#berkeley-restaurants tag

4 weeks ago

Three years after sparking protests, Bar Panisse opens in Berkeley this week

Bar Panisse opens Dec. 11 in Berkeley, offering small plates and cocktails, walk-in evening service, led by chef Amelia Telc with drinks by Dylan O'Brien.

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East Bay (California)

Jot Mahal closes on College, Oakland loses an Uptown bar and an Alameda bakery bids adieu

Feel Good Bakery, Babette, and Jot Mahal College Avenue closed in October 2025; Chandni Chowk replaced the Jot Mahal College Avenue location.

7 months ago

East Bay food

East Bay says goodbye to popular wine bar, deli, Burmese restaurant and more in April

Zarri's Delicatessen closed after 50 years, ending a local deli tradition.

Highwire Coffee Roasters closed its Berkeley location due to size and foot traffic issues.

Royal Rangoon closed but will be replaced by a new restaurant concept soon.

Cookie Plug has temporarily closed, affecting its local presence.

East Bay (California)

Jot Mahal closes on College, Oakland loses an Uptown bar and an Alameda bakery bids adieu

7 months ago

East Bay food

East Bay says goodbye to popular wine bar, deli, Burmese restaurant and more in April

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East Bay food

New Thai arrives in Berkeley, and Sideshow Kitchen launches spinoff location

Berkeley gained Praaw Thai Eatery with elegant Thai dishes and desserts; Oakland’s Sideshow Express opened on San Pablo Avenue offering Sideshow Kitchen menu plus breakfast.

East Bay food

Starter Bakery offers new sugar-coated indulgences with Albany expansion

Several new and reopened East Bay eateries and bars offer diverse menus, drinks, and event programming across Berkeley, Emeryville, and Oakland.

East Bay food