What you can order at these East Bay ghost and collaborative kitchens
Restaurants and food makers from all across the Bay Area are offering food for takeout and delivery through these hubs.
Lauren Bonney
Lauren is a Bay Area freelance 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.
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A world-class chef is opening a wine bar in Temescal
Andres Giraldo Florez’s mission with Snail Bar is to marry his obsession with natural wines and his love for slow food.
Lots to love: 68 East Bay Valentine’s Day menus and specials
Whether you’re flying solo or sharing a plate with your significant other, celebrate the holiday with some good food and drinks made by local restaurants, pop-ups and bakeries.
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.
Where to order Thanksgiving takeout meals in the East Bay
We’ve rounded up expertly prepared feasts, make-at-home meal kits, and heat-and-serve meals from 14 restaurants and caterers in the East Bay.
8 new East Bay ice cream options to bring you cold, creamy comfort
Since the pandemic started, a whole slew of East Bay-based ice cream options have emerged from micro-creameries, restaurants and pop-ups.
A Bavarian-style biergarten opens this weekend in Uptown Oakland
Hofküche opens on Saturday, what would have been the first official day of Munich’s canceled Oktoberfest.
Lacking business and support, caterers ask ‘what can we do to get through this?’
Excluded from opportunities and support given to restaurants during the pandemic, many caterers are trying takeout, meal kits and even a drive-in movie night to survive.
A small-batch, family-run cidery finds its home during the pandemic
Before COVID-19, Blindwood depended on keg sales, but since selling directly to customers online, it’s found a new local community of fans.
8 East Bay spots to get your quesabirria fix
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.
Father’s Day is coming. Here are the best beers for dad, recommended by local dad brewers
These easy-drinking East Bay-made craft brews make a no-brainer gift for beer-loving dads.
‘We don’t have a key to our own restaurant’ — How COVID-19 drastically changed 3 food businesses
The crisis has caused major roadblocks for Daughter’s Diner, Babette and Bliss Belly Kitchen.
10 locally made frozen foods to ease cooking fatigue
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.
