Bites: Beer Baron is open, Michel Bistro to close, The Bird is coming to Berkeley
Catch up with the latest East Bay food news and upcoming events.
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Bites: East Bay restaurants open on Thanksgiving, Three Babes pop-up
Don’t miss the latest food news, updates and events happening in the East Bay.
Will Jack London Square live up to its potential as Oakland’s food center?
In the last two years more than 12 restaurants have closed in Jack London Square, but several new food businesses are planned for the area. Will they succeed?
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La PanotiQ, Preserved, Angel Cakes, more
We’ve got an update on Berkeley’s La PanotiQ, Oakland’s Preserved shop, lots of options for Easter dining and much more in this week’s Bites.
Antoinette, Hoi Polloi, Valentine’s Day, more
Catch up on all of this week’s food news, like Hoi Polloi’s expansion and Genova Delicatessen’s uncertain future, in this week’s Bites. Plus, get the deets on Super Bowl and Valentine’s Day specials!
East Bay Restaurant Week specials begin Thursday
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.
21st Amendment to San Leandro, more
There’s plenty of food news in this week’s Bites, including an update on 21st Amendment’s San Leandro brewery (opening soon!) and Elmwood’s The Advocate.
East Bay restaurants adapt to new minimum wage
The effects of new minimum wages are causing a ripple effect of changes across the East Bay restaurant scene.
KronnerBurger, The Tap Haus, Kingfish Pub
In this week’s food news, KronnerBurger debuts on Piedmont, Berkeley’s Tap Haus opens, Temescal’s Kingfish Pub sets an opening date, and much more.
Starline Social Club, Hella Vegan, Pho Ao Sen
Oakland’s historic Starline Social Club re-opens, Red Bay Coffee launches a Kickstarter, and much more in this week’s Bites.
Rec Room, Octopus Literary Salon opening
The Octopus Literary Salon and The Rec Room are close to opening, Juhu Beach Club turns two, and much more in this week’s Bites.
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.
