San Leandro food and drinks Archives

Can the Inclusion Beer Project prompt real change at East Bay breweries?

by Brandy Collins February 3, 2022February 1, 2022

Local craft breweries have announced a commitment to diversity and inclusion, but information on change can be hard to find.

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East Bay restaurant openings and closings in May

by Joanna Della Penna June 1, 2021June 2, 2021

Bombera, Sunday Bakeshop, Wondrous Brewing Company, others opened; Soop, Pretty Lady, Noodles Pho Me, others closed.

Umami Mart co-founder Kayoko Akabori with daughter Mion. Credit: courtesy of Kayoko Akabori

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Cheers to Mom! Beers, wines, sakes and spirits from East Bay mom-run businesses

by Lauren Bonney May 4, 2021May 4, 2021

We asked eight mothers in the drinks industry for a bit of motherly advice and to share what they’ll be sipping this Mother’s Day.

The Spaghetti carbonara at Brother's Public Kitchen in Orinda.

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East Bay restaurant openings and closings in April

by Joanna Della Penna April 30, 2021April 30, 2021

Brothers Public Kitchen, Taqueria Chef Tony, more opened; Gecko Gecko, Da Nang, more closed.

Sequoia Diner's corned beef and cabbage plate is available for pickup today. Photo: Sequoia Diner

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Where to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with corned beef and cabbage in the East Bay

by Sarah Han March 17, 2021March 17, 2021

Put on something green before heading out for Irish specials at one of these restaurants, pubs and cafes.

Boba Guys will open a new location at the former Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream Parlor and Cafe in Rockridge. Photo: Boba Guys

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Boba Guys takes over Rockridge Dreyer’s space; Slice House coming soon to San Leandro

by Sarah Han March 4, 2021March 4, 2021

Plus: Stand-Up Burgers to debut in downtown Berkeley, Off the Grid helps feed seniors, Sobre Mesa reopens, more.

Staffers at the new Cupcakin' Bake Shop location in the former Virginia Bakery space in North Berkeley show of the wares. Photo: Joanna Della Penna

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East Bay restaurant openings and closings in February

by Joanna Della Penna March 1, 2021March 1, 2021

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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Where to get Lunar New Year eats in Oakland and Berkeley

by Sheila Tran February 4, 2021February 4, 2021

Celebrate the Year of the Ox with traditional and not-so-traditional Lunar New Year dishes from these seven East Bay restaurants.

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Boichik Bagels’ Temp Tee homage; California Craft Beer Week

by Sarah Han February 3, 2021February 3, 2021

Plus: Super Bowl eats; Colusa Market owner is retiring; Alameda County passes ‘Good Food’ resolution for correctional facilities; Campo di Bocce closes.

Mother-daughter team La Guerrera's Kitchen is serving up Mexican eats, like tamales and chicken mole rojo, at a new brick-and-mortar restaurant in Old Oakland. Photo: La Guerrera's Kitchen

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East Bay restaurant openings and closings in December

by Joanna Della Penna December 23, 2020December 31, 2020

Openings include La Guerrera’s Kitchen, Alley & Vine, Shake Shack; among closures are Jules Thin Crust, Cookiebar Alameda, El Gusano — and the 71-year-old Albany Bowl.