Michelin’s 2021 guide to California honors 20 East Bay restaurants as exceptional, affordable spots
Only one East Bay restaurant snagged any Michelin stars, but regional Bib Gourmand representation is strong.
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This Oakland bakery regularly sells out of pastries within minutes
Green House Bakery’s pastry box is one of the hottest tickets in town.
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One year in, Oakland’s Horn Barbecue is an undeniable success
Lauded pitmaster Matt Horn looks back on an intense first year in business.
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Chez Panisse delays reopening indefinitely
Berkeley’s most famous restaurant now says it hopes to reopen sometime in 2022.
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Michelin adds 9 East Bay spots to its ‘Bib Gourmand’ list of exceptional restaurants
The prestigious guide has added several beloved East Bay restaurants to its list of affordable and excellent dining.
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This seasonal fall sorbet plays sweet pears against sharp bitters
Aromatic spirits and ripe fruit are paired in a refreshing frozen dessert, just in time for fall.
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The East Bay’s 13 freshest restaurants for September 2021
The most exciting restaurants in Berkeley, Oakland and beyond to check out right now.
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Cafe Leila serves up healing tea blends for troubled times
Moses Abughosh brings a rich Middle Eastern tea culture to Berkeley.
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Oakland’s pro soccer team fills 10th Street with hometown food trucks
Game day food is a key part of the Oakland Roots’ mission.
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These East Bay caterers have made their pandemic pivots a permanent business
Even as the events business picks up, these caterers are sticking with the side businesses they started in 2020.
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Underground Oakland supper club Hi Felicia isn’t afraid of the spotlight
Oakland’s hottest supper club is booked for months with fans like Alice Waters, none of whom care that it’s totally against the law.
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Berkeley’s Boichik Bagels plots big Bay Area expansion
Bake Sum’s big opening boom; raves for black curry; more Bites.
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Walnut Creek restaurant patrons must provide test results or proof of vaccination to dine indoors
An East Bay home restaurant boom; local beer for your commute; the best torta ahogada; more Bites.
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Cult-favorite pastry business Bake Sum opens next week in Oakland
A fundraiser for Howden Market; a new chicken-free nugget; more Bites.
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UC Berkeley student wants Californians to dine out on horsemeat
An Oakland roaster that turns cops away; beer to support homeless pets; a remarkable BLT; more Bites.
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Mid-Autumn Festival brings light, community and mooncakes to Oakland
The food-focused fall festival is back after a pandemic-lost year.
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All the East Bay restaurants that closed in August
Prominent Berkeley and Oakland closures in August include coffee institution Espresso Roma and cinematic bar The Layover.
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Where to get Jewish food for the High Holidays in the East Bay
Everything you need to celebrate Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur in Berkeley, Oakland and beyond.
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Where to find the East Bay’s most comforting congee
Omnivores, vegetarians and vegans have a bounty of satisfying jook options.
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