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Andy Altman-Ohr

Andy Altman-Ohr was J.’s managing editor and Hardly Strictly Bagels columnist until he retired in 2016 to travel and live abroad. He and his wife have a home base in Mexico, where he continues his dalliance with Jewish journalism.

Posted inFood, Hardly Strictly Bagels

Israel in the house at new East Bay falafel spot with thick, hot pitas

by Andy Altman-Ohr December 13, 2013March 23, 2017
Posted inUncategorized

Lights out at Moishes Pippic after 26 years in deli business

by Andy Altman-Ohr December 6, 2013December 29, 2016
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hardly strictly bagels | Latkes and doughnuts and turkey oh my!

by Andy Altman-Ohr November 22, 2013December 29, 2016
Posted inUncategorized, Hardly Strictly Bagels

Former meat pioneer at JCHS moves into Gourmet Ghetto

by Andy Altman-Ohr October 25, 2013September 25, 2017
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On my long 50th birthday hike, would I be federally shut down

by Andy Altman-Ohr October 18, 2013December 29, 2016
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My 75-mile, 50th-birthday hike … and the agony of da feet

by Andy Altman-Ohr October 11, 2013December 29, 2016
Posted inFood, Hardly Strictly Bagels

S.F. man puts la in front of falafel and oomph behind it

by Andy Altman-Ohr September 13, 2013September 25, 2017
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S.F. Jewish Film Festival tilts east, sets record

by Andy Altman-Ohr August 16, 2013December 29, 2016
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Hardly Strictly Bagels | Wise Sons new location: Jewish bonding over sandwiches

by Andy Altman-Ohr August 9, 2013December 29, 2016
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Not much luster on diamond for Giants Jewish Heritage Night … but Matisyahu adds sparkle

by Andy Altman-Ohr August 2, 2013December 29, 2016

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