A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
Author Archives: Momo Chang
Momo Chang is a freelance journalist who writes about food, culture, and social issues. She is the former co-director of Oakland Voices, a project of the Maynard Institute for Journalism Education.
Puerto Rican Street Cuisine closed following fire, Daruma Sushi changing hands, and more closures
A running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond and beyond.
40-year-old brewpub and craft beer pioneer is pouring its final pints
Triple Rock Brewery, opened in 1986 by brothers John and Reid Martin, has announced it will shut down before the end of the year.
Itani takes the helm at Delage, another matcha option comes to Berkeley, and more openings
A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
Pinole’s Ristorante Due Rose announces final days, Sweet Potatoes Up Beet Cafe shuts down and more closures
A running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
San Pablo’s Silver Ocean shutters, and more August East Bay restaurant closures
Long-running Oakland restaurants The Coffee Mill, Home of Chicken and Waffles and Pagarung Thai Cuisine also closed.
Erik’s DeliCafe returns to San Ramon, plus a new game cafe, Guatemalan restaurant and pub among openings
A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
Baba’s House, 13 Orphans announce final days, and 2 East Bay restaurants shut down after 20 years
A running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
A duo of new Salvadoran options hit Richmond, plus new Swiss chocolate, Vietnamese and Afghan options among August openings
Antojitos Caseros by El Cuscatlan, Laderach Switzerland, Broken Dreams, Angela’s Eatery, and El Balompie are among the recent restaurant debuts around the East Bay.
New Vietnamese spot lands at Richmond shopping center, Drink Thicc’s move almost complete, and more openings
A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
Jerusalem Coffee House taking a break to prep legal defense, a fire shuts down Walnut Creek lunch spot and more closures
A running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
Philz comes to Concord, plus new Asian fusion, bagel, and takeout Chinese options.
A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
Home of Chicken and Waffles, Alma y Sazon shuttering at the end of August, and San Pablo’s Silver Ocean closes
A running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
Balompie Sports Bar and falafel and shawarma spot among new Richmond restaurants
A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
Nudi Blue, Coffee Mill and Ben’s temporarily closed
A running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
New Latin Market lands in downtown Richmond, and a fresh Thai spot arrives in Concord
A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
Contra Costa County shuts down El Sobrante pizza spot, and a 40-year-old East Bay Chinese restaurant closes
A running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
2 restaurants specializing in Vietnamese broken rice opening, including buzzy Broken Dreams
A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
Dessert N Spice on the move, plus Pucquio announces abrupt closure
A running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
Chains Palmetto, Sana’a, and Cold Stone open in Berkeley, plus Enssaro ready for Rockridge opening
A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.


