Link to last year’s 2024 thread -
Edalatpour in the East Bay Express -
FERMENTATION STORE Preserved sometimes holds community events like a ‘fall culture swap’ for home cooks and canners to trade their edible goods. (Photo courtesy of Preserved)
Preserved, open Mon-Sat, 11am to 6pm; Sun, 11am to 5pm; 5032 Telegraph Ave., Oakland. 510.922.8434. A full list of this month’s workshops is now online at preservedgoods.com.
Mike Lim at Leisure Cafe (Hong Kong-style cafe) in San Leandro,
1443 E 14th St Unit A, San Leandro, CA 94577
Phone: [(510) 614-1838]
Kadvany in the Chronicle: Why are hot restaurants in Oakland closing?
https://www.sfchronicle.com/food/restaurants/article/oakland-restaurant-owners-closing-19990928.php
FOB Kitchen Filipino food in Oakland at 5179 Telegraph Av, Michelin rated. -
The Bay Area’s Cutest Food Festival Is Throwing a Lumpia Party
https://www.kqed.org/arts/13970225/the-bay-areas-cutest-food-festival-is-throwing-a-lumpia-party
This is near my daughter’s job and she wants to try it. He’s a perfectionist. This is pricey for me but I worry that he might not be able to make a profit!
Looks like Sam Wo in SF Chinatown will close this month
I love love Meadowlark’s soft serve. And I’m glad that not only they’re expanding into Livermore, but that their new store will be walk-in as well as drive-up.
from KCRA 3 Sacramento - SF Chronicle Wine Competition in Cloverdale, the largest N. American wine competition,
Rapper films music video in Original Joe’s in North Beach -
https://www.sfgate.com/food/article/sf-original-joes-star-new-music-video-20036290.php
SFGate - wine bars and curry in Bay Area bookstores -
https://www.sfgate.com/food/article/bay-area-bookstore-bar-20018909.php
I got a tray last year, they are indeed excellent. The aroma in there is incredible, I told them they should put out a baklava scented candle.
Jazz and Ethiopian food Jan 25 at 102 Frank Ogawa Plaza Oakland 5-10pm
Luke and Thien
HaiDiLao Brings a Bit of Razzle Dazzle to Fremont’s Late-Night Hot Pot Scene
https://www.sfgate.com/food/article/san-francisco-chef-charles-phan-dies-20047029.php
Such sad news. I loved that they were reopening in their original spot in the mission. Sounds like those plans will still go forward. Slanted Door was one of our favorite spots in SF to bring family and friends. Back in the day it was a great combination of delicious food and stunning location.
Wow, that’s shocker.
from NBC Bay Area 11 -
Central Valley farm workers scared to show up to work over deportation fear
The California Farm Bureau says fears in the Central Valley have led to migrant farm workers not showing up for work, which has virtually halted the area’s citrus harvest. Damian Trujillo reports.
Mike Lim Travel on YouTube -
Canyons Barbecue has a variety of smoked meats, sides, and many other items to choose from in Castro Valley. I tried the brisket, tri tip, ribs, burnt ends, chicken, and more
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Esther and Paul on YouTube -
PLACES MENTIONED:
Croissante 2908 El Camino Real #100, Santa Clara, CA 95051
Paik’s Noodle 520 Kiely Blvd, Santa Clara, CA 95051
Hui Lau Shan 288 Barber Ct, Milpitas, CA 95035
whaT’s More cake 500 Lawrence Expy ste g, Sunnyvale, CA 94085
from SF Eater -
New Afghan at Jaji scheduled to open Jan 30 in Uptown Oakland.
Jaji (422 24th Street, Oakland) debuts on Thursday, January 30, and is open 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Sunday through Thursday, and 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
Kadvany in the SF Chronicle -
“… chicken liver stew, meanwhile, has been turned into a modern chicken liver mousse, slathered on a thick slab of brioche bread with a mix of seeds and tart pops of pomegranate.”
https://www.sfchronicle.com/food/restaurants/article/jaji-afghan-restaurant-oakland-19973588.php