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.
Baan Thai
This new Thai restaurant in Oakland serves housemade curries, noodles, salads, soups, and stir-fries. The Thai restaurant is in the former location of Cafe Noir, which now has a location in West Oakland inside the Prescott Market. Baan Thai, 2818 MacArthur Blvd., Oakland
Cal Burger & More
The new smashburger spot near the Cal campus serves Harris Ranch angus beef burgers, wings, onion rings, waffle fries, and colorful “crazyades” drinks that look psychedelic (so on the nose for Berkeley). The intriguing smashburger combos include one that has mozzarella sticks inside (“mozza ranch smash”) and one with onion rings and bbq sauce (“smokehouse smash”). Cal Burger & More, 1805 Euclid Ave., Berkeley
Qualcomm Cafe
The cafe on the North side of the Cal campus has reopened. In May, we reported that Yali’s Qualcomm Cafe closed after a reader sent a tip in. When we spoke with the owner, they said Yali’s has been family owned and operated since 1999, and their location on Oxford (off campus) is still open. After a two-month closure of the campus location, Qualcomm Cafe has now reopened under UC Berkeley Dining, as the Daily Cal reports. Qualcomm Cafe, 2594 Hearst Ave., Berkeley
Milky Flakes
A new frozen dessert spot has opened in Walnut Creek. Milky flakes serves the ever-popular matcha soft serve; theirs is made with organic matcha and dusted off with matcha powder. They also sell a creamy soft serve made with Hokkaido milk from Japan. “Milky flakes” refers to a frozen treat that’s made from frozen milk that is shaved into a snowy ice and mixed with with condenses milk, mangoes, cold foam, and other toppings. Milky Flakes, 1399 N. Main St., Walnut Creek
Mt. Diablo BBQ
A new bbq spot has opened in the East Bay. The spot is open all day (until sold out) and even has a breakfast menu. The restaurant serves tri-tip, brisket, burnt ends, chicken, pulled pork, St. Louis style ribs, hot links, and has a kids menu as well. Meats are smoked using California Oak, according to its website. Mt. Diablo BBQ, 3422 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Nudi Blue
The highly-anticipated Thai tea and seafood restaurant from the Tanzie’s brunch duo opened its doors in April with a set menu for afternoon tea service. Nudi Blue recently announced that it’s now serving an a la carte menu which includes their tea sandwiches, Thai and other Asian-inspired pastries, crepes, and a seasonal salad. Nudi Blue, 2049 San Pablo Ave., Berkeley
Shibam Coffee
A new Yemeni coffee shop has moved into the former Red Bay Coffee flagship store in Oakland’s Fruitvale neighborhood. NOSH learned of this thanks to a tip from an Oaklandside reader, who also shared that the cafe space now has expanded space on the mezzanine level. Shibam is a national chain based in Michigan that focuses on single origin coffee. Shibam, 3136 International Blvd., Oakland
Sweet Fingers Jamaican Restaurant
Sweet Fingers Jamaican Restaurant has soft opened in Uptown Oakland. The longtime Oakland restaurant closed its East Oakland Foothill Boulevard location in April. The soft opening menu includes oxtail plates, plantains, curry goat, jerk chicken wings, whole fish, and other dishes. The official grand opening will be in August. Sweet Fingers Jamaican Restaurant, 1707 Telegraph Ave., Oakland
