Everything to eat and drink at this new Oakland taproom is 100% gluten-free

Buck Wild Brewing Taproom is a partnership between California's first gluten-free brewery and Kitava, a San Francisco-based 'clean food' restaurant.

Alloko Garden brings a taste of Ivory Coast from a ghost kitchen in Oakland

By Sarah HanNov. 2312:13 p.m.Nov. 23

This new restaurant is one of more than 40 takeout and delivery-only operations at a new ghost kitchen called Jingletown Eats in East Oakland.
Where to order Thanksgiving takeout meals in the East Bay

By Lauren BonneyNov. 1710:17 a.m.Nov. 18

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.
Where to get Thanksgiving pies in Berkeley and Oakland

By Sarah HanNov. 169 a.m.Nov. 20

Thanksgiving celebrations will be a little different this year, but pie should always be on the table.

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Catch up on the latest East Bay food news and events.

States Coffee opens first Oakland cafe; Boichik’s Bagel Black Friday; Finfine is fundraising to relocate

By Sarah HanNov. 1811:22 a.m.Nov. 20

Plus, Huangcheng Noodle House finds a home at Swan’s Market; Stay Gold Deli is temporarily closed; Donut Savant reopens in Oakland
Karaoke hotspot Nick’s Lounge is for sale; Ain’t Normal Cafe is open; Poppy Bagels pop-up

By Sarah HanOct. 2812:40 p.m.Oct. 29

Plus, a new gluten-free craft beer taproom; Halloween and Election Day events for food lovers; more.
Grand Lake Kitchen in Dimond is trying out pizza; Seabreeze on the Dock comes to Jack London Square

By Sarah HanOct. 211:30 p.m.Oct. 21

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.

Recipe: Korean-style soba noodle salad

By Benjamin SetoAug. 2010:48 a.m.Aug. 20

Nutty soba noodles, crisp romaine lettuce and refreshing cucumber strips are topped with a sweet-spicy vinaigrette for a light, satisfying meal.
Recipe: Chewy, crunchy Mochiko chicken

By Benjamin SetoJuly 2211:31 a.m.July 22

While you may not be attending a lot of potlucks these days, this easy fried chicken dish travels well, so pack it up in a picnic basket for a socially distanced hike or outdoor meal.
Recipe: No-knead, can’t-fail bread anyone can bake

By Kristina SepetysMay 2111:31 a.m.June 13

This simple, customizable bread recipe is a great place to start for new bakers. We got tips from recipe creator Mark Bittman along with other bakers to ensure the perfect loaf.
Recipe: Easy oatmeal cookies

By Moriah VanVleetApril 1711:30 a.m.June 13

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

Where to get free Thanksgiving meals in the East Bay

By Kristina SepetysNov. 199:27 a.m.Nov. 23

Food pantries, restaurants, churches and community groups giving out Thanksgiving meals, and ways to volunteer or donate to these efforts.
8 new East Bay ice cream options to bring you cold, creamy comfort

By Lauren BonneyNov. 310:10 a.m.Nov. 5

Since the pandemic started, a whole slew of East Bay-based ice cream options have emerged from micro-creameries, restaurants and pop-ups.
East Bay restaurant openings and closings in October

By Joanna Della PennaOct. 309:16 a.m.Nov. 5

This month, 18 new East Bay restaurants opened and eight permanently closed.