Welcome to The Weekender, the place there is no such thing as a such factor as a June swoon, until we’re swooning over all of the cool issues to do, see and eat within the Bay Space. So let’s get to it, we could?
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1 SEE & HEAR: Nice exhibits are throughout
From the always-entertaining Mumford & Sons (early subsequent week) to a classical live performance with Spanish aptitude and a forest exhibit of big trolls, there’s a lot to see and do within the Bay Space.
2 DINE: A brand new Daytrip beckons
When the culinary hotspot Daytrip in Oakland closed late final 12 months, the East Bay misplaced considered one of it extra standard and most heralded eating places. Now a brand new model, known as Daytrip Counter, has opened on Telegraph; it’s a tad extra casual however nonetheless serves up that “flavor maximalist” California delicacies. Right here’s our early impression.
3 WATCH: A worthy ‘Life of Chuck’
Stephen King could also be considered one of our greatest and most beloved horror/thriller writers, however his works haven’t at all times fared effectively when tailored for the massive display (“Children of the Corn,” anybody?). However worry not, his novella “The Life of Chuck” has simply been made right into a terrific movie, and it opens this weekend.
4 COOK & DEVOUR: A stupendous steak salad
This trattoria-style steak salad is super-delicious and soooo straightforward to make.
5 WATCH: Theater’s greatest night time
At a time when the Broadway scene is as wholesome because it’s been for some time, the Tony Awards return on Sunday to honor the very best of the Nice White Manner. Right here’s one recap of who will win, and who ought to win.
6 SEE & HEAR: Tune into the Tune-Yards
The Oakland duo of Merrill Garbus and Nate Brenner have been favorites within the indie-pop world for greater than a decade now. And so they simply dropped a brand new album and have three Bay Space exhibits arising.
7 COOK & SCARF: Fabulous frittata
Roasted greens are the key to this irresistible and easy-to-make frittata recipe from Ina Garten.
