A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond and beyond.
Author Archives: Cecilia Seiter
GotJuice leaves the Laurel district, and Berkeley loses an iconic institution
A running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond and beyond.
MexiHibachi opens in Pinole; Richmond’s New Life Cafe has a mission and an expanding menu
A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond and beyond.
Want to help LA fire victims? These East Bay establishments are raising funds
A running list of East Bay bars, restaurants and markets donating proceeds for mutual aid.
Hella Coastal closes in another blow to East Bay craft beer; The CRO Café shutters
A running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond and beyond.
Mezcal-focused bar now pouring in San Pablo, a new Thai brunch spot and more openings
A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond and beyond.
Oakland hit hard by December restaurant and bar departures
The closures in the final month of 2024 include Daytrip, Dokkaebier Taproom, Firebrand, The Kon-Tiki and Obelisco.
New breakfast options, burgers and a ‘secret bar’ among recent East Bay openings
December 2024 saw the openings of Roast & Toast, The Peach, Oh G Burger’s second location and Moonglow at Gold Palm.
Forge Pizza says farewell to Jack London Square, Korean-inspired taproom shutters
A running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond and beyond.
Chimmelier rides in on East Bay Korean fried chicken wave
A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond and beyond.
Final days for Obelisco in Fruitvale; 10th & Wood departs West Oakland
A running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond and beyond.
Binge Coffee House and Korean-inspired smash burgers among recent East Bay openings
A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond and beyond.
Last call at The Kon-Tiki, and DogHaus goes temporarily dark
A running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond and beyond.
Chipotle opens in Richmond, and Malibu’s Burgers returns to Oakland
A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond and beyond.
San Pablo bids farewell to Kebab Express, El Cerrito to Cafe9Ine in November closings
Beer Baron’s Oakland location, Fonda and Kebab Express were some of the recent restaurant closures.
New ramen spot at Emeryville Public Market; zero-proof cocktails in Walnut Creek
A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond and beyond.
Multiple new bars, uncommon French pastries, and several cafes mark November openings
A new Korean restaurant in El Cerrito, Tarts de Freybesse, Cafe Carem and Masterpiece Coffee all opened recently in the East Bay.
Daytrip is bidding adieu to Oakland, but the party’s not over yet
Stella Dennig and Finn Stern have plans to open a new concept in the same space in 2025.
La Perla moving south in December
The Puerto Rican restaurant that has been in its current location in the Dimond since 2021 is relocating to a new home in the East Bay.
Peruvian flavors and decadent French pastries find homes in Oakland
A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond and beyond.


