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10 Bay Area Food Artisans You Need to Know

The Bay Area is wonderfully supportive of its many artisanal food producers, and the love extends beyond the usual suspects into an appreciation of what might seem like the craziest of ideas. …Take a cue from these 10 local artisans … Continue reading

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Chipotle adds veggie Sofritas to all NorCal locations

Sofritas sales began Monday [April 26] at Chipotle restaurants in all of Northern California …They are made with shredded tofu with chipotle chiles, roasted poblanos and spices. The tofu is from Oakland’s Hodo Soy Beanery… Sacramento Bee

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Taste Testing Chipotle’s New Hodo Soy Tofu Burrito

Chef Tyson Cole of Austin’s Uchi & Uchiko makes a good point naming Chipotle as one of the most important restaurants in the country in Bon Appétit. “Why? Their utilization of sustainably sourced goods, food made fresh daily, and, with … Continue reading

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Chipotle Taps Oakland Tofu Company for New Vegan Dish

Chipotle will add a new vegan burrito filler made with tofu from Oakland’s Hodo Soy to the menu at seven Bay Area restaurants. If diners approve, Chipotle says it will add the tofu dish, called Sofritas, to restaurants across the … Continue reading

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Chipotle to Test ‘Sofritas’ in Seven San Francisco Bay Area Restaurants

“Chipotle Mexican Grill plans to test a new vegetarian menu item called “Sofritas” in seven San Francisco Bay Area restaurants beginning Tuesday, Feb. 12. Sofritas, shredded tofu braised with chipotle chilis, roasted poblanos and a blend of aromatic spices, is … Continue reading

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Gimme Some Tofu Skin

Gimme Some Tofu Skin “…One of her preferred ways to enjoy it “is like sashimi, with a smidgen of wasabi and light dunk in soy sauce,” but I’m more than content with her spicy noodle preparation, which was inspired by … Continue reading

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The Tofu: Soy to Your Doorstep

The Tofu: Soy to Your Doorstep “After seven years of providing Bay Area residents with its handmade comestibles, Hodo Soy Beanery is sharing the wealth by offering national overnight delivery on select items.” Bits and Bites: News you can Eat … Continue reading

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v-EGG-an Salad Wins VegNews “Best Of” Award

VegNews announces the 12 best new products featured at Natural Products Expo West 2012. #6. Egg-Less Egg Salad from Hodo Soy Beanery VegNews March 13, 2012

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Minh Tsai on LivingMaxwell.com

Hodo Soy Beanery founder Minh Tsai talks with Max Goldberg from livingmaxwell.com. In this video, Minh Tsai talks about artisinal tofu, yuba strips and when Hodo Soy Beanery will expand its distribution to the East Coast.

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Behind the Yuba: A Trip to Hodo Soy Beanery’s Factory Floor

Behind the Yuba: A Trip to Hodo Soy Beanery’s Factory Floor “When I was fourteen, Snorkel Mom and I went to Japan to visit my Japanese “grandma” Kiyo. She lived in Tokyo and I remember one morning walking with her … Continue reading

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