How close is Berkeley to approving the sale of home-cooked meals?
The city has yet to finalize the application and permitting process that would allow microenterprise home kitchen operations, or MEHKOs. We found out why.
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A new hotel bar in Uptown; Red Bay opens a huge new cafe
Plus: East Bay restaurants join a day of action; MeloMelo Kava Bar and Shiba Ramen reopen; more.
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A walk-up window and a standout burger saved this Berkeley business
Cali Alley founder Dov Sims pivoted his family’s catering business to serve takeout comfort food when COVID hit, a change that’s here to stay.
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What you can order at these East Bay ghost and collaborative kitchens
Restaurants and food makers from all across the Bay Area are offering food for takeout and delivery through these hubs.
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Sobre Mesa/7908 Aspen chefs collaborate; Yoshi’s Oakland brings back dining, but no jazz yet
Plus: The Lede reopens; Ben ‘N Nicks has new owners, Surya Darshini causes “dosa sensation” in San Ramon, more.
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East Bay restaurant openings and closings in March
Understory, Low Bar, Square Pie Guys, others opened; Cosecha, Fat Cat Cafe, others closed.
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Where to get Passover meals in the East Bay
Choose from several East Bay restaurants and caterers offering Passover dishes for your seder meal, including some kosher options.
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Where to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with corned beef and cabbage in the East Bay
Put on something green before heading out for Irish specials at one of these restaurants, pubs and cafes.
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East Bay fine-dining veterans to bring back Berkeley’s beloved Corso
Via del Corso, led by the owner, chef and general manager of Walnut Creek’s Prima, will pay homage to the Berkeley trattoria while finding a path of its own.
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Orange tier isn’t enough to convince these East Bay bars to reopen
Alameda County expects to enter the less restrictive reopening tier this week, but some publicans say the inhibition-dropping effects of alcohol are giving them pause to reopen.
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Olallieberry pie and Cheese Puffs keep ’em coming to FatApple’s
Hildegard Marshall started by selling pies and burgers to Oakland longshoremen, but she found a home for FatApple’s in Berkeley and El Cerrito.
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New York Times declares Berkeley’s Boichik Bagels among best in the nation
Boichik founder Emily Winston has experienced a deluge of national interest in her bagels since the article published Monday; she’s closed pre-orders for the next couple of days.
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Oakland’s Viridian returns with a new menu of Asian-inspired fare and cocktails
The Uptown bar from a team of Asian American fine-dining folks welcomes customers back with a new menu of savory eats, desserts and drinks.
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A world-class chef is opening a wine bar in Temescal
Andres Giraldo Florez’s mission with Snail Bar is to marry his obsession with natural wines and his love for slow food.
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1951 Coffee Company is still helping refugees despite new challenges
Revenue is down at 1951 Coffee by 90%, but the nonprofit is hopeful it can survive the pandemic and continue helping refugees through its barista training program along the way.
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This West Oakland grocery store is in danger of closing after less than 2 years in business
Sales at Community Foods Market have declined by 35% since December 2020. The store has launched a booster campaign as a last-ditch effort to stay open.
Quesabirria fueled the opening of downtown Oakland’s new LGBTQ+ bar
Que Rico, from the owner of La Frontera Mexican Restaurant, will host outdoor happy hours on a rainbow-lit parklet, drag brunches and Latinx-focused club nights.
Oakland has a new worker-owned supermarket
The DEEP Grocery Co-op was started to bring fresh and healthy food to deep East Oakland, a designated “food desert.” But their new online grocery service is open to all.
Recipe: Thai-inspired red curry fish
This flavorful, light but satisfying dish is made with red curry paste, Makrut lime leaves and ginger.
Akoma Market brings equity, wellness and great food to deep East Oakland
The Sunday market features local Black and brown-owned farm stands, food vendors and other small businesses.
