No newspaper worth its weight in matzo doesn't have a story related to Passover. The San Francisco Chronicle dishes out some artichokes and fiery horseradish sauce. To change up the sweets filled with matzo, potato starch makes a sponge cake covered with berries.
It started with the Ferry Building Marketplace at Embarcadero, and now gourmet "food malls" are sprouting up all over the Bay Area.
The CIA at Greystone has expanded its program to include a full-fledged culinary program, just like its New York headquarters.
On the dining scene, watch the chefs at Rogue Chefs. John Bentley's gets a re-visit and an updated review, as does Cortez.
Baseball season has kicked off, and at Bay Area stadiums, the food has kicked off, too, with offerings beyond hot dogs and peanuts.
Pan-roasting the last of winter's vegetables gets praise, with a recipe for caramelized vegetables.
Thomas Keller is building a tiny empire over in the Napa Valley

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