Comment Archives: stories: Food & Drink
Re: “Buffet Bargain at East Oakland's Soul's Restaurant”
"At Soul's, most of the brunch buffet options ranged somewhere between "not bad" and "fine"
Question? how much Soulfood have you eaten in your life?
Cause everything at SOUL'S is more than Satisfying.
This is how Af-Am Families cook at home ( BTW: grits are served traditionally thick... if you serve soupy or thin grits to black folks they will be mad)
Not just on the holiday's... but everyweek.
Re: “Down-Home Lao at Vientian Cafe”
Luke - not that it's of any particular import, but those aren't rice noodles in nam kao; it's julienned pork skin.
Re: “Santo Coyote Is the Wallflower of Fruitvale”
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Re: “A Grocery Store for West Oakland?”
downtownsarabrown: You have to be a California resident. There's a little bit more information in my original blog post (http://www.eastbayexpress.com/WhatTheFork/…).
And, of course, a lot more on the PCM website (http://peoplescommunitymarket.com/buy-shar…).
Re: “A Grocery Store for West Oakland?”
Can you please share more information on the Direct Public Offering campaign? How people might find more information? And do you have to live in the community to invest in it?
Re: “Measure J and the Future of OUSD's School Lunch Program”
California Food Policy Advocates stance on Measure J http://cfpa.net/childnutrition/childnutrit…
Re: “Measure J and the Future of OUSD's School Lunch Program”
@David: The bond measure is not just for school food facilities. See the ballot measure language below excerpted from smartvoter.org. http://www.smartvoter.org/2012/11/06/ca/al…
"To improve the quality of Oakland schools and school facilities to better prepare students for college and jobs, to upgrade science labs, classrooms, computers and technology, improve student safety and security, repair bathrooms, electrical systems, plumbing and sewer lines, improve energy efficiency and earthquake safety, shall the Oakland Unified School District be authorized to issue $475 million in bonds, with an independent citizens oversight committee and annual audits to guarantee funds are spent properly to benefit Oakland children?"
If we want better schools and better school food in Oakland, we are going to have to pay for them. Yes on Measure J!
Re: “Measure J and the Future of OUSD's School Lunch Program”
The District says it needs $44 million to upgrade food facilities, but it's seeking authority to borrow more than 10 times that amount -- $475 million (that's not a typo). The author of the article, like the the ballot language, neglects to mention that Measure J will saddle households with hundreds of dollars in additional taxes every year for decades. Not only that, if the District's assumptions prove wrong, the taxes could skyrocket down the road. Upgrading the physical conditions of Oakland's schools is a laudable goal. However, the District needs to be more honest with and protective of taxpayers. Since the District has not done so, vote no on Measure J.
Re: “MLK Cafe Connects Kitcha and Pizza”
i have been to MLK , nice stuff, great food, and reasonable prices...i love it...
Re: “The Mountain Is Free”
This sounds great. Were there many, um, non-Germans though?
Re: “The Pub Life, Korean-Style”
Andi, we thought about ordering the soup earlier, at Kang Tong Degi, but got scared off when our server said she'd never even tasted it. She said she couldn't get past the smell.
Re: “I Dream of Sushi Sho”
I don't know how anybody could refer to Aki as a Sushi Nazi given how humble he is. He might politely explain things, or explain why things are not done, but he's not the "no sushi for you!" type by any means. I remember one time when a customer asked for suggestions, and then told Aki that he could put his [suggested item] where the sun don't shine. Aki smiled and asked if he could suggest something else.
Re: “The Pub Life, Korean-Style”
Sweet article! I couldn't finish the chrysalis soup either: it smelled like fermented peppers mixed with dirt. They have really great kimchi pancakes though. 8)
Re: “The Mountain Is Free”
although outside of EBX's coverage area, the SF Nature Friend's Tourist Club is awesome. You have to walk at least a quarter of a mile to get to it, but you'll feel especially accomplished if you opt for the 40 minute hike, which involves climbing the never-ending Dipsea Steps in Mill Valley and hiking along a cliffside path which made me feel like I was in Lord of the Rings.
Re: “Italian-American Charm and Garlicky Flavor Bombs at Trattoria La Siciliana”
And they do TO GO. so call and pick it up and take it home. They don't keep you from experiencing this by waiting in a line. Think like a Brooklynite and get yours to GO.
Re: “Italian-American Charm and Garlicky Flavor Bombs at Trattoria La Siciliana”
Gerry and Angelo are my brothers from another momma in Brooklyn. Each time I come here, I'm jettisoned back home. Favors of Brooklyn Italian-American food is an essential staple of a loving upbringing and I grew up eating this kind of food since culturally everyone in NY has an opportunity to eat culturally authentic cuisines. I love the red sauce seafood dsh they mention, it tastes like Christmas Eve in Brooklyn. I come when I'm homesick and it takes me there.
Re: “Italian-American Charm and Garlicky Flavor Bombs at Trattoria La Siciliana”
My wife, our friends, we all love this place. I love the grilled sardines, the simplicity and like you said..the garlic, the flavors hitting you right in the face, busting your nose as you begin to salivate. Hell with this reveiw it might be harder to get in now!!
Re: “The Great Good Place”
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Re: “Mooncakes in Chinatown”
Cardiologists like it too!
Re: “Ronca's Kitchen: Chicken and Waffles Pop-Up in Temescal”
This is actually in Mosswood, not Temescal.