The East Bay is in the midst of a new vegan renaissance
The recent surge in vegan eateries has resulted in more robust and diverse offerings than ever, with flavors representing cultures that were previously ignored by the mainstream.
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Bites: Malibu’s vegan burgers; Katrina Rozelle closes; Chris Kronner is no longer at Henry’s
Catch up on the latest East Bay food news and events.
Pizza Moda to become a sister vegan Italian restaurant for The Butcher’s Son
The new restaurant will feature creative, house-made vegan pizzas, fresh pastas, salads and more. Expect it to open early next year.
Bites: Magpie to take over Hog’s Apothecary; Viridian to replace Plum Bar; Fort Point Rockridge update
Catch up on the latest East Bay food news and events.
Chewy, handmade noodles are the star attraction at Famous Bao in Berkeley
The Xi’an-style restaurant has reopened, refocusing as a noodle house with plenty of toothsome dishes, including four vegan offerings.
House Kombucha and People’s Café partner to open a kombucha taproom and a zero-waste grocery store in Berkeley
Their shared interest in sustainability brought the two East Bay food businesses together, inspiring them to collaborate on ambitious new offerings.
Oakland vegan stalwart Donut Farm is moving to Jack London Square
Josh Levine’s popular vegan café will relocate its savory food service to the former Chop Bar location. The San Pablo Avenue spot will remain open as a donut shop.
Saturn Café’s closure marks the end of Berkeley’s ‘old-school’ veg diner scene
The nearly decade-old veg-friendly diner claims a “staffing shortage obstacle” was its reason for closing. The original Santa Cruz location remains open.
Kokolato, a Balinese vegan gelato, comes to Uptown Oakland
After founding the business in Bali, Jonathan Keim has recently started operations of his coconut-based frozen dessert brand at vegan food hub, Classic Cars West.
A classic neighborhood donut shop, except all its offerings are totally vegan
Vegan Donut Gelato owner Sam Kang fulfills cravings for vegan customers longing for the glazed, sprinkled and jelly-filled donuts of their childhood.
Recipe: Easy vegan coconut caramels
A batch of these chewy, rich caramels — creamy with coconut and smoky with paprika — make an uncommonly good holiday gift.
6 vegan burgers scored by an omnivore, a vegetarian and a vegan
We invited a vegan and a vegetarian to taste and grade six vegan burgers at five East Bay restaurants. Check out the results.
