US Airways - January 2014 - (Page 63)
Fresh Fusion
Bocanova blends Pan-American cuisine with
authentically Californian ingredients.
I
n many restaurants, the staff shares a
meal before each shift. This simple repast
inspired Rick Hackett to explore a new
world of cuisine - at least, new to a chef
trained in classical European techniques.
"I once had a Peruvian sous-chef from Lima
and he opened my eyes," says Hackett. "I'd
never thought much about South American
food, but it's simple, delicious, and very diverse.
It gives you an opportunity to try a lot of different things."
So Hackett opened Bocanova, a PanAmerican restaurant in Oakland's Jack London
Square. To develop the menu, he worked closely
with his staff. "I had people from all over South
and Central America working in my kitchen,"
says Hackett. "They called their moms to get
recipes and then we'd refine them."
The menu draws inspiration from regions
ranging from Mexico to
Argentina, but the ingredients are locally sourced.
"We rely on area farmers,"
says executive chef John
Jackson. "I can even
request that they grow
specific herbs and peppers.
We also make everything
from scratch here, including our own tortillas."
You can taste the fresh, Latin-inspired
ļ¬avors in dishes such as scallops with Brazilian
curry sauce, Peruvian seafood stew with bacon
and serrano-pepper pesto, and pork loin with
tamarind glaze, chayote, and jicama slaw.
Diners can choose a seat in Bocanova's
warm, inviting dining room, which features a
rotating display of paintings and photographs
by local contemporary artists, or on the outdoor
patio overlooking the marina on the Oakland
Estuary. Indoors or out, the relaxed atmosphere
and inventive menu make Bocanova a feast for
all the senses.
BY IVY LAMB
Clockwise from top:
quinoa salad, Bocanova's
dining room, owner Rick
Hackett and executive
chef John Jackson, and
pork tamale
Bocanova
55 Webster Street
Oakland, CA
510.444.1233
bocanova.com
PHOTOS COURTESY OF BOCANOVA
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of US Airways - January 2014
Table of Contents
CEO Letter
From the Editor
Did You Know?
Hot Spots: Winter Festivals
Wine & Dine: Pastries
Style Spotlight: Carry-On Essentials
Diversions: ArtistWorks
Great Escapes: Hotel Zetta
Great Escapes: Quintero Golf Club
Gear Up: Smart Kitchen
Travel Feature: Vail and Beaver Creek Ski Resorts
US Airways: The Airline's Fleet
Winter Warriors: Olympic Athletes
Celebrate Oakland, CA
Best of Health: Miami Foot & Ankle Surgery
Cactus League
Puzzles
Readers Resource Index
Your US Airways Guide
Video Entertainment
Audio Entertainment
U.S. and Caribbean Service Map
International Service Map
Airport Terminal Maps
US Airways Fleet/Customs & Immigration
Passenger Info/Contact US Airways
US Airways MarketPlaceĀ®
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