Brunch at the Thai Temple in Berkeley. Photo: karmacamilleeon/Flickr

The Sandwich Spot in downtown Berkeley is closing (Nosh)
Avocado hand is sending people to the ER (SF Gate)
Reem’s bakery opens in Fruitvale (East Bay Express)
Three ways to enjoy Bay Grape (East Bay Dish)
Red Bay in Oakland creates community through Beautiful Coffee (KQED)