Adesso on Piedmont Avenue is a convivial spot with a well-curated Italian wine list. But the real draw to Dopo’s sister restaurant is its charcuterie program.
Nosh Reviews
At Hopscotch, classic cocktails with new twists
In which Ms. Barstool, in an unprecedented move, visited Uptown Oakland’s Hopscotch twice in one week.
To Die For: A Taste of Africa at Room 389
In the age of instant Internet fame, it is rare to find a truly obscure dining establishment. The Cameroonian pop-up and catering company A Taste of Africa is perhaps one of the few.
Nosh on the Town: Haven in Jack London Square
Come along with Nosh as we explore East Bay restaurants in photographs. This week we focus on Haven in Jack London Square.
12 drinks a drinking: Reasons to rejoice at FIVE
Ms Barstool treated herself to an early holiday gift by sampling from the Twelve Cocktails of Christmas featured during December at Berkeley’s FIVE Bistro & Bar.
Nosh on the Town: Hopscotch in Uptown Oakland
Nosh explores East Bay restaurants in photos. This week: Hopscotch in Uptown Oakland, a spot that’s getting lots of buzz, not least for its signature first base burger.
Rib-sticking soul food: The original Oakland cuisine?
Oakland has never lacked for good food and, arguably, one the best ways to appreciate the city is to tuck into a hearty platter of soul food. We pick four top spots.
To Die For: Kao Mun Gai at Hawker Fare
Some restaurants become known for a particular dish with fans swearing it’s “the best thing they’ve ever eaten.” Kate Williams puts these dishes to the taste test. This week: Kao Mun Gai at Hawker Fare.
Raising the dead at Revival Bar & Kitchen
Ms Barstool went to Revival Bar & Kitchen in Berkeley looking for a pick-me up. She got more than she bargained for with bartender Justin’s Corpse Reviver (with a Nordic twist).
Review: Comal, fresh flavors, a dizzying choice of tequilas
Comal, which opened on May 4 in downtown Berkeley, has already created a buzz in the city. Photo: Tracey Taylor Comal 2020 Shattuck Avenue, between University and Addison Berkeley CA, 94704 510-926-6300 Comal Berkeley Open for dinner daily This place has been buzzing since day one, and it looks like it will be a new […]