Almond & Oak keeps the look of Penrose, but has a new owner and fresh new menu
Chef-owner Rico Rivera, who took the reins from Charlie Hallowell, wants his restaurant to be known for two things: great food and substantial portions.
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Upscale, modern Filipino dining at FOB Kitchen in Oakland
Partners Janice and Brandi Dulce have created a cozy, island-themed dining destination introducing and celebrating the flavors of the Philippines.
Oakland’s Belcampo is an oasis for meat lovers, but there are caveats
High-quality ingredients and the well-designed space of Anya Fernald's flagship restaurant impress, but mixed service and pricey-yet-simple dishes give pause.
Fresh-pressed tortillas and creative flavor combinations at Oakland’s Tacos Oscar
Chefs Oscar Michel and Jake Weiss are constantly creating new combinations of flavors — for omnivores and vegans alike — at their new brick-and-mortar taco spot.
Shanxi knife-cut noodles are the specialty at Huangcheng Noodle House in Oakland
The noodles at this Chinatown spot are a must-order, but you'd be remiss not to try other dishes, like the cold chili chicken and shredded potato with hot oil sauce.
This Oakland pop-up brings visual art concepts and techniques to the table
Trained as painters, longtime friends and chefs Duncan Kwitkor and Andrew Greene now express their artistic side through the dishes they create at Abstract Table.
Sleek, ’60s-inspired Bardo Lounge and Supper Club is perfect date-night spot
Seth and Jenni Bregman have transformed the former Michel Bistro into a mid-century modern styled restaurant as a nod to a by-gone era of entertaining and hospitality.
Saha in Berkeley serves creative Yemeni cuisine you’ve never had before
Mohamed Aboghanem left San Francisco to open the restaurant of his dreams in Berkeley, where he offers inventive, elevated dishes, including vegan-friendly and gluten-free options.
Al-Maida, a Pakistani restaurant inside an Oakland corner store
Sayed Muhammad, formerly a cook at Chaat Café in Berkeley and Fremont, has opened his own restaurant in this unconventional location.
This hidden gem in downtown Berkeley will satisfy your Japanese snack cravings
Get Japanese curry, takoyaki, dango, omusubi, gyu-don and even natto at this tiny snack shop on Center Street.
Oakland’s Teni East Kitchen serves fresh, surprising takes on Burmese food
Under the helm of an Ethiopian-born chef who got her chops at Burma Superstar, this two-year-old restaurant has found its footing and point of view.
Feast Your Eyes: Tamarindo Antojeria Mexicana in Old Oakland
Chef Gloria Dominguez has been serving up balanced, fresh and sophisticated take on traditional Mexican fare for the past 13 years.
First Look: Oakland’s Oeste elevates bar food to the next level
This bar in Old Oakland offers dinner and brunch — and now lunch — that showcases fresh, local and house-made fare in a beautiful, inviting space.
