Oakland food and drinks Archives

June’s Pizza was an Oakland success story, until the health department shut it down

By Flora TsapovskyOct. 149 a.m.Oct. 15

The wildly popular pizza spot operated completely without permits until Alameda County’s health department took notice.

By Anna MindessOct. 79 a.m.Oct. 7

Crystal Wahpepah says her restaurant is a place to eat, learn and heal.

By Paulina BarrackOct. 610 a.m.Oct. 7

The 9-year-old Oakland retail shop and bar is evolving once again.

By Joanna Della PennaOct. 59 a.m.Oct. 6

All the restaurants of note that closed this September in Berkeley, Oakland and beyond.

By Joanna Della PennaOct. 49 a.m.Oct. 5

New restaurants that opened in Berkeley, Oakland and beyond in September 2021.

By Shirley HueySept. 309 a.m.Sept. 28

Audrey Tang crafts unique pastries with influences from Chinese, Malay, Indonesian and Thai cultures.

By Eve BateySept. 2811:40 a.m.Sept. 29

Only one East Bay restaurant snagged any Michelin stars, but regional Bib Gourmand representation is strong.

By Miranda JetterSept. 279 a.m.Oct. 6

Green House Bakery’s pastry box is one of the hottest tickets in town.

By Paulina BarrackSept. 249 a.m.Sept. 23

Lauded pitmaster Matt Horn looks back on an intense first year in business.

By Eve BateySept. 2212:20 p.m.Sept. 23

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

By Eve BateySept. 219:51 a.m.Sept. 22

Bake Sum’s big opening boom; raves for black curry; more Bites.

By Eve BateySept. 1610:38 a.m.Sept. 16

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