Au revoir, Au Coquelet: Late-night Berkeley cafe makes way for 8-story development
Any hopes that a new cafe would open in the old Au Coquelet were dashed Wednesday, when the entire building was destroyed.
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Remembering Jonathan Waters, father, soccer player, Chez Panisse mainstay and storyteller
Waters was known for his hospitality, sense of play and dedication to his daughter.
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Berkeley favorite Babette launches weekend brunch
Babette is over a decade old, but its move to a new location has prompted a notable transformation.
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You’ll never wait in line at this new Oakland coffee shop
At the Caffe by Mr. Espresso, java-seeking patrons will belly up to a bar instead of joining a queue.
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6 of the East Bay’s most delightful kouign amanns
The best spots in Berkeley, Oakland and beyond to find kouign amann, a classic French pastry that haunts viennoiserie fans’ dreams.
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Why the owner of Saulās Deli dropped everything and went to Poland
Peter Levitt said that cooking for Ukrainian refugees was his way to fight back against Putin.
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Where to find nigella seeds in the East Bay
When a reader asked if nigella seeds were sold in the East Bay, we went to work.
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Oakland’s Black Bar Crawl brings costumed teams to Black-owned businesses
āIf you are a person that enjoys a day party and getting back home before 10:30, this event should appeal to you.”
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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.
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Oakland’s newest coffee shopĀ is drowning in rose garlands
Damask Rose is an impossibly cute floral-themed coffee shop from the owners of Old Damascus Fare.
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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.
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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.
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Can a rooftop farm in Oakland change the world?
The group behind a farm on top an Oakland Whole Foods aims to decolonize the land, pay farmers and provide nutritious food for people who have been marginalized.
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How to cook with the East Bay’s bounty of cherry plums
Wild plums, the freely found fruit of the East Bay, can become chutney, ice cream or liqueur.
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This delicious fruit is free for the taking across the East Bay
You’ve seen cherry plums spattered on the sidewalk and smashed them underfoot, but they’re actually a forager’s dream.
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All the East Bay restaurants that opened in May
All the restaurants that opened in Berkeley, Oakland and beyond for May 2022.
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Bay Area cheesecake fave Crumble & Whisk is opening an Oakland restaurant
In addition to mini and full-size cheesecakes, expect pastries and hot and cold sandwiches.
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All the East Bay restaurants that opened in April
All the restaurants that opened in Berkeley, Oakland and beyond for April 2022.
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The 19-year-old owner of Joeās Coffee Stop is focused on āthe simple thingsā
The eye-catching drive-up coffee shop near the Albany Target serves quality brew and breakfast burritos.
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How to celebrate Juneteenth in the East Bay
There are Juneteenth activities to enjoy every day this weekend in Oakland, Berkeley and beyond, all with agendas of food, drinks and fun.
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All the East Bay restaurants that closed in May
Restaurants of note that closed in Berkeley, Oakland and beyond for May 2022.
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All the East Bay restaurants that closed in April
Restaurants of note that closed in Berkeley, Oakland and beyond for April 2022.
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