Entries tagged with 'California'
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California is cracking down on bars that serve house-infused spirits and other house-made cocktail ingredients, which raises the question:
why do such outdated liquor laws still exist? And why are they enforced in the manner we're now seeing in San Francisco?
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"We never set out to have our beers become cult favorites among beer enthusiasts—it's just something that sort of happened." Vinnie Cilurzo and his wife Natalie. [Photographs: Russian River Brewing Company] [Flickr: freeloosedirt] The beers from Russian River Brewing Company in Santa Rosa, California are celebrated and coveted among beer lovers around the country. His brews frequently appear at the very top of beer lovers' lists. From gloriously fresh-tasting IPAs such as Pliny the Elder to fascinating concoctions aged in local wine barrels, Vinnie Cilurzo is a master of great beer. We're honored to include him in our interview series. Name: Vinnie Cilurzo Location: Santa Rosa, California Occupation: Brewer and Owner, Russian River Brewing Company Tell us a little about...
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[Photographs: Carey Jones] Grilled turkey sandwich, or beef cheek tacos? Drive along California's Route 29, through the heart of Napa Valley, and you'll pass by any number of superb restaurants—fertile soil, world-class wine, and the people who love said wine create an excellent climate for fine dining. But when you're looking for a quick lunch, not a Michelin adventure, options can seem a bit slim. Here are two of my favorite, under-$10 eats in wine country, after the jump....
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We'll let the players settle football bragging rights on the field, but we can judge which city reigns supreme when it comes to serious vittles. So without further adieu, here's the NFL playoffs, Serious Eats style.
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Anyone who hasn't spent time in SoCal usually responds to the concept of "fish tacos" with a baffled, maybe disgusted face. The tasty grab-and-go meal (piled with cabbage shreds and pico de gallo) is a staple for locals, especially surfers. Here's a roundup of SoCal fish taco chains.
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[Photographs: Carey Jones] I'm not the first to fall for San Francisco's Tartine Bakery and Café; nor am I the first to write about it. I'm probably not the five-hundredth to write about it. But some places, truth be told, deserve all the praise that's heaped upon them. Even when that praise results in a thirty minute line. For a takeout counter. Mid-morning on a Wednesday....
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Note: It's time for another edition of Street Food Profiles. This week we scoot to Southern California for melty cheese sandwiches on wheels. [Art: Misha Nonyabusiness] Name: The Grilled Cheese Truck Vendors: CEO (Cheese Executive Officer) Michele Grant and chef Dave Danhi Twitter: @grlldcheesetruk What's on the menu? Grilled cheese sandwiches of course! And soup and tater tots. Check out the whole menu here. Location and hours? All over Los Angeles. Right now we're focusing on lunch with some dinner and late-night service thrown in as well. How long have you been street fooding? We're brand new—just a month. How has Twitter affected business? We love Twitter! It's been our main means of getting the word out ever since we...
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"Thanksgiving dinner on a hot dog bun." [Original artwork: Hawk Krall] Past Weeks' Dogs 24th & Passyunk TruckTexas TommyPhilly Dirty Water DogChicago Dog I've been racking my brain, trying to come up with a Thanksgiving-related Hot Dog of the Week, hoping that someone somewhere had concocted a seasonal haute dog. Maybe venison sausage with pumpkin aioli or Kobe beef corn dogs with cranberry dipping sauce? Then a vision of a dog piled high with classic Thanksgiving sides materialized in my mind. "Wow, that would be amazing if somebody did that, ha," I thought to myself. Turns out Dirty Frank's Hot Dog Palace in Columbus, Ohio, did. I wrote about Dirty Frank's earlier this year soon after they opened. Owner Liz...
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Note: Colin Parent has contributed reviews of burgers in San Diego for A Hamburger Today. Today he's taking a break from burgers to cover the San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival. [Photographs: Colin Parent] Entering its sixth year, the 2009 San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival is an epic week-long (November 18 to 22) eating and drinking extravaganza. At least 19 events stretch over the five days, including a series of cooking and wine appreciation classes, wine-tasting parties, and the banner Grand Tasting Event. The festival is the largest food and wine event in Southern California, with an anticipated 9,000 attendees, 170 wineries, and over 70 San Diego restaurants and chefs participating. The press fact sheet breaks things...
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Note: It's time for another edition of Street Food Profiles. This week we scoot to Santa Barbara where a former school bus becomes a delicious burger-mobile. "CB&J," aka Cheeseburger and Jelly (that would be jalapeno jelly). [Photographs: The Burger Bus] Name: The Burger Bus Vendors: Cheryl and Michael Gardner Twitter: @theburgerbus Location and hours? Tuesday through Fridays, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Saturdays are TBA. Locations vary but are always updated online. What's on the menu? Locally sourced cheeseburgers (including one with jelly), falafel, and sides like yam fries, fried pickle chips, and onion rings. How long have you been street fooding? Five months. How has Twitter affected business? Although Santa Barbara is a small city, Twitter helps remind...
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