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Q+A and Recipe: Soleil Ho on Writing The Memory of Taste with Tu David Phu and New Worker-Owned Media Company COYOTE

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Tamara Palmer @tamarapalmer.bsky.social · Jun 26

FOOD BOOK CLUB is excited to present a Q+A with @soleilho.com on co-authoring The Memory of Taste with Tu David Phu and being a worker-owner for the Bay Area's new @coyotemedia.org. There's also a recipe from the book! foodbookclub.substack.com/p/qa-and-rec...

Interview with a chef, author and journalist!

Good Taste: Mystery bags for the frugal food-lover - 48 hills

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48 Hills @48hills.bsky.social · Jun 26

Remember those pink, sticker-and-trinket-filled secret bags from Sanrio? Local adult foodies are getting a similar thrill from sacks of enigmatic tinned fish, groceries, and more #GoodTaste @tamarapalmer.bsky.social

Tinned fish surprises, plus an app that promises 'grocery's best kept deals.'

Good Taste: Oakland's Pierre Pierre raising funds to reopen Black-owned fine dining - 48 hills

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48 Hills @48hills.bsky.social · Jun 19

Following a shooting in early May that caused his popular Oakland restaurant Pierre Pierre to close its doors, chef Cleashaun Hill is raising money via a GoFundMe campaign to reopen in a new location #GoodTaste

Chef Cleashaun Hill has his eye on a new spot for his restaurant, which closed after a shooting last month.

Monetizing Content in 2025: How Fast 10 Creative Platforms Pay Creators (and What Percentages They Take)

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Tamara Palmer @tamarapalmer.bsky.social · Jun 19

I wrote a guide based on years of studying and/or experimenting with popular self-publishing and crowdfunding platforms creativejobs.substack.com/p/monetizing...

Practical advice for earning on Substack, Patreon, YouTube, TikTok, Bandcamp and more!

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Tamara Palmer @tamarapalmer.bsky.social · Jun 7

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10 New Places to Eat in Los Angeles + San Francisco Pride Food Guide

California Eating is one step beyond!

The Sandwich You Can Only Get on Fridays, Creative Babka Rolls, Fillmore Street Eating Map + More

Tamara Palmer @tamarapalmer.bsky.social · May 10

Is it Friday yet?

California Eating is Hungry Like the Wolf!

Q+A: Tony Ramirez on Backyard BBQ With Fire and Spice

Tamara Palmer @tamarapalmer.bsky.social · May 4

FOOD BOOK CLUB is happy to present this interview with TFTI BBQ's Tony Ramirez! His book drops on Tuesday via Harvard Common Press

TFTI star makes his cookbook debut!

Reggae Royalty: VP Records' Miss Pat Shares Her Life Story!

Tamara Palmer @tamarapalmer.bsky.social · Apr 28

I've interviewed many icons, but Miss Pat is extra special! If you're a fan of reggae, you may already know how responsible she is for bringing it to the world via VP Records www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8JV...

YouTube video by Tamara Palmer

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Food & Wine, Simply Recipes, The Spruce Eats, NYT Books, The Center for Cultural Power, Consumer Reports, Entertainment Weekly, Netflix, Spotify + More

Tamara Palmer @tamarapalmer.bsky.social · Apr 26

I keep forgetting to post my weekly job listings newsletter here, but you can subscribe for free and get it sent to you most weeks! creativejobs.substack.com/p/food-and-w...

This week's opportunities!

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48 Hills @48hills.bsky.social · Apr 23

Was two months a reasonable wait for this mortadella and pistachio pesto croissant? Find out in this week's #GoodTaste

Good Taste: The game of scoring Butter & Crumble - 48 hills

It took eight weeks to successfully pre-order a box of North Beach pastries. Was it worth the effort?

Q+A: Vanessa Lavorato on How to Eat Weed & Have a Good Time

Tamara Palmer @tamarapalmer.bsky.social · Apr 21

FOOD BOOK CLUB is happy to present an interview with Vanessa Lavorato! foodbookclub.substack.com/p/qa-vanessa...

Happy 420!

Q+A: Christina Ward on Running Feral House, a 36-Year-Old Indie Book Company

Tamara Palmer @tamarapalmer.bsky.social · Apr 21

MUSIC BOOK CLUB is proud to present a Q+A with indie book publisher, editor and author Christina Ward

Interview with a prolific publisher and author!

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Tamara Palmer @tamarapalmer.bsky.social · Apr 16

Launching on 4/20 in SF! Bring a gently used book or just bring yourself to enjoy snacks + DJs

Food Book Club Launches with Cookbook Swap in San Francisco

Our first event takes place on 4/20 at Studio Aurora/Fault Radio!

Good Taste: Feeling Hyphy Burger - 48 hills

Tamara Palmer @tamarapalmer.bsky.social · Apr 3

Finally made it to Hyphy Burger! Pro tip: go before they open the drive-thru

Gas, brake, dip into this uplifting Oakland spot before the drive-thru opens.

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Tamara Palmer @tamarapalmer.bsky.social · Mar 31

On March 10, I was invited to Freight & Salvage in Berkeley to experience Bobby McFerrin and Motion performing improvisational Circlesongs with the audience. It was the day before McFerrin's 75th birthday — the show and the chocolate cake were delicious!
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Dear Bobby

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Tamara Palmer @tamarapalmer.bsky.social · Mar 31

MUSIC BOOK CLUB welcomes journalist, educator and podcaster Lily Moayeri for this week's Q+A!

Q+A: Lily Moayeri on Her Favorite Music Books and Writing from a Personal Place

Interview with a journalist, podcaster and educator!

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Tamara Palmer @tamarapalmer.bsky.social · Mar 29

Inside Daly City's Wondrous New Korean Food Complex, West Hollywood Sunset Strip Eating Map + More

California Eating is here, no fear!

There was nothing like a '90s party at this Bay Area theme park

Tamara Palmer @tamarapalmer.bsky.social · Mar 25

Did you ever party at Great America?

Now facing eventual closure, the amusement park once hosted lip-syncing pop stars, rising rappers and goth legends.

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Tamara Palmer @tamarapalmer.bsky.social · Mar 24

Today's Music Book Club Q+A is with author Megan Volpert!

Q+A: Megan Volpert on Why Alanis Morissette Matters and Writing 15 Books in 18 Years

Read and learn!

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Tamara Palmer @tamarapalmer.bsky.social · Mar 21

Do you sub to my food newsletter? It has scoops!! californiaeating.substack.com/p/spring-at-...

Spring at SF Ferry Building, Al Pastor Papi's Restaurant Plans, B. Patisserie's Expansion, SGV Eating Map + More

California Eating is ready for the world!