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Review: Wax Paper
Fresh bread and unique spreads – must we say anymore? There are plenty of reasons why Los Angeles’ Wax Paper ranks high for us, including their homemade sandwiches and creative salads and sides – all made and served with the environment in mind. Their sandwiches, named after National Public Radio (NPR) reporters, feature delicious bread,…
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Review: Sunflower Drive In
In the Sacramento area and looking for something healthy and fresh, but also filling and tasty? We recommend Sunflower Drive In located in Old Fair Oaks. This tucked away gem is conveniently located off Highway 50, so you can make a pit stop while road tripping to and from South Lake Tahoe or while exploring…
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Recipe: Mediterranean Meatballs
Looking for a summer take on meatballs? Try our Mediterranean Meatball recipe. You can serve these as a hors d’oeuvre or make them a main course served alone or with pasta. The yellow bell pepper keeps the inside of the meatballs nice and moist, while the outside of the meatball becomes crispy. Ingredients: 1lb lean…
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Review: Sláinte
Sláinte (we always accidently pronounce this wrong – it is pronounced slahn-cha – Gaelic for “good health, or cheers”) is a local favorite of ours! This cozy Irish bar, located just off Oakland’s Jack London Square, offers fireplace seating, live music, and top-notch service. We thoroughly enjoy their happy hour, which goes until 7pm (yes,…
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Recipe: Red Stripe Carnitas
Homemade carnitas are a tasty and affordable meal that are bound to please party guests! Prep the meat the night before, and just warm it back up on a large cast iron pan the day of and you will be good to go. The Red Stripe beer adds a unique twist to this traditional Mexican…
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Review: Firebrand Bread
Oakland’s Firebrand Artisan Bread is a must try! They offer wood-fired brick oven carbs that will not leave you disappointed. They also receive an extra point for keeping it local – using regional grown flours and grains, and the freshest ingredients. They definitely nailed the connection from chef to food with their open floor plan…