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Encuentro

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Encuentro pops up again this Friday and Saturday for Earth Day

Avatar photo by Sarah Han April 20, 2017, 1:38 p.m.August 4, 2022

The recently shuttered vegetarian café and wine bar reopens its doors for a four-course vegetarian, gluten-free dinner this weekend and more pop-ups with local businesses.

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Jack London Square’s Encuentro has abruptly closed

by Kate Williams Feb. 01, 2017, 11:04 a.m.October 4, 2022

The wine bar and vegetarian restaurant had its last day Jan. 29.

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Lafaza Vanillas blends local ideals with global reach

Avatar photo by Eden Teller June 01, 2015, 3:00 p.m.October 4, 2022

Oakland vanilla company Lafaza hopes to certify 1,000 of its Madagascar suppliers as organic, fair-trade, and non-GMO with the help of a crowdfunding campaign.

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Norikonoko back, Westbrae Biergarten is hot

Avatar photo by Berkeleyside staff May 30, 2014, 4:12 p.m.October 4, 2022

This week’s Bites has something for everyone: Japanese food, juice, cupcakes, vegetarian fare, wine, whiskey and much more.

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Galeto, BarLago, Bissap Baobab, Sunday Suppers

Avatar photo by Tracey Taylor May 09, 2014, 1:26 p.m.October 4, 2022

It’s all happening on Oakland’s Grand Avenue, and Charlie Hallowell is giving back to the community big time.

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