Berkeley food and drinks Archives

The East Bay’s 13 freshest restaurants for October 2021

By Eve BateyOct. 2110:30 a.m.Oct. 24

The most exciting restaurants in Berkeley, Oakland and beyond to check out right now.

By Gretchen Kell | UC BerkeleyOct. 159 a.m.Oct. 15

The 4-month-old garden boasts Cherokee Purple tomatoes, Chiletepin peppers and many other Indigenous and California native plants.

By Torrey HartOct. 129 a.m.Oct. 13

Owner Roy Fong says that employees were reluctant to come work at his longstanding business.

By Joanna Della PennaOct. 59 a.m.Oct. 6

All the restaurants of note that closed this September in Berkeley, Oakland and beyond.

By Joanna Della PennaOct. 49 a.m.Oct. 5

New restaurants that opened in Berkeley, Oakland and beyond in September 2021.

By Eve BateySept. 2811:40 a.m.Sept. 29

Only one East Bay restaurant snagged any Michelin stars, but regional Bib Gourmand representation is strong.

By Eve BateySept. 239:09 a.m.Sept. 23

Berkeley’s most famous restaurant now says it hopes to reopen sometime in 2022.

By Eve BateySept. 219:51 a.m.Sept. 22

Bake Sum’s big opening boom; raves for black curry; more Bites.

By Daphne WhiteSept. 209 a.m.Sept. 16

Moses Abughosh brings a rich Middle Eastern tea culture to Berkeley.

By Alix WallSept. 910 a.m.Sept. 9

Even as the events business picks up, these caterers are sticking with the side businesses they started in 2020.

By Eve BateySept. 810:30 a.m.Sept. 8

A fundraiser for Howden Market; a new chicken-free nugget; more Bites.

By Joanna Della PennaSept. 29 a.m.Sept. 5

Prominent Berkeley and Oakland closures in August include coffee institution Espresso Roma and cinematic bar The Layover.