Diane Feinstein at Don Ramon’s in 1983.
https://www.sfgate.com/food/article/sf-don-ramons-remembers-dianne-feinstein-18397349.php
Don Ramon’s was at 225. 11th St in SF and will reopen in 4 Embarcadero Center.
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Then-Mayor Dianne Feinstein poses with Don Ramon co-owner Nati Ramirez in 1983.
Courtesy of Don Ramon’s
Old Mandarin Islamic.
Prōst!
The trailer for “Circle of Donuts” which is about Bob’s Donuts on 1621 Polk St SF. It will show at the Mill Valley Film Fest on Oct. 6, 13 and 16. .
from SFGate -
“Circle of Donuts,” a documentary short by Tokyo director Toshikazu Hosoki, is scheduled to screen at the Mill Valley Film Festival on Oct. 6, 13 and 16. The 10-minute film profiles Aya Ahn, owner and head chef of Bob’s Donuts. The 11-day fest is also set to feature new releases from heavy hitters like Sofia Coppola and Hayao Miyazaki.
https://www.sfgate.com/sf-culture/article/bobs-donuts-documentary-18402707.php
St. Vartan Apostolic Church will host the 68th annual Armenian Food Festival on Oct. 6 and 7 at 650 Spruce St in Oakland (about 1/2 mile east of Lake Merritt and close to the 580 and MacArthur Blvd).
https://www.stvartanoakland.com/food-festival
Azucena in The Oaklandside/Berkeleyside -
Red lentils, cracked wheat, sautéed onions, olive oil and spices. (HyeCafe only)
Shish Kebab
Grilled cubes of lamb marinated in special spice mix. (Indoor only)
Edalatpur in the East Bay Express -
TThere was something unexpected about the flavors in every one of Salguero’s dishes. None was more surprising than the tamal pisques. Steamed on the hearth inside several layers of plantain leaves, a deep red sauce tasted like the Salvadoran equivalent of a meatless Bolognese ragù. The fine layer of white queso duro dust, like the addition of parmesan to plates of pasta, confirmed an adjacent, and not entirely dissimilar, flavor profile. Filled with corn and black beans, this tender tamal was also vegan and gluten-free.
Popoca, 906 Washington St., Oakland. Open Tue to Thu, 5:15–9pm; Fri and Sat, 5:15-10pm (pupusas and full bar until 11pm). 510.457.1724. popocaoakland.com
Bon Appetit article about Chef Salguero and Salvadoran food in 2020 -
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“Squash and pumpkins are huge crops in El Salvador, and the seeds never go to waste—they get toasted and ground to create alguashte. At the restaurant I stir it into a seafood stew that’s typically made with baby crabs, though here I’ve done it with clams. The alguashte adds a deep nuttiness and crunchy texture.”
Photo By Andria Lo, Prop Styling By Jillian Knox
Luke Tsai reposts hiis article dated August 24 about cold dishes for hot days -
Today Oct 11 at 9 am on KQED FM 88.5 Forum with Luke Tsai, Sara Kirnon and others discuss the pantry. Repeat at 8 pm and later available online.
WED at 9 AM PT w/ @alexismadrigal:
— KQED Forum (@KQEDForum) October 11, 2023
We'll speak w/ @theluketsai, @itsAliSlagle, Viola Buitoni, Linda Tay Esposito & Sarah Kirnon about how to make the most of your pantry space.
❓ What are the must-have ingredients in your pantry?https://t.co/OXC5NvhESc
Azucena in The Oaklandside -
Oct 14, 12-3 pm
5655 College Av, Oakland
This Saturday, Rockridge Market Hall will celebrate Italian cuisine with book signings by two well-known San Francisco-based Italian chefs, Viola Buitoni, author of Italy by Ingredient, and A16 restaurant owner and wine director Shelley Lindgren, author of Italian Wine. The signings will be followed by a Crucolo parade, a tradition paying homage to the famous cheese that comes from the Trentino region in Northern Italy. Attendees will be able to sample this semi-soft cow’s milk cheese, along with other tasty Italian treats. Many of the businesses inside the hall will also be offering Italian food throughout the day.
Saturday, Oct. 14, 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., 5655 College Ave.
Margot Seeto in SF Gate -
" SFGATE dumpling columnist Margot Seeto hits famed chef Ho Chee Boon’s new casual restaurant for Ibérico ham XLB and crispy pumpkin puff dumplings"
https://www.sfgate.com/food/article/michelin-starred-chef-sf-dumplings-cheaper-18415681.php
Blue Whale Restaurant & Lounge, 2033 Union St., San Francisco. Soft opening hours are 5 to 9 p.m., with lunch hours coming soon. The grand opening is slated for Oct. 17.
Edalatpour in the East Bay Express -
The Art of Eating: The Life of M.F.K. Fisher will play at the Grand Lake Theatre in Oakland on Monday, Oct. 16, and at the Rialto Cinemas Elmwood in Berkeley on Wednesday, Oct. 18.
SFGate: 30 Year Old Cafe in Oakland to Close
https://www.sfchronicle.com/food/restaurants/article/caffe-817-closing-oakland-18419970.php
Another one bites the dust. This is sad. Caffe 817 in Old Oakland to close.
Ah shoot!
More closures in Oakland.
I was driving through the Posey Tube, from Alameda to Oakland and noticed Tin’s Market (corner of 7th and Harrison) was closed. The normally jammed parking lot was empty and with a bunch of recycling left there. Saw it again the next day empty…so looks closed for good.
from Gilroy Patch -
Tomatoes and musshrooms lead growth in Santa Clara County agricultural crops.
“Nearly 200 Asian farmers in Santa Clara County specialize in crops like bok choy, daikon radish and yam leaf that together generate an estimated $11.5 million.”
Hoodline Oakland -
" October 21, Berkeley, California’s annual Harvest Festival will celebrate its sustainable food culture tradition in Cedar Rose Park’s glorious setting. With various local food, eco-friendly transport choices, and local government presence, this event promises a diverse, enjoyable, and informative day out, per the City of Berkeley."
Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Festival - Oct 14 and 15
October 14-15, 2023
Join us October 14-15, 2023 to celebrate the spectacular 51st Annual Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival! The Safeway World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off kicks off festivities on Monday, October 9, on the IDES Grounds.
Luke Tsai visits new Haitian restaurant T’chaka in Old Oakland -
" I wouldn’t even consider wading into the dangerous waters of adjudicating whether Haitian jerk chicken is better than the Jamaican version, or measuring how Haitian curry goat stacks up to its Bajan or Trinidadian counterparts. Suffice it to say that even though the griot ranks up there with the best things I’ve eaten this year, it might not have even been my favorite dish at T’chaka. That honor goes to the braised oxtails, a dish I’ll order anytime I see it on a menu, and this was as good as it gets — meaty beyond expectation, with all of the soft, gelatinous bits cooked to such a state of jiggly lusciousness that sucking on the bones was pure pleasure.
T’chaka’s take on Caribbean braised oxtails is as good as it gets. (Luke Tsai/KQED)"
T’chaka is open Wed. through Sat. for lunch and dinner (11 a.m.–3 p.m. and 5–9 p.m.) and Sun. for all-day brunch (11 a.m.–6 p.m.). It’s located at Swan’s Market, 901 Washington St. in Oakland.
Alan Chazaro in KQED Arts -
P-Lo’s “Very Good Food Tour” will have its Bay Area stop at Señor Sisig (330 17th St., Oakland) on Sat., Oct. 21 from 4 to 7 p.m. The event is free to attend with online RSVP.
I saw T’Chaka when I was at the market a couple of weeks ago. I haven’t had Haitian food since I left NYC, so this is a “must” on my list.
Luke Tsai, Deb Aoki and Cesar Hernandez talked about the influence of Manga and Anime on Food on KQED FM Forum with host Alexis Madrigal on Oct 25 -
Natural Wines at the First Friday Festival, next time on Nov 3, on Gilman near 5th St in West Berkeley -
Eats in Lodi -
https://www.sfgate.com/food/article/day-trip-lodi-michelin-restaurant-18438788.php
Wool Growers and other Basque in East Bakersfield. I didn’t realize that the Noriega Hotel, which opened in 1893 and closed in 2020, has opened a new version near the Stockdale Highway. -
SFGate: This hidden SF bakery sells $1 baguettes
https://www.sfgate.com/food/article/ccsf-educated-palate-bakeshop-sf-18429581.php
This use to be CCSF’s white table cloth training sight before the pandemic. The photos of the other baked items look very good.
The Educated Palate Bakeshop, 88 Fourth St., San Francisco. Open 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursdays only.
https://www.sfgate.com/food/article/sandwiches-of-history-tiktok-18448410.php
Banana, Lettuce, amd Anchovy Sandwich
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Not sure if this is the right thread - obviously restaurants are opening and closing on a regular basis but breweries tend to be a bit more stable and so I don’t think it is a good sign that three Bay area breweries announced closing down in the last three weeks - Pedro Point, Das Brew and today Ale Industry
And the next local brewery announced closure today with Pacifica Brewery
I can attest that you can’t go wrong with the City College trained staff. My spouse graduated from their Hotel & Restaurant Mgmt training and it’s top-notch. I know CCSF is in danger of closing and I sincerely hope they can remain open with enough residents’ support.
Horn BBQ. This is sad.
