Andres Giraldo Florez’s mission with Snail Bar is to marry his obsession with natural wines and his love for slow food.
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Square Pie Guys’ crave-worthy Detroit-style pizza shines in Old Oakland
The second location of the popular San Francisco restaurant opens March 1 with its signature cheddar-edged pan pizzas that even gets
a nod from Detroit natives.
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East Bay restaurant openings and closings in February
Cupcakin’ at Virginia Bakery, La Perla Puerto Rican Cuisine, Viet Kitchen, more opened; Ladle & Leaf, Dosirak Shop, Ninna, more have closed.
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The Bussdown’s African diaspora soul food has fine-dining flair
Two former fine-dining chefs in Oakland opened a takeout operation featuring flavors from the South, Jamaica and Puerto Rico.
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Award-winning East Bay hot sauce maker is fundraising for Texas; try quesabirria with an Indonesian twist
Plus: Espresso Roma is for lease, a Black history jazz brunch, Chez Panisse is closed this week due to potential COVID-19 exposure, more.
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‘Flex Streets’ has more Oakland businesses operating outdoors. Will it last?
We asked small business owners and city officials whether they think the COVID-19 business initiative will continue beyond the pandemic.
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Local home cooks make and deliver free lasagnas to neighbors in need
Lasagna Love matches volunteer home cooks in Oakland and other cities with anyone struggling during the pandemic who could use a free, hot meal.
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Alameda County food workers eligible for COVID-19 vaccine; Cheese Board now open on Sunday
Plus: Gather’s greenhouse is open, Kinja’s new Oakland location, Limewood’s cannabis pairing dinner, a documentary about Tu David Phu, more.
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Oakland chef to compete on ‘Top Chef;’ Cupcakin’s Virginia Bakery location nears opening
Plus: HelpBerkeley founder wins a Jefferson Award for Public Service; Blue Ox Wine Co. rebrands as Hammerling Wines; “Berkeley’s Fascination with Food.”
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Puerto Rican restaurant La Perla may not reopen because of building code issues
Health inspectors say La Perla’s owner, Jose Ortiz, needs to fix the kitchen floor. Ortiz says he doesn’t have the money to do it.