Trappist Provisions in Rockridge ‘passes the torch’ to Fort Point Beer
On Tuesday, the sister location of The Trappist closed. In its place will be the first East Bay location for San Francisco's largest independent brewery.
Sarah Han joined the Berkeleyside team in April 2017 as Nosh Editor. She has worked as an editor at The Bold Italic, the San Francisco Chronicle, and the San Francisco Bay Guardian. She currently lives in North Oakland.
A visit to charming, bohemian Hidden Café in Berkeley is a walk in the park, literally
This new eatery, found within a historic landmark building at Strawberry Creek Park, features unique food and drinks, botanical-themed decor and a poet-chef.
Bites: Alice Waters says ‘Gourmet Ghetto’ is offensive name; Tribune Tavern redux; Kitchen Story coming to Rockridge
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Tartine Bakery brings morning buns, rustic loaves and coffee to Berkeley’s Graduate hotel
The much-anticipated East Bay outpost of the acclaimed San Francisco bakery opens Monday, Sept. 16.
Bites: Marugame Udon brings fresh noodles and tempura to Berkeley this month; Nido’s Backyard opens
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West Oakland’s Soba Ichi hosts artisan food pop-ups through October
This summer, the popular dining destination has been sharing its space with local food pop-ups. This Saturday, it will take part in the Fourth Annual West Oakland Artisans Festival, with 11 food vendors, music and more.
Bites: Pollara brings pizza al taglio to Fourth Street, Chaat Café has closed
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Café Encina in North Oakland opens with pintxos, vermouth spritzers
The friends behind this new Jewel Box neighborhood café were inspired by the food, drinks and vibe of eateries in Spain.
Bites: Horn Barbecue finds a permanent home; World Famous HotBoys heads to Uptown
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Spiraling costs prompt Jayakarta, Berkeley’s only Indonesian restaurant, to close
The owner says the city is too expensive for restaurants to survive. Jayakarta's last day is Saturday.
Don’t call it the Gourmet Ghetto says owner of new Berkeley café
San Francisco-based coffee roaster Wrecking Ball says its Shattuck Avenue café will de-emphasize coffee to prioritize diversity and inclusion in coffee culture.
Bites: Ba-Bite owner crowdfunds for more silky-smooth hummus; The Octopus Lounge is closing
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An update on The Cheese Board Collective’s expansion — a bigger space, more products to come
Last year, the Cheese Board took over The Produce Center, a former longtime Gourmet Ghetto grocery store. Nosh checked in with the collective to find out what's to come there. The short answer: "more of us."
Boochman opens the first kombucha bar in the Bay Area
The Berkeley-based farmers market and wholesale vendor now has a small taproom on University Avenue, where it serves fermented drinks and fermented foods.
With Chop Bar reopened in Jack London Square, Chris Pastena’s next focus is Tribune Tavern
The Oakland chef-restaurateur has moved Chop Bar into larger digs a half-block away; now, he can pick up where he left off with the tavern Downtown.
Bites: Saucy, Artichoke Basille’s and Shake Shack in Oakland
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