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The 2019 James Beard semifinalists have been announced. Here are the East Bay contenders

By Sarah HanFeb. 279:37 a.m.February 27, 2019

Seven nominees for the coveted food and drink awards are from Oakland, Berkeley and Alameda.

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East Bay chefs up for James Beard restaurant and chef awards

By Kate WilliamsFeb. 15, 20171:25 p.m.February 17, 2017

Five East Bay-based chefs have been nominated across both national and regional categories for the 2017 awards.

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21st Amendment to San Leandro, more

By Kate WilliamsJune 12, 20152:30 p.m.November 21, 2019

There's plenty of food news in this week's Bites, including an update on 21st Amendment's San Leandro brewery (opening soon!) and Elmwood's The Advocate.
Starline Social Club, Hella Vegan, Pho Ao Sen

By Kate WilliamsMay 1, 20152 p.m.November 7, 2019

Oakland's historic Starline Social Club re-opens, Red Bay Coffee launches a Kickstarter, and much more in this week's Bites.

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PieTisserie, Kitchener Snack Bar, more

By Kate WilliamsFeb. 20, 201511:15 a.m.November 21, 2019

Kitchener Snack Bar begins construction, PieTisserie holds a grand opening, and much more in this week's Bites.

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