Homemade Chips

Yucca, sometimes called cassava, is a starchy root that grows in very warm climates and makes supercrunchy chips. To remove the tough outer skin, use a sharp, heavy knife rather than a peeler.

Owner Jason Chan took his design cues from the restaurant's wine list: The walls are painted the color of Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc.

These addictive homemade chips are easy to make.

Peggy Knickerbocker loves these chips, a favorite recipe from the Rose Pistola Cookbook, which she co-wrote with San Francisco chef Reed Hearon. For the best results, use a mandoline to slice the zucchini and lemon.

These classic potato chips can easily be made at home.

These oven-baked naan chips are similar in texture to pita chips, and are the perfect way to scoop up cucumber-yogurt sauce, mango chutney, or hummus.

These crunchy chips are sprinkled with za'atar, the Middle Eastern spice blend made with sumac, sesame seeds and dried herbs. Za'atar can also be rubbed on meat and vegetables or mixed into marinades. Look for it at kalustyans.com.