Humphry Slocombe Concord

Concord, land of many treats, can count some of the Bay Area’s finest ice cream among them with the opening of Humphry Slocombe’s 10th scoop shop, located in The Veranda shopping area (inside the former Popbar). Visit for a scoop of one of their irreverent, eclectic and delicious flavors — or maybe a sundae or a “dirty float.” Humphry Slocombe Concord, 2045 Diamond Blvd. #34 (inside The Veranda shopping and dining complex), Concord 

Kuidaore Handroll Bar

Softly opened as of April 8 in Oakland is modern Japanese hand roll bar Kuidaore, the Japanese expression meaning “eat until you drop,” from new owner Marcella Luu. The roomy waterfront restaurant, formerly Baia Pasta, features sushi-bar seating and a focus on temaki hand rolls, crudo and small plates crafted with sustainable, fresh-caught fish and seafood. Look for additional luxe menu items such as A5 wagyu and sustainable caviar, as well as a large variety of beer and sake. The Jack London Square restaurant is located opposite Plank. Kuidaore Handroll Bar, 431 Water St. (at Jack London Square), Oakland

Jazzcaffe (new location)

Soup PSA: Those eager to return to and support live theater or music in downtown Berkeley, please note that the quietly reopened Jazzcaffe, once again operating inside the California Jazz Conservatory, can help with pre-performance nourishment. The little Cal-Euro counter, notable for its flavorful house-made soups and stews, pastries, panini and coffee drinks for breakfast and lunch, and one of Nosh’s longtime favorites, reopened several months ago on Addison Street, directly across from the original basement location where lines used to form up the stairs and out the door. Fans should note that though the setting has changed, the cafe’s friendly service and recipes (from ACT Catering) remain the same. Jazzcaffe, 2040 Addison St. (between Shattuck Avenue and Milvia Street), Berkeley  

9 Julio Empanada Kitchen

This past Sunday marked the long-awaited grand opening of 9 Julio’s first brick-and-mortar eatery, featuring chef Erica Sanders’s notable empanadas. The colorful, design-rich new Temescal dining space features 9 Julio’s notable savory Latin pastries, as well as new menu items such as chimichurri steak and Peruvian rotisserie chicken. 9 Julio Empanada Kitchen, 5239 Claremont Ave. (near Telegraph Avenue), Oakland

Parkline

Nosh loves the enthusiasm with which this news has traveled: As we have heard from many readers this week, the former Rooz Cafe, loved for decades, has been transformed into the sparkling new Parkline under new owners, serving coffee drinks, a menu of sandwiches named for Oakland neighborhoods, burgers, salads and lighter bites near Lake Merritt. Parkline, 1918 Park Blvd. (between E 19th and E 20th streets), Oakland

Up & Under 2nd Pitch (reopening)

The younger, second location of rugby-themed pub the Up & Under has pushed out from under a zoning dispute in El Sobrante and reopened after a two-year closure. The family-friendly sports pub serves barbecue and grill fare for lunch and dinner (burgers, sandwiches, fish and chips), as well as a popular weekend breakfast. The original Up & Under has been an atmospheric, keystone bar and restaurant in Point Richmond since 2010; Up & Under 2nd Pitch in El Sobrante first opened in 2021. Both pubs are owned by American-born rugby enthusiast and former player Nathan Trivers. Up & Under 2nd Pitch, 5216 Sobrante Ave. (near Valley View Road), El Sobrante