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Smoked Salmon Jerky From Patagonia

Patagonia launches a food line selling salmon smoked jerky, so you can stock up for your camping trip with edible provisions as well.

Luca On Sunset's Buttery Croissants | Los Angeles

Croissants at Luca on Sunset.

Macrons From Le Dix-Sept Patisserie | San Francisco

Le Dix-Sept's Parisienne-style macarons would make the perfect Mother's Day, hostess or birthday gift.

Argent

Frog N Snail

Kimchi Grill

Yesterday, the Kimchi Taco truck got this brick-and-mortar sibling in Prospect Heights. Look for Korean-flavor mash-ups in tacos, quesadillas, bowls and burritos.

http://www.comalberkeley.com

Matt Gandin, formerly chef du cuisine at Delfina, is running the show at this new Mexican restaurant in Berkeley. It opens today.

Proletariat

Mesa

The Venezuelan restaurant barrage continues: First there was the opening of Copperbox Culinary Atelier in Midtown. Now, Charlotte Bistro in Coral Gables has transformed into Mesa restaurant. Chef-owner Elida Villarroel is still in the kitchen, but she has replaced the French menu with one more closely reflecting her Venezuelan roots. Look for asado negro and her trademark chocolate soup.

Eating House

Makoto

A prix fixe "Best of Makoto" meal features highlights from the sharp, creative menu. A family-style meal ($45 per person) including "tuna air bread," short-rib robata and "frosty Kobe fried rice" is served through the end of May.

Bella Beach Club

Macchialina Taverna Rustica

The Pubbelly boys expand their empire (slightly) south with the opening of their fourth restaurant. Look for dishes like veal-and-pork meatballs, served family-style by former Scarpetta chef Michael Pirolo.

Juvia

A scene? Sure. But, oh, the food. From beef carpaccio with fried capers to cold-smoked scallops, the food at this restaurant high above Lincoln Road is infinitely better than it needs to be--which is fine by us.

Yardbird

The celebrated fried-chicken main course at this wide-ranging, Southern-inspired restaurant might be overhyped. The deliciousness of much of the appetizers though is startling. Some recent favorites: deviled eggs with trout roe; Brunswick stew; and the best showing of that fried chicken, the biscuits with pepper jelly.

Enriqueta's

The Cubano at this Wynwood fixture is deservedly legendary. But we also keep coming back for the media noche sandwich, the fine tostones and the occasional special of moros y cristianos (black beans and rice).

Pranzo

Bar Seven Five Terrace

Andaz Wall Street has opened this spot in a private outdoor courtyard. The drink menu of Bar Seven Five is available, along with full lunch and dinner menus.

People's Pops

Pops for Park Slope: These popsicle pushers have opened a new flagship store. In addition, the Chelsea Market location is now open for the season.

Black-Olive Salsa Recipe

Black-Olive Salsa from Comal in Berkeley, CA

Rhone Wines From Washington State

Spring drinking has a new star with an uptick of Rhône varieties from Washington State.

SmallBar Fullerton

http://www.paulkrestaurant.com

This Hayes Valley restaurant has closed. Coming in its place will be Rich Table, a restaurant from former Coi cooks Evan and Sarah Rich.

http://www.gordanbierschrestaurants.com

This Embarcadero brewery has closed; no word yet on what will move into the 10,000-square-foot space.

Gusto

Former Culina chef Vic Casanova is now cooking Italian food at this new 3rd St. restaurant.