We went looking for pastries in Oakland, and after a stop by the old-school-to-the-core Taste of Denmark, we went over to Katrina Rozelle in Rockridge for a look at the fancier side of Oakland bakeries. Walking in, it seemed like more of a place to pick up a birthday cake or special-order a fancy dessert for a party, but they did have a few grab-and-eat items. Notably: a lemon tart with creamy homemade lemon curd and a precisely formed crust that was rolled out just thin enough to hold the curd without falling apart.
Katrina Rozelle
5931 College Avenue, Oakland
510-655-3209
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on Tuesday, March 1st, 2011
There are a lot of things to like about grabbing a cocktail at Sidebar, a restaurant on Grand Avenue, near Lake Merritt:
• There are only eight drinks on the menu, no ridiculously long lists with paragraph descriptions of the cocktails. READ MORE
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on Tuesday, March 1st, 2011
Before we went wandering around Oakland, California, we called longtime Oakland resident and San Francisco magazine food and wine editor Jan Newberry. She gave us an overview of the vibe and talked about some of her favorite spots. READ MORE
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on Monday, February 28th, 2011
Way before people sold crème brûlée on the sidewalk, there was great street food thriving in Oakland that didn't involve tweeting or "liking" on Facebook. Here's a look at two of the highlights of our tour of the Fruitvale neighborhood.
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on Monday, February 28th, 2011
We’ve been really loving checking out the lively and diverse food scene in Oakland, California. In the coming weeks, we'll show you a peek at everything from Plum's high-end late-night drunk-food salad topped with slabs of pork belly and foraged greens, to a torta served out of a trailer dipped French dip-style in superhot chile salsa.
We'll cover the unpretentious street food of the Fruitvale area (not served by anyone with an ironic mustache) and unconventional sorbets in flavors like squash.
Plus: the best waffle ever, a behind-the-scenes look at handmade teff injera (Ethiopian flatbread), and a lot more. Oakland coverage on CHOW Tour: Handmade starts February 28!
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on Monday, February 7th, 2011
A Meaty, Boozy Father's Day
Polynesian Cocktail Party
10 Spicy Snacks
Party Food from the Corner Store
How to Make Nut Milk
Sausage Recipes of the Month
