Editor’s note: Nosh covers food and restaurant news across the East Bay, and each week we publish one article covering all the restaurant openings and one article covering closings. Have a tip for Nosh? Submit it here.
Burger King
The Burger King in Alameda’s South Shore Plaza has a sign outside that says it is temporarily closed, but Yelp states that it is closed. Burger King, 2200 Otis Dr., Alameda
Fish & Bird Sousaku Izakaya
Fish & Bird, an izakaya restaurant in Berkeley, announced that it is closing its door. An Instagram announcement states, in part, “Thank you so much for your support over the past 6 1/2 years; we loved meeting you and serving you. There are various reasons for the closure, but it’s been a tough 6 1/2 years, and I’ve decided to semi-retire.” The last day of service will be Sunday, June 14. Until then, they will be open Thursdays-Mondays. Fish & Bird Sousaku Izakaya, 2451 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley
Gold Palm
Gold Palm, an Uptown Oakland restaurant and bar, has announced that its last day of service will be May 27. Owners Shirin Raza and Daniel Gahr, who also own Bar Shiru, shared with NOSH that the restaurant was not financially sustainable. Gold Palm opened inside the historic Floral Depot building near the Fox Theater in fall 2024. The owners shared that they are available for “private bookings, community gatherings and team outings, with the idea that we will also be open periodically for special events in the neighborhood, such as select Fox shows and OSA concerts at Cloud Park.” Moonglow, a bar and music lounge next to Gold Palm, will remain open and will expand hours starting in June, with some of the familiar small bites such as Gold Palm’s masala fries. Gold Palm, 1900 Telegraph Ave., Oakland
Yali’s Qualcomm Cafe
A tipster informed us that Yali’s Qualcomm Cafe on the Cal campus has closed. Yali’s also operates another cafe near campus, Yali’s Cafe, on Oxford Street. That one remains open. Yali’s has been family owned and operated since 1999. Yali’s Cafe, Sutardja Dai Hall, 2594 Hearst Ave., Berkeley
