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Author Archives: Cirrus Wood

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Still from "Essential," a film by Pedal Born Pictures for Berkeleyside Nosh.
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This West Oakland grocery store is in danger of closing after less than 2 years in business

by Cirrus Wood April 8, 2021, 4:54 p.m.April 8, 2021, 4:54 p.m.

Sales at Community Foods Market have declined by 35% since December 2020. The store has launched a booster campaign as a last-ditch effort to stay open.

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Oaklandia Cafe is a dream business come true — if it can outlast COVID-19

by Cirrus Wood Feb. 9, 2021, 1:56 p.m.Feb. 9, 2021, 1:56 p.m.

Latorra Monk worked in kitchens for years before opening Oaklandia in June 2020. She hoped to make a community hangout, but now she’s just barely hanging on.

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Ghost Town Brewing to open second location at former 4505 Burgers & BBQ

by Cirrus Wood Jan. 13, 2021, 4:33 p.m.Jan. 13, 2021, 4:33 p.m.

The West Oakland-based brewery aims to open the Laurel District taproom for takeout sales in February.

Black Food Collective member Jennifer Calder of Vacos, who sells vegan tacos in Jack London Square. Photo: Cirrus Wood
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The Black Food Collective has its eyes on the prize — a strong Black economy

by Cirrus Wood Oct. 13, 2020, 11:30 a.m.Oct. 21, 2020, 1:51 p.m.

Started by ‘Chopped’ winner Rashad Armstead, the collective provides kitchen space, networking opportunities, business management skills and capital.

Chef Carlo Espinas at Cafe Encina, the new home for The Lede. Photo: The Lede
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The Lede goes nomadic but remains true to its seasonal approach and community ethos

by Cirrus Wood July 17, 2020, 1:13 p.m.July 17, 2020, 1:13 p.m.

Cal Peternell has passed the torch to Carlo Espinas, who runs the bi-weekly pop-up at Cafe Encina in North Oakland.

East Oakland Grocery Cooperative founding cohort members (from top left) Demetrius El Gant, James Hudson, Erin Higgenbotham, Crsna Cox, Yolanda Romo, Jameelah Lane and Daniel Harris-Lucas with EOGC project manager (front right) Ayano Jeffers-Fabro of the East Oakland Grocery Cooperative. Photo: Demetrius El Gant
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East Oakland Grocery Cooperative, a homegrown market for and by Black and brown folks

by Cirrus Wood June 24, 2020, 9:13 a.m.June 24, 2020, 9:16 a.m.

The worked-owned co-op helps increase access to healthy foods, career opportunities, and economic growth.

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An Unapologetic Juneteenth comes to Mosswood Park on Saturday

by Cirrus Wood June 18, 2020, 4:14 p.m.June 23, 2020, 11:47 a.m.

Organizers says celebrating Blackness is needed now, more than ever.

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