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Apr 15, 2025
Soul Blends opens a cafe in West Oakland
While the Fourth Reich blasts a steady stream of noxious fumes into every aspect of our daily lives, some public refuges still feel like...
Apr 8, 2025
‘La cocina’ depicts kitchen chaos
The American dream dissolves into thin air during a rare moment of silence in Alonso Ruizpalacios’ operatic film, La cocina (The Kitchen). On a...
Apr 1, 2025
Lao Garden blooms in Berkeley
Chef Kanlaya Palivan and her team have transformed the space on San Pablo Avenue that formerly belonged to Paisan. They’ve added bright orange dining...
Apr 1, 2025
East Bay’s ‘Freaky Tales’ to tell
“These are the tales, the freaky tales / These are the tales that I tell so well”
— Lyrics from “Freaky Tales” by Too Short
Anna...
Mar 25, 2025
Tarts de Feybesse elevates pastries in Oakland
In the line at Tarts de Feybesse last week, a customer couldn’t make up their mind. They paused to deliberate over the multiple choices...
Mar 18, 2025
Friends and Family chef earns James Beard nomination
This year marks the 35th year of the James Beard Awards, which “recognize exceptional talent in the culinary industries.” Because of its size, California...
Mar 11, 2025
Sirene arrives on Grand Avenue
Embroidery on Paul Einbund’s baseball cap reads “chartreuse” in yellowy-green letters. It serves a dual purpose, announcing his profession as a sommelier and his...
Mar 11, 2025
BH Wood-Fired Grill revamps Bounty Hunter in Walnut Creek
The sign below BH Wood-Fired Grill’s roofline still reads “Bounty Hunter,” an unfortunate name that conjures chase scenes in B movies. Since it’s embedded...