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Austin Eats

March 15, 2015 by 510foodie No Comments
I think this blog post about Austin eats is timely since SXSW is happening right now.  On Food Network’s episode of “Best. Pizza. Ever.,” eleven pizzerias made the list including Bufalina in Austin.  (Note that Oakland’s very own Pizzaiola is also one of the eleven and the only one in the entire Northern California.) ...
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Angeline’s: A Bit of Louisiana in Berkeley

March 9, 2014 by 510foodie No Comments
Last Tuesday was Mardi Gras also known as Fat Tuesday. I wasn’t in New Orleans, but that didn’t mean I couldn’t celebrate. I made last minute plans with my sister and one of my close friends to dine at Angeline’s Louisiana Kitchen in Berkeley. It’s been a few years since I had gone to Angeline’s...
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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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East Bay Eats

Pican: A Taste of the South

January 23, 2011 by 510foodie No Comments
Today my bookclub met at Pican, a beautiful upscale restaurant located in the Uptown district in Oakland for brunch.  Advertised as “A Taste of the South,” it was the perfect location for the eight of us to meet over a meal and to discuss “Beautiful Jim Key” which is a true story about a very...
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