Downtown Oakland’s Maya Halal Taqueria recently expanded hours as Ramadan comes to an end, and will be opening a second location soon.
Author Archives: Madeline Taub
New Oakland brewery focuses on fun, low-alcohol beers
With a “farmers market approach” the owners of Brix Factory Brewing are enjoying the freedom of paving their own path.
How a chance meeting in a Livermore ghost kitchen created a Bay Area hit
An Italian baker and a ‘dosa guy’ teamed up to bring the khara bun, a popular South Indian carb, to the Bay.
How to enjoy SF Beer Week in the East Bay
The list of events celebrating Bay Area brews includes speed mingling, a morning michelada fiesta and a dog treat-making class.
Temescal oyster bar Small Change finally, hopefully, almost ready to open
After nearly two years of delays, Branden Nichols is putting the finishing touches on his dream restaurant.
New wave of Yemeni coffee shops brings added spice and late hours to cafe scene
Enjoy coffee with hints of cardamom, ginger and cinnamon or teas mixed with nutmeg, cloves and cream as late as midnight at these new East Bay spots.
With kimchi sour and other ‘out there’ flavors, Dokkaebier builds a following
The Oakland brewery thrives on experimentation and an adventurous and innovative spirit.
What I learned competing in an Oktoberfest stein-holding event
If you had seen me in the 20-person lineup at Temescal Brewing’s Masskrugstemmen competition, you would’ve thought I had no chance. How wrong you would’ve been.
Berkeley company shakes up coffee industry with new, zero-emission roaster
Bellwether Coffee is forging a new approach to sustainability for Bay Area cafes.
This West Oakland chef is going to keep spinning pizzas, whatever it takes
The stress of working all hours was bad for Jeff Chin’s health. He’s persevering because making pizzas for his community makes him happy.
The stories behind some of the East Bay’s most iconic beer cans
Forget the basic logo and tagline. These East Bay beer cans are a canvas for fun and clever art.