Jesse Hirsch is resident food writer for the Express. He has written for The New York Times, the San Francisco Chronicle, San Francisco magazine, and the Wall Street Journal. An East Coast transplant, Jesse is still questing for good clam chowder in the Bay Area. He might as well admit it now: goat cheese is not his thing.
A new independent movie filmed at Oakland sushi restaurants explores adversity in life and in the kitchen.
by Jesse Hirsch | Nov 14, 2012
Our guide to the best spicy drinks in the East Bay.
by Jesse Hirsch | Oct 24, 2012
Plus overdue bagels, new street-Korean in West Oakland, and an early farewell.
by Jesse Hirsch | Apr 25, 2012
by Jesse Hirsch | Apr 24, 2012
by Jesse Hirsch | Apr 23, 2012