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Tag: Oakland food and drinks

Canoa on a pink plate made by Casa Borinquena.
Posted inRestaurant Closures

Casa Borinqueña calls it quits, for now

by Joanna Della Penna September 22, 2023September 22, 2023

A running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley and Oakland.

Chef Selasie Dotse sits on a stool in front of a bar.
Posted inNosh Features

Fine-dining pop-up at Cafe Colucci combines West and East African flavors

Avatar photo by Tovin Lapan September 21, 2023September 22, 2023

The collaboration between chef Selasie Dotse and Brundo Spice Company came from a shared goal of creating more opportunities for Black and African chefs in upscale dining.

A woman pours green coffee beans into a copper funnel.
Posted inNew Restaurants

Berkeley company shakes up coffee industry with new, zero-emission roaster

by Madeline Taub September 20, 2023September 22, 2023

Bellwether Coffee is forging a new approach to sustainability for Bay Area cafes.

A bahn mi sandwich on a white plate on top of a white table.
Posted inNew Restaurants

Thank Que Grill opens Oakland brick-and-mortar location

by Joanna Della Penna September 19, 2023September 19, 2023

A running list of new restaurants opening in Berkeley, Oakland and beyond.

Exterior of Le Cheval restaurant on Clay Street in Oakland.
Posted inRestaurant Closures

Le Cheval to close after 38 years in Old Oakland

Avatar photo by Tovin Lapan September 18, 2023September 18, 2023

Fans of the Vietnamese restaurant quickly took to social media to lament the loss and tout their favorite dishes including garlic noodles and spicy wings.

A black-and-white photo of people standing outside the original Everrett and Jones BBQ.
Posted inNosh Features

Flavorful festivities: Everett and Jones Barbeque celebrates 50 years of serving the East Bay

by Brandy Collins September 18, 2023September 18, 2023

The family of founder Dorothy Turner Everrett is in the middle of a year’s worth of celebrations and events commemorating the East Bay restaurant, including a museum exhibit running through Sept. 24.

Two steins of beer coming together in a cheers.
Posted inNosh Guides

Our steins runneth over: Oktoberfest events in the East Bay

Avatar photo by Tovin Lapan September 15, 2023September 15, 2023

Events in Oakland, Alameda, San Leandro, Walnut Creek and elsewhere are featuring local breweries in including Faction, Ghost Town, Lagunitas and more.

White mug with coffee being pooured into it sits on a metal tray.
Posted inRestaurant Closures

Caffeine crash: Mo’ Joe and Rooz Cafes both close

by Joanna Della Penna September 13, 2023September 13, 2023

A running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley, Oakland and beyond.

A collection of different plates of food on a table at Good Luck Gato.
Posted inNew Restaurants

Burdell and Good Luck Gato open in Oakland

by Joanna Della Penna September 12, 2023September 14, 2023

A running list of new restaurants opening in Berkeley, Oakland and beyond.

Posted inNosh Guides

Berkeley and Oakland restaurants whip up special menus for Jewish High Holidays

Avatar photo by Tovin Lapan September 11, 2023September 12, 2023

Shana Tova! Where to find brisket, challah, honey cake and more Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.

Three bottles of wine and a small vase with flowers sit on a bar.
Posted inRestaurant Closures

All the restaurants that closed in August

by Joanna Della Penna September 8, 2023September 8, 2023

A compilation of restaurants that closed in Berkeley, Oakland and beyond in August 2023.

Noodles and corn from Noodle Belly
Posted inRestaurant Closures

A trio of temporary closures: Cafe Buenos Aires, Noodle Belly and Tacos El Ultimo Baile

by Joanna Della Penna September 7, 2023September 8, 2023

A running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley, Oakland and beyond.

A plate of food from T'chaka, Taste of Haiti, restaurant.
Posted inNew Restaurants

T’chaka, Taste of Haiti, opens in Old Oakland

by Joanna Della Penna September 6, 2023September 6, 2023

A running list of new restaurants opening in Berkeley, Oakland and beyond.

The facade of a restaurant, painted brick red with several archways. A sign at the top says "Persian Nights at Bacheesos."
Posted inNosh

A longtime Oakland restaurant owner steps away after break-ins

by Roselyn Romero September 5, 2023September 6, 2023

Amir Asli relinquished his stake in Persian Nights on Grand Avenue, but his former business partner is keeping the restaurant open.

Close-up of a brick-lined fireplace with a platter of pupusas cooking over hot coals
Posted inNew Restaurants

Salvadoran restaurant Popoca opens in Old Oakland

by Joanna Della Penna August 29, 2023August 29, 2023

A running list of new restaurants opening in Berkeley, Oakland and beyond.

A tray of sizzling hot dogs, onions and peppers with three men in the background.
Posted inNosh

What does the future hold for Oakland Coliseum hot dog vendors?

Close up of woman with long fair hair standing against a drak gray wall by Ayla Burnett August 23, 2023September 8, 2023

Authorities are concerned for safety. Vendors say they’re just making a living by giving the people what they want—delicious dogs.

Shoyu ramen in a white bowl seen from above
Posted inNew Restaurants

Mensho ramen restaurant opens on Piedmont Avenue

by Joanna Della Penna August 22, 2023August 22, 2023

A running list of new restaurants opening in Oakland and beyond.

Two men in chef aprons stand next to each smiling broadly and holding kitchen knifes up as part of a cooking competition.
Posted inNosh

At ‘Knife Fight Gauntlet,’ the culinary chops of East Bay chefs are on full display

by Brandy Collins August 22, 2023August 22, 2023

The organizers of this annual event said they were motivated to start it because of what they saw as a lack of attention and opportunities for Black and brown chefs in the Bay Area

Smiling man stands by window wearing chef's apron holding loaf pan with BBQ inside it.
Posted inNosh

Luka’s Taproom chef Willie Mendez is serving up old favorites again

by Risa Nye August 18, 2023August 18, 2023

Those yearning for the dishes they loved at the shuttered Luka’s now need only head to Binny’s in Old Oakland.

Several dishes sit on a table: fried pork, an over-easy egg on rice, and a vegetarian dish with green beans covered in a yellow sauce.
Posted inNosh

3 Filipino restaurants in Oakland serving up classic comfort and innovative fusion

by Roselyn Romero August 14, 2023August 14, 2023

Whether you’re craving authentic dishes or itching for something new, these spots can satisfy your urge.

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