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How California is Seeding the Pomegranate Revolution (Vice.com)
The origin of these “seedy apples” is highly disputed, but they sure love it here.
12 Romantic Restaurants Around the Country Worth the Reservation (Esquire.com)
A restaurant does not need a half dozen forks per place setting and a wine list as long as a hardback book to be romantic.
City in a Glass: Oakland (PasteMagazine.com)
“These are tough issues and we don’t know how to deal with all them yet,” says Jenny Schwarz, co-owner of Hopscotch restaurant and bar. “So for me, right now, I’m sticking to cocktails. I can at least try to make people smile.”
Chef's Corner: Chef Jonathan Waxman on the Past and the Future of American Dining (Playboy.com)
Playboy talked to chef Jonathan Waxman about how the dining industry has changed over the years, what finally brought him back to the Bay Area, and why he can’t bear to watch himself on TV.
We Reveal the Secret Handshake Between Bartenders (Playboy.com)
The bartenders’ handshake—the drink that local bartenders order to signify to their cohorts that they work in the industry—is different in every city. The handshake could even vary from bar to bar. Playboy talked to bartenders across the country to find out what the insider, spirit-of-choice is for their town.