Spice and More Spice Makes Everything Nice
Brundo Spices has worked tirelessly since 2009 to bring Ethiopian spices to the Oakland area.
Johnathan’s Sandwich House: Serving Kindness with a Side of Fried Chicken
Tony Wright’s desserts have pleased the toughest critics out there. By this I mean his eight children, who all give his cakes, puddings, and cobblers a thumbs up! Since the 70’s, Jonathan’s Sandwich house has been a staple in Alameda, providing deli sandwiches and American classics with a neighborly atmosphere.
The Perfect Pair: Paintings and Pasta at Ideale
Unique abstract paintings and fine pasta? Only at Ideale. Learn the story behind the restaurant here!
From Eatery to Lasagneria: Marcella’s Story
When the 2008 recession hit, Gianfranco Di Sciullo helped turn his family’s Italian eatery into a lasagneria. Now, Marcella’s faces new challenges with love, labor, and a lot of lasagna.
Oasis Cafe: Big on Flavor and Friendliness
What do you do when you can’t find your own culture’s staple cuisine anywhere nearby? How about start your own restaurant? Taddasse Haile did exactly that. Now, Oasis Cafe serves as a neighborhood favorite for its San Francisco community.
Two Chicks in the Mix: Cake Icons from NorCal to SoCal
Malaka Wilson-Greene and Erica Freeman knew they wanted to be entrepreneurs, but didn’t exactly know what type of business they wanted to start. Turns out, baking was the way to go. Check out the story behind Two Chicks in the Mix here!
Going Nuts for Nuttin’ Butter Cookies
Fun fact: There are a lot of different nuts. Even funner fact: They can all be baked into delicious cookies, which is exactly what Nuttin’ Butter Cookies Owner Whitney Singletary is doing. Check out her story here!
Go Go 7 Goes the Distance
It’s not tapas – it’s banchan. The Korean word for small dishes, banchan is a specialty for San Francisco-based restaurant Go Go 7. And even amidst a pandemic, owner Marilyn Lee has big plans for the restaurant’s future.
Ambrosia Bakery: It’s a Family Thing
Owning a bakery may not have been Keith Truong’s first career path, but it’s certainly his passion. Now, the Owner-Pastry Chef talks 30+ years of operating his San Francisco mainstay, Ambrosia Bakery.
Yemen Kitchen Brings Food from the Heart to San Francisco
Home-style cooking guides Yemen Kitchen Owner and Chef Abdul Al Rammah’s daily practices. Learn more about the talented chef’s path to success, and how his restaurant continues to share great Yemeni cuisine with the Bay Area.