The city’s small size means fewer resources and staff, but scrappy business owners are managing to tread water with federal programs and crowdfunding.
Sam’s Log Cabin
This log cabin in Albany is home to one of the East Bay’s favorite breakfast spots
Once a former speakeasy and an off-track betting den, Sam’s Log Cabin serves hearty daytime meals with a focus on locally sourced ingredients and building community.
Sweetgreen, La Botella, Itani Ramen, more
This week’s Bites is a big one, with news on the new Berkeley location of Sweetgreen, the closure of La Botella, and much more.
Marrow closes, Shakewell, Half Orange open
Offal spot Marrow has closed, while Oakland has two new offerings: Shakewell in Lakeshore, and The Half Orange in Fruitvale.