A list of local spots that nourish body and soul with vibes that range from fancy to funky, bluesy to brassy and traditional pub.
Kensington restaurants and bars
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All the East Bay restaurants that opened in September
A running list of new restaurants in Berkeley, Oakland and beyond.
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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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Where to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with corned beef and cabbage in the East Bay
Put on something green before heading out for Irish specials at one of these restaurants, pubs and cafes.
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Boichik Bagels’ Temp Tee homage; California Craft Beer Week
Plus: Super Bowl eats; Colusa Market owner is retiring; Alameda County passes ‘Good Food’ resolution for correctional facilities; Campo di Bocce closes.
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East Bay New Year’s Eve takeout guide
Restaurants, caterers and pop-ups offering celebratory meals, meal kits, celebration packages and virtual events to ring in 2021.
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Where to order Christmas takeout in the East Bay
Feast your eyes on our bountiful list of East Bay restaurants and caterers offering special holiday menus to enjoy at home.
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Corner stores step up: Colusa Market
The Kensington neighborhood market is doing double its normal business. Along with its regular customers, some of whom have been shopping here for 30 years, the store is attracting many new shoppers.
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East Bay restaurants offering curbside, no-contact pickup or in-house delivery
Local restaurants where you can get food during the shelter-in-place order.
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The East Bay restaurants that opened and closed in November
Boichik Bagels, Spinning Bones and Superhero Desserts join 16 businesses that opened in November; 10 closed, including Flora, Bacheesos Berkeley and Doña Tomás.
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Squabisch: The $4 pretzel worth every penny
Uli Elser uses a generations-old German family recipe as the base for his pretzels, which have a growing legion of fans at the Kensington farmers market.
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Where to eat in the East Bay on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve
Let the holiday feasts begin, from Feasts of Seven Fishes on Dec. 24 to Toshikoshi soba on Dec. 31.
