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Peony in Oakland Chinatown for dim sum. Starts at about the 7:17 mark to about 14:00. -
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Years ago we owned a wine and cheese retail shop. The American Cheese Society was a terrific source of information for us and we even went to their annual convention (in Louisville) one year. It’s in a different city each year. The educational (seminars and lectures) and networking opportunities there were invaluable. We even attended the ‘after party’ following the cheese awards judging. You could taste hundreds of cheese products all in one hotel ballroom.
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It’s great to see a new place coming in. And this is going to be next to the new Everett and Jones BBQ, so double awesome!
Fisherman’s Wharf is getting a new restaurant in a long-vacant space
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Chongqing spicy noodles ar Mr Liu Noodle House at 358 11th St, in old Baby Cafe spot, Oakland Chinatown
Clay pot rice at Best Taste, 814 Franklin St, Oakland Chinatown. Discount menu from 8:30 to 11:00 am. They also have double-boiled soup.
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Looks like that Horn’s revamp is in trouble. Public/private partnerships always seem to work nicely for the ‘private’, and the ‘public’ is left holding the bag.
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Oh no! Is there an update regarding this re-opening describedin the article?
“Despite the setback, Behrmann pointed to progress in the Railroad Street corridor, including the anticipated opening of Horn Barbecue, which will take over the former Slow & Low space. He said Horn Barbecue recently conducted a hiring event and plans to open soon”
I’m confused about the names. Both “Slow and Go” and Horn’s are a no-go? Are they the same folks?
Not food, but I just saw this about the zoo.
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Bibimbap and Watermelon Kimchi Making Demo
Saturday, May 17, 2025
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2:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Oakland Library Asian Branch in Chinatown 388 9th St
Description
Join us to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a Bibimbap and Watermelon Kimchi Making Demo! Volcano Kimchi founder and “fermentress” Aruna Lee will demonstrate how to make watermelon kimchi and guide you through creating a delicious bibimbap. The program will conclude with a tasting of her signature kimchi.
This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Oakland Public Library.
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Bay Area Culinary Historians
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I’m a member! It’s a fun group.
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Amazing Joyce Goldstein is approaching 90! 
I’d love to be at the Trader Vic’s event.
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BACH’s lineup for the rest of the year includes a mix of online presentations and in-person gatherings that celebrate California’s gastronomic history, luminaries, restaurants, products, and more. Events include:
May 25— The Spanish Cook Without Equal: My Adventures in Translating Encarnación Pinedo’s 1898 Cookbook, an online presentation by Tracy Johnston, an avid foodie, food history buff, and longtime food blogger.
June 22— Food at the Fair: A Culinary History of the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition, an in-person presentation by Celia Sack held at her San Francisco bookstore, Omnivore Books on Food.
July 19—Culinary Rummage Sale in partnership with Les Dames d’Escoffier San Francisco being held at Prospect Restaurant.
July 27—An online conversation with Joyce Goldstein—owner of legendary San Francisco restaurant Square One and author of 30 books—in celebration of her 90th birthday.
August 9—A recreation of a 1950s meal at Trader Vic’s in Emeryville coupled with a presentation by George Geary, author of Made in California. (Note: You’ll need to hurry to the online sign-up button to secure a spot.)
September 28—History of California Cheese, a presentation and tasting with Sue Conley of Cowgirl Creamery and Vivien Straus of Straus Family Creamery.
For full details on these events and others, visit bayareaculinaryhistorians.org
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Would be great to see finally some doner kebab in the US - the few attempts before, e.g. weren’t too successful. The photos look way oversauced and it’s not great to use chicken (instead of the more “traditional” beef and lamb but still worth a try
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I suspect it was also about costs too. I feel doner kebap really needs the stronger beef & lamb flavor to break through the pile of veggies and bread.
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Luke Tsai in KQED.org. -
This year’s Taiwanese American Cultural Festival will take place on Saturday, May 10, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. at Union Square in San Francisco. Admission is free.
Crixa Cakes in Berkeley is closing.
More details on the upcoming Bay Area Culinary History events.
KQED 88.5 fm radio Forum
May 9 at 9 am, repeated at 8 pm. and then posted online.
Summer Bay Area gardening.
From KQED.
Succulent tomatoes that burst in your mouth. Enough zucchini to feed an army. Corn, sunflowers, and more. The summer garden has much to offer, but Bay Area summer gardening is a bit different. Some of us stay socked in fog and marine layer for weeks at a time, while others are dealing with hotter temperatures. We talk about the summer garden, take your questions, and hear what’s thriving in your plot.
Guests:
Flora Grubb, owner, Flora Grubb Gardens Plant Nursery
Leslie Bennett, owner and creative director, Pine House Edible Gardens; co-author, “Garden Wonderland: Create Life-Changing Outdoor Spaces for Beauty, Harvest, Meaning and Joy”
Allyson Greenlon, master gardener and urban ag coordinator, UC Cooperative Extension - Agriculture and Natural Resources in Alameda County
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