Spirit Magazine - June 2013 - (Page 81)

hot & fresh What’s a cup of joe Without a proper pastry? try tWo of tanya’s favorites in temescal alley. Doughnut Dolly “The owner makes each one of her filled doughnuts to order. The fillings range from raspberry jam to malted coffee and Mexican chocolate. I like the Naughty Cream, though. It’s kind of like vanilla custard.” 482 B 49th St.; doughnutdolly. com the Cro Cafe Dominica RiceCisneros serves Tanya Holland an iced horchata latte at Cosecha. on Top Chef: Season 6, is East Indian. She makes this popcorn with ghee, nuts, toasted cumin, and red chili powder that’s just amazing. And she has these sliders called pavs. I like the lamb meatball one.” 5179 Telegraph ave.; juhubeachclub.com Cosecha “It’s a Mexican restaurant in Swan’s Market, a building in Old Oakland that’s kind of like the Reading Terminal Market in Philadelphia. Dominica RiceCisneros, who runs Cosecha, uses lots of local, seasonal ingredients. During lunch they do blue plate specials. Sometimes the special is fish tacos, which I love because they’re just so fresh. There are a number of Mexican restaurants around, but when you take the time to make the tortillas yourself, it makes a big difference. They also serve great frescas, or fruit drinks.” “I’ve had a hard time finding a decaf Americano that’s just right, but I can get it here. The baristas are extremely knowledgeable. They use just the right amount of water and know how to get a pull with a thick crema. They source their beans from Sightglass Coffee in San Francisco and use only organic dairy products. They also offer drip-toorder coffee with clear glass funnels and carafes.” 470 49th St. Unit 6; thecrocafe.com 907 WashingTon sT.; cosechacafe.com Tanya holland is the chef/owner of brown sugar Kitchen and b-side bbQ. This year she was named california chef/restaurateur of the Year by the california Travel association. june 2013 spirit 81 http://www.thecrocafe.com http://www.COSECHACAFE.COM http://www.JUHUBEACHCLUB.COM

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Spirit Magazine - June 2013

Spirit Magazine - June 2013
Contents
Gary’s Greeting
Gary’s Greeting en Español
Star of the Month
Freedom Story
From the Editor
Your Words
Your Pictures
Media Center
Eat Drink Sleep
The Numbers
Wise Guide
Business
Eat Like A Chef
Promotional Series: Spirit of Music City
...the Greatest Sports Tale Ever Told
Your Adventure in Oakland
Promotional Series: Spirit of Charleston
Calendar
Fun!
Spotlight
Community Outreach
Route Map
Rapid Rewards Partners
Flight Service
The "if" List

Spirit Magazine - June 2013