The first thing I noticed when I looked through DIY Delicious: Recipes and Ideas for Simple Food from Scratch was the beautiful photography by Sara Remington. I started to get excited (I want to learn how to make mustard!) – then nervous – (Where do I find powdered yogurt starter?)... »
Nosy – Pop Up Shop
Inspired by Pop-Up General Store which ceased to exist in December, Temra Costa and Arlene de Leon opened Pop Up Foods on May 9. You can pre-order meats, sweets and other goodies from local small-batch producers online and then pick them up at... »
Thirsty – Wine & Spice
Eno Wines, Lusu Cellars and Oaktown Spice Shop are getting together to host An Evening of Wine and Spice. After meeting the owners, there will be a wine tasting of two new releases paired with different spice blends. After this event, you... »
Social – Filipino Cuisine & Jazz
Chef Jay-Ar Isagani Pugao closed his restaurant, No Worries Filipino Cuisine, after only a year of business in Downtown Oakland so he could transition into a mobile kitchen. He’s still looking for the right opportunity, but in the meantime, you... »
Frugal – Sausage & A Movie
Remember the Philly Cheese Steak sausage that had me murmuring “yummm” after every bite? Now picture it with a free movie. After opening a few months ago, Telegraph Cafe recently started showing free movies on Wednesday nights. Screenings are free, rain or... »
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