Other East Bay restaurant closures in September 2024 include Mo’s Wine Bar, Up & Under 2nd Pitch and Thai Delight.
Author Archives: Joanna Della Penna
Freelancer Joanna Della Penna has written about food, people and the arts in the Bay Area since moving here from the East Coast in 2001, and was Gayot's Northern California regional restaurant editor for 10 years. She lives in East Richmond Heights with her husband and son.
Bad Walter’s and June’s brick-and-mortar debuts mark September openings
In addition to the popular ice cream and pizza spots, recent East Bay restaurant openings include new sushi, dumpling and hot pot options.
Thai Delight abruptly closes, Tease Southern Kitchen to shutter after the weekend
A running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond and beyond.
Itani Sushi, Azure Hot Pot and new gelato and coffee spots open in the East Bay
A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond and beyond.
A little less sushi and shake in the East Bay following August closures
Haruki, Kirala 2, Elephant Sushi, Shakewell, and Shake Shack are all among the August 2024 restaurant closures.
Laughing Buddha offers new vegetarian option, Delirama Jr. popping-up at Olfactory
A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond and beyond.
Bartavelle succumbs to ‘razor thin margins,’ plans to close
Suzanne Drexhage and Sam Sobolewski, owners of the popular Berkeley restaurant and wine bar, said as expenses have grown they can no longer make the numbers work.
Summer wraps with wave of new Mexican, Latin American restaurants
Cholita Linda, Maria’s Mexican, La Guerita and La Ezkina among the August 2024 East Bay restaurant openings.
Up & Under 2nd Pitch shutters; Elephant Sushi makes way for new Japanese restaurant
A running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond and beyond.
Oakland Bloom launches restaurant incubator space; Bad Walter’s churns again
A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond and beyond.
Shake Shack shuts down in Oakland, First Edition sets closing date
A running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond and beyond.
Emeryville gets a Top Chef-helmed dessert shop; Anja’s, Missouri Lounge open this week
A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond and beyond.
Shakewell, Feelmore prepare for final farewells
A running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond and beyond.
Richmond Pizza House expands into Pinole, plus new vegan, Mexican, and fried chicken options
A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond and beyond.
Haruki, Namaste Madras among trio of recent restaurant closures
A running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond and beyond.
Cholita Linda expands into Berkeley, Alameda welcomes a new steakhouse
A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond and beyond.
Minnie Bell’s makes the move to SF and other recent restaurant departures
Turkish Kitchen and Za’atar Kitchen were also among the East Bay restaurants that closed in July 2024.
Is Saigon Seafood Harbor ever coming back?
A running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond and beyond.
Tacos El Rulas opens brick-and-mortar location, La Guerita launches in Hilltop neighborhood
A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond and beyond.
Fresh batch of cafes, delis and breakfast spots mark recent openings
New Mexican, Yemeni and Brazilian restaurants also among the East Bay restaurant openings in July 2024.


