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Staffers at the new Cupcakin' Bake Shop location in the former Virginia Bakery space in North Berkeley show of the wares. Photo: Joanna Della Penna

East Bay restaurant openings and closings in February

by Joanna Della Penna Feb. 26, 2021, 10:43 a.m.October 4, 2022

Cupcakin’ at Virginia Bakery, La Perla Puerto Rican Cuisine, Viet Kitchen, more opened; Ladle & Leaf, Dosirak Shop, Ninna, more have closed.

Bites

Alameda County food workers eligible for COVID-19 vaccine; Cheese Board now open on Sunday

by Sarah Han Feb. 17, 2021, 12:59 p.m.October 4, 2022

Plus: Gather’s greenhouse is open, Kinja’s new Oakland location, Limewood’s cannabis pairing dinner, a documentary about Tu David Phu, more.

Bites

Boichik Bagels’ Temp Tee homage; California Craft Beer Week

by Sarah Han Feb. 03, 2021, 3:25 p.m.October 4, 2022

Plus: Super Bowl eats; Colusa Market owner is retiring; Alameda County passes ‘Good Food’ resolution for correctional facilities; Campo di Bocce closes.

Mother-daughter team La Guerrera's Kitchen is serving up Mexican eats, like tamales and chicken mole rojo, at a new brick-and-mortar restaurant in Old Oakland. Photo: La Guerrera's Kitchen

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East Bay restaurant openings and closings in December

by Joanna Della Penna Dec. 23, 2020, 4:00 p.m.August 4, 2022

Openings include La Guerrera’s Kitchen, Alley & Vine, Shake Shack; among closures are Jules Thin Crust, Cookiebar Alameda, El Gusano — and the 71-year-old Albany Bowl.

Iyasare's Osechi Sushi will be available on New Year's Eve. Photo: Iyasare

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East Bay New Year’s Eve takeout guide

by Sarah Han Dec. 21, 2020, 2:00 p.m.August 4, 2022

Restaurants, caterers and pop-ups offering celebratory meals, meal kits, celebration packages and virtual events to ring in 2021.

Filipino comfort foods are the specialty at Tipunan in Oakland. Photo: Tipunan/Facebook

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East Bay restaurant openings and closings in November

by Joanna Della Penna Nov. 30, 2020, 12:20 p.m.August 4, 2022

This month, the East Bay welcomed Ono Bakehouse, Black Star Pirate BBQ and 15 new restaurants, and said goodbye to Corso, the Albatross Pub and 13 other food businesses.