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On Solano, Lulu’s revamps and a new Mexican restaurant opens; plus a fresh matcha option in Berkeley
A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
Situationship? Married for decades? Where to dine on Valentine’s Day in the East Bay — based on your relationship
From couples who just started dating to those decades past “I do,” Nosh has a holiday spot for you.
Berkeley loses Delah Coffee, several Bay Area Peet’s locations shuttering, and Sumo Sushi closes permanently
A running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
New South Indian spots bring the heat to Berkeley; Tokyo Central readies for Emeryville grand opening
A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
New Yemeni spots hit Richmond and Berkeley, and a popular SF pizza joint expands to Oakland
A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
Fist of Flour’s final days, and a Mission-style Taco Bell goes dark
A running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
A Detroit-style pizza place goes dark, Berkeley loses 2 popular morning options and other December closures
Carbona Pizza, Standard Fare and Guerilla Cafe were among the restaurants to shutter prior to the end of 2025.
New Pinole sandwich spot, family-run Korean restaurant in El Sobrante mark December debuts
Sourdough & Co. and OLCHI were among the restaurants to open before the end of 2025.
The top 12 East Bay food stories of 2025
It was a flavorful year, with dinner parties, Michelin stars, ice cream revivals and breakfast comebacks.
The Good Hop calls it quits after 11 years in Oakland
After a change in ownership in 2024, the Uptown Oakland bar and bottle shop is set to close at the end of 2025.
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.
Sandwich shop lands in Old Town, and a new Temescal pickleball social club offers breakfast and lunch
A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
East Bay’s November openings include new options for breakfast, dumplings, dim sum and more
Recent restaurant openings include Kopi Bar & Cafe, Dough Zone, and the massive HL Peninsula.
After 20 years of art and activism, Guerilla Cafe bids farewell to Berkeley; Carbona Pizza quietly closes
A running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
The best restaurant in the East Bay is a ‘neighborhood treasure’ that prompts inter-continental travel
For the second year in a row, Bombera, Dominica Rice-Cisneros’ Dimond District restaurant, takes home the Nosh Award for Best Restaurant Overall.
‘Tinis and weenies’ take the title
After winning the 2024 Nosh Award for best new bar, Tallboy, the Temescal “martini dive bar,” claims the overall award in 2025.
The East Bay’s best new restaurant wins over diners with dedication to the details
Garrett Morris and Renzo Roca opened Lucuma in Downtown Oakland with a mission to stand out from other Peruvian restaurants.
Three years after sparking protests, Bar Panisse opens in Berkeley this week
The Alice Waters project that displaced César in July 2022, to the dismay of many, is ready to debut.
At East Bay’s best new bar, the community is as vibrant as the cocktails
When the owners of Baba’s House expanded by opening a bar above their snack shop, they hit a sweet spot with an inventive, tea-based drink menu and warm, welcoming vibes.


