Nosh reports on several restaurant closures across the East Bay, including Zarri's Delicatessen after over 50 years in Albany and Highwire Coffee Roasters in Berkeley due to challenges with location size. Additionally, Royal Rangoon has closed but will be succeeded by a new establishment called Berkeley Burma. Meanwhile, Cookie Plug, known for its hip hop-themed cookies, is temporarily closed. Each closure highlights changing dynamics in local dining, reflecting both community impact and the evolving restaurant landscape.
Zarri's Delicatessen, an Albany institution for over 50 years, closed its doors at the end of April, marking the end of an era for deli lovers.
Highwire Coffee Roasters closed its Berkeley location after 10 years, citing building size and foot traffic challenges, while maintaining a positive outlook on the community.
Royal Rangoon confirmed its closure and announced that new ownership will introduce a new restaurant concept in the same location, ensuring the culinary space continues.
Cookie Plug, a hip hop-themed bakery known for thick cookies, has temporarily shuttered, leading to uncertainty while it vanishes from online listings.
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