How did 200 racetrack workers at Golden Gate Fields get COVID-19?
The track has said 95% of the people who tested positive had no symptoms and that this is likely what allowed the disease to spread so broadly.
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A fire closed The Smokehouse for nearly 2 years. It’s finally reopening on Nov. 27
The Berkeley burger shack will relaunch with online and phone orders only during its soft opening.
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States Coffee opens first Oakland cafe; Boichik’s Bagel Black Friday; Finfine is fundraising to relocate
Plus, Huangcheng Noodle House finds a home at Swan’s Market; Stay Gold Deli is temporarily closed; Donut Savant reopens in Oakland
What does it take to run a pop-up? Oakland food entrepreneurs share lessons and tips
Pop-ups are offering some chefs a unique opportunity to launch businesses during the pandemic.
Historic Berkeley watering hole Albatross Pub closing due to COVID-19
It’s bad luck to kill an Albatross, but owner Andrew McGee says he hopes to preserve the pub’s people-focused mission if he ever opens a bar again.
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COVID changed Chez Panisse, but Alice Waters is still taking care of local farmers
The iconic Berkeley restaurant’s new pandemic model works to preserve its suppliers and workers who make its farm-to-table philosophy possible.
Berkeley’s Corso has closed as owners leave the restaurant industry
Roscoe Skipper and Wendy Brucker have closed 12-year-old Tuscan trattoria Corso and sold their 26-year-old restaurant Rivoli, which will remain open.
Food delivery apps are a lifeline for restaurants during the pandemic, but at a high cost
Third-party apps like DoorDash expand restaurants’ geographic reach and customer base, but service fees cut too deeply into their bottom line, say some East Bay businesses.
Last call: This quintessentially Berkeley cafe is ‘hanging on by a thread’
The Musical Offering, a nearly 40-year-old cafe/music store, says it needs the community’s support to get through the pandemic. It’s selling prix-fixe meals as a last-ditch effort.
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Koji is the secret ingredient in this Berkeley-made, plant-based bacon
Prime Roots makes meat and seafood alternatives with the umami-rich mold that gives its products a meaty texture and flavor.
Mise en Place Kitchen in Berkeley is a daytime delight
This new downtown Berkeley eatery puts a seasonal, chef-focused spin on traditional cafe fare. And its spacious outdoor patio is a bonus.
