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KQED Food @kqedfood.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

“Check, Please! Bay Area” Throwback Thursday 🎥 We’re throwing it back to season 15, episode seven with Mahila by Azalina's, Le Paradis and a Mano 😋 youtu.be/MVym85Liy3g

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KQED Food @kqedfood.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Bring on the meat! We've compiled a bunch of barbecue joints featured on "Check, Please! Bay Area" for all of you BBQ lovers. Enjoy! Download the KQED app to get the full list 🥩

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KQED Food @kqedfood.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Jacques Pépin recipe of the week🧑‍🍳 It’s almost time to bring out the cozy fall recipes, so here’s one to get you started 🍠 www.youtube.com/watch?v=sn9S...

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Chicken Leg with Yams | Jacques Pépin Cooking at Home | KQED

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KQED Food @kqedfood.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

🍦 Food Fact of the Week: Rocky Road ice cream was created in Oakland! www.youtube.com/watch?v=We53...

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The Chilling History of Ice Cream | Beyond the Menu

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KQED Food @kqedfood.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Jacques Pépin recipe of the week🧑‍🍳 Salad with the main ingredient being bread? Yes, please! 🍞 www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOC3...

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Leftovers Salad Recipe from Jacques Pépin | Cooking at Home | KQED

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KQED Food @kqedfood.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

"KQED's James Beard Award-winning series Check, Please! Bay Area was honored with an Emmy® Award, presented at the 55th Annual Northern California Area Emmy Awards Ceremony last week. " Read the full story at the link below 🏅 www.kqed.org/pressroom/12...

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‘Check, Please! Bay Area’ Caps Off its 20th Year with an Emmy® | KQED

Check, Please! Bay Area Took Home a Northern California Regional Emmy for a Special Golden State Warriors-Themed Episode September 1, 2026; San Francisco, CA – KQED’s James Beard Award-winning series ...

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KQED Food @kqedfood.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Jacques Pépin recipe of the week! This kid-loved recipe only needs two ingredients: chocolate and cereal 🍫 www.youtube.com/watch?v=01LI...

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Chocolate Crispy Flakes | Cooking At Home With Jacques Pépin | KQED

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KQED Food @kqedfood.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

What’s the most San Francisco-coded recipe on New York Times Cooking? Josh knows!!!! 🌉 www.youtube.com/shorts/e9kiD...

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These Buttery Garlic Noodles are the Most San Francisco Recipe | No Crumbs

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KQED Food @kqedfood.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

The flavors of Korean and Soul food, brought together under one mouthwatering six-dish menu 🍴 Guests have a chance to savor delicious dishes at Seoul Meets Soul: Two Cultures, One Kitchen! Get tickets here: www.kqed.org/event/6634/s...

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Seoul Meets Soul: Two Cultures, One Kitchen | KQED

Two chefs, two cultures, one table. Chefs Jiyoung Park of ParksKitchen and Michele McQueen of Lucy Blue and Town Fare explore the delicious parallels between Korean and Soul food over a curated six-di...

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KQED Food @kqedfood.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Today is the first official global "Pago Lo Que Puedes" day, where diners can pay what they can at over 100 restaurants worldwide. Bay Area restaurants are opting in 🍽️ Find out which ones in the article! www.kqed.org/arts/1399330...

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These 9 Bay Area Restaurants Are Asking You to Pay What You Can | KQED

Reem’s, Bombera, Pasta Supply Co. and more join a global initiative on Aug. 26.

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KQED Food @kqedfood.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

It’s National Sandwich Month, so naturally we have thoughts 🥪 We rounded up 20 sandos and subs featured on "Check, Please! Bay Area," because there’s no such thing as too many sandwiches. The full list is on the KQED app 🥖

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KQED Food @kqedfood.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Needing a fancy butter recipe? Say less… Here’s this week’s featured Jacques Pépin recipe 🧈 www.youtube.com/watch?v=GrYh...

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How To Make Anchovy Butter | Jacques Pépin Cooking at Home | KQED

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KQED Food @kqedfood.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Mexican brunches and brews in Napa, Napalese-Indian fusion in El Sobrante, Vietnamese hot pot in Alameda. Tune in to a brand-new Check, Please! Bay Area next Thursday, August 13 at 7:30 p.m. on @KQED 9. ✨

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KQED Food @kqedfood.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Complement global fare with global wine at Va di Vi in Walnut Creek 🍷 See what diners tried on a brand-new Check, Please! Bay Area this Thursday, August 6 at 7:30 p.m. on KQED 9. ✨

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KQED Food @kqedfood.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

In Wine Country, The Mill at Glen Ellen serves up eclectic comfort food and craft cocktails at a historic location. 🔗 Head here to see what diners had to say on the latest Check, Please! Bay Area: www.youtube.com/watch?v=icEg...

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KQED Food @kqedfood.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Mexican favorites in Half Moon Bay, small plates and natural wine in San Francisco, smoky Indian skewers in Milpitas. 😋 Tune in to a brand-new Check, Please! Bay Area next Thursday, 7/30 at 7:30 p.m. on KQED 9. ✨

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KQED Food @kqedfood.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

At Napa's first Filipino restaurant, Carabao brings bold Filipino flavors and fine dining technique to Wine Country. 🔗 Head here to see what diners had to say on this week’s Check, Please! Bay Area, premiering Thursday, July 23 at 7:30 p.m. on KQED 9: www.youtube.com/watch?v=icEg...

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KQED Food @kqedfood.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Stacked burgers in Sebastopol, comfort food in Glen Ellen, a modern take on Filipino cuisine in Napa, and the Napa Taco Trail! 🍷🌮 Tune in next Thursday, 7/23 at 7:30 p.m. on KQED 9. ✨ Head here for the premiere link: www.youtube.com/watch?v=icEg...

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KQED Food @kqedfood.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

One of the Bay Area’s most promising new pizza pop-ups is stationed in front of a Richmond cannabis shop, serving legitimately tasty, thin-crust pies with classic flavor combinations.

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The East Bay’s Most Exciting New Pizza Pop-up Is at a Richmond Weed Dispensary

Goldpie pops up Sundays and Mondays at the 7 Stars Holistic Healing Center.

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KQED Food @kqedfood.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Watch as Jacques Pépin marries together lamb chops and mushrooms in one pan 🍖 www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-zM...

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Mouth-watering Lamb Chop with Mushrooms Recipe | Jacques Pépin Cooking at Home | KQED

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KQED Food @kqedfood.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

For the @oaklandballers.bsky.social season, we wanted to share where you should grab a bite before a Sunday game! Follow reporter Cecilia Phillips through the West Oakland Farmers Market as she tries treats both sourced and made in Oakland ⚾🌮 www.youtube.com/watch?v=Smhu...

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Cecilia Tries It: We Found Oakland’s Best Pre-Game Food | Check, Please! Bay Area

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KQED Food @kqedfood.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

Friends don’t let friends drink bad boba. Check out our running list of the best the Bay Area has to offer to cool you off this summer ⬇️

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12 Refreshing Bay Area Boba Shops to Cool You Off This Summer

Because friends don’t let friends drink bad boba.

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KQED Food @kqedfood.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Explore the styles of ceviche across Latin America and the Caribbean. From citrus-cured coastal classics to creative modern variations, three local chefs will highlight the stories behind each dish while guests enjoy thoughtfully paired aguas frescas.

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Ceviche y Aguas Frescas | KQED

With three local chefs, explore the styles of ceviche, from citrus-cured coastal classics to creative modern variations.

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KQED Food @kqedfood.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

In Berkeley, Korean Superette is a stylish spot where bold Korean flavors shine, from rose tteokbokki to spicy pork belly bowls. See what diners had to say on a brand-new Check, Please! Bay Area this Thursday, 5/14, at 7:30PM on KQED 9!

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KQED Food @kqedfood.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

A retro diner breakfast in Alameda, Italian comfort with a modern touch in San Carlos, and bold Korean flavors in Berkeley. 😋 Tune in to a brand-new Check, Please! Bay Area this Thursday, May 14 at 7:30 p.m. on KQED 9. ✨

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KQED Food @kqedfood.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

This Saturday at Union Square, the 33rd annual Taiwanese American Cultural Festival will showcase local artists, designers, performers and, of course, Taiwanese food.

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This Saturday, Taiwanese Food Once Again Takes Over Union Square

Gua bao, lu rou fan and black pepper buns are the stars of San Francisco’s 33rd annual Taiwanese American Cultural Festival.

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KQED Food @kqedfood.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

In Berkeley, Funky Elephant serves vibrant Thai comfort food with bold flavors and balance. Head here for the full Check, Please! Bay Area episode: www.youtube.com/watch?v=7fgU...

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KQED Food @kqedfood.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

In Oakland, Y’s Choice serves hearty soul food from fried fish to oxtails over grits. Head here for the full Check, Please! Bay Area episode: www.youtube.com/watch?v=7fgU...

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KQED Food @kqedfood.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

A theatrical tasting menu in San Francisco, Haitian flavors in Oakland, and a neighborhood bakery in Novato. 😋 Tune in this Thursday, 5/7 at 7:30 p.m. on KQED 9. ✨ Head here for the premiere link: www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Ocv...

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KQED Food @kqedfood.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Tacos El Tucan brings plump Baja-style fish tacos, juicy carne asada and a rare late-night option to San Rafael, filling a gap in Marin’s after-hours dining scene. ✍️: Luke Tsai 🎨: Thien Pham www.kqed.org/arts/1398885...

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This North Bay Taqueria Is Your New Destination for Late-Night Fried Fish Tacos

El Tucán’s new San Rafael restaurant serves up Baja-style tacos and breezy waterfront vibes.

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KQED Food @kqedfood.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Cuco's Burritos works hard to stand out in the Bay Area burrito scene by offering more than 14 specialty burritos, often inspired by dishes from across Mexico and owner Mariela Peralta's roots. www.kqed.org/arts/1398868...

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A New San José Restaurant Offers the Largest Variety of Burritos in the Bay

Cuco's Burritos serves more than 14 different specialty burritos inspired by regional Mexican cuisine.

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KQED Food @kqedfood.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

What if going out to eat didn’t come with a fixed price? Across the Bay Area, restaurants like Bombera, Reem's and even Masala y Maíz in Mexico City are embracing “pay-what-you-can” models, making space for more people at the table. ✍️: Luke Tsai

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KQED Food @kqedfood.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

In San Francisco's Bayview neighborhood, owner of Rize Up Bakery Azikiwee “Z” Anderson is giving young people the skills — and confidence — to imagine their futures in the kitchen. And the best part? It’s completely free. ✍️: Luke Tsai

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KQED Food @kqedfood.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

We go together like… green beans and shallots? Just watch Jacques Pépin cook, and it’ll make sense! www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJhz...

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String beans and shallots | Jacques Pépin Cooking At Home | KQED

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KQED Food @kqedfood.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

The menu features only three items: lamb shish kebab, chicken shish kebab and, the truck’s biggest claim to fame, the minced lamb skewers known as Adana kebab.

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A New Turkish Food Truck Serves Some of the Best Adana Kebab in the Bay Area

For Turkish customers, Chefmus' grilled meats bring a taste of home to Mountain View.

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KQED Food @kqedfood.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Check, Please! Bay Area's iconic annual event, featuring sips from some of host Leslie Sbrocco's favorite wineries and bites from over 50 restaurants featured on the show, returns this June

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Taste & Sip | KQED

Join host Leslie Sbrocco to celebrate the 21st season of Check, Please! Bay Area and sample from more than 50 restaurants and wineries!

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KQED Food @kqedfood.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Oakland Restaurant Week has arrived — the annual signal for gourmands, bargain hunters and prix-fixe menu connoisseurs to descend upon the Town’s finest restaurants in search of a good deal. What not to miss:

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The 9 Best Deals of Oakland Restaurant Week

A prix-fixe deal for every occasion during the March 12–22 promotion.

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KQED Food @kqedfood.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

9jaGrills, a newish Nigerian spot near Oakland’s Jack London waterfront, is the spot in Oakland for Nigerian-style oxtails and jollof rice — and maybe the only spot where you can reliably score those dishes until midnight on the weekend.

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In Oakland, This Nigerian Spot Serves Amazing Late-Night Oxtails and Jollof Rice | KQED

The back patio at 9jaGrills is a vibe unto itself.

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KQED Food @kqedfood.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

See the recipe for Jacques Pépin’s simple pear puff pastry that will be sure to impress your guests 🍐

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Pear Puff Pastry | Jacques Pépin Cooking At Home | KQED

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KQED Food @kqedfood.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

On Thursday, Feb. 26, the city of Oakland will celebrate 100 years of Black history with a night of music, art, wine tastings and spoken word poetry at the newly reopened Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts.

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Oakland Celebrates 100 Years of Black History With a Night of Culture and Creativity — and Free Food

Chef Nigel Jones of Calabash is one of the chefs dishing out free tastes.

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