From the monthly archives:

February 2009

Dinner at Wood Tavern

February 28, 2009

This is why I love living here. The Wood Tavern on College Ave. in Rockridge is the quintessential east bay dining experience. A bold seasonal menu, a great wine list, and impeccable service. The last meal I felt this strongly about was that of Chez Panisse, which really surprised me considering the Wood Tavern has [...]

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The Best Burrito I Ever Ate

February 27, 2009

La Taqueria: 2889 Mission St., San Francisco I thought the tagline on the sign was a little bold, but that was before I bit into the chorizo, cheese and avocado burrito I ordered. I normally don't order chorizo because, let's face it, bad chorizo tastes worse than a week-old hot dog. But this was the [...]

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Roasted Asparagus Salad with White Beans & Arugula

February 27, 2009

While the asparagus season here in Berkeley has not yet begun – and I know I should wait until I can get it locally – you can find it at Berkeley Bowl almost all year round. These pencil asparagus are from Mexico, but again, it’s been a while and I’ve been missing the distinct grassy [...]

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Chili-Rubbed Red Snapper with Spicy Chipotle Sauce

February 26, 2009

One big difference between Brooklyn and Berkeley is the fish. I I should have expected this, now that I live miles from the Pacific Ocean instead of the Atlantic. I have to say though, Brooklyn has great fish. My local fishmonger was Fish Tales in Cobble Hill, and not only did they have incredibly fresh [...]

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Fresh Fettucini with Rocket Pesto & Long Beans

February 25, 2009

When I get a craving for pesto, nothing else can possibly satisfy me. I don’t care if it’s mid-February and there’s not a basil leaf to be found – I must have it. So when I woke up yesterday with this unfortunate wanting for something I could not have, I decided to give good ol’ [...]

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From Brooklyn to Berkeley . . .

February 24, 2009

  I’m a former Brooklyn dweller who is now learning the intricacies of composting and gardening in the beautiful Bay Area. For me, the small neighborhood of Carroll Gardens in Brooklyn was the culinary capital of the east coast. From the hand-made mozzarella at Caputo’s to the anchovy pizza at Lucali’s, this little enclave provided [...]

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