COVID-19 creates new challenges for local growers and farmers markets
Growers and operators grapple with public health concerns, the loss of restaurant partners and a finicky customer base.
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Lauren Bonney
Lauren is a Bay Area writer and editor specializing in all things lifestyle including travel, culture, fitness and food and drink. She has an incredible soft spot for cheese and is a firm believer in a great cup of coffee. Follow her gastronomic discoveries on Instagram at @bonneyeatsworld.
Uptown’s Sobre Mesa is open and ready for lively chats and tasty tapas with tropical drinks
The hotly anticipated cocktail lounge from chef Nelson German offers diners a fun space to eat and drink — and permission to slow down and stay awhile.
Our top 10 picks for SF Beer Week events in the East Bay
Whether you prefer sour, IPAs or ambers, the East Bay has plenty of brews to quench your thirst during the 10-day beer extravaganza.
The East Bay is in the midst of a new vegan renaissance
The recent surge in vegan eateries has resulted in more robust and diverse offerings than ever, with flavors representing cultures that were previously ignored by the mainstream.
This pastry chef is determined to run the hottest bakery in Oakland
David Benton started baking out of his home in East Oakland as a side hustle, but through hard work, perseverance and watching lots of YouTube videos, he’s opened Sugarsweet Cookie + Cake Studio.
The Bay Area’s first spizzicheria is headed to Berkeley
At Casa Barotti, Turin native Daniele Carsano wants to bring the casual dining style from his home country, along with regional Italian street fare.
Nosh 2019 East Bay-made holiday gift guide
From jams to pickles to chocolate, here are 12 gift-worthy eats from local makers — something delicious for everyone on your list.
