Bites: The Half Orange is closing, Umami Mart’s Matsuri Festival, La Marcha wines
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Here’s where we’re headed for SF Beer Week events in the East Bay
SF Beer Week starts Friday Feb. 10, and with it come countless parties, tap takeovers and other over-the-top events. Here’s what we think is the best of what’s on tap.
La PanotiQ, McDonald’s, Genova Deli, more
Elmwood’s location of La PanotiQ and the downtown Berkeley McDonald’s are both getting close to their opening days. These details, and much more East Bay food news, in this week’s Bites.
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Antoinette, Hoi Polloi, Valentine’s Day, more
Catch up on all of this week’s food news, like Hoi Polloi’s expansion and Genova Delicatessen’s uncertain future, in this week’s Bites. Plus, get the deets on Super Bowl and Valentine’s Day specials!
Salsipuedes brings Baja cooking to North Oakland
Salsipuedes is finally up and running in North Oakland’s Longfellow neighborhood. Come along with NOSH as we take a first look at the menu.
Drake’s at Hive Oakland getting close, more
This week in Bites, we have lots of beer and bar news, plus new brunch in Fruitvale and an abundance of Father’s Day events in the East Bay.
Anvil Brewing to open in West Berkeley, more
Berkeley is getting a new brewery. Anvil Brewing plans on opening at 912 Gilman St. this spring. We bring you this news and much more in this week’s Bites.
East Bay restaurants adapt to new minimum wage
The effects of new minimum wages are causing a ripple effect of changes across the East Bay restaurant scene.
The Half Orange: A great new destination in Fruitvale
Refreshing ceviche, delicious fried bites, an excellent burger and great beers to pair the food with: Fruitvale should be happy to welcome The Half Orange.
Judoku, Daily Pint, Imm Thai, Mollie Rose, more
Another week packed with exciting East Bay food news, including a new sushi restaurant from the Bowl’d crew, and a new Berkeley bakery.
Marrow closes, Shakewell, Half Orange open
Offal spot Marrow has closed, while Oakland has two new offerings: Shakewell in Lakeshore, and The Half Orange in Fruitvale.
Salsipuedes owners launch new Oakland project
The husband-and-wife team behind Salsipuedes has signed a lease to open another restaurant in a different part of Oakland first.
