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Berkeley’s 1923 fire, 100 years later | At 28, he died on Berkeley’s streets | House with famed communal hot tub up for sale

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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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A black-and-white photo of people standing outside the original Everrett and Jones BBQ.
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Flavorful festivities: Everett and Jones Barbeque celebrates 50 years of serving the East Bay

Avatar photo by Brandy Collins Sept. 18, 2023, 10:01 a.m.September 18, 2023

The family of the founder Dorothy Turner Everrett is in the middle of a year’s worth of celebrations and events commemorating the restaurant, including a museum exhibit running through Sept. 24.

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At ‘Knife Fight Gauntlet,’ the culinary chops of East Bay chefs are on full display

Avatar photo by Brandy Collins Aug. 22, 2023, 11:05 a.m.August 22, 2023

The organizers of this annual event said they were motivated to start it because of what they saw as a lack of attention and opportunities for Black and brown chefs in the Bay Area.

Woman in sleeveless dress reaches up to pick fig from a tree in a sunny backyard.
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Roses, marigolds, hibiscus: East Bay winery celebrates 5 years making flower wine

Avatar photo by Brandy Collins Aug. 11, 2023, 2:20 p.m.August 11, 2023

Free Range Flower Winery, one of just a handful of Black-owned, woman-owned wineries in the country, draws on a long tradition of plant-made wines.

A man in a blue suit and another man in a black tuxedo cut a red ribbon with scissors while surrounding by ten other onlookers in evening wear. Two women are wearing 1920s-style evening gowns.
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With Fluid510, the duo behind Port Bar brings another queer-friendly nightclub to Oakland

Avatar photo by Brandy Collins June 06, 2023, 3:51 p.m.June 6, 2023

The 5,000-square-foot social club and event space in Uptown was created to serve Oakland’s LGBTQ community and beyond.

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Town favorite Bocanova reopens in downtown Oakland    

Avatar photo by Brandy Collins May 15, 2023, 7:37 a.m.May 16, 2023

With industry veterans at the helm, including chef Rick Hackett, the stylish new restaurant is centering mentoring, learning and experimentation.

Fern Stroud
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Oakland’s Black Vines highlights wines from Black makers

Avatar photo by Brandy Collins April 12, 2023, 9:00 a.m.April 12, 2023

The festival began as a one-time event. Now it’s in its 12th year.

Produce in a kitchen
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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?

Joseph Paire
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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.

Distilling pot
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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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