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Executive chef Massimo Orlando, general manager Marco Penitenti and owner Peter Chastain

East Bay fine-dining veterans to bring back Berkeley’s beloved Corso

By Sarah HanMarch 303:44 p.m.March 31

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.

Mad Oak co-owner Daniel Cukierman says the bar’s full kitchen has allowed the business to stay open during the pandemic. Photo: Pete Rosos

Orange tier isn’t enough to convince these East Bay bars to reopen

By Eve BateyMarch 3010:37 a.m.March 30

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.

In brief

Berkeley enters orange tier: Bars, offices able to reopen

By Supriya YelimeliMarch 294:23 p.m.April 1

California is expected to announce Tuesday that Alameda County can move into the orange tier, meaning Berkeley could open bars and expand several other business operations.

Local vegans go nuts for this new Oakland plant-based restaurant

By Tamara ShermanMarch 291:30 p.m.April 1

Hella Nuts is finding fans with its comforting, hearty and nut-based dishes and beverages.

His 4 Japanese restaurants remain closed. Now this lauded Oakland chef is planning their return

By Momo ChangMarch 2512:30 p.m.March 25

Due to the pandemic, Chikara Ono temporarily closed AS B-Dama, Delage, Utzutzu and Masabaga. Find out what he’s up to now.

Understory is a new collective-run kitchen in Old Oakland. Photo: Understory

Oakland’s new worker-led restaurant; Berkeley Public Library now lends kitchen tools

By Sarah HanMarch 2411:30 a.m.March 24

Plus: An update on Peony, Third Culture Bakery’s fourth-anniversary specials, teachers eat free on Tuesdays at Curry Up Now, PennDel’s Bakehouse lands in El Cerrito.

Dishes from Cafe Ohlone’s March Sunday Supper meal kit. Photo: Sarah Han

Cafe Ohlone’s Sunday Supper boxes provide a feast for all the senses

By Sarah HanMarch 231:25 p.m.March 23

While the founders find a new home for their restaurant, try their seasonal meal kits, filled with all the makings of a multi-course Ohlone dinner.

Bishulim SF offers brisket for Passover, available for delivery or pickup in Oakland. Photo: Bishulim SF

Where to get Passover meals in the East Bay

By Alix WallMarch 1910:55 a.m.March 22

Choose from several East Bay restaurants and caterers offering Passover dishes for your seder meal, including some kosher options.

A rendering of the potential Amy's Drive Thru location at the corner of Telegraph Avenue and 40th Street. The company is considering this location, based on feedback from the community. Photo: Temescal Telegraph BID

Amy’s Drive Thru considers bringing its organic, vegetarian fast food to Temescal

By Alix WallMarch 1810:40 a.m.March 18

The North Bay-based mini-chain has held two meetings about a potential site for a two-story drive-thru restaurant on the corner of 40th Street and Telegraph Avenue.