All Signs Point to a Hit in San Francisco – One of the few Deaf-owned restaurants in the country offers Neapolitan pizza from their wood-fired oven and creative small plates. Melody and Russ Stein have created a “deaf-friendly” spot where all waiters all sign and customers give it a big thumbs up.
Bonkers for Bagels (cover story) Bagels are HOT, since three East Coast transplants, finding our flabby steamed rolls-with-a-hole unsatisfying, are crafting chewy, crusty, wood-fired rings.
Rooting for the Ayyads – The story of Palestinian immigrants who transform a jinxed spot in Albany, California into a culinary oasis where they serve Jordanian, Palestinian and Egyptian specialties. Second article in my Edible Journeys series.
International Rescue Committee Launches New Roots Garden at Laney College – Mustard greens—a lot of mustard greens—are required to make gundruk, the national dish of Nepal. Chhali Mainali, who spent 18 years with her family in the cramped quarters of a Nepali refugee camp, gathers armfuls of the green and purple leaves from a compact, lush garden at Laney College.
Deaf Culture meets Foodie Culture – Betty Ann Prinz demonstrates signs of good taste as the go-to food expert for the East Bay’s Deaf Community.
delighted to meet you on berkeleyside and on your blog! are you on chowhound much? the bay area hounds historically have been a very convivial group. in 2004, dozens of us participated in the dim sum wars–north vs. south bay. it took months of focused eating. we’ve been touring the fruitvale taco trucks since 2002; we’ve sampled uzbek food in concord, bacon-wrapped hot dogs in salinas, and made some very good friends in the process. join us, if you haven’t already!
Sounds like a fun group! I will check it out. Curious re: which Dim Sum restaurants came up winners. My favorite is Yank Sing in SF, but always interested in trying new places.
Hi Anna, I simply love your blog and just read the story that appeared in Oakland magazine about the Zaki Kabob House. I will go there. Your article is beautiful. Is this blog still current?
Thank you for your kind comment. Yes, I am still writing blog and for Oakland Magazine and KQED.org, when I can. Enjoy your meal at Zaki. And please stay in touch if you discover any other places to share.