Michelin’s 2021 guide to California honors 20 East Bay restaurants as exceptional, affordable spots
Only one East Bay restaurant snagged any Michelin stars, but regional Bib Gourmand representation is strong.
Eve Batey
Eve Batey has worked as a reporter and editor since 2004, including as the co-founder of SFist, as a deputy managing editor of the SF Chronicle and as the editor of Eater San Francisco.
Articles by Eve Batey
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Chez Panisse delays reopening indefinitely
Berkeley’s most famous restaurant now says it hopes to reopen sometime in 2022.
Michelin adds 9 East Bay spots to its ‘Bib Gourmand’ list of exceptional restaurants
The prestigious guide has added several beloved East Bay restaurants to its list of affordable and excellent dining.
Berkeley’s Boichik Bagels plots big Bay Area expansion
Bake Sum’s big opening boom; raves for black curry; more Bites.
The East Bay’s 13 freshest restaurants for September 2021
The most exciting restaurants in Berkeley, Oakland and beyond to check out right now.
Walnut Creek restaurant patrons must provide test results or proof of vaccination to dine indoors
An East Bay home restaurant boom; local beer for your commute; the best torta ahogada; more Bites.
Berkeley’s vaccination requirement goes into effect Friday
Proof of vaccination will be required at restaurants, bars, clubs, gyms, dance and yoga studios, and events with at least 1,000 attendees. Also: theaters where food or drinks are sold.
Cult-favorite pastry business Bake Sum opens next week in Oakland
A fundraiser for Howden Market; a new chicken-free nugget; more Bites.
Berkeley to require proof of vaccination at indoor restaurants, bars, gyms and more
Workers at those businesses and several others will also be required either to get vaccinated or receive weekly COVID-19 tests.
UC Berkeley student wants Californians to dine out on horsemeat
An Oakland roaster that turns cops away; beer to support homeless pets; a remarkable BLT; more Bites.
Chez Panisse celebrates its 50th anniversary with live music and a special takeout menu
Chez Panisse remains closed until October, so its half-century celebration is a quiet one.
The origins of Oakland’s enormous 15-inch ‘super’ burrito remain a mystery
Why the title “chef” is a problem; pho spot with a decisive parking policy; diner indecision about indoor meals; more Bites.
‘Low vaccination rates’ prompt cancellation of East Bay wine festival
A $19 burger for Oakland, quarantine and wine in Berkeley, more Bites.
Buzzy Taiwanese breakfast spot opens in East Bay
Dumpling Hours opens; MudLab struggles; more Bites.
Oakland’s infamous dog diaper McDonald’s has settled with workers
The Golden Bull cuts its hours; Pizzeria Violetta reviewed; more Bites.
Berkeley’s popular Rivoli restaurant has gone dark
The 27-year-old Cal-Mediterranean restaurant has closed for the foreseeable future “due to a confluence of factors.”
