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It s not just Basuku: Bay Area bakers can t make Basque cheesecakes fast enough
The creamy, burnt cheesecake is getting additions like ube and black sesame
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The salted egg yolk Basque cheesecake from Emeryville shop Oui Oui! Macaron comes with a sweet-savory crust.Oui Oui! Macaron
Basuku’s Basque cheesecakes have become one of the biggest hits of the pandemic, sparking long lines for pop-ups, instant sellouts online and constant frustration from those who miss out. But many other Bay Area bakers are also making the burnt-topped, crustless, creamy-centered Basque cheesecakes and they’re infusing flavors like matcha tea and ube into the batter.
Sommelier Roundtable: Winter Wine Picks
Nine wine pros from Restaurant Award winners share recent discoveries to pair with the cold-weather season, plus a few longtime favorites This season, the pros are sipping everything from rich sparklers to savory reds to Chenin Blanc aged in chestnut barrels. (Images say more about me than words) Feb 24, 2021
While many seasonal wine barriers are meant to be broken like reserving rosé for summer and Champagne for holiday celebrations certain wines can be standout matches for specific times of the year. For the winter months, these nine sommeliers from
Wine Spectator Restaurant Award winners tend to look to more savory, rich, warming styles from around the globe. Their picks cover recent findings as well as time-trusted labels, for everything from sipping by the fire to pairing with the season’s he
Seven wine pros from Restaurant Award winners suggest romance-sparking selections for Champagne and beyond Darker, richer rosé sparklers are one way to switch up the usual Valentine s Day Champagne, according to these wine experts. (CatLane) Feb 10, 2021
Especially for couples celebrating this year’s Valentine’s Day at home, a memorable wine can make the evening. While it can be tempting to reach for that go-to bottle of bubbly, there are benefits to branching out, like the shared experience of discovering a new wine together.
So what to pull for your sweetheart? Seven sommeliers from
Wine Spectator Restaurant Award winners are here to offer some expert advice. Their picks do include some stellar Champagnes, but the pros also point to sweet dessert-wine stunners, lesser-known favorites, charming on-theme bottles and more.