Born in Venezuela, Lenia Perez is a co-founder of Vipop, a Latin American-inspired fashion and swimwear brand using recycled or sustainable materials. She spoke to Andrew Sun. I really appreciate the art of making food by hand and savouring authentic and local flavours. In Hong Kong, there are many excellent dining options. For lunch, I … Read more
A bowl of pasta at Pasta Bene in Berkeley, Calif. Ethan N./Yelp Steps away from UC Berkeley, a student-loved Italian restaurant announced it will close this month. The last day of service for the 33-year-old eatery is scheduled for Dec. 15. Pasta Bene, at 2565 Telegraph Ave., operated near downtown Berkeley for the past 13 years, … Read more
How to store eggs to keep them fresh According to Ollie, eggs need a cool consistent temperature to stop them from spoiling. This means eggs should be placed somewhere in the fridge but not in the doorway, as the movement from opening the fridge will disrupt the temperature. Ollie wrote: “A temperature of 4°C or … Read more
By Melissa Clark, The New York Times The Yiddish word tsimmes, or tzimmes, means to make a big fuss over something. It’s also the name of an Ashkenazi dish of sweet potatoes, carrots, dried fruit and sometimes flanken or brisket, traditionally served at Jewish holidays. You’d think, with a name like tsimmes, it must be … Read more
It’s easy to understand why companies like this trend, too. They can hire less people. Some people appreciate the convenience and efficiency of self-checkouts. Photo: Roy Issa But many of us do enjoy the service of a clerk working the register and bagging everything afterwards. We don’t mind engaging face to face, saying “hi” and … Read more
Sushi by Scratch opened its first Bay Area outpost in Healdsburg, Calif., on Dec. 1, 2023. Image via Yelp user Lina C. A posh Los Angeles-based restaurant known for its A-list celebrity following has opened its first Bay Area outpost. Michelin-recognized Sushi by Scratch, which is part of the Scratch Restaurants Group family, debuted at … Read more
Jamie Oliver has impressed his fans with a moreish bake combining potatoes, cream, and parmesan cheese, and it’s perfect for any winter day. Potatoes have become a staple in the British diet thanks to their unmatched versatility, and celebrity chefs have taken full advantage of this in their cooking ventures. Since the festive period celebrates comfort food, … Read more
In a one-two move in Denver’s southern suburbs, Grist Brew Co. said Wednesday it will close its 12-year-old Highlands Ranch taphouse, at 9150 Commerce Center Circle, at the end of the year, while Littleton’s Living the Dream Brewing will take Grist’s place in January. Living the Dream is also moving into the small bar that … Read more
Chef Nathan Green of Rex Wine & Grill, in Hong Kong’s Central neighbourhood, and Kilo, in Tsim Sha Tsui, will be swapping his chef whites for rash guards to compete in a Brazilian jiu-jitsu prize challenge on December 11. According to Green, the ultra heavyweight fight is a friendly one. “My opponent Ollie [lawyer Oliver … Read more
Anna Weinberg’s Park Tavern, which overlooks Washington Square Park in North Beach, closed permanently Tuesday and vacated its space at 1652 Stockton St. The restaurant was first served an eviction notice on Nov. 1, David Tillotson, an attorney representing the landlord, confirmed to SFGATE. The restaurant owed $508,968.19 in unpaid rent since May 2022, according to … Read more
