On the occasion Caffè by Mr. EspressoThe beloved Oakland Café cafe, on the second anniversary, introduces a weekly series of drinks with a chef on June 2-7, covering four completely fresh creations and one return on.
ON Thursday, June 5IN Mr. Espresso welcome Hello neighboring hotel group Chef Jason Halverson for a special preview of the cooperation of the chef of his fresh exclusive drink: Semi-sin. Inspired by the classic Persian confectionery Halva, Halva-Son is a frozen coffee drink that balances indulgence with hearty ingredients. Naturally sweetened with dates and honey, and the drink, drink, drink is topped with velvet foam and vacuuming pistachios – a darling of a opulent, creamy nod to a Middle Eastern feast while maintaining refined sugars. Not to mention that it is a perfect cooling for a walk in the city.
Halverson is honored to introduce this cooperation and a entertaining recipe for Oakland, where Espresso was a long -term coffee partner in several Hi Neighbor restaurants.
About the chef of Jason Halverson
Born and raised in Wichita, Kansas, Jason Halverson grew up in live family meetings that combined his Vietnamese-American heritage with comforting flavors in the Middle West. After moving to San Francisco in 2006, to attend culinary school, Halverson trained under the most respected chef Bay Area, including Roland Passot in La Folie and Ron Siegel in Michael Mina.
He went to the co -founder of Hi Neighbor Hospitality Group, known for hits such as Stones Throw, Trestle (six -time recipient Michelin Bib Gourmand), The Vault Steakhouse, Mama Oakland and Madrigal. The characteristic style of Halverson focuses on simply prepared, California -oriented kitchen served with warmth, value and a sense of occasion. In 2015, he was appointed the best chef of Eater SF I, together with his Hi Neighbor Partners, San Francisco Magazine’s Magazine and Ggra’s Restaurates of the Year in 2017.
