In-N-Out closes down; HelloFresh’s union efforts; more Bites.
Richmond food and drinks
Walnut Creek restaurant patrons must provide test results or proof of vaccination to dine indoors
An East Bay home restaurant boom; local beer for your commute; the best torta ahogada; more Bites.
These East Bay caterers have made their pandemic pivots a permanent business
Even as the events business picks up, these caterers are sticking with the side businesses they started in 2020.
All the East Bay restaurants that opened in August
New restaurants that opened in Berkeley, Oakland and beyond in August 2021.
Where to find the East Bay’s most comforting congee
Omnivores, vegetarians and vegans have a bounty of satisfying jook options.
Oakland and Berkeley grocery stores cut off hazard pay for workers
A new night market in Richmond; Yelp hassles for local bars, more Quick Bites.
A running list of East Bay bars and restaurants that require proof of vaccination
Every East Bay restaurant and bar that requires vaccination proof, negative testing, or other COVID-19 protections.
An upcoming Temescal wine shop promises ‘party food’ and weekend pastries
Also: Touring Richmond’s tap rooms; the NYT on California barbecue; more Quick Bites.
AlaMar reopens its dining room with a fresh new menu
Also: the Royal Egyptian has been robbed; Walnut Creek’s restaurant boom; more Bites.
Augie’s Montreal Deli takes a hiatus; Temescal Whole Foods update
Plus: Flint’s Barbecue has found a home; Rockridge TJ’s Line Watch comes to an end; Just Fare launches delivery-only service; more.
Duende reopens in June; Liege closes for good
Plus: Mama gets a partner; Broc Cellars heads outside; House of Curries moves; more.
Where to get Passover meals in the East Bay
Choose from several East Bay restaurants and caterers offering Passover dishes for your seder meal, including some kosher options.