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Author Archives: Sarah Han
Sarah Han is Senior Editor, Food for Oaklandside and Berkeleyside. She has worked as an editor at The Bold Italic, the San Francisco Chronicle, and the San Francisco Bay Guardian. Read more stories by Sarah Han on Berkeleyside.
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Three Salted Fish: Indonesian flavors through an Oaklander’s lens
Through her monthly recipe newsletter, writer and photographer Melati Citrawireja connects with her Indonesian culture and community.
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Ok’s Deli crafts Asian American sandwiches that won’t be pigeonholed
Chef Albert Ok is known for his chef-driven sandwiches with Asian flavors — just don’t call them Asian fusion.
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When COVID-19 ended dance parties, this Oakland audio company started a coffee business
Waveworks founder Bradley Katz has turned to his other passion, coffee roasting, to get through the pandemic lull.
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Sobre Mesa/7908 Aspen chefs collaborate; Yoshi’s Oakland brings back dining, but no jazz yet
Plus: The Lede reopens; Ben ‘N Nicks has new owners, Surya Darshini causes “dosa sensation” in San Ramon, more.
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Oakland’s Viridian returns with a new menu of Asian-inspired fare and cocktails
The Uptown bar from a team of Asian American fine-dining folks welcomes customers back with a new menu of savory eats, desserts and drinks.
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Oakland’s new worker-led restaurant; Berkeley Public Library now lends kitchen tools
Plus: An update on Peony, Third Culture Bakery’s fourth-anniversary specials, teachers eat free on Tuesdays at Curry Up Now, PennDel’s Bakehouse lands in El Cerrito.
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Where to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with corned beef and cabbage in the East Bay
Put on something green before heading out for Irish specials at one of these restaurants, pubs and cafes.
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Alameda County indoor dining reopens; Cosecha prepares to close
The popular Mexican restaurant is moving to Dimond; plus iniBurger’s halal fast food, Gilman Brewing and Fieldwork expand, more.
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Totally bananas: 9 standout banana puddings in Oakland and Berkeley
Find out where to get your fix of this American classic dessert — a comforting combination of vanilla custard, sliced bananas and vanilla wafer cookies.