Flora Tsapovsky, Author at Berkeleyside

This creamy condiment is poised to take over the East Bay

This garlicky spread is so delicious, you won’t even mind what it does to your breath.

Damask Rose is an impossibly cute floral-themed coffee shop from the owners of Old Damascus Fare.

Owner Sincere Justice is seeking a permanent location for his Asian-inspired Latin foods.

The airy Fourth Street tasting room is bringing in some of the hottest new food vendors around.

A former Tartine baker has launched a Sunday pop-up packed with creative, Asian American treats.

Annie Wang’s Asian baked goods celebrate the traditions of the past while looking to the future.

La Guerrera’s Kitchen opens this month with lunch, dinner and brunch service and an expanded menu of Guerrero-style dishes.

Aunty Pooey’s Sweet Tooth serves up hard-to-find desserts made with heart and flair.

Nosh

Big Boi’s springy squares come in unique flavors like salted egg, pumpkin spice and Earl Grey.

Lamees Dahbour’s Middle Eastern dishes are a hit with diners and critics, but the restaurant is struggling to find a place to call its own.

Owner Nenna Joiner also owns the East Bay’s Feelmore adult shops, and hopes to bring a similar sexiness to Oakland’s bar scene

The wildly popular pizza spot operated completely without permits until Alameda County’s health department took notice.