Fiestas Patras, the Peruvian Independence Day, takes place on July 28, but conscientious Bay Area eaters can turn this into a two-day party. The night before (July 27), celebrate with live Criollo music from 6-9 p.m. in the rose garden of Berkeley chicken rotisserie bistro Brasa (formerly eVe). All ... More >>
Andrew NilsenBaia Pasta's durum spinners.Since this spring, Baia Pasta has been producing thick-walled, golden "spinners" with thick walls and sandpaper-rough ridges and curled spelt ringlets that look as if they've been molded out of fresh clay. But sales have been limited to the Pop-Up General Sto ... More >>
Jesse HirschBags of soil from Kenney Cottage Garden were passed among the diners.Californians love their dirt. Like poets of yore writing ballads to the sea, near-mythological reverence is given to the earthy roots of our local produce. At last night's Dirt Dinner event, local gardeners gave ... More >>
Janice V./YelpOff the Grid returns to Fort Mason Center. See Fri., Mar. 18.Craving more? Scroll through additional listings here. Fri., Mar. 18: Whole Beast Supper Club Rabbit Tasting La Victoria Mexican Bakery and Café, 2937 24th St. (at Alabama), Seatings at 6:15 and 9 p.m. Pop-up chef an ... More >>
350.org/FlickrKenney Cottage Garden.Down and Dirty Dinner Where: eVe, 1960 University (at Bonita), Berkeley, 510-868-0735 When: Sun., Mar. 20, 6 p.m. Cost: $40 ($10 goes to Kenney Cottage Garden) The rundown: Picture the farmer, gazing out on acres of ripe vegetables as a handful of moist ... More >>
