food

Bay seniors who carp about gentrification will find scant sympathy from me. On  still scruffy Grand Avenue in Oakland, a mini Dean&Delucca called Grand Fare Market  just opened and I plan to eventually check out their entire menu. I can report they have the best Reuben in the East Bay,  a seraphic valhrona brownie and an […]

Bay seniors who find Fisherman’s Wharf harrowing are encouraged to overcome their jitters and board the SS Jeremiah O’Brien docked there, this October 24 from 12-5 for the 12th Annual Brews By the Bay. It’s a Halloween themed celebration honoring the 50th Anniversary of the Grateful Dead. 50 brews will be available courtesy of the San […]

Bay seniors and bivalve lovers grew alarmed when the Feds evicted the oyster farms on Drakes Bay. Fortunately there are still thriving oyster operations on Tomales Bay. Coming up at noon Friday October 30 at the Saltwater Oyster Depot partake of a tasting and five-hour tour that includes two oyster farms, professional shucking lessons, fresh […]

Bay seniors not inclined to drive up north yet again to their 59th harvest apple cider and obese pumpkin festival might want to opt for the very unique Russian River Tea & Fragrance Festival in Healdsburg this weekend from 10-5. You were not aware that the Russian River Rose Company  in association with the Caya […]

Bay seniors sniffing the scent of a revolution in Asian cooking are likely to be familiar with the name David Chang whose five Momofuku restaurants in New York City are nearly impossible reservations. The celebrated chef has just published a new cookbook and if you are hesitant to take the plunge into it, don’t worry. […]

Bay seniors who consider themselves pretty adept in the kitchen but draw the line at baking their own bread might want to consider the bread making workshops at La Victoria Bakery on 24th Street in the City. Begin with a 2-hour class on preparing  naturally fermented sourdough starter for rustic loaves, flat bread and pizza. Follow […]

Bay seniors committed to the belief that you can never have too much bacon might want to wallow in their favorite food at the 3rd Annual Bacon Festival of America this weekend, Sept 5-6 from noon to 7 at the Plaza de Cesar Chavez in San Jose. Over 3 dozen food trucks will be vying […]

Bay seniors who want to take advantage of our peak corn season should try this creamy, smoky, sweet corn chowder: 4 cups chicken broth 4 slices bacon diced 1 1/2 cups diced onion 2 tsp smoked paprika 1 tsp chopped garlic ¼ tsp red pepper flakes 2 cups corn kernels (4 cobbs) 1 bay leaf chopped cilantro […]