FOODIE FRIDAY: JAKS, SANTA CLARA
"My favorite thing my Mom cooked is rice pudding with milk and sugar. It takes me home when I eat it. It shows my Moms love for me" says Chef Singh at Jaks' Authentic Indian restaurant, Santa Clara.
Chef Singh is doing some rather tasty things at Jaks'. The menu showcases seasonality combined with Chef's innovation around some classic (lamb) & non traditional vegan forward (Jackfruit & potato salli) Indian dishes. Chef cooks from the heart and the love shows in every single yummy dish. A few delicious highlights:
Zaika - Lamb
Braised lamb shank, goji berry pilaf, garlic snow peas, caramelized onion
Jackfruit & Potato Salli – Kofta
Spinach & coconut cream sauce, pepita seed, scented with homemade garam masala.
Dum - Pukht Chaap
Smoked lamb chops, spiced charred brussels sprout, tadka spiced yogurt
Dessert: Aamras Shrikhand - Ghevar
Mango, cheese, yogurt, saffron, pistachio & pepper dairy nuts
You must try Jaks' knockout cocktails. The show stealer - Fernando 1976 (18 year McCallan with Canadian maple syrup, bitters & gold leaf in a smoked cask).
There are also a dozen microbrewery offerings on tap at Jaks'. It's worth the drive South from anywhere in the Bay for this exceptional Indian cuisine dining experience. Jaks' is open daily for lunch: 11:30 A.M. - 2:30 P.M., Happy Hour: 2:30 - 5:30 P.M. & Dinner through 10 P.M.
Enjoy my conversation with Jaks' Chef Singh & owner Michael Agnel below:
NFL: NINERS VS CHARGERS
The pre-season continues with a home game this Friday at Levi's Stadium with the San Francisco 49ers against the Los Angeles Chargers at 7 P.M. As usual, allow extra time to get to the game. Go Niners!
FILM: NATIONAL CINEMA DAY
Come one come all for film fun. It's National Cinema Day today (Friday) and thousands of participating movie theaters across the country and around the Bay are reducing ticket prices to just $4. Enjoy new films and classics too at participating movie theaters.
FUNDRAISER: HOMEROOM MAC FOR MAUI
Everyone's favorite Mac & Cheese focused restaurant Homeroom is doing lovely things for the folks devastated by the Maui fires. Stop in when next in Oakland and order the Maui Mac & Cheese. Proceeds from sales will directly go to the Maui Food Bank and to our ohana on Maui.
Mahalo Homeroom.
FUNDRAISING FOR MAUI
The people of Maui need our love, help, support and donations NOW!! Here are a few non profits you can donate to and all are at the heart of relief efforts on Maui right now.Mahalo #Mauistrong
WORLD CENTRAL KITCHEN
MAUI STRONG FUND
MAUI FOOD BANK
MAUI CHEFS FEED MAUI
RED CROSS FOR MAUI
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