The chef at Cal’s International House builds community and lifts the spirits of homesick students by learning their favorite dishes.
Anna Mindess
Anna Mindess is an award-winning freelance writer who lives in Berkeley. Her work has appeared in The Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post, Atlas Obscura, AFAR, Lonely Planet, Edible East Bay, KQED, and other sites. She also works as a sign language interpreter and has written extensively on that subject.
Farmhouse Kitchen arrives in Berkeley with toned-down decor but same colorful, creative dishes
Now 41, chef and owner Kasem “Pop” Saengsawang says his tastes have evolved as he enters “midlife.”
Oakland native and chef Tu David Phu to discuss ‘butterfly effect’ moments at TEDxBerkeley
The Jan. 20 event at UC Berkeley’s Zellerbach Hall will host several speakers chronicling how small changes led to big outcomes.
Is celebrating Thanksgiving disrespectful to Indigenous people?
Indigenous East Bay residents share how they acknowledge and commemorate Thanksgiving.
Vegans find community and mouth-watering meat alternatives at Bizerkeley Food Festival
Spicy “salami,” juicy “lamb” burgers and crispy fried “chicken” were among the options at the 3rd annual Bizerkeley Food Festival.
From lobster to okra, this Berkeley food truck’s rotating menu will ‘tickle your tummy inside out’
Eating the hearty dishes at Royal Egyptian will leave you feeling both sated and pampered. The food truck’s ebullient chef, Elmy Kader, who grew up in Egypt, says his joy in life is to feed people.
In new graphic memoir, East Bay artist tells riveting story of immigration through food
Thien Pham ate different noodle dishes for 95 days straight ahead of publishing Family Style, the story of his family’s journey to the U.S.
Geoff Davis says nostalgia will be firmly on the menu at his new Oakland restaurant, Burdell
The veteran chef hopes to honor his family’s recipes at his Temescal restaurant, while ‘nourishing people with comfort and belonging.’
Global Soul Food dinners celebrate Black foods of the Diaspora
Richmond chef Jesse Bloom teams up with Black chefs from across the U.S. to tell stories of heritage through food.
Wok expert dedicates grant to help Oakland Chinatown restaurants, seniors
Bay Area-raised cookbook author Grace Young has directed $10,000 toward two Oakland restaurants — and hundreds of seniors — as part of her campaign to save U.S. Chinatowns.
Korean and Ohlone elders share a meaningful meal
A special dinner at Cafe Ohlone brought seniors from two cultures together to explore common experiences and ingredients.
Is celebrating Thanksgiving disrespectful to Indigenous people?
Indigenous East Bay residents share how they acknowledge and commemorate Thanksgiving.