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Lauren Bonney

Lauren is a Bay Area freelance writer and editor specializing in all things lifestyle including travel, culture, fitness and food and drink. She has an incredible soft spot for cheese and is a firm believer in a great cup of coffee. Follow her gastronomic discoveries on Instagram at @bonneyeatsworld.

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The bar at Low Bar in Uptown Oakland. Credit: Lauren Bonney
Posted inNightlife, Nosh, Nosh Features

Oakland’s Low Bar has ‘the spirit of a dive bar and the vibrancy of a taqueria’

by Lauren Bonney May 11, 2021, 12:09 p.m.August 10, 2021

Matt Meyer and Daniel Paez’s new Uptown bar has a low-key vibe and serves up food and drinks that reflect the owners’ Mexican American heritages.

Umami Mart co-founder Kayoko Akabori with daughter Mion. Credit: courtesy of Kayoko Akabori
Posted inNightlife, Nosh, Nosh Guides

Cheers to Mom! Beers, wines, sakes and spirits from East Bay mom-run businesses

by Lauren Bonney May 04, 2021, 11:05 a.m.August 4, 2022

We asked eight mothers in the drinks industry for a bit of motherly advice and to share what they’ll be sipping this Mother’s Day.

Photo: Mochill Mochi Donuts
Posted inBusiness, Nosh, Nosh Guides

What you can order at these East Bay ghost and collaborative kitchens

by Lauren Bonney April 12, 2021, 11:30 a.m.August 4, 2022

Restaurants and food makers from all across the Bay Area are offering food for takeout and delivery through these hubs.

Andres Giraldo Florez, owner of Snail Bar, stands over vats of grapes in a vineyard.
Posted inNightlife, Nosh

A world-class chef is opening a wine bar in Temescal

by Lauren Bonney March 02, 2021, 11:52 a.m.February 20, 2023

Andres Giraldo Florez’s mission with Snail Bar is to marry his obsession with natural wines and his love for slow food.

Revival Bar & Kitchen in Berkeley is offering a la carte specials, such as these Hammersly oysters on the half-shell served with mignonette on the side. Photo: Revival Bar & Kitchen
Posted inNosh, Nosh Guides

Lots to love: 68 East Bay Valentine’s Day menus and specials

by Lauren Bonney Feb. 09, 2021, 1:59 p.m.October 4, 2022

Whether you’re flying solo or sharing a plate with your significant other, celebrate the holiday with some good food and drinks made by local restaurants, pop-ups and bakeries.

Preserved's kombucha kit. Photo: Felicia Kieselhorst
Posted inNosh, Nosh Guides

Nosh 2020 holiday gift guide: What to get your food-loving friends and family

by Lauren Bonney Dec. 08, 2020, 11:00 a.m.November 22, 2022

12 food and drink-focused, East Bay-made gifts that reflect the vibrant, innovative, diverse and exceptional region we call home.

ACT Catering's Thanksgiving feast. Photo: Cheshire Isaacs
Posted inNosh, Nosh Guides

Where to order Thanksgiving takeout meals in the East Bay

by Lauren Bonney Nov. 17, 2020, 10:17 a.m.October 4, 2022

We’ve rounded up expertly prepared feasts, make-at-home meal kits, and heat-and-serve meals from 14 restaurants and caterers in the East Bay.

Miharu ice cream is an Oakland-based, delivery-only ice cream brand launched launched Miharu at the beginning of October. Photo: Miharu Ice Cream
Posted inNosh, Nosh Guides

8 new East Bay ice cream options to bring you cold, creamy comfort

by Lauren Bonney Nov. 03, 2020, 10:10 a.m.October 4, 2022

Since the pandemic started, a whole slew of East Bay-based ice cream options have emerged from micro-creameries, restaurants and pop-ups.

A platter with two German sausages, potatoes and sauerkraut. Similar dishes will be offered at Hofküche, a new biergarten in Oakland.
Posted inNosh

A Bavarian-style biergarten opens this weekend in Uptown Oakland

by Lauren Bonney Sept. 17, 2020, 11:32 a.m.August 4, 2022

Hofküche opens on Saturday, what would have been the first official day of Munich’s canceled Oktoberfest.

Montperi co-owners Lamont Perriman and Amanda Pinkham. Photo: Pete Rosos
Posted inNosh

Lacking business and support, caterers ask ‘what can we do to get through this?’

by Lauren Bonney Sept. 08, 2020, 3:30 p.m.August 4, 2022

Excluded from opportunities and support given to restaurants during the pandemic, many caterers are trying takeout, meal kits and even a drive-in movie night to survive.

Blindwood Cider is run by three family members, two seen here: Erin Gable (top), Cathy Cable with baby Juniper. Photo: Blindwood Cider
Posted inNightlife

A small-batch, family-run cidery finds its home during the pandemic

by Lauren Bonney Aug. 26, 2020, 10:29 a.m.October 4, 2022

Before COVID-19, Blindwood depended on keg sales, but since selling directly to customers online, it’s found a new local community of fans.

Quesabirria tacos at OG Tacos.
Posted inNosh Guides

8 East Bay spots to get your quesabirria fix

by Lauren Bonney Aug. 06, 2020, 1:47 p.m.October 4, 2022

Taste for yourself why everyone’s talking about these braised beef and cheese tacos.

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