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

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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Oakland’s Black Bar Crawl brings costumed teams to Black-owned businesses
“If you are a person that enjoys a day party and getting back home before 10:30, this event should appeal to you.”
Black Restaurant Week returns to the East Bay
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Local craft breweries have announced a commitment to diversity and inclusion, but information on change can be hard to find.
Shop Talk: New furniture store is all about teak; Storey Framing to close
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Shop Talk: Eudemonia, hot spot for fantasy games, closes; sneaker store comes to Telegraph
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