Nosh 2020 holiday gift guide: What to get your food-loving friends and family
12 food and drink-focused, East Bay-made gifts that reflect the vibrant, innovative, diverse and exceptional region we call home.
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.
Articles by Lauren
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A small-batch, family-run cidery finds its home during the pandemic
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Taste for yourself why everyone’s talking about these braised beef and cheese tacos.
We tried Marica Oakland’s chocolate soufflé kit and it was worth it
This bake-at-home kit makes the classic French dessert easy for even new home cooks.
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These easy-drinking East Bay-made craft brews make a no-brainer gift for beer-loving dads.
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From gooey mac and cheese to meaty dumplings and Middle Eastern fare, we’ve culled together a sampling of East Bay-made frozen foods that are ready to pop in the oven when you need a break.
13 delicious Mother’s Day gift ideas
Celebrate your food-loving mom (while also supporting local restaurants and food businesses) with one of these edible and drinkable gifts.
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.
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.
