Also: the Royal Egyptian has been robbed; Walnut Creek’s restaurant boom; more Bites.
Eve Batey
Eve Batey has worked as a reporter and editor since 2004, including as the co-founder of SFist, as a deputy managing editor of the SF Chronicle and as the editor of Eater San Francisco.
Alameda residents lose fight against reportedly profane bar patrons
The Kebabery is closing; Livermore Valley’s wine biz faces climate change; more Quick Bites.
Alleged DUI crash delays Doc’s Refresher’s reopening
Also in today’s Bites: the Freedom Farmers’ Market is back and a landlord dispute shutters Zachary’s Pizza.
Area residents fret over plan to rename The Uptown Nightclub
A new East Bay Chick-fil-A; rebates for Alameda restaurant owners; a “best day ever” in Oakland; more Quick Bites.
Popular California-Salvadoran pop-up Popoca is opening an all-day cafe and bar in Oakland
One of the East Bay’s hottest pop-ups has found a permanent home in the Dimond District.
Berkeley’s Rare Barrel launches a spinoff
Also: Masse’s Pastries returns with fancy cakes; Enssaro bounces back from an April fire.
Federal judge dismisses restaurant lobby lawsuit against Berkeley’s natural gas ban
Tuesday’s ruling denies the California Restaurant Association’s claim that Berkeley’s first-in-the-nation ban was against federal law.
Oakland’s Grand Lake Kitchen renovates to make room for delivery drivers
Nosh corrects some “tips” confusion; Tanya Holland defends the James Beards; more Quick Bites.
East Bay diners may remain unmasked, for now
Homestead is selling off much of its kitchen ware; Snail Bar has opened; more Quick Bites.
Berkeley’s Homemade Cafe reopens with a no-tipping model and first-ever dinner service
Also: A Napa brewery comes to Oakland; a new East Bay wine club; and a time-sensitive vegan chili dog.
Prominent hot dog vendor argues for Oakland’s Howard Terminal plan
Also: Some best of the East Bay rankings; the end of Cookie Wednesday; more Quick Bites.
Oakland’s Arizmendi Bakery temporarily closes after death of longtime member Jose Cardenas
Also: a rave review for Just Fare; inequity in PPP loan distribution; more Quick Bites.