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Alix Wall

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Alix Wall is a contributing editor to J. She is also the founder of the Illuminoshi: The Not-So-Secret Society of Bay Area Jewish Food Professionals and is writer/producer of a documentary-in-progress called "The Lonely Child."

Jeff Morgan, co-owner of Berkeley's Covenant Winery, seen in Israel, where he opened Covenant Israel in 2013. (Photo/File)
Posted inSmall Bites

Non-kosher caterer takes over ‘kosher oasis’ in Palo Alto; Covenant Wines turns 20; Napa food news; etc.

Alix Wall by Alix Wall August 17, 2023
Poulet founder Marilyn Rinzler and her friend John Harris share a final chicken meal at the restaurant, which closed on July 14. (Photo/Ximena Natera, Berkeleyside-CatchLight)
Posted inOrganic Epicure

When she founded Poulet 44 years ago, all she wanted was a good roast chicken

Alix Wall by Alix Wall August 14, 2023August 17, 2023
Esty Marcus (left) interviews Aleeza Ben Shalom at the Lent Chabad Center, Aug. 7, 2023. (Photo/Jeff Bartee Photography)
Posted inTV & Film

Aleeza Ben Shalom of ‘Jewish Matchmaking’ brings Bay Area singles onstage at live event

Alix Wall by Alix Wall August 9, 2023August 10, 2023
Co-owner Issac Yosef at Frena shortly after it opened in 2017. (Photo/Cathleen Maclearie)
Posted inOrganic Epicure

Sixth Street ‘kosher hub’ loses both of its restaurants as downtown S.F. struggles

Alix Wall by Alix Wall August 7, 2023August 10, 2023
Greg Bernson of Bubbala's hard at work in the kitchen. (Photo/Courtesy)
Posted inSmall Bites

San Anselmo getting its own Jewish deli as Bubbala’s goes brick-and-mortar

Alix Wall by Alix Wall August 1, 2023August 10, 2023
A car drove into the Oakland location of Wise Sons deli on June 4. It was the second time in just over a year. (Photos/Courtesy Evan Bloom)
Posted inSmall Bites

Wise Sons reopens in Oakland; Pizza, Bagel and Beer Fest coming up in SF

Alix Wall by Alix Wall July 30, 2023August 10, 2023
Chef Gili Ben Shahar pours beef tallow onto a Turkish kebab-like dish at Meat Carneval, held last month on a ranch in Livermore. (Photo/Alix Wall)
Posted inJewish Life

Blowtorches are in. Forks are out. Israel’s ‘Meat Carneval’ comes to the Bay Area.

Alix Wall by Alix Wall July 13, 2023February 23, 2024
a tray full of everything bagels
Posted inSmall Bites

Hella Bagels will fill a hole in Albany, while Shakshuka Saturdays shake up S.F.

Alix Wall by Alix Wall July 10, 2023August 10, 2023
(From left) Chef Arnon Oren, general manager Ashley Emery and chef Ross Kaplan of Sailing Goat at Point San Pablo Harbor. (Photo/Courtesy Sailing Goat)
Posted inOrganic Epicure

Sailing Goat restaurant anchors an offbeat East Bay harbor 

Alix Wall by Alix Wall June 27, 2023July 5, 2023
The pastrami at Ethel's is made from Wagyu beef, cured in an original spice blend, and the pickles are house-made. (Alix Wall)
Posted inOrganic Epicure

New deli and bagel joint in Petaluma is an homage to grandma Ethel

Alix Wall by Alix Wall June 23, 2023June 27, 2023

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