Paul Canales to Open Large Restaurant in Historic Floral Depot Building in Oakland
But it won't be Italian!
But it won't be Italian!
The owners of Flora are planning to open a bar between Flora and their new taqueria, Xolo.
The people behind Brooklyn's Weather Up are opening Up Dog across from the Fox Theater.
Bauer takes Flora down another notch, just five months later, to two stars.
Michael Bauer provided a handy french fry roundup in Sunday's Chron, revealing his six favorites: Starbelly, Flora, Angèle, Willi's Wine Bar, Chez Papa Bistrot, and Marlowe, of which he writes, "With each bite, the fry shatters like glass to reveal...
Patti loves the retro vibe and updated dishes at Thermidor; Bauer gets grossed out by sous vide chicken at Flora.
The notoriously "cerebral" chef talks about his upcoming casual concept in Oakland.
Chris Dettmer steps in at Flora, while the owners plan a new taqueria; Chad Newton flees from Fish & Farm and plans new BBQ joint.
• Russell Jackson's Lafitte is under construction at Pier 5. [Eater] • Marion Nestle, omnivore nutritionist, gives her blessing to veganism. [Chron] • A food blogger's take on Flora in Oakland. [Cooking with the Single Guy] • Amanda Gold, Midwesterner,...
From Commis to Camino, Oakland truly came into its own as a dining haven in '09.