(Cook)Book Club – DIY Delicious

Tuesday, May 15, 2012
By Christina Mitchell
(Cook)Book Club – DIY Delicious

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

Tuesday, May 15, 2012
By Christina Mitchell
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

Tuesday, May 15, 2012
By Christina Mitchell
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

Tuesday, May 15, 2012
By Christina Mitchell
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

Tuesday, May 15, 2012
By Christina Mitchell
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... »