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Tag: Berkeley restaurants and bars
West Berkeley’s Market Hall Foods on 4th announces closing date
Citing customers’ changing habits and increasing costs, the owners plan to close the market May 26 after 28 years in business.
Lulu ready to reopen after relocation, Temescal toasts new bar Tallboy
A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland and beyond.
Richmond’s Saigon Seafood Harbor temporarily shutters
A running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley, Oakland and beyond.
Five East Bay women taking wine to new places
Get to know the women winemakers behind Tessier, Osa Major, Ruby Blanca, Buddy Buddy and It’s Lula Season.
New POC Food & Wine Festival features rising Bay Area culinary talents
The main event, including bites from Sobre Mesa, Cafe Colucci and Miharu Ice Cream, and a CBD wine tasting, is Sat. May 4 in Berkeley.
Nusa arrives in Emeryville, plus new hot pot and tapas spots
A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland and beyond.
El Cerrito’s wine oasis finds its groove
As Banter celebrates a year in business, Claire Sullivan and Devin Hohler are drawing crowds with good vibes, thoughtful wine selection and eclectic pop-ups.
Last days for Emeryville Chevy’s and Northbrae Bottle Shop shuts down
A running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley, Oakland and beyond.
Cash Caris pivots to a new pop-up, Berkeley welcomes new South Indian restaurant
A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland and beyond.
Elsie’s, Garden Variety abruptly shutter
A running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley, Oakland and beyond.
New cafe takes over old Rooz space, and empanada, handroll spots open their doors
A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland and beyond.
Lion Dance Cafe, lauded Oakland vegan restaurant, will close in late April
A running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley, Oakland and beyond.
Oakland revivals under new owners among recent openings
Smitty’s, Ruby Room and Quinn’s Lighthouse, all relaunched under new ownership, are among the East Bay openings in March 2024.
New wine tasting room ready to debut in Berkeley, Quinn’s Lighthouse reopens with new owners
A running list of new restaurants opening in Berkeley, Oakland and beyond.
3 East Bay food pros are behind new breakfast and lunch spot Bageltopia in central Berkeley
Opening April 2, the new restaurant with a vegan-friendly menu is from the people behind Baron Bakery, Fellini Coffeebar and Sam’s Log Cabin.
In-N-Out departs Oakland, Roya Afghan to close this weekend
A running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley, Oakland and beyond.
Brewja, Kevin’s Noodle House among trio of reopenings
A running list of new restaurants opening in Berkeley, Oakland and beyond.
Riva Cucina, closing soon, holding a duo of farewell celebrations
A running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley, Oakland and beyond.
Oakland, Berkeley Restaurant Weeks add new elements to entice diners
With restaurants still grappling with higher costs and an altered dining scene, the organizers of Restaurant Week in both cities have added versatility and diversity.