#east-bay-food

#east-bay-food

Delight, a new smoothie spot, has soft-opened on the east side of Lake Merritt, offering specials like a pineapple mint and coconut refresher made with fresh ingredients.

In 1924, Lionel Sternberger, at just 16 years old, first put cheese on a hamburger and served it to a customer at the Rite Spot in Pasadena. This simple act changed the course of American food history, leading to the creation of the cheeseburger, a dish that billions of people have enjoyed since.

Bianca's is rooted in the osteria tradition and Adolfo's Italian heritage but takes a more global and instinctive approach to the menu.

Local vendors will fill the space with global street eats, tempting desserts, artisan booths, and unique activations that promise something for every palate.

Fresha, born Frescia Belmar, is nominally a jazz bassist, but her artistry transcends the form, moving effortlessly between jazz, rock, fusion, and R&B.

"What we didn't expect was the response - customers were coming by, messaging us, and sharing stories about what the restaurant meant to them. It made us realize this wasn't just a place to eat - it had become part of people's routines and memories."

Shoreditch is becoming something of a burger hub, with various popular burger joints like Meat Stop and Dumbo establishing their presence in the area.

"THE BEST pierogi me and my fiancé have tried ever in NY. Me and him are both Ukrainian and have lived in Poland, and out of all the places we have tried, these taste exactly like homemade traditional Polish pierogis."

Arthur is designed to feel more like a modern Parisian bistro than a white-tablecloth tasting menu dining room, creating a lived-in atmosphere.

Humbe's music is a blend of R&B, pop, and traditional Latin influences, creating a sound that transcends time and cultural boundaries.

In the latest issue of Bon Appétit magazine, we're traveling far and wide. To Mexico City in search of the best gorditas, to Hong Kong to explore cha chaan tengs, and to a truck stop in Wyoming that's turning out first-rate blistered naan, biryani, and more.

A truly great steakhouse isn't just about the steak. We'd argue that the best steakhouses in the country are ones that put as much thought and effort into the drinks, cocktails, and sides as the meat, and that's one place where Prime 44 West shines.

You might think of it as a sleepy suburb, but amid its quiet neighborhoods and well-regarded school districts, San Ramon is home to plenty of exciting restaurants. The town has become a particularly strong hub for Indian food, with everything from elevated modern interpretations to regional specialties, and you'll also find dumpling destinations, noodle soups worth waiting for, and a steakhouse with surprisingly good deals.

You may know Albany as a little East Bay suburb in Berkeley's shadow, home to a defunct horse racing track and a former landfill. But take a stroll down the city of 20,000's bustling Solano Avenue and you'll find some of the Bay Area's best French pastries, elegant sushi handrolls, and a natural wine bar so hip you'll swear you're in San Francisco.

The Flour + Water Pizza Shop is opening Jan. 22 at 269 24th St. on the bottom level of the Lark Uptown apartments, just north of Lake Merritt. It's an offshoot of the popular Italian bistro Flour + Water in San Francisco's Mission District - which the Michelin Guide recognizes for its "evergreen appeal" - and will be the restaurant's third Bay Area pizza shop (and first in the East Bay).

They describe their pies as taking inspiration from elements of Neapolitan and New York pizzas, reframed in the gastronomic window of Northern California. What's that mean? Well, the dough is slow-fermented, and the pizzas are baked longer and at lower temperatures than usual. Crafted with organic grains from Central Milling and a poolish pre-ferment, the dough undergoes multiple days of cold fermentation prior to being stretched and topped.