New ownership at Public Market Emeryville; Berkeley’s new banh mi spot; Señor Sisig in Oakland
Plus: Tony’s Style brings baguette pizzas to Northside; a fundraiser for Pinky & Reds; and what’s cooking at Berkeley’s Hidden Cafe.
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The dishes and drinks we loved in 2020
We hit up writers, editors and other contributors to share their favorite takeout spots and pandemic comfort foods.
East Bay restaurant openings and closings in December
Openings include La Guerrera’s Kitchen, Alley & Vine, Shake Shack; among closures are Jules Thin Crust, Cookiebar Alameda, El Gusano — and the 71-year-old Albany Bowl.
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East Bay New Year’s Eve takeout guide
Restaurants, caterers and pop-ups offering celebratory meals, meal kits, celebration packages and virtual events to ring in 2021.
Where to order Christmas takeout in the East Bay
Feast your eyes on our bountiful list of East Bay restaurants and caterers offering special holiday menus to enjoy at home.
Picnic brings rotisserie and charcuterie to Albany; Smokehouse reopened, but is now closed till Dec. 7
Plus, Cafe Ohlone Sunday Supper dinner boxes; Belotti’s white truffle menu; free pet food at Berkeley shelters and more East Bay food news.
East Bay restaurant openings and closings in November
This month, the East Bay welcomed Ono Bakehouse, Black Star Pirate BBQ and 15 new restaurants, and said goodbye to Corso, the Albatross Pub and 13 other food businesses.
Where to order Thanksgiving takeout meals in the East Bay
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.
8 new East Bay ice cream options to bring you cold, creamy comfort
Since the pandemic started, a whole slew of East Bay-based ice cream options have emerged from micro-creameries, restaurants and pop-ups.
Nokni Upstairs scraps restaurant plans; Mujiri in Oakland; Townhouse reopens in Emeryville
Plus, an update on Nick’s Pizza; new izakaya spot in Temescal; La Cocina’s Voices from the Kitchen goes virtual.
East Bay restaurant openings and closings in September
Taco & Co., Lion Dance Cafe, Fort Point Rockridge and 12 others opened; The Uptown Nightclub, Trattoria La Siciliana, Tribune Tavern and 12 others permanently closed.
Lacking business and support, caterers ask ‘what can we do to get through this?’
Excluded from opportunities and support given to restaurants during the pandemic, many caterers are trying takeout, meal kits and even a drive-in movie night to survive.
