A running list of restaurants that have recently closed 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.
Posted inNosh Features
This ‘Chopped’ winner is back in Oakland with some of the Bay’s best smoked brisket and ribs
Not yet fully open, the word is out about Rashad Armstead’s Saints Smokehouse, where lines form early.
Posted inNew Restaurants
New addition to Swan’s Market, Kitava expands to the east, and more openings
A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
Posted inRestaurant Closures
Richmond’s Caspers bought with plans for rebrand, Oken announces last day, and more restaurant closures
A running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
Posted inRestaurant Closures
Sweet Fingers on the move; plus the East Bay loses multiple sandwich shops, a juice bar and more in April
The Jamaican restaurant is relocating to Uptown Oakland, while Ike’s on College Avenue, Grinders, and Juice Appeal were among recent closures.
Posted inNew Restaurants
Hercules gets a new coffee shop, Milk Cloud launches pre-orders, and more April openings
Hōm Coffee, a new Berkeley bakery, and the East Bay’s latest Shake Shack were some of the recent restaurant openings.
Posted inNew Restaurants
Bake Sum hits Alameda, Dave & Buster’s debuts in JLS, Teni East relocates, and more openings
A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
Posted inRestaurant Closures
Montclair sandwich shop shutters, La Mexicana gone after 94 years and more closings
A running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
Posted inNew Restaurants
Shake Shack sizzles into downtown Berkeley; plus new bars now pouring in Albany and Oakland
A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
Posted inNew Restaurants
Homemade Cafe now serving dinner, plus new Southeast Asian and shokupan options
A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
Posted inEast Bay Restaurant Openings
Spring restaurant superbloom brings new Filipino, burger, Mexican, coffee, and Nicaraguan spots
FOB West, Tita Becca’s, Butter’s Burgers, Leña, GA.RA, and La Cocinita Nica are some of the East Bay restaurants to open in March.
Posted inNew Restaurants
Tanzie’s duo open new restaurant, new coffee shop brewing in Hercules, and Cheese Board completes expansion
A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
Posted inNew Restaurants
Egg Bred breakfast sandwiches land in San Pablo; plus a new East Bay burger spot, bakery and Filipino restaurant
A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
Posted inRestaurant Closures
Cheese Board announces partial temporary closing, and Las Delicias departs downtown
A running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
Posted inNew Restaurants
Smash burgers from a French Laundry alum land at Armistice, and H Mart hits the East Bay
A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
Posted inRestaurant Closures
Hawaiian barbecue chain closes Berkeley branch
An option for plate lunches and more on Telegraph Avenue has shuttered.
Posted inNew Restaurants
El Cerrito welcomes Tasty Sichuan, plus new Nicaraguan, Mexican and coffee spots
A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
Posted inCity
An East Bay French bakery departs as a Japanese bakery arrives in its place
La Noisette has announced its departure, while its replacement has already been named.
Posted inNew Restaurants
A new Vietnamese coffee shop lands on Telegraph, and Marufuku expands in the East Bay
A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
Posted inRestaurant Closures
‘World famous’ fried chicken, a tiki bar, a sports bar, and a chocolate shop all among East Bay’s February closures
Gus’s, The Barbary, The Athletic Club, and Xocolate’s Rockridge shop were some of the food businesses to shutter recently.
