Oakland s Sobre Mesa is a dining paradise fit for a new Top Chef player
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Nelson German, chef-owner of Sobre Mesa, in his Oakland restaurant.Stephen Lam / The ChronicleShow MoreShow Less
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Red stew chicken wings with duck fat at Sobre Mesa in Oakland.Stephen Lam / The ChronicleShow MoreShow Less
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Sadé Stamps, bar manager at Sobre Mesa in Oakland, greets a customer on the parklet.Stephen Lam / The ChronicleShow MoreShow Less
To look inside Oakland’s Sobre Mesa is like peeking into a time capsule: to catch a glimpse of an aesthetic optimism that is hard to find in the restaurant world of today, when dolling up the dining room is generally low on the long list of pandemic-era priorities. Its interior is lush with tropical greenery and lit with vivacious pink and green lighting; just from a glance, it’s easy to imagine how it must feel to sink into one of the tall, upholstered booths as the rum starts to hit you.
LOVERS of beer and chocolate are in for a treat as two York independent producers team up to launch a new tasting experience. Ainsty Ales Brewery and York Cocoa Works have joined forces to offer customers a new luxury beer and chocolate tasting experience in the comfort of home. The two businesses hope to highlight the complimentary benefits of enjoying rich, luxurious chocolate with hoppy, distinctive beers in their new venture. Andy Herrington, owner of Ainsty Ales Brewery & Taproom, York, said: “What people are looking for more and more is quality, in the ingredients that make the beer, the brewing process itself and finally the taste.