Meet the man who introduced Italian regional specialty foods to the U.S.
Importer Rolando Beramendi has supplied restaurants with ingredients from Italy for years. Now, ‘Autentico’ has recipes and tips for making authentic Italian cuisine at home.
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Genova Deli, People’s Café, The Wolf, more
Genova Delicatessen’s last day in business is April 30, People’s Café has moved across the street and The Wolf will open in the former Bay Wolf space. This news, and more, in today’s Bites.
Millennium opens, Iyasare news, more
All the news! The new Millennium opens in Rockridge and Iyasare owner plots to open Zut Tavern on Berkeley’s Fourth Street.
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Johnny B’s, Habit Burger Grill open, more
Johnny B’s, The Burger Habit Grill, Simply Bowl open, Yolo Berry closes, and much more in this week’s Bites.
New restaurants Iyasare, Nido in Chronicle’s Top 100
Four Berkeley and five Oakland restaurants have made it into the newly published San Francisco Chronicle Top 100.
Galeto, BarLago, Bissap Baobab, Sunday Suppers
It’s all happening on Oakland’s Grand Avenue, and Charlie Hallowell is giving back to the community big time.
901 very good cocktails to try: Cheers!
Oakland mixologist Stew Ellington knows his cocktails and the history behind them. His book offers 901 to choose from.
What’s new in East Bay food, XXVII
The latest food news in the East Bay: Little Star offshoot The Star is about to open on Grand, Hutch has opened on Telegraph, and Pizzaiolo is planning a “county fair.”
A taste of summer: A good fit at Boot and Shoe
If, like Ms. Barstool, you’ve missed the bar at the back of pizzeria Boot & Shoe Service, hurry down to Grand Avenue to see creative cocktail making in action.
Thin-crust pizza restaurant to open in Rockridge
Heather and Jeff Clapp are opening a new thin-crust pizza restaurant in the heart of buzzing Rockridge, and they swear there’s room for them and Zachary’s across the street.
