Editor’s note: This is part of The Know’s series, Staff Favorites. Each week, we offer our opinions on the best that Colorado has to offer for dining, shopping, entertainment, outdoor activities and more. (We’ll also let you in on some hidden gems). I have favorite ski areas, backcountry ski tours, hikes and bike rides, and it’s … Read more
Haight-Ashbury’s 62-year-old Blue Front Cafe closed this year, co-owner Hani Khoury confirmed in an email to SFGATE. Enari L. via Yelp Blue Front Cafe, a 62-year-old restaurant in San Francisco’s Haight-Ashbury neighborhood, is closing its doors for good. The closure was confirmed in an email sent to SFGATE by Hani Khoury, who co-owns the restaurant with … Read more
A lovely cup of tea bodes well with a delicious scone sandwiched with clotted cream and strawberry jam. The very thought of biting down into a crumbly, yet tasty scone, has my mouth watering already. Sure, you could buy some scones from the local shop or supermarket, but isn’t it so much better when you’ve … Read more
The Food Standards Agency stated: “Refresco Beverages UK Limited is recalling various juice drinks because the straws may be contaminated with metal, making them unsafe.” Several juices sold at Asda have been affected, which should be returned to the store as soon as possible. Asda said: “You will be given a full refund. You do … Read more
Internet users have thanked a content creator for sharing a game-changing hack to help perfect the shape of poached eggs. The post, which racked up nearly 59,000 likes and hundreds of comments, was published with the caption: “[Life] changed forever eh? Thank me with a follow.” Poaching eggs is a daunting task for many home cooks, … Read more
Potatoes are staple items in most people’s kitchens because they can be used for so many different meals and be made in so many different ways. Since you probably buy them in bulk to save money, chances are you don’t use the entire bag at once. That’s why, to get the longest shelf time for … Read more
Eating more healthily consistently tops the list of people’s new year’s resolutions and this year it couldn’t be easier thanks to one expert nutritionist. Christianne Wolff has unveiled the secrets to kickstarting your year healthily as well as fortifying your immune system through the power of nutrition. By emphasising tightly packed, nutritionally dense meals, Wolff … Read more
“Sabatini’s is a classic restaurant and a safe place for a chef if you want to do traditional Italian dishes,” Favero says. Sabatini’s Tsim Sha Tsui branch chef de cuisine Claudio Favero (left) and Li Voti, who he appointed to lead Sabatini’s new branch in Central. Photo: Jonathan Wong It was then that Favero turned … Read more
A cook works behind the line at Homemade Cafe in Berkeley, which is closing on Jan. 1, 2024. Jessie R. via Yelp/Courtesy A Berkeley cafe that became a national news story for its free breakfast tickets is closing after 45 years. Homemade Cafe, which opened in 1979 at the corner of Sacramento St. and Dwight … Read more
“Patatas bravas” is probably one of the most popular Spanish dishes, and it consists of fried potatoes served with a unique spicy sauce. Omar Allibhoy, a Spanish celebrity chef and founder of the Tapas Revolution group, shared on his website Thespanishchef the “ultimate Patatas Bravas or potatoes with spicy sauce” recipe. The chef explained that … Read more
