For the second year in a row, Bombera, Dominica Rice-Cisneros’ Dimond District restaurant, takes home the Nosh Award for Best Restaurant Overall.
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‘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.
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The ube king of Alameda bakes his claim to the throne
Henry Awayan, owner of Whisk Cake Creations and author of the new “The Ube Baking Book,” shares his ube whipped cream recipe and passion for cooking with the purple yam.
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Local builder Type Five makes it easier to build backyard homes
Clients can design the ADUs themselves using the company’s software.
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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.
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Clipper card upgrade: Transfers discounts plus credit card taps on AC Transit
Next-generation Clipper, or Clipper 2.0, rolls out Tuesday with improved features such as discounted transfers, instant fund availability, and contactless credit or debit card payments.
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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.
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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.
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For special occasions, it’s hard to beat Chez Panisse
For the second year in a row, Alice Water’s Berkeley restaurant is Nosh readers’ top choice for celebrations.
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Standard Fare sets December date of departure, Kien Svay Cafe shuttering, and more East Bay closures
A running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
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The East Bay’s best breakfast is served at this decade-old diner
Breakfast classic and creative
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Dónde llevar a sus hijos durante la huelga del WCCUSD
Aquà tiene algunas organizaciones que ofrecen apoyo a las familias durante la huelga del WCCUSD.
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Growlers, grub and good times: The East Bay’s favorite beer garden does it all with a death motif
Ghost Town’s Laurel location attracts a crowd with award-winning beer, big salads and juicy burgers, and a spacious, skull-adorned beer garden.
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Berkeley-born chocolate shop expands, and Jungdon Katsu opens Emeryville location
A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
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In coffee-crazed East Bay, one cafe and roaster comes out on top
Mother Tongue Cafe & Bar is two years old, but its success is built on owner and roaster Jen Apodaca’s two decades of experience roasting beans.
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At the East Bay’s best wine bar, the bathroom wins as much praise as the French vibes and vintages
A newcomer on the scene, La Loulou crushed the competition and elicited effusive praise from Nosh voters.
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Former pandemic pop-up rises to claim East Bay’s best bakery title
Joyce Tang has built Bake Sum into a nationally acclaimed pastry powerhouse in the five years since it opened. Nosh readers voted it the best bakery of 2025.
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The Peach opens for dinner, and Psychedelic Pizza serving slices at Krispy Joe’s
A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
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After 10 years in Temescal, Roses’ Taproom announces closureÂ
In yet another blow to East Bay beer-focused businesses, the bar is closing in part due to slowing business and high rent.
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Hyphy Burger expands, Dough Zone lands in Berkeley, and Good Times Oakland fully opens Â
A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
