Big news to kick off the new year. The team behind the revitalization of North Beach's beloved Tosca Cafe has turned to another local icon. Inside Scoop has the news today that Ken Friedman and April Bloomfield, the New York restauranteur and chef who remodeled Tosca in 2013, has signed a lease on former strip club The Lusty Lady.
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Well, it's that time of year again. Your New Year's resolution to eat healthy is on your mind and you're still feeling motivated enough (i.e., overwhelmingly guilty about all of your past sins of indulgence) to follow through with it. And nothing provides the semblance of health better than a pricey bottle of cold-pressed juice, a process that is supposed to be better for you because it offers optimal nutrient retention. Whether you're attempting a cleanse or just want to drink some nutrients instead of empty calories, here are some of the city's best cold-pressed juiceries.
Farley's keeps a low profile. Despite a claim to the best parklet in the East Bay, a reputable coffee program, and a golden-hearted philanthropic emphasis, the spot doesn't make a lot of fuss. But that's the charm of it. As the third wave continues to rip its way around town, sprouting new, shiny shops with Bible-sized tasting notes, twee wall décor and custom Ferrari equivalents of an espresso machine, Farley's is the comfy, honest, everyman's coffee parlor. With an enticing food program to boot.
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Some New Year's resolutions virtually beg to be broken: We vow to lose 15 pounds, cut back on our drinking, or give up carbs or dairy. But by the time February 1 rolls around, as we shovel another forkful of truffle mac and cheese into our mouths and wash it down with a third glass of wine, these promises generally have become all but a memory.
Some resolutions, like becoming more confident and deft in the kitchen, are reasonable and constructive, and they stand a fighting chance of sticking past the first few weeks of January. So this year, instead of eliminating dishes from you diet, lean how to master them with these four skill-building classes.
