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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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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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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Police: Man with knife shatters window at Bobby G’s Pizzeria, scares patrons
The man hurled two rocks, shattering the window and injuring a man’s shoulder, before he was arrested, police said.
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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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Mochi and matcha destination Third Culture Bakery will open in Walnut Creek this fall
The popular bakery’s rainbow-filled showroom should open by early October.
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Oakland soup company Purpose and Hope wants to comfort and nourish the East Bay
One of Alameda County’s first MEHKOs seeks to deliver healthful soups to those who need nutritional support.
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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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Oakland’s first Black-owned brewery created a popcorn-packed beer to honor rap legend Shock G
A music icon, a community-focused brewery, and an established Oakland taproom teamed up to create a special tribute brew.
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64-year-old Oak Barrel Winecraft has a new owner with big ideas
Expect wine and cheesemaking classes, a new bottle shop, and neighborhood brewing tours.
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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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Chez Panisse celebrates its 50th anniversary with live music and a special takeout menu
Chez Panisse remains closed until October, so its half-century celebration is a quiet one.
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The origins of Oakland’s enormous 15-inch ‘super’ burrito remain a mystery
Why the title “chef” is a problem; pho spot with a decisive parking policy; diner indecision about indoor meals; more Bites.
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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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These are the East Bay restaurants that closed in July
Berkeley and Oakland said farewell (at least for now) to beloved spots including Plearn Thai and Slowjoy Coffee.
Recent stories
Berkeley’s plastic bag ban could get a whole lot tougher
Plastic bags in the produce aisle and thicker bags for groceries and takeout would be banned under a proposal in its early stages.
Berkeley’s vaccination requirement goes into effect Friday
Proof of vaccination will be required at restaurants, bars, clubs, gyms, dance and yoga studios, and events with at least 1,000 attendees. Also: theaters where food or drinks are sold.
