February 25, 2014 | Story Restaurants
“Exposure to all particulate matter is a health concern,” says Karen Magliano, assistant division chief of air quality planning and science for the Air Resources Board. Though restaurant smoke is a contributor to air pollution, the ARB doesn’t view it as a major concern.
Indoor exposure, however, is different. Peggy Jenkins, manager of the ARB’s indoor air quality program, says that even a restaurant with a good ventilation system can cause issues. “Workers would be the most impacted, but patrons who are there for an hour or two near the flame-burning activity can have pretty high exposure, too.” In other words, as alluring as the fire is, it might be wise to sit just a bit farther away. That, or inhale your dinner quickly.
Read more:
Porno for Food Pyros
Five Ways to Cook With an Inferno
Equipment: The It Grill
Three Steps to Becoming a Fire Tamer
Know Your Wood
What to Drink With Your Smoke and Char
Originally published in the March issue of San Francisco
Have feedback? Email us at letterssf@sanfranmag.com
Email Rebecca Flint Marx at rflintmarx@sanfranmag.com
Follow us on Twitter @sanfranmag
Follow Rebecca Flint Marx @EdibleComplex
Photography by:
