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OTG began in 2010 with the simple idea of grouping Street Food creators to create an experience that allows neighbors to connect with friends, and families to reconnect with each other. Since then, their markets have become a Bay Area icon and quintessential Bay Area activity, known for its unique food and cultural experiences. After seeing people's love of street food, they decided to..
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1w ago
At nearly every company, there are fond memories (and maybe even a few urban legends) of the annual holiday party in years past. It’s the big event that everyone looks forward to all year — a time to close out of those spreadsheets, turn off your Slack notifications guilt-free, and enjoy the companionship of your... Read more »
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1w ago
While the peak of the holiday season is still months away, believe it or not, it’s already time to plan your company holiday party. Employees look forward to the annual holiday party all year long, so they’ll be banking on you to make it kickass – and nobody wants the reputation of the person who... Read more »
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1w ago
Dungeness crab season is expected to reopen mid November— that means restaurants around the Bay Area will soon be dishing out fried rice served in crab shells; buttery crab noodles, and more! Keep an eye out for the official announcement of the beginning of the season. For now, we’ve put together a list of our... Read more »
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1w ago
Dim sum is a Chinese meal of small, bite-sized dishes. We love dim sum spots because they offer a variety of textures — crispy, chewy, and tender — packed in dumplings, rolls. or buns. We’ve included some classics on our list along with spots with unique options like coffee-glazed ribs or Iberico pork dumplings. We... Read more »
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OTG Blog
2w ago
It’s beginning to look a lot like…fall? Okay, the holidays might still be a few months away, but it’s definitely not too early to start planning ahead for the company holiday party. If you’re thinking of hosting dozens or hundreds of guests, you’ll ideally need to start before Thanksgiving. Avoid dealing with sold out venues... Read more »
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2w ago
Event planning is challenging, whether you’re a seasoned professional or a professional whose boss volunteered you to plan the annual corporate picnic. Deciding to have an event is the easy part — everything after that gets a lot more technical. There’s a lot of logistics involved: you have to find food vendors that offer vegan... Read more »
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3w ago
Fall in the Bay Area signals the beginning of crisp air, holiday celebrations, and a new wave of seasonal produce like squash, apples, and pumpkins. As the weather cools down, it’s the perfect time to come together with family, friends, and coworkers to celebrate the changing of the season. Whether you’re looking to plan a... Read more »
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1M ago
Predicting food trends is a lot like trying to win the lottery. There are endless possibilities that food can evolve into, and the best are often the most unexpected. We’ve been keeping a close eye on the food scene and we’ve compiled a list of food trends we think, or hope, we’ll see very soon.... Read more »
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1M ago
Why Cater with Off the Grid? At Off the Grid, we’ve been hosting small, intimate events and large gatherings for over 15 years. We have a network of over 400 local food businesses with themes and cuisines suitable for any occasion. Whether you’re looking to provide a meal at a prom or hold a reception... Read more »
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1M ago
In honor of Hispanic Heritage month, we reached out to our creators serving dishes from across Latin America to share a little bit about where they’re from, why they decided to open a food truck, and asked them what their favorite dish is. We believe food is best enjoyed when we understand the context of... Read more »
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