We’re one day later than usual, but welcome to the Mid-Week Menu, our weekly roundup of East Bay food news.
1) Duende (468 19th St., Oakland), Oliveto alum Paul Canales’ arty new project — part Spanish-inspired restaurant, part high-end neighborhood bodega, part art gallery and live performance venue — is in full-on pre-opening mode right now. Grub Street made note of a music event that took place last week. And Duende will also be hosting a New Year’s Eve party ($25) that will feature live music and picoteos (Spanish finger foods). The official opening date for the restaurant still hasn’t been set, but the latest I heard is that it’s going to be in late December or early January.
Duende is almost ready to open (via Facebook). The Asian fusion hot dogs from Dojo Dog might need a new home (via Facebook).
