The collaboration between chef Selasie Dotse and Brundo Spice Company came from a shared goal of creating more opportunities for Black and African chefs in upscale dining.
Tovin Lapan
As Nosh editor, Tovin Lapan oversees food coverage across Oaklandside and Berkeleyside. His journalism career started in Guadalajara, Mexico as a reporter for an English-language weekly newspaper. Previously, he served as the multimedia food reporter for the San Diego Union-Tribune, and covered a variety of beats, including immigration and agriculture, at the Las Vegas Sun and Santa Cruz Sentinel. His work has also appeared in Fortune, The Guardian, U.S. News & World Report, the San Francisco Chronicle and Lucky Peach, among other publications. Tovin likes chocolate and seafood, but not together.
Posted inRestaurant Closures
Le Cheval to close after 38 years in Old Oakland
Fans of the Vietnamese restaurant quickly took to social media to lament the loss and tout their favorite dishes including garlic noodles and spicy wings.
Posted inNosh Guides
Our steins runneth over: Oktoberfest events in the East Bay
Events in Oakland, Alameda, San Leandro, Walnut Creek and elsewhere are featuring local breweries in including Faction, Ghost Town, Lagunitas and more.
Posted inNosh Guides
Berkeley and Oakland restaurants whip up special menus for Jewish High Holidays
Shana Tova! Where to find brisket, challah, honey cake and more Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.
