East Bay restaurant openings and closings in June
Eleven local food and drink venues that are brand new, and nine eateries that have shuttered permanently.
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East Bay restaurants open for outdoor dining
Restaurants across the East Bay are starting to reopen for al fresco dining with physical distancing measures in place. Find out what’s open.
East Bay restaurant openings and closings in May
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.
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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.
The Junket in El Cerrito celebrates 40 years of being more than just a deli
Along with German and English specialty products, owners Bruno and Cindy Frisch provide a community gathering place and friendly service that goes above and beyond the norm.
This El Cerrito mom-and-pop Japanese grocery store is not only thriving, it recently doubled in size
For 21 years, Yaoya-san in El Cerrito has built a following for its well-stocked Japanese kitchen staples. In October, the market expanded its square footage two-fold.
8 East Bay places to take school-aged kids for food and old-fashioned fun and games
Our 9-year-old reviewer opines on his favorite family-friendly venues to eat and play.
The East Bay restaurants that opened and closed in May
This month, the East Bay welcomed almost 20 new eateries, including Thai Table, Easterly, Bissap Baobab, and Zomsa Himalayan Kitchen, and said goodbye to La Bedaine, Wildcard Brewing and many others.
The East Bay restaurants that opened and closed in April
More than 20 restaurants opened, 17 closed in the East Bay. This month’s list includes several noteworthy spots in San Leandro, El Cerrito and beyond.
Head to New Dumpling in El Cerrito for handmade jiaozi
This new family-owned restaurant specializes in dumplings that are boiled, giving them a delightfully chewy texture.
The East Bay restaurants that opened and closed in January
More than 20 restaurants opened this month across the East Bay, while 13 — including Berkeley’s Nefeli Caffe — closed.
The East Bay restaurants that opened and closed in September
Openings include CafĂ© Ohlone, The Payback and Mike Hess Brewing; while Cam Huong, Brennan’s, Gordo Taqueria and three others closed.
