East Bay food

East Bay food

Bake Sum has officially arrived at the Alameda Marketplace (in the old Feel Good Bakery space). We love the Asian bakery's cream-filled milk buns and okonomiyaki danishes from their original Grand Lake location, so we're excited to try everything at this outpost-including the new sandwich menu.

Bike to Wherever Day on May 14, 2026 is a celebration of bicycles as a fun and healthy way to get around and to try the No Pollute Commute. It's also an opportunity for those who don't usually bike to try it. No matter where you need to go, we encourage you to pedal for errands, to visit friends and family, commute, and anywhere you need to go!

A party this Friday, May 8, will celebrate the 70th anniversary of the See's Candies location at Hillsdale Shopping Center in San Mateo - one of the oldest shops in the iconic California chain that's now 105 years old. See's lovers are invited to meet the CEO, nibble on candy and share their See's memories and stories of their favorite pieces. (If you're a longtime Californian, and a particularly sentimental one, you may remember your parents' and grandparents' must-order candies.)

Nosh Corner, a casual deli serving up creative sandwiches and drinks, is now open on Broadway in Redwood City. Replacing a former Ike's Lair sandwich spot, Nosh Corner opened about a month ago and serves up signature and custom sandwiches, smoothies, matcha drinks, slushies and more. "The idea was that we wanted something with a bit of everything," says manager Ken Hout.

"It's like an intersection between three or four different neighborhoods. People from different communities and socioeconomic environments come here and mix."

"I would rather make less money and give my customers the comfort that they can come here, and it will not be too expensive for them. Rather than making another dollar or two, we can go a long way together," said David Shahvar, Owner of Buttercup Diner.

Balaram demonstrates that food is more than simply nourishment for AAPI communities - it's a form of language that breaks down borders.

The centerpiece is the restaurant itself, which has gathered a South Bay following for its elevated takes on meze plates like kopoglu and Turkmen manti.

The event is a free, family-friendly gathering centered on food, music, and storytelling, focused on preserving and celebrating Black Berkeley's cultural traditions.

Tacos Oscar's San Francisco outpost in the Lower Haight serves a variety of delicious tacos, including chicken tinga, pork chile verde, and smoky charred broccoli with peanut-arbol salsa.

Antique throwaway items like restaurant matchbooks can rekindle the flame of long-forgotten businesses and their proprietors, shedding light on the hidden side of San Francisco history.

Imperial Day Spa offers a brutal scrub down that leaves you feeling like a newborn baby. The facilities are clean and well-maintained, with separate spaces for men and women.

The new Ace Pickleball Club facility will feature 11 courts and create 30 jobs, enhancing San Jose's reputation as a hub for experiential fitness.

The National Hard Crab Derby, now in its 79th year, celebrates Maryland's blue crab culture with crab races, boat docking contests, cooking competitions, and live music in Crisfield.