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Crixa
After 25 years of serving small-batch chocolate cakes, peach raspberry pies and Hungarian kifli on Adeline St., Crixa Cakes is closing shop. An announcement from owners Elizabeth Kloian and Zoltan Der stated they won’t be renewing their lease, but hope to find another spot to reopen in the future. Their last day of business is May 10. Crixa was located at 2748 Adeline St. (between Stuart and Ward) in Berkeley.
Sushi California
Sushi California is calling it quits after 38 years in Berkeley. Known for its live music Wednesdays and Sundays, Sushi California served dependable Japanese fare including nigiri, sushi rolls and ramen. The SF Chronicle first reported the closure. Sushi California was located at 2033 Martin Luther King Jr. Way (at University Ave.) in Berkeley.
Teta Nahla
Mohammad Abutaha, of Shawarmaji acclaim, is closing his most recent venture, Teta Nahla, after just seven months in business. In an Instagram video, Abutaha announced that the restaurant is closing on May 9, but its spirited Jordanian-Palestinian comfort foods will live on through its catering program. “We’re spread a little too thin between the two Shawarmaji restaurants,” he relayed, adding that he hopes to reopen Teta Nahla in the future. Teta Nahla was located at 2123 Franklin St. in Oakland.
