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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."

Stuart Cristol-Deman tasting bourbon at Fet’s Whiskey Kitchen in Vancouver in August 2019. (Liza Cristol-Deman)
Posted inOrganic Epicure

Which whiskey is best for you? The ‘bourbon steward’ knows.

Alix Wall by Alix Wall January 16, 2020January 17, 2020
Carolyn Federman with one of her Charlie Carts, a self-contained kitchen used for food education.
Posted inOrganic Epicure

Have cart, will travel: Portable kitchens bring edible education into classrooms

Alix Wall by Alix Wall January 14, 2020January 15, 2020
Hugh Groman describes his food as “mostly European with international and California influences.” (Cage and Aquarium)
Posted inOrganic Epicure

Now he takes care to watch the chips before they sizzle

Alix Wall by Alix Wall January 8, 2020January 9, 2020
Liz Ashby of Paulie's Pickling in 2017. (Alix Wall)
Posted inJewish Life

Paulie’s Pickling closes up shop

Alix Wall by Alix Wall January 3, 2020January 8, 2020
Daniel Azarkman drinking rose at his wine bar, El Lopo. (Andrew Curry)
Posted inOrganic Epicure

Spain and California find common ground at El Lopo wine bar

Alix Wall by Alix Wall December 27, 2019
One of artist Elaine Corn's ceramic menorahs.
Posted inHanukkah

After food writing career, artist finds appetite for ceramics

Alix Wall by Alix Wall December 20, 2019
Leslie Berlin’s lawn decorations show children from diverse backgrounds celebrating peace and joy. (Rick Dodd)
Posted inTalking With ...

Q&A: A Jewish Silicon Valley historian who lights up at Christmas

Alix Wall by Alix Wall December 19, 2019December 19, 2019
Smitten and Wise Sons have been collaborating on new ideas. (Alix Wall)
Posted inOrganic Epicure

Smitten’s onion-laden latke ice cream begs the question: Why?

Alix Wall by Alix Wall December 18, 2019December 23, 2019
Wendy Kleckner was the face of Too Caterers for 20 years.
Posted inOrganic Epicure

Kosher caterer packs up operations after two-decade run

Alix Wall by Alix Wall December 11, 2019December 23, 2019
Matt Gandin's Comal brisket. (Chloe List)
Posted inOrganic Epicure

Comal chef spices up holiday ‘Oaxanukkah’ brisket with Mexican chiles

Alix Wall by Alix Wall December 9, 2019December 23, 2019

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