LA DOLFINA

  Yesterday my niece Sarah came over to help me price treasures for the new store.   After a few hours our stomachs began to growl so we jumped in the car and headed to 51st and Telegraph (soon to be the new location, Oakland's Temescal District, of our new shop) But best known as the home of     where we were happy to wait our turn in line   for 2 of their famous Fried Chicken Sandwiches. Buttermilk-fried chicken (one breast, split) is topped with a generous helping of slaw (mixed with jalapenos and red onions, and dressed simply with olive oil, red wine vinegar, and mustard -- no mayo). The whole shebang is nestled into a soft white roll that is just a touch crispy on the outside. If you want, you can add Frank's Red Hot or Tapatio hot sauce for a little extra zing. We snagged a seat at one of the ironing board tables lining the sidewalk and devoured half of it saving room for a scoop of Scream Sorbet which is the newest kid in town and l...

  Bakesale Betty I must share a secret with you! It's the most divine fried chicken and coleslaw sandwich ! It compels hoards of foodies from around the Bay Area to stand in line for it day after day.  The line moves quickly though and there is a pay off for the relatively short wait...free, freshly baked cookies are doled out while you wait!               Most days you will see Betty sporting her blue wig and mingling with her devoted customers while they sit at her vintage ironing boards digging into her amazing chicken sandwich! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Scout Home Hardware A few doors down is Scout Home Hardware, an "everything but ordinary" emporium.                         So...if you find yourself in Oakland's Temescal district,  be sure and grab a chicken sandwich at Bakesale Betty and then head over to Scout to check out their vintage offering...