Tuesday, January 9, 2024

Eat in Oakland: Huangcheng Noodle House


Seasoned Beef Shank


Left: Chongqing Street Noodle soup
Right: Cucumber with hot oil sauce


Sautéed Green Beans with Garlic


Chongqing Street Noodle soup


Vegetarian Fried Noodle

Last week, I stopped by Huangcheng Noodle House — a Chinese restaurant known for "knife-shaved" noodles in Swan's Market on Washington and 9th in Old Oakland — for the first time with friends. I previously visited their old location just across Broadway in Oakland Chinatown years ago, so I was excited to see what their new spot had in store.

We shared a few appetizers and entrees. Our meal started with the Seasoned Beef Shank, featuring flavorful, bite-sized pieces of meat and steamed baby bok choy. We then had the Cucumber with hot oil sauce, a wildcard option for me that turned out to be a must-try. The cucumber was cooling and complemented by the spicy sauce nicely. I was glad there was so much of it to share. As is required on any visit to a restaurant in Oakland Chinatown, we then had the Sautéed Green Beans with Garlic, which were perfectly cooked. 

As for entrees, we tried one they're known for: the Chongqing Street Noodle soup, made with ground pork, their famous delicate noodles, baby bok choy, and peanuts in a flavorful broth. It's clear why this is so popular: all the flavors came together perfectly. We also tried the Vegetarian Fried Noodle, with various vegetables like carrots, onions, bok choy, and green onions accompanying the noodles.

I would definitely stop by Huangcheng Noodle House again and order pretty much the same things. (Maybe I'll try their noodles in a different noodle soup.)

Huangcheng Noodle House 
911 Washington St., Oakland, CA 94607
Open: Wednesday - Monday 10am - 9pm 

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Monday, January 8, 2024

Eat in Oakland: Poppy Bagels


Green Garden bagel sandwich made with jalapeño serrano cream cheese, cucumber, green olives, microcelery, scallion, lemon, olive oil, salt, and pepper


Seasonal Veg bagel sandwich made with plain cream cheese, avocado, purple radish, micro cilantro, Kuali salsa macha, lemon, and salt flakes


Spicy & Sweet bagel sandwich made with jalapeño serrano cream cheese and local honey

I visited Poppy Bagels, a bagel shop found on Telegraph and 51st in Temescal, for the first time with an old friend about a week ago. After making deliveries and working at farmers' markets for two years, Poppy's first brick & mortar store opened last February in the spot previously occupied by Doña Tomás

When we stopped by, I tried the Green Garden bagel sandwich made with jalapeño serrano cream cheese, cucumber, green olives, microcelery, scallion, lemon, olive oil, salt, and pepper. It was divine. The bagel was chewy (read: not too dense) and the flavor combinations were impeccable. I also tried half of my friend's Spicy & Sweet bagel sandwich, which had jalapeño serrano cream cheese and local honey — quite a treat. 

Poppy Bagels has a sizable interior and access to the lovely back patio shared by adjoining businesses. I would definitely make my way back for a bagel brunch that I know will feature delicious food at good prices and friendly service.

Poppy Bagels 
5004 Telegraph Ave., Oakland, CA 94609
Open: Wednesday - Sunday 7:30am - 1:30pm 

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024

Work It, San Francisco: Kate




Kate made their cape, corset, and pants. You can follow them on Instagram.

Spotted at West Coast Craft at Fort Mason Festival Pavilion.
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Tuesday, January 2, 2024

Work It, San Francisco: Dre




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Spotted at West Coast Craft at Fort Mason Festival Pavilion.
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Friday, December 29, 2023

Work It, San Francisco: Tatiana




Tatiana's jacket, originally from Ecuador, was found at L Train Vintage. You can follow Tatiana on Instagram.

Spotted at West Coast Craft at Fort Mason Festival Pavilion.
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