Saul’s Deli almost had a new owner, then the coronavirus crisis hit. Now what?
After two weeks of takeout service, the longtime owners have shut down the restaurant, but they hope to eventually reopen and find a way to "make Saul's strong again."
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How East Bay grocery stores are responding to COVID-19
As the pandemic continues, markets have been addressing new challenges to keep stores stocked, while maintaining safety for its customers and workers.
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Ba-Bite follow-up Pomella opens during the absolute worst time for restaurants
Opening a new eatery in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic may seem like a bad idea, but not opening at all seemed even worse to chef-owner Mica Talmor.
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Stay updated: East Bay food scene and COVID-19
A running news feed on how the coronavirus is affecting the local food industry.
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Catch up on the latest East Bay food news and events.
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Bites: Burma Superstar’s new takeout spot is coming; Taste of Temescal postponed
Catch up on the latest East Bay food news and events. Many local restaurants have been impacted by concerns about the coronavirus.
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Popoca brings chef Anthony Salguero’s California-Salvadoran vision to light
The chef’s hearty and uncommon Salvadoran fare awaits diners at Classic Cars West beer garden in Uptown Oakland.
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Korean soups, casseroles and stews shine at Moo Bong Ri in Temescal
Nestled in the back of Koryo Plaza, the Oakland location of this Korean franchise chain offers specialty dishes, like blood sausage, galbi tang and Korean hangover soup.
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Pie vs. pie: Zachary’s and Little Star go deep on two East Bay avenues
In what we’re calling the Grand-Solano Deep-Dish Double Dare, we visited four locations — Zachary’s and The Star on Grand Avenue, and Zachary’s and Little Star on Solano Avenue — to compare the two beloved brands.
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East Bay restaurants offering curbside, no-contact pick-up or in-house delivery
Local restaurants where you can get food during the shelter-in-place order.
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Restaurants that have closed or paused dine-in service due to COVID-19 concerns
As social distancing measures ramp up, food businesses are finding themselves making the difficult decision to temporarily close.
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5 Asian-inspired toasts, pancakes and waffles to try in the East Bay
Try pandan and coconut flavored toast, jiggly Japanese-style soufflé pancakes, mochi waffles and more.
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If ever it was time for tea, it’s now
More than just a restorative drink, tea is a reminder that peace and normalcy will return when we make it through dark, uncertain times.
Restaurants can now sell beer, wine and cocktails to-go during shelter-in-place, but will that help keep them around?
Although some owners are hopeful that eased alcohol regulations will help their businesses stay afloat, so far sales remain slow.
A distillery makes hand sanitizer, a restaurant sells toilet paper: How food businesses are doing COVID-19 pivots
Three East Bay food and drink businesses have switched up their business models to keep going in the shelter-in-place era.
Worried about food during the COVID-19 crisis? Berkeley Unified, local pantries offer free meals
BUSD meals are available to anyone 18 or younger. Other groups are working to feed adults.
East Bay restaurants strain under weight of COVID-19
Restaurant owners consider their obligations to employees, customers and the community while keeping an eye on their bottom line as the public health crisis escalates.
Will Oakland Chinatown restaurants weather the storm of coronavirus?
As businesses in Oakland Chinatown are interconnected, a decline for restaurants has a ripple effect on the whole community.
