How a famous comedian saved an East Bay hot sauce company
Hayward-based Lucky Dog Hot Sauce lost half of its business when the pandemic began, but a viral YouTube moment kept the company afloat.
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Michelin adds 9 East Bay spots to its ‘Bib Gourmand’ list of exceptional restaurants
The prestigious guide has added several beloved East Bay restaurants to its list of affordable and excellent dining.
A running list of East Bay bars and restaurants that require proof of vaccination
Every East Bay restaurant and bar that requires vaccination proof, negative testing, or other COVID-19 protections.
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East Bay restaurant openings and closings in May
Bombera, Sunday Bakeshop, Wondrous Brewing Company, others opened; Soop, Pretty Lady, Noodles Pho Me, others closed.
Award-winning East Bay hot sauce maker is fundraising for Texas; try quesabirria with an Indonesian twist
Plus: Espresso Roma is for lease, a Black history jazz brunch, Chez Panisse is closed this week due to potential COVID-19 exposure, more.
This Filipino-American bakery puts ube in the spotlight
Marley’s Treats gives the purple yam its due. You’ll find cheesecakes, cupcakes and more made with the vibrant-hued tuber.
8 East Bay spots to get your quesabirria fix
Taste for yourself why everyone’s talking about these braised beef and cheese tacos.
Bites: Yin Ji Chang Fen heads to Berkeley, Super Bowl specials, Shawarmaji at Forage Kitchen
Catch up on the latest East Bay food news and events
The East Bay restaurants that opened and closed in December
Our last roundup of 2019 tallies more than 20 new East Bay restaurants and 11 closures.
Flavorful, scratch-made pot pies worth seeking out in Hayward
Theresia Gunawan’s Pot Pie Paradise offers tried-and-true classics as well as uncommon pies filled with Hungarian beef goulash and spicy Javanese tempeh. She can be found at local farmers markets too.
Where to eat when you have jury duty in Hayward
Five affordable eats within walking distance from the Hayward Hall of Justice, curated with the help of a judge no less.
Our East Bay picks for SF Beer Week
We’ve picked the best bets for SF Beer Week events in the East Bay, including two spots where they’ll be pouring Pliny the Younger.
