The Grocery List: Farmer Joe’s, Oakland

Thanks to wonderful friends in the East Bay, I have been tipped to this amazing grocery store in Oakland. With two locations, both fairly close to 580, Farmer Joe’s makes the commute to the fancier Italian delis in downtown Oakland or Berkeley an optional run if you’re not in the neighborhood. Here’s a few of [...]

The Grocery List: Milk Pail Market, Mountain View

If you live in the South Bay and you haven’t made it to the Milk Pail Market- well, you should! World-class cheeses and import products share the shelves with amazing fresh produce, and it’s all priced for your wallet’s benefit! The grocery stop at the Milk Pail is a twice a week appointment for me, [...]

The Grocery List: Ratto’s Deli and International Market, Oakland

Ratto is a pretty deli in the historical downtown of Oakland, on Washington at Nine. The store itself speaks of its historical origins: the old signage over the door, the beautiful early 1900s cash register on display at the entrance, end even the décor make you feel like you ended in a time warp- a [...]

The Grocery List Ferry Building Special Edition- Part 6: Everything Else

In San Francisco, the Ferry Building has become THE place for fancy food shopping in a matter of months. Premium local artisanal brands (like ACME and Scharffen Berger Chocolate) are side to side with one-of-a-kind specialty food stores, creating an interesting “food vibe.” You can hunt for your perfect Italian dinner there- and here’s a [...]

The Grocery List Ferry Building Special Edition- Part 5: Village Market

In San Francisco, the Ferry Building has become THE place for fancy food shopping in a matter of months. Premium local artisanal brands (like ACME and Scharffen Berger Chocolate) are side to side with one-of-a-kind specialty food stores, creating an interesting “food vibe.” You can hunt for your perfect Italian dinner there- and here’s a [...]