Spicy Beef Noodles Soup - Bún Bò Huế at Tay Ho Oakland, with round shanghai rice noodles, beef shank, slices of chả lụa, in a spicy lemongrass beef broth served with bean sprouts, cilantro and fresh herbs.

Smoked Brown Sugar Rubbed Brisket with toast and pickled vegetables at B-Side BBQ, 3303 San Pablo, Oakland, CA.

Beef Short Rib, “satay” coconut milk marinated and grilled, with savory peanut sauce, served in a rice bowl at Hawker Fare, 2300 Webster St., Oakland, CA 94612.