FOODIE FRIDAY: MATTY’s OLD FASHIONED
It’s been a decade or two since James Beard nominated Chef Matt Horn first cooked a burger in an outdoor grill with his pops. Suffice to say, Chef Matt has mastered the art of the perfect burger and he wants to share one with you at his new spot in the “510” Matty's Old Fashioned. Hanging with the cool kids in the vibrant heart of Oakland on 8th street downtown, Matty's is a love letter to the classic American diner.
There’s an inviting vibe here giving the feeling that the rat pack (Frank, Sammy & Dean)could pop by at any moment. The menu is a meat lover's fantasy land.
Highlights:
- Fried Bologna sandwich is stacked to the gills with piggy parts and was off the charts delish
Mac & cheese, naughty creamy goodness loaded with lobster
- Sea dip - this was a creamy, fishy (crab & shrimp), salty, yummy surprise
- Matty’s Burger - two patties on a perfect brioche black sesame bun with molten cheese & sautéed sweet onion. My dining pals loved loved loved the burger. I have to return to get my fix & report back !
- Matty’s old fashioned Strawberry shake. This hit the spot and was the perfect sweet ending to my decedent “diner”dinner.
Congrats Matt Horn, a star Chef who continues to make his mark in the Town with a cool, new restaurant he designed and a menu that allows the ingredients to sing and shine. Matty’s Old Fashion is open daily from 5 P.M. - 11 P.M. and here’s my interview with Chef Matt Horn:
FILM FOR FREE: MEDIAN SCREENS SF
Film Crawl as part of SF Queer Fest this evening at Median screens, Bernal Heights Outdoor Cinema. Feast your film loving appetite with 6 programs of films screening at 6 different venues and all for Free this Friday from 7 P.M - 10 P.M., Get tickets here!
FUNDRAISER: SPROUTS CHEF TRAINING
Epic steak on Embarcadero in SF is the venue for this weekend’s fundraiser for Sprouts - Chef Training Program. Support the next generation of Chefs and hospitality professionals by attending Sunday’s Chef heavy gala. I am honored to return as the Sprouts auctioneer. Under the hammer some really cool, exclusive Chef experiences and trips. Come one come all. See you Sunday from 4 P.M. - 7 P.M.
MUSIC: THE STONE FOXES
Music lovers take note The Stone Foxes are performing at 4 P.M., this Saturday at Amoeba Records on Haight in SF and you are invited. The concert is free. Does it get any better ? Thanks to Noise Pop and the SF-based nonprofit organization, Civic Joy Fund for this musical gift for the ears, heart and soul.
TENNIS: U.S. OPEN
It’s time for tennis and the semi-finals of the U.S. Open; Carlos Alcaraz and Daniil Medvedev, and Novak Djokovic versus Ben Shelton. Will the American Shelton triumph over the goat ? Many say yes! You can tune into the U.S. Open this Friday & Saturday.
SAVE THE DATE : NAPA TRUFFLE FEST 2024
All things truffles, truffles, truffles. The Napa Truffle Festival ticket is hotter than a ticket to a Taylor Swift show so get ready to pounce for your piece of the truffle action, all happening in Napa over MLK weekend Jan 12th & 13th. Tickets on sale October 1st at 9 A.M.
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