Livermore food and drinks Archives

The East Bay’s 13 freshest restaurants for November 2021

By Eve Batey

Nov. 182021Nov. 222021

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

Michelin adds 9 East Bay spots to its ‘Bib Gourmand’ list of exceptional restaurants

By Eve Batey

Sept. 222021Sept. 232021

The prestigious guide has added several beloved East Bay restaurants to its list of affordable and excellent dining.

‘Low vaccination rates’ prompt cancellation of East Bay wine festival

By Eve Batey

Aug. 182021Aug. 192021

A $19 burger for Oakland, quarantine and wine in Berkeley, more Bites.

Area residents fret over plan to rename The Uptown Nightclub

By Eve Batey

July 122021Aug. 102021

A new East Bay Chick-fil-A; rebates for Alameda restaurant owners; a “best day ever” in Oakland; more Quick Bites.

Staffers at the new Cupcakin' Bake Shop location in the former Virginia Bakery space in North Berkeley show of the wares. Photo: Joanna Della Penna

East Bay restaurant openings and closings in February

By Joanna Della Penna

Feb. 262021Aug. 102021

Cupcakin’ at Virginia Bakery, La Perla Puerto Rican Cuisine, Viet Kitchen, more opened; Ladle & Leaf, Dosirak Shop, Ninna, more have closed.

Revival Bar & Kitchen in Berkeley is offering a la carte specials, such as these Hammersly oysters on the half-shell served with mignonette on the side. Photo: Revival Bar & Kitchen

Lots to love: 68 East Bay Valentine’s Day menus and specials

By Lauren Bonney and Sarah Han

Feb. 92021Aug. 102021

Whether you’re flying solo or sharing a plate with your significant other, celebrate the holiday with some good food and drinks made by local restaurants, pop-ups and bakeries.

Boichik Bagels’ Temp Tee homage; California Craft Beer Week

By Sarah Han

Feb. 32021Feb. 32021

Plus: Super Bowl eats; Colusa Market owner is retiring; Alameda County passes ‘Good Food’ resolution for correctional facilities; Campo di Bocce closes.

The Farmers crepe from La Crêpe à Moi is filled with Nutella, banana, organic strawberries, and topped with whipped cream.

East Bay restaurant openings and closings in May

By Joanna Della Penna

May 292020Aug. 102021

Learn about the 12 newly opened food and drink venues in Berkeley, Oakland and elsewhere in the East Bay, along with 7 businesses that shuttered permanently.