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La Fonda’s Epic “Cubana” Sandwich: Everything But the Fregadero de Cocina!

Posted on April 25, 2013 by

Mexican tortas are one of my favorite sandwiches in the world.  Something about the combination of latin-style meats, veggies and cheese on a toasted bun just works. La Fonda in the Inner Sunset is one of the better Mexican spots in the area, with the usual assortment of burritos and tacos, and some atypical offerings…

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My First Vine Video: How I Make the Perfect Cup of Coffee (video)

Posted on January 27, 2013 by

How I make the perfect cup of coffee #aeropress vine.co/v/bJMqY5ni32U — rik panganiban (@rikomatic) January 27, 2013 Vine is kind of silly. But I thought this turned out pretty well.  

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Ice Cream Sandwich Inspired by Italian Architect Renzo Piano

Posted on January 13, 2013 by

I just discovered at my local market an artisinal, architecturally-inspired ice cream sandwich line called… wait for it… Coolhaus.  The name "Coolhaus" is, according to their website, a triple-entendre: Bauhaus, an influential modernist design movement of the 1920′s and 30′s. Rem Koolhaas, the famous Dutch Architect and Theorist who challenged the mantra "Form follows function" "Cool…

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Umami Mart: an Adorable Japanese Foodie Shop in Downtown Oakland

Posted on November 27, 2012 by

My friend Kayoko and her partner Yoko launched a couple of years ago Umami Mart, a foodie-oriented store focusing on Japanese products and other fine barware, glassware and kitchen gadgets.  I finally stopped by their downtown Oakland shop this weekend and was very pleased with what I saw. Inside the shop, they have a carefully…

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Beyond Buffets: Less is More

Posted on November 23, 2012 by

Here's a picture of a typical buffet spread at my family's gatherings. For most of my life, I've loved a good buffet meal.  The idea of endless choices of dishes and heaping plates of food has been a fantasy of mine.   A lot of this comes from my family, who throw lavish potluck meals…

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Gordon Webster: Swing Bandleader, Supreme Coffee Geek

Posted on September 15, 2012 by

Of all the things I expected to be doing last night, making espresso shots at 2am with one of the most popular lindy hop bandleaders in the country was not what I anticipated. Gordon Webster is a much celebrated swing bandleader based in New Jersey who travels the world sharing his unique take on swing…

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The Gatsby Summer Afternoon: Visiting a World without Plastic

Posted on September 10, 2012 by

The Gatsby Summer Afternoon is a lavish 1920s era lawn party put on by the Art Deco Society of California.  Hundreds of vintage hounds gathered yesterday on the lawn of the elegant Dunmuir estate in Oakland to be transported briefly into another time, bathed in warm sunshine and fresh air.   I've been to "prohibition-era"…

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Q Ginger: My New Favorite Ginger Beverage

Posted on September 8, 2012 by

I have a six pack of Reeds ginger beer sitting untouched in my fridge. It's a decent beverage, but I can't drink it anymore after having "Q Ginger," billed as "a superior ginger ale."  That reads to me like up-sell marketing, but in fact I have to agree.  It's the best ginger beverage I've ever…

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Atamon Danish Preservative & Chinese Stereotypes (redux)

Posted on August 19, 2012 by

About a year ago, I posted about this strange product I saw in a Swedish super market called "Atamon." The store clerk had no idea what it was, and so I turned to the internets. Apparently "Atamon" is a Danish product that is used in jellies and pickles to preserve the freshness of the food…

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The Joys and Pitfalls of Sobriety in a Drinking Culture

Posted on July 14, 2012 by

Here's my sister and her boyfriend drinking shots at Mua in Oakland, with the third shot meant for me sitting on the table untouched.  We are all celebrating our respective birthdays. I haven't had a full glass of any kind of alcohol for many, many years.  I wish I could say it's because of my…

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