Previous organizations Randy's Guide has spotlighted and donated: Common Ground Relief, LYRIC, Aldea Inc., Glide Memorial, City CarShare, Maitri, Loaves and Fishes, Friends of the Urban Forest, Farm Sanctuary, Bay Area Community Services, Blue Energy, My New Red Shoes, College Track, Foundation for the People of Burma, Vital Life Services, Little Angel Fund, San Francisco Health Services Coalition, Natural Resources Defense Council, Bay Localize, San Francisco Women Against Rape, Sustainable Conservation, Ashoka, Old Skool Cafe, Darfur Sister Schools, Rebuilding Together San Francisco, Asian & Pacific Islander Wellness Center, Urban Solutions, San Francisco Suicide Prevention, The East Bay Depot for Creative Reuse, Shanti, Curry Without Worry, SF Neighborhood Theater Foundation, La Cocina, Japanese Cultural & Community Center of Northern California, and The Bike Kitchen.
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Randy's Guide CCLXX (270)
Local History
Fremont, Calif: The first recorded history of Fremont began in 1797 with the founding of Mission San Jose. Eventually, Fremont would incorporate five separate towns (Centerville, Niles, Irvington, Mission San Jose, and Warm Springs) in 1956. Irvington's Palmdale Winery was the state's largest until the destructive 1906 earthquake. Niles was the first home of California's motion picture industry, as Charlie Chaplin filmed several movies here. Today, Fremont is home to the largest Afghan population in the U.S. Fremont is named after John C. Fremont, the state's first Senator and the nation's first Republican presidential candidate.
Local Food Pick
Tara's Organic Ice Cream
3173 College Ave. (at Alcatraz Ave.)
Berkeley, CA 94705
or
4731 Telegraph Ave. (at 48th St.)
Oakland, CA 94609
Samples on metal spoons - check. Bizarre flavors - check. Organic and creamy - check. Berbere (the Ethiopian spice medley) tasted like I was eating meaty ice cream. Azuki Black Sesame reminded me of childhood. I ended up choosing epazote, based on an herb common in Mexican cuisine. The original Rockridge outpost has a much larger selection than the newer Temescal location. 4-1/2 stars - 447 reviews (Berkeley); 4 stars - 89 reviews (Oakland).
Previous SF picks: Radius; Limon Rotisserie; Art's Cafe; Little Star Pizza; Yamo; Breakfast at Tiffany's; Humphry Slocombe; Tu Lan; Foreign Cinema; Zanze's Cheesecake; San Tung; Katana-Ya; A La Turca; Boxing Room; Frances; Saigon Sandwich; Brenda's French Soul Food; Park Tavern; Broken Record; Rosamunde Sausage Grill; Curry Up Now; Yasukochi's Sweet Stop; Lime Tree Southeast Asian Kitchen; Firefly.
Previous Peninsula/South Bay picks: Curry Up Now (San Mateo); Little Lucca Sandwich Shop & Deli (Burlingame/South SF); Falafel's Drive In (San Jose); Sunny Bowl (Mountain View); Back A Yard Caribbean Grill (Menlo Park).
Previous East Bay picks: Little Star Pizza (Albany); Angeline's Louisiana Kitchen (Berkeley); Asmara (Oakland); Keanu's Island Kine Food (Vacaville).
Previous North Bay picks: Bouchon Bakery (Yountville); Della Fattoria Bakery (Petaluma)
Local Charity
Bay Area Weekend Highs
Skies are already clearing for what forecasters are calling for a week-plus of sunshine. Enjoy! Temps will range from 55 - 60 degrees everywhere.
Book Signing Event [Thu 6pm]: Bi-Rite Market owner Sam Mogannam will share some treats (deviled eggs?) to go with provided wine from Green Apple Books (SF) to discuss his cookbook. www.greenapplebooks.com
Free Friday Fries! [Fri 10am-onward]: Free French fries at all participating locations, no purchase required. www.bk.com
Telegraph Ave. Holiday Fair [Fri-Sun 11am-6pm]: Along Telegraph Ave. (Berkeley). www.telegraphfair.com
Renegade Craft Fair [Sat-Sun 11am-6pm]: 3rd annual. 250+ local artisans. At the Concourse Exhibition Center (SF). www.renegadecraft.com/holiday-sf
*** Public Bikes Holiday Party [Sat 11am-6pm]: I'm a convert; I love the orange V7 model, which is no longer offered! Grab some mulled wine and cookies, and check out discounted bikes and merchandise. At Public Bikes' South Park office (SF). http://blog.publicbikes.com/2011/12/public-holiday-year-end-sale-party-on-sat-dec-17
Unsilent Night [Sat 7:30pm]: Bring your own boombox. Parade starts at Dolores Park and proceeds through the Mission District. www.unsilentnight.com
Midnight Mystery Ride [Sat 11:59pm]: Look up the route on Saturday, meet at a local bar, ride for about 5 miles, then enjoy your provisions at the end. www.midnightmystery.org
Hanukkah Festival [Tue 4pm]: Skating party and refreshments. At Union Square (SF). www.chabadsf.org
Menorah Lighting Ceremony [Tue 5:30pm]: Live music, refreshments, and craft making. At Ghirardelli Square (SF). www.ghirardellisq.com
California Academy of Sciences [Wed 9:30am-5pm]: Free admission means a savings of up to $29.95 per person. In Golden Gate Park (SF). www.calacademy.org
Bay Area Deal of the Week
Ben & Jerry's (1480 Haight @ Ashbury) is offering free ice cream cake and coffee to those donating a can of food to the SF Food Bank. Valid dates: Thu 12/15 5-8:30pm; Fri 12/16 5-8:30pm; Wed 12/21 5-8:30pm. www.facebook.com/events/141571095952316/?context=create
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