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  1. the grub street diet
    Bryant Terry’s Superfoods Are Black-Eyed Peas, Collards, and Sweet Potatoes“There’s that deep connection through real memories.”
    As told to Chris Crowley
  2. the grub street diet
    John Birdsall Knows Salsa Can Save Sous-Vide Turkey“There’s a lesson here … that the Mexican market can save a fearsome load of aspirational tech protein from blandness and, ultimately, despair.”
    By Chris Crowley
  3. Chef Reem Assil Combines ‘California Hippie’ With Palestinian Cuisine“The word authenticity is a silly thing, because my food is authentic to me.”
    By Sierra Tishgart
  4. soda taxes
    Voters Decisively Passed Soda Taxes in 4 More U.S. CitiesSugary drinks took a big hit in the Bay Area and Boulder.
    By Clint Rainey
  5. soda taxes
    Michael Bloomberg Has Reportedly Spent $18 Million Supporting a Soda TaxHe’s almost dropped as much as the entire soda industry.
    By Clint Rainey
  6. Whoppers
    California Burger King Operator Proudly Identifies With Occupy Movement“This Burger King Owner IS the 99%!!!,” says the owner of this Burger King.
    By Hugh Merwin
  7. Hamburger Helpers
    Uber Tested Burger Delivery Service Yesterday in OaklandUsers summoned Doc’s cheeseburgers for two with the click of a button.
    By Clint Rainey
  8. Lawsuits
    Legal Beef: In-N-Out Burger Accused of Discriminatory Hiring PracticesBut the litigation-happy chain, whose vice-president is also its general counsel, is not about to take this lying down.
    By Hadley Tomicki
  9. Mediavore
    Ludo Unveils LudoBites Cookbook; Lee Baca Under Fire for Lending CountyThe Sheriff is accused of offering the vehicles to a group of cronies, including the owner of Mister V’s Bar and Grill.
  10. Coming Soon
    Hermosa Beach’s Abigaile Pulls Max DiMare From Wood Tavern in OaklandAnother San Francisco chef is flying south this winter.
    By Hadley Tomicki
  11. Openings
    What to Eat at Haven, Opening Today in OaklandChicken and farro; quail and quinoa.
    By Katie Sweeney
  12. Mediavore
    Oakland Cops Cite Poor Food Storage as Occupy Alibi; Tap Water’s Having a MomentPolice in Oakland defend their actions by alleging a rat infestation.
  13. Openings
    Rumbo al Sur, Sibling to A Cote, Opening SoonOpening date closes in for A Cote’s pan-Latin offshoot.
    By Virginia Miller
  14. Previews
    Patterson Dishes on Plum, Set to Debut Next WeekPlum Opening Date and Menu Particulars Announced
    By Nick Elliott
  15. Coming Soon
    Break Room Cafe and Short Stop Market Headed to Studio CityThe lunch spot will take over for New York, NY Fresh Deli.
    By Hadley Tomicki
  16. Endangered
    Neldam’s Bakery Wishes Oakland Loved It TooThe 81-year-old bakery hasn’t been shown the love that 58-year-old Merritt Bakery has.
    By Jay Barmann
  17. At the Movies
    Fenton’s Finds Fame and Sales in Up CameoAn Oscar nomination should be good for ice cream sales.
    By Hadley Tomicki
  18. Openings
    2009: The Year Oakland Leapt Onto the Foodie RadarFrom Commis to Camino, Oakland truly came into its own as a dining haven in ‘09.
    By Jay Barmann
  19. Closings
    Kerry House to Close, Change OwnersBeloved bar for old drunks and college students will soon get a new identity.
    By Adam Martin
  20. Mediavore
    SF’s Hometown Cocktail; Drilling for Antarctic Scotch
    By Adam Martin
  21. Mediavore
    Pelosi Bill to Extend Menu Labeling; Honey Harvest Plummets
    By Adam Martin
  22. Mediavore
    Oakland on the Upswing; Reichl Snubs Gourmet Party
    By Adam Martin
  23. Videofeed
    Dance Protest Hits Oakland Whole FoodsActivists call out Whole Foods CEO John Mackey for his stance on health care, to the tune of “Hey Mickey.”
    By Adam Martin
  24. Mediavore
    Wine Merger Canceled; Cupcakes Hit the Middle East
    By Adam Martin
  25. Booze News
    Oakland a Brew-Town Once MoreNew production brewery shoots big in once-great beer city.
    By Adam Martin
  26. Openings
    Pan-American Bocanova Opens in Jack London SquareNew restaurant takes inspiration from Chile through California.
    By Adam Martin
  27. Foodienomics
    Oakland to Generate Power from Food ScrapsOakland methane digestion program will start partially powering the city next year.
    By Adam Martin
  28. Mediavore
    Oakland Taco Bell Robbed; Boitano Makes a Splash
    By Adam Martin
  29. What to Eat
    Advice From the Experts: The Best Tomatoes of 2009Our expert shares the hits and misses of this year’s staff tasting.
    By Adam Martin
  30. Mediavore
    Kingfish Saved; Recession Specials Working
    By Adam Martin
  31. Previews
    Peek Inside Oakland’s Lake ChaletNew restaurant is huge and boat-friendly.
    By Adam Martin