Have you heard the one about the Roman leader who ate Shabbat lunch at the rabbi’s house, enjoyed one particular dish and wanted his chef to replicate it? The cook couldn’t do it. The rabbi was asked for the special ingredient. His answer: “The taste of Shabbat.” This is one of the 39 tales Rabbi…
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Organic Epicure
Pier 39 chocolate shop has been melting willpower for 40 years
Food coverage is supported by a generous donation from Susan and Moses Libitzky. When young entrepreneurs John Naylor and Terry Friedkin decided to open a…
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Gadot as Cleopatra causes a flap; stars get naked for democracy; etc.
High-flying WNBA Bird Sue Bird has helped her WNBA team, the Seattle Storm, win the 2020 championship. It’s the 39-year-old’s 17th season in the league,…
Small Bites
Israeli whiskey comes to Bay Area; Grateful Dead-inspired hot sauce; etc.
Food coverage is supported by a generous donation from Susan and Moses Libitzky. While the profile of Israeli wine continues to rise, not as much is known…
Small Bites
One Market kicks off N.Y.-style deli pop-up
Food coverage is supported by a generous donation from Susan and Moses Libitzky. Yet another Jewish food concept born out of the pandemic has debuted,…
Organic Epicure
From busy blogger to ‘epic’ kosher caterer
Food coverage is supported by a generous donation from Susan and Moses Libitzky. A good way to get to know Heshy Fried, the force behind the Oakland-based…
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Stuffed onions bursting with Libyan-inspired flavor for Sukkot
Stuffed and filled foods are a Sukkot tradition because they symbolize an abundant harvest and plenty. These stuffed onions in a spicy tomato sauce are a…
Small Bites
Toy Boat Café gets a new owner; Wise Sons goes for kimchi in Oakland; etc.
Food coverage is supported by a generous donation from Susan and Moses Libitzky. Last year, we wrote about Shuk Shuka, a pop-up dinner with live music…
Small Bites
Anonymous honey cake exchange adds a sweet note to new year
Getting into the High Holiday spirit this year has been difficult for many. For Eitan Kensky, it was the lunch with friends and family after Rosh Hashanah…