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Gather's Sean Baker is a rising star

When Baker was anointed the nation's top chef by Esquire last winter, the tall, lanky restaurateur didn't let that honor go to his head. His attention was fixed solely on Gather, his accolades-winning locavore restaurant in Berkeley.

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Review: Oakland's Lin Jia Asian Kitchen offers seasonal, flavorful fare

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Shrimp rolls, flavorful dumpling soup and other seasonal fare highlight the menu at Lin Jia, a neighborhood eatery that specializes in Asian cuisine.

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Review: Try Higuma in Redwood City for high-quality, reasonably priced Japanese fare

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