Oakland and Berkeley’s Restaurant Weeks begin Jan. 14 and run through the end of the month. Over 100 restaurants across the region are participating this year.
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Oakland raises minimum wage, more news
Oakland raises its minimum wage to $12.25, prompting many changes at local restaurants, Mr. Espresso wins an SCAA award, and much more in this week’s Bites.
Haven re-opens, Kingston 11 shines, more
Daniel Patterson’s Haven re-opens tonight with a new menu, Oakland’s Kingston 11 gets Michelin’s attention, and more in this week’s Bites.
To Die For: Salumi misti at Adesso
Adesso on Piedmont Avenue is a convivial spot with a well-curated Italian wine list. But the real draw to Dopo’s sister restaurant is its charcuterie program.
Thin-crust pizza restaurant to open in Rockridge
Heather and Jeff Clapp are opening a new thin-crust pizza restaurant in the heart of buzzing Rockridge, and they swear there’s room for them and Zachary’s across the street.