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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All the East Bay restaurants that closed in May
Restaurants of note that closed in Berkeley, Oakland and beyond for May 2022.
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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All the East Bay restaurants that closed in March
Restaurants of note that closed in Berkeley, Oakland and beyond for March 2022.
Vital Vittles to close after 46 years baking cult-favorite bread in Berkeley
Vital Vittles will close this month, after decades of baking whole-grain breads for legions of passionate fans.
All the East Bay restaurants that closed in February
Restaurants of note that closed in Berkeley, Oakland and beyond for February 2022.
Chez Panisse to open a ‘welcoming bar’ in Berkeley, closing tapas spot César in the process
Excitement over a new restaurant from Chez Panisse has been clouded with disappointment over what might be lost.
Omicron was the last straw for Oakland’s year-old Daughter’s Diner
The all-day breakfast spot was open for 15 months in Uptown, serving up cleverly rethought standbys to a slew of loyal fans.
Berkeley’s iconic Bette’s Oceanview Diner has permanently closed
The Fourth Street institution would have celebrated its 40th anniversary in April.
Innovative soul food restaurant Brown Sugar Kitchen closes after nearly 15 years
Tanya Holland’s groundbreaking Uptown Oakland restaurant has permanently closed, ending an era in East Bay dining.
Oakland dining destination Luka’s to close after landlord dispute
Luka’s is widely credited with turning Uptown Oakland into a restaurant hotspot, but a sharp rent increase has shut its doors.
All the East Bay restaurants that closed in December
Restaurants of note that closed in Berkeley, Oakland and beyond for December 2021.
