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Ode to Kitchen Matriarchs

October 28, 2019 by 510foodie No Comments
I consider my grandmother the matriarch of our family when I was growing up.  I shared a bedroom with her and my sister.  Although my grandmother didn’t always get along with my dad, her son-in-law, she was very strong and held her own.  She was also a great cook that prepared most of our meals. ...
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Clay pot rice with Chinese preserved meats

September 22, 2019 by 510foodie Recipe rating:
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Many cultures cook with clay pots. I have owned my own clay pot for over twenty years. A few years ago, I broke one of the handles off of my clay pot and I was so mad at myself. I don’t use my clay pot often and it still functions, so I haven’t felt the...
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Saturday Night at Abigail’s

September 16, 2019 by 510foodie No Comments
Last night my bookclub met at a Moroccan restaurant in Alameda that was super fun that I thought I would share.  I would call it a hidden gem because I have never driven southwest of Crab Cove in Alameda to an area called Ballena Bay where Abigail’s Moroccan Cuisine is located.  The sunset views are...
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Côte de Bouef Prix Fixe Dinner at CDP Bar

August 11, 2019 by 510foodie No Comments
Although it has been almost two months since I had the Côte de Boeuf dinner at CDP Bar in Oakland, I remember it very well.  The meal itself was special, but it was also a special celebration of my best friend’s birthday.  CDP Bar is the cocktail lounge that connects to Commis, the Michelin 2-Star...
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Wontons in Chili Oil

July 31, 2019 by 510foodie No Comments
Print Recipe Wontons in Chili Oil I love all types of wontons.  Usually, I have them in soup, but one of my favorite ways to eat them is with a spicy chili oil drizzled on top.  These make for a great appetizer.  They can also be served as an entree when made with a side...
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Fuck You Up Bakery (FYUB) Pops Up in West Oakland

July 21, 2019 by 510foodie No Comments
Line at FYUB Yesterday was a momentous occasion.  I was excited to witness the return of Chef Nora Haron to Oakland for a pop-up bakery.  It’s been about a year since Chef Nora closed her cafe Drip Line in West Oakland and I’ve been sad ever since.  She brought unique Singapore flavors to the food...
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Cambodian Street Food: On an Avenue in East Oakland

May 5, 2019 by 510foodie No Comments
On 21st Avenue and Foothill Boulevard in East Oakland, you will find Cambodian Street Food. At this family run small kitchen, the community at large can pick up delicious, culturally diverse Cambodian or Khmer food at an affordable price.  I visited Cambodian Street Food twice last week for lunch, each time with a different friend. ...
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A little Malaysia in Philly

April 14, 2019 by 510foodie No Comments
Saté Kampar Last month I took a quick trip to Philadelphia.  In addition to going back to Michael Solomonov’s restaurant Zahav, I looked forward to eating Malaysian food at Saté Kampar.  Saté Kampar wasn’t even on the list to go until I noticed some well known Bay Area food people that I admire and follow...
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Make your way to the Jeepney Guy

April 1, 2019 by 510foodie No Comments
Dennis Villafranca is the Jeepney Guy.  He started his Filipino catering and pop-up business over seven years ago.  Last August, Dennis made a permanent home for the Jeepney Guy inside 7th West, a bar and event space located in West Oakland.  Although I have yet to check out the nightlife at 7th West for drinks,...
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Nokni: To pop-up or not

March 24, 2019 by 510foodie No Comments
Nokni is the name of a Korean Pop-up restaurant from the dynamic duo Chefs Julya Shin and Steve Joo.   Many may know Nokni as the “Pop-up that got shut down.”  On August 21, 2018, after 45 minutes into service, an Alameda County Health Inspector came into the Kebabery in Oakland, the restaurant that was...
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