From a major Marvel movie comeback to super-fun dog-friendly hikes and awesome Afghan cuisine, we have all the ingredients for a tasty weekend. So let’s get to it, shall we?
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1 WATCH: Dark but dazzling ‘Daredevil’
Marvel Cinematic Universe earns back some props with its new “Daredevil: Born Again.” It’s one of the best series on TV right now.
Millie enjoys the hiking afternoon along the Indian Creek Loop at Walnut Creek’s Fossil Hill Trail, a dog-friendly park with moderate hiking trails, oak trees and relaxing views. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group)
2 PLAY: Dig these dog-friendly hikes
Canine lovers, nothing’s more fun that getting in a nice hike with your beloved pooch. Here are three trails where you can do just that.
3 SEE & HEAR: Great shows are all over
From an R&B superstar to animatronic dinosaurs, there is a lot to see and do in the Bay Area this weekend.
4 WATCH: Acclaimed director gets his due
Todd Haynes, a pioneer in “Queer Cinema” and the director of such film classics as “Safe” and “Velvet Goldmine,” is getting the retrospective treatment in Berkeley starting this weekend.
Whipped ricotta and fresh herbs showcase roasted tomatoes to perfection. (Getty Images)
5 COOK & DEVOUR: Ricotta deliciousness
This recipe with whipped ricotta and roasted cherry tomatoes will have you hooked in a hurry.
6 WATCH: Awesome detective series, breezy sitcom
The new season of the Tony Hillerman-inspired “Dark Winds” and a new comedy by the ever-endearing Kate Hudson top our roundup of what to watch this week.
7 DINE: Upscale Afghan cuisine
Its emphasis on contemporary, innovative Afghan dishes makes Oakland’s Jaji stand out — and it’s why you should totally give it a try.
