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Cooking Other People's Food

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Cooking Other People's Food

It's time to talk about how pedigreed chefs appropriate traditional East Bay 'ethnic' eats — and how the food-media hype machine enables cultural erasure.

By Luke Tsai

Culture Spy

The Black Choreographers Festival Brings its First Summer Series to Laney College

The Black Choreographers Festival Brings its First Summer Series to Laney College

By Rosemarie Alejandrino

Music

Caleborate Evolves from Rapper-Next-Door to Lyrical Mastermind

Caleborate Evolves from Rapper-Next-Door to Lyrical Mastermind

By Nastia Voynovskaya

Six Ways to Fried Chicken in the East Bay

Six Ways to Fried Chicken in the East Bay

By Jasmine Guillory

News & Opinion

News

Oakland's Street-Repair Deficit is Deep. The Mayor Says a $600 Million Bond Needed to Address the Problem.

Oakland's Street-Repair Deficit is Deep. The Mayor Says a $600 Million Bond Needed to Address the Problem.

Measure KK would also approve bonds for affordable housing.

By Express staff

Letters

Letters for the Week of August 24, 2016

Letters for the Week of August 24, 2016

Readers sound off about homelessness, race, and policing.

Feature

About the Data: What Our Reporters Analyzed to Learn About Officer-Involved Killings in Oakland

About the Data: What Our Reporters Analyzed to Learn About Officer-Involved Killings in Oakland

We looked at data from 2000 to 2015.

By Alex Barreira and Arielle Swedback

Letters

Letters for the Week of August 17, 2016

Letters for the Week of August 17, 2016

Readers sound off about Proposition 59, homelessness, and the Express' layout.

Letters

Letters for the Week of August 10, 2016

Letters for the Week of August 10, 2016

Readers sound off on Chinatown, toxins, and the police commission.

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Arts & Culture

Visual Art

Contemporary Saudi Arabian Art, in Context

Contemporary Saudi Arabian Art, in Context

The traveling show GENERA#ION, brings nuanced reflections of modern Saudi Arabian identity to Minnesota Street Project.

By Donna Kazimarki

Art Pick

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299792458

At Aggregate Space Gallery.

By Sarah Burke

Event Pick

<i>Check It</i> Screening

Check It Screening

At Piedmont Theater.

By Sarah Burke

Be Live About It

Woods Bar & Brewery

East Bay Front Runners

East Bay Front Runners

Berkeley Marina

Altered State: Marijuana in California

Oakland Museum of California

Savage Love

Had to Get Away

Had to Get Away

Dan Savage, the designer fill-in, on flaccid dicks and who buys the strap on.

By Dan Savage

Free Will Astrology

Free Will Astrology

Free Will Astrology

Horoscopes for the week of August 25–31.

By Rob Brezsny

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Food & Drink

Restaurant Review

Curbside's Fil-Am Fusion

Curbside's Fil-Am Fusion

Introducing the food truck that infuses Filipino flavors into other cuisines.

By Cynthia Salaysay

Ramen Shop's Breakfast Pastries Embrace California-Japanese Inspiration

Ramen Shop's Breakfast Pastries Embrace California-Japanese Inspiration

Also: Comedian Shanti Charan's Mixing Masala web series helps you make good Indian food.

By Cynthia Salaysay

Grand Lake Farmers' Market

Splash Pad Park

Feel the Beet! Farmers Market

Grace Ave. at Lowell St.

More Food Stories >> Food & Drink Listings >> Dining Guide >>

Movies

Movie Review

<i>Ixcanul</i>: Mythical Reality

Ixcanul: Mythical Reality

Guatemalan fable blends hardship with stoic beauty.

By Kelly Vance

Movie Review

Werner Herzog Explores the Internet (Warily) With <i>Lo and Behold</i>

Werner Herzog Explores the Internet (Warily) With Lo and Behold

No easy answers here, but plenty food for thought.

By Kelly Vance

Bad Moms

My Best Friend's Wedding

Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV

Lo and Behold, Reveries of the Connected World

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Music

Music

Reflections on the 15th Street Tragedy

Reflections on the 15th Street Tragedy

The August 14 shooting outside of Prime Development left many people in Oakland's underground music and art scenes reeling.

By Nastia Voynovskaya

Show Preview

Grace Jones

Grace Jones

At Greek Theater.

By Nastia Voynovskaya

Fuzic

Era Art Bar and Lounge

DJ Jesse Luscious

Ruby Room

Motown on Mondays

Motown on Mondays

The Legionnaire Saloon

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Cooking Other People's Food

It's time to talk about how pedigreed chefs appropriate traditional East Bay 'ethnic' eats — and how the food-media hype machine enables cultural erasure.
'Big Soda' and Local Grocers Argue Oakland's Proposed Tax Will Cut Sales — But Proponents Say That's Exactly the Point

Academics discredit claim that levy will increase costs of other goods; Oakland will vote on whether to pass a sweetened-beverage tax this November.
Ramen Shop's Breakfast Pastries Embrace California-Japanese Inspiration

Also: Comedian Shanti Charan's Mixing Masala web series helps you make good Indian food.
Ixcanul: Mythical Reality

Guatemalan fable blends hardship with stoic beauty.
Curbside's Fil-Am Fusion

Introducing the food truck that infuses Filipino flavors into other cuisines.

Famous Bao in Berkeley Shines Spotlight on Xi'an-style Dishes

Biang biang noodles and 'Chinese burgers.'
Law Enforcement Killed 90 Oakland Residents Since 2000, And 74 Percent Were Black

Our writers look at the data behind officer-involved killings in the East Bay.
Guacamole 61 Brings the Meat to Epicurious Garden in Berkeley

The new Mexican restaurant in the Gourmet Ghetto has heart, swagger, and a whole lot of al pastor to offer.
East Bay Homeless Campers Accuse Caltrans of Illegally Confiscating and Destroying Valuable Property — and Even Family Heirlooms

‘People who have lost almost everything, why take their last things and throw them away?’
'A People's Port': Unions, Community Groups Hope to 'Revive' Oakland with Jobs Agreement at Army Base Project

Public sector helping pay for project, so jobs should be local, high paying, workers argue.

Big Soda Is Spending Big Money Against Oakland Sugary Beverage Tax Proposal
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Controversial 'Bulletproof' Police Firearms Training Canceled by Santa Clara Sheriff
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Updated: Fearing Displacement, Oakland Chinatown Advocates Demand Community Benefits from Developer
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Law Enforcement Killed 90 Oakland Residents Since 2000, And 74 Percent Were Black

Our writers look at the data behind officer-involved killings in the East Bay.
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Mayor's Power Will Grow if Voters Approve Oakland Police Commission
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Ixcanul: Mythical Reality

Guatemalan fable blends hardship with stoic beauty.
Shake It Without Shame at Twerk 4 Mother Earth

The upcoming West Oakland day party promotes self-love, mindfulness, and carefree fun — for everyone, but especially Black women and queer people — at a time of immense political strife.
Dream Day Pays Homage to a Beloved Figure in Oakland's Hip-Hop and Graffiti Scenes

In its sixth year, the annual arts and music fest honors the legacy of Mike "Dream" Francisco with performances by Equipto, Husalah, Nump, and more.
Werner Herzog Explores the Internet (Warily) With Lo and Behold

No easy answers here, but plenty food for thought.
Racial Injustice in America: The Express Partners with KALW 91.7 FM on Radio Series Featuring Bay Area Voices

Tune in every day at 5 p.m. to hear these essays, or visit our websites

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