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Amber India on Santana Row

May 23, 2010 by 510foodie No Comments

I heart Santana Row in San Jose. It’s like Disneyland for those that love to shop and eat. The weather is generally great and reminds you that you are definitely in sunny California. I’ve enjoyed dining in this area throughout the years – From Pinkberry, Pluto’s, and Pizza Antica to Village California Bistro, Blowfish Sushi...

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Marin Eats

Fish in Sausalito. Don’t forget to bring cash.

May 16, 2010 by 510foodie 2 Comments

A visit to my friend who recently moved to Sausalito meant a visit to Fish. This restaurant overlooks the marina. The restaurant is casual where you go to the counter, order your food, pay by cash, get a placard with a number, pick up your own silverware, find a seat, and someone delivers your food. ...

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East Bay Eats

Dim Sum: A Small Piece of Heart

May 9, 2010 by 510foodie 3 Comments

Today is Mother’s Day and I wanted to write about Dim Sum. Dim Sum is a Cantonese cuisine that is typically eaten as weekend brunch. There are countless varieties of bite sized food that are either sweet or savory and steamed or fried. Another way to say dim sum in Chinese is “yum cha” which...

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San Francisco Eats

Taste of the Nation, San Francisco

May 2, 2010 by 510foodie 1 Comment

This past week I attended Taste of the Nation in San Francisco. This event travels nationwide to raise money for Share Our Strength, an organization to end childhood hunger. A ticket costs $85 or $140 and gives you access to unlimited tastings of food and drinks from local restaurants, wineries, and mixologists. Although I find...

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East Bay Eats

Cholita Linda at Jack London Square

April 26, 2010 by 510foodie 4 Comments

What is Cholita Linda? If my name were Webster, I would define Cholita Linda as the vendor at the Jack London Square farmer’s market serving up the best fish tacos. Jack London Square (JLS) is one of the coolest places in Oakland. You can enjoy Jazz Music, catch a movie, have a good meal, shop...

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Point Reyes/Tomales Bay, California

April 18, 2010 by 510foodie 2 Comments

Earlier this month, Michael Bauer posted his Top 100 Best Restaurants in the San Francisco Bay Area. Osteria Stellina (opened in November 2008) in Point Reyes Station made the list and forced another restaurant Nick’s Cove in Tomales Bay about 2 miles North off the list. I spent the weekend in the beautiful Point Reyes...

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Best of Sacramento: Biba Restaurant

April 10, 2010 by 510foodie No Comments

On my way to Lake Tahoe, my friend and I stopped off at Biba Restaurant in Sacramento. This is my third time dining at Biba, but my first time having lunch there. Biba is rated the best Italian restaurant in the area and receives lots of praise from various food magazines. They have been running...

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Chicago: Martini, Sushi, and Yakitori

April 4, 2010 by 510foodie 1 Comment

I spent the last several days in the windy city, but boy was it warm. It was nice to leave the April showers of California to a not so normal temperature of mid to high 70’s in Chicago. Chicago is a great city. It’s a beautiful place with tall buildings, interesting architecture, and great food. ...

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East Bay Eats

A Cote Restaurant, Rockridge

March 28, 2010 by 510foodie No Comments

It’s been a few years since I last frequented A Cote, not because of a bad experience. There was a time when A Cote was “thee” place to be. Mojito’s were the hot new drink, you would be lucky to grab a seat at the bar while you waited for a table, and you wouldn’t...

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San Francisco Eats

San Francisco International Chocolate Salon

March 21, 2010 by 510foodie 3 Comments

Today I attended the 4th Annual International Chocolate Salon at Fort Mason in San Francisco. There were approximately 70 vendors showcasing their artisan chocolates. The admission fee was $25/advance and $30/door. I paid a discounted $17.95 for an early bird special because I bought them almost 2 months ago. The vendors provided samples while selling...

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East Bay Eats

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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East Bay Eats

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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East Bay Eats

Cam Anh is the New & Improved Vietnamese Deli

March 18, 2019 by 510foodie 2 Comments

Cam Huong, the popular Vietnamese deli in Oakland Chinatown closed last Fall. I counted on this place for quick, inexpensive, and satisfying take out food. I know a lot of my friends were pretty sad when it closed its Chinatown deli, even though the larger Cam Huong, located about a mile away remained. Cam Anh...

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East Bay Eats

Eating Out Amid Covid-19

March 16, 2020 by 510foodie No Comments

Are you afraid of the Covid-19 virus? Being a healthy individual in my forties, I am not afraid. I have been going about my business and eating out. I have also been promoting eating out to support local businesses including Chinatown. But after the new State regulations in California that Governor Gavin Newsom announced today...

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East Bay Eats

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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East Bay Eats

Azoumeh – An Arab Family Meal

March 11, 2019 by 510foodie No Comments

Last Monday, I went to Reem’s in Oakland for dinner. Reem’s is not open on Mondays nor are they open for dinner, but they were hosting a pop-up dinner. The event was called Azoumeh which means dinner party in Arabic. As my friends and I arrived, we sat at one of the long tables...

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East Bay Eats

All About the Pasta at Belotti

March 4, 2019 by 510foodie No Comments

I realize that I have not yet reviewed and written a blog post about Belotti Ristorante, but it is on my list of Oakland restaurant recommendations on my website. The restaurant is named after chef and co-owner Michele Belotti. I was introduced to the Italian restaurant by my BFF during the summer of 2017 when...

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East Bay Eats

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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About Me

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.

My friends and family enjoy my cooking so new to the site is “Recipe of the month.”

I hope you enjoy the site!