Black-owned eateries in Berkeley and Oakland open for takeout

Sustained monetary support of black entrepreneurs is a meaningful way to help these local restaurants, cafés, catering companies and pop-ups.

COVID-19 has put sustainability in the food industry on hold, but advocates say it’s not a lost cause

By Amalya DubrovskyJune 11:30 p.m.June 1 4 comments

Zero-waste supporters believe this time of tumultuous change can be an opportunity for growth.
East Bay restaurant openings and closings in May

By Joanna Della PennaMay 2912 p.m.June 3 7 comments

Learn about the 12 newly opened food and drink venues in Berkeley, Oakland and elsewhere in the East Bay, along with 7 businesses that shuttered permanently.
East Bay restaurants offering curbside, no-contact pickup or in-house delivery

By Sarah Han and Joanna Della PennaMarch 183 p.m.May 4 133 comments

Local restaurants where you can get food during the shelter-in-place order.
Stay updated: East Bay food scene and COVID-19

By Nosh editorsMarch 173:16 p.m.June 3 57 comments

A running news feed on how the coronavirus is affecting the local food industry.

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Recipe: Easy oatmeal cookies

By Moriah VanVleetApril 1711:30 a.m.April 22

This recipe is both forgiving and flexible (two qualities we could all use right now).

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The pandemic ended his book tour, but chef-author David Lebovitz is in ‘good spirits’

By Minhae Shim RothApril 111 a.m.April 2

The longtime food blogger and former Chez Panisse pastry chef says comfort food and cocktails will help us get through these times.

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Green reign: Bryant Terry unites vegans and non-vegans alike in his ‘Vegetable Kingdom’

By Kristina SepetysMarch 211:24 a.m.March 2

The Afro-vegan chef aims to show more people that eating vegetable-based meals is simple, affordable and delicious.
Recipe: Blood orange poppy seed cake

By Moriah VanVleetFeb. 1311:30 a.m.April 12

The tangy citrus flavor in this light, vibrant cake is balanced with warm vanilla and toasty poppy seeds.

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13 delicious Mother’s Day gift ideas

By Lauren BonneyMay 41:59 p.m.May 4

Celebrate your food-loving mom (while also supporting local restaurants and food businesses) with one of these edible and drinkable gifts.

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East Bay restaurant openings and closings in March and April

By Joanna Della PennaApril 3011:20 a.m.May 26

A list of food businesses that opened just prior to or during the COVID-19 shelter-in-place order, and those spots that have shuttered permanently.

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East Bay restaurants offering pantry supplies

By Sarah HanApril 229 a.m.April 24

As dine-in service is currently on hold and supermarkets shelves are often depleted of the basics, these restaurants have started selling grocery and pantry items along with their regular food menus.