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Tag: Oakland restaurants and bars
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Grand Opening Bakery debuts with Lunar New Year specialities, and a new Berkeley provisions shop is almost ready
A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
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Athletic Club sports bar throws in the towel; plus a Thai restaurant and a boba spot also shutter
It was a rough start to February for restaurants and bars around downtown Oakland, with Uptown’s Athletic Club, Old Town’s Attaros and Boba Binge in Chinatown all shuttering.
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Top Thai expands into Richmond, plus new donut, Mexican, and Mediterranean options hit the East Bay
A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
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East Bay loses multiple sushi spots, cafes among January restaurant closures
Sumo Sushi, Uzen, Coffee Cultures, and Delah Coffee’s Berkeley location all shuttered in the first month of 2026.
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Alameda’s Coffee Cultures and Uzen in Rockridge shutter, and more recent closures
A running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
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World tour: New Southern, Mexican, Indian, Yemeni and Italian spots among East Bay debuts in January
Tease Southern Kitchen, Mamacita, Anahuac, Bangalore Blues and Fatto a Mano opened in the first month of 2026.
Posted inNosh Guides
Searching for a Valentine? East Bay spots where sparks fly for singles
Yes, real love is out there. Try finding it at one of these nine East Bay restaurants and bars.
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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.
Posted inNosh Guides
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.
Posted inRestaurant Closures
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.
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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.
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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.
Posted inRestaurant Closures
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.
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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.
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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.
Posted inNosh
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.
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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.
Posted inNosh Features
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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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.
