Marcia Gagliardi of Tablehopper is moving from a free site to a paid subscription model with upgrades to its design. An intro offer is $99/yr.
Peter-Astrid Kane, formerly of SF Weekly, writes about SF Beer Week that takes place at various Bay Area locations from Feb 10 - 19.
Oh wow that was fast. I can see her moving into opinion/cultural critic, but I wonder why she moved out of the position before they had a new critic hired.
love hate relationship with the Chronicle…trying to remember what the love part is…
That was fast, pandemic probably made it faster. At least she didn’t hang on for years until it was a joke and every restauranteur lived in fear. Perhaps critics should have a limited texture, keeps critics from gaining too much influence. Of course the internet, social media and places like HO and CH changed things. Maybe they’ll hire within. Have to give the Chron for the latest rendition of food critics, a whole team and diverse. Use to be one guy and had crazy influence…beet salad with goat cheese and cute waiters anyone?
Agreed, there were several places that I wouldn’t have known about without Soleil Ho’s reporting, but I never felt that way with Bauer, he had a specific type of restaurant he liked.
The Chron has 3 other food critics, Ho was the primary/senior but not the only one. Cesar Hernandez has been getting the biggest push on reviews recently.
Pliny the Younger to bars and restaurants this week.
https://www.sfgate.com/food/article/pliny-the-younger-sf-beer-week-17774789.php
Roasted koji chicken at Spinning Bones on Park St in Alameda. Segment starts at the 15:32 mark.
Luke Tsai on a cookbook for younger Chinese Americans by the Leung sisters.
The original Swensen’s Ice Cream on Union at Hyde in SF for 70 years. Swensen’s also does well in Asia and is #1 in Thailand.
Joey Yee -
United Dumpling has just opened its brand-new location in Oakland. United Dumplings Rockridge sits at 6247 College Avenue between 62nd and 63rd streets
Hong Kong Lounge II was destroyed in an explosion and fire in 2019. Now, its owner is back with a new S.F. dim sum restaurant. https://t.co/6szMv6wvCp
— Chronicle Food (@SFChronicleFood) February 13, 2023
Jeff Edalatpour of the East Bay Express on Macondo fusion at 1545 Webster in Alameda
Excerpt -
The banh mi arepa is filled with brisket, cabbage, red onions, jalapeños and cilantro.
Macondo, open Wed to Sun 10am-3pm. 1545 Webster St., Alameda. 510.671.2182. macondocolombianfusion.com.
Colombian restaurant Parche takes over Tanya Holland’s old Brown Sugar Kitchen spot at 2295 Broadway in Oakland.
WED at 9 AM PT w/ @alexismadrigal:
— KQED Forum (@KQEDForum) February 15, 2023
We'll speak w/ @hooleil & @theluketsai about food criticism, the changing role of the critic and the state of the Bay Area's pandemic shaken food scene.
❓ What are your questions?https://t.co/fefULD98a7
I had a very nice meal at Parche a couple of weeks ago. I especially enjoyed the Pisco & Tonic cocktail.
Joanna Della Penna in Berkeleyside/Oaklandside on recent openings -
100 cheeses on the cart ar The Battery in SF
Starting in March, grasshoppers at 19th St and Mission in SF
Exhibit of culinary artist Carolyn Tillie opens in Berkeley on March 1.
Calling all Bay Area food fans! Whether you’re in Sunnyvale, Sonoma or anywhere in between, it’s time to share your favorite restaurants! #CheckPleaseBayArea producers are looking for their next batch of guests, and we want to hear from you!
— KQED Food (@KQEDfood) February 18, 2023
Apply now: https://t.co/Lsbbah0TWx pic.twitter.com/yZx4vQM9x8
In 2015, Yury Aguilar & Carlos Pool began selling tamales from the trunk of their car. In December, they opened their first restaurant, a can't-miss spot in El Cerrito for churrasco chapin, Pollo Campero-style fried chicken, and other Guatemalan favorites. https://t.co/xZgAri4TFm
— KQED Food (@KQEDfood) February 20, 2023
Indian food at Copra at 1700 Fillmore in SF
good find
Missing the cowgirl creamery shop in the ferry building!
