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Dao Artisan Noodle
Wagyu skewers, bone-in beef noodle soup and chive pork dumplings are just some of the delicacies awaiting diners at San Leandro’s Dao Artisan Noodle. The newly-opened Chinese restaurant specializes in Lanzhou-style hand-pulled noodles and dim sum, plus house-made side dishes. It’s a great option for late-night noodle lovers; you can get your fix until midnight. Dao Artisan Noodle, 15032 Farnsworth St. (at Manor Blvd.), San Leandro
Evergreen Cafe
A new cafe moved into the Bartavelle space not long after the restaurant wrapped up its wind down as “86 Toast.” Evergreen sells coffee drinks and Blue Willow teas, toasts, bowls, pastries, sandwiches and sweets. The cafe is open Wednesday through Sunday for breakfast and lunch.
Evergreen Cafe, 1621 San Pablo Ave. (at Cedar Street), Berkeley
Five Star Chicken
Five Star Chicken of Vallejo has opened a second location in Richmond. Expect thick, juicy fried chicken pieces wedged between two perfect brioche buns and served with camera-ready crinkle-cut fries, plus other items like chicken and slaw bowls. If you can take the heat, ask for the secret menu item — crunchy hot Cheetos dusted into a spicy chicken sandwich. Five Star Chicken, 12951 San Pablo Ave., Richmond
Leo’s Diner
Fans of a classic diner breakfast can now start their mornings at Leo’s Diner in Uptown Oakland. The new spot is from Leo Lobo, of the nextdoor gastro pub, The Hatch. Omelettes, benedicts, breakfast burritos and chicken and waffles all grace the menu — and there are plenty of sides for you to build the perfect breakfast plate with. Soups, salads and lunch items like burgers and burritos are also on offer until closing time at 3 p.m. Leo’s Diner, 400 15th St. (at Franklin St.), Oakland
Payakk
The team behind Emeryville’s Secrets of Tiger have opened a new venture, this time in Oakland’s Montclair neighborhood. Payakk weaves thoughtful integration of longstanding Thai ingredients — like native brown and glutinous sticky rices — alongside the traditional grilling methods for Seua Rong Hai, or Thai grilled beef, using high heat over a charcoal grill. You’ll also find Secrets of Tiger’s signature Pad Thai Chaiya on the menu: a Southern Thai twist on a classic dish that features tamarind, palm sugar, shrimp fat and coconut milk. Payakk, 5761 Thornhill Dr., Oakland
