Koji is the secret ingredient in this Berkeley-made, plant-based bacon
Prime Roots makes meat and seafood alternatives with the umami-rich mold that gives its products a meaty texture and flavor.
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Lion Dance Cafe’s shaobing lives up to the hype, but there’s lots more to try
Rich flavors and exciting textures delight at Oakland’s new plant-based Singaporean-Chinese restaurant.
The King’s Feet gives comforting Italian classics the vegan treatment
This new Berkeley restaurant from The Butcher’s Son team makes creative, plant-based Italian fare that, while not traditional, is deeply flavorful and satisfying.
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Malibu’s Burgers will serve up indulgent vegan burgers and milkshakes on Piedmont Avenue
The popular Oakland plant-based fast food business found a permanent restaurant space just as its food truck died. It’ll operate as a pop-up in the meantime.
Eclipse, the Impossible Burger of dairy, is a plant-based product that’s nearly identical to milk
Unlike other dairy alternatives, Eclipse can be transformed into virtually any dairy product, including ice cream, cheese and crème Anglaise.
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.
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 CafĂ© 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 cafĂ© will relocate its savory food service to the former Chop Bar location. The San Pablo Avenue spot will remain open as a donut shop.
