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

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Cirrus Wood

Cirrus Wood is a freelance writer and photographer living in downtown Berkeley. There are few things he enjoys as much as playing around with the alphabet.

cirrus.robert.wood@gmail.com
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How close is Berkeley to approving the sale of home-cooked meals?

Avatar photo by Cirrus Wood April 15, 2021, 2:00 p.m.August 4, 2022

The city has yet to finalize the application and permitting process that would allow microenterprise home kitchen operations, or MEHKOs. We found out why.

Still from "Essential," a film by Pedal Born Pictures for Berkeleyside Nosh.
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This West Oakland grocery store is in danger of closing after less than 2 years in business

Avatar photo by Cirrus Wood April 08, 2021, 1:22 p.m.August 4, 2022

Sales at Community Foods Market have declined by 35% since December 2020. The store has launched a booster campaign as a last-ditch effort to stay open.

Oaklandia owner and chef Latorra Monk. Photo: Pete Rosos
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Oaklandia Cafe is a dream business come true — if it can outlast COVID-19

Avatar photo by Cirrus Wood Feb. 09, 2021, 12:22 p.m.August 4, 2022

Latorra Monk worked in kitchens for years before opening Oaklandia in June 2020. She hoped to make a community hangout, but now she’s just barely hanging on.

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Le Bateau Ivre is currently closed but aims to sail another day

Avatar photo by Cirrus Wood Jan. 26, 2021, 12:00 p.m.August 4, 2022

The owner of this nearly 49-year-old ‘Old World’ Berkeley restaurant says she wants to stay in business to see its 50th year. She plans to reopen Le Bateau Ivre in a few weeks.

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Ghost Town Brewing to open second location at former 4505 Burgers & BBQ

Avatar photo by Cirrus Wood Jan. 13, 2021, 12:02 p.m.October 4, 2022

The West Oakland-based brewery aims to open the Laurel District taproom for takeout sales in February.

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Food delivery apps are a lifeline for restaurants during the pandemic, but at a high cost

Avatar photo by Cirrus Wood Nov. 05, 2020, 12:30 p.m.August 4, 2022

Third-party apps like DoorDash expand restaurants’ geographic reach and customer base, but service fees cut too deeply into their bottom line, say some East Bay businesses.

Black Food Collective member Jennifer Calder of Vacos, who sells vegan tacos in Jack London Square. Photo: Cirrus Wood
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The Black Food Collective has its eyes on the prize — a strong Black economy

Avatar photo by Cirrus Wood Oct. 12, 2020, 12:00 p.m.October 4, 2022

Started by ‘Chopped’ winner Rashad Armstead, the collective provides kitchen space, networking opportunities, business management skills and capital.

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Unhealthy air quality, damaged crops, flames: How recent wildfires have affected Berkeley farmers market vendors

Avatar photo by Cirrus Wood Sept. 02, 2020, 11:47 a.m.October 4, 2022

The LNU and CZU Lightning complex fires have caused hazardous working conditions, endangered structures and prevented harvesting on farms that sell at Berkeley’s three weekly markets.

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Corner stores step up: Franklin Bros. Market

Avatar photo by Cirrus Wood Aug. 03, 2020, 12:30 p.m.August 4, 2022

To keep staff and customers safe, this small, well-stocked West Berkeley neighborhood market has created an online ordering and curbside pickup system.

Chef Carlo Espinas at Cafe Encina, the new home for The Lede. Photo: The Lede
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The Lede goes nomadic but remains true to its seasonal approach and community ethos

Avatar photo by Cirrus Wood July 16, 2020, 11:30 a.m.August 4, 2022

Cal Peternell has passed the torch to Carlo Espinas, who runs the bi-weekly pop-up at Cafe Encina in North Oakland.

The outdoor area at Donkey & Goat winery in Berkeley set up with socially distanced picnic tables, planters and wine barrels.
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‘There is no roadmap’: Berkeley restaurant owners are blindsided by abrupt outdoor dining ban

Avatar photo by Cirrus Wood July 14, 2020, 1:30 p.m.October 4, 2022

Local restaurant, cafe and winery owners feel there is a lack of clear and consistent messaging from the city, county and state during the pandemic.

East Oakland Grocery Cooperative founding cohort members (from top left) Demetrius El Gant, James Hudson, Erin Higgenbotham, Crsna Cox, Yolanda Romo, Jameelah Lane and Daniel Harris-Lucas with EOGC project manager (front right) Ayano Jeffers-Fabro of the East Oakland Grocery Cooperative. Photo: Demetrius El Gant
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East Oakland Grocery Cooperative will be a homegrown market for and by Black and brown people

Avatar photo by Cirrus Wood June 23, 2020, 1:30 p.m.August 4, 2022

The project arose from the community’s desires for access to healthy foods, career opportunities and economic growth by way of a worker-owned grocery store.

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