The “flex streets” collaboration, along with fundraising through Cocktail Week (which is actually a month this year), aims at supporting Oakland businesses downtown, Uptown, and beyond.
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A Bavarian-style biergarten opens this weekend in Uptown Oakland
Hofküche opens on Saturday, what would have been the first official day of Munich’s canceled Oktoberfest.
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Beer Revolution, Rosamunde and Bernal Cutlery call it quits in Oakland
Plus, kosher wines to sip on Rosh Hashanah; Berkeley Restaurant Week To-Go; Blake’s Grillery and more East Bay food news.
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Oak Harvest Kitchen’s new family meals support jobs for the formerly incarcerated
The nonprofit vegan restaurant, which employs and trains people after prison, launched the new program last month.
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With its owner and landlord at odds, Tribune Tavern will close for good on Friday
Restaurateur Chris Pastena says his landlord is unwilling to negotiate; the landlord says Pastena hasn’t been acting in good faith.
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La Santa Torta feeds farmworkers affected by wildfires; Mama Oakland to close indefinitely
Plus: People’s Cafe, 1951 Coffee in Rockridge have closed; Stay Gold and Porque No? Tacos reopen; more East Bay food news.
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How Uptown and downtown Oakland bars are surviving the pandemic
We spoke with four nightclub and bar owners about their strategies for safely serving up drinks and food and fun.
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This summer program served 375 Oakland families a free, four-meal international feast
Kitchens Around the World supports local businesses, introduces kids to different cultures through food and spares parents from another night of cooking.
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Duende goes dark for now; Arthur Mac’s free pizza Sundays; Bartavelle Cafe is back
Plus, Enssaro and Kinja are temporarily closed; Chop Bar’s next pig roast; Gourmet Puff now at Forage Kitchen, and more.
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Malibu’s Burgers will serve up indulgent vegan burgers and milkshakes on Piedmont Avenue
The popular Oakland plant-based fast food business found a permanent restaurant space just as its food truck died. It’ll operate as a pop-up in the meantime.
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Chef Tanya Holland is ready to become the next household name in food
We spoke to the Brown Sugar Kitchen chef about her new podcast and why she’s pivoting away from the kitchen to become a public figure in food.
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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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Oakland’s newest bagel business sells out in seconds
Good luck scoring Hella Bagels. Only 100 are made a week by chef-owner Blake Hunter out of his Oakland home.
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Nick’s Pizza is moving to a larger space this summer
The Oakland pizza shop-bakery will take over a former Korean barbecue restaurant just down the street.
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East Bay restaurant openings and closings in June
11 local food and drink venues that are brand new, and 9 eateries that have shuttered permanently.
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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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A new fund to help Oakland Chinatown businesses survive and thrive
Chinatown gets help from younger volunteers, a new fund for hard-hit shop owners, and more.
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An Unapologetic Juneteenth comes to Mosswood Park on Saturday
Organizers says celebrating Blackness is needed now, more than ever.
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City librarians embrace their new role on the pandemic front lines
Oakland Public Libraries are closed, but staff continue to serve as disaster relief workers.
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Puff-puffs are Nigerian fried, chewy pastries you need to try right now
Oakland-based Gourmet Puff specializes in versions made with caramel, Nutella and cinnamon sugar. Just don’t call them donuts.