuring a fire-roasted whole meat and fish menu that will be served family-style in a lively communal setting in the restaurant’s Wine Library. The culinary team will be sharing details about ingredients and cooking techniques to create an extra-special experience. The evening includes fine wines and spirits, including bourbon and Scotch served in large format (and free-poured for an additional cost). The first Feast event is Thursday, June 7, with the second on Thursday, July 5.\u003cbr>\n \u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>Three Tasty and Affordable Options for Father’s Day\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>China Live\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/jVBv1Dtq3Lv\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">644 Broadway, San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Presidio Social Club \u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/BkvAMFHQbML2\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">563 Ruger St, San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Perle\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/79WHmLaBUb32\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">2058 Mountain Blvd., Oakland\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Father’s Day is coming up on Sunday, June 18, and here are three options to consider that look really tasty (and affordable too!). \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://chinalivesf.com/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">China Live\u003c/a>\u003c/strong> in Chinatown is offering a traditional Chinese prime rib beef roast with a housemade hot mustard sauce for lunch and dinner, just $35 per person. Afterward, you can take Dad upstairs to Cold Drinks, the swanky and hidden-away, Scotch-centric bar for an after-lunch or pre- (or post-!) dinner cocktail.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128660\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1280px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/presidiosocialclub.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/presidiosocialclub.jpg\" alt=\"The classic look of Presidio Social Club will be the perfect Father’s Day setting.\" width=\"1280\" height=\"803\" class=\"size-full wp-image-128660\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/presidiosocialclub.jpg 1280w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/presidiosocialclub-160x100.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/presidiosocialclub-800x502.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/presidiosocialclub-768x482.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/presidiosocialclub-1020x640.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/presidiosocialclub-1200x753.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/presidiosocialclub-1180x740.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/presidiosocialclub-960x602.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/presidiosocialclub-240x151.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/presidiosocialclub-375x235.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/presidiosocialclub-520x326.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The classic look of Presidio Social Club will be the perfect Father’s Day setting. \u003ccite>(Presidio Social Club)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.presidiosocialclub.com/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Presidio Social Club\u003c/a>\u003c/strong> is kicking off its Pig Roast series with an extended Pig Roast event, serving specialty menu items all day from the roasted pig, like Cubanos, pork sliders, and pupu platters (from noon through 9pm, or until it runs out). There’s also a three-course, traditional pig roast dinner for $48. Guests will enjoy some aloha vibes, with ukulele music and Mai Tais available too. (Would be a good time for dad to bust out his Hawaiian shirt.) After Father’s Day, the Pig Roast series will continue on every Sunday for dinner service through Aug. 19.\u003cbr>\n \u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.perlewinebar.com/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Perle\u003c/a>\u003c/strong> in Montclair is offering a special barbecue, beer, bourbon, and Bordeaux prix-fixe menu for brunch for $44 (\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/perle-FathersDayMenu.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">click here to take a look\u003c/a>). Appetizers include grilled bacon and Roquefort dates and French onion dip sliders, while the main event is a Comte cheese and beer sausage cassoulet (tell Pop to bring his Lipitor). Pairings are $36, and include a Manhattan, wine, and beer. It’s going to be a boozy day! Served 10am–3pm.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/TheFoodCure_Final_Poster1.jpg\" alt=\"The Food Cure\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2714\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-128757\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/TheFoodCure_Final_Poster1.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/TheFoodCure_Final_Poster1-160x226.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/TheFoodCure_Final_Poster1-800x1131.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/TheFoodCure_Final_Poster1-768x1086.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/TheFoodCure_Final_Poster1-1020x1442.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/TheFoodCure_Final_Poster1-849x1200.jpg 849w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/TheFoodCure_Final_Poster1-1180x1668.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/TheFoodCure_Final_Poster1-960x1357.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/TheFoodCure_Final_Poster1-240x339.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/TheFoodCure_Final_Poster1-375x530.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/TheFoodCure_Final_Poster1-520x735.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>Don’t Miss This Screening for The Food Cure\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>The Clay Theatre\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/yCf8rTHepPU2\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">2221, 2261 Fillmore St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nThursday, June 7\u003cbr>\nDoors at 6:30pm, screening at 7pm sharp (no trailers!)\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://fan-force.com/screenings/the-food-cure-clay-theatre-san-francisco-ca-us/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Tickets\u003c/a>: $22.50 (includes booking fee)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There’s a compelling \u003ca href=\"https://fan-force.com/screenings/the-food-cure-clay-theatre-san-francisco-ca-us/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">film screening\u003c/a> coming up on Thursday, June 7 at The Clay Theatre in San Francisco for \u003cem>\u003ca href=\"https://fan-force.com/films/the-food-cure/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Food Cure\u003c/a>\u003c/em>. It’s about six cancer patients who “make an unusual choice when faced with little chance of recovery: they decide to face the disease with a radical plant-based diet. The patients embark on an arduous but hopeful five-year journey through unchartered territory as they attempt to eat and juice their way back to health, against all odds.” The filmmaker and producer from Australia will both be at the screening and sparking thought and discussion about human health as it relates to the environment in a Q&A after the film. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128657\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/Summer-Menu-Toscana-Launching-6.13.18-e1527986866727.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/06/Summer-Menu-Toscana-Launching-6.13.18-e1527986866727.jpg\" alt=\"The Toscana salad, launching on the summer menu at the new Mixt on June 13.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-128657\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Toscana salad, launching on the summer menu at the new Mixt on June 13. \u003ccite>(Nader Khouri)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>Mixt Opens a Location on Valencia\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp> \u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Mixt\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/7GCLSFZwFsE2\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">901 Valencia St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nOpen daily 11am–9pm for lunch and dinner.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cp>\u003cem>With all kinds of homemade foods from preserves to pastas to focaccia offered in the daytime and a Table full of constantly changing creative themes in the evening, Merchant Roots is a tiny space with grand ideas, now open in the Fillmore.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Think of that outrageously talented friend or colleague or family member in your life who is truly a Renaissance man or woman…you know, the one who is just so great at so many things from tennis to yoga to coding to playing the cello, and is a complete fountain of knowledge for everything from fixing dishwashers to knowing which Goethe poem is the best? Well, as far as restaurant-market-café-larders go in San Francisco, the closest equivalent is Merchant Roots, an eminently charming addition to the \u003ca href=\"http://statebirdsf.com/home/\">State Bird Provisions\u003c/a> side of Fillmore on the thoroughfare’s rapidly growing dining stretch south of Geary.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128480\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-128480\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6259-new.jpg\" alt=\"Entrance to Merchant Roots with Business Hours signage.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6259-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6259-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6259-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6259-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6259-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6259-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6259-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6259-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6259-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6259-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6259-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Entrance to Merchant Roots with Business Hours signage. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>It’s impossible to give a blanket label for this concept, long in the making by business and life partners Ryan Shelton and Madison Michael. There really is nothing quite like it in the Bay Area. You can come for a homemade scone and a cup of coffee at 9am. You can feel free to drop by for a plate of pasta (yes, homemade) and a glass of Prosecco to treat yourself to a late afternoon lunch feast. You can pick up a kale and chicken salad or a sandwich (on homemade focaccia, obviously) to-go en route to catching the 38R on Geary. You can buy dry or wet pasta for dinner at home and pair it with a bottle from the under-the-radar wine boutique that is tucked in the far corner of the tiny Merchant Roots space. Then there are homemade soaps, sipping chocolate mixes, homemade jams, freshly baked quiche slices…we could go on. Then the next stage of the project, \u003cstrong>The Table at Merchant Roots\u003c/strong>, comes in a few weeks as the next marquee tasting menu for a rapidly growing category in San Francisco, except this one might be considered the most whimsical — and intimate — of the elite bunch.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128492\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-128492\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6624-new.jpg\" alt=\"Executive Chef Ryan Shelton and Sous Chef Adriana Fleming behind the front counter and display case at Merchant Roots.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6624-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6624-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6624-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6624-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6624-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6624-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6624-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6624-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6624-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6624-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6624-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Executive Chef Ryan Shelton and Sous Chef Adriana Fleming behind the front counter and display case at Merchant Roots. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>All of this resides in a 1000–square foot space that somehow manages to feel spacious and not seem cluttered whatsoever. Yes, it’s all pretty overwhelming but also so relaxed and calm when you step inside.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The closest comparison for Merchant Roots is \u003ca href=\"https://www.brooklynfare.com/pages/chefs-table\">Chef’s Table at Brooklyn Fare\u003c/a> in New York, a casual shop in the daytime and ambitious tasting menu in the nighttime hybrid that has received global accolades for its inventiveness. Healdsburg has \u003ca href=\"https://healdsburgshed.com/\">SHED\u003c/a> but that so-called “grange” is about 10 times bigger than Merchant Roots and has a twee-bucolic lifestyle theme that strikes many as precious with its fermentation lab, quinoa salads and rather pricey kitchen tools. In the end, they’re vaguely related but really hard to directly compare.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The first thing every guest notices while walking by Merchant Roots is the window’s eye-catching hand-painted sign by Bay Area artist \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/coolhandken/\">Ken Davis\u003c/a> that sets the tone for the shop’s contemporary interpretation of retro design inside. It could easily be a sign for a blacksmith shop in the Wild West, but also seems hip. It’s timeless and elegant cursive with artistic flair.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128461\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-128461\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6475-new.jpg\" alt=\"Sous Chef David Hamilton-Kidd making fresh pasta at Merchant Roots\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2880\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6475-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6475-new-160x240.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6475-new-800x1200.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6475-new-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6475-new-1020x1530.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6475-new-1180x1770.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6475-new-960x1440.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6475-new-240x360.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6475-new-375x563.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6475-new-520x780.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sous Chef David Hamilton-Kidd making fresh pasta at Merchant Roots \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Then your eyes wander past the sign into the actual window where sous chef David Hamilton-Kidd will surely be rolling out pasta dough or cranking dough through the Torchio hand-press pasta maker. Fillmore pedestrians stop by, planned or unplanned nowadays, to watch the pasta making process like how people go window browsing around Union Square come Christmas time.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://youtu.be/Izd0upkwbYY\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>After stepping inside, chances are high that your attention will immediately drift towards the gorgeous pastry case, where immaculate chocolate-drizzled cannolis with Luxardo cherries dramatically peeking out of both ends and chocolate-dipped almond and anise biscotti ($3) beckon. You might be tempted by a muffin version of carrot cake with a ricotta cream cheese stuffing ($4) on one day and then a perfect slice of springtime via a strawberry and almond cream tart ($6) on the next visit. There usually will be doughnuts, perhaps a simple old-fashioned on one pedestal and a coconut-lime one made of mochi and milk dough, dusted with coconut flakes and lime zest ($3) on another.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128472\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-128472\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6277-new.jpg\" alt=\"Chocolate-drizzled cannolis with Luxardo cherries dramatically peeking out of both ends.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6277-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6277-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6277-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6277-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6277-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6277-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6277-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6277-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6277-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6277-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6277-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Chocolate-drizzled cannolis with Luxardo cherries dramatically peeking out of both ends. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128460\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-128460\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6354-new.jpg\" alt=\"Strawberry and Almond Cream Tart.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6354-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6354-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6354-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6354-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6354-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6354-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6354-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6354-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6354-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6354-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6354-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Strawberry and Almond Cream Tart. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Upon press time, the bakers were still perfecting a gluten-free brownie recipe but you can count on that being a major hit when it premiers soon because this town sure loves it’s gluten-free treats that actually taste as good as their flour-filled equivalents.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128458\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-128458\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6358-new.jpg\" alt=\"Showstopper chocolate chip cookies.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6358-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6358-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6358-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6358-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6358-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6358-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6358-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6358-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6358-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6358-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6358-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Showstopper chocolate chip cookies. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>However, the showstopper of the crew is the chocolate chip cookie ($3) that takes the chocolate part very seriously. It’s Michael’s recipe and she is adamant about making sure that the cookie is thick and soft, but not overly doughy or cumbersome, with a just a smidge of crunch at the outer edges. You’ll certainly taste the butter in the cookie — there’s a lot of it. But, what you probably didn’t guess is that it’s actually brown cultured butter mixed with equal parts muscovado sugar and regular sugar that give it a certain alluringly sharp sweetness.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The other major catch with the recipe is that Michael insists on the composition being more chocolate than cookie. That means there should be about 1.5 \u003ca href=\"https://www.guittard.com/\">Guittard\u003c/a> dark chocolate wafers per cookie but you’ll see some cookies where that figure looks more like 3. Nobody will complain, though. A finish of fleur de sel tops what is no doubt going to be a contender in the competitive “Best Chocolate Chip Cookie” debates of San Francisco. Cookie Monster strongly approves of this new entry.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128441\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-128441\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_1056-new.jpg\" alt=\"Madison Michael's hands showcase the lunch menu at Merchant Roots\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_1056-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_1056-new-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_1056-new-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_1056-new-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_1056-new-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_1056-new-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_1056-new-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_1056-new-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_1056-new-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_1056-new-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_1056-new-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Madison Michael's hands showcase the lunch menu at Merchant Roots \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>There is nothing wrong with having muffins and cookies for lunch but you’ll need real lunch food at some point. The aforementioned housemade focaccia serves as a base for a pair of sandwiches (termed sando) ($9). One is a fascinating shaved pastrami-spiced smoked carrot number where the shaved vegetable looks like slices of lox and comes with \u003ca href=\"https://www.pointreyescheese.com/point-reyes-toma\">Pt. Reyes Toma cheese\u003c/a> and raisin jam. That same semi-hard cow’s milk cheese from Marin joins tangy \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mortadella\">mortadella\u003c/a> slices with arugula and Bavarian mustard in the other sandwich. Both are simple, precise and filling without being heavy.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128454\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-128454\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6676-new.jpg\" alt=\"Shaved pastrami-spiced smoked carrot sando that comes with Pt. Reyes Toma cheese and raisin jam.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6676-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6676-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6676-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6676-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6676-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6676-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6676-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6676-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6676-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6676-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6676-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Shaved pastrami-spiced smoked carrot sando that comes with Pt. Reyes Toma cheese and raisin jam. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Salads include ever-trendy kale leaves lightly coated with preserved lemon vinaigrette. Shelton finishes it with chicken and Parmigiano Reggiano for a satisfying but virtuous midday meal ($13; $10 without chicken). Moroccan chicken salad is a completely different styled offering ($14) and brings together cashews, crispy chickpeas, yogurt and citrus-mint vinaigrette. Venturing beyond salads and sandwiches, Shelton has a little fun with an “everything” spiced, cream cheese and smoked salmon-topped quiche with a potato crust ($12). It’s a bagel and latke-minded quiche. Somebody is having fun.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128452\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-128452\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6787-new.jpg\" alt=\"Kale Salad with Parmigiano-Reggiano, Preserved Lemon Vinaigrette with Chicken\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6787-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6787-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6787-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6787-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6787-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6787-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6787-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6787-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6787-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6787-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6787-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kale Salad with Parmigiano-Reggiano, Preserved Lemon Vinaigrette with Chicken \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128512\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-128512\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6409-new.jpg\" alt=\"Smoked Salmon Quiche with Potato Crust, Spinach, Cream Cheese, 'Everything'\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6409-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6409-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6409-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6409-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6409-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6409-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6409-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6409-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6409-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6409-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6409-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Smoked Salmon Quiche with Potato Crust, Spinach, Cream Cheese, 'Everything' \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Salads are packaged to-go and all of them and the quiche are also available for enjoying plated in the café. Sandwiches, meanwhile, are all packaged to-go but can be consumed in Merchant Roots’ environs, along with being toasted on the spot. It’s a smart idea to have flexibility between takeout and eating-in because the lunch crowd can vary in a more residential-centered strip like this one. Future plans also call for a breakfast sandwich and a fried mortadella sando meant for dining in.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128509\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-128509\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6297-new.jpg\" alt=\"Food To-Go includes salads, sandos, fresh pasta and sauce.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6297-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6297-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6297-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6297-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6297-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6297-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6297-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6297-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6297-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6297-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6297-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Food To-Go includes salads, sandos, fresh pasta and sauce. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>If you’re lingering for lunch, though, the must-try house meal really is the pasta, as the pasta making in the window might suggest. It’s Shelton’s specialty and one he has been fanatical about for life since being a boy growing up in San Jose as part of an Italian-American family. The enterprise could simply be Pasta Roots (or Semolina + Water?) for how important pasta is to the operation and how skilled Shelton is at it.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>San Francisco is a pasta-crazed town as is proven by the dozens of Cal-Ital restaurants and even more informal red sauce and pizza joints. But, who makes their own dry and fresh pasta, pairs it with homemade sauces for enjoying in-house, and also sells both the sauces and pastas retail for you to make your own version at home? It’s definitely a tiny niche and this is a welcome addition to the diminutive club.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128468\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-128468\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6621-new.jpg\" alt=\"Housemade tomato chele pasta.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6621-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6621-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6621-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6621-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6621-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6621-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6621-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6621-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6621-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6621-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6621-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Housemade tomato chele pasta. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>You’ll find a handful of pastas each day on the “daily pastas” menu for freshly prepared lunch dishes. The early must-order is tomato chele ($24), shaped similarly to an unstuffed small tortellini, with just the right amount of indentations and curves to hold its sauce teammate, a lobster reduction made from the juice of lobster heads where their tails have been used as meat. Shelton finishes the dish lobster roll-style with curls of celery and buttered brioche “croutons” evoking the roll’s usual hot dog bun. Of course, the brioche is homemade, being surplus brioche from doughnut dough.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128485\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-128485\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6484-new.jpg\" alt=\"Tomato Chele pasta with lobster sauce, buttered brioche croutons, celery.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6484-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6484-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6484-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6484-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6484-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6484-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6484-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6484-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6484-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6484-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6484-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tomato Chele pasta with lobster sauce, buttered brioche croutons, celery. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Elsewhere in the pasta neighborhood, spaghettine made on the chitarra (like a small string harp) is joined by hen ragu ($11), while ricotta cavatelli are snap pea-glazed and accompanied by lemon mascarpone and smoked prosciutto ($13). Gargatti (think short caterpillars) comes with spring vegetables and a confit tomato crema “parma rossa” sauce ($13). Sometimes there is even chilled pasta like gnochetti with pesto, roasted peppers and red onion ($9).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Eventually, Shelton will be serving his own charcuterie made at his commissary in the Mission (seriously, how do they make pasta, charcuterie AND pastries with with just Shelton, Michael, Hamilton-Kidd and sous chef Adriana Fleming handling almost of the day-to-day duties for the whole operation?). For now, he’s offering a charcuterie platter sourced from elsewhere ($16) and a cheese plate ($17) with good friend Eric Miller of Mission Cheese helping as a fromage whisperer/advisor. A combination of the two ($20) is also offered. On the cheese side for the combo, Pt. Reyes Toma comes with the ever popular \u003ca href=\"https://www.cowgirlcreamery.com/library-of-cheese/mt-tam\">Cowgirl Creamery Mt. Tam\u003c/a> and gooey, funky \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comt%C3%A9_cheese\">Comté\u003c/a> from France. The cured meats include pâté de campagne, speck from \u003ca href=\"http://www.redtablemeatco.com/\">Red Table\u003c/a> in Minneapolis and \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soppressata\">sopressata\u003c/a> from \u003ca href=\"http://www.framani.com/\">Fra’Mani\u003c/a> in Berkeley.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128464\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-128464\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6581-new.jpg\" alt=\"Cheese and Charcuterie Plate\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6581-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6581-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6581-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6581-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6581-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6581-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6581-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6581-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6581-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6581-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6581-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cheese and Charcuterie Plate \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>All of this is very daytime-oriented food that is friendly on the wallet and has a universal appeal for all ages. Who doesn’t love a good cookie or plate of pasta? We’re all getting tired of restaurants and food makers calling themselves “craft” and “artisanal” but that is what sets Merchant Roots’ grocer component apart. There is that special homemade touch that makes nothing taste watered down. These are indeed artisan products and dishes by experts who know their way around a great doughnut and kale salad…and also know how to put on a lavish, avant-garde tasting menu feast.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Yes, that’s where \u003cstrong>The Table at Merchant Roots\u003c/strong> comes into the picture, arriving in the next few weeks (probably in June). The Table is literally a monkeypod table that is used for casual communal dining during the day and will be an intimate eight-seat, one sitting dinner setting three nights a week.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128671\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6237-new.jpg\" alt=\"The Table at Merchant Roots\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-128671\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6237-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6237-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6237-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6237-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6237-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6237-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6237-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6237-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6237-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6237-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6237-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Table at Merchant Roots \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>There really is nothing like the daytime grocer part but there isn’t anything quite like the atypical, constantly evolving and bizarre nature of what Shelton and Michael are pursuing with The Table. The experience will be centered on various themes that go well beyond a time and place like the tableaus for \u003ca href=\"https://www.nextrestaurant.com/\">Next\u003c/a> in Chicago. The opening theme for The Table is “Elements” and runs nine courses from a yuzu sorbet rock for “moon” to an outrageously creative cotton candy and mint chocolate ganache “comet.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>To give you an idea of how advanced these dishes are, one “Elements” course called “Fire” centers on charcoal-grilled dry-aged New York steak, offset by charred pearl onions, crispy maitake mushrooms, leek ash and sunchoke “coal.” That’s not all. The classic steak or prime rib sauces of horseradish cream and red wine demi-glace find their way onto the log. Yes, the log. The serving platter is probably even more noteworthy than anything for this one dish. Shelton made 10 of the log platters by heavily charring the gnarly wood over several weeks to the point that they were fully pitch black and then stained them to keep the striking, even haunting appearance in place.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128471\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-128471\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6707-new.jpg\" alt=\"One “Elements” course called “Fire” centers on charcoal-grilled dry-aged New York steak, offset by charred pearl onions, crispy maitake mushrooms, leek ash and sunchoke “coal.”\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6707-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6707-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6707-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6707-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6707-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6707-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6707-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6707-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6707-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6707-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6707-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">One “Elements” course called “Fire” centers on charcoal-grilled dry-aged New York steak, offset by charred pearl onions, crispy maitake mushrooms, leek ash and sunchoke “coal.” \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>That is just one course on one short-lived menu, but is a great reflection of the ambition on display and the ample creativity. The other bonus worth pointing out is that the opening $110 price tag per diner, while not at all cheap, is far below the total for its peers. The size and price of the menu will slightly fluctuate but several will stay in this format. Future menu themes include “Vanity Fair,” featuring everything ornate and gold-plated, and “Mermaids” with each dish literally made from sea ingredients all the way down to a bread that seems like a sourdough-fish sticks crossover. It’s made of kelp paste, haddock pureé and coconut flour (no yeast, just coconut flour paste that is inoculated over time with indigenous yeast!).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Clever? Mad scientist? Artist? Genius? Restless chef who is happy to be independent? Renaissance man?\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128442\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-128442\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_1063-new.jpg\" alt=\"Executive Chef/Proprietor Ryan Shelton shows his recently acquired tattoo that is the address of Merchant Roots in Roman numerals.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_1063-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_1063-new-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_1063-new-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_1063-new-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_1063-new-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_1063-new-900x1200.jpg 900w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_1063-new-1180x1573.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_1063-new-960x1280.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_1063-new-240x320.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_1063-new-375x500.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_1063-new-520x693.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Executive Chef/Proprietor Ryan Shelton shows his recently acquired tattoo that is the address of Merchant Roots in Roman numerals. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Shelton pretty much wears all those hats as Executive Chef/Proprietor and with Michael as Proprietress/co-pilot for the adventurous business plan. That’s the best way to understand how the grocer and The Table concepts both came about and why they can work in this particular situation. Look at their resumes and you’ll see how all of this can fit under one compact roof.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Shelton is a trained pastry chef and was the lead Pastry Chef for Mountain View’s esteemed \u003ca href=\"http://cheztj.com/\">chez TJ\u003c/a>. His original South Bay home region then continued as the base for his culinary experience with time on the savory side as Chef de Cuisine at the molecular gastronomy-centric \u003ca href=\"http://www.maisonbaume.com/\">Baumé\u003c/a> in Palo Alto, followed by a short period as Executive Chef at (the now closed) Le Cigare Volant restaurant at Boony Doon Winery’s tasting room in Santa Cruz. His permanent career and residential move to San Francisco led him to Polk Street where he was Executive Chef for the highly rated but short-lived Verbena and its short-lived tenure as Reverb Kitchen & Bar (it’s now \u003ca href=\"http://www.mezcalitosf.com/\">Mezcalito\u003c/a>).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Michael’s background is more in beverages as a certified sommelier and includes time working at bars like The Thomas in Napa (since closed) and the sensational Kauai tiki bar, \u003ca href=\"http://tikiiniki.com/\">Tiki Iniki\u003c/a>, in addition to restaurants with strong wine and bar programs like \u003ca href=\"http://mouradsf.com/\">Mourad\u003c/a> and Verbena/Reverb. But, she’s also gifted at a whole array of other food-oriented crafts and actually a certified cheese expert.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The idea for Merchant Roots’ grocer side has been in Shelton’s mind for many years but the wheels were truly set in motion after he and Michael worked 100 days straight at \u003ca href=\"https://sf.eater.com/2015/3/24/8283513/verbena-quietly-shifts-concept-will-re-open-this-week-as-reverb\">Reverb\u003c/a> — only to see the restaurant then close. Both knew that a sustainable quality of life had to be part of the equation for their personal project, an idea that sadly isn’t seen much in the restaurant and bar industry. So, Michael thought about the three-night-a-week Table to go with the five-day-a-week grocer as a balanced solution with their personal lives (Michael has a nine-year old son) and diverse talents.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Indeed, Michael’s chocolate chip cookie contribution may one day lead to a Cookie Roots spin-off but many of her contributions to Merchant Roots could honestly have their own spin-off. The most obvious, of course, would be the wine shop component. It will grow to have 84 labels of engaging wines from notable (mostly younger and less “famous”) producers in California, France, Spain, Italy and some of the lesser-known regions at home and abroad. Think of it as a wine-choosing app but…with the human concierge already making tough decisions for you. San Francisco isn’t lacking in great wine boutiques but several of the celebrated ones (K&L, Flatiron) can be daunting to navigate with too many choices and not enough help. Labels at Merchant Roots have standouts from the new California Wine front (Broc, Matthiasson) but also the equivalent upstart game-changers in Europe like Le Macchiole and Peter Later. Michael doesn’t delve into the pricey trophy wines of Napa and Bordeaux, and does keep value-minded options kindly in mind with a surprising number of enjoyable $10-$15 wines on hand. If you’re staying at the shop for lunch, a half-dozen of the wines are poured by-the-glass.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128491\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-128491\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6535-new.jpg\" alt=\"The Larder\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6535-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6535-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6535-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6535-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6535-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6535-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6535-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6535-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6535-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6535-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6535-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Larder \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The larder on the wall opposite is also largely Michael’s domain. She makes preserves (all $7) in all sorts of tempting bright colors and flavors that are already at the top of the very small list of San Francisco-made jams, marmalades and jellies. A jar of mandarin jelly combines satsumas and clementines, while the yuzu marmalade features citrus rind and Navel orange. Right now in the heart of spring, there’s a rhubarb-pear jam and a Meyer lemon jam featuring whole pulp in the mix for an extra sweet and sour punch. Hopefully those jams will be served on toast one day (this is San Francisco, after all) but for now you can at least find the rhubarb jam dotting the cheese plate.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128488\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-128488\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6393-new.jpg\" alt=\"Merchant Roots jam\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6393-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6393-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6393-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6393-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6393-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6393-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6393-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6393-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6393-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6393-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6393-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Merchant Roots jam \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Salts in the larder are mixed in-house and will tempt home cooks just as much as the preserves. The roster of salts goes well beyond the ubiquitous sea salt with Elemental salt (eucalyptus, Szechuan peppercorn, volcanic salt, lemon) and Sicilian salt (Calabrian chile, oregano, rosemary.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128496\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-128496\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6394-new.jpg\" alt=\"Salts in the larder are mixed in-house.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6394-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6394-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6394-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6394-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6394-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6394-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6394-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6394-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6394-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6394-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6394-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Salts in the larder are mixed in-house. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Then, there are the soaps. Yes, soaps. Michael cleverly uses all cooking quality ingredients (coconut oil, avocado oil for example) to make the intensely fragrant soaps that make up their own line called “Milk & Raven.” Dare we say that we almost want to eat them?\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128487\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-128487\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6402-new.jpg\" alt=\"Lavender soap from their own line called “Milk & Raven.”\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6402-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6402-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6402-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6402-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6402-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6402-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6402-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6402-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6402-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6402-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6402-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Lavender soap from their own line called “Milk & Raven.” \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>You’ll also find drinking chocolate at the larder, hailing from Santa Cruz. It’s one of the few things not made at Merchant Roots but don’t start calling out Shelton and Michael for this. The high caffeine, intensely concentrated flavors of the mixes are from \u003ca href=\"http://www.mutarichocolate.com/\">Mutari Chocolate\u003c/a>, a true master of the art and his products are hard to find in SF. The larder’s teas come from Berkeley’s \u003ca href=\"http://leavesandflowers.com/\">Leaves and Flowers\u003c/a> and are available to be enjoyed in-house brews. It’s worth noting that coffee for enjoying only in-house comes from \u003ca href=\"https://www.redbaycoffee.com/\">Red Bay Coffee\u003c/a> of Oakland and there actually is a hidden espresso maker if you ask for a cappuccino. Yes, this might be San Francisco’s first espresso speakeasy.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Merchant Roots’ home is as adorable as the concept itself, thanks mostly to a large woven fiber art piece (Instagram alert!) by local weaver \u003ca href=\"https://www.meghanshimek.com/\">Meghan Bogden Shimek\u003c/a>. Foldable café tables are attached to the fiber piece’s wall (those tables will be collapsed for dinner service) and have extremely comfortable copper wire chairs draped with faux furs for sitting in. The Table itself resides between the art piece wall and the wine wall. Do note that The Table’s utensils won’t skimp on the luxurious quality with pottery by Berkeley’s \u003ca href=\"http://koidestudio.com/index.html\">Kiyomi Kiode\u003c/a> and ferociously delicate and refined wine glasses by \u003ca href=\"http://www.sophienwald.com/en/\">Sophienwald\u003c/a> of Austria. And, yes this doesn’t seem like a WiFi kind of place and you’re right about that. Leave the laptop at home or bring the hot spot.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128476\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-128476\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6323-new.jpg\" alt=\"Large woven fiber art piece by local weaver Meghan Bogden Shimek.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6323-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6323-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6323-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6323-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6323-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6323-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6323-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6323-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6323-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6323-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6323-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Large woven fiber art piece by local weaver Meghan Bogden Shimek. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Unfairly, Merchant Roots has become the answer to an inside joke within the restaurant industry for substantial opening delays. Restaurants and bars in San Francisco are routinely delayed for the city’s notorious permitting challenges and out of control expensive prices for virtually everything. Folks in the industry sometimes say, “Yes, that restaurant is taking forever to open but it’s not Merchant Roots-level delayed.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It’s definitely not Shelton and Michael’s fault. The over yearlong delay from the original ETA is a smorgasbord of San Francisco restaurateur challenges. One that diners don’t often think about played a key part in adding the delay — construction crews favoring the thicker wallets of wealthier investment-backed restaurants (we won’t name names). Is this where San Francisco dining is going? Can independent restaurants be helped?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This part of Fillmore Street was historically filled with black-owned shops and restaurants, along with the jazz clubs that made this the Fillmore Jazz District. Except, there are basically no jazz clubs or black-owned businesses here anymore. One of the last ones of the corridor, \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfchronicle.com/food/article/Fillmore-singing-blues-over-jazz-district-6747312.php?utm_campaign=sfgate&utm_source=article&utm_medium=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.sfgate.com%252Finsidescoop%252Farticle%252FThe-Fillmore-s-Black-Bark-has-closed-as-it-12486002.php%253Ft%253D157de05c32\">Black Bark BBQ\u003c/a>, had to \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfgate.com/insidescoop/article/The-Fillmore-s-Black-Bark-has-closed-as-it-12486002.php?t=157de05c32\">relocate\u003c/a>. The San Francisco Chronicle’s Jonathan Kauffman just wrote an \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfchronicle.com/restaurants/article/Fernay-McPherson-and-the-movement-that-found-12907544.php\">excellent profile about this neighborhood\u003c/a> and this sad realization for the Fillmore’s demographics.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It’s an unfortunate change for the neighborhood, albeit one that is very reflective of Divisadero just up the hill. Both are getting increasingly gentrified like their glossy nearby peers of Hayes Valley and Fillmore in Lower Pacific Heights. Yes, this is San Francisco 2018 and we could talk all day about gentrification.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>At the same time, this is a story about how the newer food businesses on Fillmore all started as small business concepts and have grown into thriving projects that should be celebrated. Wise Sons, Boba Guys and State Bird Provisions all weren’t glitzy or deep money-backed when they first opened. \u003ca href=\"http://www.fatangelsf.com/\">Fat Angel\u003c/a> was the very first of Hi Neighbor’s restaurants and still isn’t very well-known beyond its regulars. Avery’s chef-partner Rodney Wages went through the ringer at many top kitchens in order to start a pop-up that morphed into \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/126767/avery-opens-on-fillmore-as-sfs-next-elaborate-tasting-menu-destination\">Avery\u003c/a>. These restaurateurs worked hard to become names known citywide.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Shelton and Michael are no different — remember that 100 days we mentioned? They sure know this industry all too well. On the side, the two have even been offering doughnut and pasta making classes with \u003ca href=\"https://www.cozymeal.com/chefs/788/chef-ryan\">Cozymeal\u003c/a> not just because it’s fun but also to make money. (Full disclosure: this writer took a pasta making class from Shelton and is now at least not awful at the difficult art). They also do high-volume catering and various other projects because, hey, when your business isn’t making money in this pricey city, how do you make money?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Luckily, both have no shortage of talent, imagination or desire to fulfill their hopes. Shelton even has a tattoo of Merchant Roots’ 1365 address in roman numerals (MCCCLXV) and a tattoo of a quail, the California state bird. The chef certainly really cares about this project and where this project calls home.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128489\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-128489\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6416-new.jpg\" alt=\"Executive Chef Ryan Shelton displays his quail tattoo.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2880\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6416-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6416-new-160x240.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6416-new-800x1200.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6416-new-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6416-new-1020x1530.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6416-new-1180x1770.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6416-new-960x1440.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6416-new-240x360.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6416-new-375x563.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6416-new-520x780.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Executive Chef Ryan Shelton displays his quail tattoo. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Restaurateurs and entrepreneurs like Shelton and Michael champion two universally beloved things in this city, whether you’re a techie millennial or lived here 55 years: bighearted small businesses that really focus on doing a few things and doing them extremely well; and clean, high quality food. A few modern tastes find their way into Merchant Roots (kale!) but there’s also a circa 1900 era vintage sausage stuffer and a small town, everybody is welcome vibe. It’s delicious, upbeat and family-friendly — heck, even dogs will appreciate the upcoming unveiling of peanut butter raviolis for them.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Finally, Shelton and Michael are doing what they want to do and luckily for diners, they do it really, really well. You can’t help but root for them.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128534\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-128534\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_1091-new1.jpg\" alt=\"Executive Chef Ryan Shelton and Sous Chef David Hamilton-Kidd making pasta.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_1091-new1.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_1091-new1-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_1091-new1-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_1091-new1-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_1091-new1-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_1091-new1-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_1091-new1-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_1091-new1-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_1091-new1-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_1091-new1-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_1091-new1-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Executive Chef Ryan Shelton and Sous Chef David Hamilton-Kidd making pasta. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.merchantroots.com/\">\u003cstrong>Merchant Roots\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Merchant+Roots/@37.7821316,-122.4348981,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x808580bbd4c63a77:0xf77eb4da52eaec2!8m2!3d37.7821274!4d-122.4327041\">1365 Fillmore St.\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nSan Francisco, CA 94115\u003cbr>\nInstagram: \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/merchantroots/?hl=en\">@merchantroots\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nFacebook:\u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/merchantroots/\"> Merchant Roots\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/MerchantRoots\">@MerchantRoots\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nHours: Tuesday-Saturday, 9am-5pm; The Table will serve dinner Thursday-Saturday\u003cbr>\nPrice: The Shop: $-$$; The Table: $$$$\u003c/p>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003cem>With all kinds of homemade foods from preserves to pastas to focaccia offered in the daytime and a Table full of constantly changing creative themes in the evening, Merchant Roots is a tiny space with grand ideas, now open in the Fillmore.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Think of that outrageously talented friend or colleague or family member in your life who is truly a Renaissance man or woman…you know, the one who is just so great at so many things from tennis to yoga to coding to playing the cello, and is a complete fountain of knowledge for everything from fixing dishwashers to knowing which Goethe poem is the best? Well, as far as restaurant-market-café-larders go in San Francisco, the closest equivalent is Merchant Roots, an eminently charming addition to the \u003ca href=\"http://statebirdsf.com/home/\">State Bird Provisions\u003c/a> side of Fillmore on the thoroughfare’s rapidly growing dining stretch south of Geary.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128480\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-128480\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6259-new.jpg\" alt=\"Entrance to Merchant Roots with Business Hours signage.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6259-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6259-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6259-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6259-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6259-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6259-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6259-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6259-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6259-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6259-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6259-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Entrance to Merchant Roots with Business Hours signage. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>It’s impossible to give a blanket label for this concept, long in the making by business and life partners Ryan Shelton and Madison Michael. There really is nothing quite like it in the Bay Area. You can come for a homemade scone and a cup of coffee at 9am. You can feel free to drop by for a plate of pasta (yes, homemade) and a glass of Prosecco to treat yourself to a late afternoon lunch feast. You can pick up a kale and chicken salad or a sandwich (on homemade focaccia, obviously) to-go en route to catching the 38R on Geary. You can buy dry or wet pasta for dinner at home and pair it with a bottle from the under-the-radar wine boutique that is tucked in the far corner of the tiny Merchant Roots space. Then there are homemade soaps, sipping chocolate mixes, homemade jams, freshly baked quiche slices…we could go on. Then the next stage of the project, \u003cstrong>The Table at Merchant Roots\u003c/strong>, comes in a few weeks as the next marquee tasting menu for a rapidly growing category in San Francisco, except this one might be considered the most whimsical — and intimate — of the elite bunch.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128492\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-128492\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6624-new.jpg\" alt=\"Executive Chef Ryan Shelton and Sous Chef Adriana Fleming behind the front counter and display case at Merchant Roots.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6624-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6624-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6624-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6624-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6624-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6624-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6624-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6624-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6624-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6624-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6624-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Executive Chef Ryan Shelton and Sous Chef Adriana Fleming behind the front counter and display case at Merchant Roots. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>All of this resides in a 1000–square foot space that somehow manages to feel spacious and not seem cluttered whatsoever. Yes, it’s all pretty overwhelming but also so relaxed and calm when you step inside.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The closest comparison for Merchant Roots is \u003ca href=\"https://www.brooklynfare.com/pages/chefs-table\">Chef’s Table at Brooklyn Fare\u003c/a> in New York, a casual shop in the daytime and ambitious tasting menu in the nighttime hybrid that has received global accolades for its inventiveness. Healdsburg has \u003ca href=\"https://healdsburgshed.com/\">SHED\u003c/a> but that so-called “grange” is about 10 times bigger than Merchant Roots and has a twee-bucolic lifestyle theme that strikes many as precious with its fermentation lab, quinoa salads and rather pricey kitchen tools. In the end, they’re vaguely related but really hard to directly compare.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The first thing every guest notices while walking by Merchant Roots is the window’s eye-catching hand-painted sign by Bay Area artist \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/coolhandken/\">Ken Davis\u003c/a> that sets the tone for the shop’s contemporary interpretation of retro design inside. It could easily be a sign for a blacksmith shop in the Wild West, but also seems hip. It’s timeless and elegant cursive with artistic flair.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128461\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-128461\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6475-new.jpg\" alt=\"Sous Chef David Hamilton-Kidd making fresh pasta at Merchant Roots\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2880\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6475-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6475-new-160x240.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6475-new-800x1200.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6475-new-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6475-new-1020x1530.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6475-new-1180x1770.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6475-new-960x1440.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6475-new-240x360.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6475-new-375x563.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6475-new-520x780.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sous Chef David Hamilton-Kidd making fresh pasta at Merchant Roots \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Then your eyes wander past the sign into the actual window where sous chef David Hamilton-Kidd will surely be rolling out pasta dough or cranking dough through the Torchio hand-press pasta maker. Fillmore pedestrians stop by, planned or unplanned nowadays, to watch the pasta making process like how people go window browsing around Union Square come Christmas time.\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutube'>\n \u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutubeInside'>\n \u003ciframe\n loading='lazy'\n class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__youtubePlayer'\n type='text/html'\n src='//www.youtube.com/embed/Izd0upkwbYY'\n title='//www.youtube.com/embed/Izd0upkwbYY'\n allowfullscreen='true'\n style='border:0;'>\u003c/iframe>\n \u003c/span>\n \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cp>After stepping inside, chances are high that your attention will immediately drift towards the gorgeous pastry case, where immaculate chocolate-drizzled cannolis with Luxardo cherries dramatically peeking out of both ends and chocolate-dipped almond and anise biscotti ($3) beckon. You might be tempted by a muffin version of carrot cake with a ricotta cream cheese stuffing ($4) on one day and then a perfect slice of springtime via a strawberry and almond cream tart ($6) on the next visit. There usually will be doughnuts, perhaps a simple old-fashioned on one pedestal and a coconut-lime one made of mochi and milk dough, dusted with coconut flakes and lime zest ($3) on another.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128472\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-128472\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6277-new.jpg\" alt=\"Chocolate-drizzled cannolis with Luxardo cherries dramatically peeking out of both ends.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6277-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6277-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6277-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6277-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6277-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6277-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6277-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6277-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6277-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6277-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6277-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Chocolate-drizzled cannolis with Luxardo cherries dramatically peeking out of both ends. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128460\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-128460\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6354-new.jpg\" alt=\"Strawberry and Almond Cream Tart.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6354-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6354-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6354-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6354-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6354-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6354-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6354-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6354-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6354-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6354-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6354-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Strawberry and Almond Cream Tart. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Upon press time, the bakers were still perfecting a gluten-free brownie recipe but you can count on that being a major hit when it premiers soon because this town sure loves it’s gluten-free treats that actually taste as good as their flour-filled equivalents.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128458\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-128458\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6358-new.jpg\" alt=\"Showstopper chocolate chip cookies.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6358-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6358-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6358-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6358-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6358-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6358-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6358-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6358-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6358-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6358-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6358-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Showstopper chocolate chip cookies. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>However, the showstopper of the crew is the chocolate chip cookie ($3) that takes the chocolate part very seriously. It’s Michael’s recipe and she is adamant about making sure that the cookie is thick and soft, but not overly doughy or cumbersome, with a just a smidge of crunch at the outer edges. You’ll certainly taste the butter in the cookie — there’s a lot of it. But, what you probably didn’t guess is that it’s actually brown cultured butter mixed with equal parts muscovado sugar and regular sugar that give it a certain alluringly sharp sweetness.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The other major catch with the recipe is that Michael insists on the composition being more chocolate than cookie. That means there should be about 1.5 \u003ca href=\"https://www.guittard.com/\">Guittard\u003c/a> dark chocolate wafers per cookie but you’ll see some cookies where that figure looks more like 3. Nobody will complain, though. A finish of fleur de sel tops what is no doubt going to be a contender in the competitive “Best Chocolate Chip Cookie” debates of San Francisco. Cookie Monster strongly approves of this new entry.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128441\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-128441\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_1056-new.jpg\" alt=\"Madison Michael's hands showcase the lunch menu at Merchant Roots\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_1056-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_1056-new-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_1056-new-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_1056-new-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_1056-new-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_1056-new-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_1056-new-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_1056-new-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_1056-new-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_1056-new-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_1056-new-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Madison Michael's hands showcase the lunch menu at Merchant Roots \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>There is nothing wrong with having muffins and cookies for lunch but you’ll need real lunch food at some point. The aforementioned housemade focaccia serves as a base for a pair of sandwiches (termed sando) ($9). One is a fascinating shaved pastrami-spiced smoked carrot number where the shaved vegetable looks like slices of lox and comes with \u003ca href=\"https://www.pointreyescheese.com/point-reyes-toma\">Pt. Reyes Toma cheese\u003c/a> and raisin jam. That same semi-hard cow’s milk cheese from Marin joins tangy \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mortadella\">mortadella\u003c/a> slices with arugula and Bavarian mustard in the other sandwich. Both are simple, precise and filling without being heavy.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128454\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-128454\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6676-new.jpg\" alt=\"Shaved pastrami-spiced smoked carrot sando that comes with Pt. Reyes Toma cheese and raisin jam.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6676-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6676-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6676-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6676-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6676-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6676-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6676-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6676-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6676-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6676-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6676-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Shaved pastrami-spiced smoked carrot sando that comes with Pt. Reyes Toma cheese and raisin jam. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Salads include ever-trendy kale leaves lightly coated with preserved lemon vinaigrette. Shelton finishes it with chicken and Parmigiano Reggiano for a satisfying but virtuous midday meal ($13; $10 without chicken). Moroccan chicken salad is a completely different styled offering ($14) and brings together cashews, crispy chickpeas, yogurt and citrus-mint vinaigrette. Venturing beyond salads and sandwiches, Shelton has a little fun with an “everything” spiced, cream cheese and smoked salmon-topped quiche with a potato crust ($12). It’s a bagel and latke-minded quiche. Somebody is having fun.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128452\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-128452\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6787-new.jpg\" alt=\"Kale Salad with Parmigiano-Reggiano, Preserved Lemon Vinaigrette with Chicken\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6787-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6787-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6787-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6787-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6787-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6787-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6787-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6787-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6787-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6787-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6787-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kale Salad with Parmigiano-Reggiano, Preserved Lemon Vinaigrette with Chicken \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128512\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-128512\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6409-new.jpg\" alt=\"Smoked Salmon Quiche with Potato Crust, Spinach, Cream Cheese, 'Everything'\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6409-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6409-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6409-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6409-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6409-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6409-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6409-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6409-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6409-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6409-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6409-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Smoked Salmon Quiche with Potato Crust, Spinach, Cream Cheese, 'Everything' \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Salads are packaged to-go and all of them and the quiche are also available for enjoying plated in the café. Sandwiches, meanwhile, are all packaged to-go but can be consumed in Merchant Roots’ environs, along with being toasted on the spot. It’s a smart idea to have flexibility between takeout and eating-in because the lunch crowd can vary in a more residential-centered strip like this one. Future plans also call for a breakfast sandwich and a fried mortadella sando meant for dining in.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128509\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-128509\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6297-new.jpg\" alt=\"Food To-Go includes salads, sandos, fresh pasta and sauce.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6297-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6297-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6297-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6297-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6297-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6297-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6297-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6297-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6297-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6297-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6297-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Food To-Go includes salads, sandos, fresh pasta and sauce. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>If you’re lingering for lunch, though, the must-try house meal really is the pasta, as the pasta making in the window might suggest. It’s Shelton’s specialty and one he has been fanatical about for life since being a boy growing up in San Jose as part of an Italian-American family. The enterprise could simply be Pasta Roots (or Semolina + Water?) for how important pasta is to the operation and how skilled Shelton is at it.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>San Francisco is a pasta-crazed town as is proven by the dozens of Cal-Ital restaurants and even more informal red sauce and pizza joints. But, who makes their own dry and fresh pasta, pairs it with homemade sauces for enjoying in-house, and also sells both the sauces and pastas retail for you to make your own version at home? It’s definitely a tiny niche and this is a welcome addition to the diminutive club.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128468\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-128468\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6621-new.jpg\" alt=\"Housemade tomato chele pasta.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6621-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6621-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6621-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6621-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6621-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6621-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6621-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6621-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6621-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6621-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6621-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Housemade tomato chele pasta. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>You’ll find a handful of pastas each day on the “daily pastas” menu for freshly prepared lunch dishes. The early must-order is tomato chele ($24), shaped similarly to an unstuffed small tortellini, with just the right amount of indentations and curves to hold its sauce teammate, a lobster reduction made from the juice of lobster heads where their tails have been used as meat. Shelton finishes the dish lobster roll-style with curls of celery and buttered brioche “croutons” evoking the roll’s usual hot dog bun. Of course, the brioche is homemade, being surplus brioche from doughnut dough.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128485\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-128485\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6484-new.jpg\" alt=\"Tomato Chele pasta with lobster sauce, buttered brioche croutons, celery.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6484-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6484-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6484-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6484-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6484-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6484-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6484-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6484-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6484-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6484-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6484-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tomato Chele pasta with lobster sauce, buttered brioche croutons, celery. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Elsewhere in the pasta neighborhood, spaghettine made on the chitarra (like a small string harp) is joined by hen ragu ($11), while ricotta cavatelli are snap pea-glazed and accompanied by lemon mascarpone and smoked prosciutto ($13). Gargatti (think short caterpillars) comes with spring vegetables and a confit tomato crema “parma rossa” sauce ($13). Sometimes there is even chilled pasta like gnochetti with pesto, roasted peppers and red onion ($9).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Eventually, Shelton will be serving his own charcuterie made at his commissary in the Mission (seriously, how do they make pasta, charcuterie AND pastries with with just Shelton, Michael, Hamilton-Kidd and sous chef Adriana Fleming handling almost of the day-to-day duties for the whole operation?). For now, he’s offering a charcuterie platter sourced from elsewhere ($16) and a cheese plate ($17) with good friend Eric Miller of Mission Cheese helping as a fromage whisperer/advisor. A combination of the two ($20) is also offered. On the cheese side for the combo, Pt. Reyes Toma comes with the ever popular \u003ca href=\"https://www.cowgirlcreamery.com/library-of-cheese/mt-tam\">Cowgirl Creamery Mt. Tam\u003c/a> and gooey, funky \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comt%C3%A9_cheese\">Comté\u003c/a> from France. The cured meats include pâté de campagne, speck from \u003ca href=\"http://www.redtablemeatco.com/\">Red Table\u003c/a> in Minneapolis and \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soppressata\">sopressata\u003c/a> from \u003ca href=\"http://www.framani.com/\">Fra’Mani\u003c/a> in Berkeley.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128464\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-128464\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6581-new.jpg\" alt=\"Cheese and Charcuterie Plate\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6581-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6581-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6581-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6581-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6581-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6581-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6581-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6581-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6581-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6581-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6581-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cheese and Charcuterie Plate \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>All of this is very daytime-oriented food that is friendly on the wallet and has a universal appeal for all ages. Who doesn’t love a good cookie or plate of pasta? We’re all getting tired of restaurants and food makers calling themselves “craft” and “artisanal” but that is what sets Merchant Roots’ grocer component apart. There is that special homemade touch that makes nothing taste watered down. These are indeed artisan products and dishes by experts who know their way around a great doughnut and kale salad…and also know how to put on a lavish, avant-garde tasting menu feast.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Yes, that’s where \u003cstrong>The Table at Merchant Roots\u003c/strong> comes into the picture, arriving in the next few weeks (probably in June). The Table is literally a monkeypod table that is used for casual communal dining during the day and will be an intimate eight-seat, one sitting dinner setting three nights a week.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128671\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6237-new.jpg\" alt=\"The Table at Merchant Roots\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-128671\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6237-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6237-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6237-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6237-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6237-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6237-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6237-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6237-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6237-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6237-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6237-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Table at Merchant Roots \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>There really is nothing like the daytime grocer part but there isn’t anything quite like the atypical, constantly evolving and bizarre nature of what Shelton and Michael are pursuing with The Table. The experience will be centered on various themes that go well beyond a time and place like the tableaus for \u003ca href=\"https://www.nextrestaurant.com/\">Next\u003c/a> in Chicago. The opening theme for The Table is “Elements” and runs nine courses from a yuzu sorbet rock for “moon” to an outrageously creative cotton candy and mint chocolate ganache “comet.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>To give you an idea of how advanced these dishes are, one “Elements” course called “Fire” centers on charcoal-grilled dry-aged New York steak, offset by charred pearl onions, crispy maitake mushrooms, leek ash and sunchoke “coal.” That’s not all. The classic steak or prime rib sauces of horseradish cream and red wine demi-glace find their way onto the log. Yes, the log. The serving platter is probably even more noteworthy than anything for this one dish. Shelton made 10 of the log platters by heavily charring the gnarly wood over several weeks to the point that they were fully pitch black and then stained them to keep the striking, even haunting appearance in place.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128471\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-128471\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6707-new.jpg\" alt=\"One “Elements” course called “Fire” centers on charcoal-grilled dry-aged New York steak, offset by charred pearl onions, crispy maitake mushrooms, leek ash and sunchoke “coal.”\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6707-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6707-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6707-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6707-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6707-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6707-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6707-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6707-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6707-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6707-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6707-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">One “Elements” course called “Fire” centers on charcoal-grilled dry-aged New York steak, offset by charred pearl onions, crispy maitake mushrooms, leek ash and sunchoke “coal.” \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>That is just one course on one short-lived menu, but is a great reflection of the ambition on display and the ample creativity. The other bonus worth pointing out is that the opening $110 price tag per diner, while not at all cheap, is far below the total for its peers. The size and price of the menu will slightly fluctuate but several will stay in this format. Future menu themes include “Vanity Fair,” featuring everything ornate and gold-plated, and “Mermaids” with each dish literally made from sea ingredients all the way down to a bread that seems like a sourdough-fish sticks crossover. It’s made of kelp paste, haddock pureé and coconut flour (no yeast, just coconut flour paste that is inoculated over time with indigenous yeast!).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Clever? Mad scientist? Artist? Genius? Restless chef who is happy to be independent? Renaissance man?\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128442\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-128442\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_1063-new.jpg\" alt=\"Executive Chef/Proprietor Ryan Shelton shows his recently acquired tattoo that is the address of Merchant Roots in Roman numerals.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_1063-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_1063-new-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_1063-new-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_1063-new-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_1063-new-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_1063-new-900x1200.jpg 900w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_1063-new-1180x1573.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_1063-new-960x1280.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_1063-new-240x320.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_1063-new-375x500.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_1063-new-520x693.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Executive Chef/Proprietor Ryan Shelton shows his recently acquired tattoo that is the address of Merchant Roots in Roman numerals. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Shelton pretty much wears all those hats as Executive Chef/Proprietor and with Michael as Proprietress/co-pilot for the adventurous business plan. That’s the best way to understand how the grocer and The Table concepts both came about and why they can work in this particular situation. Look at their resumes and you’ll see how all of this can fit under one compact roof.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Shelton is a trained pastry chef and was the lead Pastry Chef for Mountain View’s esteemed \u003ca href=\"http://cheztj.com/\">chez TJ\u003c/a>. His original South Bay home region then continued as the base for his culinary experience with time on the savory side as Chef de Cuisine at the molecular gastronomy-centric \u003ca href=\"http://www.maisonbaume.com/\">Baumé\u003c/a> in Palo Alto, followed by a short period as Executive Chef at (the now closed) Le Cigare Volant restaurant at Boony Doon Winery’s tasting room in Santa Cruz. His permanent career and residential move to San Francisco led him to Polk Street where he was Executive Chef for the highly rated but short-lived Verbena and its short-lived tenure as Reverb Kitchen & Bar (it’s now \u003ca href=\"http://www.mezcalitosf.com/\">Mezcalito\u003c/a>).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Michael’s background is more in beverages as a certified sommelier and includes time working at bars like The Thomas in Napa (since closed) and the sensational Kauai tiki bar, \u003ca href=\"http://tikiiniki.com/\">Tiki Iniki\u003c/a>, in addition to restaurants with strong wine and bar programs like \u003ca href=\"http://mouradsf.com/\">Mourad\u003c/a> and Verbena/Reverb. But, she’s also gifted at a whole array of other food-oriented crafts and actually a certified cheese expert.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The idea for Merchant Roots’ grocer side has been in Shelton’s mind for many years but the wheels were truly set in motion after he and Michael worked 100 days straight at \u003ca href=\"https://sf.eater.com/2015/3/24/8283513/verbena-quietly-shifts-concept-will-re-open-this-week-as-reverb\">Reverb\u003c/a> — only to see the restaurant then close. Both knew that a sustainable quality of life had to be part of the equation for their personal project, an idea that sadly isn’t seen much in the restaurant and bar industry. So, Michael thought about the three-night-a-week Table to go with the five-day-a-week grocer as a balanced solution with their personal lives (Michael has a nine-year old son) and diverse talents.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Indeed, Michael’s chocolate chip cookie contribution may one day lead to a Cookie Roots spin-off but many of her contributions to Merchant Roots could honestly have their own spin-off. The most obvious, of course, would be the wine shop component. It will grow to have 84 labels of engaging wines from notable (mostly younger and less “famous”) producers in California, France, Spain, Italy and some of the lesser-known regions at home and abroad. Think of it as a wine-choosing app but…with the human concierge already making tough decisions for you. San Francisco isn’t lacking in great wine boutiques but several of the celebrated ones (K&L, Flatiron) can be daunting to navigate with too many choices and not enough help. Labels at Merchant Roots have standouts from the new California Wine front (Broc, Matthiasson) but also the equivalent upstart game-changers in Europe like Le Macchiole and Peter Later. Michael doesn’t delve into the pricey trophy wines of Napa and Bordeaux, and does keep value-minded options kindly in mind with a surprising number of enjoyable $10-$15 wines on hand. If you’re staying at the shop for lunch, a half-dozen of the wines are poured by-the-glass.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128491\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-128491\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6535-new.jpg\" alt=\"The Larder\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6535-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6535-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6535-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6535-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6535-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6535-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6535-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6535-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6535-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6535-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6535-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Larder \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The larder on the wall opposite is also largely Michael’s domain. She makes preserves (all $7) in all sorts of tempting bright colors and flavors that are already at the top of the very small list of San Francisco-made jams, marmalades and jellies. A jar of mandarin jelly combines satsumas and clementines, while the yuzu marmalade features citrus rind and Navel orange. Right now in the heart of spring, there’s a rhubarb-pear jam and a Meyer lemon jam featuring whole pulp in the mix for an extra sweet and sour punch. Hopefully those jams will be served on toast one day (this is San Francisco, after all) but for now you can at least find the rhubarb jam dotting the cheese plate.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128488\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-128488\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6393-new.jpg\" alt=\"Merchant Roots jam\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6393-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6393-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6393-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6393-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6393-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6393-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6393-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6393-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6393-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6393-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6393-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Merchant Roots jam \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Salts in the larder are mixed in-house and will tempt home cooks just as much as the preserves. The roster of salts goes well beyond the ubiquitous sea salt with Elemental salt (eucalyptus, Szechuan peppercorn, volcanic salt, lemon) and Sicilian salt (Calabrian chile, oregano, rosemary.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128496\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-128496\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6394-new.jpg\" alt=\"Salts in the larder are mixed in-house.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6394-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6394-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6394-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6394-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6394-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6394-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6394-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6394-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6394-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6394-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6394-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Salts in the larder are mixed in-house. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Then, there are the soaps. Yes, soaps. Michael cleverly uses all cooking quality ingredients (coconut oil, avocado oil for example) to make the intensely fragrant soaps that make up their own line called “Milk & Raven.” Dare we say that we almost want to eat them?\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128487\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-128487\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6402-new.jpg\" alt=\"Lavender soap from their own line called “Milk & Raven.”\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6402-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6402-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6402-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6402-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6402-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6402-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6402-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6402-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6402-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6402-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6402-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Lavender soap from their own line called “Milk & Raven.” \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>You’ll also find drinking chocolate at the larder, hailing from Santa Cruz. It’s one of the few things not made at Merchant Roots but don’t start calling out Shelton and Michael for this. The high caffeine, intensely concentrated flavors of the mixes are from \u003ca href=\"http://www.mutarichocolate.com/\">Mutari Chocolate\u003c/a>, a true master of the art and his products are hard to find in SF. The larder’s teas come from Berkeley’s \u003ca href=\"http://leavesandflowers.com/\">Leaves and Flowers\u003c/a> and are available to be enjoyed in-house brews. It’s worth noting that coffee for enjoying only in-house comes from \u003ca href=\"https://www.redbaycoffee.com/\">Red Bay Coffee\u003c/a> of Oakland and there actually is a hidden espresso maker if you ask for a cappuccino. Yes, this might be San Francisco’s first espresso speakeasy.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Merchant Roots’ home is as adorable as the concept itself, thanks mostly to a large woven fiber art piece (Instagram alert!) by local weaver \u003ca href=\"https://www.meghanshimek.com/\">Meghan Bogden Shimek\u003c/a>. Foldable café tables are attached to the fiber piece’s wall (those tables will be collapsed for dinner service) and have extremely comfortable copper wire chairs draped with faux furs for sitting in. The Table itself resides between the art piece wall and the wine wall. Do note that The Table’s utensils won’t skimp on the luxurious quality with pottery by Berkeley’s \u003ca href=\"http://koidestudio.com/index.html\">Kiyomi Kiode\u003c/a> and ferociously delicate and refined wine glasses by \u003ca href=\"http://www.sophienwald.com/en/\">Sophienwald\u003c/a> of Austria. And, yes this doesn’t seem like a WiFi kind of place and you’re right about that. Leave the laptop at home or bring the hot spot.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_128476\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-128476\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6323-new.jpg\" alt=\"Large woven fiber art piece by local weaver Meghan Bogden Shimek.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6323-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6323-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6323-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6323-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6323-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6323-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6323-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6323-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6323-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6323-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/IMG_6323-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Large woven fiber art piece by local weaver Meghan Bogden Shimek. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Unfairly, Merchant Roots has become the answer to an inside joke within the restaurant industry for substantial opening delays. Restaurants and bars in San Francisco are routinely delayed for the city’s notorious permitting challenges and out of control expensive prices for virtually everything. Folks in the industry sometimes say, “Yes, that restaurant is taking forever to open but it’s not Merchant Roots-level delayed.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It’s definitely not Shelton and Michael’s fault. The over yearlong delay from the original ETA is a smorgasbord of San Francisco restaurateur challenges. One that diners don’t often think about played a key part in adding the delay — construction crews favoring the thicker wallets of wealthier investment-backed restaurants (we won’t name names). Is this where San Francisco dining is going? Can independent restaurants be helped?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This part of Fillmore Street was historically filled with black-owned shops and restaurants, along with the jazz clubs that made this the Fillmore Jazz District. Except, there are basically no jazz clubs or black-owned businesses here anymore. One of the last ones of the corridor, \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfchronicle.com/food/article/Fillmore-singing-blues-over-jazz-district-6747312.php?utm_campaign=sfgate&utm_source=article&utm_medium=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.sfgate.com%252Finsidescoop%252Farticle%252FThe-Fillmore-s-Black-Bark-has-closed-as-it-12486002.php%253Ft%253D157de05c32\">Black Bark BBQ\u003c/a>, had to \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfgate.com/insidescoop/article/The-Fillmore-s-Black-Bark-has-closed-as-it-12486002.php?t=157de05c32\">relocate\u003c/a>. The San Francisco Chronicle’s Jonathan Kauffman just wrote an \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfchronicle.com/restaurants/article/Fernay-McPherson-and-the-movement-that-found-12907544.php\">excellent profile about this neighborhood\u003c/a> and this sad realization for the Fillmore’s demographics.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It’s an unfortunate change for the neighborhood, albeit one that is very reflective of Divisadero just up the hill. Both are getting increasingly gentrified like their glossy nearby peers of Hayes Valley and Fillmore in Lower Pacific Heights. Yes, this is San Francisco 2018 and we could talk all day about gentrification.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>At the same time, this is a story about how the newer food businesses on Fillmore all started as small business concepts and have grown into thriving projects that should be celebrated. Wise Sons, Boba Guys and State Bird Provisions all weren’t glitzy or deep money-backed when they first opened. \u003ca href=\"http://www.fatangelsf.com/\">Fat Angel\u003c/a> was the very first of Hi Neighbor’s restaurants and still isn’t very well-known beyond its regulars. Avery’s chef-partner Rodney Wages went through the ringer at many top kitchens in order to start a pop-up that morphed into \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/126767/avery-opens-on-fillmore-as-sfs-next-elaborate-tasting-menu-destination\">Avery\u003c/a>. These restaurateurs worked hard to become names known citywide.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Shelton and Michael are no different — remember that 100 days we mentioned? They sure know this industry all too well. On the side, the two have even been offering doughnut and pasta making classes with \u003ca href=\"https://www.cozymeal.com/chefs/788/chef-ryan\">Cozymeal\u003c/a> not just because it’s fun but also to make money. (Full disclosure: this writer took a pasta making class from Shelton and is now at least not awful at the difficult art). They also do high-volume catering and various other projects because, hey, when your business isn’t making money in this pricey city, how do you make money?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Luckily, both have no shortage of talent, imagination or desire to fulfill their hopes. Shelton even has a tattoo of Merchant Roots’ 1365 address in roman numerals (MCCCLXV) and a tattoo of a quail, the California state bird. 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