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Anja’s
Anja’s, the new restaurant on University Avenue from Anja Voth, opened today, Aug. 27. Voth and her husband Kai Flache ran Gaumenkitzel until it closed in March, and have now taken over the former Garden Variety space. The kitchen has been updated to accommodate Voth’s German-style cooking and baking for breakfast and lunch — expect lighter fare than Gaumenkitzel, and more of a to-go feel — with a handful of interior seats and plenty more in the lovely Berkeley Public Rose Garden in back. Nosh contributor Alix Wall had the first look. Anja’s, 1966 University Ave. (between Milvia Street and Martin Luther King, Jr. Way), Berkeley
Chateau By Honey + Brie
Walnut Creek has a new upscale cocktail lounge and restaurant with a focus on Parisian-inspired sipping and dining, from the team behind charcuterie catering company Honey + Brie. The menu focuses on elevated nibbles to pair with cocktails, Champagne and wine, such as caviar, oysters and crudos, charcuterie and cheeses, and composed, Euro-inspired small plates. Chateau by Honey + Brie, 1376 Main St., Walnut Creek
Jars Sweets & Things by Fabio Viviani
According to The E’ville Eye, national chain Jars will open its Bay Street doors on August 30. On offer are stacked parfaits of cakes, custards, creams, puddings, soft-serve ice cream and other delectables, served in jars (hence the name). The concept is from Italian-born chef, restaurateur, cookbook author and Top Chef contestant Fabio Viviani. Jars Sweets & Things by Fabio Viviani, 5649 Bay Street (between Ohlone Way and Brunswig Lane), Emeryville
Missouri Lounge (Reopening)
The Monday-morning update on Instagram was subtle but sincere: “Soft opening,” it read. “Thursday, August 29th. 5pm. DJs and hot dogs.” After four long years and five long months, Berkeley’s 1950s-era, come-as-you-are dive bar the Missouri Lounge is back this week. Nosh has the scoop on the renovations, improvements and reasons for the lengthy wait for reopening. Missouri Lounge, 2600 San Pablo Ave. (at Parker Street), Berkeley
