The 2019 James Beard semifinalists have been announced. Here are the East Bay contenders By Sarah HanFeb. 2720199:37 a.m.Feb. 27 Seven nominees for the coveted food and drink awards are from Oakland, Berkeley and Alameda.
East Bay chefs up for James Beard restaurant and chef awards By Kate WilliamsFeb. 1520171:25 p.m.Feb. 17 Five East Bay-based chefs have been nominated across both national and regional categories for the 2017 awards.
21st Amendment to San Leandro, more By Kate WilliamsJune 1220152:30 p.m.Nov. 21 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 120152 p.m.Nov. 7 Oakland’s historic Starline Social Club re-opens, Red Bay Coffee launches a Kickstarter, and much more in this week’s Bites.
PieTisserie, Kitchener Snack Bar, more By Kate WilliamsFeb. 20201511:15 a.m.Nov. 21 Kitchener Snack Bar begins construction, PieTisserie holds a grand opening, and much more in this week’s Bites.