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Berkeley’s 1923 fire, 100 years later | BUSD achievement gap among nation's worst | House with famed communal hot tub up for sale

Oakland food and drinks

Canoa on a pink plate made by Casa Borinquena.
Posted inRestaurant Closures

Casa Borinqueña calls it quits, for now

by Joanna Della Penna Sept. 22, 2023, 1:16 p.m.September 22, 2023

A running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley and Oakland.

Chef Selasie Dotse sits on a stool in front of a bar.
Posted inNosh Features

Fine-dining pop-up at Cafe Colucci combines West and East African flavors

Avatar photo by Tovin Lapan Sept. 21, 2023, 2:09 p.m.September 22, 2023

The collaboration between chef Selasie Dotse and Brundo Spice Company came from a shared goal of creating more opportunities for Black and African chefs in upscale dining.

A woman pours green coffee beans into a copper funnel.
Posted inNosh Features

Berkeley company shakes up coffee industry with new, zero-emission roaster

by Madeline Taub Sept. 20, 2023, 12:00 p.m.September 20, 2023

Bellwether Coffee is forging a new approach to sustainability for Bay Area cafes.

A trio of cakes from Batter Bakery sit on seperate pedestals.
Posted inNew Restaurants

Batter Bakery ready for West Berkeley debut

by Joanna Della Penna Sept. 19, 2023, 12:10 p.m.September 19, 2023

A running list of new restaurants opening in Berkeley, Oakland and beyond.

Le Cheval restaurant in Old Oakland pictured at night.
Posted inRestaurant Closures

Le Cheval to close after 38 years in Old Oakland

Avatar photo by Tovin Lapan Sept. 18, 2023, 12:35 p.m.September 18, 2023

Fans of the Vietnamese restaurant quickly took to social media to lament the loss and tout their favorite dishes including garlic noodles and spicy wings.

A black-and-white photo of people standing outside the original Everrett and Jones BBQ.
Posted inNosh Features

Flavorful festivities: Everett and Jones Barbeque celebrates 50 years of serving the East Bay

Avatar photo by Brandy Collins Sept. 18, 2023, 10:01 a.m.September 18, 2023

The family of the founder Dorothy Turner Everrett is in the middle of a year’s worth of celebrations and events commemorating the restaurant, including a museum exhibit running through Sept. 24.

Two steins of beer coming together in a cheers.
Posted inNosh Guides

Our steins runneth over: Oktoberfest events in the East Bay

Avatar photo by Tovin Lapan Sept. 15, 2023, 9:00 a.m.September 15, 2023

Events in Oakland, Alameda, San Leandro, Walnut Creek and elsewhere are featuring local breweries in including Faction, Ghost Town, Lagunitas and more.

White mug with coffee being pooured into it sits on a metal tray.
Posted inRestaurant Closures

Caffeine crash: Mo’ Joe and Rooz Cafes both close

by Joanna Della Penna Sept. 13, 2023, 11:41 a.m.September 13, 2023

A running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley, Oakland and beyond.

Posted inNew Restaurants

Los Cilantros returns to Berkeley

by Joanna Della Penna Sept. 12, 2023, 1:48 p.m.September 14, 2023

A running list of new restaurants opening in Berkeley, Oakland and beyond.

A Rosh Hashanah spread featuring a round challah, trays of shmaltz roasted potatoes, chicory salad, apricot braised chicken, a honey cake, and two bottles of wine.
Posted inNosh Guides

Berkeley and Oakland restaurants whip up special menus for Jewish High Holidays

Avatar photo by Tovin Lapan Sept. 11, 2023, 10:30 a.m.September 12, 2023

Shana Tova! Where to find brisket, challah, honey cake and more Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.

Three bottles of wine and a small vase with flowers sit on a bar.
Posted inNosh

All the restaurants that closed in August

by Joanna Della Penna Sept. 08, 2023, 10:42 a.m.September 8, 2023

A compilation of restaurants that closed in Berkeley, Oakland and beyond in August 2023.

Posted inNew Restaurants

All the restaurants that opened in August

by Joanna Della Penna Sept. 06, 2023, 9:30 a.m.September 6, 2023

The new restaurants that opened in Berkeley, Oakland and beyond in August 2023.

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