Walnut Creek food and drinks Archives

Owners Sheke and Connie Chow with daughter Goldie at Creek House Dim Sum Restaurant. Credit: Anna Mindess

Family support steered Creek House Dim Sum Restaurant through pandemic

By Anna MindessJune 911 a.m.June 13

The married owners came out of retirement to open a restaurant a year before the pandemic hit. They’ve thrived thanks to devoted family members.

Bartenders at Emeryville's new Wondrous Brewing Company. Credit: Joanna Della Penna

East Bay restaurant openings and closings in May

By Joanna Della PennaMay 2811:06 a.m.June 2

Bombera, Sunday Bakeshop, Wondrous Brewing Company, others opened; Soop, Pretty Lady, Noodles Pho Me, others closed.

Montreal-style smoke meat sandwich from Augie's Montreal Deli. Photo: Augie's Montreal Deli

Augie’s Montreal Deli takes a hiatus; Temescal Whole Foods update

By Sarah HanMay 263:01 p.m.May 27

Plus: Flint’s Barbecue has found a home; Rockridge TJ’s Line Watch comes to an end; Just Fare launches delivery-only service; more.

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Sequoia Diner's corned beef and cabbage plate is available for pickup today. Photo: Sequoia Diner

Where to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with corned beef and cabbage in the East Bay

By Sarah HanMarch 179:45 a.m.March 17

Put on something green before heading out for Irish specials at one of these restaurants, pubs and cafes.

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 PennaFeb. 2610:43 a.m.Feb. 26

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

Revival Bar & Kitchen in Berkeley is offering a la carte specials, such as these Hammersly oysters on the half-shell served with mignonette on the side. Photo: Revival Bar & Kitchen

Lots to love: 68 East Bay Valentine’s Day menus and specials

By Lauren Bonney and Sarah HanFeb. 91:59 p.m.Feb. 16

Whether you’re flying solo or sharing a plate with your significant other, celebrate the holiday with some good food and drinks made by local restaurants, pop-ups and bakeries.

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

East Bay restaurant openings and closings in December

By Joanna Della PennaDec. 2320204 p.m.June 2

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.

Wise Sons Delicatessen offers a full Hanukkah menu for pickup or delivery. Photo: Wise Sons Delicatessen

Where to order Hanukkah foods for pickup and delivery in the East Bay

By Alix WallDec. 2202011:19 a.m.Dec. 10

These local restaurants and caterers are churning out latkes, sufganiyot, brisket and other Hanukkah favorites so you don’t have to.

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

East Bay restaurant openings and closings in November

By Joanna Della PennaNov. 30202012:20 p.m.Dec. 8

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.