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Dolsot Bibimbap at Be Bop - Berkeley

I orderd the Mushroom Dolsot Bibimbap with a fried egg. This dish is served in a scorching hot stone bowl, so do not attempt to touch, fondle, or lick the bowl. As with most Korean dining establishments, you receive complimentary banchan (side dishes), and it was a welcomed sight to see sliced burdock served. As usual, bibimbap is satisfying and filling, and usually quite the deal. This version was under $18 with gratuity. Staff was super gracious and sweet considering we had an active (understatement) 18-month old with us. In hindsight, I'd definitely not recommend ordering this dish if a child's hands are in close proximity to the bowl, but cravings over safety (nah, just kidding). Just keep the bowl far, far away.

Great casual spot to go with a friend or yourself while shopping on eclectic, charming College Avenue.

 

Be Bop

2975 College Ave
(between Webster St & Ashby Ave)
Berkeley, CA 94705

(510) 848-8081

Fashion's Night Out FNO at Neiman Marcus, San Francisco - RSVP now

The Art of Fashion at Neiman Marcus San Francisco

Thursday, September 6 from 6pm-8pm

Please RSVP to RSVPSanFrancisco@NeimanMarcus.com

 

'Tis the Season for California Strawberries

For so long now, I've had a love affair with strawberries. As a child, I had a thing for strawberries with milk. Years later, it was chocolate-covered strawberries. These days, it's all of the above and pretty much anything containing this vibrant fruit. From glancing at frequent past blog posts, I realize I talk about strawberries a lot. Therefore, when the California Strawberry Commission asked if I'd like to learn more about this berry addiction of mine at San Francisco's Cotogna, my answer was duh, hello. I mean yes, of course. 

 

Burrata Pizza with Fresh California Strawberries at Cotogna

From cocktails to canapes,the talented team at Cotogna served us everything (I mean, everything) with a strawberry element. The burrata pizza was worth a quadruple serving, but sorry to report friends, it's not on their regular menu (although, it should be).

Strawberry Spring Hill -Spirito della fragola/campari/annise hyssop/seltzer

I didn't realize that 88% of the U.S. strawberry production is harvested here in California. Here are a few other interesting details:

-One serving of eight strawberries has more vitamin C than an orange and is packed with beneficial antioxidants and nutrients including potassium, folate and fiber.

-For strawberries to stay fresh, do not wash them right away. Refrigerate them as soon as possible in the original clamshell or in a container with a dry paper towel at the bottom. Separate the berries by layering them with paper towels to maximize freshness. Just before using, wash strawberries with the caps attached under a gentle spray of cool water.

-For best flavor, serve strawberries at room temperature.

-Most studies to date show that organic and conventional strawberries are equally nutritious

 

 

Learn more about California Strawberries HERE