Brunch Time At The Incomparable Clove and Hoof
Now, that’s a burger — at Clove and Hoof.
What’s better than a neighborhood artisan butcher shop that takes care to sell sustainably raised beef, pork, lamb, chicken, rabbit, and duck?
One that also spotlights its prime products in delicious dishes for brunch, lunch and dinner.
Clove and Hoof in Oakland is such a place. The light-filled, hip butcher shop and restaurant is owned by John Blevins and Analiesa Gosnell. It’s the kind of place you wish every neighborhood could be so lucky to have.
The casual spot gets crowded at brunch, so be warned that you may have to wait in line. My husband and I lucked out when we arrived on a Sunday morning, right before the crowds. You order at the counter, find a seat, and wait for the food to be brought out to you.
Place your brunch order at the counter — or pick up provisions to cook at home.
The C&H signature burger ($14) is a whopper, weighing in with two four-ounce patties, caramelized onion jam, pimento cheese, chopped romaine, bread and butter pickles, and pickle mayo — all wedged inside a soft potato pepper bun.
Be sure to get plenty of napkins because this is a dripper — loaded with deeply beefy juices.