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March 4, 2019
David Bazirgan, chef of Bambara in Cambridge on how to soak up the Mediterranean vibes at this Somerville all-star.
ChefDavid Bazirgan
Boston
Accolades
- Three and a Half Stars (Fifth Floor)San Francisco Chronicle
- Three Stars (Chez Papa Resto)San Francisco Chronicle
- Rising Star ChefSan Francisco Chronicle
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The preparation of sweetbreads requires versatility—precisely why teriyaki, a melange of both sweet and sour profiles, is up to the task. For Chef David Bazirgan of San Francisco’s Dirty Habit, teriyaki sets the stage for a full roster of flavors surrounding a centerpiece of crispy offal; bright pineapple, toasty cashew, and the soft heat of Thai bird chili and scallion. Sponsored
Where I Go Out
Bánh mì xíu mại
$, Breakfast, Vietnamese, Sandwiches, Tenderloin
"This excellent bánh mì hole-in-the-wall is located at the edge of the Tenderloin. The meatballs have great seasoning, the sauce is delicious, the rolls are warm and toasty. There's always the right amount of julienned vegetables, cilantro, and jalapeños."
Pepperoni pizza
$, Pizza, Mission Dolores
"Huge and crispy thin-crust slices. Cash only. A--hole customer service with heavy metal/punk rock music blaring. What more can I say? I love the f-cking place!"
Porchetta sandwich
$$, Breakfast, Food Truck, Food, Embarcadero
"Thomas Odermatt has a rolling truck with a built-in spit where he cooks his delicious pork and serves it on a soft Acme roll with caramelized onions, pepper cress and crispy pork skin. Mmmm."
At My Venues
Classic 14 oz Grilled Dry Aged Entrecôte steak
$$, American, Modern, Reservations, Cocktail, East Cambridge
"Classic 14 oz Grilled Dry Aged Entrecôte with sauce bearnaise, frites and watercress salad @bambaracamb #oldschool"
Sliced salmon
$$, American, Modern, Reservations, Cocktail, East Cambridge
"Currently getting killed with awesome food @bambaracamb courtesy of @bazir74.
So f'n good chef 😘👌🏻"
Old school Cheesecake with fresh sour cherry sauce
$$, American, Modern, Reservations, Cocktail, East Cambridge
"Old school Cheesecake with fresh sour 🍒 sauce , rainier 🍒,toasted almonds and lemon balm on that @keithkreeger plato @bambaracamb #oldschool #flavor"
Pork Dumplings with Apple kimchi
$$, American, Modern, Reservations, Cocktail, East Cambridge
"Incredible Pork Dumplings 🥟 with Apple kimchi
@dannyleedc
@mandudc
@chikofrc
#koreanpopup
#chaletmarlowe
#🇰🇷"