As colder weather approaches, seeking comfort food becomes irresistible. Handheld snacks like empanadas offer warmth and variety, rooted in global culinary traditions. Highlighting the best places in the Bay Area, Javi's Cooking in Oakland is noted for its commitment to quality—using scratch-made dough and locally sourced ingredients. Owner Javier Sandes emphasizes the importance of butter in their empanada dough, distinguishing their product from competitors. The shop’s extensive menu now features over two dozen empanada varieties, reflecting a blend of traditional and innovative fillings while offering an array of complementary dishes and beverages.
"Most places source the pastry dough, we make our own dough, and it makes the empanadas stand out from the rest." — Javier Sandes, Javi's Cooking.
"We use butter in our pastry dough, whereas most other doughs are made with vegetable oil or shortening." — Javier Sandes, highlighting the superior quality of their handmade empanadas.
Javi's Cooking started with five varieties 14 years ago and now has more than two dozen, showing the growth and evolution of their menu.
The shop relies on local sources for its butcher-and-vegetable needs and uses organic, when possible, highlighting their commitment to quality ingredients.
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