#food

#food

These might be the dog days of August but our tails are wagging at all the fun stuff to do this weekend. So let's get to it, shall we? (As always, be sure to double check event and venue websites for any last-minute changes in health guidelines or other details.) Meanwhile, if you'd like to have this Weekender lineup delivered to your inbox every Thursday morning for free, just sign up at www.mercurynews.com/newsletters or w.eastbaytimes.com/newsletters .

Sunyi I have a lot of family who are very conservative and I talk to a lot of people with different backgrounds, so I wasn't too nervous. He took the time to learn how to say my name properly most people don't! Francis For starters, I had chicken goujons and dips. For the main I had pulled brisket and chips with a classic cheeseburger. It was really good. Also a shandy, because I was driving.

Chocolate ice cream in a chocolate-dipped cone from Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor offers a delightful treat, featuring options like classic chocolate, peanuts, or rainbow sprinkles.

Drop Shots HTX features an indoor air-conditioned pickleball court and a bar with ten pickleball-themed cocktails, providing a unique venue to enjoy the sport and socialize.

Today's olives are no longer just a garnish or holiday treat, but intense, flavor-packed Mediterranean-style varieties like bronze, mauve, black, and green.

Golden Island Cafe offers a relaxed atmosphere perfect for a spontaneous night out, featuring a few tables and a not-too-crowded environment.

One BLT, coming right up. The classic sandwich presents the perfect combination of flavors and textures by way of its signature ingredients: toasty bread, juicy tomatoes, crisp lettuce, creamy mayonnaise, and savory slices of bacon.

The purpose of @tenderloin_eats is to get people hyped up about dining out in the Tenderloin. This account was created by Rene Colorado, executive director of the Tenderloin Merchants Association.

The best Costco cookie is the chocolate chunk cookie, which features a decadently buttery and sweet foundation, with rich cocoa-forward chocolate chunks that are larger than standard chocolate chips.

Ottawa doesn’t have the same buzz as Toronto or Montreal, but it offers a unique blend of history, nature, and culture that is often overlooked.

The Chicago Dog Deep-Dish will be available for 30 days and is only offered in the small size. The pie starts with layers of mozzarella, canned plum tomatoes, and diced tomatoes - but no ketchup, of course - before being topped with slices of Portillo's hot dogs, sport peppers, pickles, white onions, and celery salt. The dough is infused with poppy seeds, akin to a hot dog bun, and after it comes out of the oven, the pizza is finished with green relish and drizzles of yellow mustard.