Sarah Han
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Sobre Mesa/7908 Aspen collaborative 8-course dinner; Yoshi's returns with sushi, but no jazz yet
Plus: The Lede is back; Ben 'N Nicks has new owners, Surya Darshini causes "dosa sensation" in San Ramon. → Read More
Corso in North Berkeley to reopen as Via del Corso
The owner, chef and general manager of Walnut Creek's Prima plan to open their new central Italian restaurant in June. → Read More
Oakland's new worker-led restaurant; Berkeley Public Library now lends kitchen tools
Plus: An update on Peony restaurant, Third Culture Bakery's fourth-anniversary specials; teachers eat free on Tuesdays at Curry Up Now, PennDel's Bakehouse lands in El Cerrito. → Read More
A review of Cafe Ohlone's Sunday Supper meal kit box
While the founders plan a new home for their restaurant, diners can try these dinner kits, filled with all the makings of an Ohlone feast. → Read More
Lost lives and helping hands: A timeline of Berkeley's pandemic year
One year after Berkeley went into lockdown, we bring you a timeline of the highs and lows of the city's pandemic year. → Read More
Alameda County indoor dining reopens; Cosecha to leave Swan's Market
Celia's in Berkeley changes owners and names; iniBurger's halal fast food; Gilman Brewing and Fieldwork expand. → Read More
Where to get banana pudding in Berkeley and Oakland
Try versions of the classic American, chilled and layered banana dessert at these 9 Berkeley and Oakland restaurants and bakeries. → Read More
Boba Guys to open Rockridge cafe; Slice House coming to San Leandro
Plus: Pizza Guys is now in Berkeley; Veggie Grill's plant-based Stand-Up Burgers; International Women's Day dinner box; Sobre Mesa reopens. → Read More
Berkeley unanimously approves hazard pay for grocery store workers
Berkeley's hazard pay law goes into effect immediately and applies to larger grocery stores with 300 or more employees that are at least 25,000 square feet. → Read More
The Bussdown is Oakland's new African diaspora soul food restaurant
Two Oakland fine-dining chefs have a new takeout-only operation featuring flavors from across the African diaspora. → Read More
Lucky Dog Hot Sauce's Texas fundraiser; try Indonesian-fusion quesabirria
Plus: Espresso Roma for lease; Black history jazz brunch, AKA Coffee heads to Rockridge, Chez Panisse closed due to potential COVID exposure. → Read More
A first look inside Casa Barotti spizzicheria in Berkeley
Casa Barotti, which opens Feb. 23, will feature Italian aperitivo snacks, like pizza al taglio, focaccia, panzerotti and more. → Read More
Alameda County food workers eligible for COVID-19 vaccine; Cheese Board now open on Sunday
Plus: Cheese Board expands hours, Gather's greenhouse is open, Kinja's new Oakland location, Limewood's cannabis pairing dinner, more. → Read More
Oakland chef to compete on 'Top Chef;' Cupcakin's Virginia Bakery location
Plus: HelpBerkeley founder wins Jefferson Award for Public Service; Blue Ox Wines changes name to Hammerling Wines; more. → Read More
East Bay Valentine's Day menus for takeout and outdoor dining
A massive list of Valentine's Day menus from East Bay restaurants, cafes, wineries, pop-ups, caterers and more. → Read More
Boichik Bagel's Pink Label; California Craft Beer Week
Plus: Super Bowl eats, Colusa Market owner is retiring; Alameda County passes 'Good Food' resolution for correctional facilities; more. → Read More
Berkeley's Souvenir Coffee Co. is expanding to Oakland
It'll open its fourth cafe in Old Oakland, in the former Coloso Coffee space in collaboration with the Coloso founders. → Read More
Sliver Pizzeria's Uptown Oakland location; Ayesha Curry's new coffee bar
Plus: updates on Huangcheng Noodle House, Califa's Greens, Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers, Good Food Award winners, Casa Barotti, more. → Read More
Berkeley Safeway on Shattuck Pl. has liquor license suspended
The store's alcohol license was suspended on Jan. 21 due to selling alcohol to minors three times within two weeks. → Read More
Where to get local Dungeness crab in the East Bay
Restaurants serving dishes made with local Dungeness crab, and local markets selling live and cooked crab by the pound. → Read More