One Berkeley burger joint makes way for another, plus bakery, pizza and Mexican options shutter

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Alameda restaurant closure Admiral Maltings and The Rake 10.01.26: A malt house on the west end of Alameda is shuttering, as well as its pub room. Admiral Maltings and The Rake announced that the last day of making malt beer is Oct. 2, and that The Rake taproom will close on October 18. “We’ve treasured the connections and community we’ve created with California farmers, the breweries and distilleries we’ve worked with, and everyone who helped us revive and innovate the craft of floor-malting. Helping revitalize a sustainable, California-rooted small grain economy, connecting with our customers, enjoying your beers and spirits, and seeing brands built around California floor malt has been incredibly rewarding. Despite our best efforts, we couldn’t make and sell malt economically.” Admiral Maltings and The Rake at Admiral Matlings , 651A W Tower Ave., Alameda

Berkeley restaurant closures Nabolom Bakery & Pizzeria 10.15.26: As Nosh first reported (as always, thank you readers for your tips), Nabolom Bakery & Pizzeria closed after service on Oct. 18. Owners Sabra Stepak and Julia Elliott posted more about the decision to shutter the 50-year-old bakery and pizzeria on Facebook, citing both the rising cost of ingredients and other business expenses, and a drop in sales after they posted political statements online and at the store. Nabolom shuttered 11 years ago, but reopened about six months later in February 2016, adding pizza to the menu. The Elmwood bakery and pizzeria is known for “cinnamon twists, cheese Danishes, challah, multigrain bread, and peanut butter, chocolate chip, and Snickerdoodle cookies, among other goods.” The bakery also had a long history as a collective. Nabolom Bakery & Pizzeria , 2708 Russell St., Berkeley

Oh G Burger 10.15.26: The Oh G Burger in Berkeley has closed. Oh G Burger still has two other locations that are open: in Oakland’s Montclair neighborhood and in Hayward. The location on Solano Avenue is going to be a Smish Smash, the popular smash burger pop-up, the SF Chronicle reports. Oh G Burger, 1823 Solano Ave., Berkeley

Seniore’s Pizza 10.09.26: The Berkeley location of this pizza mini-chain has closed, a representative of Seniore’s confirmed to Nosh, adding that the ebb and flow of Cal students throughout the year made business difficult. The restaurant on Durant Avenue first opened in 2014. The franchise has several shops in the Bay Area, including a Concord location that is still open. Seniore’s Pizza , 2518 Durant Ave., Berkeley

Sliver Pizzeria 10.15.26: Sliver Pizzeria on Telegraph Avenue has closed. The popular slice shop had been in that location for the last 8 years. Sliver is a local chain using sourdough crust, founded by three former Cheese Board members. One Berkeley location, in downtown, remains open. There are also three other locations in the East Bay that are still open: two locations in Oakland (Montclair and North Oakland, and one in Lafayette). Sliver Pizzeria , 2468 Telegraph Ave., Berkeley

Souled Out Pastries 10.23.26: If you’ve ever been to a Signal Coffee shop and enjoyed the creative pastries, well, you may be out of luck soon. Souled Out provided seasonal cookies, donuts, and pastries to Signal Coffee Roasters in Berkeley, Alameda and San Francisco. Souled Out’s baker Kelsey Soule shared on Instagram that they are taking a break after six years, and the last day to get the treats at Signal is Oct. 25. However, the baker still plans to hold pop-ups and other events, and hopes to find an investor to open a bakery one day. Souled Out Pastries (pastries inside Signal Coffee Roasters in various locations in the East Bay and SF)

Taqueria La Familia 10.23.26: As Nosh reported earlier this week, Taqueria La Familia has sold to a new owner who has kept the old staff and menu while also adding Thai dishes to reflect their background as well. The restaurant is now called BKK Mexican and Thai. Taqueria La Familia, 2971 Shattuck Ave. (at Ashby Avenue), Berkeley

Castro Valley restaurant closure Bodi’s Java 10.15.26: A 10 year-old coffee shop in Castro Valley is closing at the end of the month. Bodi’s Java serves smoothies, specialty coffees, bagel sandwiches, and more. Bodi’s Java , 3803 E. Castro Valley Blvd., Castro Valley

El Cerrito restaurant closure M2 Burger 10.15.26: Yelp! has reported that this burger spot in El Cerrito Plaza has closed. M2 Burger served specialty burgers, fries, milkshakes, boba, and more in one shop. M2 Burger, 174 El Cerrito Plaza, El Cerrito

Emeryville restaurant closure Go Banh Mi 10.23.26: A banh mi shop operating inside Emeryville’s Lanesplitter Pizza has closed, according to E’ville Eye. The shop opened earlier this year. Go Banh Mi, 3645 San Pablo Ave., Emeryville

Hayward restaurant closure Rockit Char Grill 10.15.26: A downtown Hayward restaurant that served burgers, sandwiches, salads, fries, and more has closed. The downtown Hayward Improvement Association shared these words: “We’re sad to see them go, but so grateful for the flavor, energy and good times they brought to our downtown community over the years.” The restaurant had been there for more than 10 years. Rockit Char Grill, 1057 B St., Hayward

Oakland restaurant closures El Charro Super Mercado 10.23.26: El Charro market on Fruitvale is listed as permanently closed on Yelp. Nosh reader Sarah alerted us to this closure. The owner said it was due to a fire, and that he plans to reopen a shop in Oakland months down the road. The shop sold grocery items, meat, salsas and guacamole, and grilled food. El Charro Super Mercado , 1502 Fruitvale Ave., Oakland

Eli’s Mile High 10.09.26: A famed bar and music venue is closing at the end of this month. Read Nosh’s story about Eli’s Mile High Club and its significance to the local blues music scene. “The historic North Oakland venue, opened in 1974 by Eli Thornton, served as the home for West Coast blues music sceneafter other venues in West Oakland shuttered, giving way to the construction of BART, the 7th Street post office, I-980, and other disruptive urban renewal projects.” The venue serves food and drinks, and a Sunday brunch. The remaining weeks are filled with events, including a Halloween bash at the end of the month. Eli’s Mile High , 3629 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Oakland

Flipside 10.15.26: After almost 15 years in The Town, Flipside burgers will close Oct. 31. Flipside, located along the Lakeshore commercial strip near Lake Merritt, serves burgers, shakes, malts, salads, fries, and more. The menu also includes non-red meat options like a chicken sandwiches and a grilled eggplant sandwich. Co-owner Nimer Musleh told Nosh that the shop is closing due to the high cost of ingredients and rent, adding that “restaurants really can’t raise their prices fast enough to keep up with the cost of goods.” Flipside’s owners also run Main Squeeze Juice Bar, which serves smoothies, juices, acai bowls, and more. “We’re still on the block at Main Squeeze,” Musleh said. Main Squeeze also has a location in downtown Alameda; both Main Squeezes remain open. Flipside , 3401 Lakeshore Ave., Oakland

Los Cocos Salvadoran Restaurant 10.15.26: A longstanding Salvadoran restaurant in East Oakland has closed, we learned from The Oaklandside and Nosh reader, Sarah. Los Cocos was known for authentic Salvadoran pupusas and other dishes. The Oaklandside featured the chef and owner, Rosa Gonzalez, during the pandemic. She shared that her favorite dish, not on the restaurant’s menu, is panes con pavo, a “roasted turkey sandwich served with cabbage, radish, tomatoes, and a special sauce drizzled on top,” which she cooked for a special event. Gonzalez confirmed with Nosh that the brick-and-mortar shop in the Fruitvale has been closed since mid-July due to the building being sold, and that she has no current plans to re-open a restaurant. However, she is planning to sell pupusas from her house to longtime, regular customers. Los Cocos had been in the Fruitvale neighborhood of Oakland for over 35 years. Los Cocos Salvadoran Restaurant , 1449 Fruitvale Ave., Oakland

Oeste 10.15.26: As Nosh reported in September, the Old Oakland bar expected to close in October. Now, Oeste has set a firm final day of service, Oct. 24. The bar and kitchen has a rooftop area, and serves cocktails and food including a Sunday brunch, dinner, and happy hour. “We ask that you come to celebrate with us as much as you can these next few weeks,” the closing announcement states. Oeste, 722 Clay St., Oakland

Sushi Villa 10.15.26: A sushi spot in downtown Oakland has closed, according to a Nosh reader who shared the tip, which is confirmed on Yelp. The phone number listed is also not working, and the online ordering platform is not taking orders. Sushi Villa served Japanese cuisine, including many types of sushi rolls, as well as poke bowls. Sushi Villa , 367 17th St., Oakland

Walnut Creek restaurant closure Hops & Scotch 10.30.26: A Walnut Creek bar that served an extensive selection of whiskeys, beers, and fusion bar bites has closed. Walnut Creek Spotlight shared a photo on Instagram from Hops & Scotch, which states, “Thank you for sharing your good times with us! We love and appreciate you all! CHEERS!!” Hops & Scotch , 7001 Sunne Lane, Walnut Creek

One Berkeley burger joint makes way for another, plus bakery, pizza and Mexican options shutter

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