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2009 Stories by Tamara Palmer

• Mission Street Food's Inauguration Gala and Charity Work

  published Jan 20, 2009

  Mission Street Food is sharing in the country's revelry of Inauguration Day by making this week's installment a dedication to the election of Barack Obama, including a "Rocket's Red Glare" salad, remi... More >>

• The Boozoo Boogie

  published January 21, 2009

  A decade of singles, albums, and remixes from German duo Boozoo Bajou bears out an educated and passionate intake of dub, soul, hip-hop,... More >>

• The Black Kate Moss

  published January 21, 2009

  Thunderheist MC Isis flips a middle finger to rap's misogynistic men spitting rhymes about fat asses by reclaiming their language.... More >>

• Localvore: Bay Area Cravings of the Now

  published Jan 20, 2009

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• Snacktion: Golden Phoenix Bakery's Hawaiian Cinnamon Bread

  published Jan 19, 2009

  Name: Hawaiian Cinnamon BreadBrand: Golden Phoenix BakeryOrigin: San FranciscoFound at: 22nd and Irving Market (2101 Irving)Cost: $1.59Ingredients: Flour, water, sugar, eggs, margarine, cinnamon, milk... More >>

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  Sunday Night: Boyz II Men at Mezzanine

  published Jan 19, 2009

  Last Night: Boyz II Men Mezzanine January 18, 2009 Better than: All the Philly steaks you can eat It had been announced that, for this performance, the multiplatinum R&B superstars Boyz II Men would ... More >>

• Seasonality Synopsis

  published Jan 16, 2009

  After reading an item about a local produce wheel in the San Francisco MenuPages blog, but not wanting to shell out the $12.95 to actually purchase one, we have the fortune to learn what exactly is in... More >>

• Drink of the Week: Quinoa Gold Mango Passion

  published Jan 16, 2009

  You don't normally drink quinoa, the healthy seed/grain that is a deliciously complete protein, so the Quinoa Gold line of beverages is a novel idea. Touting itself as a caffeine-free source of energy... More >>

• Omnivore Presents A16

  published Jan 15, 2009

  Nate Appleman and Shelley Lindgren of A16 (2355 Chestnut), will join their A16: Food + Wine co-author, Kate Leahy at Omnivore Books (3885A Cesar Chavez) on Saturday, Jan. 17, from 3 to 4 p.m. Admissio... More >>

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  Top 10 Reality TV Shows That Should Be Set in San Francisco

  published Jan 15, 2009

  (Suppositori Spelling image by Matthew Brindle)San Francisco had its own season of The Real World, and we always seem to have at least one contestant in each installment of Top Chef. But, other than t... More >>

• Snacktion: Lemonist

  published Jan 15, 2009

  (Image via Biscuit Van)Name: LemonistBrand: MorinagaOrigin: JapanFound at: Ichiban Kan (1625 Post)Cost: 99 cents (but I later discovered they were a week past their "sell by" date and normally go for ... More >>

• Tasmanian Wine Event Hits The Cellar

  published Jan 14, 2009

  The delicate kitchen items live in the basement Cellar at Macy's Union Square, so the Tasmanian Devil would certainly not be welcomed there. But Tasmanian winer Now that's a different story altogether... More >>

• Mission Street Food Presents Local Business Night

  published Jan 14, 2009

  Mission Street Food kicks off its first dinner of the year this Thursday, January 15 from 6 p.m. to midnight at Lung Shan (2234 Mission). This week's guest theme is "Local Business Night" and will fea... More >>

• Top Chocolatier Pairing This Saturday

  published Jan 13, 2009

  Personal extensive research done strictly on your behalf has concluded that CocoaBella Chocolates has succeeded in selecting three of this country's most innovative modern candy wizards for its upcomi... More >>

• Localvore: Bay Area Cravings of the Now

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• Last Night: Meatpaper's Meat & Greet

  published Jan 12, 2009

  Meatpaper Issue Six Meat & GreetAcme ChophouseJanuary 11, 2009Better than: Uncreative proteinOutside the entrance of Acme Chophouse (24 Willie Mays Plaza) is a large letter A with a meat cleaver p... More >>

• Snacktion: Vegan Monster Raspberry Brownie

  published Jan 12, 2009

  Name: Vegan Monster Raspberry BrownieBrand: Monster Muffins & SuchOrigin: Oakland (office)/San Rafael (P.O. Box)Found at: Rainbow Grocery (1745 Folsom)Cost: $2.75Ingredients: Rice flour, milled pl... More >>

• Snacktion: Blessing's Alive and Radiant Foods' Chai Raweo

  published Jan 09, 2009

  Name: Chai RaweoBrand: Blessing's Alive and Radiant FoodsOrigin: BerkeleyFound at: Rainbow Grocery (1745 Folsom)Cost: $8.19Ingredients: Soaked almonds, raw cashews, honey, coconut, chai essenceCalorie... More >>

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  Top 10 Albums That We Hope Will Actually Come Out in 2009 (But Probably Won't)

  published Jan 09, 2009

  (Dr. Dre might need an intervention in order to release his long-awaited Detox album)With the music industry in a continued state of shambles, even the average consumer is starting to understand that ... More >>

• Drink of The Week: Nana Mae's Baba-Chai

  published Jan 09, 2009

  Nana Mae's Organics of Sonoma has created a most unusual take on chai that has no tea whatsoever, only the spice blend associated with the traditional beverage. In place of the tea is a blend of apple... More >>

• Solving the Mariquita Mystery

  published Jan 08, 2009

  Success! I've picked up my Mariquita Mystery Box from Mariquita Farms near Watsonville, a supplier of specialty vegetables to some of San Francisco's most celebrated restaurants. The first thing I not... More >>

• Win Free Tickets to Move D Party This Saturday

  published Jan 08, 2009

  (Move D)San Francisco-based independent electronic label Reflective Records is hosting a party this Saturday, January 10 from 10 p.m. until dawn at a SOMA-based warehouse location. Heidelberg, Germany... More >>

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  Investigating The Mariquita Mystery

  published Jan 08, 2009

  Based near Watsonville, Mariquita Farm supplies organic vegetables and herbs to acclaimed Bay Area restaurants. Its partial client list includes A16 (2355 Chestnut), Absinthe (398 Hayes), Boulevard (1... More >>

• Fancy Food Show Returns to SF

  published Jan 07, 2009

  After a year-long absence from the area, the Fancy Food Show, with its more than 250,000 snacks, drinks, condiments and ideas, returns to San Francisco on January 18-20 at Moscone Center. Attendee reg... More >>

• Localvore: Bay Area Cravings of the Now

  published Jan 06, 2009

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