Scott and Emily Goldenberg bought Caffe 817 in 2011, and have made thoughtful and strategic changes ever since.
Tamara Sherman
Tamara Sherman is a freelance writer based in Oakland. Her features and profiles have been published in Berkeleyside, Bay Nature and The Oakland Post. She does many things, but she is always planning a slow adventure in a beautiful landscape.
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People’s Cafe team opens zero-waste Egyptian and Yemeni restaurant Belladi Kitchen
The folks behind East Bay mission-driven standbys House Kombucha, Baladi and People’s Local Market have opened a new restaurant in Oakland.
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9 Julio to open in Oakland with fresh-baked empanadas and a sweet outdoor space
9 Julio’s wide-ranging menu includes sweet and savory empanadas, that are a meal by themselves.
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East Bay Pie Co. offers a new twist on an American readymade classic
The Emeryville-based business offers single-serving pot pies filled with flavors from around the world.
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Local vegans go nuts for this new Oakland plant-based restaurant
Hella Nuts is finding fans with its comforting, hearty and nut-based dishes and beverages.
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Its home for the past 20 years was demolished, but Finfine Ethiopian restaurant insists it’ll stay in Berkeley
The owner of Finfine, one of the last businesses in The Village shopping plaza on Telegraph Avenue, says reopening outside Berkeley is not an option.
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Malibu’s Burgers will serve up indulgent vegan burgers and milkshakes on Piedmont Avenue
The popular Oakland plant-based fast food business found a permanent restaurant space just as its food truck died. It’ll operate as a pop-up in the meantime.
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Devin Lloyd bought a 49-year-old Berkeley sandwich shop in February. Then the crisis hit
Since Cal closed, Stuffed Inn’s business dropped from 250 customers a day to 20. But its new owner is determined to keep the restaurant and its longtime employees around for as long as he can.
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The Black Food and Wine Experience is an event for and by the black food community
After not seeing herself represented in the culinary world, Aminah Robinson started her own event for black food professionals to network, collaborate and inspire.