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Bahn Mi Me

October 31, 2010 by 510foodie No Comments
What is a bahn mi?  A bahn mi is the Vietnamese version of a po’ boy.   These sandwiches are filled with a choice of meat and tons of goodies.  The french roll is filled with vegetables that include a mixture of pickled carrots and daikon, cucumber, cilantro, and jalapeno peppers.  The most popular bahn mi...
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In My New Hood: Bellanico

October 3, 2010 by 510foodie No Comments
I moved to the Glenview district about a month ago and I absolutely love it.  Glenview is a small quiet community with a commercial district that spans a few blocks.   The district has various businesses including notable restaurants.  I have been wanting to go to the Italian restaurant Bellanico since they opened about two years...
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One of Oakland’s Best: Tamarindo

September 19, 2010 by 510foodie No Comments
If I am asked to name the top restaurants of Oakland, Tamarindo is in my top five.  If I am asked to name the best Mexican restaurant, Tamarindo is number one.   The Mexican tapas “small plates” restaurant is located in Old Oakland, and brings sophistication to simple Mexican food. A group of four of us...
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My Favorite Taco Truck

September 6, 2010 by 510foodie No Comments
How far would you drive to get to a taco truck?  Some might think 14 miles is too far considering there are dozens of taco trucks within a few miles away in Oakland.  My BFF introduced me to this particular taco truck in the City of San Pablo a few years ago.  We plan hikes...
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Eat Real Festival, Oakland

August 30, 2010 by 510foodie No Comments
The smell of food is in the air and you can’t avoid it when you’re at the Eat Real Festival in Jack London Square in Oakland.  This weekend was the second annual event.  The tagline for the Eat Real Festival is “Putting the food back in fast,” meaning you don’t have to give up quality...
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Chicken Noodle Soup: Asian Style

August 22, 2010 by 510foodie No Comments
It’s the end of August and Summer in the Bay Area has practically been non existent.  I’ve been accustomed to being awaken by the sun in the mornings, this summer I wake up to dreary mornings and the sun doesn’t peak until the late morning or early afternoon.  I’m not sure if its global warming, but...
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My Pizzaiolo Inspiration

August 2, 2010 by 510foodie No Comments
My Food Companion (FC) and I had a late weeknight dinner at Pizzaiolo in the Temescal area of Oakland earlier this week.  Pizzaiolo is known for their wood fire oven pizza.  I’ve always had good food here.  It is delish and in my opinion the best neopolitan style pizza in Oakland.  They recently opened up...
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Ici: More than just ice cream

July 26, 2010 by 510foodie No Comments
The song that comes to mind when I walk into Ici in Berkeley is “My Favorite Things” from the Sound of Music.  When I finally walk inside the store after waiting (im)patiently in line thinking about the ice cream flavors I want to try, all negative thoughts have disappeared.  I’ve got a smile on my...
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Fentons Creamery: An Oakland Tradition

June 27, 2010 by 510foodie No Comments
Fentons Creamery is an Oakland tradition, making handcrafted ice creams and sauces since 1894.  Fentons moved to their current storefront on Piedmont Avenue in 1961.  Although ownership has changed, it continues to be a family business bringing joy to ice cream lovers of any age including myself. As a child, I had fond memories of...
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Where, Oh Where, Has My Falafel Truck Gone?

June 20, 2010 by 510foodie No Comments
Where are all the food trucks?  Food trucks are turning away from Oakland to cities like Emeryville and Alameda because Oakland doesn’t have its SH*T together.  The Liba Falafel Truck got booted out of Oakland because of a complaint from a restaurant.  The permit process is not very clear for food trucks in Oakland.  I...
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