hello bay area.

After three years in San Francisco, I made the move over the bridge to Oakland and am enjoying exploring the local markets and restaurants in my new 'hood.  I'm continually amazed by how lucky the Bay Area is with regards to its bounty.  From cracking open fresh oysters in Tomales Bay, to hunting down squash blossoms at the Alemany Farmers Market and bartering with the fish mongers in the Wharf, the bay area has been a great place for a guy obsessed with all things food.  Having access to such a variety of fresh ingredients has inspired every one of my dinners/events.  As always, I'm up for checking out new farmers markets, butchers, restaurants so if you have any suggestions, feel free to email me.

what's in season today? 

Here is a great resource for what is being harvested right now.
http://www.cuesa.org/eat-seasonally/charts/vegetables
 

Alameda Farmers Market
Alemany Farmers Market
Bayview Hunters Point Farmers Market
Belmont Farmers Market
Berkeley Farmers Market - Saturday
Berkeley Farmers Market - Tuesday
Berkeley Farmers Market - Thursday
Crocker Galleria Farmers Market
Ferry Plaza Farmers Market
Fillmore Farmers Market
Jack London Farmers Market
Kaiser Permanente Farmers Market
Noe Valley Farmers Market
Oakland Grand Lake Farmers Market
Old Oakland Farmers Market
Palo Alto Farmers Market
Point Reyes Farmers Market
San Mateo Farmers Market
San Rafael Farmers Market
Downtown San Rafael Farmers Market
Stonestown Galleria Farmers Market
UN Plaza Farmers Market

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