From multiple beer and cheese pairings, to speed dating, taste offs and wrestling, the 2026 Beer Week lineup has something for everyone.
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It’s panettone season. Where to get a taste of Italy in the East Bay
There are several options for enjoying the Italian holiday treat, including Starter Bakery’s in-house version and Donato & Co., which is the only U.S. importer of Infermentum panettone.
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The winding, 8-year tale behind The Good Table, El Sobrante’s new pay-what-you-can cafe
A project of the Good Table United Church of Christ in collaboration with Planting Justice, the cafe is part of a lengthy process to build a new community space.
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They’re making wine from ‘feral’ fruits of the East Bay — and you can participate
Daniel Goldberg of Richmond’s Feral Ecology invited the public to join in its summer harvest of backyard and streetside loquat trees this year, and a plum harvest is up next.
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Brain Games: East Bay trivia nights to test your knowledge
Nosh has rounded up a variety of weekly pub trivia nights in Richmond Berkeley and Oakland.
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Coffee prices are skyrocketing. What does this mean for East Bay cafes?
Climate change, tariffs, and global turmoil are driving up the price of beans, and you’re paying for it with each cup.
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I thought celery soda was just an East Coast thing. Then, I discovered Oakland’s version
Mothership Ferments puts a West Coast twist on a Dr. Brown’s classic dating back to 1869.
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Baltic Kiss may have found a lifeline, but lost the trust of some employees along the way
As a March 9 deadline to pay back rent looms and employees seek thousands in unpaid wages, the owners of the eclectic Point Richmond restaurant are optimistic about staying open.
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Get cozy with it: East Bay dishes that will warm you from the inside out
From soothing soups to comforting cocktails, Nosh shares its favorites wintertime treats.
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We blind tasted the East Bay’s best bagels. Here’s how they rank
East Bay bagel options have ballooned in the past few years, including two newcomers in 2024 alone. Nosh’s non-expert panel of judges picked their favorite.
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SF’s Swedish hot dog hit comes to the East Bay
Chef Hej Hej, a pop-up serving Swedish dishes made with locally sourced ingredients, took off after focusing on hot dogs with mashed potatoes and shrimp salad.
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Beer without the buzz: East Bay brewers are dipping their toes into non-alcoholic beers
More and more consumers are seeking out non-alcoholic options, but small brewers face challenges when trying to add them to their beverage lineup
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Beer, brats and bands: A guide to Oktoberfest in the East Bay
Plus, Nosh’s stein-holding expert offers her tips for success in the competition of strength and endurance.
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East Bay chefs on what ‘The Bear’ gets right—and wrong
For some, FX’s hit TV show about the high-pressure world of fine dining struck too close to home.
