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2012 Stories by Tamara Palmer

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  FEATURED STORY

  Eat to The Beat: DJ-Assisted Weekend Brunches Still in Swing

  published Nov 08, 2012

  The trend of brunch served with a side of music has been cooking in the Bay Area for a few decades now; old club kids might remember Boogie Buffet, a weekly Sunday party in San Francisco held in the m... More >>

• Kika's Treats Surpasses The 100 Grand Bar

  published Nov 07, 2012

  San Francisco confectioner Kika's Treats take a nostalgic American fondness for the chocolate, caramel, and puffed rice combo in Nestle 100 Grand candy bars (which were always the most coveted in the ... More >>

• Le Soleil's New Quail Is On Fire

  published Nov 06, 2012

  There is both a new menu and a fresh look at Le Soleil, a Vietnamese restaurant in the Richmond District that closed for a six-month retool. Chef Dennis Wong has a light approach to his food that larg... More >>

• Election Night Party at Rye Includes Negroni-Marinated Pork Butt Tacos

  published Nov 06, 2012

  INFORUM Election Party Where: Rye, 688 Geary (at Leavenworth), 474-4448 When: Tues., Nov. 6, 5:30 p.m. Cost: Food and drinks $8 and under The rundown: There are a lot of places around San Francisco ... More >>

• E-40 and Too $hort: Their Top 10 Pre-History Collaborations

  published Nov 06, 2012

  E-40 and Too $hort were both platinum-selling recording artists on Jive Records throughout the '90s and early '00s, but they were always discouraged by the label from collaborating together outside of... More >>

• Die Antwoord: Show Preview

  published November 7, 2012

  Barcelona's cutting-edge, 18-year-old Sónar music festival spans multiple days, venues, and styles of electronic music. The traveling... More >>

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  FEATURED STORY

  Class Alert! Master Turkey and Other Thanksgiving Basics

  published Nov 05, 2012

  Turkey Basics Where: Salumeria, 3000 20th St. (at Florida), 471-2998 When: Sun., Nov. 11 and Sun., Nov. 18, 6:30 p.m. Cost: $100 (purchase in advance via Brown Paper Tickets) The rundown: Chef Thoma... More >>

• Elvis Honored in the Bacon-y King Cookie

  published Nov 05, 2012

  The two locations of chef Ryan Scott's eatery Market & Rye are known for having creative desserts such as endless remixes of Twinkies and fully loaded cookies like the Kitchen Sink, which carries an a... More >>

• Macademics Equals Nuts Worth Studying

  published Nov 02, 2012

  Macademics is more than a catchy marketing name, it's the study of some of the best macadamia nuts available in North America. The 74-year-old Brazilian company has recently set up a local sales offic... More >>

• Mendocino Beer, Wine & Mushroom Festival Starts Today

  published Nov 02, 2012

  Mendocino Beer, Wine & Mushroom Festival Where: Locations throughout Mendocino County (check here for full festival schedule) When: Nov. 2-11 Cost: Varies, but many events are free The rundown: If y... More >>

• Kid Koala Has Turned His DJ Concert Into a Vaudeville Show

  published Nov 02, 2012

  Eric San is best known as Kid Koala, an adorable DJ, producer, and author who hails from Montreal and is signed to the Ninja Tune label. He renders himself even cuter by turning the idea of what a mix... More >>

• Pot + Pantry Turns Two With Booze and BBQ

  published Nov 01, 2012

  Pot + Pantry is a quirky little gem of a shop in the Mission that features a stylish selection of vintage kitchen appliances, culinary antiques, and an unexpectedly diverse and interesting selection o... More >>

• New Delhi Marks a Quarter Century in Business

  published Nov 01, 2012

  New Delhi Restaurant's 25th Anniversary Party Where: New Delhi Restaurant, 160 Ellis (at Cyril Magnin), 397-8470 When: Sun., Nov. 18, 6-9 p.m. Cost: $40 suggested donation (email ranjan@newdelhiresta... More >>

• Rice Cracker Rocks The Disco Sushi

  published Oct 31, 2012

  Disco Sushi Where: Truck, 1900 Folsom (at 15th St.), 252-0306 When: Wed., Nov. 7, 6-11 p.m. Cost: Menu items available a la carte (under $10) The rundown: Rice Cracker Sushi has been bringing its cr... More >>

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  FEATURED STORY

  Wonderland's Szechuan Red Oil Wonton Is a Carnivore's Must

  published Oct 31, 2012

  Wonderland opened in the Lower Haight in July, a welcome spot that fills a big void for Chinese food on Haight street. The menu is a spiral-bound miniature binder that, like many places of its ilk, co... More >>

• Watch: Rappin 4-Tay Rhymes with Zombies for Charity in 'Hustlevania'

  published Oct 31, 2012

  Veteran Fillmore MC Rappin 4-Tay heads up "Hustlevania," a tune that has to be the most unexpected rap song released this week. The video finds zombie hoochie dancers and a menacing host of bloodied u... More >>

• Slideluck Combines Community Meal With Photo Show

  published Oct 30, 2012

  Slideluck San Francisco IV When: Wed., Nov. 7, 6-10 p.m. Where: Sandbox, 535 Minnesota (at Mariposa) Cost: Free (RSVP to sanfrancisco@slideluckpotshow.com and mention the dish you'll bring) The rund... More >>

• TyFlo's Wayfare Tavern Has a Way With Lobster

  published Oct 30, 2012

  Wayfare Tavern, the restaurant crown jewel in the Tyler Florence empire, has a tuck-in-from-the-rainy-day pub feel, even when it's sunny outside. A Maine lobster roll, available for lunch and dinner, ... More >>

• Culinary Pet Peeves: 5 Things We Hate About Local Restaurants

  published Oct 29, 2012

  Eating at a restaurant should ideally be a pleasure and a leisure pursuit, but little needling things sometimes get in the way, whether a service, management, or menu quirk. And if our huge palette of... More >>

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  Pop-Up Planner: The Best Temporary Restaurant Events, Oct. 29-Nov. 11

  published Oct 29, 2012

  JD's Revenge Where: Dear Mom, 2700 16th St. (at Harrison), 625-3362 When: Mon., Oct. 29, 4-11 p.m. Cost: TBD (items available a la carte) The rundown: Married chef duo Jen McMahon (executive chef at... More >>

• Buenos Aires Alfajores Charm With Californian Sensibilities

  published Oct 29, 2012

  Buenos Aires Alfajores is an Oakland-based handmade cookie company by Argentinean expatriate Andrea Ozzuna. Her products are based on her grandmother's recipes, but Ozzuna has introduced some adaptati... More >>

• Duran Duran's John Taylor Finds His (and Our) Pleasure Groove

  published Oct 26, 2012

  It took us almost 30 years to make it upstairs to Duran Duran bassist John Taylor's hotel room, fulfilling a dream that started as a tweenage fantasy. A few hours before last night's sold-out appearan... More >>

• James Oseland Hits The Town for Lunch

  published Oct 26, 2012

  James Oseland Book Luncheon Where: Camino, 3917 Grand (at Boulevard Way), Oakland; (510) 547-5035 When: Sat., Nov. 10, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cost: $50 (not including tax and tip); make reservations by... More >>

• Take Advantage of Early Holiday Shopping at Fall Chocolate Salon

  published Oct 26, 2012

  Fall Chocolate Salon Where: Fort Mason Building A (1 Fort Mason), 345-7500 When: Sun., Nov. 11, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cost: $20/$25 with taster's journal (purchase in advance via Eventbrite) The rundown... More >>

• S.F. Food Legend Jeremiah Tower's Kindle Quickie

  published Oct 25, 2012

  Jeremiah Tower, the chef and former San Francisco restaurateur who left an indelible impression in molding "California cuisine" as a chef at Chez Panisse and with his Eighties restaurant Stars, has re... More >>