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.
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On Earth Day, Berkeley becomes the first city to launch meat-free Green Monday
In an effort to reduce the city's environmental impact, all meals served at city facilities, council meetings and events on Mondays must, from now on, be completely free of animal products.
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.
Bites: Berkeley Veggie Grill opening, Rosh Hashanah eats, Anissa Helou event at Chez Panisse
Catch up on the latest East Bay food news and events.
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.
Dragon fruit sherbet with strawberry and lemongrass
This refreshing dragon fruit and lemongrass sherbet is topped with a layer of pureed strawberries, for a pretty, multi-textured and delightfully unique frozen treat.
Celebrate the season with these citrus coconut cookies
Pluck all those lemons from the garden and make these zesty cookies — adding some toasted coconut makes a perfect match.
Animal-rights activists disrupt Chez Panisse service
Berkeley Police were called to world-famous restaurant Chez Panisse Friday night after a group of animal-rights protesters stormed into the dining room disrupting dinner service.
Vegans gather to discuss ethics of meat eating
Topics at the three-day World Vegan Summit & Expo included the ethics and morality of eating animals, and health crises in communities of color.
Go ‘underground’ with Philip Gelb’s new cookbook
Oakland-based vegan chef Philip Gelb's new cookbook, "Notes from an Underground Restaurant," conjures up an astounding number of cuisines in its plant-based recipes.
