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30-year wait to underground utility lines is nearly over | Historic Asian American bookshop closing

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Brandy Collins

Brandy Collins is a freelance writer and public services advocate, born and raised in the Bay Area. She is a 2019-20 cohort graduate from the Maynard Institute for Journalism, a correspondent for Oakland Voices, a blogger, and the funny one in numerous group chats. She is concerned with civic engagement and leadership development toward making public works more efficient for the people. Brandy is full of Scorpio magic and a self-proclaimed Professional Aunty.

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I spent a week eating ‘surprise’ meals from an anti-food waste app

Avatar photo by Brandy Collins March 16, 2023, 9:00 a.m.March 16, 2023

Too Good To Go promises to connect diners with delicious dishes from local restaurants. Does it deliver?

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Cannabis pairings and heritage dinners usher in a new era at the Claremont

Avatar photo by Brandy Collins Feb. 24, 2023, 9:00 a.m.February 26, 2023

Joseph Paire is using his platform to reexamine Black food, highlight other chefs and shake things up at the century-old hotel.

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4 East Bay spirits to give for the holidays

Avatar photo by Brandy Collins Dec. 07, 2022, 9:00 a.m.December 6, 2022

These East Bay spirit companies distill the best booze to give for the holidays in 2022.

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This East Bay distillery just hit the big 4-0

Avatar photo by Brandy Collins Nov. 11, 2022, 9:00 a.m.November 14, 2022

Alameda distillery St. George Spirits will celebrate its 40th anniversary this weekend.

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Oakland craft distillery wants to define California whiskey

Avatar photo by Brandy Collins Nov. 07, 2022, 9:00 a.m.November 7, 2022

Scoot over, Tennessee, Indiana and Kentucky: Wright and Brown Distilling Co. wants to give your spirits a run for their money.

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Sometimes, you need a little drag in your brunch

Avatar photo by Brandy Collins Sept. 16, 2022, 12:00 p.m.September 19, 2022

When to trade eating and drinking for lip syncing and reading.

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This Oakland-founded group helps Black drinkers consider their cocktails

Avatar photo by Brandy Collins July 20, 2022, 9:00 a.m.August 4, 2022

The six-year-old Black Bourbon Society boasts 30,000 members and events across the country.

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Oakland’s Black Bar Crawl brings costumed teams to Black-owned businesses

Avatar photo by Brandy Collins June 07, 2022, 9:30 a.m.August 4, 2022

“If you are a person that enjoys a day party and getting back home before 10:30, this event should appeal to you.”

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Black Restaurant Week returns to the East Bay

Avatar photo by Brandy Collins May 12, 2022, 9:30 a.m.August 4, 2022

Over 50 restaurants across the Bay Area are participating in this year’s event.

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Can the Inclusion Beer Project prompt real change at East Bay breweries?

Avatar photo by Brandy Collins Feb. 03, 2022, 9:00 a.m.August 4, 2022

Local craft breweries have announced a commitment to diversity and inclusion, but information on change can be hard to find.

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Shop Talk: New furniture store is all about teak; Storey Framing to close

Avatar photo by Brandy Collins Nov. 05, 2021, 8:30 a.m.August 4, 2022

Teak Me Home, which sells handcrafted Indonesian teak wood furniture, has opened a location in West Berkeley.

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Shop Talk: Eudemonia, hot spot for fantasy games, closes; sneaker store comes to Telegraph

Avatar photo by Brandy Collins Oct. 01, 2021, 10:30 a.m.August 4, 2022

Eudemonia, a popular tabletop card store that had been a refuge for Berkeley gamers of all ages, closed after 18 years.

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