East Bay restaurant openings and closings in October
This month, 18 new East Bay restaurants opened and eight permanently closed.
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Karaoke hotspot Nick’s Lounge is for sale; Ain’t Normal Cafe is open; Poppy Bagels pop-up
Plus, a new gluten-free craft beer taproom; Halloween and Election Day events for food lovers; more.
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No reservations — Berkeley’s Gather relaunches with new menu, lower prices and a new vision
Once considered a special occasion restaurant, Gather hopes its new format will allow it to serve more people in the community.
Grand Lake Kitchen in Dimond is trying out pizza; Seabreeze on the Dock comes to Jack London Square
Plus, Tannery Bend Beerworks heads to Oakland; vegan brunch returns to Donut Farm; progress at Limon Rotisserie in Oakland; and more East Bay food news.
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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Berkeley wineries rally during uncertain times
Wildfire smoke and pandemic closures of tasting rooms have challenged Berkeley’s urban wineries, but many are finding ways to cope.
‘I’ve never had a month like this; this is the worst I’ve seen.’ Berkeley businesses struggle with few Cal students around
Six months into the pandemic, businesses set up to serve UC Berkeley see little business. Property owners who usually rent to students have lots of vacancies.
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Berkeley salons and barbershops can open their doors to customers starting Sept. 4
There are several restrictions to the indoor haircuts, including an appointment-only system and mask use.
He’s been selling his wares on Telegraph Avenue for decades. Now COVID-19 has decimated his business
Tamai Pearson moved to Berkeley 45 years ago and became a Telegraph Avenue vendor, but he’s facing immobilizing financial worries during the pandemic.
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How to keep the music playing? Berkeley sends mixed messages about outdoor concerts
The city is shutting down some outdoor concerts while allowing others. Struggling venue owners are asking for clarity and more support.
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North Berkeley Walgreens on Shattuck Avenue to close in November
The Walgreens location will close Nov. 10, along with 200 store closures for the chain throughout the country.Â
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Have questions about Bayer’s West Berkeley development? Join community meeting tonight
Bayer wants to add more than 1 million square feet of work space, erect taller buildings and, eventually, hire 1,000 more employees.
After 46 years, Berkeley staple Au Coquelet Cafe closes its doors
The longtime, no-frills Berkeley haunt known for its late hours, affordable eats and diverse, down-to-earth clientele, is closing on Friday.
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