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Matthew Stafford is a native of San Francisco, a graduate of the S.F. State film department, and an aficionado of baseball, jazz, classic movies, and ice-cold martinis. He writes about travel, film, local history and other topics for the Pacific Sun and the SF Weekly when he isn't eating and drinking at restaurants,... more

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Food & Drink, Restaurant Review, Oct 28, 2009
20th Century Flavor Fills Asena

Alameda spot's Cal-Med fusion mezzes are as reassuring as its atmosphere.
- by Matthew Stafford
- Tags: Restaurant Review, Asena, Italian, Alameda

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Food & Drink, Restaurant Review, Dec 9, 2009
A Bistro for Recessionary Times

Moderately priced Bistro 1491 might lack inspiration, but it doesn't skimp on portions.
- by Matthew Stafford
- Tags: Restaurant Review, Bistro 1491

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Food & Drink, Restaurant Review, Nov 5, 2008
A Cafe Worth Savoring

Oliveto's renovated downstairs space offers hearty fare that expands the definition of "cafe."
- by Matthew Stafford
- Tags: Restaurant Review, Oliveto

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Food & Drink, Restaurant Review, Sep 16, 2009
A Chalet with a View

The enchanting Lake Chalet features Lake Merritt as its top attraction.
- by Matthew Stafford
- Tags: Restaurant Review, Lake Chalet, Beach Chalet, Park Chalet, Lake Merritt

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Food & Drink, Restaurant Review, Jan 14, 2009
A Healthy Monkey on Your Back

Spice Monkey offers a fresh and organic oasis in the heart of Oakland. It's just lacking a little spice.
- by Matthew Stafford
- Tags: Restaurant Review, Spice Monkey

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Food & Drink, Restaurant Review, Mar 12, 2008
A Japanese Approach to Mediterranean

O Chamé's simple philosophy and robust sensibility elevates it far beyond your typical sushi joint.
- by Matthew Stafford
- Tags: Restaurant Review, O Chamé, sushi

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Food & Drink, Restaurant Review, Oct 13, 2010
A New Face on Fourth Street

Zut! brings festive Meditteranean to Berkeley's enduring shopping district.
- by Matthew Stafford
- Tags: Restaurant Review, Fourth Street, Spengers, Zut!

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Food & Drink, Restaurant Review, Sep 10, 2008
A Night on the Pueblo

La Taza de Café is a pleasant place to eat, drink, and dance.
- by Matthew Stafford

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Food & Drink, Restaurant Review, Jun 4, 2008
A Panoply of Spice

Ethiopia's unique, ancient, earthy cuisine blossoms at Shashamane.
- by Matthew Stafford
- Tags: Restaurant Review, Shashamane, Ethiopian food

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Food & Drink, Restaurant Review, Jan 20, 2010
A Sampler of Barbecue Styles

Imperfect barbecue is still a wonderful thing.
- by Matthew Stafford

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Food & Drink, Restaurant Review, Apr 13, 2011
A Taste of Summer at Doña Tomás

Festive Temescal landmark perfect for warmer days, despite the menu's imperfections.
- by Matthew Stafford
- Tags: Restaurant Review, Niman Ranch, Ici, Doña Tomás, Dona Savitsky, Thomas Schnetz, Mexican cuisine

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Food & Drink, Restaurant Review, Feb 25, 2009
Acquacotta Brings Italian Comfort Food to Alameda

Simple yet elegant food staves off the midwinter chill.
- by Matthew Stafford
- Tags: Restaurant Review, Acquacotta

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Food & Drink, Restaurant Review, Jul 21, 2010
After 35 Years, Bay Wolf Is Still Strong

The Oakland restaurant's California cuisine remains as enticing as ever.
- by Matthew Stafford
- Tags: Restaurant Review, Bay Wolf, Alice Waters, California cuisine, Bay Wolf Cafe and Restaurant

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Food & Drink, Restaurant Review, Jul 8, 2009
Authentic Peruvian in Jack London Square

Discover the cuisine's pan-hemispheric style at La Furia Chalaca.
- by Matthew Stafford
- Tags: Restaurant Review, La Furia Chalaca, Peruvian cuisine

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Food & Drink, Restaurant Review, Nov 21, 2007
Authenticity on a Platter

Salvadoran specialties satisfy at Maiz Restaurante.
- by Matthew Stafford
- Tags: Restaurant Review, Maiz Restaurante, Salvadoran cuisine

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Food & Drink, Restaurant Review, Apr 15, 2009
Barbecue: A Great American Art Form

Smokey Blues Bar-Be-Que currently lacks the blues, but its Southern-style barbecue more than makes up for it.
- by Matthew Stafford
- Tags: Restaurant Review, Smokey Blues Bar-Be-Que

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Food & Drink, Restaurant Review, May 27, 2009
Barlata Brings a Taste of Spain to Temescal

Daniel Olivella keeps things traditional and casual at his new restaurant and wine bar.
- by Matthew Stafford
- Tags: Restaurant Review, Barlata, Spanish food

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Food & Drink, Restaurant Review, Apr 27, 2011
Beckett's Becomes BEC Bistro

New restaurant offers fine French cuisine and myriad distractions.
- by Matthew Stafford
- Tags: Restaurant Review, Beckett's, Jean-Yves Duperret, BEC Bistro, Mary's Chicken, French cuisine

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Food & Drink, Restaurant Review, Jun 1, 2011
Beginnings and Endings at the Baltic

Hundred-year-old Point Richmond spot reinvents itself again.
- by Matthew Stafford
- Tags: Restaurant Review, Chez Panisse, Fondue Fred, The Baltic, Tuckers Ice Creamery, Catahoula Coffee Company, German cuisine, Hotel Mac

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Food & Drink, Restaurant Review, Nov 24, 2010
Big Names, Big Aims at Plum

Cast of Bay Area dining luminaries hopes to establish new Oakland hotspot.
- by Matthew Stafford
- Tags: Restaurant Review, Plum, Daniel Patterson, Bracina, Franklin Square, Uptown Oakland, Lauren Kiino, Scott Beattie, Michael Lazar

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Alameda spot's Cal-Med fusion mezzes are as reassuring as its atmosphere.

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Moderately priced Bistro 1491 might lack inspiration, but it doesn't skimp on portions.

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Oliveto's renovated downstairs space offers hearty fare that expands the definition of "cafe."

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The enchanting Lake Chalet features Lake Merritt as its top attraction.

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Spice Monkey offers a fresh and organic oasis in the heart of Oakland. It's just lacking a little spice.

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O Chamé's simple philosophy and robust sensibility elevates it far beyond your typical sushi joint.

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Zut! brings festive Meditteranean to Berkeley's enduring shopping district.

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La Taza de Café is a pleasant place to eat, drink, and dance.

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Ethiopia's unique, ancient, earthy cuisine blossoms at Shashamane.

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Imperfect barbecue is still a wonderful thing.

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Festive Temescal landmark perfect for warmer days, despite the menu's imperfections.

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Simple yet elegant food staves off the midwinter chill.

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The Oakland restaurant's California cuisine remains as enticing as ever.

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Discover the cuisine's pan-hemispheric style at La Furia Chalaca.

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Salvadoran specialties satisfy at Maiz Restaurante.

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Smokey Blues Bar-Be-Que currently lacks the blues, but its Southern-style barbecue more than makes up for it.

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Daniel Olivella keeps things traditional and casual at his new restaurant and wine bar.

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New restaurant offers fine French cuisine and myriad distractions.

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Hundred-year-old Point Richmond spot reinvents itself again.

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Cast of Bay Area dining luminaries hopes to establish new Oakland hotspot.

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