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As Kneaded Cafe
From the founder of As Kneaded Bakery in San Leandro, Iliana Berkowitz opens a cafe inside the San Leandro Library on Feb. 14. The menu features salad, sandwiches, baked goods, and espresso drinks, including seasonal items like lavender latte. As Kneaded Cafe, 300 Estudillo Ave., San Leandro
Cenaduria Elvira
A popular backyard-based restaurant has now officially become a brick-and-mortar in Oakland’s Jack London Square district, with Jalisco-regional favorites such as tostada raspada and crispy, fried tacos durados. Owner Elvira Varela’s tostada was named one of the top dishes of 2023 in the New York Times. The restaurant soft opened a few weeks ago, and will have its grand opening on February 21. Cenaduria Elvira, 468 3rd St., Oakland
Duck Donuts
Walnut Creek gets a location of Duck Donuts. The chain based in North Carolina specializes in a cake donut base with flavors like maple bacon and s’mores. Duck Donuts, 2920 N Main St., Walnut Creek
Gold Bean Cafe
Gold Bean Cafe in San Leandro soft opened this past weekend. The cafe has two other locations in Berkeley and is known for specialty drinks such as a churro latte, and the Vietnamese-inspired egg coffee. Gold Bean Cafe, 138 Pelton Center Way, San Leandro.
Lavanta
A new Mediterranean restaurant opened Feb. 9 in San Leandro. The restaurant serves souvlaki, pasta, and mezze dishes. Lavanta, 599 Dutton Ave., San Leandro
Top Thai Cuisine
A new Thai spot opened in Richmond. Top Thai has another location in Castro Valley, which opened in 2005. The new Richmond restaurant features noodles and curries, a “Penang beef special,” as well as options for vegetarians. Top Thai Cuisine, 12200 San Pablo Ave., Richmond
