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Homeroom: Home of Mac and Cheese

May 26, 2013 by 510foodie No Comments
My last book club meeting was held at Homeroom in the Lake Temescal neighborhood of Oakland. We were looking for a place that serves comfort food, so Homeroom was a good choice as they specialize in one of the most comforting American foods…macaroni and cheese. Last year I sampled Homeroom’s garlic mac and cheese at...
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The Duck Club: As Fancy as it Sounds

May 19, 2013 by 510foodie No Comments
Inside the plush Lafayette Park Hotel and Spa, you will find the Duck Club. I met my colleagues there recently for dinner as we were prepping for a weekend program. Prior to our appetizers coming out, the chef sent out a complimentary amuse bouche. It was a small bite of seared ahi tuna with an...
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New Orleans: In Search of the Best Beignets

May 12, 2013 by 510foodie No Comments
What is a beignet? Beignets are deep fried dough covered with powered sugar. They are soft pillows of yumminess. You can’t visit New Orleans without stopping at Cafe du Monde for beignets and a cafe au lait. This is where everyone goes and it is a fun experience. Although the lines can be long, they...
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New Orleans: Part I

May 5, 2013 by 510foodie No Comments
I’ve been in New Orleans now for about 24 hours. I’ve accomplished a lot in this amount of time. I have had two dinners, met up with a friend that I haven’t seen in about 12 years, ate beignets and enjoyed a cafe au lait at Cafe du Monde, went to Jazz Fest, soaked in...
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A Day in Sacramento: Big On Japan

April 28, 2013 by 510foodie No Comments
Today my friend and I drove up North to attend the Sacramento International Film Festival. As part of CineAsia we had the rare opportunity to watch two Japanese American films back to back. Little Tokyo Reporter is a short period piece about a journalist and his Japanese community in Los Angeles. Model Minority is a...
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San Francisco Eats

The House: A Kitchen You Can Count On

April 21, 2013 by 510foodie No Comments
The House is a small restaurant located in North Beach in San Francisco. I can’t remember the first time I ate there because it was close to twenty years ago. I do however remember what I had as an entree. It was the same entree I had on my most recent visit. My friend and...
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The Ramen Shop: Making Ramen Trendy in Oakland

April 14, 2013 by 510foodie No Comments
The Ramen Shop joins a long list of Oakland restaurants who’s chef owners trained in the Chez Panisse kitchen. Other restaurants/bakeries include Cosecha, Bakesale Betty, Oliveto, Boot and Shoe Service, Camino, and Pizzaiola. Last night my BFF and I arrived at the Ramen Shop for a late night meal. The restaurant has a cool vibe...
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Exploring Louisville, Kentucky: Part II

April 7, 2013 by 510foodie No Comments
The Scottish are known for their Scotch and the Russians are known for their Vodka. The United States, specifically the State of Kentucky, is known for its Bourbon. The State actually produces about 95% of the distilled spirit. Bourbon is made from at least 51 percent corn and aged in new charred oak barrels. It...
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Exploring Louisville, Kentucky: Part I

March 31, 2013 by 510foodie No Comments
I just got back from a conference in Louisville, Kentucky. (Pronounced Lou-uh-vul). I admit I wasn’t really looking forward to the location, but at the same time I do like exploring new territory. With some free time, a few colleagues and I headed a short distance outside Downtown to the Butchertown Market. The historical brick...
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Easter Eggs: Natural Dyes

March 24, 2013 by 510foodie No Comments
I remember a time back in elementary school when my teacher asked all the students to bring in onion skins. With the bulk of onion skins brought in, she taught us to dye eggs with it. That’s a memory that came back to me when I was reading my recent issue of Eating Well magazine....
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Hello, my name is Lisa Lau.  Welcome to my new website 510foodie.com.  I was born and raised in the Bay Area. I am passionate about food and am here to share my food adventures with you.

I’ve been blogging about food for almost ten years.  I am a contributing writer for localwise.com where my blog post Top Five Bowls of Noodle Soup in Oakland went viral.  In 2018, I was a guest writer for Berkeleyside where I wrote the featured article  A Filipino Food Movement is Sweeping the East Bay.

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