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In this frustrating economic climate, Bay Area locals have at least one reason to be thankful: a burgeoning foodie revolution in the form of underground supperclubs, pop-up restaurants, and an ever-growing gaggle of gourmet food trucks.<\/p>\n

Regular Joes can now sample prix-fixe five-course meals from internationally recognized chefs, previously available only to an exclusive upper-class clique. On top of that, gourmet meals are no longer reserved for stuffy, ritzy locales; they can be enjoyed on farms, in wine caves, or even in\u00a0basements.<\/p>\n

Here, your guide to the top 10 pop-up restaurants<\/strong> in and around the Bay Area.<\/p>\n

1.<\/strong> Back to Roots:\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong>Outstanding in the Field<\/a>\u00a0| <\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>Location Varies
\nGet back to roots\u2014of your food that is\u2014\u00a0with this\u00a0outdoor pop-up dedicated to reconnecting eaters to the origins of their food. (outstandinginthefield.com<\/a>)
\nDirections<\/strong>
\nVisit the website for dinner locations and details.<\/p>\n

2. Spice It Up:\u00a0Kingston 11<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong>1620 Shattuck Avenue |<\/strong><\/strong>\u00a0Berkeley
\nThis lively happening brings Caribbean festivities (and tasty food to match) to Berkeley’s Guerilla Caf\u00e9 each week. (kingstoneleven.com<\/a>, 510-214-2311)
\nDirections<\/strong>
\nTake\u00a0BART<\/a>\u00a0to the Downtown Berkeley station. Walk to Shattuck Avenue.<\/p>\n

3. Get Hyperlocal:\u00a0Canvas Underground<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>Location Varies
\n<\/strong>Commune with local hosts, chefs, and artists at this quirky rotating supperclub that takes its themed parties to places like homes and gardens. (canvasunderground.wordpress.com<\/a>)
\nDirections<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>Venues change frequently. Check the website for locations.<\/p>\n

4. Bring Home the (Artisan) Bacon:\u00a0Pop Up General Store<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0|\u00a04629 Martin Luther King, Jr. Way\u00a0|\u00a0Oakland
\nThis regular Oakland pop-up food shop allows you to skip the long reservation waits and snobby clientele trendy restaurants in favor of taking food from those same chefs home with you.\u00a0(popupgrocerystore.com<\/a>)
\nDirections<\/strong>
\nTake\u00a0BART<\/a>\u00a0to the McArthur Station. Walk to Martin Luther King Jr. Way and 40th Street, and take bus number 18 toward Albany. Get off at Martin Luther King Jr. Way and 47th Street.<\/p>\n

5. The Floating Speakeasy:\u00a0Paladar Temescal<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>|\u00a0Location Varies
\nThis exclusive underground Oakland supperclub brings the glamour of the speakeasy to the Internet age. Follow the blog for new events, RSVP, and receive an email with your super-secret password (okay, it’s the location, but still cool).(paladartemescal.blogspot.com<\/a>)
\nDirections<\/strong>
\nLocation is emailed to attendees upon RSVP.<\/p>\n

6. Go Afro-Urban:\u00a0Selam<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>1620 Shattuck Avenue\u00a0|\u00a0Berkeley
\n<\/strong>Dig in to a hearty meal of Ethiopian food at this monthly Berkeley pop-up hosted by the Afro Urbanites cultural project. (afrourbanites.com<\/a>)
\nDirections<\/strong>
\nTake\u00a0BART<\/a>\u00a0to the Downtown Berkeley station. Walk to Shattuck Avenue.<\/p>\n

7. Street Food Goes Gourmet:\u00a0Tendejon de la Calle<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0|\u00a0Location Varies
\n<\/strong>Chef Mateo Granados serves up “tastes of the street,” \u00a0Yucat\u00e1n-inspired dinners in beautiful locations around Sonoma county. (mateogranados.com<\/a>)
\nDirections<\/strong>
\nDinner locations change frequently. Check the website for location details.<\/p>\n

8. Food-Truck Fever:\u00a0The Mobile Gourmet<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0|\u00a0131 Lytton Avenue\u00a0(Palo Alto)\u00a0|\u00a0601 Skyway (San Carlos)
\n<\/strong>The best of the Bay Area’s food trucks gather weekly in Palo Alto (Friday evenings) and San Carlos (Wednesday afternoons). (the-mobile-gourmet.com<\/a>)
\nDirections<\/strong>
\nFridays:<\/em>\u00a0Take the\u00a0Caltrain<\/a>\u00a0(Train 158) to Palo Alto Caltrain stop. Walk to Lytton Avenue.\u00a0Wednesdays:<\/em>\u00a0Take the\u00a0Caltrain<\/a>\u00a0to San Carlos.<\/p>\n

9. Chef Sampler:\u00a0Guest Chef<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<\/strong>5337 College Avenue |\u00a0Oakland
\nHot chefs take turns with two-week stints cooking up innovative meals for the lucky few who can get into this Rockridge kitchen. (theguestchef.net<\/a>)
\nDirections<\/strong>
\nTake\u00a0BART<\/a>\u00a0to the Rockridge station. Walk to College Avenue.<\/p>\n

10. In-N-Out What?: Fivetenburger<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>|\u00a0Location Varies
\nChow down on a wonderfully juicy burger made from the best ingredients at this popular Oakland food truck. (fivetenburger.com<\/a>)
\nDirections<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>Visit Fivetenburger’s website or\u00a0Twitter<\/a>\u00a0for current locations.<\/p>\n

Photo: Courtesy of Outstanding in the Field<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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