"Alli Li, the first chef at Friends and Family Bar who also spent time at Daytrip Counter, is opening There/There in the former location of the Friends and Family. The beloved Uptown Oakland bar closed at the end of 2025, eliciting many heartfelt obituaries, including from Nosh contributor Cecilia Seiter. Li will run the new bar with an affordable cocktail menu and a nonalcoholic menu as well. The grand opening is slated for May 29 and 30. There/There, 468 25th St., Oakland"
"Marufuku Ramen opens in Walnut Creek on Wednesday, May 27. The restaurant serves Hakata-style ramen in a rich Tonkotsu broth. The menu also includes wagyu and yakitori dishes. The local chain was founded in San Francisco's Japantown in 2017, and now has more than a dozen locations. Marufuku Ramen, 1630 Cypress St., Walnut Creek"
"The sandwich chain founded in San Francisco recently opened a shop in Hayward, serving about 20 types of sandwiches on their sourdough roll. West Coast Sourdough, 26201 Mission Blvd., Hayward"
There/There is opening in the former Friends and Family Bar location in Uptown Oakland. Alli Li, previously a chef at Friends and Family Bar and with experience at Daytrip Counter, will run the new bar. The bar will offer an affordable cocktail menu and a nonalcoholic menu. The grand opening is scheduled for May 29 and 30. Marufuku Ramen is opening in Walnut Creek on May 27, serving Hakata-style ramen in rich Tonkotsu broth, along with wagyu and yakitori dishes. West Coast Sourdough has opened in Hayward, offering about 20 types of sandwiches on sourdough rolls.
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