KQED's Table Talk is Marcia Gagliardi's new weekly column where she shares five timely and tasty food + drink activities including: events, restaurant openings and pop-ups.
Marcia has been writing tablehopper, a weekly e-column about the Bay Area dining scene, since 2006. She is a “culinary concierge” and has made her passion for exploring restaurants and the food scene a profession.
So, visit Table Talk every Monday to get the scoop on some of the most delicious things to do in the Bay Area right now.
Table Talk: New Burmese, Liholiho Brunch, Sunday Suppers, Dominican Christmas
Table Talk: New Cocktails at Loló, Roman Pizza, Crab Feed, Top Turkey Sandwiches
Table Talk: Dream Galbi at Maum, Indian Paradox Update, Denmark Pop-Up
Table Talk: Next-Level Brunch, Week of Italian Cuisine, Fried Chicken
Table Talk: A Chinese Classic on Geary, Le Marais, North Bay Restaurants
Table Talk: Beautiful Flavors at Besharam, Arepas, Halloween Ice Cream
Table Talk: James Beard Taste America, Tasty Vegan Tacos and Banh Mi
Table Talk: Fun Bites at a Chinese Bakery and Old Oakland’s Swan’s Market
Table Talk: A Cult SF Dish, the Full English, and a Prime Rib Special
Table Talk: Drag Brunch, The Cheese School, Manresa and Greens Return
Table Talk: KAIYŌ, Fab Falafel, Dumpling and Double Cheeseburger Deals
Table Talk: Learn About Makin’ Bacon, SF Restaurant History, Double Cheeseburgers
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"content": "\u003cp>There’s a new Burmese pop-up that will warm your belly (and your heart) in Civic Center, you have three days to enjoy a pre-New Year’s Eve brunch at Liholiho Yacht Club (just be sure to get a reservation!), check out two new Sunday Suppers that won’t break the bank, and a Dominican Christmas feast in Oakland.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>A New Nighttime and Weekend Burmese Pop-Up in Civic Center\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.beyondburma.com/\">Beyond Burma\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/DVr99MMJLW62\">154 McAllister St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTue–Fri 4pm–9:30pm\u003cbr>\nSat–Sun 10am–2pm, 5:30pm–9:30pm\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131582\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131582\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/beyondburma-sandpcalamari-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Salt and pepper calamari. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Some restaurants really come up with clever solutions to open in this challenging city to operate in. 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The housemade fried noodle chips on top got soggy in the humid, rainy night, but no matter — my friend declared he’d want to eat this dish every day. It was homey and satisfying, and I added some of the hot chile it was served with to dial up the modulated heat of the curry. What a winner.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>We tried the new-style tea leaf salad with pomegranate, persimmon, and arugula ($12), but we should have stuck with the original — the arugula couldn’t hold up to all the dressing and was quickly soggy. When they saw how curious we were about the food, the kitchen wanted us to have a taste of the Kyauk Pwint Salad ($9), made with a spongy white fungus flower that looked like delicate loofah. The flavors of this salad were bright and you can order it spicy, but the amount of garlic in it was staggering — I’d ask them to go lighter unless you have a village of vampires to repel.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You know what’s great on a rainy night? A bowl of their rich and satisfying mohinga ($13)! This fish chowder soup isn’t traditionally served with pieces of catfish — it’s ground up to form a thicker, hearty style of soup that coats the rice noodles beautifully, and I detected a little hint of fish sauce in there too. 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Get some coconut rice (own hta minn) to soak up the sauce.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>They have some wines by the glass and bottle, but I’d love to see a wine lover help them diversify their list (for whites, they offer one sauvignon blanc and three chardonnays — someone help ‘em out!).\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131585\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131585\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/beyondburma-space-800x1202.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1202\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The space is Elmira Rosticceria by day, and Beyond Burma on nights and weekends. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>I have to add that the hospitality here is heart-achingly charming and kind. I mean, come on, they added extra sauce and crunchy chips to my Bagan Sunset leftovers before handing me my bag. We even got hugs. Melt. If you’re catching any holiday shows in the theater district, or want to grab a bite for dinner when you get off at Civic Center BART, here’s a new spot to check out that will make you feel good (and well-fed) for many reasons, even if it isn’t perfect. The upbeat house music they had playing also made me smile: utz utz!\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>A Rare Treat: Brunch at Lihohiho Yacht Club!\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://liholihoyachtclub.com\">Liholiho Yacht Club\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/oxHjAqkXkox\">871 Sutter St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nHoliday Brunch\u003cbr>\nDecember 29–31\u003cbr>\n11am–4pm\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://liholihoyachtclub.com/reservations/\">Reservations\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131586\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131586\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/liho-Bar-shot-2-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Liholiho Yacht Club always has a lively scene at the bar. \u003ccite>(Jim Sullivan of Media Raw Arts)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Last year, the ever-busy and popular \u003ca href=\"http://liholihoyachtclub.com\">\u003cb>Liholiho Yacht Club\u003c/b>\u003c/a> decided to do something fun before taking a break for New Year’s Day: they held a \u003cb>brunch\u003c/b>! 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Check out alaMar’s monthly Bachata Brunches on second Sundays with a DJ and specials like $1.25 oysters (next one is December 9).\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>New Sunday Suppers at Lord Stanley and Tosca Cafe\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.lordstanleysf.com\">Lord Stanley\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/GEYJ2yuQKBT2\">2065 Polk St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n5:30pm–10pm for Sunday Supper\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"http://www.toscacafesf.com\">Tosca Cafe\u003c/a>\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/c3wJBXDtoBq\">42 Columbus Ave. San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nSunday nights 5:30pm–11pm\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131587\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131587\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/Tosca_SY-18-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tosca Cafe is now hosting Sunday Social Club. \u003ccite>(Sonya Yu)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Here’s a surefire way to get rid of any Sunday Scaries: head out for a nice dinner! And not just any dinner. Over at the chic \u003ca href=\"http://www.lordstanleysf.com\">\u003cb>Lord Stanley\u003c/b>\u003c/a>, they’re hosting a four-course \u003cb>Sunday Supper\u003c/b> for the month of December. The prix-fixe menu is $65 (not including beverages, tax, or tip), and there’s the option to add on some additional snacks and supplements. The menu will highlight seasonal ingredients and will consist of a winter vegetable course, a fish course, a meat course, and a dessert. Dietary restrictions are accommodated — just be sure to let them know ahead of time when \u003ca href=\"http://www.lordstanleysf.com/reserve/\">reserving\u003c/a>.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.toscacafesf.com\">Tosca Cafe\u003c/a>\u003c/strong> in North Beach is also adding Sunday service in the form of \u003cb>Sunday Social Club,\u003c/b> a new weekly dinner series featuring a four-course, prix-fixe menu ($45) of Italian-American fare paired with cocktails and live music. 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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>There’s a new Burmese pop-up that will warm your belly (and your heart) in Civic Center, you have three days to enjoy a pre-New Year’s Eve brunch at Liholiho Yacht Club (just be sure to get a reservation!), check out two new Sunday Suppers that won’t break the bank, and a Dominican Christmas feast in Oakland.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>A New Nighttime and Weekend Burmese Pop-Up in Civic Center\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.beyondburma.com/\">Beyond Burma\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/DVr99MMJLW62\">154 McAllister St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTue–Fri 4pm–9:30pm\u003cbr>\nSat–Sun 10am–2pm, 5:30pm–9:30pm\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131582\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131582\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/beyondburma-sandpcalamari-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Salt and pepper calamari. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Some restaurants really come up with clever solutions to open in this challenging city to operate in. Now open on evenings and weekend brunch in the Elmira Rosticceria location in Civic Center is \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.beyondburma.com/\">Beyond Burma\u003c/a>\u003c/strong> (Elmira is a weekday lunchtime restaurant). Some folks may recognize the space from past Feastly and other pop-up dinners. The two business partners (Su and Zay Wu) and chef are all Burmese and wanted to offer a menu with a little bit of a creative update on some classic dishes. It’s an extensive menu, one that already has me plotting a second visit so I can taste more. They are very open to feedback and really care about their guests’ experience.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131583\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131583\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/beyondburma-bagan-800x1201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1201\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hiding under that crunchy cloud are fat noodles in a chicken curry. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>You can get started with salt and pepper calamari ($10), lightly fried with bell pepper and onion — it’s a dish built to pair with their malt beer from Myanmar. A favorite was the Bagan Sunset ($13), a bowl of fat and slippery noodles coated with chicken curry sauce, plus sliced eggs, red onion, and yellow pea powder. The housemade fried noodle chips on top got soggy in the humid, rainy night, but no matter — my friend declared he’d want to eat this dish every day. It was homey and satisfying, and I added some of the hot chile it was served with to dial up the modulated heat of the curry. What a winner.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>We tried the new-style tea leaf salad with pomegranate, persimmon, and arugula ($12), but we should have stuck with the original — the arugula couldn’t hold up to all the dressing and was quickly soggy. When they saw how curious we were about the food, the kitchen wanted us to have a taste of the Kyauk Pwint Salad ($9), made with a spongy white fungus flower that looked like delicate loofah. The flavors of this salad were bright and you can order it spicy, but the amount of garlic in it was staggering — I’d ask them to go lighter unless you have a village of vampires to repel.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You know what’s great on a rainy night? A bowl of their rich and satisfying mohinga ($13)! This fish chowder soup isn’t traditionally served with pieces of catfish — it’s ground up to form a thicker, hearty style of soup that coats the rice noodles beautifully, and I detected a little hint of fish sauce in there too. Add in the sliced egg, cilantro, and crunchy split pea crackers, and I couldn’t get enough of the red chile pepper (with crunchy fish) to add on top.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131584\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131584\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/beyondburma-shrimp-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/beyondburma-shrimp-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/beyondburma-shrimp-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/beyondburma-shrimp-768x511.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/beyondburma-shrimp-1020x679.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/beyondburma-shrimp-1200x799.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/beyondburma-shrimp-1180x786.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/beyondburma-shrimp-960x639.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/beyondburma-shrimp-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/beyondburma-shrimp-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/beyondburma-shrimp-520x346.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Prawn and kabocha squash curry. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>There are numerous main courses and curries to choose from, and we opted for the jumbo prawn with kabocha ($17), with expertly cooked prawns that came in a rich red curry sauce with a pumpkin base. Get some coconut rice (own hta minn) to soak up the sauce.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>They have some wines by the glass and bottle, but I’d love to see a wine lover help them diversify their list (for whites, they offer one sauvignon blanc and three chardonnays — someone help ‘em out!).\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131585\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131585\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/beyondburma-space-800x1202.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1202\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The space is Elmira Rosticceria by day, and Beyond Burma on nights and weekends. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>I have to add that the hospitality here is heart-achingly charming and kind. I mean, come on, they added extra sauce and crunchy chips to my Bagan Sunset leftovers before handing me my bag. We even got hugs. Melt. If you’re catching any holiday shows in the theater district, or want to grab a bite for dinner when you get off at Civic Center BART, here’s a new spot to check out that will make you feel good (and well-fed) for many reasons, even if it isn’t perfect. The upbeat house music they had playing also made me smile: utz utz!\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>A Rare Treat: Brunch at Lihohiho Yacht Club!\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://liholihoyachtclub.com\">Liholiho Yacht Club\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/oxHjAqkXkox\">871 Sutter St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nHoliday Brunch\u003cbr>\nDecember 29–31\u003cbr>\n11am–4pm\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://liholihoyachtclub.com/reservations/\">Reservations\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131586\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131586\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/liho-Bar-shot-2-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Liholiho Yacht Club always has a lively scene at the bar. \u003ccite>(Jim Sullivan of Media Raw Arts)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Last year, the ever-busy and popular \u003ca href=\"http://liholihoyachtclub.com\">\u003cb>Liholiho Yacht Club\u003c/b>\u003c/a> decided to do something fun before taking a break for New Year’s Day: they held a \u003cb>brunch\u003c/b>! Anyone who attended remembers it well (and are still talking about the housemade spam and egg bun). This year, Liholiho is doing it again, but for three days this time (December 29–31), and with an all-new menu! Plus there will be a special, secret add-on item. (I’d guess people who follow \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/liholihoyachtclub/\">@liholihoyachtclub\u003c/a> will learn something about it, wink.)\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://liholihoyachtclub.com/reservations/\">Reservations\u003c/a> open at midnight on Monday so don’t miss it. Didn’t get a spot? The bar will be open to walk-ins this year as well.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>One more item: downstairs in \u003ca href=\"https://liholihoyachtclub.com/gen-gen/\">\u003cb>Louie’s Gen-Gen Room\u003c/b>\u003c/a>, they will be serving a New Year’s Eve happy hour warm-up, with cocktails and bar snacks, plus DJ jams from Sake One. December 29–31, 11am–4pm.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>A Dominican Christmas Feast at alaMar Kitchen + Bar in Oakland\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.alamaroakland.com\">alaMar Kitchen + Bar\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/WLmDV99VrQU2\">100 Grand Ave., Oakland\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nDominican Christmas feast\u003cbr>\nSunday, December 16\u003cbr>\n3pm and 6pm\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://dominicanchristmas.eventbrite.com\">Tickets\u003c/a>: $48 (includes gratuity)\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131593\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131593\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/12/Nelson-German-headshot-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Chef Nelson German of alaMar. \u003ccite>(Rachel Hall)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The Bay Area is sadly pretty short on Dominican food, but chef Nelson German of \u003ca href=\"https://www.alamaroakland.com\">\u003cstrong>alaMar Kitchen + Bar\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> in Uptown Oakland is fixing that, German is Dominican-American, born and bred in uptown Manhattan’s Washington Heights, and he’s hosting a Dominican Christmas feast on Sunday, December 16. 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"content": "\u003cp>You’re going to want to explore Loló’s brand-new cocktail list, which is full of creativity and culinary surprises. Then, try SF’s first pizza a teglia at Barbara Express in North Beach, and don’t miss a quality Dungeness crab feed at The Alice Collective in Oakland. Finally, just in case you got dissed on Thanksgiving leftovers, here are two of SF’s top turkey sandwiches.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>The Latest Cocktail List at Loló Offers a Culinary Adventure\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.lolosf.com/#home\">Loló\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/wDG8hYBtr1v\">974 Valencia St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131483\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131483\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/lolo-lost-souvenir-800x1202.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1202\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Lost Souvenir on the new cocktail menu at Loló. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.lolosf.com/#home\">Loló\u003c/a> \u003c/strong>is one of those San Francisco gems adored by restaurant industry folks for many reasons: their incredibly creative and well-executed cocktails are high on the list, along with the impressively curated wine list from GM Juan Carlos Ruelas that continues to get fine-tuned, with a strong focus on natural and organic wines — there are some real gems on there. Add in Jorge Martinez’s ever-evolving menu with Jaliscan and seasonal influences, the friendly staff, delightfully playful interior by partner Lorena Zertuche, fun vibes, and lively crowd (this place is always full of interesting and good-looking people), and it’s not only a good time, but a quality one.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Their bar team is one of the city’s best, and personally, I think they should be getting much more national attention than they are. Bar manager Leon Vazquez leads a talented team, and their latest lineup of cocktails just launched, full of esoteric ingredients and unexpected combinations and concoctions, which they are known for. An example is the Lost Souvenir, with Homeric mastiha (a spirit made with an ancient ingredient from Chios, Greece), Navy-strength gin, carrot, and coconut creme, served over crushed ice — it’s almost like an orange creamsicle, but with carrot, plus a resinous note from the mastiha. It’s a refreshing place to start, and the kind of cocktail that makes people ask what you're drinking.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131484\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131484\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/lolo-gin-cobbler-800x1201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1201\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Truffled Gin Cobbler at Loló. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Then there’s the Rusty Trombone, with red onion-infused vodka and coconut that somehow, oddly, magically comes together to drink like a\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>martini (it’s so good with food). So many culinary ingredients are featured in the cocktail menu, like white truffle in the Truffled Gin Cobbler and long black pepper grated on top of the Sfumato Sour. This one is a perfect drink to end the night with (it has rhubarb amaro, mezcal, lemon, egg white), although the Blood Brother with mezcal, amaro, Campari, and Makrut lime leaves will also ask to be your final-final.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131485\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131485\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/lolo-quesadilla-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Loló's Dungeness crab and chorizo quesadilla features housemade masa for the tortilla. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>One more item of note: the kitchen just acquired a molino (masa grinder) from Guadalajara to make their own masa in house. They are sourcing corn from \u003ca href=\"https://www.masienda.com\">Masienda\u003c/a>, who specializes in heirloom, non-GMO, landrace maize from Mexico (and beyond). The kitchen team has been falling in love with the flavorful masa they’re making, and are using it for their quesadillas, the tortillas that come with the carnitas, and various specials like the crab and chorizo quesadilla pictured above.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>There's a New Kind of Pizza Counter in North Beach\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sfbarbara.com/barbara-express\">Barbara Express\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/7h2vaFKL4gN2\">427 Columbus Ave., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nOpen daily 11:30am–11pm\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131486\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131486\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/barbara-counter-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The counter at Barbara Express. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>When you mention square pizza in North Beach, most folks immediately think of classic Golden Boy Pizza (since 1978!), but there’s a new counter in town, offering the first teglia romana in SF: \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfbarbara.com/barbara-express\">\u003cb>Barbara Express\u003c/b>\u003c/a>. It’s a Roman-style pizza baked in a square pan and then cut with scissors (it’s served pre-cut in squares at Barbara Express, although in Rome, you can decide how large or small you want your slice — if you want to pig out with a rectangle, you can go for it). Here, slices range from an affordable $3.50–$6. Barbara Express adjoins the newly open \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfbarbara.com\">Barbara Pinseria & Cocktail Bar\u003c/a> (in the former Panda Rei) from Il Casaro’s Francesco Covucci and Peter Fazio (they are also behind \u003ca href=\"http://www.tablehopper.com/chatterbox/vicoletto-becomes-pasta-pop-up-from-the-il-casaro-team-in-north-beach/\">Pasta Pop-Up\u003c/a>).\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131487\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131487\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/barbara-pizza-800x1201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1201\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Burrata makes multiple appearances at Barbara Express. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The tiled counter offers eight different kinds of teglia Romana, and they’re keeping the toppings Italian and simple in style: you can get margherita, or broccoli rapini with sausage (be sure to drizzle some Calabrese chile oil on that one, it needs some kick), mushroom, sausage and red onion (I loved this one), four cheeses, diavola with soppressata and dollops of burrata added on top at the end, veggie (with eggplant and zucchini), and other rotating kinds (to be clear, it’s not a build-your-own kind of place). The tomato sauce has a nice, bright pop, and the cheeses are fresh, really creamy, and melt beautifully.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131489\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131489\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/barbara-teglia-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">It's time to try teglia romana. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>About the crust: this is not a cracker-thin Roman pizza, nor is it thick and doughy Sicilian. The dough is 85 percent water and fermented for 48 hours — the airy bubbles transform into a bubbly crumb, with a light crunch. I recommend trying it right out of the electric Cuppone oven for the best impression (at least your first piece, and then get another to go) — the satisfying crunch disappears as it comes to room temp. A couple of pieces also seemed a touch under-baked to me, but I was also trying the first slices of the day before the oven really got cranking.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131488\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131488\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/barbara-suppli-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Supplì fresh out of the fryer lives up to its name (which references telephone wires). \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>There are some tables where you can sit inside or outside and watch the Columbus Avenue parade go by. Hang out, you have time. Other additions include supplì fresh out of the fryer, there’s a fridge full of drinks (and beers), and there’s also espresso service.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>A Dungeness Crab Feed Done Right\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://thealicecollective.com\">The Alice Collective\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/u6eNaz356w82\">272 14th Street, Oakland\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nSunday December 2\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/6th-annual-crab-feed-tickets-51696308049\">Tickets\u003c/a>: $75\u003cbr>\n11am or 2pm seatings\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131490\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131490\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/crab-feast-800x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The magic platter of crab that hit the table at last year's feed. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>It’s Dungeness crab season, and you’ll find local crab on menus all over the Bay Area. But there’s nothing like getting a bib on and really tucking into a pile of freshly steamed crab. Ted Wilson of the new \u003ca href=\"https://thealicecollective.com\">The Alice Collective\u003c/a> in Oakland (he was previously behind SF’s Fine & Rare) has hosted some epic annual crab feeds, and he isn’t sourcing just any ole crabs — he makes sure to get some big, fresh, quality beauties from local fishermen (he has some great connections). They’re served simply with drawn butter and lemon (perfection!).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You’ll also enjoy garlic noodles to catch all those little crabby pieces you’re setting free, sourdough garlic bread, a mixed green salad (you’ll need a break from the butter), and chocolate chip cookies for dessert. There are also bottomless mimosas and beers, but your hands are going to be so busy cracking crab that you may not be able to keep up with your usual boozy pace.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131491\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131491\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/crab-feed-table-800x1067.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1067\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bibs on. And hard at work. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>It’s a big communal affair, with tables of strangers quickly becoming friends over the family-style feast. Bibs bring people together. This year, you’ll be able to check out the new location at The Alice Collective, Wilson’s new commissary kitchen, café, and community space in downtown Oakland.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It all happens on Sunday, December 2 and there are two seatings: 11am–12:30pm or 2pm–3:30pm. Don’t delay on \u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/6th-annual-crab-feed-tickets-51696308049\">tickets\u003c/a>, it sold out last year! Proceeds from the Crab Feed will benefit The Golden Gate Salmon Association.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Didn’t Get Thanksgiving Leftovers? Here Are Two Top Turkey Sandwiches\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Arguello Super Market\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/XmbuQaFWFZr\">782 Arguello Blvd. San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nRossi’s Deli\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/kPoEmLXRu692\">426 Castro St. San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131492\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131492\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/arguello-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The iconic turkey sandwich from Arguello Super Market. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Sure, we just finished a week of peak turkey, but some of you may not have had the joy of a turkey sandwich the day after Thanksgiving made with leftovers, especially if you were a guest at someone’s house, or your Friendsgiving ended up being a vegetarian one. Maybe your aunt and uncle’s turkey was a travesty—hey, it happens to a lot of people. But the day-after turkey sandwich? It’s arguably the best thing about the bird that was on the dinner table the night before.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>One of San Francisco’s iconic turkey sandwiches is from \u003cb>Arguello Super Market \u003c/b>— it’s made at a deli counter inside the market. They use juicy, house-roasted turkey off a rotisserie, and their flaky and golden Dutch crunch roll is tops (you gotta do Dutch crunch). A chef friend taught me a little trick: ask for a combo of white and dark meat, and the pro move is to also ask for a little turkey skin! Trust, that fatty little addition brings it all together.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I skip the hothouse tomato, pickle and mustard, but keep the lettuce, mayo, and red onion (that’s everything that comes with the $7.99 sandwich). Don’t forget to add some avocado ($1.25), and Swiss cheese is a solid choice (also $1). Cranberry sauce ($1) is up to you — I say you’re already adding two things, why not go for three and make it perfect? Or just go for cranberry and cheese. Fortunately, it’s one of those sandwiches that is almost always worth the $11 price tag, or whatever your final total is.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131493\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131493\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/rossis-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/rossis-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/rossis-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/rossis-768x511.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/rossis-1020x679.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/rossis-1200x799.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/rossis-1180x786.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/rossis-960x639.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/rossis-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/rossis-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/rossis-520x346.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Avogobble from Rossi's Deli. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Can’t make it over to Arguello, but you still have a hankering for a monster turkey sandwich? A friend recently turned me on to the Avogobble they make at \u003cb>Rossi’s Deli\u003c/b> in the Castro, and it’s quite a deal. For $8.95, you get a huge sandwich with freshly roasted turkey (they roast it daily), plus all the usual sandwich fixins, your pick from three kinds of mustard, and bless, they have Dutch crunch. It even comes with cheese!\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Not only is this sandwich a total steal, but it’s lovingly assembled with fresh ingredients, and you will quickly be charmed by the kind family who runs the place (they took over in 1976!). You can see why the neighborhood adores this place — they really want to feed the people (seriously, you will just finish half the sandwich). Be sure to check out all the chocolates and international sweets on the counter while they make your sandwich, and you can come back another day for their bountiful breakfast sandwiches — you just need to make it through that sandwich first.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp> \u003c/p>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>You’re going to want to explore Loló’s brand-new cocktail list, which is full of creativity and culinary surprises. Then, try SF’s first pizza a teglia at Barbara Express in North Beach, and don’t miss a quality Dungeness crab feed at The Alice Collective in Oakland. Finally, just in case you got dissed on Thanksgiving leftovers, here are two of SF’s top turkey sandwiches.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>The Latest Cocktail List at Loló Offers a Culinary Adventure\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.lolosf.com/#home\">Loló\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/wDG8hYBtr1v\">974 Valencia St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131483\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131483\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/lolo-lost-souvenir-800x1202.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1202\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Lost Souvenir on the new cocktail menu at Loló. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.lolosf.com/#home\">Loló\u003c/a> \u003c/strong>is one of those San Francisco gems adored by restaurant industry folks for many reasons: their incredibly creative and well-executed cocktails are high on the list, along with the impressively curated wine list from GM Juan Carlos Ruelas that continues to get fine-tuned, with a strong focus on natural and organic wines — there are some real gems on there. Add in Jorge Martinez’s ever-evolving menu with Jaliscan and seasonal influences, the friendly staff, delightfully playful interior by partner Lorena Zertuche, fun vibes, and lively crowd (this place is always full of interesting and good-looking people), and it’s not only a good time, but a quality one.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Their bar team is one of the city’s best, and personally, I think they should be getting much more national attention than they are. Bar manager Leon Vazquez leads a talented team, and their latest lineup of cocktails just launched, full of esoteric ingredients and unexpected combinations and concoctions, which they are known for. An example is the Lost Souvenir, with Homeric mastiha (a spirit made with an ancient ingredient from Chios, Greece), Navy-strength gin, carrot, and coconut creme, served over crushed ice — it’s almost like an orange creamsicle, but with carrot, plus a resinous note from the mastiha. It’s a refreshing place to start, and the kind of cocktail that makes people ask what you're drinking.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131484\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131484\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/lolo-gin-cobbler-800x1201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1201\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Truffled Gin Cobbler at Loló. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Then there’s the Rusty Trombone, with red onion-infused vodka and coconut that somehow, oddly, magically comes together to drink like a\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>martini (it’s so good with food). So many culinary ingredients are featured in the cocktail menu, like white truffle in the Truffled Gin Cobbler and long black pepper grated on top of the Sfumato Sour. This one is a perfect drink to end the night with (it has rhubarb amaro, mezcal, lemon, egg white), although the Blood Brother with mezcal, amaro, Campari, and Makrut lime leaves will also ask to be your final-final.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131485\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131485\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/lolo-quesadilla-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Loló's Dungeness crab and chorizo quesadilla features housemade masa for the tortilla. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>One more item of note: the kitchen just acquired a molino (masa grinder) from Guadalajara to make their own masa in house. They are sourcing corn from \u003ca href=\"https://www.masienda.com\">Masienda\u003c/a>, who specializes in heirloom, non-GMO, landrace maize from Mexico (and beyond). The kitchen team has been falling in love with the flavorful masa they’re making, and are using it for their quesadillas, the tortillas that come with the carnitas, and various specials like the crab and chorizo quesadilla pictured above.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>There's a New Kind of Pizza Counter in North Beach\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sfbarbara.com/barbara-express\">Barbara Express\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/7h2vaFKL4gN2\">427 Columbus Ave., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nOpen daily 11:30am–11pm\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131486\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131486\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/barbara-counter-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The counter at Barbara Express. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>When you mention square pizza in North Beach, most folks immediately think of classic Golden Boy Pizza (since 1978!), but there’s a new counter in town, offering the first teglia romana in SF: \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfbarbara.com/barbara-express\">\u003cb>Barbara Express\u003c/b>\u003c/a>. It’s a Roman-style pizza baked in a square pan and then cut with scissors (it’s served pre-cut in squares at Barbara Express, although in Rome, you can decide how large or small you want your slice — if you want to pig out with a rectangle, you can go for it). Here, slices range from an affordable $3.50–$6. Barbara Express adjoins the newly open \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfbarbara.com\">Barbara Pinseria & Cocktail Bar\u003c/a> (in the former Panda Rei) from Il Casaro’s Francesco Covucci and Peter Fazio (they are also behind \u003ca href=\"http://www.tablehopper.com/chatterbox/vicoletto-becomes-pasta-pop-up-from-the-il-casaro-team-in-north-beach/\">Pasta Pop-Up\u003c/a>).\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131487\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131487\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/barbara-pizza-800x1201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1201\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Burrata makes multiple appearances at Barbara Express. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The tiled counter offers eight different kinds of teglia Romana, and they’re keeping the toppings Italian and simple in style: you can get margherita, or broccoli rapini with sausage (be sure to drizzle some Calabrese chile oil on that one, it needs some kick), mushroom, sausage and red onion (I loved this one), four cheeses, diavola with soppressata and dollops of burrata added on top at the end, veggie (with eggplant and zucchini), and other rotating kinds (to be clear, it’s not a build-your-own kind of place). The tomato sauce has a nice, bright pop, and the cheeses are fresh, really creamy, and melt beautifully.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131489\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131489\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/barbara-teglia-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">It's time to try teglia romana. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>About the crust: this is not a cracker-thin Roman pizza, nor is it thick and doughy Sicilian. The dough is 85 percent water and fermented for 48 hours — the airy bubbles transform into a bubbly crumb, with a light crunch. I recommend trying it right out of the electric Cuppone oven for the best impression (at least your first piece, and then get another to go) — the satisfying crunch disappears as it comes to room temp. A couple of pieces also seemed a touch under-baked to me, but I was also trying the first slices of the day before the oven really got cranking.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131488\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131488\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/barbara-suppli-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Supplì fresh out of the fryer lives up to its name (which references telephone wires). \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>There are some tables where you can sit inside or outside and watch the Columbus Avenue parade go by. Hang out, you have time. Other additions include supplì fresh out of the fryer, there’s a fridge full of drinks (and beers), and there’s also espresso service.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>A Dungeness Crab Feed Done Right\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://thealicecollective.com\">The Alice Collective\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/u6eNaz356w82\">272 14th Street, Oakland\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nSunday December 2\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/6th-annual-crab-feed-tickets-51696308049\">Tickets\u003c/a>: $75\u003cbr>\n11am or 2pm seatings\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131490\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131490\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/crab-feast-800x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The magic platter of crab that hit the table at last year's feed. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>It’s Dungeness crab season, and you’ll find local crab on menus all over the Bay Area. But there’s nothing like getting a bib on and really tucking into a pile of freshly steamed crab. Ted Wilson of the new \u003ca href=\"https://thealicecollective.com\">The Alice Collective\u003c/a> in Oakland (he was previously behind SF’s Fine & Rare) has hosted some epic annual crab feeds, and he isn’t sourcing just any ole crabs — he makes sure to get some big, fresh, quality beauties from local fishermen (he has some great connections). They’re served simply with drawn butter and lemon (perfection!).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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And hard at work. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>It’s a big communal affair, with tables of strangers quickly becoming friends over the family-style feast. Bibs bring people together. This year, you’ll be able to check out the new location at The Alice Collective, Wilson’s new commissary kitchen, café, and community space in downtown Oakland.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It all happens on Sunday, December 2 and there are two seatings: 11am–12:30pm or 2pm–3:30pm. Don’t delay on \u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/6th-annual-crab-feed-tickets-51696308049\">tickets\u003c/a>, it sold out last year! Proceeds from the Crab Feed will benefit The Golden Gate Salmon Association.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Didn’t Get Thanksgiving Leftovers? Here Are Two Top Turkey Sandwiches\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Arguello Super Market\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/XmbuQaFWFZr\">782 Arguello Blvd. San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nRossi’s Deli\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/kPoEmLXRu692\">426 Castro St. San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131492\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131492\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/arguello-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The iconic turkey sandwich from Arguello Super Market. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Sure, we just finished a week of peak turkey, but some of you may not have had the joy of a turkey sandwich the day after Thanksgiving made with leftovers, especially if you were a guest at someone’s house, or your Friendsgiving ended up being a vegetarian one. Maybe your aunt and uncle’s turkey was a travesty—hey, it happens to a lot of people. But the day-after turkey sandwich? It’s arguably the best thing about the bird that was on the dinner table the night before.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>One of San Francisco’s iconic turkey sandwiches is from \u003cb>Arguello Super Market \u003c/b>— it’s made at a deli counter inside the market. They use juicy, house-roasted turkey off a rotisserie, and their flaky and golden Dutch crunch roll is tops (you gotta do Dutch crunch). A chef friend taught me a little trick: ask for a combo of white and dark meat, and the pro move is to also ask for a little turkey skin! Trust, that fatty little addition brings it all together.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I skip the hothouse tomato, pickle and mustard, but keep the lettuce, mayo, and red onion (that’s everything that comes with the $7.99 sandwich). Don’t forget to add some avocado ($1.25), and Swiss cheese is a solid choice (also $1). Cranberry sauce ($1) is up to you — I say you’re already adding two things, why not go for three and make it perfect? Or just go for cranberry and cheese. 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A friend recently turned me on to the Avogobble they make at \u003cb>Rossi’s Deli\u003c/b> in the Castro, and it’s quite a deal. For $8.95, you get a huge sandwich with freshly roasted turkey (they roast it daily), plus all the usual sandwich fixins, your pick from three kinds of mustard, and bless, they have Dutch crunch. It even comes with cheese!\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Not only is this sandwich a total steal, but it’s lovingly assembled with fresh ingredients, and you will quickly be charmed by the kind family who runs the place (they took over in 1976!). You can see why the neighborhood adores this place — they really want to feed the people (seriously, you will just finish half the sandwich). Be sure to check out all the chocolates and international sweets on the counter while they make your sandwich, and you can come back another day for their bountiful breakfast sandwiches — you just need to make it through that sandwich first.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cp>Track down the galbi at Maum in Palo Alto, Indian Paradox gets a technicolor update, don’t miss the Made In: Denmark pop-up at Baana (with a dinner with chef Nick Balla!), the latest Chef’s Cubano from Reem Assil at Media Noche, and a night of California food and drink history.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Maum Is Serving Some of the Best Galbi in the Bay Area\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://maumpaloalto.com\">Maum\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/5sQFsYQrehu\">322 University Ave., Palo Alto\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nDinner served Thu–Sat, \u003ca href=\"https://www.exploretock.com/maum/\">reservations\u003c/a> required\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131424\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131424\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/table-800x532.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The refined communal dining experience at Maum. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Anyone looking for a unique dining experience who has a little extra money to burn (and enjoys Korean food and flavor profiles) will want to check out \u003ca href=\"http://maumpaloalto.com\">\u003cb>Maum\u003c/b>\u003c/a> in Palo Alto — yes, even if you’re in San Francisco. You’ll enjoy a multi-course tasting menu that offers a modern take on Korean dishes and flavors, with California seasonality and quality ingredients woven in. There’s only one seating for dinner Thu–Sat for 16 diners who have booked a ticket through \u003ca href=\"https://www.exploretock.com/maum/\">Tock\u003c/a> ($175, and $100 for the excellent wine pairings, which you’ll want to do). The restaurant is basically one big private dining room, with a long wood table, and you can peek into a top-of-the-line kitchen at the back of the room. The space is full of other natural materials and colors, and it’s very minimalist but still welcoming (and very stylish).\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131425\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131425\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/chef-mike-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Consultant Charles Chen and chef Michael Kim. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Maum was originally a private dining experience for guests of owners Brian and Grace Koo, and then they decided to open it as a part-time restaurant. They brought on consultant Charles Chen, now a managing partner, who has worked with Tartine Manufactory, Stonemill Matcha, and other projects on their openings and operations. The chef is Michael Kim, whom I met when he was the opening chef de cuisine at Namu Gaji in San Francisco — he has also worked at Redd and SPQR. His wife, Meichih Kim, has worked at Benu and Per Se, and is the mastermind behind the fabulous desserts.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Upon arriving, you’ll be greeted with Champagne and a wave of canapés, like a chestnut tartlet with a cloud-like filling and plump oysters topped with kimchi granita (but a bit too icy). It’s similar to a cocktail party, with a chance to mingle with some of the guests you’re going to be dining next to over the next couple of hours.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Honestly, the opening courses were fine but didn’t completely wow me — I think the kitchen could push the flavors and executions more into the “whoa” zone. As an example, while \u003ci>yookhwe\u003c/i> (steak tartare) is a Korean dish I adore, the presentation here only seemed updated with the elegant linen it was served upon (and the high-quality beef) — it felt like a missed opportunity to do something really unexpected or fun.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131427\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131427\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/sablefish-800x1201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1201\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sablefish, radish, gochujang. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>By the time you silently glide one of the immensely comfortable, black leather, mid-century modern chairs out and sit down, you will have noticed many of the beautiful plates and stemware and bowls during the opening service, but now it’s really going to be an aesthetic parade. You’ll want to bring home the wood sake cups that are so delicate they can practically fly out of your hand, and the other serve-ware is so elegant and obviously chosen with care.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While each course and wine pairing are announced for all to hear at once, it’s done in a way that is unobtrusive and not meant to interrupt the many conversations at the table. We had people celebrating birthdays, a couple from Marin on date night, a large family gathering, and, of course, some Silicon Valley folks — overall, the crowd was more mature than your usual SF hotspot. As the night went on, and the wine kept being poured, it definitely felt like a more lively dinner party.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131426\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131426\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/snapper-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Aged snapper \"moolhwe.\" \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The aged snapper tartare with seaweed and roe was a beautiful opening salvo, and the silky abalone custard with matsutake mushrooms was elevated even further with its extraordinary pairing of Bianchetto, an orange wine from Le Coste, a producer in Lazio. Poached sablefish comes in a broth that shows how soulful the kitchen can be, with a deeply satisfying bass note from the gochujang.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cdiv class=\"mceTemp\">\u003c/div>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131428\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131428\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/galbi-spread-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The galbi ssam spread, with kimchi and gochujang. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The showstopper was the final course: the wagyu galbi ssam. It featured the most exquisite layered cubes of seared and fatty beef short-rib, served with bouquets of lettuce leaves that you use to wrap up the beef in, along with a dollop of spicy jang sauce, and a piece peeled off the elegant cube of kimchi (which you’ll want to request more of, because you need to pour some of the juice from it over the brisket-kimchi rice, which is presented like a paella). I’d book this dinner on this course alone — I’ve never had galbi come even close to this.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Dessert was a fun show, with delightful madeleines, mochi, mignardises, fresh fruit, and more, plus cake to bring home and enjoy later (good thing, because you’ll be stuffed). The tasting menu offers an extensive amount of food — while some may complain of still being hungry after many tasting menus, that is definitely not the case here. In fact, I even brought home my last bites of the rice and galbi, which proved to be the most divine base to my fried eggs the next morning.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>A Vibrant Makeover and Tasting Menu Built for Wine Lovers at Indian Paradox\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://indianparadoxsf.com\">Indian Paradox\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/1f6ugYz9KS12\">258 Divisadero St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003cbr>\nDinner served Tue-Thu 5pm-10pm and Fri-Sat 5pm-11pm, Sat brunch 11am–2pm\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131429\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131429\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/Indian-Paradox_Interior-02_11.07.18_Grace-Sager-Photography-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/Indian-Paradox_Interior-02_11.07.18_Grace-Sager-Photography-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/Indian-Paradox_Interior-02_11.07.18_Grace-Sager-Photography-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/Indian-Paradox_Interior-02_11.07.18_Grace-Sager-Photography-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/Indian-Paradox_Interior-02_11.07.18_Grace-Sager-Photography-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/Indian-Paradox_Interior-02_11.07.18_Grace-Sager-Photography-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/Indian-Paradox_Interior-02_11.07.18_Grace-Sager-Photography-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/Indian-Paradox_Interior-02_11.07.18_Grace-Sager-Photography-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/Indian-Paradox_Interior-02_11.07.18_Grace-Sager-Photography-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/Indian-Paradox_Interior-02_11.07.18_Grace-Sager-Photography-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/Indian-Paradox_Interior-02_11.07.18_Grace-Sager-Photography-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The vibrant new interior at Indian Paradox will make it your happy place. \u003ccite>(Grace Sager)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Three years ago, Kavitha Raghavan opened \u003ca href=\"https://indianparadoxsf.com\">\u003cb>Indian Paradox\u003c/b>\u003c/a> on Divisadero — her petite wine bar featuring wine pairings with Indian street food dishes (chaats) — and now the space has received a stylish redecoration and colorful upgrade. She partnered with artist and interior designer Lorena Zertuche (co-owner of the vibrant Loló) on the new look, and now the cozy space is full of patterns, color, turbans, and one wall is an homage to the highly adorned Indian trucks you’ll see on the roads in India. Honk! It’s the kind of place that is perfect for a date.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131430\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131430\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/Indian-Paradox_Dabeli_11.07.18_Grace-Sager-Photography-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/Indian-Paradox_Dabeli_11.07.18_Grace-Sager-Photography-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/Indian-Paradox_Dabeli_11.07.18_Grace-Sager-Photography-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/Indian-Paradox_Dabeli_11.07.18_Grace-Sager-Photography-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/Indian-Paradox_Dabeli_11.07.18_Grace-Sager-Photography-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/Indian-Paradox_Dabeli_11.07.18_Grace-Sager-Photography-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/Indian-Paradox_Dabeli_11.07.18_Grace-Sager-Photography-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/Indian-Paradox_Dabeli_11.07.18_Grace-Sager-Photography-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/Indian-Paradox_Dabeli_11.07.18_Grace-Sager-Photography-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/Indian-Paradox_Dabeli_11.07.18_Grace-Sager-Photography-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/Indian-Paradox_Dabeli_11.07.18_Grace-Sager-Photography-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The dabeli (Indian potato burger) fortunately comes two to an order. \u003ccite>(Grace Sager)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Kavitha also upgraded the stemware, and has launched a new tasting menu with chef Maribel Palomo: the new four-course menu is a chaat experience for $35 per person, with four half-pour/2.5 oz. ($55) or four full-glass/5 oz. ($75) pairings for each course, which include both New and Old World wines. It’s a fun spot to swing by on a whim if you just want a glass of wine and a couple snacks at the bar (don’t miss the sundal with warm garbanzos and unripe mango), or you can build a fulfilling dinner, or just let the kitchen just cook for you and do the full tasting.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131431\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131431\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/Indian-Paradox_Egg-Akuri-02_11.07.18_Grace-Sager-Photography-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/Indian-Paradox_Egg-Akuri-02_11.07.18_Grace-Sager-Photography-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/Indian-Paradox_Egg-Akuri-02_11.07.18_Grace-Sager-Photography-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/Indian-Paradox_Egg-Akuri-02_11.07.18_Grace-Sager-Photography-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/Indian-Paradox_Egg-Akuri-02_11.07.18_Grace-Sager-Photography-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/Indian-Paradox_Egg-Akuri-02_11.07.18_Grace-Sager-Photography-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/Indian-Paradox_Egg-Akuri-02_11.07.18_Grace-Sager-Photography-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/Indian-Paradox_Egg-Akuri-02_11.07.18_Grace-Sager-Photography-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/Indian-Paradox_Egg-Akuri-02_11.07.18_Grace-Sager-Photography-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/Indian-Paradox_Egg-Akuri-02_11.07.18_Grace-Sager-Photography-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/Indian-Paradox_Egg-Akuri-02_11.07.18_Grace-Sager-Photography-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Come to Indian Paradox for brunch and get the egg akuri. \u003ccite>(Grace Sager)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>I’m also a huge fan of weekend brunch, served on Saturday from 11am–2pm (don’t miss the egg akuri: soft-scrambled eggs cooked with Parsi masala, ginger, garlic, turmeric, onions, tomatoes, and cilantro, served with buttered toast). More great news: Sunday brunch is coming January 20.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003cb>This Month’s Chef’s Cubano at Media Noche from Chef Reem Assil\u003c/b>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.medianochesf.com\">Media Noche\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/jvQ78XzPAaN2\">3465 19th St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131432\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131432\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/reems-cubano-800x1067.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1067\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Chef's Cubano by Reem Assil at Media Noche. \u003ccite>(Casey Rebecca Nunes)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>You just have two weeks to make it over to \u003ca href=\"https://www.medianochesf.com\">Media Noche\u003c/a> in the Mission for November’s \u003cb>Chef’s Cubano\u003c/b>. Chef Reem Assil of Reem’s and Dyafa in Oakland has created the La Palestina Cubano, with sumac-braised chicken, melted pepper-jack cheese, pomegranate onions, harissa yogurt, whole-grain mustard, and arugula. It all gets pressed into a golden combination of sandwich perfection. It's $13.50, and 10% of the proceeds benefit Arab Resource & Organizing Center (AROC). This cubano is available through November 30 — you can order delivery via \u003ca href=\"http://www.trycaviar.com/r/amaz57\">Caviar\u003c/a>, and that linked code will give first-timers $10 off your first two orders.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Learn About Bay Area Food & Drink History at Back to the Future\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Back to the Future: History of Bay Area Food and Drink Innovation\u003cbr>\nOld U.S. Mint\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/kZMpd41HE3q\">88 5th St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nNovember 27\u003cbr>\n6pm–8pm\u003cbr>\n$50\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://my.californiahistoricalsociety.org/single/EventDetail.aspx?p=1317\">Info/tickets\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131451\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131451\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/Libations-image-800x565.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"565\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Starlite Roof, Sir Francis Drake Hotel, San Francisco \u003ccite>(San Francisco Subjects Photograph Collection – Restaurants, California Historical Society)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Cocktail and history lovers will have plenty to drink and discuss at the 10th annual Historic Libations event, hosted by the California Historical Society. This year’s event is \u003cb>Back to the Future: History of Bay Area Food and Drink Innovation\u003c/b>, held at the Old U.S. Mint. Starting at 6pm, guests can enjoy small bites, cocktails, beer, and wine, and \u003ca href=\"http://www.thebuenavista.com/home/home.html\">The Buena Vista Cafe \u003c/a>will provide iconic Irish Coffees. From 6:15pm–8pm, food and drink makers will provide 10-minute presentations and provide guests with tastings during the \u003ca href=\"https://my.californiahistoricalsociety.org/single/EventDetail.aspx?p=1317\">Tasty Talks\u003c/a> portion of the evening, like Amy Guittard from Guittard Chocolate, along with music from \u003ca href=\"http://www.bandasinnombre.com/RXiYZ/\">Banda Sin Nombre\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003cb>Celebrate Danish Design, Food, and Culture at Made in: Denmark\u003c/b>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://whisksf.com/denmark/\">Made In: Denmark\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nNov 29–Dec 2\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.baana.co/\">Baana\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/NggGyHT3bL42\">1256 Mason St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nVarious times\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131434\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131434\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/denmark-800x800.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/denmark-800x800.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/denmark-160x160.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/denmark-768x768.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/denmark-1020x1020.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/denmark-1200x1200.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/denmark-1180x1180.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/denmark-960x960.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/denmark-240x240.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/denmark-375x375.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/denmark-520x520.jpg 520w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/denmark-32x32.jpg 32w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/denmark-50x50.jpg 50w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/denmark-64x64.jpg 64w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/denmark-96x96.jpg 96w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/denmark-128x128.jpg 128w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/denmark-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nyhavn canal, Copenhagen. \u003ccite>(Michael Molesky)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Kicking off at the end of November is \u003ca href=\"http://whisksf.com/denmark/\">M\u003cstrong>ade In: Denmark\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>, a four-day, pop-up experience featuring design, food, and culture from Denmark's leading creatives. The pop-up will be held at \u003ca href=\"https://www.baana.co/\">Baana\u003c/a>, the stylish event space from Maggie Spicer (Douglas Market, WHISK) and Sarah Kotcher of Heath Ceramics.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131435\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131435\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/IanLipsky-baana-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/IanLipsky-baana-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/IanLipsky-baana-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/IanLipsky-baana-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/IanLipsky-baana-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/IanLipsky-baana-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/IanLipsky-baana-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/IanLipsky-baana-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/IanLipsky-baana-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/IanLipsky-baana-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/IanLipsky-baana-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The attractive Baana space. \u003ccite>(Ian Lipsky)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>On November 29, there will be an \u003ca href=\"http://whisksf.com/made-in-denmark/made-in-denmark-opening-panel-amp-shop-preview\">opening panel\u003c/a> and discussion on maker culture at 6:30pm, with Kantine smørrebrød, rose hip kombucha, and beer from Mikkeller; the Danish shop opens at 11am on November 30, with a \u003ca href=\"http://whisksf.com/made-in-denmark/douglas-x-rdder-og-vin-seminar\">natural wine seminar\u003c/a> curated by Solfinn of Rødder og Vin that evening at 6:30pm; December 1 is another shop day (11am–7pm), plus a \u003ca href=\"http://whisksf.com/made-in-denmark/candle-making-workshop\">ceramic candle–making workshop\u003c/a> with havtorn-turmeric tonic at 10:30am, a fermentation workshop with Empirical Spirits at 5:30pm, and a small group dinner with Nick Balla of Duna and \u003ca href=\"https://www.smokebread.com/\">Smokebread\u003c/a> at 7pm (more on that below); and December 2 is the final day of the pop-up, with Almost-Fika: a cupping of Coffee Collective coffee (prepared by Douglas) with Fellow Products and Kantine cinnamon kanelbullar, 11am–3pm (or until sold out — note this is not a ticketed event). And you can enjoy the last day of the shop from 11am–4pm.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129505\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-129505\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/smokebread-opening-panorama-new-800x600.jpg\" alt=\"Lunch just got extra-tasty at Smokebread at The Perennial.\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/smokebread-opening-panorama-new-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/smokebread-opening-panorama-new-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/smokebread-opening-panorama-new-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/smokebread-opening-panorama-new-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/smokebread-opening-panorama-new-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/smokebread-opening-panorama-new-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/smokebread-opening-panorama-new-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/smokebread-opening-panorama-new-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/smokebread-opening-panorama-new-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/smokebread-opening-panorama-new-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A sampling of dishes from Smokebread at The Perennial. \u003ccite>(Karen Leibowitz)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>So, about that \u003ca href=\"http://whisksf.com/made-in-denmark/nick-balla-dinner\">dinner\u003c/a> on December 1: chef Nick Balla (formerly Bar Tartine, Duna, Smokebread) is going to serve a four-course, family-style preservation dinner based on peasant traditions, with dishes like cultured squash dip, beef tartare with bottarga, pumpkin seed tahini and collard greens, slow-roasted root vegetables, parsnip-sauerkraut stew with pork and mushrooms, and stuffed persimmons with yogurt and almonds. The fabulous meal will be served with cocktails from Empirical Spirits, natural wine, havtorn (sea buckthorn) turmeric tonic, and Nick's very own vermouth made of rosé wine, black lime, anise, and fennel flowers. There's just room for 20 guests at 7pm, $165 per ticket.\u003c/p>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>Track down the galbi at Maum in Palo Alto, Indian Paradox gets a technicolor update, don’t miss the Made In: Denmark pop-up at Baana (with a dinner with chef Nick Balla!), the latest Chef’s Cubano from Reem Assil at Media Noche, and a night of California food and drink history.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Maum Is Serving Some of the Best Galbi in the Bay Area\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://maumpaloalto.com\">Maum\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/5sQFsYQrehu\">322 University Ave., Palo Alto\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nDinner served Thu–Sat, \u003ca href=\"https://www.exploretock.com/maum/\">reservations\u003c/a> required\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131424\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131424\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/table-800x532.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The refined communal dining experience at Maum. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Anyone looking for a unique dining experience who has a little extra money to burn (and enjoys Korean food and flavor profiles) will want to check out \u003ca href=\"http://maumpaloalto.com\">\u003cb>Maum\u003c/b>\u003c/a> in Palo Alto — yes, even if you’re in San Francisco. You’ll enjoy a multi-course tasting menu that offers a modern take on Korean dishes and flavors, with California seasonality and quality ingredients woven in. There’s only one seating for dinner Thu–Sat for 16 diners who have booked a ticket through \u003ca href=\"https://www.exploretock.com/maum/\">Tock\u003c/a> ($175, and $100 for the excellent wine pairings, which you’ll want to do). The restaurant is basically one big private dining room, with a long wood table, and you can peek into a top-of-the-line kitchen at the back of the room. The space is full of other natural materials and colors, and it’s very minimalist but still welcoming (and very stylish).\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131425\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131425\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/chef-mike-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Consultant Charles Chen and chef Michael Kim. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Maum was originally a private dining experience for guests of owners Brian and Grace Koo, and then they decided to open it as a part-time restaurant. They brought on consultant Charles Chen, now a managing partner, who has worked with Tartine Manufactory, Stonemill Matcha, and other projects on their openings and operations. The chef is Michael Kim, whom I met when he was the opening chef de cuisine at Namu Gaji in San Francisco — he has also worked at Redd and SPQR. His wife, Meichih Kim, has worked at Benu and Per Se, and is the mastermind behind the fabulous desserts.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Upon arriving, you’ll be greeted with Champagne and a wave of canapés, like a chestnut tartlet with a cloud-like filling and plump oysters topped with kimchi granita (but a bit too icy). It’s similar to a cocktail party, with a chance to mingle with some of the guests you’re going to be dining next to over the next couple of hours.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Honestly, the opening courses were fine but didn’t completely wow me — I think the kitchen could push the flavors and executions more into the “whoa” zone. As an example, while \u003ci>yookhwe\u003c/i> (steak tartare) is a Korean dish I adore, the presentation here only seemed updated with the elegant linen it was served upon (and the high-quality beef) — it felt like a missed opportunity to do something really unexpected or fun.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131427\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131427\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/sablefish-800x1201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1201\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sablefish, radish, gochujang. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>By the time you silently glide one of the immensely comfortable, black leather, mid-century modern chairs out and sit down, you will have noticed many of the beautiful plates and stemware and bowls during the opening service, but now it’s really going to be an aesthetic parade. You’ll want to bring home the wood sake cups that are so delicate they can practically fly out of your hand, and the other serve-ware is so elegant and obviously chosen with care.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While each course and wine pairing are announced for all to hear at once, it’s done in a way that is unobtrusive and not meant to interrupt the many conversations at the table. We had people celebrating birthdays, a couple from Marin on date night, a large family gathering, and, of course, some Silicon Valley folks — overall, the crowd was more mature than your usual SF hotspot. As the night went on, and the wine kept being poured, it definitely felt like a more lively dinner party.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131426\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131426\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/snapper-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Aged snapper \"moolhwe.\" \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The aged snapper tartare with seaweed and roe was a beautiful opening salvo, and the silky abalone custard with matsutake mushrooms was elevated even further with its extraordinary pairing of Bianchetto, an orange wine from Le Coste, a producer in Lazio. Poached sablefish comes in a broth that shows how soulful the kitchen can be, with a deeply satisfying bass note from the gochujang.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cdiv class=\"mceTemp\">\u003c/div>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131428\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131428\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/galbi-spread-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The galbi ssam spread, with kimchi and gochujang. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The showstopper was the final course: the wagyu galbi ssam. It featured the most exquisite layered cubes of seared and fatty beef short-rib, served with bouquets of lettuce leaves that you use to wrap up the beef in, along with a dollop of spicy jang sauce, and a piece peeled off the elegant cube of kimchi (which you’ll want to request more of, because you need to pour some of the juice from it over the brisket-kimchi rice, which is presented like a paella). I’d book this dinner on this course alone — I’ve never had galbi come even close to this.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Dessert was a fun show, with delightful madeleines, mochi, mignardises, fresh fruit, and more, plus cake to bring home and enjoy later (good thing, because you’ll be stuffed). The tasting menu offers an extensive amount of food — while some may complain of still being hungry after many tasting menus, that is definitely not the case here. In fact, I even brought home my last bites of the rice and galbi, which proved to be the most divine base to my fried eggs the next morning.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>A Vibrant Makeover and Tasting Menu Built for Wine Lovers at Indian Paradox\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://indianparadoxsf.com\">Indian Paradox\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/1f6ugYz9KS12\">258 Divisadero St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003cbr>\nDinner served Tue-Thu 5pm-10pm and Fri-Sat 5pm-11pm, Sat brunch 11am–2pm\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131429\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131429\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/Indian-Paradox_Interior-02_11.07.18_Grace-Sager-Photography-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/Indian-Paradox_Interior-02_11.07.18_Grace-Sager-Photography-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/Indian-Paradox_Interior-02_11.07.18_Grace-Sager-Photography-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/Indian-Paradox_Interior-02_11.07.18_Grace-Sager-Photography-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/Indian-Paradox_Interior-02_11.07.18_Grace-Sager-Photography-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/Indian-Paradox_Interior-02_11.07.18_Grace-Sager-Photography-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/Indian-Paradox_Interior-02_11.07.18_Grace-Sager-Photography-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/Indian-Paradox_Interior-02_11.07.18_Grace-Sager-Photography-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/Indian-Paradox_Interior-02_11.07.18_Grace-Sager-Photography-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/Indian-Paradox_Interior-02_11.07.18_Grace-Sager-Photography-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/Indian-Paradox_Interior-02_11.07.18_Grace-Sager-Photography-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The vibrant new interior at Indian Paradox will make it your happy place. \u003ccite>(Grace Sager)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Three years ago, Kavitha Raghavan opened \u003ca href=\"https://indianparadoxsf.com\">\u003cb>Indian Paradox\u003c/b>\u003c/a> on Divisadero — her petite wine bar featuring wine pairings with Indian street food dishes (chaats) — and now the space has received a stylish redecoration and colorful upgrade. She partnered with artist and interior designer Lorena Zertuche (co-owner of the vibrant Loló) on the new look, and now the cozy space is full of patterns, color, turbans, and one wall is an homage to the highly adorned Indian trucks you’ll see on the roads in India. Honk! It’s the kind of place that is perfect for a date.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131430\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131430\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/Indian-Paradox_Dabeli_11.07.18_Grace-Sager-Photography-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/Indian-Paradox_Dabeli_11.07.18_Grace-Sager-Photography-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/Indian-Paradox_Dabeli_11.07.18_Grace-Sager-Photography-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/Indian-Paradox_Dabeli_11.07.18_Grace-Sager-Photography-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/Indian-Paradox_Dabeli_11.07.18_Grace-Sager-Photography-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/Indian-Paradox_Dabeli_11.07.18_Grace-Sager-Photography-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/Indian-Paradox_Dabeli_11.07.18_Grace-Sager-Photography-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/Indian-Paradox_Dabeli_11.07.18_Grace-Sager-Photography-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/Indian-Paradox_Dabeli_11.07.18_Grace-Sager-Photography-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/Indian-Paradox_Dabeli_11.07.18_Grace-Sager-Photography-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/Indian-Paradox_Dabeli_11.07.18_Grace-Sager-Photography-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The dabeli (Indian potato burger) fortunately comes two to an order. \u003ccite>(Grace Sager)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Kavitha also upgraded the stemware, and has launched a new tasting menu with chef Maribel Palomo: the new four-course menu is a chaat experience for $35 per person, with four half-pour/2.5 oz. ($55) or four full-glass/5 oz. ($75) pairings for each course, which include both New and Old World wines. It’s a fun spot to swing by on a whim if you just want a glass of wine and a couple snacks at the bar (don’t miss the sundal with warm garbanzos and unripe mango), or you can build a fulfilling dinner, or just let the kitchen just cook for you and do the full tasting.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131431\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131431\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/Indian-Paradox_Egg-Akuri-02_11.07.18_Grace-Sager-Photography-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/Indian-Paradox_Egg-Akuri-02_11.07.18_Grace-Sager-Photography-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/Indian-Paradox_Egg-Akuri-02_11.07.18_Grace-Sager-Photography-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/Indian-Paradox_Egg-Akuri-02_11.07.18_Grace-Sager-Photography-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/Indian-Paradox_Egg-Akuri-02_11.07.18_Grace-Sager-Photography-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/Indian-Paradox_Egg-Akuri-02_11.07.18_Grace-Sager-Photography-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/Indian-Paradox_Egg-Akuri-02_11.07.18_Grace-Sager-Photography-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/Indian-Paradox_Egg-Akuri-02_11.07.18_Grace-Sager-Photography-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/Indian-Paradox_Egg-Akuri-02_11.07.18_Grace-Sager-Photography-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/Indian-Paradox_Egg-Akuri-02_11.07.18_Grace-Sager-Photography-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/Indian-Paradox_Egg-Akuri-02_11.07.18_Grace-Sager-Photography-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Come to Indian Paradox for brunch and get the egg akuri. \u003ccite>(Grace Sager)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>I’m also a huge fan of weekend brunch, served on Saturday from 11am–2pm (don’t miss the egg akuri: soft-scrambled eggs cooked with Parsi masala, ginger, garlic, turmeric, onions, tomatoes, and cilantro, served with buttered toast). More great news: Sunday brunch is coming January 20.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003cb>This Month’s Chef’s Cubano at Media Noche from Chef Reem Assil\u003c/b>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.medianochesf.com\">Media Noche\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/jvQ78XzPAaN2\">3465 19th St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131432\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131432\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/reems-cubano-800x1067.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1067\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Chef's Cubano by Reem Assil at Media Noche. \u003ccite>(Casey Rebecca Nunes)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>You just have two weeks to make it over to \u003ca href=\"https://www.medianochesf.com\">Media Noche\u003c/a> in the Mission for November’s \u003cb>Chef’s Cubano\u003c/b>. Chef Reem Assil of Reem’s and Dyafa in Oakland has created the La Palestina Cubano, with sumac-braised chicken, melted pepper-jack cheese, pomegranate onions, harissa yogurt, whole-grain mustard, and arugula. It all gets pressed into a golden combination of sandwich perfection. It's $13.50, and 10% of the proceeds benefit Arab Resource & Organizing Center (AROC). This cubano is available through November 30 — you can order delivery via \u003ca href=\"http://www.trycaviar.com/r/amaz57\">Caviar\u003c/a>, and that linked code will give first-timers $10 off your first two orders.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Learn About Bay Area Food & Drink History at Back to the Future\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Back to the Future: History of Bay Area Food and Drink Innovation\u003cbr>\nOld U.S. Mint\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/kZMpd41HE3q\">88 5th St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nNovember 27\u003cbr>\n6pm–8pm\u003cbr>\n$50\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://my.californiahistoricalsociety.org/single/EventDetail.aspx?p=1317\">Info/tickets\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131451\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131451\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/Libations-image-800x565.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"565\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Starlite Roof, Sir Francis Drake Hotel, San Francisco \u003ccite>(San Francisco Subjects Photograph Collection – Restaurants, California Historical Society)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Cocktail and history lovers will have plenty to drink and discuss at the 10th annual Historic Libations event, hosted by the California Historical Society. This year’s event is \u003cb>Back to the Future: History of Bay Area Food and Drink Innovation\u003c/b>, held at the Old U.S. Mint. Starting at 6pm, guests can enjoy small bites, cocktails, beer, and wine, and \u003ca href=\"http://www.thebuenavista.com/home/home.html\">The Buena Vista Cafe \u003c/a>will provide iconic Irish Coffees. From 6:15pm–8pm, food and drink makers will provide 10-minute presentations and provide guests with tastings during the \u003ca href=\"https://my.californiahistoricalsociety.org/single/EventDetail.aspx?p=1317\">Tasty Talks\u003c/a> portion of the evening, like Amy Guittard from Guittard Chocolate, along with music from \u003ca href=\"http://www.bandasinnombre.com/RXiYZ/\">Banda Sin Nombre\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003cb>Celebrate Danish Design, Food, and Culture at Made in: Denmark\u003c/b>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://whisksf.com/denmark/\">Made In: Denmark\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nNov 29–Dec 2\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.baana.co/\">Baana\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/NggGyHT3bL42\">1256 Mason St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nVarious times\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131434\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131434\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/denmark-800x800.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/denmark-800x800.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/denmark-160x160.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/denmark-768x768.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/denmark-1020x1020.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/denmark-1200x1200.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/denmark-1180x1180.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/denmark-960x960.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/denmark-240x240.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/denmark-375x375.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/denmark-520x520.jpg 520w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/denmark-32x32.jpg 32w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/denmark-50x50.jpg 50w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/denmark-64x64.jpg 64w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/denmark-96x96.jpg 96w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/denmark-128x128.jpg 128w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/denmark-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nyhavn canal, Copenhagen. \u003ccite>(Michael Molesky)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Kicking off at the end of November is \u003ca href=\"http://whisksf.com/denmark/\">M\u003cstrong>ade In: Denmark\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>, a four-day, pop-up experience featuring design, food, and culture from Denmark's leading creatives. The pop-up will be held at \u003ca href=\"https://www.baana.co/\">Baana\u003c/a>, the stylish event space from Maggie Spicer (Douglas Market, WHISK) and Sarah Kotcher of Heath Ceramics.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131435\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131435\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/IanLipsky-baana-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/IanLipsky-baana-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/IanLipsky-baana-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/IanLipsky-baana-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/IanLipsky-baana-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/IanLipsky-baana-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/IanLipsky-baana-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/IanLipsky-baana-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/IanLipsky-baana-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/IanLipsky-baana-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/IanLipsky-baana-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The attractive Baana space. \u003ccite>(Ian Lipsky)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>On November 29, there will be an \u003ca href=\"http://whisksf.com/made-in-denmark/made-in-denmark-opening-panel-amp-shop-preview\">opening panel\u003c/a> and discussion on maker culture at 6:30pm, with Kantine smørrebrød, rose hip kombucha, and beer from Mikkeller; the Danish shop opens at 11am on November 30, with a \u003ca href=\"http://whisksf.com/made-in-denmark/douglas-x-rdder-og-vin-seminar\">natural wine seminar\u003c/a> curated by Solfinn of Rødder og Vin that evening at 6:30pm; December 1 is another shop day (11am–7pm), plus a \u003ca href=\"http://whisksf.com/made-in-denmark/candle-making-workshop\">ceramic candle–making workshop\u003c/a> with havtorn-turmeric tonic at 10:30am, a fermentation workshop with Empirical Spirits at 5:30pm, and a small group dinner with Nick Balla of Duna and \u003ca href=\"https://www.smokebread.com/\">Smokebread\u003c/a> at 7pm (more on that below); and December 2 is the final day of the pop-up, with Almost-Fika: a cupping of Coffee Collective coffee (prepared by Douglas) with Fellow Products and Kantine cinnamon kanelbullar, 11am–3pm (or until sold out — note this is not a ticketed event). And you can enjoy the last day of the shop from 11am–4pm.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_129505\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-129505\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/smokebread-opening-panorama-new-800x600.jpg\" alt=\"Lunch just got extra-tasty at Smokebread at The Perennial.\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/smokebread-opening-panorama-new-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/smokebread-opening-panorama-new-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/smokebread-opening-panorama-new-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/smokebread-opening-panorama-new-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/smokebread-opening-panorama-new-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/smokebread-opening-panorama-new-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/smokebread-opening-panorama-new-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/smokebread-opening-panorama-new-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/smokebread-opening-panorama-new-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/smokebread-opening-panorama-new-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A sampling of dishes from Smokebread at The Perennial. \u003ccite>(Karen Leibowitz)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cp>Enjoy a quality brunch and cocktails at The Saratoga, Week of Italian Cuisine returns (featuring Puglia this year!), keep the off-the-menu Prog Dog at The Progress in your little black book, and don’t miss the next installment of Chicken and Wine Palace’s pop-up, featuring some truly excellent fried chicken.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>The Saratoga Offers a Next-Level Brunch That Is as Delicious as it Is Camera-Ready\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.thesaratogasf.com\">The Saratoga\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/Ht7sL4TmbMC2\">1000 Larkin St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nBrunch Sat–Sun 11am–3pm\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131236\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131236\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/ramos-gin-fizz-800x1201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1201\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Ramos Gin Fizz is high art at The Saratoga. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Brunch can feel like a pretty common (and basic) thing in San Francisco, with the same-old egg dishes and bottomless mimosas, but weekend brunch at \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.thesaratogasf.com\">The Saratoga\u003c/a>\u003c/strong> is definitely one that stands out for its creativity, quality, and sense of fun. This Polk Gulch restaurant has a chic, sexy style in the evening, which actually translates well to daytime—the diffused light and darker interior will be appreciated by anyone nursing a hangover (including the staff). And if you’re looking to celebrate with a group, you’re going to have a lot of fun with brunch here.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The bar, overseen by skilled barman and partner Brandon Clements, has an extensive brunch cocktail selection (all $13), starting with an array of Ramos Gin Fizz options that come delightfully frothy from their special fizz shaker, with seasonal add-ins like honeydew melon-tarragon or strawberry-rhubarb. It’s definitely the most gentle way to get back into the game, even if you’re one of those “I don’t like gin” types. Just try one. Fizzy cocktails and boozy coffee options — plus the Cereal Milk Punch (bourbon, nocino, cream, corn flake–washed milk, vanilla, cocoa Krispies, nutmeg) — are other ways to ease into your weekend.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131237\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131237\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/bloody-hail-mary-800x1202.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1202\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The \"Hail Mary\" Bloody Mary. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>There are a couple cocktail showstoppers that the party table next to us was celebrating with, including the “Hail Mary” Bloody Mary ($20), which comes precariously and \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/128077/guide-5-bay-area-dishes-to-indulge-in-for-your-cheat-days\">fully loaded\u003c/a> with skewers of fried pickle, bacon, pickled quail eggs, beef jerky, jalapeño poppers, fried chicken, and poached shrimp. Don’t be surprised if everyone asks to take pictures of your drink. You can also pick and choose any add-ons if you don’t feel like going for the full showcase, and there are a few artfully crafted variations of Bloodies to choose from, like the Root (with carrot and ginger) and the Verde (mezcal, Ancho Reyes Verde, tomatillo, cucumber, cilantro, jalapeño, green Tabasco, white soy sauce, chile-lime).\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131238\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131238\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/boothby-800x1201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1201\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">We stole a pic (and were offered a drink!) from our neighbor's “Cocktail Bill” Boothby Bowl. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The “Cocktail Bill” Boothby Bowl ($85) is another attention-grabber (and a big commitment): a crystal dispenser, which can serve up to eight full-sized cocktails, is (carefully) brought to your table, filled with a Corpse Reviver #2.1. It’s designed for brunch (gin, Cocchi Americano, curaçao, absinthe, lemon sorbet) and it’s beautifully lined with sliced citrus. You’ll make friends at adjoining tables by offering a taste.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>At this point, you should definitely get something to eat. You can start with their mimosa doughnut (topped with strawberry glaze and Pop Rocks, $8) or their Killer Coffee Cake (that’s its name, $9) if you like sweeter things.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131239\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131239\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/jenga-tots-800x1202.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1202\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Jenga Tots are a must at The Saratoga's brunch. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Mom always said, “Don’t play with your food!” but when the platter of Jenga tots ($21) arrives in front of you at The Saratoga, it’s hard not to. It’s just like it sounds: a tower of fried potato sticks (which are shaped like hefty 2x4s, with creamy potato inside) that come anointed with dollops of cream cheese, plus all your other favorite bagel accouterments: smoked salmon, thinly sliced red onion, cucumber, capers, and tomato. After a couple sticks, you should probably slow your roll, because the rest of the menu has some other winning dishes you’ll want to save room for. The good news is you can pack up the tots and warm them up beautifully the next day.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131240\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131240\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/texas-french-toast-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Texas French toast with bourbon syrup. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>There are many ways to prepare French toast, and the Texas French toast ($12) here comes out as fluffy and golden as a soufflé. They use thick-cut brioche, which adds to the eggy delicacy of the dish, and the bourbon syrup is exactly the hair-of-the-dog syrup you need. There’s also some bacon powder sprinkled on top, which will begin to stick together as it warms up on the toast, so don’t let it sit around — grab your fork.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Egg lovers, you won’t want to pass up chef Francisco Baca’s version of eggs Benedict ($18) here, which has soft-poached eggs and thin slices of house-smoked ham topped with a fluffy and rich Béarnaise over a pretzel bun, with English peas scattered on the plate. Heartier options include steak and eggs, mole flautas, and, of course, you can go for The Saratoga burger, a double-patty situation with Taleggio cheese. The side of Millionaire's bacon is quite a slab, so make sure you have people to share it with.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you’re excited to check this all out, you should consider attending the \u003cstrong>upcoming tablehopper holiday brunch\u003c/strong> with Westland Distillery on Sunday, December 2—details will be posted on \u003ca href=\"http://tablehopper.com\">tablehopper.com\u003c/a> shortly.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>The Art of the Arf: The Off-the-Menu Prog Dog at The Progress\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://theprogress-sf.com\">The Progress\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/ftEgeUZinz52\">1525 Fillmore St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131241\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131241\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/prog-dog-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The off-the-menu Prog Dog at The Progress. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Sometimes, you miss dinnertime and it’s too late for a full meal, but you still want a late-night bite. You don’t have a reservation anywhere, you don’t have a dining partner, and you don’t even really know what you want. In moments like these, it’s when dining at a restaurant bar is the best answer, and \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://theprogress-sf.com\">The Progress\u003c/a>\u003c/strong> has you covered.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Although chef Stuart Brioza's menu is more built for sharing here, there’s an off-the-menu hot dog ($12) that is meant to be all yours: the \u003cstrong>Prog Dog\u003c/strong>. You’ll get a double smoked pork dog, which has guanciale ground into it (it’s like Italian bacon, but it’s cured pork jowl), topped with a kicky kimchee (which cuts through the richness and salt), fried shallots, toasted sesame, and bonito-rosemary aioli. It all comes nestled in a housemade, griddled milk bun, which is cut off at the sides like a lobster roll. It really comes together, loaded with texture, deep flavor, acid, salt, smoke, creaminess, heat, nuttiness, and hella umami. The Prog Dog is usually available until 10:30pm or so during the week, and 11:30pm-ish on the weekend, but it can sell out. Fortunately, there’s plenty more food to be had on the menu if that happens.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131242\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131242\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/wendy-peffercorn-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Wendy Peffercorn cocktail. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>It’s the kind of late-night snack that is begging for a cocktail, and while the house martini with smoked Castelvetrano olive juice and rosemary is clearly a brilliant pairing, there’s another incredible cocktail on the menu right now that deserves your attention: the Wendy Peffercorn. It’s made with Kampot pepper–infused vodka (a Cambodian pink peppercorn), Aperol, Amaro Nonino, lemon, and salt-preserved blood orange, which uses the same process as Moroccan-style preserved lemon, adding a salty note to the cocktail that makes it so fantastic with food. It’s like a salty Paper Plane (a spin on The Last Word) and is definitely a cocktail to befriend at the bar—it's excellent company.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Tutti a Tavola for the Return of the Week of Italian Cuisine!\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://weekofitaliancuisineinsf.org\">Week of Italian Cuisine\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nVarious locations and events\u003cbr>\nNovember 12–17\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131308\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131308\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/focaccia-800x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">If you're lucky, you'll know a Pugliese who can make focaccia like this. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Here’s a celebration many food lovers will be happy to see return: now in its third year, the \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://weekofitaliancuisineinsf.org\">Week of Italian Cuisine\u003c/a>\u003c/strong> will be running from November 12–17. The first year featured Tuscany, and last year was Sicily, and this year, the focus is on the cuisine and culinary traditions of Puglia, the southern region in the heel of Italy’s “boot.” Puglia is famous for its crunchy and round taralli crackers, orecchiette pasta (typically served with broccoli rabe and plenty of garlic), burrata, fantastic olive oils, seafood dishes, and pasticciotto for dessert (creamy custard with black cherries).\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and Wine Country, \u003ca href=\"https://weekofitaliancuisineinsf.org/index.php/participating-restaurants/\">participating restaurants\u003c/a> vetted by the Accademia della Cucina Italiana of San Francisco will be offering a special Pugliese-inspired menu during the week, even if they typically serve dishes from other Italian regions. You can look at all the menus \u003ca href=\"https://weekofitaliancuisineinsf.org/index.php/participating-restaurants/\">here\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>An off-the-menu item you'll want to track down that week is a special gelato flavor at \u003ca href=\"https://www.giogelati.com\">Gio Gelati\u003c/a> in Cow Hollow, caffè soffiato, which gelato wizard Patrizia Pasqualetti created in homage to the refreshing iced coffee treat in Puglia, made with espresso and almond. It's my new favorite gelato flavor.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Another exciting component to the week is chef \u003ca href=\"https://www.ristorantepasha.com/en/\">\u003cb>Maria Cicorella\u003c/b>\u003c/a>, owner of the two-Michelin-starred Ristorante Pashà in Conversano, Bari, will be cooking and collaborating with some of the Bay Area’s top women chefs, from Suzette Gresham at Acquerello to Amy Dencler at Chez Panisse to Nicolette Manescalchi at A16. There will also be a night of conversation with \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/violabuitoni/\">Viola Buitoni\u003c/a>, Food Advisor for the Consulate General of Italy and the Italian Cultural Institute. Look at the full lineup of chef Cicorella’s special appearances \u003ca href=\"https://weekofitaliancuisineinsf.org/index.php/eevents/\">here\u003c/a>. Buon appetito!\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>The Chicken and Wine Palace Pop-Up: Fried Chicken by a Fanatic, for Fanatics\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/chickenandwinepalace/\">Chicken and Wine Palace\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nVarious pop-up locations\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131244\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131244\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/fried-chicken-palace-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Behold the fried chicken from the Chicken and Wine Palace pop-up. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>As a certified fried chicken lover (just ask to see my card), I didn’t have to think twice about heading to my friend Collin Casey’s fried chicken pop-up, \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/chickenandwinepalace/\">Chicken and Wine Palace\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>. Held at Oakland’s \u003ca href=\"http://bootandshoeservice.com\">Boot & Shoe Service\u003c/a> (thankfully under the new ownership of Jen Cremer and Richard Clark), this was Casey’s second pop-up (he held the first at Ordinaire Wine), although he has been working on and fine-tuning his recipe and technique for over the past two years. A wine professional for the past 21 years, Casey has also worked in many kitchens and actually came to the wine world through cooking.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131245\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131245\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/collin-casey-800x1202.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1202\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Collin Casey and his beloved bird. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The pop-up is a warm-up for his larger restaurant concept, which he’s actively seeking a location for in the East Bay. He envisions a casual place with counter service, with simple but perfectly executed dishes off a not-too-hefty menu that is affordable and approachable. And it won’t be just fried chicken: he’s also planning on roast chicken, oysters, salads, and French fries with housemade aioli. And, of course, a killer wine list—the kind of choice list you can access without having to go to an upscale place and dropping too much money. He’s calling it his “pirate-hipster Zuni,” and envisions a patio and oysters and alllll the wine (which will obviously include wines from \u003ca href=\"https://tessbryant.wine\">Tess Bryant Selections\u003c/a>, his fabulous wife). Let’s find him his space, soon.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131246\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131246\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/chicken-at-rest-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Chicken at rest. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>In the meantime, let’s talk about this chicken! He’s sourcing top-quality birds from Cream Co. Meats, from Pasturebird farm in Temecula. The pasture-raised birds are half-Cornish, and have an incredible chicken-y flavor, with a pleasing texture as well (not too sinewy, not too fluffy). Casey has fine-tuned a three-day process, which involves brining them for 12 hours in sweet tea, herbs, and other ingredients; a dip in salted buttermilk with herbs de Provence, garlic, onion, and paprika; a dredge in all-purpose flour; and then frying them for a total of 20–25 minutes (he does a double fry), letting them rest for maximum crispiness. Of course, there are many other details and components and ingredients, but we need to let the man have his secrets. He also got a bit of input from chef pals as he workshopped his recipe and technique.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It’s the kind of chicken you should pick up with your hands—you’ll want to bite into the craggy and dark golden, bark-like exterior, which is peppery and perfectly seasoned, followed by an oh-so-satisfyingly juicy chicken underneath, with aromatic notes of herbs and a light tang to it. Yeah, pick it up—fork and knifing it feels too proper.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>He collaborated with Boot & Shoe’s chef Martin Salata on a side slaw/salad made with charred green cabbage from the wood oven and puntarelle that had just come in, tossed with parsley, cilantro, and a light vinaigrette, the perfect sidecar for the chicken. Guests were supposed to receive a piece of dark and white meat ($22), but being a friend of the chef, I put in a bratty request for two thighs because I could.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131247\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131247\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/chicories-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The chicory salad on Boot & Shoe's main menu. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>As a side note, it was wonderful to revisit Boot & Shoe, supplementing our fried chicken feast with some Marin Miyagi oysters with yuzu kosho and pet nat mignonette (so zippy); radishes with whipped matcha butter (more of that please); a gorgeous salad of chicories, sour orange, Medjool dates, breadcrumbs, and pecorino (what a perfect seasonal salad); and the refreshing Sugar Baby Spritz from the back bar, made with Cocchi Americano Rosa, Leopold Bros. cherry liqueur, vermouth, lemon, and prosecco. Boot & Shoe was also pouring some Tess Bryant Selections from Australia that evening, including the 2017 Jauma “Why Try So Hard,” a fresh and tart semillon and chenin blanc that was on point with hubs’s fried chicken.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In case you want to hunt down this chicken yourself, and I think you do, here’s some good news: Casey will be popping up again on December 10, this time at \u003ca href=\"http://www.starlinesocialclub.com\">Starline Social Club\u003c/a>. Follow \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/chickenandwinepalace/\">@chickenandwinepalace\u003c/a> for updates on the specifics—he’ll be making a big batch, but when it runs out, that’s it.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And look for another collaborative pop-up at Boot & Shoe on Wednesday, November 14, with Korean dishes from Nokni’s Julya Shin and Steve Joo.\u003c/p>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>Enjoy a quality brunch and cocktails at The Saratoga, Week of Italian Cuisine returns (featuring Puglia this year!), keep the off-the-menu Prog Dog at The Progress in your little black book, and don’t miss the next installment of Chicken and Wine Palace’s pop-up, featuring some truly excellent fried chicken.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>The Saratoga Offers a Next-Level Brunch That Is as Delicious as it Is Camera-Ready\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.thesaratogasf.com\">The Saratoga\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/Ht7sL4TmbMC2\">1000 Larkin St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nBrunch Sat–Sun 11am–3pm\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131236\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131236\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/ramos-gin-fizz-800x1201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1201\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Ramos Gin Fizz is high art at The Saratoga. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Brunch can feel like a pretty common (and basic) thing in San Francisco, with the same-old egg dishes and bottomless mimosas, but weekend brunch at \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.thesaratogasf.com\">The Saratoga\u003c/a>\u003c/strong> is definitely one that stands out for its creativity, quality, and sense of fun. This Polk Gulch restaurant has a chic, sexy style in the evening, which actually translates well to daytime—the diffused light and darker interior will be appreciated by anyone nursing a hangover (including the staff). And if you’re looking to celebrate with a group, you’re going to have a lot of fun with brunch here.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The bar, overseen by skilled barman and partner Brandon Clements, has an extensive brunch cocktail selection (all $13), starting with an array of Ramos Gin Fizz options that come delightfully frothy from their special fizz shaker, with seasonal add-ins like honeydew melon-tarragon or strawberry-rhubarb. It’s definitely the most gentle way to get back into the game, even if you’re one of those “I don’t like gin” types. Just try one. Fizzy cocktails and boozy coffee options — plus the Cereal Milk Punch (bourbon, nocino, cream, corn flake–washed milk, vanilla, cocoa Krispies, nutmeg) — are other ways to ease into your weekend.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131237\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131237\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/bloody-hail-mary-800x1202.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1202\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The \"Hail Mary\" Bloody Mary. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>There are a couple cocktail showstoppers that the party table next to us was celebrating with, including the “Hail Mary” Bloody Mary ($20), which comes precariously and \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/128077/guide-5-bay-area-dishes-to-indulge-in-for-your-cheat-days\">fully loaded\u003c/a> with skewers of fried pickle, bacon, pickled quail eggs, beef jerky, jalapeño poppers, fried chicken, and poached shrimp. Don’t be surprised if everyone asks to take pictures of your drink. You can also pick and choose any add-ons if you don’t feel like going for the full showcase, and there are a few artfully crafted variations of Bloodies to choose from, like the Root (with carrot and ginger) and the Verde (mezcal, Ancho Reyes Verde, tomatillo, cucumber, cilantro, jalapeño, green Tabasco, white soy sauce, chile-lime).\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131238\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131238\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/boothby-800x1201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1201\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">We stole a pic (and were offered a drink!) from our neighbor's “Cocktail Bill” Boothby Bowl. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The “Cocktail Bill” Boothby Bowl ($85) is another attention-grabber (and a big commitment): a crystal dispenser, which can serve up to eight full-sized cocktails, is (carefully) brought to your table, filled with a Corpse Reviver #2.1. It’s designed for brunch (gin, Cocchi Americano, curaçao, absinthe, lemon sorbet) and it’s beautifully lined with sliced citrus. You’ll make friends at adjoining tables by offering a taste.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>At this point, you should definitely get something to eat. You can start with their mimosa doughnut (topped with strawberry glaze and Pop Rocks, $8) or their Killer Coffee Cake (that’s its name, $9) if you like sweeter things.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131239\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131239\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/jenga-tots-800x1202.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1202\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Jenga Tots are a must at The Saratoga's brunch. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Mom always said, “Don’t play with your food!” but when the platter of Jenga tots ($21) arrives in front of you at The Saratoga, it’s hard not to. It’s just like it sounds: a tower of fried potato sticks (which are shaped like hefty 2x4s, with creamy potato inside) that come anointed with dollops of cream cheese, plus all your other favorite bagel accouterments: smoked salmon, thinly sliced red onion, cucumber, capers, and tomato. After a couple sticks, you should probably slow your roll, because the rest of the menu has some other winning dishes you’ll want to save room for. The good news is you can pack up the tots and warm them up beautifully the next day.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131240\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131240\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/texas-french-toast-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Texas French toast with bourbon syrup. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>There are many ways to prepare French toast, and the Texas French toast ($12) here comes out as fluffy and golden as a soufflé. They use thick-cut brioche, which adds to the eggy delicacy of the dish, and the bourbon syrup is exactly the hair-of-the-dog syrup you need. There’s also some bacon powder sprinkled on top, which will begin to stick together as it warms up on the toast, so don’t let it sit around — grab your fork.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Egg lovers, you won’t want to pass up chef Francisco Baca’s version of eggs Benedict ($18) here, which has soft-poached eggs and thin slices of house-smoked ham topped with a fluffy and rich Béarnaise over a pretzel bun, with English peas scattered on the plate. Heartier options include steak and eggs, mole flautas, and, of course, you can go for The Saratoga burger, a double-patty situation with Taleggio cheese. The side of Millionaire's bacon is quite a slab, so make sure you have people to share it with.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you’re excited to check this all out, you should consider attending the \u003cstrong>upcoming tablehopper holiday brunch\u003c/strong> with Westland Distillery on Sunday, December 2—details will be posted on \u003ca href=\"http://tablehopper.com\">tablehopper.com\u003c/a> shortly.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>The Art of the Arf: The Off-the-Menu Prog Dog at The Progress\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://theprogress-sf.com\">The Progress\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/ftEgeUZinz52\">1525 Fillmore St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131241\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131241\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/prog-dog-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The off-the-menu Prog Dog at The Progress. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Sometimes, you miss dinnertime and it’s too late for a full meal, but you still want a late-night bite. You don’t have a reservation anywhere, you don’t have a dining partner, and you don’t even really know what you want. In moments like these, it’s when dining at a restaurant bar is the best answer, and \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://theprogress-sf.com\">The Progress\u003c/a>\u003c/strong> has you covered.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Although chef Stuart Brioza's menu is more built for sharing here, there’s an off-the-menu hot dog ($12) that is meant to be all yours: the \u003cstrong>Prog Dog\u003c/strong>. You’ll get a double smoked pork dog, which has guanciale ground into it (it’s like Italian bacon, but it’s cured pork jowl), topped with a kicky kimchee (which cuts through the richness and salt), fried shallots, toasted sesame, and bonito-rosemary aioli. It all comes nestled in a housemade, griddled milk bun, which is cut off at the sides like a lobster roll. It really comes together, loaded with texture, deep flavor, acid, salt, smoke, creaminess, heat, nuttiness, and hella umami. The Prog Dog is usually available until 10:30pm or so during the week, and 11:30pm-ish on the weekend, but it can sell out. Fortunately, there’s plenty more food to be had on the menu if that happens.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131242\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131242\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/wendy-peffercorn-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Wendy Peffercorn cocktail. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>It’s the kind of late-night snack that is begging for a cocktail, and while the house martini with smoked Castelvetrano olive juice and rosemary is clearly a brilliant pairing, there’s another incredible cocktail on the menu right now that deserves your attention: the Wendy Peffercorn. It’s made with Kampot pepper–infused vodka (a Cambodian pink peppercorn), Aperol, Amaro Nonino, lemon, and salt-preserved blood orange, which uses the same process as Moroccan-style preserved lemon, adding a salty note to the cocktail that makes it so fantastic with food. It’s like a salty Paper Plane (a spin on The Last Word) and is definitely a cocktail to befriend at the bar—it's excellent company.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Tutti a Tavola for the Return of the Week of Italian Cuisine!\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://weekofitaliancuisineinsf.org\">Week of Italian Cuisine\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nVarious locations and events\u003cbr>\nNovember 12–17\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131308\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131308\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/focaccia-800x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">If you're lucky, you'll know a Pugliese who can make focaccia like this. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Here’s a celebration many food lovers will be happy to see return: now in its third year, the \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://weekofitaliancuisineinsf.org\">Week of Italian Cuisine\u003c/a>\u003c/strong> will be running from November 12–17. The first year featured Tuscany, and last year was Sicily, and this year, the focus is on the cuisine and culinary traditions of Puglia, the southern region in the heel of Italy’s “boot.” Puglia is famous for its crunchy and round taralli crackers, orecchiette pasta (typically served with broccoli rabe and plenty of garlic), burrata, fantastic olive oils, seafood dishes, and pasticciotto for dessert (creamy custard with black cherries).\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and Wine Country, \u003ca href=\"https://weekofitaliancuisineinsf.org/index.php/participating-restaurants/\">participating restaurants\u003c/a> vetted by the Accademia della Cucina Italiana of San Francisco will be offering a special Pugliese-inspired menu during the week, even if they typically serve dishes from other Italian regions. You can look at all the menus \u003ca href=\"https://weekofitaliancuisineinsf.org/index.php/participating-restaurants/\">here\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>An off-the-menu item you'll want to track down that week is a special gelato flavor at \u003ca href=\"https://www.giogelati.com\">Gio Gelati\u003c/a> in Cow Hollow, caffè soffiato, which gelato wizard Patrizia Pasqualetti created in homage to the refreshing iced coffee treat in Puglia, made with espresso and almond. It's my new favorite gelato flavor.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Another exciting component to the week is chef \u003ca href=\"https://www.ristorantepasha.com/en/\">\u003cb>Maria Cicorella\u003c/b>\u003c/a>, owner of the two-Michelin-starred Ristorante Pashà in Conversano, Bari, will be cooking and collaborating with some of the Bay Area’s top women chefs, from Suzette Gresham at Acquerello to Amy Dencler at Chez Panisse to Nicolette Manescalchi at A16. There will also be a night of conversation with \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/violabuitoni/\">Viola Buitoni\u003c/a>, Food Advisor for the Consulate General of Italy and the Italian Cultural Institute. Look at the full lineup of chef Cicorella’s special appearances \u003ca href=\"https://weekofitaliancuisineinsf.org/index.php/eevents/\">here\u003c/a>. Buon appetito!\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>The Chicken and Wine Palace Pop-Up: Fried Chicken by a Fanatic, for Fanatics\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/chickenandwinepalace/\">Chicken and Wine Palace\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nVarious pop-up locations\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131244\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131244\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/fried-chicken-palace-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Behold the fried chicken from the Chicken and Wine Palace pop-up. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>As a certified fried chicken lover (just ask to see my card), I didn’t have to think twice about heading to my friend Collin Casey’s fried chicken pop-up, \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/chickenandwinepalace/\">Chicken and Wine Palace\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>. Held at Oakland’s \u003ca href=\"http://bootandshoeservice.com\">Boot & Shoe Service\u003c/a> (thankfully under the new ownership of Jen Cremer and Richard Clark), this was Casey’s second pop-up (he held the first at Ordinaire Wine), although he has been working on and fine-tuning his recipe and technique for over the past two years. A wine professional for the past 21 years, Casey has also worked in many kitchens and actually came to the wine world through cooking.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131245\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131245\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/collin-casey-800x1202.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1202\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Collin Casey and his beloved bird. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The pop-up is a warm-up for his larger restaurant concept, which he’s actively seeking a location for in the East Bay. He envisions a casual place with counter service, with simple but perfectly executed dishes off a not-too-hefty menu that is affordable and approachable. And it won’t be just fried chicken: he’s also planning on roast chicken, oysters, salads, and French fries with housemade aioli. And, of course, a killer wine list—the kind of choice list you can access without having to go to an upscale place and dropping too much money. He’s calling it his “pirate-hipster Zuni,” and envisions a patio and oysters and alllll the wine (which will obviously include wines from \u003ca href=\"https://tessbryant.wine\">Tess Bryant Selections\u003c/a>, his fabulous wife). Let’s find him his space, soon.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131246\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131246\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/chicken-at-rest-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Chicken at rest. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>In the meantime, let’s talk about this chicken! He’s sourcing top-quality birds from Cream Co. Meats, from Pasturebird farm in Temecula. The pasture-raised birds are half-Cornish, and have an incredible chicken-y flavor, with a pleasing texture as well (not too sinewy, not too fluffy). Casey has fine-tuned a three-day process, which involves brining them for 12 hours in sweet tea, herbs, and other ingredients; a dip in salted buttermilk with herbs de Provence, garlic, onion, and paprika; a dredge in all-purpose flour; and then frying them for a total of 20–25 minutes (he does a double fry), letting them rest for maximum crispiness. Of course, there are many other details and components and ingredients, but we need to let the man have his secrets. He also got a bit of input from chef pals as he workshopped his recipe and technique.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It’s the kind of chicken you should pick up with your hands—you’ll want to bite into the craggy and dark golden, bark-like exterior, which is peppery and perfectly seasoned, followed by an oh-so-satisfyingly juicy chicken underneath, with aromatic notes of herbs and a light tang to it. Yeah, pick it up—fork and knifing it feels too proper.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>He collaborated with Boot & Shoe’s chef Martin Salata on a side slaw/salad made with charred green cabbage from the wood oven and puntarelle that had just come in, tossed with parsley, cilantro, and a light vinaigrette, the perfect sidecar for the chicken. Guests were supposed to receive a piece of dark and white meat ($22), but being a friend of the chef, I put in a bratty request for two thighs because I could.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131247\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131247\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/chicories-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The chicory salad on Boot & Shoe's main menu. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>As a side note, it was wonderful to revisit Boot & Shoe, supplementing our fried chicken feast with some Marin Miyagi oysters with yuzu kosho and pet nat mignonette (so zippy); radishes with whipped matcha butter (more of that please); a gorgeous salad of chicories, sour orange, Medjool dates, breadcrumbs, and pecorino (what a perfect seasonal salad); and the refreshing Sugar Baby Spritz from the back bar, made with Cocchi Americano Rosa, Leopold Bros. cherry liqueur, vermouth, lemon, and prosecco. Boot & Shoe was also pouring some Tess Bryant Selections from Australia that evening, including the 2017 Jauma “Why Try So Hard,” a fresh and tart semillon and chenin blanc that was on point with hubs’s fried chicken.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In case you want to hunt down this chicken yourself, and I think you do, here’s some good news: Casey will be popping up again on December 10, this time at \u003ca href=\"http://www.starlinesocialclub.com\">Starline Social Club\u003c/a>. Follow \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/chickenandwinepalace/\">@chickenandwinepalace\u003c/a> for updates on the specifics—he’ll be making a big batch, but when it runs out, that’s it.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cp>Visit this Inner Richmond Chinese restaurant for classic Shanghainese and Taiwanese dishes, plus there’s a new Le Marais Bakery and commissary in Polk Gulch, and let’s look at three new restaurants opening in the North Bay.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>A Classic and Below-the-Radar Chinese Restaurant (and It’s Cecilia Chiang-Approved)\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Five Happiness\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/YvBdK4hwh5v\">4142 Geary Blvd., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nOpen Tue–Fri 11:30am–2:30pm and 4:30pm–9:30pm, Sat–Sun 11am–9:30pm\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131158\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131158\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/fivehappiness-SJB-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Shanghai pan-fried pork buns (sheng jian bao). \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Over on Geary in the Inner Richmond is an old-school Chinese restaurant with a bright orange tiled exterior, \u003cstrong>Five Happiness\u003c/strong>, that cars have been whizzing by since 1975, but the smart ones pull over. Fortunately, about 10 years ago, local food writer Patty Unterman tipped me off to this restaurant, a favorite of Cecilia Chiang, our local Chinese culinary matriarch, who is still amazingly with us and going out to eat all the time at 99 (she’s a powerhouse of energy).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Many know this restaurant for different things: a bunch love to come on the weekend for the Taiwanese breakfast, while others come for banquet dinners with Shanghainese specialties, and neighborhood folks swing by for the lunchtime rice plate specials (which tend to be more Americanized greatest hits but are well-executed). The menu definitely bounces around with some different regional dishes and styles: it ends up they have a Cantonese chef from Hong Kong, a Shanghainese chef, and a Taiwanese chef!\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I used to host an annual Chinese birthday banquet dinner with my friends, lining up a new menu and restaurant each year, and the meal we had here was fantastic, sealing its reputation as a favorite Chinese restaurant of mine. We requested the “Cecilia Chiang” banquet, just as Patty Unterman instructed me to — the very kind longtime manager Bill Yang (his mother is the owner) faithfully duplicated it for my group, with a platter of cold appetizers, chicken with fluffy egg white, red pork shank, eel and chives, and many other special dishes.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>At a recent meal, my friends and I dropped in on a whim, with no advance planning. The best thing to do is let Bill lead you through the menu, once he figures out your taste (and appetite). I always love their green onion pancake ($6.50), it’s a flaky yet sturdy one, and not too oily, and it’s hard to resist Shanghai pan-fried pork buns (sheng jian bao) for just $6.50. There's so much juice inside these, I prefer them to the xiao long bao they serve here.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131159\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131159\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/five-happiness-fish-fillet-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The delicate fish fillet and egg white with tofu. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Some real gems are on the front of the menu (in the “Family Tradition Private Kitchen” section) — the steamed fish fillet and egg white with tofu ($13.50) is such an elegant and chic dish, so silky and delicate, topped with threads of ginger. But our table found the jumbo prawns in Szechuan red garlic sauce to be overcooked, so the $19.95 price tag felt steep for six prawns — we should have followed Bill’s advice and ordered the ribs instead. He’ll also steer you to the freshest vegetables — the pea shoots we had were so green and vibrant and with the smoky kiss of the wok. He also offered us some perfectly seasoned marinated cucumbers in the beginning, and we finished our meal with almond tofu, such delicately fragrant little cloud-like bites.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131160\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131160\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/five-happiness-pea-shoots-800x532.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pea shoots with golden garlic cloves. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Hopefully, you can order the Peking duck ($49.95) 24 hours in advance and then come here with a group — you’ll find one of the better birds in the city, artfully presented with tortilla-like, northern-style handmade pancakes instead of buns. If you’re coming in last-minute, the tea-smoked duck ($18.95 for half) may be tempting, but I found it too salty.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>On the weekend, you’ll want to come in before noon for Taiwanese breakfast, like hot soy milk (savory or sweet) and Chinese doughnuts that are the shape of crullers or churros (\u003ci>youtiao\u003c/i>), spicy beef noodle soup, Taiwanese ground pork and rice (\u003ci>lu \u003c/i>\u003ci>rou\u003c/i>\u003ci> fan\u003c/i>), and more of those green onion pancakes! The Shanxi hand cut-noodles are also special here.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The restaurant had a renovation about five years ago, taking the Pepto pink tablecloths away with it (which I secretly loved) — it’s a good looking room, with butter yellow walls and classic rosewood high-backed chairs, and, of course, many round tables. If you can, at least get a group of four friends together to dine, but the more the merrier. You will have an absolute feast for about $25 per person, and you can thank me later.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Le Marais Opens a Spacious Croissanterie and Commissary in Polk Gulch\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.lemaraisbakery.com\">Le Marais Bakery\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/jeqsVqLFYZo\">1138 Sutter St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nHours are 7am–2:30pm, extending to 7am–7pm in mid-November.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131161\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131161\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/le-marais-cafe-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Le Marais Bakery's sunny new café in Polk Gulch. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Now open in the TenderNob/Polk Gulch is the latest café from \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.lemaraisbakery.com\">Le Marais Bakery\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>, but this is also owner Patrick Ascaso and Joanna Pulcini Ascaso’s new 3,000-square-foot commissary and lab (with a 2,000-square-foot basement!). The front of the café has plenty of tables by the sunny windows, with fresh flowers on each table, and there are a few booths flanking the left wall. You’ll note the vintage light fixtures, pretty photography, and a fun mural by Sabina Addis. There’s also a big open kitchen, so you can watch the staff in action.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131163\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131163\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/le-marais-treats-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A selection of baked goods from Le Marais. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The tiled counter is full of baked goods from head pastry chef Hikari Hori, formerly of Fournée Bakery, lined with viennoiserie-like croissants, pain au chocolat, kouign-amann, and seasonal fruit danishes, plus some savory croissants for lunch, like ham or herbed turkey. There are savory scones, financiers, and all kinds of cookies, and a delightful morning bun to go with your coffee — they have their own custom roast from Verve Coffee Roasters and a beautiful Strada espresso machine.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131164\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131164\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/le-marai-pain-au-choco-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The pure flaky pleasure of pain au chocolat! \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Look for some new and inventive pastries coming soon, like lemon cream–laminated brioche, a truffle croissant, and croissant cones and ice creams. You’ll find their popular brunch boards, avocado toast, and croques soon, once they get things fully ramped up (for now, you can enjoy quiches and yogurt bowls).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Just in case your friends in Omaha or Miami are jealous, you can take advantage of Le Marais’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.williams-sonoma.com/m/shop/food/le-marais/\">partnership with Williams Sonoma\u003c/a> and ship their croissants nationwide, as well as a pastry sampler, an upcoming peppermint-chocolate croissant that tastes like peppermint bark for the holidays, cinnamon buns, apple swirl danishes, and pumpkin kouign-amanns.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>A New Regional American Diner in Sonoma, Mint and Liberty\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.mintandliberty.com\">Mint and Liberty\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/A2bKTxcwMNN2\">19101 Highway 12, Sonoma\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n8am–9pm daily\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131165\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131165\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/mint-and-liberty-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rancho Gordo scarlet runner beans with smoked mushrooms and kale (and bacon!). \u003ccite>(Julianna Ferrara)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>There’s a new restaurant opening in the Maxwell Village center in Sonoma on November 7 called \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.mintandliberty.com\">Mint and Liberty\u003c/a>\u003c/strong> from owners James and Mila Chanamé-Hahn (part of the Sunflower Caffe family). They're offering a modern twist on a classic diner with a wonderfully talented chef at the helm, Michal Siegel (formerly Shorty Goldstein’s and Betelnut in San Francisco). His menu features regional American dishes, from northern ones like loaded baked potato pierogi to braised Rancho Gordo scarlet runner beans with smoked mushrooms and kale (you can get them with or without bacon), while southern dishes include shrimp gumbo and BBQ baby back pork ribs. Fans of Siegel’s pastrami will be happy to see his Rachel sandwich representing the east, and there’s a Green Goddess Cobb salad repping the west that looks fantastic.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There are a variety of burgers, breakfast served all day, and some larger family-style dinners served after 5pm, like cioppino or a whole-roasted chicken. Fresh and local produce from LOLA Sonoma Farms, Bee-Well Farms, and Sweetwater Farms are highlights. There are sweets from Honey and the Moon, plus milkshakes, wine, beer, and cocktails too.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>A New Indian Restaurant Opens in Santa Rosa with Top-Notch Cocktails\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://bollywoodbar.net\">Bollywood Bar & Clay Oven\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/JvXFA4nLfWL2\">535 4th St., Santa Rosa\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nOpen Tue–Thu 4pm–10:30pm, Fri–Sat 4pm–11:30pm\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131167\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131167\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/Bollywood_Food-800x533.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A sampling of dishes at Bollywood Bar & Clay Oven. \u003ccite>(Marti Lynn)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Fans of Scott Beattie’s sublime cocktails from his time at Cyrus, Spoonbar, and Goose and Gander (among other places!) will be happy to know he’s behind the list at \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://bollywoodbar.net\">Bollywood Bar & Clay Oven\u003c/a>\u003c/strong> in downtown Santa Rosa. He’s working with bar manager Andrea Mota, previously Geyserville Gun Club Bar and Lounge, who will be behind the bar nightly.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The newly open restaurant is from Chandi Hospitality Group, who brought on James Beard Award finalist chef Niven Patel, who has created a modern Indian \u003ca href=\"http://bollywoodbar.net/images/pdf/FullMenu_Complate_Bollywood_OCT25_2018.pdf\">menu\u003c/a> that is ingredient-focused with seasonal produce from quality purveyors (he’s an avid farmer, with Gujarati roots, which is where he sources the majority of his spices). You’ll find local vegetables in his pakoras, and his turmeric-marinated rockfish is served in a coconut curry with curry leaf, carrot, zucchini, and fennel and cooked in their hearth oven. A short rib uttapam also sounds fantastic. He was previously at Ghee in Miami, where he met Will Fernandez and Alex Sarria, the chefs de cuisine at Bollywood.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The backlit bar has a modern and eye-catching style, and the restaurant offers a variety of seating options, whether you’re a couple or dining with a big group.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Find a Welcoming West Coast American Menu at Guesthouse in Kentfield\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.guesthousemarin.com\">Guesthouse\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/fczzn8agUip\">850 College Ave., Kentfield\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nOpen Mon–Fri 4pm–10pm\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131168\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131168\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/guesthouse-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Guesthouse is ready to serve you in Kentfield. \u003ccite>(Stephanie Amberg)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>In downtown Kentfield in Marin County, chef Jared Rogers (previously Picco in Larkspur) and Bay Area bartender Dustin Sullivan have opened their new bar and restaurant, \u003ca href=\"http://www.guesthousemarin.com\">\u003cstrong>Guesthouse\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>. 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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>Visit this Inner Richmond Chinese restaurant for classic Shanghainese and Taiwanese dishes, plus there’s a new Le Marais Bakery and commissary in Polk Gulch, and let’s look at three new restaurants opening in the North Bay.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>A Classic and Below-the-Radar Chinese Restaurant (and It’s Cecilia Chiang-Approved)\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Five Happiness\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/YvBdK4hwh5v\">4142 Geary Blvd., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nOpen Tue–Fri 11:30am–2:30pm and 4:30pm–9:30pm, Sat–Sun 11am–9:30pm\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131158\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131158\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/fivehappiness-SJB-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Shanghai pan-fried pork buns (sheng jian bao). \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Over on Geary in the Inner Richmond is an old-school Chinese restaurant with a bright orange tiled exterior, \u003cstrong>Five Happiness\u003c/strong>, that cars have been whizzing by since 1975, but the smart ones pull over. Fortunately, about 10 years ago, local food writer Patty Unterman tipped me off to this restaurant, a favorite of Cecilia Chiang, our local Chinese culinary matriarch, who is still amazingly with us and going out to eat all the time at 99 (she’s a powerhouse of energy).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Many know this restaurant for different things: a bunch love to come on the weekend for the Taiwanese breakfast, while others come for banquet dinners with Shanghainese specialties, and neighborhood folks swing by for the lunchtime rice plate specials (which tend to be more Americanized greatest hits but are well-executed). The menu definitely bounces around with some different regional dishes and styles: it ends up they have a Cantonese chef from Hong Kong, a Shanghainese chef, and a Taiwanese chef!\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I used to host an annual Chinese birthday banquet dinner with my friends, lining up a new menu and restaurant each year, and the meal we had here was fantastic, sealing its reputation as a favorite Chinese restaurant of mine. We requested the “Cecilia Chiang” banquet, just as Patty Unterman instructed me to — the very kind longtime manager Bill Yang (his mother is the owner) faithfully duplicated it for my group, with a platter of cold appetizers, chicken with fluffy egg white, red pork shank, eel and chives, and many other special dishes.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>At a recent meal, my friends and I dropped in on a whim, with no advance planning. The best thing to do is let Bill lead you through the menu, once he figures out your taste (and appetite). I always love their green onion pancake ($6.50), it’s a flaky yet sturdy one, and not too oily, and it’s hard to resist Shanghai pan-fried pork buns (sheng jian bao) for just $6.50. There's so much juice inside these, I prefer them to the xiao long bao they serve here.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131159\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131159\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/five-happiness-fish-fillet-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The delicate fish fillet and egg white with tofu. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Some real gems are on the front of the menu (in the “Family Tradition Private Kitchen” section) — the steamed fish fillet and egg white with tofu ($13.50) is such an elegant and chic dish, so silky and delicate, topped with threads of ginger. But our table found the jumbo prawns in Szechuan red garlic sauce to be overcooked, so the $19.95 price tag felt steep for six prawns — we should have followed Bill’s advice and ordered the ribs instead. He’ll also steer you to the freshest vegetables — the pea shoots we had were so green and vibrant and with the smoky kiss of the wok. He also offered us some perfectly seasoned marinated cucumbers in the beginning, and we finished our meal with almond tofu, such delicately fragrant little cloud-like bites.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131160\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131160\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/five-happiness-pea-shoots-800x532.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pea shoots with golden garlic cloves. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Hopefully, you can order the Peking duck ($49.95) 24 hours in advance and then come here with a group — you’ll find one of the better birds in the city, artfully presented with tortilla-like, northern-style handmade pancakes instead of buns. If you’re coming in last-minute, the tea-smoked duck ($18.95 for half) may be tempting, but I found it too salty.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>On the weekend, you’ll want to come in before noon for Taiwanese breakfast, like hot soy milk (savory or sweet) and Chinese doughnuts that are the shape of crullers or churros (\u003ci>youtiao\u003c/i>), spicy beef noodle soup, Taiwanese ground pork and rice (\u003ci>lu \u003c/i>\u003ci>rou\u003c/i>\u003ci> fan\u003c/i>), and more of those green onion pancakes! The Shanxi hand cut-noodles are also special here.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The restaurant had a renovation about five years ago, taking the Pepto pink tablecloths away with it (which I secretly loved) — it’s a good looking room, with butter yellow walls and classic rosewood high-backed chairs, and, of course, many round tables. If you can, at least get a group of four friends together to dine, but the more the merrier. You will have an absolute feast for about $25 per person, and you can thank me later.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Le Marais Opens a Spacious Croissanterie and Commissary in Polk Gulch\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.lemaraisbakery.com\">Le Marais Bakery\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/jeqsVqLFYZo\">1138 Sutter St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nHours are 7am–2:30pm, extending to 7am–7pm in mid-November.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131161\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131161\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/le-marais-cafe-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Le Marais Bakery's sunny new café in Polk Gulch. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Now open in the TenderNob/Polk Gulch is the latest café from \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.lemaraisbakery.com\">Le Marais Bakery\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>, but this is also owner Patrick Ascaso and Joanna Pulcini Ascaso’s new 3,000-square-foot commissary and lab (with a 2,000-square-foot basement!). The front of the café has plenty of tables by the sunny windows, with fresh flowers on each table, and there are a few booths flanking the left wall. You’ll note the vintage light fixtures, pretty photography, and a fun mural by Sabina Addis. There’s also a big open kitchen, so you can watch the staff in action.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131163\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131163\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/le-marais-treats-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A selection of baked goods from Le Marais. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The tiled counter is full of baked goods from head pastry chef Hikari Hori, formerly of Fournée Bakery, lined with viennoiserie-like croissants, pain au chocolat, kouign-amann, and seasonal fruit danishes, plus some savory croissants for lunch, like ham or herbed turkey. There are savory scones, financiers, and all kinds of cookies, and a delightful morning bun to go with your coffee — they have their own custom roast from Verve Coffee Roasters and a beautiful Strada espresso machine.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131164\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131164\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/le-marai-pain-au-choco-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The pure flaky pleasure of pain au chocolat! \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Look for some new and inventive pastries coming soon, like lemon cream–laminated brioche, a truffle croissant, and croissant cones and ice creams. You’ll find their popular brunch boards, avocado toast, and croques soon, once they get things fully ramped up (for now, you can enjoy quiches and yogurt bowls).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Just in case your friends in Omaha or Miami are jealous, you can take advantage of Le Marais’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.williams-sonoma.com/m/shop/food/le-marais/\">partnership with Williams Sonoma\u003c/a> and ship their croissants nationwide, as well as a pastry sampler, an upcoming peppermint-chocolate croissant that tastes like peppermint bark for the holidays, cinnamon buns, apple swirl danishes, and pumpkin kouign-amanns.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>A New Regional American Diner in Sonoma, Mint and Liberty\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.mintandliberty.com\">Mint and Liberty\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/A2bKTxcwMNN2\">19101 Highway 12, Sonoma\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n8am–9pm daily\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131165\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131165\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/mint-and-liberty-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rancho Gordo scarlet runner beans with smoked mushrooms and kale (and bacon!). \u003ccite>(Julianna Ferrara)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>There’s a new restaurant opening in the Maxwell Village center in Sonoma on November 7 called \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.mintandliberty.com\">Mint and Liberty\u003c/a>\u003c/strong> from owners James and Mila Chanamé-Hahn (part of the Sunflower Caffe family). They're offering a modern twist on a classic diner with a wonderfully talented chef at the helm, Michal Siegel (formerly Shorty Goldstein’s and Betelnut in San Francisco). His menu features regional American dishes, from northern ones like loaded baked potato pierogi to braised Rancho Gordo scarlet runner beans with smoked mushrooms and kale (you can get them with or without bacon), while southern dishes include shrimp gumbo and BBQ baby back pork ribs. Fans of Siegel’s pastrami will be happy to see his Rachel sandwich representing the east, and there’s a Green Goddess Cobb salad repping the west that looks fantastic.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There are a variety of burgers, breakfast served all day, and some larger family-style dinners served after 5pm, like cioppino or a whole-roasted chicken. Fresh and local produce from LOLA Sonoma Farms, Bee-Well Farms, and Sweetwater Farms are highlights. There are sweets from Honey and the Moon, plus milkshakes, wine, beer, and cocktails too.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>A New Indian Restaurant Opens in Santa Rosa with Top-Notch Cocktails\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://bollywoodbar.net\">Bollywood Bar & Clay Oven\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/JvXFA4nLfWL2\">535 4th St., Santa Rosa\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nOpen Tue–Thu 4pm–10:30pm, Fri–Sat 4pm–11:30pm\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131167\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131167\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/11/Bollywood_Food-800x533.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A sampling of dishes at Bollywood Bar & Clay Oven. \u003ccite>(Marti Lynn)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Fans of Scott Beattie’s sublime cocktails from his time at Cyrus, Spoonbar, and Goose and Gander (among other places!) will be happy to know he’s behind the list at \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://bollywoodbar.net\">Bollywood Bar & Clay Oven\u003c/a>\u003c/strong> in downtown Santa Rosa. He’s working with bar manager Andrea Mota, previously Geyserville Gun Club Bar and Lounge, who will be behind the bar nightly.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The newly open restaurant is from Chandi Hospitality Group, who brought on James Beard Award finalist chef Niven Patel, who has created a modern Indian \u003ca href=\"http://bollywoodbar.net/images/pdf/FullMenu_Complate_Bollywood_OCT25_2018.pdf\">menu\u003c/a> that is ingredient-focused with seasonal produce from quality purveyors (he’s an avid farmer, with Gujarati roots, which is where he sources the majority of his spices). You’ll find local vegetables in his pakoras, and his turmeric-marinated rockfish is served in a coconut curry with curry leaf, carrot, zucchini, and fennel and cooked in their hearth oven. A short rib uttapam also sounds fantastic. 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"content": "\u003cp>Experience flavorful and creative Gujarati dishes at Besharam, take a break from sandwiches and dig into stuffed arepas instead for lunch, try some fun ice cream flavors for Halloween (complete with critters!), and don’t miss La Cocina’s upcoming F&B: Voices from the Kitchen performances.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Take a Trip to the Cheese Island at Besharam\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.besharamrestaurant.com\">Besharam\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/9jAA1645zCH2\">1275 Minnesota St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nLunch: Tue–Fri 11am–2:30pm\u003cbr>\nDinner: Tue–Sat 5:30pm–10pm\u003cbr>\nBrunch: Sat–Sun 11:30am–2:30pm\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131101\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131101\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/panipuri-besharam-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The drunken pani puri (with zesty, minty gin water). \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Have you had a chance to visit Heena Patel’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.besharamrestaurant.com\">\u003cb>Besharam\u003c/b>\u003c/a> in Dogpatch/Potrero Hill yet? It’s a stylish and vibrant restaurant, just next door to the Minnesota Street Project art galleries (it was formerly Alta). Things have fully ramped up, with a cocktail list in place, weekend brunch in effect, and both lunch and dinner service humming along as well. A La Cocina business incubator graduate, this is Heena’s first restaurant — in partnership with Daniel Patterson’s Alta Group — and she’s working closely with her husband, Paresh. The name Besharam translates to “shameless,”\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>inspired by the fact that at 50, she’s following her own dreams and doing something that is risky and fear-inducing. Fortunately for us, she took a leap of faith.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Heena’s menu highlights Gujarati dishes, flavors, and family recipes, along with some California seasonality infused with her unique brand of culinary creativity. Heena doesn’t eat meat, so the menu has some fantastic vegetarian options that won’t have you missing anything meaty, although they do a great job here with chicken makhani, full of deep spice and the perfect amount of heat. The menu is constantly changing, with new dishes added all the time, so return visits offer an opportunity to try new things.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Heena tells me that if you mention the dish handvo, people immediately know you are Gujarati. She says every house makes their own version of this savory bread that uses vegetables and flours rich in protein, like lentil, and it’s popular as a sustaining snack served alongside chai. At Besharam, the handvo ($9) is an appetizer of sesame-topped bread that she makes with a mix of flours, like lentil, millet, quinoa, or pigeon pea, keeping it gluten-free. She also likes to add leftover vegetables, just like her grandma would, using zucchini, sweet potato, cilantro, onion, or maybe leftover cucumber, which helps keep it moist (it’s like a delicate and savory zucchini bread with a little kick!). I’d love to figure out how to make this at home for a nutritious and sustaining snack bread to have around.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131099\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131099\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/besharam-cheese-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Don't miss the desi pardesi (mozzarella-stuffed masala rice ball) at Besharam. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>But the absolute showstopper is the desi pardesi ($20). It’s a bowl of a curry leaf and leek soup, thickened like a smooth dal, with a mozzarella-stuffed rice ball in the middle, an island of cheesy delight. Heena is inspired by all the Italian ingredients and flavors she enjoys here in San Francisco. She coats the fresh mozzarella ball with her samosa mix, basil, mashed basmati rice, egg, and panko, and then fries it. It’s a play on a samosa with chutney, but instead, you break the fried ball open, and the creamy, mozzarella cheese runs into the soup—this is when you grab your spoon. Your table will hopefully share nicely, all the way until it gets down to the last drops of this perfectly spiced and satisfying dish. Our table almost ordered another just because we were sad when it was over!\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The fish moilee ($26) was another beaut, with a tender and fried piece of local rock cod over a bed of cumin rice and coconut curry with shishito peppers, ginger, garlic, and serrano chile. She likes to boil her sauces at a low and slow temp, in order to develop rich flavor without the use of cream and butter — there’s a lightness to her food that leaves you feeling nourished after the meal and not uncomfortably heavy.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131100\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131100\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/besharam-doughnuts-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Gulab jamun (doughnuts with rose syrup) for dessert. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Get the gulab jamun ($7) for dessert, the tiniest little doughnuts in rose syrup for the perfect final bite. From the bar, the new cocktails are fun, like the Chaat Up and Drive! ($13), a refreshing highball with gin, rhubarb, chaat masala, mint, and lime. The wine and beer list also has some choice selections, and with three sparkling wine options by the glass, I was in my happy place.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131102\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131102\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/besharam-chaat-800x1202.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1202\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Chaat Up and Drive! cocktail. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>My only wish was that they’d remove the off-putting Bollywood/high BPM trance from their playlist—it makes for an aggressive and stressful soundtrack for such a soulful restaurant. As soon as mellower music would come on in the playlist, I would feel my blood pressure drop and would pray that another brain-bleed song wouldn’t come on. I would rather not even think about it, and just keep savoring the drunken pani puri with zesty and minty gin water!\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Try Some Spooktacular Flavors at Salt & Straw for Halloween\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://saltandstraw.com\">Salt & Straw\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nVarious locations:\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/rcLTWmpyvAx\">586 Hayes St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/cGLsPn4vWN42\">2201 Fillmore St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/ehth8brX8Np\">1309 Burlingame Ave., Burlingame\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n11am–11pm daily\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131093\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131093\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/salt-straw-critter-SS_Fall_048-800x1200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Enjoy a cone of Creepy Crawly Critters for Halloween at Salt & Straw. \u003ccite>(Salt & Straw)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>It’s Halloween, which means you'll be eating your fill of candy over the next week, but how about some truly Spooktacular ice cream flavors? Of course, both of San Francisco’s \u003ca href=\"https://saltandstraw.com\">\u003cb>Salt & Straw\u003c/b>\u003c/a> locations (and their new Burlingame location!) got into the fall spirit with flavors like The Great Candycopia (stuffed with housemade Snickers, Twix chunks, Heath bars, and peanut butter cups), Dracula’s Blood Pudding (made with pig’s blood, spices, and cream), Essence of Ghost, Mummy’s Pumpkin Spiced Potion (it’s vegan!), and the showstopper: Creepy Crawly Critters, featuring candied critters (dark chocolate–covered crickets and coconut toffee brittle mealworms!) from Oakland’s Don Bugito.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Adults and kids can have fun with all of these flavors through October — and then it’s time for Salt & Straw’s Thanksgiving flavors in November (yup, one has stuffing in it).\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>A Different Kind of Hot Pocket: Arepas!\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://picapica.com\">Pica Pica Arepa Kitchen\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/TM282vgfe7N2\">401 Valencia St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nSun–Thu 11am–9pm\u003cbr>\nFri–Sat 11am–10pm\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131094\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131094\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/picapica-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The shredded beef pabellón arepa with plantains from Pica Pica. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Want to take a break from your usual sandwich for lunch? How about an arepa? At \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://picapica.com\">Pica Pica Arepa Kitchen\u003c/a> \u003c/strong>in the Mission, owner Adriana Lopez Vermut offers a menu of Venezuelan arepas (since 2010!), which are corn pockets made daily by hand and grilled. You can choose from the sturdy and classic white arepa or the sweeter yellow arepa, and what’s a-maize-ing (sorry, had to) is everything at Pica Pica is gluten-free!\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There are a variety of traditional fillings, plus some vegan and vegetarian options as well — all the arepas are $11, and one for lunch is definitely fulfilling. The one I can’t resist is their house specialty: shredded beef pabellón, which is like a dream pot roast, but it’s shredded and stew-like skirt steak, along with black bean purée, sweet and golden fried plantains, and queso fresco all tucked into a corn pocket (I like the sweet yellow for this one). It comes with a lightly tangy-sweet cabbage slaw on the side (with mustard seeds) that you can take bites of to reset your palate, and their creamy and kicky side sauce, pica’pun.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131096\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131096\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/picapica-pork-800x1201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1201\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The pulled pork pernil in a classic white arepa. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>You can also try salads, soups, cachapa crepes, their tasty yuca (and garlic yuca!) fries, and their latest innovation: nachos with taro chips topped with their pulled pork pernil (November 6 is National Nacho Day, just saying!), plus sides, juices, beer, and wine.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Can’t make it out of the house or away from your desk? You can order delivery via \u003ca href=\"http://www.trycaviar.com/r/amaz57\">Caviar\u003c/a>, and that code will give first-timers $10 off your first two orders.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Celebrate the Theme of Matriarchy at The Upcoming Voices from the Kitchen\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.voicesfromthekitchen.org\">F&B: Voices from the Kitchen\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nBrava Theater\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/E1CGFHcFyJL2\">2781 24th St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nThursday, November 8\u003cbr>\n6pm–8:30pm\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fb-voices-from-the-kitchen-matriarchy-tickets-51217669428\">Tickets\u003c/a>: $35 and up\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_127756\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-127756\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/fandb-new-800x1067.jpg\" alt=\"La Cocina’s F&B Voices from the Kitchen brings speakers from all over the U.S.\" width=\"800\" height=\"1067\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/fandb-new-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/fandb-new-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/fandb-new-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/fandb-new-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/fandb-new-900x1200.jpg 900w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/fandb-new-1180x1573.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/fandb-new-960x1280.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/fandb-new-240x320.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/fandb-new-375x500.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/fandb-new-520x693.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">La Cocina’s F&B Voices from the Kitchen brings speakers from all over the U.S. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Don’t miss the opportunity to get your ticket for the latest performance of \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://voicesfromthekitchen.org/\">F&B: Voices from the Kitchen\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>, a storytelling project created by \u003ca href=\"https://www.lacocinasf.org\">La Cocina\u003c/a> that seeks to share the voices and stories from the cooks and kitchens that are less often heard. This twice-yearly event revolves around (and includes) food and drink on a singular topic or theme. On November 8, the theme will be matriarchy (so timely!), with an incredible lineup of \u003ca href=\"http://voicesfromthekitchen.org/storytellers/\">storytellers\u003c/a>, from writers to artists to chefs.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The reception (6pm–7pm) will be hosted at the Brava Theater with D'Maize Restaurant, an alum of La Cocina which is located directly across the street from the theater. The performances will run from 7pm–8:30pm. Proceeds from F&B will support La Cocina’s business incubator program. Get your ticket for this one-night-only performance!\u003c/p>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>Experience flavorful and creative Gujarati dishes at Besharam, take a break from sandwiches and dig into stuffed arepas instead for lunch, try some fun ice cream flavors for Halloween (complete with critters!), and don’t miss La Cocina’s upcoming F&B: Voices from the Kitchen performances.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Take a Trip to the Cheese Island at Besharam\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.besharamrestaurant.com\">Besharam\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/9jAA1645zCH2\">1275 Minnesota St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nLunch: Tue–Fri 11am–2:30pm\u003cbr>\nDinner: Tue–Sat 5:30pm–10pm\u003cbr>\nBrunch: Sat–Sun 11:30am–2:30pm\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131101\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131101\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/panipuri-besharam-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The drunken pani puri (with zesty, minty gin water). \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Have you had a chance to visit Heena Patel’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.besharamrestaurant.com\">\u003cb>Besharam\u003c/b>\u003c/a> in Dogpatch/Potrero Hill yet? It’s a stylish and vibrant restaurant, just next door to the Minnesota Street Project art galleries (it was formerly Alta). Things have fully ramped up, with a cocktail list in place, weekend brunch in effect, and both lunch and dinner service humming along as well. A La Cocina business incubator graduate, this is Heena’s first restaurant — in partnership with Daniel Patterson’s Alta Group — and she’s working closely with her husband, Paresh. The name Besharam translates to “shameless,”\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>inspired by the fact that at 50, she’s following her own dreams and doing something that is risky and fear-inducing. Fortunately for us, she took a leap of faith.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Heena’s menu highlights Gujarati dishes, flavors, and family recipes, along with some California seasonality infused with her unique brand of culinary creativity. Heena doesn’t eat meat, so the menu has some fantastic vegetarian options that won’t have you missing anything meaty, although they do a great job here with chicken makhani, full of deep spice and the perfect amount of heat. The menu is constantly changing, with new dishes added all the time, so return visits offer an opportunity to try new things.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Heena tells me that if you mention the dish handvo, people immediately know you are Gujarati. She says every house makes their own version of this savory bread that uses vegetables and flours rich in protein, like lentil, and it’s popular as a sustaining snack served alongside chai. At Besharam, the handvo ($9) is an appetizer of sesame-topped bread that she makes with a mix of flours, like lentil, millet, quinoa, or pigeon pea, keeping it gluten-free. She also likes to add leftover vegetables, just like her grandma would, using zucchini, sweet potato, cilantro, onion, or maybe leftover cucumber, which helps keep it moist (it’s like a delicate and savory zucchini bread with a little kick!). I’d love to figure out how to make this at home for a nutritious and sustaining snack bread to have around.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131099\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131099\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/besharam-cheese-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Don't miss the desi pardesi (mozzarella-stuffed masala rice ball) at Besharam. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>But the absolute showstopper is the desi pardesi ($20). It’s a bowl of a curry leaf and leek soup, thickened like a smooth dal, with a mozzarella-stuffed rice ball in the middle, an island of cheesy delight. Heena is inspired by all the Italian ingredients and flavors she enjoys here in San Francisco. She coats the fresh mozzarella ball with her samosa mix, basil, mashed basmati rice, egg, and panko, and then fries it. It’s a play on a samosa with chutney, but instead, you break the fried ball open, and the creamy, mozzarella cheese runs into the soup—this is when you grab your spoon. Your table will hopefully share nicely, all the way until it gets down to the last drops of this perfectly spiced and satisfying dish. Our table almost ordered another just because we were sad when it was over!\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The fish moilee ($26) was another beaut, with a tender and fried piece of local rock cod over a bed of cumin rice and coconut curry with shishito peppers, ginger, garlic, and serrano chile. She likes to boil her sauces at a low and slow temp, in order to develop rich flavor without the use of cream and butter — there’s a lightness to her food that leaves you feeling nourished after the meal and not uncomfortably heavy.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131100\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131100\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/besharam-doughnuts-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Gulab jamun (doughnuts with rose syrup) for dessert. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Get the gulab jamun ($7) for dessert, the tiniest little doughnuts in rose syrup for the perfect final bite. From the bar, the new cocktails are fun, like the Chaat Up and Drive! ($13), a refreshing highball with gin, rhubarb, chaat masala, mint, and lime. The wine and beer list also has some choice selections, and with three sparkling wine options by the glass, I was in my happy place.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131102\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131102\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/besharam-chaat-800x1202.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1202\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Chaat Up and Drive! cocktail. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>My only wish was that they’d remove the off-putting Bollywood/high BPM trance from their playlist—it makes for an aggressive and stressful soundtrack for such a soulful restaurant. As soon as mellower music would come on in the playlist, I would feel my blood pressure drop and would pray that another brain-bleed song wouldn’t come on. I would rather not even think about it, and just keep savoring the drunken pani puri with zesty and minty gin water!\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Try Some Spooktacular Flavors at Salt & Straw for Halloween\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://saltandstraw.com\">Salt & Straw\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nVarious locations:\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/rcLTWmpyvAx\">586 Hayes St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/cGLsPn4vWN42\">2201 Fillmore St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/ehth8brX8Np\">1309 Burlingame Ave., Burlingame\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n11am–11pm daily\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131093\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131093\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/salt-straw-critter-SS_Fall_048-800x1200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Enjoy a cone of Creepy Crawly Critters for Halloween at Salt & Straw. \u003ccite>(Salt & Straw)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>It’s Halloween, which means you'll be eating your fill of candy over the next week, but how about some truly Spooktacular ice cream flavors? Of course, both of San Francisco’s \u003ca href=\"https://saltandstraw.com\">\u003cb>Salt & Straw\u003c/b>\u003c/a> locations (and their new Burlingame location!) got into the fall spirit with flavors like The Great Candycopia (stuffed with housemade Snickers, Twix chunks, Heath bars, and peanut butter cups), Dracula’s Blood Pudding (made with pig’s blood, spices, and cream), Essence of Ghost, Mummy’s Pumpkin Spiced Potion (it’s vegan!), and the showstopper: Creepy Crawly Critters, featuring candied critters (dark chocolate–covered crickets and coconut toffee brittle mealworms!) from Oakland’s Don Bugito.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Adults and kids can have fun with all of these flavors through October — and then it’s time for Salt & Straw’s Thanksgiving flavors in November (yup, one has stuffing in it).\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>A Different Kind of Hot Pocket: Arepas!\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://picapica.com\">Pica Pica Arepa Kitchen\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/TM282vgfe7N2\">401 Valencia St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nSun–Thu 11am–9pm\u003cbr>\nFri–Sat 11am–10pm\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131094\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131094\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/picapica-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The shredded beef pabellón arepa with plantains from Pica Pica. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Want to take a break from your usual sandwich for lunch? How about an arepa? At \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://picapica.com\">Pica Pica Arepa Kitchen\u003c/a> \u003c/strong>in the Mission, owner Adriana Lopez Vermut offers a menu of Venezuelan arepas (since 2010!), which are corn pockets made daily by hand and grilled. You can choose from the sturdy and classic white arepa or the sweeter yellow arepa, and what’s a-maize-ing (sorry, had to) is everything at Pica Pica is gluten-free!\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There are a variety of traditional fillings, plus some vegan and vegetarian options as well — all the arepas are $11, and one for lunch is definitely fulfilling. The one I can’t resist is their house specialty: shredded beef pabellón, which is like a dream pot roast, but it’s shredded and stew-like skirt steak, along with black bean purée, sweet and golden fried plantains, and queso fresco all tucked into a corn pocket (I like the sweet yellow for this one). It comes with a lightly tangy-sweet cabbage slaw on the side (with mustard seeds) that you can take bites of to reset your palate, and their creamy and kicky side sauce, pica’pun.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_131096\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-131096\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/picapica-pork-800x1201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1201\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The pulled pork pernil in a classic white arepa. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>You can also try salads, soups, cachapa crepes, their tasty yuca (and garlic yuca!) fries, and their latest innovation: nachos with taro chips topped with their pulled pork pernil (November 6 is National Nacho Day, just saying!), plus sides, juices, beer, and wine.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Can’t make it out of the house or away from your desk? You can order delivery via \u003ca href=\"http://www.trycaviar.com/r/amaz57\">Caviar\u003c/a>, and that code will give first-timers $10 off your first two orders.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Celebrate the Theme of Matriarchy at The Upcoming Voices from the Kitchen\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.voicesfromthekitchen.org\">F&B: Voices from the Kitchen\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nBrava Theater\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/E1CGFHcFyJL2\">2781 24th St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nThursday, November 8\u003cbr>\n6pm–8:30pm\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fb-voices-from-the-kitchen-matriarchy-tickets-51217669428\">Tickets\u003c/a>: $35 and up\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_127756\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-127756\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/fandb-new-800x1067.jpg\" alt=\"La Cocina’s F&B Voices from the Kitchen brings speakers from all over the U.S.\" width=\"800\" height=\"1067\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/fandb-new-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/fandb-new-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/fandb-new-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/fandb-new-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/fandb-new-900x1200.jpg 900w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/fandb-new-1180x1573.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/fandb-new-960x1280.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/fandb-new-240x320.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/fandb-new-375x500.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/05/fandb-new-520x693.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">La Cocina’s F&B Voices from the Kitchen brings speakers from all over the U.S. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Don’t miss the opportunity to get your ticket for the latest performance of \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://voicesfromthekitchen.org/\">F&B: Voices from the Kitchen\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>, a storytelling project created by \u003ca href=\"https://www.lacocinasf.org\">La Cocina\u003c/a> that seeks to share the voices and stories from the cooks and kitchens that are less often heard. 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"content": "\u003cp>Don’t miss this year's James Beard Taste America gala at the Fairmont, plus some hot tips on delicious vegan tacos (really), a Vietnamese fried fish banh mi, and a new $13 lunch at Tacolicious.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>James Beard Taste America Is Bringing an All-Star Culinary Cast to Dinner\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130992\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-130992\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/10.27.2017_JBFTA_SF_GammaNine_95_6063-800x534.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">James Beard Taste America returns to the swanky Fairmont. \u003ccite>(Marc Fiorito, Gamma Nine)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.jamesbeard.org/events/taste-america-san-francisco-dinner-2018\">James Beard Taste America event info\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nFairmont San Francisco\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/9khXprUNYc32\">950 Mason St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nFriday, October 26\u003cbr>\n6pm reception, 7:30pm dinner\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://501auctions.com/tastesanfrancisco/tickets?type=20658\">Tickets\u003c/a> start at $375 for GA, use code TABLETALKJBFTASF18 for $25 off a GA ticket\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>On Friday, October 26, \u003cstrong>James Beard \u003ca href=\"https://www.jamesbeard.org/tasteamerica\">Taste America\u003c/a> SF\u003c/strong> returns to the swanky Fairmont to host a very special \u003ca href=\"https://www.jamesbeard.org/events/taste-america-san-francisco-dinner-2018\">evening\u003c/a>. It begins with a reception, featuring cocktails and hors d’oeuvres from local chefs and restaurateurs, including Reem Assil (Reem’s, Dyafa), Alexander Hong (Sorrel), David Nayfeld (Che Fico), Adam Tortosa (Robin), and host chef Oscar Gonzalez (Fairmont, San Francisco).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Then it’s time to be seated for a special dinner prepared by Taste America Visiting All-Star Abe Conlon (Fat Rice, Chicago) and Taste America Local All-Star Val Cantu (Californios, San Francisco), with bread service provided by Avery Ruzicka (Manresa Bread), and wines curated by Kimberly Charles and Ziggy Eschliman.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There’s going to be both a silent and lively auction with Andrew Freeman, and yours truly will be his wing-woman on stage when it’s bidding time. Capping off the night will be a dessert reception featuring Melissa Chou (Mister Jiu’s), Nick Muncy (\u003ci>Toothache \u003c/i>magazine), Angela Pinkerton (Theorita), and Michel Suas (B. Patisserie).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Can’t make it? There will also be free \u003ca href=\"https://www.jamesbeard.org/events/taste-america-san-francisco-cooking-demo-2018\">cooking demos and book signings\u003c/a> with James Beard Award winners Abe Conlon (Fat Rice, Chicago) and local writer Bryant Terry at Sur La Table Union Street on Saturday, October 27 starting at 10am.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>The Vegan Tacos at Chisme Are So Good That Even Meat Lovers Will Be Impressed\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://chismesf.com/home\">Chisme Cantina\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/X28HqD6djZy\">882 Sutter St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nOpen Mon–Thu 11:30am–10:30pm\u003cbr>\nFri–Sat 11:30am–11:30pm\u003cbr>\nSun 11:30am–8:30pm\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130993\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-130993\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/chisme-jackfruit-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The vegan jackfruit tacos at Chisme. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>I love it when I go somewhere and the vegetarian options prove to be better than the meats. But when the vegan options beat everything, well, that’s what I call a happy surprise. \u003ca href=\"https://chismesf.com/home\">\u003cb>Chisme\u003c/b>\u003c/a>\u003cb> \u003c/b>is a Lower Nob Hill cantina that has been open for one year and is actually an import from Chicago. It’s a new style of taqueria, with creative, fresh, and lighter options than your usual SF taqueria selections. Their menu caters to all kinds of diners, from gluten-free to vegan, and you won’t feel like your selections are a consolation prize.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Their tacos come two per order, so ideally you can go with a friend who will mix and match with you. The hands-down winner and most exotic of the bunch is the jackfruit ($9 for two tacos), which comes fried in such satisfyingly crisp and juicy little pieces that are almost meaty, plus the unexpected addition of nori (dried seaweed), shredded cabbage, and it’s all topped with a verdant mint sauce — the taco transported me immediately to somewhere in the tropics.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The fried eggplant ($9) was well-seasoned and fried with a hearty breading and came nestled inside with some spinach, a peanut mole, and a bunch of shaved red onion. Like the jackfruit, the eggplant had fun texture and flavor, but the taco was not as abundant. I personally would like the corn tortillas (from local masa superstars La Palma) to be warmed up more (I love them blistered off the plancha), but I can see how they’re keeping things healthy. I’m also a lover of hot sauce and think Chisme should offer a clever housemade hot sauce on the tables.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130994\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-130994\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/chisme-twotacos-800x1201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1201\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The eggplant and skirt steak tacos at Chisme. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The skirt steak ($12) also featured the peanut mole, and came in a saucy combination of chipotle and caramelized onion, with a hearty scoop of guacamole and queso fresco crumbled on top. It was honestly the least impressive of the trio flavorwise — the steak was cut in ungainly pieces, and was lacking salt and a little hit of acidity that the other two had in spades (the squirt of lime I added wasn’t enough) — but it was definitely hefty. It just needed a little more pop.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130995\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-130995\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/chisme-bears-800x532.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mariachi honey bears from fnnch! \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The menu is pescatarian-friendly (I’m coming back for the shrimp and mahi-mahi tacos), and you’ll see creative touches like coconut ranch, and a bunch of unique sides, including cauliflower ceviche or a bowl of creamy mashed potatoes and poblano chile. Local BareBottle beers are available on draft, and there’s coconut horchata too. The space has cheerful turquoise doors, a mariachi honey bear mural by fnnch, and an upbeat soundtrack, with a friendly staff to match.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Move Over, Filet-o-Fish, It’s Time to Meet the Crispy Lemongrass Fish Banh Mi\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Little Vietnam Cafe\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/1ifVfymd5j32\">309 6th Ave., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nOpen Wed–Mon 9am–5pm\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130996\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-130996\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/littlevietnam-800x1201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1201\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The crispy lemongrass banh mi at Little Vietnam. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>We are so lucky to have so many awesome Vietnamese banh mi sandwich shops around the city, offering what has to be the best sandwich deal in town (although I honestly feel guilty about not knowing where the meats are from — I make an exception for the occasional banh mi, I can’t stay away). In the Inner Richmond, there’s a little sandwich and pho shop called, appropriately enough, \u003cstrong>Little Vietnam Cafe\u003c/strong>. It does a brisk to-go business, but there are about six seats at a window counter, one two-top inside, and a few tables out front. Just like the name says, it’s tiny.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The banh mi sandwiches here are serviceable (especially for $5.95): there’s a grilled lemongrass pork version that is pretty good, even better with the add-on of a fried egg (don’t worry about forgetting to order it, the lady at the counter will totally up-sell you), but the winner sandwich is their crispy lemongrass fish (+ $1.50), which is currently cod. And the up-sell you need to add is Peter’s Special, a steep $1.50, but this funky lemongrass and dried shrimp sauce are what will give your banh mi the jam (they already put some in it, but you’ll want more). I wish they had some dill to add, it would bring this sandwich over into some \u003ca href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/30/dining/cha-ca-la-vong-a-dish-inspired-by-a-dive-in-hanoi.html\">cha ca la Vong\u003c/a> territory, but it’s close enough. I actually added some fennel fronds I had at home because I’m a kook like that.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There’s also pho and bun rieu on the menu, but I’ve never had time to try it. Vegetarians have some great options here, from the crispy tofu banh mi to spring rolls in the refrigerated section to the spicy vegetarian pho they make here (which a friend of mine loves).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Be sure to check your order before you leave, mistakes happen here with some regularity. You don’t want to leave with someone’s crispy tofu sandwich when you ordered the crispy lemongrass fish, trust!\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Check Out Tacolicious’s New $13 Lunch Specials\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.tacolicious.com\">Tacolicious\u003c/a> (various locations)\u003cbr>\nAvailable Mon–Fri 11:30am–2pm\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130997\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-130997\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/tacolicious-milanesa-800x800.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The fried chicken/milanesa torta on the new Tacolicious lunch menu. \u003ccite>(Tacolicious)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Looking for something new to add to your lunch routine? \u003ca href=\"https://www.tacolicious.com\">\u003cb>Tacolicious\u003c/b>\u003c/a> just launched a new $13 lunch menu, offering tortas, bowls, tacos, and more. You’ll find a classic fried chicken torta (Milanese-style) with pounded and crispy fried chicken, pepper jack, jalapeños, and crunchy cabbage, and there's a very Californian cauliflower torta with griddled Oaxaca cheese, piquillo peppers, and special sauce. You suffering from a hangover (or the hangries)? There’s also a hamburguesa with griddled ham and pickled jalapeños, inspired by a burger on the streets of Mexico. Every torta comes with a side salad (Marina Girl or kale salad), which you’ll definitely need with that hamburguesa.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You’ll have your choice of protein for the bowls, which come with midnight black beans, rice-o-licious (it really is great rice), avocado, red cabbage, pickled onions, and cilantro. 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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Can’t make it? There will also be free \u003ca href=\"https://www.jamesbeard.org/events/taste-america-san-francisco-cooking-demo-2018\">cooking demos and book signings\u003c/a> with James Beard Award winners Abe Conlon (Fat Rice, Chicago) and local writer Bryant Terry at Sur La Table Union Street on Saturday, October 27 starting at 10am.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>The Vegan Tacos at Chisme Are So Good That Even Meat Lovers Will Be Impressed\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://chismesf.com/home\">Chisme Cantina\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/X28HqD6djZy\">882 Sutter St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nOpen Mon–Thu 11:30am–10:30pm\u003cbr>\nFri–Sat 11:30am–11:30pm\u003cbr>\nSun 11:30am–8:30pm\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130993\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-130993\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/chisme-jackfruit-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The vegan jackfruit tacos at Chisme. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>I love it when I go somewhere and the vegetarian options prove to be better than the meats. But when the vegan options beat everything, well, that’s what I call a happy surprise. \u003ca href=\"https://chismesf.com/home\">\u003cb>Chisme\u003c/b>\u003c/a>\u003cb> \u003c/b>is a Lower Nob Hill cantina that has been open for one year and is actually an import from Chicago. It’s a new style of taqueria, with creative, fresh, and lighter options than your usual SF taqueria selections. Their menu caters to all kinds of diners, from gluten-free to vegan, and you won’t feel like your selections are a consolation prize.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Their tacos come two per order, so ideally you can go with a friend who will mix and match with you. The hands-down winner and most exotic of the bunch is the jackfruit ($9 for two tacos), which comes fried in such satisfyingly crisp and juicy little pieces that are almost meaty, plus the unexpected addition of nori (dried seaweed), shredded cabbage, and it’s all topped with a verdant mint sauce — the taco transported me immediately to somewhere in the tropics.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The fried eggplant ($9) was well-seasoned and fried with a hearty breading and came nestled inside with some spinach, a peanut mole, and a bunch of shaved red onion. Like the jackfruit, the eggplant had fun texture and flavor, but the taco was not as abundant. I personally would like the corn tortillas (from local masa superstars La Palma) to be warmed up more (I love them blistered off the plancha), but I can see how they’re keeping things healthy. 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It was honestly the least impressive of the trio flavorwise — the steak was cut in ungainly pieces, and was lacking salt and a little hit of acidity that the other two had in spades (the squirt of lime I added wasn’t enough) — but it was definitely hefty. It just needed a little more pop.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130995\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-130995\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/chisme-bears-800x532.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mariachi honey bears from fnnch! \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The menu is pescatarian-friendly (I’m coming back for the shrimp and mahi-mahi tacos), and you’ll see creative touches like coconut ranch, and a bunch of unique sides, including cauliflower ceviche or a bowl of creamy mashed potatoes and poblano chile. Local BareBottle beers are available on draft, and there’s coconut horchata too. The space has cheerful turquoise doors, a mariachi honey bear mural by fnnch, and an upbeat soundtrack, with a friendly staff to match.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Move Over, Filet-o-Fish, It’s Time to Meet the Crispy Lemongrass Fish Banh Mi\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Little Vietnam Cafe\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/1ifVfymd5j32\">309 6th Ave., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nOpen Wed–Mon 9am–5pm\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130996\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-130996\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/littlevietnam-800x1201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1201\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The crispy lemongrass banh mi at Little Vietnam. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>We are so lucky to have so many awesome Vietnamese banh mi sandwich shops around the city, offering what has to be the best sandwich deal in town (although I honestly feel guilty about not knowing where the meats are from — I make an exception for the occasional banh mi, I can’t stay away). In the Inner Richmond, there’s a little sandwich and pho shop called, appropriately enough, \u003cstrong>Little Vietnam Cafe\u003c/strong>. It does a brisk to-go business, but there are about six seats at a window counter, one two-top inside, and a few tables out front. Just like the name says, it’s tiny.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The banh mi sandwiches here are serviceable (especially for $5.95): there’s a grilled lemongrass pork version that is pretty good, even better with the add-on of a fried egg (don’t worry about forgetting to order it, the lady at the counter will totally up-sell you), but the winner sandwich is their crispy lemongrass fish (+ $1.50), which is currently cod. And the up-sell you need to add is Peter’s Special, a steep $1.50, but this funky lemongrass and dried shrimp sauce are what will give your banh mi the jam (they already put some in it, but you’ll want more). I wish they had some dill to add, it would bring this sandwich over into some \u003ca href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/30/dining/cha-ca-la-vong-a-dish-inspired-by-a-dive-in-hanoi.html\">cha ca la Vong\u003c/a> territory, but it’s close enough. I actually added some fennel fronds I had at home because I’m a kook like that.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There’s also pho and bun rieu on the menu, but I’ve never had time to try it. Vegetarians have some great options here, from the crispy tofu banh mi to spring rolls in the refrigerated section to the spicy vegetarian pho they make here (which a friend of mine loves).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Be sure to check your order before you leave, mistakes happen here with some regularity. 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You’ll find a classic fried chicken torta (Milanese-style) with pounded and crispy fried chicken, pepper jack, jalapeños, and crunchy cabbage, and there's a very Californian cauliflower torta with griddled Oaxaca cheese, piquillo peppers, and special sauce. You suffering from a hangover (or the hangries)? There’s also a hamburguesa with griddled ham and pickled jalapeños, inspired by a burger on the streets of Mexico. Every torta comes with a side salad (Marina Girl or kale salad), which you’ll definitely need with that hamburguesa.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You’ll have your choice of protein for the bowls, which come with midnight black beans, rice-o-licious (it really is great rice), avocado, red cabbage, pickled onions, and cilantro. 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"content": "\u003cp>This week’s Table Talk will hopefully inspire you to have fun eating your way through Harvest Wheat Field Bakery (an affordable Chinese bakery in SF), and to pay a visit to some of the female-owned businesses at Old Oakland’s Swan’s Market. You also won’t want to miss Nopa and Nopalito’s upcoming trio of dinners for The Civic Table Project.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>No Carb Left Behind at Harvest Wheat Field Bakery\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/Mjp6m6B2Y142\">431 Clement St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nOpen daily 7am–7pm\u003cbr>\nCash only\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130880\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-130880\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/harvest-pork-sung-roll-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The shaggy ham and pork sung roll. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>If you’re trying to avoid carbs or sweets, you may want to avert your eyes and start reading the next item…otherwise, let’s dive into the shelves at \u003cstrong>Harvest Wheat Field Bakery\u003c/strong> and have some fun. This bakery is part of a local chain (Fancy Wheat Field Bakery), with five locations in the Bay Area, and one in San Gabriel.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130883\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-130883\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/carriage-harvest-800x1201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1201\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The carb carriages, laden with baked goods inside. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The most recent location to open is on Clement Street in the Inner Richmond, and you’ll be greeted by two quirky carriages inside that are full of Chinese breads, from classics like char siu bao (baked BBQ pork buns, and honestly not quite notable here), pineapple buns, and pillowy and golden ham-onion buns, to the new-to-me pork sung roll (see above) that was rolled inside, with an exterior coated with \u003ci>rou song\u003c/i> (pork floss), ham, green onion, cheese, and a sweet custardy cream inside (with the texture of mayo). The pork sung roll was over the top and the spongy texture made it really satisfying to eat. Pork floss is almost like a savory/porky cotton candy, and you’ll also see it on the hot dog–bun shaped roll called the falafel roll (a total ESL misnomer), with green onion on top, and there’s the seaweed pork sung bun as well (I liked the saline flavor note).\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130882\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-130882\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/harvest-coconut-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The baked coconut tart has an irresistible dense and sticky texture that is such a pleasure to bite into. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Since most of the baked goods are $1.25–$1.45, you can indulge your whims and taste whatever catches your eye (just make sure you have enough cash on you)! Some aren’t exactly top-of-the-line, but they certainly over-deliver for the incredibly affordable price, and they’re freshly made. Grab a tray and tongs on the right side of the shop, and start selecting. There are also sliced loaves of milk bread on top of the carb carriages, a favorite for toasts and sandwiches.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130881\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-130881\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/harvest-spongecake-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The fluffy cheesecake (for just $1.80!). \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>As for the sweets, you should definitely check out the Hong Kong-style baked coconut tarts, and in a cool case along one of the front windows, you’ll find trendy oval-shaped and fluffy soufflé cheesecakes (just $1.80 for a little cloud!). (Another Japanese-inspired treat includes a rolled matcha sponge cake, so it’s not just about Chinese baked goods here.) There are a few tables inside where you can sit over some Hong Kong milk tea, but you’ll definitely want to bring a hot pink and lime green box home full of goodies.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Three Female Chef-Owners Who Will Feed You So Well at Old Oakland's Swan's Market\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.cosechacafe.com\">Cosecha\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/PBNu8RLqfaF2\">907 Washington St., Oakland\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"http://www.realmissolliesoakland.com\">Miss Ollie's\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/ECUsWmeBzWN2\">901 Washington St., Oakland\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"http://www.thecookandherfarmer.com\">The Cook and Her Farmer\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/AzdGAF9sA3M2\">907 Washington St., Oakland\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130873\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-130873\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/cosecha-tacos-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fried fish taco blue plate special at Cosecha. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>While attending a three-day conference in Old Oakland, a big perk was being able to head to \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://swansmarket.com\">Swan’s Market\u003c/a>\u003c/strong> for a meal each day at three fabulous female-owned businesses. Dominica Rice-Cisneros has a big fan base at her beloved \u003cstrong>Cosecha\u003c/strong> counter in the market, known for her quality homestyle dishes, including tacos with tortillas made to order, and a strong message of social justice on the side.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130874\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-130874\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/cosecha-salsa-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The seasonal and freshly made salsas at Cosecha are always a highlight. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Her pozole verde is a favorite, but a close second for me are her fried fish tacos, with sustainably wild-caught cod sporting the lightest, laciest breading, topped with dollops of a rich crema de chipotle. And the tortillas! So soft and full of sweet corn flavor. On Wednesdays and Thursdays, two fish tacos are available as a blue plate special for $12.50, with a side of beans and perfectly ripened avocado. You’ll also want to see what the seasonal salsa is (the salsas and sauces really are next-level here), which will be ideal on top of the beans, and especially with their excellent housemade chips. Cosecha means “homemade,” which shines brightly as an integral quality of the fresh and lovingly made food here.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130875\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-130875\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/missollies-lunch-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A perfect lunch at Miss Ollie's: tropical salad and skillet-fried chicken. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Another master of the fry is chef-owner Sarah Kirnon at the neighboring \u003cstrong>Miss Ollie’s\u003c/strong>. Her skillet-fried chicken is legendary, enough to pull San Franciscans across the bay to answer its siren call. I was tempted by the Friday and Saturday chicken-and-waffles special but knew I needed something lighter for lunch. Fortunately, you can order the fried chicken by the piece (an expertly fried juicy thigh for me, $4.50, thanks), which proved to be a magic accompaniment to their beautiful and vibrant tropical salad ($10), which rotates with seasonal fruits (like stone fruit, persimmon, or mango), plus pomegranate, radish, cucumber, the freshest greens, avocado, and a sweet sherry vinaigrette—the acidity ended up being the perfect foil to bites of the burnished fried chicken. Add in a highly personal and soulful soundtrack and a sunny corner location, and you’ve got the perfect lunch spot.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130876\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-130876\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/missollies-chicken-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A closer look at the expertly fried chicken at Miss Ollie's. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Looking for a happy hour bite? Hopefully it’s a warm fall evening like I experienced, and you can snag a seat at one of the red metal tables on the patio at \u003cstrong>The Cook and Her Farmer\u003c/strong>, sipping on one of their well-selected, food-friendly, natural, and organic wines while you wait for your oysters to come out. They were exquisitely shucked, full of their liquor and nary a shred of shell, and tasting so fresh and plump and briny. The rotating selection may include local selects from Tomales Bay Oyster Company or Barron Points from the Pacific Northwest.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130877\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-130877\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/cookandherfarmer-cheese-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The generous grilled cheese of your dreams at The Cook and Her Farmer. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Maybe you need something with a little more sustenance? Hopefully you have someone to share the Big Sur melt ($15.50) with, because it’s a beast. Chef-owner Romney Steele knows how to make grilled cheese aficionados so very happy: with thick and golden slices of Acme levain stuffed with gooey dry jack and Gruyère, baby Gulf shrimp, arugula, mostarda, and green onion, and there were even a couple pieces of dry jack frico tucked in there (a crisp piece of melted cheese from the grill is such a treat, it’s like the cooks are spoiling you), plus pecorino shaved on top, and pickled vegetables and Castelvetranos on the side. Life can be so good.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Come Together for Dinner and Discussion at Nopa and Nopalito’s Civic Table Project\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Tickets and dates: \u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/conversation-on-political-tribalism-and-the-electoral-process-tickets-50926109364?aff=ebapi\">October 25\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/conversation-on-american-intuition-reason-and-irrationality-tickets-50931650939\">November 15\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/conversation-on-politics-of-origin-tickets-50979248304?aff=ebapi\">December 6\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nSliding-scale donation of $50+\u003cbr>\n6pm–9pm\u003cbr>\nMore \u003ca href=\"http://www.nopasf.com/civic-table-project/\">info\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nNopalito\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/cd3eVA7MP3S2\">1224 9th Ave., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130878\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-130878\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/civicproject-800x1202.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1202\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Gather around the table at the next Civic Table Project dinner at Nopalito. \u003ccite>(Chandler Sowden)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Nopa and Nopalito have announced the fall programming for their \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.%20nopasf.com/civic-table-project/\">Civic Table Project, \u003c/a>\u003c/strong>a trio of dinners and discussions about “our changing country, city, and what that means for us as a community.” Guests gather over a four-course, family-style meal at Nopalito (including wine and margaritas), cooked by Nopa and Nopalito cooks and staff who volunteer their time. All event costs are donated by the restaurants so that 100 percent of ticket proceeds can be given to a not-for-profit organization related to the topic being discussed that evening.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Prior to the event, guests will receive materials to review (or not — your choice!) related to the topic that will be discussed that evening. Community members, researchers, activists, and thought leaders will be present at the dinner, and diners can engage in conversation as much as they desire. The project was founded in 2016, and director and moderator Caitlin Dizinno believes we can connect and restore our communities through the power of food. Read more about the three-series \u003ca href=\"http://nopasf.com/civic-table-project/\">here\u003c/a>, which will offer a deeper look into the history and psychology of partisanship and political thought in America.\u003c/p>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>This week’s Table Talk will hopefully inspire you to have fun eating your way through Harvest Wheat Field Bakery (an affordable Chinese bakery in SF), and to pay a visit to some of the female-owned businesses at Old Oakland’s Swan’s Market. You also won’t want to miss Nopa and Nopalito’s upcoming trio of dinners for The Civic Table Project.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>No Carb Left Behind at Harvest Wheat Field Bakery\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/Mjp6m6B2Y142\">431 Clement St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nOpen daily 7am–7pm\u003cbr>\nCash only\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130880\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-130880\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/harvest-pork-sung-roll-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The shaggy ham and pork sung roll. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>If you’re trying to avoid carbs or sweets, you may want to avert your eyes and start reading the next item…otherwise, let’s dive into the shelves at \u003cstrong>Harvest Wheat Field Bakery\u003c/strong> and have some fun. This bakery is part of a local chain (Fancy Wheat Field Bakery), with five locations in the Bay Area, and one in San Gabriel.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130883\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-130883\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/carriage-harvest-800x1201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1201\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The carb carriages, laden with baked goods inside. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The most recent location to open is on Clement Street in the Inner Richmond, and you’ll be greeted by two quirky carriages inside that are full of Chinese breads, from classics like char siu bao (baked BBQ pork buns, and honestly not quite notable here), pineapple buns, and pillowy and golden ham-onion buns, to the new-to-me pork sung roll (see above) that was rolled inside, with an exterior coated with \u003ci>rou song\u003c/i> (pork floss), ham, green onion, cheese, and a sweet custardy cream inside (with the texture of mayo). The pork sung roll was over the top and the spongy texture made it really satisfying to eat. Pork floss is almost like a savory/porky cotton candy, and you’ll also see it on the hot dog–bun shaped roll called the falafel roll (a total ESL misnomer), with green onion on top, and there’s the seaweed pork sung bun as well (I liked the saline flavor note).\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130882\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-130882\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/harvest-coconut-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The baked coconut tart has an irresistible dense and sticky texture that is such a pleasure to bite into. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Since most of the baked goods are $1.25–$1.45, you can indulge your whims and taste whatever catches your eye (just make sure you have enough cash on you)! Some aren’t exactly top-of-the-line, but they certainly over-deliver for the incredibly affordable price, and they’re freshly made. Grab a tray and tongs on the right side of the shop, and start selecting. There are also sliced loaves of milk bread on top of the carb carriages, a favorite for toasts and sandwiches.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130881\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-130881\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/harvest-spongecake-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The fluffy cheesecake (for just $1.80!). \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>As for the sweets, you should definitely check out the Hong Kong-style baked coconut tarts, and in a cool case along one of the front windows, you’ll find trendy oval-shaped and fluffy soufflé cheesecakes (just $1.80 for a little cloud!). (Another Japanese-inspired treat includes a rolled matcha sponge cake, so it’s not just about Chinese baked goods here.) There are a few tables inside where you can sit over some Hong Kong milk tea, but you’ll definitely want to bring a hot pink and lime green box home full of goodies.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Three Female Chef-Owners Who Will Feed You So Well at Old Oakland's Swan's Market\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.cosechacafe.com\">Cosecha\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/PBNu8RLqfaF2\">907 Washington St., Oakland\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"http://www.realmissolliesoakland.com\">Miss Ollie's\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/ECUsWmeBzWN2\">901 Washington St., Oakland\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"http://www.thecookandherfarmer.com\">The Cook and Her Farmer\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/AzdGAF9sA3M2\">907 Washington St., Oakland\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130873\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-130873\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/cosecha-tacos-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fried fish taco blue plate special at Cosecha. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>While attending a three-day conference in Old Oakland, a big perk was being able to head to \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://swansmarket.com\">Swan’s Market\u003c/a>\u003c/strong> for a meal each day at three fabulous female-owned businesses. Dominica Rice-Cisneros has a big fan base at her beloved \u003cstrong>Cosecha\u003c/strong> counter in the market, known for her quality homestyle dishes, including tacos with tortillas made to order, and a strong message of social justice on the side.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130874\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-130874\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/cosecha-salsa-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The seasonal and freshly made salsas at Cosecha are always a highlight. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Her pozole verde is a favorite, but a close second for me are her fried fish tacos, with sustainably wild-caught cod sporting the lightest, laciest breading, topped with dollops of a rich crema de chipotle. And the tortillas! So soft and full of sweet corn flavor. On Wednesdays and Thursdays, two fish tacos are available as a blue plate special for $12.50, with a side of beans and perfectly ripened avocado. You’ll also want to see what the seasonal salsa is (the salsas and sauces really are next-level here), which will be ideal on top of the beans, and especially with their excellent housemade chips. Cosecha means “homemade,” which shines brightly as an integral quality of the fresh and lovingly made food here.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130875\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-130875\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/missollies-lunch-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A perfect lunch at Miss Ollie's: tropical salad and skillet-fried chicken. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Another master of the fry is chef-owner Sarah Kirnon at the neighboring \u003cstrong>Miss Ollie’s\u003c/strong>. Her skillet-fried chicken is legendary, enough to pull San Franciscans across the bay to answer its siren call. I was tempted by the Friday and Saturday chicken-and-waffles special but knew I needed something lighter for lunch. Fortunately, you can order the fried chicken by the piece (an expertly fried juicy thigh for me, $4.50, thanks), which proved to be a magic accompaniment to their beautiful and vibrant tropical salad ($10), which rotates with seasonal fruits (like stone fruit, persimmon, or mango), plus pomegranate, radish, cucumber, the freshest greens, avocado, and a sweet sherry vinaigrette—the acidity ended up being the perfect foil to bites of the burnished fried chicken. Add in a highly personal and soulful soundtrack and a sunny corner location, and you’ve got the perfect lunch spot.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130876\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-130876\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/missollies-chicken-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A closer look at the expertly fried chicken at Miss Ollie's. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Looking for a happy hour bite? Hopefully it’s a warm fall evening like I experienced, and you can snag a seat at one of the red metal tables on the patio at \u003cstrong>The Cook and Her Farmer\u003c/strong>, sipping on one of their well-selected, food-friendly, natural, and organic wines while you wait for your oysters to come out. They were exquisitely shucked, full of their liquor and nary a shred of shell, and tasting so fresh and plump and briny. The rotating selection may include local selects from Tomales Bay Oyster Company or Barron Points from the Pacific Northwest.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130877\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-130877\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/10/cookandherfarmer-cheese-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The generous grilled cheese of your dreams at The Cook and Her Farmer. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Maybe you need something with a little more sustenance? Hopefully you have someone to share the Big Sur melt ($15.50) with, because it’s a beast. Chef-owner Romney Steele knows how to make grilled cheese aficionados so very happy: with thick and golden slices of Acme levain stuffed with gooey dry jack and Gruyère, baby Gulf shrimp, arugula, mostarda, and green onion, and there were even a couple pieces of dry jack frico tucked in there (a crisp piece of melted cheese from the grill is such a treat, it’s like the cooks are spoiling you), plus pecorino shaved on top, and pickled vegetables and Castelvetranos on the side. 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"content": "\u003cp>You don’t want to miss the #25 dry pho dish at Ha Nam Ninh in the Tenderloin, plan to dine out on October 17 for Food for Thought, try the Full English for brunch at Lord Stanley, and I have an epic prime rib special at Perle Wine Bar in Montclair for you to chase down.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Time to Check the #25 Dry Pho Dish at Ha Nam Ninh Off Your SF To-Eat List\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.hanamninhsf.net\">Ha Nam Ninh\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/AXJgHXZiyRR2\">701 Larkin St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nOpen Tue–Sat 9am-9pm, Sun 9am–5pm, closed Mon\u003cbr>\nCash only\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130631\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-130631\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/09/hanamninh-25-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The #25 dry pho at Ha Nam ninh. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>On the rare nights I haven’t booked myself up, or if I spontaneously find myself free for dinner and with no destination in mind, I love to play a little game. I’ll drive around a neighborhood, park wherever a space appears, and then pull up Google Maps and cross-reference Yelp and find somewhere new to eat. The other night, when an SF Heritage talk let out and I realized I had time to go get dinner, I found myself driving around the Tenderloin and Lower Nob Hill until a spot appeared on Larkin, and then I vectored in on \u003ca href=\"http://www.hanamninhsf.net\">Ha Nam Ninh\u003c/a>. Review after review kept mentioning the #25 dry pho, so I knew what I was ordering.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It’s a simple place, right on the corner of Larkin and Ellis, and has been open for four years (it used to be on Jones). At 8pm on a Friday, there were couples of all ages grabbing a bite, girls on their phones and giggling while eating pho, and some smaller groups sharing a meal. Throw in some Vietnamese TV and occasional yelling from the woman who runs the front of house to the kitchen (the night I was there, she was letting them have it) for extra entertainment.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>So, the #25. It’s under “Chicken Broth/Combination Soup” on the menu, and the name is Hu Tieu Nam Vang, a Southern Vietnamese noodle soup (“Nam Vang” is the Vietnamese word for Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia)—read more about the Chinese-Cambodian origins of this dish in this post on \u003ca href=\"http://vietworldkitchen.typepad.com/blog/2007/11/hu-tieu-nam-van.html\">Viet World Kitchen\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You’re going to order it dry, and be sure to ask for a fried egg with it. First, you’ll be served a fragrant bowl of chicken broth and a smaller bowl of dark and sweet soy sauce (AKA “the crack sauce,” as people refer to it online) and it’s going to haunt you—I tried to get an answer from them about what’s in it (twice!) and they won’t tell me. I asked if it has Maggi in it, but they swear it doesn’t. It has sweetness, a tang, a little heat, and hella umami. So much depth of flavor. It’s going to make you crazy trying to figure it out (well, at least me). Fortunately, I have a chef buddy who's going to reverse engineer it with me. I’m guessing there’s soy, sugar, fish sauce, chile, and Chinese black vinegar. Maybe they snuck in some MSG too. Whatever it is, this sauce is the secret star of the dish.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You also get a plate of steamed bean sprouts, sliced jalapeños, lime, and cilantro (a typical pho side set-up). While waiting about 10 minutes for the main event to show up, I ended up sipping all my chicken broth, so I just asked for a second bowl once the noodles finally came out. This place doesn’t move quickly.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The bowl contains vermicelli noodles, ground pork, shrimp, squid, shredded chicken, a delicious and springy fish cake, thin slices of pork, and some rather burly pieces of scallion that proved to be too much (I ended up taking about half out). You add some broth to soften up and loosen the noodles at the base. Then pour in some of the magic dark sauce. Add some bean sprouts, jalapeños, and cilantro to your taste, with a spritz of lime on top. Mix in that egg too. I also added in some of the bright garlic and chile hot sauce from a jar on the table—it’s a winner.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It all comes together in such a satisfying and entertaining mix—each bite offers something different. I kept adding a little broth and the magic soy sauce as I went along, taking a sip of the broth too. The bowl disappears all too quickly.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It’s $10.50 for a medium, and I was quite sated. Hungry eaters, you can request a large. And bring cash: this joint is cash only.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Dine Out for a Great Cause on October 17\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.missiongraduates.org/events/foodforthought/\">Food for Thought\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nWednesday, October 17\u003cbr>\nVarious Mission locations\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130632\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-130632\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/09/dosa-chicken-800x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dosa on Valencia is one of the 20 restaurants you can visit for Food for Thought. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Coming up on Wednesday, October 17 is \u003ca href=\"https://www.missiongraduates.org/events/foodforthought/\">Food for Thought\u003c/a>, when 20 Mission District restaurants band together and generously offer 25% of their proceeds to support after-school and college-access programs for Latino and immigrant youth. It’s a great night to get some friends together and go out for dinner.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You can choose from longtime supporters Foreign Cinema, Destino, and Commonwealth, plus newcomers like Alba Ray's. Other spots you can dine and drink at are Asiento, Beretta, Doña Mago, Dosa, Emmy’s Spaghetti Shack, Evil Eye, Front Porch, Giordano Bros, Little Star Pizza, Loló, Mission Bowling Club, Mixt, Panchita’s #2, San Jalisco, Serpentine, and Uno Dos Tacos.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There is also a raffle, and you can win amazing prizes (like an all-expenses-paid trip to San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, courtesy of House and House Architects)! Every $10 raffle ticket you \u003ca href=\"https://www.missiongraduates.org/events/foodforthought/\">purchase\u003c/a> will be matched as a donation for college access. Help support Mission Graduates in their mission to helping to establish a college education as an expectation and goal for every child. Buen provecho!\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Get the Full English at Lord Stanley\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.lordstanleysf.com\">Lord Stanley\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/8bvp9HzZLB22\">2065 Polk St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nFull English brunch\u003cbr>\nOctober 7, 11am–2pm\u003cbr>\n$25\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130633\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-130633\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/09/lordstanley-fullenglish-800x1067.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1067\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Don't miss the Full English for brunch at Lord Stanley. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>It sounds slightly scandalous to request the “Full English,” but it’s actually entirely proper. On Sunday, October 7, \u003ca href=\"http://www.lordstanleysf.com\">Lord Stanley\u003c/a> in Russian Hill is bringing back their Sunday brunch dish, the Full English. You’ll be served a plate with perfectly fried eggs, roasted tomatoes and mushrooms, bacon, sausage, black pudding, beans, and toast, and, don't forget their savory brown sauce. You get the full plate for $25, and can also order mimosas, bloody beers, coffee, tea, and wine. Pinkies up!\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The Full English lineup is looking like October 7, November 11, December 2 and December 30. It's served 11am–2pm, and you can book a reservation. 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I also added in some of the bright garlic and chile hot sauce from a jar on the table—it’s a winner.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It all comes together in such a satisfying and entertaining mix—each bite offers something different. I kept adding a little broth and the magic soy sauce as I went along, taking a sip of the broth too. The bowl disappears all too quickly.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It’s $10.50 for a medium, and I was quite sated. Hungry eaters, you can request a large. And bring cash: this joint is cash only.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Dine Out for a Great Cause on October 17\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.missiongraduates.org/events/foodforthought/\">Food for Thought\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nWednesday, October 17\u003cbr>\nVarious Mission locations\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130632\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-130632\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/09/dosa-chicken-800x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dosa on Valencia is one of the 20 restaurants you can visit for Food for Thought. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Coming up on Wednesday, October 17 is \u003ca href=\"https://www.missiongraduates.org/events/foodforthought/\">Food for Thought\u003c/a>, when 20 Mission District restaurants band together and generously offer 25% of their proceeds to support after-school and college-access programs for Latino and immigrant youth. It’s a great night to get some friends together and go out for dinner.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You can choose from longtime supporters Foreign Cinema, Destino, and Commonwealth, plus newcomers like Alba Ray's. Other spots you can dine and drink at are Asiento, Beretta, Doña Mago, Dosa, Emmy’s Spaghetti Shack, Evil Eye, Front Porch, Giordano Bros, Little Star Pizza, Loló, Mission Bowling Club, Mixt, Panchita’s #2, San Jalisco, Serpentine, and Uno Dos Tacos.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There is also a raffle, and you can win amazing prizes (like an all-expenses-paid trip to San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, courtesy of House and House Architects)! Every $10 raffle ticket you \u003ca href=\"https://www.missiongraduates.org/events/foodforthought/\">purchase\u003c/a> will be matched as a donation for college access. Help support Mission Graduates in their mission to helping to establish a college education as an expectation and goal for every child. Buen provecho!\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Get the Full English at Lord Stanley\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.lordstanleysf.com\">Lord Stanley\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/8bvp9HzZLB22\">2065 Polk St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nFull English brunch\u003cbr>\nOctober 7, 11am–2pm\u003cbr>\n$25\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130633\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-130633\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/09/lordstanley-fullenglish-800x1067.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1067\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Don't miss the Full English for brunch at Lord Stanley. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>It sounds slightly scandalous to request the “Full English,” but it’s actually entirely proper. 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"content": "\u003cp>This week’s Table Talk has the details on Juanita MORE!’s new Sunday drag brunch at Jones (and other changes, like new menus and more), The Cheese School has reopened and expanded into a spiffy new location in Ghirardelli Square, and both Manresa and Greens return like phoenixes from the ashes after both suffered fires.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Sundays Are the Fun Kind of Drag at the Newly Launched MORE!Jones\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://620-jones.com\">MORE!Jones\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/e4F19zAzPSD2\">620 Jones St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nBrunch is Sun 11am-3pm\u003cbr>\nDinner is Tue-Sat 5pm-9pm (bar until 12am and Fri–Sat until 2am)\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130562\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-130562\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/09/juanita-more-800x1201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1201\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The hostess with the mostess (and the MORE!ness): Juanita MORE! \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Looking to add some sequins and sass to your Sunday brunch? You’re going to want to head over to Jones in Lower Nob Hill for \u003ca href=\"http://juanitamore.com/\">\u003cb>Juanita MORE!\u003c/b>\u003c/a>'s new Sunday drag brunch, which is perfectly timed with our sunny Indian Summer weather. The spacious and plant-filled patio, which is a bit enclosed from our SF wind, is also the runway and stage for the drag performances that happen every 30 minutes (from 12pm–2pm). Performers slink and shimmy between the tables, so get those dollar bills ready.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130563\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-130563\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/09/drag-voodonna-800x1201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1201\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">While brunch was being served, Voodonna Black was serving looks. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Drag icon Juanita More! is known for her parties (including her famed Pride party), her tireless charitable work, and she’s also known for her cooking. But she’s moved out of her tiny Tenderloin kitchen and is now overseeing the restaurant menus and banquet services at Jones, with chef Cory Armenta (Fork & Spoon Productions, Hecho, Hi Tops) and food stylist \u003ca href=\"https://www.colechurch.com/\">Cole Church\u003c/a> helping to execute her new vision. Meet \u003cstrong>MORE!Jones\u003c/strong>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130570\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-130570\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/09/hangovah-pizza-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Juanita's Hangovah Pizza. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The \u003ca href=\"http://620-jones.com/menu/dinner/\">menu\u003c/a> has more Latin-Mediterranean flavors, featuring seasonal ingredients from \u003ca href=\"http://www.feralheartfarm.com/\">Feral Heart Farm\u003c/a>, and she loves to feed people, so expect some hearty portions and dishes, from pizzas to a half-pound burger (there’s also an Impossible Burger for those who want to an alternative to the meaty one, just be sure to request a poblano chile relleno on top!). She’s also serving an affordable three-course, family-style dinner on Wednesday evenings for $35 (Sept. 26th is beef and pork meatballs!), and there’s a late-night menu with queso fundido fries.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130564\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-130564\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/09/chilaquiles-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">If this chilaquiles sandwich won't save you from your hangover, nothing will. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>But let’s talk about this Sunday \u003ca href=\"http://620-jones.com/menu/brunch/\">brunch\u003c/a> (11am–3pm): there’s an open-faced chilaquiles sandwich on the menu that clocks in at $18, but it will hold you for most of the day (it comes complete with refried beans, eggs, and jack cheese), and your table should share Juanita's hangovah pizza ($18) with bacon, mushrooms, spinach, cheese, and runny eggs. Don’t miss a side of the spicy bacon. And then there’s Biscuit Island ($15), featuring her treasured buttermilk biscuits topped with seasonal fruit and vanilla ice cream. Grab some spoons, because everyone is gonna want to steal a bite.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130565\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-130565\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/09/bacon-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Would you like a side of spicy bacon? The answer is \"yes!\" \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Many groups of friends have pitchers of frozé on their tables, but there’s also a full bar with all kinds of cocktail options. The DJ adds to the patio party vibe, and the drag performances kick it into high gear (it’s not easy to get into full drag on a Sunday morning, especially with all that bright sunlight, so remember to tip big).\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>More than anything, I was just so happy to see such a lively and queer SF scene, full of friends and kisses and music and fashions. It reminded me of SF party days from 20 years ago, full of fun and family—and there’s always room for more to join Juanita’s community. Because more is MORE!\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>The Cheese School of San Francisco Has Reopened in a Fab New Location\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://thecheeseschool.com\">The Cheese School of San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/JtzTnpqivQr\">900 North Point, Suite K201, San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nOpen daily 11am–9pm\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130571\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-130571\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/09/CheeseSchoolSF-Classroom-800x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/09/CheeseSchoolSF-Classroom-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/09/CheeseSchoolSF-Classroom-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/09/CheeseSchoolSF-Classroom-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/09/CheeseSchoolSF-Classroom-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/09/CheeseSchoolSF-Classroom-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/09/CheeseSchoolSF-Classroom-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/09/CheeseSchoolSF-Classroom-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/09/CheeseSchoolSF-Classroom-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/09/CheeseSchoolSF-Classroom-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/09/CheeseSchoolSF-Classroom-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The new classroom comes with a view! \u003ccite>(Terese Sy)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>How well do you know cheese? Don’t you want to go to cheese school? You sure do, especially since \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://thecheeseschool.com%0Ahttps://thecheeseschool.com\">The Cheese School of San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003c/strong> has just reopened in some gorgeous new digs at Ghirardelli Square. Not only is there a spacious classroom with views of the bay (a perfect place to bring people visiting from out of town, or your favorite cheese-loving local), but there’s also a cheese shop, a café, and a private dining space.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Owner Kiri Fisher and chef Claudia Gutierrez Smith know a thing or two about making a perfect grilled cheese sandwich and mac and cheese, and there are also salads, soups, and snacks on the all-day menu. And Raclette.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Swing by the cheese counter before a party (cheesemongers will be at the ready to make suggestions and offer tastes) and there are grab-and-go cases with picnic-ready items, plus chilled wine, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages. Fisher designed this new two-level location to appeal to locals and tourists alike—take a look at the \u003ca href=\"https://thecheeseschool.com/collections/classes\">fall classes\u003c/a> (cheese and cider, Italian softies, and more!), or stand by for new drop-in classes on Friday afternoons.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003cb>Manresa Reopens After a Second Fire \u003c/b>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.manresarestaurant.com/\">Manresa\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/YqRGbYAA6iq\">320 Village Ln., Los Gatos\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nOpen Wed–Sun at 5:30pm for dinner\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130568\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-130568\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/09/Manresa-Exterior-photo-credit-David-Spiegelman-Wagstaff-Digital-800x534.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Manresa in Los Gatos. \u003ccite>(David Spiegelman)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Los Gatos has its crown jewel back in place: after suffering a fire on July 16 (fortunately, no one was injured), the three-Michelin-star restaurant \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.manresarestaurant.com/about/\">Manresa\u003c/a>\u003c/strong> has reopened after a two-month closure. The kitchen had a partial rebuild, and new carpeting and light fixtures are in place as well. This was the second fire the restaurant has suffered in the past four years—in 2014, a fire closed the restaurant for six months.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Chef David Kinch has had a little extra time to work on new dishes during this latest closure, so half of the dishes on the menu are new. His highly seasonal menu will be showcasing beautiful end-of-summer produce (there will be tomatoes!), so book your table and salute the season while welcoming the team back to their nest, again.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Greens Returns October 15 After a Kitchen Fire\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://greensrestaurant.com\">Greens\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/SmTaqKajgvp\">Landmark Building A, Fort Mason Center, 2 Marina Blvd., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130574\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-130574\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/09/GREENS-800x515.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"515\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A selection of Greens Restaurant autumn dishes, including fire-roasted poblano chile, Green Gulch lettuces and purslane, butternut squash soup, and seasonal sampler. \u003ccite>(Nader Khouri)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Another beloved restaurant that is coming back after suffering a fire is \u003ca href=\"http://greensrestaurant.com\">\u003cb>Greens\u003c/b>\u003c/a> at Fort Mason. 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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>This week’s Table Talk has the details on Juanita MORE!’s new Sunday drag brunch at Jones (and other changes, like new menus and more), The Cheese School has reopened and expanded into a spiffy new location in Ghirardelli Square, and both Manresa and Greens return like phoenixes from the ashes after both suffered fires.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Sundays Are the Fun Kind of Drag at the Newly Launched MORE!Jones\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://620-jones.com\">MORE!Jones\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/e4F19zAzPSD2\">620 Jones St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nBrunch is Sun 11am-3pm\u003cbr>\nDinner is Tue-Sat 5pm-9pm (bar until 12am and Fri–Sat until 2am)\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130562\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-130562\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/09/juanita-more-800x1201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1201\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The hostess with the mostess (and the MORE!ness): Juanita MORE! \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Looking to add some sequins and sass to your Sunday brunch? You’re going to want to head over to Jones in Lower Nob Hill for \u003ca href=\"http://juanitamore.com/\">\u003cb>Juanita MORE!\u003c/b>\u003c/a>'s new Sunday drag brunch, which is perfectly timed with our sunny Indian Summer weather. The spacious and plant-filled patio, which is a bit enclosed from our SF wind, is also the runway and stage for the drag performances that happen every 30 minutes (from 12pm–2pm). Performers slink and shimmy between the tables, so get those dollar bills ready.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130563\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-130563\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/09/drag-voodonna-800x1201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1201\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">While brunch was being served, Voodonna Black was serving looks. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Drag icon Juanita More! is known for her parties (including her famed Pride party), her tireless charitable work, and she’s also known for her cooking. But she’s moved out of her tiny Tenderloin kitchen and is now overseeing the restaurant menus and banquet services at Jones, with chef Cory Armenta (Fork & Spoon Productions, Hecho, Hi Tops) and food stylist \u003ca href=\"https://www.colechurch.com/\">Cole Church\u003c/a> helping to execute her new vision. Meet \u003cstrong>MORE!Jones\u003c/strong>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130570\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-130570\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/09/hangovah-pizza-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Juanita's Hangovah Pizza. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The \u003ca href=\"http://620-jones.com/menu/dinner/\">menu\u003c/a> has more Latin-Mediterranean flavors, featuring seasonal ingredients from \u003ca href=\"http://www.feralheartfarm.com/\">Feral Heart Farm\u003c/a>, and she loves to feed people, so expect some hearty portions and dishes, from pizzas to a half-pound burger (there’s also an Impossible Burger for those who want to an alternative to the meaty one, just be sure to request a poblano chile relleno on top!). She’s also serving an affordable three-course, family-style dinner on Wednesday evenings for $35 (Sept. 26th is beef and pork meatballs!), and there’s a late-night menu with queso fundido fries.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130564\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-130564\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/09/chilaquiles-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">If this chilaquiles sandwich won't save you from your hangover, nothing will. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>But let’s talk about this Sunday \u003ca href=\"http://620-jones.com/menu/brunch/\">brunch\u003c/a> (11am–3pm): there’s an open-faced chilaquiles sandwich on the menu that clocks in at $18, but it will hold you for most of the day (it comes complete with refried beans, eggs, and jack cheese), and your table should share Juanita's hangovah pizza ($18) with bacon, mushrooms, spinach, cheese, and runny eggs. Don’t miss a side of the spicy bacon. And then there’s Biscuit Island ($15), featuring her treasured buttermilk biscuits topped with seasonal fruit and vanilla ice cream. Grab some spoons, because everyone is gonna want to steal a bite.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130565\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-130565\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/09/bacon-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Would you like a side of spicy bacon? The answer is \"yes!\" \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Many groups of friends have pitchers of frozé on their tables, but there’s also a full bar with all kinds of cocktail options. The DJ adds to the patio party vibe, and the drag performances kick it into high gear (it’s not easy to get into full drag on a Sunday morning, especially with all that bright sunlight, so remember to tip big).\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>More than anything, I was just so happy to see such a lively and queer SF scene, full of friends and kisses and music and fashions. It reminded me of SF party days from 20 years ago, full of fun and family—and there’s always room for more to join Juanita’s community. Because more is MORE!\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>The Cheese School of San Francisco Has Reopened in a Fab New Location\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://thecheeseschool.com\">The Cheese School of San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/JtzTnpqivQr\">900 North Point, Suite K201, San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nOpen daily 11am–9pm\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130571\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-130571\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/09/CheeseSchoolSF-Classroom-800x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/09/CheeseSchoolSF-Classroom-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/09/CheeseSchoolSF-Classroom-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/09/CheeseSchoolSF-Classroom-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/09/CheeseSchoolSF-Classroom-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/09/CheeseSchoolSF-Classroom-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/09/CheeseSchoolSF-Classroom-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/09/CheeseSchoolSF-Classroom-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/09/CheeseSchoolSF-Classroom-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/09/CheeseSchoolSF-Classroom-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/09/CheeseSchoolSF-Classroom-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The new classroom comes with a view! \u003ccite>(Terese Sy)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>How well do you know cheese? Don’t you want to go to cheese school? You sure do, especially since \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://thecheeseschool.com%0Ahttps://thecheeseschool.com\">The Cheese School of San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003c/strong> has just reopened in some gorgeous new digs at Ghirardelli Square. Not only is there a spacious classroom with views of the bay (a perfect place to bring people visiting from out of town, or your favorite cheese-loving local), but there’s also a cheese shop, a café, and a private dining space.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Owner Kiri Fisher and chef Claudia Gutierrez Smith know a thing or two about making a perfect grilled cheese sandwich and mac and cheese, and there are also salads, soups, and snacks on the all-day menu. And Raclette.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Swing by the cheese counter before a party (cheesemongers will be at the ready to make suggestions and offer tastes) and there are grab-and-go cases with picnic-ready items, plus chilled wine, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages. Fisher designed this new two-level location to appeal to locals and tourists alike—take a look at the \u003ca href=\"https://thecheeseschool.com/collections/classes\">fall classes\u003c/a> (cheese and cider, Italian softies, and more!), or stand by for new drop-in classes on Friday afternoons.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003cb>Manresa Reopens After a Second Fire \u003c/b>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.manresarestaurant.com/\">Manresa\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/YqRGbYAA6iq\">320 Village Ln., Los Gatos\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nOpen Wed–Sun at 5:30pm for dinner\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130568\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-130568\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/09/Manresa-Exterior-photo-credit-David-Spiegelman-Wagstaff-Digital-800x534.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Manresa in Los Gatos. \u003ccite>(David Spiegelman)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Los Gatos has its crown jewel back in place: after suffering a fire on July 16 (fortunately, no one was injured), the three-Michelin-star restaurant \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.manresarestaurant.com/about/\">Manresa\u003c/a>\u003c/strong> has reopened after a two-month closure. The kitchen had a partial rebuild, and new carpeting and light fixtures are in place as well. This was the second fire the restaurant has suffered in the past four years—in 2014, a fire closed the restaurant for six months.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Chef David Kinch has had a little extra time to work on new dishes during this latest closure, so half of the dishes on the menu are new. His highly seasonal menu will be showcasing beautiful end-of-summer produce (there will be tomatoes!), so book your table and salute the season while welcoming the team back to their nest, again.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Greens Returns October 15 After a Kitchen Fire\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://greensrestaurant.com\">Greens\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/SmTaqKajgvp\">Landmark Building A, Fort Mason Center, 2 Marina Blvd., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130574\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-130574\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/09/GREENS-800x515.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"515\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A selection of Greens Restaurant autumn dishes, including fire-roasted poblano chile, Green Gulch lettuces and purslane, butternut squash soup, and seasonal sampler. \u003ccite>(Nader Khouri)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Another beloved restaurant that is coming back after suffering a fire is \u003ca href=\"http://greensrestaurant.com\">\u003cb>Greens\u003c/b>\u003c/a> at Fort Mason. The kitchen hood fire happened just before dinner service on June 20, and they are now reopening four months later on October 15. And not a moment too soon: the restaurant is celebrating 40 years in 2019, and now it’s going to have a repaired kitchen and restored main dining room to take it into the next upcoming decades. The reservation book is open!\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Executive chef Annie Somerville, who has been celebrating vegetables at the restaurant since 1985, is also preparing for semi-retirement next year, but she will continue to oversee the culinary vision and her shopping schedule for the restaurant at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cp>This week’s Table Talk gives you a sneak peek of the brand-new KAIYŌ, a tip on where to find fab falafel in the Lower Haight, some awesome dumpling and double cheeseburger deals, and a feast for the senses of food, wine, and chamber music in beautiful locations at the Musica Marin Festival.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Meet the Stylish (and Delicious) KAIYŌ, Now Open in Cow Hollow\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>\u003ca href=\"https://kaiyosf.com/\">KAIYŌ\u003c/a>\u003c/b>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/m1fTby9JwA12\">1838 Union St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nOpen Sun–Wed 4pm–12am, Thu–Sat 4pm–2am\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130408\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-130408\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/09/kaiyo-Cowboy-Bepop_3-800x1199.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1199\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Cowboy Bebop with pisco, maiz cream, honey, lime, Angostura bitters. \u003ccite>(Anthony Parks)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Union Street just got quite the new looker (and taster!): meet \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://kaiyosf.com/\">KAIYŌ\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>, a unique concept that features a spin on Nikkei cuisine, a Japanese-inspired style of Peruvian cuisine. A perfect example of this culinary crossover is the Hokkaido scallop tiradito (served raw), with passionfruit leche de tigre, sweet potato purée, chia, and pickled red onion. The appealing menu includes crudos, a variety of sushi-style rolls, nigiri, and sashimi (with exquisitely sourced and prepared seafood); a variety of 12 small plates (like rock shrimp tempura and rich Japanese mentaiko pasta with clams, Kurobuta pork, Parmesan, lime, and spicy cured fish roe), anticuchos (skewers from the grill, including classic beef heart) and shareable dishes like lobster paella and grilled chicken (half or whole). The menu has more than enough to appeal to all kinds of diners.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Owner John Park is a co-founder of \u003ca href=\"http://whitechapelsf.com/\">Whitechapel\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"http://www.novelasf.com/\">Novela\u003c/a>, and has obviously focused on creating quite the bar program, with Peruvian pisco and Japanese whisky figuring prominently (and drinks have an anime theme, just in case you're wondering). The Ceres, Rayearth, and Windham aperitivo features a food-friendly combination of Martini bitter, Joto yuzu sake, and cava, and you’ll note some fun garnishes, like ground cherries on top of the Adventures in the Kanto Region cocktail. You’ll also find some excellent sakes curated by sake sommelier Stuart Morris, Japanese bottled beers, and wine and local beers on tap as well.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130401\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-130401\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/09/kaiyo-Interior_1-800x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The punchy yellow banquette and living wall made of moss at KAIYŌ. \u003ccite>(Anthony Parks)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The former Ottimista-Enoteca location was known for its welcoming patio, and KAIYŌ kept that fun feature intact. They added an eye-catching bar inside (the marble bar is lit by handmade, Parisian lanterns), a 35-foot-long, living moss wall that is a bright and verdant green, an eye-popping yellow banquette and street art paintings by artist Miss M and leopard wallpaper on the back wall. Hannah Collins collaborated with Park on the lively design.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Whether you’re meeting a friend (or date) for a drink and bites, sitting for a full-on meal, or maybe just coming by for a nightcap, this playful new spot has all the makings of being a neighborhood hit.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>At Palmyra, You’ll Find Tender Falafel That Are Like Mini Donettes\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>\u003ca href=\"https://palmyrasanfrancisco.com/\">Palmyra\u003c/a>\u003c/b>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/bfozp93QPgk\">700 Haight St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nMon–Sat 10am–10pm, Sun 12pm–10pm\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130403\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-130403\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/09/palmyra-falafel-800x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The falafel plate at Palmyra is one of the city's best. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Oh, falafel. Here in the States, it can be terribly disappointing: dry, stale, undercooked, overcooked, left out all day, tasting of old oil…but when it’s good, it can be transcendent. In the Lower Haight, on the corner of Pierce and Scott is \u003ca href=\"https://palmyrasanfrancisco.com/\">\u003cstrong>Palmyra\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>, conveniently right on The Wiggle in case you want to park your bike and grab a meal. It opened in 2011, and the Syrian family who runs it is incredibly kind and will dote on you like you’re their best customer. And they will also serve you spectacular falafel.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I have to apologize to the family in advance for sharing this tip with you, but the trick is to ask for the falafel to be freshly fried. Yup, you can wait. It makes all the difference. And don’t get a wrap, which has never really done anything for me here—it’s all about the falafel plate. For $9.50, you get five pieces of falafel, their smooth and rich hummus, tomato and cucumber salad, lightly warmed pita, white garlic sauce (I tend to eat every last drop), and hot sauce.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The falafel are the size of Hostess Donettes (the mini doughnuts) and are as soft, fluffy, and delicately crumbly as one too. They have a dark brown exterior that is coated with nutty sesame seeds, and the falafel will come out piping hot (wait a couple minutes!), providing a wonderful contrast against the cool hummus and garlic sauce. It’s funny to me that I dislike their hot sauce (I always crave one that is thicker and fierier, which is why I never order their wrap) and the pita isn’t the plush kind I prefer, but somehow, this dish is much greater than the sum of its parts. Add a cold EFES beer, and maybe have some of their housemade and sticky sweet kanafa for dessert.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You can return for their rotisserie chicken (one of the city’s better deals) or their kibbeh (made with cracked bulgur wheat, ground beef, onion, and pine nuts), but the falafel plate will be calling you back soon enough.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Dumpling Lovers, Mark Your Calendars\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>\u003ca href=\"http://www.tastemychina.com/\">M.Y. China\u003c/a>\u003c/b>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/feyRt7uYafv\">845 Market St. Level 4, San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130405\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-130405\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/09/mychina_dumplings-1-800x500.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Get ready to celebrate National Dumpling Day for a week at M.Y. China! \u003ccite>(Kelly Puleio)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Get a group of friends together and make a lunch or dinner reservation at \u003ca href=\"http://www.tastemychina.com/\">\u003cb>M.Y. China\u003c/b>\u003c/a> (located Under the Dome in the Westfield San Francisco Centre), because in honor of National Dumpling Day on September 26—and all week long (September 24-30)—Martin Yan and executive chef Tony Wu are offering one heck of a mix-and-match dumpling special. Guests can order any combination of dumplings (pork: pork, cabbage; seafood: shrimp, scallop, spinach wrapper; or vegetarian: eggplant, mushroom, potato, turmeric wrapper) in the following quantities: choice of 10 for $12; 20 for $23; and 30 for $32 (you know which one to get). Get ready for dumpling action. All orders include chile oil, black vinegar, crushed peanuts, sesame paste, chopped green onion, and cilantro that you can sprinkle, add on top, dip, pour, and more. Go nuts.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Feeling fancy? 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Musica Marin is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving musical culture for all ages through unique music programs and concert events that benefit young musicians throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.\u003c/p>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>This week’s Table Talk gives you a sneak peek of the brand-new KAIYŌ, a tip on where to find fab falafel in the Lower Haight, some awesome dumpling and double cheeseburger deals, and a feast for the senses of food, wine, and chamber music in beautiful locations at the Musica Marin Festival.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Meet the Stylish (and Delicious) KAIYŌ, Now Open in Cow Hollow\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>\u003ca href=\"https://kaiyosf.com/\">KAIYŌ\u003c/a>\u003c/b>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/m1fTby9JwA12\">1838 Union St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nOpen Sun–Wed 4pm–12am, Thu–Sat 4pm–2am\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130408\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-130408\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/09/kaiyo-Cowboy-Bepop_3-800x1199.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1199\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Cowboy Bebop with pisco, maiz cream, honey, lime, Angostura bitters. \u003ccite>(Anthony Parks)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Union Street just got quite the new looker (and taster!): meet \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://kaiyosf.com/\">KAIYŌ\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>, a unique concept that features a spin on Nikkei cuisine, a Japanese-inspired style of Peruvian cuisine. A perfect example of this culinary crossover is the Hokkaido scallop tiradito (served raw), with passionfruit leche de tigre, sweet potato purée, chia, and pickled red onion. The appealing menu includes crudos, a variety of sushi-style rolls, nigiri, and sashimi (with exquisitely sourced and prepared seafood); a variety of 12 small plates (like rock shrimp tempura and rich Japanese mentaiko pasta with clams, Kurobuta pork, Parmesan, lime, and spicy cured fish roe), anticuchos (skewers from the grill, including classic beef heart) and shareable dishes like lobster paella and grilled chicken (half or whole). The menu has more than enough to appeal to all kinds of diners.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Owner John Park is a co-founder of \u003ca href=\"http://whitechapelsf.com/\">Whitechapel\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"http://www.novelasf.com/\">Novela\u003c/a>, and has obviously focused on creating quite the bar program, with Peruvian pisco and Japanese whisky figuring prominently (and drinks have an anime theme, just in case you're wondering). The Ceres, Rayearth, and Windham aperitivo features a food-friendly combination of Martini bitter, Joto yuzu sake, and cava, and you’ll note some fun garnishes, like ground cherries on top of the Adventures in the Kanto Region cocktail. You’ll also find some excellent sakes curated by sake sommelier Stuart Morris, Japanese bottled beers, and wine and local beers on tap as well.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130401\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-130401\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/09/kaiyo-Interior_1-800x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The punchy yellow banquette and living wall made of moss at KAIYŌ. \u003ccite>(Anthony Parks)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The former Ottimista-Enoteca location was known for its welcoming patio, and KAIYŌ kept that fun feature intact. They added an eye-catching bar inside (the marble bar is lit by handmade, Parisian lanterns), a 35-foot-long, living moss wall that is a bright and verdant green, an eye-popping yellow banquette and street art paintings by artist Miss M and leopard wallpaper on the back wall. Hannah Collins collaborated with Park on the lively design.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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Here in the States, it can be terribly disappointing: dry, stale, undercooked, overcooked, left out all day, tasting of old oil…but when it’s good, it can be transcendent. In the Lower Haight, on the corner of Pierce and Scott is \u003ca href=\"https://palmyrasanfrancisco.com/\">\u003cstrong>Palmyra\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>, conveniently right on The Wiggle in case you want to park your bike and grab a meal. It opened in 2011, and the Syrian family who runs it is incredibly kind and will dote on you like you’re their best customer. And they will also serve you spectacular falafel.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I have to apologize to the family in advance for sharing this tip with you, but the trick is to ask for the falafel to be freshly fried. Yup, you can wait. It makes all the difference. And don’t get a wrap, which has never really done anything for me here—it’s all about the falafel plate. For $9.50, you get five pieces of falafel, their smooth and rich hummus, tomato and cucumber salad, lightly warmed pita, white garlic sauce (I tend to eat every last drop), and hot sauce.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The falafel are the size of Hostess Donettes (the mini doughnuts) and are as soft, fluffy, and delicately crumbly as one too. They have a dark brown exterior that is coated with nutty sesame seeds, and the falafel will come out piping hot (wait a couple minutes!), providing a wonderful contrast against the cool hummus and garlic sauce. It’s funny to me that I dislike their hot sauce (I always crave one that is thicker and fierier, which is why I never order their wrap) and the pita isn’t the plush kind I prefer, but somehow, this dish is much greater than the sum of its parts. Add a cold EFES beer, and maybe have some of their housemade and sticky sweet kanafa for dessert.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You can return for their rotisserie chicken (one of the city’s better deals) or their kibbeh (made with cracked bulgur wheat, ground beef, onion, and pine nuts), but the falafel plate will be calling you back soon enough.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Dumpling Lovers, Mark Your Calendars\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>\u003ca href=\"http://www.tastemychina.com/\">M.Y. 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"content": "\u003cp>This week’s Table Talk will hopefully inspire you to attend a hands-on curing class, learn about SF’s post-Quake restaurant history, help you score a free scoop of PB&J ice cream from Humphry Slocombe, and clue you in on where double cheeseburger lovers will want to head immediately for their next burger chow down session.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Learn How to Make Bacon, Cure Salmon, and More!\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>FarmCurious Class with Karen Solomon\u003c/b>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/AEJCbUHZP712\">825 Bancroft Way, Berkeley\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nSunday, September 23, 11am–2pm\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.farmcurious.com/products/meat-curing-with-karen-solomon\">Tickets\u003c/a>: $150\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130342\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/09/cured-karen-solomon-e1536595856489.jpg\" alt=\"Learn about making bacon, jerky, and more from Karen Solomon’s new book.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2467\" class=\"size-full wp-image-130342\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Learn about making bacon, jerky, and more from Karen Solomon’s new book. \u003ccite>(Storey Publishing)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Are you curious about curing meat and fish? Want to try making pickles, or expand your repertoire into things like pickled eggs? Did you know you can make tofu jerky? Karen Solomon, author of \u003ci>\u003ca href=\"https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1607744767/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=tablehopper-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=1607744767&linkId=10237adb2bd2245e5718a5a1a40ec28b\">Asian Pickles\u003c/a>\u003c/i> and \u003ci>\u003ca href=\"https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1580089585/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=tablehopper-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=1580089585&linkId=13d70156d33d3197017943d1b5bf9ac3\">Jam It, Pickle It, Cure It\u003c/a>\u003c/i>, has a new book: \u003ca href=\"https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/161212903X/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=tablehopper-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=161212903X&linkId=fd5eec87d52544c0d2b930b0ccaaf2e1\">\u003ci>Cured Meat, Smoked Fish & Pickled Eggs\u003c/i>\u003c/a>, and it will have you inspired to make pickled herring, duck breast prosciutto, preserved herbed feta, and rousong (pork floss) in no time. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>To coincide with the book launch, she’s teaching a number of classes around the Bay Area, starting with a hands-on class on \u003ca href=\"https://www.farmcurious.com/products/meat-curing-with-karen-solomon\">meat and fish curing\u003c/a> with FarmCurious in Berkeley on September 23. You’ll learn to make beef jerky, smoky homemade bacon (without special equipment!), and bagel-ready cured salmon. And best of all, you get to bring it home. Yes, you are bringing home the bacon.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>PB&J Lovers Won’t Want to Miss This Free Ice Cream Scooping Event\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Humphry Slocombe\u003c/b>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/tJXcEzin2Ek\">One Ferry Building, shop #8, San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nSaturday, September 15, 11am–1pm \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130343\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/09/OCHO-PBJ-by-Humphry-Slocombe-2-e1536595931144.jpg\" alt=\"Get your free scoop of OCHO PB&J at Humphry Slocombe on September 15.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-130343\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Get your free scoop of OCHO PB&J at Humphry Slocombe on September 15. \u003ccite>(Humphry Slocombe)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Free ice cream AND candy? Pinch yourself, it’s true: on Saturday, September 15, \u003ca href=\"http://www.humphryslocombe.com/\">Humphry Slocombe\u003c/a> (at their San Francisco Ferry Building Marketplace shop) will be offering free scoops of their new flavor with Oakland-based \u003ca href=\"https://www.ochocandy.com/\">OCHO Candy\u003c/a>: \u003cb>OCHO PB&J\u003c/b>. The limited-edition flavor features chunks of OCHO’s organic peanut butter candy bars and gooey ribbons of organic raspberry jam mixed into Humphry Slocombe’s milk chocolate ice cream. It’s peanut butter jelly time! You’ll also get to try a mini OCHO candy bar (while supplies last).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Not going to make it to the scooping event? The new flavor will be available at all Humphry Slocombe Bay Area scoop shop locations (Mission, Ferry Building, Oakland) throughout September. \u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Enjoy a Night of Learning About San Francisco Restaurant History\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Tables From The Rubble\u003c/b>\u003cbr>\nAnnual Alice Ross Carey Lecture and Dinner\u003cbr>\nFriday, September 21, 5:30pm–8pm\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/ydtUFYnzipq\">640 Heritage Preservation Foundation, Metropolitan Club\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n640 Sutter St., San Francisco\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001UXfOheIv4TfNTyk7S9ne2laS906ZGMPcKc21F0K86YrQH0AWu568_S4B7HulEC1VCJU34-pS-P41-wj_c3PQvidlMCjaP9Cvj2P_57sn3R6Udma5Rv1wAYHwuFj0AO8slY8lpa5I5EL7qY71jeIO0nfAFkcII8GlJMAizRIx55ERFMuJn1PUuLfIICMbJXtPut22DovfK_etMgxqgA3ZEHCooHRM5fCvxzhxKZ3eIx9WCxvCtpmwUhsKijhIxDlIDrAgmlAkJZGbfafV8OAjXU5S-tU9FAjZ&c=SgeHXHfeO8Eez9reQII__K8turZvmZp72Olnd6UMqw9mxpRb5EstWQ==&ch=Jt--qmkxwb9kPorYiketUOK8ox_pxmriDKLdMe1YvNijn-3c9iXDBg==\">Tickets\u003c/a>: $10 Heritage Members, Metropolitan Club Members, or students/seniors with ID; $15 Non-Heritage Member\u003cbr>\nOptional dinner: $75, will begin at approximately 7:30pm, following the conclusion of the lecture\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130344\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1794px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/09/TablesFromTheRubble_cTandemvinesMedia_cover.jpg\" alt=\"Be sure to pick up a copy of Tables from the Rubble at this special lecture.\" width=\"1794\" height=\"2656\" class=\"size-full wp-image-130344\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/09/TablesFromTheRubble_cTandemvinesMedia_cover.jpg 1794w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/09/TablesFromTheRubble_cTandemvinesMedia_cover-160x237.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/09/TablesFromTheRubble_cTandemvinesMedia_cover-800x1184.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/09/TablesFromTheRubble_cTandemvinesMedia_cover-768x1137.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/09/TablesFromTheRubble_cTandemvinesMedia_cover-1020x1510.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/09/TablesFromTheRubble_cTandemvinesMedia_cover-811x1200.jpg 811w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/09/TablesFromTheRubble_cTandemvinesMedia_cover-1180x1747.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/09/TablesFromTheRubble_cTandemvinesMedia_cover-960x1421.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/09/TablesFromTheRubble_cTandemvinesMedia_cover-240x355.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/09/TablesFromTheRubble_cTandemvinesMedia_cover-375x555.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/09/TablesFromTheRubble_cTandemvinesMedia_cover-520x770.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1794px) 100vw, 1794px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Be sure to pick up a copy of Tables from the Rubble at this special lecture. \u003ccite>(Tandemvines Media)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>San Francisco restaurant and history buffs won’t want to miss this special night when author Denise Clifton reads from her recent book, \u003ca href=\"https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/098827471X/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=098827471X&linkCode=as2&tag=tablehopper-20&linkId=d5d318f695ca36969c4309b6adde6d40\">\u003ci>Tables From The Rubble: How the Restaurants That Arose After the Great Quake of 1906 Still Feed San Francisco Today\u003c/i>\u003c/a>, which transports readers to San Francisco in the years after the Great Earthquake of 1906. Amid the ruins, restaurants rose to feed the hungry and there are a handful that remain today, like Fior d’Italia, the Garden Court at the Palace Hotel, and Sam Wo. During the lecture, Clifton will share stories and historic photos from legacy restaurants. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Book signing and optional fixed-price dinner will follow. In partnership with \u003ca href=\"https://640hpf.org/\">640 Heritage Preservation Foundation\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>It’s Time to Meat One of the City’s Latest Double Cheeseburgers\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>The Board\u003c/b>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/FCnQaBoEHBH2\">1077 Mission St., San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nWed–Fri 6pm–9pm\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130345\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/09/theboard-saucy-e1536596081374.jpg\" alt=\"Things can get saucy with the BB sauce at The Board.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1279\" class=\"size-full wp-image-130345\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Things can get saucy with the BB sauce at The Board. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Sometimes, you just want to sink your choppers into a double cheeseburger, and when that craving strikes, Adam Mesnick at \u003ca href=\"https://www.theboardsf.com/\">The Board\u003c/a> in SoMa is ready for you. He’s known for his beastmode sandwiches at nearby DeliBoard, and this is his latest outpost on Mission, which originally opened with wicked East Coast-style breakfast sandwiches and bagels. This summer, he pivoted the business to evening hours (Wed–Fri 6pm–9pm), and is renting out the space for private events and pop-ups.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>With the new evening hours comes a new, rotating menu, and the star of the show is his double cheeseburger, topped with white and yellow American cheese (no shame here!), shredduce (shredded lettuce), BB (Board Burger) sauce (it’s a creamier and almost ranch-y version of a Thousand Island dressing, with extra pickle juice and less ketchup to boost the acidity), and thickly cut pickles that they slice fresh, which also helps cut through the overall richness (these are full dills from Chicago). \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Mesnick is using Golden Gate Meat Company’s burger blend, which gets a nice sear on the edges of the patties (they have a kind of craggy edge instead of being perfectly formed, which yields different and pleasing textures as you eat your way through the burger). The Panorama bun (you can choose sesame or plain) holds up until the very end, which isn’t an easy feat considering the heft of this artfully and thoughtfully constructed burger. You’ll want to grab a few napkins. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The burger is more than enough, but if you’re in a “take no prisoners” mode, there are waffle fries ($8), which come with BB sauce, but who can say no to Cheez Whiz ($2)? Extra good with waffle fries. One night, you may have the option to graze on some nachos ($12) with carne asada or spicy Thai buffalo wings ($12) with bleu cheese. Let’s just say if you’ve paid a visit to any nearby bars or dispensaries, here’s your next stop.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130346\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/09/theboard-snacks-e1536596131574.jpg\" alt=\"The Board also offers some wicked snacks, from spicy wings to Board rolls to nachos.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1279\" class=\"size-full wp-image-130346\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Board also offers some wicked snacks, from spicy wings to The Board rolls to nachos. \u003ccite>(tablehopper.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Mesnick is always innovating and coming up with evil snacks, and the one that’s going to haunt me and my dining wingman is the Board Rolls (three for $12). You ready? It’s basically an egg roll filled with pepperoni (legit pepperoni from the East Coast, yo!), marinara sauce, and, of course, gooey cheese, and then it’s fried up. I was calling it a New York Hot Pocket, a brother from another mother to a Totino’s pizza roll. I didn’t even put it down to take a picture, it was that good. So wrong, and yet so right. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Follow along at \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/theboardfrisco/\">@theboardfrisco\u003c/a> to keep up with all the latest culinary shenanigans happening over there.\u003c/p>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>This week’s Table Talk will hopefully inspire you to attend a hands-on curing class, learn about SF’s post-Quake restaurant history, help you score a free scoop of PB&J ice cream from Humphry Slocombe, and clue you in on where double cheeseburger lovers will want to head immediately for their next burger chow down session.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Learn How to Make Bacon, Cure Salmon, and More!\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>FarmCurious Class with Karen Solomon\u003c/b>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/AEJCbUHZP712\">825 Bancroft Way, Berkeley\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nSunday, September 23, 11am–2pm\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.farmcurious.com/products/meat-curing-with-karen-solomon\">Tickets\u003c/a>: $150\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130342\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/09/cured-karen-solomon-e1536595856489.jpg\" alt=\"Learn about making bacon, jerky, and more from Karen Solomon’s new book.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2467\" class=\"size-full wp-image-130342\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Learn about making bacon, jerky, and more from Karen Solomon’s new book. \u003ccite>(Storey Publishing)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Are you curious about curing meat and fish? Want to try making pickles, or expand your repertoire into things like pickled eggs? Did you know you can make tofu jerky? Karen Solomon, author of \u003ci>\u003ca href=\"https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1607744767/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=tablehopper-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=1607744767&linkId=10237adb2bd2245e5718a5a1a40ec28b\">Asian Pickles\u003c/a>\u003c/i> and \u003ci>\u003ca href=\"https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1580089585/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=tablehopper-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=1580089585&linkId=13d70156d33d3197017943d1b5bf9ac3\">Jam It, Pickle It, Cure It\u003c/a>\u003c/i>, has a new book: \u003ca href=\"https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/161212903X/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=tablehopper-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=161212903X&linkId=fd5eec87d52544c0d2b930b0ccaaf2e1\">\u003ci>Cured Meat, Smoked Fish & Pickled Eggs\u003c/i>\u003c/a>, and it will have you inspired to make pickled herring, duck breast prosciutto, preserved herbed feta, and rousong (pork floss) in no time. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>To coincide with the book launch, she’s teaching a number of classes around the Bay Area, starting with a hands-on class on \u003ca href=\"https://www.farmcurious.com/products/meat-curing-with-karen-solomon\">meat and fish curing\u003c/a> with FarmCurious in Berkeley on September 23. You’ll learn to make beef jerky, smoky homemade bacon (without special equipment!), and bagel-ready cured salmon. And best of all, you get to bring it home. Yes, you are bringing home the bacon.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>PB&J Lovers Won’t Want to Miss This Free Ice Cream Scooping Event\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Humphry Slocombe\u003c/b>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/tJXcEzin2Ek\">One Ferry Building, shop #8, San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nSaturday, September 15, 11am–1pm \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130343\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/09/OCHO-PBJ-by-Humphry-Slocombe-2-e1536595931144.jpg\" alt=\"Get your free scoop of OCHO PB&J at Humphry Slocombe on September 15.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-130343\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Get your free scoop of OCHO PB&J at Humphry Slocombe on September 15. \u003ccite>(Humphry Slocombe)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Free ice cream AND candy? Pinch yourself, it’s true: on Saturday, September 15, \u003ca href=\"http://www.humphryslocombe.com/\">Humphry Slocombe\u003c/a> (at their San Francisco Ferry Building Marketplace shop) will be offering free scoops of their new flavor with Oakland-based \u003ca href=\"https://www.ochocandy.com/\">OCHO Candy\u003c/a>: \u003cb>OCHO PB&J\u003c/b>. The limited-edition flavor features chunks of OCHO’s organic peanut butter candy bars and gooey ribbons of organic raspberry jam mixed into Humphry Slocombe’s milk chocolate ice cream. It’s peanut butter jelly time! You’ll also get to try a mini OCHO candy bar (while supplies last).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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