The much-loved Berkeley cafe will reopen at 1621 San Pablo Ave. on June 14.
Paulina Barrack
Acme Bread prepares to leave its longtime Berkeley home
After 40 years at its cozy corner, Acme Bread is moving into its own building, with sit-down seating and an expanded menu.
4 thrilling takes on the mai tai, Oakland’s almost-official cocktail
The mai tai cocktail was invented in Oakland 78 years ago. Here’s how it’s evolved in the years since.
A (takeout) window into Bartavelle’s breakfast success
After Bartavelle lost its lease, it scrambled to find a new service model — and the result was a fun new addition to the Berkeley breakfast scene.
A guide to Alameda County farmers markets
Where to go for the freshest local produce, the niftiest farmed nuts and lovingly crafted cheese and staples.
El Cerrito resident grows exotic fruit in his own backyard, and maybe yours, too
From Asian plums to sapotes and Persian mulberries, Tom Addison plants fruits and vegetables across patches of unused land in the East Bay.
Where to find free Thanksgiving meals and groceries in the East Bay
A guide to churches, organizations and restaurants in the East Bay that are providing Thanksgiving resources for those in need.
Where to find great Halloween treats in the East Bay
Forego the tricks this Halloween and get yourself some treats.
Umami Mart launches a weekly coffee shop with fruit sandwiches and Japanese custard
The 9-year-old Oakland retail shop and bar is evolving once again.
One year in, Oakland’s Horn Barbecue is an undeniable success
Lauded pitmaster Matt Horn looks back on an intense first year in business.
Driftwood Baking’s founder wants to keep things small
Deirdre Feeley’s monthly Oakland pop-up delights with small batch, seasonal pastries and cakes.
Restaurant owners strive to spread the message of Juneteenth
Some of Oakland’s most prominent restaurateurs say they never heard about Juneteenth in school.