Just wanted to praise this particular dish-- it was delightful! The rice ball was the perfect amount of rice, stickiness, and acidity. The salmon was tender and creamy and the smokey sear just elevated it to another stratosphere. I believe it was $12.50 for 5 pieces (I already ate 2 before I remembered to take a pic 🙃) . 10/10 recommend!
Back in the bay and haven’t been to taqueria venganza since they stopped doing popups in LA. The bay is blessed with the best vegan Mexican food I’ve ever had. They hooked it up with a Chile Relleno taco with bacon cause I’m from the chefs hometown!
I’m a bad parker and nervous about this lunch. I’ve been asked to pick a place. I’d like it to be cool/ hip but also easy. Ideally not burgers or pizza. Any suggestions?
Just a reminder to go check them out if you haven’t already! It’s bussin’ every single time! 🤩
What is the best banana bread in Oakland/East bay?
A roundup of current Oakland places that can reliably accommodate a person with celiacs. (Please no pizza places that make their “gluten free” pizza on the same surface as the regular, or bakeries that display their GF scone touching the other!)
Short list:
Parche
Kitava
Aburaya
What else do you recommend?
Title says it all. Not looking to sit down necessarily, so a reliable truck would be fine too. Ideal would be something like Wake and Late in LA iykyk. Thanks!
this is the Montclair shop
And related, nothing new on the door of the old Grinders place
Finally tried it today. Good value for $12. Hefty. Texture was very gooey with the melted cheese and the outside is grilled. I actually like that they don’t add the obligatory hash browns, made it more protein-forward. I had the sausage. Was very hungry and still couldn’t finish it, could easily be shared. Salsa was tasty.
I think the listed times on the menu card may be off, the website says 8:30-3pm. I showed up at noon, so definitely available past 11am. 4/5.
Would love your ultimate recommendations.
Criteria:
- Open on a Sunday for pickup
- Reasonably priced
If you‘ve only had Ethiopian food within the Bay Area, I’m sorry to tell you but you have no idea how the food is suppose to actually taste. If you’re ever in DC or Atlanta try it there and report back!
We used to order a few trays of mac and cheese from Homeroom for parties, but want to find a new place. Any suggestions?
EDIT: It has to be really, really good mac and cheese! I have very particular friends on this topic!!
Sorry to bend the rules since two of the three markets are in Berkeley.
Having said that, I frequent Berkeley Bowl weekly for my produce and bulk goods.
Is there anything I'm missing by not shopping at Monterey Market or Farmer Joe's?
Anything that they carry, that isn't at Berkeley Bowl or at a better quality/price?
August Food & Drink updates in Emeryville include a taco burger pop up, several shifts at the Public Market including a new juicery, a favorite diner featured on Good Morning America and planning underway for the city’s inaugural Restaurant Week.
Looks like the once booming Homeroom is on its last legs.
It used to have lines going out the door everyday,then the original owners sold it...now it looks closed...but it isn't.
What would be a good fit for that space?
It also has its takeout place a few doors down.
You're asked to recommend one favorite dish from an Oakland restaurant.
What restaurant, what dish and why?
For me it would be Nam Khao from Vientiane Cafe. It's a fairly unique dish for a fair price. Also something I'm not likely to replicate at home.
Your choice?
Just discovered Daytrip Counter on Telegraph, and my go to move when I’m not super hungry is to get a side of shredded chicken + order of bread or quinoa. Nice protein and starch combo. Comes out to under $10 in either case.
Curious about other people’s go to value meals. Bonus points if they’re under $10.