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Upcoming Event: First Friday with Grease Box
October 30, 2012
Our great friend (and twice-Umami Mart writer) Lizzy Boelter is popping up at Umami Mart...
MOTOism: Moto Sensei, Cooking Class Teacher
October 30, 2012
If this is posted on 10/30, it means I survived Hurricane Sandy. My friend Chisa...
Umami Mart Spotlight: Atelier Dion Yunomi (Teacups)
October 29, 2012
We are extremely excited to present yunomi (teacups) exclusively made for us by our dear...
Forest Feast: Caramelized Onion Pizza
October 29, 2012
I loooove onions that are slow cooked with balsamic vinegar. Red or white onions work....
The PDT Project: Betula
October 26, 2012
The Betula cocktail first appeared on the PDT menu in the Fall of 2007, and...
Japanify: Negitoro Don
October 25, 2012
I am posting a recipe for negitoro donburi for the pure fact that this is...
The Ramen Shaman: Jiro-kei Ramen at Senrigan (Kitazawa)
October 24, 2012
This one was a long time coming. Since I first started reading about ramen over...
Slightly Peckish:  Pâtisserie Deux Amis (LDN)
October 23, 2012
Hello all, it's been a while, hasn't it? It's been a hectic year and my...
The Forest Feast: Mushroom Quinoa Risotto
October 22, 2012
Forager, alert! Mushrooms are everywhere right now. I was in Santa Cruz recently and met...
The PDT Project: Betsy Ross
October 19, 2012
If you grew up in America, then chances are you're familiar with the story of...
Umamiventure #33: Hive Tour with East Bay Urban Bees
October 18, 2012
Did you know that a bee's lifespan is based on the distance it has flown?...
Just For You: The Best Hangtown Fry in San Francisco
October 17, 2012
In the spirit of getting back into writing and sharing my thoughts more often on...