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11 Oakland, California Brunch Spots That Make Weekend Mornings Worth Getting Up For

One Oakland diner has a display of model trains, so your eggs Benedict might come with a tiny railroad view. I love that detail. It tells you brunch here doesn’t have to be serious. The quirks keep coming. One spot has a pie case stocked with homemade specials like...

Oakland, CA · 3d

Timeless Dishes

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5 Local Restaurants in Orinda, California Worth Adding to Your Dining List

Orinda, California, may be a small community, but its dining scene offers more variety than visitors might expect. From traditional American comfort food and freshly carved meats to Japanese cuisine, Mexican favorites, and Indian dishes, the city has options for different tastes and occasions. Some restaurants have been part of the community for decades, while... The post 5 Local Restaurants in Orinda, California Worth Adding to Your Dining List appeared first on Timeless Dishes .

Orinda, CA · 9h

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Asian California grocery chain to close 2 supermarkets, cutting 103 jobs

California’s wave of grocery store closures is growing again. Tawa Inc., the operator of 99 Ranch Market, has filed plans to permanently close supermarkets in Chino and Pleasanton, affecting 103…

Chino, CA · 4d

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Generationally iconic California seafood institution abruptly closes after 98 years

California’s list of beloved restaurant losses has gained one of its oldest names. Cook’s Seafood, the Menlo Park market and restaurant that served generations of Peninsula families, abruptly closed on…

Menlo Park, CA · 4d

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Shop These 5 California Butcher Shops for Better Meat That Costs Less Than the Grocery Store

Sometimes the best steak you will ever cook comes from a small shop you almost drove right past. Across California, neighborhood butchers are quietly selling fresher, tastier meat for less than the big grocery chains charge. It feels like finding a secret that your wallet and your dinner plate will...

Sacramento, CA · 1d

Timeless Dishes

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Oakland’s 53-Year-Old Barbecue Favorite Finally Opens at San Francisco’s Fisherman’s Wharf

A longtime Oakland barbecue restaurant has officially brought its popular Southern-style cooking to one of San Francisco’s busiest tourist destinations. Everett and Jones Barbeque has opened its long-awaited Fisherman’s Wharf location, giving residents and visitors another place to enjoy smoked brisket, ribs, chicken, and traditional Southern sides. The new restaurant is located at 300 Jefferson... The post Oakland’s 53-Year-Old Barbecue Favorite Finally Opens at San Francisco’s Fisherman’s Wharf appeared first on Timeless Dishes .

San Francisco, CA · 9h

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Los Cocos, Eli’s Mile High, Oeste and more among Oakland’s October closures

Editor’s note: Nosh covers food and restaurant news across the East Bay, and each week we publish one article covering all the restaurant openings and one article covering closings. The openings and closings for each month are then compiled into a round-up. Have a tip for Nosh? Submit it here. Subscribing to the Nosh newsletter is the best way to stay up to date on all of the openings and closings, breaking news, deeper developments, and events in the East Bay food scene.

Berkeley, CA · 1d

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The Bay Area’s newest Asian supermarkets — ranked

You can learn all about a person by where they shop for groceries. In San Francisco, home cooks with an affinity for organic local produce and seasonal ice cream have Bi-Rite Market, while anyone looking to avoid animal products knows Rainbow Grocery Cooperative will have the best selection of vegetarian items.

San Francisco Bay Area, CA · 2d

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California Has Plenty Of Chicken Joints, But These 10 Spots Are For Those Who Like It Extra Spicy

Why would a chicken restaurant ask you to sign a waiver before lunch? I keep turning that question over, and I love that it’s a real thing in California. Some menus here treat heat like a dare with paperwork attached. The top spice levels carry names that sound like...

California · 1d

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A new Japanese BBQ comes to Oakland, a Turkish cafe lands in South Berkeley, and more East Bay restaurant openings

Editor’s note: Nosh covers food and restaurant news across the East Bay, and each week we publish one article covering all the restaurant openings and one article covering closings. Have a tip for Nosh? Submit it here. Subscribing to the Nosh newsletter is the best way to stay up to date on all of the openings and closings, breaking news, deeper developments, and events in the East Bay food scene.

Oakland, CA · 7h

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We Ranked California’s Best Thai Restaurants And These 12 Are The Ones That Made The List

One spot on this list serves its spicy curries on disposable plates, and that’s part of the charm. Another built its whole reputation around roasted duck and jade noodles. Then there’s a vegetarian kitchen in a polished, modern room making crunchy sides meant to mimic duck skin. I have to give that one credit for pure creativity.

California · 2d

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Popular Oakland nightclub Crybaby announces abrupt closure

One of Oakland’s most popular nightclubs and music venues is set to close by the end of the month. Crybaby, located at 1928 Telegraph Ave. across from Oakland’s Fox Theater, announced the closure in a Tuesday Instagram post. The nightclub did not provide a reason for the abrupt closure in the post, which included a slideshow of memes about the venue.

Oakland, CA · 2h

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The Donuts At This California Bakery Are So Good, People Line Up To Get Them

Somewhere in San Francisco, on a street that has seen decades of change, there is a donut shop that refuses to be anything other than absolutely perfect. Bob’s Donut & Pastry Shop on Polk Street is the kind of place that makes you realize you’ve been settling for mediocre donuts your entire life, and that’s a hard truth worth facing.

San Francisco, CA · 3d

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Cook’s Seafood Closes After a Historic 98 Years

After nearly a century of operation, Cook’s Seafood, a local fish market and restaurant, permanently closed on Oct. 29. Management notified employees of the closure at 3 a.m. that morning. The cause of the closure remains unknown to the public, but the establishments in both Menlo Park and Pleasanton have permanently ceased operations.

Menlo Park, CA · 2d

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Popular Japanese specialty grocer to open new downtown store in this East Bay city

PLEASANT HILL, Calif. - A highly anticipated, locally-owned Japanese grocery store is set to open another Bay Area location this month. Osaka Marketplace will open a roughly 42,000-square-foot store at 155 Crescent Plaza in the shopping and dining district of Downtown Pleasant Hill. The market features a "curated selection of...

Pleasant Hill, CA · 5h

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10 Restaurants in the 925 Serving Big Thanksgiving Meals

Thanksgiving is coming up on Thursday, November 26, 2026, and restaurants across the 925 are getting ready to serve some seriously big holiday meals. Some people like to cook at home. Others prefer to dine out! If you’re in the later category, this list is for you. Prices range...

Walnut Creek, CA · 2d

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‘We expanded too quickly.’ Bay Area doughnut favorite to close half its shops

Johnny Doughnuts, known for nostalgic creations made with high-quality ingredients, is shutting down three of its six Bay Area locations.

San Francisco, CA · 1d

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Rollicking Louisiana crawfish boils have landed in the East Bay. Here’s where to find one before the year ends

When Marin County native Aaron Salit first visited New Orleans 12 years ago, he was deep in the hustle and grind of the fine-dining restaurant world. As someone who has always enjoyed live music and food, the city’s crawfish boil culture instantly drew him in. Before he knew it, he was returning year after year to attend boils, eventually making crawfish boils a birthday tradition of his own, bringing friends and family together for the same communal experience he had come to love in Louisiana.

Berkeley, CA · 1d

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These 7 California Spots Turn Fall Into Cioppino Season With Seafood Stew

When the fog rolls in and the air turns crisp, a bowl of cioppino starts to make a lot of sense. This tomato-based seafood stew was born in San Francisco, and it still shows up on menus up and down the California coast. Some places pile it with Dungeness crab,...

San Francisco, CA · 2d

The Sacramento Bee

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South Sacramento cafe temporarily closes. What's happening with Matcha Cafe Maiko?

A popular matcha dessert spot that uses ingredients straight from Japan has temporarily closed. Matcha Cafe Maiko, which has a location at 6905 Stockton Blvd. in south Sacramento’s Little Saigon district, has temporarily closed. The green tea dessert chain is rebranding as “Matcha Toko,” according to a post on social media. Not just south Sacramento, but all stores temporarily closed on Nov. 8. with Matcha Cafe Maiko also pausing operations in San Francisco. The popular matcha cafe announced its reinvention in October. “While our name is changing, you’ll still find many of the flavors and favorites you know and love (made with ceremonial grade matcha!),” the franchise wrote online . “(There will be) even more of the Matcha Toko experience to take shape in the months ahead.” Alongside the momentary halt, Matcha Cafe Maiko has taken down its Instagram and Facebook accounts. With the new name and storefront designs, the Matcha Toko team wrote that while the menu will remain the same, there will also be “new creations” added to its matcha menu. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Matcha Toko (@matcha_toko) The business is best known for its matcha drinks, matcha shaved ice and matcha soft

Sacramento, CA · 1d