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The first day of summer is June 21 even though it sometimes doesn’t feel like summer in San Francisco until September. However, I AM pretty excited about the mental transition to summer and to start celebrating all the things we associate with it food-wise: barbecues, summer fruits and veggies, beach trips and spritzers (just not Aperol Spritzes, don’t @ me).
For anyone that wants to camp but hates getting dirty, summer might also be a great time to try out glamping! I just went last week where I had matcha marshmallow s’mores for the first time and now I can’t go back to regular chocolates in s’mores ever again.
Matcha Marshmallow and Reese's Cup S'mores
You might have noticed that our James Beard Award-winning television show, Check, Please! Bay Area! is taking a little break (we’re back in September), but, in the meantime, our Celebrity Chefs digital series has returned (first new recipe is by the amazing Preeti Mistry). We also have tons of recipes, guides, and community spotlights from the Bay Area and beyond to share with anyone who loves food...and, really, who doesn’t love food?
If you have questions, comments or just want to say hi, you can always email me (unless it’s about Aperol Spritzes)! And now...on to the main course.
Grace Cheung Check, Please! Bay Area; Digital Producer
The Main Course: What & Where to Eat
Raise a Glass (and an Oyster) to Two Newly Renovated North Bay Waterfront Classics
Between the two of them, Tony's Seafood Restaurant and Sam's Anchor Cafe have a total of 170 years of history! Both were renovated this year and look great, so celebrate their place in history with fresh oysters and lovely waterfront views. Continue reading...
71 Bay Area Restaurants Make the Cut for 2019 Michelin Guide California Bib Gourmand List
Looking for something more affordable than a Michelin Star restaurant? Visit any one of the 71 Bib Gourmand restaurants in the Bay Area for a meal! Continue reading...
Taste the Sunshine: A Farmers Market Guide to Stone Fruit
Summer at the farmers market means a rainbow of colors and flavors thanks to new stonefruits! Here’s a quick guide from CUESA on picking cherries, apricots, peaches, plums and more. Continue reading...
Celebrate Pride with Summer Rainbow Sangria!
Planning on celebrating Pride with friends? Layers of fresh seasonal summer fruit in this white sangria create a stunning rainbow of color that will make any party feel more festive. Continue reading...
Some Small Bites
A coworker shared this story with me, but I devoured this spotlight on the Bay Area’s Davide Cerretini who unintentionally became an anti-Yelp spokesperson for small businesses. (The Hustle)
The anniversary of Anthony Bourdain's death is June 8, but chefs are choosing to celebrate his legacy on ‘Bourdain Day,’ his birthday, June 25. (CNN)
Looking for weekend plans? Here are some upcoming events I’m keeping an eye on that are free (or at a price that won’t bust the bank):
Over in Oakland, Chop Bar is celebrating 10 years of roasting delicious pigs on 6/23, and it’s an all you can eat affair for $25. Worth it!
Love ice cream? Get ready for National Ice Cream Day at the SoMa StrEat Food Park on 7/21—they’re promising 50+ flavors from over 15 vendors 🍦NOTE: These things tend to get busy so be prepared for a crowd!
From the Community
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