Once found mainly in Japan, umeboshi, the sour and savory pickled plum treat, is having a bit of an East Bay moment.
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Where to find nigella seeds in the East Bay
When a reader asked if nigella seeds were sold in the East Bay, we went to work.
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Batik and Baker’s popular pastry boxes merge European and Malaysian flavors
At the Oakland pop-up, Audrey Tang crafts unique pastries with influences from Chinese, Malay, Indonesian and Thai cultures.
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Mid-Autumn Festival brings light, community and mooncakes to Oakland
The food-focused fall festival is back after a pandemic-lost year.
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Where to find the East Bay’s most comforting congee
Omnivores, vegetarians and vegans have a bounty of satisfying jook options in Oakland and Richmond.
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Oakland’s newest Korean deli promises farm-fresh banchan for budget-minded diners
Steve Joo’s new restaurant promises affordable Korean dishes made with quality ingredients.
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One of the Bay Area’s most promising chefs is opening a cool new Thai spot in Oakland
Opening soon in the Laurel District, Jo’s Modern Thai promises a menu of drinking snacks and family-style food from across Thailand.
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East Bay Tibetan community’s rich history revolves around food
Many Tibetans arrived in the East Bay in the ’90s, finding work in the food industry, including the owners of Cafe Tibet and Nomad in Berkeley.
