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
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
The West Oakland-based brewery aims to open the Laurel District taproom for takeout sales in February.
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The Black Food Collective has its eyes on the prize — a strong Black economy
Started by ‘Chopped’ winner Rashad Armstead, the collective provides kitchen space, networking opportunities, business management skills and capital.
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The Lede goes nomadic but remains true to its seasonal approach and community ethos
Cal Peternell has passed the torch to Carlo Espinas, who runs the bi-weekly pop-up at Cafe Encina in North Oakland.
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East Oakland Grocery Cooperative, a homegrown market for and by Black and brown folks
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
Organizers says celebrating Blackness is needed now, more than ever.