In Praise of Sardines’ Seven

In his few spare minutes, San Francisco professional cook Brett Emerson sings the praises of what he calls the “sardines” of the culinary world - tiny restaurants, small farmers, and less familiar ingredients - through stories, photos, and recipes. Now, after a decade stoking the fires of other people’s stoves, he is striking out on his own.

On his blog, Brett chronicles the all-consuming process of opening his new restaurant Olallie in San Francisco. Join him for a fascinating inside look.

In this BlogSoop 7, he shares restaurants in New York and San Francisco that inspired the design and concept of Olallie.