Fikscue (closed through June 8)
We’d hate for devotees to think the line was just shorter for once. Fikscue is temporarily closed while the owners travel to Indonesia. Fikscue is at 1708 Park St. in Alameda, is temporarily closed for two weekends. Don’t worry, fans, it reopens June 8.
4Bells Public House
Nosh was saddened to hear from owner Jennifer Seidman (Acme Bar & Company) that May 26 would be the last day of service for Berkeley’s 4Bells Public House. “After a ten year battle with the landlords I have officially called it quits,” said Seidman in a statement, referring to her ownership of the space dating back to when it was the ill-fated Doc’s Refresher. “They have simply battled me out of business both financially and in spirit….I simply cannot afford to battle them any further.” 4Bells first brought the food, drink and spirit with bells on back in 2022. 4Bells Public House was at 984 University Ave. in Berkeley.
Lakeshore Cafe
Airy, old-fashioned Oakland refuge the Lakeshore Cafe, known for its courteous service and good omelets, for years served all day until late afternoon, closes for good on May 27. Nosh started hearing from readers several weeks ago (thanks all) about its possible impending closure, and now the cafe’s public announcement has shared the final details. Under current ownership, the clean, comfortable cafe with the high ceilings and Grecian pillars has served breakfast and lunch to the greater Oakland community for 22 years, but the space itself dates back to 1937, when it was first opened as the Lakeshore Deli. Lakeshore Cafe is at 3257 Lakeshore Ave. in Oakland, and closes permanently after service on May 27.
Market Hall Foods on 4th
As Nosh reported earlier, May 26 is the last day for Fourth Street’s specialty food emporium Market Hall Foods. The elegant, European-style market for wines, pasta, cheeses, specialty sandwiches, meats, pantry items, breads and other goodies first opened in 1996, and in a way served to anchor and set the tone for the entire, upscale, strolling shopping district. It’s easy to wonder if Fourth Street will be the same without it. Rockridge’s Market Hall Foods in Oakland remains open. Market Hall Foods on 4th is at 1786 Fourth St. in Berkeley; its final day is May 26.
Nuevo Sol
Nosh is sad to report chef Gilberto Monroy and family’s announcement that Nuevo Sol will close after service on May 27. From its opening in early 2022, the cheerful Mexican diner with the sunny back patio was a bright, homestyle spot along San Pablo Avenue near Gilman. Monroy was a cook at Bette’s Oceanview (now Oceanview Diner), and after 29 years there decided to open his first solo endeavor, blending Mexican and diner-style comfort dishes. The reasons for closing are unclear, but the announcement does mention a new business soon to take over the space. “This decision was incredibly difficult for our family,” said the closing note. “But ultimately we believe it is the right step for us at this time.” Nuevo Sol was at 1335 San Pablo Ave. in Berkeley, and closes after service May 27.
